thedailycaller--2020-09-02--Texas Tech Is Selling $50 Cut-Outs For Empty Seats At Jones AT&T Stadium During Football Games

Texas Tech football fans can buy cut-outs for the stadium this upcoming season .
According to Brett McMurphy , the Red Raiders are selling cut-outs for $ 50 to fill empty seats at Jones AT & T Stadium during the coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Texas Tech now joins a small list of schools , including Texas , selling cut-outs to fill the space .
As I ’ ve said before , I find this promotion to be incredibly stupid .
I don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I say it because it ’ s true .
The idea of spending money on a cut-out for a stadium seat is laughable .
It ’ s so dumb that it ’ s hard to believe it ’ s real .
Are fans going to just sit there and watch the TV hoping to see a cut-out ?
What an absolute joke of a situation from every school doing this .
I understand football programs need to make some money during the coronavirus pandemic , but this isn ’ t the strategy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather just write a check to the program than buy a damn cut-out .
Literally , I ’ d rather just burn my money than participate in these antics .
We ’ re not going to have packed stadiums this season .
Yes , it ’ s unfortunate , but we don ’ t need to be doing dumb stuff like selling cut-outs .

Texas Tech football fans can buy cut-outs for the stadium this upcoming season.
According to Brett McMurphy, the Red Raiders are selling cut-outs for $50 to fill empty seats at Jones AT&T Stadium during the coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Texas Tech now joins a small list of schools, including Texas, selling cut-outs to fill the space.
Texas Tech selling $50 fan cut-outs to place at home football games — Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) September 1, 2020
As I’ve said before, I find this promotion to be incredibly stupid. I don’t say that to be mean. I say it because it’s true.
The idea of spending money on a cut-out for a stadium seat is laughable. It’s so dumb that it’s hard to believe it’s real.
Are fans going to just sit there and watch the TV hoping to see a cut-out? What an absolute joke of a situation from every school doing this.
I understand football programs need to make some money during the coronavirus pandemic, but this isn’t the strategy, my friends!
I’d rather just write a check to the program than buy a damn cut-out. Literally, I’d rather just burn my money than participate in these antics.
We’re not going to have packed stadiums this season. Yes, it’s unfortunate, but we don’t need to be doing dumb stuff like selling cut-outs.


thedailycaller--2020-09-02--Boston College Unveils ‘Red Bandana’ Uniforms In Honor Of Welles Crowther

The Eagles will wear the uniforms during a game this fall to honor former Boston College lacrosse player Welles Crowther , who died on 9/11 .
The specific game they ’ ll wear them during hasn ’ t been announced yet .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Crowther became famous after being identified by his red bandana while rescuing and evacuating people during the terrorist attack nearly 19 years ago .
You can check out the uniforms below .
They ’ re awesome .
For those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the story of Crowther , ESPN released a documentary on it a few years back , and I watch it every year on 9/11 .
The young man had decided that he wanted to give up finance and become a firefighter .
Before he could do so , 9/11 happened and he spent the final moments of his life rescuing as many people as he could before he died .
Guys like Crowther existing are why I ’ ll always take the USA against the rest of the world .
When terrorists attacked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action to save as many lives as he could .
While I think a lot of people would like to believe they have the stones on them to do what Crowther did , I ’ m not sure many do .
That ’ s what made him such a special breed of human , and now Boston College will continue their tradition of honoring him .
Be grateful that America has guys like Crowther on our side .
When all hell breaks loose , you want guys like that in your foxhole .

Boston College’s “Red Bandana” football uniforms are straight fire.
The Eagles will wear the uniforms during a game this fall to honor former Boston College lacrosse player Welles Crowther, who died on 9/11. The specific game they’ll wear them during hasn’t been announced yet. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Crowther became famous after being identified by his red bandana while rescuing and evacuating people during the terrorist attack nearly 19 years ago.
You can check out the uniforms below. They’re awesome.
These ‘Red Bandana’ uniforms are ???? Boston College will wear these during their annual ‘Red Bandana’ game which honors the memory of Welles Crowther, who lost his life on 9/11 while rescuing people stuck in the south tower of the World Trade Center. (via @BCFootball) pic.twitter.com/hzTlx9lpx9 — FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 1, 2020
For a game that means more pic.twitter.com/Vdl4Gm2IOe — BC Football (@BCFootball) August 28, 2020
For those of you who don’t know the story of Crowther, ESPN released a documentary on it a few years back, and I watch it every year on 9/11.
The young man had decided that he wanted to give up finance and become a firefighter. Before he could do so, 9/11 happened and he spent the final moments of his life rescuing as many people as he could before he died.
Guys like Crowther existing are why I’ll always take the USA against the rest of the world. When terrorists attacked New York, he immediately jumped into action to save as many lives as he could.
While I think a lot of people would like to believe they have the stones on them to do what Crowther did, I’m not sure many do.
That’s what made him such a special breed of human, and now Boston College will continue their tradition of honoring him.
Be grateful that America has guys like Crowther on our side. When all hell breaks loose, you want guys like that in your foxhole.


thedailycaller--2020-09-02--REPORT: The New Orleans Saints ‘Are Open To Trading’ Star Running Back Alvin Kamara

The New Orleans Saints are reportedly ready to move Alvin Kamara .
There ’ s been some chatter about disagreements over his contract , and now the Saints “ are open to trading ” the star runner , according to Josina Anderson .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Obviously , the running back market in the NFL is incredibly saturated and the position seems to lose more and more value with every passing year .
No team wants to overpay for a guy at a position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the market .
That ’ s just the way the running back position works in the NFL .
Having said that , Alvin Kamara is one of the best running backs in the NFL , and he ’ s an incredibly important weapon for the Saints on offense .
Seeing as how New Orleans is in win-now mode , you ’ d think they ’ d want to keep their most important pieces together .
Even if they have to slightly overpay , it ’ d all be worth it if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Drew Brees ’ window for another ring is rapidly closing , and Kamara will be counted on in a huge way if they want to win another title .
We ’ ll see what happens , but it might be smart for the Saints to get a deal done .
It ’ s time to win immediately , and Kamara is necessary to get that done .

The New Orleans Saints are reportedly ready to move Alvin Kamara.
There’s been some chatter about disagreements over his contract, and now the Saints “are open to trading” the star runner, according to Josina Anderson. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
I’m told the Saints are open to trading RB Alvin Kamara, per source. — IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 1, 2020
Obviously, the running back market in the NFL is incredibly saturated and the position seems to lose more and more value with every passing year.
No team wants to overpay for a guy at a position when there’s cheap replacements all over the market. That’s just the way the running back position works in the NFL.
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Having said that, Alvin Kamara is one of the best running backs in the NFL, and he’s an incredibly important weapon for the Saints on offense.
Seeing as how New Orleans is in win-now mode, you’d think they’d want to keep their most important pieces together.
Even if they have to slightly overpay, it’d all be worth it if the team makes a deep postseason run. Drew Brees’ window for another ring is rapidly closing, and Kamara will be counted on in a huge way if they want to win another title.
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We’ll see what happens, but it might be smart for the Saints to get a deal done. It’s time to win immediately, and Kamara is necessary to get that done.


thedailycaller--2020-09-02--REPORT: Tyler Perry Is Now A Billionaire

According to Forbes , the Hollywood power player and icon is officially a billionaire and “ has earned more than $ 1.4 billion in pretax income since 2005.
” ( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) Forbes noted that Perry grew up incredibly poor and was once homeless .
Now , the filmmaker has houses all over the country and two private planes .
I love news like this .
Stuff of this nature always warms my heart .
Tyler Perry is genuinely one of the best guys in all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ humble beginnings , outworked everyone around him and now he ’ s a member of the three commas club .
You always want to see great people succeed .
It ’ s super easy to cheer for people who have good hearts and aren ’ t awful individuals .
Unfortunately , Hollywood is seriously lacking a supply of solid people , and Perry is in the rare group of people in the entertainment industry that I think everyone can unite behind .
He came from virtually nothing , and now has more money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If that ’ s not an American success story , then I don ’ t know what is .
Props to Perry for getting his money !
We love to see it .

Tyler Perry is reportedly a billionaire.
According to Forbes, the Hollywood power player and icon is officially a billionaire and “has earned more than $1.4 billion in pretax income since 2005.” (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
Forbes noted that Perry grew up incredibly poor and was once homeless. Now, the filmmaker has houses all over the country and two private planes.
From “poor as hell” to billionaire: Here’s how Tyler Perry changed show business forever https://t.co/9ZIe370Lq6 by @MadelinePBerg pic.twitter.com/dzgb4C7EHh — Forbes (@Forbes) September 1, 2020
I love news like this. Stuff of this nature always warms my heart. Tyler Perry is genuinely one of the best guys in all of entertainment.
He came from incredibly humble beginnings, outworked everyone around him and now he’s a member of the three commas club.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tyler Perry (@tylerperry) on Jan 23, 2020 at 1:52pm PST
You always want to see great people succeed. It’s super easy to cheer for people who have good hearts and aren’t awful individuals.
Unfortunately, Hollywood is seriously lacking a supply of solid people, and Perry is in the rare group of people in the entertainment industry that I think everyone can unite behind.
He came from virtually nothing, and now has more money than he knows what to do with. If that’s not an American success story, then I don’t know what is.
Props to Perry for getting his money! We love to see it.


thedailycaller--2020-09-02--The Kansas City Chiefs Unveil Incredible Super Bowl Rings

The Kansas City Chiefs have received their Super Bowl rings , and they ’ re incredible .
During a Tuesday night ceremony , Patrick Mahomes and company were given their title rings after winning the Super Bowl this past season .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) You can see a video of the unreal rings below .
Those rings are absolute beasts , and there ’ s no other way to put it .
Those rings are absolutely incredible .
In terms of title rings , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time I was this impressed by some ice .
Also , Andy Reid saying he ’ s going to use his to get free cheeseburgers is next level funny .
Imagine how baller it must be to just walk around with a Super Bowl ring on your finger .
You must feel like a billion dollars .
We ’ re talking about a fraternity of champions that doesn ’ t include a whole lot of men at all .
I also imagine it might not be too hard to meet women when rocking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now have .
Props to Kansas City for getting the job done last season .
Now , it ’ s time to find out if they can repeat .
I certainly wouldn ’ t want to bet against Patrick Mahomes .

