thedailycaller--2020-05-23--Trump Considering Forming Panel To Review Anti-Conservative Bias In Big Tech: Report

President Donald Trump is considering forming a commission to review anti-conservative bias on social media platforms , The Wall Street Journal reported , citing people familiar with the idea .
A potential White House-created commission would examine allegations of online bias and censorship , according to the report .
The administration will also encourage the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Election Commission to conduct similar reviews , the sources told the WSJ .
“ Left-wing bias in the tech world is a concern that definitely needs to be addressed from our vantage point , and at least exposed [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about what we ’ re dealing with , ” a White House official told the paper .
( RELATED : ‘ Illegal ’ : Trump Goes After Tech Giants Google , Facebook For ‘ Radical Left ’ Bias ) The president told his Twitter followers in a May 16 tweet that his administration is pursuing ways to mitigate alleged conservative bias at Facebook , Twitter , and Google .
“ The Radical Left is in total command & control of Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and Google , ” Trump wrote , adding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation.
” “ People on both sides of the aisle disagree with some of the positions we ’ ve taken , but we remain committed to seeking outside perspectives and communicating clearly about why we make the decisions we do , ” the company said in a press statement .
Twitter also pushed back , as did Google and the Internet Association ( IA ) .
“ We enforce the Twitter Rules impartially for all users , regardless of their background or political affiliation , ” Twitter said in a statement to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care and “ safeguards to be a trustworthy source of information for everyone , without any regard for political viewpoint , ” a spokeswoman for Google said in a statement addressing the report .
“ Online platforms do not have a political bias , and offer more people a chance to have their voice heard than at any point in history , ” Jon Berroya , interim president of IA , a trade group , told the WSJ .
Trump routinely addresses what he believes is Google and Facebook ’ s bias .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ media summit in 2019 , inviting many popular conservative social media influencers to discuss ways in which big tech companies are supposedly harassing them .
“ Somebody said he ’ s controversial , ” the president said of activist James O ’ Keefe , who published several reports that year detailing what some conservatives believe is Google ’ s bias .
“ He ’ s truthful.
” Trump has skewered Silicon Valley in the past , telling his Twitter followers in March 2019 that he is looking into accusations that Facebook is suppressing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience .
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President Donald Trump is considering forming a commission to review anti-conservative bias on social media platforms, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the idea.
A potential White House-created commission would examine allegations of online bias and censorship, according to the report. The administration will also encourage the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Election Commission to conduct similar reviews, the sources told the WSJ.
“Left-wing bias in the tech world is a concern that definitely needs to be addressed from our vantage point, and at least exposed [so] that Americans have clear eyes about what we’re dealing with,” a White House official told the paper. (RELATED: ‘Illegal’: Trump Goes After Tech Giants Google, Facebook For ‘Radical Left’ Bias)
The president told his Twitter followers in a May 16 tweet that his administration is pursuing ways to mitigate alleged conservative bias at Facebook, Twitter, and Google.
“The Radical Left is in total command & control of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Google,” Trump wrote, adding: “working to remedy this illegal situation.”
Facebook dismissed the allegation.
“People on both sides of the aisle disagree with some of the positions we’ve taken, but we remain committed to seeking outside perspectives and communicating clearly about why we make the decisions we do,” the company said in a press statement.
Twitter also pushed back, as did Google and the Internet Association (IA).
“We enforce the Twitter Rules impartially for all users, regardless of their background or political affiliation,” Twitter said in a statement to the WSJ.
Google builds its products with care and “safeguards to be a trustworthy source of information for everyone, without any regard for political viewpoint,” a spokeswoman for Google said in a statement addressing the report.
“Online platforms do not have a political bias, and offer more people a chance to have their voice heard than at any point in history,” Jon Berroya, interim president of IA, a trade group, told the WSJ.
Trump routinely addresses what he believes is Google and Facebook’s bias. His administration orchestrated a White House social media summit in 2019, inviting many popular conservative social media influencers to discuss ways in which big tech companies are supposedly harassing them.
“Somebody said he’s controversial,” the president said of activist James O’Keefe, who published several reports that year detailing what some conservatives believe is Google’s bias. “He’s truthful.”
Trump has skewered Silicon Valley in the past, telling his Twitter followers in March 2019 that he is looking into accusations that Facebook is suppressing content.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-23--FACT CHECK: ‘False COVID-19 Cases In Nigeria’ – Did CNN Air This News Chyron?

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows a CNN news chyron that reads , “ False COVID-19 cases in Nigeria.
” There is no record of CNN ever airing the chyron .
It was created using a news chyron generator website .
The image features CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio .
Beneath their photos , there is a breaking news banner : the chyron reads , “ False COVID-19 cases in Nigeria , ” while the ticker says , “ Nigerian government accused of taking advantage of the pandemic.
” “ Covid 19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ false because the government are taking advantage of it to embezzle , launder money and enrich themselves says CNN , ” reads the caption .
( RELATED : Does This Video Show Nigerians Burning Chinese-Owned Businesses ‘ In Retaliation For Attacks On Africans In China ’ ? )
There is , however , no record of CNN airing such a graphic .
No matching or similar graphics appear in Grabien , a video clip editing service .
A search of CNN transcripts also turned up no reporting about Nigeria “ taking advantage of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upper-right corner of the image indicates it was created on Break Your Own News , a website that allows users to create their own breaking news chyrons .
The photo used in the fabricated chyron comes from a March 22 interview between Blitzer and de Blasio , according to AFP Fact Check .
The chyron visible when the screen grab was taken reads , “ FEMA declares New York ‘ major disaster ’ as coronavirus surges .
”

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows a CNN news chyron that reads, “False COVID-19 cases in Nigeria.”
Verdict: False
There is no record of CNN ever airing the chyron. It was created using a news chyron generator website.
Fact Check:
The image features CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. Beneath their photos, there is a breaking news banner: the chyron reads, “False COVID-19 cases in Nigeria,” while the ticker says, “Nigerian government accused of taking advantage of the pandemic.”
“Covid 19 (sic) cases in Nigeria are false because the government are taking advantage of it to embezzle, launder money and enrich themselves says CNN,” reads the caption. (RELATED: Does This Video Show Nigerians Burning Chinese-Owned Businesses ‘In Retaliation For Attacks On Africans In China’?)
There is, however, no record of CNN airing such a graphic. No matching or similar graphics appear in Grabien, a video clip editing service. A search of CNN transcripts also turned up no reporting about Nigeria “taking advantage of the pandemic.”
The watermark in the upper-right corner of the image indicates it was created on Break Your Own News, a website that allows users to create their own breaking news chyrons. The photo used in the fabricated chyron comes from a March 22 interview between Blitzer and de Blasio, according to AFP Fact Check.
The chyron visible when the screen grab was taken reads, “FEMA declares New York ‘major disaster’ as coronavirus surges.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-23--FACT CHECK: Did Pope Francis Say, ‘God Will Abandon America If Trump Is Re-Elected’?

An image shared on Facebook claims Pope Francis urged Americans not to vote for President Donald Trump because “ God will abandon America if Trump is re-elected.
” There is no evidence that Pope Francis ever said the statement .
The claim originated on a parody news website .
The post features a screen grab of a tweet that links to an article published by the website News.enewsun.com .
That article , which puts up the headline “ Pope Francis : ‘ God will abandon America if Trump is re-elected , ' ” claims the pope urged Americans not to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election during Mass .
“ I am fearful that the least among them will fall victim again to the evil and morally decrepit creature Trump , ” the article quotes the pope as saying .
“ I believe that should he be re-elected , God will abandon all of his blessings upon American , and may see fit to raze it down , as Sodom , as Gomorrah.
” Had the pope made such a statement , it would have been picked up by major media outlets , yet none have reported on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pope Francis Made A Satanic Hand Gesture ) The article lifts nearly word-for-word from a story published on Bustatroll.org , a parody news website that describes itself as part of a network that publishes “ parody , satire , and tomfoolery.
” Bustatroll.org also states that “ everything on this website is fiction.
” The claim made by both the Facebook post and the News.enewsun.com article originated on Bustatroll.org and should not be taken as fact .

An image shared on Facebook claims Pope Francis urged Americans not to vote for President Donald Trump because “God will abandon America if Trump is re-elected.”
Verdict: False
There is no evidence that Pope Francis ever said the statement. The claim originated on a parody news website.
Fact Check:
The post features a screen grab of a tweet that links to an article published by the website News.enewsun.com. That article, which puts up the headline “Pope Francis: ‘God will abandon America if Trump is re-elected,'” claims the pope urged Americans not to vote for Trump in the 2020 presidential election during Mass.
“I am fearful that the least among them will fall victim again to the evil and morally decrepit creature Trump,” the article quotes the pope as saying. “I believe that should he be re-elected, God will abandon all of his blessings upon American, and may see fit to raze it down, as Sodom, as Gomorrah.”
Had the pope made such a statement, it would have been picked up by major media outlets, yet none have reported on it. (RELATED: Image Claims Pope Francis Made A Satanic Hand Gesture)
The article lifts nearly word-for-word from a story published on Bustatroll.org, a parody news website that describes itself as part of a network that publishes “parody, satire, and tomfoolery.” Bustatroll.org also states that “everything on this website is fiction.”
The claim made by both the Facebook post and the News.enewsun.com article originated on Bustatroll.org and should not be taken as fact.


thedailycaller--2020-05-23--CCW Weekend: Should You Get Body Armor?

CCW Weekend: Should You Get Body Armor?

