thedailycaller--2020-07-14--REP. MATT GAETZ And REP. RO KHANNA: Congress Should Welcome Troops Home — Not Delay Their Return

After awakening from a deep slumber on war and peace , Congress is erecting new roadblocks to prevent our troops from returning home .
As a pandemic endangers Americans at home and abroad , it ’ s all the more incumbent upon Congress to keep troops out of harm ’ s way .
But instead of preventing us from getting into conflicts in the first place , lawmakers are fencing our troops in overseas bases and battlefields to fight unwinnable wars .
The House Armed Services Committee included in its annual defense bill two measures restricting the president from withdrawing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the administration from bringing our troops home from Afghanistan and Germany without first certifying a dizzying maze of stipulations .
Lawmakers voting for these restrictions cited Russian aggression as the latest justification to block President Trump ’ s planned withdrawals .
But Putin must not get to determine the timeline for when American troops return home .
After nearly two decades of shipping American flag-draped caskets from Afghanistan , the withdrawal of our brave men and women in uniform — while they are still alive — is long overdue .
U.S. troop encampments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop Soviet tanks from invading Germany — not to confront the challenge Russia poses in the 21st century .
Neither the 34,500 U.S. troops in Germany nor the more than 25,000 NATO — including thousands of American — soldiers in Afghanistan have deterred Russia ’ s latest acts of aggression .
Containing Moscow requires strengthening our capabilities to comprehensively counter potential cyberattacks , political interference and its hybrid warfare tactics in Crimea , eastern Ukraine and Syria .
Troop withdrawals have long been championed by leaders across the partisan divide .
After Reverend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign , he addressed the Democratic National Convention , warning against “ spending $ 150 billion a year defending Europe and Japan 43 years after the war is over.
” During the Cold War , there were about 270,000 U.S. soldiers in Germany .
Since the fall of the Berlin Wall , every American president has ordered troop withdrawals from the country .
President Bush ordered the departure of 30,000 troops from Germany in 2004 , while President Obama ordered the withdrawal of thousands more .
Congress must conduct meaningful oversight of any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure that troop withdrawals are in the service of our national security rather than an attempt to either punish or reward another country .
Lawmakers should encourage sustained diplomacy to secure regional stability — an element noticeably absent from these provisions included in the Armed Services Committee ’ s defense policy bill .
We should encourage responsible withdrawals and avoid impetuous decisions .
But it is the height of irresponsibility to obligate our troops to fight unwinnable wars and delay their return indefinitely .
Fortunately , a re-energized coalition of progressives and conservatives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One of us is one of the President ’ s leading critics , and the other is one of his closest allies .
We are united in our conviction that Congress should lead efforts to disentangle our troops from bloody and costly endless wars .
The same night these anti-withdrawal measures passed in the Armed Services Committee markup , we teamed up on an amendment blocking U.S. support perpetuating the Saudi-led war in Yemen .
In last year ’ s defense bill , we co-led a provision with overwhelming bipartisan support to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These victories are only possible because millions of Americans are mobilizing for change .
From conservative advocates like Concerned Veterans for America and Americans for Prosperity to progressive champions like Win Without War and FCNL , the American people are demanding Congress bring our troops home and focus on the threats facing Americans today .
Under pressure from Washington ’ s armchair hawks , troops withdrawn from bases in Germany and battlefields in Afghanistan may simply be re-deployed to other wars and military bases abroad .
The task of ending a nearly two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s troop presence in Europe faces stiff opposition from the Washington blob that cut its teeth on antiquated Cold War politics of yesteryear .
Yet , unlike those beating the drums for war , we have the American people on our side .
Americans of every political stripe are calling on Congress to celebrate , rather than shun , our troops ’ well-deserved homecoming .
Rep. Ro Khanna , a Democrat , represents Silicon Valley in the U.S. House of Representatives , and serves on the House Armed Services , Budget and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Republican , represents Florida ’ s 1st congressional district and serves on the House Armed Services and Judiciary Committees .

After awakening from a deep slumber on war and peace, Congress is erecting new roadblocks to prevent our troops from returning home. As a pandemic endangers Americans at home and abroad, it’s all the more incumbent upon Congress to keep troops out of harm’s way. But instead of preventing us from getting into conflicts in the first place, lawmakers are fencing our troops in overseas bases and battlefields to fight unwinnable wars.
The House Armed Services Committee included in its annual defense bill two measures restricting the president from withdrawing troops abroad. These amendments would handcuff the administration from bringing our troops home from Afghanistan and Germany without first certifying a dizzying maze of stipulations.
Lawmakers voting for these restrictions cited Russian aggression as the latest justification to block President Trump’s planned withdrawals. But Putin must not get to determine the timeline for when American troops return home. After nearly two decades of shipping American flag-draped caskets from Afghanistan, the withdrawal of our brave men and women in uniform — while they are still alive — is long overdue.
U.S. troop encampments at Cold War-style garrisons were designed to stop Soviet tanks from invading Germany — not to confront the challenge Russia poses in the 21st century. Neither the 34,500 U.S. troops in Germany nor the more than 25,000 NATO — including thousands of American — soldiers in Afghanistan have deterred Russia’s latest acts of aggression. Containing Moscow requires strengthening our capabilities to comprehensively counter potential cyberattacks, political interference and its hybrid warfare tactics in Crimea, eastern Ukraine and Syria.
Troop withdrawals have long been championed by leaders across the partisan divide. After Reverend Jesse Jackson capped his historic 1988 presidential campaign, he addressed the Democratic National Convention, warning against “spending $150 billion a year defending Europe and Japan 43 years after the war is over.”
During the Cold War, there were about 270,000 U.S. soldiers in Germany. Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, every American president has ordered troop withdrawals from the country. President Bush ordered the departure of 30,000 troops from Germany in 2004, while President Obama ordered the withdrawal of thousands more.
Congress must conduct meaningful oversight of any administration’s withdrawal decisions, to ensure that troop withdrawals are in the service of our national security rather than an attempt to either punish or reward another country. Lawmakers should encourage sustained diplomacy to secure regional stability — an element noticeably absent from these provisions included in the Armed Services Committee’s defense policy bill. We should encourage responsible withdrawals and avoid impetuous decisions. But it is the height of irresponsibility to obligate our troops to fight unwinnable wars and delay their return indefinitely.
Fortunately, a re-energized coalition of progressives and conservatives is galvanized to bring our troops home. One of us is one of the President’s leading critics, and the other is one of his closest allies. We are united in our conviction that Congress should lead efforts to disentangle our troops from bloody and costly endless wars.
The same night these anti-withdrawal measures passed in the Armed Services Committee markup, we teamed up on an amendment blocking U.S. support perpetuating the Saudi-led war in Yemen. In last year’s defense bill, we co-led a provision with overwhelming bipartisan support to prevent an unconstitutional war against Iran.
These victories are only possible because millions of Americans are mobilizing for change. From conservative advocates like Concerned Veterans for America and Americans for Prosperity to progressive champions like Win Without War and FCNL, the American people are demanding Congress bring our troops home and focus on the threats facing Americans today.
Under pressure from Washington’s armchair hawks, troops withdrawn from bases in Germany and battlefields in Afghanistan may simply be re-deployed to other wars and military bases abroad. The task of ending a nearly two decade, two-trillion-dollar war , and re-evaluating America’s troop presence in Europe faces stiff opposition from the Washington blob that cut its teeth on antiquated Cold War politics of yesteryear.
Yet, unlike those beating the drums for war, we have the American people on our side. Americans of every political stripe are calling on Congress to celebrate, rather than shun, our troops’ well-deserved homecoming.
Rep. Ro Khanna, a Democrat, represents Silicon Valley in the U.S. House of Representatives, and serves on the House Armed Services, Budget and Oversight Committees. Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Republican, represents Florida’s 1st congressional district and serves on the House Armed Services and Judiciary Committees.


thedailycaller--2020-07-13--‘I Will Never Forget This’: Brad Paisley Thanks Fans During Drive-In Concert Amid Pandemic

Brad Paisley had nothing but praise for his fans who came out during one of several drive-in concerts on his schedule due to the pandemic .
“ I will never forget this hopefully once-in-a-lifetime thing , ” the 47-year-old singer shared at the end of his concert , per the Indy Star in a pice published Monday .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Due to the coronavirus , Paisley and his band members performed a concert in the Ruoff Music Center parking lot in Noblesville , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the set up as a tailgate environment without leaving the parking lot .
According to the report : Three parking spaces were devoted to each party of attendees : one space for the vehicle , one space for tailgating/watching the show and one buffer space for social distancing .
About 1,000 vehicles , each restricted to a maximum of four occupants each , rolled in once the gates opened at 5:30 p.m .
The “ Remind Me ” hitmaker also performed drive-in shows over the weekend in St. Louis and Nashville .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about doing music in 2020 due to coronavirus , according to The Tennessean .
“ This is how you do music in 2020 , folks , ” the country superstar shared .
At one point during the night ’ s performance , the “ Whiskey Lullaby ” hitmaker told the crowd to “ honk your horn or something ” in lieu of clapping or singing along .
“ We never expected to be in this parking lot , ” he added .
“ Thank you so much for giving us this memory tonight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve given you a memory .
We ’ re gon na get through this.
” During the same concert he joked about how , “ We have had many a person tell me that they conceived their child after my concert , somewhere .
I don ’ t think it ’ s ever happened during .
We know what you ’ re doing on the back row , right now !
”