The Kansas City Chiefs have received their Super Bowl rings, and they’re incredible.
During a Tuesday night ceremony, Patrick Mahomes and company were given their title rings after winning the Super Bowl this past season. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
You can see a video of the unreal rings below.
SUPER BOWL LIV CHAMPIONS pic.twitter.com/qnpxsn7D9n — Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 1, 2020
Those rings are absolute beasts, and there’s no other way to put it. Those rings are absolutely incredible.
In terms of title rings, I can’t remember the last time I was this impressed by some ice. Also, Andy Reid saying he’s going to use his to get free cheeseburgers is next level funny.
Saying he will use his Super Bowl ring to get a free cheeseburger is the most Andy Reid quote everpic.twitter.com/i8cP0RAEHG — BBQ Chiefs (@BBQChiefs) September 2, 2020
Imagine how baller it must be to just walk around with a Super Bowl ring on your finger. You must feel like a billion dollars.
We’re talking about a fraternity of champions that doesn’t include a whole lot of men at all. I also imagine it might not be too hard to meet women when rocking a ring like the one the Chiefs now have.
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Props to Kansas City for getting the job done last season. Now, it’s time to find out if they can repeat. I certainly wouldn’t want to bet against Patrick Mahomes.


thedailycaller--2020-09-02--Appalachian State Will Start The Football Season Without Fans At Kidd Brewer Stadium

Appalachian State won ’ t have fans at home games to start the 2020 football season .
According to Brett McMurphy , the Mountaineers won ’ t have fans at Kidd Brewer Stadium to watch games in September , but AD Doug Gillen “ hopes ” people can start attending in October .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Appalachian State is the latest major college football program to ban fans during the coronavirus pandemic .
Another day goes by in the world of football , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes to fans in the stands during the pandemic .
I ’ ve been saying for weeks and weeks that it ’ s a major uphill battle to put fans in the stands .
A handful of teams are trying , but a hell of a lot of teams have completely shut down the idea .
It ’ s really unfortunate because football is meant to be played in front of passionate fans .
There ’ s nothing on the planet that matches a great college game day atmosphere .
That ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic , we won ’ t be getting packed stadiums again anytime soon .
The hits from the virus just keep coming !
Hopefully , Appalachian State and every other program can go back to maximum capacity in 2021 .
I ’ d love to see it .

Appalachian State won’t have fans at home games to start the 2020 football season.
According to Brett McMurphy, the Mountaineers won’t have fans at Kidd Brewer Stadium to watch games in September, but AD Doug Gillen “hopes” people can start attending in October. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Appalachian State is the latest major college football program to ban fans during the coronavirus pandemic.
Appalachian State will not allow fans for home football games in September but AD Doug Gillen “hopes we can welcome fans to our athletics events in October” — Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) September 2, 2020
Another day goes by in the world of football, and another team shuts it down when it comes to fans in the stands during the pandemic.
I’ve been saying for weeks and weeks that it’s a major uphill battle to put fans in the stands. A handful of teams are trying, but a hell of a lot of teams have completely shut down the idea.
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It’s really unfortunate because football is meant to be played in front of passionate fans. There’s nothing on the planet that matches a great college game day atmosphere. That’s just a fact.
Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, we won’t be getting packed stadiums again anytime soon. The hits from the virus just keep coming!
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Hopefully, Appalachian State and every other program can go back to maximum capacity in 2021. I’d love to see it.


thedailycaller--2020-09-02--Nebraska AD Bill Moos Says The Big 10 Won’t Start Football In October

The Big 10 will reportedly not start playing football in October .
Dan Patrick reported on his show Tuesday that the Big 10 might be eyeing an October start following a talk between President Donald Trump and conference Commissioner Kevin Warren .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Naturally , that had everyone amped after the B1G canceled football during the coronavirus pandemic .
However , it ’ s apparently not going to happen .
According to Parker Gabriel , Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos addressed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s nothing to that.
” The chaos never ends , folks !
Around and around we go in circles with the Big 10 .
Trump and Warren talk , we get a little bit of hope , there ’ s a report of an October starting date and then Nebraska ’ s AD shoots it down .
As usual , the Big 10 continues to be an utter disaster and nobody has any idea what the hell is going on .
It ’ s truly spectacular to watch unfold .
Unfortunately , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve said many times before when talking about the Big 10 .
I don ’ t believe just about anything I hear anymore .
Information is literally changing by the hour .
With every passing day , we get a different story that seemingly contradicts previous reports .
The amount of incompetence in the Big 10 is truly shocking .
Now , we wait for the next report and whatever report that follows that , proving it wrong !
Meanwhile , we probably won ’ t play football until 2021 .
Welcome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !

The Big 10 will reportedly not start playing football in October.
Dan Patrick reported on his show Tuesday that the Big 10 might be eyeing an October start following a talk between President Donald Trump and conference Commissioner Kevin Warren. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Naturally, that had everyone amped after the B1G canceled football during the coronavirus pandemic.
“From source: If conference can pass updated safety measures and procedures, Big Ten targeting Oct. 10 to start football season.” – Dan Patrick — Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) September 1, 2020
However, it’s apparently not going to happen. According to Parker Gabriel, Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos addressed the report and said, “There’s nothing to that.”
Reached via text this afternoon, #Huskers AD Bill Moos said of the Oct. 10 Big Ten start date rumor: “There’s nothing to that.” Moos is part of a subcommittee that is looking into potential scheduling models as part of the league’s return to competition group. — Parker Gabriel (@HuskerExtraPG) September 1, 2020
The chaos never ends, folks! Around and around we go in circles with the Big 10. Trump and Warren talk, we get a little bit of hope, there’s a report of an October starting date and then Nebraska’s AD shoots it down.
As usual, the Big 10 continues to be an utter disaster and nobody has any idea what the hell is going on. It’s truly spectacular to watch unfold.
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Unfortunately, I’ll say the same thing I’ve said many times before when talking about the Big 10. I don’t believe just about anything I hear anymore.
Information is literally changing by the hour. With every passing day, we get a different story that seemingly contradicts previous reports.
The amount of incompetence in the Big 10 is truly shocking.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ohio State Football (@ohiostatefb) on Aug 17, 2020 at 4:01pm PDT
Now, we wait for the next report and whatever report that follows that, proving it wrong! Meanwhile, we probably won’t play football until 2021. Welcome to life as a Big 10 fan!


thedailycaller--2020-09-02--Massachusetts Sen Ed Markey Beats Rep Joe Kennedy III In Contentious Primary