If you watch YouTube , a lot of firearms trainers and YouTube gun channel personalities are wearing body armor .
A number of instructors have advocated in print that the armed citizen should have it as well .
Since the civilian market for guns and other gear mirrors or otherwise takes inspiration from trends in the military and law enforcement equipment , it stands to reason that if cops and soldiers wear body armor to save their lives , we should too .
Should you have body armor ?
This isn ’ t to touch on the issue of whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some body armor manufacturers will only sell their products to law enforcement or militaries as they feel that to be the case .
Furthermore it would be ludicrous prima facie to argue that safety equipment should only be sold to some people ; doing so at some point devolves into ( either directly or by the transitive property ) arguing that some people should be less concerned about losing their lives and/or that some lives are less worth saving than others .
Instead , the idea is to consider whether or not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ idea for the armed citizen and/or the Average Joe or Jane .
Not for police officers – who have to wear it – or for armed guards or armored truck drivers , but for the typical civilian .
The short answer is that it ’ s a good idea on paper , but unless you ’ re going to wear it all the time it ’ s not going to do much for you in the real world and at that , not much .
However , there are some off-label uses , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be worth getting it for , which we ’ ll get into .
Obviously , you want to give yourself every possible advantage over potential threats that you can , which body armor does give you .
Level II , IIA , IIIA or even Level IV armor ( for those unaware , Level IV armor has ceramic or steel plates ) will keep a bullet from entering your body if hit in the torso , and keeping you in the fight .
An armed criminal or maniacal mass shooter who isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a disadvantage to an armed citizen who is , which is also why police ( and certainly the military ) wear body armor .
As mentioned , a good idea on paper .
But exactly how practical is it ?
This isn ’ t to argue that you should be cavalier about any aspect of personal safety .
This is instead to say that the chances you ’ ll ever get into a shootout with anyone are extremely low .
This isn ’ t new information , but almost all the evidence we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ annual instances of defensive gun use by armed civilians in the United States , more than 99 percent don ’ t involve a single shot being fired .
There are millions of defensive gun uses ( estimates range from 2 million to 7 million instances per year ) but only a few thousand shootings and a few hundred justifiable homicides per year , so it ’ s safe to say that civilians just don ’ t often get into shootouts with bad guys .
Furthermore , if you have a reasonable expectation that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – meaning your odds of needing body armor are realistically high relative to the average person – chances are your best bet is finding a Realtor ( and moving to somewhere less crime-ridden ) or you need to enter witness protection .
Sure , there ’ s the threat of a potential terrorist attack or some sort of mass shooting event , but those events are exceedingly rare .
Yes , some parts of the media state that several hundred mass shootings take place per year , but the definition is loose ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are wounded ) and most of them , when examined , are gang-related .
Again , this isn ’ t to say that you should be cavalier about risks to your safety , but be aware that some risks are mostly hypothetical ( though possible ) and some are realistic given a higher degree of probability .
Hypothetically , there could be a mass shooting that starts the next time you go to an area Large Mart store , but it ’ s more likely that you ’ ll get killed in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The fried chicken and jojo potatoes from the deli are even more dangerous , given how many Americans suffer from heart disease and Type II diabetes .
In other words , body armor can protect you ; that much is inarguable .
The odds you ’ ll need that type of protection are exceedingly low .
But aren ’ t the criminals wearing it now ?
Sometimes they are .
The perpetrators in the North Hollywood shootout were , as have a few other high-profile incidents , including a few mass shootings .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Slate reported a few states ’ findings on arrests of criminals for use of a bulletproof vest in the commission of a crime .
Illinois reported 87 arrests from 2005 to 2012 , Florida reported 41 arrests from 2010 to 2012 and New York state reported 176 arrests from 2007 to 2011 .
Slate also reported 25 incidents in Lexis Nexis that involved the use of body armor or a tactical vest in the commission of a crime between January and August of that year .
These incidents included instances wherein home invaders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tactical vests are also frequently found in raids of gang members and drug dealer ’ s homes .
There is also a certain amount of black market trade to Mexican cartels , wherein straw buyers purchase body armor and then smuggle it over the border .
Criminals are definitely obtaining and using body armor , but the evidence indicates that it ’ s quite rare .
Then we come to the issue of actually wearing it .
Wearing body armor is less comfortable than not wearing it .
As a general rule , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things on their body that they don ’ t like because it turns out that being more comfortable is generally more desirable than being less comfortable .
For the average citizen , that means you probably won ’ t wear your body armor very often if you buy it , which more or less defeats the purpose .
You could keep in the trunk of your car much like how some people keep a “ car gun ” ( often a shotgun or carbine in the trunk ) but the hitch there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to it for it to do you any good .
It could happen , but it ’ s not likely ; most real-world defensive encounters happen too fast .
Again , there ’ s what is hypothetically possible and there ’ s what is realistically probable , and rarely do the two meet in the real world .
Unless you ’ re going to wear it all the time , it ’ s almost pointless to have it in the first place for it ’ s typical use of stopping bullets .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Well , it ’ s a good idea for all the obvious reasons , but unless you ’ re prepared to wear it all the time it ’ s not likely to do you any good for its primary purpose and the odds you ’ ll need it are exceedingly low .
But there are some off-label uses , so to speak , that actually make it a good thing to have .
Body armor , even soft body armor like Level II and Level III , guards against blunt force and penetrative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a known risk would be a good time to be wearing it .
For instance , body armor could provide very beneficial protection for people who , say , ride motorcycles or horses , or participate in certain outdoor activities that present a high risk of such injury like mountain climbing or downhill skiing or snowboarding ( powder is fine to fall on , but harder-packed snow is not ) and so on and so forth .
Granted , Harley owners probably don ’ t have to worry about it as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be on the side of the road with mechanical issues but it would be a decent investment if you had a Gold Wing .
In those instances , investing in Kevlar or other body armor would be a very good idea .
As for everyone else ?
Well , you get to make your own decisions .
If you feel like you need to or want to , feel free .
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By Sam Hoober, Alien Gear Holsters
If you watch YouTube, a lot of firearms trainers and YouTube gun channel personalities are wearing body armor. A number of instructors have advocated in print that the armed citizen should have it as well. Since the civilian market for guns and other gear mirrors or otherwise takes inspiration from trends in the military and law enforcement equipment, it stands to reason that if cops and soldiers wear body armor to save their lives, we should too.
Should you have body armor?
This isn’t to touch on the issue of whether body armor should be sold to civilians. Some body armor manufacturers will only sell their products to law enforcement or militaries as they feel that to be the case. Furthermore it would be ludicrous prima facie to argue that safety equipment should only be sold to some people; doing so at some point devolves into (either directly or by the transitive property) arguing that some people should be less concerned about losing their lives and/or that some lives are less worth saving than others.
Instead, the idea is to consider whether or not purchasing body armor really is a good idea for the armed citizen and/or the Average Joe or Jane. Not for police officers – who have to wear it – or for armed guards or armored truck drivers, but for the typical civilian.
The short answer is that it’s a good idea on paper, but unless you’re going to wear it all the time it’s not going to do much for you in the real world and at that, not much. However, there are some off-label uses, so to speak, that actually might be worth getting it for, which we’ll get into.
Obviously, you want to give yourself every possible advantage over potential threats that you can, which body armor does give you. Level II, IIA, IIIA or even Level IV armor (for those unaware, Level IV armor has ceramic or steel plates) will keep a bullet from entering your body if hit in the torso, and keeping you in the fight. An armed criminal or maniacal mass shooter who isn’t wearing any will therefore be at a disadvantage to an armed citizen who is, which is also why police (and certainly the military) wear body armor.
As mentioned, a good idea on paper. But exactly how practical is it?
This isn’t to argue that you should be cavalier about any aspect of personal safety. This is instead to say that the chances you’ll ever get into a shootout with anyone are extremely low.
This isn’t new information, but almost all the evidence we have indicates that of the several million annual instances of defensive gun use by armed civilians in the United States, more than 99 percent don’t involve a single shot being fired. There are millions of defensive gun uses (estimates range from 2 million to 7 million instances per year) but only a few thousand shootings and a few hundred justifiable homicides per year, so it’s safe to say that civilians just don’t often get into shootouts with bad guys.
Furthermore, if you have a reasonable expectation that you’ll have need of it – meaning your odds of needing body armor are realistically high relative to the average person – chances are your best bet is finding a Realtor (and moving to somewhere less crime-ridden) or you need to enter witness protection.
Sure, there’s the threat of a potential terrorist attack or some sort of mass shooting event, but those events are exceedingly rare. Yes, some parts of the media state that several hundred mass shootings take place per year, but the definition is loose (it just means more than 4 people are wounded) and most of them, when examined, are gang-related.
Again, this isn’t to say that you should be cavalier about risks to your safety, but be aware that some risks are mostly hypothetical (though possible) and some are realistic given a higher degree of probability.
Hypothetically, there could be a mass shooting that starts the next time you go to an area Large Mart store, but it’s more likely that you’ll get killed in a car crash on the way there. The fried chicken and jojo potatoes from the deli are even more dangerous, given how many Americans suffer from heart disease and Type II diabetes.
In other words, body armor can protect you; that much is inarguable. The odds you’ll need that type of protection are exceedingly low.
But aren’t the criminals wearing it now?
Sometimes they are. The perpetrators in the North Hollywood shootout were, as have a few other high-profile incidents, including a few mass shootings.
But how often?
In 2012, Slate reported a few states’ findings on arrests of criminals for use of a bulletproof vest in the commission of a crime. Illinois reported 87 arrests from 2005 to 2012, Florida reported 41 arrests from 2010 to 2012 and New York state reported 176 arrests from 2007 to 2011. Slate also reported 25 incidents in Lexis Nexis that involved the use of body armor or a tactical vest in the commission of a crime between January and August of that year. These incidents included instances wherein home invaders wore body armor.
Body armor and tactical vests are also frequently found in raids of gang members and drug dealer’s homes. There is also a certain amount of black market trade to Mexican cartels, wherein straw buyers purchase body armor and then smuggle it over the border.
Criminals are definitely obtaining and using body armor, but the evidence indicates that it’s quite rare.
Then we come to the issue of actually wearing it.
Wearing body armor is less comfortable than not wearing it. As a general rule, people will find reasons to not put things on their body that they don’t like because it turns out that being more comfortable is generally more desirable than being less comfortable.
For the average citizen, that means you probably won’t wear your body armor very often if you buy it, which more or less defeats the purpose.
You could keep in the trunk of your car much like how some people keep a “car gun” (often a shotgun or carbine in the trunk) but the hitch there is that you’ve got to get to it for it to do you any good. It could happen, but it’s not likely; most real-world defensive encounters happen too fast.
Again, there’s what is hypothetically possible and there’s what is realistically probable, and rarely do the two meet in the real world. Unless you’re going to wear it all the time, it’s almost pointless to have it in the first place for it’s typical use of stopping bullets.
So, should you buy body armor? Well, it’s a good idea for all the obvious reasons, but unless you’re prepared to wear it all the time it’s not likely to do you any good for its primary purpose and the odds you’ll need it are exceedingly low.
But there are some off-label uses, so to speak, that actually make it a good thing to have.
Huh?
Body armor, even soft body armor like Level II and Level III, guards against blunt force and penetrative trauma, so any instance where that’s a known risk would be a good time to be wearing it.
For instance, body armor could provide very beneficial protection for people who, say, ride motorcycles or horses, or participate in certain outdoor activities that present a high risk of such injury like mountain climbing or downhill skiing or snowboarding (powder is fine to fall on, but harder-packed snow is not) and so on and so forth.
Granted, Harley owners probably don’t have to worry about it as much since they’re going to be on the side of the road with mechanical issues but it would be a decent investment if you had a Gold Wing.
In those instances, investing in Kevlar or other body armor would be a very good idea. As for everyone else? Well, you get to make your own decisions. If you feel like you need to or want to, feel free.
Click here to get your 1911 Pistol Shopping Guide.
Click here to get The Complete Concealed Carry Training Guide
Sam Hoober is a Contributing Editor to AlienGearHolsters.com, a subsidiary of Hayden, ID, based Tedder Industries, where he writes about gun accessories, gun safety, open and concealed carry tips. Click here to visit aliengearholsters.com.