Brad Paisley had nothing but praise for his fans who came out during one of several drive-in concerts on his schedule due to the pandemic.
“I will never forget this hopefully once-in-a-lifetime thing,” the 47-year-old singer shared at the end of his concert, per the Indy Star in a pice published Monday. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Brad Paisley kicks off drive-in concert series in St. Louis https://t.co/ZEr49AE3EK — KMOV (@KMOV) July 11, 2020
Due to the coronavirus, Paisley and his band members performed a concert in the Ruoff Music Center parking lot in Noblesville, Indiana.
Attendees at the show described the set up as a tailgate environment without leaving the parking lot.
According to the report:
Three parking spaces were devoted to each party of attendees: one space for the vehicle, one space for tailgating/watching the show and one buffer space for social distancing. About 1,000 vehicles, each restricted to a maximum of four occupants each, rolled in once the gates opened at 5:30 p.m.
The “Remind Me” hitmaker also performed drive-in shows over the weekend in St. Louis and Nashville.
At one of the shows, Paisley remarked about doing music in 2020 due to coronavirus, according to The Tennessean.
“This is how you do music in 2020, folks,” the country superstar shared.
At one point during the night’s performance, the “Whiskey Lullaby” hitmaker told the crowd to “honk your horn or something” in lieu of clapping or singing along.
“We never expected to be in this parking lot,” he added. “Thank you so much for giving us this memory tonight, everybody. I hope we’ve given you a memory. We’re gonna get through this.”
During the same concert he joked about how, “We have had many a person tell me that they conceived their child after my concert, somewhere. I don’t think it’s ever happened during. We know what you’re doing on the back row, right now!”


thedailycaller--2020-07-13--Gov. Cuomo: ‘Trump’s COVID Scandal Makes What Nixon Did At Watergate Look Innocent’

Democratic New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo said Monday that President Donald Trump ’ s handling of COVID-19 made “ what Nixon did at Watergate look innocent.
” Cuomo took aim at the president as he touted New York ’ s response to the coronavirus pandemic during a press conference , laying out the most recent numbers and cheering the fact that Sunday marked the first day since March that New York had recorded zero COVID deaths .
( RELATED : Andrew Cuomo Shames Ron DeSantis : ‘ You Played Politics With The Virus And You Lost ’ ) Cuomo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the president had repeatedly ignored science .
“ At the end of the day science trumps politics , politics does not trump science , ” Cuomo said .
“ You don ’ t defeat a virus with politics.
” “ The president now says his own health officials are lying about the virus .
His own CDC health officials are lying about the virus , ” Cuomo continued .
“ Well , if the president is telling the truth , you know what he should do , he should fire them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to say that , if he believed his health commissioner was lying to him , he would fire him immediately .
“ If I said in this room my health commissioner is lying about the coronavirus , you know what your first question would be ?
Governor , if you said he is lying , how do you not fire him ?
How do you keep him in charge of health policy if you say the person is lying ?
” Cuomo asked .
Cuomo did say that someone was “ clearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and immediately turned the spotlight on Trump .
“ Trump ’ s COVID scandal makes what Nixon did at Watergate look innocent .
Nobody died in the Watergate scandal , ” Cuomo added .
“ Thousands of people are going to die in this COVID scandal … You look at the facts , the facts clearly demonstrate Trump was wrong from day one .
New Yorkers have been right from day one .
There is no argument .
There is nothing to tweet about .
The facts are in , the numbers are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Follow Nixon ’ s 1968 Law And Order Campaign To Victory ? )
Cuomo made no comment about the rash of coronavirus deaths in New York nursing homes that followed his order commanding those facilities to take in COVID-positive suspected positive patients .

Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that President Donald Trump’s handling of COVID-19 made “what Nixon did at Watergate look innocent.”
Cuomo took aim at the president as he touted New York’s response to the coronavirus pandemic during a press conference, laying out the most recent numbers and cheering the fact that Sunday marked the first day since March that New York had recorded zero COVID deaths. (RELATED: Andrew Cuomo Shames Ron DeSantis: ‘You Played Politics With The Virus And You Lost’)
WATCH:
Cuomo began his attack on Trump by saying that the president had repeatedly ignored science.
“At the end of the day science trumps politics, politics does not trump science,” Cuomo said. “You don’t defeat a virus with politics.”
“The president now says his own health officials are lying about the virus. His own CDC health officials are lying about the virus,” Cuomo continued. “Well, if the president is telling the truth, you know what he should do, he should fire them. He should fire them.”
Cuomo went on to say that, if he believed his health commissioner was lying to him, he would fire him immediately.
“If I said in this room my health commissioner is lying about the coronavirus, you know what your first question would be? Governor, if you said he is lying, how do you not fire him? How do you keep him in charge of health policy if you say the person is lying?” Cuomo asked.
Cuomo did say that someone was “clearly lying to the American people,” and immediately turned the spotlight on Trump.
“Trump’s COVID scandal makes what Nixon did at Watergate look innocent. Nobody died in the Watergate scandal,” Cuomo added. “Thousands of people are going to die in this COVID scandal … You look at the facts, the facts clearly demonstrate Trump was wrong from day one. New Yorkers have been right from day one. There is no argument. There is nothing to tweet about. The facts are in, the numbers are in.” (RELATED: Can Trump Follow Nixon’s 1968 Law And Order Campaign To Victory?)
Cuomo made no comment about the rash of coronavirus deaths in New York nursing homes that followed his order commanding those facilities to take in COVID-positive suspected positive patients.


thedailycaller--2020-07-13--LA Teachers Union Demands Defunding Of Police, Medicare-For-All And Ban On New Charter Schools As Co

LA Teachers Union Demands Defunding Of Police, Medicare-For-All And Ban On New Charter Schools As Conditions For Reopening Schools

• A major Los Angeles teachers union said a slew of left-wing policy proposals will need to be implemented to pay for the cost of safely reopening schools in the Fall .
• The United Teachers Los Angeles union called for the defunding of police , a moratorium on new charter schools , new wealth taxes on California ’ s millionaires and billionaires and Medicare-for-All at the federal level in a research paper issued Thursday .
• “ It is time to take a stand against Trump ’ s dangerous , anti-science agenda that puts the lives of our members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at risk , ” said United Teachers Los Angeles President Cecily Myart-Cruz .
A major Los Angeles teachers union said in a research paper issued Thursday that the reopening of schools should be conditioned upon the passage of Medicare-for-All at the federal level , along with a slew of other left-wing policy staples at the state and local levels .
“ It is time to take a stand against Trump ’ s dangerous , anti-science agenda that puts the lives of our members , our students , and our families at risk , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Myart-Cruz said in a statement unveiling the paper .
“ We all want to physically open schools and be back with our students , but lives hang in the balance .
Safety has to be the priority .
We need to get this right for our communities.
” The paper outlined a lengthy list of health and safety measures the union identified as necessary measures to ensure schools can operate safely amid the coronavirus pandemic , including robust testing , contract tracing , sterilization regimens and physical distancing in the classroom .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures necessary to restart Los Angeles schools safely could exceed $ 250 million , funds it said would be available if “ federal , state and local governments are willing to finally prioritize pupils over plutocrats.
” The UTLA called for at least $ 500 billion in additional federal assistance to K-12 schools , in addition to the passage of Medicare-for-All .
The union also called for California to implement both a wealth tax on unrealized capital gains for the state ’ s billionaires , and surtaxes on state residents that earn over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UTLA estimated the two measures would bring in a combined $ 14.5 billion a year in tax revenues .
At the local level , the union called for the Los Angeles police to be defunded , saying “ police violence is a leading cause of death and trauma for Black people , and is a serious public health and moral issue.
” The UTLA also called for a moratorium on new charter schools , saying that the charter schools already operating in the city of “ double-dipping ” by accepting federal CARES act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which did not decline amid the pandemic .
The American Academy of Pediatrics urged school systems in late June to re-open schools at the start of the upcoming academic year in the fall , arguing that keeping children at home poses a far greater health risk than coronavirus .
Children are less likely to become infected with COVID-19 , and if they do , they ’ re less likely to become symptomatic and spread the virus , the AAP said .
( RELATED : American Academy of Pediatrics Urges Schools To Reopen In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that all policy considerations for the coming school year should start with a goal of having students physically present in school , ” the AAP wrote .
“ The importance of inperson learning is well-documented , and there is already evidence of the negative impacts on children because of school closures in the spring of 2020.
” The Los Angeles Unified School District announced Monday that schools would remain closed and all teaching will be conducted remotely at the start of the school year in August , a decision that was met with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March , UTLA called on LAUSD officials to close schools in light of the growing urgency of the COVID health crisis , and they closed them , ” Myart-Cruz said .
“ It was the right thing to close school campuses then , and it ’ s the right thing to keep them closed now.
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A major Los Angeles teachers union said a slew of left-wing policy proposals will need to be implemented to pay for the cost of safely reopening schools in the Fall.
The United Teachers Los Angeles union called for the defunding of police, a moratorium on new charter schools, new wealth taxes on California’s millionaires and billionaires and Medicare-for-All at the federal level in a research paper issued Thursday.
“It is time to take a stand against Trump’s dangerous, anti-science agenda that puts the lives of our members, our students, and our families at risk,” said United Teachers Los Angeles President Cecily Myart-Cruz.
A major Los Angeles teachers union said in a research paper issued Thursday that the reopening of schools should be conditioned upon the passage of Medicare-for-All at the federal level, along with a slew of other left-wing policy staples at the state and local levels.
“It is time to take a stand against Trump’s dangerous, anti-science agenda that puts the lives of our members, our students, and our families at risk,” United Teachers Los Angeles President Cecily Myart-Cruz said in a statement unveiling the paper. “We all want to physically open schools and be back with our students, but lives hang in the balance. Safety has to be the priority. We need to get this right for our communities.”
The paper outlined a lengthy list of health and safety measures the union identified as necessary measures to ensure schools can operate safely amid the coronavirus pandemic, including robust testing, contract tracing, sterilization regimens and physical distancing in the classroom.
The union said the costs to implement the measures necessary to restart Los Angeles schools safely could exceed $250 million, funds it said would be available if “federal, state and local governments are willing to finally prioritize pupils over plutocrats.”
The UTLA called for at least $500 billion in additional federal assistance to K-12 schools, in addition to the passage of Medicare-for-All.
The union also called for California to implement both a wealth tax on unrealized capital gains for the state’s billionaires, and surtaxes on state residents that earn over $1 million a year. The UTLA estimated the two measures would bring in a combined $14.5 billion a year in tax revenues.
At the local level, the union called for the Los Angeles police to be defunded, saying “police violence is a leading cause of death and trauma for Black people, and is a serious public health and moral issue.”
The UTLA also called for a moratorium on new charter schools, saying that the charter schools already operating in the city of “double-dipping” by accepting federal CARES act funding while also receiving state funding, which did not decline amid the pandemic.
The American Academy of Pediatrics urged school systems in late June to re-open schools at the start of the upcoming academic year in the fall, arguing that keeping children at home poses a far greater health risk than coronavirus. Children are less likely to become infected with COVID-19, and if they do, they’re less likely to become symptomatic and spread the virus, the AAP said. (RELATED: American Academy of Pediatrics Urges Schools To Reopen In Fall)
“The AAP strongly advocates that all policy considerations for the coming school year should start with a goal of having students physically present in school,” the AAP wrote. “The importance of inperson learning is well-documented, and there is already evidence of the negative impacts on children because of school closures in the spring of 2020.”
The Los Angeles Unified School District announced Monday that schools would remain closed and all teaching will be conducted remotely at the start of the school year in August, a decision that was met with praise by the UTLA.
“In March, UTLA called on LAUSD officials to close schools in light of the growing urgency of the COVID health crisis, and they closed them,” Myart-Cruz said. “It was the right thing to close school campuses then, and it’s the right thing to keep them closed now.”
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thedailycaller--2020-07-13--Woman Refusing To Wear Mask In Store Throws Shoeboxes At Employees. Skechers Forced To Respond

