Author: Leslie Eastman

Tsunami slams Indonesia, killing over 200

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 23, 2018 3 Comments

A deadly tsunami slammed Indonesia without warning last night, killing hundred and causing widespread damage.

At least 222 people were killed as waves smashed into houses, hotels and other beachside buildings Saturday night along Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, in a disaster that followed an eruption and possible landslide on Anak Krakatau, one of the world’s most infamous volcanic islands.

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Third Canadian detained in China as legal case of “Communist Princess” continues

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 23, 2018 7 Comments

We have been following the legal case of Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of China’s telecommunications giant Huawei, who has been accused of conspiracy to defraud banks after the company allegedly skirted sanctions on Iran. This week, a third Canadian has been arrested amid the continuing legal action against Meng.

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Saudi Arabia and UAE sending troops to help Kurds in Syria

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 23, 2018 18 Comments

There have been some intriguing developments related to Syria that are now being reported in the wake of President Trump's announcement of the withdrawal of U.S. troops.

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Otto Warmbier’s family seeks over $1 billion from North Korea

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 22, 2018 8 Comments

The parents of Otto Warmbier, the college student who died after a year of North Korean imprisonment and torture over a stolen propaganda poster, are seeking more than $1 billion in damages from the rogue nation.

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President Trump officially launches US Space Command

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 19, 2018 14 Comments

President Donald Trump officially launched the Pentagon’s new Space Command as part of national efforts to better organize and advance the military’s space programs.

Trump signed a one-page memorandum Tuesday authorizing the Defense Department to create the new command. Speaking at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Vice President Mike Pence said, “a new era of American national security in space begins today.”

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California’s proposed text tax is dead

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 18, 2018 5 Comments

Last we, we reported that a decision issued by the Federal Communications Commission jeopardized California’s proposed text tax. Politicos had promised that the revenues for the line item would be used to provide services to the poor; however, there was widespread outrage at the idea.

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Russian “robot” is actually a man in a costume

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 16, 2018 6 Comments

Despite the news reports that the Russians are suppose to be so technologically savvy that than can alter American elections, it seems that the reality is less than the media would have us believe. A robot featured on Russian state television was actually a man in a suit.

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After Canada arrests Chinese executive, China detains two Canadians

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 15, 2018 4 Comments

We have been following the legal case of Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of China's telecommunications giant Huawei, who has been accused of conspiracy to defraud banks after the company allegedly skirted sanctions on Iran.

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Starbucks’ new bathroom policy not working out as hoped

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 14, 2018 37 Comments

It has been 7 months since the famous purveyor of caffeinated confection, Starbucks, declared their bathrooms "open to the public" without the need to purchase their products. Data suggests that the virtue signaling isn't working out as well as hoped by the corporate leaders. A New York Post team investigated several Manhattan bathrooms and found that there wasn't an open stall.

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FCC decision could kill California’s flirtation with text messaging “Economic Justice” tax

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 13, 2018 13 Comments

California regulators are among the most creative rule-makers when it comes to separating citizens from their money. Take, for instance, this amazing new proposal to tax text messages in the name of "Economic Justice."

California regulators are considering a plan to charge a fee for text messaging on mobile phones to help fund programs that make phone service accessible to the poor.

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“Baby, It’s Cold Outside” returns to radio stations by popular demand

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 12, 2018 21 Comments

Thanks to social justice warriors the go-to song for this holiday season is, "Baby, It's Cold Outside". After being banned from several radio stations in the wake of #MeToo hysteria, the jazzy tune is returning to the airwaves. Surprisingly, one of those stations is in the Bay Area.

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Avocados in the Climate Change hot seat

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 12, 2018 22 Comments

Few fruits are as popular in "green" California as the avocado. However, in Great Britain, some restaurants are banning the tasty delicacy from the menu in the name of "sustainability".

The Wild Strawberry Cafe, on Peterley Manor Farm in Buckinghamshire, shared a post on its Instagram page earlier this week explaining why it had decided to ban avocado from its kitchen.

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Even more caravan migrants heading back to Central America

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 10, 2018 20 Comments

The last time we check on the migrant caravan, dozens of immigrants from Central America had attempted to breach the wall at the border while 350 others were heading back home. The reverse-Exodus is continuing, as over 1000 Central Americans have decided to return to their countries after entry into the United States was not as easy as originally promised.

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China summons American envoy over Huawei CFO’s arrest in Canada

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 09, 2018 14 Comments

Canada recently arrested the chief financial officer of China’s Huawei Technologies, who faces extradition to the United States on suspicion because U.S. trade sanctions against Iran.

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New California rules mandate solar panels on new homes

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 09, 2018 59 Comments

While the Yellow Jackets in Paris are rioting over restrictive new rules, the citizens of California may soon be wearing straight jackets after even more restrictions and mandates flow from Sacramento. Despite a critical housing shortage contributing to the homeless crisis the Golden State is experiencing, bureaucrats have decided to add an expensive, green-justice requirement for new homes.

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Congo reports worst Ebola outbreak in country’s history

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 09, 2018 7 Comments

In May, I noted that the African nation of Congo was battling an Ebola epidemic. It is now being reported that the most recent outbreak of the gruesome hemorrhagic disease is the worst it has experienced in history.

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Change! U.S. transforms into net oil exporter for first time in 75 years

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 08, 2018 19 Comments

Legal Insurrection readers might recall when a certain former President said, "We can't drill our way to lower gas prices." Well, it turns out that the Trump administration has transformed the United States into a net oil producer, as it is now exporting more oil than it imports for the first time in 75 years.

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California lawmaker proposes offering Medicaid to all illegal immigrants

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 08, 2018 30 Comments

California is doubling down on #Resistance, as lawmakers in Sacramento are once again toying with offering healthcare services to illegal immigrants.

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