thedailycaller--2020-09-11--Mueller Team Members ‘Wiped’ Cellphones, DOJ Records Show

Data from more than 25 government-issued phones used by members of the special counsel ’ s team was wiped or deleted during the course of the Trump-Russia probe , according to Justice Department records released on Thursday .
Several prosecutors on the special counsel ’ s team claimed they accidentally wiped their devices by entering incorrect passwords too many times .
Others said they intentionally deleted data from their phones .
Andrew Weissmann , a top deputy on the special counsel ’ s team , “ wiped ” his phone twice , according to the documents , which were released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Act lawsuit filed by Judicial Watch .
Weissmann “ entered password too many times and wiped his phone ” on March 8 , 2018 , the Justice Department spreadsheet says .
He claimed to have “ accidentally wiped ” his phone on Sept. 27 , 2018 .
( RELATED : MSNBC Hires Andrew Weissmann ) A phone used by James Quarles , one of special counsel Robert Mueller ’ s closest aides , “ wiped itself without intervention from him , ” the Justice Department document says .
A phone used by prosecutor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forgotten password on May 30 , 2018 .
Kyle Freeney ’ s phone “ was accidentally wiped prior to records review ” on Nov. 27 , 2018 , according to the spreadsheet .
Another unidentified special counsel team member also claimed to have accidentally wiped their data prior to the records review .
L. Rush Atkinson claimed to have accidentally wiped data from his phone two days later , on Nov. 29 , 2018 .
Two other users claimed their phones were accidentally scrubbed on Dec. 12 , 2018 and Jan. 2 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incidents in which data from unidentified special counsel team members ’ phones was erased because of errant password entries .
There is no indication from the records that any of the special counsel prosecutors scrubbed their phones to intentionally hide their communications .
The prosecutors likely knew their phones were subject to review from the Justice Department ’ s office of the inspector general .
Three FBI employees who worked on the special counsel ’ s investigation were removed from the probe after their anti-Trump text messages were discovered during the IG ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handling of the Clinton email investigation .
An IG report released on June 11 , 2018 , detailed text messages that FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page exchanged about Donald Trump .
The report also detailed anti-Trump messages that Kevin Clinesmith sent to a colleague shortly after Trump ’ s election win in November 2016 .
Clinesmith , who worked on the special counsel ’ s team , pleaded guilty last month to altering an email during the Trump-Russia probe .
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Data from more than 25 government-issued phones used by members of the special counsel’s team was wiped or deleted during the course of the Trump-Russia probe, according to Justice Department records released on Thursday.
Several prosecutors on the special counsel’s team claimed they accidentally wiped their devices by entering incorrect passwords too many times. Others said they intentionally deleted data from their phones.
Andrew Weissmann, a top deputy on the special counsel’s team, “wiped” his phone twice, according to the documents, which were released in response to a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed by Judicial Watch.
Weissmann “entered password too many times and wiped his phone” on March 8, 2018, the Justice Department spreadsheet says. He claimed to have “accidentally wiped” his phone on Sept. 27, 2018. (RELATED: MSNBC Hires Andrew Weissmann)
“Data lost,” the spreadsheet reads.
A phone used by James Quarles, one of special counsel Robert Mueller’s closest aides, “wiped itself without intervention from him,” the Justice Department document says.
A phone used by prosecutor Greg Andres was wiped due to a forgotten password on May 30, 2018.
Kyle Freeney’s phone “was accidentally wiped prior to records review” on Nov. 27, 2018, according to the spreadsheet. Another unidentified special counsel team member also claimed to have accidentally wiped their data prior to the records review.
L. Rush Atkinson claimed to have accidentally wiped data from his phone two days later, on Nov. 29, 2018.
Two other users claimed their phones were accidentally scrubbed on Dec. 12, 2018 and Jan. 2, 2019.
The records cite numerous other incidents in which data from unidentified special counsel team members’ phones was erased because of errant password entries.
There is no indication from the records that any of the special counsel prosecutors scrubbed their phones to intentionally hide their communications. The prosecutors likely knew their phones were subject to review from the Justice Department’s office of the inspector general.
Three FBI employees who worked on the special counsel’s investigation were removed from the probe after their anti-Trump text messages were discovered during the IG’s investigation of the FBI’s handling of the Clinton email investigation.
An IG report released on June 11, 2018, detailed text messages that FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page exchanged about Donald Trump. The report also detailed anti-Trump messages that Kevin Clinesmith sent to a colleague shortly after Trump’s election win in November 2016.
Clinesmith, who worked on the special counsel’s team, pleaded guilty last month to altering an email during the Trump-Russia probe.
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thedailycaller--2020-09-11--Dana White: ‘I Will Shake People’s Hands Until The Day I Die’

UFC president Dana White isn ’ t going to let coronavirus stop him from shaking hands .
White helped lead the return of sports in America during the coronavirus pandemic , and it ’ s clear that he won ’ t live in fear during this time .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ I will shake people ’ s hands until the day I die , ” White responded when asked if people have asked him to stop shaking hands .
He also called the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whacky.
” You can watch his comments below .
You have to love White ’ s bluntness on this topic .
Dude is just shooting it straight .
We ’ re in the middle of a pandemic , nobody has ever dealt with this before and we ’ re all just rolling with it .
It ’ s the nature of the beast .
White is running the UFC , and he ’ s doing a damn good job of making sure fights happen .
There ’ s no need for him to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comfortable doing things the way he ’ s doing them .
The UFC is testing for coronavirus , fighters are being kept safe and White isn ’ t changing his ways .
Personally , I respect the hell out of it .
He knows where he stands and he ’ s not backing down .

UFC president Dana White isn’t going to let coronavirus stop him from shaking hands.
White helped lead the return of sports in America during the coronavirus pandemic, and it’s clear that he won’t live in fear during this time. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
“I will shake people’s hands until the day I die,” White responded when asked if people have asked him to stop shaking hands.
He also called the situation with coronavirus and sports “f**king whacky.” You can watch his comments below.
Dana White’s not concerned about the surging number of COVID-19 related UFC fight scratches: “I will shake people’s hands until the day I die.” Full interview: https://t.co/dnCcxCui3L pic.twitter.com/9rXbqME3mC — MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) September 9, 2020
You have to love White’s bluntness on this topic. Dude is just shooting it straight. We’re in the middle of a pandemic, nobody has ever dealt with this before and we’re all just rolling with it.
It’s the nature of the beast. White is running the UFC, and he’s doing a damn good job of making sure fights happen.
There’s no need for him to live in the basement if he feels comfortable doing things the way he’s doing them.
The UFC is testing for coronavirus, fighters are being kept safe and White isn’t changing his ways. Personally, I respect the hell out of it.
He knows where he stands and he’s not backing down.
Dana White held *nothing* back in response to the New York Times article criticizing UFC’s coronavirus protocols. ????#UFCJAX | Full interview: https://t.co/mVErfrG2Vl pic.twitter.com/rkM5qj97jF — MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) May 14, 2020
Never change, Dana! Never change!


thedailycaller--2020-09-11--D’Eriq King Has 227 Yards And 2 Touchdowns In His Debut With The Miami Hurricanes

Miami Hurricanes quarterback D ’ Eriq King got off to a solid start with the team during a Thursday night 31-14 win over UAB .
King is arguably the most hyped transfer in college football this season , and he ’ s expected to elevate the Hurricanes to the next level .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) While he didn ’ t exactly light it up , the Houston transfer was steady in his debut .
He had 144 yards through the air , a passing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rushing touchdown .
You can watch the highlights below .
Is 227 total yards incredibly impressive ?
No , but scoring two touchdowns and having 83 rushing yards is pretty impressive .
King adds a rushing element to every game he ’ s in whenever he touches the ball .
That requires the defense to game plan differently and opens up the passing game .
After a horrific 2019 campaign for the Hurricanes , King provides some much needed versatility to the offense .
I ’ d say he got off to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Now , the question is whether or not he can build on it once Miami starts playing ACC teams .
The young man is incredibly talented .
There ’ s no doubt about that at all .
It ’ s time to find out what he can do .

Miami Hurricanes quarterback D’Eriq King got off to a solid start with the team during a Thursday night 31-14 win over UAB.
King is arguably the most hyped transfer in college football this season, and he’s expected to elevate the Hurricanes to the next level. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
While he didn’t exactly light it up, the Houston transfer was steady in his debut. He had 144 yards through the air, a passing touchdown, 83 yards rushing and a rushing touchdown. You can watch the highlights below.
Is 227 total yards incredibly impressive? No, but scoring two touchdowns and having 83 rushing yards is pretty impressive.
King adds a rushing element to every game he’s in whenever he touches the ball. That requires the defense to game plan differently and opens up the passing game.
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After a horrific 2019 campaign for the Hurricanes, King provides some much needed versatility to the offense.
I’d say he got off to a very solid start Thursday night against UAB.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by D’Eriq King (@deriqking) on Aug 17, 2020 at 11:14am PDT
Now, the question is whether or not he can build on it once Miami starts playing ACC teams. The young man is incredibly talented. There’s no doubt about that at all. It’s time to find out what he can do.


thedailycaller--2020-09-11--Appalachian State Unveils Slick Black Football Uniforms For The Opener Against Charlotte

Appalachian State will be rocking some slick threads Saturday against Charlotte .
The Mountaineers released a video showcasing their uniforms for the weekend game , and they look awesome .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) They ’ re pretty much entirely black , and they ’ re pretty damn cool .
Give the video a watch below .
I ’ m a huge sucker for special uniforms , but only if they ’ re done correctly .
They need to be really impressive for me to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking the field in all-black uniforms is more than enough to get my juices flowing .
That ’ s incredibly intimidating .
I ’ m also not sure why the announcement video needed a nature vibe to it , but I ’ m here for it .
I ’ m here for every second of it .
Appalachian State is currently -17 against Charlotte .
I might have to smash that in favor of the Mountaineers .
No shot they ’ re losing with these uniforms .
No shot at all !
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Get ready , my friends !

