The Biden Department of Justice ordered the FBI to raid my home. They did so, seizing my personal property. Today, under the Trump Department of Justice, the FBI began returning this material.
Boy I get it Scott, but you're way too kind, but I understand why you've taken this position. I wouldn't trust any electronic equipment returned to you. If you've lived without if for a year, you don't need it. It has been returned under the appearance of 'nothing wrong' when in fact it may also be for the purpose to further surveille you and potentially to plant spy ware in your entire assembly of electronic 'stuff'. But it in a faraday bag and only open and review it perhaps in a free hotspot far away from your home. Review it and then toss it.....you can live without it, but certainly don't trust this version of the Deep State either.
We've already seen the huge double cross in the last several months...."They" have demonstrated "they" can NEVER be trusted again. The 'professionals' who are there for a paycheck will turn on you just as quickly when given the order to do so.
Scott, I am genuinely happy that you're apparently no longer being investigated as a suspected Russian agent, which was a ridiculous notion. (Have they given you back your passport? I hope so.) We know that you are simply trying to improve relations between the U.S. and Russia, in the interests of peace, and to prevent nuclear armageddon. But I do take issue with your statement that this new administration is no longer harassing people for their speech. It is just harassing Americans for DIFFERENT speech than the previous one. The current administration has harassed, arrested and deported people for speaking out about the genocide in Gaza. The prior administration harassed and deplatformed people for, among other things, objecting to vaccine mandates and for asserting that Russia was provoked into the Special Military Operation by the U.S./NATO and their machinations. It truly sucks that we Americans have to worry about what we say and whether it conforms to the whims of whatever administration happens to be in power at a given time. That is not free speech. That is tyranny.
I concur that the Trump administration may have changed the direction the FBI takes when looking into your case, but it wasn't because Trump was elected.
When votes are counted on machines manufactured by companies owned by the Oligarchy, the result can be anything.
I’m happy for you,Scott! And thanks for sharing this, as it now gives me hope that maybe someday the US Treasury will return the money they confiscated from me back in 2022 when I tried to transfer it from my bank to a friend and small business partner in Moscow who would buy me nesting dolls and various Russian crafts for a business my artist husband (half Russian/half Ukrainian) and I have had for over 30 years. As I’m sure you well know, trying to spread Russian art and culture in the USA has become something of a no-no these days. After February 2022, we renamed our business Igor’s “Slavic” (instead of “Russian”) Art Gallery just to steer clear of “Russophobic” attacks in public arts and crafts shows we attend. I thoroughly endorse all that you have been doing to promote an improvement in US/Russian relations and greatly admire your spirit. You are a true fighter for truth and justice! Please keep up the good work!
You are happy as I am for you but what about the many who have been violated by the new administratilonn? They are all the same and you know this. Remember when they come after you and me and it will be too late.
This has been my experience. The harassment I am experiencing started under the Democrats. But it is now 10 times worse than before. Whoever is behind it is empowered by Trump, not the other way around. I have no problem with people supporting whichever political platform they see fit. But we need all Americans to have rights protected by the Constitution not just those Trump deems friendly. Why doesn't Scott use the favor this administration has shown him, apparently (emphasis), to speak up for everyone experiencing abuse and violation at the hands of FBI, DHS, and ICE? It has been widely documented that all these entities regularly are engaging in targeting people for political speech. I am growing very sick of people who care only for the rights of those with whom they feel they are in agreement. If some of us have no rights, then no one has guaranteed rights. It is coercion to not cross certain lines in terms of free speech. And those are the very lines that need to be crossed and spoken about openly in this country.
Probably the biggest change was Musk buying X so information flowed freely. Even though the Main St. Media is still owned by Gates, a known lover of pubescent girls on Epstein Island. Opinion became much more diverse and we are finding out more about how badly we have been treated. It is funny seeing Obama cry for more censorship before Congress. Boy, do he and Hillary need cover.
