thedailycaller--2020-06-13--EXCLUSIVE: Counterterrorism Expert Says ‘The Goal Of Antifa Is To Overthrow The Government’

Kyle Shideler , director and senior analyst for homeland security and counterterrorism at the Center for Security Policy , spoke with the Daily Caller ’ s Samantha Renck about the history of Antifa , Seattle ’ s Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone and more .
“ You probably started hearing the term ‘ Antifa ’ maybe back in the trouble with Berkeley and some of the cancellations that were taking place of conservative speakers on college campuses , ” Shideler said .
“ But that ’ s only about two , three years ago.
” The reality of Antifa , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1930s .
“ We traced it in the article all the way back to 1932 when the Communist Party of Germany founds Anti-Fascist Action.
” Shideler expressed concerns for the amount of support Antifa receives from local and state officials .
“ What is distressing is the level of support that Antifa does get from local and state officials from some of these more radical areas , ” Shideler said .
“ We ’ ve seen these in Portland , we ’ re seeing it in Seattle with the mayor and some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporting this insurrection.
” Shideler emphasized that the ongoing situation in Seattle can and will also be used as fuel for future movements .
“ Even though this won ’ t last , this zone is not going to last , the people who took this action are learning lessons , they are creating propaganda , they are motivating new followers , and we ’ re going to see all of those things happen again.
” Shideler talked more about the situation in Seattle , the future of Antifa , its threat to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : EXCLUSIVE : We Have Correspondents On The Ground In Seattle ’ s No Cop Zone .
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Kyle Shideler, director and senior analyst for homeland security and counterterrorism at the Center for Security Policy, spoke with the Daily Caller’s Samantha Renck about the history of Antifa, Seattle’s Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone and more.
“You probably started hearing the term ‘Antifa’ maybe back in the trouble with Berkeley and some of the cancellations that were taking place of conservative speakers on college campuses,” Shideler said. “But that’s only about two, three years ago.”
The reality of Antifa, as Shideler explained, dates back to the 1930s.
“We traced it in the article all the way back to 1932 when the Communist Party of Germany founds Anti-Fascist Action.”
Shideler expressed concerns for the amount of support Antifa receives from local and state officials.
“What is distressing is the level of support that Antifa does get from local and state officials from some of these more radical areas,” Shideler said. “We’ve seen these in Portland, we’re seeing it in Seattle with the mayor and some of the city council members who are essentially supporting this insurrection.”
Shideler emphasized that the ongoing situation in Seattle can and will also be used as fuel for future movements.
“Even though this won’t last, this zone is not going to last, the people who took this action are learning lessons, they are creating propaganda, they are motivating new followers, and we’re going to see all of those things happen again.”
Shideler talked more about the situation in Seattle, the future of Antifa, its threat to the country and more.(RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: We Have Correspondents On The Ground In Seattle’s No Cop Zone. Here’s What It Looks Like)
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thedailycaller--2020-06-13--J.J. Watt Seems To Hint That He Might Kneel During The National Anthem

It sounds like Houston Texans star J.J. Watt isn ’ t completely against kneeling during the national anthem .
In response to a tweet about how Watt wouldn ’ t kneel this upcoming season , the former Wisconsin superstar tweeted , “ A ) don ’ t speak for me B ) if you still think it ’ s about disrespecting the flag or our military , you clearly haven ’ t been listening.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) If J.J. Watt takes a knee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , then you can prepare for heads to explode around the country .
At this point , I think we ’ re for an absolutely wild 2020 season .
If players like Watt , who is one of the most famous athletes on the planet , are open to kneeling , then it ’ s going to be chaos .
To be crystal clear , Watt isn ’ t saying that he ’ s going to kneel , but he certainly didn ’ t rule it out when given the opportunity .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to not speak for him .
That would seem to indicate that he ’ s open to the idea at the very least .
There ’ s still a bunch of time before games start in September , but I think you ’ re going to see a large portion of the league kneel .
I hope I ’ m wrong , but standing/kneeling for the anthem is now one of the most partisan debates in America .
It ’ s a damn shame .
I miss football just being about winning and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to wait and see what Watt decides to do , but this is going to be chaos once September rolls around .

It sounds like Houston Texans star J.J. Watt isn’t completely against kneeling during the national anthem.
In response to a tweet about how Watt wouldn’t kneel this upcoming season, the former Wisconsin superstar tweeted, “A) don’t speak for me B) if you still think it’s about disrespecting the flag or our military, you clearly haven’t been listening.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
A) don’t speak for me B) if you still think it’s about disrespecting the flag or our military, you clearly haven’t been listening https://t.co/tnsEq5D9WC — JJ Watt (@JJWatt) June 13, 2020
If J.J. Watt takes a knee during the national anthem this upcoming season, then you can prepare for heads to explode around the country.
At this point, I think we’re for an absolutely wild 2020 season. If players like Watt, who is one of the most famous athletes on the planet, are open to kneeling, then it’s going to be chaos.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jan 4, 2020 at 6:01am PST
To be crystal clear, Watt isn’t saying that he’s going to kneel, but he certainly didn’t rule it out when given the opportunity.
In fact, he specifically told the guy to not speak for him. That would seem to indicate that he’s open to the idea at the very least.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Dec 24, 2019 at 3:02pm PST
There’s still a bunch of time before games start in September, but I think you’re going to see a large portion of the league kneel.
I hope I’m wrong, but standing/kneeling for the anthem is now one of the most partisan debates in America.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Aug 30, 2019 at 6:08am PDT
It’s a damn shame. I miss football just being about winning and having fun. We’ll have to wait and see what Watt decides to do, but this is going to be chaos once September rolls around.


thedailycaller--2020-06-13--Tom Cotton: NYT Column Calling To Abolish Police ‘Puts Lives In Danger’

Sen. Tom Cotton criticized The New York Times over an op-ed the newspaper published Friday calling on cities to abolish their police departments , saying that the column would put Americans ’ lives in “ danger.
” “ Running this column puts lives in danger , ” Cotton wrote on Twitter in response to an op-ed from activist Mariame Kaba entitled “ Yes , We Mean Literally Abolish the Police.
” Cotton was using the same line of argument that a group of New York Times staffers adopted to force the newspaper to apologize for running an op-ed from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the op-ed , Cotton called on the National Guard to tamp down on looting and rioting that stemmed from protests over the death of George Floyd , a 46-year-old black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25 , video showed .
A group of Times staffers openly revolted over the Cotton op-ed , saying it put the lives of the newspapers ’ black staffers in danger .
The Times caved in to the internal pressure by attaching several editor ’ s notes to Cotton ’ s article .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cotton responded by mocking the Times for bending over backwards to appease the “ woke children ” on the newspaper ’ s staff .
Cotton also pointed out that his op-ed differentiated between peaceful protesters , whom he said he supports , and rioters and looters who descended on numerous cities across the United States .
Kaba ’ s op-ed echoed the arguments of the “ Defund the Police ” movement that sprung up in the wake of Floyd ’ s death .
Some activists who support the spirit of the defund the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not meant to convey that police departments should be shut down .
Instead , they assert that police departments need to reallocate resources toward social services .
( RELATED : Tom Cotton Runs Ad In New York Times After His Op-Ed Caused Outrage ) Democratic lawmakers — including former Vice President Joe Biden — have said that they do not support defunding police departments , instead supporting widespread reforms .
But Kaba rejected those half measures in her op-ed , writing that police departments are beyond reform .
“ Enough , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t reform the police .
The only way to diminish police violence is to reduce contact between the public and the police.
” She added : “ But don ’ t get me wrong .
We are not abandoning our communities to violence .
We don ’ t want to just close police departments .
We want to make them obsolete.
” “ We should redirect the billions that now go to police departments toward providing health care , housing , education and good jobs .
If we did this , there would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first place , ” she said .
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Sen. Tom Cotton criticized The New York Times over an op-ed the newspaper published Friday calling on cities to abolish their police departments, saying that the column would put Americans’ lives in “danger.”
“Running this column puts lives in danger,” Cotton wrote on Twitter in response to an op-ed from activist Mariame Kaba entitled “Yes, We Mean Literally Abolish the Police.”
Cotton was using the same line of argument that a group of New York Times staffers adopted to force the newspaper to apologize for running an op-ed from the Arkansas Republican published on June 3.
In the op-ed, Cotton called on the National Guard to tamp down on looting and rioting that stemmed from protests over the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25, video showed.
A group of Times staffers openly revolted over the Cotton op-ed, saying it put the lives of the newspapers’ black staffers in danger.
The Times caved in to the internal pressure by attaching several editor’s notes to Cotton’s article. Editorial page editor James Bennet resigned. Cotton responded by mocking the Times for bending over backwards to appease the “woke children” on the newspaper’s staff. Cotton also pointed out that his op-ed differentiated between peaceful protesters, whom he said he supports, and rioters and looters who descended on numerous cities across the United States.
Running this column puts lives in danger. pic.twitter.com/SkESdnYpX2 — Tom Cotton (@TomCottonAR) June 13, 2020
Kaba’s op-ed echoed the arguments of the “Defund the Police” movement that sprung up in the wake of Floyd’s death.
Some activists who support the spirit of the defund the police movement have said that the slogan is not meant to convey that police departments should be shut down. Instead, they assert that police departments need to reallocate resources toward social services. (RELATED: Tom Cotton Runs Ad In New York Times After His Op-Ed Caused Outrage)
Democratic lawmakers — including former Vice President Joe Biden — have said that they do not support defunding police departments, instead supporting widespread reforms.
But Kaba rejected those half measures in her op-ed, writing that police departments are beyond reform.
“Enough,” she wrote. “We can’t reform the police. The only way to diminish police violence is to reduce contact between the public and the police.”
She added: “But don’t get me wrong. We are not abandoning our communities to violence. We don’t want to just close police departments. We want to make them obsolete.”
“We should redirect the billions that now go to police departments toward providing health care, housing, education and good jobs. If we did this, there would be less need for the police in the first place,” she said.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-13--REPORT: Netflix Pulls ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’ Episode Over Blackface Storyline

Netflix has reportedly pulled an episode of “ It ’ s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
” According to reports from NME , Entertainment.ie and Metro , the episode “ Dee Reynolds : Shaping America ’ s Youth ” has been pulled from the streaming service because it features blackface .
The move comes after the death of George Floyd spark renewed debate on race in America .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) For those unaware , the gang shoots their own version of “ Lethal Weapon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing the Danny Glover character .
Dee also appears in blackface in a later episode in the seires .
It ’ s also worth noting that it appears to have been pulled from Netflix abroad .
In America , Hulu has the streaming rights to “ Always Sunny , ” and the episode was still live as of today .
This is so stupid that it ’ s tough for me to comprehend as real .
The entire point of the blackface storyline in the FX show is to parody the absurdity of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how offensive and stupid it is !
We ’ re so screwed as a society if this is the new normal .
“ Always Sunny ” is a comedy show that made jokes about blackface !
Folks , if we ’ re now canceling comedy , then we ’ re done .
It ’ s over .
Civilized society has lost if jokes are no longer allowed .
What a sad and pathetic state of affairs .