Appalachian State will be rocking some slick threads Saturday against Charlotte.
The Mountaineers released a video showcasing their uniforms for the weekend game, and they look awesome. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
They’re pretty much entirely black, and they’re pretty damn cool. Give the video a watch below.
I’m a huge sucker for special uniforms, but only if they’re done correctly. They need to be really impressive for me to get amped up.
App. State taking the field in all-black uniforms is more than enough to get my juices flowing. That’s incredibly intimidating.
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I’m also not sure why the announcement video needed a nature vibe to it, but I’m here for it. I’m here for every second of it.
Appalachian State is currently -17 against Charlotte. I might have to smash that in favor of the Mountaineers.
No shot they’re losing with these uniforms. No shot at all!
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This is going to be a blowout Saturday. Get ready, my friends!


thedailycaller--2020-09-11--Miami Hurricanes Unveil New Touchdown Rings

The Miami Hurricanes have new touchdown rings .
The Hurricanes unveiled the rings late Thursday night during their game against UAB , and they ’ re absurd .
You can see a video of the rings below .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Miami previously had touchdown rings in 2019 , but they were super small .
First , Miami had the turnover chain and they now have these gigantic touchdown rings .
You know what Miami hasn ’ t had in the past few years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national title .
They have all these antics and stunts , but they just can ’ t seem to find a realistic shot of winning a title .
Overall , I hate these antics .
I really do .
Call me old school , but I think they ’ re really dumb and unnecessary .
How do these stupid chains and rings help win football games ?
The answer is that they don ’ t .
If you ’ re not winning national titles , then you don ’ t have time for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simple .
If Miami had national title rings , then I wouldn ’ t care .
However , they won six games in 2019 .
Six games !
Save the antics for once you start winning .
Finally , let ’ s never forget Paul Chryst ’ s thoughts on the turnover chain .

The Miami Hurricanes have new touchdown rings.
The Hurricanes unveiled the rings late Thursday night during their game against UAB, and they’re absurd. You can see a video of the rings below. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS. New Touchdown Rings. First to rock ’em: @polo_man_cam pic.twitter.com/C2txyIdn6U — Canes F????????tball (@CanesFootball) September 11, 2020
Miami previously had touchdown rings in 2019, but they were super small.
First, Miami had the turnover chain and they now have these gigantic touchdown rings. You know what Miami hasn’t had in the past few years?
Any real shot at winning a national title. They have all these antics and stunts, but they just can’t seem to find a realistic shot of winning a title.
It’s weird how that works!
TOUCHDOWN RINGS LEVELED UP ???? pic.twitter.com/IPBFMPvYPh — Miami Hurricanes (@MiamiHurricanes) September 11, 2020
Overall, I hate these antics. I really do. Call me old school, but I think they’re really dumb and unnecessary. How do these stupid chains and rings help win football games?
The answer is that they don’t.
There are 829 stones in Miami’s new touchdown rings, which took three months to create. pic.twitter.com/oapDTGSI30 — Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) September 11, 2020
If you’re not winning national titles, then you don’t have time for this nonsense. It’s that simple. If Miami had national title rings, then I wouldn’t care.
However, they won six games in 2019. Six games! Save the antics for once you start winning. Finally, let’s never forget Paul Chryst’s thoughts on the turnover chain.


thedailycaller--2020-09-11--Ole Miss Puts Porn Star Johnny Sins On A Cup Honoring Healthcare Workers

The Rebels created a cup featuring the faces of medical workers in an attempt to honor them during the coronavirus pandemic .
There was just one major problem .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) As noticed by many people , the adult film star appeared on the cup dressed as a doctor .
You can see photos of the cup below .
This is honestly one of the funniest things I ’ ve seen in a very long time .
How does a mistake like this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assuming somebody just googled images for doctors and nurses , pulled a bunch and Sins ’ photo was caught in the net .
If you don ’ t find this funny , then you just don ’ t have a sense of humor .
I don ’ t care what your opinion on porn is .
This is laugh-out-loud funny .
Imagine buying this cup , scanning the faces and then seeing Johnny Sins on there !
Imagine the phone calls Ole Miss must have already gotten over this mistake .
They were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instead , fans were going to be sold a cup featuring a porn star .
It ’ s absolutely hilarious .
2020 has been a hell of a tough year , and we all need something to laugh about .
Now , we have it .
Thank you , Ole Miss !
Thank you so much for this comedy gold !

Ole Miss accidentally put porn star Johnny Sins on a cup honoring healthcare workers.
The Rebels created a cup featuring the faces of medical workers in an attempt to honor them during the coronavirus pandemic. There was just one major problem. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
As noticed by many people, the adult film star appeared on the cup dressed as a doctor. You can see photos of the cup below.
Oh my god… OLE MISS PUT JOHNNY SINS ON THE STADIUM CUPS ???????? pic.twitter.com/i4IwFzhSti — Justin King (@kingjustin1996) September 10, 2020
This is honestly one of the funniest things I’ve seen in a very long time. How does a mistake like this even get made?
I’m assuming somebody just googled images for doctors and nurses, pulled a bunch and Sins’ photo was caught in the net.
If you don’t find this funny, then you just don’t have a sense of humor. I don’t care what your opinion on porn is. This is laugh-out-loud funny.
Imagine buying this cup, scanning the faces and then seeing Johnny Sins on there! Imagine the phone calls Ole Miss must have already gotten over this mistake.
They were trying to honor healthcare workers, and instead, fans were going to be sold a cup featuring a porn star.
It’s absolutely hilarious. 2020 has been a hell of a tough year, and we all need something to laugh about. Now, we have it.
Thank you, Ole Miss! Thank you so much for this comedy gold!


thedailycaller--2020-09-11--JT And Chad Hand Out More Masks In Another Hilarious Video

JT and Chad are still trying to make sure everyone is wearing a mask .
The famous comedy duo from “ Chad Goes Deep ” posted another video late Thursday of them handing out masks during the coronavirus pandemic , and you don ’ t want to miss this one .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) There ’ s a very good chance it ’ ll be one of the funniest things you see all day .
Give the video a watch below .
I honestly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chad .
No matter what you think about masks , I think we can all agree that these videos are hilarious .
It ’ s amazing how triggered some people get by being offered a mask .
It ’ s truly incredible how pissed off they get .
These guys are clearly joking , and people still flip out on them .
If you ever find yourself torqued up over a mask , then you need to take a step back to relax .
If you don ’ t want it , then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your day .
Instead , JT and Chad are out here like it ’ s a war zone .
I hope they get this stunt up for at least a couple more videos .
We could all use some laughs , and these videos provide them in spades .

JT and Chad are still trying to make sure everyone is wearing a mask.
The famous comedy duo from “Chad Goes Deep” posted another video late Thursday of them handing out masks during the coronavirus pandemic, and you don’t want to miss this one. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
There’s a very good chance it’ll be one of the funniest things you see all day. Give the video a watch below.
I honestly love these masks videos from JT and Chad. No matter what you think about masks, I think we can all agree that these videos are hilarious.
It’s amazing how triggered some people get by being offered a mask. It’s truly incredible how pissed off they get.
These guys are clearly joking, and people still flip out on them. If you ever find yourself torqued up over a mask, then you need to take a step back to relax.
If you don’t want it, then just say no and move on with your day. Instead, JT and Chad are out here like it’s a war zone.
I hope they get this stunt up for at least a couple more videos. We could all use some laughs, and these videos provide them in spades.


thedailycaller--2020-09-11--South Carolina Gamecocks Have 11 Football Players Out Because Of Coronavirus

The South Carolina Gamecocks have multiple football players out because of coronavirus .
According to David Cloninger , head coach Will Muschamp revealed Thursday that the team has a total of 11 players out because of the virus .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Only two tested positive , but another nine are out because of contact tracing .
This is one of the major problems we ’ re going to see this football season .
South Carolina only had two players test positive , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tracing .
In theory , you could sideline an entire program with a small handful of positive tests if they hit enough position groups .
Luckily for the Gamecocks , there ’ s still two weeks until opening day for the SEC .
That means they have plenty of time to get healthy .
There ’ s literally no reason at all to panic right now .
If we get to September 26 and multiple players are out , then it ’ s going to be a different conversation .
As of right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and relax .
Everything will be fine .

