thedailycaller--2020-07-12--RAFIZADEH: The International Community’s Silence On Iran’s Unrest And Iranians’ Resistance

Although Iran is constantly in the headlines , not enough attention has been paid to the fact that it has witnessed unprecedented levels of social unrest for more than two years .
Widespread social disenchantment culminated in two nationwide uprisings in 2017 and 2019 .
Amidst ever worsening indicators of poverty , unemployment and inflation , small-scale protests quickly sparked a nationwide uprising in 2017 .
Throughout January 2018 , close to 150 cities saw protests .
Economic grievances quickly morphed into unequivocal demands for regime change .
Slogans that entered the mainstream during that uprising included “ death to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reformists , the game is over.
” More slogans targeted Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei , who stands at the head of a system of absolute rule by religious authorities .
Now , Iranian dissidents plan to organize a global summit to bring more attention to the social unrest , which aims to offer concrete policy options vis-à-vis Iran and unseat the theocratic establishment .
Speakers at this summit include former Senator Joseph Lieberman , former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani , former Attorney General Michael Mukasey and former Canadian Minister of Foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the height of the 2018 uprising , the regime ’ s supreme leader Ali Khamenei blamed his enemies , specifically the opposition People ’ s Mojahedin Organization of Iran , for preparing for and subsequently leading the mass protests .
The regime ’ s claim against the oppositional group typically claims that the organization lacks social support and is inconsequential .
Now , with growing public discontent and more protests on the horizon , the regime is apparently being forced to acknowledge the opposition ’ s influence .
In the run-up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opposition posted numerous messages in public spaces that targeted the regime and urged its overthrow .
In November 2019 , another major uprising rekindled a popular drive for regime change .
The message , slogans and main demands of the protests , as well as the unambiguous call for regime change , seemed to align with what the opposition has advocated for over the past 40 years .
The opposition , for example , has called for a free , secular , democratic and non-nuclear republic that respects human rights and gender equality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iran , the international community and western governments have remained shockingly silent .
This is while during the November 2019 uprising , a staggering 1,500 protesters were shot dead by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ( IRGC ) on Khamenei ’ s orders .
Advocates for Iranian democracy want to raise awareness about the growing power of the Iranian people as well as the regime ’ s nervousness , vulnerability and inevitable overthrow .
While the continued activity of Iranian protesters at the start of this year suggests that the domestic population is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not necessarily be said of foreign governments and organizations that are in a position to support the Resistance .
The opposition is organizing an international gathering that is scheduled to take place on July 17 , entitled “ Free Iran Global Summit , Iran Rising Up for Freedom , Resistance Units Key To Victory.
” Previous annual rallies attracted as many as 100,000 Iranian expatriates .
This year , Iranians will take part in the virtual event from 30,000 locations in 104 countries .
More than 1,000 parliamentarians , former officials , ambassadors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affairs from across Europe , North America , and the rest of the world will be joining them .
During the Free Iran Global Summit , Western policymakers and other interested parties can gain a deeper understanding of what is happening inside Iran .
The summit , which promises to also host one of the largest virtual gatherings since the coronavirus outbreak , will provide more information about the resistance , and how others can be confident that the result of a domestically-driven regime change will be a democratic Iran that is as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is to the Iranian people themselves .
Iran is in turmoil and there are undeniable signs that the mullahs are in deep trouble and the population ’ s desire for major change is more conspicuous than ever before .
In these circumstances , it would be a missed opportunity if Western parties turn a blind eye .
Dr. Majid Rafizadeh is a business strategist , Harvard -educated scholar , board member of Harvard International Review , an Iranian-American political scientist and president of the International American Council .

Although Iran is constantly in the headlines, not enough attention has been paid to the fact that it has witnessed unprecedented levels of social unrest for more than two years. Widespread social disenchantment culminated in two nationwide uprisings in 2017 and 2019.
Amidst ever worsening indicators of poverty, unemployment and inflation, small-scale protests quickly sparked a nationwide uprising in 2017. Throughout January 2018, close to 150 cities saw protests. Economic grievances quickly morphed into unequivocal demands for regime change.
Slogans that entered the mainstream during that uprising included “death to the dictator” and “hardliners, reformists, the game is over.” More slogans targeted Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who stands at the head of a system of absolute rule by religious authorities.
Now, Iranian dissidents plan to organize a global summit to bring more attention to the social unrest, which aims to offer concrete policy options vis-à-vis Iran and unseat the theocratic establishment. Speakers at this summit include former Senator Joseph Lieberman, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former Attorney General Michael Mukasey and former Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird.
In a speech at the height of the 2018 uprising, the regime’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei blamed his enemies, specifically the opposition People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran, for preparing for and subsequently leading the mass protests. The regime’s claim against the oppositional group typically claims that the organization lacks social support and is inconsequential. Now, with growing public discontent and more protests on the horizon, the regime is apparently being forced to acknowledge the opposition’s influence. In the run-up to the uprisings, activists associated with the opposition posted numerous messages in public spaces that targeted the regime and urged its overthrow.
In November 2019, another major uprising rekindled a popular drive for regime change. The message, slogans and main demands of the protests, as well as the unambiguous call for regime change, seemed to align with what the opposition has advocated for over the past 40 years. The opposition, for example, has called for a free, secular, democratic and non-nuclear republic that respects human rights and gender equality.
Despite the massive political shifts in Iran, the international community and western governments have remained shockingly silent. This is while during the November 2019 uprising, a staggering 1,500 protesters were shot dead by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Khamenei’s orders.
Advocates for Iranian democracy want to raise awareness about the growing power of the Iranian people as well as the regime’s nervousness, vulnerability and inevitable overthrow.
While the continued activity of Iranian protesters at the start of this year suggests that the domestic population is doing its part, the same cannot necessarily be said of foreign governments and organizations that are in a position to support the Resistance. The opposition is organizing an international gathering that is scheduled to take place on July 17, entitled “Free Iran Global Summit, Iran Rising Up for Freedom, Resistance Units Key To Victory.”
Previous annual rallies attracted as many as 100,000 Iranian expatriates. This year, Iranians will take part in the virtual event from 30,000 locations in 104 countries. More than 1,000 parliamentarians, former officials, ambassadors, scholars, and experts on foreign affairs from across Europe, North America, and the rest of the world will be joining them. During the Free Iran Global Summit, Western policymakers and other interested parties can gain a deeper understanding of what is happening inside Iran. The summit, which promises to also host one of the largest virtual gatherings since the coronavirus outbreak, will provide more information about the resistance, and how others can be confident that the result of a domestically-driven regime change will be a democratic Iran that is as beneficial to the international community as it is to the Iranian people themselves.
Iran is in turmoil and there are undeniable signs that the mullahs are in deep trouble and the population’s desire for major change is more conspicuous than ever before. In these circumstances, it would be a missed opportunity if Western parties turn a blind eye.
Dr. Majid Rafizadeh is a business strategist, Harvard -educated scholar, board member of Harvard International Review, an Iranian-American political scientist and president of the International American Council.


thedailycaller--2020-07-12--Lindsey Graham Says He’ll Grant Request For Mueller Testimony

Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday he will approve Democrats ’ request to invite Robert Mueller to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee after the former special counsel published an op-ed in The Washington Post criticizing President Donald Trump ’ s decision to commute the prison sentence for Roger Stone .
“ Apparently Mr. Mueller is willing – and also capable – of defending the Mueller investigation through an oped in the Washington Post , ” Graham wrote on Twitter .
“ Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee have previously requested Mr. Mueller appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be granted , ” he added .
Mueller had not been heard from publicly since he testified on June 24 , 2019 , about his investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with the Russian government in 2016 .
In an op-ed published Saturday , Mueller defended the investigation against Trump ’ s allegations that it was a politically-motivated witch hunt .
On Friday , Trump commuted the 40-month prison sentence for Stone , who was convicted on charges that he made false statements to Congress regarding its investigation into possible Trump-Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Reactions From Democrats , Liberal Celebrities To Mueller ’ s Testimony ) It is unclear when Democrats last requested to hear from Mueller .
Republicans blasted the former FBI director after his testimony last year , saying he appeared unfamiliar with various aspects of his own investigation .
Even some of Mueller ’ s defenders said that he appeared more confused during his testimony than he had in earlier public appearances .
The White House responded Sunday to Mueller ’ s op-ed , blasting him for “ pontificating in the editorial pages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his corrupt investigation failed to hold anyone in the Obama-Biden Administration accountable for their negligence toward Russian interference or for spying on the Trump Campaign based on a Democrat-funded dossier full of lies , and instead wasted taxpayer dollars trying to undo an election , ” said White House Deputy Press Secretary Judd Deere , according to ABC News .
Deere was referring to a dossier from former British spy Christopher Steele that the FBI relied on to obtain warrants to surveil former Trump aide Carter Page .
Mueller ’ s probe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a conspiracy between Trump aides and Kremlin operatives to influence the 2016 election .
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Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday he will approve Democrats’ request to invite Robert Mueller to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee after the former special counsel published an op-ed in The Washington Post criticizing President Donald Trump’s decision to commute the prison sentence for Roger Stone.
“Apparently Mr. Mueller is willing – and also capable – of defending the Mueller investigation through an oped in the Washington Post,” Graham wrote on Twitter. “Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee have previously requested Mr. Mueller appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify about his investigation.”
“That request will be granted,” he added.
Apparently Mr. Mueller is willing – and also capable – of defending the Mueller investigation through an oped in the Washington Post. — Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) July 12, 2020
Mueller had not been heard from publicly since he testified on June 24, 2019, about his investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with the Russian government in 2016.
In an op-ed published Saturday, Mueller defended the investigation against Trump’s allegations that it was a politically-motivated witch hunt. On Friday, Trump commuted the 40-month prison sentence for Stone, who was convicted on charges that he made false statements to Congress regarding its investigation into possible Trump-Russia collusion. (RELATED: Here Are The Reactions From Democrats, Liberal Celebrities To Mueller’s Testimony)
It is unclear when Democrats last requested to hear from Mueller.
Republicans blasted the former FBI director after his testimony last year, saying he appeared unfamiliar with various aspects of his own investigation. Even some of Mueller’s defenders said that he appeared more confused during his testimony than he had in earlier public appearances.
The White House responded Sunday to Mueller’s op-ed, blasting him for “pontificating in the editorial pages with more spin.”
“Robert Mueller and his corrupt investigation failed to hold anyone in the Obama-Biden Administration accountable for their negligence toward Russian interference or for spying on the Trump Campaign based on a Democrat-funded dossier full of lies, and instead wasted taxpayer dollars trying to undo an election,” said White House Deputy Press Secretary Judd Deere, according to ABC News.
White House Deputy Press Secretary Judd Deere stmt on Mueller op-ed, @lizzkatherine_ reports: “Robert Mueller and his corrupt investigation failed to hold anyone in the Obama-Biden Administration accountable for their negligence toward Russian interference or for spying on..” 1/3 — Ali Dukakis (@ajdukakis) July 12, 2020
Deere was referring to a dossier from former British spy Christopher Steele that the FBI relied on to obtain warrants to surveil former Trump aide Carter Page.
Mueller’s probe largely debunked Steele’s core allegation of a conspiracy between Trump aides and Kremlin operatives to influence the 2016 election.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-12--Watch The Preview For The New ‘Yellowstone’ Episode ‘Going Back To Cali’