An Oklahoma City woman threw shoeboxes at a Skechers employee Wednesday after reportedly being told to wear a face mask inside the store , prompting the shoe company to condemn her actions .
The employee who was attacked by the woman said that she was initially ignored when she asked the prospective customer to put on a face mask .
After the employee continued to insist that she put on a mask , the customer hurled two shoeboxes at the worker , Fox 25 reported .
The customer then stormed out of the building and left behind her wallet , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to identify the suspect .
( RELATED : Woman Has Epic Freakout While Being Thrown Out Of A Vegas Casino For Not Wearing A Mask ) The assault prompted Skechers CEO Robert Greenberg to personally respond to the incident .
“ We understand that these are frustrating and alarming times , and not everyone is comfortable with the new way we have to operate , but this kind of aggression toward one of our team members is unacceptable and inappropriate , ” he remarked in a statement to Footwear News .
Another employee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time of the incident , Myah Joycelynn , commented on Facebook , “ I hope this lady is embarrassed of herself and her actions.
” Officials have announced that the employees in the Skechers ’ store have filed a police report and will be pressing charges for the assault , according to Footwear News .

An Oklahoma City woman threw shoeboxes at a Skechers employee Wednesday after reportedly being told to wear a face mask inside the store, prompting the shoe company to condemn her actions.
The employee who was attacked by the woman said that she was initially ignored when she asked the prospective customer to put on a face mask. After the employee continued to insist that she put on a mask, the customer hurled two shoeboxes at the worker, Fox 25 reported. The customer then stormed out of the building and left behind her wallet, which was later used by the police to identify the suspect. (RELATED: Woman Has Epic Freakout While Being Thrown Out Of A Vegas Casino For Not Wearing A Mask)
Wow. Check out this video of a woman throwing shoe boxes at an employee for asking her to wear a face mask (store policy). This happened at the Sketchers off Memorial and Penn in OKC. The woman apparently left her wallet at the scene…which was given to police. pic.twitter.com/FCgjO2HbTO — Zach Rael (@KOCOZach) July 8, 2020
The assault prompted Skechers President Michael Greenberg to personally respond to the incident. “We understand that these are frustrating and alarming times, and not everyone is comfortable with the new way we have to operate, but this kind of aggression toward one of our team members is unacceptable and inappropriate,” he remarked in a statement to Footwear News.
Another employee who was in the store at the time of the incident, Myah Joycelynn, commented on Facebook, “I hope this lady is embarrassed of herself and her actions.”
Officials have announced that the employees in the Skechers’ store have filed a police report and will be pressing charges for the assault, according to Footwear News.


thedailycaller--2020-07-13--FACT CHECK: Does This Photo Show ‘The Results Of Vaccine Trials’ On African Children?

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows African children with disabilities caused by vaccine trials .
The photo shows young polio survivors that had not been vaccinated against the disease .
A number of false claims related to vaccines have surfaced on social media during the coronavirus pandemic , including those incorrectly alleging that only viruses made in laboratories require vaccines and that Nigeria received a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from China in May .
This particular post claims to show “ the results of Vaccine trials on Africans.
” In the photo , two children are walking with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appears to be walking on his hands and feet .
( RELATED : Has Nigeria Received Coronavirus Vaccines From China ? )
But , contrary to the caption ’ s claim , the photo doesn ’ t show children negatively affected by vaccine trials .
Taken by photographer Jean-Marc Giboux for the World Health Organization ( WHO ) more than 20 years ago , the photo shows polio survivors in Freetown , the capital of Sierra Leone .
“ I shot this picture in Sierra Leone in 1998 , and they are children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccinated and didn ’ t get reconstructive surgery , ” Giboux told the Daily Caller in an email .
“ This ( sic ) kids were orphans , living at the Cheshire Home for Physically Handicapped Children in Freetown , Sierra Leone .
They were not victims of a vaccine , they were handicapped because they didn ’ t get vaccinated against polio.
” The WHO confirmed to AFP Fact Check that Giboux was on contract for the organization when he took the photo .
Another picture of children wearing the same style @ @ @ @ @ @ @ website under the project category “ Polio.
” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that over 1.5 million childhood deaths have been prevented worldwide since 1988 thanks to polio vaccinations .
Despite a global effort to eradicate polio , the disease continues to affect children and adults in parts of Asia and Africa , according to the Mayo Clinic .

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows African children with disabilities caused by vaccine trials.
Verdict: False
The photo shows young polio survivors that had not been vaccinated against the disease.
Fact Check:
A number of false claims related to vaccines have surfaced on social media during the coronavirus pandemic, including those incorrectly alleging that only viruses made in laboratories require vaccines and that Nigeria received a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from China in May.
This particular post claims to show “the results of Vaccine trials on Africans.” In the photo, two children are walking with the aid for crutches, while another child appears to be walking on his hands and feet. (RELATED: Has Nigeria Received Coronavirus Vaccines From China?)
But, contrary to the caption’s claim, the photo doesn’t show children negatively affected by vaccine trials. Taken by photographer Jean-Marc Giboux for the World Health Organization (WHO) more than 20 years ago, the photo shows polio survivors in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone.
“I shot this picture in Sierra Leone in 1998, and they are children victims of polio, who never got vaccinated and didn’t get reconstructive surgery,” Giboux told the Daily Caller in an email. “This (sic) kids were orphans, living at the Cheshire Home for Physically Handicapped Children in Freetown, Sierra Leone. They were not victims of a vaccine, they were handicapped because they didn’t get vaccinated against polio.”
The WHO confirmed to AFP Fact Check that Giboux was on contract for the organization when he took the photo. Another picture of children wearing the same style of clothing appears on Giboux’s website under the project category “Polio.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that over 1.5 million childhood deaths have been prevented worldwide since 1988 thanks to polio vaccinations. Despite a global effort to eradicate polio, the disease continues to affect children and adults in parts of Asia and Africa, according to the Mayo Clinic.


thedailycaller--2020-07-13--Ricky Gervais Blasts The ‘New Weird Sort Of Fascism’ Of Targeting ‘Hate Speech’

Comedian Ricky Gervais said Saturday that efforts to curtail “ hate speech ” have opened the door for a “ new weird sort of fascism.
” Gervais told talkRADIO host Kevin O ’ Sullivan that the move to quell “ hate speech ” had led to a very difficult environment on social media for people all across the political spectrum .
( RELATED : Ricky Gervais Says ‘ Outrage Mobs ’ Would Have Prevented ‘ The Office ’ If Produced Today ) “ There ’ s this new weird sort of fascism of people thinking they know what you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say and it ’ s a really weird thing that there ’ s this new trendy myth that people who want free speech want it to say awful things all the time , which just isn ’ t true .
It protects everyone , ” Gervais explained .
The comedian went on to say that that even the term “ hate speech ” was problematic for two main reasons : there is no objective way to define it , and there is no party that can be objective enough to decide what constitutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the term ‘ hate speech ’ is , one , what constitutes hate speech ?
Everyone disagrees .
There ’ s no consensus on what hate speech is , ” Gervais added .
“ Two , who decides ?
And there ’ s the real rub because obviously the people who think they want to close down free speech because it ’ s bad are the fascists .
It ’ s a really weird , mixed-up idea that these people hide behind a shield of goodness.
” Gervais noted that the current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ successful show “ The Office , ” which inspired the American version starring Steve Carell , very difficult to navigate .
“ Social media amplifies everything .
If you ’ re mildly left-wing on Twitter you ’ re suddenly Trotsky .
If you ’ re mildly conservative you ’ re Hitler and if you ’ re centrist and you look at both arguments , you ’ re a coward and they both hate you , ” Gervais explained .

