thedailycaller--2020-05-22--Here Are The Podcasts That Are Getting Better Ratings Than Joe Biden’s

Former Vice President Joe Biden created a podcast in late March where he discusses various issues like climate change , COVID-19 , and religion .
Biden ’ s “ Here ’ s the Deal ” podcast is described by the campaign as providing a “ voice of clarity during uncertain times ” that “ will feature in-depth conversations about pressing issues with some of the nation ’ s top experts.
” The podcast has featured several guests including Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar , Washington Governor Jay Inslee , and former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang .
The campaign says that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart , compassion , and wisdom only Joe can deliver.
” ( RELATED : Joe Biden Announces Plans To Launch Podcast ) Some praised the podcast , giving it a five-star rating on the Apple podcast app .
However , a host of one-star reviews were left , meaning the combined ratings from critics and supporters averaged out to 4.5 stars , which isn ’ t terrible .
But there ’ s still a lot of podcasts that have better ratings than Joe Biden ’ s , which feature a variety of bizarre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entertaining than listening to politicians talk about coronavirus and global warming .
Here are a few .
Fans loved this unique comedy podcast , giving it a perfect overall rating of 5 stars .
Twisting the Wind , which ran from 2012 – 2017 , is described as “ an aural experiment in electronic communication featuring live talking interviews with eccentrics and experts as well as phone calls with strangers from all points in the spectrum.
” Since reading that description probably gave you an aneurysm , let ’ s look at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are full of riveting and insightful commentary , like exploring “ the darlings of fart and the boners of zones ” on an episode articulately titled “ The Executive Bone Zone.
” Another episode is called “ A Daddy of Slight Goodness , ” and it comes without a description .
I ’ d tell you what ’ s on it , but I ’ m too afraid to listen , so feel free to find out for yourself .
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if PornHub was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perfect five-star rated show , the host “ speaks with guests who have sex worth hearing about.
” I ’ d go into more depth , but I don ’ t want to , so use your imagination with this one .
Want to learn about the riveting world of dental work ?
This is the podcast for you !
The description assures listeners that “ this ain ’ t your daddy ’ s dental podcast.
” The hosts are “ covering the hot topics in dentistry , ” and the show is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TV they put on at the dentist ’ s office while they scrape the plaque off your teeth .
There ’ s a wide variety of episodes to choose from , like “ The Clinical Hacks do MILFs and DILFs ” and “ The Clinical Hacks Get High , ” which , let ’ s face it , is enough to make anyone wish they went to dental school .
These guys make dental work sound awesome while also being funny and informative — it ’ s safe to say they earned their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unusual History of Everything The title says it all : Muse Stories is a podcast “ for lovers of weird history.
” Everything that has a strange history is featured , including Christmas trees , gum , pizza , and ice cream scoops .
There ’ s an episode for everyone – libertarians can hear about the history of taxes to find new and exciting ways to tell people why we need a second revolutionary war , and personally , I ’ ll be tuning in to episode 1 to find out if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when they were used to store 3 pounds of ecstasy in Project X .
If history class was this interesting , I might have actually paid attention , and maybe even gotten a high enough GPA to go to dental school .
Another well-deserved five-star podcast .
The empty bowl is a “ meditative podcast about cereal.
” Cereal , and other breakfast foods , are discussed in every episode , and the hosts go in-depth about a topic that most people never would have thought about .
Tune in to episode 28 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Japanese donuts go nuts , ” or listen to episode 26 to learn how to “ diffuse risky cereal situations.
” There ’ s not a single one-star rating for this podcast .
User reviews rave about how great it works to put you to sleep , which is funny because I ’ m pretty sure Trump said the same thing about Joe Biden .
If you ’ d prefer to listen to two guys talk about Pop-Tarts instead of taking an Ambien to go to sleep , this is the show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assume at first glance , this podcast isn ’ t actually about back surgery .
The show is “ a monthly examination of real-life insect encounters that encourages readers to go beyond what ‘ bugs ’ them and into the fascinating life of insects.
” One episode tells listeners to “ consider the advantages ” of having an insect as a pet , and another is about the “ probability of kissing bugs spreading disease , ” which seems to contradict the first point .
Each episode is about 11 minutes long , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ credit , is longer than I ’ ve ever been able to stay in a room with an insect .
The show has just one review , and it ’ s five-stars from a guy asking the host to make the podcast longer .
Either he ’ s watched “ A Bug ’ s Life ” too many times , or he ’ s onto something .
You ’ ll have to listen to find out .
The premise of this show is bizarre , but it turns out pretty interesting .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a handful of random people and compile stories based on the messages .
Episode 1 follows a 22-year-old whose mom thinks he ’ s a heroin addict , his girlfriend thinks his band is “ trying too hard , ” and who may have burned down the pizza place he worked at — and they figured all of this out from his answering machine .
It ’ s not clear how they get their hands on the voicemails , but personally , I don ’ t have to worry , unless the hosts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone bills .

Former Vice President Joe Biden created a podcast in late March where he discusses various issues like climate change, COVID-19, and religion.
Biden’s “Here’s the Deal” podcast is described by the campaign as providing a “voice of clarity during uncertain times” that “will feature in-depth conversations about pressing issues with some of the nation’s top experts.”
The podcast has featured several guests including Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, Washington Governor Jay Inslee, and former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang. The campaign says that the podcast is created “with the heart, compassion, and wisdom only Joe can deliver.” (RELATED: Joe Biden Announces Plans To Launch Podcast)
Some praised the podcast, giving it a five-star rating on the Apple podcast app. However, a host of one-star reviews were left, meaning the combined ratings from critics and supporters averaged out to 4.5 stars, which isn’t terrible. But there’s still a lot of podcasts that have better ratings than Joe Biden’s, which feature a variety of bizarre content that’s probably way more entertaining than listening to politicians talk about coronavirus and global warming. Here are a few.
Twisting The Wind with Johnny Pemberton
Fans loved this unique comedy podcast, giving it a perfect overall rating of 5 stars. Twisting the Wind, which ran from 2012 – 2017, is described as “an aural experiment in electronic communication featuring live talking interviews with eccentrics and experts as well as phone calls with strangers from all points in the spectrum.” Since reading that description probably gave you an aneurysm, let’s look at the episodes for more insight.
The episodes are full of riveting and insightful commentary, like exploring “the darlings of fart and the boners of zones” on an episode articulately titled “The Executive Bone Zone.” Another episode is called “A Daddy of Slight Goodness,” and it comes without a description. I’d tell you what’s on it, but I’m too afraid to listen, so feel free to find out for yourself.
have you not yet listened to the 5-star rated itunes podcast TWISTING THE WIND?
start now:http://t.co/dLVr2ZJrnn — JOHNNYPEMBERTON (@johnnypemberton) April 4, 2014
Interesting Sex
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if PornHub was a podcast? Me neither. In this perfect five-star rated show, the host “speaks with guests who have sex worth hearing about.” I’d go into more depth, but I don’t want to, so use your imagination with this one.
The Dental Hacks Podcast
Want to learn about the riveting world of dental work? This is the podcast for you! The description assures listeners that “this ain’t your daddy’s dental podcast.” The hosts are “covering the hot topics in dentistry,” and the show is definitely more entertaining than the shitty daytime TV they put on at the dentist’s office while they scrape the plaque off your teeth.
There’s a wide variety of episodes to choose from, like “The Clinical Hacks do MILFs and DILFs” and “The Clinical Hacks Get High,” which, let’s face it, is enough to make anyone wish they went to dental school. These guys make dental work sound awesome while also being funny and informative — it’s safe to say they earned their 5-star rating.
Muse Stories: The Unusual History of Everything
The title says it all: Muse Stories is a podcast “for lovers of weird history.” Everything that has a strange history is featured, including Christmas trees, gum, pizza, and ice cream scoops. There’s an episode for everyone – libertarians can hear about the history of taxes to find new and exciting ways to tell people why we need a second revolutionary war, and personally, I’ll be tuning in to episode 1 to find out if garden gnomes are actually as cool as when they were used to store 3 pounds of ecstasy in Project X.
If history class was this interesting, I might have actually paid attention, and maybe even gotten a high enough GPA to go to dental school. Another well-deserved five-star podcast.
The Empty Bowl
The empty bowl is a “meditative podcast about cereal.” Cereal, and other breakfast foods, are discussed in every episode, and the hosts go in-depth about a topic that most people never would have thought about. Tune in to episode 28 where “IHOP pops off” and “Japanese donuts go nuts,” or listen to episode 26 to learn how to “diffuse risky cereal situations.”
There’s not a single one-star rating for this podcast. User reviews rave about how great it works to put you to sleep, which is funny because I’m pretty sure Trump said the same thing about Joe Biden. If you’d prefer to listen to two guys talk about Pop-Tarts instead of taking an Ambien to go to sleep, this is the show for you!
Dr. Tim’s Spineless Wonders
Despite what one might assume at first glance, this podcast isn’t actually about back surgery. The show is “a monthly examination of real-life insect encounters that encourages readers to go beyond what ‘bugs’ them and into the fascinating life of insects.” One episode tells listeners to “consider the advantages” of having an insect as a pet, and another is about the “probability of kissing bugs spreading disease,” which seems to contradict the first point.
Each episode is about 11 minutes long, which, to the host’s credit, is longer than I’ve ever been able to stay in a room with an insect. The show has just one review, and it’s five-stars from a guy asking the host to make the podcast longer. Either he’s watched “A Bug’s Life” too many times, or he’s onto something. You’ll have to listen to find out.
AnsweringMachine Podcast
The premise of this show is bizarre, but it turns out pretty interesting. The hosts listen to answering machine messages from a handful of random people and compile stories based on the messages. Episode 1 follows a 22-year-old whose mom thinks he’s a heroin addict, his girlfriend thinks his band is “trying too hard,” and who may have burned down the pizza place he worked at — and they figured all of this out from his answering machine. It’s not clear how they get their hands on the voicemails, but personally, I don’t have to worry, unless the hosts want a riveting story about my unpaid phone bills.