I think he is an investment banker. He is not the rocket scientist, or the gene editor, or the chip in the brain maker, he is their boss. He represents a large group of high end academics and scientists world-wide. The CEO doesn't make the cars, he pays people for designing and building cars.
Respectfully Scott, yes your belongings might be coming back, fair enough. But, you know darn well that no matter who you vote for you end up getting a pro Israel administration. There’s NO distinction there! YOU were saved on a local level, but as a country, both sides are playing on team Israel. Furthermore, are you so soon forgetting that the very FBI whose virtues you’re conveniently now extolling are the same Orwellian nightmare FBI that is jailing citizens just for speaking out against Israel.
Your mea culpa comes across as extremely selfish and utterly tone deaf.
I'll begin by saying, I have been an enthusiastic follower. And I did not vote for Harris. I have been subjected to illegal and unconstitutional harassment since I was a peaceful activist who did nothing but petition and make a couple of videos related to corrupt money in politics in NY state. I actually held out hope that this would be curtailed if Trump was elected. Guess what? My harassment is 10 times worse now. I am a small woman (about 110 pounds). I am an independent. For 25 years, I have voted republican, libertarian and green depending on the candidate. I now have a mob of deluded individuals and a few of their police friends slandering me to my (ex) friends, interfering with my work, and chasing me around in their giant cars and pickup trucks while giving me the finger as I try to go about my Constitutionally-protected activities like grocery shopping. Many of these people (but not all) are open supporters of Trump. You are not standing up for all Americans who are being violated. You're happy that you have the Trump cronies on your side. This is disingenuous. Unsubscribed.
Major Ritter, I'm delighted that the process of returning your property has begun. Let's hope your passport is in the next batch.
Yes, elections matter; but do our election process and our vote-counting process have integrity, or are they broken and corrupt? Do our election results reflect accurately the will of the people? Always, sometimes, never? What is an acceptable margin of error/variance?
Scott I wouldn't be so confident as there is no free speech concerning Israel and the genocide in Palestine.. seems free speech is a subjective issue in the US. Here in Australia our Prime Minister appointed an antisemitic envoy who is recommending wide sweeping law changes which prohibits any speech against Israel, Zionism and related matters, media control and re=education in the principals of zionism, prohibits protest and expulsion of students from universities, etc just like in the US.
How can any American believe in this US political system. Virtually every federal political campaign demands multi-million dollar financing. A tiny number of wealthy corporations and countries have this unlimited wealth, not the public, This is not buying favors, this is stealing representation. Decade after decade of this theft that the Supreme Court has ruled as "free speech" can only lead to more layers of corruption. Who is speaking out? Certainly not corporate media that sells wars against fictional threats one after the other. They rely on the profit from this system. The permanent war economy that requires manufactured enemies and the 45 year old neo liberal economic policy that has increasingly siphoned away $50 trillion dollars from our population to the criminal class parasites has to end if the US survives as a country. There are already numerous examples of expanding empire abroad has eroded democratic foundations. Not just for Americans today, but the next generations and the future of this country hangs in the balance.
In a true constitutional state, a police agency like the FBI would be independent of political influence, and a politician trying to influence the agency would be a criminal. Elections should not determine whether the rule of law is applied or not.
Congrats!!! Hope you will soon also get your passport to continue your role as unelected ambassador-at-large to show the world that when politicians say "America did this" or "American wants XXX" etc., that doesn't mean all American citizens, just the not-very-representative politicians/neocons/etc. who we the people are also suffering under.
Boy I get it Scott, but you're way too kind, but I understand why you've taken this position. I wouldn't trust any electronic equipment returned to you. If you've lived without if for a year, you don't need it. It has been returned under the appearance of 'nothing wrong' when in fact it may also be for the purpose to further surveille you and potentially to plant spy ware in your entire assembly of electronic 'stuff'. But it in a faraday bag and only open and review it perhaps in a free hotspot far away from your home. Review it and then toss it.....you can live without it, but certainly don't trust this version of the Deep State either.