The newest episode of “ Yellowstone ” looks like it ’ s going to be lit Sunday night .
The show tweeted out a preview for “ Going Back to Cali , ” and it looks like millions of fans around the country are in for an intense time .
( REVIEW : New ‘ Yellowstone ’ Episode ‘ An Acceptable Surrender ’ Is Incredible ) Judging from the preview for the fourth episode of season three , all hell might break loose with the guys on the ranch .
Give it a watch below !
I ’ m so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t even begin to tell you how jacked up I am to see what we get in “ Going Back to Cali.
” Through the first three episodes , we haven ’ t had a ton of action , but the groundwork has been laid for an epic season .
Now , it ’ s crystal clear the intensity is going to get cranked up as the guys in the bunkhouse square off with some bikers .
( EXCLUSIVE : ‘ Yellowstone ’ Star Josh Holloway Previews Roarke Morris , Says The Show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that doesn ’ t have you excited for tonight , then you ’ re certainly not a real “ Yellowstone ” fan .
Finally , make sure to check out all my interviews with the cast that I ’ ve done below if you haven ’ t seen them already !
Make sure to tune in Sunday night on the Paramount Network !

The newest episode of “Yellowstone” looks like it’s going to be lit Sunday night.
The show tweeted out a preview for “Going Back to Cali,” and it looks like millions of fans around the country are in for an intense time. (REVIEW: New ‘Yellowstone’ Episode ‘An Acceptable Surrender’ Is Incredible)
Judging from the preview for the fourth episode of season three, all hell might break loose with the guys on the ranch. Give it a watch below!
Destiny’s a hard thing to run from. Your destiny is an all-new episode of #YellowstoneTV TONIGHT at 9/8c on @ParamountNet. pic.twitter.com/q7REBXbSWI — Yellowstone (@Yellowstone) July 12, 2020
I’m so pumped for tonight. I can’t even begin to tell you how jacked up I am to see what we get in “Going Back to Cali.”
Through the first three episodes, we haven’t had a ton of action, but the groundwork has been laid for an epic season.
Now, it’s crystal clear the intensity is going to get cranked up as the guys in the bunkhouse square off with some bikers. (EXCLUSIVE: ‘Yellowstone’ Star Josh Holloway Previews Roarke Morris, Says The Show Is ‘Classically American’)
If that doesn’t have you excited for tonight, then you’re certainly not a real “Yellowstone” fan.
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Finally, make sure to check out all my interviews with the cast that I’ve done below if you haven’t seen them already!
Make sure to tune in Sunday night on the Paramount Network!


thedailycaller--2020-07-12--ESPN Suspends Adrian Wojnarowski For ‘F**k You’ Response To Senator Josh Hawley

According to a Saturday night report from Outkick , Woj has been suspended by the network after he responded “ F**k you ” to an email from Senator Josh Hawley about the NBA and China .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) This is a good move from ESPN , and it should send the signal that it ’ s a sports network and not a political talk show .
ESPN turned into a disaster under John Skipper ’ s leadership , and new president James Pitaro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Not only is ESPN not a political network , but you can ’ t email a government official “ F**k you ” and expect to not get punished .
ESPN would have been raked over the coals if they didn ’ t do anything here , and that ’ s just a fact .
Pitaro had to do something , and suspending Woj was the correct call .
I hate seeing people lose their jobs , and there ’ s no need for that .
At the same time , a message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the appropriate decision , and it should send the signal to everyone that this kind of behavior isn ’ t acceptable .

ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski has been suspended.
According to a Saturday night report from Outkick, Woj has been suspended by the network after he responded “F**k you” to an email from Senator Josh Hawley about the NBA and China. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Don’t criticize #China or express support for law enforcement to @espn. It makes them real mad @Outkick pic.twitter.com/WJDxrotUBD — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) July 10, 2020
This is a good move from ESPN, and it should send the signal that it’s a sports network and not a political talk show.
ESPN turned into a disaster under John Skipper’s leadership, and new president James Pitaro has made it clear times are changing.
Not only is ESPN not a political network, but you can’t email a government official “F**k you” and expect to not get punished.
ESPN would have been raked over the coals if they didn’t do anything here, and that’s just a fact. Pitaro had to do something, and suspending Woj was the correct call.
I hate seeing people lose their jobs, and there’s no need for that. At the same time, a message had to be sent.
A suspension was the appropriate decision, and it should send the signal to everyone that this kind of behavior isn’t acceptable.


thedailycaller--2020-07-12--‘A Dead Man’: A Journalist’s Escape From Socialist Venezuela, Part 2