Netflix has reportedly pulled an episode of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”
According to reports from NME, Entertainment.ie and Metro, the episode “Dee Reynolds: Shaping America’s Youth” has been pulled from the streaming service because it features blackface. The move comes after the death of George Floyd spark renewed debate on race in America. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
For those unaware, the gang shoots their own version of “Lethal Weapon” and it features Mac in blackface playing the Danny Glover character. Dee also appears in blackface in a later episode in the seires.
It’s also worth noting that it appears to have been pulled from Netflix abroad. In America, Hulu has the streaming rights to “Always Sunny,” and the episode was still live as of today.
This is so stupid that it’s tough for me to comprehend as real. The entire point of the blackface storyline in the FX show is to parody the absurdity of doing it.
The entire point is how offensive and stupid it is!
We’re so screwed as a society if this is the new normal. “Always Sunny” is a comedy show that made jokes about blackface!
Folks, if we’re now canceling comedy, then we’re done. It’s over. Civilized society has lost if jokes are no longer allowed.
What a sad and pathetic state of affairs.


thedailycaller--2020-06-13--‘Victory For Conscience In America’: Pro-Life Groups Applaud HHS Clarification That Sex Discriminati

‘Victory For Conscience In America’: Pro-Life Groups Applaud HHS Clarification That Sex Discrimination Does Not Include Abortion

• Pro-life groups applauded President Donald Trump ’ s administration ’ s clarification Friday that sex discrimination does not include abortion when it comes to health care and coverage .
• Under the final rule , the Department of Health and Human Services will return to the government ’ s interpretation of sex discrimination “ according to the plain meaning of the word ‘ sex ’ as male or female and as determined by biology.
” • “ HHS respects the dignity of every human being , and as we have shown in our response to the pandemic , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of all to the fullest extent permitted by our laws as passed by Congress , ” the agency stated .
Pro-life groups applauded the Trump administration ’ s clarification Friday that sex discrimination does not include abortion when it comes to health care and coverage .
The Department of Health and Human Services announced in a Friday press release that HHS had finalized a rule clarifying language surrounding sex discrimination implemented by former President Barack Obama ’ s administration .
“ HHS respects the dignity of every human being , and as we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic , we vigorously protect and enforce the civil rights of all to the fullest extent permitted by our laws as passed by Congress , ” said Roger Severino , director of the Office for Civil Rights at HHS .
“ We are unwavering in our commitment to enforcing civil rights in healthcare.
” In 2016 , according to HHS , Obama redefined sex discrimination to include abortion and gender identity — defined as “ one ’ s internal sense of gender , which may be male , female , neither , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Under the final rule , HHS will return to the government ’ s interpretation of sex discrimination “ according to the plain meaning of the word ‘ sex ’ as male or female and as determined by biology , ” the HHS press release stated .
The Obama administration ’ s 2016 rule “ declined to recognize sexual orientation as a protected category under the ACA , and HHS will leave that judgment undisturbed.
” The American Civil Liberties Union has said that it will sue to overturn the rule .
Neither the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation .
The rule will also lift approximately $ 2.9 billion in undue regulatory burdens off the backs of Americans , HHS noted , by eliminating mandates for “ entities to send patients and customers excessive ‘ notice and taglines ’ inserts in 15 or more foreign languages in almost every health care and insurance mailing.
” Pro-life groups applauded the ruling in statements Friday afternoon , thanking the Trump administration for protecting the unborn and for standing by traditional interpretations of sex .
( RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Has Evolved On Abortion As He Attempts To Become President ) “ The Department of Health and Human Services has corrected a dangerous Obamacare rule that distorted key portions of the legislation to the detriment of both medical professionals and patients , ” said Mary Beth Waddell , senior legislative assistant for the Family Research Council , in a statement provided to the DCNF .
She continued : “ The rule finalized today helps protect health care providers from being forced to participate in and perform services that substantially violate their consciences and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Research Council fully supports these revisions to ensure Obamacare isn ’ t used as a vehicle to advance transgender or abortion politics , ” Waddell said .
Every American should applaud the Trump administration ’ s move to revise Section 1557 , policy advisor for The Catholic Association , Dr. Grazie Pozo Christie , told the DCNF .
“ Preventing ‘ discrimination on the basis of sex ’ was intended to ensure that women are treated on a par with men , ” Christie said .
“ Changing the definition of sex to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include unfettered access to abortion would not have protected the vulnerable.
” If the legislation hadn ’ t been clarified , it would have been “ impossible ” for doctors to decline to perform “ ethically problematic procedures ( like late-term abortion ) and experimental and dangerous ones ( like the removal of healthy organs from young patients with gender dysphoria ) , ” Christie added .
Susan B. Anthony List president Marjorie Dannenfelser reiterated the organization ’ s belief that President Donald Trump is the “ most pro-life president our nation has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I Want The Same Equal Treatment ’ : Biden Accuser Tara Reade Tears Into Media , Women ’ s Groups , Democratic Politicians ) “ Today he delivered another important victory for conscience in America .
Abortion is not health care and should never be mandated by the government , ” Dannenfelser said .
“ The Obama/Biden administration sought to expand abortion at every turn , even trying to reinterpret federal law to define abortion as a civil right.
” She continued : “ Since serving in the Obama administration , Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even more extreme , as he now supports forcing taxpayers to pay for abortion on demand — even brutal late-term abortions.
” “ We thank President Trump and Secretary Azar for standing firmly on the side of the majority of Americans who reject taxpayer funding of abortion , and for the action taken today to roll back the Obama/Biden-era assault on conscience , ” she added .
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Pro-life groups applauded President Donald Trump’s administration’s clarification Friday that sex discrimination does not include abortion when it comes to health care and coverage.
Under the final rule, the Department of Health and Human Services will return to the government’s interpretation of sex discrimination “according to the plain meaning of the word ‘sex’ as male or female and as determined by biology.”
“HHS respects the dignity of every human being, and as we have shown in our response to the pandemic, we vigorously protect and enforce the civil rights of all to the fullest extent permitted by our laws as passed by Congress,” the agency stated.
Pro-life groups applauded the Trump administration’s clarification Friday that sex discrimination does not include abortion when it comes to health care and coverage.
The Department of Health and Human Services announced in a Friday press release that HHS had finalized a rule clarifying language surrounding sex discrimination implemented by former President Barack Obama’s administration.
“HHS respects the dignity of every human being, and as we have shown in our response to the pandemic, we vigorously protect and enforce the civil rights of all to the fullest extent permitted by our laws as passed by Congress,” said Roger Severino, director of the Office for Civil Rights at HHS. “We are unwavering in our commitment to enforcing civil rights in healthcare.”
In 2016, according to HHS, Obama redefined sex discrimination to include abortion and gender identity — defined as “one’s internal sense of gender, which may be male, female, neither, or a combination of male and female.”
Under the final rule, HHS will return to the government’s interpretation of sex discrimination “according to the plain meaning of the word ‘sex’ as male or female and as determined by biology,” the HHS press release stated. The Obama administration’s 2016 rule “declined to recognize sexual orientation as a protected category under the ACA, and HHS will leave that judgment undisturbed.”
The American Civil Liberties Union has said that it will sue to overturn the rule. Neither the ACLU nor Planned Parenthood responded to requests for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation.
The rule will also lift approximately $2.9 billion in undue regulatory burdens off the backs of Americans, HHS noted, by eliminating mandates for “entities to send patients and customers excessive ‘notice and taglines’ inserts in 15 or more foreign languages in almost every health care and insurance mailing.”
Pro-life groups applauded the ruling in statements Friday afternoon, thanking the Trump administration for protecting the unborn and for standing by traditional interpretations of sex. (RELATED: Here’s How Joe Biden Has Evolved On Abortion As He Attempts To Become President)
“The Department of Health and Human Services has corrected a dangerous Obamacare rule that distorted key portions of the legislation to the detriment of both medical professionals and patients,” said Mary Beth Waddell, senior legislative assistant for the Family Research Council, in a statement provided to the DCNF.
She continued: “The rule finalized today helps protect health care providers from being forced to participate in and perform services that substantially violate their consciences and help protect their patients.”
“Family Research Council fully supports these revisions to ensure Obamacare isn’t used as a vehicle to advance transgender or abortion politics,” Waddell said.
Every American should applaud the Trump administration’s move to revise Section 1557, policy advisor for The Catholic Association, Dr. Grazie Pozo Christie, told the DCNF.
“Preventing ‘discrimination on the basis of sex’ was intended to ensure that women are treated on a par with men,” Christie said. “Changing the definition of sex to mean ‘gender identity’ and to include unfettered access to abortion would not have protected the vulnerable.”
If the legislation hadn’t been clarified, it would have been “impossible” for doctors to decline to perform “ethically problematic procedures (like late-term abortion) and experimental and dangerous ones (like the removal of healthy organs from young patients with gender dysphoria),” Christie added.
Susan B. Anthony List president Marjorie Dannenfelser reiterated the organization’s belief that President Donald Trump is the “most pro-life president our nation has ever seen.” (RELATED: ‘I Want The Same Equal Treatment’: Biden Accuser Tara Reade Tears Into Media, Women’s Groups, Democratic Politicians)
“Today he delivered another important victory for conscience in America. Abortion is not health care and should never be mandated by the government,” Dannenfelser said. “The Obama/Biden administration sought to expand abortion at every turn, even trying to reinterpret federal law to define abortion as a civil right.”
She continued: “Since serving in the Obama administration, Joe Biden’s views on abortion have become even more extreme, as he now supports forcing taxpayers to pay for abortion on demand — even brutal late-term abortions.”
“We thank President Trump and Secretary Azar for standing firmly on the side of the majority of Americans who reject taxpayer funding of abortion, and for the action taken today to roll back the Obama/Biden-era assault on conscience,” she added.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-13--Leo Terrell: ‘Hypocrisy’ Is ‘Why I Stopped Drinking The Democratic Kool-Aid’