thedailycaller--2020-05-23--Sen. Tim Scott: Does Joe Biden Really Believe That Every Poor Kid ‘Has To Be Black?’

Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott said Friday he has given presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden “ a pass ” in the past over race issues — but not anymore .
Scott specifically ridiculed a suggestion that Biden once made that black children are affected by poverty while white children are not , during an interview with “ ABC News Prime.
” During last August ’ s Iowa Democratic debate , the former vice president commented that “ poor kids are just as bright and just as talented as white kids.
” ( RELATED : Van Jones Tells Democrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Is ‘ Causing Us Problems ’ With the Black Vote ) “ Is that to suggest that every single kid in America that is living in poverty … has to be black , ” Scott asked Friday .
“ Is that to suggest that the high poverty rate in this nation is 100 % black .
Or all those needing assistance in this nation are all black ?
I don ’ t know how to read into his comments.
” “ The comments he ’ s made in the past , I did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comments .
I gave him a pass , ” Scott told viewers , noting that he makes certain to be consistent in his criticism .
“ When Republicans say things I don ’ t appreciate on racial lines , I speak out against it .
When Democrats say it , I speak out against it.
” Scott said what prompted him to reassess Biden ’ s remarks about poor kids not being white was the Democratic leader ’ s comments Friday that black Trump supporters “ ain ’ t black.
” “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Scott said , who earlier in the day condemned the “ crickets ” that he heard coming from some Democratic quarters that didn ’ t want to acknowledge Biden ’ s words .
Biden apologized some hours later and suggested the exchange had all been an awkward joke from “ a wise guy.
” Biden advisor Symone Sanders also addressed the comments , tweeting : “ Vice President Biden spent his career fighting alongside and for the African American community … The comments made at the end of the Breakfast Club interview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s be clear about what the VP was saying : he was making the distinction that he would put his record with the African American community up against Trump ’ s any day.
” Scott also suggested Friday that Biden , along with most Democratic Party personalities , have a habit of taking the black vote for granted .
Biden has a less than ideal record on civil rights : he once declared that segregation was a source of “ black pride ” and opposed mandatory school busing as a means of integrating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scott Predicts Trump Could Get 15 % Of Black Voters in 2020 ) Scott praised President Donald Trump ’ s record on responding to the the needs of black voters .
“ He sat there for an hour discussing the issues of this nation , the issues of race and then we came out of that , and he said … ‘ Tim , help me help those I have offended.
’ ” “ And what did we do ?
We created opportunity zones that are now bringing in more resources into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s compare it to what Joe Biden has said .
”

Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott said Friday he has given presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden “a pass” in the past over race issues — but not anymore.
Scott specifically ridiculed a suggestion that Biden once made that black children are affected by poverty while white children are not, during an interview with “ABC News Prime.”
During last August’s Iowa Democratic debate, the former vice president commented that “poor kids are just as bright and just as talented as white kids.” (RELATED: Van Jones Tells Democrats To ‘Wake Up’: Trump Is ‘Causing Us Problems’ With the Black Vote)
“Is that to suggest that every single kid in America that is living in poverty … has to be black,” Scott asked Friday. “Is that to suggest that the high poverty rate in this nation is 100% black. Or all those needing assistance in this nation are all black? I don’t know how to read into his comments.”
“The comments he’s made in the past, I did not come out and talk about the comments. I gave him a pass,” Scott told viewers, noting that he makes certain to be consistent in his criticism. “When Republicans say things I don’t appreciate on racial lines, I speak out against it. When Democrats say it, I speak out against it.”
Scott said what prompted him to reassess Biden’s remarks about poor kids not being white was the Democratic leader’s comments Friday that black Trump supporters “ain’t black.”
“I did come out on this comment,” Scott said, who earlier in the day condemned the “crickets” that he heard coming from some Democratic quarters that didn’t want to acknowledge Biden’s words.
Biden apologized some hours later and suggested the exchange had all been an awkward joke from “a wise guy.”
Biden advisor Symone Sanders also addressed the comments, tweeting: “Vice President Biden spent his career fighting alongside and for the African American community … The comments made at the end of the Breakfast Club interview were in jest, but let’s be clear about what the VP was saying: he was making the distinction that he would put his record with the African American community up against Trump’s any day.”
Scott also suggested Friday that Biden, along with most Democratic Party personalities, have a habit of taking the black vote for granted. Biden has a less than ideal record on civil rights: he once declared that segregation was a source of “black pride” and opposed mandatory school busing as a means of integrating classrooms. (RELATED: Sen. Tim Scott Predicts Trump Could Get 15% Of Black Voters in 2020)
Scott praised President Donald Trump’s record on responding to the the needs of black voters. “He sat there for an hour discussing the issues of this nation, the issues of race and then we came out of that, and he said … ‘Tim, help me help those I have offended.’”
“And what did we do? We created opportunity zones that are now bringing in more resources into the poorest communities in this nation and let’s compare it to what Joe Biden has said.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-23--Ryan Leaf Arrested On Misdemeanor Domestic Battery Charge

According to TMZ , the former Chargers quarterback was taken into custody on a charge of misdemeanor domestic battery .
@ @ @ @ @ Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) As @ @ @ @ @ was reporting that he was still in custody .
No details are known about the @ @ @ @ @ .
Obviously , it goes without saying that Leaf is to be presumed innocent until @ @ @ @ @ s the system we have in America .
Having said that , this is just @ @ @ @ @ and the latest incident that doesn ’ t look good for him .
He spent @ @ @ @ @ substance abuse issues , he flamed out of the NFL in spectacular fashion and now @ @ @ @ @ again .
It ’ s a damn shame too because Leaf appeared to be doing @ @ @ @ @ really looked like his life had turned around after years of struggles .
Keep checking @ @ @ @ @ the developing situation when we have it .

