thedailycaller--2020-09-23--Flashback: Former Justice Antonin Scalia Revealed Who He Wanted To Replace Him During Obama Presiden

Flashback: Former Justice Antonin Scalia Revealed Who He Wanted To Replace Him During Obama Presidency

The late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia revealed who he would prefer to fill his seat during a C-SPAN interview in 2012 , four years before his 2016 death .
Scalia was 79 when he died in sleep at his Texas hunting resort in February 2016 , leaving an opening on the Supreme Court during the final year of former President Barack Obama ’ s presidency when the Senate was controlled by Republicans .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell chose to decline a hearing to Obama ’ s choice of Merrick Garland in hopes of a Trump victory in November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is one other name , one other judicial name associated with the two principal theories of this book , textualism and originalism , it is Frank Easterbrook , ” Scalia told C-SPAN in an interview discussing his 2012 book “ Reading Law : The Interpretation of Legal Texts , ” according to a 2016 article published by NBC Chicago after his death .
“ It is .
If I had to pick somebody to replace me on the supreme court it would be Frank.
” Easterbrook , who collaborated with Scalia on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Ronald Reagan in 1985 to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit , where he still serves .
Scalia also expressed a desire to be replaced by a like-minded successor during a 2012 interview with Fox News anchor Chris Wallace .
“ You ’ re 76 years old , ” Wallace said .
“ Will you time your retirement so a more conservative president can appoint a like-minded justice ?
” “ I don ’ t know , ” Scalia answered .
“ I haven ’ t decided when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Easy Historical Precedent ’ : Marc Short Gives Jake Tapper A History Lesson Over Senate SCOTUS Confirmation ) “ But hasn ’ t it gone through your mind ‘ That if I retire , I ’ d like to see… ’ You talk about Republicans appointing one kind of justice and Democrats another .
You would want somebody who adhered to your view ?
” Wallace pressed .
“ Well of course .
I would not like to be replaced by someone who immediately sets about undoing what I ’ ve tried to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I shouldn ’ t have to tell you that , unless you think I ’ m a fool , ” he said .
As Republicans seek to fill the seat of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , Democrats have often pointed to her “ most fervent wish , ” which was to be replaced by the next president .
Justices of any political persuasion , of course , aren ’ t allowed by the Constitution to choose their own successors .

The late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia revealed who he would prefer to fill his seat during a C-SPAN interview in 2012, four years before his 2016 death.
Scalia was 79 when he died in sleep at his Texas hunting resort in February 2016, leaving an opening on the Supreme Court during the final year of former President Barack Obama’s presidency when the Senate was controlled by Republicans. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell chose to decline a hearing to Obama’s choice of Merrick Garland in hopes of a Trump victory in November, which ultimately occurred.
“If there is one other name, one other judicial name associated with the two principal theories of this book, textualism and originalism, it is Frank Easterbrook,” Scalia told C-SPAN in an interview discussing his 2012 book “Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts,” according to a 2016 article published by NBC Chicago after his death. “It is. If I had to pick somebody to replace me on the supreme court it would be Frank.”
Easterbrook, who collaborated with Scalia on the book, was appointed by former President Ronald Reagan in 1985 to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, where he still serves.
Scalia also expressed a desire to be replaced by a like-minded successor during a 2012 interview with Fox News anchor Chris Wallace.
“You’re 76 years old,” Wallace said. “Will you time your retirement so a more conservative president can appoint a like-minded justice?”
“I don’t know,” Scalia answered. “I haven’t decided when to retire. (RELATED: ‘Easy Historical Precedent’: Marc Short Gives Jake Tapper A History Lesson Over Senate SCOTUS Confirmation)
“But hasn’t it gone through your mind ‘That if I retire, I’d like to see…’ You talk about Republicans appointing one kind of justice and Democrats another. You would want somebody who adhered to your view?” Wallace pressed.
“Well of course. I would not like to be replaced by someone who immediately sets about undoing what I’ve tried to do for 25–26 years. I mean, I shouldn’t have to tell you that, unless you think I’m a fool,” he said.
As Republicans seek to fill the seat of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Democrats have often pointed to her “most fervent wish,” which was to be replaced by the next president. Justices of any political persuasion, of course, aren’t allowed by the Constitution to choose their own successors.


thedailycaller--2020-09-23--‘Weekly World News With Botox’: Greg Gutfeld Mocks CNN

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld mocked CNN anchor Don Lemon — and the entire network — during a Tuesday segment of “ The Five.
” Gutfeld began by bringing up a clip of Don Lemon from Monday night , when he suggested to fellow anchor Chris Cuomo that the only option for Democrats would be to “ blow up the entire system , ” getting rid of the Electoral College and packing the court .
( RELATED : ‘ Blow Up The Entire System ’ : Don Lemon Is Ready To Scrap The Electoral College , Pack The Court ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his seat , Don Lemon fills his diaper , ” Gutfeld cracked , referencing Republican plans to push ahead and fill the Supreme Court seat left vacant by the passing of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg .
“ Yes , extremism is in at CNN , a symptom of cognitive failure , ” Gutfeld continued , noting that Cuomo and Lemon had previously argued that because they were able to have a safe and pleasant dinner in New York City , reports of crime , looting and violence must have been overblown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
No wonder CNN is now just Weekly World News with botox , ” Gutfeld added .
“ ‘ Hey , I didn ’ t get stabbed !
Waiter , more pinot … ’ This is the same guy that mocked the mayhem until the polls mocked him.
” Gutfeld went to another clip of Lemon saying that people needed to stop rioting because the unrest was impacting polls across the country .
( RELATED : ‘ This Is How You Ruin A Meal And Reelect Trump ’ : Greg Gutfeld Blasts Protesters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump destroying society but they are doing their work and excusing the real chaos , which happened , ” Gutfeld concluded .

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld mocked CNN anchor Don Lemon — and the entire network — during a Tuesday segment of “The Five.”
Gutfeld began by bringing up a clip of Don Lemon from Monday night, when he suggested to fellow anchor Chris Cuomo that the only option for Democrats would be to “blow up the entire system,” getting rid of the Electoral College and packing the court. (RELATED: ‘Blow Up The Entire System’: Don Lemon Is Ready To Scrap The Electoral College, Pack The Court)
WATCH:
“As President Trump prepares to fill his seat, Don Lemon fills his diaper,” Gutfeld cracked, referencing Republican plans to push ahead and fill the Supreme Court seat left vacant by the passing of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
“Yes, extremism is in at CNN, a symptom of cognitive failure,” Gutfeld continued, noting that Cuomo and Lemon had previously argued that because they were able to have a safe and pleasant dinner in New York City, reports of crime, looting and violence must have been overblown.
“Nice journalism there, champ. No wonder CNN is now just Weekly World News with botox,” Gutfeld added. “‘Hey, I didn’t get stabbed! Waiter, more pinot …’ This is the same guy that mocked the mayhem until the polls mocked him.”
Gutfeld went to another clip of Lemon saying that people needed to stop rioting because the unrest was impacting polls across the country. (RELATED: ‘This Is How You Ruin A Meal And Reelect Trump’: Greg Gutfeld Blasts Protesters For Bullying Diners)
“They envision Trump destroying society but they are doing their work and excusing the real chaos, which happened,” Gutfeld concluded.


thedailycaller--2020-09-23--Tom Cruise Is Headed To Space In 2021 With Director Doug Liman For Upcoming Film

Tom Cruise is booked for a flight to outer space after the Space Shuttle Almanac confirmed reports he will travel with director Doug Liman in 2021 for an upcoming movie .
“ So it ’ s confirmed that @ CommanderMLA is flying the @ Axiom_Space @ SpaceX # CrewDragon tourist mission with Director @ DougLiman [ and ] Tom Cruise , ” a tweet from the Space Shuttle account read .
The post was noted by NME in a piece published Tuesday .
( RELATED : Clip Of Tom Cruise Riding Off A Cliff Surfaces After Filming Resumes For ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One seat still to be filled , ” the post added .
“ They are to launch in October , 2021.
” The piece noted that Commander Michael Lopez-Alegria will pilot the Axiom Space Station with the Hollywood superstar and two others on board .
Who that other person is was unknown at the time of this publication .
( RELATED : The Trailer For ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Has Been Released .
It ’ s Absolutely Insane ) “ NASA is excited to work with @ TomCruise on a film aboard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jim Bridenstine tweeted in May about the rumored space project .
( RELATED : Filming Of ‘ Top Gun ’ Sequel Reportedly Delayed SO Tom Cruise Can Learn To Fly Fighter Jets ) “ We need popular media to inspire a new generation of engineers and scientists to make @ NASA ’ s ambitious plans a reality , ” he added .
According to the report : Liman is in the process of writing the film ’ s script , and the budget is estimated to be around $ 200 million .
[ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ writer/director on the Mission : Impossible films , will act as story advisor and producer , alongside Cruise , Liman and [ PJ ] van Sandwijk as producers .
As previously reported , few details about the film have come out other than NASA is reportedly working with Elon Musk and the 58-year-old actor on an upcoming project to be filmed in space .
We can hardly wait .