Civil rights attorney Leo Terrell said Friday he was fed up with the Democratic Party ’ s “ hypocrisy ” and that ’ s why he ’ s stopped drinking their “ Kool-Aid.
” “ You know , this is why I stopped drinking the Democratic Kool-Aid .
I can ’ t take this hypocrisy anymore , it ’ s ridiculous , ” Terrell told Fox News ’ “ Hannity.
” “ [ Democratic Virginia Sen. ] Richard Russell from the south was against integration .
He was opposed to anti-lynching bills … [ a Democrat ] can be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Satisfaction With Race Relations Has Jumped 14 % Since Trump Took Office ) Terrell was responding to comments from Sean Hannity that Democrats historically supported slavery and southern Jim Crow laws while Republicans did not .
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called for the immediate removal of all Confederate statues from the halls of Congress .
Radio host Larry Elder pointed out that her late father , Thomas D ’ Alesandro Jr. , who was the Democratic mayor of Baltimore , once dedicated a Confederate statue in the city .
Terrell reminded viewers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strikes ” 1994 crime bill while he was in the Senate — legislation that many say disproportionately affected black people .
“ The bottom line is this .
We don ’ t need Democrats to insult me or placate me with African garb — Nancy Pelosi .
Pass some laws , pass some reform , show me something other than some kind of condescending act .
That doesn ’ t follow anymore , ” Terrell said .
( RELATED : Tim Scott Slams Joe Biden For Saying If Black People Vote For Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ) “ Last point , Democrats , please leave the party .
If you want law and order , you can ’ t get it from Democrats.
” Terrell repeatedly said he would not be voting for Biden in the 2020 presidential election and would vote for President Donald Trump if Biden selects Democratic California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate .
CNN analyst Van Jones , who has praised Trump in the past for criminal justice reform , said Democrats can not afford to underrate Trump ’ s ability to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus outbreak and the subsequent economic lockdown , black unemployment had hit historic lows .

Civil rights attorney Leo Terrell said Friday he was fed up with the Democratic Party’s “hypocrisy”and that’s why he’s stopped drinking their “Kool-Aid.”
“You know, this is why I stopped drinking the Democratic Kool-Aid. I can’t take this hypocrisy anymore, it’s ridiculous,” Terrell told Fox News’ “Hannity.”
“[Democratic Virginia Sen.] Richard Russell from the south was against integration. He was opposed to anti-lynching bills … [a Democrat] can be a racist.” (RELATED: Gallup: Satisfaction With Race Relations Has Jumped 14% Since Trump Took Office)
Terrell was responding to comments from Sean Hannity that Democrats historically supported slavery and southern Jim Crow laws while Republicans did not.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called for the immediate removal of all Confederate statues from the halls of Congress. Radio host Larry Elder pointed out that her late father, Thomas D’Alesandro Jr., who was the Democratic mayor of Baltimore, once dedicated a Confederate statue in the city.
Terrell reminded viewers that Joe Biden co-authored the “three strikes” 1994 crime bill while he was in the Senate — legislation that many say disproportionately affected black people.
“The bottom line is this. We don’t need Democrats to insult me or placate me with African garb — Nancy Pelosi. Pass some laws, pass some reform, show me something other than some kind of condescending act. That doesn’t follow anymore,” Terrell said. (RELATED: Tim Scott Slams Joe Biden For Saying If Black People Vote For Trump, ‘You Ain’t Black’)
“Last point, Democrats, please leave the party. If you want law and order, you can’t get it from Democrats.”
Terrell repeatedly said he would not be voting for Biden in the 2020 presidential election and would vote for President Donald Trump if Biden selects Democratic California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate.
CNN analyst Van Jones, who has praised Trump in the past for criminal justice reform, said Democrats cannot afford to underrate Trump’s ability to attract non-white voters. Prior to the coronavirus outbreak and the subsequent economic lockdown, black unemployment had hit historic lows.


thedailycaller--2020-06-13--REPORT: Kyrie Irving Says He’s ‘Willing To Give Up Everything’ For Social Justice Reform

According to Shams Charania , Irving told players during a Friday call , “ I don ’ t support going into Orlando .
I ’ m not with the systematic racism and the bullshit .
Something smells a little fishy.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) He also added that he ’ s “ willing to give up everything I have ( for social reform ) .
” I understand we ’ re in a very sensitive time right now , and I understand that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in America .
None of that is lost on me , and I ’ ve encouraged athletes to speak up if they believe in something .
However , these comments from Irving make zero sense .
It sounds like he ’ s trying to insinuate the NBA is undertaking a grand plan to silence players .
I ’ m not really sure what is “ fishy ” about the league ’ s plan to play games in Orlando at Disney .
Is it “ fishy ” to get paid a ton of money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it sounds like Kyrie Irving just doesn ’ t want to play basketball right now , and he ’ s looking for an excuse to justify it .
Talking about the league returning being “ fishy ” is just stupid .
Also , isn ’ t Irving free to walk away from the sport and donate all his money at any time ?
If he believes so passionately in social justice reform , then he should follow through by giving up everything .
Say whatever you want about Kaepernick , but he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ ll see what Irving decides to do , but he should find a better way to get his message across because it ’ s definitely not working right now .

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving apparently doesn’t want NBA play to resume.
According to Shams Charania, Irving told players during a Friday call, “I don’t support going into Orlando. I’m not with the systematic racism and the bullshit. Something smells a little fishy.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
He also added that he’s “willing to give up everything I have (for social reform).”
Kyrie Irving told NBA players on call Friday, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium: “I don’t support going into Orlando. I’m not with the systematic racism and the bullshit. Something smells a little fishy.” — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 13, 2020
Kyrie Irving on players call Friday, per sources: “I’m willing to give up everything I have (for social reform).” — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 13, 2020
I understand we’re in a very sensitive time right now, and I understand that it’s a very emotionally charged time in America.
None of that is lost on me, and I’ve encouraged athletes to speak up if they believe in something.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kyrie Eleison (KAI) (@kyrieirving) on Jun 22, 2019 at 7:28pm PDT
However, these comments from Irving make zero sense. It sounds like he’s trying to insinuate the NBA is undertaking a grand plan to silence players.
I’m not really sure what is “fishy” about the league’s plan to play games in Orlando at Disney. Is it “fishy” to get paid a ton of money to play basketball?
On the surface, it sounds like Kyrie Irving just doesn’t want to play basketball right now, and he’s looking for an excuse to justify it.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kyrie Eleison (KAI) (@kyrieirving) on Jul 25, 2017 at 11:57am PDT
Talking about the league returning being “fishy” is just stupid. Also, isn’t Irving free to walk away from the sport and donate all his money at any time?
If he believes so passionately in social justice reform, then he should follow through by giving up everything. Say whatever you want about Kaepernick, but he actually went down with the ship.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kyrie Eleison (KAI) (@kyrieirving) on Jul 25, 2017 at 11:51am PDT
We’ll see what Irving decides to do, but he should find a better way to get his message across because it’s definitely not working right now.


thedailycaller--2020-06-13--‘Should Send Shivers Down The Spine Of Every American’: Tim Scott Rips CHAZ, Defund Police Efforts

Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott said that the so-called Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone ( CHAZ ) in downtown Seattle should “ send shivers down the spine of every American.
” Scott also criticized the “ Defund the Police ” movement that has emerged from protests sparked by the death of George Floyd as the “ dumbest idea I ’ ve heard in a very long time ” during a Saturday morning appearance on Fox News ’ “ Cavuto Live.
” “ Seattle , Washington should send shivers down the spine of every single American , ” Scott said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s question about CHAZ .
“ We are one nation and frankly , anywhere at anytime where people think that they can have their own autonomous zone , that is— stems in stark contrast to who we are as a country .
That has to come to an end sooner than later without any question.
” Moving to the concept of defunding the police , Scott tried and failed to look “ for a nice word ” to describe it .
“ The notion of defunding the police is , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to criminals to the most vulnerable people in the nation , ” he said .
“ It is one of the dumbest — I ’ m looking for a nice word , but I can ’ t find one — the dumbest idea I ’ ve heard in a very long time is defunding the police.
” The South Carolina senator said the goal should be a “ character-driven department , ” because eliminating police would mean “ that the most vulnerable people become more vulnerable.
” ( RELATED : ‘ The World @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dilbert Creator Scott Adams Explains Why CHAZ ‘ Inspired ’ Him ) “ So while we have to improve the outcome , eliminating the police will not improve the outcome , it will put our nation in jeopardy , ” Scott explained after relating some instances in his own life where police have come to aid .
“ If you like order , if you like the ability to live your lives and sleep in peace , we need the police .
We just need to make sure the relationships are improved , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That is just the absolute wrong direction if I ’ ve ever heard of one .
”

Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott said that the so-called Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) in downtown Seattle should “send shivers down the spine of every American.”
Scott also criticized the “Defund the Police” movement that has emerged from protests sparked by the death of George Floyd as the “dumbest idea I’ve heard in a very long time” during a Saturday morning appearance on Fox News’ “Cavuto Live.”
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“Seattle, Washington should send shivers down the spine of every single American,” Scott said, responding to Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto’s question about CHAZ. “We are one nation and frankly, anywhere at anytime where people think that they can have their own autonomous zone, that is— stems in stark contrast to who we are as a country. That has to come to an end sooner than later without any question.”
Moving to the concept of defunding the police, Scott tried and failed to look “for a nice word” to describe it.
“The notion of defunding the police is, it’s a synonym to providing more access to criminals to the most vulnerable people in the nation,” he said. “It is one of the dumbest — I’m looking for a nice word, but I can’t find one — the dumbest idea I’ve heard in a very long time is defunding the police.”
The South Carolina senator said the goal should be a “character-driven department,” because eliminating police would mean “that the most vulnerable people become more vulnerable.” (RELATED: ‘The World’s Greatest Learning Experience’: Dilbert Creator Scott Adams Explains Why CHAZ ‘Inspired’ Him)
“So while we have to improve the outcome, eliminating the police will not improve the outcome, it will put our nation in jeopardy,” Scott explained after relating some instances in his own life where police have come to aid. “If you like order, if you like the ability to live your lives and sleep in peace, we need the police. We just need to make sure the relationships are improved, that are strengthened, not eliminated. That is just the absolute wrong direction if I’ve ever heard of one.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-13--TCU Football Coach Gary Patterson Releases Country Music Song ‘Take A Step Back’

TCU football coach Gary Patterson has some pipes on him .
The leader of the Horned Frogs tweeted a music video for his country song “ Take a Step Back , ” and it ’ s surprisingly good .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Why is Gary Patterson singing country music ?
I don ’ t have a clue .
Am I against him singing country music ?
Not after hearing it !
While I generally might be against college football coaches belting out tunes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation .
Dude is a natural .
Is that Gary Patterson or is that Garth Brooks ?
It ’ s getting hard to tell .
It ’ s also pretty cool to see Patterson put his time in quarantine to good use .
A lot of people haven ’ t exactly been ultra-motivated .
Not Patterson .
He had a song to write , and I don ’ t blame him .
If I had that kind of singing ability , I ’ d probably do the exact same .
Props to Patterson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The world could certainly use a lot more of that right now !

TCU football coach Gary Patterson has some pipes on him.
The leader of the Horned Frogs tweeted a music video for his country song “Take a Step Back,” and it’s surprisingly good. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Give it a watch below.
Why is Gary Patterson singing country music? I don’t have a clue. Am I against him singing country music? Not after hearing it!
While I generally might be against college football coaches belting out tunes, I can’t be in this situation. Dude is a natural.
Is that Gary Patterson or is that Garth Brooks? It’s getting hard to tell.
It’s also pretty cool to see Patterson put his time in quarantine to good use. A lot of people haven’t exactly been ultra-motivated.
Not Patterson. He had a song to write, and I don’t blame him. If I had that kind of singing ability, I’d probably do the exact same.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by TCU Football (@tcufootball) on Jun 12, 2020 at 12:42pm PDT
Props to Patterson for giving us something to enjoy. The world could certainly use a lot more of that right now!


thedailycaller--2020-06-13--Tennessee Gov. Lee Warns Nashville: Seattle ‘Lawlessness … Will Not Be Tolerated’

Tennessee Gov .
Bill Lee put the city of Nashville on notice Friday , saying he does not want the state Capitol to imitate Seattle ’ s experiment with anarchy .
Lee told activists not to consider seizing a portion of the city because “ lawlessness , autonomous zones , and violence will not be tolerated.
” Local activists are planning to create an “ autonomous zone ” like the one in Seattle that has banned police and attracted national attention , the Tennessean reported .
The protesters reportedly want to show their solidarity with activists in Seattle who proclaimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) this week .
( RELATED : Seattle Councilmember Says She Can ’ t Figure Out Why ‘ Looting Bothers People ’ When People Are ‘ Dying Every Day ) The “ liberated ” area is situated around the precinct that police abandoned Monday night as rioting engulfed the city .
A Minneapolis police precinct also went up in flames when protests , rioting and looting rocked that city in the wake of George Floyd ’ s death .
The occupation was met with the approval of Democratic Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ a block party ” than “ an armed camp.
” But that ’ s not how Assistant Seattle Police Chief Deanna Nollette has described the situation , charging the Antifa-laced activists with establishing armed checkpoints and intimidating city residents .
( RELATED : Activist Who Helped Create ‘ Police No Go Zone ‘ Complains When Food Is Stolen ) President Donald Trump has called the activists “ domestic terrorists ” and urged Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan to deal with the problem in her backyard .
Durkan ignored Trump ’ s advice and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go back to your bunker.
” Trump responded Friday by saying “ Seattle Mayor says , about the anarchists takeover of her city , ‘ it is a Summer of Love.
’ These Liberal Dems don ’ t have a clue .
”

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee put the city of Nashville on notice Friday, saying he does not want the state Capitol to imitate Seattle’s experiment with anarchy.
Lee told activists not to consider seizing a portion of the city because “lawlessness, autonomous zones, and violence will not be tolerated.”
Local activists are planning to create an “autonomous zone” like the one in Seattle that has banned police and attracted national attention, the Tennessean reported. The protesters reportedly want to show their solidarity with activists in Seattle who proclaimed the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) this week. (RELATED: Seattle Councilmember Says She Can’t Figure Out Why ‘Looting Bothers People’ When People Are ‘Dying Every Day)
The “liberated” area is situated around the precinct that police abandoned Monday night as rioting engulfed the city. A Minneapolis police precinct also went up in flames when protests, rioting and looting rocked that city in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
The occupation was met with the approval of Democratic Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan who has said the spectacle is more like “a block party” than “an armed camp.”
But that’s not how Assistant Seattle Police Chief Deanna Nollette has described the situation, charging the Antifa-laced activists with establishing armed checkpoints and intimidating city residents.(RELATED: Activist Who Helped Create ‘Police No Go Zone‘ Complains When Food Is Stolen)
President Donald Trump has called the activists “domestic terrorists” and urged Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan to deal with the problem in her backyard. Durkan ignored Trump’s advice and told the president Thursday to “to go back to your bunker.”
Trump responded Friday by saying “Seattle Mayor says, about the anarchists takeover of her city, ‘it is a Summer of Love.’ These Liberal Dems don’t have a clue.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-13--President Trump Delays Oklahoma Rally Out Of Respect For Juneteenth Holiday

President Donald Trump pushed back his campaign rally scheduled for June 19 in Tulsa , Oklahoma on Friday night , @ @ @ @ @ supporters urged him not to hold a rally on the Juneteenth holiday .
Juneteenth commemorates @ @ @ @ @ Union General Gordon Granger read orders declaring all previously enslaved persons in Texas to be @ @ @ @ @ 1865 .
Trump ’ s rally will now take place on Saturday , June 20 @ @ @ @ @ Are The Cities Handling The George Floyd Riots The Worst ) The media has criticized @ @ @ @ @ amid coronavirus even as protests across the country flaunt distancing rules .
The Trump campaign @ @ @ @ @ social distancing measures for the Oklahoma Rally .
Trump and Republicans also moved the party @ @ @ @ @ of North Carolina after Democratic Gov .
Roy Cooper refused to relax distancing rules for @ @ @ @ @ National Convention will now take place in Jacksonville , Fla. under Republican Gov .
Ron @ @

President Donald Trump pushed back his campaign rally scheduled for June 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Friday night, saying many of his black supporters urged him not to hold a rally on the Juneteenth holiday.
Juneteenth commemorates the anniversary of the day Union General Gordon Granger read orders declaring all previously enslaved persons in Texas to be free on June 19, 1865. Trump’s rally will now take place on Saturday, June 20. (RELATED: Here Are The Cities Handling The George Floyd Riots The Worst)
We had previously scheduled our #MAGA Rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for June 19th – a big deal. Unfortunately, however, this would fall on the Juneteenth Holiday. Many of my African American friends and supporters have reached out to suggest that we consider changing the date out… — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 13, 2020
…of respect for this Holiday, and in observance of this important occasion and all that it represents. I have therefore decided to move our rally to Saturday, June 20th, in order to honor their requests… — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 13, 2020
…We have already had ticket requests in excess of 200,000 people. I look forward to seeing everyone in Oklahoma! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 13, 2020
The media has criticized Trump for holding a rally amid coronavirus even as protests across the country flaunt distancing rules. The Trump campaign hasn’t announced any social distancing measures for the Oklahoma Rally.
Trump and Republicans also moved the party’s national convention out of North Carolina after Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper refused to relax distancing rules for the event.
The Republican National Convention will now take place in Jacksonville, Fla. under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.


thedailycaller--2020-06-13--Trump To West Point Cadets: You’re Joining The Ranks Of Those Who Sent Tyrants ‘Through The Gates Of

Trump To West Point Cadets: You’re Joining The Ranks Of Those Who Sent Tyrants ‘Through The Gates Of Hell’