thedailycaller--2020-05-22--If All Your Recent Binge-Watching Has Your Memory Fading, You Could Use These Online Courses

With the stay-at-home order still being enforced around much of the US , its no surprise that your brain ’ s feeling a little fuzzy these days .
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thedailycaller--2020-05-22--‘You Don’t Determine Who We Vote For’: Football Legend Herschel Walker Blasts Joe Biden Following ‘A

‘You Don’t Determine Who We Vote For’: Football Legend Herschel Walker Blasts Joe Biden Following ‘Ain’t Black’ Comment

Herschel Walker said former Vice President Joe Biden doesn ’ t “ determine who ” the black community votes for following his comment that black Trump supporters “ ain ’ t black.
” “ Wow .
I just watched former Vice President @ JoeBiden , ” the 59-year-old retired professional football player tweeted Friday to his hundreds of thousands of followers .
( RELATED : Fox News Contributor Says Media Is Ignoring Biden ’ s ‘ Staggering ’ Support Of Black Voters ) “ … Does he not understand that black and brown skinned people can think for themselves , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t determine who we vote for .
@ DonaldJTrumpJr @ FoxNews @ espn @ CNN @ POTUS @ realDonaldTrump # YouAintBlack.
” ( RELATED : The Nation Columnist Defends Joe Biden From Tara Reade : ‘ I Would Vote For Joe Biden If He Boiled Babies And Ate Them ’ ) The comments came following remarks the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee made earlier in the day during a “ Breakfast Club ” podcast interview with host Charlamagne Tha God .
Biden said , “ You got more questions but I ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figuring out whether you ’ re for me or Trump , then you ain ’ t black , ” to the black radio host .
The host replied , “ It don ’ t have nothing to do with Trump , it has to do with the fact — I want something for my community.
” The Democratic presidential nominee has since walked back the comments .
“ Perhaps I was much too cavalier , ” Biden said during a phone call with the Black Chamber of Commerce , according to an NBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comments have come off like I was taking the African American vote for granted .
But nothing could be further from the truth.
” “ I shouldn ’ t have been such a wise guy , ” he added , calling his comments “ unfortunate , ” per the NBC reporter .
“ No one should have to vote for any party based on their race , their religion , their background .
”

Herschel Walker said former Vice President Joe Biden doesn’t “determine who” the black community votes for following his comment that black Trump supporters “ain’t black.”
“Wow. I just watched former Vice President @JoeBiden,” the 59-year-old retired professional football player tweeted Friday to his hundreds of thousands of followers. (RELATED: Fox News Contributor Says Media Is Ignoring Biden’s ‘Staggering’ Support Of Black Voters)
“… Does he not understand that black and brown skinned people can think for themselves,” he added. “You don’t determine who we vote for. @DonaldJTrumpJr@FoxNews@espn@CNN@POTUS @realDonaldTrump#YouAintBlack.”(RELATED: The Nation Columnist Defends Joe Biden From Tara Reade: ‘I Would Vote For Joe Biden If He Boiled Babies And Ate Them’)
Wow. I just watched former Vice President @JoeBiden… Does he not understand that black and brown skinned people can think for themselves. You don’t determine who we vote for. @DonaldJTrumpJr @FoxNews @espn @CNN @POTUS @realDonaldTrump #YouAintBlack — Herschel Walker (@HerschelWalker) May 22, 2020
The comments came following remarks the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee made earlier in the day during a “Breakfast Club” podcast interview with host Charlamagne Tha God.
Biden said, “You got more questions but I’ll tell you if you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black,” to the black radio host.
WATCH:
.@JoeBiden: “If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.” @cthagod: “It don’t have nothing to do with Trump, it has to do with the fact — I want something for my community.” @breakfastclubam pic.twitter.com/endvWnOIV2 — America Rising (@AmericaRising) May 22, 2020
The host replied, “It don’t have nothing to do with Trump, it has to do with the fact — I want something for my community.”
The Democratic presidential nominee has since walked back the comments.
“Perhaps I was much too cavalier,” Biden said during a phone call with the Black Chamber of Commerce, according to an NBC News correspondent. “I know the comments have come off like I was taking the African American vote for granted. But nothing could be further from the truth.”
“I shouldn’t have been such a wise guy,” he added, calling his comments “unfortunate,” per the NBC reporter. “No one should have to vote for any party based on their race, their religion, their background.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-22--‘Proud Bigot’: Black Voices For Trump Board Member Shreds Joe Biden’s ‘Ain’t Black’ Comment

Black Voices for Trump board member Paris Dennard had strong words for former Vice President Joe Biden after he implied any black person who votes for President Donald Trump ‘ ain ’ t black.
’ Biden made the statement while interviewing with the popular black radio host Charlamagne Tha God , saying that if “ you have a problem figuring out whether you ’ re for me or Trump , then you ain ’ t black.
” Dennard sat down with Daily Caller White House correspondent Anders Hagstrom to discuss what the statement sounds like to black Republicans and whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Dennard argues Biden and Democrats have a record of taking black and minority votes for granted .
( RELATED : Republican Strategist Explains What Trump Should Do About Obamagate And China ) Biden won the Democratic presidential primary thanks largely to black voters in South Carolina , voters who may be offended by the comments .
The vice president apologized for the statement hours later .
“ I should not have been so cavalier .
I ’ ve never , never , ever taken the African American community for granted , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : Here Is Everything You Need To Know About ‘ Unmasking ’ And Michael Flynn , All In One Place ) Check out TheDC ’ s fantastic videos and subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss out .
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Black Voices for Trump board member Paris Dennard had strong words for former Vice President Joe Biden after he implied any black person who votes for President Donald Trump ‘ain’t black.’
Biden made the statement while interviewing with the popular black radio host Charlamagne Tha God, saying that if “you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.”
Dennard sat down with Daily Caller White House correspondent Anders Hagstrom to discuss what the statement sounds like to black Republicans and whether it will have any consequences for Biden. Dennard argues Biden and Democrats have a record of taking black and minority votes for granted. (RELATED: Republican Strategist Explains What Trump Should Do About Obamagate And China)
Biden won the Democratic presidential primary thanks largely to black voters in South Carolina, voters who may be offended by the comments. The vice president apologized for the statement hours later.
“I should not have been so cavalier. I’ve never, never, ever taken the African American community for granted,” he said on CBS News. (RELATED: Here Is Everything You Need To Know About ‘Unmasking’ And Michael Flynn, All In One Place)
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thedailycaller--2020-05-22--FACT CHECK: Does This Video Show A Protest In Germany Against The ‘Deep State,’ Bill Gates?

A video shared on Facebook purportedly shows a massive protest in Germany against the “ New World Order , ” the “ deep state , ” Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and a supposed “ sterilization and vaccine depopulation campaign.
” The video , taken in Poland in 2017 , shows a protest against judicial reforms .
False claims targeting Gates have circulated widely on social media amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic , including one that claims the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation operates a “ Center for Global Human Population Reduction.
” The Facebook post appears to reference such a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protests , purportedly in Germany , to the “ deep state ” and the “ New World Order.
” In the video , a massive crowd fills several streets , loudly protesting .
( RELATED : Do Only Viruses Made In Laboratories Require Vaccines ? )
“ # Germany erupts in massive protests against the # New_Corrupted_World_Order # Deepstate and the Nazi takeover of Eugenics World by the # BillGates sterilization and vaccine depopulation campaign , as they know this better than anyone with their history , ” reads the video ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of key frames , the Daily Caller found the video in a Daily Express article about a protest that occurred in Warsaw , Poland , in July 2017 .
Thousands rallied in Poland ’ s capital to protest against the ruling party ’ s move to take control of the judicial system , according to The Associated Press .
A Google Maps street view of the Krakowskie Przedmieście promenade in Warsaw shows the same buildings as those in the video , confirming the location .
Mass protests like the one pictured are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government announced in April that it would extend its ban on large gatherings until at least Aug. 31 , Yahoo News reported .