This piece is the second installment of a two-part story .
These articles document a Venezuelan journalist ’ s struggle to flee the failing state and survive in a place where journalists are often under serious threat of bodily harm .
Some names have been changed in order to protect those involved .
My decision to escape Venezuela was related to what I had feared for the last five years : the possibility that Mario Vega would eventually gain enough power to take revenge for the tablet becoming a reality .
Every two months , I called a contact close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political connections .
Given his notoriety for harming those who could represent a threat to him , I knew that once he had any kind of alliance with a powerful member of the chavismo , his attention was going to turn to me .
In December 2018 , a source inside the regime told me that Vega was under the wing of Maduro ’ s son “ Little Nicolas , ” who — in addition to his gaffes on national television — was known for being the son of a third-world tyrant and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The first event that demonstrated Vega ’ s willingness to kill me was at an anti-Maduro protest near my house in January 2019 , where a group of colectivo members started to attack the demonstrators .
I was covering the protest with a freelance photographer when four colectivo men brutally beat the photographer with baseball bats .
One of them pointed his gun at me and said : “ This is what happens when you watch what you ’ re not supposed to .
This is what is waiting for you .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ exact order to kill you.
” On a Friday night two weeks later , I was on a date with a girl when a police car asked me to stop in the middle of Maracaibo ’ s main highway .
I immediately knew it was connected to Vega .
“ Look what we have here , it is Luis Francisco Orozco , ” the police officer said .
“ I hope you ’ re having a good time writing the crap you write about your country.
” “ I didn ’ t know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any case , I only write about the nightmare that the people you are protecting put us in , ” I responded .
“ I don ’ t know Luis , but the truth is you ’ ve been messing with the wrong man .
But anyway , I think you should get going , these streets are quite dangerous you know .
It would be a shame if someone robs you , ” the police officer told me before getting in his car and leaving .
Five minutes later , two men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at me and the girl I was dating , stole our smartphones and yelled “ You soon will be a dead man , Luis.
” The next day , my contact in the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service ( SEBIN ) called me .
He said the words I never wanted to hear .
“ Take full precautions Luis , while it would bring a lot of unwanted attention to kill a journalist , Mario really wants to hurt you , and many people on the police and colectivos want him to owe them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ What ’ s worse , these people tend to be quite sloppy.
” Once I hung the phone , I started to prepare my escape to Colombia .
I had already visited a few times and had some contacts who would facilitate my exile .
My contact inside the regime gave me the number of an armed forces sergeant who made regular trips to the border .
The sergeant also offered to help others who were being persecuted by the police or any regime ’ s security agency .
I called him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trip in 10 days .
( RELATED : US Sanctions Iranian Ship Captains For Delivering Oil To Venezuela ) I accepted , since it was my only chance of leaving .
I didn ’ t say anything to anyone , not even my family or the media outlets I was working with .
At that moment , when the decision was finally made and I needed to think about my moves for the next 10 days , Venezuela sunk into an unprecedented level of chaos and darkness as the result of a national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the so-called “ apagón ” was supposed to be the day I died .
As I was looking for gasoline for my power generator , three colectivo men stopped my car by abruptly putting their truck ahead of mine .
Two of them had baseball bats and the other had a gun .
( RELATED : Trump Admin Indicts Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro On Drug Trafficking Charges ) For reasons I still can ’ t explain , once the man with the gun said , “ Now you ’ re gon na @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drove away as quickly as possible .
The car was shot five times , with four of the bullets hitting the taillight , one the back window and another the back passenger ’ s seat .
Without thinking , I went to my parents ’ place , got some clothes , hid the car in a cousin ’ s house and stayed at a cheap motel until the power was restored in the whole country .
When the electricity was back , the hotel manager told us we need to leave .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before making my escape .
I ended up taking back my car and hiding in the motel of a neighboring town .
I contacted the sergeant who was going to take me to the border , and he told me that the trip was scheduled for Wednesday at 8 a.m .
He woke me up at 1 a.m. that day saying , “ Everything has to be now .
There ’ s a change of plans , and the conditions of your trip can only be made right now or in a month.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pick me up at my house in an hour .
My plan was to get to the border and take a bus to the Colombian coastal city of Riohacha to catch a flight I had already booked to Medellin .
Once I got to my house , I took a bag and put in some clothes and books .
The sergeant arrived sooner than he had said he would , and explained the plan for my escape .
He would do the talking in every single checkpoint .
We had to travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guajira before reaching the so-called “ line , ” which is one of the two main borders between Venezuela and Colombia .
We would have to go through Santa Cruz , El Moján , Río Limón , Sinamaica , Paraguaipoa and Los Filudos before reaching the line .
Soon before reaching the first of these six towns , the sergeant said , “ I don ’ t know why you are escaping , and I don ’ t care .
People like you are the cornerstone of my business .
See , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tired about the crisis and hunger , but everyone needs to grow up and look for the benefits of this situation in order to succeed .
I mean , look at me , I ’ m getting a decent amount of money for taking people like you who need to escape to the border .
I don ’ t know about you , little brother , but this crisis opened the door for me .
I ’ m living the life.
” I stayed silent during the whole trip , watching how the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at each checkpoint .
At the checkpoint between Sinamaica and Paraguaipoa , however , he had to get out of the car and talk for about 45 minutes with the three soldiers on duty .
He then got back into the car and kept driving to the line .
“ It seems some people know you , ” the sergeant said .
“ I had to convince them of letting me go and take you to the border , getting sure they wouldn ’ t say anything , of course.
” “ And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I asked .
“ By offering a little bite of this business , meaning that you will have to pay me double , little brother , ” came the reply .
Once we got to the line at 6 a.m. , the sergeant took my passport and he personally went to the Venezuelan immigration office to seal it .
He then gave it to me , saying , “ From here on you will be by yourself .
I hope this crisis continues so more people like you have to escape , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I also hope this situation eventually ends so all of you can come back.
” I paid him $ 400 in total .
Then I sealed my passport on the Colombian immigration office , and paid $ 50 to a 1987 Jeep Wagoneer that took me to the Riohacha airport , where I waited until 6 p.m. to take the flight to Medellin .
I chose this city not because of its cosmopolitan aesthetic or its weather , but because I have some friends there .
It ’ s also the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hasn ’ t been able to fully penetrate , unlike the capital , Bogota , or the border regions .
When I landed in Rionegro and took a cab to Medellin , I realized I had just become one of the 5 million Venezuelans who have had to escape from their nation because of socialism .
Just like the Eastern Europeans who escaped from the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia , the Chinese people who escaped from China , the Cubans who escaped from the Caribbean Island .
I don ’ t know how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t know if I will see my family again .
I just know that the only way I can fight against this tyranny is doing the two most difficult things you can do in a context of violence and censorship : keep doing my job and exposing the truth .
Luis Francisco Orozco is a Venezuelan journalist and political analyst .
Find Luis on Twitter at @ LForzco .

This piece is the second installment of a two-part story. These articles document a Venezuelan journalist’s struggle to flee the failing state and survive in a place where journalists are often under serious threat of bodily harm. Some names have been changed in order to protect those involved.
My decision to escape Venezuela was related to what I had feared for the last five years: the possibility that Mario Vega would eventually gain enough power to take revenge for the tablet becoming a reality.
Every two months, I called a contact close to Vega to hear about his current political connections. Given his notoriety for harming those who could represent a threat to him, I knew that once he had any kind of alliance with a powerful member of the chavismo, his attention was going to turn to me.
In December 2018, a source inside the regime told me that Vega was under the wing of Maduro’s son “Little Nicolas,” who — in addition to his gaffes on national television — was known for being the son of a third-world tyrant and friends with a number of Venezuelan oligarchs.
The first event that demonstrated Vega’s willingness to kill me was at an anti-Maduro protest near my house in January 2019, where a group of colectivo members started to attack the demonstrators.
I was covering the protest with a freelance photographer when four colectivo men brutally beat the photographer with baseball bats. One of them pointed his gun at me and said: “This is what happens when you watch what you’re not supposed to. This is what is waiting for you. We’re just waiting for the exact order to kill you.”
On a Friday night two weeks later, I was on a date with a girl when a police car asked me to stop in the middle of Maracaibo’s main highway. I immediately knew it was connected to Vega.
“Look what we have here, it is Luis Francisco Orozco,” the police officer said. “I hope you’re having a good time writing the crap you write about your country.”
“I didn’t know you could read English, but in any case, I only write about the nightmare that the people you are protecting put us in,” I responded.
“I don’t know Luis, but the truth is you’ve been messing with the wrong man. But anyway, I think you should get going, these streets are quite dangerous you know. It would be a shame if someone robs you,” the police officer told me before getting in his car and leaving.
Five minutes later, two men in a motorcycle pointed a small shotgun at me and the girl I was dating, stole our smartphones and yelled “You soon will be a dead man, Luis.”
The next day, my contact in the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service (SEBIN) called me. He said the words I never wanted to hear.
“Take full precautions Luis, while it would bring a lot of unwanted attention to kill a journalist, Mario really wants to hurt you, and many people on the police and colectivos want him to owe them a favor,” he said. “What’s worse, these people tend to be quite sloppy.”
Once I hung the phone, I started to prepare my escape to Colombia. I had already visited a few times and had some contacts who would facilitate my exile.
My contact inside the regime gave me the number of an armed forces sergeant who made regular trips to the border. The sergeant also offered to help others who were being persecuted by the police or any regime’s security agency. I called him and he said he could make the trip in 10 days. (RELATED: US Sanctions Iranian Ship Captains For Delivering Oil To Venezuela)
I accepted, since it was my only chance of leaving. I didn’t say anything to anyone, not even my family or the media outlets I was working with.
At that moment, when the decision was finally made and I needed to think about my moves for the next 10 days, Venezuela sunk into an unprecedented level of chaos and darkness as the result of a national week-long power outage.
The second day of the so-called “apagón” was supposed to be the day I died.
As I was looking for gasoline for my power generator, three colectivo men stopped my car by abruptly putting their truck ahead of mine. Two of them had baseball bats and the other had a gun. (RELATED: Trump Admin Indicts Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro On Drug Trafficking Charges)
For reasons I still can’t explain, once the man with the gun said, “Now you’re gonna give us your car,” I drove away as quickly as possible. The car was shot five times, with four of the bullets hitting the taillight, one the back window and another the back passenger’s seat.
Without thinking, I went to my parents’ place, got some clothes, hid the car in a cousin’s house and stayed at a cheap motel until the power was restored in the whole country. When the electricity was back, the hotel manager told us we need to leave. I had three days to keep myself safe before making my escape. I ended up taking back my car and hiding in the motel of a neighboring town.
I contacted the sergeant who was going to take me to the border, and he told me that the trip was scheduled for Wednesday at 8 a.m. He woke me up at 1 a.m. that day saying, “Everything has to be now. There’s a change of plans, and the conditions of your trip can only be made right now or in a month.” He told me he was going to pick me up at my house in an hour.
My plan was to get to the border and take a bus to the Colombian coastal city of Riohacha to catch a flight I had already booked to Medellin.
Once I got to my house, I took a bag and put in some clothes and books. The sergeant arrived sooner than he had said he would, and explained the plan for my escape. He would do the talking in every single checkpoint. We had to travel through the whole indigenous peninsula of La Guajira before reaching the so-called “line,” which is one of the two main borders between Venezuela and Colombia. We would have to go through Santa Cruz, El Moján, Río Limón, Sinamaica, Paraguaipoa and Los Filudos before reaching the line.
Soon before reaching the first of these six towns, the sergeant said, “I don’t know why you are escaping, and I don’t care. People like you are the cornerstone of my business. See, a lot of Venezuelans may be sick and tired about the crisis and hunger, but everyone needs to grow up and look for the benefits of this situation in order to succeed. I mean, look at me, I’m getting a decent amount of money for taking people like you who need to escape to the border. I don’t know about you, little brother, but this crisis opened the door for me. I’m living the life.”
I stayed silent during the whole trip, watching how the sergeant only had to show his credentials at each checkpoint. At the checkpoint between Sinamaica and Paraguaipoa, however, he had to get out of the car and talk for about 45 minutes with the three soldiers on duty. He then got back into the car and kept driving to the line.
“It seems some people know you,” the sergeant said. “I had to convince them of letting me go and take you to the border, getting sure they wouldn’t say anything, of course.”
“And how did you do it?” I asked.
“By offering a little bite of this business, meaning that you will have to pay me double, little brother,” came the reply.
Once we got to the line at 6 a.m., the sergeant took my passport and he personally went to the Venezuelan immigration office to seal it.
He then gave it to me, saying, “From here on you will be by yourself. I hope this crisis continues so more people like you have to escape, and I can expand my business. Naturally, I also hope this situation eventually ends so all of you can come back.”
I paid him $400 in total. Then I sealed my passport on the Colombian immigration office, and paid $50 to a 1987 Jeep Wagoneer that took me to the Riohacha airport, where I waited until 6 p.m. to take the flight to Medellin.
I chose this city not because of its cosmopolitan aesthetic or its weather, but because I have some friends there. It’s also the city that the regime’s intelligence agency hasn’t been able to fully penetrate, unlike the capital, Bogota, or the border regions.
When I landed in Rionegro and took a cab to Medellin, I realized I had just become one of the 5 million Venezuelans who have had to escape from their nation because of socialism. Just like the Eastern Europeans who escaped from the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia, the Chinese people who escaped from China, the Cubans who escaped from the Caribbean Island.
I don’t know how long this exile will last.
I don’t know if I will see my family again.
I just know that the only way I can fight against this tyranny is doing the two most difficult things you can do in a context of violence and censorship: keep doing my job and exposing the truth.
No matter what.
Luis Francisco Orozco is a Venezuelan journalist and political analyst. Find Luis on Twitter at @LForzco.