Comedian Ricky Gervais said Saturday that efforts to curtail “hate speech” have opened the door for a “new weird sort of fascism.”
Gervais told talkRADIO host Kevin O’Sullivan that the move to quell “hate speech” had led to a very difficult environment on social media for people all across the political spectrum. (RELATED: Ricky Gervais Says ‘Outrage Mobs’ Would Have Prevented ‘The Office’ If Produced Today)
“There’s this new weird sort of fascism of people thinking they know what you can say and what you can’t say and it’s a really weird thing that there’s this new trendy myth that people who want free speech want it to say awful things all the time, which just isn’t true. It protects everyone,” Gervais explained.
The comedian went on to say that that even the term “hate speech” was problematic for two main reasons: there is no objective way to define it, and there is no party that can be objective enough to decide what constitutes it.
“The two catastrophic problems with the term ‘hate speech’ is, one, what constitutes hate speech? Everyone disagrees. There’s no consensus on what hate speech is,” Gervais added. “Two, who decides? And there’s the real rub because obviously the people who think they want to close down free speech because it’s bad are the fascists. It’s a really weird, mixed-up idea that these people hide behind a shield of goodness.”
Gervais noted that the current social media climate would make his wildly successful show “The Office,” which inspired the American version starring Steve Carell, very difficult to navigate.
Ricky Gervais says if you’re mildly conservative on Twitter people call you Hitler, and if you hold mildly left-wing views “you are called a Trotsky.” Is discourse on social media getting too bad? Watch in full on YouTube https://t.co/5PvFVaxNMW @TVKev @rickygervais — talkRADIO (@talkRADIO) July 11, 2020
“Social media amplifies everything. If you’re mildly left-wing on Twitter you’re suddenly Trotsky. If you’re mildly conservative you’re Hitler and if you’re centrist and you look at both arguments, you’re a coward and they both hate you,” Gervais explained.


thedailycaller--2020-07-13--Oregon US Attorney’s Office Confirms ‘White Power’ Symbol Is Actually Blazers Poster

The U.S. Attorney ’ s Office in Oregon confirmed Saturday that a hand symbol seen in the window of a federal courthouse that some called a “ white power ” sign is actually a Portland Trail Blazers poster .
A Twitter user posted a video of the poster , saying “ White Power symbol in window outside the US Court House.
” ( RELATED : West Point Determines Cadets Did Not Flash ‘ White Power ’ Sign During Football Game ) The tweet was followed up with a second image of the poster and a tweet that said “ 33 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the be positioned over several rows of the number 3 .
The U.S. Attorney ’ s Office in Oregon said later Sunday night that the poster wasn ’ t a white power symbol , and was an image from Portland ’ s NBA team , commonly known as the Blazers .
“ We can confirm the poster spotted in a Hatfield Courthouse window this evening is in fact a Portland Trailblazers poster , ” they wrote in a Tweet .
Kevin Sonoff , the Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Attorney ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Caller that the poster was not in one of their office windows , which some on Twitter have claimed , and that they are “ one of numerous agencies housed in the federal courthouse.
” “ It was only our office who facilitated confirming that the poster was indeed a Trailblazers poster , ” Sonoff said in an email .
The Portland Trail Blazers did not immediately return a request for comment .

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Oregon confirmed Saturday that a hand symbol seen in the window of a federal courthouse that some called a “white power” sign is actually a Portland Trail Blazers poster.
A Twitter user posted a video of the poster, saying “White Power symbol in window outside the US Court House.” (RELATED: West Point Determines Cadets Did Not Flash ‘White Power’ Sign During Football Game)
White Power symbol ???? in window outside the US Court House pic.twitter.com/D15xBaBtAB — Morgan (@ironyandfood) July 11, 2020
The tweet was followed up with a second image of the poster and a tweet that said “33 means KKK btw.” The hand appeared the be positioned over several rows of the number 3.
33 means KKK btw — Morgan (@ironyandfood) July 11, 2020
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Oregon said later Sunday night that the poster wasn’t a white power symbol, and was an image from Portland’s NBA team, commonly known as the Blazers.
“We can confirm the poster spotted in a Hatfield Courthouse window this evening is in fact a Portland Trailblazers poster,” they wrote in a Tweet.
We can confirm the poster spotted in a Hatfield Courthouse window this evening is in fact a Portland Trailblazers poster. pic.twitter.com/Bnn85HSKp7 — U.S. Attorney Oregon (@USAO_OR) July 12, 2020
Kevin Sonoff, the Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Oregon, told the Daily Caller that the poster was not in one of their office windows, which some on Twitter have claimed, and that they are “one of numerous agencies housed in the federal courthouse.”
“It was only our office who facilitated confirming that the poster was indeed a Trailblazers poster,” Sonoff said in an email.
The Portland Trail Blazers did not immediately return a request for comment.


thedailycaller--2020-07-13--‘Everything Has Become Too Fragile’: Oliver Stone Calls Out Hollywood As ‘Too Sensitive’ Right Now

Oliver Stone said “ everything has become too fragile ” in Hollywood as he called out Tinsel Town as “ too sensitive ” of a place right now to create a film .
“ The problem is in Hollywood , ” the 73-year-old film director shared with the New York Times in a piece published Monday .
“ It ’ s just so expensive — the marketing.
” ( RELATED : Ed Asner Asks Chris Jansing For Kiss During Weinstein Interview ) “ Everything has become too fragile , too sensitive , ” he added .
“ Hollywood now — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without a Covid adviser .
You can ’ t make a film without a sensitivity counselor .
It ’ s ridiculous.
” When pressed further on what he meant by “ ridiculous ” the “ Any Given Sunday ” director said “ it ’ s not a world ” he ’ s interested in running “ out into.
” “ The Academy changes its mind every five , 10 , two months about what it ’ s trying to keep up with , ” Oliver shared .
“ It ’ s politically correct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not a world I ’ m anxious to run out into.
” “ I ’ ve never seen it quite mad like this , ” he added .
“ It ’ s like an ‘ Alice in Wonderland ’ tea party.
” Stone further explained the “ mad ” comment and said how “ films are going to be very expensive to make now , because you need to take all these precautions , and a 50-day shoot becomes a 60-day shoot , and social distancing for actors .
That ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

Oliver Stone said “everything has become too fragile” in Hollywood as he called out Tinsel Town as “too sensitive” of a place right now to create a film.
“The problem is in Hollywood,” the 73-year-old film director shared with the New York Times in a piece published Monday. “It’s just so expensive — the marketing.” (RELATED: Ed Asner Asks Chris Jansing For Kiss During Weinstein Interview)
Oliver Stone is not a fan of the current state of Hollywood and is in no hurry to work with a studio on a mainstream film as he says the town has gone “mad.” https://t.co/ve2ai5OSAN — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 13, 2020
“Everything has become too fragile, too sensitive,” he added. “Hollywood now — you can’t make a film without a Covid adviser. You can’t make a film without a sensitivity counselor. It’s ridiculous.”
When pressed further on what he meant by “ridiculous” the “Any Given Sunday” director said “it’s not a world” he’s interested in running “out into.”
“The Academy changes its mind every five, 10, two months about what it’s trying to keep up with,” Oliver shared. “It’s politically correct [expletive], and it’s not a world I’m anxious to run out into.”
“I’ve never seen it quite mad like this,” he added. “It’s like an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ tea party.”
Stone further explained the “mad” comment and said how “films are going to be very expensive to make now, because you need to take all these precautions, and a 50-day shoot becomes a 60-day shoot, and social distancing for actors. That’s what I’m talking about.”


thedailycaller--2020-07-13--‘We’re The Taxpayers’: At Least 139 Hotels Are Operating As Homeless Shelters In NYC Without Notifyi

‘We’re The Taxpayers’: At Least 139 Hotels Are Operating As Homeless Shelters In NYC Without Notifying Neighbors

New York ’ s city ’ s empty hotels are being used to house homeless people during the coronavirus pandemic , and many neighbors weren ’ t notified , ABC 7 reported Monday .
Hotels that were once rented for $ 300 a night are operating as homeless shelters , as the city experiences a crime surge compounded by the pandemic that has killed 18,708 people as of Monday , ABC 7 reported .
The high-end Cachet Boutique Hotel is now equipped with a metal detector and security guards in the lobby , according to ABC 7 .
Many neighbors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buildings had become shelters .
One woman told reporters that although she ’ s had Mace since moving to the city , she ’ s never had to carry in her own building , where the Washington Jefferson Hotel is also located and is now housing homeless single men .
( RELATED : New York City Shootings Surge 358 % Compared To Last Year Amid Disbanding Of Anti-Crime Police Unit ) “ All of a sudden , I walk downstairs one day , there ’ s busloads of men getting off the bus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clothes , ” Crystal Byrd told ABC 7 .
“ I know they ’ re bags of clothes because the bags were transparent.
” Homeless tenants confirmed to reporters that the hotel is a shelter .
An analysis found that New Yorkers experiencing homelessness died from coronavirus at a rate 61 % higher than the general population , but many residents and workers at these shelters were kept in the dark about the full impact .
The Department of Homeless Services placed over 11,000 people in hotels in early June , but infection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concealed in a culture of “ don ’ t ask , don ’ t tell , ” a shelter employee told The City .
The Department confirmed to ABC 7 that the agency now operated 139 hotels as shelters across the city , and that the program is expanding .
“ We ’ re not accepted here , ” Reginald Barham told ABC 7 about the neighborhood surrounding the luxurious Cachet Boutique .
“ We ’ re not accepted here , and the people in the shelter makes it even badder being over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ corner … smoking K2 , smoking marijuana.
” Scott Sobol , co-chair of the Hell ’ s Kitchen Block Association , told ABC 7 that he felt neighbors should have been notified .
“ We are constantly surprised by what is going on in our own neighborhood , ” he said .
“ What about the safety of the domestic violence victim that we have living down the street ?
What about the safety and health of senior citizens with immuno-compromised systems that we have living in the neighborhood ?
Why aren ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Why won ’ t they tell us ?
” Sobol said .
“ Why is it a secret ?
Ultimately , we ’ re the taxpayers .
We ’ re the ones funding these programs.
” Corey Johnson , speaker of the New York City Council , told ABC 7 that the “ De Blasio administration can and must do better ” in solving the homelessness crisis .
“ Our city is badly failing on this issue , ” Johnson said .
“ This awful pandemic has exposed many of the worst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with for years , and the homelessness crisis is a truly painful example.
” “ The de Blasio administration can and must do better .
My office is working around the clock with business owners , Hell ’ s Kitchen residents , DHS , and service providers to improve things , and we will continue to do so until we solve this problem , ” Johnson continued .