We've already seen the huge double cross in the last several months...."They" have demonstrated "they" can NEVER be trusted again. The 'professionals' who are there for a paycheck will turn on you just as quickly when given the order to do so.
Be well and keep up your great work !!
The one bit of info they have yet to return. Your passport! The one piece of info they can't alter or say is ok. Why, should be your first question!
Spyware - or kiddie pictures/videos or goodness knows what. I agree, Major Ritter needs to be careful.
But what is now happening to Palestinian and Iranian Americans free speech who opine against Israel?
Scott, I am genuinely happy that you're apparently no longer being investigated as a suspected Russian agent, which was a ridiculous notion. (Have they given you back your passport? I hope so.) We know that you are simply trying to improve relations between the U.S. and Russia, in the interests of peace, and to prevent nuclear armageddon. But I do take issue with your statement that this new administration is no longer harassing people for their speech. It is just harassing Americans for DIFFERENT speech than the previous one. The current administration has harassed, arrested and deported people for speaking out about the genocide in Gaza. The prior administration harassed and deplatformed people for, among other things, objecting to vaccine mandates and for asserting that Russia was provoked into the Special Military Operation by the U.S./NATO and their machinations. It truly sucks that we Americans have to worry about what we say and whether it conforms to the whims of whatever administration happens to be in power at a given time. That is not free speech. That is tyranny.
Return the passport.
Free Alexander Zyryanov.
I concur that the Trump administration may have changed the direction the FBI takes when looking into your case, but it wasn't because Trump was elected.
When votes are counted on machines manufactured by companies owned by the Oligarchy, the result can be anything.
I’m happy for you,Scott! And thanks for sharing this, as it now gives me hope that maybe someday the US Treasury will return the money they confiscated from me back in 2022 when I tried to transfer it from my bank to a friend and small business partner in Moscow who would buy me nesting dolls and various Russian crafts for a business my artist husband (half Russian/half Ukrainian) and I have had for over 30 years. As I’m sure you well know, trying to spread Russian art and culture in the USA has become something of a no-no these days. After February 2022, we renamed our business Igor’s “Slavic” (instead of “Russian”) Art Gallery just to steer clear of “Russophobic” attacks in public arts and crafts shows we attend. I thoroughly endorse all that you have been doing to promote an improvement in US/Russian relations and greatly admire your spirit. You are a true fighter for truth and justice! Please keep up the good work!
You are happy as I am for you but what about the many who have been violated by the new administratilonn? They are all the same and you know this. Remember when they come after you and me and it will be too late.
This has been my experience. The harassment I am experiencing started under the Democrats. But it is now 10 times worse than before. Whoever is behind it is empowered by Trump, not the other way around. I have no problem with people supporting whichever political platform they see fit. But we need all Americans to have rights protected by the Constitution not just those Trump deems friendly. Why doesn't Scott use the favor this administration has shown him, apparently (emphasis), to speak up for everyone experiencing abuse and violation at the hands of FBI, DHS, and ICE? It has been widely documented that all these entities regularly are engaging in targeting people for political speech. I am growing very sick of people who care only for the rights of those with whom they feel they are in agreement. If some of us have no rights, then no one has guaranteed rights. It is coercion to not cross certain lines in terms of free speech. And those are the very lines that need to be crossed and spoken about openly in this country.
Lieto della splendida notizia. Un caro saluto.
Romualdo Lucà
Probably the biggest change was Musk buying X so information flowed freely. Even though the Main St. Media is still owned by Gates, a known lover of pubescent girls on Epstein Island. Opinion became much more diverse and we are finding out more about how badly we have been treated. It is funny seeing Obama cry for more censorship before Congress. Boy, do he and Hillary need cover.
Please note, I do not like Musk, Mr. Transhumanist. Have you seen Senator from Wisconsin Ron Johnson's new book (see Amazon)
Think again about Musk
What do you think?
Musk is a giant that is born once in a century. He is without ANY malice and by buying X he saved what little was left of democracy in the US.
PS: He is also disgusted with US uniparty.
