thedailycaller--2020-08-20--‘The Finest Convention Speech In Modern History’: Reporters Praise Barack Obama’s DNC Speech

Reporters and media pundits praised former President Barack Obama after his speech Wednesday evening at the 2020 Democratic National Convention ( DNC ) .
Obama criticized President Donald Trump during the speech , saying he “ hasn ’ t grown into the job because he can ’ t. ” The former president also urged Americans to vote early by mail or in person , adding that those who are unhappy with the current political system must trust it and remember past sacrifices made .
“ Barack Obama just delivered the finest convention speech in modern history ( again ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ryan Lizza tweeted .
“ Spell-binding , chilling , optimistic , beautifully written , and expertly delivered .
Incredible moment.
” Lizza went a step further after Obama ’ s speech , writing an article titled : “ Obama torches Trump like American democracy depends on it.
” ( RELATED : ‘ Flayed , Sliced And Diced Trump ’ : Media Praises Michelle Obama ’ s ‘ Standout ’ DNC Speech ) “ Barack Obama went high , ” according to Lizza .
“ On the third night of the Democratic convention — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ describe what is really just two hours of nightly programming from the DNC — the former president delivered a memorable speech that balanced torching the sitting president with assuring voters of the possibility of something better.
” MSNBC ’ s Rachel Maddow did not hide her praise , either .
She said during the network ’ s coverage of the DNC that Obama ’ s speech “ slayed ” her .
Emily Nussbaum , a staff writer for The New Yorker , called it “ terrific , ” adding that the speech was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cynicism.
” NPR referred to the former president ’ s comments as “ blistering.
” Andrea Mitchell , NBC ’ s chief foreign affairs correspondent and anchor , tweeted that it was “ an unprecedented takedown of a President by predecessor.
” “ .
@ BarackObama DNC speech is an unprecedented takedown of a President by predecessor , even more remarkable because until the John Lewis funeral , Obama avoided responding to @ realDonaldTrump attacks on him and his legacy .
No more .
He believes the future of democracy is at stake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Couric kept it simple , tweeting : “ Vintage Obama .
What a speech .
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Reporters and media pundits praised former President Barack Obama after his speech Wednesday evening at the 2020 Democratic National Convention (DNC).
Obama criticized President Donald Trump during the speech, saying he “hasn’t grown into the job because he can’t.” The former president also urged Americans to vote early by mail or in person, adding that those who are unhappy with the current political system must trust it and remember past sacrifices made.
“Barack Obama just delivered the finest convention speech in modern history (again),” Politico’s chief Washington correspondent Ryan Lizza tweeted. “Spell-binding, chilling, optimistic, beautifully written, and expertly delivered. Incredible moment.”
Lizza went a step further after Obama’s speech, writing an article titled: “Obama torches Trump like American democracy depends on it.” (RELATED: ‘Flayed, Sliced And Diced Trump’: Media Praises Michelle Obama’s ‘Standout’ DNC Speech)
“Barack Obama went high,” according to Lizza. “On the third night of the Democratic convention — a word that seems increasingly absurd to describe what is really just two hours of nightly programming from the DNC — the former president delivered a memorable speech that balanced torching the sitting president with assuring voters of the possibility of something better.”
Barack Obama just delivered the finest convention speech in modern history (again). Spell-binding, chilling, optimistic, beautifully written, and expertly delivered. Incredible moment. — Ryan Lizza (@RyanLizza) August 20, 2020
Obama just delivered an historic and terrifying speech about the stakes in 2020 for American democracy. He waited four years—then threw the shade of a mighty oak. — Jonathan Alter (@jonathanalter) August 20, 2020
MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow did not hide her praise, either. She said during the network’s coverage of the DNC that Obama’s speech “slayed” her.
“That Obama speech. Holy fuck,” Joshua Topolsky, the editor-in-chief of Input, tweeted.
Emily Nussbaum, a staff writer for The New Yorker, called it “terrific,” adding that the speech was “focused on breaking through numbness & cynicism.”
“Stay safe. God bless.” Terrific Obama speech, focused on breaking through numbness & cynicism and getting the vote out. — Emily Nussbaum (@emilynussbaum) August 20, 2020
Barack Obama’s speech tonite, without a cheering crowd, had the intimacy and powerful impact of an emergency Oval Office address to the nation. Chilling. — Gloria Borger (@GloriaBorger) August 20, 2020
NPR referred to the former president’s comments as “blistering.” Andrea Mitchell, NBC’s chief foreign affairs correspondent and anchor, tweeted that it was “an unprecedented takedown of a President by predecessor.”
“.@BarackObama DNC speech is an unprecedented takedown of a President by predecessor, even more remarkable because until the John Lewis funeral, Obama avoided responding to @realDonaldTrump attacks on him and his legacy. No more. He believes the future of democracy is at stake,” she wrote.
Journalist Katie Couric kept it simple, tweeting: “Vintage Obama. What a speech.”


thedailycaller--2020-08-20--Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen Signs Beer Endorsement Deal With Labatt

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen has signed a great endorsement deal to help sling some Labatt beer .
According to Darren Rovell , the rising NFL gunslinger has agreed to an endorsement deal with the popular beer company to promote Labatt Blue Light .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) This is a genius promotion deal for both sides .
Everyone knows that the Bills Mafia parties as hard as anyone in the NFL .
The great people of Buffalo and upstate New York love to rage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re known for and they never disappoint .
In order to maintain that high level of excellence , you need to make sure the beer is flowing .
That ’ s just a fact .
I have no doubt that there are plenty of Labatts that get guzzled on game days , and now Allen will help slinging them .
If that ’ s not a great endorsement , then I don ’ t know what is .
You need to know your audience , and it sounds like Allen and Labatt both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for hooking up on this deal .
We need more beer endorsement deals in the NFL .
Again , the NFL audience loves to drink a few cold ones .
It ’ s a match made in heaven .

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen has signed a great endorsement deal to help sling some Labatt beer.
According to Darren Rovell, the rising NFL gunslinger has agreed to an endorsement deal with the popular beer company to promote Labatt Blue Light. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
JUST IN: @LabattUSA has signed Bills players Josh Allen and Tre’Davious White to endorsement deals to promote Labatt Blue Light. Contracts don’t say Allen & White have to drink that beer since a pay-to-drink is prohibited by NFL rules. pic.twitter.com/wa2OFiZFgm — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) August 19, 2020
This is a genius promotion deal for both sides. Everyone knows that the Bills Mafia parties as hard as anyone in the NFL.
The great people of Buffalo and upstate New York love to rage. It’s what they’re known for and they never disappoint.
In order to maintain that high level of excellence, you need to make sure the beer is flowing. That’s just a fact.
I have no doubt that there are plenty of Labatts that get guzzled on game days, and now Allen will help slinging them.
If that’s not a great endorsement, then I don’t know what is. You need to know your audience, and it sounds like Allen and Labatt both do.
Props to Allen and Labatt for hooking up on this deal. We need more beer endorsement deals in the NFL. Again, the NFL audience loves to drink a few cold ones. It’s a match made in heaven.


thedailycaller--2020-08-20--Seattle Seahawks Will Play Their First 3 Home Games Without Fans

The Seattle Seahawks will play their first three home games in an empty stadium .
The team announced Wednesday night that the games slated for Sept. 20 , Sept. 27 and Oct. 11 at CenturyLink Field will all be played without fans during the coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Another one bites the dust when it comes to having fans in the stands !
The Seahawks now join several other NFL teams in not having fans to start the season .
It seems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are more and more NFL teams that make the decision to not allow fans .
We just had the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots make the same call .
I can promise you that more will follow .
I ’ d bet just about anything on it .
One interesting observation is that it seems like college football teams have much more of a stomach for putting fans in the stands .
While SEC teams aren ’ t running at full capacity for the 2020 season , they ’ ve made it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ degree in the stands .
Meanwhile , multiple NFL teams have completely shut down the possibility .
It should be interesting to see where all the teams land when it ’ s said and done .
I have a feeling several more teams will follow in the footsteps of Seattle .

The Seattle Seahawks will play their first three home games in an empty stadium.
The team announced Wednesday night that the games slated for Sept. 20, Sept. 27 and Oct. 11 at CenturyLink Field will all be played without fans during the coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
We have made the difficult decision to play at least our first three home games without fans in attendance. More information: https://t.co/doxu0MWjtN pic.twitter.com/3T3s4WYJ4g — Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) August 19, 2020
Another one bites the dust when it comes to having fans in the stands! The Seahawks now join several other NFL teams in not having fans to start the season.
It seems like with every passing day, there are more and more NFL teams that make the decision to not allow fans.
We just had the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots make the same call. I can promise you that more will follow. I’d bet just about anything on it.
Titans to Begin Home Schedule Without Fans Details ???? » https://t.co/YLSeVevhn4 — Tennessee Titans (@Titans) August 18, 2020
One interesting observation is that it seems like college football teams have much more of a stomach for putting fans in the stands.
While SEC teams aren’t running at full capacity for the 2020 season, they’ve made it clear there will be fans to some degree in the stands.
Meanwhile, multiple NFL teams have completely shut down the possibility.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Seattle Seahawks (@seahawks) on Aug 18, 2020 at 10:09am PDT
It should be interesting to see where all the teams land when it’s said and done. I have a feeling several more teams will follow in the footsteps of Seattle.


thedailycaller--2020-08-20--REPORT: Ole Miss Has 13 Athletes With Coronavirus

Ole Miss reportedly has several athletes with coronavirus .
According to Sports Illustrated , the Rebels have 13 athletes with coronavirus , and 11 of them are all on the same team .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The team with the 11 sick players hasn ’ t been revealed , but the same report indicated that it ’ s not the football team .
When I first read the headline of the report , my heart sank with the belief that the football team was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it sounds like the football team pretty much avoided this outbreak entirely , which is great news for fans of the Rebels .
No offense to the good people of Mississippi , but nobody cares whether or not the volleyball team plays .
It ’ s all about Lane Kiffin and the football team .
As long as the Rebels are on the field when games start , then people will be happy .
Every other sport could not play , and people would still be pumped to just watch football .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t great at all , there ’ s nothing to worry about in Oxford as long as the football team is kept safe .
Finally , I always have to say this when I talk about Ole Miss .
While 2020 might not be a great year to do it , you have to visit the Grove if you ’ re a football fan .
It ’ s one of the best college football sites that you ’ ll ever see .
You can trust me on that one .

