thedailycaller--2020-09-23--Nebraska’s Sellout Streak Will Have An ‘Asterisk’ Next To The 2020 Season

Nebraska ’ s legendary sellout streak will have an asterisk for the 2020 season .
The Cornhuskers have sold out 375 straight football games at Memorial Stadium , but packed seats won ’ t happen when the Big 10 starts football because of coronavirus .
However , Nebraska doesn ’ t plan on letting that break the streak .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Moos said the following on the Husker Sports Network about the sellout streak and the impact of crowd restrictions in 2020 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t sell , you can ’ t sell out .
If there was a restriction of 25 % capacity , I ’ d count that as a sellout .
If it was 50 % , sellout , because we ’ d do that .
We ’ d fill that .
No fans , or very few — primarily players , parents , their family members and maybe just a handful of friends , coaches ’ families — we ’ re still working on that .
This is going to be an asterisk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where it is and we pick up again next year , when hopefully we ’ re back in full swing .
Say whatever you want about Nebraska , but I agree with Moos ’ viewpoint here .
You know he ’ s onto something when I ’ m agreeing with the Cornhuskers .
It ’ s not Nebraska ’ s fault that coronavirus has ravaged college sports .
They really shouldn ’ t be punished for something they have no control over .
If they can only have 10 % capacity , then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can ’ t have fans at all , then Nebraska should just not count the season .
Either way , you can ’ t let the streak end just because of coronavirus .
An asterisk seems like a fair way to deal with the situation .
Finally , if you ’ ve never been to Lincoln , I can ’ t recommend it enough .
It ’ s an awesome place .

Nebraska’s legendary sellout streak will have an asterisk for the 2020 season.
The Cornhuskers have sold out 375 straight football games at Memorial Stadium, but packed seats won’t happen when the Big 10 starts football because of coronavirus. However, Nebraska doesn’t plan on letting that break the streak. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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Moos said the following on the Husker Sports Network about the sellout streak and the impact of crowd restrictions in 2020, according to Omaha.com:
If you can’t sell, you can’t sell out. If there was a restriction of 25% capacity, I’d count that as a sellout. If it was 50%, sellout, because we’d do that. We’d fill that. No fans, or very few — primarily players, parents, their family members and maybe just a handful of friends, coaches’ families — we’re still working on that. This is going to be an asterisk year where the sellout streak just settles where it is and we pick up again next year, when hopefully we’re back in full swing.
Say whatever you want about Nebraska, but I agree with Moos’ viewpoint here. You know he’s onto something when I’m agreeing with the Cornhuskers.
It’s not Nebraska’s fault that coronavirus has ravaged college sports. They really shouldn’t be punished for something they have no control over.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nebraska Football (@huskerfbnation) on Sep 16, 2020 at 6:46am PDT
If they can only have 10% capacity, then that should be a sellout. If they can’t have fans at all, then Nebraska should just not count the season.
Either way, you can’t let the streak end just because of coronavirus. An asterisk seems like a fair way to deal with the situation.
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Finally, if you’ve never been to Lincoln, I can’t recommend it enough. It’s an awesome place.
Huge thank you to everybody who made my trip to Nebraska an unforgettable experience. The Cornhuskers truly have the best fans in America. I felt at home, and lost count of all the free drinks we were given. If Nebraska fans ever cross paths in Madison, the beers are all on me. pic.twitter.com/4VVj4S4r2J — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) November 17, 2019


thedailycaller--2020-09-23--Lions DC Cory Undlin Tells People To Not Panic

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Cory Undlin doesn ’ t want people to panic about the state of the team .
The Lions are 0-2 after blowing a lead to Chicago in spectacular fashion and then getting boat raced off the field by the Packers .
Despite the pathetic performances , fans shouldn ’ t be nervous !
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Undlin said the following Tuesday , according to the Detroit Free Press : Have we played the best we can play ?
Obviously not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at this point right now coming up to the third game , we have 14 games left .
So let ’ s not panic , all right ?
Let ’ s not forget that we haven ’ t played great , I haven ’ t coached good enough .
Let ’ s not forget that .
Panic ?
Folks , the time to panic about the Lions passed about two decades ago .
It ’ s truly incredible listening to people try to spin excuses .
Give me a break .
The Lions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a new season , but they ’ re still the same old Detroit Lions .
Every year , I somehow manage to convince myself we ’ ll be good .
Then , without fail , the Lions continue to prove they ’ re never changing .
No matter how much talent we have , we just can ’ t get the job done .
Look no further than our opening loss to Chicago .
We damn near had to try to lose that game given the fashion we blew it in .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve just accepted that the Lions aren ’ t any good .
It is what it is at this point .
Until we see differently , there ’ s no reason to believe it ’ s ever changing .

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Cory Undlin doesn’t want people to panic about the state of the team.
The Lions are 0-2 after blowing a lead to Chicago in spectacular fashion and then getting boat raced off the field by the Packers. Despite the pathetic performances, fans shouldn’t be nervous! (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Undlin said the following Tuesday, according to the Detroit Free Press:
Have we played the best we can play? Obviously not. We’re 0-2. But at this point right now coming up to the third game, we have 14 games left. So let’s not panic, all right? Let’s not forget that we haven’t played great, I haven’t coached good enough. Let’s not forget that.
Panic? Folks, the time to panic about the Lions passed about two decades ago. It’s truly incredible listening to people try to spin excuses.
Give me a break. The Lions are horrible as always. It’s a new season, but they’re still the same old Detroit Lions.
Every year, I somehow manage to convince myself we’ll be good. Then, without fail, the Lions continue to prove they’re never changing.
No matter how much talent we have, we just can’t get the job done. Look no further than our opening loss to Chicago.
We damn near had to try to lose that game given the fashion we blew it in.
#Lions rookie DeAndre Swift drops a game-winning TD. #Bears hang on to win 27-23. UNREAL. pic.twitter.com/a9xEPWFIwH — NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) September 13, 2020
We’re not panicking. We’ve just accepted that the Lions aren’t any good. It is what it is at this point. Until we see differently, there’s no reason to believe it’s ever changing.


thedailycaller--2020-09-23--Michigan Drops Electric Football Hype Video

The Big 10 season is slated to start in 31 days , and it looks like the Wolverines are ready to do battle on the field .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Watch the awesome hype video below .
It ’ ll have fans amped for games to get underway .
I hate Michigan as much as the rest of the B1G , but damn , I sure did love that video .
Nothing gets me going like a great hype video .
I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ famous speeches from movies , football hype videos send my pulse through the roof like nothing else .
Even when it comes to enemy territory like Michigan , I still love them .
They ’ re like a shot of straight adrenaline to the heart .
With B1G football right around the corner , we can expect to see more and more of these as we count down the days .
While Michigan and I will forever be enemies on the field , I appreciate the hype video .
It was the perfect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this fine morning .

Michigan recently dropped an electric football hype video.
The Big 10 season is slated to start in 31 days, and it looks like the Wolverines are ready to do battle on the field. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Watch the awesome hype video below. It’ll have fans amped for games to get underway.
We do it for each other. ???? pic.twitter.com/UQL9dpHtCa — Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) September 22, 2020
I hate Michigan as much as the rest of the B1G, but damn, I sure did love that video. Nothing gets me going like a great hype video.
I’m not even kidding. Outside of watching famous speeches from movies, football hype videos send my pulse through the roof like nothing else.
Even when it comes to enemy territory like Michigan, I still love them. They’re like a shot of straight adrenaline to the heart.
With B1G football right around the corner, we can expect to see more and more of these as we count down the days.
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While Michigan and I will forever be enemies on the field, I appreciate the hype video. It was the perfect way to get the blood pumping on this fine morning.


thedailycaller--2020-09-23--Hunter Biden’s Business Dealings Created ‘Counterintelligence And Extortion Concerns,’ Senate Report

Hunter Biden’s Business Dealings Created ‘Counterintelligence And Extortion Concerns,’ Senate Report Says