Infamous NFL draft bust Ryan Leaf was arrested late Friday afternoon in Palm Springs, California.
According to TMZ, the former Chargers quarterback was taken into custody on a charge of misdemeanor domestic battery. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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As of last night, TMZ was reporting that he was still in custody. No details are known about the alleged incident at this time.
Obviously, it goes without saying that Leaf is to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. That’s the system we have in America.
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Having said that, this is just the latest arrest for Leaf and the latest incident that doesn’t look good for him. He spent time in prison due to substance abuse issues, he flamed out of the NFL in spectacular fashion and now he’s been arrested again.
It’s a damn shame too because Leaf appeared to be doing great on ESPN. It really looked like his life had turned around after years of struggles.
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Keep checking back for more information on the developing situation when we have it.


thedailycaller--2020-05-23--Tucker Carlson: Governors Can’t Ignore Constitution And Keep Churches Closed

Fox News host Tucker Carlson said Friday that many governors are using the “ coronavirus as an excuse ” to attack freedom of religion , “ this country ’ s bedrock right , ” by keeping churches closed .
“ Freedom of religion is , of course , this country ’ s bedrock right , it ’ s the reason the country was founded in the first place , and of course , it ’ s in the Constitution , right up there with freedom of speech , ” Carlson said on “ Tucker Carlson Tonight.
” “ Those in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to extinguish all of it : churches were immediately closed all over the country , and people were threatened with arrest if they dared to worship .
That ’ s still the case in many states.
” On Friday , President Donald Trump said if states do reopen houses of worship “ right now ” he will override their authority and do so himself .
( RELATED : Judge Napolitano : Politicians Are Taking Our Rights Away In The Name Of Public ‘ Safety ’ ) However , as Democratic New York Gov @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to universally reopen the American economy , “ We have a Constitution , we don ’ t have a king .
And the Constitution clearly says the powers that are not specifically listed for the federal government are reserved to the states.
” According to a Reuters fact check , closing churches during a pandemic may not be unconstitutional either : “ State restrictions on non-essential businesses and mass gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic are not unconstitutional ; the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution , as well as existing statutes passed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emergencies within their respective states.
” Governors have shut down churches because they attract more than 10 people at a time , making social distancing difficult .
In closing churches as a “ non-essential ” service , Democratic Pennsylvania Gov .
Tom Wolf said , “ This virus is an invisible danger that could be present everywhere .
We need to act with the strength we use against any other severe threat.
” But Carlson noted Friday that here is mounting evidence that lockdowns “ can be loosened without increasing infections ” and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ liquor stores or abortion clinics for fear of people getting too close to one another .
The host said churchgoers have often meekly accepted the dictates of their governors but patience is wearing thin : “ they are nice people and slow to anger , but believers are finally standing up to reclaim their rights.
” Carlson noted that in Minnesota , six catholic bishops have moved against the church ban instituted by Democratic Gov .
Tim Walz and have allowed parishes to begin celebrating Mass again .
( RELATED : Judge Napolitano @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ Lockdowns ) “ Now , all of these people are legal American citizens , so the governors may not look kindly on them .
They should just call themselves illegal aliens , and they will get free subsidies — probably won ’ t do that , though .
But tonight , they are not alone .
The president has announced that his administration supports the reopening houses of worship , ” Carlson said .
Even though the administration tried to walk back that promise , Carlson noted that “ governors do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
”

Fox News host Tucker Carlson said Friday that many governors are using the “coronavirus as an excuse” to attack freedom of religion, “this country’s bedrock right,” by keeping churches closed.
“Freedom of religion is, of course, this country’s bedrock right, it’s the reason the country was founded in the first place, and of course, it’s in the Constitution, right up there with freedom of speech,” Carlson said on “Tucker Carlson Tonight.”
“Those in power have used coronavirus as an excuse to extinguish all of it: churches were immediately closed all over the country, and people were threatened with arrest if they dared to worship. That’s still the case in many states.”
On Friday, President Donald Trump said if states do reopen houses of worship “right now” he will override their authority and do so himself. (RELATED: Judge Napolitano: Politicians Are Taking Our Rights Away In The Name Of Public ‘Safety’)
However, as Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo argued when Trump threatened to universally reopen the American economy, “We have a Constitution, we don’t have a king. And the Constitution clearly says the powers that are not specifically listed for the federal government are reserved to the states.”
According to a Reuters fact check, closing churches during a pandemic may not be unconstitutional either: “State restrictions on non-essential businesses and mass gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic are not unconstitutional; the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, as well as existing statutes passed by state legislatures, empower governors to manage emergencies within their respective states.”
Governors have shut down churches because they attract more than 10 people at a time, making social distancing difficult. In closing churches as a “non-essential” service, Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said, “This virus is an invisible danger that could be present everywhere. We need to act with the strength we use against any other severe threat.”
But Carlson noted Friday that here is mounting evidence that lockdowns “can be loosened without increasing infections” and some governors did not think of closing liquor stores or abortion clinics for fear of people getting too close to one another.
The host said churchgoers have often meekly accepted the dictates of their governors but patience is wearing thin: “they are nice people and slow to anger, but believers are finally standing up to reclaim their rights.”
Carlson noted that in Minnesota, six catholic bishops have moved against the church ban instituted by Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and have allowed parishes to begin celebrating Mass again. (RELATED: Judge Napolitano Urges People To Push Back ‘Unconstitutional’ Lockdowns)
“Now, all of these people are legal American citizens, so the governors may not look kindly on them. They should just call themselves illegal aliens, and they will get free subsidies — probably won’t do that, though. But tonight, they are not alone. The president has announced that his administration supports the reopening houses of worship,” Carlson said.
Even though the administration tried to walk back that promise, Carlson noted that “governors do not have the power to veto the Constitution.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-23--Colorado Governor Doubles Down On Sanctuary Policy

Democratic Colorado Gov .
Jared Polis has restricted what personal information his state agencies will provide to federal immigration authorities , the latest measure he ’ s taken to protect Colorado ’ s illegal alien population .
Polis quietly issued new policy guidance on Wednesday , directing state agencies not to provide Coloradans ’ s personal data to federal entities that intend to use the information for the sole purpose of immigration enforcement , according to the Colorado Sun .
The new directive ultimately prevents Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) officers from obtaining such data unless they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order .
Per the four-page executive guidance , information such as social security or tax identification numbers , birthdays , driver ’ s licenses , names and addresses can not be released to federal authorities if “ solely related to federal immigration enforcement.
” While the new policy was handed down on Wednesday , local media was not made aware until Friday .
The reason being , according to Polis ’ s office , is because the directive was not an executive order , but simply an internal order , and thus was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Conor Cahill , a spokesman for the governor , told the Colorado Sun that the policy was “ internal guidance provided to our agencies … and not an executive order.
” A spokesperson for ICE did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation .
The new guidance marks the latest move by Polis , a progressive Democrat , to restrict ICE ’ s ability to enforce federal immigration law in the state of Colorado .
In May 2019 , the governor signed a bill into law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a suspected illegal alien solely based on an ICE request .
The law also bars law enforcement from providing a suspected illegal alien ’ s personal information to the agency , and requires state police to read illegal aliens their Miranda rights when conducting an ICE interview .
( RELATED : Denver Sticking To Sanctuary Policy Following Arrest Of Hit-And-Run Suspect Who Was Already Deported Six Times ) At the time , ICE told the DCNF that the new law was “ disappointing ” and said it violated Colorado ’ s “ primary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ By signing Colorado ’ s House Bill 1124 , the state has codified a dangerous policy that deliberately obstructs our country ’ s lawful immigration system , protects serious criminal alien offenders , and undermines public safety , ” ICE spokeswoman Alethea Smock said in May 2019 .
Local jurisdictions in Colorado have released illegal aliens charged with crimes back into the public , citing the state ’ s law against cooperation with ICE .
The Boulder County government , for example , released an illegal alien after he was arrested in January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boulder ignored a plea from ICE to transfer him into their custody , pointing to the state law as the reason for doing so .
It ’ s not immediately clear what the federal response will be to the new guidance by Polis .
However , after New York passed a similar law that restricted information sharing to federal authorities , the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) stripped the state ’ s citizens of its trusted traveler privileges .
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Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has restricted what personal information his state agencies will provide to federal immigration authorities, the latest measure he’s taken to protect Colorado’s illegal alien population.
Polis quietly issued new policy guidance on Wednesday, directing state agencies not to provide Coloradans’s personal data to federal entities that intend to use the information for the sole purpose of immigration enforcement, according to the Colorado Sun. The new directive ultimately prevents Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from obtaining such data unless they are investigating a crime or carrying a court order.
Per the four-page executive guidance, information such as social security or tax identification numbers, birthdays, driver’s licenses, names and addresses cannot be released to federal authorities if “solely related to federal immigration enforcement.”
While the new policy was handed down on Wednesday, local media was not made aware until Friday. The reason being, according to Polis’s office, is because the directive was not an executive order, but simply an internal order, and thus was not announced in a public notification.
Conor Cahill, a spokesman for the governor, told the Colorado Sun that the policy was “internal guidance provided to our agencies … and not an executive order.” A spokesperson for ICE did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation.
The new guidance marks the latest move by Polis, a progressive Democrat, to restrict ICE’s ability to enforce federal immigration law in the state of Colorado.
In May 2019, the governor signed a bill into law that prohibits state law enforcement from arresting a suspected illegal alien solely based on an ICE request. The law also bars law enforcement from providing a suspected illegal alien’s personal information to the agency, and requires state police to read illegal aliens their Miranda rights when conducting an ICE interview. (RELATED: Denver Sticking To Sanctuary Policy Following Arrest Of Hit-And-Run Suspect Who Was Already Deported Six Times)
At the time, ICE told the DCNF that the new law was “disappointing” and said it violated Colorado’s “primary mission of protecting the public.”
“By signing Colorado’s House Bill 1124, the state has codified a dangerous policy that deliberately obstructs our country’s lawful immigration system, protects serious criminal alien offenders, and undermines public safety,” ICE spokeswoman Alethea Smock said in May 2019.
Local jurisdictions in Colorado have released illegal aliens charged with crimes back into the public, citing the state’s law against cooperation with ICE. The Boulder County government, for example, released an illegal alien after he was arrested in January for multiple counts of sexual assault. Boulder ignored a plea from ICE to transfer him into their custody, pointing to the state law as the reason for doing so.
It’s not immediately clear what the federal response will be to the new guidance by Polis. However, after New York passed a similar law that restricted information sharing to federal authorities, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stripped the state’s citizens of its trusted traveler privileges.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-23--‘Those Are Coming’: Grenell Says He Is Working To Declassify More Flynn Documents