The South Carolina Gamecocks have multiple football players out because of coronavirus.
According to David Cloninger, head coach Will Muschamp revealed Thursday that the team has a total of 11 players out because of the virus. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Only two tested positive, but another nine are out because of contact tracing.
Will Muschamp doing his call-in show tonight. Two players are out due to COVID. Nine more out due to contact tracing, mostly due to roommates/living arrangements. — David Cloninger (@DCPandC) September 10, 2020
This is one of the major problems we’re going to see this football season. South Carolina only had two players test positive, but another nine players were sidelined through contact tracing.
In theory, you could sideline an entire program with a small handful of positive tests if they hit enough position groups.
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Luckily for the Gamecocks, there’s still two weeks until opening day for the SEC. That means they have plenty of time to get healthy.
There’s literally no reason at all to panic right now. If we get to September 26 and multiple players are out, then it’s going to be a different conversation.
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As of right now, just take a deep breath and relax. Everything will be fine.


thedailycaller--2020-09-11--REPORT: There Is ‘Increasing Optimism’ That The Big 10 Will Play Football In The Fall

The crisis in the Big 10 over the football season has taken another twist .
Clay Travis tweeted Thursday that there is “ increasing optimism ” in the idea that the Big 10 will play football in the fall .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) As much as I ’ d like to believe in this optimism , I just don ’ t .
The vote to play football has to be at 9-5 in order to reverse the horrific decision to cancel games during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m not sure where people think we ’ re going to find nine votes .
Best case scenario , we have eight , and that ’ s if you include a yes vote from Wisconsin after shutting things down because of coronavirus .
Even with Wisconsin still voting yes , we ’ re a vote short .
It sounds like the Michigan schools are both out , which I don ’ t think people expected .
On top of that , Rutgers , Maryland , Northwestern and Illinois are all expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we getting these nine votes ?
We ’ re at the brink right now , and the time to save football is rapidly winding down .
I ’ m not sure what Clay knows that I don ’ t , but I need to see some movement before I buy the Big 10 is in a good place .
Donald Trump , Clay and I have all been trying to tip the scale in favor of the Big 10 playing .
As of September 11 , we haven ’ t gotten the job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still enough time to save the Big 10 , but hope is certainly running thin .

The crisis in the Big 10 over the football season has taken another twist.
Clay Travis tweeted Thursday that there is “increasing optimism” in the idea that the Big 10 will play football in the fall. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Hearing increasing optimism about Big Ten fall football season. Still lots of moving parts, but health obstacles to playing are significantly declining. Presidents & chancellors could have new vote early next week. — Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) September 10, 2020
As much as I’d like to believe in this optimism, I just don’t. The vote to play football has to be at 9-5 in order to reverse the horrific decision to cancel games during the coronavirus pandemic.
Right now, I’m not sure where people think we’re going to find nine votes. Best case scenario, we have eight, and that’s if you include a yes vote from Wisconsin after shutting things down because of coronavirus.
Reminder: In-person UW classes *will not be held Sept. 10-12* On Monday, previously in-person classes shift to remote through at least Sept. 25.https://t.co/1uxwXOtez9 — UW–MaskUp (@UWMadison) September 10, 2020
Even with Wisconsin still voting yes, we’re a vote short. It sounds like the Michigan schools are both out, which I don’t think people expected.
On top of that, Rutgers, Maryland, Northwestern and Illinois are all expected to be out. So, where are we getting these nine votes?
Big Ten Football Update: “They simply don’t have enough teams to play. I was told The Michigan teams not going to play, Illinois teams Illinois/Northwestern not going to play, Maryland’s not going to play and Rutgers probably won’t play.” pic.twitter.com/DP0QKIUYT8 — Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) September 8, 2020
We’re at the brink right now, and the time to save football is rapidly winding down. I’m not sure what Clay knows that I don’t, but I need to see some movement before I buy the Big 10 is in a good place.
Donald Trump, Clay and I have all been trying to tip the scale in favor of the Big 10 playing. As of September 11, we haven’t gotten the job done.
University of Michigan president Mark Schlissel is reportedly against the Big 10 playing football, and will try to make sure it doesn’t happen. He needs to be fired immediately. The time for talk is over. Fire these idiots and let’s play football. https://t.co/riCgR0bg7S — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) September 5, 2020
I hope there’s still enough time to save the Big 10, but hope is certainly running thin.


thedailycaller--2020-09-11--The Miami Dolphins Will Stay In The Locker Room During The National Anthem

The Miami Dolphins won ’ t be on the field for the national anthem during the 2020 season .
Miami players appeared in a video Thursday night announcing that the team will remain in the locker room during the national anthem .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The Houston Texans did the same to open the season .
Around and around we go with the NFL and national anthem debates !
It just never ends .
If you honestly thought this wouldn ’ t happen this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t paying attention .
Ever since Drew Brees ’ comments , the national anthem debate has been front and center in the NFL .
As I said with the Texans , I ’ d rather players stay in the locker room if the only other option is taking a knee .
Of course , I ’ d love to see everyone stand with pride for America , but that ’ s a pipe dream at this point .
It ’ s just not going to happen .
We ’ re in for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and I ’ m not excited about it .
Football should be about winning games and not about politics .
Unfortunately , it looks like that ship has sailed for the foreseeable future .

The Miami Dolphins won’t be on the field for the national anthem during the 2020 season.
Miami players appeared in a video Thursday night announcing that the team will remain in the locker room during the national anthem. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The Houston Texans did the same to open the season.
#Dolphins players are united in staying inside for both national anthems, united on social justice, and united on demanding less captions and more actions. They seek justice, answers, and real change. A video ???????????????????????? pic.twitter.com/KmtmtdyJbC — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 10, 2020
Around and around we go with the NFL and national anthem debates! It just never ends. If you honestly thought this wouldn’t happen this season, then you just weren’t paying attention.
Ever since Drew Brees’ comments, the national anthem debate has been front and center in the NFL.
Highlight: @readdanwrite asks @drewbrees what the star NFL quarterback thinks about “players kneeling again when the NFL season starts.”@drewbrees: “I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country.” Full exchange: pic.twitter.com/MpCkFyOMed — Yahoo Finance (@YahooFinance) June 3, 2020
As I said with the Texans, I’d rather players stay in the locker room if the only other option is taking a knee.
Of course, I’d love to see everyone stand with pride for America, but that’s a pipe dream at this point. It’s just not going to happen.
Kansas City Chiefs fans appeared to boo the moment of unity with the Texans prior to the game starting. People HATE politics ruining sports. pic.twitter.com/cmSEgFarmP — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) September 11, 2020
We’re in for a long year of politics in the NFL, and I’m not excited about it. Football should be about winning games and not about politics. Unfortunately, it looks like that ship has sailed for the foreseeable future.


thedailycaller--2020-09-11--Skip Bayless Criticizes Dak Prescott For Admitting He Battled Depression

Skip Bayless recently had a horrific take about Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott .
Prescott recently opened up during an interview about his brother Jace committing suicide , anxiety and depression that he felt during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Prescott ’ s brother killed himself in April .
You can watch the NFL star explain how he was feeling below .
I would call Prescott ’ s words inspiring and brave .
What did Bayless call them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sign of weakness !
After all , Prescott is the quarterback of the Cowboys .
Apparently , in the eyes of Skip Bayless , that means you can ’ t ever admit to being depressed or discuss your brother ’ s suicide .
Watch the dumbest take of 2020 below .
Fox Sports also released a statement Thursday condemning Bayless dumb comments about Dak Prescott and mental health .
Here ’ s some free advice for Mr. Bayless .
Whenever you start a statement with how people are likely going to condemn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there .
You ’ re admitting what you ’ re about to say is going to be really bad , and you went ahead and did it anyways .
I ’ d like to think that Bayless isn ’ t referencing Prescott ’ s brother killing himself , but it ’ s honestly hard to tell .
It all seems wrapped together with the depression and his brother ’ s suicide in April .
Look , there ’ s nothing wrong with admitting that you have mental health problems .
If you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open about it .
The alternative never ends well .
Bayless is a millionaire TV pundit , and he should be smart enough to know that .
Instead , he took a cheap shot at Dak Prescott for an unbelievably bad reason .
Having said that , people calling for Bayless to be fired are also part of the problem .
He ’ s the host of an opinion show , and he said something insanely dumb .
He should apologize and then we can move forward .
What is firing him going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up , pick up the phone and give Prescott a call .
There ’ s no need for people to lose their jobs .

Skip Bayless recently had a horrific take about Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
Prescott recently opened up during an interview about his brother Jace committing suicide, anxiety and depression that he felt during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Prescott’s brother killed himself in April. You can watch the NFL star explain how he was feeling below.
I would call Prescott’s words inspiring and brave. What did Bayless call them? He more or less called them a sign of weakness!
After all, Prescott is the quarterback of the Cowboys. Apparently, in the eyes of Skip Bayless, that means you can’t ever admit to being depressed or discuss your brother’s suicide.
Watch the dumbest take of 2020 below.
So dak Prescott got depressed following his brothers apparent suicide this year and skip bayless response is basically saying “ shut up and play football this is America’s team “ bruh … pic.twitter.com/AH3mzCePgD — John (@iam_johnw) September 10, 2020
Fox Sports also released a statement Thursday condemning Bayless dumb comments about Dak Prescott and mental health.
Fox Sports’ statement on Skip Bayless: pic.twitter.com/VtioudOob4 — Bobby Burack (@burackbobby_) September 11, 2020
Here’s some free advice for Mr. Bayless. Whenever you start a statement with how people are likely going to condemn you, then you should stop right there.
You’re admitting what you’re about to say is going to be really bad, and you went ahead and did it anyways.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dak Prescott (@_4dak) on Jun 22, 2020 at 4:21pm PDT
I’d like to think that Bayless isn’t referencing Prescott’s brother killing himself, but it’s honestly hard to tell. It all seems wrapped together with the depression and his brother’s suicide in April.
Look, there’s nothing wrong with admitting that you have mental health problems. If you’re struggling, seek help and be open about it. The alternative never ends well.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dak Prescott (@_4dak) on Jul 26, 2019 at 1:05pm PDT
Bayless is a millionaire TV pundit, and he should be smart enough to know that. Instead, he took a cheap shot at Dak Prescott for an unbelievably bad reason.
Having said that, people calling for Bayless to be fired are also part of the problem. He’s the host of an opinion show, and he said something insanely dumb. He should apologize and then we can move forward.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dak Prescott (@_4dak) on Jun 7, 2019 at 9:30am PDT
What is firing him going to teach him? He should man up, pick up the phone and give Prescott a call. There’s no need for people to lose their jobs.