Tom Cruise is booked for a flight to outer space after the Space Shuttle Almanac confirmed reports he will travel with director Doug Liman in 2021 for an upcoming movie.
“So it’s confirmed that @CommanderMLA is flying the @Axiom_Space @SpaceX #CrewDragon tourist mission with Director @DougLiman [and] Tom Cruise,” a tweet from the Space Shuttle account read. The post was noted by NME in a piece published Tuesday. (RELATED: Clip Of Tom Cruise Riding Off A Cliff Surfaces After Filming Resumes For ‘Mission: Impossible 7’)
“One seat still to be filled,” the post added. “They are to launch in October, 2021.”
So its confirmed that @CommanderMLA is flying the @Axiom_Space @SpaceX #CrewDragon tourist mission with Director @DougLiman & Tom Cruise. One seat still to be filled. They are to launch in October, 2021. pic.twitter.com/dn6SLvCOGz — Space Shuttle Almanac (@ShuttleAlmanac) September 19, 2020
The piece noted that Commander Michael Lopez-Alegria will pilot the Axiom Space Station with the Hollywood superstar and two others on board. Who that other person is was unknown at the time of this publication. (RELATED: The Trailer For ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Has Been Released. It’s Absolutely Insane)
“NASA is excited to work with @TomCruise on a film aboard the @Space_Station!” NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine tweeted in May about the rumored space project. (RELATED: Filming Of ‘Top Gun’ Sequel Reportedly Delayed SO Tom Cruise Can Learn To Fly Fighter Jets)
NASA is excited to work with @TomCruise on a film aboard the @Space_Station! We need popular media to inspire a new generation of engineers and scientists to make @NASA’s ambitious plans a reality. pic.twitter.com/CaPwfXtfUv — Jim Bridenstine (@JimBridenstine) May 5, 2020
“We need popular media to inspire a new generation of engineers and scientists to make @NASA’s ambitious plans a reality,” he added.
According to the report:
Liman is in the process of writing the film’s script, and the budget is estimated to be around $200 million. [Christopher] McQuarrie, who is the writer/director on the Mission: Impossible films, will act as story advisor and producer, alongside Cruise, Liman and [PJ] van Sandwijk as producers.
As previously reported, few details about the film have come out other than NASA is reportedly working with Elon Musk and the 58-year-old actor on an upcoming project to be filmed in space.
We can hardly wait.


thedailycaller--2020-09-23--Joe Biden Announces Cindy McCain Endorsement, Cites Alleged Trump Comments About Veterans

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced Tuesday that Cindy McCain planned to endorse his campaign .
According to the Associated Press , Biden told donors that McCain planned to endorse him “ because of what ( Trump ) talks about how my son and John and others who are heroes , who served their country .
You know , he said they ’ re ‘ losers , suckers . '
” McCain was initially expected to appear on several morning shows Wednesday to deliver her endorsement in person .
( RELATED : Cindy McCain : John McCain Would Be ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she beat the morning news , making it official in a Tuesday evening tweet .
“ My husband John lived by a code : country first .
We are Republicans , yes , but Americans foremost .
There ’ s only one candidate in this race who stands up for our values as a nation , and that is @ JoeBiden , ” she said .
Prior to an official endorsement , McCain had voiced a video for the Democratic National Convention that recognized the friendship between Biden and her late husband , @ @ @ @ @ @

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced Tuesday that Cindy McCain planned to endorse his campaign.
According to the Associated Press, Biden told donors that McCain planned to endorse him “because of what (Trump) talks about how my son and John and others who are heroes, who served their country. You know, he said they’re ‘losers, suckers.'”
Democrat Joe Biden says Cindy McCain plans to endorse him for president, a stunning rebuke of President Trump by the widow of the GOP’s 2008 nominee.https://t.co/EgfS8Yt6pv — The Associated Press (@AP) September 22, 2020
McCain was initially expected to appear on several morning shows Wednesday to deliver her endorsement in person. (RELATED: Cindy McCain: John McCain Would Be ‘Disgusted’ By Republicans Now)
I’m told that Cindy McCain will be appearing on all three morning shows (CBS, NBC, ABC) tomorrow to formalize her endorsement of Joe Biden. Biden just confirmed at a fundraiser that she’ll be endorsing him. — Yashar Ali ???? (@yashar) September 22, 2020
But she beat the morning news, making it official in a Tuesday evening tweet. “My husband John lived by a code: country first. We are Republicans, yes, but Americans foremost. There’s only one candidate in this race who stands up for our values as a nation, and that is @JoeBiden,” she said.
My husband John lived by a code: country first. We are Republicans, yes, but Americans foremost. There’s only one candidate in this race who stands up for our values as a nation, and that is @JoeBiden. — Cindy McCain (@cindymccain) September 22, 2020
Joe and I don’t always agree on the issues, and I know he and John certainly had some passionate arguments, but he is a good and honest man. He will lead us with dignity. — Cindy McCain (@cindymccain) September 22, 2020
He will be a commander in chief that the finest fighting force in the history of the world can depend on, because he knows what it is like to send a child off to fight. — Cindy McCain (@cindymccain) September 22, 2020
Prior to an official endorsement, McCain had voiced a video for the Democratic National Convention that recognized the friendship between Biden and her late husband, Republican Arizona Sen. John McCain.


thedailycaller--2020-09-23--Three Reasons Americans Should Want Militias

Peaceful and responsible private militias should be allowed to grow as freely as the riots they oppose .
American communities would benefit substantially , and there would be no need for a politicized response from Washington , DC .
To many , talk of private militias sounds just as crazy as the times through which we ’ re currently living .
How could private militias do anything but inflame a polarized country enduring economic and social upheaval ?
Wouldn ’ t they accelerate a violent breakdown of our society ?
A proper understanding of militias can assuage such fears and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ institution of American life .
As Ryan McMaken points out , “ militias were considered to be common institutions central to civic and community life ” in the 19th century .
That traditional role for militias could be filled once again if there was popular demand and support .
The term itself , “ militia , ” may be too charged nowadays .
But be it a safety committee , neighborhood protection team or community response unit , the essence is the same .
For now , militia remains the best classification for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There are three big reasons why reconstituting private militias could improve safety , peace and cohesion in American society .
First , there are the consequences of the recent record increase in personal firearm ownership .
Gun retailers reported that 55.8 % of their customers in the first six months of 2020 were white males , but the “ highest overall firearm sales increase comes from Black men and women who show a 58.2 % increase in purchases ” compared to last year , according to the Firearm Industry Trade Association .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Second Amendment Does Not Protect An Individual Right ) The rush of nearly five million first-time gun buyers entering the market since last year has impacted the availability of safety courses , shooting classes and personal training services .
High demand also means high prices , so inexperienced gun owners who have less money may find it harder to get the training , practice and equipment they need from commercial sources .
Private militias would have incentive to help those in need in their community , both as a boost to their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well .
Over the last year there have surely been unexpected conversations springing up among friends and family , neighbors and congregants , as newbies seek out instruction and support .
Casual one-on-one training can be great , but a militia could offer a more formal setting for more students at a time .
The second reason to support the development of militias is to preclude situations like the one faced by Mark and Patricia McCloskey in St. Louis , Missouri , or Jake Gardner in Omaha , Nebraska .
They defended their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they couldn ’ t fend off the equally serious threat of their own governments , under mob pressure , politically persecuting them .
( RELATED : 36 Virginians ’ Firearms Seized Under New Law ) The McCloskey case is more well known .
Following riots in other areas of St. Louis , protesters broke into their gated community and entered their property .
The McCloskeys each held a firearm , and in some tense moments raised them toward the crowd .
Despite their clear right to defend themselves and their property , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ progressive circuit attorney and condemned in the media .
Compare the treatment of the McCloskeys , a lone couple , versus the Latino groups that recently guarded their communities against would-be looters in Southern California and Chicago .
Jake Gardner ’ s story is more tragic .
He committed suicide after being charged with manslaughter for the fatal shooting of a man who attacked him during riots in Omaha .
He was initially cleared of any wrongdoing , as video indicated a case of self-defense .
Again , mob justice demanded a prosecution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , returning a grand jury indictment for Gardner .
That he was a wounded war veteran with brain injuries and also lost his business lease as a result of the shooting were seen as contributing factors to his sudden suicide .
From these events , Americans should learn to never be caught alone defending their life or property if it can be avoided .
The only life-preserving logical step forward is to join up with others as a community or organization .
If the McCloskeys had had neighborhood backup or if Gardner ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , their situations may have never escalated to the point of raising or firing guns at all .
Additionally , the political and media fallout probably wouldn ’ t have been as harmful to any particular individuals .
The key would be a well-trained group of armed volunteers , to avoid something like what happened in Kenosha , Wisconsin .
A hastily organized group of armed men gathered to protect a local business ’ s last of three car lots from being burned down .
While they protected the property successfully as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the consequences were deadly .
Kyle Rittenhouse , 17 , has a strong claim to self-defense , but he is being outrageously charged with premeditated murder , in another transparently political prosecution .
No militia should have to be slapped together haphazardly .
Having a permanent organization , thoroughly knowledgeable of local laws , and “ well regulated ” in the best sense of the Second Amendment , could avoid such incidents during riots .
( RELATED : DEMINT : How A Big Blue Lie Fueled A Summer Of Riots ) This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ militia system is so needed .
The preservation of community can not be dependent on government systems — like local police — that led to the exposure of their vulnerabilities in the first place .
That doesn ’ t mean defunding or abolishing the police , but the core issue is whether the community is protected by those who love it .
Strong communities are built around institutions like family , church and systems of civic and economic cohesion .
As noted above , militias were once important civic institutions that shared in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to its members ’ formations .
They can fill that role again .
In places hardest hit by marauding rioters , militias are already making a comeback .
That ’ s because Americans of every race still love their neighborhoods , churches , homes and businesses .
They hate to see them treated as anything less than what they are — namely , everything .
Federal officers cracking down on chaotic cities were welcomed with sighs of relief from many quarters , but this must not be allowed to become the norm .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but it would also mean less community : the thing we should protect in the first place .
Americans of all backgrounds are turning to personal firearms ownership as trust in government falls .
Within this crisis , there is an opportunity for all communities to benefit from peaceful , responsible and voluntary organizing for armed protection .
It ’ s what the country needs .
Nick Hankoff is a writer , editor , and host of a podcast at nickhankoff.com , where his other writing for the Ludwig von Mises Institute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be found .
He lives in Fort Wayne , Indiana , with his wife and their three children .
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Content created by the DCNF is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience .
For licensing opportunities of our original content , please contact licensing @ dailycallernewsfoundation.org .
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Peaceful and responsible private militias should be allowed to grow as freely as the riots they oppose. American communities would benefit substantially, and there would be no need for a politicized response from Washington, DC.
To many, talk of private militias sounds just as crazy as the times through which we’re currently living. How could private militias do anything but inflame a polarized country enduring economic and social upheaval? Wouldn’t they accelerate a violent breakdown of our society?
A proper understanding of militias can assuage such fears and illuminate the benefits of this once great institution of American life. As Ryan McMaken points out, “militias were considered to be common institutions central to civic and community life” in the 19th century. That traditional role for militias could be filled once again if there was popular demand and support.
The term itself, “militia,” may be too charged nowadays. But be it a safety committee, neighborhood protection team or community response unit, the essence is the same. For now, militia remains the best classification for a group of armed and trained volunteers.
There are three big reasons why reconstituting private militias could improve safety, peace and cohesion in American society.
First, there are the consequences of the recent record increase in personal firearm ownership. Gun retailers reported that 55.8% of their customers in the first six months of 2020 were white males, but the “highest overall firearm sales increase comes from Black men and women who show a 58.2% increase in purchases” compared to last year, according to the Firearm Industry Trade Association. (RELATED: Joe Biden Told Voters The Second Amendment Does Not Protect An Individual Right)
The rush of nearly five million first-time gun buyers entering the market since last year has impacted the availability of safety courses, shooting classes and personal training services. High demand also means high prices, so inexperienced gun owners who have less money may find it harder to get the training, practice and equipment they need from commercial sources.
Private militias would have incentive to help those in need in their community, both as a boost to their public image and potentially their membership as well. Over the last year there have surely been unexpected conversations springing up among friends and family, neighbors and congregants, as newbies seek out instruction and support. Casual one-on-one training can be great, but a militia could offer a more formal setting for more students at a time.
The second reason to support the development of militias is to preclude situations like the one faced by Mark and Patricia McCloskey in St. Louis, Missouri, or Jake Gardner in Omaha, Nebraska. They defended their lives and property with guns, but they couldn’t fend off the equally serious threat of their own governments, under mob pressure, politically persecuting them. (RELATED: 36 Virginians’ Firearms Seized Under New Law)
The McCloskey case is more well known. Following riots in other areas of St. Louis, protesters broke into their gated community and entered their property. The McCloskeys each held a firearm, and in some tense moments raised them toward the crowd. Despite their clear right to defend themselves and their property, they were both charged with felonies by a progressive circuit attorney and condemned in the media. Compare the treatment of the McCloskeys, a lone couple, versus the Latino groups that recently guarded their communities against would-be looters in Southern California and Chicago.
Jake Gardner’s story is more tragic. He committed suicide after being charged with manslaughter for the fatal shooting of a man who attacked him during riots in Omaha. He was initially cleared of any wrongdoing, as video indicated a case of self-defense. Again, mob justice demanded a prosecution, so a special prosecutor was assigned, returning a grand jury indictment for Gardner. That he was a wounded war veteran with brain injuries and also lost his business lease as a result of the shooting were seen as contributing factors to his sudden suicide.
From these events, Americans should learn to never be caught alone defending their life or property if it can be avoided. The only life-preserving logical step forward is to join up with others as a community or organization.
If the McCloskeys had had neighborhood backup or if Gardner’s business was protected by well-trained volunteers, their situations may have never escalated to the point of raising or firing guns at all. Additionally, the political and media fallout probably wouldn’t have been as harmful to any particular individuals.
The key would be a well-trained group of armed volunteers, to avoid something like what happened in Kenosha, Wisconsin. A hastily organized group of armed men gathered to protect a local business’s last of three car lots from being burned down. While they protected the property successfully as a group, once one member got separated, the consequences were deadly. Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, has a strong claim to self-defense, but he is being outrageously charged with premeditated murder, in another transparently political prosecution.
No militia should have to be slapped together haphazardly. Having a permanent organization, thoroughly knowledgeable of local laws, and “well regulated” in the best sense of the Second Amendment, could avoid such incidents during riots. (RELATED: DEMINT: How A Big Blue Lie Fueled A Summer Of Riots)
This leads to the third reason a private militia system is so needed. The preservation of community cannot be dependent on government systems — like local police — that led to the exposure of their vulnerabilities in the first place. That doesn’t mean defunding or abolishing the police, but the core issue is whether the community is protected by those who love it.
Strong communities are built around institutions like family, church and systems of civic and economic cohesion. As noted above, militias were once important civic institutions that shared in community life, preserved it and contributed to its members’ formations. They can fill that role again.
In places hardest hit by marauding rioters, militias are already making a comeback. That’s because Americans of every race still love their neighborhoods, churches, homes and businesses. They hate to see them treated as anything less than what they are — namely, everything.
Federal officers cracking down on chaotic cities were welcomed with sighs of relief from many quarters, but this must not be allowed to become the norm. Security via jackboot may mean less riots, but it would also mean less community: the thing we should protect in the first place.
Americans of all backgrounds are turning to personal firearms ownership as trust in government falls. Within this crisis, there is an opportunity for all communities to benefit from peaceful, responsible and voluntary organizing for armed protection. It’s what the country needs.
Nick Hankoff is a writer, editor, and host of a podcast at , where his other writing for the Ludwig von Mises Institute and the Advocates for Self-Government can also be found. He lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with his wife and their three children.
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thedailycaller--2020-09-22--FACT CHECK: Did Joe Biden Play ‘F*** Tha Police’ By NWA At A Campaign Event?