Markey , who has served in the Senate since 2015 , led Kennedy 55 % to 45 % when the race was called , The New York Times reported , marking the end to one of the most high-profile Senate primaries this cycle that had pit progressives against moderate Democrats .
Markey ’ s win is a victory for progressives , as he relied on strong support from young voters , groups like the Sunrise Movement and endorsements from lawmakers including New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Elizabeth Warren , his Senate colleague .
He also won the endorsements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including Rep. Richard Neal , the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee , according to his campaign website .
Markey had also touted his work in crafting the Green New Deal and his support for progressive policy proposals like Medicare-for-All , Politico reported .
Kennedy relied on strong support from blue-collar voters and endorsements from House lawmakers ranging from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to moderate swing-state representatives like Connor Lamb of Pennsylvania and Elissa Slotkin of Michigan .
He was also endorsed by prominent civil rights activists including the late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ III , The Boston Globe reported .
Kennedy had maintained a lead over Markey since announcing his candidacy in August 2019 , but the race became more competitive in recent weeks as both candidates intensified their attacks , polls showed , Politico reported .
During an August debate , Markey invoked notable members of Kennedy ’ s family , accusing some of them of bankrolling his campaign .
He also referenced Kennedy ’ s great-uncle , President John Fitzgerald Kennedy , in a campaign video , saying that “ with all due respect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asking what your country can do for you.
” Kennedy fired back in similar vein , accusing Markey of “ weaponizing his family ’ s history ” and villainizing his supporters .
In the final weeks before the Tuesday ’ s election , polls showed Markey with a widening lead , leaving Kennedy scrambling to close the gap , Politico reported .
( RELATED : An Ad For Joe Kennedy ’ s Senate Campaign Misspelled The Name Of A City In His Own State ) His victory now leaves the 39-year-old Kennedy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s State of the Union in 2018 and is still viewed as a rising star by many in the party , out of elected office , according to Politico .
Markey is set to face Republican Kevin O ’ Connor in November .
In Massachusetts ’ 1st Congressional District , Neal successfully overcame his own primary challenger , defeating Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse in route to his 17th term .
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Massachusetts Democratic Senator Ed Markey successfully overcame his primary challenge from Rep. Joe Kennedy III Tuesday night.
Markey, who has served in the Senate since 2015, led Kennedy 55% to 45% when the race was called, The New York Times reported, marking the end to one of the most high-profile Senate primaries this cycle that had pit progressives against moderate Democrats.
Markey’s win is a victory for progressives, as he relied on strong support from young voters, groups like the Sunrise Movement and endorsements from lawmakers including New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, his Senate colleague. He also won the endorsements from most of Massachusetts’ congressional delegation, including Rep. Richard Neal, the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, according to his campaign website.
I’ve seen enough: Sen. Ed Markey (D) has defeated Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D) in the #MASEN Democratic primary. — Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) September 2, 2020
Markey had also touted his work in crafting the Green New Deal and his support for progressive policy proposals like Medicare-for-All, Politico reported.
Kennedy relied on strong support from blue-collar voters and endorsements from House lawmakers ranging from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to moderate swing-state representatives like Connor Lamb of Pennsylvania and Elissa Slotkin of Michigan. He was also endorsed by prominent civil rights activists including the late Rep. John Lewis and Martin Luther King III, The Boston Globe reported.
Kennedy had maintained a lead over Markey since announcing his candidacy in August 2019, but the race became more competitive in recent weeks as both candidates intensified their attacks, polls showed, Politico reported.
During an August debate, Markey invoked notable members of Kennedy’s family, accusing some of them of bankrolling his campaign. He also referenced Kennedy’s great-uncle, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, in a campaign video, saying that “with all due respect, it’s time to start asking what your country can do for you.”
Kennedy fired back in similar vein, accusing Markey of “weaponizing his family’s history” and villainizing his supporters.
In the final weeks before the Tuesday’s election, polls showed Markey with a widening lead, leaving Kennedy scrambling to close the gap, Politico reported. (RELATED: An Ad For Joe Kennedy’s Senate Campaign Misspelled The Name Of A City In His Own State)
His victory now leaves the 39-year-old Kennedy, who delivered the response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union in 2018 and is still viewed as a rising star by many in the party, out of elected office, according to Politico. Markey is set to face Republican Kevin O’Connor in November.
In Massachusetts’ 1st Congressional District, Neal successfully overcame his own primary challenger, defeating Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse in route to his 17th term. Though Morse ran along similar lines as Markey and had strong support from progressives, Neal ultimately prevailed by just over 20 points, Politico reported.
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thedailycaller--2020-09-02--Journalist Tells Tucker Carlson That The Government Must Stop ‘Destructive’ Critical Race Theory Ind

Journalist Tells Tucker Carlson That The Government Must Stop ‘Destructive’ Critical Race Theory Indoctrination

Discovery Institute Research Fellow and journalist Christopher Rufo said Tuesday that it is time for the Trump administration to stop sending government employees to critical race theory indoctrination sessions .
“ I call on the president to immediately issue this Executive Order and stamp out this destructive , divisive , pseudo-scientific ideology at its root , ” Rufo told Fox News host Tucker Carlson on “ Tucker Carlson Tonight.
” “ I think it is something he has denounced , this kind of Black Lives Matter , neo-Marxist rhetoric in places like Portland and Seattle , but it is time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his own administration.
” Rufo explained that he has just concluded a six month investigation that he says demonstrates how various federal government departments and agencies are sending white males to multi-day reeducation seminars where they are told that they naturally oppress women and non-whites because of their white privilege .
( RELATED : BARR : Trump Should Ban Critical Race Theory Reeducation Programs ) “ And what I have discovered is critical race theory has become , in essence , the default ideology of the federal bureaucracy and is now being weaponized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he researched this sort of activity within the Treasury Department , where he said a diversity trainer named Howard Roth told employees that America was “ a fundamentally a white supremacist country and ‘ virtually all white people uphold the system of racism and white superiority . '
” Rufo said Roth was “ asking white employees at the treasury department and affiliated organizations to accept their white privilege.
” Rufo found similar indoctrination occurring at the FBI , which “ is now holding weekly seminars on intersectionality , which is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a network of racial , gender and sexual orientation identities , that intersect in complex ways and determine whether you are an oppressor or oppressed.
” The researcher outlined how even those responsible for the construction of nuclear weapons at Sandra National Laboratories are being shipped off to “ a three day reeducation camp to deconstruct their white male culture and actually force them to write letters of apology to women and people of color.
” ( RELATED : DC Police Officers Now Receiving Critical Race Theory Training ) Rufo praised Republican @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the training but said “ conservatives need to wake up , that this is an existential threat to the United States , and that bureaucracy , even under the Trump Administration , is now being weaponized against core traditional American values.
” Rufo has also flagged documents reportedly leaked from the Seattle King County Executive ’ s Office that dismiss the justice system as a product of “ white supremacist culture , ” white leadership , and racism .
He told Tucker Carlson during a July 2020 interview that Seattle is planning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of its plan to defund the police .

Discovery Institute Research Fellow and journalist Christopher Rufo said Tuesday that it is time for the Trump administration to stop sending government employees to critical race theory indoctrination sessions.
“I call on the president to immediately issue this Executive Order and stamp out this destructive, divisive, pseudo-scientific ideology at its root,” Rufo told Fox News host Tucker Carlson on “Tucker Carlson Tonight.”
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“I think it is something he has denounced, this kind of Black Lives Matter, neo-Marxist rhetoric in places like Portland and Seattle, but it is time to take action and destroy it within his own administration.”
Rufo explained that he has just concluded a six month investigation that he says demonstrates how various federal government departments and agencies are sending white males to multi-day reeducation seminars where they are told that they naturally oppress women and non-whites because of their white privilege. (RELATED: BARR: Trump Should Ban Critical Race Theory Reeducation Programs)
“And what I have discovered is critical race theory has become, in essence, the default ideology of the federal bureaucracy and is now being weaponized against the American people.”
Rufo revealed that he researched this sort of activity within the Treasury Department, where he said a diversity trainer named Howard Roth told employees that America was “a fundamentally a white supremacist country and ‘virtually all white people uphold the system of racism and white superiority.'” Rufo said Roth was “asking white employees at the treasury department and affiliated organizations to accept their white privilege.”
Rufo found similar indoctrination occurring at the FBI, which “is now holding weekly seminars on intersectionality, which is a hard left academic theory that reduces people to a network of racial, gender and sexual orientation identities, that intersect in complex ways and determine whether you are an oppressor or oppressed.”
The researcher outlined how even those responsible for the construction of nuclear weapons at Sandra National Laboratories are being shipped off to “a three day reeducation camp to deconstruct their white male culture and actually force them to write letters of apology to women and people of color.” (RELATED: DC Police Officers Now Receiving Critical Race Theory Training)
Rufo praised Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley for raising objections to the training but said “conservatives need to wake up, that this is an existential threat to the United States, and that bureaucracy, even under the Trump Administration, is now being weaponized against core traditional American values.”
Rufo has also flagged documents reportedly leaked from the Seattle King County Executive’s Office that dismiss the justice system as a product of “white supremacist culture,” white leadership, and racism. He told Tucker Carlson during a July 2020 interview that Seattle is planning on shutting down its county jail as part of its plan to defund the police.


thedailycaller--2020-09-03--‘We Don’t Think He Did Anything Wrong’: Gun Rights Group Details Why Rittenhouse Shooting Is ‘Self D

‘We Don’t Think He Did Anything Wrong’: Gun Rights Group Details Why Rittenhouse Shooting Is ‘Self Defense’

