thedailycaller--2020-04-16--REPORT: NFL Is Preparing Plans For Shortened Season, Holding Games In ‘Partially Filled Stadiums’

The NFL is preparing for all possibilities going into the season amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The future of football hangs in the balance during the crisis , and nobody seems to have any idea when things will return to normal .
The NFL is preparing plans for any outcome .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The league is “ contemplating contingencies that include a potentially shortened schedule , holding games in empty or partially filled stadiums , and moving or rescheduling games if necessary , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do I think this report is a reason to panic ?
Not at all .
Not one bit .
It ’ s the NFL ’ s business to prepare for all outcomes .
It ’ s a multi-billion dollar organization .
The league would be incredibly foolish to not prepare for the possibility of coronavirus having a huge impact .
Commissioner Roger Goodell has to be ready to roll with the punches come August when the preseason is slated to get underway .
Does that mean no fans will be allowed in ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to be moved ?
That would also seem like a very real option on the table .
No matter what the outcome is , the NFL has to be ready to go from the moment the green light is given .
Being unprepared is simply an unacceptable option .
Luckily , it sounds like the NFL will be ready for week one .
What ’ s exactly in store appears to still be up in the air , but the league is prepared .
That ’ s all that matters at the @ @ @ @ @

The NFL is preparing for all possibilities going into the season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The future of football hangs in the balance during the crisis, and nobody seems to have any idea when things will return to normal. The NFL is preparing plans for any outcome. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The league is “contemplating contingencies that include a potentially shortened schedule, holding games in empty or partially filled stadiums, and moving or rescheduling games if necessary,” according to the Washington Post.
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Do I think this report is a reason to panic? Not at all. Not one bit. It’s the NFL’s business to prepare for all outcomes.
It’s a multi-billion dollar organization. The league would be incredibly foolish to not prepare for the possibility of coronavirus having a huge impact.
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Commissioner Roger Goodell has to be ready to roll with the punches come August when the preseason is slated to get underway.
Does that mean no fans will be allowed in? Possibly. Does it means games might have to be moved? That would also seem like a very real option on the table.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by NFL (@nfl) on Apr 15, 2020 at 7:31am PDT
No matter what the outcome is, the NFL has to be ready to go from the moment the green light is given. Being unprepared is simply an unacceptable option.
Luckily, it sounds like the NFL will be ready for week one. What’s exactly in store appears to still be up in the air, but the league is prepared. That’s all that matters at the end of the day.


thedailycaller--2020-04-16--Sam Ehlinger’s GoFundMe For Coronavirus Aid Raises More Than $100,000

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger ’ s GoFundMe for coronavirus aid has hit the $ 100,000 mark .
Ehlinger started a GoFundMe near the end of March to help raise money during the war against the virus , and he ’ s currently sitting at $ 101,120 .
Yahoo Sports previously reported that the dual-threat passer also received a private donation of $ 50,000 not included in the total .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The means Ehlinger has raised more than $ 150,000 to help win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the organizations that will receive money are the Boys & Girls Club of America , the Central Texas Food Bank and Austin Pets Alive .
As I ’ ve said before , it ’ s been great watching the world of football step up in such a gigantic way during this crisis .
Ehlinger is just a college student , but he ’ s putting his huge platform to work .
He ’ s doing his part to win the war , and he ’ s setting a great example .
Raising more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious amount of cash .
There are a lot of people that are going to benefit from Ehlinger ’ s efforts to win the war against coronavirus .
Hopefully , more and more people will follow his lead , put their platforms to work and help pool resources to help those in need .
Major shoutout to Ehlinger for being one of the leaders in this fight .

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger’s GoFundMe for coronavirus aid has hit the $100,000 mark.
Ehlinger started a GoFundMe near the end of March to help raise money during the war against the virus, and he’s currently sitting at $101,120. Yahoo Sports previously reported that the dual-threat passer also received a private donation of $50,000 not included in the total. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The means Ehlinger has raised more than $150,000 to help win the war against coronavirus. Some of the organizations that will receive money are the Boys & Girls Club of America, the Central Texas Food Bank and Austin Pets Alive.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam Ehlinger (@sehlinger) on Mar 27, 2020 at 8:03am PDT
As I’ve said before, it’s been great watching the world of football step up in such a gigantic way during this crisis.
Ehlinger is just a college student, but he’s putting his huge platform to work. He’s doing his part to win the war, and he’s setting a great example.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam Ehlinger (@sehlinger) on Apr 5, 2020 at 11:46am PDT
Raising more than $100,000 on GoFundMe is a serious amount of cash. There are a lot of people that are going to benefit from Ehlinger’s efforts to win the war against coronavirus.
Hopefully, more and more people will follow his lead, put their platforms to work and help pool resources to help those in need.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam Ehlinger (@sehlinger) on Oct 5, 2019 at 4:55pm PDT
Major shoutout to Ehlinger for being one of the leaders in this fight.


thedailycaller--2020-04-16--How Did The Coronavirus Models Get Everything So Wrong?

On today ’ s podcast we talk with Sean Davis from The Federalist about his old boss , the late Senator Tom Coburn , how the predictive models for the coronavirus pandemic got it so wrong , and who do restart a national economy ?
Before we talk to Sean , we get into how New York added 3,700 coronavirus deaths in one day without any of those people actually dying that day , Democrats introduce a bill to pay everyone $ 2,000 per month , Rita Wilson complains about the side effects of chloroquine , one of which appears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to complain about its side effects .
New York , following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , added 3,700 deaths to their coronavirus numbers recently – about 17 percent of the US total deaths – because the CDC guidelines say to count someone as dying from the pandemic even if they never tested them to see if they had it .
We discuss why this makes combating and learning from the outbreak tougher .
Democrats have introduced a bill to pay almost every American 16 years old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic .
There ’ s a deeper reason than compassion for this move , we discuss it .
Rita Wilson , wife of Tom Hanks and coronavirus survivor , took the drug chloroquine while being treated in Australia .
Now she ’ s complaining about the side effects of the drug , many of which are symptoms of the virus itself .
A committed liberal , Wilson can ’ t seem to bring herself to admit a drug President Trump talked about might have helped her .
We get into it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Federalist about the disastrous pandemic models on which so much of government ’ s actions have been based , and how those models have gotten their predictions so wrong .
Davis , a Wharton graduate , breaks down the problem with modeling and lays out what we need to see in order to how these mistakes were made .
We also talk about his old boss , Senator Tom Coburn , who passed away recently , and the lessons “ Senator No ” taught him .
Then we cover how a nation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complete , forced shutdown .
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On today’s podcast we talk with Sean Davis from The Federalist about his old boss, the late Republican Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, how the predictive models for the coronavirus pandemic got it so wrong, and how to restart a national economy. Before we talk to Sean, we get into how New York added 3,700 coronavirus deaths in one day without any of those people actually dying that day. Also, Democrats introduce a bill to pay everyone $2,000 per month and Rita Wilson complains about the side effects of chloroquine, one of which appears to be living through the virus to be able to complain about its side effects.
Listen to the show:
New York, following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, added 3,700 deaths to their coronavirus numbers recently — about 17 percent of the total U.S. deaths — because the CDC guidelines say to count someone as dying from the pandemic even if they never tested them to see if they had it. We discuss why this makes combating and learning from the outbreak tougher.
Democrats have introduced a bill to pay almost every American 16 years old and older $2,000 per month throughout the pandemic. There’s a deeper reason than compassion for this move — we discuss it.
Rita Wilson, wife of Tom Hanks and coronavirus survivor, took the drug chloroquine while being treated in Australia. Now she’s complaining about the side effects of the drug, many of which are symptoms of the virus itself. A committed liberal, Wilson can’t seem to bring herself to admit a drug President Donald Trump talked about might have helped her. We get into it.
Then we talk to Sean Davis from The Federalist about the disastrous pandemic models on which so much of government’s actions have been based, and how those models have gotten their predictions so wrong. Davis, a Wharton graduate, breaks down the problem with modeling and lays out what we need to see to understand these mistakes, specifically how they were made. We also talk about his old boss, Sen. Tom Coburn, who passed away recently, and the lessons “Senator No” taught him. Then we cover how a nation goes about restarting their economy after a complete, forced shutdown.
Today’s podcast is sponsored by Life Change Tea, check out their website to gain more energy and improve your life! And don’t forget to enter promo code “Derek” at check out to receive free shipping on your order.


thedailycaller--2020-04-16--New Jersey Police Discover 17 Bodies Piled Inside Nursing Home After Anonymous Tip

Police in New Jersey discovered 17 bodies piled inside a nursing home ’ s small morgue after receiving an anonymous tip about a body being stored in an outside shed , the New York Times reported Wednesday .
The 17 bodies were among 68 recent deaths linked to Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation Center I and II , the state ’ s largest licensed facility .
When police arrived , the corpse had been removed from the shed.
“ They were just overwhelmed by the amount of people who were expiring , ” said Eric C. Danielson , the police chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York Times .
Of those who died , 26 people had tested positive for coronavirus , underscoring the wildfire-like spread that many fear could be disastrous for nursing homes and other long-term care facilities that house vulnerable populations like the elderly .
Of the patients left in the facilities , 76 have tested positive for the virus , along with 41 staff members , including an administrator .
Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation II recently got a “ much below average ” rating from Medicare for staffing levels , inspections and patient care according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discovery of the bodies found in the shed was initially reported by the New Jersey Herald , and led to worried staff members and relatives pleading for help .
( RELATED : Fauci : Americans Could Carry COVID-19 Immunity Papers ) “ To all the people calling into the governor ’ s office , the congressman ’ s office to help us tell them WE NEED HELP , ” a representative of Andover Subacute & Rehab Center II wrote on Monday in a later-deleted Facebook post , according to the New York Times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care facilities in New Jersey are ill with the coronavirus , the New Jersey Herald reported .
“ Now , with so many facilities affected , families are calling us desperately seeking information and answers about why their loved ones are not being tested , questioning whether they are receiving the proper treatment or , if they are not COVID-19-positive , whether they are being adequately protected , ” Laurie Facciarossa Brewer , the New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman , told the New Jersey Herald .

