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Fox News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Seattle Climate Activists Demand End to Blue Angels Show
Climate weirdos DEMAND an end to the Blue Angels airshow in Seattle. I'm Tomi Lahren, more next. Not only do climate activists ruin everything, they are also VERY selective in the environmental causes they choose to target. Here is a real dumb one, Seattle climate activists-dubbed the 'Airshow Climate Action Coalition'- are DEMANDING an end to the US Navy's iconic Blue Angels airshow. They claim the jets pollute the environment and even erected a billboard that reads 'Say no to the Blue Angels!' The Blue Angels are an elite team of Sailors and Marines who demonstrate the power and pride of US military aviation, so it's no wonder some weirdos in deep blue Seattle take issue with their display. Sure they say it's about climate change, but I'm sure their disdain for patriotism has something to do with it. I find it odd these supposed climate activists don't take the same issue or display the same passion about the rampant and daily pollution in downtown Seattle that consists of but is not limited to, needles, human feces, littler, and sprawling homeless encampments. I guess all that stuff is just 'Mother Nature?' I'm Tomi Lahren and you can watch my show 'Tomi Lahren is Fearless' at Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Gulf Insider
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Insider
Cat Lady Wants To Ban The Blue Angels
The Blue Angels, America's elite military aviation stunt team now in its 79th year, may have met its match; a Seattle cat lady who says in a new lawsuit the military jets traumatized her ailing cat to not just the cat lady either, Seattle climate activists took out a billboard in Seattle this week declaring, 'Say No to Blue Angels.' The billboard depicts two black people covering their ears, a Muslim granny shaking her fist, a white guy with a bullhorn, and a dog who can't even. The group, made up of members from local climate groups – so basically a Voltron of soy, including radical leftists 'Extinction Rebellion,' is planning to march and hold a rally Aug. 2 in protest of the Blue Angels airshow that weekend, Fox News reports. The billboard depicts people with hands over their ears and others raising their fists in protest of the jets, which they wrote cause 'war trauma' and pollution. At the billboard's unveiling on Tuesday, protesters held signs reading 'Demilitarize Seafair' and 'No military airshows.' The climate activists are calling for military fighter jets to be excluded from participating in the annual event and demanding military airshows be scrutinized for their 'harmful waste of resources, pollution and carbon emissions.' The Billboard's designer, Aedan McCall, lived on Mercer Island for more than a decade before leaving after the show triggered him. 'The sheer amount of carbon emissions the Blue Angels create – 670 tons in one weekend – is immense and wasteful on top of being a big display of U.S. militarism,' McCall told The Seattle Times . Meanwhile, community organizer Kimberly Larson created a petition calling for the end of the Blue Angels show – which more than 5,000 people have signed. Cat lady Lauren Ann Lombardi has sued Blue Angels officers in federal court, claiming that he sickly, elderly cat was 'terrorized' by the Blue Angels' 'state-sanctioned acoustic torture..' The lawsuit claims that the noise of low-flying F/A-18 fighter jets gave the cat panic attacks, who was already in critical condition due to her worsening congestive heart disease, and eventually led to her euthanasia in August 2024. So to be clear, the cat was on death's door and was voluntarily euthanized – but the Blue Angels gave the cat a panic attack, allegedly hastening its demise. Lombardi is also pissed that the Blue Angels blocked her profanity-laced tirades on Instagram, and is seeking a court order to unblock her account and prohibit the Blue Angels from blocking any other accounts 'on the basis of viewpoint.' Also read: Billionaire Ray Dalio Urges Investors to Allocate 15% of Portfolios to Gold and Bitcoin
Fox News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Climate activists demand end to US Navy's 'Blue Angels' airshow in Seattle
Seattle climate activists are protesting an upcoming U.S. Navy Blue Angels airshow, claiming the jets pollute the environment, while a local woman filed a lawsuit on Monday claiming the military jets traumatized her ailing cat. The Blue Angels, the elite military aviation stunt team consisting of 140 active-duty Sailors and Marines, aims to "showcase the excitement, precision, and power of naval aviation" with their performances, now in their 79th year, the Blue Angels website says. The squadron has been performing at Seattle's Seafair festival since 1972. The Airshow Climate Action Coalition put up a billboard in Seattle this week declaring, "Say No to Blue Angels." The coalition, made up of members from local climate groups as well as the radical global climate group, Extinction Rebellion, is planning to march and hold a rally on August 2 in protest of the Blue Angels airshow that weekend. The billboard depicts people with hands over their ears and others raising their fists in protest of the jets, which they wrote cause "war trauma" and pollution. At the billboard's unveiling on Tuesday, protesters held signs reading "Demilitarize Seafair" and "No military airshows." The climate activists are calling for military fighter jets to be excluded