A video shared on Facebook purportedly shows a massive protest in Germany against the “New World Order,” the “deep state,” Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and a supposed “sterilization and vaccine depopulation campaign.”
Verdict: False
The video, taken in Poland in 2017, shows a protest against judicial reforms.
Fact Check:
False claims targeting Gates have circulated widely on social media amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, including one that claims the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation operates a “Center for Global Human Population Reduction.”
The Facebook post appears to reference such a conspiracy theory, while also linking the protests, purportedly in Germany, to the “deep state” and the “New World Order.” In the video, a massive crowd fills several streets, loudly protesting. (RELATED: Do Only Viruses Made In Laboratories Require Vaccines?)
“#Germany erupts in massive protests against the #New_Corrupted_World_Order #Deepstate and the Nazi takeover of Eugenics World by the #BillGates sterilization and vaccine depopulation campaign, as they know this better than anyone with their history,” reads the video’s caption.
Through a reverse image search of key frames, the Daily Caller found the video in a Daily Express article about a protest that occurred in Warsaw, Poland, in July 2017. Thousands rallied in Poland’s capital to protest against the ruling party’s move to take control of the judicial system, according to The Associated Press. A Google Maps street view of the Krakowskie Przedmieście promenade in Warsaw shows the same buildings as those in the video, confirming the location.
Mass protests like the one pictured are not currently allowed in Germany, as the government announced in April that it would extend its ban on large gatherings until at least Aug. 31, Yahoo News reported.


thedailycaller--2020-05-22--On The Precipice: Five Lessons For Avoiding Societal Collapse

With the development of the nuclear bomb , mankind acquired unprecedented potential for committing both murder and suicide .
This was the creation of the “ precipice ” that the Oxford philosopher Toby Ord referenced in the title of his serious and important new book “ The Precipice : Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity.
” Ord wrote : “ At that moment , our rapidly accelerating technological power finally reached the threshold where we might be able to destroy ourselves .
The first point where the threat to humanity from within exceeded the threats from the natural world.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ord discussed existential risk — risks , in his words , “ that threaten the destruction of humanity ’ s long-term potential , ” either through outright extinction or through permanent societal collapse .
These include more immediate threats , like nuclear weapons and environmental collapse , and more speculative risks , like unaligned artificial intelligences .
Hold it !
I can see your finger itching and your eyes glazing over .
You ’ ve had quite enough morbidity and gloom what with coronavirus and the lockdown .
This is not the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bioweapons , and unfriendly AIs .
But what if the great and good in American life had spent a fraction of the time they spent bickering about fanciful Russian conspiracies on evaluating pandemic risk ?
What if the great and good of China had spent a fraction of the time they spent locking beleaguered Uyghur Muslims in camps on the same subject ?
This crisis may not have transpired , and we could be sipping cold beers in the sun .
When intruders are in your house it is too late to start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no frigid doom-monger .
He said that mankind ’ s future is “ ripe with possibility ” and that “ we are likely to make it through this period.
” Still , he swiftly follows this comforting prediction with the point that we are dealing with “ uniquely high stakes.
” “ If we continue to let our growth in power outstrip that of wisdom , ” he wrote , we “ should expect [ the ] risk to be even higher next century , and each successive century.
” In the spirit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here are five suggestions for minimizing existential risk , without abandoning individual freedom or economic health .
While coronavirus has not approached the status of an existential catastrophe , it has proved that when it comes to risk , paying less now can mean paying more later .
Nations with experience of SARS , like South Korea and Singapore , were far better prepared than nations which should have taken those lessons as well .
U.S. politicians and institutions were too short-sighted to address the issues of tomorrow as well as the issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But how much can we trust institutional foresight ?
As New York Times columnist Ross Douthat noticed , eccentric anonymous right-wing users of Twitter were more prescient about the threat of coronavirus than the World Health Organization or the Center for Disease Control .
If you had listened to those weirdos , you would have bought a mask and avoided mass gatherings .
If you had listened to the New York Commissioner of Health , you would have taken public transport into town for lunch .
( RELATED : Trump Tells WHO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US Funding ) The anonymity and independence of online posters left them free to analyze the situation without the constraints of institutional incentives , which can bias state and corporate functionaries with concerns about their and their colleagues ’ careers .
This example illustrates the potential value of tools like “ superforecasting , ” where people compete to make the most successful predictions , in integrating the skills of outsiders into assessments of risks .
There are more and less acceptable sources of risk .
Some are simply unacceptable .
Whether COVID-19 originated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for example , it is absurd for a state to accept the existence of a market in a luxury good that has the potential to cause such chaos .
Not dissimilarly , it is absurd that we accept the dangerous and cruel realities of factory farming merely to suppress the prices of animal products .
Other sources of risk present more challenging problems because they have more upside .
Artificial intelligence is potentially dangerous if AIs transcend human control , for example , but also has significant potential blessings , such as discovering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a small risk of existential catastrophe ?
Ord suggested that research into dangerous new technology could be slowed so problems and solutions can be assessed with appropriate care .
But he doubted that this would be successful .
If some nations did not produce dangerous technologies , Ord said , “ work would just continue in the least scrupulous countries.
” There is something to this .
We can hate the existence of nuclear weapons yet still find relief in knowing their ownership was not monopolized by the Soviet Union .
But what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weapons ?
And what if it became harder to control ?
( RELATED : Pentagon Worried Looming Budget Deficits Will Leave Country Unready For Nuclear War ) This might be unpopular to say , but the United States has to cooperate with China .
This might be doubly unpopular , but the United States has to cooperate with Russia .
The world simply can not afford another arms race .
We do not think of the Cold War with as much horror as the First World War or the Second World War because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or , at least , not directly so ) .
But Ord reminds us that it could have done .
We all know about the Cuban Missile Crisis but there were other , more farcical nuclear near misses .
Captain Valentin Savitsky almost launched a nuclear torpedo from his submarine under the mistaken impression that war had begun .
How can anyone be confident that fallible men and women will sustain our luck — especially if our destructive capabilities become more powerful and accessible ?
By no means need this entail idealistic internationalism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mean ?
Does it mean necessarily liking your neighbor , still less merging your two homes into one ?
No , it means acknowledging a common interest in not making the neighborhood difficult to live in .
As Ord wrote : “ While nations occasionally act for the greater interest of all humankind , this is the exception rather than the rule .
Multilateral action can resolve this tragedy of the commons , replacing a reliance on countries ’ altruism with a reliance on their prudence.
” For all the great powers of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the minimization of existential risk is the one subject where cooperation must be sought .
You can compete with your neighbor over who has the nicest house , and the nicest car , and the most beautiful wife , but you can not compete over who can build the most powerful explosives indefinitely without blowing up both your houses .
Another small lesson of coronavirus is that you can not prize the comforts of globalism above the security of national independence .
How phenomenally short-sighted it was , for example , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk from China but to give them a monopoly on the production of protective equipment .
Avoiding future pandemics , but also international conflicts and terrorism , will depend on an ability to seal one ’ s nation off from the world and survive .
This does not mean embracing a caricatured nationalism of absolute isolation , but it does mean renewing industry and making a commitment to the national self-interest to the point where institutions and elites are prepared to pull up the drawbridge if necessary .
( RELATED : US Must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of course , a reasonable concern with the ideas of Ord ’ s book is that unnecessary fear of apocalyptic events will lead us to inflict harm on ourselves in order to avoid calamities that only loomed in our imaginations .
As much as there are biases which tempt us towards understating existential risks , there are also their opposites .
In the 1970s , predictions of a new ice age chilled the hearts of men , but those worries melted as the globe began to warm .
In addition to creating baseless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blow genuine dangers out of proportion , and with dangerous effects .
In an uncharacteristically sharp Vox essay , Kelsey Piper wrote about how extremes of climate change alarmism could inspire “ too much despair about the future to even bother working on it.
” We can neither stroll off the precipice and into existential catastrophe nor hurl ourselves off the opposite side of the ridge into a self-inflicted disaster .
It is hard to imagine a species as clumsy as ours striking that balance , but if men as careless as Krushchev @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can as well .
Yet being thoughtful is not just about rational .
It is also about reflecting on the forms of human life we want to sustain .
Ord wrote about something he called the “ Long Reflection , ” in which , having achieved “ existential security , ” man reflects on what “ visions for humanity would be the best realization of our potential.
” This sounds a bit starry-eyed to me , yet also it is only when we have at least some idea of what kind of future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how much risk we are prepared to tolerate .
Otherwise , history makes the choice .
Ben Sixsmith is an English writer who has written for The Spectator , Quillette , First Things and the American Conservative , among other publications .
“ The Precipice : Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity ” was written by Toby Ord and published by Bloomsbury Publishing and Hachette Book Group .
The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of the Daily Caller @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DCNF is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience .
For licensing opportunities of our original content , please contact licensing @ dailycallernewsfoundation.org .