thedailycaller--2020-09-11--Bret Baier Presses Biden Campaign Official On What Biden Would Have Done Differently To Tackle COVID

Bret Baier Presses Biden Campaign Official On What Biden Would Have Done Differently To Tackle COVID-19

Fox News anchor Bret Baier pressed campaign national press secretary TJ Ducklo on what Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden would have done differently in the early response to COVID-19 .
Biden has consistently criticized President Donald Trump after journalist Bob Woodward revealed that the president purposefully downplayed the emerging threat of the virus early this year .
Baier began his interview with Ducklo on Thursday afternoon ’ s “ Special Report ” by asking what Biden “ specifically would have done at the end of January had he received the briefing that we know now the president received January 28th.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ knowingly and willfully lied about the dangerousness of the threat that faced this country , ” arguing that had he “ taken action just few weeks earlier , we would have had tens of thousands of lives that would have been saved.
” Baier responded with video of two “ top advisors ” to Biden , Ron Klain and Zeke Emanuel , who both similarly downplayed the virus at the end of January .
“ And it goes on , ” Baier said .
“ I mean they continue to make comments that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is overreaction .
It goes into February and early March .
So understanding that those are the people he listens to and Joe Biden has said that he wouldn ’ t have closed the travel from China , what specifically would the former vice president have done ?
” Ducklo insisted that Biden “ was not against the travel ban , ” leading to some more back and forth and questions from the Fox News anchor .
“ Let me just clarify , you ’ re saying that Joe Biden was for closing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did it ?
” Baier asked .
“ Joe Biden has been clear that he was not against that travel ban , ” Ducklo responded .
“ But he was for it ?
” Baier pressed .
“ Joe Biden has been clear about this , Bret , ” said Ducklo .
“ Again , I can send you the fact checks if they ’ re helpful .
This has been fact checked into oblivion.
” ( RELATED : ‘ Reason For Optimism ’ : Surgeon Tells Tucker Why He Believes There Won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In The Fall ) After some more back and forth in which Ducklo declined to answer specifically whether Biden was for the ban , Baier said : “ I ’ m going to take it you ’ re not going to answer that question .
You ’ re going to send me fact checks .
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Fox News anchor Bret Baier pressed campaign national press secretary TJ Ducklo on what Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden would have done differently in the early response to COVID-19.
Biden has consistently criticized President Donald Trump after journalist Bob Woodward revealed that the president purposefully downplayed the emerging threat of the virus early this year.
Baier began his interview with Ducklo on Thursday afternoon’s “Special Report” by asking what Biden “specifically would have done at the end of January had he received the briefing that we know now the president received January 28th.”
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Ducklo criticized Trump for having “knowingly and willfully lied about the dangerousness of the threat that faced this country,” arguing that had he “taken action just few weeks earlier, we would have had tens of thousands of lives that would have been saved.”
Baier responded with video of two “top advisors” to Biden, Ron Klain and Zeke Emanuel, who both similarly downplayed the virus at the end of January.
“And it goes on,” Baier said. “I mean they continue to make comments that masks are not necessary, that this is overreaction. It goes into February and early March. So understanding that those are the people he listens to and Joe Biden has said that he wouldn’t have closed the travel from China, what specifically would the former vice president have done?”
Ducklo insisted that Biden “was not against the travel ban,” leading to some more back and forth and questions from the Fox News anchor.
“Let me just clarify, you’re saying that Joe Biden was for closing down travel from China when the president did it?” Baier asked.
“Joe Biden has been clear that he was not against that travel ban,” Ducklo responded.
“But he was for it?” Baier pressed.
“Joe Biden has been clear about this, Bret,” said Ducklo. “Again, I can send you the fact checks if they’re helpful. This has been fact checked into oblivion.” (RELATED: ‘Reason For Optimism’: Surgeon Tells Tucker Why He Believes There Won’t Be A Coronavirus Second Wave In The Fall)
After some more back and forth in which Ducklo declined to answer specifically whether Biden was for the ban, Baier said: “I’m going to take it you’re not going to answer that question. You’re going to send me fact checks.”


thedailycaller--2020-09-11--NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs And Houston Texans Booed By Fans During Moment Of Unity

Kansas City Chief fans booed the reigning Super Bowl champions on Thursday night as the team locked arms with players on the Houston Texans in a moment of social justice unity before the game .
During the national anthem , the Chiefs all stood for the national anthem , except for defensive end Alex Okafor , on the sidelines linked arm in arm , while the Texans remained in their lockers .
After the anthem had been played , the Texans emerged and both teams locked arms in a moment that was interrupted by boos from fans in Arrowhead Stadium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In The Locker Room For The National Anthem , Kansas City Chiefs Mostly Stand ) Singer Alicia Keys sang “ Lift Every Voice and Sing ” via a remote video feed .
The song is often referred to as a black national anthem with the NFL planning to play the song before each game for the seasons opening week , according to NBC .
( RELATED : POLL : 86.7 % Of People Won ’ t Watch The NFL If Players Kneel During The National Anthem ) The Chiefs recently banned headdresses and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a way that references or appropriates American Indian cultures and traditions.
” “ We are grateful for the meaningful conversations we have had with all of these American Indian leaders , ” the Chiefs said in a statement .
“ It is important that we continue the dialogue on these significant topics , and we look forward to continuing to work together in the future .
”

Kansas City Chief fans booed the reigning Super Bowl champions on Thursday night as the team locked arms with players on the Houston Texans in a moment of social justice unity before the game.
During the national anthem, the Chiefs all stood for the national anthem, except for defensive end Alex Okafor, on the sidelines linked arm in arm, while the Texans remained in their lockers. After the anthem had been played, the Texans emerged and both teams locked arms in a moment that was interrupted by boos from fans in Arrowhead Stadium. (RELATED: Houston Texans Stay In The Locker Room For The National Anthem, Kansas City Chiefs Mostly Stand)
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Chiefs fans boo as players from both teams link arms in a “moment of unity” and call for social justice before the game started.#NFLKickoff
pic.twitter.com/9OUphXqr8x — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) September 11, 2020
Singer Alicia Keys sang “Lift Every Voice and Sing” via a remote video feed. The song is often referred to as a black national anthem with the NFL planning to play the song before each game for the seasons opening week, according to NBC. (RELATED: POLL: 86.7% Of People Won’t Watch The NFL If Players Kneel During The National Anthem)
The Chiefs recently banned headdresses and face paint that is “styled in a way that references or appropriates American Indian cultures and traditions.”
“We are grateful for the meaningful conversations we have had with all of these American Indian leaders,” the Chiefs said in a statement. “It is important that we continue the dialogue on these significant topics, and we look forward to continuing to work together in the future.”


thedailycaller--2020-09-11--Netflix Defends ‘Cuties’ After Outrage: ‘An Award Winning Film’ And ‘Powerful Story’