• A spokesman for the Gun Owners of America told the Daily Caller News Foundation that the organization believes Kyle Rittenhouse was “ forced to fire in self defense ” the night he was accused of shooting three people , killing two of them , in Kenosha , Wisconsin .
• Rice said Rittenhouse appeared to have been trained and handled the situation with discipline and precision .
• The spokesman and teenager ’ s lawyer decry the claim that Rittenhouse was a vigilante or that he was in possession of an illegal firearm .
A spokesperson for the Gun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amendment group , told the Daily Caller News Foundation that Kyle Rittenhouse ’ s actions in Kenosha , Wisconsin last week were justified in the context of self defense .
Firearms instructor and GOA spokesman Alan Rice , who spoke on behalf of the organization ’ s lawyers , insisted 17-year-old Rittenhouse was within his legal right to self preservation when he allegedly shot three people , killing two of them , in the riots that followed the police shooting of Jacob Blake .
“ We don ’ t think he did anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using a firearm , ” Rice told the DCNF in a phone interview .
“ They chased him , they followed him and he was forced to fire in self defense.
” Rittenhouse was arrested last week after being accused of shooting and killing one man near an auto body shop while he was being chased around midnight going into Wednesday morning , according to a criminal complaint obtained by Axios .
The 17-year-old ran into the road , tripped and fell to the ground and allegedly fatally shot another man in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as they rushed him , the complaint stated .
“ It ’ s the defender ’ s perception , did he perceive his life was in immediate or otherwise unavoidable danger of death or serious bodily injury ?
” Rice said .
“ I do think he made the right call , I think he would ’ ve been seriously injured or worse , killed , if he didn ’ t fight back .
I don ’ t think he had a choice , these guys were chasing him and he was outnumbered.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to charge Rittenhouse both substantiate claims that the teenager was fleeing from a group before the first shooting .
Rice also invoked Wisconsin self defense law to bolster GOA ’ s view that the 17-year-old was justified in his course of action .
“ A person is privileged to threaten or intentionally use force against another for the purpose of preventing or terminating what the person reasonably believes to be an unlawful interference with his or her person by such other person , ” the Wisconsin self defense law referenced by Rice reads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The actor may intentionally use only such force or threat thereof as the actor reasonably believes is necessary to prevent or terminate the interference.
” Rice said that Rittenhouse acted within the legal bounds of the state law and insisted the code is one of the more lenient in the U.S. , as it allows the defender to use threats and take preventative self defense action .
“ Because let ’ s be clear , ” liberal talk show host John Oliver said in a Sunday show , according to the Daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rifle can not maintain order , because a 17-year-old vigilante with a rifle trying to maintain order is himself the definition of disorder—except , of course , if you ’ re a regular viewer of Tucker Carlson , a show that exists to teach its viewers precisely three things : Property damage is violence , homicide is order , and pillows are for sale.
” Others argue that Rittenhouse was illegally carrying the rifle .
Rice disagrees with the characterization of Rittenhouse as a “ vigilante ” and pointed to statements from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to debunk the classification of the AR-15 as illegal .
Bainbridge in a Friday statement wrote that Rittenhouse finished his workday as a community lifeguard in Kenosha , cleaned graffiti off a local public school and then traveled to a car dealership after the owners called for help from the public .
Rittenhouse and a friend grabbed rifles that were legally possessed in Wisconsin to protect the businesses seeking aid , the statement read .
“ We ’ ve got to remember , why were these people in Kenosha ?
These people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ riot and burn and we ’ ve got Kyle Rittenhouse going to a local school and washing graffiti off the wall , ” Rice said .
“ Without knowing anything about the situation , it looks to me like Kyle Rittenhouse is a pretty decent young man.
” The criminal complaint issued against the teen lists a misdemeanor charge for possession of a firearm by a minor .
Additionally , it is forbidden for someone to carry a firearm openly in the state of Wisconsin unless they are over 18 , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeared to be trained and the accuracy of his shot placement may bode well in his defense .
“ As far as the shot placement , we teach in self defense training : hits count , misses don ’ t .
He didn ’ t hit an innocent bystander and his shots went where they needed to go , so that shows an amazing amount of discipline — he ’ s obviously had training , ” Rice told the DCNF .
“ I would guess that his defense team would raise that at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reckless , he wasn ’ t dangerous , he hit the person who was trying to harm him , ” he continued .
( RELATED : Here ’ s What We Know About The Kenosha Shooting And Its Victims ) Rittenhouse is accused of killing Joseph Rosenbaum , 36 , and Kyle Huber , 26 , in addition to severely injuring Gaige Grosskreutz , 26 , with a grizzly wound to the arm , according to the complaint .
All three of the men had past convictions ranging from sexual conduct with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to a DCNF analysis of Kenosha and statewide court databases .
Huber was hailed as a hero by some for trying to thwart the shooting by hitting Rittenhouse with a skateboard , but Rice disagreed .
“ That skateboard ceased to be a skateboard when the person who had it decided to turn it into a deadly weapon , ” Rice said .
“ That skateboard at that moment was the same thing as someone swinging a baseball bat.
” “ That was not an innocent kid with a skateboard , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kid with a skateboard would ’ ve gotten on his skateboard and rolled away.
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A spokesman for the Gun Owners of America told the Daily Caller News Foundation that the organization believes Kyle Rittenhouse was “forced to fire in self defense” the night he was accused of shooting three people, killing two of them, in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Rice said Rittenhouse appeared to have been trained and handled the situation with discipline and precision.
The spokesman and teenager’s lawyer decry the claim that Rittenhouse was a vigilante or that he was in possession of an illegal firearm.
A spokesperson for the Gun Owners of America, a prominent Second Amendment group, told the Daily Caller News Foundation that Kyle Rittenhouse’s actions in Kenosha, Wisconsin last week were justified in the context of self defense.
Firearms instructor and GOA spokesman Alan Rice, who spoke on behalf of the organization’s lawyers, insisted 17-year-old Rittenhouse was within his legal right to self preservation when he allegedly shot three people, killing two of them, in the riots that followed the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
“We don’t think he did anything wrong as far as defending himself and using a firearm,” Rice told the DCNF in a phone interview. “They chased him, they followed him and he was forced to fire in self defense.”
Rittenhouse was arrested last week after being accused of shooting and killing one man near an auto body shop while he was being chased around midnight going into Wednesday morning, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Axios. The 17-year-old ran into the road, tripped and fell to the ground and allegedly fatally shot another man in the chest and a third in the arm as they rushed him, the complaint stated.
“It’s the defender’s perception, did he perceive his life was in immediate or otherwise unavoidable danger of death or serious bodily injury?” Rice said. “I do think he made the right call, I think he would’ve been seriously injured or worse, killed, if he didn’t fight back. I don’t think he had a choice, these guys were chasing him and he was outnumbered.”
Videos and the criminal complaint used to charge Rittenhouse both substantiate claims that the teenager was fleeing from a group before the first shooting. Rice also invoked Wisconsin self defense law to bolster GOA’s view that the 17-year-old was justified in his course of action.
NYT Investigative Journalist shows that Kyle Rittenhouse did not shoot first. He was running away from Antifa & rioters pursuing him while shots were fired. pic.twitter.com/mVU3SAkWWb — Kyle Kashuv (@KyleKashuv) August 27, 2020
“A person is privileged to threaten or intentionally use force against another for the purpose of preventing or terminating what the person reasonably believes to be an unlawful interference with his or her person by such other person,” the Wisconsin self defense law referenced by Rice reads, according to the state legislature. “The actor may intentionally use only such force or threat thereof as the actor reasonably believes is necessary to prevent or terminate the interference.”
Rice said that Rittenhouse acted within the legal bounds of the state law and insisted the code is one of the more lenient in the U.S., as it allows the defender to use threats and take preventative self defense action.
Critics insist Rittenhouse wasn’t justified.
“Because let’s be clear,” liberal talk show host John Oliver said in a Sunday show, according to the Daily Beast. “A 17-year-old vigilante with a rifle cannot maintain order, because a 17-year-old vigilante with a rifle trying to maintain order is himself the definition of disorder—except, of course, if you’re a regular viewer of Tucker Carlson, a show that exists to teach its viewers precisely three things: Property damage is violence, homicide is order, and pillows are for sale.”
Others argue that Rittenhouse was illegally carrying the rifle.
Look at all these shitheart performative rightwing accounts trying to argue a 17-year-old in illegal possession of a loaded rifle shot multiple people “in self-defense.” At least now you know “law and order” is just a weakly coded message, if you didn’t before — Adam Weinstein (@AdamWeinstein) August 26, 2020
Rice disagrees with the characterization of Rittenhouse as a “vigilante” and pointed to statements from the teenager’s lawyer Pierce Bainbridge to debunk the classification of the AR-15 as illegal.
Bainbridge in a Friday statement wrote that Rittenhouse finished his workday as a community lifeguard in Kenosha, cleaned graffiti off a local public school and then traveled to a car dealership after the owners called for help from the public. Rittenhouse and a friend grabbed rifles that were legally possessed in Wisconsin to protect the businesses seeking aid, the statement read.
“We’ve got to remember, why were these people in Kenosha? These people are in Wisconsin because of a shooting to riot and burn and we’ve got Kyle Rittenhouse going to a local school and washing graffiti off the wall,” Rice said.
“Without knowing anything about the situation, it looks to me like Kyle Rittenhouse is a pretty decent young man.”
The criminal complaint issued against the teen lists a misdemeanor charge for possession of a firearm by a minor. Additionally, it is forbidden for someone to carry a firearm openly in the state of Wisconsin unless they are over 18, according to USA Carry.
Rice also said Rittenhouse appeared to be trained and the accuracy of his shot placement may bode well in his defense.
“As far as the shot placement, we teach in self defense training: hits count, misses don’t. He didn’t hit an innocent bystander and his shots went where they needed to go, so that shows an amazing amount of discipline — he’s obviously had training,” Rice told the DCNF.
“I would guess that his defense team would raise that at trial and say he wasn’t reckless, he wasn’t dangerous, he hit the person who was trying to harm him,” he continued. (RELATED: Here’s What We Know About The Kenosha Shooting And Its Victims)
Rittenhouse is accused of killing Joseph Rosenbaum, 36, and Kyle Huber, 26, in addition to severely injuring Gaige Grosskreutz, 26, with a grizzly wound to the arm, according to the complaint. All three of the men had past convictions ranging from sexual conduct with a minor to felony strangulation and false imprisonment, according to a DCNF analysis of Kenosha and statewide court databases.
Huber was hailed as a hero by some for trying to thwart the shooting by hitting Rittenhouse with a skateboard, but Rice disagreed.
Anthony Huber was the hero that tried to apprehend the gunman in #Kenosha, after the gunman shot a BLM protester in the face he ran-up to him with his skateboard to stop him from shooting others. He was shot in the chest by the gunman and died. Rest in power, Anthony Huber. pic.twitter.com/c0Kw4v7926 — Brianna Westbrook (@BWestbrookAZ8) August 26, 2020
“That skateboard ceased to be a skateboard when the person who had it decided to turn it into a deadly weapon,” Rice said. “That skateboard at that moment was the same thing as someone swinging a baseball bat.”
“That was not an innocent kid with a skateboard,” he added. “An innocent kid with a skateboard would’ve gotten on his skateboard and rolled away.”
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thedailycaller--2020-09-03--Police In Some Riot-Torn Cities Won’t Say How They’ll Protect In-Person Voters In November