from participating in the annual event and demanding military airshows be scrutinized for their "harmful waste of resources, pollution and carbon emissions." Aedan McCall, who designed the billboard, lived on Mercer Island for over 10 years before leaving because of the effects from the show. "The sheer amount of carbon emissions the Blue Angels create - 670 tons in one weekend - is immense and wasteful on top of being a big display of U.S. militarism, McCall told The Seattle Times. Community organizer Kimberly Larson crafted a petition calling for the end of the Blue Angels show, which has garnered over 5,000 signatures. The Blue Angels are also facing criticism from a Seattle woman who blames the noisy airshow for leading to the death of her sickly, elderly cat. Lauren Ann Lombardi filed a lawsuit against Blue Angels officers in federal court on Monday, claiming her "beloved family member was terrorized" by the Blue Angels' "state-sanctioned acoustic torture." The lawsuit claims the noise of the low-flying F/A-18 fighter jets spurred panic attacks in the cat, who was in critical condition due to her worsening congestive heart disease, and ultimately led to her euthanasia in August 2024. Lombardi accused the Blue Angels of unconstitutionally blocking her profanity-laced comments criticizing the U.S. Navy squadron on its Instagram page. She is seeking a court order to unblock her account and prohibit the Blue Angels from blocking any other accounts "on the basis of viewpoint." The Blue Angels did not return Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Blue Angels sued for killing Seattle woman's cat. What Pensacola has to say about that
A Seattle, Washington, woman has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Navy's elite high-flying aerobatics squadron, the Blue Angels, blaming them for killing 'the greatest cat that ever lived' with the 'sonic assaults' they inflict during their annual August show over Puget Sound. Lauren Ann Lombardi filed the lawsuit in federal court alleging that her 14-year-old cat 'Layla,' which she loved like a daughter, died as a result of the Blue Angels 'auditory carpet bombing.' The suit says the elderly cat's health started deteriorating after the Blue Angels' show in August 2024 and their most recent show was the final straw. 'Layla's final days on Earth were marred by sadistic suffering – cowering in terror beneath furniture while her ailing heart struggled against the Blue Angels's relentless noise pollution,' the lawsuit reads. 'Layla died knowing only fear when she should have known only love.' The lawsuit says when Lombardi took to social media to take the team to task for what she said was deadly, excessive noise, the Blue Angels blocked her and denied her constitutional rights to free speech and left her 'unable to voice her grief or otherwise hold her government accountable for its role in her family's suffering.' Lombardi specifically names Cmdr. Adam Bryan is his capacity as commanding officer of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, Lt. Ben Bushong in his capacity as public affairs officer for the Blue Angels, and defendant 'J. Doe,' in their capacity as social media administrator of the Blue Angels, and who is responsible for managing the Blue Angels' social media accounts and blocked her on the social media outlet Instagram. While Lombardi says she 'respects and supports' the United States Armed Forces and their mission, her criticism of the Navy's flying team was specific to environmental and constitutional harms caused by their demonstration practices and 'subsequent censorship activities.' Pensacola loves the Blues: Blue Angels crazy? That's us, and we have Blue Angel schools, streets, churches as proof 'Layla was the greatest cat that ever lived, and her final days on this Earth were pockmarked by debilitating terror brought on by the actions of the United States Government,' Lombardi states in the lawsuit. She said for the past several years, even before Layla's health began to deteriorate, she sent multiple critical messages to the Blue Angels social media account including: 'Stop with your 'F***** b****** you are terrorizing my cat and all the other animals and wildlife. F*** off,' and 'Nobody gives a f*** about your stupid little planes.' In addition, Lombardi said she left multiple comments on @usnavyblueangels posts or tagging their handle on other accounts' posts, directing other users to sign a petition titled 'We All Want to Feel Safe: No More Blue Angels Over Seattle.' Around Aug. 5, 2023, the Blue Angels blocked Lombardi's account from any further interactions. In response, Lombardi sent them a direct message calling them 'cowards' which appeared to send but was never delivered due to the blocking. Money for Blues' hangar repairs: U.S. House greenlights $15 million for Blue Angels hangar repairs, S. Navy Blvd project She said the move to block her impacted her ability to grieve over her lost cat and denied her First Amendment right to free speech. The lawsuit is making national headlines and fans in Pensacola, the home of the Blue Angels, are reacting. Responding to a Seattle Times article about some Seattle residents seeking to stop future Blue Angels air shows, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves stated on his X account: 'Come on back to Pensacola this weekend then! Some of my favorite noise!" The comment was accompanied by an American flag and a salute emojis. Others on social media reacted to the story by defending the Blues including against the occasional