• Hunter Biden ’ s financial dealings with Ukrainian , Russian and Chinese businesses created potential “ criminal financial , counterintelligence and extortion concerns , ” according to a report by two Senate committees .
• The report details a series of wire transfers between Biden and a businessman with extensive ties to the Chinese Communist Party .
• The report , written by the Senate Homeland Security and Senate Finance committees , also states that State Department officials repeatedly raised concerns about Hunter Biden ’ s work for Burisma Holdings .
• One official testified that he told Joe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s links to Burisma “ enabled Russian disinformation efforts.
” U.S. banks flagged suspicious financial transactions between Hunter Biden ’ s firms and Russian and Chinese nationals , including a businessman with extensive ties to the Chinese Communist Party , according to a highly anticipated report released Wednesday by two Republican-controlled Senate committees .
The report asserts that the wire transfers , which total in the millions of dollars , raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest involving Biden , as well as “ criminal financial , counterintelligence and extortion concerns.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News Foundation obtained ahead of its release , also states that State Department officials expressed reservations in 2015 and 2016 about Biden ’ s links to Burisma Holdings , a Ukrainian energy company that has been dogged by bribery allegations .
One official , Amos Hochstein , told the Senate Homeland Security and Senate Finance committees that he said to then-Vice President Joe Biden in October 2015 that Hunter Biden ’ s position on the board of Burisma “ enabled Russian disinformation efforts and risked undermining U.S. policy in Ukraine.
” Hunter Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s board of directors in April 2014 , shortly after his father , Joe Biden , took over as the Obama administration ’ s chief liaison to Ukraine .
One of the administration ’ s goals was to help Ukraine fix its problems with corruption .
But but State Department officials questioned whether the younger Biden ’ s work for Burisma posed a problem because the company ’ s owner , Mykola Zlochevsky , was under investigation for money laundering and extortion .
George Kent , who served as deputy chief of mission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zlochevsky was an “ odious ” oligarch who likely paid a $ 7 million bribe to a Ukrainian prosecutor general in December 2014 , months after Hunter Biden joined Burisma ’ s board , according to the report .
( RELATED : ‘ You Don ’ t Get More Politically Connected ’ : Participants In Securities Fraud Scam Touted Links To Hunter Biden ) Emails cited in the report show that Kent raised Burisma ’ s issues with corruption to other State Department officials .
Kent also told the committees on July 24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden ’ s national security staff in February 2015 that Hunter Biden ’ s role at Burisma “ could create the perception of a conflict of interest.
” Kent told Joe Biden ’ s staff that “ someone needed to talk to Hunter Biden , and he should [ step ] down from the board of Burisma , ” according to the report .
Hochstein and Kent ’ s warnings went unheeded , the Senate report says .
Joe Biden avoided publicly criticizing Burisma or Zlochevsky , and Hunter Biden remained on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced his presidential campaign in April 2019 .
The report says that Burisma paid a consulting firm controlled by Hunter Biden and Devon Archer , his business partner and fellow Burisma director , more than $ 3.5 million from May 2014 to February 2016 .
Burisma sent nine wire transfers from January 2016 to November 2016 totaling $ 752,054 to Biden ’ s law firm , Owasco , according to the report .
The report does not produce any direct evidence of wrongdoing on Hunter Biden ’ s part .
But Republicans say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden receiving “ millions of dollars from foreign sources as a result of business relationships that he built during the period when his father was vice president of the United States and after.
” The report says that several transactions involving Biden-controlled firms were flagged for “ potential criminal financial activity , ” including wire transfers that Biden sent to his uncle , James Biden , and payments that he received from a mysterious Chinese businessman believed to have ties to the People ’ s Liberation Army ( PLA ) .
The report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ payments that Hunter Biden ’ s firms received from Ye Jianming , the founder of CEFC China Energy Co. , and Gongwen Dong , a U.S.-based associate of Ye ’ s .
According to Republicans , Ye has “ extensive ” connections to the Chinese government .
He reportedly served as deputy secretary for the China Association for International Friendly Contacts ( CAIFC ) , a front group for the PLA .
A report from the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission in 2011 said that CAIFC has “ dual roles of intelligence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of China propaganda.
” The Senate report says that on Aug. 4 , 2017 , a subsidiary of Ye ’ s company called CEFC Infrastructure Investment ( US ) LLC , wired $ 100,000 to Owasco , the Biden law firm .
A month later , on Sept. 8 , 2017 , Hunter Biden and Gongwen Dong applied for a $ 100,000 line of credit under a shell company they formed called Hudson West III LLC , according to the Senate report .
Biden , his uncle James , and James ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account through credit cards , and spent $ 101,291 on what Republicans call “ extravagant items , ” including plane tickets , hotels , restaurants and items at Apple stores .
The wires were “ identified for potential financial criminal activity , ” the report says .
According to the report , CEFC Infrastructure Investment wired $ 5 million to the bank account for Hudson West III on Aug. 8 , 2017 .
Of that , nearly $ 4.8 million was wired to Biden ’ s law firm over the next year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ records for details about the transactions .
The records are not fully described in the report , but Republicans refer to committee requests for Suspicious Activity Reports ( SARs ) , which banks are required to file with the Treasury Department when they spot suspicious transactions .
The report also flags wire transfers that Biden received from Elena Baturina , a Russian billionaire who was married to Yuri Luzhkov .
Luzhkov served as Moscow ’ s mayor until his death in 2010 .
The report states that Baturina wired $ 3.5 million on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bank account for Rosemont Seneca Thornton LLC , which Hunter Biden co-founded with Archer , his business partner , the year before .
Baturina transferred another $ 241,797 to a bank account for Rosemont Seneca Thornton from May-December 2015 , according to the report .
“ These transactions were identified because of Baturina ’ s reported criminal activity , ” the report states .
The report also refers to potential payments from Biden to women from Russia and Eastern Europe who may have had links to “ prostitution or human trafficking ring [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ These foreign nationals have questionable backgrounds that have been identified as being consistent with a range of criminal activities , including but not limited to organized prostitution and/or human trafficking , money laundering , fraud , and embezzlement , ” according to the Republicans .
The alleged payments are not detailed in the report .
Joe Biden ’ s presidential campaign did not respond to an email seeking comment .
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Hunter Biden’s financial dealings with Ukrainian, Russian and Chinese businesses created potential “criminal financial, counterintelligence and extortion concerns,” according to a report by two Senate committees.
The report details a series of wire transfers between Biden and a businessman with extensive ties to the Chinese Communist Party.
The report, written by the Senate Homeland Security and Senate Finance committees, also states that State Department officials repeatedly raised concerns about Hunter Biden’s work for Burisma Holdings.
One official testified that he told Joe Biden in October 2015 that his son’s links to Burisma “enabled Russian disinformation efforts.”
U.S. banks flagged suspicious financial transactions between Hunter Biden’s firms and Russian and Chinese nationals, including a businessman with extensive ties to the Chinese Communist Party, according to a highly anticipated report released Wednesday by two Republican-controlled Senate committees.
The report asserts that the wire transfers, which total in the millions of dollars, raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest involving Biden, as well as “criminal financial, counterintelligence and extortion concerns.”
The report, which The Daily Caller News Foundation obtained ahead of its release, also states that State Department officials expressed reservations in 2015 and 2016 about Biden’s links to Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian energy company that has been dogged by bribery allegations.
One official, Amos Hochstein, told the Senate Homeland Security and Senate Finance committees that he said to then-Vice President Joe Biden in October 2015 that Hunter Biden’s position on the board of Burisma “enabled Russian disinformation efforts and risked undermining U.S. policy in Ukraine.”
Hunter Biden, now 50, joined Burisma’s board of directors in April 2014, shortly after his father, Joe Biden, took over as the Obama administration’s chief liaison to Ukraine.
One of the administration’s goals was to help Ukraine fix its problems with corruption. But but State Department officials questioned whether the younger Biden’s work for Burisma posed a problem because the company’s owner, Mykola Zlochevsky, was under investigation for money laundering and extortion.
George Kent, who served as deputy chief of mission to Ukraine through 2018, testified that Zlochevsky was an “odious” oligarch who likely paid a $7 million bribe to a Ukrainian prosecutor general in December 2014, months after Hunter Biden joined Burisma’s board, according to the report. (RELATED: ‘You Don’t Get More Politically Connected’: Participants In Securities Fraud Scam Touted Links To Hunter Biden)
Emails cited in the report show that Kent raised Burisma’s issues with corruption to other State Department officials. Kent also told the committees on July 24, 2020, that he said to Joe Biden’s national security staff in February 2015 that Hunter Biden’s role at Burisma “could create the perception of a conflict of interest.”
Kent told Joe Biden’s staff that “someone needed to talk to Hunter Biden, and he should [step] down from the board of Burisma,” according to the report.
Hochstein and Kent’s warnings went unheeded, the Senate report says. Joe Biden avoided publicly criticizing Burisma or Zlochevsky, and Hunter Biden remained on Burisma’s board until his father announced his presidential campaign in April 2019.
The report says that Burisma paid a consulting firm controlled by Hunter Biden and Devon Archer, his business partner and fellow Burisma director, more than $3.5 million from May 2014 to February 2016. Burisma sent nine wire transfers from January 2016 to November 2016 totaling $752,054 to Biden’s law firm, Owasco, according to the report.
The report does not produce any direct evidence of wrongdoing on Hunter Biden’s part. But Republicans say the documents paint a troubling picture of Biden receiving “millions of dollars from foreign sources as a result of business relationships that he built during the period when his father was vice president of the United States and after.”
The report says that several transactions involving Biden-controlled firms were flagged for “potential criminal financial activity,” including wire transfers that Biden sent to his uncle, James Biden, and payments that he received from a mysterious Chinese businessman believed to have ties to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
The report focuses on millions of dollars in wire payments that Hunter Biden’s firms received from Ye Jianming, the founder of CEFC China Energy Co., and Gongwen Dong, a U.S.-based associate of Ye’s.
According to Republicans, Ye has “extensive” connections to the Chinese government.
He reportedly served as deputy secretary for the China Association for International Friendly Contacts (CAIFC), a front group for the PLA. A report from the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission in 2011 said that CAIFC has “dual roles of intelligence collection and conducting People’s Republic of China propaganda.”
The Senate report says that on Aug. 4, 2017, a subsidiary of Ye’s company called CEFC Infrastructure Investment (US) LLC, wired $100,000 to Owasco, the Biden law firm.
A month later, on Sept. 8, 2017, Hunter Biden and Gongwen Dong applied for a $100,000 line of credit under a shell company they formed called Hudson West III LLC, according to the Senate report.
Biden, his uncle James, and James’s wife, Sara Biden, accessed the account through credit cards, and spent $101,291 on what Republicans call “extravagant items,” including plane tickets, hotels, restaurants and items at Apple stores.
The wires were “identified for potential financial criminal activity,” the report says.
According to the report, CEFC Infrastructure Investment wired $5 million to the bank account for Hudson West III on Aug. 8, 2017. Of that, nearly $4.8 million was wired to Biden’s law firm over the next year.
The committees relied on confidential Treasury Department records for details about the transactions. The records are not fully described in the report, but Republicans refer to committee requests for Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), which banks are required to file with the Treasury Department when they spot suspicious transactions.
The report also flags wire transfers that Biden received from Elena Baturina, a Russian billionaire who was married to Yuri Luzhkov. Luzhkov served as Moscow’s mayor until his death in 2010.
The report states that Baturina wired $3.5 million on Feb. 14, 2014, to a bank account for Rosemont Seneca Thornton LLC, which Hunter Biden co-founded with Archer, his business partner, the year before.
Baturina transferred another $241,797 to a bank account for Rosemont Seneca Thornton from May-December 2015, according to the report.
“These transactions were identified because of Baturina’s reported criminal activity,” the report states.
The report also refers to potential payments from Biden to women from Russia and Eastern Europe who may have had links to “prostitution or human trafficking ring[s]” in Eastern Europe.
“These foreign nationals have questionable backgrounds that have been identified as being consistent with a range of criminal activities, including but not limited to organized prostitution and/or human trafficking, money laundering, fraud, and embezzlement,” according to the Republicans.
The alleged payments are not detailed in the report.
Joe Biden’s presidential campaign did not respond to an email seeking comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-09-23--REPORT: Skip Bayless Is Nearing A Contract Extension With Fox Sports

