thedailycaller--2020-12-12--Biden’s Pick For USDA Chief Fought Hard Against Drug Testing For SNAP Recipients

• President-elect Joe Biden ’ s choice to head the Department of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has opposed drug testing requirements for potential Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP ) recipients .
• “ Folks , we have to…call these people on this notion .
We have to say , ‘ Don ’ t tell us this is how to show compassion , ' ” Vilsack said in 2016 during a speech in which he castigated Republicans for favoring drug testing requirements .
• Former Wisconsin Gov .
Scott Walker sued Vilsack over the USDA ’ s stance against SNAP drug @ @ @ @ @ @ @ judge ruled his state ’ s rule hadn ’ t been in effect for long enough .
President-elect Joe Biden ’ s choice to head the Department of Agriculture has been a staunch opponent of drug testing for government food program recipients .
Tom Vilsack , who served as secretary of the Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) for the entirety of former President Barack Obama ’ s presidency , strongly opposed a requirement that would ’ ve forced Americans to take a drug test in order to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he would nominate Vilsack to lead USDA again .
“ I for one am tired of the conversation in this country that seems to divide those that struggle from those who have succeeded , ” Vilsack said at the 2016 National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference , according to Agri-Pulse Communications .
“ We are a healthier , stronger , better nation , a more compassionate nation , because we have programs like SNAP.
” Vilsack specifically addressed Republicans ’ arguments to implement drug testing : “ The stated reason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we want to help.
’ Really ?
That ’ s the reason ?
Because if that were the reason , Congress would be appropriating right now additional resources to deal with the tremendous gap in services for mental health and substance abuse.
” “ Folks , we have to…call these people on this notion .
We have to say , ‘ Don ’ t tell us this is how to show compassion , ' ” he continued , according to Agri-Pulse .
( RELATED : Biden ’ s Likely Pick For USDA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obama Because He Had ‘ Literally Nothing To Do ’ ) In 2015 , the Republican-controlled Wisconsin state legislature passed legislation , which former Republican Gov .
Scott Walker signed , that imposed a drug screening and testing requirement on prospective SNAP recipients , The Washington Post reported .
If a person failed the test , they ’ d be required to attend addiction treatment , according to the law .
The USDA then notified Wisconsin that states are prohibited from imposing additional eligibility conditions on people who applied for SNAP benefits , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a USDA official to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services .
The USDA sent a similar letter in 2014 to the Georgia Department of Human Services whose legislature had passed a law similar to the one passed in Wisconsin .
In total , 12 governors , all Republican , attempted to create a drug testing provision for SNAP recipients , according to The Capital Times .
In July 2015 , Wisconsin filed a federal lawsuit against Vilsack and other USDA officials arguing the SNAP drug testing requirement was lawful since federal law allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welfare recipients , ” the lawsuit said .
Under the law , SNAP recipients would be classified as “ welfare recipients.
” “ Gov .
Walker hasn ’ t read the law , ” Vilsack told The Huffington Post .
“ It ’ s always a good idea before you start litigation to understand what the law is.
” “ There is a clear distinction in the law between welfare recipients and public benefit recipients , and the distinction is important as it relates to the ability to drug test or provide additional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. District Judge Charles N. Clevert Jr. ultimately dismissed the lawsuit ruling in favor of Vilsack in September 2016 .
Clevert said Wisconsin sued too early since it hadn ’ t implemented the requirements yet .
( RELATED : Biden Reportedly Picks Obama ’ s Agriculture Secretary To Lead USDA ) In December 2017 , Walker approved the rule change again in another attempt to make Wisconsin the first state to implement drug testing for SNAP beneficiaries , The Chicago Tribune reported .
The former governor argued drug testing would ensure the state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on drugs , according to The Wisconsin State Journal .
“ Employers have jobs available , but they need skilled workers who can pass a drug test , ” Walker said in a statement after finalizing the rule , The State Journal reported .
“ This rule change means people battling substance use disorders will be able to get the help they need to get healthy , and get back into the workforce.
” USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue immediately signaled support after Walker approved the rule in a reversal from Vilsack who he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ SNAP was created to provide people with the help they need to feed themselves and their families , but it was not intended to be a permanent lifestyle , ” Perdue said in a statement .
“ We want to provide the nutrition people need , but we also want to help them transition from government programs , back to work , and into lives of independence , ” he said .
The agency promised it would allow for states to have more leeway and self-sufficiency when it came to administering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Biden transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment .
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President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to head the Department of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has opposed drug testing requirements for potential Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients.
“Folks, we have to…call these people on this notion. We have to say, ‘Don’t tell us this is how to show compassion,'” Vilsack said in 2016 during a speech in which he castigated Republicans for favoring drug testing requirements.
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker sued Vilsack over the USDA’s stance against SNAP drug testing requirements, but lost after the judge ruled his state’s rule hadn’t been in effect for long enough.
President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to head the Department of Agriculture has been a staunch opponent of drug testing for government food program recipients.
Tom Vilsack, who served as secretary of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the entirety of former President Barack Obama’s presidency, strongly opposed a requirement that would’ve forced Americans to take a drug test in order to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). President-elect Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he would nominate Vilsack to lead USDA again.
“I for one am tired of the conversation in this country that seems to divide those that struggle from those who have succeeded,” Vilsack said at the 2016 National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference, according to Agri-Pulse Communications. “We are a healthier, stronger, better nation, a more compassionate nation, because we have programs like SNAP.”
Vilsack specifically addressed Republicans’ arguments to implement drug testing: “The stated reason is that ‘we’re compassionate, we want to help.’ Really? That’s the reason? Because if that were the reason, Congress would be appropriating right now additional resources to deal with the tremendous gap in services for mental health and substance abuse.”
“Folks, we have to…call these people on this notion. We have to say, ‘Don’t tell us this is how to show compassion,'” he continued, according to Agri-Pulse. (RELATED: Biden’s Likely Pick For USDA Tried To Resign From Same Position Under Obama Because He Had ‘Literally Nothing To Do’)
In 2015, the Republican-controlled Wisconsin state legislature passed legislation, which former Republican Gov. Scott Walker signed, that imposed a drug screening and testing requirement on prospective SNAP recipients, The Washington Post reported. If a person failed the test, they’d be required to attend addiction treatment, according to the law.
The USDA then notified Wisconsin that states are prohibited from imposing additional eligibility conditions on people who applied for SNAP benefits, according to a June 2015 email from a USDA official to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The USDA sent a similar letter in 2014 to the Georgia Department of Human Services whose legislature had passed a law similar to the one passed in Wisconsin.
In total, 12 governors, all Republican, attempted to create a drug testing provision for SNAP recipients, according to The Capital Times.
In July 2015, Wisconsin filed a federal lawsuit against Vilsack and other USDA officials arguing the SNAP drug testing requirement was lawful since federal law allowed states to conduct such testing to “welfare recipients,” the lawsuit said. Under the law, SNAP recipients would be classified as “welfare recipients.”
“Gov. Walker hasn’t read the law,” Vilsack told The Huffington Post. “It’s always a good idea before you start litigation to understand what the law is.”
“There is a clear distinction in the law between welfare recipients and public benefit recipients, and the distinction is important as it relates to the ability to drug test or provide additional burdens,” Vilsack continued.
Former U.S. District Judge Charles N. Clevert Jr. ultimately dismissed the lawsuit ruling in favor of Vilsack in September 2016. Clevert said Wisconsin sued too early since it hadn’t implemented the requirements yet. (RELATED: Biden Reportedly Picks Obama’s Agriculture Secretary To Lead USDA)
In December 2017, Walker approved the rule change again in another attempt to make Wisconsin the first state to implement drug testing for SNAP beneficiaries, The Chicago Tribune reported. The former governor argued drug testing would ensure the state’s workers weren’t dependent on drugs, according to The Wisconsin State Journal.
“Employers have jobs available, but they need skilled workers who can pass a drug test,” Walker said in a statement after finalizing the rule, The State Journal reported. “This rule change means people battling substance use disorders will be able to get the help they need to get healthy, and get back into the workforce.”
USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue immediately signaled support after Walker approved the rule in a reversal from Vilsack who he replaced after President Donald Trump became president.
“SNAP was created to provide people with the help they need to feed themselves and their families, but it was not intended to be a permanent lifestyle,” Perdue said in a statement.
“We want to provide the nutrition people need, but we also want to help them transition from government programs, back to work, and into lives of independence,” he said.
The agency promised it would allow for states to have more leeway and self-sufficiency when it came to administering SNAP, according to the statement.
The Biden transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-12--States Will Start Getting Coronavirus Vaccine On Monday

States will start receiving shipments of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine on Monday , with military trucks delivering shipments to 150 sites and hundreds more throughout the week , the Associated Press reported Saturday .
The effort will be the final part of President Donald Trump ’ s Operation Warp Speed , which has sought to boost the development , approval and delivery of a COVID-19 vaccine .
An additional 425 distribution sites will receive shipments Tuesday , and 66 more on Wednesday , according to the AP .
The Trump administration has said health care workers and those at extreme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first wave of vaccines .
Trump has said 100 million doses will be available by the end of 2020 , and 600 million more by March 2021 .
( RELATED : Pfizer Vaccine ‘ Likely ’ To Be Discouraged For Pregnant Women , FDA Adviser Says ) Trump originally said he expected that an effective vaccine could begin distribution in October , which did not happen .
The Pfizer vaccine received an emergency use authorization from the FDA on Friday , but its slow pace frustrated Trump and other lawmakers .
Canada @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vaccine last week .
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows reportedly told FDA head Stephen Hahn to approve the vaccine Friday or resign .
Nearly 300,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus in 2020 .
Experts say a large majority of Americans need to take the vaccine for it to be effective .