Police in New Jersey discovered 17 bodies piled inside a nursing home’s small morgue after receiving an anonymous tip about a body being stored in an outside shed, the New York Times reported Wednesday.
The 17 bodies were among 68 recent deaths linked to Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation Center I and II, the state’s largest licensed facility. When police arrived, the corpse had been removed from the shed.“They were just overwhelmed by the amount of people who were expiring,” said Eric C. Danielson, the police chief in Andover, according to the New York Times.
Of those who died, 26 people had tested positive for coronavirus, underscoring the wildfire-like spread that many fear could be disastrous for nursing homes and other long-term care facilities that house vulnerable populations like the elderly.
Of the patients left in the facilities, 76 have tested positive for the virus, along with 41 staff members, including an administrator. Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation II recently got a “much below average” rating from Medicare for staffing levels, inspections and patient care according to the New York Times.
The discovery of the bodies found in the shed was initially reported by the New Jersey Herald, and led to worried staff members and relatives pleading for help. (RELATED: Fauci: Americans Could Carry COVID-19 Immunity Papers)
“To all the people calling into the governor’s office, the congressman’s office to help us tell them WE NEED HELP,” a representative of Andover Subacute & Rehab Center II wrote on Monday in a later-deleted Facebook post, according to the New York Times.
Of the 60,000 residents in long-term care facilities in New Jersey are ill with the coronavirus, the New Jersey Herald reported.
“Now, with so many facilities affected, families are calling us desperately seeking information and answers about why their loved ones are not being tested, questioning whether they are receiving the proper treatment or, if they are not COVID-19-positive, whether they are being adequately protected,” Laurie Facciarossa Brewer, the New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman, told the New Jersey Herald.


thedailycaller--2020-04-16--‘I Wasn’t Thinking Of The Bill Of Rights’: New Jersey Gov Responds To Tucker’s Question About Social

‘I Wasn’t Thinking Of The Bill Of Rights’: New Jersey Gov Responds To Tucker’s Question About Social Distancing Order

Democratic New Jersey Gov .
Phil Murphy told Fox News host Tucker Carlson that he “ wasn ’ t thinking of the Bill of Rights ” when he imposed social distancing orders in his state that included a ban on religious gatherings .
During a wide-ranging interview on Wednesday night ’ s edition of “ Tucker Carlson Tonight , ” Carlson asked Murphy about New Jersey synagogue congregants who were “ arrested and charged for being in a synagogue together.
” “ Now , the Bill of Rights , as you well know , protects Americans ’ right , enshrines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they see fit and to congregate together , to assemble peacefully , ” Carlson said .
“ By what authority did you nullify the Bill of Rights in issuing this order ?
How do you have the power to do that ?
” “ That ’ s above my pay grade , Tucker , ” Murphy responded .
“ I wasn ’ t thinking of the Bill of Rights when we did this .
We went to all — first of all , we looked at the data and the science … ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showing that social distancing works , Carlson brought things back to his original question : “ How do you have the authority to order something that is so clearly contravenes the Bill of Rights of the United States , the U.S. Constitution .
Where do you get the authority to do that ?
” “ Well , here is the thing , ” Murphy responded .
“ We know we need to stay away from each other , number one .
Number two , we do have broad authority within the state .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ do that without coordinating , discussing , and hashing it out with the leaders , the variety of the leaders of the faiths in New Jersey.
” “ No , I ’ m sure you talk to every rabbi and priest , but there is a deeper question here , ” the Fox News host said .
“ I ’ m just going to ask you one last time because it ’ s important .
I ’ m sure you ’ ve thought about this .
You can ’ t just as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who they can talk to when and where because the Constitution of the United States , upon which all of this is based , prohibits you from doing that .
So you clearly decided that you could do it .
Did you consult an attorney about this , because this is a legal question as well as a medical one , isn ’ t it ?
” Answering in the affirmative , Murphy related a conversation he had with a New Jersey Catholic cardinal who agreed with his position .
( RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Tucker Carlson Blasts ‘ Mediocre Politician ’ Gretchen Whitmer ’ s ‘ Power ’ Grabs ) “ We have to find a different way to worship .
I think that ’ s the point , ” said the New Jersey governor .
“ Government ’ s not allowed to tell people how to worship , ” said Carlson .

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy told Fox News host Tucker Carlson that he “wasn’t thinking of the Bill of Rights” when he imposed social distancing orders in his state that included a ban on religious gatherings.
During a wide-ranging interview on Wednesday night’s edition of “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” Carlson asked Murphy about New Jersey synagogue congregants who were “arrested and charged for being in a synagogue together.”
“Now, the Bill of Rights, as you well know, protects Americans’ right, enshrines their right to practice their religion as they see fit and to congregate together, to assemble peacefully,” Carlson said. “By what authority did you nullify the Bill of Rights in issuing this order? How do you have the power to do that?”
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“That’s above my pay grade, Tucker,” Murphy responded. “I wasn’t thinking of the Bill of Rights when we did this. We went to all — first of all, we looked at the data and the science …”
“I can tell,” Carlson said.
After Murphy made a point about science showing that social distancing works, Carlson brought things back to his original question: “How do you have the authority to order something that is so clearly contravenes the Bill of Rights of the United States, the U.S. Constitution. Where do you get the authority to do that?”
“Well, here is the thing,” Murphy responded. “We know we need to stay away from each other, number one. Number two, we do have broad authority within the state. And number three, we would never do that without coordinating, discussing, and hashing it out with the leaders, the variety of the leaders of the faiths in New Jersey.”
“No, I’m sure you talk to every rabbi and priest, but there is a deeper question here,” the Fox News host said. “I’m just going to ask you one last time because it’s important. I’m sure you’ve thought about this. You can’t just as the governor of a state, tell people who they can talk to when and where because the Constitution of the United States, upon which all of this is based, prohibits you from doing that. So you clearly decided that you could do it. Did you consult an attorney about this, because this is a legal question as well as a medical one, isn’t it?”
Answering in the affirmative, Murphy related a conversation he had with a New Jersey Catholic cardinal who agreed with his position. (RELATED: ‘No Penalty For Petty Authoritarianism’: Tucker Carlson Blasts ‘Mediocre Politician’ Gretchen Whitmer’s ‘Power’ Grabs)
“We have to find a different way to worship. I think that’s the point,” said the New Jersey governor.
“Government’s not allowed to tell people how to worship,” said Carlson.


thedailycaller--2020-04-16--Reaching Herd Immunity Would Require Significant Deaths. Some Experts Think It’s Inevitable