A video shared on Facebook purportedly shows Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden playing the song “ F*** tha Police ” by N.W.A .
during a campaign stop in Kissimmee , Florida .
The video is a doctored clip of an Sept. 15 Hispanic Heritage Month event where Biden played the Spanish-language song “ Despacito ” by singer Louis Fonti , who also introduced him at the event .
Biden ’ s address at the event gained traction on social media after the former vice president pulled out his phone and played the 2017 reggaeton hit .
“ I just have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said before hitting play .
Fonsi , who introduced him , could be heard saying , “ There you go , dance a little bit , Joe .
Come on , ” according to unaltered video of the event tweeted by Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris .
An altered version of the clip playing “ F*** tha Police ” circulated on social media shortly after the event .
In the altered clip , Biden appears to nod his head along to the opening lines of the N.W.A .
song .
( RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Waving At An Empty Field ? )
President Donald Trump retweeted the manipulated clip from a now-suspended account on Sept. 15 with the caption , “ What is this all about ?
” He also retweeted the same clip again the following day with the caption , “ China is drooling .
They can ’ t believe this !
” Twitter labeled the altered video that Trump retweeted as “ manipulated media , ” according to CNN .
Biden ’ s appearance in Florida comes in what a recent CBS News poll shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state .
Biden has a 1.6-point advantage over Trump in Florida and a 6.6-point advantage over him nationwide , according to the current RealClearPolitics polling average .

A video shared on Facebook purportedly shows Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden playing the song “F*** tha Police” by N.W.A. during a campaign stop in Kissimmee, Florida.
Verdict: False
The video is a doctored clip of an Sept. 15 Hispanic Heritage Month event where Biden played the Spanish-language song “Despacito” by singer Louis Fonti, who also introduced him at the event.
Fact Check:
Biden’s address at the event gained traction on social media after the former vice president pulled out his phone and played the 2017 reggaeton hit. “I just have one thing to say,” Biden said before hitting play. Fonsi, who introduced him, could be heard saying, “There you go, dance a little bit, Joe. Come on,” according to unaltered video of the event tweeted by Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
LIVE: We are incredibly fortunate for the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to our country. Tune in now as @JoeBiden speaks at a Hispanic Heritage Month event in Florida. https://t.co/lPpSltrpt2 — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) September 15, 2020
An altered version of the clip playing “F*** tha Police” circulated on social media shortly after the event. In the altered clip, Biden appears to nod his head along to the opening lines of the N.W.A. song. (RELATED: Does This Video Show Joe Biden Waving At An Empty Field?)
President Donald Trump retweeted the manipulated clip from a now-suspended account on Sept. 15 with the caption, “What is this all about?” He also retweeted the same clip again the following day with the caption, “China is drooling. They can’t believe this!” Twitter labeled the altered video that Trump retweeted as “manipulated media,” according to CNN.
Biden’s appearance in Florida comes in what a recent CBS News poll shows as a tightening race in the battleground state. Biden has a 1.6-point advantage over Trump in Florida and a 6.6-point advantage over him nationwide, according to the current RealClearPolitics polling average.


thedailycaller--2020-09-22--Drew Barrymore Surprises Oregon Fire Chief Who Lost Her Home To Wildfire With $10,000

Actress Drew Barrymore surprised an Oregon fire chief who had lost her home to a wildfire with $ 10,000 .
Barrymore had Christiana Rainbow Plews on her talk show Monday where she presented her with the money .
“ I know it ’ s not enough but just a little start to say that you are an inspiration to us all , ” Barrymore told Rainbow Plews .
“ Thank you Chief Rainbow for being the example to us all.
” Rainbow Plews lost her home while she was leading a group of volunteer firefighters battling the Holiday Farm Fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lost their homes .
“ Blue River is completely gone , ” she told Barrymore .
“ Not only all the homes , but all the businesses , including our fire station.
” ( RELATED : Oregon Wildfires Force 500,000 To Flee ) “ Somebody has to do it , ” Rainbow Plews said .
“ Somebody has to lead and somebody has to help get the healing and rebuilding process started.
” “ I am the chief and I am in the position to impact that , so I just have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I just have to do it for everyone else and hopefully we can all find our way.
” The wildfires in Oregon put roughly 500,000 residents under evacuation orders , as previously reported .
The approximate number of Oregonians who have evacuated accounts for roughly 10 % of the state ’ s 4.2 million citizens , according to the Oregon Office of Emergency Management ( OEM ) , the Associated Press reported .