States will start receiving shipments of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine on Monday, with military trucks delivering shipments to 150 sites and hundreds more throughout the week, the Associated Press reported Saturday.
The effort will be the final part of President Donald Trump’s Operation Warp Speed, which has sought to boost the development, approval and delivery of a COVID-19 vaccine. An additional 425 distribution sites will receive shipments Tuesday, and 66 more on Wednesday, according to the AP.
The Trump administration has said health care workers and those at extreme risk of COVID-19 will be prioritized for the first wave of vaccines. Trump has said 100 million doses will be available by the end of 2020, and 600 million more by March 2021. (RELATED: Pfizer Vaccine ‘Likely’ To Be Discouraged For Pregnant Women, FDA Adviser Says)
Trump originally said he expected that an effective vaccine could begin distribution in October, which did not happen.
The Pfizer vaccine received an emergency use authorization from the FDA on Friday, but its slow pace frustrated Trump and other lawmakers. Canada and the United Kingdom had already approved the vaccine last week. White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows reportedly told FDA head Stephen Hahn to approve the vaccine Friday or resign.
UPDATE: “This is an untrue representation of the phone call with the CoS. The FDA was encouraged to continue working expeditiously on […] EUA request. FDA is committed to issuing this authorization quickly as we noted in our statement this morning” -Dr Hahn per @albamonica https://t.co/p9FXsGd6RF — Ayman Mohyeldin (@AymanM) December 11, 2020
While my pushing the money drenched but heavily bureaucratic @US_FDA saved five years in the approval of NUMEROUS great new vaccines, it is still a big, old, slow turtle. Get the dam vaccines out NOW, Dr. Hahn @SteveFDA. Stop playing games and start saving lives!!! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 11, 2020
Nearly 300,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus in 2020. Experts say a large majority of Americans need to take the vaccine for it to be effective.


thedailycaller--2020-12-12--‘USA! USA!’ Chants Erupt As Trump Takes The Field At Army-Navy Game

President Donald Trump walked onto the field at Saturday ’ s Army-Navy football game to cheers and chants of “ @ @ @ @ @ Although the crowd at West Point ’ s Michie Stadium was visibly smaller than previous @ @ @ @ @ — limited to students and Department of Defense leadership — those in attendance made their @ @ @ @ @ the field .
( RELATED : College GameDay Will Be At West Point For The @ @ @ @ @ In accordance with tradition , the president spent part of Saturday ’ s game amid @ @ @ @ @ part with the Naval Academy cadets .
And although he did not keep it on @ @ @ @ @ he was spotted wearing a mask with the presidential seal emblazoned on one side .
@ @ @ @ @ time the annual contest was held at either of the academies over 75 years .
@ @ @ @ @ at the time , the U.S .
Naval Academy at Annapolis hosted the game in @ @ @ @ @ hosted in 1943 .

President Donald Trump walked onto the field at Saturday’s Army-Navy football game to cheers and chants of “USA! USA!”
Although the crowd at West Point’s Michie Stadium was visibly smaller than previous years due to coronavirus restrictions — limited to students and Department of Defense leadership — those in attendance made their voices heard when Trump took the field. (RELATED: College GameDay Will Be At West Point For The Army Vs. Navy Game)
MOMENTS AGO: President Trump arrives at the Army-Navy football game. pic.twitter.com/2QyIRPFzIZ — The Hill (@thehill) December 12, 2020
President Trump takes the field at the 121st Army-Navy Game presented by @USAA #ArmyNavy pic.twitter.com/LI57xI07mm — Army-Navy Game (@ArmyNavyGame) December 12, 2020
The game is underway, but not all the action is on the field! The Academy #Tsunami underway! pic.twitter.com/mNmzbTeDc7 — USAA (@USAA) December 12, 2020
In accordance with tradition, the president spent part of Saturday’s game amid the West Point cadets and part with the Naval Academy cadets. And although he did not keep it on through the entire game, he was spotted wearing a mask with the presidential seal emblazoned on one side.
This year marked the first time the annual contest was held at either of the academies over 75 years. With the world at war at the time, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis hosted the game in 1942, and West Point hosted in 1943.


thedailycaller--2020-12-12--CDC Panel Recommends Pfizer Vaccine For People Over 16

A CDC panel recommended Saturday that Pfizer ’ s coronavirus vaccine be used by people over the age of 16 .
The CDC ’ s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices made the recommendation in an 11-0 vote , according to CNBC .
An FDA panel made the same recommendation following deliberations on Thursday , but President Donald Trump and many lawmakers are frustrated with how long the process has taken .
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows reportedly called FDA head Stephen Hahn and told him to approve the vaccine by Friday or resign .
Hahn denied that characterization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( RELATED : Pfizer Vaccine ‘ Likely ’ To Be Discouraged For Pregnant Women , FDA Adviser Says ) Hahn ’ s FDA granted the vaccine an emergency use authorization Friday .
The Trump administration promised that 100 million doses of an effective vaccine would be available by the end of 2020 , and that an additional 600 million would be available to the public by March 2021 , though there was some disagreement about the timeline .
Trump has also accused President-elect Joe Biden of seeking to “ take over ” credit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a record pace .
Traditional vaccines take years or even decades to develop .

A CDC panel recommended Saturday that Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine be used by people over the age of 16.
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices made the recommendation in an 11-0 vote, according to CNBC.
An FDA panel made the same recommendation following deliberations on Thursday, but President Donald Trump and many lawmakers are frustrated with how long the process has taken.
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows reportedly called FDA head Stephen Hahn and told him to approve the vaccine by Friday or resign. Hahn denied that characterization of the phone call, however. (RELATED: Pfizer Vaccine ‘Likely’ To Be Discouraged For Pregnant Women, FDA Adviser Says)
UPDATE: “This is an untrue representation of the phone call with the CoS. The FDA was encouraged to continue working expeditiously on […] EUA request. FDA is committed to issuing this authorization quickly as we noted in our statement this morning” -Dr Hahn per @albamonica https://t.co/p9FXsGd6RF — Ayman Mohyeldin (@AymanM) December 11, 2020
Hahn’s FDA granted the vaccine an emergency use authorization Friday.
The Trump administration promised that 100 million doses of an effective vaccine would be available by the end of 2020, and that an additional 600 million would be available to the public by March 2021, though there was some disagreement about the timeline.
Trump has also accused President-elect Joe Biden of seeking to “take over” credit for developing the vaccine, which occurred at a record pace. Traditional vaccines take years or even decades to develop.


thedailycaller--2020-12-12--‘Uighur Alarms’ Just The Latest In Long List Of China’s Worst Human Rights Abuses

China has a long history of human rights abuses , from dictating how many children their citizens can have , to mass surveillance , censorship , and mass imprisonment of religious groups .
In late 2016 , China began imprisoning Uighur Muslims in mass detention centers in the Xinjiang region .
Since then , China has gradually expanded those camps , and it is estimated that there are currently over 1 million Uighurs imprisoned there .
A Buzzfeed News investigation revealed that the Chinese government began by using old schools and buildings as prisons and gradually expanded their prison capacity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also built more factories , suggesting the expansion of forced labor .
Buzzfeed identified 268 newly constructed compounds , many of which contain several detention facilities .
The government claims that these facilities are used to fight terrorism , but Buzzfeed reported that most of the detainees were not extremists of any sort – in fact , no detainees had even been charged with a crime .
( RELATED : US Joins Nearly 40 Countries To Criticize China For ’ 21st Century Holocaust ’ ) Muslims have been sent to detention centers for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with their families abroad , or visiting foreign websites , according to the report which cites interviews with former detainees and leaked documents .
Once there , detainees are subject to a wide range of abuses including forced sterilization , torture , overcrowding , and solitary confinement .
A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill in October seeking to declare the situation in Xinjiang a genocide .
An internal document obtained by the Washington Post revealed the Huawei , a Chinese tech giant , had worked with facial recognition software startup Megvii @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members of the Muslim minority and trigger a “ Uighur alarm.
” The technology was designed to estimate the race , sex , and ethnicity of each person in a crowd – and the addition of a “ Uighur alarm ” could alert authorities whenever a Uighur was seen in public .
China engages in mass censorship , disinformation , and propaganda in order to maintain control of its population .
A report from the American Enterprise Institute detailed how the Chinese Communist Party ( CCP ) has organizations that exist to push @ @ @ @ @ @ @ published , and punish those who post content seen as unfavorable to the CCP .
( RELATED : Beijing-Controlled News Outlet Paid US Newspapers Millions To Publish Propaganda This Year ) In 2016 , CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping announced that “ all the work by the party ’ s media must reflect the party ’ s will , safeguard the party ’ s authority , and safeguard the party ’ s unity , ” according to the report .
Any criticisms of the Chinese government are portrayed by the media as being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ towards all Chinese people .
Journalists have been monitored and punished for publishing content unfavorable to the CCP .
Three Wall Street Journal reporters were kicked out of China after the paper published an op-ed critical of China ’ s system of government , and China blocked access to the New York Times website after they published a 2012 article about party official Wen Jiabao ’ s family wealth .
China has used its power to influence pop culture and curtail free speech in other countries .
In order for a film to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , filmmakers and producers must coordinate with the CCP , AEI reported .
Hollywood films that portray any Chinese character in a negative light are not approved for screening in China , meaning filmmakers lose access to that market .
American corporations are also affected .
After Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey posted a tweet in support of Hong Kong , China swiftly banned Rockets games from being broadcast and pulled sponsorships .
With their access to the billion dollar Chinese market at stake , the NBA released a statement in Mandarin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2015 , China announced an end to its policy that prohibited families from having more than one child .
The one-child policy was enforced through forced abortions , steep fines , and restricted access to public services like education for anyone who violated the policy , according to Human Rights Watch .
Women were often pressured to insert intrauterine devices in order to prevent pregnancy .
Because families traditionally preferred to have sons , many families had sex-selective abortions , creating a gender imbalance that left many single men unable to find wives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Despite the documentation of horrific human rights abuses , the United States continues to be heavily dependent on China for everything from pharmaceuticals to iPhones .
It is estimated that 90 % of antibiotics and 70 % of acetaminophen comes from China , and studies have shown that China supplies up to 80 % of the basic ingredients in drugs come , according to AEI .
In 2019 , 18 % of U.S. imports came from China .
The coronavirus pandemic , coupled with increased awareness about the mass detainments in Xinjiang , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relationship between China and the United States .
President Donald Trump has emphasized his “ tough on China ” policies , and President-elect Joe Biden has promised to be tough on China too , despite a record that says otherwise .
Still , the U.S. continues to rely on China for drugs , tech and everyday goods – and it ’ s unclear when and how that will change .