Richard Grenell , the acting director of national intelligence , said Friday he is working on declassifying transcripts of phone calls between former national security adviser Michael Flynn and former Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak .
Grenell revealed his plans in an exchange on Twitter with Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell regarding a request Friday from House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff for transcripts of the Flynn-Kislyak calls .
Schiff , a Democrat , requested the call transcripts as well as records related to 39 so-called “ unmasking ” requests that Obama administration officials made for intelligence reports that mentioned Flynn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month , and it was released on May 13 .
( RELATED : Classified Leak Against Michael Flynn Didn ’ t Come From ‘ Unmasking ’ Request , Analysis Shows ) “ Those are coming , ” Grenell wrote to Swalwell .
“ It ’ s very important for the public to see ALL of them.
” He then took a swipe at the Democratic congressman , writing that “ for too long the public has been misled.
” “ Just compare your committee ’ s transcripts to your public statements !
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Obama administration officials ’ testimony to the House Intelligence Committee in 2017 and 2018 .
The transcripts , which were released on May 7 , showed that the officials said they had not seen evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian government .
During that same time period , Schiff , Swalwell and other Democrats publicly claimed that the Trump campaign conspired with Russia .
Grenell said in another tweet that he is working to declassify the documents that are under the control of the intelligence community , or IC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have all the transcripts/summaries….it wasn ’ t our product .
It ’ s odd that @ AdamSchiff doesn ’ t know this , ” he wrote on Twitter .
“ But I already started the declassification for the few we received .
They should be released in full , though .
The public deserves to see it.
” The transcript sought by Schiff is from Flynn ’ s calls with Kislyak on Dec. 29 , 2016 .
The existence of the call was first revealed through a classified leak to Washington Post columnist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jan. 12 , 2017 .
The story set off a chain of events that led the FBI to interview Flynn at the White House on Jan. 24 , 2017 .
Flynn pleaded guilty to making false statements to the FBI during that interview regarding the substance of his conversation with Kislyak .
He retracted his admission of guilt on Jan. 29 , and the Justice Department filed a motion to drop the case on May 8 .
Lawmakers have long speculated that the Flynn leak was the result of a so-called unmasking request @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a list of 39 Obama administration officials who submitted requests for intelligence reports regarding Flynn did not fit the timeline of the call with Kislyak .
It was revealed this week that Flynn ’ s name was never masked in an intelligence report about his calls with Kislyak .
That ’ s because the FBI was conducting surveillance on Kislyak , and had a transcript of his call with Flynn .
Two former U.S. intelligence officials told The Washington Post on Wednesday that Flynn ’ s name was never masked in a transcript @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say when the declassification process will be complete .
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Richard Grenell, the acting director of national intelligence, said Friday he is working on declassifying transcripts of phone calls between former national security adviser Michael Flynn and former Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak.
Grenell revealed his plans in an exchange on Twitter with Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell regarding a request Friday from House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff for transcripts of the Flynn-Kislyak calls.
Schiff, a Democrat, requested the call transcripts as well as records related to 39 so-called “unmasking” requests that Obama administration officials made for intelligence reports that mentioned Flynn. Grenell declassified that list earlier this month, and it was released on May 13. (RELATED: Classified Leak Against Michael Flynn Didn’t Come From ‘Unmasking’ Request, Analysis Shows)
“Those are coming,” Grenell wrote to Swalwell. “It’s very important for the public to see ALL of them.”
He then took a swipe at the Democratic congressman, writing that “for too long the public has been misled.”
“Just compare your committee’s transcripts to your public statements!”
Grenell was referring to revelations in transcripts of Obama administration officials’ testimony to the House Intelligence Committee in 2017 and 2018. The transcripts, which were released on May 7, showed that the officials said they had not seen evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian government.
During that same time period, Schiff, Swalwell and other Democrats publicly claimed that the Trump campaign conspired with Russia.
Those are coming. It’s very important for the public to see ALL of them. For too long the public has been misled. Just compare your committee’s transcripts to your public statements! #troubling https://t.co/gzyNJuQJDY — Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) May 22, 2020
Grenell said in another tweet that he is working to declassify the documents that are under the control of the intelligence community, or IC.
“The IC doesn’t have all the transcripts/summaries….it wasn’t our product. It’s odd that @AdamSchiff
doesn’t know this,” he wrote on Twitter.
“But I already started the declassification for the few we received. They should be released in full, though. The public deserves to see it.”
The transcript sought by Schiff is from Flynn’s calls with Kislyak on Dec. 29, 2016. The existence of the call was first revealed through a classified leak to Washington Post columnist David Ignatius for a column published on Jan. 12, 2017.
The story set off a chain of events that led the FBI to interview Flynn at the White House on Jan. 24, 2017. Flynn pleaded guilty to making false statements to the FBI during that interview regarding the substance of his conversation with Kislyak. He retracted his admission of guilt on Jan. 29, and the Justice Department filed a motion to drop the case on May 8.
Lawmakers have long speculated that the Flynn leak was the result of a so-called unmasking request made by Obama administration officials.
But a list of 39 Obama administration officials who submitted requests for intelligence reports regarding Flynn did not fit the timeline of the call with Kislyak.
It was revealed this week that Flynn’s name was never masked in an intelligence report about his calls with Kislyak. That’s because the FBI was conducting surveillance on Kislyak, and had a transcript of his call with Flynn.
Two former U.S. intelligence officials told The Washington Post on Wednesday that Flynn’s name was never masked in a transcript of the call.
Grenell did not say when the declassification process will be complete.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-23--Truck Stops On A Dime To Avoid Police Spike Strip In Crazy Video

In a Twitter video posted by @ mike_jonsey , which has been viewed 1.8 million times , police threw a strip out in the street in an attempt to stop the truck .
( SLIDESHOW : These Women On Instagram Hate Wearing Clothes ) Somehow , the driver managed to hit the brakes , stop on a dime , turn around and drive away .
Watch the unreal moment below .
( SLIDESHOW : 142 Times Josephine Skriver Barely Wore Anything ) How the hell did that guy manage to pull that off ?
I ’ ve never seen anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve never seen anything like it at all .
( SLIDESHOW : 71 Times Samantha Hoopes Stripped Down ) The dude just stops on absolute dime to avoid the police !
Imagine the reaction of the cops watching that unfold .
( SLIDESHOW : This Blonde Bombshell Might Be The Hottest Model On The Internet ) They probably thought they had this guy trapped .
Instead , they end up in a gigantic viral video as he just speeds away .
( SLIDESHOW : 60 Times Abigail Ratchford Wore Almost Nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Life sure does come at you fast !
While I don ’ t condone resisting the authorities , you have to love the fact this dude did it in such epic fashion .
Props to him for giving us something to enjoy !

A truck driver narrowly avoided a police spike strip in a crazy video making the rounds online.
In a Twitter video posted by @mike_jonsey, which has been viewed 1.8 million times, police threw a strip out in the street in an attempt to stop the truck. (SLIDESHOW: These Women On Instagram Hate Wearing Clothes)
Somehow, the driver managed to hit the brakes, stop on a dime, turn around and drive away. Watch the unreal moment below. (SLIDESHOW: 142 Times Josephine Skriver Barely Wore Anything)
How the hell did that guy manage to pull that off? I’ve never seen anything like that before in my life. I’ve never seen anything like it at all. (SLIDESHOW: 71 Times Samantha Hoopes Stripped Down)
The dude just stops on absolute dime to avoid the police! Imagine the reaction of the cops watching that unfold. (SLIDESHOW: This Blonde Bombshell Might Be The Hottest Model On The Internet)
They probably thought they had this guy trapped. Instead, they end up in a gigantic viral video as he just speeds away. (SLIDESHOW: 60 Times Abigail Ratchford Wore Almost Nothing)
What a wild turn of events. Life sure does come at you fast!
While I don’t condone resisting the authorities, you have to love the fact this dude did it in such epic fashion.
Props to him for giving us something to enjoy!


thedailycaller--2020-05-23--REPORT: Miami Hurricanes Want Entire Football Team On Campus By Early July

The Miami Hurricanes are hoping the entire football team is back by early July .
According to Brett McMurphy , players are expected to start returning in June , and the goal is to have the whole squad back by July .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Activities across college football have been halted ever since the coronavirus pandemic started .
Add it to the list !
Miami is one of the most recognizable brands in all of college football , and having full practices in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That ’ s the kind of update I can get behind and support .
We need football back , and entire teams being back by July would be a great step forward .
Miami might not be the national power they used to be on the field , but they ’ re still one of the most powerful teams in the ACC .
If they ’ re committed to playing in the fall , then it ’ ll light a fire under other teams to do the same .
It really does seem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is swinging towards games getting underway in September .
We ’ re not done yet , but things are certainly lining up for a positive outcome .