I think he is an investment banker. He is not the rocket scientist, or the gene editor, or the chip in the brain maker, he is their boss. He represents a large group of high end academics and scientists world-wide. The CEO doesn't make the cars, he pays people for designing and building cars.
He is a giant without malice who appears once in a century.
It is true that Musk made Twitter a more open place, but it was not for humanitarian reasons. Actually, JimG is right. Musk really is a TRANSHUMANIST and a TECHNOCRAT. For facts, read this article: https://matthewehret.substack.com/p/elon-musks-new-political-party-and or listen to this podcast: https://matthewehret.substack.com/p/elon-musk-and-peter-thiel-two-sides-774
(I haven't read Senator Ron Johnson's book, so I cannot comment on it, but it seems genuine.)
Respectfully Scott, yes your belongings might be coming back, fair enough. But, you know darn well that no matter who you vote for you end up getting a pro Israel administration. There’s NO distinction there! YOU were saved on a local level, but as a country, both sides are playing on team Israel. Furthermore, are you so soon forgetting that the very FBI whose virtues you’re conveniently now extolling are the same Orwellian nightmare FBI that is jailing citizens just for speaking out against Israel.
Your mea culpa comes across as extremely selfish and utterly tone deaf.
I'll begin by saying, I have been an enthusiastic follower. And I did not vote for Harris. I have been subjected to illegal and unconstitutional harassment since I was a peaceful activist who did nothing but petition and make a couple of videos related to corrupt money in politics in NY state. I actually held out hope that this would be curtailed if Trump was elected. Guess what? My harassment is 10 times worse now. I am a small woman (about 110 pounds). I am an independent. For 25 years, I have voted republican, libertarian and green depending on the candidate. I now have a mob of deluded individuals and a few of their police friends slandering me to my (ex) friends, interfering with my work, and chasing me around in their giant cars and pickup trucks while giving me the finger as I try to go about my Constitutionally-protected activities like grocery shopping. Many of these people (but not all) are open supporters of Trump. You are not standing up for all Americans who are being violated. You're happy that you have the Trump cronies on your side. This is disingenuous. Unsubscribed.
BTW, this was edited for grammar only.
Major Ritter, I'm delighted that the process of returning your property has begun. Let's hope your passport is in the next batch.
Yes, elections matter; but do our election process and our vote-counting process have integrity, or are they broken and corrupt? Do our election results reflect accurately the will of the people? Always, sometimes, never? What is an acceptable margin of error/variance?
Scott I wouldn't be so confident as there is no free speech concerning Israel and the genocide in Palestine.. seems free speech is a subjective issue in the US. Here in Australia our Prime Minister appointed an antisemitic envoy who is recommending wide sweeping law changes which prohibits any speech against Israel, Zionism and related matters, media control and re=education in the principals of zionism, prohibits protest and expulsion of students from universities, etc just like in the US.
How can any American believe in this US political system. Virtually every federal political campaign demands multi-million dollar financing. A tiny number of wealthy corporations and countries have this unlimited wealth, not the public, This is not buying favors, this is stealing representation. Decade after decade of this theft that the Supreme Court has ruled as "free speech" can only lead to more layers of corruption. Who is speaking out? Certainly not corporate media that sells wars against fictional threats one after the other. They rely on the profit from this system. The permanent war economy that requires manufactured enemies and the 45 year old neo liberal economic policy that has increasingly siphoned away $50 trillion dollars from our population to the criminal class parasites has to end if the US survives as a country. There are already numerous examples of expanding empire abroad has eroded democratic foundations. Not just for Americans today, but the next generations and the future of this country hangs in the balance.
In a true constitutional state, a police agency like the FBI would be independent of political influence, and a politician trying to influence the agency would be a criminal. Elections should not determine whether the rule of law is applied or not.
Congrats!!! Hope you will soon also get your passport to continue your role as unelected ambassador-at-large to show the world that when politicians say "America did this" or "American wants XXX" etc., that doesn't mean all American citizens, just the not-very-representative politicians/neocons/etc. who we the people are also suffering under.