China has a long history of human rights abuses, from dictating how many children their citizens can have, to mass surveillance, censorship, and mass imprisonment of religious groups.
In late 2016, China began imprisoning Uighur Muslims in mass detention centers in the Xinjiang region. Since then, China has gradually expanded those camps, and it is estimated that there are currently over 1 million Uighurs imprisoned there. A Buzzfeed News investigation revealed that the Chinese government began by using old schools and buildings as prisons and gradually expanded their prison capacity by building more permanent structures. They also built more factories, suggesting the expansion of forced labor.
Buzzfeed identified 268 newly constructed compounds, many of which contain several detention facilities. The government claims that these facilities are used to fight terrorism, but Buzzfeed reported that most of the detainees were not extremists of any sort – in fact, no detainees had even been charged with a crime. (RELATED: US Joins Nearly 40 Countries To Criticize China For ’21st Century Holocaust’)
Muslims have been sent to detention centers for downloading WhatsApp, praying, maintaining ties with their families abroad, or visiting foreign websites, according to the report which cites interviews with former detainees and leaked documents. Once there, detainees are subject to a wide range of abuses including forced sterilization, torture, overcrowding, and solitary confinement. A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill in October seeking to declare the situation in Xinjiang a genocide.
An internal document obtained by the Washington Post revealed the Huawei, a Chinese tech giant, had worked with facial recognition software startup Megvii to create a system that could recognize members of the Muslim minority and trigger a “Uighur alarm.” The technology was designed to estimate the race, sex, and ethnicity of each person in a crowd – and the addition of a “Uighur alarm” could alert authorities whenever a Uighur was seen in public.
China engages in mass censorship, disinformation, and propaganda in order to maintain control of its population. A report from the American Enterprise Institute detailed how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has organizations that exist to push CCP propaganda, control what information is published, and punish those who post content seen as unfavorable to the CCP. (RELATED: Beijing-Controlled News Outlet Paid US Newspapers Millions To Publish Propaganda This Year)
In 2016, CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping announced that “all the work by the party’s media must reflect the party’s will, safeguard the party’s authority, and safeguard the party’s unity,” according to the report. Any criticisms of the Chinese government are portrayed by the media as being “anti-China” or “racist” towards all Chinese people.
Journalists have been monitored and punished for publishing content unfavorable to the CCP. Three Wall Street Journal reporters were kicked out of China after the paper published an op-ed critical of China’s system of government, and China blocked access to the New York Times website after they published a 2012 article about party official Wen Jiabao’s family wealth.
China has used its power to influence pop culture and curtail free speech in other countries. In order for a film to be approved in China, for example, filmmakers and producers must coordinate with the CCP, AEI reported. Hollywood films that portray any Chinese character in a negative light are not approved for screening in China, meaning filmmakers lose access to that market.
American corporations are also affected. After Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey posted a tweet in support of Hong Kong, China swiftly banned Rockets games from being broadcast and pulled sponsorships. With their access to the billion dollar Chinese market at stake, the NBA released a statement in Mandarin condemning Morey for his tweet.
In 2015, China announced an end to its policy that prohibited families from having more than one child. The one-child policy was enforced through forced abortions, steep fines, and restricted access to public services like education for anyone who violated the policy, according to Human Rights Watch. Women were often pressured to insert intrauterine devices in order to prevent pregnancy. Because families traditionally preferred to have sons, many families had sex-selective abortions, creating a gender imbalance that left many single men unable to find wives and start families, Bloomberg reported.
Despite the documentation of horrific human rights abuses, the United States continues to be heavily dependent on China for everything from pharmaceuticals to iPhones. It is estimated that 90% of antibiotics and 70% of acetaminophen comes from China, and studies have shown that China supplies up to 80% of the basic ingredients in drugs come, according to AEI. In 2019, 18% of U.S. imports came from China.
The coronavirus pandemic, coupled with increased awareness about the mass detainments in Xinjiang, has resulted in many politicians questioning the relationship between China and the United States. President Donald Trump has emphasized his “tough on China” policies, and President-elect Joe Biden has promised to be tough on China too, despite a record that says otherwise. Still, the U.S. continues to rely on China for drugs, tech and everyday goods – and it’s unclear when and how that will change.


thedailycaller--2020-12-12--Sarah Fuller Successfully Makes An Extra Point Kick. Did Tennessee Even Attempt To Play Defense?

After becoming the first woman to appear in a Power Five game , Fuller successfully attempted the extra point during the first quarter of the matchup against the Volunteers .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Okay , here ’ s the deal with this situation .
I ’ m going to make two points , and they ’ re points that I think rational people everywhere will agree with .
First and foremost , it ’ s cool that Fuller made the kick .
She ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s neat .
She ’ s building her brand and making a name for herself .
Props to her on that .
Having said that , was Tennessee literally told to not try to stop her kick ?
They played as if it was going to be a fake .
Clearly , Vandy wasn ’ t going to fake the extra point .
So , why did the Volunteers only really send a few guys ?
Tennessee literally didn ’ t bring any pressure .
They just let her kick !
Is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in football ?
If a woman plays , we just don ’ t attempt to stop them ?
Watch that video and tell me you think Tennessee brought legit pressure .
You can ’ t .
Now , we ’ ll have another week of the media out here praising Sarah Fuller like she ’ s Justin Fields and just went off for a dozen touchdowns .
At this point , who will be the first person to endorse her for the Heisman ?
You know that ’ s coming .
You know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think of Tennessee ’ s defense in the comments .

Vanderbilt Sarah Fuller pulled off a successful extra point kick Saturday against Tennessee.
After becoming the first woman to appear in a Power Five game, Fuller successfully attempted the extra point during the first quarter of the matchup against the Volunteers. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Incredible ???? Sarah Fuller just became the first woman to score in a Power 5 game. (via @secnetwork) pic.twitter.com/8UkfzRXTjz — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 12, 2020
Okay, here’s the deal with this situation. I’m going to make two points, and they’re points that I think rational people everywhere will agree with.
First and foremost, it’s cool that Fuller made the kick. She’s clearly having fun, and that’s neat. She’s building her brand and making a name for herself.
Props to her on that.
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Having said that, was Tennessee literally told to not try to stop her kick? They played as if it was going to be a fake.
Clearly, Vandy wasn’t going to fake the extra point. So, why did the Volunteers only really send a few guys? Tennessee literally didn’t bring any pressure.
They just let her kick! Is this now where we’re at in football? If a woman plays, we just don’t attempt to stop them? Watch that video and tell me you think Tennessee brought legit pressure. You can’t.
Now, we’ll have another week of the media out here praising Sarah Fuller like she’s Justin Fields and just went off for a dozen touchdowns. At this point, who will be the first person to endorse her for the Heisman? You know that’s coming. You know it!
Let us know what you think of Tennessee’s defense in the comments.


thedailycaller--2020-12-12--Feds Slap Hunter Biden With Subpoena For Foreign Business Records: Report