Ole Miss reportedly has several athletes with coronavirus.
According to Sports Illustrated, the Rebels have 13 athletes with coronavirus, and 11 of them are all on the same team. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The team with the 11 sick players hasn’t been revealed, but the same report indicated that it’s not the football team.
Class starts next week and the first confirmed COVID-19 “outbreak” has occurred in #OleMiss athletics https://t.co/Z6R4nNs5Ej — Nathanael Gabler (@nategabler) August 19, 2020
When I first read the headline of the report, my heart sank with the belief that the football team was going to be hammered.
Luckily, it sounds like the football team pretty much avoided this outbreak entirely, which is great news for fans of the Rebels.
No offense to the good people of Mississippi, but nobody cares whether or not the volleyball team plays. It’s all about Lane Kiffin and the football team.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ole Miss Football (@olemissfb) on Aug 17, 2020 at 5:59pm PDT
As long as the Rebels are on the field when games start, then people will be happy. Every other sport could not play, and people would still be pumped to just watch football.
So, while 13 positive cases isn’t great at all, there’s nothing to worry about in Oxford as long as the football team is kept safe.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ole Miss Football (@olemissfb) on Aug 19, 2020 at 6:38pm PDT
Finally, I always have to say this when I talk about Ole Miss. While 2020 might not be a great year to do it, you have to visit the Grove if you’re a football fan. It’s one of the best college football sites that you’ll ever see. You can trust me on that one.


thedailycaller--2020-08-20--North Carolina Temporarily Suspends All Athletic Activities Because Of Coronavirus

North Carolina has temporarily paused all athletic activities because of coronavirus .
According to a release from the Tar Heels , athletics at UNC are temporarily suspended “ because of a continued upward trend in positive Covid-19 tests on campus.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Sports are suspended through at least 5:00 EST Thursday night .
Not a great situation at all as UNC barrels towards the start of the football season .
The last thing you want to deal with is shutting down sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation of increased tests might actually be a blessing for UNC because students are going online .
With students going online , football players will more or less be left alone on campus .
That means they ’ ll kind of have a bubble system , despite that not being the original plan .
If football players are left alone , then there ’ s a great chance that the Tar Heels can make it through the season without any serious issues .
As we all know , parties and women are the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ athletes , and UNC has now removed those factors .
So , as long as sports are rolling again by Thursday night , then I don ’ t think there ’ s any reason to panic .
If they ’ re not , then that ’ s a different conversation .
Let ’ s keep our fingers crossed for a positive outcome .

North Carolina has temporarily paused all athletic activities because of coronavirus.
According to a release from the Tar Heels, athletics at UNC are temporarily suspended “because of a continued upward trend in positive Covid-19 tests on campus.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Sports are suspended through at least 5:00 EST Thursday night.
Because of a continued upward trend in positive Covid-19 tests on campus, Carolina Athletics will suspend athletic activities for all sports teams until at least 5 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, August 20) Full Release: https://t.co/IgLkT3VDAP#GoHeels — UNC Tar Heels (@GoHeels) August 19, 2020
Not a great situation at all as UNC barrels towards the start of the football season. The last thing you want to deal with is shutting down sports.
Having said that, this whole situation of increased tests might actually be a blessing for UNC because students are going online.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carolina Football (@tarheelfootball) on Aug 18, 2020 at 3:58pm PDT
With students going online, football players will more or less be left alone on campus. That means they’ll kind of have a bubble system, despite that not being the original plan.
If football players are left alone, then there’s a great chance that the Tar Heels can make it through the season without any serious issues.
As we all know, parties and women are the two biggest threats to spreading coronavirus among athletes, and UNC has now removed those factors.
So, as long as sports are rolling again by Thursday night, then I don’t think there’s any reason to panic. If they’re not, then that’s a different conversation. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for a positive outcome.


thedailycaller--2020-08-20--Cincinnati Reds Broadcaster Thom Brennaman Says Slur Against Homosexuals Live On Air

Cincinnati Reds announcer Thom Brennaman is in some hot water after dropping a slur during a Wednesday night broadcast .
During a game between the Reds and the Kansas City Royals , Brennaman didn ’ t appear to know he was on air and referred to Kansas City as , “ one of the fag capitals of the world , ” according to TMZ .
You can listen to the audio below .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Obviously , it didn ’ t take long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apology for his hot mic moment .
“ I made a comment earlier tonight that I guess went out over the air that I am deeply ashamed of .
If I have hurt anyone out there , I can ’ t tell you how much I say from the bottom of my heart , I am very , very sorry … I don ’ t know if I ’ m going to be putting on this headset again , ” Brennaman said for his apology , according to the Associated Press .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the time being .
Not a smart moment at all from Brennaman .
Here ’ s some free advice for everyone out there .
Whenever you ’ re mic ’ d up , it ’ s safe to assume that you ’ re live .
Even when you ’ re not , you never know when that switch might get flipped .
It ’ s better to just not say anything stupid .
Now , does Brennaman deserve to lose his job ?
I ’ d argue that he doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people for making a bonehead decision .
He has apologized , been suspended and that ’ s probably good enough .
Make him sit a few games , fine him a bit and let ’ s move on .
Was it incredibly stupid ?
Without a doubt .
Should we ruin his life over it ?
No .
I ’ m not sure that ’ s going to teach him a lesson .

Cincinnati Reds announcer Thom Brennaman is in some hot water after dropping a slur during a Wednesday night broadcast.
During a game between the Reds and the Kansas City Royals, Brennaman didn’t appear to know he was on air and referred to Kansas City as, “one of the fag capitals of the world,” according to TMZ. You can listen to the audio below. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Thom Brennamann likely ends his Reds career tonight LIVE on the air pic.twitter.com/EDzSICgVmx — Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) August 19, 2020
Obviously, it didn’t take long at all for Brennaman to issue an apology for his hot mic moment.
“I made a comment earlier tonight that I guess went out over the air that I am deeply ashamed of. If I have hurt anyone out there, I can’t tell you how much I say from the bottom of my heart, I am very, very sorry … I don’t know if I’m going to be putting on this headset again,” Brennaman said for his apology, according to the Associated Press. He has also been suspended from the booth for the time being.
The Reds have suspended broadcaster Thom Brennaman after he used an anti-gay slur on air tonight pic.twitter.com/qjUFAm1Auv — Bleacher Report MLB (@BR_MLB) August 20, 2020
Not a smart moment at all from Brennaman. Here’s some free advice for everyone out there. Whenever you’re mic’d up, it’s safe to assume that you’re live.
Even when you’re not, you never know when that switch might get flipped. It’s better to just not say anything stupid.
nick castellanos hit a homer directly into the “judgement-free zone” WHILE thom brennaman was apologizing on the air for his homophobic comment oh my god pic.twitter.com/U8HuptyAxZ — Lucas Dolengowski (@LDolengowski) August 20, 2020
Now, does Brennaman deserve to lose his job? I’d argue that he doesn’t. We shouldn’t be firing people for making a bonehead decision.
He has apologized, been suspended and that’s probably good enough. Make him sit a few games, fine him a bit and let’s move on.
Was it incredibly stupid? Without a doubt. Should we ruin his life over it? No. I’m not sure that’s going to teach him a lesson.


thedailycaller--2020-08-20--Nebraska And Ohio State Start To Focus On Playing Football In Winter

Nebraska and Ohio State are turning their attention to winter football .
Big 10 Commissioner Kevin Warren announced Wednesday night that the decision to cancel football during the coronavirus pandemic in the fall wasn ’ t changing , and it didn ’ t take long for the B1G powers to start making some moves .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Buckeyes athletic director Gene Smith released a letter late Wednesday , and said OSU is “ actively planning for the winter and spring seasons for all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” According to Sean Callahan , Nebraska Chancellor Ronnie Green said that there ’ s a “ growing level enthusiasm ” from Big 10 leaders that football can successfully happen in the winter .
I appreciate the hell out of the fact that Nebraska and Ohio State both wasted absolutely no time before focusing on the next step .
There had been some chatter about the two programs playing a rogue season with Penn State , Iowa , Michigan and Wisconsin .
Obviously , that plan is dead in the water after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I ’ m still not sold on a winter or spring season .
If we ’ re going to do it , then winter has to be the only option .
Starting right away in January might work or it might not .
Starting in March or later damn sure won ’ t work .
That much I can promise you .
The fight to play in the fall is over , and now we move forward to whatever plan is next for the Big 10 .
It ’ s going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 20 years .
What a wild and crazy time to be alive .