Skip Bayless is reportedly on the verge of signing an extension with Fox Sports .
According to Front Office Sports , the “ Undisputed ” host is nearing a contract extension with the network that would include “ a slight raise on his $ 6 million annual salary.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) While I ’ m not a huge fan of Skip Bayless ’ takes , I respect the hell out of the guy .
He knows how to move the needle better than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it or not , that ’ s all that really matters when it comes to the sports media .
You know what Skip Bayless does when people criticize or mock him ?
He takes his gigantic bags of money and laughs all the way to the bank .
Even in a situation like the one where he had some absurdly insensitive comments about Dak Prescott , it simply doesn ’ t matter .
As long as people are watching and paying attention , then he is borderline untouchable .
If there ever was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attention , it ’ s Skip Bayless ‘ existence .
As much as people love to hate him , he knows exactly the game he ’ s playing and he ’ s an expert at it .
I hope Bayless gets a fat bag of money on his new deal .
A rising tide raises all ships .
Whether you like him or not , the man is a genius when it comes to generating attention .
In the world of sports media , that ’ s what secures your money .

Skip Bayless is reportedly on the verge of signing an extension with Fox Sports.
According to Front Office Sports, the “Undisputed” host is nearing a contract extension with the network that would include “a slight raise on his $6 million annual salary.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Despite calls for his firing after criticizing Dak Prescott for opening up about his depression, Skip Bayless is nearing a new TV deal with Fox Sports.https://t.co/OeSmtFlKww — Front Office Sports (@frntofficesport) September 22, 2020
While I’m not a huge fan of Skip Bayless’ takes, I respect the hell out of the guy. He knows how to move the needle better than just about any other pundit.
Believe it or not, that’s all that really matters when it comes to the sports media.
You know what Skip Bayless does when people criticize or mock him? He takes his gigantic bags of money and laughs all the way to the bank.
Even in a situation like the one where he had some absurdly insensitive comments about Dak Prescott, it simply doesn’t matter.
As long as people are watching and paying attention, then he is borderline untouchable. If there ever was an example of no attention is bad attention, it’s Skip Bayless‘ existence.
So dak Prescott got depressed following his brothers apparent suicide this year and skip bayless response is basically saying “ shut up and play football this is America’s team “ bruh … pic.twitter.com/AH3mzCePgD — John (@iam_johnw) September 10, 2020
As much as people love to hate him, he knows exactly the game he’s playing and he’s an expert at it.
I hope Bayless gets a fat bag of money on his new deal. A rising tide raises all ships. Whether you like him or not, the man is a genius when it comes to generating attention. In the world of sports media, that’s what secures your money.


thedailycaller--2020-09-23--The Next NBA Season Likely Won’t Start Until 2021

The next NBA season isn ’ t expected to start until next year .
Commissioner Adam Silver appeared on CNN for a Tuesday interview , and said his “ best guess ” is that the season starts in 2021 .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Initially , there was hope the new season could start in December 2020 , but it looks like that might no longer be an option .
The NBA needs to have one major priority when figuring out the league ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incredibly simple .
The NBA can ’ t ever overlap with the football season .
That has to be the number one priority .
Under no circumstances can the NBA and football happen at the same time .
Right now , the NBA playoffs are happening at the same time as college football and the NFL .
That ’ s a recipe for disaster .
The NBA simply can ’ t compete with football in America , and it never will .
We love basketball as Americans , but football will always be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does , the season has to be completed by the end of August .
If the starting date is in early January , then that should be more than possible .
If the NBA can completely avoid the NFL and college football , then it should be fine .
If not , then the league will struggle to draw attention .
It ’ s not hard to figure out .

The next NBA season isn’t expected to start until next year.
Commissioner Adam Silver appeared on CNN for a Tuesday interview, and said his “best guess” is that the season starts in 2021. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Initially, there was hope the new season could start in December 2020, but it looks like that might no longer be an option.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Los Angeles Lakers (@lakers) on Sep 20, 2020 at 8:52pm PDT
The NBA needs to have one major priority when figuring out the league’s new schedule, and it’s incredibly simple.
The NBA can’t ever overlap with the football season. That has to be the number one priority. Under no circumstances can the NBA and football happen at the same time.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Los Angeles Lakers (@lakers) on Sep 20, 2020 at 6:48pm PDT
Right now, the NBA playoffs are happening at the same time as college football and the NFL. That’s a recipe for disaster.
The NBA simply can’t compete with football in America, and it never will. We love basketball as Americans, but football will always be king.
So, whatever the NBA does, the season has to be completed by the end of August. If the starting date is in early January, then that should be more than possible.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Los Angeles Lakers (@lakers) on Sep 20, 2020 at 5:35pm PDT
If the NBA can completely avoid the NFL and college football, then it should be fine. If not, then the league will struggle to draw attention. It’s not hard to figure out.


thedailycaller--2020-09-23--Gardner Minshew Chirps Ryan Fitzpatrick Over His Age

Ahead of the Dolphins and Jags playing Thursday night , Fitzpatrick told the media that beards are better than mustaches because “ Guys that grow mustaches have patchy sides.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Naturally , NFL icon Gardner Minshew couldn ’ t take that sitting down , and fired back with a humorous shot of his own .
“ I can grow a beard with no patchy sides , but you know , I ’ m going to have respect for my elders , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elder , ” Minshew told the media Tuesday in reaction to Fitzpatrick ’ s comments .
The Dolphins starter is 37 and Minshew is a young 24 .
First off , you come at the king , you best not miss .
You simply can ’ t chirp Gardner Minshew and expect to get away with it .
Fitzpatrick took a shot at Minshew ’ s mustache , and the Jaguars star didn ’ t even hesitate to fire back immediately .
That ’ s the kind of attitude I want out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this Thursday night game might be the best facial hair matchup in the history of the NFL .
Fitzpatrick has a gigantic beard and Minshew is rocking an epic mustache .
You just love to see it !
Tune in Thursday night on the NFL Network to catch all the action .
It should be a fun one .

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew recently chirped Dolphins passer Ryan Fitzpatrick.
Ahead of the Dolphins and Jags playing Thursday night, Fitzpatrick told the media that beards are better than mustaches because “Guys that grow mustaches have patchy sides.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Fitz just dunked on Minshew Mania: “The mustaches versus the beard…I think the beard is cooler. Guys that grow mustaches have patchy sides.” pic.twitter.com/b2iLbuGJb9 — Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) September 22, 2020
Naturally, NFL icon Gardner Minshew couldn’t take that sitting down, and fired back with a humorous shot of his own.
“I can grow a beard with no patchy sides, but you know, I’m going to have respect for my elders, especially when they are much, much elder,” Minshew told the media Tuesday in reaction to Fitzpatrick’s comments. The Dolphins starter is 37 and Minshew is a young 24.
“I can grow a beard with no patchy sides but you know I’m going to have respect for my elders especially when they are… much… much… elder” Gardner Minshew responds to Ryan Fitzpatrick with some subtle heat pic.twitter.com/UI0Wu2rFYA — Ben Murphy (@BenMurphyTV) September 22, 2020
First off, you come at the king, you best not miss. You simply can’t chirp Gardner Minshew and expect to get away with it.
Fitzpatrick took a shot at Minshew’s mustache, and the Jaguars star didn’t even hesitate to fire back immediately.
That’s the kind of attitude I want out of my quarterback.
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Having said that, this Thursday night game might be the best facial hair matchup in the history of the NFL. Fitzpatrick has a gigantic beard and Minshew is rocking an epic mustache.
You just love to see it!
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Tune in Thursday night on the NFL Network to catch all the action. It should be a fun one.


thedailycaller--2020-09-23--Cam Newton Says He’s Playing For ‘Respect’

The former Panthers starting QB signed with the Patriots this past offseason , and has gotten off to a hot start .
Why does he keep playing the game of football ?
Well , it has very little to do with making money .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Newton said the following during a recent appearance on “ The Greg Hill Show , ” according to Pats Pulpit : Money at this particular point in my career is not important .
Let ’ s be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but for everything that I play this game for , I haven ’ t received yet .
And that ’ s why I ’ m playing .
So it ’ s not about money , it ’ s about respect .
I ’ m not surprised at all that Newton feels this way and that his main motivation is respect .
It doesn ’ t surprise me at all .
Newton ’ s play with the Panthers dropped off as his time neared an end in Carolina , and he missed several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ league kind of wrote him off and forgot about him .
It ’ s just the nature of the business .
Now , he ’ s with the Patriots , and has a gigantic chip on his shoulder .
That makes him a very dangerous player .
Judging from what we ’ ve seen through two weeks for Newton , he still has plenty of gas left in the tank when it comes to making plays .
Trust me , if the Patriots have a great year , then Newton will get a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I guarantee it .