Actress Drew Barrymore surprised an Oregon fire chief who had lost her home to a wildfire with $10,000.
Barrymore had Christiana Rainbow Plews on her talk show Monday where she presented her with the money.
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“I know it’s not enough but just a little start to say that you are an inspiration to us all,” Barrymore told Rainbow Plews. “Thank you Chief Rainbow for being the example to us all.”
Rainbow Plews lost her home while she was leading a group of volunteer firefighters battling the Holiday Farm Fire. Eight of her volunteer firefighters also lost their homes.
“Blue River is completely gone,” she told Barrymore. “Not only all the homes, but all the businesses, including our fire station.” (RELATED: Oregon Wildfires Force 500,000 To Flee)
“Somebody has to do it,” Rainbow Plews said. “Somebody has to lead and somebody has to help get the healing and rebuilding process started.”
“I am the chief and I am in the position to impact that, so I just have to be strong,” she added. “I just have to do it for everyone else and hopefully we can all find our way.”
The wildfires in Oregon put roughly 500,000 residents under evacuation orders, as previously reported. The approximate number of Oregonians who have evacuated accounts for roughly 10% of the state’s 4.2 million citizens, according to the Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM), the Associated Press reported.


thedailycaller--2020-09-22--Sharon Osbourne: ‘One Of My Granddaughters’ Has ‘COVID,’ But No One Else In The Family Tested Positi

Sharon Osbourne: ‘One Of My Granddaughters’ Has ‘COVID,’ But No One Else In The Family Tested Positive

Sharon Osbourne revealed that “ one of ” her “ granddaughters has come down with COVID ” but no one else in the family tested positive for coronavirus .
“ I was meant to be in the studio , ” the 67-year-old co-host of “ The Talk ” shared during her appearance via video .
The clip was noted by TooFab.com in a piece published Tuesday .
“ I was so looking forward to it and then , unfortunately , one of my granddaughters has come down with COVID , ” she added .
( RELATED : Sharon Osbourne Once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For Ozzy ) The talk show host explained that her son Jack Osbourne ’ s daughter , Minnie , is the only one in the family who tested positive .
( RELATED : Sharon Osbourne Breaks Down Talking About Ozzy ’ s ‘ Sex Addiction ’ Therapy [ VIDEO ] ) “ I don ’ t have it , ” she added .
“ Her daddy doesn ’ t have it , her mommy doesn ’ t have it , her sisters don ’ t. ” Sharon then revealed that Minnie reportedly got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Jack .
“ I ’ ve got one more week left of quarantining and then I ’ m out , ” the wife of rocker Ozzy Osbourne exclaimed .
“ I don ’ t have it .
I keep testing negative , but you have to be safe.
” “ It just goes to show you — she ’ s three years of age — that children can get COVID , ” she added .
“ She ’ s okay , she ’ s okay .
she ’ s doing good.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Entertainment Tonight recently that he was not about to let COVID-19 get his father .
“ Here ’ s the thing , I am not letting a disease started by bats kill my dad , ” 34-year-old media personality shared .
“ That ’ s not how this is going , ok ?
This is not some giant revenge plot from bats to get my dad back.
” For those that might not recall , the famous rocker Ozzy made quite a name for himself after he infamously bit the head off of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1982 .

Sharon Osbourne revealed that “one of” her “granddaughters has come down with COVID” but no one else in the family tested positive for coronavirus.
“I was meant to be in the studio,” the 67-year-old co-host of “The Talk” shared during her appearance via video. The clip was noted by TooFab.com in a piece published Tuesday.
“I was so looking forward to it and then, unfortunately, one of my granddaughters has come down with COVID,” she added. (RELATED: Sharon Osbourne Once Slit Her Wrists To Prove Her Love For Ozzy)
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The talk show host explained that her son Jack Osbourne’s daughter, Minnie, is the only one in the family who tested positive. (RELATED: Sharon Osbourne Breaks Down Talking About Ozzy’s ‘Sex Addiction’ Therapy [VIDEO])
“I don’t have it,” she added. “Her daddy doesn’t have it, her mommy doesn’t have it, her sisters don’t.”
Sharon then revealed that Minnie reportedly got it from “somebody who works for” Jack.
“I’ve got one more week left of quarantining and then I’m out,” the wife of rocker Ozzy Osbourne exclaimed. “I don’t have it. I keep testing negative, but you have to be safe.”
“It just goes to show you — she’s three years of age — that children can get COVID,” she added. “She’s okay, she’s okay. she’s doing good.”
As previously reported, Jack joked with Entertainment Tonight recently that he was not about to let COVID-19 get his father.
“Here’s the thing, I am not letting a disease started by bats kill my dad,” 34-year-old media personality shared. “That’s not how this is going, ok? This is not some giant revenge plot from bats to get my dad back.”
For those that might not recall, the famous rocker Ozzy made quite a name for himself after he infamously bit the head off of a bat during a rock concert in 1982.


thedailycaller--2020-09-22--‘The Ellen Show’ Returns With Highest Premiere Ratings In The Past 4 Years

“ The Ellen Show ” earned its highest ratings since the 2016 premiere following months of toxic workplace allegations .
The overnight Nielsen ratings showed a 1.9 , which was the same as last season ’ s premiere , but the show saw an increase in the 25 to 54 demographic to 0.9 , according the New York Post .
The ratings are a percentage of total TV households tuned into a program at a given time .
The 18th season premiere of the show also topped the demographic of female viewers ages 18 to 34 for all talk shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0.8 for ages between 18 to 49 , the outlet reported .
DeGeneres used her premiere show to address accusations that had been made about the staff on the set of the talk show .
( RELATED : Ellen DeGeneres Addresses Toxic Workplace Environment Accusations During 1st Show Back ) “ We have had a lot of conversations over the last few weeks about the show , our workplace , and what we want for the future , ” DeGeneres said during her monologue .
“ We have made the necessary changes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” I ’ m not sure if these ratings will stick for DeGeneres .
I ’ m suspicious that a lot of the viewers might have tuned in just to see DeGeneres address the accusations of a toxic workplace .
That being said , I thought she did a nice job with her statement and I hope that things really do change there .
We ’ ll have to wait and see .

“The Ellen Show” earned its highest ratings since the 2016 premiere following months of toxic workplace allegations.
The overnight Nielsen ratings showed a 1.9, which was the same as last season’s premiere, but the show saw an increase in the 25 to 54 demographic to 0.9, according the New York Post. The ratings are a percentage of total TV households tuned into a program at a given time.
Haters be damned, ‘Ellen’ viewers show up: Highest premiere ratings since 2016 https://t.co/YSSlaKULWa pic.twitter.com/qIbj4ej2EK — New York Post (@nypost) September 22, 2020
The 18th season premiere of the show also topped the demographic of female viewers ages 18 to 34 for all talk shows by earning a 0.6 and earned a 0.8 for ages between 18 to 49, the outlet reported.
DeGeneres used her premiere show to address accusations that had been made about the staff on the set of the talk show. (RELATED: Ellen DeGeneres Addresses Toxic Workplace Environment Accusations During 1st Show Back)
“We have had a lot of conversations over the last few weeks about the show, our workplace, and what we want for the future,” DeGeneres said during her monologue. “We have made the necessary changes and today we are starting a new chapter.”
I’m not sure if these ratings will stick for DeGeneres. I’m suspicious that a lot of the viewers might have tuned in just to see DeGeneres address the accusations of a toxic workplace. That being said, I thought she did a nice job with her statement and I hope that things really do change there.
We’ll have to wait and see.


thedailycaller--2020-09-22--Post Malone Lands 16 Billboard Music Award Nominations

Malone grabbed 16 Billboard Music Award nominations , according to the full list released Tuesday .
Rapper Lil Nas X was the next artist with the most nominations at 13 , while Billie Eilish landed 12 nominations .
Khalid tied Eilish with 12 nominations as well .
Kanye West also grabbed nine nominations in Christian music categories .
The categories included top Christian artist , top gospel artist , top Christian album , top gospel album and top Christian song .
Kanye is basically competing against himself for top Gospel song .
“ Closed On Sunday , ” “ Selah @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Follow God ” from his latest album “ Jesus Is King ” were all nominated for the award .
The only other song nominated is “ Love Theory ” by Kirk Franklin .
( RELATED : Billboard Music Awards Hit All-Time Low In Ratings ) I ’ m honestly excited for the music awards this year .
I do wish there was more of a variety between the artists who were nominated , but at the same time Malone , Eilish and the others are all very deserving of multiple awards .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ era of really good music generated and produced by really young people .
I ’ m very excited to see where their careers end up going .
I wouldn ’ t be surprised if Eilish ends up taking home all the awards though .
She ’ s phenomenal .

Musician Post Malone landed the most Billboard Music Award nominations.
Malone grabbed 16 Billboard Music Award nominations, according to the full list released Tuesday. Rapper Lil Nas X was the next artist with the most nominations at 13, while Billie Eilish landed 12 nominations. Khalid tied Eilish with 12 nominations as well.
Post Malone leads the nominations for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards with a total of 16.
Other big nominees:
Lil Nas X, 13
Billie Eilish, 12
Khalid, 12
Lizzo, 11
Kanye West, 9
Taylor Swift, 6 — Eric Alper ???? (@ThatEricAlper) September 22, 2020
Kanye West also grabbed nine nominations in Christian music categories. The categories included top Christian artist, top gospel artist, top Christian album, top gospel album and top Christian song.
Kanye is basically competing against himself for top Gospel song. “Closed On Sunday,” “Selah,” “On God” and “Follow God” from his latest album “Jesus Is King” were all nominated for the award. The only other song nominated is “Love Theory” by Kirk Franklin. (RELATED: Billboard Music Awards Hit All-Time Low In Ratings)
I’m honestly excited for the music awards this year. I do wish there was more of a variety between the artists who were nominated, but at the same time Malone, Eilish and the others are all very deserving of multiple awards.
We’re in a really cool era of really good music generated and produced by really young people. I’m very excited to see where their careers end up going.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Eilish ends up taking home all the awards though. She’s phenomenal.


thedailycaller--2020-09-22--Rubio Says Schumer Threw ‘Temper Tantrum’ To Block Intel Briefing On Election Interference