Nebraska and Ohio State are turning their attention to winter football.
Big 10 Commissioner Kevin Warren announced Wednesday night that the decision to cancel football during the coronavirus pandemic in the fall wasn’t changing, and it didn’t take long for the B1G powers to start making some moves. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
An Open Letter to the Big Ten Communityhttps://t.co/rccZCH1Sj3 — Big Ten Conference (@bigten) August 19, 2020
Buckeyes athletic director Gene Smith released a letter late Wednesday, and said OSU is “actively planning for the winter and spring seasons for all sports, including the return of football.”
According to Sean Callahan, Nebraska Chancellor Ronnie Green said that there’s a “growing level enthusiasm” from Big 10 leaders that football can successfully happen in the winter.
.@RonnieDGreen says there’s a “growing level enthusiasm” amongst the Presidents about staging a successful season in the winter. — Sean Callahan (@Sean_Callahan) August 19, 2020
I appreciate the hell out of the fact that Nebraska and Ohio State both wasted absolutely no time before focusing on the next step.
There had been some chatter about the two programs playing a rogue season with Penn State, Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Obviously, that plan is dead in the water after the Big 10’s statement Wednesday night.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ohio State Football (@ohiostatefb) on Aug 14, 2020 at 7:38am PDT
I’m still not sold on a winter or spring season. If we’re going to do it, then winter has to be the only option.
Starting right away in January might work or it might not. Starting in March or later damn sure won’t work. That much I can promise you.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nebraska Football (@huskerfbnation) on Aug 8, 2020 at 1:03pm PDT
The fight to play in the fall is over, and now we move forward to whatever plan is next for the Big 10. It’s going to be wild explaining this all to someone in 20 years. What a wild and crazy time to be alive.


thedailycaller--2020-08-20--Auburn Caps Stadium Capacity At 20% During The 2020 Football Season

Auburn intends on having fans at home football games in 2020 .
According to a release from the Tigers , capacity at Jordan-Hare Stadium for the team ’ s five home SEC games will be capped at 20 % during the coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Total capacity at the stadium is more than 87,000 .
The Tigers are just the latest SEC and college football team in general to restrict stadium capacity .
As far as I know , not a single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s a tough pill to swallow , but we all need to recognize that packed stadiums aren ’ t going to be a thing anytime soon .
When teams like Alabama and Auburn start capping capacity , then you know it ’ s a serious situation .
Those are two of the most prestigious programs in America , and both have instituted strict seating caps .
Auburn will now have 17,400 people at games instead of north of 87,000 .
One of the cool parts about Auburn ’ s plan is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game against Kentucky are reserved for just students .
Given the limited capacity , setting aside an entire game for just students is a pretty cool move .
We ’ ll have to see which team follows next because we all know this isn ’ t over yet .
More and more teams will restrict capacity before it ’ s all said and done .
Welcome to sports in 2020 !

Auburn intends on having fans at home football games in 2020.
According to a release from the Tigers, capacity at Jordan-Hare Stadium for the team’s five home SEC games will be capped at 20% during the coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Total capacity at the stadium is more than 87,000.
The Tigers are just the latest SEC and college football team in general to restrict stadium capacity. As far as I know, not a single team is planning for full capacity.
It’s a tough pill to swallow, but we all need to recognize that packed stadiums aren’t going to be a thing anytime soon.
When teams like Alabama and Auburn start capping capacity, then you know it’s a serious situation. Those are two of the most prestigious programs in America, and both have instituted strict seating caps.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Auburn Football (@auburnfootball) on Aug 19, 2020 at 9:16am PDT
Auburn will now have 17,400 people at games instead of north of 87,000. One of the cool parts about Auburn’s plan is that most of the tickets for the game against Kentucky are reserved for just students.
Given the limited capacity, setting aside an entire game for just students is a pretty cool move.
Believe in Game Day Ticket plan announced for the @AuburnFootball home opener vs Kentucky on September 26!
#WarEagle | #BelieveinAuburn — Auburn Tigers (@AuburnTigers) August 19, 2020
We’ll have to see which team follows next because we all know this isn’t over yet. More and more teams will restrict capacity before it’s all said and done. Welcome to sports in 2020!


thedailycaller--2020-08-20--TED CRUZ: Will Democrats Defend The Police? I Wouldn’t Count On It

This week , Democrats from all across the country convened for the “ virtual ” Democratic National Convention .
During their pledges to ban fracking , raise taxes , and advance other policy objectives of the far Left , the Democratic Party failed to address an issue that has become more and more apparent : its problem with law and order .
The Democrats held their convention in Milwaukee , which is fitting .
Milwaukee is a Democrat-controlled city where local leaders catered to the violent mob and voted to defund their police department by 10 % in next year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the convention , more than 100 police agencies pulled out of agreements to provide security for the event , citing an order that would hamstring law enforcement ’ s ability to protect themselves .
And who would blame them ?
For more than 12 weeks , cities run by local Democrat officials have been subject to violent riots that left police cars firebombed , police officers assaulted and killed , and businesses burned to the ground .
Legitimate , peaceful protests against police brutality and for equal justice have their rightful place in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the right to speak and exercise his or her First Amendment rights .
But for three months , these demonstrations have been hijacked by Antifa and other anti-American anarchists who hate our country , hate law enforcement , and want to sow division .
Nowhere have these criminals been more empowered to engage in violence than in major U.S. cities , where Democrats have a stronghold .
( RELATED : Abolishing Police Is The Ultimate Luxury Belief ) Despite local elected Democrats dialing up their criticism of our brave men and women in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Party ’ s problem with law and order is really nothing new .
Two years ago , then-candidate Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won her seat by calling for the abolition and dissolution of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement .
I introduced a resolution denouncing this hateful demand , but unfortunately , my Democratic colleagues were largely silent .
At the time , the Mainstream Media waved off Rep. Ocasio-Cortez ’ s calls against the federal law enforcement agency as a radical idea from the fringe Left .
Just two months ago , Rep. Ilhan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ completely dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department , ” and went on to refer to the department as a cancer at a Democrat rally .
Today ’ s Democratic Party finds itself facing calls to support the dangerous ‘ Defund the Police ’ movement , which has gained steam in at least 13 major Democrat-controlled cities .
To no one ’ s surprise , these are cities where violent crime is on the rise .
In New York City , where Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his plans to cut $ 1 billion from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % year-to-date , the murder rate is up 23 % for the first half of the year , and burglaries are up 46 % year-to-date .
In Minneapolis , where the city council voted to abolish the police department , there were more than 40 shootings in the first half of July , prompting residents to form their own armed security groups to protect their communities .
In Portland , where Mayor Ted Wheeler pledged to divert millions from the police bureau and the city council even voted to disband the city ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Wheeler recently conceded “ in just the first 12 days of July alone , we ’ ve witnessed an increase in gun violence by over 380 % .
” Just last weekend , after attempting to set the police precinct on fire , the criminal chaos continued with rioters hurling rocks and dangerous fireworks at officers and causing “ extensive damage ” to patrol vehicles by filling pool noodles with nails and placing them on the road .
( RELATED : The Myth Of Systemic Police Racism Is Leading To Targeted Attacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city has seen a “ 120 % increase in murders from Jan. 1 to Aug. 13 compared with the same time last year.
” It ’ s also seen more than 100 murders over the course of the eight-month period , compared with the 46 reported during the same time in 2019 .
And in Austin , in my home state of Texas , the Austin City Council is defunding the police department by $ 150 million , which will mean fewer police officers on the force and cuts to forensic work and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the violent mob puts every American life at risk – including those individuals who freely exercise their First Amendment rights or serve in law enforcement .
To fail to tell the truth about the valuable role law enforcement plays in American cities is moral and political malpractice .
Are there law enforcement officers who violate the law ?
Yes , and when they do they should be prosecuted .
But to impugn the integrity of everyone working in law enforcement – like the Democrats do – is a disservice to this country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Will they condemn these radical calls ?
Will they stand with the brave men and women of law enforcement who risk life and limb to protect our communities ?
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This week, Democrats from all across the country convened for the “virtual” Democratic National Convention. During their pledges to ban fracking, raise taxes, and advance other policy objectives of the far Left, the Democratic Party failed to address an issue that has become more and more apparent: its problem with law and order.
The Democrats held their convention in Milwaukee, which is fitting. Milwaukee is a Democrat-controlled city where local leaders catered to the violent mob and voted to defund their police department by 10% in next year’s city budget.
Ahead of the convention, more than 100 police agencies pulled out of agreements to provide security for the event, citing an order that would hamstring law enforcement’s ability to protect themselves. And who would blame them? For more than 12 weeks, cities run by local Democrat officials have been subject to violent riots that left police cars firebombed, police officers assaulted and killed, and businesses burned to the ground.
Legitimate, peaceful protests against police brutality and for equal justice have their rightful place in our public dialogue. Every American has the right to speak and exercise his or her First Amendment rights. But for three months, these demonstrations have been hijacked by Antifa and other anti-American anarchists who hate our country, hate law enforcement, and want to sow division. Nowhere have these criminals been more empowered to engage in violence than in major U.S. cities, where Democrats have a stronghold. (RELATED: Abolishing Police Is The Ultimate Luxury Belief)
Despite local elected Democrats dialing up their criticism of our brave men and women in blue in recent months, the Democratic Party’s problem with law and order is really nothing new.
Two years ago, then-candidate Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won her seat by calling for the abolition and dissolution of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. I introduced a resolution denouncing this hateful demand, but unfortunately, my Democratic colleagues were largely silent. At the time, the Mainstream Media waved off Rep. Ocasio-Cortez’s calls against the federal law enforcement agency as a radical idea from the fringe Left.
Not anymore.
Just two months ago, Rep. Ilhan Omar said, “we need to completely dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department,” and went on to refer to the department as a cancer at a Democrat rally.
Today’s Democratic Party finds itself facing calls to support the dangerous ‘Defund the Police’ movement, which has gained steam in at least 13 major Democrat-controlled cities. To no one’s surprise, these are cities where violent crime is on the rise.
In New York City, where Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his plans to cut $1 billion from the NYPD, shootings are up 46% year-to-date, the murder rate is up 23% for the first half of the year, and burglaries are up 46% year-to-date.
In Minneapolis, where the city council voted to abolish the police department, there were more than 40 shootings in the first half of July, prompting residents to form their own armed security groups to protect their communities.
In Portland, where Mayor Ted Wheeler pledged to divert millions from the police bureau and the city council even voted to disband the city’s “Gun Violence Reduction Team,” Wheeler recently conceded “in just the first 12 days of July alone, we’ve witnessed an increase in gun violence by over 380%.” Just last weekend, after attempting to set the police precinct on fire, the criminal chaos continued with rioters hurling rocks and dangerous fireworks at officers and causing “extensive damage” to patrol vehicles by filling pool noodles with nails and placing them on the road. (RELATED: The Myth Of Systemic Police Racism Is Leading To Targeted Attacks Against Cops)
In Milwaukee, the city has seen a “120% increase in murders from Jan. 1 to Aug. 13 compared with the same time last year.” It’s also seen more than 100 murders over the course of the eight-month period, compared with the 46 reported during the same time in 2019.
And in Austin, in my home state of Texas, the Austin City Council is defunding the police department by $150 million, which will mean fewer police officers on the force and cuts to forensic work and services for victims of crime.
Catering to the violent mob puts every American life at risk – including those individuals who freely exercise their First Amendment rights or serve in law enforcement.
To fail to tell the truth about the valuable role law enforcement plays in American cities is moral and political malpractice. Are there law enforcement officers who violate the law? Yes, and when they do they should be prosecuted. But to impugn the integrity of everyone working in law enforcement – like the Democrats do – is a disservice to this country.
So when will Democrats speak up? Will they condemn these radical calls? Will they stand with the brave men and women of law enforcement who risk life and limb to protect our communities?
I wouldn’t count on it.
Ted Cruz is a U.S. Senator for Texas and a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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thedailycaller--2020-08-20--DNC Night 3 Focuses On Democratic Women