thedailycaller--2020-07-12--‘This Is Appalling’: Pelosi Accuses Betsy DeVos Of ‘Malfeasance And Dereliction Of Duty’

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused Education Secretary Betsy DeVos of “ malfeasance and dereliction of duty ” during a Sunday morning appearance on CNN ’ s “ State of the Union.
” CNN guest-anchor Dana Bash asked Pelosi to react to a sometimes-heated interview on the topic of public schools reopening in the fall that she had completed with DeVos during the prior segment .
“ No , I think what we heard from the secretary was malfeasance and dereliction of duty , ” Pelosi responded .
“ This is appalling .
The president and his administration are messing with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all want our children to go back to school .
Teachers do , parents do , and children do .
But they must go back safely.
” Pelosi went on to criticize President Donald Trump ’ s administration for its coronavirus response , claiming that “ going back to school presents the biggest risk for the spread of the coronavirus.
” Instead of the locally based approach DeVos argued for in the previous segment , Pelosi insisted that every school should have the same requirements mandated by the CDC .
“ They ignore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make this happen , ” she said .
“ If there are CDC guidelines , they should be requirements.
” “ How do you make that happen ?
” Bask asked .
“ Do you have to pass something in Congress to make that so ?
” ( RELATED : Stanford ’ s Dr. Scott Atlas : There Is ‘ No Science Behind Having Children Not Attend Schools ’ ) “ No , ” Pelosi responded .
“ You have to have a science-oriented administration to require it.
” “ Do they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Bash pressed .
“ Of course they do , ” said Pelosi .
“ You just require , just as a governor would , that you have mask-wearing , that you have social distancing .
They have those guidelines that change because of a tweet from the president .
We think that guidelines should always be improved .
There ’ s no question of changing .
Improved on the basis of science .
But they should be mandates , not requirements .
”

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused Education Secretary Betsy DeVos of “malfeasance and dereliction of duty” during a Sunday morning appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
CNN guest-anchor Dana Bash asked Pelosi to react to a sometimes-heated interview on the topic of public schools reopening in the fall that she had completed with DeVos during the prior segment.
“No, I think what we heard from the secretary was malfeasance and dereliction of duty,” Pelosi responded. “This is appalling. The president and his administration are messing with the health of our children. We all want our children to go back to school. Teachers do, parents do, and children do. But they must go back safely.”
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Pelosi went on to criticize President Donald Trump’s administration for its coronavirus response, claiming that “going back to school presents the biggest risk for the spread of the coronavirus.”
Instead of the locally based approach DeVos argued for in the previous segment, Pelosi insisted that every school should have the same requirements mandated by the CDC.
“They ignore science and they ignore governance in order to make this happen,” she said. “If there are CDC guidelines, they should be requirements.”
“How do you make that happen?” Bask asked. “Do you have to pass something in Congress to make that so?” (RELATED: Stanford’s Dr. Scott Atlas: There Is ‘No Science Behind Having Children Not Attend Schools’)
“No,” Pelosi responded. “You have to have a science-oriented administration to require it.”
“Do they have the authority to do that?” Bash pressed.
“Of course they do,” said Pelosi. “You just require, just as a governor would, that you have mask-wearing, that you have social distancing. They have those guidelines that change because of a tweet from the president. We think that guidelines should always be improved. There’s no question of changing. Improved on the basis of science. But they should be mandates, not requirements.”


thedailycaller--2020-07-12--REPORT: The Washington Redskins Will Pick A New Name ‘As Soon As Possible’

The Washington Redskins reportedly will change the team ’ s name at the first possible chance .
The Redskins are currently reviewing the team name , and there ’ s no doubt at all that there is going to be a change .
Now , it sounds like the change could come at any moment .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) According to Bleacher Report , Ben Fischer of Sports Business Daily reported that the team is looking to change the name “ as soon as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come as a surprise to anyone .
The Redskins are changing their name , and that ’ s obvious at this point .
There ’ s no doubt at all the name is going to be different , and it might be different by the time the season rolls around .
Dan Snyder fought for as long as he could to keep the Redskins , but he lost .
It ’ s that simple .
The only question now is what will it change to .
The Warriors are believed to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure what the franchise will switch to .
All I can say for sure is that Redskins will soon be a name in the past , and the team will move forward with something different .
Stay tuned because it sounds like the change could happen literally at any minute .

The Washington Redskins reportedly will change the team’s name at the first possible chance.
The Redskins are currently reviewing the team name, and there’s no doubt at all that there is going to be a change. Now, it sounds like the change could come at any moment. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
According to Bleacher Report, Ben Fischer of Sports Business Daily reported that the team is looking to change the name “as soon as possible.”
And here it is: the Redskins are undergoing a thorough review of the team’s name. And let’s be clear: There’s no review if there’s no change coming. Redskins on way out. pic.twitter.com/ZrS3cCvhMg — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 3, 2020
This really shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. The Redskins are changing their name, and that’s obvious at this point.
There’s no doubt at all the name is going to be different, and it might be different by the time the season rolls around.
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Dan Snyder fought for as long as he could to keep the Redskins, but he lost. It’s that simple. The only question now is what will it change to.
The Warriors are believed to be a leading candidate, but nobody knows for sure what the franchise will switch to.
All I can say for sure is that Redskins will soon be a name in the past, and the team will move forward with something different.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dwayne Haskins, Jr. (@dh_simba7) on May 16, 2020 at 5:15pm PDT
Stay tuned because it sounds like the change could happen literally at any minute.


thedailycaller--2020-07-13--JUCO Football Is Expected To Move To The Spring During The Coronavirus Pandemic

JUCO football is expected to move to the spring .
According to CBS Sports , the National Junior College Athletic Association ’ s football season will move to the spring amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The plan is to announce the decision at some point Monday .
I understand that this isn ’ t FBS football , but the FBS is loaded with former JUCO players .
JUCO schools feed recruiting pipelines , and games won ’ t even happen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While some people might use this decision to argue for the FBS doing the same , I ’ d very much argue against that idea .
We simply can ’ t have major football games moved to the spring .
It ’ d be an absolute disaster .
While I ’ m sure JUCO people are all nice people , nobody really cares when they play outside of coaches and recruiters .
Moving major college football to the spring would incredibly stupid .
You ’ d be asking players to play through May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get right back to camp .
Their bodies simply can ’ t tolerate that , and they shouldn ’ t be asked to try .
I don ’ t have all the answers , but I know enough about football to know SEC and Big 10 schools can ’ t be playing in May and then go back to workouts on campus in June .
It ’ d be a disaster of epic proportions .
So , while I respect JUCO schools playing in the spring , we can ’ t allow it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that actually matter .
The NCAA has to fight moving the season back at all costs .
We just can ’ t do it .