Netflix defended the newly released “ Cuties ” in a Thursday evening statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation , calling the film “ powerful ” and “ award winning.
” “ Cuties is a social commentary against the sexualization of young children , ” a Netflix spokeswoman told the DCNF late Thursday .
“ It ’ s an award winning film and a powerful story about the pressure young girls face on social media and from society more generally growing up – and we ’ d encourage anyone who cares about these important issues to watch the movie.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ furor on social media over its representations of young girls and suggestive dancing .
( RELATED : We Watched Netflix ’ s ‘ Cuties ’ So You Don ’ t Have To ) “ Cuties ” not only includes many close up shots of little girl ’ s crotches and buttocks , the film also links young girls to pornography , discussions of sexual acts , a child photographing her genitalia , and more , a review by the DCNF found .
After initial criticism of “ Cuties ” when the film ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the artwork promoting the movie .
( RELATED : ‘ A Training Film To Market And Seduce Children ’ : Child Advocates Condemn Netflix ’ s ‘ Cuties ’ ) “ We ’ re deeply sorry for the inappropriate artwork that we used for Mignonnes/Cuties , ” a Netflix spokeswoman told the DCNF August 20 .
“ It was not OK , nor was it representative of this French film which premiered at Sundance .
We ’ ve now updated the pictures and description.
” The posters , which have since been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the outfits that they wear in the final dance competition striking suggestive poses .
The posters closely resemble the actual dancing that occurs in “ Cuties ” during that final dance scene .
“ I discovered the poster [ at ] the same time as the American public , ” director Maïmouna Doucouré said in an early September interview with Deadline .
“ My reaction ?
It was a strange experience .
I hadn ’ t seen the poster until after I started getting all these reactions on social media , direct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I didn ’ t understand what was going on .
That was when I went and saw what the poster looked like.
” Doucouré said she received death threats when the poster was released , the Los Angeles Times reported .
“ I received numerous attacks on my character from people who had not seen the film , who thought I was actually making a film that was apologetic about hypersexualization of children , ” she said .
The director said she hoped “ Cuties ” would “ make a big change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and said that the Netflix posters were “ not representative of the film and especially its message.
” “ I really put my heart into this film , ” Doucouré told Deadline .
“ It ’ s actually my personal story as well as the story of many children who have to navigate between a liberal Western culture and a conservative culture at home.
” “ Hopefully they will understand that we ’ re actually on the same side of this battle , ” she said of critics ahead of the film ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience .
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Netflix defended the newly released “Cuties” in a Thursday evening statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation, calling the film “powerful” and “award winning.”
“Cuties is a social commentary against the sexualization of young children,” a Netflix spokeswoman told the DCNF late Thursday. “It’s an award winning film and a powerful story about the pressure young girls face on social media and from society more generally growing up – and we’d encourage anyone who cares about these important issues to watch the movie.”
Great. Maybe @Netflix would like to come talk this over before Congress https://t.co/wuQkPM5zzi — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) September 11, 2020
The statement comes after the film ignited furor on social media over its representations of young girls and suggestive dancing. (RELATED: We Watched Netflix’s ‘Cuties’ So You Don’t Have To)
“Cuties” not only includes many close up shots of little girl’s crotches and buttocks, the film also links young girls to pornography, discussions of sexual acts, a child photographing her genitalia, and more, a review by the DCNF found.
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After initial criticism of “Cuties” when the film’s trailer was released, Netflix apologized for the artwork promoting the movie. (RELATED: ‘A Training Film To Market And Seduce Children’: Child Advocates Condemn Netflix’s ‘Cuties’)
“We’re deeply sorry for the inappropriate artwork that we used for Mignonnes/Cuties,” a Netflix spokeswoman told the DCNF August 20. “It was not OK, nor was it representative of this French film which premiered at Sundance. We’ve now updated the pictures and description.”
The posters, which have since been updated, depicted the young girls dressed in the outfits that they wear in the final dance competition striking suggestive poses. The posters closely resemble the actual dancing that occurs in “Cuties” during that final dance scene.
“I discovered the poster [at] the same time as the American public,” director Maïmouna Doucouré said in an early September interview with Deadline. “My reaction? It was a strange experience. I hadn’t seen the poster until after I started getting all these reactions on social media, direct messages from people, attacks on me. I didn’t understand what was going on. That was when I went and saw what the poster looked like.”
Doucouré said she received death threats when the poster was released, the Los Angeles Times reported.
“I received numerous attacks on my character from people who had not seen the film, who thought I was actually making a film that was apologetic about hypersexualization of children,” she said.
The director said she hoped “Cuties” would “make a big change in this world that hypersexualizes children” and said that the Netflix posters were “not representative of the film and especially its message.”
“I really put my heart into this film,” Doucouré told Deadline. “It’s actually my personal story as well as the story of many children who have to navigate between a liberal Western culture and a conservative culture at home.”
“Hopefully they will understand that we’re actually on the same side of this battle,” she said of critics ahead of the film’s release.
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thedailycaller--2020-09-11--EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Steve Daines To Release Ad On September 11 Featuring Navy SEAL Who Shot Bin Laden

Republican Montana Sen. Steve Daines will release an ad on Sept. 11 featuring a former Navy SEAL involved in the raid that killed Osama Bin Laden , the Daily Caller has learned .
In the ad , Robert O ’ Neill gives his endorsement to Daines and says he is supporting the Montana Senator who is in a tight race against Democratic Gov .
Steve Bullock .
O ’ Neill talks about killing Bin Laden in the raid and focuses on his concerns with looting and assaults on police officers .
“ As a seal team we were willing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Osama Bin Laden .
The last thing Osama Bin Laden saw was the American flag on my shoulder .
Right now the far left wants to burn that flag .
They loot our cities , they assault our police officers .
Democrats tell Montanans what they want to hear and then they go to Washington and do the bidding of Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer , ” O ’ Neill says in the ad .
“ We need leaders in Washington with the values to keep this country great .
That ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Love of country .
The need for Service .
Those are Steve Daines ’ values , ” O ’ Neill continues .
The Daily Caller contacted Daines about the ad before it was published , to which he responded by saying O ’ Neill understands what will happen if Bullock is elected in November .
( RELATED : Navy SEAL Who Shot Bin Laden Hits The Gun Range With Michigan Senate Candidate [ VIDEO ] ) “ Rob O ’ Neill is a Montana hero , and an American hero .
His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saved lives in America and around the world .
He understands what ’ s on the line if we send liberal Steve Bullock to the Senate and I am honored to have his support , ” Daines said .
Polls have Daines and Bullock neck and neck with less than two months until the election .

Republican Montana Sen. Steve Daines will release an ad on Sept. 11 featuring a former Navy SEAL involved in the raid that killed Osama Bin Laden, the Daily Caller has learned.
In the ad, Robert O’Neill gives his endorsement to Daines and says he is supporting the Montana Senator who is in a tight race against Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock. O’Neill talks about killing Bin Laden in the raid and focuses on his concerns with looting and assaults on police officers.
“As a seal team we were willing to die when we went in to kill Osama Bin Laden. The last thing Osama Bin Laden saw was the American flag on my shoulder. Right now the far left wants to burn that flag. They loot our cities, they assault our police officers. Democrats tell Montanans what they want to hear and then they go to Washington and do the bidding of Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer,” O’Neill says in the ad.
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“We need leaders in Washington with the values to keep this country great. That’s why I’m supporting Steve Daines. Love of country. The need for Service. Those are Steve Daines’ values,” O’Neill continues.
The Daily Caller contacted Daines about the ad before it was published, to which he responded by saying O’Neill understands what will happen if Bullock is elected in November. (RELATED: Navy SEAL Who Shot Bin Laden Hits The Gun Range With Michigan Senate Candidate [VIDEO])
“Rob O’Neill is a Montana hero, and an American hero. His actions in taking out Osama Bin Laden saved lives in America and around the world. He understands what’s on the line if we send liberal Steve Bullock to the Senate and I am honored to have his support,” Daines said.
Polls have Daines and Bullock neck and neck with less than two months until the election.


thedailycaller--2020-09-11--Mark Steyn Tells Tucker Carlson That New Academy Award Diversity Rules Are ‘The Death Of Art’

Conservative author Mark Steyn said Thursday that new diversity and inclusion rulings announced for the Academy Awards are part of “ the death of art.
” “ This is the death of art .
This is art by quota , and there is no future in it , ” Steyn told Fox News ’ “ Tucker Carlson Tonight.
” The author insisted that “ creativity depends on the truth .
And actually creativity is in decline over the last 100 years , ” adding that most successful contemporary films are based on comic books created in the early 1960s .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( RELATED : Mark Steyn : ‘ We Live In An Age Of Super Elites , ’ Led By ‘ The March Of The Morons ’ ) Steyn noted that liberal democracies used to ridicule communist states for insisting that art be subservient to ideology , resulting in theatre and films that were bereft of real characters and believable storylines .
“ It played about as well as it sounded and we made jokes about the communists for doing that , all the way through to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make an Oscar winning film about the New Afrikan Black Panther movement because of racial makeup of the group .
“ I would quite interested in making a film about them , but you couldn ’ t under these rules , because at least 30 % of the secondary roles would have to be black , and as we ’ ve just seen , the new Afrikan Black Panther movement is entirely white , so that film could never get made in today ’ s Hollywood.
” ( RELATED : Pelosi Taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New Level , ’ Mark Steyn Tells Tucker Carlson ) Steyn said all artists “ need to wake up ” because in the crosshairs and they don ’ t have five to 10 years to turn this thing around .
“ If you don ’ t want to be doing the socialist department store operetta , you guys have got to speak up now because this is the death of art.
” The inclusion ruling means that any film hoping to be nominated for a best picture Oscar must present a lead actor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group.
” The film could also ensure that 30 % of all actors in lesser roles be women , members of the LGBTQ community , an underrepresented racial group or people with cognitive or physical disabilities .
In 2015 , Rev .
Al Sharpton called for an emergency diversity task force meeting after the film “ Selma ” did not collect the best picture Oscar .
Actor Dean Cain criticized the diversity ruling this week by asking when the academy would start handing out “ participation awards .
”

Conservative author Mark Steyn said Thursday that new diversity and inclusion rulings announced for the Academy Awards are part of “the death of art.”
“This is the death of art. This is art by quota, and there is no future in it,” Steyn told Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight.”
The author insisted that “creativity depends on the truth. And actually creativity is in decline over the last 100 years,” adding that most successful contemporary films are based on comic books created in the early 1960s. “We’re dead creatively.” (RELATED: Mark Steyn: ‘We Live In An Age Of Super Elites,’ Led By ‘The March Of The Morons’)
Steyn noted that liberal democracies used to ridicule communist states for insisting that art be subservient to ideology, resulting in theatre and films that were bereft of real characters and believable storylines.
“It played about as well as it sounded and we made jokes about the communists for doing that, all the way through to the fall of the Berlin Wall.”
Steyn quipped that it would be difficult to make an Oscar winning film about the New Afrikan Black Panther movement because of racial makeup of the group.
“I would quite interested in making a film about them, but you couldn’t under these rules, because at least 30% of the secondary roles would have to be black, and as we’ve just seen, the new Afrikan Black Panther movement is entirely white, so that film could never get made in today’s Hollywood.” (RELATED: Pelosi Taking ‘Contempt For The Citizenry To Whole New Level,’ Mark Steyn Tells Tucker Carlson)
Steyn said all artists “need to wake up” because in the crosshairs and they don’t have five to 10 years to turn this thing around. “If you don’t want to be doing the socialist department store operetta, you guys have got to speak up now because this is the death of art.”
The inclusion ruling means that any film hoping to be nominated for a best picture Oscar must present a lead actor from an “underrepresented racial or ethnic group.”
The film could also ensure that 30% of all actors in lesser roles be women, members of the LGBTQ community, an underrepresented racial group or people with cognitive or physical disabilities.
In 2015, Rev. Al Sharpton called for an emergency diversity task force meeting after the film “Selma” did not collect the best picture Oscar.
Actor Dean Cain criticized the diversity ruling this week by asking when the academy would start handing out “participation awards.”