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton isn’t motivated by money anymore.
The former Panthers starting QB signed with the Patriots this past offseason, and has gotten off to a hot start. Why does he keep playing the game of football? Well, it has very little to do with making money. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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Newton said the following during a recent appearance on “The Greg Hill Show,” according to Pats Pulpit:
Money at this particular point in my career is not important. Let’s be honest: I’ve made money, but for everything that I play this game for, I haven’t received yet. And that’s why I’m playing. So it’s not about money, it’s about respect.
I’m not surprised at all that Newton feels this way and that his main motivation is respect. It doesn’t surprise me at all.
Newton’s play with the Panthers dropped off as his time neared an end in Carolina, and he missed several games because he was hurt.
The league kind of wrote him off and forgot about him. It’s just the nature of the business.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cam Newton (@cameron1newton) on Aug 11, 2020 at 5:55pm PDT
Now, he’s with the Patriots, and has a gigantic chip on his shoulder. That makes him a very dangerous player.
Judging from what we’ve seen through two weeks for Newton, he still has plenty of gas left in the tank when it comes to making plays.
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Trust me, if the Patriots have a great year, then Newton will get a ton of respect and another huge payday. I guarantee it.


thedailycaller--2020-09-23--BYU Won’t Have Fans At Their Next 2 Home Football Games

BYU won ’ t have any fans at their next two football games .
The Cougars announced Tuesday that fans would be banned from LaVell Edwards Stadium for their games against Troy and Louisiana Tech because of an increased coronavirus risk in Provo .
Obviously , nobody wants to see this happen .
As I ’ ve said for months and months , college football is meant to be played in front of fans .
College football is meant to take place in front of tens of thousands of drunk and passionate fans .
That ’ s just the nature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the choice is between football with no fans or no football at all , then it ’ s an easy choice .
Football without fans is a hell of a lot better than no football at all .
So , while BYU fans might not be happy , restricting fans is really just a minor inconvenience in the big picture .
Hopefully , BYU has fans back at their games sooner than later .
The Cougars have a solid team this season , and they deserve to have people watching them from the @ @

BYU won’t have any fans at their next two football games.
The Cougars announced Tuesday that fans would be banned from LaVell Edwards Stadium for their games against Troy and Louisiana Tech because of an increased coronavirus risk in Provo.
State of Utah has announced it has moved Provo from low to a moderate risk COVID-19 designation. In accordance with the updated restrictions, BYU will play its next two home games against Troy and LA Tech without fans in LaVell Edwards Stadium. More➡ https://t.co/Tk3O9YTivt pic.twitter.com/OP7iFeuRX4 — BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 22, 2020
Obviously, nobody wants to see this happen. As I’ve said for months and months, college football is meant to be played in front of fans.
College football is meant to take place in front of tens of thousands of drunk and passionate fans. That’s just the nature of the sport.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zachary Wilson (@zachkapono1) on Oct 29, 2019 at 4:59pm PDT
However, if the choice is between football with no fans or no football at all, then it’s an easy choice. Football without fans is a hell of a lot better than no football at all.
So, while BYU fans might not be happy, restricting fans is really just a minor inconvenience in the big picture.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by BYU Football (@byufootball) on Sep 18, 2020 at 5:58pm PDT
Hopefully, BYU has fans back at their games sooner than later. The Cougars have a solid team this season, and they deserve to have people watching them from the stands.


thedailycaller--2020-09-23--Sean Payton And Jon Gruden Get Fined $100,000 For Not Wearing A Mask

The NFL has handed out some huge fines to New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton and Raiders coach Jon Gruden .
According to Tom Pelissero , the league has fined Payton and Gruden $ 100,000 each for not wearing a mask this past Monday night .
Both teams were each fined an additional $ 250,000 each .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) That brings the total amount of fines for masks in week two to $ 1.75 million .
As I said when Kyle Shanahan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fined $ 100,000 for not wearing masks on Sunday , this is really stupid .
I ’ m all for safety , promoting a safe atmosphere and doing what we can to keep everyone as healthy as possible during the coronavirus pandemic .
However , fining coaches for not wearing a mask is just downright absurd .
They ’ re literally coaching guys in a contact sport .
If they test negative for coronavirus , I see no reason why they have to wear a mask on the sidelines .
That doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coaches coach however they want to .
There ’ s no reason to be handing out gigantic fines over masks .
It ’ s not necessary and the logic doesn ’ t add up .

The NFL has handed out some huge fines to New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton and Raiders coach Jon Gruden.
According to Tom Pelissero, the league has fined Payton and Gruden $100,000 each for not wearing a mask this past Monday night. Both teams were each fined an additional $250,000 each. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
That brings the total amount of fines for masks in week two to $1.75 million.
The NFL is fining the #Saints and #Raiders $250,000 each and coaches Sean Payton and Jon Gruden $100,000 each for failing to properly wear face coverings in the bench area Monday night, per source. That brings the total to $1.75 million in total fines for violations in Week 2. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 22, 2020
As I said when Kyle Shanahan, Vic Fangio, and Pete Carroll were fined $100,000 for not wearing masks on Sunday, this is really stupid.
I’m all for safety, promoting a safe atmosphere and doing what we can to keep everyone as healthy as possible during the coronavirus pandemic.
Jon Gruden after the first @Raiders win in Vegas. ELECTRIC.pic.twitter.com/yVEbk5ehf6 — B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) September 22, 2020
However, fining coaches for not wearing a mask is just downright absurd. They’re literally coaching guys in a contact sport.
If they test negative for coronavirus, I see no reason why they have to wear a mask on the sidelines. That doesn’t make sense at all.
This is absolutely a clip of #Raiders Jon Gruden telling Carr and Ruggs, “Shit man, they ain’t fining me $100,000, man.” pic.twitter.com/unp10rYBXd — Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) September 22, 2020
Let the coaches coach however they want to. There’s no reason to be handing out gigantic fines over masks. It’s not necessary and the logic doesn’t add up.


thedailycaller--2020-09-23--Polk County Sheriff Uses Pictures To Explain Difference Between Riots And Protests

A sheriff in Polk County , Florida used visual aids to help explain the difference between a peaceful protest and a riot during a press conference Monday after Republican Florida Gov .
Ron DeSantis unveiled new legislation to address violent riots and attacks on police officers .
Sheriff Grady Judd took the stage armed with three sets of pictures to help reporters , attendees and Floridians differentiate between riots and peaceful protests .
“ I can tell you folks , so that there is no misunderstanding today , this is a peaceful protest , ” Judd said , holding an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ congregated peacefully in front of a building .
“ This is a riot , ” he continued , holding an image of what appears to be a vehicle on fire amid a pile of rubble .
“ We can tell the difference .
The governor can tell the difference .
Our law enforcement officers can tell the difference , ” he said .
“ In the event you didn ’ t get that , let me show you something , ” Judd said as he whipped out a second set of images .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said , flashing an image showing a protester holding up a sign that reads in part ‘ protest peacefully.
’ “ This is looting , ” he continued , holding another image showing a man carrying items while running .
( RELATED : Florida Sheriff ‘ Highly Recommending ’ Home Owners ‘ Blow ’ Looters ‘ Back Out Of The House With Their Guns ’ ) “ If you loot , the next thing you can try to steal is something off of your food tray at the county jail , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jail , that ’ s a guarantee , ” Judd said .
Judd then pulls out a final set of images to help him make the case .
“ Some people are slow learners .
This is peaceful protests , ” he said , displaying an image showing individuals standing with their hands in the air .
“ This is violence , ” he added , holding up a picture of a man smashing some type of stick through a car window .
DeSantis introduced legislation Monday that would charge anyone involved in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where property is destroyed or someone gets injured would face felony charges .
It also makes it a felony to block roadways and destroy public property , which includes toppling monuments .
The legislation would also defund any cities or local government that tries to defund their police department .
If a state employee participates in a violent protest or disorderly assembly , they would lose their state benefits under the new legislation .
DeSantis has been tough on violent protests and riots , sending 500 Florida National Guard members to Washington D.C. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that turned violent .

A sheriff in Polk County, Florida used visual aids to help explain the difference between a peaceful protest and a riot during a press conference Monday after Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled new legislation to address violent riots and attacks on police officers.
Sheriff Grady Judd took the stage armed with three sets of pictures to help reporters, attendees and Floridians differentiate between riots and peaceful protests.
“I can tell you folks, so that there is no misunderstanding today, this is a peaceful protest,” Judd said, holding an image of a large group of protesters congregated peacefully in front of a building. “This is a riot,” he continued, holding an image of what appears to be a vehicle on fire amid a pile of rubble.
“We can tell the difference. The governor can tell the difference. Our law enforcement officers can tell the difference,” he said. “In the event you didn’t get that, let me show you something,” Judd said as he whipped out a second set of images.
“This is a peaceful protest,” he said, flashing an image showing a protester holding up a sign that reads in part ‘protest peacefully.’ “This is looting,” he continued, holding another image showing a man carrying items while running. (RELATED: Florida Sheriff ‘Highly Recommending’ Home Owners ‘Blow’ Looters ‘Back Out Of The House With Their Guns’)
“If you loot, the next thing you can try to steal is something off of your food tray at the county jail, ’cause you’re going to jail, that’s a guarantee,” Judd said.
Judd then pulls out a final set of images to help him make the case.
“Some people are slow learners. This is peaceful protests,” he said, displaying an image showing individuals standing with their hands in the air. “This is violence,” he added, holding up a picture of a man smashing some type of stick through a car window.
“This is not acceptable.”
DeSantis introduced legislation Monday that would charge anyone involved in an assembly of 7 or more people where property is destroyed or someone gets injured would face felony charges. It also makes it a felony to block roadways and destroy public property, which includes toppling monuments.
The legislation would also defund any cities or local government that tries to defund their police department. If a state employee participates in a violent protest or disorderly assembly, they would lose their state benefits under the new legislation.
DeSantis has been tough on violent protests and riots, sending 500 Florida National Guard members to Washington D.C. in June to help handle the protests that turned violent.