New York’s city’s empty hotels are being used to house homeless people during the coronavirus pandemic, and many neighbors weren’t notified, ABC 7 reported Monday.
Hotels that were once rented for $300 a night are operating as homeless shelters, as the city experiences a crime surge compounded by the pandemic that has killed 18,708 people as of Monday, ABC 7 reported.
The high-end Cachet Boutique Hotel is now equipped with a metal detector and security guards in the lobby, according to ABC 7. Many neighbors were reportedly surprised to hear that these buildings had become shelters.
One woman told reporters that although she’s had Mace since moving to the city, she’s never had to carry in her own building, where the Washington Jefferson Hotel is also located and is now housing homeless single men. (RELATED: New York City Shootings Surge 358% Compared To Last Year Amid Disbanding Of Anti-Crime Police Unit)
“All of a sudden, I walk downstairs one day, there’s busloads of men getting off the bus coming into the hotel with bags of clothes,” Crystal Byrd told ABC 7. “I know they’re bags of clothes because the bags were transparent.”
Homeless tenants confirmed to reporters that the hotel is a shelter.
An analysis found that New Yorkers experiencing homelessness died from coronavirus at a rate 61% higher than the general population, but many residents and workers at these shelters were kept in the dark about the full impact.
The Department of Homeless Services placed over 11,000 people in hotels in early June, but infection reporting at these shelters is opaque and concealed in a culture of “don’t ask, don’t tell,” a shelter employee told The City.
The Department confirmed to ABC 7 that the agency now operated 139 hotels as shelters across the city, and that the program is expanding.
“We’re not accepted here,” Reginald Barham told ABC 7 about the neighborhood surrounding the luxurious Cachet Boutique. “We’re not accepted here, and the people in the shelter makes it even badder being over here because they hang out on the corner … smoking K2, smoking marijuana.”
Scott Sobol, co-chair of the Hell’s Kitchen Block Association, told ABC 7 that he felt neighbors should have been notified.
“We are constantly surprised by what is going on in our own neighborhood,” he said. “What about the safety of the domestic violence victim that we have living down the street? What about the safety and health of senior citizens with immuno-compromised systems that we have living in the neighborhood? Why aren’t there needs looked after?”
“Why won’t they tell us?” Sobol said. “Why is it a secret? Ultimately, we’re the taxpayers. We’re the ones funding these programs.”
Corey Johnson, speaker of the New York City Council, told ABC 7 that the “De Blasio administration can and must do better” in solving the homelessness crisis.
“Our city is badly failing on this issue,” Johnson said. “This awful pandemic has exposed many of the worst problems our city had already been dealing with for years, and the homelessness crisis is a truly painful example.”
“The de Blasio administration can and must do better. My office is working around the clock with business owners, Hell’s Kitchen residents, DHS, and service providers to improve things, and we will continue to do so until we solve this problem,” Johnson continued.


thedailycaller--2020-07-13--FACT CHECK: Did Weis Markets Ban Images Of The American Flag From Its Stores?

A viral Facebook post shared more than 23,000 times claims the grocery store chain Weis Markets recently banned the sale of products depicting the American flag and its employees from wearing representations of it .
Products depicting the American flag are still available for purchase .
The existing uniform policy , which prohibits workers from wearing symbolic items on their uniform , has not changed , apart from extending it to face coverings , according to a Weis Markets spokesman .
Weis Markets is a primarily Pennsylvania-based grocery store chain that has locations in other Mid-Atlantic states .
The viral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Weis Markets recently banned the sale of products depicting the American flag and banned employees from wearing representations of it .
“ Weis Food stores will no longer sell anything with the American flag and their employees can no longer wear anything with the flag.. other than for the July 4th holiday , ” reads the post .
It then quotes an unnamed store manager who justified the alleged move by saying , “ Weis is staying neutral.. they serve different groups of people in this country.
” While Weis does have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ displaying any logo , message or symbolic item , the grocery store chain has “ not stopped selling products with the American flag on them , ” Dennis Curtin , a spokesman for the company , said in a statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation .
A search of Weis ’ s online catalog confirms products that use the image of the flag and reference its colors are still available for purchase .
An advertisement for Weis ’ military discount offer includes a graphic of an American flag , and so did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ verified Weis Markets Twitter , further adding to the post ’ s dubiousness .
The post ’ s claim that the Weis Markets uniform policy recently changed in an effort to remain “ neutral ” doesn ’ t hold up either .
The “ existing dress code policy , ” which prohibits logos , messages and symbolic items , hasn ’ t changed , except for adaptations for the coronavirus pandemic , according to Curtin .
“ We have a uniform policy for our associates which has not changed , ” Curtin told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not wear logoed , messaged or symbolic items while working .
This policy extends to face coverings , which have become part of our uniform due to our COVID-19 safety protocols.
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A viral Facebook post shared more than 23,000 times claims the grocery store chain Weis Markets recently banned the sale of products depicting the American flag and its employees from wearing representations of it.
Verdict: False
Products depicting the American flag are still available for purchase. The existing uniform policy, which prohibits workers from wearing symbolic items on their uniform, has not changed, apart from extending it to face coverings, according to a Weis Markets spokesman.
Fact Check:
Weis Markets is a primarily Pennsylvania-based grocery store chain that has locations in other Mid-Atlantic states. The viral post, shared July 3, suggests that Weis Markets recently banned the sale of products depicting the American flag and banned employees from wearing representations of it.
“Weis Food stores will no longer sell anything with the American flag and their employees can no longer wear anything with the flag.. other than for the July 4th holiday,” reads the post. It then quotes an unnamed store manager who justified the alleged move by saying, “Weis is staying neutral.. they serve different groups of people in this country.”
While Weis does have a uniform policy that prohibits employees from displaying any logo, message or symbolic item, the grocery store chain has “not stopped selling products with the American flag on them,” Dennis Curtin, a spokesman for the company, said in a statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation. A search of Weis’s online catalog confirms products that use the image of the flag and reference its colors are still available for purchase.
An advertisement for Weis’ military discount offer includes a graphic of an American flag, and so did a Fourth of July message from the verified Weis Markets Twitter, further adding to the post’s dubiousness.
Happy 4th of July! Our stores and Pharmacies will be open today for any last minute picnic needs. pic.twitter.com/O6wKySTLgw — Weis Markets (@WeisMarkets) July 4, 2020
The post’s claim that the Weis Markets uniform policy recently changed in an effort to remain “neutral” doesn’t hold up either. The “existing dress code policy,” which prohibits logos, messages and symbolic items, hasn’t changed, except for adaptations for the coronavirus pandemic, according to Curtin.
“We have a uniform policy for our associates which has not changed,” Curtin told the DCNF. “Our associates cannot wear logoed, messaged or symbolic items while working. This policy extends to face coverings, which have become part of our uniform due to our COVID-19 safety protocols.”
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thedailycaller--2020-07-13--All Eyes On Alabama Primary Runoff As Jeff Sessions Battles Tommy Tuberville And Trump’s Endorsement