Police departments in multiple cities that have witnessed constant protests and riots failed to respond to whether they were prepared to ensure that their residents can safely vote in person .
Police departments in New York , Chicago and Kenosha , Wisconsin did not respond to multiple inquiries from the Daily Caller News Foundation .
Departments in Minneapolis and Washington , D.C. declined to discuss efforts that it had taken to ensure that protests or riots did not disrupt voting on Nov. 3 .
In D.C. , the Metropolitan Police Department ( MPD ) refused to say how it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be able to vote safely .
A spokesperson said that though the department “ does not discuss operational tactics , ” its “ Special Operations division is equipped to handle First Amendment assemblies of any stature.
” Though the district ’ s protests have been mostly peaceful , they have continued since George Floyd ’ s death on May 25 .
As of now , no permits have been issued to protesters for Nov. 3 , according to MPD .
In Minneapolis , where protests have been ongoing and occasional riots have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the MPD said that while it can not discuss operational tactics , it is “ keenly aware of the high tensions ” throughout the city and is “ willing and able to respond to a situation when requested.
” New York and Chicago have also had numerous protests against police brutality and racial inequality throughout the summer , some of which have turned violent and have led to rioters and looters causing millions of dollars of damage .
In addition to the ongoing protests in each city , both New York and Chicago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year as well .
( RELATED : Homicides Rise In Dozens Of Cities , Statistics Show ) Kenosha saw ongoing riots in the days following the shooting of Jacob Blake by police , leading to millions of dollars of damage and the deaths of two protesters .
Though the riots have ceased since the National Guard was deployed throughout the city , the police department did not respond when asked if it had taken any steps to ensure that voters would not be hindered from casting their ballots in person .
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Police departments in multiple cities that have witnessed constant protests and riots failed to respond to whether they were prepared to ensure that their residents can safely vote in person.
Police departments in New York, Chicago and Kenosha, Wisconsin did not respond to multiple inquiries from the Daily Caller News Foundation. Departments in Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. declined to discuss efforts that it had taken to ensure that protests or riots did not disrupt voting on Nov. 3.
In D.C., the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) refused to say how it was preparing to ensure that all in-person voters would be able to vote safely. A spokesperson said that though the department “does not discuss operational tactics,” its “Special Operations division is equipped to handle First Amendment assemblies of any stature.”
Though the district’s protests have been mostly peaceful, they have continued since George Floyd’s death on May 25. As of now, no permits have been issued to protesters for Nov. 3, according to MPD.
In Minneapolis, where protests have been ongoing and occasional riots have rattled the city, a spokesman for the MPD said that while it cannot discuss operational tactics, it is “keenly aware of the high tensions” throughout the city and is “willing and able to respond to a situation when requested.”
New York and Chicago have also had numerous protests against police brutality and racial inequality throughout the summer, some of which have turned violent and have led to rioters and looters causing millions of dollars of damage. In addition to the ongoing protests in each city, both New York and Chicago have seen their respective homicide rates spike this year as well. (RELATED: Homicides Rise In Dozens Of Cities, Statistics Show)
Kenosha saw ongoing riots in the days following the shooting of Jacob Blake by police, leading to millions of dollars of damage and the deaths of two protesters.
Though the riots have ceased since the National Guard was deployed throughout the city, the police department did not respond when asked if it had taken any steps to ensure that voters would not be hindered from casting their ballots in person.
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thedailycaller--2020-09-03--Taiwan Changes Passport To Avoid International Discrimination, Confusion With People’s Republic Of C

Taiwan Changes Passport To Avoid International Discrimination, Confusion With People’s Republic Of China

Taiwan has announced a change in the design of the nation ’ s passports in order to end discrimination towards Taiwanese travelers overseas who are often confused as citizens of the People ’ s Republic of China .
Previously , Taiwanese passports have prominently displayed the country ’ s official name , “ Republic of China , ” at the top of the document ’ s front cover .
While the Chinese rendering of this name will remain , the English rendering will now be displayed in a smaller font inside the country ’ s official seal , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Taiwan , ” the name of the large island that makes up 99 % of the country ’ s landmass , has been regularly used in reference to the Republic of China in order to differentiate it from the much larger and more internationally prominent People ’ s Republic of China , the South China Morning Post reports .
This unofficial name will now be displayed prominently on the lower half of the passport for clarity .
( RELATED : ‘ I Am Taiwanese , ’ Proclaims Czech Speaker , Seemingly Channeling John @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passport is expected to be issued in January 2021 .
Relations between Taiwan and the People ’ s Republic of China have been abysmal since Taiwan was founded by the ousted Chinese republican government in the aftermath of Mao Zedong ’ s communist revolution .
The island has claimed national sovereignty since 1949 .
However , the People ’ s Republic of China strictly views Taiwan as territory of their country , and treats the decades of Taiwanese self-governance as rebellious civil unrest .
Both the People ’ s Republic of China and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until 1971 , when Taiwan was excluded .
President Donald Trump ’ s administration has taken steps to bring the United States and Taiwan closer together .
The U.S. is Taiwan ’ s most prominent source of military equipment , and the Trump administration recently closed a 10-year , $ 62 billion deal supplying 90 F-16 planes to the island nation .
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Taiwan has announced a change in the design of the nation’s passports in order to end discrimination towards Taiwanese travelers overseas who are often confused as citizens of the People’s Republic of China.
Previously, Taiwanese passports have prominently displayed the country’s official name, “Republic of China,” at the top of the document’s front cover. While the Chinese rendering of this name will remain, the English rendering will now be displayed in a smaller font inside the country’s official seal, according to the South China Morning Post.
“Taiwan,” the name of the large island that makes up 99% of the country’s landmass, has been regularly used in reference to the Republic of China in order to differentiate it from the much larger and more internationally prominent People’s Republic of China, the South China Morning Post reports. This unofficial name will now be displayed prominently on the lower half of the passport for clarity. (RELATED: ‘I Am Taiwanese,’ Proclaims Czech Speaker, Seemingly Channeling John F. Kennedy In Berlin)
The new passport is expected to be issued in January 2021.
Times change & so do passports. #TAIWAN???????? is front & center of the new design. Greater visibility equals easier recognition & less confusion. The country’s passport is the 33rd best worldwide, affording holders visa privileges in 170 countries & regions!
➡https://t.co/BIDqHtGkMh pic.twitter.com/vhe5Suwh62 — 外交部 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROC (Taiwan) ???????? (@MOFA_Taiwan) September 2, 2020
Relations between Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China have been abysmal since Taiwan was founded by the ousted Chinese republican government in the aftermath of Mao Zedong’s communist revolution.
The island has claimed national sovereignty since 1949. However, the People’s Republic of China strictly views Taiwan as territory of their country, and treats the decades of Taiwanese self-governance as rebellious civil unrest.
Both the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan were recognized by the United Nations until 1971, when Taiwan was excluded.
President Donald Trump’s administration has taken steps to bring the United States and Taiwan closer together. The U.S. is Taiwan’s most prominent source of military equipment, and the Trump administration recently closed a 10-year, $62 billion deal supplying 90 F-16 planes to the island nation.
All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.


thedailycaller--2020-09-03--EXCLUSIVE: Chinese Embassy’s PR Firm Received Coronavirus Relief Loan