Sen. Marco Rubio accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of throwing a “ temper tantrum ” on the Senate floor Tuesday by canceling an intelligence briefing on election interference because of a standoff over Republican efforts to vote on a Supreme Court justice .
Rubio , the acting chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee , noted that Schumer and other congressional Democrats have recently demanded more election-related intelligence briefings .
Democrats had complained that John Ratcliffe , the director of national intelligence , planned to end in-person briefings because of leaks of classified information about foreign governments ’ efforts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later reversed course and agreed to provide some briefings to intelligence committees .
Bill Evanina , the director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence , was scheduled to brief the Senate Intelligence Committee about election-related interference .
( RELATED : Rubio Expects More Indictments In Durham Probe ) During a speech on the Senate floor , Rubio asked consent to hold the briefing with Evanina .
Schumer blocked the request by invoking the so-called “ two-hour rule , ” which governs when Senate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in session .
“ Reserving the right to object because the Senate Republicans have no respect for the institution , we won ’ t have business as usual here in the Senate .
I object , ” Schumer said .
Rubio issued a statement after the Senate floor standoff , pointing out that Democrats had “ just a short time ago…demanded more briefings on election interference.
” “ The Senate Intelligence Committee was scheduled to have a briefing today with Director Evanina , who leads our nation ’ s election security efforts .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tantrum over the Supreme Court and used a procedural move to cancel the Committee ’ s briefing , ” Rubio said .
Democrats have expressed outrage that Senate Republicans plan to hold a vote on a Supreme Court nominee before the election in November .
Schumer and other Democrats have argued that a confirmation vote should not be held until after the election .
Republicans likely have the 50 votes they need to hold a confirmation vote on a Trump nominee .
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney , a moderate Republican , announced earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmation vote .
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Sen. Marco Rubio accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of throwing a “temper tantrum” on the Senate floor Tuesday by canceling an intelligence briefing on election interference because of a standoff over Republican efforts to vote on a Supreme Court justice.
Rubio, the acting chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, noted that Schumer and other congressional Democrats have recently demanded more election-related intelligence briefings.
Democrats had complained that John Ratcliffe, the director of national intelligence, planned to end in-person briefings because of leaks of classified information about foreign governments’ efforts to meddle in the upcoming election.
Ratcliffe later reversed course and agreed to provide some briefings to intelligence committees.
Bill Evanina, the director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, was scheduled to brief the Senate Intelligence Committee about election-related interference. (RELATED: Rubio Expects More Indictments In Durham Probe)
During a speech on the Senate floor, Rubio asked consent to hold the briefing with Evanina.
Schumer blocked the request by invoking the so-called “two-hour rule,” which governs when Senate committees can meet while the Senate is in session.
“Reserving the right to object because the Senate Republicans have no respect for the institution, we won’t have business as usual here in the Senate. I object,” Schumer said.
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Rubio issued a statement after the Senate floor standoff, pointing out that Democrats had “just a short time ago…demanded more briefings on election interference.”
“The Senate Intelligence Committee was scheduled to have a briefing today with Director Evanina, who leads our nation’s election security efforts. However, Senator Schumer had a temper tantrum over the Supreme Court and used a procedural move to cancel the Committee’s briefing,” Rubio said.
Democrats have expressed outrage that Senate Republicans plan to hold a vote on a Supreme Court nominee before the election in November. Schumer and other Democrats have argued that a confirmation vote should not be held until after the election. Republicans likely have the 50 votes they need to hold a confirmation vote on a Trump nominee. Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, a moderate Republican, announced earlier on Tuesday that he supports holding a confirmation vote.
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thedailycaller--2020-09-22--US Ambassador Allegedly Hosted Private Fundraiser At US Embassy In Netherlands For Right-Wing Politi

US Ambassador Allegedly Hosted Private Fundraiser At US Embassy In Netherlands For Right-Wing Political Group

Dutch officials are looking for answers after allegations emerged that Pete Hoekstra , the U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands , hosted a private event for a right-wing party and its donors at the U.S. embassy in The Hague earlier this month .
Dutch Magazine De Groene Amsterdammer published a description of the Sept. 10 event , which was allegedly attended by members of the Forum for Democracy ( FvD ) party and supporters in the business community , according to The Washington Post .
Founded in 2016 and led by Thierry Baudet , the FvD is considered a far-right populist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and economic policies , according to Politico .
Baudet supports the Netherlands leaving the European Union , less immigration , and better relations with Russia , per the same report .
“ I am ideologically against the EU , against the internal market , against the open borders , against the euro , against the whole thing , ” Baudet told de Volkskrant in an interview , per the report .
Guests who attended the Sept. 10 event said around 40 percent of the crowd were entrepreneurs that had already donated to FvD @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact information for Joyce Vastenhouw , allegedly described in the invitation as “ Head of Fundraising.
” Other guests told De Groene that Hoekstra , appointed by President Donald Trump , spoke at the event and briefly mentioned Trump ’ s unpopularity in the Netherlands , according to The Washington Post .
U.S. officials told Dutch media the Sept. 10 event was not necessarily out of the ordinary , according to The Washington Post .
However , Dutch lawmakers said otherwise , arguing the event potentially breached international law prohibiting foreign ambassadors interfering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parliament and foreign policy spokesman for Democrats 66 , a liberal party in the Netherlands , Sjoerd Wiemer Sjoerdsma called on the Foreign Ministry to investigate the event to determine whether Hoekstra “ facilitated a fund raising event for a political party , ” according to the report .
( RELATED : Dutch Police Arrest 6 People After Discovering Homemade Prison , Torture Chamber ) “ That would be a violation of the Treaty of Vienna , ” Sjoerdsma told The Washington Post .
His comment was in reference to the 1961 Vienna @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both nations are members to , which stipulates ambassadors “ have a duty not to interfere in the internal affairs of that State.
” Another member of parliament , Sven Koopmans , who is a member of the People ’ s Party for Freedom and Democracy ( VVD ) said other political parties have hosted events with Hoekstra , but that if the “ U.S .
Embassy was used for a fundraising event for [ the FvD ] , or whether perhaps that party used the ambassador ’ s invitation for fundraising purposes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” according to The Washington Post .
Bram van Ojik , a member of parliament and a member of the left-wing GroenLinks party , told public broadcaster Nederlandse Omroep Stichting that the event was “ interference in our elections , ” The Washington Post reported .
The Daily Caller reached out to the State Department but did not receive a response at the time of publication .

Dutch officials are looking for answers after allegations emerged that Pete Hoekstra, the U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands, hosted a private event for a right-wing party and its donors at the U.S. embassy in The Hague earlier this month.
Dutch Magazine De Groene Amsterdammer published a description of the Sept. 10 event, which was allegedly attended by members of the Forum for Democracy (FvD) party and supporters in the business community, according to The Washington Post.
Founded in 2016 and led by Thierry Baudet, the FvD is considered a far-right populist group that supports Dutch-first cultural, social and economic policies, according to Politico. Baudet supports the Netherlands leaving the European Union, less immigration, and better relations with Russia, per the same report.
“I am ideologically against the EU, against the internal market, against the open borders, against the euro, against the whole thing,” Baudet told de Volkskrant in an interview, per the report.
Guests who attended the Sept. 10 event said around 40 percent of the crowd were entrepreneurs that had already donated to FvD and that the invitation they received listed contact information for Joyce Vastenhouw, allegedly described in the invitation as “Head of Fundraising.”
Other guests told De Groene that Hoekstra, appointed by President Donald Trump, spoke at the event and briefly mentioned Trump’s unpopularity in the Netherlands, according to The Washington Post.
U.S. officials told Dutch media the Sept. 10 event was not necessarily out of the ordinary, according to The Washington Post.
A State Department spokesperson told The Daily Caller the event “was not a fundraiser.”
“Ambassador Hoekstra and the U.S. Embassy’s record on substantive engagement with a range of Dutch political parties is clear: 15 town halls with eight different parties,” the statement read. “Recently, as part of the U.S. Embassy’s regular party engagements, the Embassy hosted a town hall discussion and Q&A session with the Forum for Democracy (FvD). Contrary to reports in the media, this was not a fundraiser.”
However, Dutch lawmakers said otherwise, arguing the event potentially breached international law prohibiting foreign ambassadors interfering in domestic policies.
A member of parliament and foreign policy spokesman for Democrats 66, a liberal party in the Netherlands, Sjoerd Wiemer Sjoerdsma called on the Foreign Ministry to investigate the event to determine whether Hoekstra “facilitated a fund raising event for a political party,” according to the report. (RELATED: Dutch Police Arrest 6 People After Discovering Homemade Prison, Torture Chamber)
“That would be a violation of the Treaty of Vienna,” Sjoerdsma told The Washington Post. His comment was in reference to the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, of which both nations are members to, which stipulates ambassadors “have a duty not to interfere in the internal affairs of that State.”
Another member of parliament, Sven Koopmans, who is a member of the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) said other political parties have hosted events with Hoekstra, but that if the “U.S. Embassy was used for a fundraising event for [the FvD], or whether perhaps that party used the ambassador’s invitation for fundraising purposes, that would not be proper,” according to The Washington Post.
Bram van Ojik, a member of parliament and a member of the left-wing GroenLinks party, told public broadcaster Nederlandse Omroep Stichting that the event was “interference in our elections,” The Washington Post reported.


thedailycaller--2020-09-22--What Judiciary Committee Democrats Said About Filling The Supreme Court Vacancy In 2016 And What The

What Judiciary Committee Democrats Said About Filling The Supreme Court Vacancy In 2016 And What They Are Saying Now