DNC Night 3 Focuses On Democratic Women

Speakers on the third night of the Democratic National Convention focused on women leading up to Sen. Kamala Harris ’ acceptance speech for the 2020 Democratic vice presidential nomination , and criticized President Donald Trump ’ s leadership .
Former President Barack Obama said in his message to the DNC Wednesday that Trump has shown “ no interest in putting in the work , ” finding common ground , or “ using the awesome power of his office to help anyone but himself and his friends.
” “ No interest in treating the presidency as anything but one more reality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the attention he craves , ” Obama said .
( RELATED : Here ’ s What You Missed From The Second Night Of The Democratic Convention ) Former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton reflected on the “ morning after ” the 2016 election and Trump ’ s inheritance from the Obama Administration .
“ I wish Donald Trump knew how to be a president because America needs a president right now , ” Clinton said .
An edited video montage showed Trump referring to MS-13 gang members “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ videos of asylum seekers and children held in detention centers , making it appear he was speaking about immigrants .
Democratic California Rep. Nancy Pelosi spoke over her introduction before reflecting on the Obama administration and criticizing Trump and Republican Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell for working against the House Democrat ’ s “ guiding purpose ” of “ fighting for the people.
” Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Trump and Republicans are responsible for America reporting the “ most COVID deaths in the world and an economic collapse.
” Singer Billie Eilish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ my future ” urging viewers to vote against Trump and for presumptive nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden .
“ Silence is not an option , we can not sit this one out .
We all have to vote like our lives and the world depend on it , ” she said .
Harris closed out the night saying “ we must elect Joe Biden … years from now this moment will have passed and our children and our grandchildren will look in our eyes and they ’ re gon na @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the stakes were so high ?
” “ We will tell them what we did , ” Harris said .
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Speakers on the third night of the Democratic National Convention focused on women leading up to Sen. Kamala Harris’ acceptance speech for the 2020 Democratic vice presidential nomination, and criticized President Donald Trump’s leadership.
Former President Barack Obama said in his message to the DNC Wednesday that Trump has shown “no interest in putting in the work,” finding common ground, or “using the awesome power of his office to help anyone but himself and his friends.”
“No interest in treating the presidency as anything but one more reality show that he can use to get the attention he craves,” Obama said. (RELATED: Here’s What You Missed From The Second Night Of The Democratic Convention)
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Former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton reflected on the “morning after” the 2016 election and Trump’s inheritance from the Obama Administration.
“I wish Donald Trump knew how to be a president because America needs a president right now,” Clinton said.
An edited video montage showed Trump referring to MS-13 gang members “animals,” but spliced in between videos of asylum seekers and children held in detention centers, making it appear he was speaking about immigrants.
Democratic California Rep. Nancy Pelosi spoke over her introduction before reflecting on the Obama administration and criticizing Trump and Republican Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell for working against the House Democrat’s “guiding purpose” of “fighting for the people.”
Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Trump and Republicans are responsible for America reporting the “most COVID deaths in the world and an economic collapse.”
Singer Billie Eilish prefaced her performance of her new single “my future” urging viewers to vote against Trump and for presumptive nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden. “Silence is not an option, we can not sit this one out. We all have to vote like our lives and the world depend on it,” she said.
Harris closed out the night saying “we must elect Joe Biden … years from now this moment will have passed and our children and our grandchildren will look in our eyes and they’re gonna ask us: where were you when the stakes were so high?”
“We will tell them what we did,” Harris said.
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thedailycaller--2020-08-21--‘Our Future Is Now And It Is Daunting’: Andrew Yang Urges Americans To Vote For Biden, Harris

Former presidential candidate and businessman Andrew Yang took the virtual stage at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night and told Americans that now is the time to act .
“ We are in a deep dark hole and we need leaders who will help us dig out .
I know many politicians promise and then fail to deliver .
If you voted for Trump or didn ’ t vote at all back in 2016 , I get it , ” Yang said .
“ Many of us have gotten tired of our leaders seeming far removed from our everyday lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will ever rise to the challenges of our time .
But we must give this country , our country , a chance to recover .
And recovery is only possible with a change of leadership and new ideas.
” Yang went on to say Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Sen. Kamala Harris are “ real people ” who understand the problems Americans face and can help solve the issues facing the nation , like those arising from the pandemic .
Yang was not originally slated to join Thursday ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the list of speakers after tweeting about his disappointment .
Yang ’ s tweet immediately sparked the hashtag ‘ LetYangSpeakDNC ’ -and it appeared to work .
Yang announced Aug. 13 he was added to the lineup .
Yang said that Democrats were “ patronizing ” Americans during a Wednesday interview .
“ If we ’ re not standing up for the trucker , the waitress or the retail clerk , who are we standing up for ?
” Yang told The Washington Post .
“ Democrats have this tendency to have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t like the message , it ’ s like , well , it ’ s your fault … There ’ s this patronizing element to a lot of what we say and do , and it ’ s hurting us , and it ’ s wrong , unproductive , its a great way to not win .
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Former presidential candidate and businessman Andrew Yang took the virtual stage at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night and told Americans that now is the time to act.
“We are in a deep dark hole and we need leaders who will help us dig out. I know many politicians promise and then fail to deliver. If you voted for Trump or didn’t vote at all back in 2016, I get it,” Yang said. “Many of us have gotten tired of our leaders seeming far removed from our everyday lives. and we despair that our government will ever rise to the challenges of our time. But we must give this country, our country, a chance to recover. And recovery is only possible with a change of leadership and new ideas.”
Andrew Yang: “42% of the jobs that have been lost — millions of jobs — will never return.” #DemConvention pic.twitter.com/B9a0EBXBmQ — The Hill (@thehill) August 21, 2020
Yang went on to say Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Sen. Kamala Harris are “real people” who understand the problems Americans face and can help solve the issues facing the nation, like those arising from the pandemic.
Yang was not originally slated to join Thursday’s lineup and was only added to the list of speakers after tweeting about his disappointment.
I’ve got to be honest I kind of expected to speak. — Andrew Yang???????????? (@AndrewYang) August 11, 2020
Yang’s tweet immediately sparked the hashtag ‘LetYangSpeakDNC’-and it appeared to work. Yang announced Aug. 13 he was added to the lineup.
And it’s official – we have been added to the DNC Convention speaker lineup! Thank you #YangGang and everyone else who made this happen! ????????????????#YangIsSpeaking — Andrew Yang???????????? (@AndrewYang) August 13, 2020
Yang said that Democrats were “patronizing” Americans during a Wednesday interview.
“If we’re not standing up for the trucker, the waitress or the retail clerk, who are we standing up for?” Yang told The Washington Post. “Democrats have this tendency to have a message out there and then if you don’t like the message, it’s like, well, it’s your fault … There’s this patronizing element to a lot of what we say and do, and it’s hurting us, and it’s wrong, unproductive, its a great way to not win.”


thedailycaller--2020-08-21--‘It’s Sexualizing Young Girls’: Tucker Carlson Criticizes Netflix Movie About Young Girls Twerking