• A registered foreign agent of the Chinese embassy received a coronavirus relief loan of between $ 150,000 and $ 350,000 .
• BLJ Worldwide serves as a propagandist for Beijing , handling the embassy ’ s media relations , crisis communications and public messaging initiatives .
• The firm , which maintains the embassy ’ s Facebook page , has posted pro-Beijing coronavirus spin on the social media site .
• BLJ received $ 144,000 from the embassy and $ 313,200 from a Beijing-linked non-profit organization from Jan. 1 through June 30 , according to foreign lobbying disclosures .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a propagandist for Beijing received loans of up to $ 350,000 each under the coronavirus relief program , government documents show .
BLJ Worldwide received a loan of between $ 150,000 and $ 350,000 through the Paycheck Protection Program ( PPP ) , according to analysis of the federal database that tracks payments for the coronavirus relief program .
The New York-based firm received $ 144,000 from the Chinese embassy and $ 313,200 from the China-U.S. Exchange Foundation ( CUSEF ) from Jan. 1 through June 30 , according to a disclosure BLJ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week under the Foreign Agents Registration Act ( FARA ) , which was enacted in 1938 to counter Nazi propaganda .
CUSEF has come under scrutiny in the U.S. because of its founder Tung Chee Hwa ’ s links to the Chinese Communist Party .
He is vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People ’ s Political Consultative Conference , a top advisory group to the Chinese government , according to CUSEF ’ s website .
BLJ ’ s FARA filing says the firm provides media relations , media training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” for the Chinese embassy .
BLJ also operates the embassy ’ s social media accounts , which have numerous posts touting Beijing ’ s position on hot-button issues , including the coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : Millions In Coronavirus Relief Funds Went To Chinese Real Estate Company At Center Of FBI Probe ) BLJ Worldwide received its PPP loan on April 13 , according to analyses of the PPP database conducted by CNN and ProPublica .
The Small Business Administration has provided loans to small businesses to pay employees and cover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the economic setback from government-imposed shutdowns due to the pandemic .
Companies can have their loans forgiven if they meet certain requirements in the program .
BLJ Worldwide obtained its loan to protect 16 jobs , according to the government database .
The Daily Caller News Foundation also received a loan through the program .
Loans to businesses linked to China have come under scrutiny because of Beijing ’ s alleged cover up of the severity of the coronavirus pandemic in its early stages .
U.S. officials and health experts have accused the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus from health authorities for more than a month after it began to spread .
The virus , which originated in Wuhan , China in November 2019 , has caused more than 850,000 deaths across the globe .
BLJ Worldwide , which signed an agreement with the Chinese embassy in June 2017 , has amplified Beijing ’ s spin through the embassy ’ s social media platforms .
In a Facebook post on May 5 , the embassy claimed that it has showed “ transparency every step of the way ” during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shared information on the disease with the international community timely and worked with other countries in the fight against the # coronavirus , ” the post reads .
BLJ disclosed in previous filings with the Justice Department that it maintains the Chinese embassy ’ s Facebook account .
On Jan. 23 , the embassy account touted its cooperation with the World Health Organization in the coronavirus response .
Just nine days earlier , WHO cited false assurances from the Chinese government that coronavirus was not spreading through human-to-human transmission .
( RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Because China Says Coronavirus Isn ’ t Contagious ) The embassy account has also been highly critical of demonstrators in Hong Kong , who took to the streets beginning last year to protest a fugitive law proposed by Beijing .
On Nov. 14 , 2019 , the embassy account accused demonstrators in Hong Kong of “ ruining their homeland.
” “ Their actions are on the brink of terrorism , ” the post reads .
BLJ Worldwide has provided other consulting services to the embassy , the FARA filing says .
The firm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behalf of Chinese diplomats , and arranged meetings with “ key influencers , politicians , leaders in academia and business leaders , ” according to the filing .
BLJ says in the FARA filing that its work for the Chinese embassy entails : “ 1 ) media training ; 2 ) media monitoring ; 3 ) social media ; 4 ) media relations ; 5 ) message recasting ; 6 ) public diplomacy support ; 7 ) strategic communications guidance and support ; 8 ) crisis communications and hot button issues ; 9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The firm conducted four media training sessions in coordination with the embassy , including a “ large lecture on diplomatic skills ” and “ a special media training for senior diplomats.
” “ BLJ has also helped the Embassy to re-craft its core policy points into talking points , and has helped to edit speeches for Embassy hosted events , or events in which the Embassy has participated , ” the FARA filing says .
For CUSEF , the Hong Kong-based nonprofit , BLJ has “ engage [ d ] openly with academic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use of salon style dinners.
” BLJ has also supported CUSEF-sponsored trips to China for journalists at Vox , Slate , the Boston Herald , the Boston Globe , and The Huffington Post , according to the FARA filing .
It is unclear from the filing when those trips occurred .
A journalist writing for Vox disclosed taking a CUSEF-sponsored trip to Beijing in a June 13 , 2018 article for the website .
A Slate article published on July 30 , 2018 discloses that the author visited China on a trip sponsored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Twitter accounts for China-U.S. Focus , an opinion website operated by CUSEF .
Another public relations firm that represents the Chinese government , Rogich Communications , received a PPP loan .
In a FARA filing on Tuesday , Rogich Communications said it represents the Chinese embassy , the People ’ s Republic of China and Cui Tiankai , the Chinese ambassador to the United States .
The firm said in the filing it did not provide any services for its clients this year or received any payment .
Neither BLJ Worldwide nor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for this story .
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A registered foreign agent of the Chinese embassy received a coronavirus relief loan of between $150,000 and $350,000.
BLJ Worldwide serves as a propagandist for Beijing, handling the embassy’s media relations, crisis communications and public messaging initiatives.
The firm, which maintains the embassy’s Facebook page, has posted pro-Beijing coronavirus spin on the social media site.
BLJ received $144,000 from the embassy and $313,200 from a Beijing-linked non-profit organization from Jan. 1 through June 30, according to foreign lobbying disclosures.
An American consulting firm that serves as a propagandist for Beijing received loans of up to $350,000 each under the coronavirus relief program, government documents show.
BLJ Worldwide received a loan of between $150,000 and $350,000 through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), according to analysis of the federal database that tracks payments for the coronavirus relief program.
The New York-based firm received $144,000 from the Chinese embassy and $313,200 from the China-U.S. Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) from Jan. 1 through June 30, according to a disclosure BLJ Worldwide filed with the Justice Department this week under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which was enacted in 1938 to counter Nazi propaganda.
CUSEF has come under scrutiny in the U.S. because of its founder Tung Chee Hwa’s links to the Chinese Communist Party. He is vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, a top advisory group to the Chinese government, according to CUSEF’s website.
BLJ’s FARA filing says the firm provides media relations, media training, crisis communications and “message recasting” for the Chinese embassy. BLJ also operates the embassy’s social media accounts, which have numerous posts touting Beijing’s position on hot-button issues, including the coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: Millions In Coronavirus Relief Funds Went To Chinese Real Estate Company At Center Of FBI Probe)
BLJ Worldwide received its PPP loan on April 13, according to analyses of the PPP database conducted by CNN and ProPublica.
The Small Business Administration has provided loans to small businesses to pay employees and cover other expenses in order to deal with the economic setback from government-imposed shutdowns due to the pandemic.
Companies can have their loans forgiven if they meet certain requirements in the program. BLJ Worldwide obtained its loan to protect 16 jobs, according to the government database. The Daily Caller News Foundation also received a loan through the program.
Loans to businesses linked to China have come under scrutiny because of Beijing’s alleged cover up of the severity of the coronavirus pandemic in its early stages.
U.S. officials and health experts have accused the Chinese government of withholding data about the virus from health authorities for more than a month after it began to spread. The virus, which originated in Wuhan, China in November 2019, has caused more than 850,000 deaths across the globe.
BLJ Worldwide, which signed an agreement with the Chinese embassy in June 2017, has amplified Beijing’s spin through the embassy’s social media platforms. In a Facebook post on May 5, the embassy claimed that it has showed “transparency every step of the way” during the coronavirus pandemic.
“#China has shared information on the disease with the international community timely and worked with other countries in the fight against the #coronavirus,” the post reads.
BLJ disclosed in previous filings with the Justice Department that it maintains the Chinese embassy’s Facebook account.
On Jan. 23, the embassy account touted its cooperation with the World Health Organization in the coronavirus response. Just nine days earlier, WHO cited false assurances from the Chinese government that coronavirus was not spreading through human-to-human transmission. (RELATED: WHO Tells Everyone Don’t Worry Because China Says Coronavirus Isn’t Contagious)
The embassy account has also been highly critical of demonstrators in Hong Kong, who took to the streets beginning last year to protest a fugitive law proposed by Beijing.
On Nov. 14, 2019, the embassy account accused demonstrators in Hong Kong of “ruining their homeland.”
“Their actions are on the brink of terrorism,” the post reads.
In a post on Nov. 19, 2019, the embassy called the Hong Kong demonstrations “a revolution started by a bunch of hot heads who do not understand the cost, pain and goal of a revolution.”
BLJ Worldwide has provided other consulting services to the embassy, the FARA filing says.
The firm has drafted and placed op-eds written on behalf of Chinese diplomats, and arranged meetings with “key influencers, politicians, leaders in academia and business leaders,” according to the filing.
BLJ says in the FARA filing that its work for the Chinese embassy entails: “1) media training; 2) media monitoring; 3) social media; 4) media relations; 5) message recasting; 6) public diplomacy support; 7) strategic communications guidance and support; 8) crisis communications and hot button issues; 9) influencer relationship building and networking.”
The firm conducted four media training sessions in coordination with the embassy, including a “large lecture on diplomatic skills” and “a special media training for senior diplomats.”
“BLJ has also helped the Embassy to re-craft its core policy points into talking points, and has helped to edit speeches for Embassy hosted events, or events in which the Embassy has participated,” the FARA filing says.
For CUSEF, the Hong Kong-based nonprofit, BLJ has “engage[d] openly with academic and thought leaders, including through the use of salon style dinners.”
BLJ has also supported CUSEF-sponsored trips to China for journalists at Vox, Slate, the Boston Herald, the Boston Globe, and The Huffington Post, according to the FARA filing.
It is unclear from the filing when those trips occurred. A journalist writing for Vox disclosed taking a CUSEF-sponsored trip to Beijing in a June 13, 2018 article for the website. A Slate article published on July 30, 2018 discloses that the author visited China on a trip sponsored by CUSEF.
BLJ operates the Facebook and Twitter accounts for China-U.S. Focus, an opinion website operated by CUSEF.
Another public relations firm that represents the Chinese government, Rogich Communications, received a PPP loan.
In a FARA filing on Tuesday, Rogich Communications said it represents the Chinese embassy, the People’s Republic of China and Cui Tiankai, the Chinese ambassador to the United States.
The firm said in the filing it did not provide any services for its clients this year or received any payment.
Neither BLJ Worldwide nor Rogich Communications responded to requests for comment for this story.
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thedailycaller--2020-09-03--‘I Think I’m Pretty Much Done Now’: San Francisco Salon Owner Speaks Out On Pelosi, Death Threats An

‘I Think I’m Pretty Much Done Now’: San Francisco Salon Owner Speaks Out On Pelosi, Death Threats And Possibly Closing For Good