President Donald Trump delivered a commencement address to the graduating cadet class of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Saturday , with graduates spaced six feet apart and no parents in attendance .
The socially distanced graduation took place on the historic West Point Plain Parade Field on Saturday morning , with the coronavirus forcing more changes than just the six-foot space between chairs .
Rather than receiving their diplomas in-person and shaking hands with the president , graduates stepped forward to exchange salutes with Trump and West Point Superintendent Army Lt. Gen. Darryl Williams when their names @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also viewed the graduation online .
Trump ’ s remarks focused on the pedigree of West Point graduates , which include American icons like Gen. George Patton , President Dwight D. Eisenhower , Gen. Douglas MacArthur and Gen. Omar Bradley .
( RELATED : Trump Admin Considers Months-Long Suspension Of Work Visas : Report ) Trump said the officers were now joining the ranks of a force “ who sent tyrants , terrorists and sadistic monsters running scared through the gates of hell.
” “ No evil force on earth can match the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American warrior , ” Trump said .
Trump also took the opportunity to lay out his goals for the military , saying the army ’ s mission is not to be “ the police of the world ” or to solve ancient disputes in far away lands .
The ceremony also commemorated the life of C.J .
Morgan , a class of 2020 cadet who was killed in a training accident in 2019 .
Morgan ’ s father , Christopher Morgan , is a Secret Service agent and was in attendance .
Williams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s history and urged graduates to live up to the name as they move into new roles .
( RELATED : STUDY : Grit Is The Most Important Factor For West Point Cadets ) “ In our great army there are soldiers awaiting your arrival right now wondering if their lieutenant will be worth following .
Their loved ones wonder if you will care for their soldier .
Your character and leadership are essential for answering those questions , ” Williams told the graduating officers .
“ Be the officer worth following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their families .
”

President Donald Trump delivered a commencement address to the graduating cadet class of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Saturday, with graduates spaced six feet apart and no parents in attendance.
The socially distanced graduation took place on the historic West Point Plain Parade Field on Saturday morning, with the coronavirus forcing more changes than just the six-foot space between chairs. Rather than receiving their diplomas in-person and shaking hands with the president, graduates stepped forward to exchange salutes with Trump and West Point Superintendent Army Lt. Gen. Darryl Williams when their names were called. Friends and family members also viewed the graduation online.
Trump’s remarks focused on the pedigree of West Point graduates, which include American icons like Gen. George Patton, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Gen. Douglas MacArthur and Gen. Omar Bradley. (RELATED: Trump Admin Considers Months-Long Suspension Of Work Visas: Report)
Trump said the officers were now joining the ranks of a force “who sent tyrants, terrorists and sadistic monsters running scared through the gates of hell.”
“No evil force on earth can match the noble power and righteous glory of the American warrior,” Trump said.
Trump also took the opportunity to lay out his goals for the military, saying the army’s mission is not to be “the police of the world” or to solve ancient disputes in far away lands.
The ceremony also commemorated the life of C.J. Morgan, a class of 2020 cadet who was killed in a training accident in 2019. Morgan’s father, Christopher Morgan, is a Secret Service agent and was in attendance.
Williams’ address also focused on West Point’s history and urged graduates to live up to the name as they move into new roles. (RELATED: STUDY: Grit Is The Most Important Factor For West Point Cadets)
“In our great army there are soldiers awaiting your arrival right now wondering if their lieutenant will be worth following. Their loved ones wonder if you will care for their soldier. Your character and leadership are essential for answering those questions,” Williams told the graduating officers. “Be the officer worth following and take care of your soldiers and their families.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-13--CCW Weekend: Mechanical Advantage Vs Training Problems

The difference between an actual mechanical advantage and a problem of training is that the former actually enables you to perform a task faster or easier in all instances because of the design of something , as opposed to you just being lazy and not putting in the practice time like you ’ re supposed to .
This is a big thing when it comes to guns , as a bevy of devices and firearms designs are denigrated by gun owners and shooters for various reasons and the aftermarket industry comes up with various “ solutions ” to problems that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lazy .
And why talk about this ?
Because a whole lot of people spend a lot of money every year on various gadgets , new guns and other gear in the belief that they ’ re getting the former when in reality they ’ re compensating for the latter .
It behooves you to know whether that new type of holster or pistol or what have you is actually going to give you a real advantage , or if you ’ re just trying to cheat yourself .
A whole lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wheedled , complained , grumbled and otherwise made noise about single-action semi-autos being slower to get that first shot off due to having a manual safety , as well as any pistol thusly equipped .
Deactivating the safety , the refrain goes , takes extra time or will otherwise get in the way or something to that effect .
Oh really , now ?
As you can see in the video , it ’ s hardly the case that a 1911 pistol can not be drawn , presented , aimed and fired quickly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shooter Mike Seeklander , is blisteringly quick ; if you watch the timer on the video , that ’ s just over a second from concealment to the first shot on target .
Granted , Mike Seeklander is also a veteran of the armed forces , served in law enforcement , and has won national and international shooting championships .
He ’ s that fast because he put in an incredible amount of reps to get there .
Will the average person get that fast ?
Probably not , but the point here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t really the mechanical advantage that some attest that it is if the shooter is putting in the practice time .
There are , of course , examples of actual mechanical advantage when it comes to gun stuff , meaning when you really are better enabled to perform a particular task .
For instance , revolvers switching from the loading gate and pinned cylinder to a swing-out cylinder design enables faster unloading and reloading .
The worst M1 Garand operator is still going to be faster than the fastest man doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Those are actual mechanical advantages ; no amount of range time and practice will make an SAA faster to reload than a Model 10 .
Consider the endless debates over what the “ best ” service rifle is .
People still argue about the AR vs the AK or , for that matter , the AR family of rifles versus other rifle platforms such as the HK G3/HK91/CETME family of rifles or the FAL .
This may be a trip into the weeds , but it ’ s a great example of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reloading procedure .
Reloading an AR-15 or AR-10 is ridiculously easy .
The magazine release is within easy reach for most shooters , the magazine doesn ’ t have to be rocked into place and you don ’ t have to run the bolt ; you just hit the bolt release and the carrier group goes into battery , without having to break your grip .
By contrast , the magazine release button of , say , the G3/HK91/CETME-C rifle is too far away from the trigger guard for pretty much anyone to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ index finger of the shooting hand unless they ’ re Johnny Bench , though most models also include a paddle release as well .
To reload , you have to knock the magazine out of the well , a la an AK , then rock and lock the magazine .
Then you reach for the charging handle to cycle the bolt , which is impossible to do without dismounting the rifle off the shoulder since it ’ s located on the forend .
Granted , the G3 family also lets you do the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coolest thing you can do with a gun , but one digresses .
For visual reference , here ’ s the difference in a speed reload between AR- and AK-platform rifles .
Granted , the difference was about 1 second , which isn ’ t astounding , and clearly this guy has had a good amount of practice , but he ’ s twice as fast to reload an AR-15 carbine than that Krink .
That ’ s not a training issue ; that ’ s an actual mechanical advantage .
The range @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the other rifles mentioned .
If you wanted to purchase a rifle or carbine that was as light , handy , and as fast as possible to operate , the AR stands out in that regard .
Hey , Eugene Stoner knew what the heck he was doing .
If you ’ re considering getting a different gun or bits of gear because of a perceived benefit , you might want to pause before blowing any money .
Red dot optics won ’ t make you shoot faster or more accurately if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developing the skills to shoot quickly and accurately anyway .
Switching to appendix carry from strong-side carry or OWB concealment is not going to matter if you aren ’ t practicing your draw stroke .
Now that gun ranges are starting to open back up , let ’ s get to work .
Click here to get your 1911 Pistol Shopping Guide .
Click here to get The Complete Concealed Carry Training Guide Sam Hoober is a Contributing Editor to AlienGearHolsters.com , a subsidiary of Hayden , ID , based Tedder Industries , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gun safety , open and concealed carry tips .
Click here to visit aliengearholsters.com .

By Sam Hoober, Alien Gear Holsters
The difference between an actual mechanical advantage and a problem of training is that the former actually enables you to perform a task faster or easier in all instances because of the design of something, as opposed to you just being lazy and not putting in the practice time like you’re supposed to.
This is a big thing when it comes to guns, as a bevy of devices and firearms designs are denigrated by gun owners and shooters for various reasons and the aftermarket industry comes up with various “solutions” to problems that really only exist for people who are lazy.
And why talk about this?
Because a whole lot of people spend a lot of money every year on various gadgets, new guns and other gear in the belief that they’re getting the former when in reality they’re compensating for the latter.
It behooves you to know whether that new type of holster or pistol or what have you is actually going to give you a real advantage, or if you’re just trying to cheat yourself.
Here’s some examples.
A whole lot of people over the years have whined, wheedled, complained, grumbled and otherwise made noise about single-action semi-autos being slower to get that first shot off due to having a manual safety, as well as any pistol thusly equipped. Deactivating the safety, the refrain goes, takes extra time or will otherwise get in the way or something to that effect.
Oh really, now?
WATCH:
As you can see in the video, it’s hardly the case that a 1911 pistol cannot be drawn, presented, aimed and fired quickly. The shooter, which is competitive shooter Mike Seeklander, is blisteringly quick; if you watch the timer on the video, that’s just over a second from concealment to the first shot on target.
Granted, Mike Seeklander is also a veteran of the armed forces, served in law enforcement, and has won national and international shooting championships. He’s that fast because he put in an incredible amount of reps to get there.
Will the average person get that fast? Probably not, but the point here is that not having a manual safety isn’t really the mechanical advantage that some attest that it is if the shooter is putting in the practice time.
There are, of course, examples of actual mechanical advantage when it comes to gun stuff, meaning when you really are better enabled to perform a particular task.
For instance, revolvers switching from the loading gate and pinned cylinder to a swing-out cylinder design enables faster unloading and reloading. The worst M1 Garand operator is still going to be faster than the fastest man doing the Mad Minute with a Lee-Enfield rifle.
Those are actual mechanical advantages; no amount of range time and practice will make an SAA faster to reload than a Model 10.
Consider the endless debates over what the “best” service rifle is. People still argue about the AR vs the AK or, for that matter, the AR family of rifles versus other rifle platforms such as the HK G3/HK91/CETME family of rifles or the FAL.
This may be a trip into the weeds, but it’s a great example of an actual mechanical advantage.
Consider the reloading procedure. Reloading an AR-15 or AR-10 is ridiculously easy. The magazine release is within easy reach for most shooters, the magazine doesn’t have to be rocked into place and you don’t have to run the bolt; you just hit the bolt release and the carrier group goes into battery, without having to break your grip.
By contrast, the magazine release button of, say, the G3/HK91/CETME-C rifle is too far away from the trigger guard for pretty much anyone to be able to reach it with the index finger of the shooting hand unless they’re Johnny Bench, though most models also include a paddle release as well. To reload, you have to knock the magazine out of the well, a la an AK, then rock and lock the magazine. Then you reach for the charging handle to cycle the bolt, which is impossible to do without dismounting the rifle off the shoulder since it’s located on the forend.
Granted, the G3 family also lets you do the HK slap, which is probably the coolest thing you can do with a gun, but one digresses.
For visual reference, here’s the difference in a speed reload between AR- and AK-platform rifles.
WATCH:
Granted, the difference was about 1 second, which isn’t astounding, and clearly this guy has had a good amount of practice, but he’s twice as fast to reload an AR-15 carbine than that Krink.
That’s not a training issue; that’s an actual mechanical advantage. The range of motion is so diminished compared to the other rifles mentioned. If you wanted to purchase a rifle or carbine that was as light, handy, and as fast as possible to operate, the AR stands out in that regard.
Hey, Eugene Stoner knew what the heck he was doing.
So let’s bring this home.
If you’re considering getting a different gun or bits of gear because of a perceived benefit, you might want to pause before blowing any money. Red dot optics won’t make you shoot faster or more accurately if you aren’t putting in the time developing the skills to shoot quickly and accurately anyway. Switching to appendix carry from strong-side carry or OWB concealment is not going to matter if you aren’t practicing your draw stroke.
Now that gun ranges are starting to open back up, let’s get to work.
Click here to get your 1911 Pistol Shopping Guide.
Click here to get The Complete Concealed Carry Training Guide
Sam Hoober is a Contributing Editor to AlienGearHolsters.com, a subsidiary of Hayden, ID, based Tedder Industries, where he writes about gun accessories, gun safety, open and concealed carry tips. Click here to visit aliengearholsters.com.


