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China’s Invasion Barges Seen Operating in Shocking Photos

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What could be a piece of China’s invasion plans for Taiwan has apparently fallen into place, as so-called “invasion barges” have now been seen in operation.

Video circulating on social media showed three barges, according to the War Zone.

“Each barge has a very long road span, which is extended out from the front. At over 120 meters (393 ft), this can be used to reach a coastal road or hard surface beyond a beach. At the aft end is an open platform, which allows other ships to dock and unload,” Naval News wrote.

“Some of the barges have ‘jack up’ pillars, which can be lowered to provide a stable platform even in poor weather. In operation the barge would act as a pier to allow the unloading of trucks and tanks from cargo ships,” the outlet wrote.

The site noted that after the Allies landed at Normandy on D-Day, what were called Mulberry Harbours were built to offload the massive amount of men and equipment needed for the liberation of Europe.

The site reported that unlike the temporary pier President Joe Biden ordered built off the coast of Gaza that broke apart, these barges can be jacked up to ride out a storm, although the downside of that is that they become static targets for an enemy.

The site also noted that the long reach of the extensions off the front of the barges means areas of Taiwan that might have been considered unsuitable for an invasion force could now be targeted.

“Any invasion of Taiwan from the mainland would require a large number of ships to transport personnel and equipment across the Strait quickly, particularly land assets like armoured vehicles” said Dr. Emma Salisbury, Sea Power Research Fellow at the Council on Geostrategy.

“As preparation for an invasion, or at least to give China the option as leverage, I would expect to see a build-up of construction of ships that could accomplish this transportation,” she said.

China claims it is the rightful owner of Taiwan, which became the refuge of the nationalist government of China after the Communist revolution of 1949. The United States has bent to China’s will by not having formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, but it has consistently supported Taiwan with arms sales to ensure the island remains independent.

China has staged multiple military exercises around the self-governing island that appear designed to practice potential invasion tactics.

Last year, Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun said China will not allow Taiwan to remain independent.

“The Chinese People’s Liberation Army has always been an indestructible and powerful force in defense of the unification of the motherland, and it will act resolutely and forcefully at all times to curb the independence of Taiwan and to ensure that it never succeeds in its attempts,” Dong said, according to the Hong Kong Free Press.

“Whoever dares to split Taiwan from China will be crushed to pieces and suffer his own destruction.”

“We will take resolute actions to curb Taiwan independence and make sure such a plot never succeeds,” Dong said then, according to CNN.

In 2022, former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday said he expects China will match its rhetoric with action soon, according to the USNI News.

“It’s not just what President Xi says, but it’s how the Chinese behave and what they do. And what we’ve seen over the past 20 years is that they have delivered on every promise they’ve made earlier than they said they were going to deliver on it,” Gilday said then.

Although former U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Adm. Phil Davidson invoked 2027 as a year when he thought China would be ready to invade Taiwan, Gilday said China might not wait that long.

This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.

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DC Leftist Charged with a Felony After Attacking Federal Agent Deployed by President Trump with a Subway Sandwich

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One leftist perp will likely be spending some time in prison after pulling one of the dumbest stunts imaginable.

As The New York Post reported, 37-year-old DC resident Sean Charles Dunn was caught on tape using a sandwich from Subway to attack a federal officer deployed by President Trump on the streets of DC Sunday night.

According to the criminal complaint, which was obtained by ABC News, Dunn approached the officer while shouting “f**k you! You f**king fascists! Why are you here? I don’t want you in my city!”

After a few minutes of back-and-forth, Dunn hurls the sandwich, striking the officer square in the chest.

The officers immediately chase after him and eventually take him down.

Below is the link to the video:

https://x.com/rawsalerts/status/1955748342769598601

Police say Dunn admitted his guilt after getting caught, telling an officer, “I did it. I threw the sandwich.”

US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro announced on Wednesday that her office has charged Dunn with assault on a police officer, which is a felony.

“He thought it was funny. Well, he doesn’t think it’s funny today because we charged him with a felony: Assault on a police officer,” Pirro stated in a video posted on X.

“And we’re going to back the police to the hilt! So there, stick your Subway sandwich somewhere else!” she added.

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Illinois Judge Denies AG Paxton’s Request to Enforce Arrest Warrants Against AWOL Texas Democrats

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An Illinois judge denied Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request to enforce arrest warrants against derelict state House Democrats.

The Democrats fled to Illinois last week to block the Republicans from voting on a new congressional redistricting map.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatened the derelict Democrats with arrest and removal from office if they didn’t return to the Capitol.

Judge Scott Larson said Paxton failed to “present a legal basis for the court to obtain subject matter jurisdiction over this cause of action…”

The Hill reported:

An Illinois judge on Wednesday declined Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) request to hold Texas Democrats who fled there in contempt.

Paxton reached across state lines to seek a ruling that would effectively force the blue state to comply with efforts to arrest the lawmakers and return them to Texas to end their quorum breaking that has blocked Republicans’ redistricting push.

“As the Petitioner has failed to present a legal basis for the court to obtain subject matter jurisdiction over this cause of action, this court is without jurisdiction to grant petitioner’s emergency motion to rule on pleadings,” Judge Scott Larson wrote in a brief order posted on the case docket.

“This court does not find that it has subject matter jurisdiction, this court does not consider the issues of personal jurisdiction, venue or the merits of the underlying petition for rule to show cause or the request to issue a rule to show cause upon the respondents,” he continued.

Texas Democrats caved and will return to the Capitol for Governor Abbott’s 2nd special session to vote on the GOP’s redistricting effort.

According to ABC News, the Texas Democrats should returning home from Illinois soon.

The Democrats are making all kinds of demands for a second special session from Chicago.

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Victor Reacts: Democrat Congresswoman Exposes Her Family on National Television (VIDEO)

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This is just about the dumbest thing you will ever see someone say on national television.

Democrat Congresswoman Delia Ramirez exposed half of her family as illegal aliens.

The Gateway Pundit reported,

Democrat Rep. Delia Ramirez (IL) said she has family members illegally residing in the United States.

This is after she declared ICE a terrorist organization.

“For me, who is the daughter of immigrants who half my family is still undocumented,” Ramirez said on MSNBC.

Earlier this month Delia Ramirez spoke at a summit in Mexico City in which she told the audience that she is “Guatemalan” before she’s an “American.”

“This weekend, I was honored to join progressive legislators from across the continent – our neighbors and friends – for the second Panamerican Congress in Mexico City!” the Democrat lawmaker said.

During her remarks, Rep. Ramirez admitted she has an allegiance to Guatemala.

“I’m a proud Guatemalan before I’m an American,” said Democrat Rep. Delia Ramirez.

These America Last politicians shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near elected office. It doesn’t matter if they are running for dog catcher. Americans deserve better than elected officials who put their own personal interests above those of our country and our people.

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