Federal prosecutors subpoenaed Hunter Biden on Tuesday for records for his business dealings with more than two dozen entities , including Ukrainian energy firm Burisma Holdings and companies based in China , the Associated Press reported .
Biden announced on Wednesday through his father ’ s transition team that his attorney had been notified that he was the target of an investigation into his “ tax affairs.
” The younger Biden did not disclose any other details of the investigation in his statement .
A source familiar with the probe told The Daily Caller News Foundation that the investigation started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his presidential campaign .
According to the Associated Press , the subpoena , issued through the U.S. attorney ’ s office in Delaware , seeks records related to Burisma Holdings and Chinese companies that are not named in the report .
Hunter Biden joined the board of Burisma Holdings in April 2014 , months after his father had taken over as the Obama administration ’ s chief liaison to the Ukrainian government .
( RELATED : DOJ Probe Of Hunter Biden Is More Extensive Than He Let On , And Could Involve His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the time seeking to expand the company ’ s business outside of Ukraine .
They also hoped to quash various investigations into Burisma ’ s owner , Mykola Zlochevesky , who was under investigation for bribery .
Burisma paid Hunter Biden and his business partner , Devon Archer , more than $ 80,000 per month as board members .
Biden also consulted for CEFC China Energy , a major Chinese energy firm whose chairman had suspected links to the People ’ s Liberation Army .
A Senate report released on Sept. 23 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 million from August 2017 to September 2018 .
The report said that U.S. banking regulators flagged some of the wire payments for potential criminal activity .
The Republican senators who released the report said that Biden ’ s financial dealings raised “ criminal financial , counterintelligence and extortion concerns.
” The president-elect has refused to answer questions from reporters about the investigation of his son .
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Federal prosecutors subpoenaed Hunter Biden on Tuesday for records for his business dealings with more than two dozen entities, including Ukrainian energy firm Burisma Holdings and companies based in China, the Associated Press reported.
Biden announced on Wednesday through his father’s transition team that his attorney had been notified that he was the target of an investigation into his “tax affairs.”
The younger Biden did not disclose any other details of the investigation in his statement. A source familiar with the probe told The Daily Caller News Foundation that the investigation started in 2018, before Joe Biden launched his presidential campaign.
According to the Associated Press, the subpoena, issued through the U.S. attorney’s office in Delaware, seeks records related to Burisma Holdings and Chinese companies that are not named in the report.
Hunter Biden joined the board of Burisma Holdings in April 2014, months after his father had taken over as the Obama administration’s chief liaison to the Ukrainian government. (RELATED: DOJ Probe Of Hunter Biden Is More Extensive Than He Let On, And Could Involve His Chinese Business Deals)
Burisma executives were at the time seeking to expand the company’s business outside of Ukraine. They also hoped to quash various investigations into Burisma’s owner, Mykola Zlochevesky, who was under investigation for bribery.
Burisma paid Hunter Biden and his business partner, Devon Archer, more than $80,000 per month as board members.
Biden also consulted for CEFC China Energy, a major Chinese energy firm whose chairman had suspected links to the People’s Liberation Army.
A Senate report released on Sept. 23 revealed that CEFC wired Biden nearly $6 million from August 2017 to September 2018. The report said that U.S. banking regulators flagged some of the wire payments for potential criminal activity.
The Republican senators who released the report said that Biden’s financial dealings raised “criminal financial, counterintelligence and extortion concerns.”
The president-elect has refused to answer questions from reporters about the investigation of his son.
“I’m proud of my son,” he said Friday when a reporter asked if he believes Hunter Biden had committed any crimes.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-12--Ball State Beats Western Michigan On 1 Of The Craziest Endings In History

Ball State beat Western Michigan on one of the craziest endings in the history of sports .
On the final play of the game , the Broncos attempted multiple laterals while down 30-27 .
After what appeared to be a fumble , Ball State ’ s bench stormed the field .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Except , things were far from over !
Western Michigan eventually took the ball to the house for what looked like the game-winning score .
Unfortunately , it was called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not counting , it ’ s one of the wildest things you ’ ll ever see .
That ’ s without a doubt one of the craziest endings in a game that I ’ ve seen in my 28 years of life .
That was nothing short of absolute anarchy .
So much hope !
So much disappointment !
Outside of the Rutgers/Indiana situation , which also didn ’ t count , I can ’ t remember the last time I saw something like this happen .
Teams storming the field as players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not to love ?
It might not have counted , but that was still an absolutely insane ending for a college football game .

Ball State beat Western Michigan on one of the craziest endings in the history of sports.
On the final play of the game, the Broncos attempted multiple laterals while down 30-27. After what appeared to be a fumble, Ball State’s bench stormed the field. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Except, things were far from over! Western Michigan eventually took the ball to the house for what looked like the game-winning score. Unfortunately, it was called back on a flag. Even despite not counting, it’s one of the wildest things you’ll ever see.
Give it a watch below.
CHAOS ???? Both teams ran onto the field before the play was ruled dead as Western Michigan attempted a last second TD. Ball State went on to win the game and division title after the Broncos were penalized for an illegal forward pass. pic.twitter.com/yzjVTBgJ5b — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 12, 2020
That’s without a doubt one of the craziest endings in a game that I’ve seen in my 28 years of life. That was nothing short of absolute anarchy.
So much hope! So much disappointment!
Outside of the Rutgers/Indiana situation, which also didn’t count, I can’t remember the last time I saw something like this happen.
Teams storming the field as players are still trying to score! What’s not to love?
It might not have counted, but that was still an absolutely insane ending for a college football game.


thedailycaller--2020-12-12--Texas Announces That Tom Herman Won’t Be Fired

Texas football coach Tom Herman will return for the 2021 season .
There ’ s been a ton of speculation about whether or not Herman would be fired at the end of the season , and fans now have a concrete answer .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Athletic director Chris Del Conte released a statement on Herman ’ s fate Saturday afternoon , and stated in part , “ My policy is to wait until the end of the season before evaluating and commenting on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close of the regular season , I want to reiterate that Tom Herman is our coach.
” You can read his full statement below .
Who is ready for some outrage from fans ?
I know I sure am !
A ton of people thought Herman was going to get canned .
Now , it ’ s set in stone that he ’ s returning to coach the Longhorns in 2021 .
More than anything , this move tells me that Texas simply couldn ’ t find a better option .
When you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you stick with what you have .
Trust me , if Urban Meyer wanted to be coaching in Austin , Herman would have been fired yesterday .
Instead , he ’ s sticking around .
Now , if things don ’ t go well in 2021 , you can guarantee that Herman will be gone .
I can promise you that much .

Texas football coach Tom Herman will return for the 2021 season.
There’s been a ton of speculation about whether or not Herman would be fired at the end of the season, and fans now have a concrete answer. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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Athletic director Chris Del Conte released a statement on Herman’s fate Saturday afternoon, and stated in part, “My policy is to wait until the end of the season before evaluating and commenting on our program and coaches. With the close of the regular season, I want to reiterate that Tom Herman is our coach.”
You can read his full statement below.
Statement from Chris Del Conte on Tom Herman. pic.twitter.com/jzPa680GN3 — Texas Longhorns (@TexasLonghorns) December 12, 2020
Who is ready for some outrage from fans? I know I sure am! A ton of people thought Herman was going to get canned.
Now, it’s set in stone that he’s returning to coach the Longhorns in 2021.
More than anything, this move tells me that Texas simply couldn’t find a better option. When you can’t find a better option, you stick with what you have.
Trust me, if Urban Meyer wanted to be coaching in Austin, Herman would have been fired yesterday. Instead, he’s sticking around.
Now, if things don’t go well in 2021, you can guarantee that Herman will be gone. I can promise you that much.


thedailycaller--2020-12-12--Cuomo Charges Up To $10,000 For Tickets To Celebrity-Packed ‘Virtual Birthday’ Party

Tickets to Democratic New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ’ s online birthday party fundraiser cost up to $ 10,000 , according to an invitation for the event .
The governor ’ s “ Virtual Birthday and Holiday Reception ” includes a price tag of $ 10,000 for those wishing to attend a private online reception with Cuomo , according to a flier obtained by the New York Post .
The high-dollar ticket also includes admission to the main event for friends and acquaintances , according to the flier .
The Democrat ’ s main online event will feature appearances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Henry Winkler , Robert DeNiro and Rosie Perez , the Post reported .
The event , which is also a fundraiser for Cuomo , will also charge $ 5,000 for six friends of the governor to attend , $ 2,500 for three people , $ 1,000 per guest to the main reception and $ 50 for young professionals and activists , according to the flier .
The online party follows Cuomo ’ s actual birthday that was on Dec. 6 , when the governor turned 63 , the Post reported .
( RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Should Be ’ Skeptical About Vaccine , Launches ‘ Public Education Campaign ’ To Boost Confidence In Immunization ) The Democrat shuttered indoor dining in New York City on Friday amid a sharp increase in coronavirus cases throughout the state , according to the New York Times .
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Tickets to Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s online birthday party fundraiser cost up to $10,000, according to an invitation for the event.
The governor’s “Virtual Birthday and Holiday Reception” includes a price tag of $10,000 for those wishing to attend a private online reception with Cuomo, according to a flier obtained by the New York Post. The high-dollar ticket also includes admission to the main event for friends and acquaintances, according to the flier.
The Democrat’s main online event will feature appearances from Whoopi Goldberg, Ben Stiller, Henry Winkler, Robert DeNiro and Rosie Perez, the Post reported.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo throwing virtual birthday party to raise campaign cash https://t.co/aguVih7LLL pic.twitter.com/ktvpu557ZO — New York Post (@nypost) December 12, 2020
The event, which is also a fundraiser for Cuomo, will also charge $5,000 for six friends of the governor to attend, $2,500 for three people, $1,000 per guest to the main reception and $50 for young professionals and activists, according to the flier. The online party follows Cuomo’s actual birthday that was on Dec. 6, when the governor turned 63, the Post reported. (RELATED: Cuomo, Who Said Americans ‘Should Be’ Skeptical About Vaccine, Launches ‘Public Education Campaign’ To Boost Confidence In Immunization)
The Democrat shuttered indoor dining in New York City on Friday amid a sharp increase in coronavirus cases throughout the state, according to the New York Times.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-12--Drone With Flamethrower Torches Wasp Nests In China