Fox News host Tucker Carlson criticized an upcoming Netflix film Thursday night for “ sexualizing young girls.
” The Tucker Carlson Tonight host discussed “ Cuties , ” a film scheduled to release Sept. 9 that tells the story of 11-year-old Amy , a French girl who “ joins a group of dancers named ‘ the cuties ’ at school , and rapidly grows aware of her burgeoning femininity , ” according to the movie ’ s description .
( RELATED : ‘ Would You Mind Taking A Crack At It ?
’ Photos Show Alleged Epstein Victim Massaging Bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now-removed poster for the film that showed four young girls posing on a stage while dressed in tight outfits with exposed midriffs .
Netflix apologized for the poster Thursday and updated the images , saying the company was “ deeply sorry for the inappropriate artwork ” in a statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation .
“ Take a look at the poster , ” Carlson said .
“ What ’ s the first thing you think of ?
It ’ s sexualizing young girls , really young girls , not 16-year-old girls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shows them dancing in cropped dance costumes .
Some parents are offended — you should be offended by this — they ’ re trying to get ‘ Cuties ’ removed from Netflix.
” Scheduled for release Sept. 9 , the French film “ Cuties ” tells the story of 11-year-old Amy , a French girl who “ joins a group of dancers named ‘ the cuties ’ at school , and rapidly grows aware of her burgeoning femininity – upsetting her mother and her values in the process , ” according to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is rated TV-MA for nudity and language , according to Netflix .
“ Why this constant impulse to sexualize young girls , from the people who tell us they are protecting girls , ” Carlson asked National Review film critic Armond White .
“ What is this ?
” “ It ’ s not really new , Tucker , ” Armond said , noting that since singer Madonna appeared on the scene , the “ media has found a way to influence and ruin young generations , ” and saying that MTV is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young people into sex and alcohol and drugs.
” Carlson said that if someone were to hand out cigarettes to children , they would be “ seen as a villain.
” ( RELATED : Netflix Apologies For ‘ Cuties ’ Artwork , Says It Is ‘ Inappropriate ’ And ‘ Not Representative ’ Of The Movie ) “ This is so much worse than handing our Marlboros , because it corrodes people inside , it helps shape the course of their lives in a really bad direction , and yet we don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who are pushing this crap , ” Carlson said .
“ Why don ’ t the rest of us say something about it ?
” Armond said that Hollywood uses “ sex to lure young people ’ s imaginations , and to get them concentrated on self-abasement , self-abuse , and self-exploitation , ” telling these young people that “ this is the route to fame.
” “ Do you have any idea why they would want to destroy young girls ?
” Carlson asked Armond .
“ I believe it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , of keeping an audience , ” the film critic responded .
“ They always say sex sells , violence sells , and this is what Hollywood does when it has no imagination , when it lacks creativity .
It sells sex and violence .
People take it for granted that this is what pop-culture is , but it ’ s not what pop-culture can be.
” “ Pop-culture can be better than this , we should demand better of it , ” he added .
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Fox News host Tucker Carlson criticized an upcoming Netflix film Thursday night for “sexualizing young girls.”
The Tucker Carlson Tonight host discussed “Cuties,” a film scheduled to release Sept. 9 that tells the story of 11-year-old Amy, a French girl who “joins a group of dancers named ‘the cuties’ at school, and rapidly grows aware of her burgeoning femininity,” according to the movie’s description. (RELATED: ‘Would You Mind Taking A Crack At It?’ Photos Show Alleged Epstein Victim Massaging Bill Clinton)
Carlson drew attention to a now-removed poster for the film that showed four young girls posing on a stage while dressed in tight outfits with exposed midriffs. Netflix apologized for the poster Thursday and updated the images, saying the company was “deeply sorry for the inappropriate artwork” in a statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation.
“Take a look at the poster,” Carlson said. “What’s the first thing you think of? It’s sexualizing young girls, really young girls, not 16-year-old girls, like 11-year-old girls. The poster shows them dancing in cropped dance costumes. Some parents are offended — you should be offended by this — they’re trying to get ‘Cuties’ removed from Netflix.”
Scheduled for release Sept. 9, the French film “Cuties” tells the story of 11-year-old Amy, a French girl who “joins a group of dancers named ‘the cuties’ at school, and rapidly grows aware of her burgeoning femininity – upsetting her mother and her values in the process,” according to the movie’s description. The film is rated TV-MA for nudity and language, according to Netflix.
“Why this constant impulse to sexualize young girls, from the people who tell us they are protecting girls,” Carlson asked National Review film critic Armond White. “What is this?”
“It’s not really new, Tucker,” Armond said, noting that since singer Madonna appeared on the scene, the “media has found a way to influence and ruin young generations,” and saying that MTV is “based on the pernicious indoctrination of young people into sex and alcohol and drugs.”
Carlson said that if someone were to hand out cigarettes to children, they would be “seen as a villain.” (RELATED: Netflix Apologies For ‘Cuties’ Artwork, Says It Is ‘Inappropriate’ And ‘Not Representative’ Of The Movie)
“This is so much worse than handing out Marlboros, because it corrodes people inside, it helps shape the course of their lives in a really bad direction, and yet we don’t even know the names of the people who are pushing this crap,” Carlson said. “Why don’t the rest of us say something about it?”
Armond said that Hollywood uses “sex to lure young people’s imaginations, and to get them concentrated on self-abasement, self-abuse, and self-exploitation,” telling these young people that “this is the route to fame.”
“Do you have any idea why they would want to destroy young girls?” Carlson asked Armond.
“I believe it’s a way of controlling an audience, of keeping an audience,” the film critic responded. “They always say sex sells, violence sells, and this is what Hollywood does when it has no imagination, when it lacks creativity. It sells sex and violence. People take it for granted that this is what pop-culture is, but it’s not what pop-culture can be.”
“Pop-culture can be better than this, we should demand better of it,” he added.
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thedailycaller--2020-08-21--‘You Can’t Be Serious!’: Greg Gutfeld Loses It When Juan Williams Compares ‘Anarchist Violence’ To ‘

‘You Can’t Be Serious!’: Greg Gutfeld Loses It When Juan Williams Compares ‘Anarchist Violence’ To ‘QAnon Violence’

Juan Williams compared blaming Democrats for ongoing riots and “ anarchist violence ” to blaming President Donald Trump for “ QAnon violence ” during a Thursday discussion on Fox News ’ “ The Five.
” Guest-co-host Martha MacCallum played a clip of a former police officer being knocked down and assaulted on a New York City street .
“ This was on 39th street , ” MacCallum said .
“ This is basically midtown in the middle of the afternoon .
They pulled 600 police officers off the streets , and now we are seeing this .
So is this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
” “ They ’ re are not ignoring it , ” Williams insisted .
“ First of all there ’ s not widespread violence … ” “ They haven ’ t mentioned it once , Juan , ” MacCallum said , referring to the ongoing Democratic National Convention .
“ There is not widespread violence in American cities , ” Williams responded .
“ Let ’ s not buy into Donald Trump ’ s nonsense about American … violent crime in this country is down.
” “ Stop it , Juan … @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m not Donald Trump .
I ’ m telling you the facts .
Every day I tell you the facts , Juan , and you keep shifting it to Donald Trump .
It ’ s pathetic .
You need to come up with a new talking point , ” cohost Greg Gutfeld said .
Gutfeld continued and said , “ the murders and shootings are up , ” as Williams continued to speak at the same time .
“ This is not anarchist violence by a small group in Portland , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blown into like , ‘ oh that represents what is going on in American cities , ' ” Williams said .
“ That ’ s just wrong !
That ’ s just a total distraction .
The reality is that Democrats are not responsible for some violent anarchists no more than Donald Trump is responsible for QAnon violence or Proud Boy violence … ” “ Qanon violence ?
” he said while laughing .
“ That ’ s funny .
There is none .
That ’ s funny .
You are hilarious .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ widespread issue , ” MacCallum also noted that “ homicides are up 37 % in 20 cities across America.
” ( RELATED : Martha MacCallum ’ s Interview With BLM Chair Goes Off The Rails When He Refuses To Answer Question About Looting )

Juan Williams compared blaming Democrats for ongoing riots and “anarchist violence” to blaming President Donald Trump for “QAnon violence” during a Thursday discussion on Fox News’ “The Five.”
Guest-co-host Martha MacCallum played a clip of a former police officer being knocked down and assaulted on a New York City street.
“This was on 39th street,” MacCallum said. “This is basically midtown in the middle of the afternoon. They pulled 600 police officers off the streets, and now we are seeing this. So is this a mistake for Democrats to ignore this?”
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“They’re are not ignoring it,” Williams insisted. “First of all there’s not widespread violence …”
“They haven’t mentioned it once, Juan,” MacCallum said, referring to the ongoing Democratic National Convention.
“There is not widespread violence in American cities,” Williams responded. “Let’s not buy into Donald Trump’s nonsense about American … violent crime in this country is down.”
“Stop it, Juan … You can’t be serious. I’m not Donald Trump. I’m telling you the facts. Every day I tell you the facts, Juan, and you keep shifting it to Donald Trump. It’s pathetic. You need to come up with a new talking point,” cohost Greg Gutfeld said.
Gutfeld continued and said, “the murders and shootings are up,” as Williams continued to speak at the same time.
“This is not anarchist violence by a small group in Portland, Oregon, that’s suddenly being blown into like, ‘oh that represents what is going on in American cities,'” Williams said. “That’s just wrong! That’s just a total distraction. The reality is that Democrats are not responsible for some violent anarchists no more than Donald Trump is responsible for QAnon violence or Proud Boy violence …”
“Qanon violence?” he said while laughing. “That’s funny. There is none. That’s funny. You are hilarious. You are hilarious.”
Calling it a “widespread issue,” MacCallum also noted that “homicides are up 37% in 20 cities across America.”(RELATED: Martha MacCallum’s Interview With BLM Chair Goes Off The Rails When He Refuses To Answer Question About Looting)
QAnon conspiracy theorists believe that Trump is saving the world from an underground cabal of Satanic pedophiles and cannibals. Trump recently tweeted in support of Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican House candidate running in Georgia’s 14th congressional district, who has openly supported QAnon conspiracy theories.