• The concept of herd immunity has generated intense debate as a possible end result of the coronavirus pandemic .
• Health experts and pundits have largely decried herd immunity as a strategy to deal with the virus , given that more than 1 million Americans could die along the way .
• But some epidemiologists view herd immunity as inevitable given how the virus has transmitted and how far away a vaccine is from development .
Scientists widely believe that coronavirus will not die off in the U.S. until between 50 % and 70 % of Americans have either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inoculated against it through a vaccine .
With a vaccine not expected for another 12-18 months , epidemiologists and some government officials see a particularly bleak path to the end of the pandemic , which has already claimed more than 27,000 lives in the U.S. “ The prospects of mass gatherings is negligible at best until we get to herd immunity and a vaccine , ” California Gov .
Gavin Newsom said at a press conference Tuesday .
“ Several rounds of social distancing will be required to get us to ‘ herd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Dr. Marc Lipsitch , a Harvard epidemiologist , said at a separate press conference announcing the results of a study of the virus .
Herd immunity has proved to be a controversial topic during the coronavirus outbreak since , according to some estimates , nearly 2 million Americans would die on the way to achieving the threshold required to end the spread of the virus .
The debate among those who view herd immunity as inevitable has also splintered over whether it should be actively embraced as a strategy or delayed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The two competing camps are largely divided over the lethality of coronavirus ( estimates range from 0.1 % to 3.4 % fatality rates ) and whether an extended period of social distancing measures to delay onset of herd immunity is worth the destruction it will bring the economy .
The debate is further complicated by limited research on just how much of the U.S. population has already been infected during the pandemic .
As scientists search for answers to those questions , the camp of health experts advocating for slowing transmission of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” — has won control of policy responses to the pandemic .
President Donald Trump reportedly brought up the possibility of allowing coronavirus to “ wash through ” the country , establishing herd immunity , during a coronavirus task force meeting last month .
Dr. Anthony Fauci , the leading infectious disease expert on the White House coronavirus task force , reportedly pushed back on the idea , saying “ many people would die.
” ( RELATED : Fauci On Coronavirus In The US : ‘ It ’ s Going To Get Worse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Trump administration as a whole , has been ambiguous on what the end game for the pandemic will actually look like .
The administration has focused on getting through the first wave of the pandemic and setting up widespread testing and the capacity to trace infections to limit future outbreaks .
The strategy has required business closures and widespread stay-at-home orders that have obliterated the economy .
Administration officials have said they expect a resurgence of cases later in the year , but have not said what they expect to happen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ task force scientist , Dr. Deborah Birx , have not publicly discussed whether herd immunity is the ultimate end to the pandemic .
Reporters at the task force ’ s daily press briefings have also not asked whether herd immunity is likely to be reached before development of a vaccine .
That ambiguity stands in stark contrast to a sober assessment offered up by some epidemiologists — and Newsom — who see herd immunity as all but inevitable .
In March , Newsom told Trump that the state projects that 56 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — would become infected with coronavirus over the next eight weeks .
Dr. Michael Osterholm , an infectious disease expert at the University of Minnesota , also accepts herd immunity as an inescapable reality of the pandemic given how far off a vaccine is .
“ Covid-19 will go away eventually in one of two ways , ” he wrote in a March 21 op-ed for the Washington Post .
“ Either we will develop a vaccine to prevent it , or the virus will burn itself out as the spread of infection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immunity on the population .
Neither of those possibilities will occur quickly.
” Osterholm has estimated that 1.6 million Americans will die from coronavirus .
That ’ s based on an assumption that half of the U.S. population will become infected , and one percent of those will succumb to COVID-19 .
The gist of a Harvard report is that the best strategy for public health officials and policy makers is to slow the spread of the virus in order to allow the health care system to process sick patients .
Until then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public should engage in repeated waves of lockdowns as outbreaks emerge in their communities .
They predict that lockdowns will be needed until 2022 .
That type of scenario presents a quandary for policymakers who have to balance protecting the public from coronavirus while also preventing the economy from completely falling apart .
More than 17 million Americans have filed for unemployment in less than a month since social distancing guidelines were put in place .
On the other end of the pandemic spectrum from the Harvard researchers of the world are a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proactive approach to herd immunity .
Rather than deliberately slowing transmission of the virus through economic lockdown , that group supports a strategy of allowing the virus to transmit among people who are likely to avoid serious illness .
At the same time , the elderly and people with underlying health conditions should be isolated while the virus infects people less likely to suffer complications from COVID-19 .
Dr. Matt Strauss , a Canadian professor , has called for achieving herd immunity “ in a controlled and strategic manner.
” He ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the workforce as long as they do not live with people most vulnerable to the virus .
The idea behind the strategy is that , if 60 % of the population must become infected in order to achieve herd immunity , it ’ s best to expose those most likely to recover from the disease .
Proposals like Strauss ’ s have been widely condemned as they are seen as promoting infection rather than avoiding it .
But making the debate particularly murky is the position held by epidemiologists who view coronavirus as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to end only through natural herd immunity .
Researchers are unsure just how close the population is to achieving herd immunity .
The proximity to herd immunity is also inconsistent across the country .
New York City , the epicenter of the pandemic in the U.S. , is likely far closer to the herd immunity threshold than a town in rural Kansas , which has likely avoided widespread infection .
A study of pregnant women in New York City found that 13 % were infected with coronavirus and didn ’ t know it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ herd immunity threshold , that rate of infection is likely far higher than the rest of the U.S. Dr. Scott Gottlieb , the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration , estimated that between 2 % and 5 % of Americans have been infected with the virus .
Perhaps the most important unanswered question regarding immunity is whether recovered patients are protected against reinfection .
Most infectious diseases confer some immunity to recovered patients , so health experts believe the pattern will hold for coronavirus .
But studies out of China and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have tested positive for coronavirus after they were thought to have recovered .
Other patients have displayed low levels of antibodies following recovery , raising the possibility that they have limited protection against reinfection .
In that worst-case scenario , a vaccine would be the only hope to end the pandemic .
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The concept of herd immunity has generated intense debate as a possible end result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Health experts and pundits have largely decried herd immunity as a strategy to deal with the virus, given that more than 1 million Americans could die along the way.
But some epidemiologists view herd immunity as inevitable given how the virus has transmitted and how far away a vaccine is from development.
Scientists widely believe that coronavirus will not die off in the U.S. until between 50% and 70% of Americans have either become infected with the virus or been inoculated against it through a vaccine.
With a vaccine not expected for another 12-18 months, epidemiologists and some government officials see a particularly bleak path to the end of the pandemic, which has already claimed more than 27,000 lives in the U.S.
“The prospects of mass gatherings is negligible at best until we get to herd immunity and a vaccine,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom said at a press conference Tuesday.
“Several rounds of social distancing will be required to get us to ‘herd immunity’ in the absence of vaccination,” Dr. Marc Lipsitch, a Harvard epidemiologist, said at a separate press conference announcing the results of a study of the virus.
Herd immunity has proved to be a controversial topic during the coronavirus outbreak since, according to some estimates, nearly 2 million Americans would die on the way to achieving the threshold required to end the spread of the virus.
The debate among those who view herd immunity as inevitable has also splintered over whether it should be actively embraced as a strategy or delayed for as far long as possible.
The two competing camps are largely divided over the lethality of coronavirus (estimates range from 0.1% to 3.4% fatality rates) and whether an extended period of social distancing measures to delay onset of herd immunity is worth the destruction it will bring the economy.
The debate is further complicated by limited research on just how much of the U.S. population has already been infected during the pandemic.
As scientists search for answers to those questions, the camp of health experts advocating for slowing transmission of the virus — or “flattening the curve” — has won control of policy responses to the pandemic.
President Donald Trump reportedly brought up the possibility of allowing coronavirus to “wash through” the country, establishing herd immunity, during a coronavirus task force meeting last month. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the leading infectious disease expert on the White House coronavirus task force, reportedly pushed back on the idea, saying “many people would die.” (RELATED: Fauci On Coronavirus In The US: ‘It’s Going To Get Worse’)
But the task force, and the Trump administration as a whole, has been ambiguous on what the end game for the pandemic will actually look like.
The administration has focused on getting through the first wave of the pandemic and setting up widespread testing and the capacity to trace infections to limit future outbreaks.
The strategy has required business closures and widespread stay-at-home orders that have obliterated the economy. Administration officials have said they expect a resurgence of cases later in the year, but have not said what they expect to happen in 2021.
Fauci and his fellow task force scientist, Dr. Deborah Birx, have not publicly discussed whether herd immunity is the ultimate end to the pandemic. Reporters at the task force’s daily press briefings have also not asked whether herd immunity is likely to be reached before development of a vaccine.
That ambiguity stands in stark contrast to a sober assessment offered up by some epidemiologists — and Newsom — who see herd immunity as all but inevitable.
In March, Newsom told Trump that the state projects that 56% of California residents — or 25.5 million people — would become infected with coronavirus over the next eight weeks.
California Governor Newsom says that until there is herd immunity and a vaccine the likelihood of the state going back to normal is unlikely https://t.co/CbBwiEdiJq pic.twitter.com/osCVffh1gl — Reuters (@Reuters) April 15, 2020
Dr. Michael Osterholm, an infectious disease expert at the University of Minnesota, also accepts herd immunity as an inescapable reality of the pandemic given how far off a vaccine is.
“Covid-19 will go away eventually in one of two ways,” he wrote in a March 21 op-ed for the Washington Post. “Either we will develop a vaccine to prevent it, or the virus will burn itself out as the spread of infection comes to confer a form of herd immunity on the population. Neither of those possibilities will occur quickly.”
Osterholm has estimated that 1.6 million Americans will die from coronavirus. That’s based on an assumption that half of the U.S. population will become infected, and one percent of those will succumb to COVID-19.
The gist of a Harvard report is that the best strategy for public health officials and policy makers is to slow the spread of the virus in order to allow the health care system to process sick patients.
Until then, the researchers argue, the American public should engage in repeated waves of lockdowns as outbreaks emerge in their communities. They predict that lockdowns will be needed until 2022.
That type of scenario presents a quandary for policymakers who have to balance protecting the public from coronavirus while also preventing the economy from completely falling apart. More than 17 million Americans have filed for unemployment in less than a month since social distancing guidelines were put in place.
On the other end of the pandemic spectrum from the Harvard researchers of the world are a group of scientists calling for a more proactive approach to herd immunity. Rather than deliberately slowing transmission of the virus through economic lockdown, that group supports a strategy of allowing the virus to transmit among people who are likely to avoid serious illness.
At the same time, the elderly and people with underlying health conditions should be isolated while the virus infects people less likely to suffer complications from COVID-19.
Dr. Matt Strauss, a Canadian professor, has called for achieving herd immunity “in a controlled and strategic manner.”
He’s suggested allowing younger people to return to the workforce as long as they do not live with people most vulnerable to the virus. The idea behind the strategy is that, if 60% of the population must become infected in order to achieve herd immunity, it’s best to expose those most likely to recover from the disease.
Proposals like Strauss’s have been widely condemned as they are seen as promoting infection rather than avoiding it. But making the debate particularly murky is the position held by epidemiologists who view coronavirus as extremely lethal, but expect the pandemic to end only through natural herd immunity.
Researchers are unsure just how close the population is to achieving herd immunity. The proximity to herd immunity is also inconsistent across the country.
New York City, the epicenter of the pandemic in the U.S., is likely far closer to the herd immunity threshold than a town in rural Kansas, which has likely avoided widespread infection.
A study of pregnant women in New York City found that 13% were infected with coronavirus and didn’t know it. While still far short of the herd immunity threshold, that rate of infection is likely far higher than the rest of the U.S.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, estimated that between 2% and 5% of Americans have been infected with the virus.
Perhaps the most important unanswered question regarding immunity is whether recovered patients are protected against reinfection. Most infectious diseases confer some immunity to recovered patients, so health experts believe the pattern will hold for coronavirus.
But studies out of China and South Korea have showed that some patients have tested positive for coronavirus after they were thought to have recovered. Other patients have displayed low levels of antibodies following recovery, raising the possibility that they have limited protection against reinfection.
In that worst-case scenario, a vaccine would be the only hope to end the pandemic.
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thedailycaller--2020-04-16--WHO Chief Said In February Coronavirus Could Be ‘Controlled Easily’ And Praised Xi Jinping’s ‘Person