A drone converted into a flamethrower is being used on a mission to eliminate more than 100 wasp nests in central China , The Associated Press reported Saturday .
Blue Sky Rescue and Zhong county residents joined forces to annihilate the wasps , the AP reported .
Blue Sky Rescue is composed of volunteers dedicated to emergency work , including search and rescue operations .
Video footage from Blue Sky Rescue shows the drone hovering over a wasp ’ s nest before turning igniting fuel through a nozzle affixed to the drone to incinerate a nest in a treetop .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s nest gradually peeled off and fell , and the surrounding residents applauded and praised the rescue team , ” an article from a local news app that state-owned Chongqing TV operates said , according to the AP .
“ Now we don ’ t have to worry about being stung by a wasp , ” one resident said when expressing gratitude to Blue Sky Rescue the wasp extermination , according to the AP .
Blue Sky Rescue and others raised 80,000 yuan to purchase the drone and install a gas tank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AP reported .
The price is equivalent to $ 12,200 , the AP reported .
( RELATED : No , You Probably Can ’ t Get China ’ s New Flamethrower Drone Off Amazon [ Video ] Blue Sky Rescue said they ’ ve gotten rid of 11 nests and that over 100 nests remain to be eliminated , the AP reported .
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A drone converted into a flamethrower is being used on a mission to eliminate more than 100 wasp nests in central China, The Associated Press reported Saturday.
Blue Sky Rescue and Zhong county residents joined forces to annihilate the wasps, the AP reported. Blue Sky Rescue is composed of volunteers dedicated to emergency work, including search and rescue operations.
Video footage from Blue Sky Rescue shows the drone hovering over a wasp’s nest before turning igniting fuel through a nozzle affixed to the drone to incinerate a nest in a treetop.
“The burning ashes of the wasp’s nest gradually peeled off and fell, and the surrounding residents applauded and praised the rescue team,” an article from a local news app that state-owned Chongqing TV operates said, according to the AP.
“Now we don’t have to worry about being stung by a wasp,” one resident said when expressing gratitude to Blue Sky Rescue the wasp extermination, according to the AP.
Blue Sky Rescue and others raised 80,000 yuan to purchase the drone and install a gas tank and a nozzle the drone, the AP reported. The price is equivalent to $12,200, the AP reported. (RELATED: No, You Probably Can’t Get China’s New Flamethrower Drone Off Amazon [Video]
Blue Sky Rescue said they’ve gotten rid of 11 nests and that over 100 nests remain to be eliminated, the AP reported.
WATCH:
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thedailycaller--2020-12-12--Journalist Executed For Allegedly Inspiring Nationwide Economic Protests In Iran

Iran executed an exiled journalist Saturday whose work allegedly helped spark economic protests across the country , the Associated Press reported .
Ruhollah Zam was killed a little over a year after Iranian authorities lured him into Iraq , leading to his abduction and imprisonment .
He is one of several opposition figures seized by Iranian government operatives in recent months , according to the AP .
Zam lived in Paris under the protection of the French government .
Iran carried out his kidnapping and execution as tensions between the state and western countries continue to rise amid the collapsed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the United States .
The execution was immediately condemned internationally , according to the AP .
( RELATED : Iran Says Nuclear Scientist Was Assassinated By A Satellite-Controlled Pickup Truck-Mounted Machine Gun ) Zam ’ s “ execution is a deadly blow to freedom of expression in Iran and shows the extent of the Iranian authorities ’ brutal tactics to instill fear and deter dissent , ” said Amnesty International ’ s Diana Eltahawy .
( RELATED : Iran Considered Assassinating US Ambassador : Report ) Iranian state television portrayed Zam as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when it announced his execution via hanging Saturday morning .
He was sentenced to death in June after being found guilty of “ corruption on Earth , ” a charge frequently given to those accused of espionage for conspiring to overthrow Iran ’ s government .
Iran ’ s 2017 protests began over a spike in food prices and quickly grew to widespread backlash against the entire ruling class , including Iranian President Hassan Rouhani .
Many videos shared by Zam denounced both Rouhani and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reportedly finished with 5,000 people arrested and dozens killed .
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Iran executed an exiled journalist Saturday whose work allegedly helped spark economic protests across the country, the Associated Press reported.
Ruhollah Zam was killed a little over a year after Iranian authorities lured him into Iraq, leading to his abduction and imprisonment. He is one of several opposition figures seized by Iranian government operatives in recent months, according to the AP.
Zam lived in Paris under the protection of the French government. Iran carried out his kidnapping and execution as tensions between the state and western countries continue to rise amid the collapsed nuclear deal and crippling economic sanctions imposed by the United States.
The execution was immediately condemned internationally, according to the AP. (RELATED: Iran Says Nuclear Scientist Was Assassinated By A Satellite-Controlled Pickup Truck-Mounted Machine Gun)
Zam’s “execution is a deadly blow to freedom of expression in Iran and shows the extent of the Iranian authorities’ brutal tactics to instill fear and deter dissent,” said Amnesty International’s Diana Eltahawy. (RELATED: Iran Considered Assassinating US Ambassador: Report)
Iranian state television portrayed Zam as “the leader of the riots” when it announced his execution via hanging Saturday morning. He was sentenced to death in June after being found guilty of “corruption on Earth,” a charge frequently given to those accused of espionage for conspiring to overthrow Iran’s government.
Iran’s 2017 protests began over a spike in food prices and quickly grew to widespread backlash against the entire ruling class, including Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Many videos shared by Zam denounced both Rouhani and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to the AP.
The 2017 protests reportedly finished with 5,000 people arrested and dozens killed.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-12--Lil Wayne Faces 10 Years In Prison After Pleading Guilty To A Federal Gun Charge

Rap star Lil Wayne is facing serious prison time after pleading guilty to a federal gun charge .
According to CBS Miami , Wayne pleaded guilty Friday to illegally carrying a loaded handgun after one was found among his possessions on a private plane in 2019 at the Opa Locka Executive Airport in Miami .
As a convicted felon , the rap sensation isn ’ t allowed to possess a gun .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) He will now face up to 10 years in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 28 .
Folks , we have to protect Lil Wayne at all costs .
We ’ re talking about one of the greatest rappers to ever live .
We can ’ t let him go away for up to a decade .
If there ’ s a person that President Donald Trump should pardon , it ’ s Lil Wayne .
We simply can ’ t have him taken out of the rap game for up to a decade .
That ’ s outrageous .
I don ’ t support breaking the law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If that means we have to find a way for him to get off with a slap on the wrist , then that ’ s what we have to do !
The alternative option of him potentially getting a decade in prison is just not acceptable for millions of fans around the world .

Rap star Lil Wayne is facing serious prison time after pleading guilty to a federal gun charge.
According to CBS Miami, Wayne pleaded guilty Friday to illegally carrying a loaded handgun after one was found among his possessions on a private plane in 2019 at the Opa Locka Executive Airport in Miami. As a convicted felon, the rap sensation isn’t allowed to possess a gun. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
He will now face up to 10 years in prison when he’s sentenced January 28.
Rapper Lil Wayne pleads guilty in Miami to federal gun charge https://t.co/w2AGZK80dT — CBS4 Miami (@CBSMiami) December 11, 2020
Folks, we have to protect Lil Wayne at all costs. We’re talking about one of the greatest rappers to ever live. We can’t let him go away for up to a decade.
If there’s a person that President Donald Trump should pardon, it’s Lil Wayne.
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We simply can’t have him taken out of the rap game for up to a decade. That’s outrageous. I don’t support breaking the law, but I also support great music.
If that means we have to find a way for him to get off with a slap on the wrist, then that’s what we have to do!
The alternative option of him potentially getting a decade in prison is just not acceptable for millions of fans around the world.
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Free, Lil Wayne!


thedailycaller--2020-12-12--Black Pastors Condemn Rev. Warnock’s ‘Grave Errors Of Judgment’ For Calling Himself A ‘Pro-Choice Pa

Black Pastors Condemn Rev. Warnock’s ‘Grave Errors Of Judgment’ For Calling Himself A ‘Pro-Choice Pastor’

