According to a release from the Justice Department, Luft is also accused of brokering arms deals with Chinese businesses to sell their wares in places such as the United Arab Emirates, Kenya and Libya—all without a valid U.S. license. Federal authorities allege that they have proof Luft hawked anti-tank launchers, grenade launchers, mortar rounds, aerial bombs, rockets and even drones.

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      But see here’s the thing, most average Americans have no real idea what this story is about. And lord knows our useless corporate media doesn’t explain it well.

      Worse of all, Democrats NEVER seem to use these opportunities to crucify the Republican party and right-wing media. They miss opportunity after opportunity to show the American people just how treasonous the GOP and right-wing lunatics really are. So once this scandal runs its course in the media in a few days, the GOP will once again get away scott free.

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        The problem with fighting lies and falsehoods is the “don’t think of a pink elephant problem”: If you’re repeating the false statement - even just to rebut it - the only thing a number of people will remember is the false information.