With the development of the nuclear bomb, mankind acquired unprecedented potential for committing both murder and suicide. This was the creation of the “precipice” that the Oxford philosopher Toby Ord referenced in the title of his serious and important new book “The Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity.”
Ord wrote: “At that moment, our rapidly accelerating technological power finally reached the threshold where we might be able to destroy ourselves. The first point where the threat to humanity from within exceeded the threats from the natural world.”
In “The Precipice,” Ord discussed existential risk — risks, in his words, “that threaten the destruction of humanity’s long-term potential,” either through outright extinction or through permanent societal collapse. These include more immediate threats, like nuclear weapons and environmental collapse, and more speculative risks, like unaligned artificial intelligences.
Hold it! I can see your finger itching and your eyes glazing over. You’ve had quite enough morbidity and gloom what with coronavirus and the lockdown. This is not the time to think about nuclear war, and bioweapons, and unfriendly AIs. But what if the great and good in American life had spent a fraction of the time they spent bickering about fanciful Russian conspiracies on evaluating pandemic risk? What if the great and good of China had spent a fraction of the time they spent locking beleaguered Uyghur Muslims in camps on the same subject? This crisis may not have transpired, and we could be sipping cold beers in the sun. When intruders are in your house it is too late to start thinking about home security.
Ord is no frigid doom-monger. He said that mankind’s future is “ripe with possibility” and that “we are likely to make it through this period.” Still, he swiftly follows this comforting prediction with the point that we are dealing with “uniquely high stakes.”
“If we continue to let our growth in power outstrip that of wisdom,” he wrote, we “should expect [the] risk to be even higher next century, and each successive century.”
In the spirit of being constructive rather than morbid, here are five suggestions for minimizing existential risk, without abandoning individual freedom or economic health.
Be more prepared
While coronavirus has not approached the status of an existential catastrophe, it has proved that when it comes to risk, paying less now can mean paying more later. Nations with experience of SARS, like South Korea and Singapore, were far better prepared than nations which should have taken those lessons as well. U.S. politicians and institutions were too short-sighted to address the issues of tomorrow as well as the issues of today, and this should change.
But how much can we trust institutional foresight? As New York Times columnist Ross Douthat noticed, eccentric anonymous right-wing users of Twitter were more prescient about the threat of coronavirus than the World Health Organization or the Center for Disease Control. If you had listened to those weirdos, you would have bought a mask and avoided mass gatherings. If you had listened to the New York Commissioner of Health, you would have taken public transport into town for lunch. (RELATED: Trump Tells WHO: Reform In 30 Days Or Forfeit US Funding)
The anonymity and independence of online posters left them free to analyze the situation without the constraints of institutional incentives, which can bias state and corporate functionaries with concerns about their and their colleagues’ careers. This example illustrates the potential value of tools like “superforecasting,” where people compete to make the most successful predictions, in integrating the skills of outsiders into assessments of risks.
Be more cautious
There are more and less acceptable sources of risk. Some are simply unacceptable. Whether COVID-19 originated in a wet market or not, for example, it is absurd for a state to accept the existence of a market in a luxury good that has the potential to cause such chaos. Not dissimilarly, it is absurd that we accept the dangerous and cruel realities of factory farming merely to suppress the prices of animal products.
Other sources of risk present more challenging problems because they have more upside. Artificial intelligence is potentially dangerous if AIs transcend human control, for example, but also has significant potential blessings, such as discovering new medicines.
Is that worth even a small risk of existential catastrophe? Ord suggested that research into dangerous new technology could be slowed so problems and solutions can be assessed with appropriate care. But he doubted that this would be successful. If some nations did not produce dangerous technologies, Ord said, “work would just continue in the least scrupulous countries.” There is something to this. We can hate the existence of nuclear weapons yet still find relief in knowing their ownership was not monopolized by the Soviet Union. But what if technology became more powerful than nuclear weapons? And what if it became harder to control? (RELATED: Pentagon Worried Looming Budget Deficits Will Leave Country Unready For Nuclear War)
Be more neighborly
This might be unpopular to say, but the United States has to cooperate with China. This might be doubly unpopular, but the United States has to cooperate with Russia. The world simply cannot afford another arms race. We do not think of the Cold War with as much horror as the First World War or the Second World War because it never became “hot” (or, at least, not directly so). But Ord reminds us that it could have done. We all know about the Cuban Missile Crisis but there were other, more farcical nuclear near misses. Captain Valentin Savitsky almost launched a nuclear torpedo from his submarine under the mistaken impression that war had begun. How can anyone be confident that fallible men and women will sustain our luck — especially if our destructive capabilities become more powerful and accessible?
By no means need this entail idealistic internationalism. What does being “neighborly” mean? Does it mean necessarily liking your neighbor, still less merging your two homes into one? No, it means acknowledging a common interest in not making the neighborhood difficult to live in. As Ord wrote: “While nations occasionally act for the greater interest of all humankind, this is the exception rather than the rule. Multilateral action can resolve this tragedy of the commons, replacing a reliance on countries’ altruism with a reliance on their prudence.”
For all the great powers of our time might disagree politically and economically, the minimization of existential risk is the one subject where cooperation must be sought. You can compete with your neighbor over who has the nicest house, and the nicest car, and the most beautiful wife, but you cannot compete over who can build the most powerful explosives indefinitely without blowing up both your houses.
Be more independent
Another small lesson of coronavirus is that you cannot prize the comforts of globalism above the security of national independence. How phenomenally short-sighted it was, for example, to not just close our eyes to pandemic risk from China but to give them a monopoly on the production of protective equipment. Avoiding future pandemics, but also international conflicts and terrorism, will depend on an ability to seal one’s nation off from the world and survive. This does not mean embracing a caricatured nationalism of absolute isolation, but it does mean renewing industry and making a commitment to the national self-interest to the point where institutions and elites are prepared to pull up the drawbridge if necessary. (RELATED: US Must Take Back Pharma Production From China)
Be more thoughtful
Of course, a reasonable concern with the ideas of Ord’s book is that unnecessary fear of apocalyptic events will lead us to inflict harm on ourselves in order to avoid calamities that only loomed in our imaginations. As much as there are biases which tempt us towards understating existential risks, there are also their opposites. In the 1970s, predictions of a new ice age chilled the hearts of men, but those worries melted as the globe began to warm. In addition to creating baseless concerns, a tendency towards apocalypticism can blow genuine dangers out of proportion, and with dangerous effects. In an uncharacteristically sharp Vox essay, Kelsey Piper wrote about how extremes of climate change alarmism could inspire “too much despair about the future to even bother working on it.”
We can neither stroll off the precipice and into existential catastrophe nor hurl ourselves off the opposite side of the ridge into a self-inflicted disaster. It is hard to imagine a species as clumsy as ours striking that balance, but if men as careless as Krushchev and Kennedy could manage it, we can as well.
Yet being thoughtful is not just about rational. It is also about reflecting on the forms of human life we want to sustain. Ord wrote about something he called the “Long Reflection,” in which, having achieved “existential security,” man reflects on what “visions for humanity would be the best realization of our potential.” This sounds a bit starry-eyed to me, yet also it is only when we have at least some idea of what kind of future we want to have that we know how much risk we are prepared to tolerate. Otherwise, history makes the choice.
Ben Sixsmith is an English writer who has written for The Spectator, Quillette, First Things and the American Conservative, among other publications.
“The Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity” was written by Toby Ord and published by Bloomsbury Publishing and Hachette Book Group.
The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of the Daily Caller News Foundation. Content created by the DCNF is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience. For licensing opportunities of our original content, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.


thedailycaller--2020-05-22--Democratic New York Congressman Max Rose Blasts De Blasio For Continued Lockdown: ‘An Elitist Dilett

Democratic New York Congressman Max Rose Blasts De Blasio For Continued Lockdown: ‘An Elitist Dilettante’

Democratic New York Rep. Max Rose took aim at Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio for continuing to delay the city ’ s reopening despite lowering coronavirus numbers .
Appearing on Friday ’ s “ Your World with Neil Cavuto ” to react to de Blasio ’ s announcement that any sort of reopening won ’ t happen until June , Rose compared the NYC mayor ’ s comments to those of “ an elitist dilettante ” who “ does not understand the struggles of small business owners.
” “ You know , we can do this responsibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sense of urgency , ” Rose said before outlining several ways it can be done , including personal protective equipment and standards .
Pointing out the irony of shoppers being allowed to visit large retailers but not small businesses , Rose speculated that , while de Blasio is likely looking at hospitalization numbers , he isn ’ t paying attention to “ the potential for a continued economic nuclear bomb to go off each and every week in New York City as our small businesses , our mom and pops die.
” While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the law or go against the mayor ’ s guidance , ” Rose called de Blasio ’ s leadership “ pitiful.
” ( RELATED : ‘ China Won ’ : Tucker Carlson Details ‘ Uncomfortable Facts ’ About Coronavirus Response In 15-Minute Opening Monologue ) “ And this city will be better off when he is no longer the mayor , ” he continued .
“ This is an enormous disappointment , and our businesses are going to suffer .
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Democratic New York Rep. Max Rose took aim at Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio for continuing to delay the city’s reopening despite lowering coronavirus numbers.
Appearing on Friday’s “Your World with Neil Cavuto” to react to de Blasio’s announcement that any sort of reopening won’t happen until June, Rose compared the NYC mayor’s comments to those of “an elitist dilettante” who “does not understand the struggles of small business owners.”
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“You know, we can do this responsibly, but we have to have that sense of urgency,” Rose said before outlining several ways it can be done, including personal protective equipment and standards.
Pointing out the irony of shoppers being allowed to visit large retailers but not small businesses, Rose speculated that, while de Blasio is likely looking at hospitalization numbers, he isn’t paying attention to “the potential for a continued economic nuclear bomb to go off each and every week in New York City as our small businesses, our mom and pops die.”
While not advocating “for anyone to break the law or go against the mayor’s guidance,” Rose called de Blasio’s leadership “pitiful.” (RELATED: ‘China Won’: Tucker Carlson Details ‘Uncomfortable Facts’ About Coronavirus Response In 15-Minute Opening Monologue)
“And this city will be better off when he is no longer the mayor,” he continued. “This is an enormous disappointment, and our businesses are going to suffer.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-22--‘Ink Master’ Daniel Silva Enters Not Guilty Plea Following Fatal Crash Involving Corey La Barrie