WHO Chief Said In February Coronavirus Could Be ‘Controlled Easily’ And Praised Xi Jinping’s ‘Personal Leadership’

• World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised Chinese President Xi Jinping ’ s “ personal leadership ” during an early February speech before the WHO executive board .
• There were 151 confirmed coronavirus cases outside China at the time Tedros delivered his speech on Feb. 3 , a number he said would have been “ very much higher ” had it not been for “ China ’ s efforts.
” • More than 2 million people have been infected with coronavirus worldwide as of Wednesday .
The virus ’ s spread could have been reduced by 95 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks earlier than it did , one study found .
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said during a speech in early February that the spread of coronavirus outside China could be “ controlled easily ” thanks , in part , to the Chinese government ’ s efforts to contain the virus .
Tedros made the claim during a speech before the WHO executive board on Feb. 3 , a week after he had met in person with Chinese President Xi Jinping .
At the time of his speech , there were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside of China .
“ If we invest in fighting at the epicenter , at the source , then the spread to other countries is minimal and also slow , ” Tedros told the executive committee , referring to the virus ’ s outbreak in Wuhan .
“ If it ’ s minimal and slow , what is going outside can also be controlled easily .
So the number of cases we have now , 151 , is actually small , and it ’ s growing only slowly.
” “ So it can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this , make no mistake : it can get even worse , ” Tedros added .
“ But if we give it our best , the outcome could be even better .
If not for this strategy and China ’ s efforts , the number of cases outside China would have been very much higher.
” Also during his speech , Tedros praise Chinese President Xi Jinping .
“ I was very impressed in my meeting with President Xi at his detailed knowledge of the outbreak , his personal leadership , and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told me , ” Tedros said , adding that Xi told him : “ We will take serious measures at the epicenter , at the source , in order to protect our people , and also to prevent the spread of the virus to other countries.
” Tedros also told the WHO executive board that the public health emergency of international concern that he had declared four days prior was issued primarily due to signs of human-to-human transmission of coronavirus outside China and over concern about what could happen were the virus to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , by the time Tedros gave his speech , the wheels for a global coronavirus pandemic were already set in motion due in large part to the Chinese government ’ s well-documented efforts to cover up its existence when the disease first began spreading in Wuhan in late December .
Some of the first doctors in the city to raise an alarm about the virus were reprimanded by authorities for spreading rumors .
The Chinese government delayed acting on combatting the virus even coming to terms with the danger posed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chinese Doctor Who Warned About Coronavirus Outbreak Is Dead ) Top Chinese officials had secretly determined by Jan. 14 that they were likely facing a pandemic in Wuhan from the coronavirus , according to the Associated Press .
That same day the WHO tweeted that Chinese authorities “ have found no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission ” of coronavirus .
Xi waited until Jan. 20 to warn the public about the outbreak , the AP reported .
More than 3,000 people in China became infected with the virus during the Chinese government ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took action six days earlier , there would have been much fewer patients and medical facilities would have been sufficient , ” University of California , Los Angeles , epidemiologist Zuo-Feng Zhang told the AP .
“ We might have avoided the collapse of Wuhan ’ s medical system.
” Approximately 5 million people were allowed to leave Wuhan without being screened for coronavirus by the time the city was locked down on Jan. 23 , according to Axios .
In March , a University of South Hampton study found that the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reduced by 95 % had China acted three weeks earlier on the outbreak than it did .
There are over 2 million confirmed cases of coronavirus worldwide and 133,000 deaths as of Wednesday , according to Johns Hopkins University .
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he would be halting U.S. funding for the WHO pending a review that would examine its “ role in severely mismanaging and covering up the spread of coronavirus.
” ( RELATED : President Trump Cuts Off Funding For World Health Organization Over COVID-19 Handling ) “ Had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical experts into China to objectively assess the situation on the ground and to call out China ’ s lack of transparency , the outbreak could have been contained at its source with very little death , ” Trump said .
The WHO did not return a request for comment .
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World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised Chinese President Xi Jinping’s “personal leadership” during an early February speech before the WHO executive board.
There were 151 confirmed coronavirus cases outside China at the time Tedros delivered his speech on Feb. 3, a number he said would have been “very much higher” had it not been for “China’s efforts.”
More than 2 million people have been infected with coronavirus worldwide as of Wednesday. The virus’s spread could have been reduced by 95% had the Chinese government acted three weeks earlier than it did, one study found.
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said during a speech in early February that the spread of coronavirus outside China could be “controlled easily” thanks, in part, to the Chinese government’s efforts to contain the virus.
Tedros made the claim during a speech before the WHO executive board on Feb. 3, a week after he had met in person with Chinese President Xi Jinping. At the time of his speech, there were 151 confirmed coronavirus cases and one death outside of China.
“If we invest in fighting at the epicenter, at the source, then the spread to other countries is minimal and also slow,” Tedros told the executive committee, referring to the virus’s outbreak in Wuhan. “If it’s minimal and slow, what is going outside can also be controlled easily. So the number of cases we have now, 151, is actually small, and it’s growing only slowly.”
“So it can be managed — and when I say this, make no mistake: it can get even worse,” Tedros added. “But if we give it our best, the outcome could be even better. If not for this strategy and China’s efforts, the number of cases outside China would have been very much higher.”
Also during his speech, Tedros praise Chinese President Xi Jinping.
“I was very impressed in my meeting with President Xi at his detailed knowledge of the outbreak, his personal leadership, and his commitment as reflected in the words he told me,” Tedros said, adding that Xi told him: “We will take serious measures at the epicenter, at the source, in order to protect our people, and also to prevent the spread of the virus to other countries.”
Tedros also told the WHO executive board that the public health emergency of international concern that he had declared four days prior was issued primarily due to signs of human-to-human transmission of coronavirus outside China and over concern about what could happen were the virus to spread in countries with weak health systems.
However, by the time Tedros gave his speech, the wheels for a global coronavirus pandemic were already set in motion due in large part to the Chinese government’s well-documented efforts to cover up its existence when the disease first began spreading in Wuhan in late December.
Some of the first doctors in the city to raise an alarm about the virus were reprimanded by authorities for spreading rumors. The Chinese government delayed acting on combatting the virus even coming to terms with the danger posed by the virus. (Related: The Chinese Doctor Who Warned About Coronavirus Outbreak Is Dead)
Top Chinese officials had secretly determined by Jan. 14 that they were likely facing a pandemic in Wuhan from the coronavirus, according to the Associated Press. That same day the WHO tweeted that Chinese authorities “have found no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission” of coronavirus.
Xi waited until Jan. 20 to warn the public about the outbreak, the AP reported. More than 3,000 people in China became infected with the virus during the Chinese government’s six-day delay.
“If they took action six days earlier, there would have been much fewer patients and medical facilities would have been sufficient,” University of California, Los Angeles, epidemiologist Zuo-Feng Zhang told the AP. “We might have avoided the collapse of Wuhan’s medical system.”
Approximately 5 million people were allowed to leave Wuhan without being screened for coronavirus by the time the city was locked down on Jan. 23, according to Axios.
In March, a University of South Hampton study found that the number of coronavirus cases worldwide could have been reduced by 95% had China acted three weeks earlier on the outbreak than it did.
There are over 2 million confirmed cases of coronavirus worldwide and 133,000 deaths as of Wednesday, according to Johns Hopkins University.
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he would be halting U.S. funding for the WHO pending a review that would examine its “role in severely mismanaging and covering up the spread of coronavirus.” (RELATED: President Trump Cuts Off Funding For World Health Organization Over COVID-19 Handling)
“Had the WHO done its job to get medical experts into China to objectively assess the situation on the ground and to call out China’s lack of transparency, the outbreak could have been contained at its source with very little death,” Trump said.
The WHO did not return a request for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-01-07--Nikki Haley: The Only Ones Mourning For Soleimani Are Democrats