A group of pastors condemned Georgia Senate candidate Raphael Warnock ’ s statement that he is a “ pro-choice pastor , ” saying that Warnock ’ s comment shows “ grave errors of judgement , ” in a letter obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation .
A coalition of Black Christian ministers sent a letter Friday entreating Warnock , a reverend headed into a January runoff election against Republican Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler , “ to reconsider ” his “ public advocacy for abortion.
” ( RELATED : Georgia Candidate Raphael Warnock Served As Youth Pastor At Church That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wouldn ’ t Say If He Attended ) “ Unborn Black , brown and white lives are so much more than clumps of cells , burdensome inconveniences , or health problems , ” the letter said .
“ They are sacred human persons endowed by God with inalienable dignity and worth .
We implore you to uphold the Biblical defense of life and to fight against the systemic racism of abortion.
” The letter is spearheaded by the pro-life Human Coalition Action ’ s Rev .
Dean Nelson and signed by more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and refers to Warnock ’ s public support for abortion on social media and in his debate against Loeffler .
Warnock ’ s support for abortion has sparked a backlash among conservatives and Christians who argued that the terms “ pro-choice ” and “ pastor ” contradict one another .
“ As a ‘ pastor , ’ radical pro-abortion Raphael Warnock continues to deny the great commandment to love thy neighbor , ” the Family Policy Alliance of Georgia ’ s Cole Muzio said in a statement following Warnock ’ s debate with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his stated faith , Warnock ’ s extremist views align with the political fringe : believing those that the psalmist declares were knit together in their mother ’ s womb can have their beating hearts silenced up to and even after birth.
” Georgia Life Alliance Action ’ s Joshua Edmonds also condemned Warnock ’ s pro-abortion stance , saying in a statement that if Warnock believed what the Bible said about life being created by God , “ it should be impossible for him to arrive at any position other than that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Warnock has a duty as “ a Christian pastor and as a Black leader ” to “ denounce the evil of abortion , which kills a disproportionate number of Black children , ” the pastors wrote , adding that Warnock ’ s “ open advocacy of abortion is a scandal to the faith and to the Black community.
” ( RELATED : Raphael Warnock Refused To Say If He Supports Court Packing During Georgia Senate Debate ) “ We applaud your commendable efforts to share Christ while pursuing political solutions to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pastors said .
“ But precisely because we share so much in common with you , we feel compelled to confront your most recent statements concerning abortion.
” The pastors continued : “ You have gone on the record saying that you are a ‘ pro-choice pastor ’ who will ‘ always fight for reproductive justice.
’ You have publicly expressed your views that abortion is an exercise of ‘ human agency and freedom ’ that is fully consistent with your role as a shepherd of God ’ s people .
We believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a lapse in pastoral responsibility , and we entreat you to reconsider them.
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A group of pastors condemned Georgia Senate candidate Raphael Warnock’s statement that he is a “pro-choice pastor,” saying that Warnock’s comment shows “grave errors of judgement,” in a letter obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation.
A coalition of Black Christian ministers sent a letter Friday entreating Warnock, a reverend headed into a January runoff election against Republican Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler, “to reconsider” his “public advocacy for abortion.” (RELATED: Georgia Candidate Raphael Warnock Served As Youth Pastor At Church That Hosted, Praised Castro. His Campaign Wouldn’t Say If He Attended)
“Unborn Black, brown and white lives are so much more than clumps of cells, burdensome inconveniences, or health problems,” the letter said. “They are sacred human persons endowed by God with inalienable dignity and worth. We implore you to uphold the Biblical defense of life and to fight against the systemic racism of abortion.”
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The letter is spearheaded by the pro-life Human Coalition Action’s Rev. Dean Nelson and signed by more than 25 black, mostly Georgia-based pastors, and refers to Warnock’s public support for abortion on social media and in his debate against Loeffler. Warnock’s support for abortion has sparked a backlash among conservatives and Christians who argued that the terms “pro-choice” and “pastor” contradict one another.
I am a pro-choice pastor. — Reverend Raphael Warnock (@ReverendWarnock) December 9, 2020
“As a ‘pastor,’ radical pro-abortion Raphael Warnock continues to deny the great commandment to love thy neighbor,” the Family Policy Alliance of Georgia’s Cole Muzio said in a statement following Warnock’s debate with Loeffler this week. “Contrary to his stated faith, Warnock’s extremist views align with the political fringe: believing those that the psalmist declares were knit together in their mother’s womb can have their beating hearts silenced up to and even after birth.”
Georgia Life Alliance Action’s Joshua Edmonds also condemned Warnock’s pro-abortion stance, saying in a statement that if Warnock believed what the Bible said about life being created by God, “it should be impossible for him to arrive at any position other than that innocent babies should be protected by law.”
Warnock has a duty as “a Christian pastor and as a Black leader” to “denounce the evil of abortion, which kills a disproportionate number
of Black children,” the pastors wrote, adding that Warnock’s “open advocacy of abortion is a scandal to the faith and to the Black community.” (RELATED: Raphael Warnock Refused To Say If He Supports Court Packing During Georgia Senate Debate)
“We applaud your commendable efforts to share Christ while pursuing political solutions to our most pressing problems today,” the pastors said. “But precisely because we share so much in common with you, we feel compelled to confront your most recent statements concerning abortion.”
The pastors continued: “You have gone on the record saying that you are a ‘pro-choice pastor’ who will ‘always fight for reproductive justice.’ You have publicly expressed your views that abortion is an exercise of ‘human agency and freedom’ that is fully consistent with your role as a shepherd of God’s people. We believe these statements represent grave errors of judgment and a lapse in pastoral responsibility, and we entreat you to reconsider them.”
Warnock did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-12--Keyontae Johnson Is In Critical Condition After Collapsing On The Court

Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson collapsed on the court Saturday during a game against Florida State .
During the game @ @ @ @ @ star forward for the Gators collapsed for no apparent reason coming out of a timeout @ @ @ @ @ can see a photo of him being tended to below .
( RELATED : David @ @ @ @ @ In The North When It Comes To College Football ) According to Ross Dellenger , @ @ @ @ @ but stable condition ” after being taken to a hospital .
Obviously , our thoughts @ @ @ @ @ , his family , teammates on the Gators and all of his friends .
This @ @ @ @ @ Young men , especially those in great shape , aren ’ t supposed to be @ @ @ @ @ at all .
It ’ s absolutely terrifying that this has happened , and that @ @ @ @ @ .
Let ’ s all hope that he pulls through and this turns out not @ @ @ @ @ Check back for more updates as we have them .

Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson collapsed on the court Saturday during a game against Florida State.
During the game against the Seminoles, the star forward for the Gators collapsed for no apparent reason coming out of a timeout with his teammates. You can see a photo of him being tended to below. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Prayers up for Florida forward Keyontae Johnson! He just collapsed 4 minutes into the game! Hopefully everything is ok! pic.twitter.com/jlCaC5WUlh — TimeoutSPORTS__ (@TimeoutSPORTS3) December 12, 2020
Florida #Gators star Keyontae Johnson collapsed on the court coming out of a timeout. He has been stretchered off the floor. UF players are crying in a huddle right now. — OnlyGators.com ???? Florida Gators news (@onlygators) December 12, 2020
According to Ross Dellenger, Johnson “is in critical but stable condition” after being taken to a hospital.
#Gators F Keyontae Johnson, who collapsed during the UF-FSU game and was taken to a hospital, is in critical but stable condition, UF officials tell @SINow. — Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) December 12, 2020
Obviously, our thoughts and prayers are with Johnson, his family, teammates on the Gators and all of his friends. This is a terrifying situation.
Young men, especially those in great shape, aren’t supposed to be collapsing for no apparent reason at all.
It’s absolutely terrifying that this has happened, and that Johnson is in critical condition.
Gators forward Keyontae Johnson passed out on the court and was stretchered to the locker room pic.twitter.com/vEarmH9TwQ — ClutchPoints CBB (@ClutchpointsCBB) December 12, 2020
Let’s all hope that he pulls through and this turns out not to be super serious. Check back for more updates as we have them.


thedailycaller--2020-12-12--Multiple People Injured After Driver Speeds Through Black Lives Matter Protest In New York

A vehicle drove into a crowd of Black Lives Matter protesters against Immigration and Customs Enforcement detentions on Friday , the New York Post reported .
The female driver stopped the car before driving into the crowd “ tossing people into the air , ” according to witnesses and police , the Post reported .
Six people were injured but no one sustained life-threatening injuries , according to police .
“ A car just ran through a group of protesters , tossing people into the air , ” witness Mark Apolloa said , the Post reported .
One protester rolled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit the windshield before falling to the ground .
“ I saw individuals that were hit with the car flying up and over it .
The windshield is totally cracked , ” Apolloa added , the Post reported .
The driver said she drove forward because protesters surrounded her car and started banging on it , the Post reported .
She was stopped by police about a block away from the incident , and two people who ran after her were detained .
The woman was held for questioning at the 13th Precinct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Man Drives Through Black Lives Matter March After Protesters Slash His Tires ) The protesters were marching for Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees who are participating in a hunger strike against the conditions at the Bergen County Jail , the Post reported .
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A vehicle drove into a crowd of Black Lives Matter protesters against Immigration and Customs Enforcement detentions on Friday, the New York Post reported.
The female driver stopped the car before driving into the crowd “tossing people into the air,” according to witnesses and police, the Post reported. Six people were injured but no one sustained life-threatening injuries, according to police.
“A car just ran through a group of protesters, tossing people into the air,” witness Mark Apolloa said, the Post reported. One protester rolled onto the hood of the vehicle and hit the windshield before falling to the ground.
“I saw individuals that were hit with the car flying up and over it. The windshield is totally cracked,” Apolloa added, the Post reported.
Reports Of Two Females In A Vehicle Plowing Through A Group Of Protesters In #NewYork #NYC Source: https://t.co/lvpmVwBcxP pic.twitter.com/ckLVo4M0Y4 — V̸̢̙̙͒̈̑̀͛̍͝engeance (@TheVengeance17) December 11, 2020
The driver said she drove forward because protesters surrounded her car and started banging on it, the Post reported. She was stopped by police about a block away from the incident, and two people who ran after her were detained.
The woman was held for questioning at the 13th Precinct, the Post reported. (RELATED: Man Drives Through Black Lives Matter March After Protesters Slash His Tires)
The protesters were marching for Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees who are participating in a hunger strike against the conditions at the Bergen County Jail, the Post reported.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-12--‘I Did Not Commit This Crime’: US Executes Man Who Beat, Sexually Abused 2-Year-Old Daughter