thedailycaller--2020-09-12--Study Finds Coronavirus Spread Could Be Cut By Speaking Quietly

A new study by researchers at the University of Davis in California found that the spread of the coronavirus could be cut by speaking quietly .
Speaking in an advance of a paper showing the results of the recent study , researchers said they found that speaking at a lower decibel could reduce the spread of COVID-19 in indoor places like restaurants and hospitals , according to Reuters in piece published Thursday .
( RELATED : 106-Year-Old Woman Beats Coronavirus In Britain , Discharged From Hospital ) “ The results suggest that public health authorities should consider implementing ‘ quiet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as hospital waiting rooms or dining facilities , ” six researchers from the university wrote .
( RELATED : 102-Year-Old Italian Woman Makes Miraculous Coronavirus Recovery After 20-Day Hospitalization ) According to the report : Researchers said they found that lowering the speech volume 6 decibels was equal to having double the ventilation in an indoor location to prevent the spread of the virus .
A typical conversation is usually above the 10-decibel level , with the ambient level of noise in restaurants close to 70 .
“ Not all indoor environments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk , ” researcher William Ristenpart shared .
“ A crowded but quiet classroom is much less dangerous than an uncrowded karaoke bar where patrons are socially distanced but talking and singing over loud music , ” he added .

A new study by researchers at the University of Davis in California found that the spread of the coronavirus could be cut by speaking quietly.
Speaking in an advance of a paper showing the results of the recent study, researchers said they found that speaking at a lower decibel could reduce the spread of COVID-19 in indoor places like restaurants and hospitals, according to Reuters in piece published Thursday. (RELATED: 106-Year-Old Woman Beats Coronavirus In Britain, Discharged From Hospital)
More quiet zones in high-risk indoor spaces, such as hospitals and restaurants, could help to cut coronavirus contagion risks, researchers said.https://t.co/pR0JmMsFIe — Yahoo Singapore (@YahooSG) September 10, 2020
“The results suggest that public health authorities should consider implementing ‘quiet zones’ in high-risk indoor environments, such as hospital waiting rooms or dining facilities,” six researchers from the university wrote. (RELATED: 102-Year-Old Italian Woman Makes Miraculous Coronavirus Recovery After 20-Day Hospitalization)
According to the report:
Microscopic droplets ejected while speaking evaporate to leave behind aerosol particles big enough to carry viable virus, the paper showed. An increase of about 35 decibels in loudness, or the difference between whispering and shouting, boosts the particle emission rate by 50 times.
Researchers said they found that lowering the speech volume 6 decibels was equal to having double the ventilation in an indoor location to prevent the spread of the virus. A typical conversation is usually above the 10-decibel level, with the ambient level of noise in restaurants close to 70.
“Not all indoor environments are equal in terms of aerosol transmission risk,” researcher William Ristenpart shared.
“A crowded but quiet classroom is much less dangerous than an uncrowded karaoke bar where patrons are socially distanced but talking and singing over loud music,” he added.


thedailycaller--2020-09-12--Idaho Democratic Party And Two Voters Sue To Get Kanye West Kicked Off Ballot

The Idaho Democratic Party and a pair of Idaho voters are suing to have rapper and presidential candidate Kanye West removed from the state ’ s presidential ballot .
The plaintiffs filed suit in the 4th District Court against West and Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney , claiming that West is ineligible to appear on the ballot since he is registered as a Republican in Wyoming , Idaho Press reported .
“ This case is about upholding the integrity of our elections , ” Attorney Carl Withroe said .
“ A candidate who is not eligible for the ballot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ballots Idaho voters were use this November will cause confusion , and that is not helpful.
” Reporter Ben Jacobs tweeted that the lawsuit marks the “ first time a state Democratic Party has explicitly tried to boot West from the ballot.
” Withroe reportedly dismissed a question about a 2008 Idaho Supreme Court case , which West ’ s campaign attorneys have cited , that found former Secretary of State Ben Ysursa did not have authority to remove an independent Senate candidate from the ballot .
“ The party has an interest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the complaint reportedly reads .
“ It is concerned that a candidate on the ballot who is not eligible to be on the ballot will almost certainly cause confusion among voters for the office of president .
… The Idaho Democratic Party is also concerned that votes for an ineligible candidate will dilute the voting power of Democratic voters , which will result in votes being effectively wasted , effectively disenfranchising voters.
” The lawsuit asks for a preliminary injunction and a temporary restraining order that would remove West ’ s name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rapper to be declared ineligible , according to Idaho Press , which also posted the documents online .
( RELATED : Kanye West Calls Assumption That The Black Vote Is Democratic ‘ A Form Of Racism And White Supremacy ’ ) After failing to get on the ballot in Arizona this week , West is set to appear on the ballot in 11 other states besides Idaho , including Colorado , Minnesota , Arkansas , Oklahoma , Vermont , Mississippi , Utah , Louisiana , Kentucky , Iowa and Tennessee .
It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if any , West will have in battleground states like Idaho , Colorado , and Minnesota .

The Idaho Democratic Party and a pair of Idaho voters are suing to have rapper and presidential candidate Kanye West removed from the state’s presidential ballot.
The plaintiffs filed suit in the 4th District Court against West and Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney, claiming that West is ineligible to appear on the ballot since he is registered as a Republican in Wyoming, Idaho Press reported.
“This case is about upholding the integrity of our elections,” Attorney Carl Withroe said. “A candidate who is not eligible for the ballot appearing on some or all of the ballots Idaho voters were use this November will cause confusion, and that is not helpful.”
Reporter Ben Jacobs tweeted that the lawsuit marks the “first time a state Democratic Party has explicitly tried to boot West from the ballot.”
This Idaho lawsuit to remove Kanye West from the ballot in the state has the Idaho Democratic Party listed as plaintiff. It’s the first time a state Democratic Party has explicitly tried to boot West from the ballot. https://t.co/dgCp3wPIPO — Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) September 11, 2020
Withroe reportedly dismissed a question about a 2008 Idaho Supreme Court case, which West’s campaign attorneys have cited, that found former Secretary of State Ben Ysursa did not have authority to remove an independent Senate candidate from the ballot.
“The party has an interest in the integrity of Idaho elections,” the complaint reportedly reads. “It is concerned that a candidate on the ballot who is not eligible to be on the ballot will almost certainly cause confusion among voters for the office of president. … The Idaho Democratic Party is also concerned that votes for an ineligible candidate will dilute the voting power of Democratic voters, which will result in votes being effectively wasted, effectively disenfranchising voters.”
The lawsuit asks for a preliminary injunction and a temporary restraining order that would remove West’s name from the ballot, and for the rapper to be declared ineligible, according to Idaho Press, which also posted the documents online. (RELATED: Kanye West Calls Assumption That The Black Vote Is Democratic ‘A Form Of Racism And White Supremacy’)
After failing to get on the ballot in Arizona this week, West is set to appear on the ballot in 11 other states besides Idaho, including Colorado, Minnesota, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Vermont, Mississippi, Utah, Louisiana, Kentucky, Iowa and Tennessee. It is unclear how much of an impact, if any, West will have in battleground states like Idaho, Colorado, and Minnesota.


thedailycaller--2020-09-11--Baylor University Labels 9/11 Flag Tribute With Trigger Warning