Former U.N .
Ambassador Nikki Haley ripped Democrats on Monday night for opposing President Donald Trump ’ s order to kill Iranian General Qasem Soleimani .
Haley told Fox News host Sean Hannity that Democrats were the only people opposed to Soleimani ’ s killing .
Soleimani was the head of Iran ’ s elite Quds Force , and is estimated to be responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans .
( RELATED : Trump : We Took Action To Stop A War , Not Start One ) “ You ’ re not hearing China .
You ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that are mourning the loss of Soleimani are our Democrat leadership , and our Democrat presidential candidates , ” Haley said .
Haley praised the Trump administration ’ s policy towards Iran , saying they caught the world ’ s leading state sponsor of terrorism “ flat-footed.
” Iran recently amped up their aggression against the U.S. , killing an American contractor , and allegedly backing an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad .
( RELATED : Iraqis Celebrate In Streets , Praise Trump after Soleimani Death ) “ What the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Haley said .
“ They did not see this coming .
They thought they could continue to do their multiple strikes .
” Haley also urged Americans to stand united against the Iranian threat .
“ And I will tell you right now , partisan politics should stop when it comes to foreign policy , ” she said .
“ This is about America united .
”

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley ripped Democrats on Monday night for opposing President Donald Trump’s order to kill Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.
Haley told Fox News host Sean Hannity that Democrats were the only people opposed to Soleimani’s killing. Soleimani was the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force, and is estimated to be responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans. (RELATED: Trump: We Took Action To Stop A War, Not Start One)
“You’re not hearing China. You’re not hearing Russia. The only ones that are mourning the loss of Soleimani are our Democrat leadership, and our Democrat presidential candidates,” Haley said.
Haley praised the Trump administration’s policy towards Iran, saying they caught the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism “flat-footed.”
Iran recently amped up their aggression against the U.S., killing an American contractor, and allegedly backing an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. (RELATED: Iraqis Celebrate In Streets, Praise Trump after Soleimani Death)
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“What the president did left the Iranian regime completely flat-footed,” Haley said. “They did not see this coming. They thought they could continue to do their multiple strikes. ”
Haley also urged Americans to stand united against the Iranian threat.
“And I will tell you right now, partisan politics should stop when it comes to foreign policy,” she said. “This is about America united.”


thedailycaller--2020-01-07--Antonio Brown Challenges Logan Paul To A Fight, Oddsmakers Make Paul A Heavy Favorite

Antonio Brown is apparently looking to get obliterated by Logan Paul .
The disgraced NFL receiver tweeted at Paul , who has serious boxing experience , to “ square up.
” Paul didn ’ t even hesitate before he hitting back .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) He replied with , “ i ’ d drop you faster than the patriots.
” If these two do get into the ring , Paul is currently a heavy favorite at -2000 .
Please make this happen .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world , please make this fight happen .
It would make me so happy .
Logan Paul would obliterate Antonio Brown .
He would absolutely tear him to shreds .
That boxing match probably wouldn ’ t even get out of the first round .
Again , the social media star has legit boxing training .
Somebody needs to shut Brown up , and Logan Paul doing it would be a perfect reflection of the internet in 2020 .
Somebody get this setup .
Get it setup immediately !
Sound off in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !

Antonio Brown is apparently looking to get obliterated by Logan Paul.
The disgraced NFL receiver tweeted at Paul, who has serious boxing experience, to “square up.” Paul didn’t even hesitate before he hitting back. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
He replied with, “i’d drop you faster than the patriots.”
i’d drop you faster than the patriots https://t.co/Vv592JRkxk — Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) January 7, 2020
If these two do get into the ring, Paul is currently a heavy favorite at -2000.
Opening odds for a potential boxing match between @LoganPaul and @AB84 (BetOnline): Logan Paul -2000
Antonio Brown +1000 — Odds Shark (@OddsShark) January 7, 2020
Please make this happen. In the name of everything righteous in the world, please make this fight happen. It would make me so happy.
Logan Paul would obliterate Antonio Brown. He would absolutely tear him to shreds. That boxing match probably wouldn’t even get out of the first round.
Again, the social media star has legit boxing training.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Logan Paul (@loganpaul) on Nov 9, 2019 at 10:53am PST
Somebody needs to shut Brown up, and Logan Paul doing it would be a perfect reflection of the internet in 2020.
Somebody get this setup. Get it setup immediately!
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Logan Paul (@loganpaul) on Nov 2, 2019 at 11:11am PDT
Sound off in the comments with who you think will win!


thedailycaller--2020-01-07--Gene Chizik Was Interviewed For Mississippi State Job, Sounds Like He Wants To Coach Again

It sounds like former Auburn football coach Gene Chizik could be back in the coaching game very soon .
According to Bruce Feldman , he interviewed for the Mississippi State job before pulling out of consideration .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Feldman added he “ wouldn ’ t be surprised if Chizik returns to coaching.
” It ’ ll be interesting to see if Chizik ever gets back into the sport of football .
He won a national title at Auburn with Cam Newton .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ seasons in the history of college football under Gene Chizik .
They absolutely toasted the rest of America that year .
Unfortunately , Chizik was never able to find that level of success ever again , got fired by Auburn and then spent some time at North Carolina .
If he does want to get back into the sport , then he ’ ll eventually get hired somewhere .
Coaches with national titles aren ’ t just floating around .
If you can find one , you hire them .
That ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll ultimately be up to Chizik .
If he wants a job , he ’ ll get one .

It sounds like former Auburn football coach Gene Chizik could be back in the coaching game very soon.
According to Bruce Feldman, he interviewed for the Mississippi State job before pulling out of consideration. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Feldman added he “wouldn’t be surprised if Chizik returns to coaching.”
SOURCE: Former Auburn HC Gene Chizik interviewed with Miss. State for its head coaching vacancy on Saturday. The next morning Chizik removed himself as a candidate… Wouldn’t be surprised if Chizik returns to coaching, just has to be an ideal fit. — Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) January 6, 2020
It’ll be interesting to see if Chizik ever gets back into the sport of football. He won a national title at Auburn with Cam Newton.
The Tigers had one of the greatest seasons in the history of college football under Gene Chizik. They absolutely toasted the rest of America that year.
Unfortunately, Chizik was never able to find that level of success ever again, got fired by Auburn and then spent some time at North Carolina.
If he does want to get back into the sport, then he’ll eventually get hired somewhere. Coaches with national titles aren’t just floating around.
If you can find one, you hire them. That’s the way it works. It’ll ultimately be up to Chizik. If he wants a job, he’ll get one.


thedailycaller--2020-01-07--LSU Will Get NCAA Points Record If They Score 57 Against Clemson

The LSU Tigers have the NCAA points record for football within their reach when they play Clemson for the championship .
According to Preston Guy , Ed Orgeron ’ s squad will get the record if they can score 57 against Clemson .
That might sound like an unreasonable task , but Joe Burrow and the rest of the offense has averaged 47.6 points per game this season .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Do I think LSU will drop 57 on Clemson ?
No chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chance that happens .
Dabo Swinney has way too good of a defense .
Having said that , the fact it ’ s even in reach is impressive .
It ’ s a testament to how much LSU has balled out this season under Joe Burrow .
The offense for the Tigers has torched pretty much every single team they ’ ve played .
Nobody has been able to stop them .
Of course , they ’ re dealing with a bit of a different beast in Clemson .
The Tigers in orange @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best defensive unit LSU has faced all year .
That much I can guarantee you .
At the same time , Trevor Lawrence and the offense will likely be moving the ball , which means LSU ’ s offense won ’ t even be on the field as much as usual .
Again , 57 points just isn ’ t happening .
Still , it ’ ll be a fun debate for the next few days .
Tune in January 13 at 8:00 EST on ESPN to watch it all go down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of football .

The LSU Tigers have the NCAA points record for football within their reach when they play Clemson for the championship.
According to Preston Guy, Ed Orgeron’s squad will get the record if they can score 57 against Clemson. That might sound like an unreasonable task, but Joe Burrow and the rest of the offense has averaged 47.6 points per game this season. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Worth a watch – if #LSU scores 57 points in the #CFBPlayoff Championship, it will have scored the most points in #NCAA history. The Tigers averaged 47.6 PPG this year. — Preston Guy (@PGuy_77) January 6, 2020
Do I think LSU will drop 57 on Clemson? No chance in hell. There’s no chance that happens. Dabo Swinney has way too good of a defense.
Having said that, the fact it’s even in reach is impressive. It’s a testament to how much LSU has balled out this season under Joe Burrow.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joe Burrow (@joe_burrow10) on Dec 8, 2019 at 9:34am PST
The offense for the Tigers has torched pretty much every single team they’ve played. Nobody has been able to stop them.
Of course, they’re dealing with a bit of a different beast in Clemson. The Tigers in orange and white are by far and away the best defensive unit LSU has faced all year.
That much I can guarantee you.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Clemson Football (@clemsonfb) on Jan 1, 2020 at 11:55am PST
At the same time, Trevor Lawrence and the offense will likely be moving the ball, which means LSU’s offense won’t even be on the field as much as usual.
Again, 57 points just isn’t happening. Still, it’ll be a fun debate for the next few days. Tune in January 13 at 8:00 EST on ESPN to watch it all go down. It should be a fun night of football.