The federal government executed a man who was found guilty of sexually abusing his 2-year-old daughter for weeks before beating her to death .
Alfred Bourgeois , 56 , was executed Friday evening becoming the tenth federal inmate put to death since executions resumed in July after a 17-year hiatus , according to The Associated Press .
Bourgeois reportedly denied committing the crime up until the moment he received a lethal injection .
“ I ask God to forgive all those who plotted and schemed against me , and planted false evidence , ” he said in his last words @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I did not commit this crime.
” Bourgeois was pronounced dead at 8:21 p.m. at a Terre Haute , Indiana , federal prison , according to The AP .
Relatives of the 2-year-old girl expressed relief in a joint statement Friday , which called Bourgeois a “ monster.
” ( RELATED : Democrats Mourn Executed Man Who Set Two Youth Ministers On Fire ) “ None of us thought she would return from [ visiting Bourgeois ] in a casket , ” it said , according to The AP .
“ It should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ justice for our angel.
” In March 2004 , a jury found Bourgeois guilty of murder and unanimously recommended the death penalty , according to a Nov. 20 Department of Justice ( DOJ ) statement .
His conviction and sentence were affirmed on appeal .
“ Bourgeois systematically abused and tortured her — including by punching her in the face , whipping her with an electrical cord , and burning the bottom of her foot with a cigarette lighter , ” the DOJ statement said .
“ While backing his truck up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over her training potty , ” the statement continued .
“ Bourgeois became enraged and repeatedly slammed the back of her head into the truck ’ s window and dashboard , killing her.
” Meanwhile , Bourgeois ’ lawyers argued that he should be exempted from the death penalty because of his low IQ , The AP reported .
They argued he should be classified as intellectually disabled .
( RELATED : Justice Department Plans To Execute 5 Death Row Inmates Before Biden ’ s Inauguration ) The Supreme Court denied a request @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 7-2 ruling , according to Bloomberg Law reporter Jordan Rubin .
Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan dissented echoing the intellectually disabled argument .
Sotomayor wrote that the execution should be delayed to give further time to investigate Bourgeois ’ argument .
“ I would therefore resolve this open legal issue before sanctioning Bourgeois ’ execution , ” Sotomayor wrote .
On Friday , Democrats criticized the decision to execute Brandon Bernard , 40 , who set two youth ministers on fire in 1999 .
Bernard was 18-years-old at the time of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ directed the Federal Bureau of Prisons to resume administering capital punishment in July 2019 , according to The DOJ .
“ The Justice Department upholds the rule of law — and we owe it to the victims and their families to carry forward the sentence imposed by our justice system , ” Barr said .
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The federal government executed a man who was found guilty of sexually abusing his 2-year-old daughter for weeks before beating her to death.
Alfred Bourgeois, 56, was executed Friday evening becoming the tenth federal inmate put to death since executions resumed in July after a 17-year hiatus, according to The Associated Press. Bourgeois reportedly denied committing the crime up until the moment he received a lethal injection.
“I ask God to forgive all those who plotted and schemed against me, and planted false evidence,” he said in his last words, according to The AP. “I did not commit this crime.”
Bourgeois was pronounced dead at 8:21 p.m. at a Terre Haute, Indiana, federal prison, according to The AP. Relatives of the 2-year-old girl expressed relief in a joint statement Friday, which called Bourgeois a “monster.” (RELATED: Democrats Mourn Executed Man Who Set Two Youth Ministers On Fire)
“None of us thought she would return from [visiting Bourgeois] in a casket,” it said, according to The AP. “It should not have taken 18 years to receive justice for our angel.”
In March 2004, a jury found Bourgeois guilty of murder and unanimously recommended the death penalty, according to a Nov. 20 Department of Justice (DOJ) statement. His conviction and sentence were affirmed on appeal.
“Bourgeois systematically abused and tortured her — including by punching her in the face, whipping her with an electrical cord, and burning the bottom of her foot with a cigarette lighter,” the DOJ statement said.
“While backing his truck up to a loading dock, his daughter tipped over her training potty,” the statement continued. “Bourgeois became enraged and repeatedly slammed the back of her head into the truck’s window and dashboard, killing her.”
Meanwhile, Bourgeois’ lawyers argued that he should be exempted from the death penalty because of his low IQ, The AP reported. They argued he should be classified as intellectually disabled. (RELATED: Justice Department Plans To Execute 5 Death Row Inmates Before Biden’s Inauguration)
The Supreme Court denied a request to delay the execution on Friday in a 7-2 ruling, according to Bloomberg Law reporter Jordan Rubin. Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan dissented echoing the intellectually disabled argument.
Sotomayor wrote that the execution should be delayed to give further time to investigate Bourgeois’ argument.
“I would therefore resolve this open legal issue before sanctioning Bourgeois’ execution,” Sotomayor wrote.
On Friday, Democrats criticized the decision to execute Brandon Bernard, 40, who set two youth ministers on fire in 1999. Bernard was 18-years-old at the time of the crime.
Attorney General William Barr directed the Federal Bureau of Prisons to resume administering capital punishment in July 2019, according to The DOJ.
“The Justice Department upholds the rule of law — and we owe it to the victims and their families to carry forward the sentence imposed by our justice system,” Barr said.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-12--Biden Is Reportedly Considering Andrew Cuomo For Attorney General

President-elect Joe Biden has added New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ’ s name to his short list of candidates to serve as attorney general , according to reports .
Biden is considering three other potential nominees to lead the Department of Justice : Alabama Sen. Doug Jones , former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates and federal appeals court judge Merrick Garland .
The Associated Press and New York Times reported Friday that a person with knowledge of Biden ’ s cabinet selection process says he has recently put Cuomo under consideration for the DOJ post .
Cuomo would likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmation process over policies he enacted during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic that critics say caused thousands of nursing home deaths .
( RELATED : Former Cuomo Aide Describes ‘ Toxic ’ Work Environment ) Cuomo enacted a policy on March 25 that required hospitals to send long-term care residents back to their facilities even if they had coronavirus .
Cuomo implemented the order to clear up hospital beds to grapple with what was expected to be a surge of coronavirus cases in the Empire State .
More than 6,000 nursing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cuomo enacted the policy , and before he rescinded it in May due to intense public pressure .
Cuomo has vehemently denied that his policy caused nursing home deaths .
He has cited a report that the New York Department of Health released in July which said that nursing home staffers infected with coronavirus were the primary cause of the virus outbreak in New York ’ s nursing homes .
The New York Times reported that Cuomo is still considered a long-shot for a Biden nomination .
The Trump Justice Department ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been conducting a preliminary investigation into whether nursing home policies in four states , including New York , caused a spike in coronavirus cases in long-term care facilities .
The Justice Department requested data from the states in August .
The status of the investigation is unclear .
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President-elect Joe Biden has added New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s name to his short list of candidates to serve as attorney general, according to reports.
Biden is considering three other potential nominees to lead the Department of Justice: Alabama Sen. Doug Jones, former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates and federal appeals court judge Merrick Garland.
The Associated Press and New York Times reported Friday that a person with knowledge of Biden’s cabinet selection process says he has recently put Cuomo under consideration for the DOJ post.
Cuomo would likely face an uphill battle in the Senate confirmation process over policies he enacted during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic that critics say caused thousands of nursing home deaths. (RELATED: Former Cuomo Aide Describes ‘Toxic’ Work Environment)
Cuomo enacted a policy on March 25 that required hospitals to send long-term care residents back to their facilities even if they had coronavirus. Cuomo implemented the order to clear up hospital beds to grapple with what was expected to be a surge of coronavirus cases in the Empire State.
More than 6,000 nursing home patients died in New York after Cuomo enacted the policy, and before he rescinded it in May due to intense public pressure.
Cuomo has vehemently denied that his policy caused nursing home deaths. He has cited a report that the New York Department of Health released in July which said that nursing home staffers infected with coronavirus were the primary cause of the virus outbreak in New York’s nursing homes.
The New York Times reported that Cuomo is still considered a long-shot for a Biden nomination.
Confirming AP. He’s still seen as a longish-shot but he’s someone Biden likes and has for years. https://t.co/6XrJcsBiQz — Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) December 12, 2020
The Trump Justice Department’s civil rights division has for several months been conducting a preliminary investigation into whether nursing home policies in four states, including New York, caused a spike in coronavirus cases in long-term care facilities. The Justice Department requested data from the states in August. The status of the investigation is unclear.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-12--Army/Navy Game Day Has Arrived

Army/Navy Game Day Has Arrived

Ladies and gentlemen , the day of the Army/Navy game has arrived .
Through all the carnage and chaos of the coronavirus pandemic , the historic rivalry has endured and will kick today at 3:00 EST on CBS .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) This year ’ s game isn ’ t anything like a normal Army/Navy game .
Instead of the game being played in Philadelphia , the game is being held at West Point .
I can only speak for myself , but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the game is being held on the grounds of America ’ s legendary service academy .
For those of you who haven ’ t seen an Army/Navy game before , the ceremony surrounding the event is unlike anything you ’ ve ever seen before .
President Donald Trump will be in attendance today , there will be high-ranking military officers , government officials will be scattered throughout and the stands will be full of future military leaders .
It really doesn ’ t get much more pro-America than what we ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open a few beers , be in front of your TV by 3:00 EST and enjoy this moment .
The Army/Navy game is a powerful reminder that we ’ re all in this together at the end of the day .
I ’ m damn proud to be an American and have all these guys on our side .