thedailycaller--2020-06-14--Atlanta Police Chief Resigns After Suspect Shot During Struggle

Atlanta police shot a man in a Wendy ’ s parking lot Friday evening after he resisted arrest , leading to Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields resigning on Saturday .
Rayshard Brooks , 27 , was reported to police for falling asleep in a car while in a drive-thru lane .
According to Georgia authorities , he failed a sobriety test and then physically struggled with the responding officers .
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the officers involved and released footage of the shooting to the public .
Shields resigned shortly after the footage became public .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I offered to step aside as police chief .
APD has my full support , and Mayor Bottoms has my support on the future direction of this department.
” Later in the press conference , Shields recommended the “ immediate termination ” of the officer who shot Brooks .
“ Ultimately , when the officer used a taser , it was ineffective for the suspect … It did not stop the aggression of the fight .
And so the suspect was able to take the officer ’ s taser from him , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporters at the scene Friday night .
On Saturday , a large group of people gathered outside the fast food restaurant to protest the shooting of Brooks .
( RELATED : ‘ I Only Kneel For One Person ’ : Black Georgia State Trooper Refuses To Kneel At Black Lives Matter Protest )

Atlanta police shot a man in a Wendy’s parking lot Friday evening after he resisted arrest, leading to Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields resigning on Saturday.
Rayshard Brooks, 27, was reported to police for falling asleep in a car while in a drive-thru lane.
According to Georgia authorities, he failed a sobriety test and then physically struggled with the responding officers. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the officers involved and released footage of the shooting to the public.
Shields resigned shortly after the footage became public. She said in a statement Saturday, “I offered to step aside as police chief. APD has my full support, and Mayor Bottoms has my support on the future direction of this department.”
Later in the press conference, Shields recommended the “immediate termination” of the officer who shot Brooks.
The intersection of Pryor St and University Ave. has been shut down. Community members and family unite to get justice for #RayshardBrooks @cbs46 pic.twitter.com/0t2k3HGYgn — Barmel Lyons CBS46 (@BarmelLyonsTV) June 13, 2020
“Ultimately, when the officer used a taser, it was ineffective for the suspect … It did not stop the aggression of the fight. And so the suspect was able to take the officer’s taser from him,” Atlanta Deputy Police Chief Timothy Peek told reporters at the scene Friday night.
On Saturday, a large group of people gathered outside the fast food restaurant to protest the shooting of Brooks. (RELATED: ‘I Only Kneel For One Person’: Black Georgia State Trooper Refuses To Kneel At Black Lives Matter Protest)


thedailycaller--2020-06-14--‘Don’t Mess With The Alamo,’ Texas Land Commissioner George P Bush Warns Protesters

Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush warned protesters not to “ mess with the Alamo ” on Saturday as vandals have targeted other historical sites around the country .
Bush said his office is monitoring “ social media posts and rumors from protesters who are threatening to come to The Alamo ” and said law enforcement stands ready to protect the historical site , which is located in San Antonio , Texas .
“ The Alamo is the Shrine of Texas Liberty .
And it will be defended .
My office is closely watching the social media posts and rumors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to The Alamo , ” Bush wrote in a statement he posted to Twitter .
( RELATED : ‘ My Ward Is A S*** Show ’ : Here Are The 17 Most Explosive Quotes From Chicago Leaders ’ Leaked Meltdown About Violence , Looting ) “ Rest assured we have already deployed , for several weeks and will continue to do so , the Alamo Rangers in partnership with SAPD , The Department of Public Safety and The National Guard to protect this sacred site , ” he added .
“ My message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t mess with The Alamo.
” Vandals around the country have recently defaced or destroyed historical monuments .
Protesters in Richmond and Boston have toppled statues of Christopher Columbus , and protesters in Richmond tore down a statue of Confederate leader Jefferson Davis .
Vandals have attacked statues abroad as well .
A Winston Churchill statue was defaced in London , while protesters in Bristol , England , threw a statue of a former slave trader into the city harbor .
Thousands of people have also signed a petition calling for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Leicester , England .
Bush is the son of former Republican Florida Gov .
Jeb Bush , though unlike his father , he has committed to supporting President Donald Trump for re-election in November .
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Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush warned protesters not to “mess with the Alamo” on Saturday as vandals have targeted other historical sites around the country.
Bush said his office is monitoring “social media posts and rumors from protesters who are threatening to come to The Alamo” and said law enforcement stands ready to protect the historical site, which is located in San Antonio, Texas.
“The Alamo is the Shrine of Texas Liberty. And it will be defended. My office is closely watching the social media posts and rumors from protesters who are threatening to come to The Alamo,” Bush wrote in a statement he posted to Twitter. (RELATED: ‘My Ward Is A S*** Show’: Here Are The 17 Most Explosive Quotes From Chicago Leaders’ Leaked Meltdown About Violence, Looting)
“Rest assured we have already deployed, for several weeks and will continue to do so, the Alamo Rangers in partnership with SAPD, The Department of Public Safety and The National Guard to protect this sacred site,” he added. “My message to the protesters is simple: Don’t mess with The Alamo.”
Vandals around the country have recently defaced or destroyed historical monuments. Protesters in Richmond and Boston have toppled statues of Christopher Columbus, and protesters in Richmond tore down a statue of Confederate leader Jefferson Davis.
Don’t mess with the Alamo. pic.twitter.com/oqDM8wUOrT — George P. Bush (@georgepbush) June 13, 2020
Vandals have attacked statues abroad as well. A Winston Churchill statue was defaced in London, while protesters in Bristol, England, threw a statue of a former slave trader into the city harbor. Thousands of people have also signed a petition calling for the removal of a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Leicester, England.
Bush is the son of former Republican Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, though unlike his father, he has committed to supporting President Donald Trump for re-election in November.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-14--How Underdog Arizona GOP Sen. Martha McSally Plans To Overcome Great Odds In November