“ Ink Master ” star Daniel Silva entered a not guilty plea to a murder charge following the fatal crash of YouTube star Corey La Barrie .
The reality star pleaded not guilty to a second degree murder charge of his pal La Barrie .
The plea was confirmed to Fox News in a piece published Thursday by a rep from the Los Angeles District Attorney ’ s Office .
( RELATED : Hollywood Reacts To Death Of Legendary Actress Doris Day ) Daniel is accused of “ crashing into a tree in Valley Village earlier this month , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ district attorney ’ s office .
( RELATED : Legendary Comic Don Rickles Died At Age 90 ) As previously reported , the 26-year-old reality star was reportedly the driver of a McLaren sports car in which La Barrie was the passenger , per TMZ .
La Barrie was reportedly in the passenger seat and took most of the hit in the crash .
Both men were taken to the hospital , but Corey was later pronounced dead .
The tattoo artist ’ s attorney , Mike Cavalluzzi , told the outlet that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This is a horrible tragedy and our hearts go out to Corey ’ s family and friends , ” Cavalluzzi shared .
“ We are reviewing all of the evidence and will reserve comment for a later time .
For now , it is most important that everyone involved is given time and space to grieve.
” The influencer ’ s family confirmed Corey ’ s death the next day with posts on their social media accounts .
“ This isn ’ t something I thought I would ever have to sit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long time or what I wan na do right now but everyone deserves to know , my brother Corey passed away last night in a car accident with his drunk friend driving , ” La Barrie ’ s brother Jarred shared at the time .
“ This is the hardest thing I ’ ve ever had to do I don ’ t how I ’ m suppose [ sic ] to do this without you I miss you so much already this isn ’ t fair , ” Jarred continued .
“ Thank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brother I could ask for I love you so f–king much life ’ s never gon na be the same without you R.I.P.
” “ My heart breaks right now , on my sons 25 birthday today he got into a car with a drunk driver , ” Lissa Burton , La Barrie ’ s mom captioned her post .
“ The accident killed him instantly.
” “ No words can describe the sadness I feel in loosening a child , ” she added .
“ It just feels so unreal and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love you so much Corey and will miss you so so much .
It ’ s just so unfair.
” Despite , Corey ’ s family members alleging that their loved one was killed by a drunk driver , Silva has not been charged with a DUI .

“Ink Master” star Daniel Silva entered a not guilty plea to a murder charge following the fatal crash of YouTube star Corey La Barrie.
The reality star pleaded not guilty to a second degree murder charge of his pal La Barrie. The plea was confirmed to Fox News in a piece published Thursday by a rep from the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office.(RELATED: Hollywood Reacts To Death Of Legendary Actress Doris Day)
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Daniel is accused of “crashing into a tree in Valley Village earlier this month,” according to a press release from the district attorney’s office. (RELATED: Legendary Comic Don Rickles Died At Age 90)
As previously reported, the 26-year-old reality star was reportedly the driver of a McLaren sports car in which La Barrie was the passenger, per TMZ.
La Barrie was reportedly in the passenger seat and took most of the hit in the crash. Both men were taken to the hospital, but Corey was later pronounced dead.
The tattoo artist’s attorney, Mike Cavalluzzi, told the outlet that this was a “horrible tragedy.”
“This is a horrible tragedy and our hearts go out to Corey’s family and friends,” Cavalluzzi shared. “We are reviewing all of the evidence and will reserve comment for a later time. For now, it is most important that everyone involved is given time and space to grieve.”
The influencer’s family confirmed Corey’s death the next day with posts on their social media accounts.
“This isn’t something I thought I would ever have to sit here and type out for a very long time or what I wanna do right now but everyone deserves to know, my brother Corey passed away last night in a car accident with his drunk friend driving,” La Barrie’s brother Jarred shared at the time.
“This is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do I don’t how I’m suppose [sic] to do this without you I miss you so much already this isn’t fair,” Jarred continued. “Thank you for always being the best big brother I could ask for I love you so f–king much life’s never gonna be the same without you R.I.P.”
“My heart breaks right now, on my sons 25 birthday today he got into a car with a drunk driver,” Lissa Burton, La Barrie’s mom captioned her post. “The accident killed him instantly.”
“No words can describe the sadness I feel in loosening a child,” she added. “It just feels so unreal and I’m overwhelmed with grief. I love you so much Corey and will miss you so so much. It’s just so unfair.”
Despite, Corey’s family members alleging that their loved one was killed by a drunk driver, Silva has not been charged with a DUI.


thedailycaller--2020-05-22--Gun Test: Mossberg 940 JM Pro Shotgun

Gun Test: Mossberg 940 JM Pro Shotgun

Ask most people—well , most gun people , that is—what comes to mind when they hear the name “ Mossberg ” and I ’ d wager that 99 times out of 100 the first thing they ’ ll say is “ shotguns.
” There ’ s a reason for that ; the company ’ s scatterguns are affordable , durable and ubiquitous .
From the hunter ’ s Mossy Oak-covered 500 to the mil-spec 590A1 , “ Mossberg ” and “ shotgun ” are as integrally linked as chocolate and peanut butter , Rick and Morty or , well , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up with .
It ’ s probably one of the reasons that world-renowned competitive shooter Jerry Miculek is affiliated with the company , given Miculek ’ s affinity for things that work well and are reliable .
He worked with Mossberg to create the 930 JM Pro series , created of course for competition , which eventually grew into a line comprising competitive , hunting and defense-oriented semi-automatic shotguns .
Over the years of competition—and customer feedback from the field—one common refrain on the 930 was that it worked well… until it got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quickly .
With some intense engineering and Miculek-driven input , the 940 JM Pro came into its own .
Now , I ’ ll take a step back .
My involvement with the 940 started by accident , really .
There was a writers ’ event at Gunsite Academy , and another editor was scheduled to attend for Shooting Illustrated .
Almost literally at the last minute , a medical emergency forced the other editor to have to cancel , and I found myself with an expedited ticket to Phoenix to join the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new product—which would be revealed to be the MC2c pistol—so I thought I knew what was coming .
Well , I was partially right .
After 2 days of training on the new handgun , we switched gears and hit one of the shotgun ranges .
While I ’ ve always appreciated the shotgun as a defensive arm ( and Mossberg ’ s 590 has been my go-to for several decades ) , my experiences have been limited , and almost exclusively to pump-actions .
Take Jerry ’ s skill level , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turned up to 11 , and a zest for life in general comparable only to , well , I don ’ t even have a reference .
Lena Miculek is always in motion .
Always .
It is blatantly apparent that she not only loves what she ’ s doing , but is genuinely happy to help out and impart her knowledge .
She readily admits that her way works for her ; that it might not work for us , but that she ’ s had a lot of success in competition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Over the next 2 days , we learned how to quad-load a shotgun , swap rapidly between targets and generally wring the ever-loving heck out of those poor Mossbergs .
I never did quite get the hang of quad loading—I just don ’ t have the manual dexterity for it , I guess—but with a little practice I was getting pretty good at loading two-at-a-time .
( Well , passable .
At least no one was laughing at me . )
And , most importantly , at no time were there any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were made , whatever magic dust Jerry Miculek sprinkled on the design plans , whatever widgets and levers the engineers at Mossberg crammed into the 940 , they all just worked .
The 940 JM Pro clearly is a competitive-shooting shotgun , designed with events like 3-gun matches in mind .
We ’ re a tactical magazine , so why are we covering it ?
Well , let ’ s take a look .
The 940 JM Pro has an extended magazine .
It has an oversize bolt and concomitant bolt release .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ over 1.25 inches to better fit the shooter .
And , most importantly , the redesigned gas system allows greater reliability borne out both at the Gunsite event and in our private testing .
All of these things make the 940 JM Pro a great choice for competition .
They also make it pretty great for defensive use , too .
Really , about the only thing that makes the 940 less-than-ideal as a home-defense firearm is the overall length .
That ’ s one of those things that you ’ re either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not—if you ’ re choosing a shotgun as your home-defense arm , you ’ ve already made peace with it being longer than a carbine or handgun .
Comparing a non-NFA shotgun barrel of 18.1 inches to the JM Pro ’ s 24 pales when a carbine can have a 16-inch barrel in a shorter action .
You ’ ve made the decision to go with a shotgun ; beyond that it ’ s simply a matter of degrees .
– So , why would you want the 940 ?
Well , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s best shooters as fans should be a clue .
Miculek—both Jerry and Lena—are clearly not only supporters of the 940 , but can run them well .
Sure , the shotguns each uses in competition are highly modified , that ’ s true .
However , at the Gunsite event I watched both Jerry and Lena shoot at least a half-dozen different 940s each , with identical results : They all ran fast , and they all ran well .
Don ’ t dismiss the 940s used in competition as merely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ functions equally well .
As for the engineering work put into the new model , I ’ ll let John Raciti , senior R & D project engineer for Mossberg , explain the design parameters : “ Our main design goals for the 940 JM Pro were as follows : Improve the gas system to drastically increase the cleaning interval while improving the ability to cycle lighter loads with minimal break-in .
Produce a shotgun that is competition-ready in every way right out of the box .
Produce a shotgun that can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
With the close collaboration of Jerry and Lena Miculek , we ’ ve achieved these goals.
” From my experience behind the trigger of the 940 JM Pro , I ’ d say Mossberg nailed those parameters .
We had 2 solid days of running drills at Gunsite , and of the dozen and a half 940s on the line , I can not recall any significant malfunctions .
The improvements made for loading and charging the shotgun really do make the process smoother—as I mentioned earlier , I never quite got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two-at-a-time into the tubular magazine proved to be far simpler than I had ever experienced previously .
The relief cuts on the receiver keep fingernails pinch-free , while the bolt-release button is a giant target when getting the gun back into action .
When you fumble less , don ’ t pinch your fingers and can mount the shotgun and get ready to go , fast , it ’ s apparent .
– Of course , one of the big challenges in a semi-automatic shotgun is the breadth of ammunition that it might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and rifles have varying bullet weights and profiles , shotguns have at least three completely different types of projectiles ( birdshot , buckshot and slugs ) .
Each of these have myriad variations , between 2¾-inch and 3-inch shell lengths , high- and low-wall brass , wad construction and a host of other considerations that make for dramatic variability .
While I couldn ’ t test all variations , I gathered up as many different iterations as possible and headed to the range .
Two things became immediately apparent when testing the 940 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in tight , the 940 JM Pro shoots like a house afire .
If you neglect good form , it still runs well , but there is an occasional failure to eject—not the shotgun ’ s fault , but a reminder to seek instruction and practice accordingly .
Second , the 940 JM Pro gets hot after about 50 to 60 rounds , especially fired rapidly .
Other than that , it ran wonderfully , through all types of birdshot ( standard , light and high-velocity loads ) , buckshot ( both hunting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all is said and done , the 940 JM Pro builds on the success of the 930 and then some .
With input from two of the leading competitive shotgun shooters out there , Mossberg took strong , solid steps to update its top-tier semi-automatic shotgun , resulting in a final product worthy of bearing the Miculek name—and getting Miculek ( and others ) to the winner ’ s circle .
That it also happens to be a more affordable option than other competitive semi-automatic shotguns is the icing on an already substantial @ @