thedailycaller--2020-01-07--WELLS: Democrats Use House Veterans’ Committee For Partisan Politics — And They’ve Forgotten Veteran

WELLS: Democrats Use House Veterans’ Committee For Partisan Politics — And They’ve Forgotten Veterans

As the 116th Congress prepares to re-open , bipartisanship may remain a lofty goal , but a worthy one nonetheless .
It is time for members of Congress to reflect on the degradation of partisan activities within the House Committee on Veterans ’ Affairs ( HVAC ) .
For over a decade , I have walked the halls of Congress , urging members of both parties to work together on veterans ’ issues — from religious freedom to expanded healthcare benefits .
During much of that decade , I have seen resounding success .
While Democrats and Republicans became increasingly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ island of bipartisanship in a vast sea of deep-seated divisions — until 2019 , when it all fell apart .
With the House Democrats ’ ascension came a new chairman , Democratic California Rep. Mark Takano , who never served in the U.S. military .
Of course , Takano was not the first non-veteran to take the helm of the committee , but he is by far the most partisan .
Under his “ leadership , ” Republican members have been denied the opportunity to bring up amendments to pending legislation .
Republicans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make parliamentary inquiries , with Takano accusing them of adding “ toxic , partisan amendments.
” What were these “ partisan ” amendments ?
One had to do with VA day care credentialing , while the other involved Second Amendment rights — the very real fear that the VA would come after the firearms of those who sought healthcare for post-traumatic stress and other mental health issues .
This is unprecedented .
Unfortunately , it ’ s no longer surprising .
The 116th Session began with questions and subpoenas concerning the “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a role in the demise of former Veterans Affairs ( VA ) Secretary David Shulkin .
The current VA Secretary , Robert Wilkie , had repeatedly indicated that he did not have a relationship with the “ Three.
” group .
Yet , instead of allowing Secretary Wilkie to move on , Takano insisted on attacking him time and time again .
A fervent supporter of impeachment , Takano took it upon himself to take down President Trump ’ s cabinet official , requesting all records of communication between the Mar-a-Lago members and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials .
This , despite the Senate confirming Secretary Wilkie in uncontroversial , bipartisan fashion .
Even worse , the situation isn ’ t improving .
Takano ’ s partisan vitriol recently bubbled to the surface in a hearing on the Improve Well-Being for Veterans Act — a bipartisan bill introduced by Michigan Republican Rep. Jack Bergman , a retired Marine , and Democratic Pennsylvania Rep. Chrissy Houlahan , an Air Force veteran .
Designed to enhance coordination and planning for veteran mental health and suicide prevention issues , the legislation was inevitably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The HVAC chairman gleefully took the opportunity to berate Secretary Wilkie for supporting the bill , while inserting an unpopular amendment that nearly killed its passage .
Even when bipartisan legislation is introduced , Takano finds a way to undermine the political process .
Perhaps the 116th Congress ’ most important piece of bipartisanship was the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act , which confirmed disability benefits for Agent Orange-affected veterans who served on ships off the coast of Vietnam — known as “ Blue Water ” Navy veterans .
The bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Procopio v. Wilkie by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit , extending the presumption of exposure to veterans who served in the territorial sea .
However , Takano predictably chose to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory , promoting a poorly worded piece of legislation that contained legal ambiguity and the provisions of an unnecessary stay of benefit processing .
The VA , which initially sought to implement Procopio , immediately halted processing until this January — at the expense of countless veterans and their families .
My organization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meetings with the HVAC ’ s Democratic majority staff on behalf of the affected veterans .
To no avail : Our requests were not even acknowledged .
This can ’ t go on much longer .
If Takano wishes to salvage the legacy of his HVAC chairmanship , he must return to the bipartisanship exhibited by his predecessors — Democrats and Republicans alike .
One way for Takano to recover is by reaching out to Tennessee Republican Rep. Phil Roe and working together with Republicans to draft legislation that will expand veterans ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , analytical oversight of the VA .
Both parties owe a debt to our nation ’ s 18 million veterans .
The Veterans ’ Affairs Committee is no place for partisan politics .
John B .
Wells is an attorney and retired Navy commander who brought the case of Procopio v. Wilkie .
He is the founder and litigation director of Military Veterans Advocacy .

As the 116th Congress prepares to re-open, bipartisanship may remain a lofty goal, but a worthy one nonetheless. It is time for members of Congress to reflect on the degradation of partisan activities within the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (HVAC).
For over a decade, I have walked the halls of Congress, urging members of both parties to work together on veterans’ issues — from religious freedom to expanded healthcare benefits. During much of that decade, I have seen resounding success. While Democrats and Republicans became increasingly polarized, the committee was often an island of bipartisanship in a vast sea of deep-seated divisions — until 2019, when it all fell apart.
With the House Democrats’ ascension came a new chairman, Democratic California Rep. Mark Takano, who never served in the U.S. military. Of course, Takano was not the first non-veteran to take the helm of the committee, but he is by far the most partisan.
Under his “leadership,” Republican members have been denied the opportunity to bring up amendments to pending legislation. Republicans have repeatedly been gaveled down when trying to make parliamentary inquiries, with Takano accusing them of adding “toxic, partisan amendments.”
What were these “partisan” amendments? One had to do with VA day care credentialing, while the other involved Second Amendment rights — the very real fear that the VA would come after the firearms of those who sought healthcare for post-traumatic stress and other mental health issues.
This is unprecedented. Unfortunately, it’s no longer surprising. The 116th Session began with questions and subpoenas concerning the “Mar-a-Lago Three,” who had played a role in the demise of former Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary David Shulkin. The current VA Secretary, Robert Wilkie, had repeatedly indicated that he did not have a relationship with the “Three.” group. Yet, instead of allowing Secretary Wilkie to move on, Takano insisted on attacking him time and time again.
A fervent supporter of impeachment, Takano took it upon himself to take down President Trump’s cabinet official, requesting all records of communication between the Mar-a-Lago members and their companies with current or former VA officials. This, despite the Senate confirming Secretary Wilkie in uncontroversial, bipartisan fashion.
Even worse, the situation isn’t improving. Takano’s partisan vitriol recently bubbled to the surface in a hearing on the Improve Well-Being for Veterans Act — a bipartisan bill introduced by Michigan Republican Rep. Jack Bergman, a retired Marine, and Democratic Pennsylvania Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, an Air Force veteran. Designed to enhance coordination and planning for veteran mental health and suicide prevention issues, the legislation was inevitably met with Takano’s outright skepticism. The HVAC chairman gleefully took the opportunity to berate Secretary Wilkie for supporting the bill, while inserting an unpopular amendment that nearly killed its passage.
Even when bipartisan legislation is introduced, Takano finds a way to undermine the political process. Perhaps the 116th Congress’ most important piece of bipartisanship was the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, which confirmed disability benefits for Agent Orange-affected veterans who served on ships off the coast of Vietnam — known as “Blue Water” Navy veterans. The bill was passed after the landmark decision in Procopio v. Wilkie by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, extending the presumption of exposure to veterans who served in the territorial sea.
However, Takano predictably chose to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, promoting a poorly worded piece of legislation that contained legal ambiguity and the provisions of an unnecessary stay of benefit processing. The VA, which initially sought to implement Procopio, immediately halted processing until this January — at the expense of countless veterans and their families.
My organization, Military Veterans Advocacy, asked for meetings with the HVAC’s Democratic majority staff on behalf of the affected veterans. To no avail: Our requests were not even acknowledged.
This can’t go on much longer. If Takano wishes to salvage the legacy of his HVAC chairmanship, he must return to the bipartisanship exhibited by his predecessors — Democrats and Republicans alike. One way for Takano to recover is by reaching out to Tennessee Republican Rep. Phil Roe and working together with Republicans to draft legislation that will expand veterans’ health benefits, while conducting a thorough, analytical oversight of the VA.
Both parties owe a debt to our nation’s 18 million veterans. The Veterans’ Affairs Committee is no place for partisan politics.
John B. Wells is an attorney and retired Navy commander who brought the case of Procopio v. Wilkie. He is the founder and litigation director of Military Veterans Advocacy.


thedailycaller--2020-01-07--The SEC Network Releases Chilling Video Of Tua Tagovailoa After NFL Announcement

The SEC Network dropped an awesome video of Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa following his decision to enter the NFL draft Monday .
Tua has been a dominant college player over the past couple years for the Crimson Tide , but there was still hope he might return for his senior season .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) He killed all the speculation when he officially announced his intentions to jump to the NFL .
In response to his decision , the SEC Network released a video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Give it a watch below .
Fans of college football will love it .
It ’ s hard to overstate how impressive Tua has been as a college quarterback , and he ’ s even more impressive as a person .
He ’ s a shining example of what we want our star athletes to be .
He dominates on the field , and he ’ s a hell of a good guy off of it .
Now , it ’ s time for him to go make some serious money in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to get healthy and dominate .
I think that ’ s what all the fans are hoping to see .