JUCO football is expected to move to the spring.
According to CBS Sports, the National Junior College Athletic Association’s football season will move to the spring amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The plan is to announce the decision at some point Monday.
I understand that this isn’t FBS football, but the FBS is loaded with former JUCO players. JUCO schools feed recruiting pipelines, and games won’t even happen until the spring because of coronavirus.
While some people might use this decision to argue for the FBS doing the same, I’d very much argue against that idea.
We simply can’t have major football games moved to the spring. It’d be an absolute disaster. While I’m sure JUCO people are all nice people, nobody really cares when they play outside of coaches and recruiters.
Moving major college football to the spring would incredibly stupid. You’d be asking players to play through May, take a couple weeks off and get right back to camp.
Their bodies simply can’t tolerate that, and they shouldn’t be asked to try.
I don’t have all the answers, but I know enough about football to know SEC and Big 10 schools can’t be playing in May and then go back to workouts on campus in June.
It’d be a disaster of epic proportions. So, while I respect JUCO schools playing in the spring, we can’t allow it to make any impact on football games that actually matter.
The NCAA has to fight moving the season back at all costs. We just can’t do it.


thedailycaller--2020-07-13--Terrelle Pryor Is Trying To Get Back Into The NFL, Claims To Have Had ‘Conversations’ With Multiple

Terrelle Pryor Is Trying To Get Back Into The NFL, Claims To Have Had ‘Conversations’ With Multiple Teams

NFL free agent Terrelle Pryor is trying to get back into the NFL .
Pryor told TMZ in a Sunday interview that there have been talks with five NFL teams about potentially returning , but it doesn ’ t look like anything is too concrete .
Pryor didn ’ t play last season , and suffered a horrific stabbing during an alleged domestic violence incident back in November .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) You can watch and listen to him break it all down below @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sound pessimistic , but I don ’ t love Pryor ’ s chances of getting back into the NFL .
He wasn ’ t on a roster last season when the year started , and then was severely wounded when Shalaya Briston allegedly stabbed him .
He ’ s facing an assault charge over the alleged incident , and Briston is also facing an assault charge .
Outside of Pryor ’ s issues off of the field , he ’ s also a wide receiver on the wrong side of 30 .
Everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once they hit 30 .
Pryor is 31 , didn ’ t play a snap of football in 2019 , and was brutally stabbed .
None of that adds up to a great outlook for playing in the NFL again .
As a betting man , I ’ d bet Pryor has played the last of his NFL ball .
I could be wrong , but I don ’ t see anything that convinces me there ’ s more pro football in the former Ohio State star ’ s future .

NFL free agent Terrelle Pryor is trying to get back into the NFL.
Pryor told TMZ in a Sunday interview that there have been talks with five NFL teams about potentially returning, but it doesn’t look like anything is too concrete. Pryor didn’t play last season, and suffered a horrific stabbing during an alleged domestic violence incident back in November. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
You can watch and listen to him break it all down below.
I don’t want to sound pessimistic, but I don’t love Pryor’s chances of getting back into the NFL. He wasn’t on a roster last season when the year started, and then was severely wounded when Shalaya Briston allegedly stabbed him.
He’s facing an assault charge over the alleged incident, and Briston is also facing an assault charge.
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Outside of Pryor’s issues off of the field, he’s also a wide receiver on the wrong side of 30. Everyone knows receivers drop off a cliff generally once they hit 30.
Pryor is 31, didn’t play a snap of football in 2019, and was brutally stabbed. None of that adds up to a great outlook for playing in the NFL again.
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As a betting man, I’d bet Pryor has played the last of his NFL ball. I could be wrong, but I don’t see anything that convinces me there’s more pro football in the former Ohio State star’s future.


thedailycaller--2020-07-13--POLL: 68.6% Of People Think The College Football Season Will Be Canceled

The majority of people think the college football season won ’ t happen .
Throughout the offseason , I ’ ve been asking people on Twitter whether or not coronavirus will impact the season .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Given how bad things have been with coronavirus over the past several weeks , I cranked it up a notch and asked if the season would even happen .
Of the 2,710 voters , 68.6 % of people voted that they expect the season to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Sunday with their finger on the pulse of the situation , “ It seems like we ’ re only delaying the inevitable at this point.
” I ’ m honestly not sure how we can have a football season if things get much worse .
The Big 10 and PAC-12 have both already canceled all non-conference games .
You can probably safely assume they won ’ t be the only P5 conferences to pull the trigger on that move .
The ACC will almost certainly do the same , and I wouldn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 and SEC followed .
What happens if a player ends up in the hospital ?
What if a player dies from coronavirus ?
I ’ m not saying any of this because I ’ m trying to fearmonger .
I want the season to happen more than anyone else on the planet , but things just aren ’ t looking great .
The fact we went from the majority of people being fine in May to people panicking by July tells you everything you need to know .
I hope like hell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I ’ m not holding my breath for positive results anymore .

The majority of people think the college football season won’t happen.
Throughout the offseason, I’ve been asking people on Twitter whether or not coronavirus will impact the season. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Will coronavirus impact the football season? — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) July 11, 2020
Will coronavirus impact the football season? — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) May 30, 2020
Given how bad things have been with coronavirus over the past several weeks, I cranked it up a notch and asked if the season would even happen.
Of the 2,710 voters, 68.6% of people voted that they expect the season to be canceled.
Will the college football season happen? — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) July 12, 2020
To quote somebody I talked to Sunday with their finger on the pulse of the situation, “It seems like we’re only delaying the inevitable at this point.”
I’m honestly not sure how we can have a football season if things get much worse. The Big 10 and PAC-12 have both already canceled all non-conference games.
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You can probably safely assume they won’t be the only P5 conferences to pull the trigger on that move. The ACC will almost certainly do the same, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the Big 12 and SEC followed.
What happens if a player ends up in the hospital? What if a player dies from coronavirus? I’m not saying any of this because I’m trying to fearmonger.
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I want the season to happen more than anyone else on the planet, but things just aren’t looking great. The fact we went from the majority of people being fine in May to people panicking by July tells you everything you need to know.
I hope like hell the season is able to happen, but I’m not holding my breath for positive results anymore.


thedailycaller--2020-07-13--University Of Southern California Will Take Down John Wayne Exhibit

John Wayne ’ s exhibit at the University of Southern California is coming down .
The Hollywood legend has been in the news a ton lately after people have pushed to get the John Wayne airport re-named because of a 1971 interview he gave to Playboy .
He made very insensitive and offensive comments about black people not being responsible or educated .
Now , those comments have cost him his exhibit at USC nearly 50 years later .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) “ It has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ removed .
We are grateful to our community members who were willing to share their experiences and feelings about the exhibit – thank you , ” USC said in part in a Friday statement .
You can read the full statement below .
As I said with the airport situation when it first started bubbling up , this is a very dangerous journey to travel .
Let ’ s be crystal clear , there ’ s no debate about whether or not Wayne ’ s comments to Playboy were acceptable or appropriate .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ I believe in white supremacy until the blacks are educated to a point of responsibility .
I don ’ t believe in giving authority and positions of leadership and judgment to irresponsible people.
” There ’ s no defending the comments , and we have to just be open about that .
However , are we now at the point where a man ’ s legacy gets destroyed 49 years later ?
Where does it end ?
Does it end at all or do we just erase anyone whoever said anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do whatever they want , but we should be open and debate washing away historical figures to appease people in 2020 .
Trust me , it won ’ t end with John Wayne , who also attended USC .
That much is for sure , and judging people from decades or centuries ago by the standards of today might not work out as well as people think .

John Wayne’s exhibit at the University of Southern California is coming down.
The Hollywood legend has been in the news a ton lately after people have pushed to get the John Wayne airport re-named because of a 1971 interview he gave to Playboy. He made very insensitive and offensive comments about black people not being responsible or educated. Now, those comments have cost him his exhibit at USC nearly 50 years later. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
“It has been decided that the Wayne Exhibit will be removed. We are grateful to our community members who were willing to share their experiences and feelings about the exhibit – thank you,” USC said in part in a Friday statement.
You can read the full statement below.
Announcement concerning the John Wayne exhibit: pic.twitter.com/8vg5tUUjCj — USC Cinematic Arts (@USCCinema) July 10, 2020
As I said with the airport situation when it first started bubbling up, this is a very dangerous journey to travel.
Let’s be crystal clear, there’s no debate about whether or not Wayne’s comments to Playboy were acceptable or appropriate. They weren’t.
He said, “I believe in white supremacy until the blacks are educated to a point of responsibility. I don’t believe in giving authority and positions of leadership and judgment to irresponsible people.”
There’s no defending the comments, and we have to just be open about that. However, are we now at the point where a man’s legacy gets destroyed 49 years later?
Where does it end? Does it end at all or do we just erase anyone whoever said anything offensive from history.
USC is free to do whatever they want, but we should be open and debate washing away historical figures to appease people in 2020. Trust me, it won’t end with John Wayne, who also attended USC. That much is for sure, and judging people from decades or centuries ago by the standards of today might not work out as well as people think.


thedailycaller--2020-07-13--Jay Williams Rips NBA Players Complaining About Living In The Bubble In Orlando

ESPN pundit Jay Williams dropped the mic on NBA players complaining about the bubble in Orlando .
The league is slated to start back up in a couple weeks , and players are living out of a bubble located at Disney in Florida .
Some players have taken to social media to complain about the lack of luxury around them , and the former NBA player isn ’ t impressed .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ We need to think about people who are everyday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to make ends meet that are going to factories , ” Williams told his Twitter followers Sunday .
He further explained how bad of a look it is for NBA players to be so tone deaf while having “ millions of dollars ” in the bank .
Major props to Williams for keeping it real .
He ’ s 100 % correct , and I ’ m glad somebody said it .
NBA players are among the most blessed people on the planet .
They get paid millions and millions of dollars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re better off than pretty much everyone else on the planet .
Yet , they ’ re still complaining about the dumbest of stuff !
If you ’ re not happy with the food options at Disney or the hotel options , then just don ’ t play .
Sit out the remainder of the season and return in 2021 .
Don ’ t take to social media and complain while millions of Americans would give anything for the resources and opportunities NBA players have .
Let us know in the comments what @ @ @ @ @ @ @