By Jay Grazio, Shooting Illustrated
Ask most people—well, most gun people, that is—what comes to mind when they hear the name “Mossberg” and I’d wager that 99 times out of 100 the first thing they’ll say is “shotguns.” There’s a reason for that; the company’s scatterguns are affordable, durable and ubiquitous. From the hunter’s Mossy Oak-covered 500 to the mil-spec 590A1, “Mossberg” and “shotgun” are as integrally linked as chocolate and peanut butter, Rick and Morty or, well, any other well-known combination you can come up with.
It’s probably one of the reasons that world-renowned competitive shooter Jerry Miculek is affiliated with the company, given Miculek’s affinity for things that work well and are reliable. He worked with Mossberg to create the 930 JM Pro series, created of course for competition, which eventually grew into a line comprising competitive, hunting and defense-oriented semi-automatic shotguns. Over the years of competition—and customer feedback from the field—one common refrain on the 930 was that it worked well… until it got dirty. And it got dirty fairly quickly. With some intense engineering and Miculek-driven input, the 940 JM Pro came into its own.
Now, I’ll take a step back. My involvement with the 940 started by accident, really. There was a writers’ event at Gunsite Academy, and another editor was scheduled to attend for Shooting Illustrated. Almost literally at the last minute, a medical emergency forced the other editor to have to cancel, and I found myself with an expedited ticket to Phoenix to join the event. I had heard rumors of a new product—which would be revealed to be the MC2c pistol—so I thought I knew what was coming. Well, I was partially right. After 2 days of training on the new handgun, we switched gears and hit one of the shotgun ranges. While I’ve always appreciated the shotgun as a defensive arm (and Mossberg’s 590 has been my go-to for several decades), my experiences have been limited, and almost exclusively to pump-actions.
Enter Lena Miculek.
Take Jerry’s skill level, but match it with an intensity level turned up to 11, and a zest for life in general comparable only to, well, I don’t even have a reference. Lena Miculek is always in motion. Always. It is blatantly apparent that she not only loves what she’s doing, but is genuinely happy to help out and impart her knowledge. She readily admits that her way works for her; that it might not work for us, but that she’s had a lot of success in competition with the skills she would be imparting.
Over the next 2 days, we learned how to quad-load a shotgun, swap rapidly between targets and generally wring the ever-loving heck out of those poor Mossbergs. I never did quite get the hang of quad loading—I just don’t have the manual dexterity for it, I guess—but with a little practice I was getting pretty good at loading two-at-a-time. (Well, passable. At least no one was laughing at me.) And, most importantly, at no time were there any shotgun-related stoppages or failures. Whatever changes were made, whatever magic dust Jerry Miculek sprinkled on the design plans, whatever widgets and levers the engineers at Mossberg crammed into the 940, they all just worked.
The 940 JM Pro clearly is a competitive-shooting shotgun, designed with events like 3-gun matches in mind. We’re a tactical magazine, so why are we covering it? Well, let’s take a look. The 940 JM Pro has an extended magazine. It has an oversize bolt and concomitant bolt release. Four different spacers can adjust the length-of-pull over 1.25 inches to better fit the shooter. And, most importantly, the redesigned gas system allows greater reliability borne out both at the Gunsite event and in our private testing. All of these things make the 940 JM Pro a great choice for competition. They also make it pretty great for defensive use, too.
Really, about the only thing that makes the 940 less-than-ideal as a home-defense firearm is the overall length. That’s one of those things that you’re either on board with or you’re not—if you’re choosing a shotgun as your home-defense arm, you’ve already made peace with it being longer than a carbine or handgun. Comparing a non-NFA shotgun barrel of 18.1 inches to the JM Pro’s 24 pales when a carbine can have a 16-inch barrel in a shorter action. You’ve made the decision to go with a shotgun; beyond that it’s simply a matter of degrees.
Both the bolt and the bolt-release knob are bright-colored and oversize, welcome upgrades when shooting under stressful conditions • Continuing the bright theme, the magazine follower is orange, ensuring when the 940 JM Pro runs empty, you’ll know it • Visibility is king in a competition—or defensive—shotgun, and therefore the front sight is made to stand out. Not only is it bright green, but it also forms a distinct triangle shape to definitively pop on presentation • The 940 JM Pro’s trigger has a lighter and more consistent trigger pull than normally found on a shotgun • Subtle branding on the shotgun contrasts with eye-catching accent colors.
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So, why would you want the 940? Well, for starters, having some of the world’s best shooters as fans should be a clue. Miculek—both Jerry and Lena—are clearly not only supporters of the 940, but can run them well. Sure, the shotguns each uses in competition are highly modified, that’s true. However, at the Gunsite event I watched both Jerry and Lena shoot at least a half-dozen different 940s each, with identical results: They all ran fast, and they all ran well. Don’t dismiss the 940s used in competition as merely “race guns”—the whole series functions equally well.
As for the engineering work put into the new model, I’ll let John Raciti, senior R&D project engineer for Mossberg, explain the design parameters: “Our main design goals for the 940 JM Pro were as follows: Improve the gas system to drastically increase the cleaning interval while improving the ability to cycle lighter loads with minimal break-in. Produce a shotgun that is competition-ready in every way right out of the box. Produce a shotgun that can be customized to fit users of all sizes. With the close collaboration of Jerry and Lena Miculek, we’ve achieved these goals.”
From my experience behind the trigger of the 940 JM Pro, I’d say Mossberg nailed those parameters. We had 2 solid days of running drills at Gunsite, and of the dozen and a half 940s on the line, I cannot recall any significant malfunctions. The improvements made for loading and charging the shotgun really do make the process smoother—as I mentioned earlier, I never quite got the hang of quad loading, but two-at-a-time into the tubular magazine proved to be far simpler than I had ever experienced previously. The relief cuts on the receiver keep fingernails pinch-free, while the bolt-release button is a giant target when getting the gun back into action. When you fumble less, don’t pinch your fingers and can mount the shotgun and get ready to go, fast, it’s apparent.
Completely redesigned for the 940, the gas system is significantly more robust than the one in the 930 • Should a red-dot sight be desired, the top of the receiver is drilled and tapped for a Picatinny rail • Length-of-pull is adjusted by adding or removing plastic spacers • A set of Briley extended chokes comes with the 940 JM Pro.
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Of course, one of the big challenges in a semi-automatic shotgun is the breadth of ammunition that it might be expected to digest. While pistols and rifles have varying bullet weights and profiles, shotguns have at least three completely different types of projectiles (birdshot, buckshot and slugs). Each of these have myriad variations, between 2¾-inch and 3-inch shell lengths, high- and low-wall brass, wad construction and a host of other considerations that make for dramatic variability. While I couldn’t test all variations, I gathered up as many different iterations as possible and headed to the range.
Two things became immediately apparent when testing the 940. When properly squared up and tucked in tight, the 940 JM Pro shoots like a house afire. If you neglect good form, it still runs well, but there is an occasional failure to eject—not the shotgun’s fault, but a reminder to seek instruction and practice accordingly. Second, the 940 JM Pro gets hot after about 50 to 60 rounds, especially fired rapidly. Other than that, it ran wonderfully, through all types of birdshot (standard, light and high-velocity loads), buckshot (both hunting and defensive) and slugs.
When all is said and done, the 940 JM Pro builds on the success of the 930 and then some. With input from two of the leading competitive shotgun shooters out there, Mossberg took strong, solid steps to update its top-tier semi-automatic shotgun, resulting in a final product worthy of bearing the Miculek name—and getting Miculek (and others) to the winner’s circle. That it also happens to be a more affordable option than other competitive semi-automatic shotguns is the icing on an already substantial cake.


thedailycaller--2020-05-23--Calling All Patriots: Do You Wear A Mask When You Leave The House?