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee who were strongly in favor of voting for Judge Merrick Garland have voiced their disapproval for voting on the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’ s potential replacement .
President Barack Obama nominated Garland , the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia , in February 2016 after Justice Antonin Scalia died , but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wouldn ’ t consider the nomination since it was an election year , The Washington Post reported at the time .
Ginsburg spoke out against McConnell ’ s decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying it was the Senate ’ s job to vote .
“ There ’ s nothing in the Constitution that says the president stops being president in his last year , ” Ginsburg said in July 2016 , according to The New York Times .
( RELATED : Here ’ s What Democrats Said About Filling A Supreme Court Vacancy In 2016 ) Before she died Ginsburg said her “ most fervent ” wish was to not be replaced until the next president was elected , according to her granddaughter .
President Donald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone to potentially replace Ginsburg on Saturday .
The Senate Judiciary Committee , which conducts hearings for Supreme Court nominations , will once again be in the spotlight with a nomination approaching .
“ We urge you to adhere to your own words and commit publicly that you will not consider any nominee to fill Justice Ginsburg ’ s seat until after the next President is inaugurated , ” the Judiciary Democrats said in a Saturday letter to Sen. Lindsey Graham , chairman of the committee .
Here is what Judiciary Committee Democrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during an election year in 2016 and 2020 .
“ Elections aren ’ t an excuse to avoid doing our work .
We must consider Judge Garland for @ SCOTUSnom .
# DoYourJob , ” ranking member of the Judiciary Committee Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California tweeted in May 2016 .
In September 2016 , Feinstein tweeted that Garland was the best choice for the Supreme Court .
( RELATED : Romney Comes Out In Support Of Holding Vote On Next Supreme Court Nominee ) “ Under no circumstances should the Senate consider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the presidential inauguration , ” Feinstein tweeted following Ginsburg ’ s death Friday .
“ Senator McConnell made his position clear in 2016 when he held Justice Scalia ’ s seat vacant for 10 months to deny President Obama an appointment.
” “ I agree with Justice O ’ Connor & Justice Ginsburg that we need a fully functioning # SCOTUS to resolve important legal issues # WeNeedNine , ” Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont tweeted in May 2016 .
On Monday , Leahy tweeted : “ Shamefully , [ McConnell ] is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abandoning ALL precedents & principles in a blind partisan rush to replace the late Justice Ginsburg.
” Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois tweeted in April 2016 urging Senate Republicans to “ do their job.
” In October 2016 , one month before the election , he again tweeted saying that the Supreme Court needs nine justices .
“ Senator McConnell needs to listen to the members of his caucus who are calling for fairness , ” Durbin tweeted Saturday .
“ The Senate should not consider any replacement for Justice Ginsburg until after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 , Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island tweeted , “ It ’ s been 84 days since [ Obama ] nominated Judge Garland .
Enough is enough .
This shouldn ’ t be complicated .
# WeNeedNine ” “ The U.S. Senate should not and must not confirm a new justice until the American people have their say , ” Whitehouse tweeted Monday .
“ Never before in U.S. history has the Senate confirmed a Supreme Court nominee this late in an election year .
So why is Mitch so desperate to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweet , Whitehouse included an image suggesting that unnamed Republican donors were forcing McConnell to get a justice on the court .
“ President Obama did his job in nominating Judge Merrick Garland to fill # SCOTUS vacancy , ” Sen. Amy Klobuchar tweeted in March 2016 .
“ Calling on my fellow senators to # DoYourJob ” “ People are voting RIGHT NOW to pick our president — that president should pick the next Supreme Court Justice , ” Klobuchar tweeted Monday .
( RELATED : ‘ McConnell Is An Absolute Gangster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Replace RBG , But Beware ) “ Garland ’ s former clerks prove he deserves a hearing and vote – time for GOP to stop historic obstruction # DoYourJob , ” Sen. Christopher Coons of Delaware tweeted in September 2016 .
On Monday , Coons tweeted , “ Justice Ginsburg ’ s dying wish was that the voters should choose the next president and the next president should choose her successor .
The future of the Affordable Care Act , reproductive rights , gender & LGBTQ equality , labor rights , & the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In March 2016 , Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut tweeted , “ Now , [ Obama ] has done his job — it ’ s time for Senate GOP to do theirs .
We must give Judge Garland the hearings & consideration he deserves.
” “ No matter who Trump ’ s nominee is , his treacherous rush denies Americans their say , ” Blumenthal tweeted Sunday .
“ He ’ s usurping their votes & upending democracy.
” Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii tweeted in May 2016 that after she met with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more apparent that Republicans must # DoYourJob & consider his nomination.
” Hirono even tweeted in October 2016 that Republicans needed to give Garland a hearing .
However , Hirono tweeted Friday , “ I have a very simple message for Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell tonight .
The best and only way to honor the life ’ s work of Justice Ginsburg , a giant of a jurist , is to honor her fervent final wish that she not be replaced until a new president is installed.
” In March 2016 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republicans must “ hold hearings and a vote for Justice Merrick Garland.
” Like Hirono , Booker tweeted again in October 2016 , a month before the election , demanding Republicans hold a hearing and vote for Garland .
( RELATED : Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse : No ‘ Triple Secret Procedural Trick Device In Our Back Pocket ’ To Stop SCOTUS Confirmation ) “ We need to stop Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump from ramming a Supreme Court Justice through the Senate , ” Booker tweeted Tuesday .
“ No nominee should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s been 5 months since Merrick Garland ’ s nomination .
His absence has created a void in our justice system , ” vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris , who was then a nominee for Senate , tweeted in August 2016 .
“ The Senate must act.
” On Monday , Harris tweeted , “ The Supreme Court makes decisions on issues that affect millions of Americans—including health care , the economy , our fight for racial justice , climate change , and more.
” “ The voters must choose a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Justice Ginsburg ’ s successor.
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Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee who were strongly in favor of voting for Judge Merrick Garland have voiced their disapproval for voting on the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s potential replacement.
President Barack Obama nominated Garland, the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, in February 2016 after Justice Antonin Scalia died, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wouldn’t consider the nomination since it was an election year, The Washington Post reported at the time. Ginsburg spoke out against McConnell’s decision to halt a vote to confirm Garland saying it was the Senate’s job to vote.
“There’s nothing in the Constitution that says the president stops being president in his last year,” Ginsburg said in July 2016, according to The New York Times. (RELATED: Here’s What Democrats Said About Filling A Supreme Court Vacancy In 2016)
Before she died Ginsburg said her “most fervent” wish was to not be replaced until the next president was elected, according to her granddaughter.
President Donald Trump announced his intention Tuesday to nominate someone to potentially replace Ginsburg on Saturday.
The Senate Judiciary Committee, which conducts hearings for Supreme Court nominations, will once again be in the spotlight with a nomination approaching.
“We urge you to adhere to your own words and commit publicly that you will not consider any nominee to fill Justice Ginsburg’s seat until after the next President is inaugurated,” the Judiciary Democrats said in a Saturday letter to Sen. Lindsey Graham, chairman of the committee.
Here is what Judiciary Committee Democrats’ said about voting for a justice during an election year in 2016 and 2020.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein
“Elections aren’t an excuse to avoid doing our work. We must consider Judge Garland for @SCOTUSnom. #DoYourJob,” ranking member of the Judiciary Committee Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California tweeted in May 2016.
In September 2016, Feinstein tweeted that Garland was the best choice for the Supreme Court. (RELATED: Romney Comes Out In Support Of Holding Vote On Next Supreme Court Nominee)
“Under no circumstances should the Senate consider a replacement for Justice Ginsburg until after the presidential inauguration,” Feinstein tweeted following Ginsburg’s death Friday. “Senator McConnell made his position clear in 2016 when he held Justice Scalia’s seat vacant for 10 months to deny President Obama an appointment.”
Sen. Patrick Leahy
“I agree with Justice O’Connor & Justice Ginsburg that we need a fully functioning #SCOTUS to resolve important legal issues #WeNeedNine,” Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont tweeted in May 2016.
On Monday, Leahy tweeted: “Shamefully, [McConnell] is once again, w/ lightning speed, abandoning ALL precedents & principles in a blind partisan rush to replace the late Justice Ginsburg.”
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois tweeted in April 2016 urging Senate Republicans to “do their job.” In October 2016, one month before the election, he again tweeted saying that the Supreme Court needs nine justices.
“Senator McConnell needs to listen to the members of his caucus who are calling for fairness,” Durbin tweeted Saturday. “The Senate should not consider any replacement for Justice Ginsburg until after the next Presidential inauguration.”
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
In June 2016, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island tweeted, “It’s been 84 days since [Obama] nominated Judge Garland. Enough is enough. This shouldn’t be complicated. #WeNeedNine”
“The U.S. Senate should not and must not confirm a new justice until the American people have their say,” Whitehouse tweeted Monday. “Never before in U.S. history has the Senate confirmed a Supreme Court nominee this late in an election year. So why is Mitch so desperate to jam one through?”
In his tweet, Whitehouse included an image suggesting that unnamed Republican donors were forcing McConnell to get a justice on the court.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
“President Obama did his job in nominating Judge Merrick Garland to fill #SCOTUS vacancy,” Sen. Amy Klobuchar tweeted in March 2016. “Calling on my fellow senators to #DoYourJob”
“People are voting RIGHT NOW to pick our president — that president should pick the next Supreme Court Justice,” Klobuchar tweeted Monday. (RELATED: ‘McConnell Is An Absolute Gangster’: Meghan McCain Says Republicans Should Replace RBG, But Beware)
Sen. Christopher Coons
“Garland’s former clerks prove he deserves a hearing and vote – time for GOP to stop historic obstruction #DoYourJob,” Sen. Christopher Coons of Delaware tweeted in September 2016.
On Monday, Coons tweeted, “Justice Ginsburg’s dying wish was that the voters should choose the next president and the next president should choose her successor. The future of the Affordable Care Act, reproductive rights, gender & LGBTQ equality, labor rights, & the environment—it all hangs in the balance.”
Sen. Richard Blumenthal
In March 2016, Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut tweeted, “Now, [Obama] has done his job — it’s time for Senate GOP to do theirs. We must give Judge Garland the hearings & consideration he deserves.”
“No matter who Trump’s nominee is, his treacherous rush denies Americans their say,” Blumenthal tweeted Sunday. “He’s usurping their votes & upending democracy.”
Sen. Mazie Hirono
Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii tweeted in May 2016 that after she met with Garland, “it’s even more apparent that Republicans must #DoYourJob & consider his nomination.”
Hirono even tweeted in October 2016 that Republicans needed to give Garland a hearing.
However, Hirono tweeted Friday, “I have a very simple message for Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell tonight. The best and only way to honor the life’s work of Justice Ginsburg, a giant of a jurist, is to honor her fervent final wish that she not be replaced until a new president is installed.”
Sen. Cory Booker
In March 2016, Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey tweeted Republicans must “hold hearings and a vote for Justice Merrick Garland.”
Like Hirono, Booker tweeted again in October 2016, a month before the election, demanding Republicans hold a hearing and vote for Garland. (RELATED: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse: No ‘Triple Secret Procedural Trick Device In Our Back Pocket’ To Stop SCOTUS Confirmation)
“We need to stop Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump from ramming a Supreme Court Justice through the Senate,” Booker tweeted Tuesday. “No nominee should be confirmed until after the inauguration.”
Sen. Kamala Harris
“It’s been 5 months since Merrick Garland’s nomination. His absence has created a void in our justice system,” vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris, who was then a nominee for Senate, tweeted in August 2016. “The Senate must act.”
On Monday, Harris tweeted, “The Supreme Court makes decisions on issues that affect millions of Americans—including health care, the economy, our fight for racial justice, climate change, and more.”
“The voters must choose a president, and that president should nominate Justice Ginsburg’s successor.”
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thedailycaller--2020-09-22--North Carolina To Count Absentee Ballots Up To Nine Days After Election