thedailycaller--2020-09-23--House Passes Funding Bill To Avert Government Shutdown

The House overwhelmingly voted Tuesday to pass a stopgap funding bill that extends federal funding through Dec. 11 , numerous sources reported .
The House passed the bill 359-57 and stalls a government shutdown until after the presidential election , according to Politico .
It now goes to the Senate , which is expected to pass the bill , and which will then need to be signed by President Donald Trump .
The initial Democratic bill lacked federal farm assistance sought by the Trump administration .
Ultimately , after relaunched funding talks Tuesday , lawmakers agreed to include $ 8 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrats and tens of billions in farmer trade relief payments requested by the Trump administration .
( RELATED : Pelosi Says House Will Address Bills Concerning Goods Made From Forced Labor In Xinjiang ) “ We have reached an agreement with Republicans on the CR to add nearly $ 8 billion in desperately needed nutrition assistance for hungry schoolchildren and families .
We also increase accountability in the Commodity Credit Corporation , preventing funds for farmers from being misused for a Big Oil bailout , ” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ’ s statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Republicans , according to NPR .
The Trump administration had already said that the funds wouldn ’ t go to the oil industry , according to Politico .
Democrats were concerned that Trump was leveraging funding to boost his reelection chances .

The House overwhelmingly voted Tuesday to pass a stopgap funding bill that extends federal funding through Dec. 11, numerous sources reported.
The House passed the bill 359-57 and stalls a government shutdown until after the presidential election, according to Politico. It now goes to the Senate, which is expected to pass the bill, and which will then need to be signed by President Donald Trump.
The initial Democratic bill lacked federal farm assistance sought by the Trump administration. Ultimately, after relaunched funding talks Tuesday, lawmakers agreed to include $8 billion in nutrition assistance pushed for by Democrats and tens of billions in farmer trade relief payments requested by the Trump administration. (RELATED: Pelosi Says House Will Address Bills Concerning Goods Made From Forced Labor In Xinjiang)
“We have reached an agreement with Republicans on the CR to add nearly $8 billion in desperately needed nutrition assistance for hungry schoolchildren and families. We also increase accountability in the Commodity Credit Corporation, preventing funds for farmers from being misused for a Big Oil bailout,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s statement said when announcing the deal with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Republicans, according to NPR.
The Trump administration had already said that the funds wouldn’t go to the oil industry, according to Politico. Democrats were concerned that Trump was leveraging funding to boost his reelection chances.


thedailycaller--2020-09-23--‘Stop Lying To The People!’: Schumer Interrupted By Hecklers During Press Conference On SCOTUS Openi

‘Stop Lying To The People!’: Schumer Interrupted By Hecklers During Press Conference On SCOTUS Opening

Democratic New York Sen. Chuck Schumer was interrupted by at least two hecklers as he gave an outdoor press conference Tuesday .
Schumer was speaking on the topic of Republicans ’ intent to fill the seat left by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg .
Democrats point to the fact that Senate Majority Leader withheld a confirmation hearing for Merrick Garland in 2016 as evidence of hypocrisy , while Republicans cite the Constitutional right to fill the seat as well as the White House and Senate party split that existed .
“ Senate Republicans in this administration have demonstrated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect the American people , ” Schumer said .
“ That ’ s why Senator Murray and I introduced the stop act to establish essential oversight of the coronavirus response .
The bill would create a task force to report to the public when Politics are behind COVID response decisions rather than Republicans just letting scientists doing their work .
You ’ ll hear more about that from Senator Murray , but we Democrats are fighting as we hard as we can to protect Americans .
And we need Americans to … ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was interrupted and visibly distracted by loud hecklers .
“ Stop lying to the people !
” someone shouted .
“ Stop lying to the people !
” said the first heckler while the other said , “ Jesus loves you guys !
” ( RELATED : Flashback : Former Justice Antonin Scalia Revealed Who He Wanted To Replace Him During Obama Presidency ) “ Thank you , ” Schumer said after a pause before continuing : “ Democrats are fighting as hard as we can to protect Americans .
But we need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep holding Republican senators accountable .
”

Democratic New York Sen. Chuck Schumer was interrupted by at least two hecklers as he gave an outdoor press conference Tuesday.
Schumer was speaking on the topic of Republicans’ intent to fill the seat left by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Democrats point to the fact that Senate Majority Leader withheld a confirmation hearing for Merrick Garland in 2016 as evidence of hypocrisy, while Republicans cite the Constitutional right to fill the seat as well as the White House and Senate party split that existed.
“Senate Republicans in this administration have demonstrated they can’t be trusted to protect the American people,” Schumer said. “That’s why Senator Murray and I introduced the stop act to establish essential oversight of the coronavirus response. The bill would create a task force to report to the public when Politics are behind COVID response decisions rather than Republicans just letting scientists doing their work. You’ll hear more about that from Senator Murray, but we Democrats are fighting as we hard as we can to protect Americans. And we need Americans to …”
The New York senator at this point was interrupted and visibly distracted by loud hecklers.
WATCH:
“Stop lying to the people!” someone shouted.
“Jesus saves,” said another.
“Stop lying to the people!” said the first heckler while the other said, “Jesus loves you guys!” (RELATED: Flashback: Former Justice Antonin Scalia Revealed Who He Wanted To Replace Him During Obama Presidency)
“Thank you,” Schumer said after a pause before continuing: “Democrats are fighting as hard as we can to protect Americans. But we need Americans to continue to fight with us to keep holding Republican senators accountable.”


thedailycaller--2020-09-23--Media Outlets Link Catholic Group Associated With Amy Coney Barrett To ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