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thedailycaller--2020-05-23--Michigan Gov. Whitmer Extends Lockdown Until June 12

Democratic Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer Friday pushed her state lockdown , designed to contain the coronavirus pandemic , until June 12 , keeping most public facilities closed .
Although she admitted infections and deaths from the disease are fewer in number than at the height of the pandemic , Whitmer cautioned , “ We are not out of the woods yet.
” “ If we ’ re going to lower the chance of a second wave and continue to protect our neighbors and loved ones from the spread of this virus , we must continue to do our part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she said in a statement , according to the Detroit Free Press .
( RELATED : Dr. Siegel Tell Tucker : Lockdown Producing ‘ More Deaths From Despair ‘ Than Coronavirus ) Whitmer , who banned the sale of garden hoses and vegetable seeds in her initial lockdown , is still prohibiting gatherings of more than 10 people and has ordered the wearing of face masks when inside pubic places .
Hair salons , barbers , theaters , casinos and gyms still can not open while bars and restaurants are only partially open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regions .
But opinion is divided over whether extreme social distancing and stay at home legislation is actually helping to fight the coronavirus .
A report this week from investment bank JP Morgan found that COVID-19 infection rates are decreasing in states that have lifted their lockdown measures .
Anti-lockdown protests have been especially angry and vocal in Michigan with armed protesters storming the state legislature in Lansing and arriving at the governor ’ s house to deliver their message that the lockdown is destroying the economy and their livelihood .
( RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gretchen Whitmer Surges Past 180K Signatures ) Fox News host Judge Jeanine Pirro called Whitmer “ corrupt ” and “ tone deaf ” for hiring an activist group named Great Lakes Community Engagement to assist the Michigan Department of Health to track people in the state who have become infected with the coronavirus .
Whitmer ensured access to abortion remained unfettered during the lockdown , claiming the procedure is “ life sustaining .
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Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Friday pushed her state lockdown, designed to contain the coronavirus pandemic, until June 12, keeping most public facilities closed.
Although she admitted infections and deaths from the disease are fewer in number than at the height of the pandemic, Whitmer cautioned, “We are not out of the woods yet.”
“If we’re going to lower the chance of a second wave and continue to protect our neighbors and loved ones from the spread of this virus, we must continue to do our part by staying safer at home,” she said in a statement, according to the Detroit Free Press. (RELATED: Dr. Siegel Tell Tucker: Lockdown Producing ‘More Deaths From Despair‘ Than Coronavirus)
Whitmer, who banned the sale of garden hoses and vegetable seeds in her initial lockdown, is still prohibiting gatherings of more than 10 people and has ordered the wearing of face masks when inside pubic places. Hair salons, barbers, theaters, casinos and gyms still cannot open while bars and restaurants are only partially open in two of the state’s regions.
But opinion is divided over whether extreme social distancing and stay at home legislation is actually helping to fight the coronavirus. A report this week from investment bank JP Morgan found that COVID-19 infection rates are decreasing in states that have lifted their lockdown measures.
Anti-lockdown protests have been especially angry and vocal in Michigan with armed protesters storming the state legislature in Lansing and arriving at the governor’s house to deliver their message that the lockdown is destroying the economy and their livelihood. (RELATED: Petition To Recall Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Surges Past 180K Signatures)
Fox News host Judge Jeanine Pirro called Whitmer “corrupt” and “tone deaf” for hiring an activist group named Great Lakes Community Engagement to assist the Michigan Department of Health to track people in the state who have become infected with the coronavirus.
Whitmer ensured access to abortion remained unfettered during the lockdown, claiming the procedure is “life sustaining.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-23--Tim Scott Blasts ‘Crickets’ From Democrats On Biden, Praises Trump’s ‘Record’ On Black Issues

Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott blasted the “ crickets ” coming from Democrats about Vice President Joe Biden ’ s comments about black people who support President Donald Trump .
Coming on the heels of Biden declaring on Friday morning ’ s “ The Breakfast Club ” podcast that black Trump supporters “ ain ’ t black , ” then apologizing several hours later , Scott appeared on Fox News ’ “ The Story with Martha MacCallum ” to react .
The South Carolina senator earlier had condemned Biden ’ s seeming to take the black vote for granted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Democrats .
“ Well I ’ m not gon na whitewash his arrogant , insensitive , painful comment that he made , ” Scott told Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum .
“ It tells me that he has taken the black vote for granted and he will continue to do so.
” Scott cited other times that Biden ’ s record on school busing and crime “ has been called into question ” by Democrats , but noted the “ crickets ” occurring now .
“ It is quiet as a church @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I ’ m tired of hearing people put Democrats on a perch when it comes to offensive , racially offensive comments , and they hold Republicans to a very different standard , ” he said .
The South Carolina senator noted several of Trump ’ s achievements working with the black community , such as the recently passed First Step Act , opportunity zones , and permanently funding “ historically black colleges and universities for the first time in America ’ s history.
” “ So what I ’ m suggesting here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunity to put record versus record because if we do that African-Americans will be voting independently , some for President Trump , some for Vice President Biden , ” he said .
Scott described how Trump came to him after his Charlottesville comments and asked him to “ help me help those I have offended.
” ( RELATED : ‘ You Don ’ t Determine Who We Vote For ’ : Football Legend Herschel Walker Blasts Joe Biden Following ‘ Ain ’ t Black ’ Comment ) “ So what President Trump has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a conversation when there is a challenge , ” said Scott .
“ Now I had an opportunity to sit down with him because I was outspoken about his comments .
What do I hear from my friends on the left ?
No one in leadership is speaking out against Vice President Biden .
No one is calling his comments on the carpet .
You can not make progress .
President Trump made progress because he was willing to have a conversation .
A painful conversation and we were able to find a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden ’ s comments only means he will consistently disrespect the black vote , ” he concluded .

Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott blasted the “crickets” coming from Democrats about Vice President Joe Biden’s comments about black people who support President Donald Trump.
Coming on the heels of Biden declaring on Friday morning’s “The Breakfast Club” podcast that black Trump supporters “ain’t black,” then apologizing several hours later, Scott appeared on Fox News’ “The Story with Martha MacCallum” to react. The South Carolina senator earlier had condemned Biden’s seeming to take the black vote for granted as “par for the course” for Democrats.
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“Well I’m not gonna whitewash his arrogant, insensitive, painful comment that he made,” Scott told Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum. “It tells me that he has taken the black vote for granted and he will continue to do so.”
Scott cited other times that Biden’s record on school busing and crime “has been called into question” by Democrats, but noted the “crickets” occurring now.
“It is quiet as a church mouse right now on the left, and I’m tired of hearing people put Democrats on a perch when it comes to offensive, racially offensive comments, and they hold Republicans to a very different standard,” he said.
The South Carolina senator noted several of Trump’s achievements working with the black community, such as the recently passed First Step Act, opportunity zones, and permanently funding “historically black colleges and universities for the first time in America’s history.”
“So what I’m suggesting here is I would love, love the opportunity to put record versus record because if we do that African-Americans will be voting independently, some for President Trump, some for Vice President Biden,” he said.
Scott described how Trump came to him after his Charlottesville comments and asked him to “help me help those I have offended.” (RELATED: ‘You Don’t Determine Who We Vote For’: Football Legend Herschel Walker Blasts Joe Biden Following ‘Ain’t Black’ Comment)
“So what President Trump has done is he sat down and had a conversation when there is a challenge,” said Scott. “Now I had an opportunity to sit down with him because I was outspoken about his comments. What do I hear from my friends on the left? No one in leadership is speaking out against Vice President Biden. No one is calling his comments on the carpet. You cannot make progress. President Trump made progress because he was willing to have a conversation. A painful conversation and we were able to find a path forward.”
“Whitewashing Vice President Biden’s comments only means he will consistently disrespect the black vote,” he concluded.


thedailycaller--2020-05-24--Gov. Ralph Northam Caught Without A Mask At Virginia Beach