thedailycaller--2020-08-21--PATEL: The Truth About The Post Office Controversy

Do we really have to worry about the Postal Service ?
That ’ s the latest faux controversy to dominate our political debate .
It ’ s a sign of our times that even the mail system isn ’ t without controversy .
As usual , there ’ s plenty of blame to go around on how we got into this mess .
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic , it ’ s reasonable to presume we need more absentee voting .
Packing voters into overcrowded indoor polling places with long lines is not a good idea .
Our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a duty to promote free and fair elections whether in person or absentee .
That shouldn ’ t be a controversial idea .
At the same time , there are legitimate concerns about universal mail-in voting .
Absentee voting is different .
With absentee voting , a specific voter requests his or her specific ballot to vote by mail .
That system has been used for years and — especially in the states doing it best — it works pretty well .
( RELATED : Trump Appears To Oppose Giving Money To Postal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Universal mail-in voting is different .
With universal mail-in voting , the government would mail ballots to everyone , regardless of whether they request them .
Some places even allow for “ ballot harvesting , ” where a third party can collect ballots for many people and file them in bulk .
This system has not traditionally been used widely , and it raises legitimate concerns over voter fraud .
A 2018 North Carolina congressional election was in fact overturned after a state probe found that a Republican operative illegally collected ballots with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Postal Service controversy falls in the midst of the very legitimate debate .
We should all be able to agree that to the extent mail-in voting is used — the absentee variety would be my preference — the Postal Service has to be able to handle its role to ensure a fair election in a reasonable time frame .
The Postal Service — which is supposed to operate independently based on funding from the postal fees it charges — has been losing money for years .
Due to email and other forms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % fewer letters each year than we did just a decade ago .
To combat this , the Postal Service has been reducing its operating costs .
That all makes sense .
Now comes the controversy part .
There are three drivers contributing to it .
Two are self-inflected by the Republicans , and one — likely the biggest — is being driven pretty disingenuously by the Democrats .
First , it would have made sense to pause some Postal Service operating cuts as it became more and more clear after COVID-19 that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mail this election cycle than in any other .
Taking mail sorting machines out of service and cutting back on mailboxes that are less used may not be the best moves when you know the mail will be crucial for a national election .
A pause in operating cuts makes sense in case the equipment is needed for real , substantive reasons — to ensure a fair and timely election — and also to induce confidence among the American people that our sacred right to vote will not be abridged due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ justification the Postal Service provided this week when they finally announced such a pause .
It was , of course , too late to stem the controversy .
Second , as is the case with so many controversies of this era , President Donald Trump did not do himself any favors with his comments on the matter .
Trump said he opposed more money for the Postal Service because without that money , “ You can ’ t have universal mail-in voting , because they ’ re not equipped to have it.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ universal mail-in voting , but his statement that he was going to unilaterally in effect stop it through a holdup of postal funds only added fire to Democrats ’ claims that he was against taking steps to have a fair election during the pandemic .
( RELATED : Trump Says He Wouldn ’ t Veto A Bill Funding US Post Office ) Finally , in the aftermath of the president ’ s misstatement and the Postal Service ’ s mistake in not foreseeing this issue , Democrats , postal unions and their allies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this issue into a full-blown election-stealing conspiracy .
Claims that mail sorting is being reduced and postboxes are being removed to disenfranchise voters are not backed by the facts .
The cuts were in place for years — going back to the Obama years , in fact .
But that ’ s not stopping the demagoguery .
Pictures of mailboxes with locks on them — found , ironically , to be many years old — are going viral all over social media .
Activists , celebrities , some media outlets and even our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fire of this conspiracy theory .
They are posting pictures of locked boxes from years ago and trying to stir up a frenzy .
They are succeeding , too .
In the short term , this may very well work to harm Trump .
That job is easier when most of the media is eager to play along .
In the long term , this is just another in a series of confidence-reducing scandals that have dominated this era of our politics .
The result is that people don ’ t believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that some people still don ’ t understand why the American people have lost so much trust in our leaders and our leading institutions .
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Do we really have to worry about the Postal Service? That’s the latest faux controversy to dominate our political debate. It’s a sign of our times that even the mail system isn’t without controversy. As usual, there’s plenty of blame to go around on how we got into this mess.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s reasonable to presume we need more absentee voting. Packing voters into overcrowded indoor polling places with long lines is not a good idea. Our government and politicians of all stripes have a duty to promote free and fair elections whether in person or absentee. That shouldn’t be a controversial idea.
At the same time, there are legitimate concerns about universal mail-in voting. Absentee voting is different. With absentee voting, a specific voter requests his or her specific ballot to vote by mail. That system has been used for years and — especially in the states doing it best — it works pretty well. (RELATED: Trump Appears To Oppose Giving Money To Postal Service To Help Nationwide Mail-In Voting)
Universal mail-in voting is different. With universal mail-in voting, the government would mail ballots to everyone, regardless of whether they request them. Some places even allow for “ballot harvesting,” where a third party can collect ballots for many people and file them in bulk. This system has not traditionally been used widely, and it raises legitimate concerns over voter fraud. A 2018 North Carolina congressional election was in fact overturned after a state probe found that a Republican operative illegally collected ballots with forged signatures and filled in votes.
The Postal Service controversy falls in the midst of the very legitimate debate. We should all be able to agree that to the extent mail-in voting is used — the absentee variety would be my preference — the Postal Service has to be able to handle its role to ensure a fair election in a reasonable time frame.
The Postal Service — which is supposed to operate independently based on funding from the postal fees it charges — has been losing money for years. Due to email and other forms of communication, we send about 30% fewer letters each year than we did just a decade ago. To combat this, the Postal Service has been reducing its operating costs. That all makes sense.
Now comes the controversy part. There are three drivers contributing to it. Two are self-inflected by the Republicans, and one — likely the biggest — is being driven pretty disingenuously by the Democrats.
First, it would have made sense to pause some Postal Service operating cuts as it became more and more clear after COVID-19 that we were going to rely more on the mail this election cycle than in any other. Taking mail sorting machines out of service and cutting back on mailboxes that are less used may not be the best moves when you know the mail will be crucial for a national election. A pause in operating cuts makes sense in case the equipment is needed for real, substantive reasons — to ensure a fair and timely election — and also to induce confidence among the American people that our sacred right to vote will not be abridged due to the pandemic. This is exactly the justification the Postal Service provided this week when they finally announced such a pause. It was, of course, too late to stem the controversy.
Second, as is the case with so many controversies of this era, President Donald Trump did not do himself any favors with his comments on the matter. Trump said he opposed more money for the Postal Service because without that money, “You can’t have universal mail-in voting, because they’re not equipped to have it.” The president is not wrong to question universal mail-in voting, but his statement that he was going to unilaterally in effect stop it through a holdup of postal funds only added fire to Democrats’ claims that he was against taking steps to have a fair election during the pandemic. (RELATED: Trump Says He Wouldn’t Veto A Bill Funding US Post Office)
Finally, in the aftermath of the president’s misstatement and the Postal Service’s mistake in not foreseeing this issue, Democrats, postal unions and their allies in the media have pounced to demagogue this issue into a full-blown election-stealing conspiracy. Claims that mail sorting is being reduced and postboxes are being removed to disenfranchise voters are not backed by the facts. The cuts were in place for years — going back to the Obama years, in fact. But that’s not stopping the demagoguery. Pictures of mailboxes with locks on them — found, ironically, to be many years old — are going viral all over social media.
Activists, celebrities, some media outlets and even our leaders who should know better are fueling the fire of this conspiracy theory. They are posting pictures of locked boxes from years ago and trying to stir up a frenzy. They are succeeding, too. In the short term, this may very well work to harm Trump. That job is easier when most of the media is eager to play along. In the long term, this is just another in a series of confidence-reducing scandals that have dominated this era of our politics. The result is that people don’t believe anyone anymore. It’s amazing that some people still don’t understand why the American people have lost so much trust in our leaders and our leading institutions.
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thedailycaller--2020-08-21--Border Agents Arrest 2 Illegal Immigrants Traveling With $16,000 Cash, Guns And Ammo