ESPN pundit Jay Williams dropped the mic on NBA players complaining about the bubble in Orlando.
The league is slated to start back up in a couple weeks, and players are living out of a bubble located at Disney in Florida. Some players have taken to social media to complain about the lack of luxury around them, and the former NBA player isn’t impressed. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Rajon Rondo doesn’t seem pleased with his Orlando room. pic.twitter.com/hjwB2g0tk8 — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 9, 2020
“We need to think about people who are everyday working people who are making minimum wage trying to make ends meet that are going to factories,” Williams told his Twitter followers Sunday.
He further explained how bad of a look it is for NBA players to be so tone deaf while having “millions of dollars” in the bank.
We all have the right to complain but doing it publicly is different issue. I don’t need some of my #NBA brothers complaining publicly about quality of living & food accomodations in a billion dollar bubble during a pandemic. Tell me your thoughts. pic.twitter.com/cm9JARkmO0 — Jay Williams (@RealJayWilliams) July 12, 2020
Major props to Williams for keeping it real. He’s 100% correct, and I’m glad somebody said it. NBA players are among the most blessed people on the planet.
They get paid millions and millions of dollars to play a game. They’re better off than pretty much everyone else on the planet.
Yet, they’re still complaining about the dumbest of stuff!
Joel Embiid’s posts about the 48-hour quarantine food. ???????????? pic.twitter.com/vPQfBiMv9y — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 10, 2020
If you’re not happy with the food options at Disney or the hotel options, then just don’t play. Sit out the remainder of the season and return in 2021.
Don’t take to social media and complain while millions of Americans would give anything for the resources and opportunities NBA players have.
The NBA is giving its players Fyre Feat meals in the Orlando bubble pic.twitter.com/hkAREiHR5J — THIS LEAGUE (@thisleague) July 8, 2020
Let us know in the comments what you think about Williams’ comments!


thedailycaller--2020-07-13--REPORT: The Washington Redskins Will Officially Retire The Team Name Monday

The Washington Redskins will officially announce they ’ re changing the team name Monday .
According to Sports Business Daily , the team will announce Monday that the “ Redskins ” will no longer be the franchise ’ s name .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The same report said that the “ timeline ” for publicly announcing a new name for the franchise is “ unclear ” right now .
I think we all knew this move was coming .
The Redskins announced in early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be reviewed .
You don ’ t do something like that unless you ’ ve already made the decision to change the franchise ’ s name .
Now , it sounds like the decision will become official at some point Monday .
The big question now is what will the team change their name to .
The Warriors has been floated , but Twitter is all about changing the Redskins to the Redtails .
No matter what happens , it ’ s crystal clear that change is coming to Daniel Snyder ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for as long as he could against changing the team name , but he ultimately lost .
Let us know in the comments what you think the Redskins should change to !

UPDATE: The Washington Redskins announced Monday morning that the team’s name is changing. You can read the release below.
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The Washington Redskins will officially announce they’re changing the team name Monday.
According to Sports Business Daily, the team will announce Monday that the “Redskins” will no longer be the franchise’s name. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The same report said that the “timeline” for publicly announcing a new name for the franchise is “unclear” right now.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dwayne Haskins, Jr. (@dh_simba7) on Jul 2, 2020 at 10:16am PDT
I think we all knew this move was coming. The Redskins announced in early July that the name of the team would be reviewed.
You don’t do something like that unless you’ve already made the decision to change the franchise’s name.
Now, it sounds like the decision will become official at some point Monday.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Washington Redskins (@redskins) on Jul 3, 2020 at 9:42am PDT
The big question now is what will the team change their name to. The Warriors has been floated, but Twitter is all about changing the Redskins to the Redtails.
I would love to see the Washington Redskins do a total 180 and become the Washington Redtails, the nickname of the first Black military aviators who flew 15,000+ missions during WW II. Logos by @mbingcrosby + @cdauphin. pic.twitter.com/rEZNQ1Cvba — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) July 13, 2020
No matter what happens, it’s crystal clear that change is coming to Daniel Snyder’s NFL franchise. He held out for as long as he could against changing the team name, but he ultimately lost.
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Let us know in the comments what you think the Redskins should change to!


thedailycaller--2020-07-13--Rose Namajunas Gives Interview With Blood Coming Out Of Her Nose And Her Eye Swollen Shut

Rose Namajunas proved over the weekend that she ’ s as bad as they come in the UFC .
Namajunas defeated Jessica Andrade late Saturday night at UFC 251 , and it was the latest victory for the fighting superstar .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) A photo tweeted out by Barstool Sports after the bout is one of the most grizzly and badass things you ’ ll ever see when it comes to pro sports .
Namajunas was giving an interview with blood pouring out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shut .
Give it a look below .
I don ’ t know why , but I love this move from Namajunas so much .
It looks like she walked through hell and came back , and she ’ s still locked in .
Could you ever imagine an MLB or NBA player giving an interview with a cracked nose and a swollen face ?
No chance in hell .
There are a lot of fascinating individuals in the UFC , and Rose Namajunas is right near the top of the list for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , tough as all hell , and becoming one of the biggest names in the sport .
Her status will only continue to go up .
Stay frosty , Rose !
I can ’ t wait to see what comes next .

Rose Namajunas proved over the weekend that she’s as bad as they come in the UFC.
Namajunas defeated Jessica Andrade late Saturday night at UFC 251, and it was the latest victory for the fighting superstar. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
A photo tweeted out by Barstool Sports after the bout is one of the most grizzly and badass things you’ll ever see when it comes to pro sports.
Namajunas was giving an interview with blood pouring out of her nose and her eye swollen shut. Give it a look below.
I don’t know why, but I love this move from Namajunas so much. It looks like she walked through hell and came back, and she’s still locked in.
Could you ever imagine an MLB or NBA player giving an interview with a cracked nose and a swollen face? No chance in hell.
Yet, Rose didn’t miss a beat.
Warrior. “Thug” Rose Namajunas takes down Jessica Andrade by split decision. #UFC251 pic.twitter.com/93lH4ydttE — TSN (@TSN_Sports) July 12, 2020
There are a lot of fascinating individuals in the UFC, and Rose Namajunas is right near the top of the list for me.
She’s a superstar, tough as all hell, and becoming one of the biggest names in the sport. Her status will only continue to go up.
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Stay frosty, Rose! I can’t wait to see what comes next.


thedailycaller--2020-07-13--REPORT: Start Of The College Football Season Could Be Pushed To October Or November

The college football season could potentially be delayed more than a month .
According to Sports Illustrated , the season could be pushed back to October or November amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The SI report indicated that pushing the season back at least a month would be done “ with hope that treatments progress and the very earliest vaccines perhaps become available by then.
” If the season has to be delayed , then pushing it back to October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s only a month difference .
Will fans complain , moan and try to resist ?
No doubt at all , but I ’ d rather have a month delay than no season at all .
Having said that , I ’ m not sure pushing back the season to October in hopes of a vaccine existing is very realistic .
I might not be a doctor , but are we that close to a vaccine ?
October isn ’ t that far away , and I ’ ve seen nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a vaccine .
Overall , we ’ re all still hoping the season starts on time .
Football is meant to be played on Saturdays in the fall .
It ’ s not meant to start in November , and it ’ s damn sure not meant to be played in the spring .
While I won ’ t be happy about it , I can certainly live with a start date beginning in October .
November is a much more difficult sell , but October seems doable .

The college football season could potentially be delayed more than a month.
According to Sports Illustrated, the season could be pushed back to October or November amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The SI report indicated that pushing the season back at least a month would be done “with hope that treatments progress and the very earliest vaccines perhaps become available by then.”
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If the season has to be delayed, then pushing it back to October is probably the best case scenario. It’s only a month difference.
Will fans complain, moan and try to resist? No doubt at all, but I’d rather have a month delay than no season at all.
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Having said that, I’m not sure pushing back the season to October in hopes of a vaccine existing is very realistic.
I might not be a doctor, but are we that close to a vaccine? October isn’t that far away, and I’ve seen nothing to suggest we’re super close to a vaccine.
Overall, we’re all still hoping the season starts on time. Football is meant to be played on Saturdays in the fall. It’s not meant to start in November, and it’s damn sure not meant to be played in the spring.
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While I won’t be happy about it, I can certainly live with a start date beginning in October. November is a much more difficult sell, but October seems doable.


thedailycaller--2020-07-13--REVIEW: ‘Yellowstone’ Is Outstanding In The Latest Episode ‘Going Back To Cali’

“ Yellowstone ” was awesome Sunday night in the new episode “ Going Back to Cali.
” WARNING : THERE ARE GOING TO BE SPOILERS BELOW .
DO NOT KEEP READING IF YOU AREN ’ T CAUGHT UP .
CONSIDER YOURSELF WARNED .
There are three major takeaways from “ Going Back to Cali.
” First and foremost , Governor Perry and the Duttons have devised a solid plan to stop Roarke .
Jamie will move to attorney general and Kayce will take over as the livestock commissioner .
It ’ ll allow the older Dutton son to find a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the construction of the airport .
The Duttons are facing their greatest enemy ever , and it ’ s clear the governor supports John .
However , that doesn ’ t guarantee much of anything .
Roarke is ready to roll , and the Duttons have never faced a challenge like the one he presents .
Jamie taking over as AG and Kayce taking over as the livestock commissioner might be the only plan that can work .
Secondly , we learned that Beth can ’ t have kids !
We don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes it crystal clear to Rip that she can ’ t give him children .
Folks , I think we ’ re on the verge of finding out why Beth and Jamie hate each other so much .
My theory has always been that Jamie forced her into an abortion when she was younger because she was pregnant with Rip ’ s kid .
In my interview with Wes Bentley , he didn ’ t confirm anything , but he did say that it ’ s a “ devastating ” reason .
Something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re headed .
Either way , we now know at least one of the demons that ’ s chasing Beth .
Finally , some moronic bikers decided it was a good idea to tussle with the bunkhouse crew .
When Rip tells them to leave or they ’ ll never leave again , they come back at night with gas .
Their plan to burn John ’ s field went sideways when they walked right into a trap .
In what was an epic scene full of great quotes , John and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own graves .
Right when you think they ’ re going to execute them all , John lets them go with a stern warning that Montana doesn ’ t want them .
Similar to the wolf scene a couple episodes back with Kayce , it ’ s clear that John ’ s words are about a hell of a lot more than just the bikers .
The biggest mystery to me right now is what is Rainwater ’ s goal here ?
There ’ s a new woman working with the tribe , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s thinking about getting a little dirty .
However , I ’ d be lying if I said I knew what he was going to do .
I don ’ t have a clue at all , but this woman looks like she ’ s going to be trouble .
Overall , it was another great episode , and I can ’ t wait to see what we get next .
Make sure to tune in next Sunday for the latest episode of “ Yellowstone ” season three !