The SEC Network dropped an awesome video of Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa following his decision to enter the NFL draft Monday.
Tua has been a dominant college player over the past couple years for the Crimson Tide, but there was still hope he might return for his senior season. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
He killed all the speculation when he officially announced his intentions to jump to the NFL.
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In response to his decision, the SEC Network released a video recapping his epic career in Tuscaloosa.
Give it a watch below. Fans of college football will love it.
After a legendary career with Alabama, Tua Tagovailoa announces he will enter the 2020 NFL Draft. pic.twitter.com/xsE34IGJlf — SEC Network (@SECNetwork) January 6, 2020
It’s hard to overstate how impressive Tua has been as a college quarterback, and he’s even more impressive as a person.
He’s a shining example of what we want our star athletes to be. He dominates on the field, and he’s a hell of a good guy off of it.
Now, it’s time for him to go make some serious money in the NFL. Hopefully, he’s able to get healthy and dominate.
I think that’s what all the fans are hoping to see.


thedailycaller--2020-01-07--Video Shows Stefon Diggs Shaking Hands With Sean Payton After Viral Photo

Minnesota Vikings star Stefon Diggs did shake hands with Saints coach Sean Payton after beating him Sunday .
Several photos went ultra viral of Diggs appearing to mock Payton by pretending to rev up a motorcycle following the big win for the Vikings in an NFC wild-card game .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) However , the actual video of the their postgame interaction told a very different story .
Yes , Diggs was pretending to rev a motorcycle , but everything changed the moment he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showed Payton some respect and shook his hand .
You can watch the video of the interaction below .
This is why you should always be hesitant to believe what you see on the internet if there ’ s no evidence to back it up .
At first glance , it certainly looked like Diggs was getting in the face of Payton .
There were plenty of photos circulating to suggest that was the case .
However , the moment you see the video , you can see the Vikings star immediately shook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeing him .
Again , never trust a viral tweet just because it might be funny or convenient .
Luckily , Diggs had the video to clear him in this case because it ’ s clear nothing bad happened at all .

Minnesota Vikings star Stefon Diggs did shake hands with Saints coach Sean Payton after beating him Sunday.
Several photos went ultra viral of Diggs appearing to mock Payton by pretending to rev up a motorcycle following the big win for the Vikings in an NFC wild-card game. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
lmao this photo of stefon diggs and sean payton pic.twitter.com/GHmvxlXiap — Jordan Heck (@JordanHeckFF) January 5, 2020
However, the actual video of the their postgame interaction told a very different story. Yes, Diggs was pretending to rev a motorcycle, but everything changed the moment he saw Payton.
He stopped immediately, showed Payton some respect and shook his hand. You can watch the video of the interaction below.
I’ve seen a photo making the rounds appearing to show #Skol WR @stefondiggs mocking #Saints HC @SeanPayton post game by doing the ‘bike like dance.’@wdsu‘s @am7photography video shows the truth. Diggs joking around, then straightening up and respectfully shaking SP’s hand. pic.twitter.com/Jk7eqy0fMp — Fletcher Mackel (@FletcherWDSU) January 6, 2020
This is why you should always be hesitant to believe what you see on the internet if there’s no evidence to back it up.
At first glance, it certainly looked like Diggs was getting in the face of Payton. There were plenty of photos circulating to suggest that was the case.
SEND THIS PIC TO THE HALL OF FAME IMMEDIATELY STEFON DIGGS pic.twitter.com/MYpUr49cD3 — Jack Borman (@jrborman13) January 6, 2020
However, the moment you see the video, you can see the Vikings star immediately shook hands with the Saints head coach upon seeing him.
Again, never trust a viral tweet just because it might be funny or convenient.
Luckily, Diggs had the video to clear him in this case because it’s clear nothing bad happened at all.


thedailycaller--2020-01-07--Cleveland Browns Want To Interview Jim Schwartz For Head Coach Opening

The Cleveland Browns have reportedly requested permission to interview Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz .
According to Tom Pelissero , the Browns have asked to interview the man running the defense for the Eagles .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) It ’ s almost certainly going to be granted to them now that the Eagles are done in the postseason .
Schwartz would be a very interesting choice .
He was the head coach of the Lions for awhile , and he had one good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , the team was also defined by the sense they were undisciplined under his leadership .
That ’ s literally the last thing the Browns need .
In fact , the Browns need the exact opposite .
They need a strong man to come in and act like a dictator .
Judging from Schwartz ’ s time in Detroit , I ’ m not exactly convinced he can get that job done .
I ’ m not convinced at all .
We ’ ll see what happens , but I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Schwartz .
They must be really far down their list if this is where they ’ re at .
I guess Cleveland just isn ’ t a desirable landing spot at all .
Welcome to the reality of Baker Mayfield being the face of your franchise .
You just hate to see the Browns struggle so much !

The Cleveland Browns have reportedly requested permission to interview Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz.
According to Tom Pelissero, the Browns have asked to interview the man running the defense for the Eagles. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
It’s almost certainly going to be granted to them now that the Eagles are done in the postseason.
The #Browns have requested an interview with #Eagles DC Jim Schwartz for their head coaching job, per source. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 7, 2020
Schwartz would be a very interesting choice. He was the head coach of the Lions for awhile, and he had one good season with Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford.
However, the team was also defined by the sense they were undisciplined under his leadership. That’s literally the last thing the Browns need.
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In fact, the Browns need the exact opposite. They need a strong man to come in and act like a dictator.
Judging from Schwartz’s time in Detroit, I’m not exactly convinced he can get that job done. I’m not convinced at all.
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We’ll see what happens, but I’d be stunned if the Browns hired Schwartz. They must be really far down their list if this is where they’re at.
I guess Cleveland just isn’t a desirable landing spot at all. Welcome to the reality of Baker Mayfield being the face of your franchise.
You just hate to see the Browns struggle so much!


thedailycaller--2020-01-07--Christian Bale Might Star In ‘Thor: Love And Thunder’ With Chris Hemsworth And Natalie Portman

Christian Bale is reportedly in talks to star in the new “ Thor ” movie .
According to Collider , the legendary actor is in negotiations to star in “ Thor : Love and Thunder ” with Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Plot details aren ’ t really known , but Collider did add Portman ’ s character Jane Foster will likely become Thor in the new movie .
This seems like a really unusual casting decision for Bale .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing before with “ The Dark Knight ” trilogy .
That part of his career seemed far behind him .
He ’ s all about taking super serious roles that generally are big for the awards season .
Why would he want to star in the new “ Thor ” movie ?
That ’ s not me slamming superhero movies .
We all love them .
However , it just seems like Bale is much more focused on serious roles .
Does being a character in a “ Thor ” movie fall under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not so sure .
Let ’ s remember , he ’ s coming off of “ Vice ” and “ Ford V Ferrari.
” Both were very serious roles .
We ’ ll see what he decides to do , but this would be a very bold decision .

Christian Bale is reportedly in talks to star in the new “Thor” movie.
According to Collider, the legendary actor is in negotiations to star in “Thor: Love and Thunder” with Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Plot details aren’t really known, but Collider did add Portman’s character Jane Foster will likely become Thor in the new movie.
This seems like a really unusual casting decision for Bale. He’s already done the superhero thing before with “The Dark Knight” trilogy.
That part of his career seemed far behind him. He’s all about taking super serious roles that generally are big for the awards season.
Why would he want to star in the new “Thor” movie? That’s not me slamming superhero movies. We all love them.
However, it just seems like Bale is much more focused on serious roles. Does being a character in a “Thor” movie fall under that category?
I’m just not so sure. Let’s remember, he’s coming off of “Vice” and “Ford V Ferrari.” Both were very serious roles.
We’ll see what he decides to do, but this would be a very bold decision.


thedailycaller--2020-01-07--Giants Interviewing Matt Rhule Tuesday, Will Interview Josh McDaniels Wednesday

The New York Giants will interview two major head coaching candidates over the next two days .
According to Adam Schefter , the Giants will interview Baylor coach Matt Rhule today , and Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will follow on Wednesday .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Rhule seems to be the popular candidate at this time to get the job .
I really do think the Giants should pursue Rhule as their top option .
He seems to check every single box necessary .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be an assistant on the Giants .
It almost makes too much sense for New York to pursue him at all costs .
McDaniels isn ’ t a bad choice , but Rhule has a proven track record as the leader of a program .
He took a horrible Baylor team and made them damn good in a couple short seasons .
Right now , the Giants need the exact same thing to happen .
If they can get Rhule , that ’ s 100 % who they should pull the trigger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together very fast .
Don ’ t be surprised if announcement on the Giants new coach is made before the end of the week .
If it does go down that fast , I think Rhule will be the man getting the call .