Virginia Gov .
Ralph Northam was reportedly caught without a face mask at Virginia Beach Saturday as the Democrat weighs a statewide order requiring citizens to wear masks .
Northam was seen on the beach reviewing security at the beach without a face covering , local outlet NBC12 reported Saturday .
The governor ’ s office later explained in a statement that Northam was “ not expecting to be within six feet of anyone.
” “ The Governor has repeatedly encouraged wearing face coverings inside or when social distancing is impossible , ” Northam ’ s office said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be within six feet of anyone.
” Northam ’ s office said the governor “ wanted to check beach enforcement and make sure they were following the rules , which they were largely.
” Photos posted on Twitter appear to show an unmasked Northam standing within six feet of other maskless people on the beach .
Northam told reporters at his daily briefing Friday that a new mask ordinance is coming Tuesday .
“ Face coverings are an important part of the next steps .
We ’ ll have more on that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adding that he is asking Virginians to obtain face masks for themselves and children over the weekend .
( RELATED : Chris Cuomo Has Yet To Ask Andrew Cuomo About New York Nursing Home Deaths .
Here Are 9 Questions He Asked Instead ) The Democratic governor said on May 21 that he does not have a “ particular timeline ” for reopening northern Virginia after implementing stay at home orders in March .
He delayed reopening on May 12 after some local leaders expressed concerns that their communities should not yet reopen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the data ” as he prohibits Northern Virginia from reopening , according to the Washington Times .
More than 1,000 people have reportedly died in the state since the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States .
Northam ’ s office has not responded to the Daily Caller News Foundation ’ s request for comment .
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam was reportedly caught without a face mask at Virginia Beach Saturday as the Democrat weighs a statewide order requiring citizens to wear masks.
Northam was seen on the beach reviewing security at the beach without a face covering, local outlet NBC12 reported Saturday. The governor’s office later explained in a statement that Northam was “not expecting to be within six feet of anyone.”
“The Governor has repeatedly encouraged wearing face coverings inside or when social distancing is impossible,” Northam’s office said. “He was outside today and not expecting to be within six feet of anyone.”
Northam’s office said the governor “wanted to check beach enforcement and make sure they were following the rules, which they were largely.”
Photos posted on Twitter appear to show an unmasked Northam standing within six feet of other maskless people on the beach.
Do as I say, not as I do. pic.twitter.com/0oFQKdIvWx — Kyle (@KyleWayneTaylor) May 23, 2020
*I do not own these photos. Additionally these photos were taken today. Beach Ambassador present and others wearing masks. Same outfit. pic.twitter.com/uRW8yOEHh4 — Kyle (@KyleWayneTaylor) May 23, 2020
Northam told reporters at his daily briefing Friday that a new mask ordinance is coming Tuesday. “Face coverings are an important part of the next steps. We’ll have more on that next week,” he said, adding that he is asking Virginians to obtain face masks for themselves and children over the weekend. (RELATED: Chris Cuomo Has Yet To Ask Andrew Cuomo About New York Nursing Home Deaths. Here Are 9 Questions He Asked Instead)
The Democratic governor said on May 21 that he does not have a “particular timeline” for reopening northern Virginia after implementing stay at home orders in March. He delayed reopening on May 12 after some local leaders expressed concerns that their communities should not yet reopen.
Northam said he is “following the data” as he prohibits Northern Virginia from reopening, according to the Washington Times.
More than 1,000 people have reportedly died in the state since the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States.
Northam’s office has not responded to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-23--Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Backs Down, Allows Religious Services To Resume

Democratic Minnesota Gov .
Tim Walz will allow religious services to resume with restrictions , the governor announced Saturday .
The Minnesota governor ’ s new order allows for worship to resume at 25 % capacity and with social distancing , “ to proceed as safely as possible during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency , ” local outlet Kare11 reported .
“ I have had many meaningful conversations with faith leaders over the last few weeks , ” Walz said in a statement , according to the publication .
( RELATED : Trump Threatens To Override Governors If They Do Not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and public health perspective , the decision around places of worship has been a challenging one since the beginning of the pandemic , ” he added .
“ We know large gatherings of people raise the risk of spreading COVID-19 .
We also know worship is an essential part of many Minnesotans ’ lives , including mine.
” Walz had previously announced that restaurants , bars , and certain small businesses would be allowed to open at 50 % capacity on June 1 , but this order did not afford the same relaxation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ church serves to 10 people .
Minnesota Catholic and Lutheran churches responded to Walz ’ s order in a Wednesday letter in which Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis , Reverend Bernard A. Hebda , told Walz that public masses in Minnesota would resume May 26 .
“ It concerns us , however , that we still are without a clear roadmap , metrics , or definite timeline from your administration about a phased re-opening , ” the letter told Walz .
“ Executive Order 20-56 , moreover , seems to have taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prohibition on faith-based gatherings where none had existed.
” “ Your willingness , at the same time , to allow a ‘ click forward ’ for other sectors and activities on your dial –many of which can not be classified as essential as the life of faith , prompts us to consider it necessary to move forward .
We certainly remain ready to work with your administration as events unfold and circumstances change.
” Hebda responded to Walz ’ s Saturday announcement the same day , saying that he and the bishops of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the administration and state health officials have helped us to strengthen our plan for moving forward.
” “ Governor Walz and the bishops of Minnesota share a common goal — enabling people of faith to safely return to the full practice of their faith , ” Hebda added .
The governor ’ s decision to allow worship to resume at 25 % capacity also comes after President Donald Trump called on governors Friday to open houses of worship “ right now , ” warning he will override governors ’ orders if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services .
“ The governors need to do the right thing and allow these very important essential places of faith to open right now , ” Trump said .
“ For this weekend .
If they don ’ t do it , I will override the governors .
In America , we need more prayer , not less.
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Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will allow religious services to resume with restrictions, the governor announced Saturday.
The Minnesota governor’s new order allows for worship to resume at 25% capacity and with social distancing, “to proceed as safely as possible during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency,” local outlet Kare11 reported.
“I have had many meaningful conversations with faith leaders over the last few weeks,” Walz said in a statement, according to the publication. (RELATED: Trump Threatens To Override Governors If They Do Not Open Churches) “From a personal and public health perspective, the decision around places of worship has been a challenging one since the beginning of the pandemic,” he added. “We know large gatherings of people raise the risk of spreading COVID-19. We also know worship is an essential part of many Minnesotans’ lives, including mine.”
Walz had previously announced that restaurants, bars, and certain small businesses would be allowed to open at 50% capacity on June 1, but this order did not afford the same relaxation of restrictions to churches and instead limited church serves to 10 people.
Minnesota Catholic and Lutheran churches responded to Walz’s order in a Wednesday letter in which Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Reverend Bernard A. Hebda, told Walz that public masses in Minnesota would resume May 26.
“It concerns us, however, that we still are without a clear roadmap, metrics, or definite timeline from your administration about a phased re-opening,” the letter told Walz. “Executive Order 20-56, moreover, seems to have taken a step backward, imposing an explicit prohibition on faith-based gatherings where none had existed.”
“Your willingness, at the same time, to allow a ‘click forward’ for other sectors and activities on your dial –many of which cannot be classified as essential as the life of faith, prompts us to consider it necessary to move forward. We certainly remain ready to work with your administration as events unfold and circumstances change.”
Hebda responded to Walz’s Saturday announcement the same day, saying that he and the bishops of Minnesota are ” thankful that our conversations with the administration and state health officials have helped us to strengthen our plan for moving forward.”
“Governor Walz and the bishops of Minnesota share a common goal — enabling people of faith to safely return to the full practice of their faith,” Hebda added.
The governor’s decision to allow worship to resume at 25% capacity also comes after President Donald Trump called on governors Friday to open houses of worship “right now,” warning he will override governors’ orders if they do not allow Americans to attend religious services.
“The governors need to do the right thing and allow these very important essential places of faith to open right now,” Trump said. “For this weekend. If they don’t do it, I will override the governors. In America, we need more prayer, not less.”
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thedailycaller--2020-05-23--FACT CHECK: Viral Post Claims Adam Schiff Will Be Charged With ‘Presidential Harassment’

An image shared on Facebook claims Democratic California Rep. Adam Schiff will be charged with “ presidential harassment.
” There is no evidence to corroborate the story .
The claim originated on the satirical news website Bustatroll.org .
Social media platforms are replete with misinformation about prominent politicians .
In this case , the viral image , which appears to be a screen grab of an article , alleges that the House Intelligence Committee chairman is set to be charged with “ presidential harassment.
” President Donald Trump has tweeted the phrase “ presidential harassment ” on numerous occasions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Sept. 24 , 2019 , the day House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the House would initiate a formal impeachment inquiry against him .
There is no news reporting to corroborate the alleged charge , however .
The claim stems from an article on Bustatrolll.org , a parody news website that describes itself as part of a network that publishes “ parody , satire , and tomfoolery.
” Yet , while Bustatroll.org clearly disclaims the satirical nature of its content , the Facebook post fails to do so , portraying it as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pelosi ’ s Church Ask Her Not To Come Until She ‘ Finds God And Gets Help ’ ? )
This isn ’ t the first time the Daily Caller has debunked a claim that originated on a satirical news website .
In January , a viral article falsely alleged Los Angeles Lakers player LeBron James told the NBA , “ Dump the anthem , or I ’ ll quit .
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An image shared on Facebook claims Democratic California Rep. Adam Schiff will be charged with “presidential harassment.”
Verdict: False
There is no evidence to corroborate the story. The claim originated on the satirical news website Bustatroll.org.
Fact Check:
Social media platforms are replete with misinformation about prominent politicians. In this case, the viral image, which appears to be a screen grab of an article, alleges that the House Intelligence Committee chairman is set to be charged with “presidential harassment.”
President Donald Trump has tweeted the phrase “presidential harassment” on numerous occasions. For instance, he tweeted the phrase on Sept. 24, 2019, the day House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the House would initiate a formal impeachment inquiry against him.
There is no news reporting to corroborate the alleged charge, however. The claim stems from an article on Bustatrolll.org, a parody news website that describes itself as part of a network that publishes “parody, satire, and tomfoolery.”
Yet, while Bustatroll.org clearly disclaims the satirical nature of its content, the Facebook post fails to do so, portraying it as real. (RELATED: Did Nancy Pelosi’s Church Ask Her Not To Come Until She ‘Finds God And Gets Help’?)
This isn’t the first time the Daily Caller has debunked a claim that originated on a satirical news website. In January, a viral article falsely alleged Los Angeles Lakers player LeBron James told the NBA, “Dump the anthem, or I’ll quit.”