The Miami Hurricanes are hoping the entire football team is back by early July.
According to Brett McMurphy, players are expected to start returning in June, and the goal is to have the whole squad back by July. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Activities across college football have been halted ever since the coronavirus pandemic started.
Miami plans to start bringing back football players in June with hopes to have entire team on campus by early July, sources told @Stadium — Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) May 22, 2020
Add it to the list! Miami is one of the most recognizable brands in all of college football, and having full practices in July would be a great update.
That’s the kind of update I can get behind and support. We need football back, and entire teams being back by July would be a great step forward.
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Miami might not be the national power they used to be on the field, but they’re still one of the most powerful teams in the ACC.
If they’re committed to playing in the fall, then it’ll light a fire under other teams to do the same.
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It really does seem like all the momentum in the world is swinging towards games getting underway in September. We’re not done yet, but things are certainly lining up for a positive outcome.


thedailycaller--2020-05-23--‘Bullhorn From The BS Bully Pulpit’: Chris Cuomo Calls Trump A ‘Demagogue’ For Church Reopening Posi

‘Bullhorn From The BS Bully Pulpit’: Chris Cuomo Calls Trump A ‘Demagogue’ For Church Reopening Position

CNN host Chris Cuomo criticized President Donald Trump as a “ demagogue ” who is spouting “ BS from the bully pulpit ” on church reopenings .
Trump on Friday called on governors to allow churches to open in their states “ right now , ” threatening to override their orders if they refuse .
“ These are places that hold our society together and keep our people united , ” the president said .
“ The people are demanding to go to church and synagogue , go to their mosque .
Many millions of Americans embrace worship as an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue Friday night on “ Cuomo Prime Time , ” the CNN host pointed out that there is still risk involved , even with taking precautions .
“ Is this really about making it okay ?
” Cuomo asked .
“ Being fair ?
Rewarding people of faith ?
No .
It ’ s about division and politics.
” Cuomo suggested that the president is simply motivated by the fact that his “ white Christian ” base are church-goers .
“ White Christians are not the majority in America , yet religion is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Republican voters , ” said the CNN host .
“ And that ’ s what this is about for Trump.
” “ It is telling how the faithful are responding to this bullhorn from the BS bully pulpit , ” he said , pointing out the Southern Baptist Convention ’ s support of Trump ’ s position as opposed to an Islamic group that opposed it .
( RELATED : McEnany Suggests Reporters ‘ Desperately ’ Want Churches To Stay Closed ) “ He knows anything I ’ m saying right now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his base , ” he said .
“ He knows it ’ s all about being a demagogue .
”

CNN host Chris Cuomo criticized President Donald Trump as a “demagogue” who is spouting “BS from the bully pulpit” on church reopenings.
Trump on Friday called on governors to allow churches to open in their states “right now,” threatening to override their orders if they refuse.
“These are places that hold our society together and keep our people united,” the president said. “The people are demanding to go to church and synagogue, go to their mosque. Many millions of Americans embrace worship as an essential part of life.”
Discussing the issue Friday night on “Cuomo Prime Time,” the CNN host pointed out that there is still risk involved, even with taking precautions.
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“Is this really about making it okay?” Cuomo asked. “Being fair? Rewarding people of faith? No. It’s about division and politics.”
Cuomo suggested that the president is simply motivated by the fact that his “white Christian” base are church-goers.
“White Christians are not the majority in America, yet religion is a big factor for a huge chunk of Republican voters,” said the CNN host. “And that’s what this is about for Trump.”
“It is telling how the faithful are responding to this bullhorn from the BS bully pulpit,” he said, pointing out the Southern Baptist Convention’s support of Trump’s position as opposed to an Islamic group that opposed it. (RELATED: McEnany Suggests Reporters ‘Desperately’ Want Churches To Stay Closed)
“He knows anything I’m saying right now doesn’t mean a damn to his base,” he said. “He knows it’s all about being a demagogue.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-23--Patrick Ewing Is In The Hospital Recovering From Coronavirus

The NBA legend released a statement Friday night that he was recovering in a “ local hospital ” after testing positive for the virus .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) He added that he ’ ll be “ fine.
” You can read his full statement below .
Obviously , this is a really unfortunate situation , and it ’ s just the latest example of the coronavirus having a negative impact on the world of sports .
Despite the fact Ewing is in the hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to be just “ fine ” by his own statement .
We really need this crisis to end .
The carnage has been far too much , and now it ’ s infected one of the greatest men to ever pick up a basketball .
Hopefully , this entire pandemic will go away sooner than later .
I think I speak for everyone when I say I ’ ve had enough of coronavirus ravaging our lives and sports .
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ewing during this tough time .
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Georgetown basketball coach Patrick Ewing has contracted coronavirus.
The NBA legend released a statement Friday night that he was recovering in a “local hospital” after testing positive for the virus. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
He added that he’ll be “fine.” You can read his full statement below.
I want to share that I have tested positive for COVID-19. This virus is serious and should not be taken lightly. I want to encourage everyone to stay safe and take care of yourselves and your loved ones. pic.twitter.com/a2fMuhIZyG — Patrick Ewing (@CoachEwing33) May 22, 2020
Obviously, this is a really unfortunate situation, and it’s just the latest example of the coronavirus having a negative impact on the world of sports.
Despite the fact Ewing is in the hospital, it sounds like he’s going to be just “fine” by his own statement.
We really need this crisis to end. The carnage has been far too much, and now it’s infected one of the greatest men to ever pick up a basketball.
Hopefully, this entire pandemic will go away sooner than later. I think I speak for everyone when I say I’ve had enough of coronavirus ravaging our lives and sports.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ewing during this tough time. Get better, coach!


thedailycaller--2020-05-24--Silicon Valley Giants Are Allowing Staff To Work Remote Permanently. Will Their Workers Flood Into R

Silicon Valley Giants Are Allowing Staff To Work Remote Permanently. Will Their Workers Flood Into Red States?

• Facebook , Twitter , Shopify and other tech giants are letting many of their workers work remotely on a permanent basis .
• One prominent tech analyst says the decision to make telework a major priority could conceivably dramatically change the demographic makeup in California and potentially turn red states purple .
• Other factors could hasten the mass exodus , namely California Gov .
Gavin Newsom ’ s move in March to implement stay-at-home orders to curve the pandemic , a move that led to sky high unemployment rates .
Facebook and Twitter ’ s decision to allow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up Silicon Valley ’ s demographics and potentially lead to red states turning purple as people continue bailing on California for Texas and Arizona , among other states .
At least 50 % of Facebook ’ s workforce could begin working remotely over the next decade , Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said during a CNBC interview Thursday .
Facebook historically hasn ’ t been receptive to letting workers meander far from its Menlo Park campus but the coronavirus outbreak , which has killed nearly 100,000 people in the United States , changed all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a similar pronouncement on May 12 , telling his employees that many are allowed to permanently work from home .
He extended a similar offer to staff at his other company , Square .
Other tech companies are following suit .
Coinbase announced plans to prioritize telework , and e-commerce company Shopify said most of its employees will continue working remotely over the next year .
The moves raise an important question : will tech employees make tracks for red states across the western frontier ?
Such mass movements will “ accelerate the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ states like Arizona , Utah , and Idaho .
California out-migration has long driven growth trends in states like those , ” the Brookings Institution ’ s Mark Muro told The Daily Caller News Foundation .
His past research demonstrates the extent to which coastal hubs are monopolizing the tech industry .
Muro has published articles in the past arguing that the tech industry in California is widening the gap between opulent metropolitan sectors and rural areas .
( RELATED : Facebook ’ s Former Security Chief Shames Big Tech , Twitter For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a short list of coastal agglomerations is driving costs up , creating livability crises , and turning tech into its own echo chamber working on a narrow slice of topics .
Tech ’ s diffusion would allow entrepreneurs to save money , ” and give different people an opportunity to “ contribute their ideas , ” he added .
California lost an estimated 190,000 residents in 2018 , which accounts for births in California that year and is based on state-to-state migration , according to an analysis CNBC Special Correspondent Jane Wells @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The numbers were similar in 2017 , when about 130,000 residents left the state as high costs left many people with few opportunities .
Median monthly rent for a Los Angeles one-bedroom apartment is $ 2,300 , while it ’ s more than $ 3,400 in San Francisco , according to industry tracker Zumper .
Meanwhile , the rental price for a one-bedroom unit is $ 925 in Las Vegas and $ 945 in Phoenix .
Some of the most popular areas for Californians from 2015 to 2017 were Texas , Arizona , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Van Lines data shows .
Nevada remains a top destination , other experts also said .
Common destinations for outgoing Californians were Arizona , Colorado , Nevada , Oregon , Texas and Washington , according to William Frey , a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution .
He told the Los Angeles Times in 2019 that Californians are drawn to these places for two big reasons : Washington , Texas and Nevada do not have an income tax and they are inexpensive relative to California .
This trend could increase as California ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Newsom ’ s stay-at-home orders in March forced non-essential businesses to close , prompting millions of Californians to file for unemployment .
The Democratic governor ’ s administration is predicting that the state will hit 18 % unemployment after registering a 3.9 % unemployment rate at the start of 2020 .
Still , one California Democrat is marking a note of optimism even as California faces the prospect of bleeding even more residents over the next several years .
“ This is a game changing proposal , and I applaud Facebook for taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Khanna told The Washington Post Friday .
He proposed spending nearly $ 1 trillion in February on a plan to create mini tech hubs through federal research to counter President Donald Trump ’ s messaging .
“ All Americans , regardless of where they live , should be able to participate in the digital revolution , ” said Khanna , who represents Silicon Valley .
“ It should not have taken covid for us to realize this , but I ’ m glad that tech companies like Facebook and Twitter will allow people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move for a good-paying job in tech.
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Facebook, Twitter, Shopify and other tech giants are letting many of their workers work remotely on a permanent basis.
One prominent tech analyst says the decision to make telework a major priority could conceivably dramatically change the demographic makeup in California and potentially turn red states purple.
Other factors could hasten the mass exodus, namely California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s move in March to implement stay-at-home orders to curve the pandemic, a move that led to sky high unemployment rates.
Facebook and Twitter’s decision to allow their workers to telecommute permanently could shake up Silicon Valley’s demographics and potentially lead to red states turning purple as people continue bailing on California for Texas and Arizona, among other states.
At least 50% of Facebook’s workforce could begin working remotely over the next decade, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said during a CNBC interview Thursday. Facebook historically hasn’t been receptive to letting workers meander far from its Menlo Park campus but the coronavirus outbreak, which has killed nearly 100,000 people in the United States, changed all that.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey made a similar pronouncement on May 12, telling his employees that many are allowed to permanently work from home. He extended a similar offer to staff at his other company, Square.
Other tech companies are following suit. Coinbase announced plans to prioritize telework, and e-commerce company Shopify said most of its employees will continue working remotely over the next year.
The moves raise an important question: will tech employees make tracks for red states across the western frontier?
Such mass movements will “accelerate the purpling or even blueing of Mountain West states like Arizona, Utah, and Idaho. California out-migration has long driven growth trends in states like those,” the Brookings Institution’s Mark Muro told The Daily Caller News Foundation. His past research demonstrates the extent to which coastal hubs are monopolizing the tech industry.
Muro has published articles in the past arguing that the tech industry in California is widening the gap between opulent metropolitan sectors and rural areas. (RELATED: Facebook’s Former Security Chief Shames Big Tech, Twitter For Not Banning Chinese-State Media)
“Over-concentration in a short list of coastal agglomerations is driving costs up, creating livability crises, and turning tech into its own echo chamber working on a narrow slice of topics. Tech’s diffusion would allow entrepreneurs to save money,” and give different people an opportunity to “contribute their ideas,” he added.
California lost an estimated 190,000 residents in 2018, which accounts for births in California that year and is based on state-to-state migration, according to an analysis CNBC Special Correspondent Jane Wells conducted of the 2019 U.S. Census. The numbers were similar in 2017, when about 130,000 residents left the state as high costs left many people with few opportunities.
Median monthly rent for a Los Angeles one-bedroom apartment is $2,300, while it’s more than $3,400 in San Francisco, according to industry tracker Zumper.
Meanwhile, the rental price for a one-bedroom unit is $925 in Las Vegas and $945 in Phoenix. Some of the most popular areas for Californians from 2015 to 2017 were Texas, Arizona, Oregon, Washington and Colorado, United Van Lines data shows. Nevada remains a top destination, other experts also said.
Common destinations for outgoing Californians were Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Texas and Washington, according to William Frey, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. He told the Los Angeles Times in 2019 that Californians are drawn to these places for two big reasons: Washington, Texas and Nevada do not have an income tax and they are inexpensive relative to California.
This trend could increase as California’s economy dips. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home orders in March forced non-essential businesses to close, prompting millions of Californians to file for unemployment. The Democratic governor’s administration is predicting that the state will hit 18% unemployment after registering a 3.9% unemployment rate at the start of 2020.
Still, one California Democrat is marking a note of optimism even as California faces the prospect of bleeding even more residents over the next several years.
“This is a game changing proposal, and I applaud Facebook for taking this step,” Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna told The Washington Post Friday. He proposed spending nearly $1 trillion in February on a plan to create mini tech hubs through federal research to counter President Donald Trump’s messaging.
“All Americans, regardless of where they live, should be able to participate in the digital revolution,” said Khanna, who represents Silicon Valley. “It should not have taken covid for us to realize this, but I’m glad that tech companies like Facebook and Twitter will allow people to work remotely and not have to move for a good-paying job in tech.”
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thedailycaller--2020-05-24--Allen West Hospitalized After Motorcycle Accident Near Waco, Texas