• Multiple media outlets have linked a Catholic group associated with potential Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett to Margaret Atwood ’ s fictional dystopian novel , “ The Handmaid ’ s Tale.
” • “ The Handmaid ’ s Tale ” depicts the totalitarian society Gilead , afflicted by environmental catastrophe and infertility , where women are treated as property of the state and kept as concubines .
• Reuters drew attention to Barrett ’ s possible links to the group with a story headlined : “ Handmaid ’ s Tale ?
U.S. Supreme Court candidate ’ s religious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ linked a Catholic group associated with potential Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the fictional dystopian novel “ The Handmaid ’ s Tale.
” Written by Margaret Atwood , “ The Handmaid ’ s Tale ” depicts the totalitarian society Gilead , afflicted by environmental catastrophe and infertility , where women are treated as property of the state and kept as concubines .
Atwood ’ s story has also been made into a TV series .
( RELATED : Here Are 7 Things You Need To Know About Amy Coney Barrett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , falsely reported that the Catholic group People of Praise was the inspiration for “ The Handmaid ’ s Tale ” before issuing corrections , and highlighted Barrett ’ s reported connections with the group .
People of Praise has not confirmed or denied Barrett ’ s membership , according to Reuters , ever since a 2017 New York Times article reported she was a member of the group .
People of Praise describes itself as “ a charismatic Christian community ” that admires “ the first Christians who were led by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ In suggesting a link between People of Praise and Margaret Atwood ’ s ‘ The Handmaid ’ s Tale , ’ the burden of proof clearly lies with the news outlet making such a claim , ” the group ’ s communications director Sean Connolly told the Daily Caller News Foundation Tuesday evening .
“ Bottom line : There has never been any evidence whatsoever to suggest that the Indiana-based People of Praise played a role in inspiring Margaret Atwood ’ s book , ” he added .
He did not address @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group .
The Times originally highlighted Barrett ’ s ties to People of Praise when her name was floated to fill a Supreme Court vacancy in 2017 .
The publication noted that Barrett ’ s connections to People of Praise did not come up during her 2017 Senate hearings , emphasizing that if People of Praise been brought up , it “ might have led to even more intense questioning.
” “ Some of the group ’ s practices would surprise many faithful Catholics , ” the Times reported , describing how members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , are assigned personal advisers , and called “ head ” for a man and a “ handmaid ” for a woman .
People of Praise views a husband as the authority figure in a family , the Times reported .
Fresh scrutiny of the group emerged amid reports that Barrett might be President Donald Trump ’ s choice to take the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’ s seat on the Supreme Court .
The Newsweek story said Atwood was inspired by the New Jersey based “ People of Hope ” when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tale , ” adding : “ People of Praise has never had a presence in the state of New Jersey.
” Newsweek issued a correction to the story , noting that the “ article ’ s headline originally stated that People of Praise inspired ‘ The Handmaid ’ s Tale . '
” “ The book ’ s author , Margaret Atwood , has never specifically mentioned the group as being the inspiration for her work , ” Newsweek added .
“ A New Yorker profile of the author from 2017 mentions a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the book of a different charismatic Catholic group , People of Hope .
Newsweek regrets the error.
” Salon also issued a correction after incorrectly reporting that People of Praise inspired “ The Handmaid ’ s Tale.
” A Reuters story on People of Praise and Barrett drew criticism after Reuters tweeted it with the caption : “ Handmaid ’ s Tale ?
U.S. Supreme Court candidate ’ s religious community under scrutiny.
” “ Some have likened People of Praise , a self-described charismatic Christian community , to the totalitarian , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ novel ‘ The Handmaid ’ s Tale , ' ” Reuters ’ original story , published Tuesday , said .
“ Others call it an ultraconservative group with an unusual mix of Roman Catholic and Pentecostal traditions.
” Refinery29 reported that “ many believe ” that “ A Handmaid ’ s Tale ” was inspired by various groups , including People of Praise , “ which Barrett is reportedly affiliated with.
” “ In numerous interviews , Atwood alluded to the group but did not call them out by name , ” the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sen. Ben Sasse slammed these portrayals in a Tuesday statement .
( RELATED : EXCLUSIVE : ‘ Disgusting Attacks On Her Faith ’ — Sasse Condemns ‘ Anti-Catholic Bigotry ’ Against Amy Coney Barrett ) “ These ugly smears against Judge Barrett are a combination of anti-Catholic bigotry and QAnon-level stupidity , ” Sasse said .
“ People of Praise is basically a Bible study — and just like billions of Christians around the world , Judge Barrett reads the Bible , prays , and tries to serve her community , ” Sasse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wacky McCarthyism , ” he added .
Sasse spokesman James Wegmann told the DCNF that “ Ben ’ s been on Team Barrett from day one.
” “ Over the last three years and in at least eight conversations ( including one this week ) , he ’ s been urging the President to nominate Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court , ” Wegmann said .
“ If Judge Barrett is the nominee , expect a major fight over religious liberty and look at the anti-Catholic bigotry that she and other nominees faced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead.
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Multiple media outlets have linked a Catholic group associated with potential Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett to Margaret Atwood’s fictional dystopian novel, “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
“The Handmaid’s Tale” depicts the totalitarian society Gilead, afflicted by environmental catastrophe and infertility, where women are treated as property of the state and kept as concubines.
Reuters drew attention to Barrett’s possible links to the group with a story headlined: “Handmaid’s Tale? U.S. Supreme Court candidate’s religious community under scrutiny.”
Multiple media outlets linked a Catholic group associated with potential Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the fictional dystopian novel “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
Written by Margaret Atwood, “The Handmaid’s Tale” depicts the totalitarian society Gilead, afflicted by environmental catastrophe and infertility, where women are treated as property of the state and kept as concubines. Atwood’s story has also been made into a TV series. (RELATED: Here Are 7 Things You Need To Know About Amy Coney Barrett)
Multiple news outlets, including Newsweek, falsely reported that the Catholic group People of Praise was the inspiration for “The Handmaid’s Tale” before issuing corrections, and highlighted Barrett’s reported connections with the group.
People of Praise has not confirmed or denied Barrett’s membership, according to Reuters, ever since a 2017 New York Times article reported she was a member of the group.
People of Praise describes itself as “a charismatic Christian community” that admires “the first Christians who were led by the Holy Spirit to form a community.”
“In suggesting a link between People of Praise and Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ the burden of proof clearly lies with the news outlet making such a claim,” the group’s communications director Sean Connolly told the Daily Caller News Foundation Tuesday evening.
“Bottom line: There has never been any evidence whatsoever to suggest that the Indiana-based People of Praise played a role in inspiring Margaret Atwood’s book,” he added. He did not address whether Barrett is a member of the group.
The Times originally highlighted Barrett’s ties to People of Praise when her name was floated to fill a Supreme Court vacancy in 2017. The publication noted that Barrett’s connections to People of Praise did not come up during her 2017 Senate hearings, emphasizing that if People of Praise been brought up, it “might have led to even more intense questioning.”
“Some of the group’s practices would surprise many faithful Catholics,” the Times reported, describing how members swear oaths of covenant to each other, are assigned personal advisers, and called “head” for a man and a “handmaid” for a woman. People of Praise views a husband as the authority figure in a family, the Times reported.
Fresh scrutiny of the group emerged amid reports that Barrett might be President Donald Trump’s choice to take the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat on the Supreme Court.
Newsweek published a Monday story titled “How Charismatic Catholic Groups Like Amy Coney Barrett’s People of Praise Inspired ‘The Handmaid’s Tale.'”
The Newsweek story said Atwood was inspired by the New Jersey based “People of Hope” when she wrote “The Handmaid’s Tale,” adding: “People of Praise has never had a presence in the state of New Jersey.”
Newsweek issued a correction to the story, noting that the “article’s headline originally stated that People of Praise inspired ‘The Handmaid’s Tale.'”
“The book’s author, Margaret Atwood, has never specifically mentioned the group as being the inspiration for her work,” Newsweek added. “A New Yorker profile of the author from 2017 mentions a newspaper clipping as part of her research for the book of a different charismatic Catholic group, People of Hope. Newsweek regrets the error.”
Salon also issued a correction after incorrectly reporting that People of Praise inspired “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
A Reuters story on People of Praise and Barrett drew criticism after Reuters tweeted it with the caption: “Handmaid’s Tale? U.S. Supreme Court candidate’s religious community under scrutiny.”
Handmaid’s Tale? U.S. Supreme Court candidate’s religious community under scrutiny https://t.co/eEkDpJqaQi pic.twitter.com/4vpEbe7jmi — Reuters Politics (@ReutersPolitics) September 22, 2020
“Some have likened People of Praise, a self-described charismatic Christian community, to the totalitarian, male-dominated society of Margaret Atwood’s novel ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,'” Reuters’ original story, published Tuesday, said. “Others call it an ultraconservative group with an unusual mix of Roman Catholic and Pentecostal traditions.”
Refinery29 reported that “many believe” that “A Handmaid’s Tale” was inspired by various groups, including People of Praise, “which Barrett is reportedly affiliated with.”
“In numerous interviews, Atwood alluded to the group but did not call them out by name,” the Tuesday Refinery29 story said.
Republican Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse slammed these portrayals in a Tuesday statement. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: ‘Disgusting Attacks On Her Faith’ — Sasse Condemns ‘Anti-Catholic Bigotry’ Against Amy Coney Barrett)
“These ugly smears against Judge Barrett are a combination of anti-Catholic bigotry and QAnon-level stupidity,” Sasse said. “People of Praise is basically a Bible study — and just like billions of Christians around the world, Judge Barrett reads the Bible, prays, and tries to serve her community,” Sasse said.
“Senators should condemn this wacky McCarthyism,” he added.
Sasse spokesman James Wegmann told the DCNF that “Ben’s been on Team Barrett from day one.”
“Over the last three years and in at least eight conversations (including one this week), he’s been urging the President to nominate Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court,” Wegmann said. “If Judge Barrett is the nominee, expect a major fight over religious liberty and look at the anti-Catholic bigotry that she and other nominees faced as a preview of what’s ahead.”
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thedailycaller--2020-09-23--EXCLUSIVE: Bail Fund Promoted By Kamala Harris Helped Free Serial Domestic Abusers