Republicans in Alabama will head to the polls Tuesday to decide whether Auburn ’ s former football coach or President Donald Trump ’ s former attorney general will take on Democratic Sen. Doug Jones in November .
Voters will choose between Trump-endorsed Tommy Tuberville and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions in the state ’ s runoff election , marking the end to a primary campaign that pit one of Alabama ’ s most well-known politicians against a man who has never held political office .
In Alabama ’ s March 3 primary , it was Tuberville who emerged as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ votes but finishing short of the 50 % threshold needed to avoid a runoff .
For Sessions , tomorrow ’ s election will likely determine the fate of his decades-long political career .
Despite being the first senator to endorse President Donald Trump in 2015 , his early recusal from the Russia investigation was the beginning of the end to their relationship , which led to Sessions ’ s firing in November 2018 .
As a result , his campaign to retake his old seat has been an uphill battle .
Trump , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strongest of any state in the country , has constantly attacked Sessions for his rocky tenure as attorney general , despite Sessions continued support for his agenda .
A week after Tuberville bested Sessions in the first round of voting , Trump gave the former coach his full endorsement , a clear indication of the president ’ s continued dissatisfaction with Sessions .
( RELATED : Report : Trump To Rally With Tuberville In Sessions ’ Hometown ) Tuberville has held onto his lead , according to recent polls among registered Alabamans , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Sessions has maintained confidence that his legacy in the state still resonates with its voters , local outlet AL.com reported .
“ I say my prayers and try to do the right thing , ” he told AL.com Wednesday .
“ I think Donald Trump has been a president who has advanced the interests and values I believe in.
” “ I can tell you things are moving our way in a lot of different ways .
We can feel the momentum moving in our direction , ” he said .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who beat disgraced candidate Roy Moore in 2017 to win the seat Sessions that vacated .
Polls have favored the eventual Republican candidate , and the seat is viewed by election forecasters as Republicans ’ s best pickup opportunity in an otherwise formidable environment come November .
The polls do show a tighter race if Sessions becomes the nominee , showing just how powerful Trump ’ s endorsement can be in deep-red Alabama , even when over half the state supports Auburn ’ s arch rival .
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Republicans in Alabama will head to the polls Tuesday to decide whether Auburn’s former football coach or President Donald Trump’s former attorney general will take on Democratic Sen. Doug Jones in November.
Voters will choose between Trump-endorsed Tommy Tuberville and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions in the state’s runoff election, marking the end to a primary campaign that pit one of Alabama’s most well-known politicians against a man who has never held political office.
In Alabama’s March 3 primary, it was Tuberville who emerged as the frontrunner, leading Sessions by nearly 13,000 votes but finishing short of the 50% threshold needed to avoid a runoff.
For Sessions, tomorrow’s election will likely determine the fate of his decades-long political career. Despite being the first senator to endorse President Donald Trump in 2015, his early recusal from the Russia investigation was the beginning of the end to their relationship, which led to Sessions’s firing in November 2018.
As a result, his campaign to retake his old seat has been an uphill battle. Trump, whose support in Alabama is among the strongest of any state in the country, has constantly attacked Sessions for his rocky tenure as attorney general, despite Sessions continued support for his agenda.
A week after Tuberville bested Sessions in the first round of voting, Trump gave the former coach his full endorsement, a clear indication of the president’s continued dissatisfaction with Sessions. (RELATED: Report: Trump To Rally With Tuberville In Sessions’ Hometown)
This is what happens to someone who loyally gets appointed Attorney General of the United States & then doesn’t have the wisdom or courage to stare down & end the phony Russia Witch Hunt. Recuses himself on FIRST DAY in office, and the Mueller Scam begins! https://t.co/2jGnRgOS6h — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 4, 2020
Tuberville has held onto his lead, according to recent polls among registered Alabamans, but the spread remains in the single-digits and Sessions has maintained confidence that his legacy in the state still resonates with its voters, local outlet AL.com reported.
“I say my prayers and try to do the right thing,” he told AL.com Wednesday. “I think Donald Trump has been a president who has advanced the interests and values I believe in.”
“I can tell you things are moving our way in a lot of different ways. We can feel the momentum moving in our direction,” he said.
The winner will go up against Jones, who beat disgraced candidate Roy Moore in 2017 to win the seat Sessions that vacated. Polls have favored the eventual Republican candidate, and the seat is viewed by election forecasters as Republicans’s best pickup opportunity in an otherwise formidable environment come November.
The polls do show a tighter race if Sessions becomes the nominee, showing just how powerful Trump’s endorsement can be in deep-red Alabama, even when over half the state supports Auburn’s arch rival.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-13--Protesters Clash At Black Lives Matter Mural In Front Of Trump Tower

Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter protesters clashed at the Fifth Avenue mural in front of Trump Tower on Saturday , video and photos showed .
The All Lives Matter group arrived as a counter protest of Black Lives Matter , carrying “ thin blue line ” flags in support of law enforcement , the New York Post reported .
A Black Lives Matter protester stole a flagpole from All Lives Matter demonstrators , almost starting a fight , the Post reported .
“ You feel big and proud over that ?
” someone asked the protester who stole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They replied , “ yes.
” The mural depicts the words “ Black Lives Matter ” in big yellow letters .
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio helped paint it Thursday , the Post reported .
A woman wearing a “ Make America Great Again ” hat and an “ All Lives Matter ” t-shirt gave Black Lives Matter protesters the middle finger with both fists while saying “ fuck you , ” the Post reported .
She knelt and lifted a fist to the sky to have her photo taken , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protests , photos and videos of the incident show .
A man filming and talking about George Floyd ’ s death was interrupted by a group who got in his shot and gave disrespectful gestures , the Post reported .
He yelled “ fuck you ” at the group and stopped filming .
George Floyd died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes during his arrest , video shows .
( RELATED : Man Drives Through Black Lives Matter March After Protesters Slash His Tires ) All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off Black Lives Matter demonstrators chants by yelling “ Commie scum ” and “ USA , ” video showed .
Members of the Proud Boys , an organization that describes itself as an anti-racist club of “ Western chauvinists , ” also showed up with All Lives Matter protesters , the Daily Mail reported .
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Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter protesters clashed at the Fifth Avenue mural in front of Trump Tower on Saturday, video and photos showed.
The All Lives Matter group arrived as a counter protest of Black Lives Matter, carrying “thin blue line” flags in support of law enforcement, the New York Post reported. A Black Lives Matter protester stole a flagpole from All Lives Matter demonstrators, almost starting a fight, the Post reported.
“You feel big and proud over that?” someone asked the protester who stole the flagpole, the Post reported. They replied, “yes.”
BLM protesters and MAGA fans face-off outside Trump Tower in NYC https://t.co/Paeh096Yp8 — The US Sun (@TheSunUS) July 13, 2020
The mural depicts the words “Black Lives Matter” in big yellow letters. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio helped paint it Thursday, the Post reported.
A woman wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat and an “All Lives Matter” t-shirt gave Black Lives Matter protesters the middle finger with both fists while saying “fuck you,” the Post reported. She knelt and lifted a fist to the sky to have her photo taken, an action associated with Black Lives Matter protests, photos and videos of the incident show.
A man filming and talking about George Floyd’s death was interrupted by a group who got in his shot and gave disrespectful gestures, the Post reported. He yelled “fuck you” at the group and stopped filming.
George Floyd died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes during his arrest, video shows. (RELATED: Man Drives Through Black Lives Matter March After Protesters Slash His Tires)
All Lives Matter protesters also tried to cut off Black Lives Matter demonstrators chants by yelling “Commie scum” and “USA,” video showed.
Members of the Proud Boys, an organization that describes itself as an anti-racist club of “Western chauvinists,” also showed up with All Lives Matter protesters, the Daily Mail reported.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-13--Alaska Airlines Passenger Threatens ‘You All Are Going To Die Tonight’ During Flight To Chicago

An Alaska Airlines flight to Chicago had to turn back to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after a passenger threatened to kill everyone onboard .
The incident began Saturday night shortly after the plane took off when a man on the flight began walking up and down the aisle screaming , “ I will kill everybody , accept it !
” according to the Seattle Times .
Two passengers , including a law enforcement officer and a flight attendant apprehended and subdued the suspect while he repeatedly yelled , “ Die in the name of Jesus !
” according to video obtained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : EXCLUSIVE DETAILS : Fighter Jets Escort American Plane After Someone Tried To Break Into Cockpit ) D.C. resident Erik was a passenger on the Alaska 422 flight and told the Daily Caller News Foundation in a phone interview he witnessed the suspect screaming , “ You all are going to die tonight if you do not accept Jesus was a black man !
” Erik requested his last name not be published .
“ I will say , I was incredibly scared the whole time because maybe he had a bomb in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Erik said to the DCNF .
“ He seemed really convinced we all were going to die that night , which is the scary thing.
” Port of Seattle Police arrested the suspect after the Alaska Airlines pilot turned around and landed in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport that night , according to the Seattle Times .
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An Alaska Airlines flight to Chicago had to turn back to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after a passenger threatened to kill everyone onboard.
The incident began Saturday night shortly after the plane took off when a man on the flight began walking up and down the aisle screaming, “I will kill everybody, accept it!” according to the Seattle Times.
Two passengers, including a law enforcement officer and a flight attendant apprehended and subdued the suspect while he repeatedly yelled, “Die in the name of Jesus!” according to video obtained by the Seattle Times. (Related: EXCLUSIVE DETAILS: Fighter Jets Escort American Plane After Someone Tried To Break Into Cockpit)
D.C. resident Erik was a passenger on the Alaska 422 flight and told the Daily Caller News Foundation in a phone interview he witnessed the suspect screaming, “You all are going to die tonight if you do not accept Jesus was a black man!”
Erik requested his last name not be published.
“I will say, I was incredibly scared the whole time because maybe he had a bomb in his carry-on somehow, something like that,” Erik said to the DCNF. “He seemed really convinced we all were going to die that night, which is the scary thing.”
Port of Seattle Police arrested the suspect after the Alaska Airlines pilot turned around and landed in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport that night, according to the Seattle Times.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-14--Massive Pool Brawl Breaks Out In Insane Video

A massive pool brawl has gone viral , and it ’ s wild .
Old Row Texas Tech tweeted a video of a large group of people brawling in a pool , and I can guarantee you it ’ ll be one of the craziest things you see all day .
( SLIDESHOW : These Women On Instagram Hate Wearing Clothes ) Watch the carnage unfold below in the insane video .
( SLIDESHOW : 142 Times Josephine Skriver Barely Wore Anything ) I will never understand people who get into gigantic brawls .
What has to be going through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good idea ?
( SLIDESHOW : 71 Times Samantha Hoopes Stripped Down ) What could possibly ever drive somebody to think that throwing right hooks on a sunny afternoon is a solid plan ?
( SLIDESHOW : This Blonde Bombshell Might Be The Hottest Model On The Internet ) People are at the pool to have a few beers with the boys , spend some time with good looking women and enjoy the day .
( SLIDESHOW : 60 Times Abigail Ratchford Wore Almost Nothing ) They ’ re not there to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s tailgates or the pool , I ’ ll never understand morons who get into fights .
It makes no sense to me at all .
While I enjoy the insane videos , I will always hold that these people are absolute idiots .
If you ever find yourself fighting as a full grown adult , then it ’ s time to take a hard look in the mirror .