Baylor University placed a warning on a campus 9/11 display advising the 2,977 American flags as “ sensitive content , ” the Baylor chapter of Young Conservatives of Texas told the Daily Caller News Foundation .
The Baylor Young Conservatives of Texas ( YCT ) has presented the same display in a prominent area of the campus for several years , according to a press release sent to the DCNF .
The display was accompanied by a sign dedicating the memorial to “ those who lost their lives on 9/11 , ” with the organization ’ s name .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are highly disappointed in Baylor ’ s conduct in this matter .
We have consistently proven that we are dedicated to conducting a respectful and apolitical 9/11 memorial and have never even asked to put our name with this event , ” Baylor YCT Chair Jake Neidert told the DCNF .
“ At the end of the day , Young Conservatives of Texas stands for Principles over Party , and today Baylor made a 9/11 memorial out to be a sensitive partisan and political event .
Memorializing 9/11 isn ’ t political or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Neidert added .
The display was approved by Baylor Student Activities , Baylor YCT told the DCNF .
The university has not previously put up disclaimers around the presentation .
“ Upon our initial request to place the memorial this year , we made it clear to Baylor Student Activities that this was not a political event .
Less than 24 hours before the event , Baylor Student Activities informed us they would need to place ‘ expression activity ’ signs near the flags , ” the press release said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the university , according to the press release .
( RELATED : Baylor Says Students Who Don ’ t Follow COVID-19 Rules Could Face Expulsion , Other Punishments ) “ These signs amount to nothing short of a trigger warning for an event that should unite all Americans , ” the press release said .
“ As Baylor students , this is incredibly saddening for us to see .
9/11 is a day that we can forget our political identities and come together to remember those who died and celebrate the triumph @ @ @ @ @ @ @ University did not immediately respond to the DCNF ’ s request for comment .
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Baylor University placed a warning on a campus 9/11 display advising the 2,977 American flags as “sensitive content,” the Baylor chapter of Young Conservatives of Texas told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
The Baylor Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT) has presented the same display in a prominent area of the campus for several years, according to a press release sent to the DCNF. The display was accompanied by a sign dedicating the memorial to “those who lost their lives on 9/11,” with the organization’s name.
“The Young Conservatives of Texas at Baylor are highly disappointed in Baylor’s conduct in this matter. We have consistently proven that we are dedicated to conducting a respectful and apolitical 9/11 memorial and have never even asked to put our name with this event,” Baylor YCT Chair Jake Neidert told the DCNF.
“At the end of the day, Young Conservatives of Texas stands for Principles over Party, and today Baylor made a 9/11 memorial out to be a sensitive partisan and political event. Memorializing 9/11 isn’t political or sensitive, it’s distinctly American,” Neidert added.
Displaying the American Flag to memorialize those who tragically perished in the 9/11 attacks is now considered “Sensitive Content”. Honoring those who died and first responders isn’t “Sensitive”, it’s “American”. pic.twitter.com/0DHmY7h2sJ — Baylor YCT (@BaylorYCT) September 11, 2020
The display was approved by Baylor Student Activities, Baylor YCT told the DCNF. The university has not previously put up disclaimers around the presentation.
“Upon our initial request to place the memorial this year, we made it clear to Baylor Student Activities that this was not a political event. Less than 24 hours before the event, Baylor Student Activities informed us they would need to place ‘expression activity’ signs near the flags,” the press release said.
Baylor YCT has requested a formal apology from the university, according to the press release. (RELATED: Baylor Says Students Who Don’t Follow COVID-19 Rules Could Face Expulsion, Other Punishments)
“These signs amount to nothing short of a trigger warning for an event that should unite all Americans,” the press release said.
“As Baylor students, this is incredibly saddening for us to see. 9/11 is a day that we can forget our political identities and come together to remember those who died and celebrate the triumph of our nation over evil.”
“Baylor University fully supports the 9/11 display of American flags depicting the thousands of lives lost as a result of the attacks that took place 19 years ago,” Baylor told the Daily Caller News Foundation. “Out of reverence for the exhibit of flags and in knowing that its moving symbolism could evoke a wide range of emotions, signage was placed near the display notifying those who passed by of its potential impact.”
“We regret that the signage we used has taken away from the intent of the display and apologize for any misunderstanding this may have caused,” the statement continued.
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thedailycaller--2020-09-11--Chris Scaring Remembers Losing His Friend, Timothy Coughlin On 9/11

Chris Scaring and Timothy Coughlin were best friends , or as Scaring he said , he was just “ one of them , Tim had many best friends.
” “ “ I was actually on the phone with Timmy when the plane hit , It went dead , we didn ’ t know why.
” Scaring said , recalling the events of September 11 , 2001 .
Ten seconds later Scaring looked up to the TV screen and watched the tragic events unfold .
“ I knew he was on the 101st floor so we kinda counted down.
” Scaring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to him , and said , “ That ’ s not good.
” Nineteen years since losing his best friend that day , Scaring still sports Coughlin ’ s signature goatee — that and a shamrock tattoo just like he had .
In the bar in Scaring ’ s home , he has a wall dedicated to the approximately 100 people he knew that died on 9/11 .
The mahogany shelves hold countless shamrocks , pictures of him and Coughlin and a steel cross made from the rubble of the twin towers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ get to remember Tim , 9/11 , and friends.
” Scaring explained.
“ I remember the type of person he was , and how important he was to my family.
” ( RELATED : Honor The 19-Year Anniversary Of 9/11 With The Story Of The Man In The Red Bandana ) When I asked Scaring if he would ever shave his goatee , he replied , “ I never will.
” Watch the full video to find out more about Coughlin ’ s story .
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Chris Scaring and Timothy Coughlin were best friends, or as Scaring he said, he was just “one of them, Tim had many best friends.”“
“I was actually on the phone with Timmy when the plane hit, It went dead, we didn’t know why.” Scaring said, recalling the events of September 11, 2001.
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Ten seconds later Scaring looked up to the TV screen and watched the tragic events unfold.
“I knew he was on the 101st floor so we kinda counted down.” Scaring looked over to the person trading next to him, and said, “That’s not good.”
Nineteen years since losing his best friend that day, Scaring still sports Coughlin’s signature goatee — that and a shamrock tattoo just like he had.
In the bar in Scaring’s home, he has a wall dedicated to the approximately 100 people he knew that died on 9/11. The mahogany shelves hold countless shamrocks, pictures of him and Coughlin and a steel cross made from the rubble of the twin towers.
“This is my wall where I get to remember Tim, 9/11, and friends.” Scaring explained.“I remember the type of person he was, and how important he was to my family.” (RELATED: Honor The 19-Year Anniversary Of 9/11 With The Story Of The Man In The Red Bandana)
When I asked Scaring if he would ever shave his goatee, he replied, “I never will.”
Watch the full video to find out more about Coughlin’s story.
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thedailycaller--2020-09-11--Democratic Opponent Of Marjorie Taylor Greene Drops Out Of Congressional Race

The Democratic opponent of Republican Georgia congressional candidate Marjorie Taylor Greene announced that he is exiting the race Friday .
“ I am heartbroken to announce that for family and personal reasons , I can not continue this race for Congress , ” Kevin Van Ausdal said in a statement .
“ After lengthy discussions with my team , attorneys , party officials , and others , the answer was clear , stepping aside would be best for the voters.
” ( RELATED : Georgia Candidate Who Reportedly Supported QAnon Conspiracy Wins GOP Runoff ) Van Ausdal said that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a result , will be disqualified from the race .
“ This rhetoric has turned into dangerous extremism , like the candidacy of Marjorie Greene , ” he added .
“ I will put every resource , every bit of knowledge into the campaign that comes behind me to defeat Marjorie and restore hope to the people of Northwest Georgia.
” When asked on Twitter if there is time for another candidate to take his place , Van Ausdal said “ yes , our team believes so.
” However , Georgia law says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they withdraw fewer than 60 days prior to the election , and the election is 53 days away , The Hill reported .
Greene has sparked controversy due to her previous support for QAnon , a group that believes that there is an elite pedophile ring and that an anonymous government figure , “ Q ” , is communicating with them through symbols and other messages .
She has since walked back her support for the group , saying that it doesn ’ t represent her .
Greene is almost certain to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ red Georgia district , according to The Hill .
President Donald Trump has expressed his support for Greene , congratulating her on Twitter for her primary win in August and calling her a “ future Republican star .
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The Democratic opponent of Republican Georgia congressional candidate Marjorie Taylor Greene announced that he is exiting the race Friday.
“I am heartbroken to announce that for family and personal reasons, I cannot continue this race for Congress,” Kevin Van Ausdal said in a statement. “After lengthy discussions with my team, attorneys, party officials, and others, the answer was clear, stepping aside would be best for the voters.” (RELATED: Georgia Candidate Who Reportedly Supported QAnon Conspiracy Wins GOP Runoff)
A message from Kevin Van Ausdal pic.twitter.com/Y5LtVcpK2B — Kevin Van Ausdal (D) (@KevinVanAusdal) September 11, 2020
Van Ausdal said that he is moving away from Georgia and as a result, will be disqualified from the race.
“This rhetoric has turned into dangerous extremism, like the candidacy of Marjorie Greene,” he added. “I will put every resource, every bit of knowledge into the campaign that comes behind me to defeat Marjorie and restore hope to the people of Northwest Georgia.”
When asked on Twitter if there is time for another candidate to take his place, Van Ausdal said “yes, our team believes so.” However, Georgia law says that a candidate cannot be replaced if they withdraw fewer than 60 days prior to the election, and the election is 53 days away, The Hill reported.
Greene has sparked controversy due to her previous support for QAnon, a group that believes that there is an elite pedophile ring and that an anonymous government figure, “Q”, is communicating with them through symbols and other messages. She has since walked back her support for the group, saying that it doesn’t represent her.
Greene is almost certain to win the Congressional race in her deep red Georgia district, according to The Hill. President Donald Trump has expressed his support for Greene, congratulating her on Twitter for her primary win in August and calling her a “future Republican star.”


thedailycaller--2020-09-11--Early Numbers Show COVID Caution Not Slowing Hunters Down

