Jeff Benson

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[Collin Rugg @CollinRugg]

NEW: Father of 22-year-old woman who was brutally killed by a career criminal, absolutely unleashes during a House hearing against soft-on-crime policies.

"[He] dragged her out of bed naked, forced on her knees with her hands over her head ... BANG! Dead. Gone."

"Why? Because Alexander Davante Dickey, who was arrested 39 godd*mn times, 25 felonies, was on the street..."

Logan Federico was visiting friends at the University of South Carolina on May 3 when career criminal Alexander Dickey, 30, broke in and shot her before stealing her credit cards and going on a shopping spree.

Dickey had 39 previous arrests and 25 felonies.

Everyone responsible for keeping this man on the streets should be thrown in prison.

[The Real Mike Rowe @mikeroweworks]

Last week, I said that I would prefer not to talk about the business of fire prevention in California while the fires were still burning. With so many people in such dire straits, it seemed premature to fan the rhetorical flames before the literal flames were extinguished. However, since the fires show no sign of stopping, and since people everywhere are demanding better answers and explanations from their elected officials, I thought it might be a good idea to invite someone onto the podcast who has been completely consistent in his warnings and recommendations for many years. His name is Edward Ring, and he’s the Director of Water and Energy Policy for The California Policy Center.

I spoke to Edward yesterday from my hotel room in New York, shortly after I got out of Los Angeles. Like me, he’s concerned that California has become a tinderbox – not from global warming, and certainly not from “unprecedented” winds or other unforeseen weather conditions. (In fact, if you want a very comprehensive explanation of what just happened last week, check out this documentary from the Fire Service. It's called Design for Disaster, and it was filmed shortly after the devastating Bel Air Conflagration, way back in 1962. In it, you will see that rom a meteorological standpoint, there is absolutely nothing “unprecedented” about what just happened. More like “inevitable.”)

Not everyone will appreciate this documentary, or what Edward Ring has to say. For what it’s worth, I believe it to be the truth. A short clip is attached. You can watch the whole thing on @YouTube https://t.co/5T8kSS0cNh I think it’s worth your time.

PS. In the clip, I refer to the mandatory safety checks that all fire-fighting equipment in California is subjected to. These are mechanical safety checks that take place in Sacramento, and obviously, they slowed the speed with which additional first responders – in and out of state – were able to get to the fire. To be clear, I was not referring to smog tests or emission tests. There are reports circulating all over social media that engines were sent back to Oregon because they failed a "smog check." These claims are false.

[Jeff Benson @JeffBenson13]

@NGindorff16 @Bison1660 That’s awesome Noah!

[Fargo Police @FargoPolice]

We mourn the loss and honor the memory of fallen #Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin (End of Watch - 07.14.2023).

[Jeff Benson @JeffBenson13]

@MailOnline Let’s do it

[Jeff Benson @JeffBenson13]

@nacholeber Yessir.

[PLHS Boys Hockey @PLboyshockey]

Congratulations to our very own @Alexbump14 on his selection by the Flyers at #133 in the NHL draft💪🏻We are so proud of you Bumpy💙💛

[UW-Stout Football @UWStoutFootball]

Back 4 more #TPC

[Jeff Benson @JeffBenson13]

@KateTrachsel Congrats Kate!

[Jeff Benson @JeffBenson13]

We’ll done @nate_raddatz! Congrats

[St. Thomas Athletics @TommieAthletics]

Raddatz rules Decathlon, leads Men's T&F at Summit meet https://t.co/VQvaXoFMFw

[Ben Leber @nacholeber]

Okay, now this is sweet!

[Laker Wrestling @PLHS_Wrestling]

@ColeEdw30569873 moves into the State Finals at 182lbs.

[Jeff Benson @JeffBenson13]

Congrats @block_terin !! Awesome performances tonight at Sections. Well deserved trip to State! Go get it! #TBFC

[Jeff Benson @JeffBenson13]

@Chris_Hawkey This morning PwrTrp podcast ‘conversation’ was awesome! Thank you for taking a stand with Cove! Spot on assessment by you! Thanks for being you. Huge fan.

[Jeff Benson @JeffBenson13]

@IndiharCole We’ll done Cole! Congratulations!

[Jeff Benson @JeffBenson13]

@DonelleBlock @block_terin #TBFC

[Nick Pesik @NPesik81]

A BIG one! 4-1!

#BleedBlue | 🔵⚪️

[Jeff Benson @JeffBenson13]

Rayshawn is FUN to watch!

[UW-Stout Athletics @stoutbluedevils]

UW-Stout running back Rayshawn Graham was selected as WIAC/Kwik Trip Offensive Athlete of the Week, to the https://t.co/pbRhH2Nhra Team of the Week and as the UW-Stout Athlete of the Week. / Video produced by JLP Films. #bleedblue @UWStoutFootball

[UW-Stout Athletics @stoutbluedevils]

UW-Stout freshman Jack Meyer kicks way to WIAC/Kwik Trip special teams athlete of the week honors #bleedblue https://t.co/INpVmuVDIW

[Prior Lake High School Volleyball @lakervb]

Big congratulations to Julia Hanson on passing the 1000 kill mark for her @lakervb career!! This milestone makes her the @PLLakers kill leader!
#plvb2021 @BoosterLaker