A massive pool brawl has gone viral, and it’s wild.
Old Row Texas Tech tweeted a video of a large group of people brawling in a pool, and I can guarantee you it’ll be one of the craziest things you see all day. (SLIDESHOW: These Women On Instagram Hate Wearing Clothes)
Watch the carnage unfold below in the insane video. (SLIDESHOW: 142 Times Josephine Skriver Barely Wore Anything)
That’s not social distancing pic.twitter.com/d4rvA9f1Cf — Old Row Texas Tech (@OldRowGunsUp) July 12, 2020
I will never understand people who get into gigantic brawls. What has to be going through your head to think it’s a good idea? (SLIDESHOW: 71 Times Samantha Hoopes Stripped Down)
What could possibly ever drive somebody to think that throwing right hooks on a sunny afternoon is a solid plan? (SLIDESHOW: This Blonde Bombshell Might Be The Hottest Model On The Internet)
People are at the pool to have a few beers with the boys, spend some time with good looking women and enjoy the day. (SLIDESHOW: 60 Times Abigail Ratchford Wore Almost Nothing)
They’re not there to get punched in the face. Whether it’s tailgates or the pool, I’ll never understand morons who get into fights.
It makes no sense to me at all.
While I enjoy the insane videos, I will always hold that these people are absolute idiots. If you ever find yourself fighting as a full grown adult, then it’s time to take a hard look in the mirror.
H/T: Barstool Sports


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--Minnesota Regent Michael Hsu Says We Need A ‘Hail Mary Pass’ To Save College Football

University of Minnesota regent Michael Hsu doesn ’ t sound optimistic about the season happening .
Hsu spoke with Paul Finebaum about the state of college football during the coronavirus pandemic Monday , and he didn ’ t have much good news .
In fact , he said we more or less need a miracle at this point .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ To put it in football terms , it may be time to call the Hail Mary pass , ” Hsu told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re going to use football terms , that would certainly seem to sum it up well .
At the very least , you can say we ’ re in the fourth quarter and it ’ s a two-score game .
We ’ ve fought like hell , and it looked like we were going to win the game .
Instead , coronavirus made a hell of a comeback , took the lead and now appears to be in control of the game .
That ’ s bad news for millions of college football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need a Hail Mary for the season to happen in 2020 ?
I have no idea , but I know we need something .
Something has to change , and it has to change fast .
Otherwise , we better get mentally prepared for no football during the 2020 season .
I can ’ t put into words how much I hate coronavirus .
It stole March Madness , and now it ’ s on the brink of stealing football from us .
It ’ s an absolute disaster .

University of Minnesota regent Michael Hsu doesn’t sound optimistic about the season happening.
Hsu spoke with Paul Finebaum about the state of college football during the coronavirus pandemic Monday, and he didn’t have much good news. In fact, he said we more or less need a miracle at this point. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
“To put it in football terms, it may be time to call the Hail Mary pass,” Hsu told Finebaum.
Minnesota Regent Michael Hsu on the college football season: “To put it in football terms, it may be time to call the Hail Mary pass.” — Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) July 13, 2020
Yeah, if we’re going to use football terms, that would certainly seem to sum it up well. At the very least, you can say we’re in the fourth quarter and it’s a two-score game.
We’ve fought like hell, and it looked like we were going to win the game. Instead, coronavirus made a hell of a comeback, took the lead and now appears to be in control of the game.
That’s bad news for millions of college football fans around the globe.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ohio State Football (@ohiostatefb) on Jul 2, 2020 at 1:17pm PDT
Do we need a Hail Mary for the season to happen in 2020? I have no idea, but I know we need something. Something has to change, and it has to change fast.
Otherwise, we better get mentally prepared for no football during the 2020 season.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ohio State Football (@ohiostatefb) on May 19, 2020 at 9:54am PDT
I can’t put into words how much I hate coronavirus. It stole March Madness, and now it’s on the brink of stealing football from us. It’s an absolute disaster.


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--REPORT: The Cowboys Have ‘All But Given Up Hope’ Of Randy Gregory’s Suspension Being Lifted

The Dallas Cowboys don ’ t expect Randy Gregory to be on a football field anytime soon .
Gregory is currently serving an indefinite suspension after his latest violation of the league ’ s substance abuse policy , and he hasn ’ t played since 2018 .
He ’ s been suspended a total of four times .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) While Gregory might want back in the NFL , it sounds like the league might not want anything to do with him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Cowboys have “ all but given up hope ” of the former Nebraska star “ being reinstated from indefinite suspension.
” If Gregory never plays football again , he ’ ll go down as an all-time wasted talent .
The man had all the potential in the world , but he couldn ’ t get out of his own way .
He was repeatedly suspended by the NFL for violating league rules , and it now sounds like he might not be back soon .
I just don ’ t understand players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spectacular fashion .
It makes no sense to me at all .
You ’ d think that if you had a shot at the NFL that you ’ d do anything to protect it .
Instead , some players choose to throw it all away .
If Gregory has played his last snap of football for Jerry Jones and the entire NFL , then he ’ ll forever be remembered as a cautionary tale of what happens when you ’ re blessed with talent , but just can ’ t keep it together @

The Dallas Cowboys don’t expect Randy Gregory to be on a football field anytime soon.
Gregory is currently serving an indefinite suspension after his latest violation of the league’s substance abuse policy, and he hasn’t played since 2018. He’s been suspended a total of four times. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
While Gregory might want back in the NFL, it sounds like the league might not want anything to do with him. According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Cowboys have “all but given up hope” of the former Nebraska star “being reinstated from indefinite suspension.”
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Randy Gregory (@randygregory_94) on Jan 8, 2019 at 2:39pm PST
If Gregory never plays football again, he’ll go down as an all-time wasted talent. The man had all the potential in the world, but he couldn’t get out of his own way.
He was repeatedly suspended by the NFL for violating league rules, and it now sounds like he might not be back soon.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Randy Gregory (@randygregory_94) on Nov 22, 2018 at 9:37am PST
I just don’t understand players who piss away their careers in such spectacular fashion. It makes no sense to me at all.
You’d think that if you had a shot at the NFL that you’d do anything to protect it. Instead, some players choose to throw it all away.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Randy Gregory (@randygregory_94) on Sep 11, 2018 at 6:03pm PDT
If Gregory has played his last snap of football for Jerry Jones and the entire NFL, then he’ll forever be remembered as a cautionary tale of what happens when you’re blessed with talent, but just can’t keep it together.


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--Rapper Torey Lanez Arrested On Felony Gun Charge In California

Rapper Torey Lanez might be in a bit of hot water with the law .
According to TMZ , Lanez was arrested on a felony charge of carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle after police were called about an argument at a Hollywood Hills house .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Lanez allegedly left a house party in an SUV that matched the description of the one that police were looking for .
During the alleged argument , which rapper Megan Thee Stallion was also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fired into the air .
When police caught up with the SUV , they allegedly found a concealed weapon .
Four shell casings were reportedly found outside of the home .
Megan was taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries from broken glass , according to the same TMZ report .
Obviously , Lanez is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court .
That ’ s the system we have here in America , and we should all be grateful for it .
Having said that , this isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a party where multiple shots were fired and then allegedly being found with a gun is bad news .
California is also notorious for its insanely strict gun laws .
I don ’ t think there ’ s a lot of wiggle room when it comes to what they tolerate .
If he ’ s guilty of pulling the trigger , then he could be facing a lot more than a concealed carry charge at the end of the day .
We ’ ll see what happens , but I ’ d suggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sounds like he ’ s going to need it .

Rapper Torey Lanez might be in a bit of hot water with the law.
According to TMZ, Lanez was arrested on a felony charge of carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle after police were called about an argument at a Hollywood Hills house. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by LONE $TONE FARGO (@torylanez) on Jul 6, 2020 at 7:48pm PDT
Lanez allegedly left a house party in an SUV that matched the description of the one that police were looking for. During the alleged argument, which rapper Megan Thee Stallion was also reportedly present for, multiple shots were fired into the air.
When police caught up with the SUV, they allegedly found a concealed weapon. Four shell casings were reportedly found outside of the home. Megan was taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries from broken glass, according to the same TMZ report.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by LONE $TONE FARGO (@torylanez) on Jul 5, 2020 at 2:29pm PDT
Obviously, Lanez is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. That’s the system we have here in America, and we should all be grateful for it.
Having said that, this isn’t a great look at all. Leaving a party where multiple shots were fired and then allegedly being found with a gun is bad news.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by LONE $TONE FARGO (@torylanez) on Jun 26, 2020 at 1:16pm PDT
California is also notorious for its insanely strict gun laws. I don’t think there’s a lot of wiggle room when it comes to what they tolerate.
If he’s guilty of pulling the trigger, then he could be facing a lot more than a concealed carry charge at the end of the day.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by LONE $TONE FARGO (@torylanez) on Jun 14, 2020 at 11:23am PDT
We’ll see what happens, but I’d suggest finding a really good lawyer. It sounds like he’s going to need it.


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--College Football Official Says ‘No One Is Playing’ In 2020

It sounds like the college football season is almost certainly not going to happen .
As we battle coronavirus , millions of fans around the country want to know what will happen with America ’ s favorite sport during the ongoing pandemic .
Well , it sounds like all we ’ re doing at this point is delaying the inevitable .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) An unnamed official told Yahoo Sports reporter Pete Thamel , “ Ultimately , no one is playing football in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter of how it unfolds .
As soon one of the ‘ autonomy five ’ or Power Five conferences makes a decision , that ’ s going to end it.
” Another unnamed athletic director told him , “ Right now , I don ’ t see a path in the current environment to how we play .
I ’ m confident we ’ ll get back to what we all think of as normal , but it may be a year before that happens.
” To put it bluntly , things aren @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certainly hope this doesn ’ t turn out to be the case , but I ’ m starting to lose hope just like everyone else is .
What have we seen over the past couple weeks to indicate the season will happen as planned ?
The answer is that we ’ ve seen nothing .
The PAC-12 and Big 10 already both pulled the plug on every single non-conference game their respective teams were scheduled to play .
To say things aren ’ t going well would be the understatement of 2020 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ now there are officials talking to Yahoo Sports about how the season can ’ t happen .
Once one major conference cancels the whole season , the dominos could start cascading faster than anyone can stop .
It ’ s a bad time to be a football fan .
That much is for sure .