Ladies and gentlemen, the day of the Army/Navy game has arrived.
Through all the carnage and chaos of the coronavirus pandemic, the historic rivalry has endured and will kick today at 3:00 EST on CBS. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
For the first time since 1943, Army-Navy is coming to you from West Point! pic.twitter.com/PDkP2FzVAK — College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) December 12, 2020
This year’s game isn’t anything like a normal Army/Navy game. Instead of the game being played in Philadelphia, the game is being held at West Point.
I can only speak for myself, but I think it’s pretty damn cool that the game is being held on the grounds of America’s legendary service academy.
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For those of you who haven’t seen an Army/Navy game before, the ceremony surrounding the event is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.
President Donald Trump will be in attendance today, there will be high-ranking military officers, government officials will be scattered throughout and the stands will be full of future military leaders.
It really doesn’t get much more pro-America than what we’ll see unfold today.
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So, crack open a few beers, be in front of your TV by 3:00 EST and enjoy this moment. The Army/Navy game is a powerful reminder that we’re all in this together at the end of the day.
I’m damn proud to be an American and have all these guys on our side.


thedailycaller--2020-12-13--Arkansas State Hires Butch Jones As The New Head Football Coach Of The Red Wolves

Butch Jones is new football coach of the Arkansas State Red Wolves .
The program announced Saturday night that they @ @ @ @ @ head coach .
Jones had been working for Nick Saban at Alabama before Arkansas State @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To @ @ @ @ @ the fact that Butch Jones is a head coach again in the FBS .
I @ @ @ @ @ ’ s running a program again .
We ’ re talking about a guy who @ @ @ @ @ ground .
He flamed out at Tennessee in spectacular fashion .
After the Volunteers pushed @ @ @ @ @ he more or less became a glorified intern for Nick Saban at Alabama .
Jones @ @ @ @ @ and he ’ s now a head coach again .
I ’ d like to @ @ @ @ @ you to him for making sure that I still have a job !
I have @ @ @ @ @ tenure will be like , but I know that I ’ m excited !

Butch Jones is new football coach of the Arkansas State Red Wolves.
The program announced Saturday night that they had hired the former Tennessee head coach. Jones had been working for Nick Saban at Alabama before Arkansas State scooped him up. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
I love the fact that Butch Jones is a head coach again in the FBS. I absolutely love the fact he’s running a program again.
We’re talking about a guy who ran Tennessee straight into the ground. He flamed out at Tennessee in spectacular fashion.
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After the Volunteers pushed him out the door, he more or less became a glorified intern for Nick Saban at Alabama.
Jones is simply a content machine and he’s now a head coach again. I’d like to personally say a huge thank you to him for making sure that I still have a job!
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I have no idea what Jones’ tenure will be like, but I know that I’m excited!


thedailycaller--2020-12-13--PREVIEW: Will The Detroit Lions Beat The Green Bay Packers?

Will the Detroit Lions shock the world Sunday with an upset win over the Green Bay Packers ?
The Lions will take the field Sunday afternoon against the Packers for one of our four final games , and the Sunday matchup will be the second game since Matt Patricia was fired .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) While I know the Packers are a much better team than Detroit , I have a weird optimism entering the game today .
When I watched the Lions play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seemed to be playing with a new sense of energy and life .
For the first time in a very long time , it looked like the guys were actually having fun .
That ’ s something we rarely saw with Patricia running the show .
Now , we get the chance to earn another win with Darrell Bevell running the show as the interim head coach .
If you asked me a month ago if we could beat the Packers , my answer would be hell no .
Now , I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ let Stafford go out there and spin it .
I think we might have a much better shot than people realize .
Let ’ s go shock the damn world !
You can catch the game at 4:25 EST on Fox .

Will the Detroit Lions shock the world Sunday with an upset win over the Green Bay Packers?
The Lions will take the field Sunday afternoon against the Packers for one of our four final games, and the Sunday matchup will be the second game since Matt Patricia was fired. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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While I know the Packers are a much better team than Detroit, I have a weird optimism entering the game today.
When I watched the Lions play the Bears last Sunday, the team seemed to be playing with a new sense of energy and life.
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For the first time in a very long time, it looked like the guys were actually having fun. That’s something we rarely saw with Patricia running the show.
Now, we get the chance to earn another win with Darrell Bevell running the show as the interim head coach.
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If you asked me a month ago if we could beat the Packers, my answer would be hell no. Now, I think we legit have a chance.
Just let Stafford go out there and spin it. I think we might have a much better shot than people realize.
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Let’s go shock the damn world! You can catch the game at 4:25 EST on Fox.


thedailycaller--2020-12-13--Arizona Fires Football Coach Kevin Sumlin

According to multiple reports , Sumlin was fired Saturday after a horrific 70-7 Friday night loss to Arizona State .
Sumlin finished his career at Arizona with an abysmal 9-20 record .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) According to Berkowitz , Sumlin is still owed $ 7.3 million by the Wildcats .
At this point , you have to wonder whether or not Sumlin will ever get a head coaching job again .
He was run out of Texas A & M , and he went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
At some point , the dude is going to stop being taken seriously as a major P5 coaching option .
At the same time , you know he ’ s not sweating too bad !
He might be unemployed , but he ’ s still getting straight paid !
Getting paid $ 7.3 million to not work is a hell of a situation to be in .
We ’ ll have to wait to see where he lands , but I wouldn ’ t be surprised at all if this was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it comes to major coaching jobs .

Arizona has fired football coach Kevin Sumlin.
According to multiple reports, Sumlin was fired Saturday after a horrific 70-7 Friday night loss to Arizona State. Sumlin finished his career at Arizona with an abysmal 9-20 record. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
BREAKING: #Arizona is expected to dismiss Kevin Sumlin as the Wildcats head coach, sources tell me. U of A is 0-6 and on a 12-game losing streak. — Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) December 12, 2020
The University of Arizona fired football coach Kevin Sumlin after another losing season, the school confirmed Saturday. https://t.co/eAUTcg5QFJ — USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) December 13, 2020
Arizona fires football coach Kevin Sumlin after 70-7 loss to ASU in Territorial Cup https://t.co/uxCfhrFGHq — azcentral (@azcentral) December 13, 2020
Arizona has fired head coach Kevin Sumlin following a 70-7 loss to Arizona State on Friday night. ➡ https://t.co/ouwU4b1a71 pic.twitter.com/eGLxGiBj5B — Yahoo Sports College Football (@YahooSportsCFB) December 12, 2020
According to Berkowitz, Sumlin is still owed $7.3 million by the Wildcats.
Arizona fires football coach Kevin Sumlin. Per his contract, he is owed a buyout of about $7.3 million. He has no specified duty to mitigate, but if he does get another job in football or TV, Arizona will entitled to offset — Steve Berkowitz (@ByBerkowitz) December 12, 2020
At this point, you have to wonder whether or not Sumlin will ever get a head coaching job again. He was run out of Texas A&M, and he went down in spectacular fashion with the Wildcats.
At some point, the dude is going to stop being taken seriously as a major P5 coaching option.
At the same time, you know he’s not sweating too bad! He might be unemployed, but he’s still getting straight paid!
Getting paid $7.3 million to not work is a hell of a situation to be in.
We’ll have to wait to see where he lands, but I wouldn’t be surprised at all if this was the end of the line for Sumlin when it comes to major coaching jobs.


thedailycaller--2020-12-13--Wisconsin Loses To Iowa In Humiliating Fashion

I ’ m really at a loss for words right now with this program .
I have no idea what to say about the Badgers .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) We look nothing like the football team that so many of us are used to seeing .
Not only do we not look good , but we simply look terrible .
I understand that we were missing a bunch of guys Saturday , but there ’ s no reason to ever lose to Iowa by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unacceptable .
I ’ m okay with a tough loss when we play a better team , but I ’ m damn sure not okay with losing like we did Saturday .
Graham Mertz looks like a freshman , the offense can ’ t score to save our life and the only shining spot is our defense , which has kept all of our losses close .
I have no idea where we go from here .
This season has been a disaster , and it ’ s time to start focusing on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more optimism , but I just don ’ t .
We ’ re 2-3 , and look awful .
That ’ s the reality of the situation .

Wisconsin was crushed by Iowa 28-7 Saturday night.
BREAKING: Wisconsin is bad at football. pic.twitter.com/92gjlqRBQ8 — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) December 12, 2020
I’m really at a loss for words right now with this program. I have no idea what to say about the Badgers. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
We look nothing like the football team that so many of us are used to seeing. Not only do we not look good, but we simply look terrible.
I understand that we were missing a bunch of guys Saturday, but there’s no reason to ever lose to Iowa by 21 points.
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That’s simply unacceptable. I’m okay with a tough loss when we play a better team, but I’m damn sure not okay with losing like we did Saturday.
Graham Mertz looks like a freshman, the offense can’t score to save our life and the only shining spot is our defense, which has kept all of our losses close.
I have no idea where we go from here. This season has been a disaster, and it’s time to start focusing on the future.
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I wish I had more optimism, but I just don’t. We’re 2-3, and look awful. That’s the reality of the situation.