North Carolina election officials said Tuesday that absentee ballots received up to 9 days after the general election will be counted if they are postmarked by Nov. 3 .
The agreement , which comes a day after a judge extended the Wisconsin absentee ballot counting timeline by 6 days , could settle a lawsuit with Democrats pending judicial approval , according to Reuters .
Current state law requires absentee ballots to be submitted by 5 pm on Nov. 6 .
( RELATED : Wisconsin To Count Absentee Ballots Up To Six Days After Election , Judge Rules ) The agreement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lawsuit by N.C. Alliance for Retired Americans , which argued that “ North Carolina ’ s vote by mail requirements are burdensome and will force older voters to choose between protecting their health or casting a ballot they know will be counted.
” Nearly 950,00 absentee ballot requests have been submitted , increasing by 20,000 in 24 hours according to WRAL .
Around 17 percent , 156,979 , of requested ballots in the battleground state have been returned , 55 percent of which came from Democratic voters .
Election polling in North @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidential nominee Joe Biden in a tight race , with Biden leading by just over a point .
A New York Times/Siena College Research Institute poll , conducted September 11-16 , found exactly 1 percent difference with Biden leading Trump 45 % -44 % .

North Carolina election officials said Tuesday that absentee ballots received up to 9 days after the general election will be counted if they are postmarked by Nov. 3.
The agreement, which comes a day after a judge extended the Wisconsin absentee ballot counting timeline by 6 days, could settle a lawsuit with Democrats pending judicial approval, according to Reuters.
Current state law requires absentee ballots to be submitted by 5 pm on Nov. 6. (RELATED: Wisconsin To Count Absentee Ballots Up To Six Days After Election, Judge Rules)
????When @DemocracyDocket wins, voting laws change! And we’re WINNING every single day. That’s why we created #VoterDashboards to help you understand the voting rules in YOUR state. CHECK IT OUT AND SHARE????https://t.co/vT0NzNAebX — Marc E. Elias (@marceelias) September 22, 2020
The agreement, per WRAL, aims to settle a lawsuit by N.C. Alliance for Retired Americans, which argued that “North Carolina’s vote by mail requirements are burdensome and will force older voters to choose between protecting their health or casting a ballot they know will be counted.”
Nearly 950,00 absentee ballot requests have been submitted, increasing by 20,000 in 24 hours according to WRAL. Around 17 percent, 156,979, of requested ballots in the battleground state have been returned, 55 percent of which came from Democratic voters.
Election polling in North Carolina shows President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in a tight race, with Biden leading by just over a point. A New York Times/Siena College Research Institute poll, conducted September 11-16, found exactly 1 percent difference with Biden leading Trump 45%-44%.


thedailycaller--2020-09-22--REPORT: John Lennon’s Killer Says He Was Seeking ‘Self-Glory’ When He Murdered The Singer

Musician John Lennon ’ s killer reportedly admitted he committed the murder for “ self-glory ” during a recent parole hearing .
Mark David Chapman made the admission regarding the death of Lennon while being asked questions during his parole hearing last month , according to transcripts released by the state , Fox News reported Tuesday .
“ I assassinated him… because he was very , very , very famous and that ’ s the only reason and I was very , very , very , very much seeking self-glory .
Very selfish , ” Chapman said , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Lennon ’ s murder during the parole hearing , according to Fox News .
Chapman reportedly said he had “ no complaint whatsoever ” if the parole board decided to leave him in prison for the rest of his life for the murder of Lennon .
“ I deserve zero , nothing , ” Chapman reportedly said .
“ At the time I deserved the death penalty .
When you knowingly plot someone ’ s murder and know it ’ s wrong and you do it for yourself , that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my opinion.
” ( RELATED : Tulsi Gabbard Pays Tribute To John Lennon By Singing ‘ Imagine ’ ) The parole board reportedly denied Chapman ’ s parole for the 11th time , claiming he committed an “ evil act.
” He will reportedly be up for parole again in 2022 .
“ During the interview you stated you committed this murder to seek glory .
You said ‘ infamy brings you glory , ' ” the panel decision denying parole stated , ABC News reported .
“ This panel finds your statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ act .
The fact that today , almost 40 years later , you can still speak of what you did as something that you felt was a positive and in your mind gave you ‘ glory ’ at the time , is disturbing for this panel .
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Musician John Lennon’s killer reportedly admitted he committed the murder for “self-glory” during a recent parole hearing.
Mark David Chapman made the admission regarding the death of Lennon while being asked questions during his parole hearing last month, according to transcripts released by the state, Fox News reported Tuesday.
The man who killed John Lennon in 1980 says he was seeking glory and deserved the death penalty for a “despicable” act. https://t.co/6RJyEQtoXb — WCBS Newsradio 880 (@wcbs880) September 22, 2020
“I assassinated him… because he was very, very, very famous and that’s the only reason and I was very, very, very, very much seeking self-glory. Very selfish,” Chapman said, according to the outlet.
Chapman did express remorse for Lennon’s murder during the parole hearing, according to Fox News. Chapman reportedly said he had “no complaint whatsoever” if the parole board decided to leave him in prison for the rest of his life for the murder of Lennon.
“I deserve zero, nothing,” Chapman reportedly said. “At the time I deserved the death penalty. When you knowingly plot someone’s murder and know it’s wrong and you do it for yourself, that’s a death penalty right there, in my opinion.” (RELATED: Tulsi Gabbard Pays Tribute To John Lennon By Singing ‘Imagine’)
The parole board reportedly denied Chapman’s parole for the 11th time, claiming he committed an “evil act.” He will reportedly be up for parole again in 2022.
“During the interview you stated you committed this murder to seek glory. You said ‘infamy brings you glory,'” the panel decision denying parole stated, ABC News reported. “This panel finds your statement disturbing. Your actions represented an evil act. The fact that today, almost 40 years later, you can still speak of what you did as something that you felt was a positive and in your mind gave you ‘glory’ at the time, is disturbing for this panel.”


thedailycaller--2020-09-22--Kevin Durant Says ‘You Can’t Blame’ Players For Allegedly Sneaking Women Into NBA Bubble Rooms

Kevin Durant said “ you can ’ t blame ” players for allegedly sneaking women into those Orlando NBA bubble rooms “ if they haven ’ t got some action ” in a while .
The comments came during the Brooklyn Nets star ’ s appearance on “ The Joe Budden Podcast with Rory and Ma ” when he was asked “ what do you think about dudes trying to f**k the COVID testing girl in the bubble ?
” The clip was noted by TMZ in a piece published Tuesday .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To College Football ) “ If you ’ ve been in a bubble away from some action for 3 months ?
” Durant answered .
“ I mean , you can ’ t blame him , dog.
” ( RELATED : Kevin Durant Reveals He ’ ll Wear Number 7 For The Brooklyn Nets ) “ And I heard it was no females at all outside of that [ COVID testers ] , ” he added .
“ The maids were all men…there was nothing but men around.
” Durant continued , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re down 3-1 ?
Nah , he said , ‘ I don ’ t give a f**k no more , ’ man.
” It comes after Houston Rockets Danuel House allegedly allowed a “ female COVID-19 tester ” in his room at the Walt Disney World Resort .
At one point in the interview , the host asked the NBA player about rumors about him reportedly “ picking the Nets ’ coach , Steve Nash , ” who just came on board this month , and Kyrie [ Irving ] “ not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ First off , I didn ’ t pick the Nets ’ coach , ” Kevin explained .
“ We got people in place who do that .
I just supported it.
” “ And me and Kyrie always on the same page , ” he added , without any further explanation .