Autumn hunting seasons are fast approaching and if early numbers on hunting license sales are any indication , the coronavirus pandemic isn ’ t keeping America ’ s outdoorsmen and women from planning to visit their camps , stands and fields .
Beginning in March and April earlier this year , COVID-19 spread across America and has led to a surge in firearm sales that hasn ’ t been seen before .
According to retailer survey data , more than 5 million of the more than 13 million gun buyers in 2020 were first-timers .
Hunting activities were listed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for buyers to jump off the fence and head to the gun store .
Through all the uncertainty and unrest in U.S. cities , America ’ s hunters are heading outdoors and to the fields and countryside .
Hunting and fishing agencies are seeing a continued uptick in the number of licenses sold for these activities .
“ I think it would be fair to say that ( the pandemic ) played a major role , ” Mike Park , Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Communications Director , told PennLive .
“ However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more time on their hands and have been seeking outdoor recreation close to home.
” Pennsylvania , regarded as a hunting bellwether state , has already seen a substantial increase in the number of hunting and fishing licenses sold this year .
The Pennsylvania Game Commission reported an increase of nearly eight percent across all licenses sold , including a nearly five percent increase in licenses specifically for hunters .
That totals 162,747 more hunting licenses purchased this year compared to 2019 .
North Dakota is also seeing a significant bump as deer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ record number of hunters have applied for licenses there .
Early numbers from Iowa , Michigan , Maine , Wisconsin and states across the country show similar trends .
During the continued trend of historic firearm sales in 2020 , retailer data shows hunting as a leading reason for a new firearm purchase .
Among those surveyed , shotguns and modern sporting rifles ( MSRs ) were among the most popular choices .
MSRs are the most popular-selling centerfire rifle in American with more than 18 million in circulation today .
In addition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MSRs are lightweight , accurate , have low recoil , come in a variety of hunting calibers and are adaptable with numerous upgrade options , making them highly desirable for America ’ s hunters .
This fall isn ’ t just a great time to take a rifle or shotgun out for a hunt .
It ’ s an opportunity to bring someone new along and introduce them to hunting .
NSSF launched the +OneSM Movement to do just that , and the benefits are immeasurable .
Providing a chance for someone new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lifelong recreational marksman or hunter and even state wildlife departments are incentivizing introducing someone new to keep the traditions going .
Jared Wiklund of the St. Paul , Minn. , chapter of Pheasants Forever praised the increased hunting trends and the impacts and connections between future generations of hunters and the ability to get outdoors .
“ People are reconnecting with the land , ” Wiklund explained .
“ This absolutely will be long-term , because the more people buy licenses , the more money there is for public land .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more people want to be outside .
We are seeing a huge influx of people getting outdoors.
” Creative opportunities to foster the growth of the American hunting population from across the country include “ youth hunting weekends ” in Vermont and the “ Liberty Hunt ” weekend in Michigan , where hunters ages 16 years old or under who have disabilities , or members of the deaf and hard of hearing community , can join a hunt .
“ People with disabilities can experience difficulties with mobility , climbing into a tree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game approaching or holding a firearm , ” Michigan DNR Wildlife Division ’ s Hannah Schauer said of the event .
“ The Liberty Hunt provides opportunities for veterans and others to get outdoors and try a new sport or continue to enjoy one they love.
” With millions of new Americans buying firearms for hunting and purchasing hunting licenses , the pastime and traditions of American hunting and recreational shooting are growing .

By Larry Keane
Autumn hunting seasons are fast approaching and if early numbers on hunting license sales are any indication, the coronavirus pandemic isn’t keeping America’s outdoorsmen and women from planning to visit their camps, stands and fields.
Beginning in March and April earlier this year, COVID-19 spread across America and has led to a surge in firearm sales that hasn’t been seen before. According to retailer survey data, more than 5 million of the more than 13 million gun buyers in 2020 were first-timers. Hunting activities were listed by purchasers as one of the main reasons for buyers to jump off the fence and head to the gun store.
Through all the uncertainty and unrest in U.S. cities, America’s hunters are heading outdoors and to the fields and countryside.
Licenses Selling Fast
Hunting and fishing agencies are seeing a continued uptick in the number of licenses sold for these activities.
“I think it would be fair to say that (the pandemic) played a major role,” Mike Park, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Communications Director, told PennLive. “However, with COVID-19, people have found more time on their hands and have been seeking outdoor recreation close to home.”
Pennsylvania, regarded as a hunting bellwether state, has already seen a substantial increase in the number of hunting and fishing licenses sold this year. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reported an increase of nearly eight percent across all licenses sold, including a nearly five percent increase in licenses specifically for hunters. That totals 162,747 more hunting licenses purchased this year compared to 2019.
North Dakota is also seeing a significant bump as deer hunting license sales are up. A record number of hunters have applied for licenses there. Early numbers from Iowa, Michigan, Maine, Wisconsin and states across the country show similar trends.
During the continued trend of historic firearm sales in 2020, retailer data shows hunting as a leading reason for a new firearm purchase. Among those surveyed, shotguns and modern sporting rifles (MSRs) were among the most popular choices. MSRs are the most popular-selling centerfire rifle in American with more than 18 million in circulation today. In addition to being an effective self-defense firearm, MSRs are lightweight, accurate, have low recoil, come in a variety of hunting calibers and are adaptable with numerous upgrade options, making them highly desirable for America’s hunters.
New Hunting Generation
This fall isn’t just a great time to take a rifle or shotgun out for a hunt. It’s an opportunity to bring someone new along and introduce them to hunting. NSSF launched the +OneSM Movement to do just that, and the benefits are immeasurable. Providing a chance for someone new to join for a hunt can create a lifelong recreational marksman or hunter and even state wildlife departments are incentivizing introducing someone new to keep the traditions going.
Jared Wiklund of the St. Paul, Minn., chapter of Pheasants Forever praised the increased hunting trends and the impacts and connections between future generations of hunters and the ability to get outdoors.
“People are reconnecting with the land,” Wiklund explained. “This absolutely will be long-term, because the more people buy licenses, the more money there is for public land. The more public land there is, the more people want to be outside. We are seeing a huge influx of people getting outdoors.”
Creative opportunities to foster the growth of the American hunting population from across the country include “youth hunting weekends” in Vermont and the “Liberty Hunt” weekend in Michigan, where hunters ages 16 years old or under who have disabilities, or members of the deaf and hard of hearing community, can join a hunt.
“People with disabilities can experience difficulties with mobility, climbing into a tree stand, sighting in game, hearing game approaching or holding a firearm,” Michigan DNR Wildlife Division’s Hannah Schauer said of the event. “The Liberty Hunt provides opportunities for veterans and others to get outdoors and try a new sport or continue to enjoy one they love.”
With millions of new Americans buying firearms for hunting and purchasing hunting licenses, the pastime and traditions of American hunting and recreational shooting are growing.


thedailycaller--2020-09-11--‘The Bachelor’ Star Cassie Randolph Reportedly Files For Restraining Order Against Colton Underwood

“ The Bachelor ” star Cassie Randolph has reportedly filed for a restraining order against her ex , former “ Bachelor ” star Colton Underwood , following their split .
The 25-year-old reality star filed for the protection order against Underwood on Friday in a Los Angeles court with a future hearing date set for Oct. 6 , 2020 to deal with the matter , Page Six reported .
The case type is listed as domestic violence without minor children , per the same report .
( RELATED : ‘ Bachelor ’ Star Colton Underwood Gives Health Update After Coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made headlines with news of their breakup in May after less than two years of dating following Colton picking Cassie at the end of the 2019 “ The Bachelor ” season .
According to court documents obtained by TMZ : TMZ ’ s obtained the court docs in which Cassie claims Colton ’ s been stalking and harassing her with unsettling text messages .
She claims Colton also went as far as planting a tracking device taped to the bottom of the back bumper of her car to keep track of her whereabouts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on “ The Bachelor : Greatest Seasons Ever , ” Randolph appeared to want to not talk about the split , saying it ’ s “ still a sensitive subject.
” ( RELATED : Former ‘ Bachelor ’ Colton Underwood Says He Questioned His Sexuality After Years Of Bullying ) “ It ’ s kind of a sensitive subject because we ’ re still going through it , and I ’ m still pretty emotional for both of us , ” Randolph shared at the time , per E !
News .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it publicly yet and I don ’ t know if either of us is ready , but I will say it ’ s been really hard.
” At the time of the split , sources told People magazine the two “ just weren ’ t on the same page.
” “ Colton really wanted to settle down and get married — he ’ s been ready for a long time , ” the source shared .
“ And Cassie just wasn ’ t ready .
They both knew it wasn ’ t going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outlet that the split was “ amicable .
”

“The Bachelor” star Cassie Randolph has reportedly filed for a restraining order against her ex, former “Bachelor” star Colton Underwood, following their split.
The 25-year-old reality star filed for the protection order against Underwood on Friday in a Los Angeles court with a future hearing date set for Oct. 6, 2020 to deal with the matter, Page Six reported. The case type is listed as domestic violence without minor children, per the same report. (RELATED: ‘Bachelor’ Star Colton Underwood Gives Health Update After Coronavirus Diagnosis)
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It comes after the two made headlines with news of their breakup in May after less than two years of dating following Colton picking Cassie at the end of the 2019 “The Bachelor” season.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ:
TMZ’s obtained the court docs in which Cassie claims Colton’s been stalking and harassing her with unsettling text messages. She claims Colton also went as far as planting a tracking device taped to the bottom of the back bumper of her car to keep track of her whereabouts.
During a virtual appearance in July on “The Bachelor: Greatest Seasons Ever,” Randolph appeared to want to not talk about the split, saying it’s “still a sensitive subject.” (RELATED: Former ‘Bachelor’ Colton Underwood Says He Questioned His Sexuality After Years Of Bullying)
“It’s kind of a sensitive subject because we’re still going through it, and I’m still pretty emotional for both of us,” Randolph shared at the time, per E! News. “We haven’t really talked about it publicly yet and I don’t know if either of us is ready, but I will say it’s been really hard.”
At the time of the split, sources told People magazine the two “just weren’t on the same page.”
“Colton really wanted to settle down and get married — he’s been ready for a long time,” the source shared. “And Cassie just wasn’t ready. They both knew it wasn’t going to work.”
Another source told the outlet that the split was “amicable.”