• The Minnesota Freedom Fund helped bail out of jail six men accused of domestic violence between June and August , court documents obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation show .
• Two of the men allegedly strangled women in their own homes , and all but one had been previously convicted of domestic violence , court records show .
• Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris promoted the fund in June .
She provided a fundraising link that was accepting donations as of Tuesday .
• The DCNF previously revealed that the Minnesota Freedom Fund had bailed out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child .
A bail fund promoted by Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris helped bail out of jail six men accused of domestic violence between June and August , court documents obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation show .
Two of the men face felony charges for allegedly strangling women in their own homes , and another stands accused of beating his girlfriend upwards of six times with a closed fist , records show .
All but one of the individuals had been convicted of prior domestic violence-related charges when the Minnesota @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them out of jail , according to court records .
Harris , a California senator , encouraged her supporters to donate to the MFF in June .
The fundraising link she posted to Twitter sports her branding and was still accepting donations as of Tuesday .
Harris told her followers that contributions to the fund would “ help post bail for those protesting on the ground in Minnesota ” against the police-custody death of George Floyd .
However , the MFF revealed on Sept. 4 that only about six percent of the money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death had gone to help bail out of jail people facing protest-related charges .
Donavan Dexter Boone , 31 , was arrested May 2 after he allegedly broke into his son ’ s mother ’ s apartment and proceeded to strangle her in front of her minor children , according to a statement of probable cause .
The alleged victim told authorities she took shelter in her bathroom after Boone forced entry into her apartment , according to the statement .
He then “ forced his way into the bathroom ” and “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per the statement .
“ [ The victim ] said it was hard for her to breath and she felt dizzy… [ she ] thought she was going to die , ” per the statement .
Bone allegedly had to be pulled off his victim by his brother and the victim ’ s cousin , according to the statement .
Boone has previously been convicted of felony domestic assault by strangulation and issuing felony terroristic threats , according to court records .
One week after his arrest , Boone signed a form indicating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bail should be returned to the MFF , indicating that they paid for his release .
Davlin Devonte Gates , 28 , was arrested May 13 after he allegedly strangled a woman just days after she allowed him to move in with her , according to a statement of probable cause .
Gates and his alleged victim “ got into an argument when Defendant [ Gates ] placed his hands around Victim ’ s throat and squeezed until Victim lost consciousness .
When Victim regained consciousness Defendant… blamed Victim for his actions , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minnesota prosecutors noted in the charging document that Gates had exhibited a pattern of “ escalating violent conduct toward romantic partners and household members.
” He has four prior domestic violence-related convictions , two of which were felonies , according to the charging document .
Gates filed a request to receive bail from the MFF and was subsequently released from the Hennepin County Jail on July 20 , according to the jail roster .
Gates confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation in a phone call Tuesday that the fund paid his bail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was arrested after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend on Aug. 13 , according to a statement of probable cause .
Butler struck the victim “ five or six times with a closed fist , ” according to the statement , which also indicates that police saw a small cut on her face .
The statement also adds that Butler petitioned to plead guilty for this crime .
He also has a lengthy rap sheet , which includes domestic assault , that is accessible via the Hennepin County Court system .
Following his arrest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the money posted for his bail should be returned to the MFF , indicating that the group paid for his release .
Matthew Owens Earl Thompson , 29 , was arrested after he “ pushed his way ” into a domestic partner ’ s house while “ smoking a blunt ” and smelling like alcohol , ” according to a statement of probable cause .
Officers found him throwing rocks at his victim ’ s windows , the statement shows .
The victim told authorities that Thompson “ is not supposed to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not sure how Defendant [ Thompson ] figured out where she lived , ” according to the statement .
This is not the first time Thompson has stood accused of domestic crimes .
He has previously been convicted of domestic violence and violating a no contact order , his criminal record and the statement of probable cause show .
Following his arrest , Thompson signed a form indicating that the money posted for his bail should be returned to the MFF .
Tyrone Thomas Shields , 53 , was arrested after he allegedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bump ” on the head of his wife of 19 years , according to a statement of probable cause .
“ I ’ m gon na keep beating your ass every time I see you , ” he also told her , according to the statement .
Shields allegedly attacked his wife as she attempted to leave their house to buy cigarettes , the statement shows .
He got into the back seat of the car she was driving and proceed to strike her from behind , according to the statement .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ domestic violence in the last decade , the statement notes .
Following his arrest , Shields signed a form indicating that the money posted for his bail should be returned to the MFF .
Reece Omaur Bonneville , 29 , was arrested on Aug. 11 after he allegedly assaulted his domestic partner and the two officers who came to apprehend him , leaving one with a black eye and another with a cut on his tricep , according to a statement of probable cause .
The statement also notes that Bonneville ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the assault was occurring.
” He was later convicted of misdemeanor domestic assault in connection with this incident , but not before he was bailed out by the MFF , as indicated by a form he signed requesting that bail money posted on his behalf be sent back to the fund .
Record of his conviction is accessible via the Hennepin County Court system .
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The Minnesota Freedom Fund helped bail out of jail six men accused of domestic violence between June and August, court documents obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation show.
Two of the men allegedly strangled women in their own homes, and all but one had been previously convicted of domestic violence, court records show .
Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris promoted the fund in June. She provided a fundraising link that was accepting donations as of Tuesday.
The DCNF previously revealed that the Minnesota Freedom Fund had bailed out a man accused of sexually penetrating a child.
A bail fund promoted by Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris helped bail out of jail six men accused of domestic violence between June and August, court documents obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation show.
Two of the men face felony charges for allegedly strangling women in their own homes, and another stands accused of beating his girlfriend upwards of six times with a closed fist, records show. All but one of the individuals had been convicted of prior domestic violence-related charges when the Minnesota Freedom Fund (MFF) helped bail them out of jail, according to court records.
Harris, a California senator, encouraged her supporters to donate to the MFF in June. The fundraising link she posted to Twitter sports her branding and was still accepting donations as of Tuesday.
Harris told her followers that contributions to the fund would “help post bail for those protesting on the ground in Minnesota” against the police-custody death of George Floyd.
However, the MFF revealed on Sept. 4 that only about six percent of the money it had spent since Floyd’s death had gone to help bail out of jail people facing protest-related charges.
If you’re able to, chip in now to the @MNFreedomFund to help post bail for those protesting on the ground in Minnesota. https://t.co/t8LXowKIbw — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) June 1, 2020
(RELATED: Bail Fund Promoted By Kamala Harris Helped Man Accused Of Sexually Penetrating A Child) The DCNF previously reported that in the months since Harris promoted the MFF, the fund has helped post bail for people accused of violent crimes, including Timothy Wayne Columbus, who faces up to 30 years in prison for allegedly sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl, according to court records.
Donovan Dexter Boone
Donavan Dexter Boone, 31, was arrested May 2 after he allegedly broke into his son’s mother’s apartment and proceeded to strangle her in front of her minor children, according to a statement of probable cause.
The alleged victim told authorities she took shelter in her bathroom after Boone forced entry into her apartment, according to the statement. He then “forced his way into the bathroom” and “grabbed her by the throat,” per the statement.
“[The victim] said it was hard for her to breath and she felt dizzy… [she] thought she was going to die,” per the statement. Bone allegedly had to be pulled off his victim by his brother and the victim’s cousin, according to the statement.
Boone has previously been convicted of felony domestic assault by strangulation and issuing felony terroristic threats, according to court records.
One week after his arrest, Boone signed a form indicating that the money posted to afford his bail should be returned to the MFF, indicating that they paid for his release.
Dalvin Devonte Gates
Davlin Devonte Gates, 28, was arrested May 13 after he allegedly strangled a woman just days after she allowed him to move in with her, according to a statement of probable cause.
Gates and his alleged victim “got into an argument when Defendant [Gates] placed his hands around Victim’s throat and squeezed until Victim lost consciousness. When Victim regained consciousness Defendant… blamed Victim for his actions,” the probable cause statement shows.
Minnesota prosecutors noted in the charging document that Gates had exhibited a pattern of “escalating violent conduct toward romantic partners and household members.” He has four prior domestic violence-related convictions, two of which were felonies, according to the charging document.
Gates filed a request to receive bail from the MFF and was subsequently released from the Hennepin County Jail on July 20, according to the jail roster. Gates confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation in a phone call Tuesday that the fund paid his bail.
Marcus Marshun Butler
Marcus Marshun Butler, 40, was arrested after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend on Aug. 13, according to a statement of probable cause.
Butler struck the victim “five or six times with a closed fist,” according to the statement, which also indicates that police saw a small cut on her face. The statement also adds that Butler petitioned to plead guilty for this crime.
He also has a lengthy rap sheet, which includes domestic assault, that is accessible via the Hennepin County Court system.
Following his arrest, Butler signed a form indicating that the money posted for his bail should be returned to the MFF, indicating that the group paid for his release.
Matthew Owens Earl Thompson
Matthew Owens Earl Thompson, 29, was arrested after he “pushed his way” into a domestic partner’s house while “smoking a blunt” and smelling like alcohol,” according to a statement of probable cause.
Officers found him throwing rocks at his victim’s windows, the statement shows. The victim told authorities that Thompson “is not supposed to have contact with her and that she was not sure how Defendant [Thompson] figured out where she lived,” according to the statement.
This is not the first time Thompson has stood accused of domestic crimes. He has previously been convicted of domestic violence and violating a no contact order, his criminal record and the statement of probable cause show.
Following his arrest, Thompson signed a form indicating that the money posted for his bail should be returned to the MFF.
Tyrone Thomas Shields
Tyrone Thomas Shields, 53, was arrested after he allegedly left a “larger than golf sized bump” on the head of his wife of 19 years, according to a statement of probable cause. “I’m gonna keep beating your ass every time I see you,” he also told her, according to the statement.
Shields allegedly attacked his wife as she attempted to leave their house to buy cigarettes, the statement shows. He got into the back seat of the car she was driving and proceed to strike her from behind, according to the statement.
He has been twice convicted of crimes of domestic violence in the last decade, the statement notes.
Following his arrest, Shields signed a form indicating that the money posted for his bail should be returned to the MFF.
Reece Omaur Bonneville
Reece Omaur Bonneville, 29, was arrested on Aug. 11 after he allegedly assaulted his domestic partner and the two officers who came to apprehend him, leaving one with a black eye and another with a cut on his tricep, according to a statement of probable cause.
The statement also notes that Bonneville’s victim was “holding their child while the assault was occurring.”
He was later convicted of misdemeanor domestic assault in connection with this incident, but not before he was bailed out by the MFF, as indicated by a form he signed requesting that bail money posted on his behalf be sent back to the fund.
Record of his conviction is accessible via the Hennepin County Court system.
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thedailycaller--2020-09-24--‘Day Of Rage’ Protests Across US Featured Support For Palestinian Terrorists