“Yellowstone” was awesome Sunday night in the new episode “Going Back to Cali.”
WARNING: THERE ARE GOING TO BE SPOILERS BELOW. DO NOT KEEP READING IF YOU AREN’T CAUGHT UP. CONSIDER YOURSELF WARNED.
Destiny’s a hard thing to run from. Your destiny is an all-new episode of #YellowstoneTV TONIGHT at 9/8c on @ParamountNet. pic.twitter.com/q7REBXbSWI — Yellowstone (@Yellowstone) July 12, 2020
There are three major takeaways from “Going Back to Cali.” First and foremost, Governor Perry and the Duttons have devised a solid plan to stop Roarke.
Jamie will move to attorney general and Kayce will take over as the livestock commissioner. It’ll allow the older Dutton son to find a way to use the law to stop the construction of the airport.
The Duttons are facing their greatest enemy ever, and it’s clear the governor supports John. However, that doesn’t guarantee much of anything. Roarke is ready to roll, and the Duttons have never faced a challenge like the one he presents.
Jamie taking over as AG and Kayce taking over as the livestock commissioner might be the only plan that can work.
Secondly, we learned that Beth can’t have kids! We don’t know why exactly, but she makes it crystal clear to Rip that she can’t give him children.
Folks, I think we’re on the verge of finding out why Beth and Jamie hate each other so much. My theory has always been that Jamie forced her into an abortion when she was younger because she was pregnant with Rip’s kid.
In my interview with Wes Bentley, he didn’t confirm anything, but he did say that it’s a “devastating” reason.
Something tells me that’s where we’re headed. Either way, we now know at least one of the demons that’s chasing Beth.
Finally, some moronic bikers decided it was a good idea to tussle with the bunkhouse crew. When Rip tells them to leave or they’ll never leave again, they come back at night with gas.
Their plan to burn John’s field went sideways when they walked right into a trap. In what was an epic scene full of great quotes, John and the crew has the bikers dig their own graves. Right when you think they’re going to execute them all, John lets them go with a stern warning that Montana doesn’t want them.
Similar to the wolf scene a couple episodes back with Kayce, it’s clear that John’s words are about a hell of a lot more than just the bikers.
The biggest mystery to me right now is what is Rainwater’s goal here? There’s a new woman working with the tribe, and it’s clear that he’s thinking about getting a little dirty.
However, I’d be lying if I said I knew what he was going to do. I don’t have a clue at all, but this woman looks like she’s going to be trouble.
“There is no protection from me.” Who’s excited to meet @Qorianka Kilcher’s Angela Blue Thunder on Sunday? #YellowstoneTV pic.twitter.com/GPv39NoKhB — Yellowstone (@Yellowstone) July 9, 2020
Overall, it was another great episode, and I can’t wait to see what we get next. Make sure to tune in next Sunday for the latest episode of “Yellowstone” season three!


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--Inside The Cynical Calculations Companies Use To Generate Their Political Positions

Nike chief executive John Donahoe denounced the “ senseless tragedy ” of racial bigotry in a statement released June 5 @ @ @ @ @ to educate themselves on “ systemic racism.
” One year prior , Nike announced that @ @ @ @ @ of shoes with the Betsy Ross flag after football player and corporate partner Colin Kaepernick @ @ @ @ @

Nike chief executive John Donahoe denounced the “senseless tragedy” of racial bigotry in a statement released June 5 and said that Americans needed to educate themselves on “systemic racism.” One year prior, Nike announced that it was recalling a pair of shoes with the Betsy Ross flag after football player and corporate partner Colin Kaepernick deemed the flag racist.


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--British Court Case Revealed Steele Expected Dossier To Be Shared With Top Biden Adviser Antony Blink

British Court Case Revealed Steele Expected Dossier To Be Shared With Top Biden Adviser Antony Blinken

Former British spy Christopher Steele told a British court that he shared his infamous dossier in 2016 with an associate expecting that it would be provided to State Department officials , including Antony Blinken , who is considered a top contender for secretary of state in a Joe Biden administration .
According to a judge ’ s decision handed down last week in a dossier-related lawsuit , Steele told the court that he provided a copy of the dossier in early November 2016 to Strobe Talbott , a former deputy secretary of state who then served as the president of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he expected Talbott to meet with Blinken regarding the national security implications in the dossier .
Blinken served at the time as deputy secretary of state , the number two position at Foggy Bottom .
Before that , he served as deputy national security adviser to President Obama and as national security adviser to then-Vice President Biden .
( RELATED : British Court Rules Against Dossier Author In Lawsuit ) According to Axios , Blinken is considered a top contender to serve as secretary of state to Biden , the presumptive Democratic nominee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ met with Talbott or learned of the dossier .
Neither of the former State Department officials responded to a request for comment .
But Blinken ’ s possible link to the dossier highlights the State Department ’ s deep connections to Steele and his salacious report .
Steele ’ s work has come under scrutiny as the special counsel ’ s investigation and the Justice Department ’ s inspector general have all but debunked the dossier ’ s core allegation of a conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Russia .
A British judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to two Russian bankers who he accused in the dossier of having illicit ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin .
The judge ruled that Steele ’ s allegations were “ inaccurate or misleading.
” Multiple State Department officials were aware of Steele ’ s investigation of the Trump campaign .
Victoria Nuland , the assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs , approved a July 5 , 2016 , meeting in which Steele first shared his findings with the FBI .
Then-Secretary of State John Kerry was reportedly told about Steele @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report with State Department official , Jonathan Winer , a longtime aide to Kerry .
Winer set up a meeting for Steele on Oct. 11 , 2016 , with Kathleen Kavalec , who served as deputy to Nuland .
Winer also served as a conduit between Steele and Fusion GPS and journalists .
He served as a background source for the two most prominent reports published regarding Steele ’ s allegations prior to the 2016 election .
Steele acknowledged in court filings in that case in August 2018 that he provided materials to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clintons .
Talbott served as president of the Brookings Institution , the influential left-leaning foreign policy think tank , through 2017 .
Fiona Hill , the top Russia expert in the Trump White House , told Congress last year that Talbott provided her a copy of Steele ’ s dossier a day before BuzzFeed published it on Jan. 10 , 2017 .
Hill said she was floored by the report and thought that Steele had fallen victim to a Russian disinformation campaign .
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Former British spy Christopher Steele told a British court that he shared his infamous dossier in 2016 with an associate expecting that it would be provided to State Department officials, including Antony Blinken, who is considered a top contender for secretary of state in a Joe Biden administration.
According to a judge’s decision handed down last week in a dossier-related lawsuit, Steele told the court that he provided a copy of the dossier in early November 2016 to Strobe Talbott, a former deputy secretary of state who then served as the president of the Brookings Institution.
Steele also said he expected Talbott to meet with Blinken regarding the national security implications in the dossier.
Blinken served at the time as deputy secretary of state, the number two position at Foggy Bottom. Before that, he served as deputy national security adviser to President Obama and as national security adviser to then-Vice President Biden. (RELATED: British Court Rules Against Dossier Author In Lawsuit)
According to Axios, Blinken is considered a top contender to serve as secretary of state to Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee.
It is unclear if Blinken ever met with Talbott or learned of the dossier. Neither of the former State Department officials responded to a request for comment.
But Blinken’s possible link to the dossier highlights the State Department’s deep connections to Steele and his salacious report. Steele’s work has come under scrutiny as the special counsel’s investigation and the Justice Department’s inspector general have all but debunked the dossier’s core allegation of a conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Russia.
A British judge last week ordered Steele to pay damages to two Russian bankers who he accused in the dossier of having illicit ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The judge ruled that Steele’s allegations were “inaccurate or misleading.”
Multiple State Department officials were aware of Steele’s investigation of the Trump campaign. Victoria Nuland, the assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, approved a July 5, 2016, meeting in which Steele first shared his findings with the FBI.
Then-Secretary of State John Kerry was reportedly told about Steele’s investigation. Steele shared his report with State Department official, Jonathan Winer, a longtime aide to Kerry. Winer set up a meeting for Steele on Oct. 11, 2016, with Kathleen Kavalec, who served as deputy to Nuland.
Winer also served as a conduit between Steele and Fusion GPS and journalists. He served as a background source for the two most prominent reports published regarding Steele’s allegations prior to the 2016 election.
Steele acknowledged in court filings in that case in August 2018 that he provided materials to Talbott, a longtime friend of the Clintons.
Talbott served as president of the Brookings Institution, the influential left-leaning foreign policy think tank, through 2017.
Fiona Hill, the top Russia expert in the Trump White House, told Congress last year that Talbott provided her a copy of Steele’s dossier a day before BuzzFeed published it on Jan. 10, 2017.
Hill said she was floored by the report and thought that Steele had fallen victim to a Russian disinformation campaign.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-14--Brit Hume Mocks Democrats For ‘Getting On The Fainting Couch’ Over Stone Commutation