Retired Army LTC Allen West was hospitalized Saturday after a motorcycle accident near Waco , Texas .
Angela Graham West @ @ @ @ @ ’ s wife , posted news of the accident on Facebook and announced that she @ @ @ @ @ hospital .
( RELATED : Allen West : 2016 Election Is Referendum On Obama ’ @ @ @ @ @ followed via West ’ s Twitter account as they became available .
Law enforcement informed @ @ @ @ @ been cut off by a car , after which he collided with another motorcycle .
@ @ @ @ @ helicopter to the hospital , where he is currently in stable condition and undergoing assessment @ @ @ @ @ team tweeted .
The team asked for prayers and promised to provide additional information as @ @ @ @ @ is currently campaigning to become Texas ’ Republican Party Chairman .
He had been returning @ @ @ @ @ rally in Dallas when the accident occurred .

Retired Army LTC Allen West was hospitalized Saturday after a motorcycle accident near Waco, Texas.
Angela Graham West, the former Florida congressman’s wife, posted news of the accident on Facebook and announced that she was en route to the hospital. (RELATED: Allen West: 2016 Election Is Referendum On Obama’s Failures)
Additional updates followed via West’s Twitter account as they became available.
Team West here. We are getting more information about this, but right now, we just ask for your prayers and positivity. As we get more information, we will provide updates. #PrayersForAllenhttps://t.co/uw7tMogjEm — Allen West (@AllenWest) May 23, 2020
UPDATE: Team West here with an update. LTC West is now at the hospital and undergoing assessment. As we learn more we will continue to provide updates.https://t.co/LUobBk42lm #PrayersForAllen — Allen West (@AllenWest) May 24, 2020
Law enforcement informed the team that West had been cut off by a car, after which he collided with another motorcycle.
“He was transported by helicopter to the hospital, where he is currently in stable condition and undergoing assessment,” West’s team tweeted.
UPDATE: 1/2 According to law enforcement on the scene, a car cut LTC West off, resulting in two motorcycles colliding, one of which was his. He was transported by helicopter to the hospital, where he is currently in stable condition and undergoing assessment.#PrayersForAllen — Allen West (@AllenWest) May 24, 2020
The team asked for prayers and promised to provide additional information as soon as possible.
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Family and members of Team West are at the hospital, and we will continue to provide updates. We appreciate the support and kind notes and solicit your continued prayers. #PrayersForAllen — Allen West (@AllenWest) May 24, 2020
West is currently campaigning to become Texas’ Republican Party Chairman. He had been returning home from a Saturday morning rally in Dallas when the accident occurred.


thedailycaller--2020-05-25--95-Year-Old World War II Paratrooper Captured By Nazis Describes His Harrowing Experience In New Mem

95-Year-Old World War II Paratrooper Captured By Nazis Describes His Harrowing Experience In New Memoir

At one point captured and forced into slave labor , 95-year-old World War II paratrooper Henry Langrehr tells his story for the world , even the parts that he is ashamed of .
After escaping a labor camp , the raggedy young soldier was caught behind enemy lines draped in American uniform and fighting for survival .
He was starving .
His odds of making it out alive were low .
But with the stars to guide him and a loaded gun he took from a Nazi who had killed his friend , Langrehr found his way eastward to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left a trail of German blood , something which haunts Langrehr to this day .
Once , when Langrehr attempted to drink water out of a well , a woman began to scream , “ Yankee !
” ( Yankee was slang for an American ) .
He lifted his weapon and shot her .
“ There is one place in the book where I did something that bothers me and it still does , ” Langrehr said .
“ That young lady — under the circumstances you got ta realize that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And I had such a hatred for the Germans anyway after seeing everything they had done and seeing what happened during combat — so I had a terrible hatred .
Like the book said , ‘ whatever it took . '
” Langrehr said he couldn ’ t think about what he was doing at the time .
He had to keep moving and finding sustenance , even if that meant killing an apparent civilian or drinking water from a vase filled with fresh flowers and placed on a grave .
By the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ War II , prior to his capture , the German troops had already taken over France and most of Europe .
The Nazi SS officers were running death camps like smooth machines .
They had succeeded as part of “ the final solution to the Jewish question ” in murdering millions of Jews and other people they deemed inferior .
The book “ Whatever it Took ” is of great historical significance .
This account shows the valor and sacrifice of American soldiers who gave their lives for the freedom of others .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an important eyewitness account of one of the greatest atrocities to have ever occurred : the Holocaust .
( RELATED : VE Day : America Celebrated Victory In Europe — 75 Years Ago ) As a soldier on the ground , Langrehr said he had not heard what was going on in the concentration camps .
After his capture in France , however , the train in which he was being transported stopped in front of a death camp .
He believes it to have been Auschwitz .
“ We saw the train @ @ @ @ @ @ @ camp and even the smell was terrible there , ” he told the Daily Caller .
The smell came from a chimney running 24 hours a day as Nazis attempted to eradicate the mounting forensic evidence of their death machine by cremating the bodies .
It was a final act of insult to Holocaust victims , sending them into what the Nazis hoped would be oblivion .
“ You could hear dogs barking but I did never see [ the arrivals ] getting out of the train but I did see them after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Caller , referring to the bodies after they were brought out of the gas chambers .
“ They couldn ’ t cremate them fast enough , ” he said , “ so they gassed them and filed them next to the fence where we were at.
” The gas chambers could kill over a hundred victims at once .
Langrehr described the way the bodies were piled near the barbed wire fence of the camp .
“ There was little children and mothers and old men but they took all their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They even sheared the hairs off of them , ” Langrehr recalled .
“ It was pretty bad .
So nobody could ever say that there wasn ’ t a Holocaust .
There certainly was .
And I know because I was there and I saw it.
” Langrehr makes an interesting distinction between the SS officers who worked at the camps and the Germans fighting against the Americans .
He said that the soldiers for the most part were just doing the job of fighting for their country , but the SS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ German soldier — he probably was alright .
Talking to some of the [ German ] prisoners [ of war ] who could speak English , they were glad to get out of the war , period .
But people who were in the [ camps ] , they were a different kind .
The SS — they were terrible people — they didn ’ t care whether you lived or died , period , ” he said .
While explaining the difference between German soldiers and the SS , Langrehr repeatedly used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few words adequate to describe the horror the Nazis caused through their devotion to Hitler .
Two out of every three European Jews were killed , with the final number being 6 million Jews .
The Nazi SS also eradicated 5 million non-Jews they deemed unworthy , including gypsies , homosexuals , disabled persons , communists and political opponents .
Langrehr described the characteristics of an SS officer to the Caller .
He said they were arrogant , cruel and had no sense of the value of human life .
“ Hitler is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stood up for that — I mean they did anything they had to do , ” he recalled .
“ That ’ s why they had the concentration camps and that ’ s why they treated people the way they did , ’ cause they were told that way .
And they were cold-hearted people .
So they were not good people , period.
” Langrehr , just one inmate of many millions , was subjected to beatings and forced to work in the coal mines to help the war effort , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says in the book that if any inmate could not work , they were beaten and killed .
The hard labor itself was designed to kill .
“ Down in the mine , you worked so hard you sweat .
Then you ’ d come back up , and as you were marched back to camp your clothes would freeze on you , ” he wrote .
“ The bodies kept appearing at the end of each shift.
” Langrehr eventually decided to escape with a fellow inmate .
During their attempt , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guard .
( RELATED : 104-Year-Old WWII Veteran Recovers From COVID-19 Just In Time For His Birthday ) Surviving the war with such experiences and so many friends lost has been hard to live with , he said .
Langrehr feels guilty .
He asks himself why he was chosen by God to survive .
He regarded himself as a “ heathen ” and a non-believer during the war .
At one point during his lifetime , he travelled back to France with his family to visit the town where he had fought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many of my friends buried in the cemetery there , to see their name on the marble cross , just made me feel bad , ” Langrehr said .
“ Why did I survive , and why didn ’ t they ?
I ’ ve gotten married .
I had a family , children and grandchildren , and they didn ’ t .
They died setting people free.
” Langrehr still has his World War II-era possessions that reminded him of the life waiting for him at home : a Bible and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his wife of nearly 74 years .
These items gave him strength during his descent into France , throughout capture and forced labor and during his eventual escape .
“ [ Arlene ’ s picture ] was the thing that brought me through , because I wanted to get back home .
She has always been everything in my life , ” he said .
“ I had two friends die in my arms .
One was saying the Lord ’ s Prayer and the other one said the 23rd Psalm .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Langrehr said .
“ Nobody in my family ever went to church .
I had no faith myself , but when I seen how they died compared to the other guys I knew who weren ’ t Christians — [ who ] would be calling for their mother or something else — but [ the soldiers with faith ] would think of the here-afterwards , where they were going.
” Having been raised in a non-religious home , it was war and later Arlene who taught Langrehr about God .
Arlene believed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he was declared to be missing in action and there was no information about his whereabouts .
As the story goes , “ she just knew.
” The book , published May 5 during Military Appreciation Month , doesn ’ t focus on blood and guts , as many military memoirs might .
The absence of these details capture Langrehr as a person .
He is a soft-spoken , deeply moral man , who believes we are here to do good in the world , as his comrades had done when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nazi occupation .
( RELATED : 7 Minutes To Live : The Extraordinary Story Of D-Day Veteran Andy Andrews )