San Francisco salon owner Erica Kious told Fox News ’ “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” that the fallout from a visit from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made her consider shutting her business down for good .
Security footage showed Pelosi walking maskless inside the shuttered salon Monday as she visited one of Kious ’ stylists , who each rent their own spaces .
While Kious criticized the visit as a “ slap in the face ” after hearing about it , Pelosi called the visit and ensuing publicity a “ setup ” and demanded an apology .
Kious responded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when asked about Pelosi ’ s claim by Fox News host Tucker Carlson .
“ How would you have done that ?
” Carlson asked .
“ Can you prove that this wasn ’ t a diabolical set up designed to bring down the speaker of the House by blow drying her hair ?
” “ She had called a stylist in , or her assistant did and made the appointment , so the appointment was already booked , so there was no way I could ’ ve set that up , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve had a camera system in there for five years .
I mean , I didn ’ t go in there and turn cameras on as soon as she walked in and set her up .
So that is absolutely false.
” The salon owner balked at Pelosi ’ s claim to not have understood that restrictions didn ’ t allow one-on-one appointments .
“ I heard that , and I thought to myself , well as a hairstylist , I see clients one-on-one .
So , that would mean that I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ For the past six months , I mean , we ’ re pretty much done , ” she told Carlson “ I mean , we ’ ve lost at least 60 % of our clients .
I ’ ve lost the majority of my staff , so , six months is a long time to be closed down.
” Kious called Pelosi ’ s visit and the fact that she didn ’ t wear a mask “ hurtful.
” ( RELATED : ‘ She Can Do That Because She Is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tucker Rips Pelosi For San Francisco Shuttered Salon Visit ) “ I just thought about my staff and people not being able to work and make money and provide for their families , and if she is in there comfortably without a mask and feeling safe , then why are we shut down ?
” she asked .
“ I don ’ t think so , ” she said , responding to a question from Carlson about whether she would keep her business open .
“ The hard part of all this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community for 12 years .
And since this happened , I have received nothing but hate text messages , death threats , they ’ re going to burn my hair salon down .
My Yelp page is just unbelievable with bad reviews .
It ’ s just sad that my community is pulling this , when they are saying that I threw her under the bus when I didn ’ t .
So that ’ s hurtful , but yeah , I think I ’ m pretty much done now .
”

San Francisco salon owner Erica Kious told Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight” that the fallout from a visit from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made her consider shutting her business down for good.
Security footage showed Pelosi walking maskless inside the shuttered salon Monday as she visited one of Kious’ stylists, who each rent their own spaces. While Kious criticized the visit as a “slap in the face” after hearing about it, Pelosi called the visit and ensuing publicity a “setup” and demanded an apology.
Kious responded with a firm “absolutely not” when asked about Pelosi’s claim by Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
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“How would you have done that?” Carlson asked. “Can you prove that this wasn’t a diabolical set up designed to bring down the speaker of the House by blow drying her hair?”
“She had called a stylist in, or her assistant did and made the appointment, so the appointment was already booked, so there was no way I could’ve set that up,” Kious responded. “And I’ve had a camera system in there for five years. I mean, I didn’t go in there and turn cameras on as soon as she walked in and set her up. So that is absolutely false.”
The salon owner balked at Pelosi’s claim to not have understood that restrictions didn’t allow one-on-one appointments.
“I heard that, and I thought to myself, well as a hairstylist, I see clients one-on-one. So, that would mean that I would be open, right?” she said.
“For the past six months, I mean, we’re pretty much done,” she told Carlson “I mean, we’ve lost at least 60% of our clients. I’ve lost the majority of my staff, so, six months is a long time to be closed down.”
Kious called Pelosi’s visit and the fact that she didn’t wear a mask “hurtful.” (RELATED: ‘She Can Do That Because She Is The Speaker Of The House’: Tucker Rips Pelosi For San Francisco Shuttered Salon Visit)
“I just thought about my staff and people not being able to work and make money and provide for their families, and if she is in there comfortably without a mask and feeling safe, then why are we shut down?” she asked.
“I don’t think so,” she said, responding to a question from Carlson about whether she would keep her business open. “The hard part of all this is that I’ve been in that community for 12 years. And since this happened, I have received nothing but hate text messages, death threats, they’re going to burn my hair salon down. My Yelp page is just unbelievable with bad reviews. It’s just sad that my community is pulling this, when they are saying that I threw her under the bus when I didn’t. So that’s hurtful, but yeah, I think I’m pretty much done now.”


thedailycaller--2020-09-03--Barista Fired For Video Instructing How To Make ‘Blue Lives Matter’ Drink Including Bleach

An Indianapolis Target employee working at a Starbucks location inside the department store was fired after posting a video about how to make a “ Blue Lives Matter ” drink with bleach , numerous sources reported .
The video , which was posted on TikTok , shows the employee holding a clear Starbucks cup that has “ Blue Lives Matter ” written on it , WISH TV reported .
“ First , we ’ re going to start with bleach , ” the Target employee says in the video .
“ Going to add ice because , you know , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foam pitcher , we ’ re going to add more bleach , a little blood of innocent Black men.
” In the background , a song called “ All I Want For Christmas Is A Few Dead Cops ” played , according to the New York Post .
The video comes amid nationwide anti-police protests and calls to defund police departments sparked by the death of George Floyd in May .
( RELATED : Elvis Presley ’ s Graceland Vandalized With ‘ Defund The Police ’ And ‘ Black Lives Matter ’ Graffiti @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and unacceptable , ” and didn ’ t believe that the concoction was served to any guest , nor did it actually include bleach , but only milk and water .
“ We don ’ t tolerate this behavior at Target , want all guests to be treated with respect and have terminated the team member who was responsible .
We also have rigorous food safety procedures in place , which this team member egregiously violated with this behavior .
We ’ re deeply sorry for this disturbing video , which TikTok has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidelines , ” a statement said , according to WISH 7 .

An Indianapolis Target employee working at a Starbucks location inside the department store was fired after posting a video about how to make a “Blue Lives Matter” drink with bleach, numerous sources reported.
The video, which was posted on TikTok, shows the employee holding a clear Starbucks cup that has “Blue Lives Matter” written on it, WISH TV reported.
INSANE: @Starbucks Barista in Indiana creates a “Blue Lives Matter” Drink and calls for more dead cops. “First were going to add bleach. Then we’re going to add blood of innocent black men.” #BackTheBlue pic.twitter.com/nHl4auh44K — Katie Daviscourt???????? (@KatieDaviscourt) September 2, 2020
“First, we’re going to start with bleach,” the Target employee says in the video. “Going to add ice because, you know, cops love ice. In a cold foam pitcher, we’re going to add more bleach, a little blood of innocent Black men.”
In the background, a song called “All I Want For Christmas Is A Few Dead Cops” played, according to the New York Post.
The video comes amid nationwide anti-police protests and calls to defund police departments sparked by the death of George Floyd in May. (RELATED: Elvis Presley’s Graceland Vandalized With ‘Defund The Police’ And ‘Black Lives Matter’ Graffiti)
Target called the video “appalling and unacceptable,” and didn’t believe that the concoction was served to any guest, nor did it actually include bleach, but only milk and water.
“We don’t tolerate this behavior at Target, want all guests to be treated with respect and have terminated the team member who was responsible. We also have rigorous food safety procedures in place, which this team member egregiously violated with this behavior. We’re deeply sorry for this disturbing video, which TikTok has removed based on the platform’s guidelines,” a statement said, according to WISH 7.


thedailycaller--2020-09-03--FACT CHECK: Does This Video Show An Anti-Lockdown Protest In London?

A video shared on Facebook purportedly shows an anti-lockdown protest in London , England , on Aug. 29 .
The video shows an election-related protest in Belarus , not an anti-lockdown protest in the U.K. Thousands of demonstrations congregated in London on Aug. 29 to protest against coronavirus-related restrictions , Yahoo News UK reported .
Multiple Facebook users shared a video of protesters on a city street , claiming it shows a scene from the “ Unite for Freedom ” rally in London that day .
“ Anti-Lockdown rally in London today !
” reads the caption .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ crowd won ’ t enjoy THIS VIDEO !
” ( RELATED : Viral Image Claims To Show UK Government Letter About Proposed Mandatory Microchips ) In truth , the depicted protest occurred in Minsk , Belarus , in response to President Alexander Lukashenko claiming a sixth term in office .
The front of Minsk ’ s Central Post Office is visible in the footage , and many protesters can be seen carrying historical red-and-white Belarusian flags .
Photos of the flag-bearing protesters in Minsk appeared in reports from CNBC and the Los @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paul Ronzheimer , a journalist with the German outlet Bild , tweeted the video on Aug. 23 .
He told Check Your Fact in an Instagram direct message that he filmed it from Hotel Minsk near the city ’ s Independence Square .
“ Police : ‘ Dear citizens , this is an unauthorized mass meeting… ’ But people don ’ t care , even the street which leads to the square is PACKED , ” he tweeted .
Protests have taken place in Belarus since its Aug. 9 presidential election , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Central Election Commission announced that Lukashenko received about 80 percent of the vote , though opposition supporters have accused him of vote-rigging , CNN reported .
In an Aug. 10 statement , U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the conduct of Belarus ’ election was “ not free and fair .
”