She broke a kneecap hiking the highest mountain in Africa and competed in an Ironman triathlon with blood dripping down her face after sustaining an injury .
So with her poll numbers being weak , even in historically Republican districts , we can still expect Republican Arizona Sen. Martha McSally will not be dissuaded easily .
President Donald Trump has reportedly told his advisers that he is concerned about her chances in the Nov. 3 special election .
Yet she told the Daily Caller she ’ s giving it all she ’ s got .
In her recently-published book “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her experience overcoming rape , sexual assault , sexual harassment and the loss of family and friends as a “ misery database.
” “ We all have that database of difficult things we have been through , ” McSally told the Caller .
“ Sometimes people tap into it in order to hold themselves back .
They dwell on the misery , they can ’ t sleep at night , it stops moving them forward .
I created the term [ misery database ] and I talk about it in a way that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to push through hard things and do amazing things because you ’ ve been through hard things before.
” McSally faced setbacks on her path to becoming a fighter pilot from the very beginning of her military career .
Her arm was severely injured .
She was too short to be a pilot .
She was dreaming of a position that didn ’ t even exist yet for women in the military .
But McSally ’ s difficulties began long before her career did .
She said the death of her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Losing my dad at 12 , and being very angry at God — the only way a 12-year-old can process it , ” said McSally , “ [ then ] being abused by my coach — robbing … me of my innocence while I was a hurting , vulnerable , fatherless kid .
I have been to the depths of despair.
” Bernard told her on his deathbed : “ Make me proud.
” McSally promised that she would .
That moment , she says , is what drives her .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find the peace of God and the hope of God to help me someday to get out of bed in the morning.
” “ In the darkest and most difficult times in my life , I often found my last ounce of strength to persevere while thinking about my dad and his request , ” she writes in “ Dare to Fly.
” She said she endured vicious harassment in the military due to her gender .
She told the Caller that the “ denigration ” she put up with as a young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the barrage of media attacks which she now faces regularly .
“ As awful as those experiences I had as a woman in the military , it actually really helped me to be able to focus on serving , not getting distracted by the [ media ] attacks , ” McSally said .
“ They ’ re unfair , they ’ re inflammatory .
But life ’ s unfair , and ‘ you know you ’ re over the target when you ’ re getting flak , ’ as we say as fighter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re attacking me for a reason , and I got ta stay on my mission .
I got ta keep serving and keep fighting and do the best that I can.
” Her father has influenced her life work in other ways .
She said her father never dreamt of being a “ big guy , ” but only wanted to make a positive impact .
She said he just wanted people to know “ he was there.
” McSally has a long list of personal accomplishments , but she answered the phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simply , “ Hey , it ’ s Martha McSally.
” She didn ’ t use her title .
She doesn ’ t mention the Ivy League school she attended in “ Dare to Fly , ” nor did she mention it during the interview .
McSally said her father Bernard often gave to charity anonymously .
McSally herself donated her salary in April because she knew others had lost their income during the coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : ‘ Never Trusted A Communist ’ : Sen. McSally Calls For World Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today is my last day , my prayer and my hope would be that there are people on this planet who say , ‘ Martha made a difference in my life , ' ” McSally said , becoming emotional .
“ That someone would say that I was here and I impacted them in a positive way that made a positive difference for them .
Now , whether that ’ s the neighbor down the street that I ’ m just helping through a difficult time or … legislation that I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporting or fighting for my constituents.
” McSally said she is committed to making a difference where she can and connected that desire to her desire to take office .
“ If I am in a position to do something , why would I pass it by if I could make a difference for others ?
” ( RELATED : Sen. Martha McSally Donates April Salary To Fight Coronavirus , Pauses Fundraising ) McSally once encountered a photo of an American woman serving in Saudi Arabia who was forced to wear full Muslim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abaya .
“ When I walked by that picture of that American enlisted woman wearing the black gown and headscarf — it just gripped me , ” McSally said .
“ I could ’ ve just walked by it and said , ‘ This is not my problem , ’ but instead I took a look into it.
” McSally told the Caller she fought for eight years and eventually sued the secretary of defense .
She eventually got the law passed as a citizen , all by herself .
Her decision to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time she raised the issue , McSally was on the cusp of becoming a fighter pilot .
She knew drawing attention to herself was likely to injure her career .
“ You got ta look at that moment in time for me , ” McSally said .
“ I ’ m just trying to show that I can fly the jet , I can shoot the gun , be one of the guys .
The last thing I ever wanted to be was to raise some ‘ Excuse me , this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” McSally said the story of Esther inspired her to take action — specifically , a line that read , “ can it be that you were put in this position for such a time as this.
” “ Could it be that I was given this opportunity to become a fighter pilot not just to achieve my dreams , but to be in a position to be the voice for these women who don ’ t have a voice ?
” McSally asked .
“ So I felt propelled , but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I just knew it wasn ’ t going to go over well .
I knew there was going to be a lot of people that were going to be upset.
” In the upcoming special election , it remains to be seen how McSally will wrestle with the current disparity at the polls .
McSally described politics as one of the most frustrating things she has taken on so far .
“ I can ’ t stand the politics , actually .
But I have to put up with the politics in order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” she said .
“ My hope is that the people of Arizona can see my heart .
”

She broke a kneecap hiking the highest mountain in Africa and competed in an Ironman triathlon with blood dripping down her face after sustaining an injury. So with her poll numbers being weak, even in historically Republican districts, we can still expect Republican Arizona Sen. Martha McSally will not be dissuaded easily.
President Donald Trump has reportedly told his advisers that he is concerned about her chances in the Nov. 3 special election. Yet she told the Daily Caller she’s giving it all she’s got.
In “Dare to Fly,” McSally recounts her raw experiences such as overcoming rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and the loss of family and friends. She hopes the book can teach people how to convert struggles into progress. She calls this system a “misery database.”
“We all have that database of difficult things we have been through,” McSally told the Caller. “Sometimes people tap into it in order to hold themselves back. They dwell on the misery, they can’t sleep at night, it stops moving them forward. I created the term [misery database] and I talk about it in a way that strengthens you, to propel you to be able to push through hard things and do amazing things because you’ve been through hard things before.”
McSally faced setbacks on her path to becoming a fighter pilot from the very beginning of her military career. Her arm was severely injured. She was too short to be a pilot. She was dreaming of a position that didn’t even exist yet for women in the military.
Tragically, McSally faced tremendous hardship as a child. She said the death of her father Bernard McSally nearly broke her.
“Losing my dad at 12, and being very angry at God — the only way a 12-year-old can process it,” said McSally, “[then] being abused by my coach — robbing … me of my innocence while I was a hurting, vulnerable, fatherless kid. I have been to the depths of despair.”
Bernard told her on his deathbed: “Make me proud.”
McSally promised that she would. That moment, she says, is what drives her. She said she was later “able to find the peace of God and the hope of God to help me someday to get out of bed in the morning.”
“In the darkest and most difficult times in my life, I often found my last ounce of strength to persevere while thinking about my dad and his request,” she writes in “Dare to Fly.”
She said she endured vicious harassment in the military due to her gender. She told the Caller that the “denigration” she put up with as a young female officer have helped her deal with the barrage of media attacks which she now faces regularly.
“As awful as those experiences I had as a woman in the military, it actually really helped me to be able to focus on serving, not getting distracted by the [media] attacks,” McSally said. “They’re unfair, they’re inflammatory. But life’s unfair, and ‘you know you’re over the target when you’re getting flak,’ as we say as fighter pilots. So you know they’re attacking me for a reason, and I gotta stay on my mission. I gotta keep serving and keep fighting and do the best that I can.”
Her father has influenced her life work in other ways. She said her father never dreamt of being a “big guy,” but only wanted to make a positive impact. She said he just wanted people to know “he was there.”
McSally has a long list of personal accomplishments, but she answered the phone for her interview with the Caller saying simply, “Hey, it’s Martha McSally.” She didn’t use her title. She doesn’t mention the Ivy League school she attended in “Dare to Fly,” nor did she mention it during the interview.
McSally said her father Bernard often gave to charity anonymously. McSally herself donated her salary in April because she knew others had lost their income during the coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: ‘Never Trusted A Communist’: Sen. McSally Calls For World Health Organization Director To Resign)
“If today is my last day, my prayer and my hope would be that there are people on this planet who say, ‘Martha made a difference in my life,'” McSally said. “That someone would say that I was here and I impacted them in a positive way that made a positive difference for them. Now, whether that’s the neighbor down the street that I’m just helping through a difficult time or … legislation that I’m fighting for in the larger sense or supporting or fighting for my constituents.”
McSally said she is committed to making a difference where she can and connected that desire to her desire to take office.
“If I am in a position to do something, why would I pass it by if I could make a difference for others?” (RELATED: Sen. Martha McSally Donates April Salary To Fight Coronavirus, Pauses Fundraising)
McSally once encountered a photo of an American woman serving in Saudi Arabia who was forced to wear full Muslim garb, a garment known as the abaya.
“When I walked by that picture of that American enlisted woman wearing the black gown and headscarf — it just gripped me,” McSally said. “I could’ve just walked by it and said, ‘This is not my problem,’ but instead I took a look into it.”
McSally told the Caller she fought for eight years and eventually sued the secretary of defense. She eventually got the law passed on her own, as a citizen. Her decision to do so was professionally fraught.
At the time she raised the issue, McSally was on the cusp of becoming a fighter pilot. She knew drawing attention to herself was likely to injure her career.
“You gotta look at that moment in time for me,” McSally said. “I’m just trying to show that I can fly the jet, I can shoot the gun, be one of the guys. The last thing I ever wanted to be was to raise some ‘Excuse me, this is how women are being mistreated.'”
McSally said the story of Esther inspired her to take action — specifically, a line that read, “can it be that you were put in this position for such a time as this.”
“Could it be that I was given this opportunity to become a fighter pilot not just to achieve my dreams, but to be in a position to be the voice for these women who don’t have a voice?” McSally asked. “So I felt propelled, but I was really nervous. I mean, I just knew it wasn’t going to go over well. I knew there was going to be a lot of people that were going to be upset.”
In the upcoming special election, it remains to be seen how McSally will wrestle with the current disparity at the polls. McSally described politics as one of the most frustrating things she has taken on so far.
“I can’t stand the politics, actually. But I have to put up with the politics in order to serve and make a difference,” she said. “My hope is that the people of Arizona can see my heart.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-14--MAGA Boat Parades In Florida, Michigan Celebrate Trump’s Birthday

Supporters of President Donald Trump decorated their boats and took to the water over the weekend to celebrate the president ’ s 74th birthday .
Trump , whose birthday also coincides with Flag Day , tweeted his support for boaters on Thursday .
Hundreds of MAGA-supporting sailors in Jacksonville , Fla. , attended the “ Trump ’ s Birthday Boat Rally ” on Sunday morning .
The event was scheduled to begin with boats traveling from Metropolitan Park down the St. Johns River to Fleming Island , according to News4Jax , which also reported coinciding events in Pensacola , Tampa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patriotic flags , fuel up the boat , and head out to meet a couple thousand of your fellow Trump supporters for a day on the beautiful St. Johns River , ” a flyer for the event reportedly stated .
Footage of the event was captured by the Daily Caller News Foundation .
Other Twitter users also posted footage from their perspectives : Michigan ’ s event took place Saturday and saw around 750 boaters parading on the Detroit River , according to the Windsor Star ’ s Dax Melmer , who posted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Chris Wallace : Many Reporters Becoming ‘ Anti-Trump Advocates ’ Instead Of Calling ‘ Balls And Strikes ’ )