A makeshift wooden vessel carrying two men from the Dominican Republic was spotted and intercepted three miles off the coast of Aguadilla , Puerto Rico , by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents Thursday morning .
The men were traveling in a “ yola ” type vessel with a “ significant amount of weapons and ammo , ” a CBP spokesman told the Daily Caller News Foundation .
Two men were arrested and the vessel was seized .
“ Transnational Criminal organizations regularly transport narcotics and undocumented migrants through the Mona passage into western Puerto Rico , ” CBP Public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ In the past we have seized individual weapons that have been in the possession of smugglers .
This is an unusual incident.
” CBP agents seized an American Tactical .223 Caliber Rifle , a KG .223 Caliber Rifle with no serial number , a KAR-15 .223 Caliber Rifle , a Glock 27 .40 Caliber Pistol that had been altered , a Smith & Wesson SW40F .40 Caliber Pistol .
The agents reportedly seized $ 16,000 U.S. dollars worth of cash , Deputy Chief Patrol Agent Michael E. Estrada said in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seized around 575 rounds of ammunition .
( RELATED : NYC Reportedly Bans The Term ‘ Illegal Immigrant , ’ Will Now Refer To Illegal Immigrants As ‘ Noncitizens ’ ) They found 20 rounds of .308 caliber rifle ammunition , 266 rounds of .223 caliber rifle ammunition , seven .223 caliber rifle magazines , two .223 caliber rifle drum magazines , 250 rounds of .40 caliber pistol ammunition , 39 rounds of 9MM pistol ammunition , two rounds of .45 caliber pistol ammunition , seven .40 caliber pistol magazines , and two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
CBP agents also found four pocket knives and three bottles of tequila , but they weren ’ t counted for seizure purposes .
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A makeshift wooden vessel carrying two men from the Dominican Republic was spotted and intercepted three miles off the coast of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents Thursday morning.
The men were traveling in a “yola” type vessel with a “significant amount of weapons and ammo,” a CBP spokesman told the Daily Caller News Foundation. Two men were arrested and the vessel was seized.
“Transnational Criminal organizations regularly transport narcotics and undocumented migrants through the Mona passage into western Puerto Rico,” CBP Public Affairs Officer Jeffrey Quiñones told the DCNF. “In the past we have seized individual weapons that have been in the possession of smugglers. This is an unusual incident.”
Earlier today, Ramey #USBP agents detected a vessel and coordinated with #PRPD for intercept. The interdiction resulted in the arrest of 2 illegal aliens along with the seizure of weapons (to include assault riffles), ammunition, and 16k US.#RameyBPdetections #Keepthemcoming pic.twitter.com/dZlaTH1i9R — (A) Deputy Chief Patrol Agent Michael E. Estrada (@USBPDepChiefRMY) August 20, 2020
CBP agents seized an American Tactical .223 Caliber Rifle, a KG .223 Caliber Rifle with no serial number, a KAR-15 .223 Caliber Rifle, a Glock 27 .40 Caliber Pistol that had been altered, a Smith & Wesson SW40F .40 Caliber Pistol.
The agents reportedly seized $16,000 U.S. dollars worth of cash, Deputy Chief Patrol Agent Michael E. Estrada said in a tweet.
In total, CBP agents seized around 575 rounds of ammunition. (RELATED: NYC Reportedly Bans The Term ‘Illegal Immigrant,’ Will Now Refer To Illegal Immigrants As ‘Noncitizens’)
They found 20 rounds of .308 caliber rifle ammunition, 266 rounds of .223 caliber rifle ammunition, seven .223 caliber rifle magazines, two .223 caliber rifle drum magazines, 250 rounds of .40 caliber pistol ammunition, 39 rounds of 9MM pistol ammunition, two rounds of .45 caliber pistol ammunition, seven .40 caliber pistol magazines, and two 9MM pistol magazines, according to Quiñones.
CBP agents also found four pocket knives and three bottles of tequila, but they weren’t counted for seizure purposes.
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thedailycaller--2020-08-21--DNC Features Rapper With Ties To Nation Of Islam Leader Louis Farrakhan

The Democratic National Convention ’ s final night will feature a performance from the rapper Common , who has long-standing ties to Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan .
Farrakhan has repeatedly referred to Jewish people as “ satanic , ” blamed them for both the Holocaust and the Sept. 11 , 2011 , terrorist attacks , and once praised Adolf Hitler as a “ very great man.
” Farrakhan has also denounced interracial marriage , which he said has “ mongrelized ” the black race .
Common , whose real name is Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr. , will perform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vice President Joe Biden ’ s acceptance of the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination , according to the DNC schedule .
Common has appeared in photos with Farrakhan and promoted Farrakhan on social media .
He was one of several rappers featured on a music compilation project that Farrakhan released in February 2018 .
Later that year , Common approvingly posted a clip of Farrakhan on his Instagram page .
The rapper tagged Farrakhan in the October 2018 post , captioning it : “ Wise words being spoken !
” Common promoted Farrakhan on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Nation of Islam livestream .
“ Peace & Blessings .
Minister Farrakhan is speaking LIVE now to talk about these troubled times , ” Common wrote , adding a link to the livestream .
Common was also pictured with Farrakhan at an event in 2006 .
Photos from the event show the two men embracing and posing for pictures together .
The rapper ’ s ties to Farrakhan go back decades .
( RELATED : ‘ Closer To Animals ’ : Nick Cannon Goes On Racist , Anti-Semitic Rant , Says ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ The True Savages ’ ) Common , who was then performing under the name “ Common Sense , ” was one of several rappers to appear at a 1997 anti-violence concert organized by Farrakhan , according to a contemporary report from The Washington Post .
The rapper also praised the Nation of Islam ’ s Chicago arm in a 1995 interview on BET ’ s “ Rap City.
” “ The Nation of Chicago .
Real strong in the crib , man .
They just opened up Salam restaurant .
I went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was real phat [ sic ] , man , ” he said .
Common ’ s representative , United Talent Agency , didn ’ t return an email seeking comment .
The DNC also did not return an email seeking comment .
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The Democratic National Convention’s final night will feature a performance from the rapper Common, who has long-standing ties to Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan.
Farrakhan has repeatedly referred to Jewish people as “satanic,” blamed them for both the Holocaust and the Sept. 11, 2011, terrorist attacks, and once praised Adolf Hitler as a “very great man.” Farrakhan has also denounced interracial marriage, which he said has “mongrelized” the black race.
Common, whose real name is Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr., will perform a song during the convention ahead of Vice President Joe Biden’s acceptance of the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, according to the DNC schedule.
Common has appeared in photos with Farrakhan and promoted Farrakhan on social media. He was one of several rappers featured on a music compilation project that Farrakhan released in February 2018.
Later that year, Common approvingly posted a clip of Farrakhan on his Instagram page. The rapper tagged Farrakhan in the October 2018 post, captioning it: “Wise words being spoken!”
Common promoted Farrakhan on Twitter in August 2014, linking to a Nation of Islam livestream.
“Peace & Blessings. Minister Farrakhan is speaking LIVE now to talk about these troubled times,” Common wrote, adding a link to the livestream.
Peace & Blessings. Minister Farrakhan is speaking LIVE now to talk about these troubled times. Go to http://t.co/ruIUBfV2Rk — COMMON (@common) August 17, 2014
Common was also pictured with Farrakhan at an event in 2006. Photos from the event show the two men embracing and posing for pictures together.
The rapper’s ties to Farrakhan go back decades. (RELATED: ‘Closer To Animals’: Nick Cannon Goes On Racist, Anti-Semitic Rant, Says ‘White People’ And Jewish People Are ‘The True Savages’)
Common, who was then performing under the name “Common Sense,” was one of several rappers to appear at a 1997 anti-violence concert organized by Farrakhan, according to a contemporary report from The Washington Post.
The rapper also praised the Nation of Islam’s Chicago arm in a 1995 interview on BET’s “Rap City.”
“The Nation of Chicago. Real strong in the crib, man. They just opened up Salam restaurant. I went to Saviors’ Day back in April. It was real phat [sic], man,” he said.
Common’s representative, United Talent Agency, didn’t return an email seeking comment. The DNC also did not return an email seeking comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-08-21--John Mayer Reportedly Involved In ‘Throuple’ With ‘Vanderpump Rules’ And ‘The Hills’ Star

“ Vanderpump Rules ” star Scheana Shay revealed she , John Mayer and her roommate , “ The Hills ” star , Stacie Adams were involved in a “ throuple.
” “ I ’ m working this party , ” the 35-year-old reality star explained during her appearance on the “ Flashbacks with Jessica Hall and Heather Rae Young ” podcast .
The comments were noted by Page Six in a piece published Thursday .
( RELATED : John Mayer Denies He ’ s Dating Kourtney Kardashian ) “ I end up getting wasted with them , ” Shay explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aniston .
She said she first met the “ Your Body is a Wonderland ” hitmaker at a party and he and then-girlfriend Aniston were throwing at Grand Havana Room where she worked .
The “ Friends ” star and Mayer dated from 2008-2009 .
( RELATED : John Mayer Rushed To The Hospital For Emergency Surgery ) Shay continued , “ Every time they did a shot , they would get me a shot.
” After Mayer and the “ Horrible Bosses ” star broke up , the reality star said she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Mayer .
“ This went on for about six months , that we hung out , ” Scheana shared .
“ We would go to his house… It just became , you know , kind of the three of us .
We had a little throuple going on .
But then there was , like , me and another her .
Everyone always had attention.
” When pressed by the host if they had a “ sexual throuple ” she said , “ yeah , ” per People magazine .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of it because I knew he liked her more , ” Shay explained of her friend .
“ And I was like , ‘ Wait , I brought you into this , like and now you ’ re getting more attention than I ’ m getting , like what ’ s up with that ? '
” “ And then even after him and I stopped talking , they continued talking , and there were like a lot of things — like her and I had like a year of just awkward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full circle a year later and … have never been closer , ” she added .

“Vanderpump Rules” star Scheana Shay revealed she, John Mayer and her roommate, “The Hills” star, Stacie Adams were involved in a “throuple.”
“I’m working this party,” the 35-year-old reality star explained during her appearance on the “Flashbacks with Jessica Hall and Heather Rae Young” podcast. The comments were noted by Page Six in a piece published Thursday. (RELATED: John Mayer Denies He’s Dating Kourtney Kardashian)
“I end up getting wasted with them,” Shay explained, about partying with Mayer and Jennifer Aniston. She said she first met the “Your Body is a Wonderland” hitmaker at a party and he and then-girlfriend Aniston were throwing at Grand Havana Room where she worked. The “Friends” star and Mayer dated from 2008-2009. (RELATED: John Mayer Rushed To The Hospital For Emergency Surgery)
Shay continued, “Every time they did a shot, they would get me a shot.”
Scheana Shay Says She Was in a ‘Throuple’ with John Mayer After He Split with Jennifer Aniston https://t.co/kz82XDrcht — People (@people) August 20, 2020
After Mayer and the “Horrible Bosses” star broke up, the reality star said she and her roommate Adams started hanging out with Mayer.
“This went on for about six months, that we hung out,” Scheana shared. “We would go to his house… It just became, you know, kind of the three of us. We had a little throuple going on. But then there was, like, me and another her. Everyone always had attention.”
When pressed by the host if they had a “sexual throuple” she said, “yeah,” per People magazine.
“I definitely got a little jealous towards the end of it because I knew he liked her more,” Shay explained of her friend. “And I was like, ‘Wait, I brought you into this, like and now you’re getting more attention than I’m getting, like what’s up with that?'”
“And then even after him and I stopped talking, they continued talking, and there were like a lot of things — like her and I had like a year of just awkward friendship falling out, but then came full circle a year later and … have never been closer,” she added.