A video shared on Facebook purportedly shows an anti-lockdown protest in London, England, on Aug. 29.
Verdict: False
The video shows an election-related protest in Belarus, not an anti-lockdown protest in the U.K.
Fact Check:
Thousands of demonstrations congregated in London on Aug. 29 to protest against coronavirus-related restrictions, Yahoo News UK reported. Multiple Facebook users shared a video of protesters on a city street, claiming it shows a scene from the “Unite for Freedom” rally in London that day.
“Anti-Lockdown rally in London today!” reads the caption. “The ‘Wear a Mask and Social distance’ crowd won’t enjoy THIS VIDEO!” (RELATED: Viral Image Claims To Show UK Government Letter About Proposed Mandatory Microchips)
In truth, the depicted protest occurred in Minsk, Belarus, in response to President Alexander Lukashenko claiming a sixth term in office. The front of Minsk’s Central Post Office is visible in the footage, and many protesters can be seen carrying historical red-and-white Belarusian flags. Photos of the flag-bearing protesters in Minsk appeared in reports from CNBC and the Los Angeles Times, among other outlets.
Paul Ronzheimer, a journalist with the German outlet Bild, tweeted the video on Aug. 23. He told Check Your Fact in an Instagram direct message that he filmed it from Hotel Minsk near the city’s Independence Square.
Police: „Dear citizens, this is an unauthorized mass meeting…“ But people dont care, even the street which leads to the square is PACKED. pic.twitter.com/8W1MCElJZt — Paul Ronzheimer (@ronzheimer) August 23, 2020
“Police: ‘Dear citizens, this is an unauthorized mass meeting…’ But people don’t care, even the street which leads to the square is PACKED,” he tweeted.
Protests have taken place in Belarus since its Aug. 9 presidential election, according to BBC News. The country’s Central Election Commission announced that Lukashenko received about 80 percent of the vote, though opposition supporters have accused him of vote-rigging, CNN reported.
In an Aug. 10 statement, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the conduct of Belarus’ election was “not free and fair.”


thedailycaller--2020-09-02--‘Defund The Police’ Movement Emboldened Criminals Across Nation, GOP State AGs Say

Republican state attorneys general discussed the previous 100 days of protests across the country on a call hosted by the Republican Attorneys General Association on Wednesday .
Attorneys general from Georgia , Arkansas and Florida said that Democratic leaders took too long to denounce the violent incidents and that officials should support the police rather than defund the police .
“ The ‘ defund the police ’ movement has emboldened criminals across the nation , and anyone who does not condemn this movement is helping to turn America into a lawless society , ” Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Association , said on the call .
“ We must focus on restoring law and order , ending lawlessness , and ensuring that our neighborhoods are safe , ” he added .
“ I think it is critically important that every elected official in this nation draw a line between peaceful protests and rioting , ” Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said .
“ Protesters use words , rioters use violence .
The first is protected by the first amendment , and the other is outright lawless.
” Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she described as officials abandoning their oaths to protect communities for a political agenda .
She said that leaders are working against police by defunding their departments and refusing to prosecute protesters and rioters responsible for criminal acts .
“ I am repeatedly outraged to see so many elected officials around our country that have taken oaths to the citizens that trusted them … I have been shocked to see them abandon their oaths and responsibilities to meet some carefully crafted , albeit dangerously misplaced political goal , ” Moody said .
Arkansas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be “ ludicrous ” and “ dangerous ” to defund the police .
“ We must defend the police rather than defund the police , ” she added .
Rutledge claimed that protesters and rioters were paid , though she would not provide evidence beyond saying that she was told “ at a security briefing ” that that was the case .
( RELATED : ‘ This Is Joe Biden ’ s Base , And He Needs To Disavow Them ’ : Rand Paul Blasts Biden For Blaming Violence On Trump ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Little Rock , Arkansas , pallets of bricks were put out ahead of time .
She also said that she saw protesters in Washington , D.C. “ coming out of some of the nicest hotels ” and that they were being “ shipped in by buses ” across the country .
Rutledge said that if post-election violence were to occur , local and state authorities already share intelligence and would be prepared .
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Republican state attorneys general discussed the previous 100 days of protests across the country on a call hosted by the Republican Attorneys General Association on Wednesday.
Attorneys general from Georgia, Arkansas and Florida said that Democratic leaders took too long to denounce the violent incidents and that officials should support the police rather than defund the police.
“The ‘defund the police’ movement has emboldened criminals across the nation, and anyone who does not condemn this movement is helping to turn America into a lawless society,” Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, the vice-chairman of the Republican Attorneys General Association, said on the call.
“We must focus on restoring law and order, ending lawlessness, and ensuring that our neighborhoods are safe,” he added.
The #DefundthePolice movement has emboldened criminals. Over the last 100 days, we have seen brutal acts of violent crime and arson take place across the country. Anyone who does not condemn this movement is helping turn America into a lawless society. 1/2 — Chris Carr (@ChrisCarr_Ga) September 2, 2020
“I think it is critically important that every elected official in this nation draw a line between peaceful protests and rioting,” Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said. “Protesters use words, rioters use violence. The first is protected by the first amendment, and the other is outright lawless.”
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody said she was shocked to see what she described as officials abandoning their oaths to protect communities for a political agenda. She said that leaders are working against police by defunding their departments and refusing to prosecute protesters and rioters responsible for criminal acts.
“I am repeatedly outraged to see so many elected officials around our country that have taken oaths to the citizens that trusted them … I have been shocked to see them abandon their oaths and responsibilities to meet some carefully crafted, albeit dangerously misplaced political goal,” Moody said.
To observe this shameful 100 day benchmark, @RepublicanAGs are calling on all AGs, regardless of party, to denounce and condemn the violence and destruction being perpetrated by #lawlessliberals. cc: @DemocraticAGs, @TheDemocrats, @JoeBidenhttps://t.co/iREAUfA9nK — RAGA (@RepublicanAGs) September 2, 2020
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said that it would be “ludicrous” and “dangerous” to defund the police. “We must defend the police rather than defund the police,” she added.
Rutledge claimed that protesters and rioters were paid, though she would not provide evidence beyond saying that she was told “at a security briefing” that that was the case. (RELATED: ‘This Is Joe Biden’s Base, And He Needs To Disavow Them’: Rand Paul Blasts Biden For Blaming Violence On Trump)
She said that during the riots in Little Rock, Arkansas, pallets of bricks were put out ahead of time. She also said that she saw protesters in Washington, D.C. “coming out of some of the nicest hotels” and that they were being “shipped in by buses” across the country.
Rutledge said that if post-election violence were to occur, local and state authorities already share intelligence and would be prepared.
The Republican Attorneys General Association is asking every attorney general to denounce violence and destruction, the organization announced in a press release Wednesday.
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thedailycaller--2020-09-02--Kanye Says God Wanted Him To Crash Taylor Swift’s Speech At The VMAs

Kanye West said God wanted him to crash Taylor Swift ’ s speech at the Video Music Awards in 2009 , noting that it was God who put him in the “ front row ” in the first place .
“ If God ain ’ t want me to run on stage and say Beyoncé had the best video , he wouldn ’ t have sat me in the front row , ” the 43-year-old rapper told Nick Cannon during his appearance on the “ Cannon ’ s Class ” podcast about the infamous incident during Swift ’ s MTV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You Belong With Me ” for best female video .
The comments were noted by the New York Post in a piece published Wednesday .
( RELATED : Kanye West Meets With White House Advisor Jared Kushner ) “ I would ’ ve been sitting in the back and they would ’ ve made it the first award and he wouldn ’ t have made it so ridiculous , because I had never heard of this person before and ‘ Single Ladies ’ is one of the greatest videos of all time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ God has a calling on all of us and he uses us in different ways.
” ( RELATED : Kanye Fails To Get On Presidential Ballot In South Carolina As Family And Friends Reportedly Worry About Him ) At one point , the rapper also confirmed reports he had been drinking at the event .
“ I was only drinking Hennessy because I didn ’ t want to go to the awards show because it was a set-up , ” the “ Yeezus ” hitmaker said .
For those that might have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when West ran out on stage right in the middle of the “ Me !
” hitmaker ’ s speech .
“ Yo Taylor , I ’ m really happy for you , I ’ ma let you finish , ” Kanye shouted to the crowd .
“ But Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time !
One of the best videos of all time !
”

Kanye West said God wanted him to crash Taylor Swift’s speech at the Video Music Awards in 2009, noting that it was God who put him in the “front row” in the first place.
“If God ain’t want me to run on stage and say Beyoncé had the best video, he wouldn’t have sat me in the front row,” the 43-year-old rapper told Nick Cannon during his appearance on the “Cannon’s Class” podcast about the infamous incident during Swift’s MTV VMAs acceptance speech for her song “You Belong With Me” for best female video. The comments were noted by the New York Post in a piece published Wednesday. (RELATED: Kanye West Meets With White House Advisor Jared Kushner)
“I would’ve been sitting in the back and they would’ve made it the first award and he wouldn’t have made it so ridiculous, because I had never heard of this person before and ‘Single Ladies’ is one of the greatest videos of all time,” he added.
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West continued, “God has a calling on all of us and he uses us in different ways.” (RELATED: Kanye Fails To Get On Presidential Ballot In South Carolina As Family And Friends Reportedly Worry About Him)
At one point, the rapper also confirmed reports he had been drinking at the event.
“I was only drinking Hennessy because I didn’t want to go to the awards show because it was a set-up,” the “Yeezus” hitmaker said.
For those that might have missed it, here is that moment when West ran out on stage right in the middle of the “Me!” hitmaker’s speech.
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“Yo Taylor, I’m really happy for you, I’ma let you finish,” Kanye shouted to the crowd. “But Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time! One of the best videos of all time!”