Supporters of President Donald Trump decorated their boats and took to the water over the weekend to celebrate the president’s 74th birthday.
Trump, whose birthday also coincides with Flag Day, tweeted his support for boaters on Thursday.
June 14th just happens to be my birthday, thank you! Love our Boaters, Love our Country! #MAGA pic.twitter.com/Om9pbHIaTU — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 11, 2020
Hundreds of MAGA-supporting sailors in Jacksonville, Fla., attended the “Trump’s Birthday Boat Rally” on Sunday morning. The event was scheduled to begin with boats traveling from Metropolitan Park down the St. Johns River to Fleming Island, according to News4Jax, which also reported coinciding events in Pensacola, Tampa and Miami.
“Rig up those patriotic flags, fuel up the boat, and head out to meet a couple thousand of your fellow Trump supporters for a day on the beautiful St. Johns River,” a flyer for the event reportedly stated.
Footage of the event was captured by the Daily Caller News Foundation.
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White House assistant Dan Scavino tweeted aerial footage of the parade:
Other Twitter users also posted footage from their perspectives:
You should see it live, a lot love for our President today! pic.twitter.com/82TOihlddo — TrumpetteNancyQ⭐⭐⭐ (@Lurpette) June 14, 2020
Happy Birthday @realDonaldTrump! This is the boat parade to celebrate your day (and flag day) in Palm Beach! #MAGA pic.twitter.com/yT9rjZWBiz — Christian (@_Christian561) June 14, 2020
Michigan’s event took place Saturday and saw around 750 boaters parading on the Detroit River, according to the Windsor Star’s Dax Melmer, who posted several pictures on Twitter. (RELATED: Chris Wallace: Many Reporters Becoming ‘Anti-Trump Advocates’ Instead Of Calling ‘Balls And Strikes’)
Approximately 750 boats took to the Detroit River to celebrate @realDonaldTrump‘s 74th birthday this afternoon. The MAGA procession started at MacRay Harbor in Harrison Township and was hosted by the Michigan Conservative Coalition and Michigan Trump Republicans 2020. pic.twitter.com/3ddEK5Q9wb — ???????????? ???????????????????????? (@DaxMelmer) June 13, 2020
Beautiful day at the MAGA boat parade, celebrating President Trump’s Birthday! Thanks to the Michigan Conservative Coalition, Michigan Trump Republicans 2020, and Sherman Rogers for organizing. Definitely what we all needed after the last 3 months! #LisaMcClainForCongress #MAGA pic.twitter.com/IUN4o3WArz — Lisa McClain for Congress (@LisaForCongress) June 13, 2020
Michigan community holding boat parade to celebrate Trump’s birthdayhttps://t.co/RrFwfl9k3q pic.twitter.com/ezH451qbXk — Jeanie Smith (@JeanieSmithKSDK) June 9, 2020
Unreal sight this afternoon – the Michigan MAGA Boat Parade making their way into downtown Detroit along the river #MAGA #Trump #Trump2020 #Trumptilla pic.twitter.com/52HPnSF3Jq — Brendan Gutenschwager (@bgutenschwager) June 13, 2020


thedailycaller--2020-06-14--EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS: ‘This Is America, This Is Not CHAZ’: American Flag-Bearing Demonstrators Cause Upr

EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS: ‘This Is America, This Is Not CHAZ’: American Flag-Bearing Demonstrators Cause Uproar Within Seattle’s Autonomous Zone

CAPITOL HILL AUTONOMOUS ZONE ( CHAZ ) — Flag-bearing Americans caused an uproar within Seattle ’ s “ Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone ” ( CHAZ ) as they tried to enter the area to protest Saturday afternoon , according to Daily Caller reporters on the ground .
Katie Daviscourt and a man who asked to be referred to as Maximus X arrived at the outskirts of CHAZ , the area that has been taken over by protesters and deemed a cop-free zone , with two giant American flags Saturday .
The duo was accused by some of being white supremacists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boys , but they both said they were simply there to show support for America and peacefully protest .
“ We ’ re standing up for our freedoms as Americans .
This is America , this is not CHAZ , ” Daviscourt , the Washington/Oregon representative for Turning Point USA , told people as they marched around the perimeter of the commune .
Daviscourt and Maximus were allowed to enter CHAZ after heated arguments and were followed by a large crowd .
The two were heckled by CHAZ occupants and some accused Maximus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a traitor to his race .
Daviscourt told occupants that she was there to support Maximus , who also said he ’ s an Air Force veteran .
The already-tense situation quickly escalated , with one person throwing liquid onto the American flag and another person stealing Daviscourt ’ s flag .
The crowd then began to gather closer around the duo as they marched , although some CHAZ occupants were trying to keep the peace .
After heated arguments inside Cal Anderson Park , part of the area now within CHAZ borders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American flag-bearing people out of the commune .
The situation was tense , with various arguments and chants of “ Black Lives Matter ” breaking out .
( RELATED : EXCLUSIVE : ‘ I ’ ve Been Scared Every Day ’ : Seattle Resident Speaks Out About Life On The Border Of CHAZ ) At one point , a person in the crowd tried to steal the second American flag from Maximus .
A third unknown man who appeared to be guarding the duo regained control of the American flag , holding it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued .
Some protesters appeared to help diffuse the situation , and Daviscourt , Maximus and the third man were run out of CHAZ .
They were chased for multiple blocks outside of the border , eventually escaping in a car .
Throughout the march , Daviscourt and Maximus repeatedly told those within CHAZ that they were there to represent unity and wanted to peacefully protest .
The two had some discussions with CHAZ occupants .
One woman argued with Maximus about whether the American flag represented unity , while another woman asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I am an American .
I love this country , ” Daviscourt replied .

CAPITOL HILL AUTONOMOUS ZONE (CHAZ) — Flag-bearing Americans caused an uproar within Seattle’s “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone” (CHAZ) as they tried to enter the area to protest Saturday afternoon, according to Daily Caller reporters on the ground.
Katie Daviscourt and a man who asked to be referred to as Maximus X arrived at the outskirts of CHAZ, the area that has been taken over by protesters and deemed a cop-free zone, with two giant American flags Saturday. The duo was accused by some of being white supremacists and members of the right-wing organization Proud Boys, but they both said they were simply there to show support for America and peacefully protest.
“We’re standing up for our freedoms as Americans. This is America, this is not CHAZ,” Daviscourt, the Washington/Oregon representative for Turning Point USA, told people as they marched around the perimeter of the commune.
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A standoff of sorts has ensued at one of the entry points pic.twitter.com/i5ojw174gH — Shelby Talcott (@ShelbyTalcott) June 14, 2020
Daviscourt and Maximus were allowed to enter CHAZ after heated arguments and were followed by a large crowd. The two were heckled by CHAZ occupants and some accused Maximus, who is black, of being a traitor to his race. Daviscourt told occupants that she was there to support Maximus, who also said he’s an Air Force veteran.
The already-tense situation quickly escalated, with one person throwing liquid onto the American flag and another person stealing Daviscourt’s flag. The crowd then began to gather closer around the duo as they marched, although some CHAZ occupants were trying to keep the peace.
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The moment the American flag was stolen from inside the autonomous zone: pic.twitter.com/6dFtDAWINf — Richie????McG???? (@RichieMcGinniss) June 14, 2020
A liquid was thrown on the flag bearers. It definitely wasn’t water but @ShelbyTalcott tells me she saw a beer can and believes it was beer: pic.twitter.com/2zSh6kXfnO — Richie????McG???? (@RichieMcGinniss) June 14, 2020
After heated arguments inside Cal Anderson Park, part of the area now within CHAZ borders, the occupants began to force the American flag-bearing people out of the commune. The situation was tense, with various arguments and chants of “Black Lives Matter” breaking out. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: ‘I’ve Been Scared Every Day’: Seattle Resident Speaks Out About Life On The Border Of CHAZ)
At one point, a person in the crowd tried to steal the second American flag from Maximus. A third unknown man who appeared to be guarding the duo regained control of the American flag, holding it close to his body as the fight continued.
Some protesters appeared to help diffuse the situation, and Daviscourt, Maximus and the third man were run out of CHAZ. They were chased for multiple blocks outside of the border, eventually escaping in a car.
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Crowd just aggressively pushed out the group holding the flags. Battle over the flag as some people tried to pry the American flag down. The group holding the flags was chased out of CHAZ and down a few blocks before leaving in a car. pic.twitter.com/vS5oYlwcx2 — Shelby Talcott (@ShelbyTalcott) June 14, 2020
Throughout the march, Daviscourt and Maximus repeatedly told those within CHAZ that they were there to represent unity and wanted to peacefully protest. The two had some discussions with CHAZ occupants. One woman argued with Maximus about whether the American flag represented unity, while another woman asked Daviscourt why she was supported Maximus.
“I am an American. I love this country,” Daviscourt replied.


thedailycaller--2020-06-14--‘The Majority Of Them Don’t Even Know Why They’re There’: Walkaway Founder Crashes A BLM Protest

Brandon Straka , the gay former Democrat behind the # Walkaway movement , crashed a Black Lives Matter protest in Hartford , Conn. to talk to protesters .
Things got a bit heated when he spoke to some about police shooting statistics , as many of the demonstrators he spoke with didn ’ t actually know the numbers .
Straka told the Daily Caller that he doesn ’ t believe that there is systemic racism in policing .
( RELATED : Tucker Carlson Breaks Down Every Police Shooting Of Unarmed Black Suspects In 2019 ) “ People ’ s homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s businesses have been burned down and all of this has happened over a statistical lie , ” said Straka .
“ It ’ s unfortunate that we can ’ t have a conversation in a unified way about how we need to do better perhaps with making sure that nobody gets killed in this country without due process by the law.
” Straka went on to discuss the Walkaway campaign ’ s two-year anniversary and upcoming projects .
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Brandon Straka, the gay former Democrat behind the #Walkaway movement, crashed a Black Lives Matter protest in Hartford, Conn. to talk to protesters.
Things got a bit heated when he spoke to some about police shooting statistics, as many of the demonstrators he spoke with didn’t actually know the numbers.
Straka told the Daily Caller that he doesn’t believe that there is systemic racism in policing. (RELATED: Tucker Carlson Breaks Down Every Police Shooting Of Unarmed Black Suspects In 2019)
“People’s homes have been burned down, people’s businesses have been burned down and all of this has happened over a statistical lie,” said Straka. “It’s unfortunate that we can’t have a conversation in a unified way about how we need to do better perhaps with making sure that nobody gets killed in this country without due process by the law.”
Straka went on to discuss the Walkaway campaign’s two-year anniversary and upcoming projects.
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