At one point captured and forced into slave labor, 95-year-old World War II paratrooper Henry Langrehr tells his story for the world, even the parts that he is ashamed of.
After escaping a labor camp, the raggedy young soldier was caught behind enemy lines draped in American uniform and fighting for survival. He was starving. His odds of making it out alive were low. But with the stars to guide him and a loaded gun he took from a Nazi who had killed his friend, Langrehr found his way eastward to the American front.
Surviving that treacherous journey left a trail of German blood, something which haunts Langrehr to this day.
Once, when Langrehr attempted to drink water out of a well, a woman began to scream, “Yankee!” (Yankee was slang for an American). He lifted his weapon and shot her.
“There is one place in the book where I did something that bothers me and it still does,” Langrehr said. “That young lady — under the circumstances you gotta realize that you’re like a caged animal. And I had such a hatred for the Germans anyway after seeing everything they had done and seeing what happened during combat — so I had a terrible hatred. Like the book said, ‘whatever it took.'”
Langrehr said he couldn’t think about what he was doing at the time. He had to keep moving and finding sustenance, even if that meant killing an apparent civilian or drinking water from a vase filled with fresh flowers and placed on a grave.
By the time Langrehr volunteered to serve in World War II, prior to his capture, the German troops had already taken over France and most of Europe. The Nazi SS officers were running death camps like smooth machines. They had succeeded as part of “the final solution to the Jewish question” in murdering millions of Jews and other people they deemed inferior.
The book “Whatever it Took” is of great historical significance. This account shows the valor and sacrifice of American soldiers who gave their lives for the freedom of others. “Whatever it Took” is also an important eyewitness account of one of the greatest atrocities to have ever occurred: the Holocaust. (RELATED: VE Day: America Celebrated Victory In Europe — 75 Years Ago)
As a soldier on the ground, Langrehr said he had not heard what was going on in the concentration camps. After his capture in France, however, the train in which he was being transported stopped in front of a death camp. He believes it to have been Auschwitz.
“We saw the train that brought the people into the concentration camp and even the smell was terrible there,” he told the Daily Caller.
The smell came from a chimney running 24 hours a day as Nazis attempted to eradicate the mounting forensic evidence of their death machine by cremating the bodies. It was a final act of insult to Holocaust victims, sending them into what the Nazis hoped would be oblivion.
“You could hear dogs barking but I did never see [the arrivals] getting out of the train but I did see them after they were gassed,” he said to the Caller, referring to the bodies after they were brought out of the gas chambers.
“They couldn’t cremate them fast enough,” he said, “so they gassed them and filed them next to the fence where we were at.”
The gas chambers could kill over a hundred victims at once. Langrehr described the way the bodies were piled near the barbed wire fence of the camp.
“There was little children and mothers and old men but they took all their clothes. They had nothing on. They even sheared the hairs off of them,” Langrehr recalled. “It was pretty bad. So nobody could ever say that there wasn’t a Holocaust. There certainly was. And I know because I was there and I saw it.”
Langrehr makes an interesting distinction between the SS officers who worked at the camps and the Germans fighting against the Americans. He said that the soldiers for the most part were just doing the job of fighting for their country, but the SS were “cold-hearted people.”
“The German soldier — he probably was alright. Talking to some of the [German] prisoners [of war] who could speak English, they were glad to get out of the war, period. But people who were in the [camps], they were a different kind. The SS — they were terrible people — they didn’t care whether you lived or died, period,” he said.
While explaining the difference between German soldiers and the SS, Langrehr repeatedly used the description “cold-hearted.” There are few words adequate to describe the horror the Nazis caused through their devotion to Hitler.
Two out of every three European Jews were killed, with the final number being 6 million Jews. The Nazi SS also eradicated 5 million non-Jews they deemed unworthy, including gypsies, homosexuals, disabled persons, communists and political opponents.
Langrehr described the characteristics of an SS officer to the Caller. He said they were arrogant, cruel and had no sense of the value of human life.
“Hitler is their God, period. And they stood up for that — I mean they did anything they had to do,” he recalled. “That’s why they had the concentration camps and that’s why they treated people the way they did, ’cause they were told that way. And they were cold-hearted people. So they were not good people, period.”
Langrehr, just one inmate of many millions, was subjected to beatings and forced to work in the coal mines to help the war effort, in violation of the Geneva Convention. He says in the book that if any inmate could not work, they were beaten and killed. The hard labor itself was designed to kill.
“Down in the mine, you worked so hard you sweat. Then you’d come back up, and as you were marched back to camp your clothes would freeze on you,” he wrote. “The bodies kept appearing at the end of each shift.”
Langrehr eventually decided to escape with a fellow inmate. During their attempt, his friend was killed by an SS guard. (RELATED: 104-Year-Old WWII Veteran Recovers From COVID-19 Just In Time For His Birthday)
Surviving the war with such experiences and so many friends lost has been hard to live with, he said. Langrehr feels guilty. He asks himself why he was chosen by God to survive. He regarded himself as a “heathen” and a non-believer during the war. At one point during his lifetime, he travelled back to France with his family to visit the town where he had fought the Germans.
“There are so many of my friends buried in the cemetery there, to see their name on the marble cross, just made me feel bad,” Langrehr said. “Why did I survive, and why didn’t they? I’ve gotten married. I had a family, children and grandchildren, and they didn’t. They died setting people free.”
Langrehr still has his World War II-era possessions that reminded him of the life waiting for him at home: a Bible and a picture of his girlfriend Arlene, now his wife of nearly 74 years. These items gave him strength during his descent into France, throughout capture and forced labor and during his eventual escape.
“[Arlene’s picture] was the thing that brought me through, because I wanted to get back home. She has always been everything in my life,” he said.
“I had two friends die in my arms. One was saying the Lord’s Prayer and the other one said the 23rd Psalm. And that made an impression on me,” Langrehr said. “Nobody in my family ever went to church. I had no faith myself, but when I seen how they died compared to the other guys I knew who weren’t Christians — [who] would be calling for their mother or something else — but [the soldiers with faith] would think of the here-afterwards, where they were going.”
Having been raised in a non-religious home, it was war and later Arlene who taught Langrehr about God. Arlene believed her Henry would return home, even when he was declared to be missing in action and there was no information about his whereabouts. As the story goes, “she just knew.”
The book, published May 5 during Military Appreciation Month, doesn’t focus on blood and guts, as many military memoirs might. The absence of these details capture Langrehr as a person.
He is a soft-spoken, deeply moral man, who believes we are here to do good in the world, as his comrades had done when they fell fighting to free people caught under Nazi occupation. (RELATED: 7 Minutes To Live: The Extraordinary Story Of D-Day Veteran Andy Andrews)