Kevin Durant said “you can’t blame” players for allegedly sneaking women into those Orlando NBA bubble rooms “if they haven’t got some action” in a while.
The comments came during the Brooklyn Nets star’s appearance on “The Joe Budden Podcast with Rory and Ma” when he was asked “what do you think about dudes trying to f**k the COVID testing girl in the bubble?” The clip was noted by TMZ in a piece published Tuesday. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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“If you’ve been in a bubble away from some action for 3 months?” Durant answered. “I mean, you can’t blame him, dog.” (RELATED: Kevin Durant Reveals He’ll Wear Number 7 For The Brooklyn Nets)
“And I heard it was no females at all outside of that [COVID testers],” he added. “The maids were all men…there was nothing but men around.”
Durant continued, “After a couple of months, you’re down 3-1? Nah, he said, ‘I don’t give a f**k no more,’ man.”
It comes after Houston Rockets Danuel House allegedly allowed a “female COVID-19 tester” in his room at the Walt Disney World Resort.
At one point in the interview, the host asked the NBA player about rumors about him reportedly “picking the Nets’ coach, Steve Nash,” who just came on board this month, and Kyrie [Irving] “not really feeling your decision making.”
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“First off, I didn’t pick the Nets’ coach,” Kevin explained. “We got people in place who do that. I just supported it.”
“And me and Kyrie always on the same page,” he added, without any further explanation.


thedailycaller--2020-09-22--University Of Georgia Fraternity Suspends Itself After Members’ Racist Messages Were Posted On Socia

University Of Georgia Fraternity Suspends Itself After Members’ Racist Messages Were Posted On Social Media

• A University of Georgia fraternity suspended its own operations after members ’ texts that said racist comments were shared on Twitter , NBC News reported .
• One of the texts that were posted said , “ Lord , give me the strength to not call that woman a racial slur.
” • The fraternity “ has self-suspended operations indefinitely , ” Brennan M. Cox , president of the University of Georgia Interfraternity Council , said in a statement posted on Twitter .
The Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at the University of Georgia suspended its operations after members ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , NBC News reported Tuesday .
Arianna Mbunwe , a student , posted screenshots of the messages purportedly between university members Twitter , saying that some were aimed at her in response to her criticism of a sorority violating coronavirus restrictions , according to NBC News .
“ They were targeting me because my account has become very popular for exposing the people who are contributing to the rise in cases , ” Mdunwe said during an interview with NBC News .
One of the texts purportedly from the fraternity that Mdunwe shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me the strength to not call that woman a racial slur , ” and another said “ Definitely another black girl.
” Another message that Mdunwe shared said , “ I guarantee you she has a crusty vagina and just sits in her room saying how white people are racist because she ’ s mad she didn ’ t get a bid lmao.
” ( RELATED : University Of New Hampshire Fraternity Suspended After Party Linked To 11 New COVID Cases ) The fraternity “ has self-suspended operations indefinitely , ” Brennan M. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Georgia Interfraternity Council , said in a statement posted on Twitter .
“ These disparaging remarks are odious to the Council ’ s desire for any member of the University community to feel welcomed in Greek Life and on campus .
We have much work toward this vision , and the Council remains committed to forging such reality for our generation , and the next , ” Cox continued in the statement posted to Twitter .
Mdunwe said she got the screenshots from a friend after she put on a rally , calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevent the coronavirus from spreading , NBC News reported .
( RELATED : More Than 20,000 Coronavirus Cases Have Been Counted At Colleges Since Late July : Report ) Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Inc. director of marketing Matt Hornyak at the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Inc. told the Daily Caller News Foundation : “ The chapter ’ s operations have been suspended indefinitely by the Board of Directors of the International Fraternity and an investigation is ongoing.
” “ The University of Georgia is aware of outrageous and offensive comments involving members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” university spokesman Greg Trevor told the DCNF .
“ Such statements of bigotry and intolerance do not have any place on our campus , and we condemn them in the strongest terms.
” ( RELATED : Princeton Faces Education Department Investigation After University President Says Racism Is ‘ Embedded ’ In The School ) “ Consistent with our prior practice in such cases , this matter is now being investigated by the University ’ s Equal Opportunity Office in accordance with our Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment ( NDAH ) policy , ” Trevor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the council nor the Lambda Chi Alpha had reached out to her .
She also said she was not content with the self-suspension , NBC reported .
“ That whole move is to remove responsibility from the university , ” Mbunwe told NBC News .
“ I want the chapter revoked and the members expelled from campus , ” she added .
Mdunwe did not immediately respond to the DCNF .
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A University of Georgia fraternity suspended its own operations after members’ texts that said racist comments were shared on Twitter, NBC News reported.
One of the texts that were posted said, “Lord, give me the strength to not call that woman a racial slur.”
The fraternity “has self-suspended operations indefinitely,” Brennan M. Cox, president of the University of Georgia Interfraternity Council, said in a statement posted on Twitter.
The Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at the University of Georgia suspended its operations after members’ racist texts were posted on social media, NBC News reported Tuesday.
Arianna Mbunwe, a student, posted screenshots of the messages purportedly between university members Twitter, saying that some were aimed at her in response to her criticism of a sorority violating coronavirus restrictions, according to NBC News.
“They were targeting me because my account has become very popular for exposing the people who are contributing to the rise in cases,” Mbunwe said during an interview with NBC News.
One of the texts purportedly from the fraternity that Mbunwe shared online said, “Lord, give me the strength to not call that woman a racial slur,” and another said “Definitely another black girl.”
Another message that Mbunwe shared said, “I guarantee you she has a crusty vagina and just sits in her room saying how white people are racist because she’s mad she didn’t get a bid lmao.” (RELATED: University Of New Hampshire Fraternity Suspended After Party Linked To 11 New COVID Cases)
The fraternity “has self-suspended operations indefinitely,” Brennan M. Cox, president of the University of Georgia Interfraternity Council, said in a statement posted on Twitter.
“These disparaging remarks are odious to the Council’s desire for any member of the University community to feel welcomed in Greek Life and on campus. We have much work toward this vision, and the Council remains committed to forging such reality for our generation, and the next,” Cox continued in the statement posted to Twitter.
Mbunwe said she got the screenshots from a friend after she put on a rally, calling for the school to go further to prevent the coronavirus from spreading, NBC News reported. (RELATED: More Than 20,000 Coronavirus Cases Have Been Counted At Colleges Since Late July: Report)
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Inc. director of marketing Matt Hornyak at the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Inc. told the Daily Caller News Foundation: “The chapter’s operations have been suspended indefinitely by the Board of Directors of the International Fraternity and an investigation is ongoing.”
“The University of Georgia is aware of outrageous and offensive comments involving members of a student organization over the weekend,” university spokesman Greg Trevor told the DCNF. “Such statements of bigotry and intolerance do not have any place on our campus, and we condemn them in the strongest terms.” (RELATED: Princeton Faces Education Department Investigation After University President Says Racism Is ‘Embedded’ In The School)
“Consistent with our prior practice in such cases, this matter is now being investigated by the University’s Equal Opportunity Office in accordance with our Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment (NDAH) policy,” Trevor continued.
Mbunwe told NBC that neither the council nor the Lambda Chi Alpha had reached out to her. She also said she was not content with the self-suspension, NBC reported.
“That whole move is to remove responsibility from the university,” Mbunwe told NBC News.
“I want the chapter revoked and the members expelled from campus,” she added.
Mbunwe did not immediately respond to the DCNF.
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thedailycaller--2020-09-23--ABC Poll: Arizona And Florida Voters Care Most About Economy And Trust Trump Up To 15 Points More Th

ABC Poll: Arizona And Florida Voters Care Most About Economy And Trust Trump Up To 15 Points More Than Biden To Handle

A new poll published Wednesday by ABC and The Washington Post shows that likely voters in Arizona and Florida think President Donald Trump would do a better job than former Vice President Joe Biden of handling the economy , the issue they care the most about heading into the 2020 election .
The poll , conducted by Langer Research Associates on ABC ’ s behalf , showed both states in a virtual deadlock among likely and registered voters .
In Arizona , 48 percent of registered voters preferred Biden compared to 47 percent who prefer Trump , while likely voters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point advantage over Biden ( 47 ) .
Similarly , Biden ( 49 ) bested Trump ( 47 ) by 2 points among registered Florida voters , while Trump ( 49 ) led Biden ( 48 ) by 1 point among likely voters .
( RELATED : Trump And Biden Are Tied In Florida , NBC News Poll Finds — Trump Leads Among Latino Voters , Biden Leads Among Seniors ) Still , Trump holds a massive lead over Biden when poll participants were asked who they trust more on the economy : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Florida .
Poll participants do prefer Biden over Trump on handling of the coronavirus pandemic but by a significantly smaller margin .
He holds 4 and 5 point advantages in Arizona ( 49-45 ) and Florida ( 48-43 ) on the issue respectively .
( ELECTION DISSECTION : Former Florida Rep .
Explains Why Trump Is Edging Out Biden In His Home State ) 33 percent of Arizona respondents and 31 percent of those in Florida viewed the economy as the single most important issue this election .
The coronavirus pandemic ( 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FL ) was the second most important issue , followed by crime and safety ( 15-150 , equal treatment of racial groups ( 14-14 ) , and health care .
( 10-13 ) .
A recent poll conducted by NBC News showed Trump and Biden tied in Florida but gave POTUS a significant lead among Hispanic voters .
Trump would likely need to carry both states to win reelection in November .
The poll was conducted between September 15-20 , and included 765 registered Florida voters ( 613 likely ) and 701 voters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

A new poll published Wednesday by ABC and The Washington Post shows that likely voters in Arizona and Florida think President Donald Trump would do a better job than former Vice President Joe Biden of handling the economy, the issue they care the most about heading into the 2020 election.
The poll, conducted by Langer Research Associates on ABC’s behalf, showed both states in a virtual deadlock among likely and registered voters. In Arizona, 48 percent of registered voters preferred Biden compared to 47 percent who prefer Trump, while likely voters gave Trump (51) a 4 point advantage over Biden (47). Similarly, Biden (49) bested Trump (47) by 2 points among registered Florida voters, while Trump (49) led Biden (48) by 1 point among likely voters. (RELATED: Trump And Biden Are Tied In Florida, NBC News Poll Finds — Trump Leads Among Latino Voters, Biden Leads Among Seniors)
Still, Trump holds a massive lead over Biden when poll participants were asked who they trust more on the economy: 15 points in Arizona and 11 in Florida. Poll participants do prefer Biden over Trump on handling of the coronavirus pandemic but by a significantly smaller margin. He holds 4 and 5 point advantages in Arizona (49-45) and Florida (48-43) on the issue respectively. (ELECTION DISSECTION: Former Florida Rep. Explains Why Trump Is Edging Out Biden In His Home State)
33 percent of Arizona respondents and 31 percent of those in Florida viewed the economy as the single most important issue this election. The coronavirus pandemic (20 percent in AZ, 15 percent in FL) was the second most important issue, followed by crime and safety (15-150, equal treatment of racial groups (14-14), and health care. (10-13).
A recent poll conducted by NBC News showed Trump and Biden tied in Florida but gave POTUS a significant lead among Hispanic voters. Trump would likely need to carry both states to win reelection in November.
The poll was conducted between September 15-20, and included 765 registered Florida voters (613 likely) and 701 voters registered in Arizona (579 likely).