thedailycaller--2020-08-20--EXCLUSIVE: California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna Spells Out What Biden Must Do To Beat Trump In Novem

EXCLUSIVE: California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna Spells Out What Biden Must Do To Beat Trump In November

Daily Caller ’ s senior White House correspondent Christian Datoc sat down for an exclusive interview with California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna Thursday , in which they broke down the first three nights of the Democratic National Convention and looked ahead to the final weeks and months of the election .
In particular , Khanna — who was picked to lead California ’ s delegation at the DNC — described why specifically Former Vice President Joe Biden ’ s stance on Medicare for all drove him to vote against the party ’ s platform this year .
He also explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aside young progressive leaders , like New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , to give stage time to establishment Republicans , solely because they oppose Trump .
( Election Dissection : Biden And Harris Are Miles Apart On Health Care — Which Way Will Their Plan Lean ? )
Finally , the pair discussed what next week ’ s Republican National Convention might look like , given the lessons the all-digital DNC have already given us , and weighed wether or not a the possibility of a coronavirus vaccine being delivered this fall could @ @ @ @ @

Daily Caller’s senior White House correspondent Christian Datoc sat down for an exclusive interview with California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna Thursday, in which they broke down the first three nights of the Democratic National Convention and looked ahead to the final weeks and months of the election.
In particular, Khanna — who was picked to lead California’s delegation at the DNC — described why specifically Former Vice President Joe Biden’s stance on Medicare for all drove him to vote against the party’s platform this year. He also explained his displeasure with the Democratic party pushing aside young progressive leaders, like New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, to give stage time to establishment Republicans, solely because they oppose Trump. (Election Dissection: Biden And Harris Are Miles Apart On Health Care — Which Way Will Their Plan Lean?)
Finally, the pair discussed what next week’s Republican National Convention might look like, given the lessons the all-digital DNC have already given us, and weighed wether or not a the possibility of a coronavirus vaccine being delivered this fall could actually impact the election.
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thedailycaller--2020-08-20--Miley Cyrus Says Break-Up Song ‘Slide Away’ Was Written When She And Liam Hemsworth Were Together

Miley Cyrus revealed that her famous break-up song “ Slide Away ” was written a year before her and ex-husband Liam Hemsworth split .
“ I wrote ‘ Slide Away ’ before my breakup , ” the 27-year-old singer shared during an interview with Apple Music ‘ s Zane Lowe .
The comments were noted by E !
News in a piece published Thursday .
“ I wrote ‘ Slide Away ’ in February of the year before.
” ( RELATED : Miley Cyrus Admits She May Not Have Married Liam Hemsworth If Wildfire Hadn ’ t Happened ) “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into existence , ” she added .
“ So , you know what ?
That ’ s why I ’ ve also , I ’ ve decided to use my language to love myself , and to really create what I want to be my reality .
Because otherwise , I keep doing the opposite .
I burnt my house down with my words.
” ( RELATED : Miley Cyrus And Liam Hemsworth Split Up After Being Married For Less Than A Year ) “ The Last Song ” star ‘ s went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apply your attention ” determines how you feel .
“ I think that ’ s what I mean by definitely joking about me burning my house down with my words.
” “ But I do believe in where we put our attention determines our faith , ” she added .
And so again with this idea of having nothing to prove and wearing the insides out .
I just feel this sense of freedom , and I think that ’ s a word I ’ ve probably used pretty consistently.
” As previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cyrus back in August 2019 shortly after reports surfaced the two had split up .
The couple had been married nine months .
According to TMZ , their divorce was official in January .

Miley Cyrus revealed that her famous break-up song “Slide Away” was written a year before her and ex-husband Liam Hemsworth split.
“I wrote ‘Slide Away’ before my breakup,” the 27-year-old singer shared during an interview with Apple Music‘s Zane Lowe. The comments were noted by E! News in a piece published Thursday. “I wrote ‘Slide Away’ in February of the year before.” (RELATED: Miley Cyrus Admits She May Not Have Married Liam Hemsworth If Wildfire Hadn’t Happened)
“And I just keep speaking these things into existence,” she added. “So, you know what? That’s why I’ve also, I’ve decided to use my language to love myself, and to really create what I want to be my reality. Because otherwise, I keep doing the opposite. I burnt my house down with my words.” (RELATED: Miley Cyrus And Liam Hemsworth Split Up After Being Married For Less Than A Year)
#MidnightSky by @MileyCyrus debuted at #8 on the Rolling Stone Top 100! They do not count radio play! pic.twitter.com/nDd5f2YQ4O — Miley Cyrus Source (@MileySourceNews) August 20, 2020
“The Last Song” star‘s went on to share that “where you apply your attention” determines how you feel. “I think that’s what I mean by definitely joking about me burning my house down with my words.”
“But I do believe in where we put our attention determines our faith,” she added. And so again with this idea of having nothing to prove and wearing the insides out. I just feel this sense of freedom, and I think that’s a word I’ve probably used pretty consistently.”
As previously reported, Hemsworth filed for divorce from Cyrus back in August 2019 shortly after reports surfaced the two had split up. The couple had been married nine months. According to TMZ, their divorce was official in January.


thedailycaller--2020-08-20--‘I Make No Apologies Whatsoever’: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Defends Banning Protesters From Her B

‘I Make No Apologies Whatsoever’: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Defends Banning Protesters From Her Block, Citing Safety Concerns

Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended banning protesters from her block , saying Thursday that she has received threats against her and her family .
“ I think that residents of this city , understanding the nature of the threats that we are receiving on a daily basis … understand that I have a right to make sure that my home is secure , ” the mayor told reporters Thursday , according to the Chicago Tribune .
Police could not cite instances where Lightfoot ’ s predecessor , Rahm Emanuel , had his home repeatedly blocked off from protesters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receives 24/7 protection from the police including squad cars stationed at her home , said that comparing the level of protection she receives to previous mayors doesn ’ t “ make any sense ” because “ this is a different time like no other.
” “ I ’ m not going to make any excuses for the fact that , given the threats I have personally received , given the threats to my home and family , I ’ m going to do everything I can to make sure they ’ re protected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I make no apologies whatsoever for that.
” Officers were ordered to prevent protesters from demonstrating on the block where Lightfoot ’ s residence is located and told to arrest anyone who wouldn ’ t leave the area .
A July email from former Shakespeare District Commander Melvin Roman said that the area “ should be locked down ” after a warning was given , according to the Tribune .
Roman ’ s email didn ’ t differentiate between peaceful protests and the riots that have erupted in many parts of the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Rioters , Looters Hit Chicago After Man Reportedly Hit In Shootout With Police ) “ Hundreds took to the streets yesterday to express their First Amendment right to protest , ” Lightfoot said in a July 18 tweet .
“ I unequivocally support and will always fight for the rights of individuals to peacefully protest on any issue.
” The mayor has also said that Chicago doesn ’ t need federal assistance to deal with the ongoing unrest .
President Donald Trump ordered 200 federal agents to Chicago to assist local law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condemned .
There are laws in Chicago banning residential protests , Lightfoot and Chicago police Superintendent David Brown both noted according to the Tribune .
Brown said that the laws are not always enforced , and that “ wiggle room ” is given for demonstrations .

Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended banning protesters from her block, saying Thursday that she has received threats against her and her family.
“I think that residents of this city, understanding the nature of the threats that we are receiving on a daily basis … understand that I have a right to make sure that my home is secure,” the mayor told reporters Thursday, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Police could not cite instances where Lightfoot’s predecessor, Rahm Emanuel, had his home repeatedly blocked off from protesters, the Tribune reported. Lightfoot, who receives 24/7 protection from the police including squad cars stationed at her home, said that comparing the level of protection she receives to previous mayors doesn’t “make any sense” because “this is a different time like no other.”
“I’m not going to make any excuses for the fact that, given the threats I have personally received, given the threats to my home and family, I’m going to do everything I can to make sure they’re protected,” the mayor said. “I make no apologies whatsoever for that.”
Officers were ordered to prevent protesters from demonstrating on the block where Lightfoot’s residence is located and told to arrest anyone who wouldn’t leave the area. A July email from former Shakespeare District Commander Melvin Roman said that the area “should be locked down” after a warning was given, according to the Tribune.
Roman’s email didn’t differentiate between peaceful protests and the riots that have erupted in many parts of the country, including in Chicago. (RELATED: Rioters, Looters Hit Chicago After Man Reportedly Hit In Shootout With Police)
Lightfoot has repeatedly endorsed Black Lives Matter protests.
“Hundreds took to the streets yesterday to express their First Amendment right to protest,” Lightfoot said in a July 18 tweet. “I unequivocally support and will always fight for the rights of individuals to peacefully protest on any issue.”
Hundreds took to the streets yesterday to express their First Amendment right to protest. I unequivocally support and will always fight for the rights of individuals to peacefully protest on any issue. — Mayor Lori Lightfoot (@chicagosmayor) July 18, 2020
The mayor has also said that Chicago doesn’t need federal assistance to deal with the ongoing unrest. President Donald Trump ordered 200 federal agents to Chicago to assist local law enforcement, a move that Lightfoot has condemned.
There are laws in Chicago banning residential protests, Lightfoot and Chicago police Superintendent David Brown both noted according to the Tribune. Brown said that the laws are not always enforced, and that “wiggle room” is given for demonstrations.