Fox News political analyst Brit Hume mocked Democrats for their exaggerated response to President Donald Trump ’ s decision to commute Roger Stone ’ s sentence .
Hume told Fox News anchor Bret Baier that what he had observed as critics complained about the Stone commutation was a “ staggering case of memory loss on the part of Democrats and other critics.
” ( RELATED : Trump Commutes Roger Stone ’ s Prison Sentence ) “ Remember , Bret , this was not a pardon .
He stands convicted and remains convicted , ” Hume began before pivoting to mention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Bill Clinton .
“ One thinks back , it wasn ’ t too many administrations ago , that Bill Clinton issued a series of pardons that appalled a lot of people — the most notable among them was the fugitive financier Marc Rich and that became so notorious that Clinton himself said later it wasn ’ t worth it .
It looked for all the world like a payoff because Rich ’ s wife had given tons of money to the Democrats and Clinton ’ s campaigns.
” Hume brought up another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Susan McDougal who went to jail after she failed to answer questions during the Whitewater investigation .
“ He later pardoned her and later held her up as a hero , ” Hume added .
“ While the Democrats are getting on the fainting couch — with Pelosi leading them — and talking about staggering corruption and national security implications from this commutation , it seems that what they need to do is consult their own record books and remember what has gone before them , ” Hume concluded .
“ We seem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extraordinary exaggeration .
”

Fox News political analyst Brit Hume mocked Democrats for their exaggerated response to President Donald Trump’s decision to commute Roger Stone’s sentence.
Hume told Fox News anchor Bret Baier that what he had observed as critics complained about the Stone commutation was a “staggering case of memory loss on the part of Democrats and other critics.” (RELATED: Trump Commutes Roger Stone’s Prison Sentence)
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“Remember, Bret, this was not a pardon. He stands convicted and remains convicted,” Hume began before pivoting to mention a couple of pardons issued by former President Bill Clinton.
“One thinks back, it wasn’t too many administrations ago, that Bill Clinton issued a series of pardons that appalled a lot of people — the most notable among them was the fugitive financier Marc Rich and that became so notorious that Clinton himself said later it wasn’t worth it. It looked for all the world like a payoff because Rich’s wife had given tons of money to the Democrats and Clinton’s campaigns.”
Hume brought up another Clinton pardon issued to a woman named Susan McDougal who went to jail after she failed to answer questions during the Whitewater investigation. “He later pardoned her and later held her up as a hero,” Hume added.
“While the Democrats are getting on the fainting couch — with Pelosi leading them — and talking about staggering corruption and national security implications from this commutation, it seems that what they need to do is consult their own record books and remember what has gone before them,” Hume concluded. “We seem to be living in an age of extraordinary exaggeration.”


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--‘A Little Perspective’: Jesse Watters Pans Outrage Over Roger Stone Commutation

Fox News host Jesse Watters called for “ a little perspective ” as he panned critics of President Donald Trump ’ s commutation of longtime friend Roger Stones ’ federal prison sentence .
“ Honestly , Stone ’ s no saint and he ’ s been in the gutter for decades , but he is not a criminal either , ” Watters said on Monday ’ s “ The Five.
” “ He is an old man who likes to talk a lot of trash and got caught up in a frame job.
” “ If a guy plants a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police officer and you throw the gun in the river , you can ’ t be charged with obstruction , ” the Fox News host continued .
“ It is a dirty investigation , and we know it was a baseless investigation .
There was no collusion .
It was a witch hunt and now the media ’ s mad because the witch hunt got exposed.
” Watters then cited the actions of Democratic former presidents to call for “ a little perspective.
” “ We really need to go forward with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people , and , you know , Chelsea Manning , he got commuted by Barack Obama , ” he said .
“ He conspired with WikiLeaks .
Roger Stone didn ’ t conspire with WikiLeaks , and he is now in trouble.
” ( RELATED : Lindsey Graham : Trump Commutation Of Roger Stone Sentence ‘ Would Be Justified ’ ) “ I mean , it seems backwards , ” Watters continued .
“ Bill Clinton , didn ’ t he pardon his brother or his business partner ?
But this is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tax cheat in U.S. history because his wife gave $ 1 million to the Clinton Foundation .
Come on !
A little perspective here.
” After signaling for some time that he might take action , Trump commuted Stone ’ s 40-month prison sentence Friday evening .
The former Republican operative was convicted in federal court last year of obstruction , lying to Congress and witness tampering related to former special prosecutor Robert Mueller ’ s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and was set to begin the sentence this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision included Democrats , National Review editors , Mueller himself , and Republican Utah Sen. Mitt Romney , who accused the president of engaging in “ historic corruption .
”

Fox News host Jesse Watters called for “a little perspective” as he panned critics of President Donald Trump’s commutation of longtime adviser Roger Stone’s federal prison sentence.
“Honestly, Stone’s no saint and he’s been in the gutter for decades, but he is not a criminal either,” Watters said on Monday’s “The Five.” “He is an old man who likes to talk a lot of trash and got caught up in a frame job.”
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“If a guy plants a gun on you and he is a police officer and you throw the gun in the river, you can’t be charged with obstruction,” the Fox News host continued. “It is a dirty investigation, and we know it was a baseless investigation. There was no collusion. It was a witch hunt and now the media’s mad because the witch hunt got exposed.”
Watters then cited the actions of Democratic former presidents to call for “a little perspective.”
“We really need to go forward with the Democrats getting caught, trying to frame people, and, you know, Chelsea Manning, he got commuted by Barack Obama,” he said. “He conspired with WikiLeaks. Roger Stone didn’t conspire with WikiLeaks, and he is now in trouble.” (RELATED: Lindsey Graham: Trump Commutation Of Roger Stone Sentence ‘Would Be Justified’)
“I mean, it seems backwards,” Watters continued. “Bill Clinton, didn’t he pardon his brother or his business partner? But this is the craziest thing? He pardoned the bigger tax cheat in U.S. history because his wife gave $1 million to the Clinton Foundation. Come on! A little perspective here.”
After signaling for some time that he might take action, Trump commuted Stone’s 40-month prison sentence Friday evening. The former Republican operative was convicted in federal court last year of obstruction, lying to Congress and witness tampering related to former special prosecutor Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and was set to begin the sentence this week.
Critics of the president’s decision included Democrats, National Review editors, Mueller himself, and Republican Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, who accused the president of engaging in “historic corruption.”


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--Sterilization, Forced Abortion And Mandatory Birth Control: Inside China’s Xinjiang Province

Adrian Zenz , a senior fellow in China Studies at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation , spoke with the Daily Caller ’ s Samantha Renck about genocide in China , what the international community is doing and more .
The Chinese Communist Party has come under fire after findings indicate “ the Chinese government is committing ‘ demographic genocide ’ against Uighur Muslims.
” Zenz commented on some of the major takeaways from his report .
“ The major finding is that dramatic decline in [ the ] birthrate and population growth , ” Zenz said , “ in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ region of Xinjiang .
It ’ s not only connected to the draconian policy of interning between one and two million adults in internment camps in order to indoctrinate and assimilate them – [ but ] it is also part and explained through a systematic state campaign of preventing births from taking place.
” Zenz added , “ there is a government campaign to suppress birth rates and population growth rates by forcibly inserting intrauterine contraceptive devices into women and through campaigns of mass sterilization.
” “ In one Uighur country , government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 34 percent of women of reproductive age in one single year – in 2019 , ” he continued .
Zenz criticized the international community for their inaction regarding the Uighur community , discussed implications for the future and more .
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Adrian Zenz, a senior fellow in China Studies at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, spoke with the Daily Caller’s Samantha Renck about genocide in China, what the international community is doing and more.
The Chinese Communist Party has come under fire after findings indicate “the Chinese government is committing ‘demographic genocide’ against Uighur Muslims.”
Zenz commented on some of the major takeaways from his report.
“The major finding is that dramatic decline in [the] birthrate and population growth,” Zenz said, “in minority areas in China’s northwestern region of Xinjiang. It’s not only connected to the draconian policy of interning between one and two million adults in internment camps in order to indoctrinate and assimilate them – [but] it is also part and explained through a systematic state campaign of preventing births from taking place.”
Zenz added, “there is a government campaign to suppress birth rates and population growth rates by forcibly inserting intrauterine contraceptive devices into women and through campaigns of mass sterilization.”
“In one Uighur country, government data shows the county planned to sterilize 34 percent of women of reproductive age in one single year – in 2019,” he continued.
Zenz criticized the international community for their inaction regarding the Uighur community, discussed implications for the future and more. (RELATED: TikTok: Is Time Running Out For This App?)
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