• Anti-American , pro-Palestine protests have occurred in at least 16 major cities nationwide , where protesters carried signs and flags representative of groups designated as foreign terror organizations by the U.S. Department of State .
• Protesters chanted “ death to Israel ” and “ death to America , ” while one speaker said that “ we must live in the spirit of slavery abolitionists , we must live in the spirit of Palestinian resistance fighters , ” video shows .
• Some protesters expressed support for designated terror group Hamas , including one who said “ if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their land , I support them , ” video shows .
Nationwide protests organized by pro-Palestine and anti-Israel groups featured anti-American rhetoric and support for known terrorist groups , videos from the protests show .
Pro-Palestine protests occurred in at least 16 cities including Washington , D.C. , Chicago , and Brooklyn , New York since July 1 , according to the Samidoun Network , an international group of activists who support Palestinian prisoners .
Protesters carried the flags of known terrorist groups , chanted “ death to America , ” and advocated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ linked to terror groups .
The Samidoun Network was a major organizer of the “ Day of Rage ” protests and has since announced additional nationwide “ Days of Action ” from Sept. 18 through Sept. 26 .
Protesters in Brooklyn , New York , chanted “ the people , united , will never be defeated , ” followed by “ black lives matter , ” during a July 1 event , video broadcast live on Facebook shows .
One speaker said that “ we must live in the spirit of slavery abolitionists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Palestinian resistance fighters.
” “ Days of resistance ” protesters carried Hezbollah flags and Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine ( PFLP ) flags , according to photographs posted by the Samidoun Network Aug. 7 .
The PFLP was designated as a foreign terror organization by the U.S. in Oct. 1997 , according to the State Department .
Hezbollah is an anti-Israel Shiite Muslim militant group and political party that operates as “ a state within a state ” in Lebanon , according to the Council on Foreign relations .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to draw comparisons between the U.S. and Israel .
Protesters repeated Kiswani ’ s chant “ annexations , genocide , we must defend Palestine , ” video shows .
“ You all know the word annexation must be very familiar to this country because where have we heard it before ?
Where have we seen it be done before ?
To our indigenous brothers and sisters here in the United States , ” Kiswani said , followed by cheers from the crowd , video shows .
Kiswani mentioned American “ manifest destiny , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and take their land , the way that they did in Palestine , ” video shows .
One protester ’ s sign said , “ Israel : racist tool of U.S. oil companies , ” followed by a website address to the Workers World Party , a Marxist-Leninist group that organizes and fights “ for a socialist revolution ” in the U.S. Another protester ’ s sign said “ free Ahmad Sa ’ adat and all Palestinian political prisoners , ” referring to the PFLP secretary who was reportedly taken as a political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to the Campaign to Free Ahmad Sa ’ adat .
Around 5,000 other Palestinians have reportedly been taken as political prisoners , according to the campaign .
One protester concluded her speech by saying , “ Free Palestine !
U.S.A. out of our world , ” followed by cheers from the crowd , video shows .
A second speaker who was introduced as part of the Communist Party for Socialism and Liberation said in Arabic , “ death to Israel , death to America ” and referred to the protest as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Other protesters expressed support for Hamas and denied that it was a terrorist organization despite being declared one by the U.S. Department of State in 1997 , video shows .
One protester said “ they ’ re not a terrorist organization , ” after he was asked if he supports Hamas , video shows .
“ If they ’ re fighting for their freedom , their land , I support them , ” another protester said in the video .
The Samidoun Network organized “ days of resistance ” between Aug. 7 – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , calling on Palestinians and “ social justice movements ” to participate in marches and demonstrations .
Samidoun said the purpose of the demonstrations is to “ remind the world that the Palestinian people will continue to rise and confront all attempts of liquidation and destruction of the cause of Palestine and resist dispossession , exile and genocide , ” according to the group ’ s website .
Kanafani was an active member and spokesperson for the PFLP who defended the acts of the terror group , according to the Times of Israel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activist reportedly affected how anti-Israel Arab organizations strategized .
A “ days of resistance ” event in Anaheim , California , August 8 featured a speaker who accused the U.S. of “ genocide ” during their speech , video shows .
( RELATED : Trump Expects ‘ 8 Or 9 ’ More Arab Countries To Join Israel Peace Agreement , Including Saudi Arabia ) “ In Palestine , the Zionist state chooses incarceration as a tool of … genocide .
That is exactly what has long happened in the U.S. , particularly against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , video shows .
“ Day of Rage ” protests on July 1 in Boston were organized by Boston Boycott , Divestment , Sanctions ( BDS ) , a pro-Palestinian movement that claims Israel is “ occupying and colonizing ” Palestinian land while discriminating against Palestinian people , according to the group ’ s website .
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Anti-American, pro-Palestine protests have occurred in at least 16 major cities nationwide, where protesters carried signs and flags representative of groups designated as foreign terror organizations by the U.S. Department of State.
Protesters chanted “death to Israel” and “death to America,” while one speaker said that “we must live in the spirit of slavery abolitionists, we must live in the spirit of Palestinian resistance fighters,” video shows.
Some protesters expressed support for designated terror group Hamas, including one who said “if they’re fighting for their freedom, their land, I support them,” video shows.
Nationwide protests organized by pro-Palestine and anti-Israel groups featured anti-American rhetoric and support for known terrorist groups, videos from the protests show.
Pro-Palestine protests occurred in at least 16 cities including Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Brooklyn, New York since July 1, according to the Samidoun Network, an international group of activists who support Palestinian prisoners. Protesters carried the flags of known terrorist groups, chanted “death to America,” and advocated for the release of Palestinian political prisoners linked to terror groups.
The Samidoun Network was a major organizer of the “Day of Rage” protests and has since announced additional nationwide “Days of Action” from Sept. 18 through Sept. 26.
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, along with @WOLPalestine and other members and supporters of the @Ny4Palestine Coalition, have gathered for a massive rally and march in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn as part of the #DaysOfResistance for Palestine. pic.twitter.com/f9QmNIOuZw — Samidoun (@SamidounPP) August 7, 2020
Protesters in Brooklyn, New York, chanted “the people, united, will never be defeated,” followed by “black lives matter,” during a July 1 event, video broadcast live on Facebook shows. One speaker said that “we must live in the spirit of slavery abolitionists, we must live in the spirit of Palestinian resistance fighters.”
“Days of resistance” protesters carried Hezbollah flags and Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) flags, according to photographs posted by the Samidoun Network Aug. 7.
The PFLP was designated as a foreign terror organization by the U.S. in Oct. 1997, according to the State Department. Hezbollah is an anti-Israel Shiite Muslim militant group and political party that operates as “a state within a state” in Lebanon, according to the Council on Foreign relations.
The main speaker, Nerdeen Kiswani, appeared to draw comparisons between the U.S. and Israel. Protesters repeated Kiswani’s chant “annexations, genocide, we must defend Palestine,” video shows.
“You all know the word annexation must be very familiar to this country because where have we heard it before? Where have we seen it be done before? To our indigenous brothers and sisters here in the United States,” Kiswani said, followed by cheers from the crowd, video shows.
Kiswani mentioned American “manifest destiny, thinking that they could just murder people and take their land, the way that they did in Palestine,” video shows.
One protester’s sign said, “Israel: racist tool of U.S. oil companies,” followed by a website address to the Workers World Party, a Marxist-Leninist group that organizes and fights “for a socialist revolution” in the U.S.
Another protester’s sign said “free Ahmad Sa’adat and all Palestinian political prisoners,” referring to the PFLP secretary who was reportedly taken as a political prisoner by the Israeli military in 2006, according to the Campaign to Free Ahmad Sa’adat. Around 5,000 other Palestinians have reportedly been taken as political prisoners, according to the campaign.
One protester concluded her speech by saying, “Free Palestine! U.S.A. out of our world,” followed by cheers from the crowd, video shows. A second speaker who was introduced as part of the Communist Party for Socialism and Liberation said in Arabic, “death to Israel, death to America” and referred to the protest as a communist movement, video shows.
Other protesters expressed support for Hamas and denied that it was a terrorist organization despite being declared one by the U.S. Department of State in 1997, video shows. One protester said “they’re not a terrorist organization,” after he was asked if he supports Hamas, video shows. “If they’re fighting for their freedom, their land, I support them,” another protester said in the video.
The Samidoun Network organized “days of resistance” between Aug. 7 – 9 in the memory of Ghassan Kanafani, calling on Palestinians and “social justice movements” to participate in marches and demonstrations. Samidoun said the purpose of the demonstrations is to “remind the world that the Palestinian people will continue to rise and confront all attempts of liquidation and destruction of the cause of Palestine and resist dispossession, exile and genocide,” according to the group’s website.
Kanafani was an active member and spokesperson for the PFLP who defended the acts of the terror group, according to the Times of Israel. His work as a novelist and activist reportedly affected how anti-Israel Arab organizations strategized.
A “days of resistance” event in Anaheim, California, August 8 featured a speaker who accused the U.S. of “genocide” during their speech, video shows. (RELATED: Trump Expects ‘8 Or 9’ More Arab Countries To Join Israel Peace Agreement, Including Saudi Arabia)
“In Palestine, the Zionist state chooses incarceration as a tool of … genocide. That is exactly what has long happened in the U.S., particularly against black communities,” the speaker said, video shows.
“Day of Rage” protests on July 1 in Boston were organized by Boston Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS), a pro-Palestinian movement that claims Israel is “occupying and colonizing” Palestinian land while discriminating against Palestinian people, according to the group’s website.
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thedailycaller--2020-09-24--Black Licorice Killed Massachusetts Man After He Ate Too Much

The unidentified 54 year old man ate a bag and a half of black licorice everyday for a few weeks which threw his nutrients off , causing his heart to stop , the Associated Press ( AP ) reported .
“ Even a small amount of licorice you eat can increase your blood pressure a little bit , ” said Dr. Neel Butala , a cardiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital who wrote about the case in the New England Journal of Medicine , per the AP .
( RELATED : Los Angeles Bans Halloween Parties , Trick-Or-Treating Amid Coronavirus Pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fruit flavored twists to the black licorice version of the candy a few weeks before his death last year and collapsed while out at lunch .
Doctors reported he had dangerously low potassium which led to irregular heart rhythm and other problems , according to the AP .
Black licorice and other foods containing licorice root extract contain glycyrrhizic acid , which can lower potassium and cause imbalances in electrolytes .
Low potassium levels can cause abnormal heart rhythms , as well as high blood pressure , lethargy and congestive heart failure , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( FDA ) .
Eating 2 ounces of black licorice everyday if you ’ re older than 40 can send you to the hospital for irregular heart rhythms , per the FDA .
The FDA recommends limiting intake of black licorice in one sitting .

A Massachusetts construction worker ate himself to death.
The culprit?
Black licorice.
The unidentified 54 year old man ate a bag and a half of black licorice everyday for a few weeks which threw his nutrients off, causing his heart to stop, the Associated Press (AP) reported.
“Even a small amount of licorice you eat can increase your blood pressure a little bit,” said Dr. Neel Butala, a cardiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital who wrote about the case in the New England Journal of Medicine, per the AP. (RELATED: Los Angeles Bans Halloween Parties, Trick-Or-Treating Amid Coronavirus Pandemic)
The man switched from red, fruit flavored twists to the black licorice version of the candy a few weeks before his death last year and collapsed while out at lunch. Doctors reported he had dangerously low potassium which led to irregular heart rhythm and other problems, according to the AP.
Black licorice and other foods containing licorice root extract contain glycyrrhizic acid, which can lower potassium and cause imbalances in electrolytes. Low potassium levels can cause abnormal heart rhythms, as well as high blood pressure, lethargy and congestive heart failure, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Eating 2 ounces of black licorice everyday if you’re older than 40 can send you to the hospital for irregular heart rhythms, per the FDA.
The FDA recommends limiting intake of black licorice in one sitting.