opposing comment. One social media user replied to a recent Blues Angels Instagram post saying they should 'stop killing people's cats.' Another user replied, 'Respectfully it's not their problem and the cat was old and had a heart condition. The Blue Angels aren't going to stop their shows because of scared pets or people with PTSD or people who don't like loud noise.' Lombardi said in the lawsuit she has and continues to suffer frustration and distress over Layla's loss and "prevention from participating in public discourse about subsequent Blue Angels performances and their impact on vulnerable populations." She is asking the court to declare that the Blues blocking her from their official Instagram account as unconstitutional and to award her costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, as well as "any additional relief as may be just and proper." The News Journal reached out to the Blue Angels for comment, but they did not respond by deadline. This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Blue Angels sued for kiling Seattle woman's cat
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Blue Angels jets killed my beloved pet cat Layla...then did something that tipped me over the edge
A Seattle woman has accused the US Navy's Blue Angels of 'terrorizing' her elderly cat before its death, then violating her rights after they blocked her on social media for complaining, according to a new lawsuit. Lauren Ann Lombardi's 14-year-old cat Layla died on August 11 after suffering from congestive heart disease, which the cat mom claims was worsened by noise from the Blue Angels. 'Layla's final days on Earth were marred by sadistic suffering - cowering in terror beneath furniture while her ailing heart struggled against the Blue Angels' relentless noise pollution,' her federal lawsuit said. Lombardi's lawsuit filed in the Western District Court of Washington on Monday alleged that one year before Layla's death, she messaged the Blue Angels on Instagram to complain about the sound, but was blocked by their account. The lawsuit claims, 'Every August, a squadron of F/A-18E/F Super Hornets multirole fighter aircraft descend upon the Puget Sound with the subtlety of a military occupation, conducting screeching low altitude flights with their twin jet engines reaching speeds of over 700 mph.' In August 2023, one year before Layla's passing, Lombardi sent the Blue Angles explicit messages which stated: 'Stop with your f*****g b******t you are terrorizing my cat and all the other animals and wildlife. F**k off' and 'Nobody gives a f**k about your stupid little planes.' A few days later, she attempted to send them another message calling them 'cowards,' but it was never delivered 'due to the blocking,' the lawsuit claims. 'An American citizen exercised her Constitutional right to criticize her government's role in her daughter's suffering,' the filing said. 'In response, a cadre of emotionally fragile snowflakes masquerading as naval officers chose the coward's path: they silenced this citizen's speech, violated their oath to the Constitution, and brought disgrace upon the uniform they claim to honor.' In the summer of 2024, Layla's heart condition worsened and Lombardi said that despite her efforts to block the noise, the Blue Angels' 'sonic barrage' tortured her cat in her final days. 'Even through the narcotic fog of sedation and her weakened state, Layla's primitive limbic system overruled her medication and she fled in primal panic beneath furniture, her labored breathing escalating to clinically dangerous levels,' the lawsuit said. 'Whatever bandwidth Layla's walnut-sized brain could previously gorge upon had been narrowed to a single overwhelming frequency: pure debilitating terror.' Lombardi is seeking to have the Blue Angels unblock her account and told KIRO Newsradio she is willing to do whatever it takes. 'They will never be able to wait me out,' she said. 'I'm a very spiteful, vengeful person. I have nothing but time on my hands.' The lawsuit also states that she is seeking to have her attorney fees covered and 'any additional relief as may be just and proper.' Notably, her attorney is also her husband, Nacim Bouchtia, who is listed as Layla's cat father in her obituary. '[The Blue Angels] continued blocking prevented her from expressing her grief and renewed criticism of the government actions that contributed to her beloved companion's death and suffering, compounding her Constitutional injury during a time when her need for expressive speech was most relevant,' the lawsuit said. 'A year later, when that same vulnerable creature died after enduring yet another sonic assault during her final days on Earth, the Navy's Constitutional betrayal compounded the tragedy — an American remained silenced, unable to voice her grief or otherwise hold her government accountable for its role in her family's suffering.' The Blue Angels next show in Seattle is scheduled for August 2 and August 3 at the Boeing Seafair Air Show, according to their website. On social media, many locals were sympathetic to Lombardi and agreed the noise is less than desirable, but felt the lawsuit was taking it too far. 'It's not the Blue Angels, I'm sorry about your cat but I think it had something going on prior to the show,' one person said. 'I certainly can understand a cat having panic attacks from the noise. I have a cat that is very stressed by fireworks. I think a lawsuit is ridiculous though,' said another. 'I'm a cat person. I feel bad for her cat… but this is… a bit much,' said a third.