It sounds like the college football season is almost certainly not going to happen.
As we battle coronavirus, millions of fans around the country want to know what will happen with America’s favorite sport during the ongoing pandemic. Well, it sounds like all we’re doing at this point is delaying the inevitable. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
An unnamed official told Yahoo Sports reporter Pete Thamel, “Ultimately, no one is playing football in the fall. It’s just a matter of how it unfolds. As soon one of the ‘autonomy five’ or Power Five conferences makes a decision, that’s going to end it.”
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisconsin Football (@badgerfootball) on Jan 9, 2020 at 11:40am PST
Another unnamed athletic director told him, “Right now, I don’t see a path in the current environment to how we play. I’m confident we’ll get back to what we all think of as normal, but it may be a year before that happens.”
To put it bluntly, things aren’t good at all.
I certainly hope this doesn’t turn out to be the case, but I’m starting to lose hope just like everyone else is.
What have we seen over the past couple weeks to indicate the season will happen as planned? The answer is that we’ve seen nothing.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Fields (@justnfields) on Jun 17, 2020 at 5:17pm PDT
The PAC-12 and Big 10 already both pulled the plug on every single non-conference game their respective teams were scheduled to play.
To say things aren’t going well would be the understatement of 2020. Things are a dumpster fire, and now there are officials talking to Yahoo Sports about how the season can’t happen.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Fields (@justnfields) on Dec 27, 2019 at 6:35pm PST
Once one major conference cancels the whole season, the dominos could start cascading faster than anyone can stop. It’s a bad time to be a football fan. That much is for sure.


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--NBA Only Has 2 Coronavirus Cases In The Bubble After 322 Tests

The NBA only has a couple cases of coronavirus to worry about .
According to Jeff Goodman , the league tested 322 individuals July 7 at the secure bubble in Orlando at Disney , and only two tests came back positive .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) All things considered , this is a great update for the world of sports as we continue to battle the coronavirus pandemic .
It has seemed like we ’ ve had way too much bad news .
With every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get more and more bad news .
Well , the NBA tested 322 people at the bubble in Orlando , and only two individuals came back positive for coronavirus .
That ’ s not too bad at all , and it shouldn ’ t be hard to contain two individuals , especially if they were tested before entering .
No matter how you spin it , only having two positive tests is great news for the NBA .
Now , the key will be keeping everyone clean and safe going forward .
Will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As long as players stay in the bubble , you ’ d think things will be fine !
Keep checking back for more updates on the NBA ’ s return as we have them .

The NBA only has a couple cases of coronavirus to worry about.
According to Jeff Goodman, the league tested 322 individuals July 7 at the secure bubble in Orlando at Disney, and only two tests came back positive. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
NBA announces only 2 of 322 players tested positive for COVID-19 on July 7 while in the bubble down in Orlando. — Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) July 13, 2020
All things considered, this is a great update for the world of sports as we continue to battle the coronavirus pandemic.
It has seemed like we’ve had way too much bad news. With every passing day, it seems like we get more and more bad news.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by #WholeNewGame (@nba) on Jul 13, 2020 at 8:42pm PDT
Well, the NBA tested 322 people at the bubble in Orlando, and only two individuals came back positive for coronavirus.
That’s not too bad at all, and it shouldn’t be hard to contain two individuals, especially if they were tested before entering.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by #WholeNewGame (@nba) on Jul 13, 2020 at 6:34pm PDT
No matter how you spin it, only having two positive tests is great news for the NBA. Now, the key will be keeping everyone clean and safe going forward.
Will the NBA get the job done? As long as players stay in the bubble, you’d think things will be fine!
View this post on Instagram A post shared by #WholeNewGame (@nba) on Jul 13, 2020 at 11:22am PDT
Keep checking back for more updates on the NBA’s return as we have them.


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--The NBA Will Now Let Fans Buy Custom ‘FreeHongKong’ Jerseys

The NBA will now let fans buy custom made “ FreeHongKong ” jerseys .
It wasn ’ t possible to buy a “ FreeHongKong ” jersey at the NBA ’ s official league store as of Monday , but you could buy “ KillCops ” and “ F**kPolice ” jerseys .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) As of Tuesday morning , customers can now get a “ FreeHongKong ” jersey if they want one .
A statement given to me on behalf of Fanatics , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The phrase was inadvertently prohibited on all our league online store sites and has now been fixed .
Fans who wish to customize it , so long as the text meets the 12-character limit , are able to do so.
” While I don ’ t believe for a single second that it was “ inadvertently prohibited , ” I ’ m glad to see that policy was changed .
I even tried it out myself on the NBA store ’ s website , and had no problems creating a “ FreeHongKong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the Chinese dictatorship won ’ t like this , but it is what it is at this point .
The backlash on Twitter yesterday after my breaking report was swift and harsh .
Now , it seems like the NBA has quickly backed down .
We ’ ll see how many of these jerseys fly off of the shelves now that fans can make them .
Something tells me they ’ re going to be selling like hotcakes .

The NBA will now let fans buy custom made “FreeHongKong” jerseys.
It wasn’t possible to buy a “FreeHongKong” jersey at the NBA’s official league store as of Monday, but you could buy “KillCops” and “F**kPolice” jerseys. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Here is audio of the NBA store telling me I can’t buy a FreeHongKong jersey, but I can buy a KillCops jersey. Eventually, once they realized what was happening, they claimed they couldn’t sell me anything because of high call volume and system error. pic.twitter.com/S9bdj9xgXU — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) July 13, 2020
As of Tuesday morning, customers can now get a “FreeHongKong” jersey if they want one. A statement given to me on behalf of Fanatics, which operates the NBA shop, reads, “The phrase was inadvertently prohibited on all our league online store sites and has now been fixed. Fans who wish to customize it, so long as the text meets the 12-character limit, are able to do so.”
While I don’t believe for a single second that it was “inadvertently prohibited,” I’m glad to see that policy was changed.
UPDATE: The NBA is now letting fans create custom “FreeHongKong” jerseys after initially not allowing them to be made. I’m actually shocked the NBA reversed course and is allowing fans to buy these. pic.twitter.com/UNfJbCkGMe — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) July 14, 2020
I even tried it out myself on the NBA store’s website, and had no problems creating a “FreeHongKong” jersey.
You know damn well that the Chinese dictatorship won’t like this, but it is what it is at this point. The backlash on Twitter yesterday after my breaking report was swift and harsh.
Now, it seems like the NBA has quickly backed down.
I’m on the phone with the NBA store right now. Sales rep says I can’t buy a FreeHongKong jersey, but I can buy a KillCops jersey if I want one. — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) July 13, 2020
We’ll see how many of these jerseys fly off of the shelves now that fans can make them. Something tells me they’re going to be selling like hotcakes.


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--Kings Player Richaun Holmes Has To Quarantine For 10 Days After Getting Take-Out Food

Sacramento Kings player Richaun Holmes has to quarantine after going to get himself some food while at Disney .
According to Shams Charania , Holmes breached the NBA ’ s secure bubble at Disney to go get some take-out food .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Now , he has to quarantine for a total of 10 days .
The NBA currently has players in a bubble at Disney to protect them during the coronavirus pandemic .
I love this whole bubble situation , and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a content perspective .
Holmes went to get some food and he ’ s out for 10 days !
Imagine looking at an injury report and seeing that somebody is out for more than a week for breaching the secure bubble .
That food had better have been damn good to now be sidelined for more than a week .
I thought women sneaking into the bubble would be a huge problem .
Well , it turns out that players getting hungry was more than enough to breach the secure bubble at Disney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have somebody go get the food for him ?
Wouldn ’ t that have been much easier ?
I ’ m sure the NBA has a system in place to feed the players that doesn ’ t require them to leave .
Either way , we ’ re still a couple weeks away from games happening , and the bubble is already absolutely lit .
I ’ m loving it .

Sacramento Kings player Richaun Holmes has to quarantine after going to get himself some food while at Disney.
According to Shams Charania, Holmes breached the NBA’s secure bubble at Disney to go get some take-out food. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Now, he has to quarantine for a total of 10 days. The NBA currently has players in a bubble at Disney to protect them during the coronavirus pandemic.
Kings center Richaun Holmes crossed the the Disney campus line to pick up delivery food and must quarantine for 10 days (eight days remaining). — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 13, 2020
I love this whole bubble situation, and it hasn’t disappointed at all from a content perspective. Holmes went to get some food and he’s out for 10 days!
Imagine looking at an injury report and seeing that somebody is out for more than a week for breaching the secure bubble.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Richaun Holmes (@rich_holmes22) on Jul 12, 2020 at 4:52pm PDT
That food had better have been damn good to now be sidelined for more than a week. I thought women sneaking into the bubble would be a huge problem.
Well, it turns out that players getting hungry was more than enough to breach the secure bubble at Disney.
Why wouldn’t Holmes just have somebody go get the food for him? Wouldn’t that have been much easier? I’m sure the NBA has a system in place to feed the players that doesn’t require them to leave.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Richaun Holmes (@rich_holmes22) on Jun 6, 2020 at 6:07pm PDT
Either way, we’re still a couple weeks away from games happening, and the bubble is already absolutely lit. I’m loving it.