The New York Giants will interview two major head coaching candidates over the next two days.
According to Adam Schefter, the Giants will interview Baylor coach Matt Rhule today, and Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will follow on Wednesday. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Rhule seems to be the popular candidate at this time to get the job.
Interview schedules: *Panthers scheduled to interview Vikings OC Kevin Stefanski in Minneapolis on Thursday, and Cleveland also could schedule him that day. *Giants scheduled to interview Baylor HC Matt Ruhle in NJ on Tuesday, then Patriots OC Josh McDaniels in NJ on Wednesday. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 6, 2020
I really do think the Giants should pursue Rhule as their top option. He seems to check every single box necessary.
On top of that, he used to be an assistant on the Giants. It almost makes too much sense for New York to pursue him at all costs.
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McDaniels isn’t a bad choice, but Rhule has a proven track record as the leader of a program. He took a horrible Baylor team and made them damn good in a couple short seasons.
Right now, the Giants need the exact same thing to happen. If they can get Rhule, that’s 100% who they should pull the trigger on.
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This could also all come together very fast. Don’t be surprised if announcement on the Giants new coach is made before the end of the week.
If it does go down that fast, I think Rhule will be the man getting the call.


thedailycaller--2020-01-07--Average Ticket Price For The LSU/Clemson National Title Game Is $1,500

Tickets to the national title game between LSU and Clemson are still very expensive with less than a week until the game .
According to KALB , the average ticket price for the game will run you $ 1,500 .
Andrew Gretchko of Vivid Seats told them he expects the crowd to be heavy in favor of LSU given the fact the game is in New Orleans .
As I ’ ve said many times before , if you have the money , the national title game is 100 % a bucket list kind of event .
( RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The North When It Comes To College Football ) Unless you ’ re a fan of Alabama or Clemson , you have no idea when your team might make it again .
So , if you ’ re a supporter of LSU , that means you have to go while you can .
Given the fact the game is being held right down the road from Baton Rouge , the decision seems like an incredibly easy one .
Is $ 1,500 a lot of money ?
Sure , but that ’ s not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be thinking about the money in 20 years when reminiscing about the game .
You can ’ t put a price on the memories .
That much I can promise you for sure .
For those of you expecting ticket prices to come down , I wouldn ’ t recommend holding your breath .
The prices are probably going to stay high right through kickoff .
Tune in January 13 at 8:00 EST on ESPN to watch it all go down .
It ’ s going to be a fun one .

Tickets to the national title game between LSU and Clemson are still very expensive with less than a week until the game.
According to KALB, the average ticket price for the game will run you $1,500. Andrew Gretchko of Vivid Seats told them he expects the crowd to be heavy in favor of LSU given the fact the game is in New Orleans.
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As I’ve said many times before, if you have the money, the national title game is 100% a bucket list kind of event. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Unless you’re a fan of Alabama or Clemson, you have no idea when your team might make it again. So, if you’re a supporter of LSU, that means you have to go while you can.
Given the fact the game is being held right down the road from Baton Rouge, the decision seems like an incredibly easy one.
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Is $1,500 a lot of money? Sure, but that’s not the point. You won’t be thinking about the money in 20 years when reminiscing about the game.
You can’t put a price on the memories. That much I can promise you for sure.
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For those of you expecting ticket prices to come down, I wouldn’t recommend holding your breath. The prices are probably going to stay high right through kickoff.
Tune in January 13 at 8:00 EST on ESPN to watch it all go down. It’s going to be a fun one.


thedailycaller--2020-01-07--Stampede Reportedly Breaks Out At Iranian Gen. Soleimani’s Funeral In Iran, Kills At Least 32 People

A stampede Tuesday has reportedly killed at least 32 people and injured 192 at the funeral for Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani in his hometown of Kerman , Iran , Iranian media reported the tragedy , according to the Associated Press .
President Donald Trump ordered the killing of Soleimani , which occurred Jan. 3 .
As the leader of Iran ’ s Quds Force , Soleimani was believed to be planning new attacks on Americans serving in Iraq , according to a top U.S. official Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei openly wept Monday at Soleimani ’ s memorial service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parliament has reportedly called for an attack on the White House in response to the general ’ s death , calling the killing “ a declaration of war.
” Millions of Iranians reportedly crammed the streets of the town while a decorated truck carried Soleimani ’ s body .
( RELATED : Soleimani Was Planning ‘ Imminent Attacks ’ That Could Of Killed Hundreds Of Americans , Top US Official Says ) “ Unfortunately , as a result of a stampede , some of our compatriots have been injured and some have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pirhossein Koulivand , Iranian emergency medical services chief , told the news agency the “ semi-official ISNA news agency , ” according to the AP .
After the panic , hundreds of people were seen lying on the ground with emergency workers trying to revive the injured .
Dozens of others have apparently been left for dead , The New York Times reported .
( RELATED : Michael Moore Offers Personal Assistance To Iran To ‘ Fix This Peacefully ’ ) During the Tehran funeral , people in the streets reportedly chanted “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poster reading : “ It is our right to seek a harsh revenge , ” reinforcing words from Iranian leaders .
( RELATED : Michael Moore Offers Personal Assistance To Iran To ‘ Fix This Peacefully ’ ) Khamenei is also promising to enact revenge against the American “ criminals ” responsible for the death of Soleimani , following the storming of the American embassy in Baghdad on Dec. 31 and thereafter .

A stampede Tuesday has reportedly killed at least 56 people and injured more than 200 at the funeral for Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani in his hometown of Kerman, Iran,
Iranian media reported the tragedy, according to the Associated Press.
BREAKING: The death toll in a stampede at the funeral for an Iranian general has risen to 56, Iranian state television says. More than 200 were injured as thousands of people thronged the procession in Tehran. https://t.co/4BMKXpUah9 — The Associated Press (@AP) January 7, 2020
President Donald Trump ordered the killing of Soleimani, which occurred Jan. 3. As the leader of Iran’s Quds Force, Soleimani was believed to be planning new attacks on Americans serving in Iraq, according to a top U.S. official
At least 35 have been killed in a stampede at the funeral of terror leader Qasem Suleimani in his hometown of Kerman, Iran. His burial has been postponed as a result. Videos on state TV show mass numbers of Iranians screaming & crying to mourn his death. https://t.co/3LLPyB3k0i — Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) January 7, 2020
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei openly wept Monday at Soleimani’s memorial service in Tehran. An Iranian Member of Parliament has reportedly called for an attack on the White House in response to the general’s death, calling the killing “a declaration of war.”
Millions of Iranians reportedly crammed the streets of the town while a decorated truck carried Soleimani’s body. (RELATED: Soleimani Was Planning ‘Imminent Attacks’ That Could Of Killed Hundreds Of Americans, Top US Official Says)
“Unfortunately, as a result of a stampede, some of our compatriots have been injured and some have been killed during the funeral processions,” Pirhossein Koulivand, Iranian emergency medical services chief, told the news agency the “semi-official ISNA news agency,” according to the AP.
After the panic, hundreds of people were seen lying on the ground with emergency workers trying to revive the injured. Dozens of others have apparently been left for dead, The New York Times reported. (RELATED: Michael Moore Offers Personal Assistance To Iran To ‘Fix This Peacefully’)
During the Tehran funeral, people in the streets reportedly chanted “Death to America,” with one poster reading: “It is our right to seek a harsh revenge,” reinforcing words from Iranian leaders. (RELATED: Michael Moore Offers Personal Assistance To Iran To ‘Fix This Peacefully’) Khamenei is also promising to enact revenge against the American “criminals” responsible for the death of Soleimani, following the storming of the American embassy in Baghdad on Dec. 31 and thereafter.


thedailycaller--2020-01-07--Conor McGregor Returns To America For His Fight Against Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone

Conor McGregor is officially in America for his January 18 fight against Donald “ Cowboy ” Cerrone at UFC 246 .
According to TMZ Sports , the Irish-born fighter showed up in Las Vegas this past weekend to prepare for his return to the octagon .
( SLIDESHOW : These UFC Women Really Hate Wearing Clothes ) McGregor also posted a photo of himself out running in Las Vegas .
He ’ s officially stateside , and ready to roll against Cerrone .
( SLIDESHOW : These Are The Greatest Ronda Rousey Photos On The Internet ) We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re 11 days out , and I ’ m ready to roll .
It ’ s been more than a year since McGregor fought , and we all know how that one ended .
( SLIDESHOW : These Are The Sexiest Paige VanZant Photos On The Internet ) Khabib dominated him .
That ’ s not what McGregor is all about .
We need him flying high at the top of his game .
If McGregor can get a win against Cerrone , then there ’ s a very high chance we get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for .
Go , Conor , go !
Can ’ t wait to see what he does in his highly-anticipated return to the octagon .

Conor McGregor is officially in America for his January 18 fight against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone at UFC 246.
According to TMZ Sports, the Irish-born fighter showed up in Las Vegas this past weekend to prepare for his return to the octagon. (SLIDESHOW: These UFC Women Really Hate Wearing Clothes)
McGregor also posted a photo of himself out running in Las Vegas. He’s officially stateside, and ready to roll against Cerrone. (SLIDESHOW: These Are The Greatest Ronda Rousey Photos On The Internet)
We’re almost there, folks. We’re 11 days out, and I’m ready to roll. It’s been more than a year since McGregor fought, and we all know how that one ended. (SLIDESHOW: These Are The Sexiest Paige VanZant Photos On The Internet)
Khabib dominated him. That’s not what McGregor is all about. We need him flying high at the top of his game.
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If McGregor can get a win against Cerrone, then there’s a very high chance we get the Khabib rematch everybody has been hoping for.
Go, Conor, go! Can’t wait to see what he does in his highly-anticipated return to the octagon.


thedailycaller--2020-01-07--Antonio Brown Releases Horrible Music Video For His Rap Song ‘Whole Lotta Money’

Antonio Brown recently dropped the music video for “ Whole Lotta Money , ” and it ’ s outrageously bad .
As we all already know , Brown is getting into the rap game now that he ’ s been pretty much run out of the NFL .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) However , it ’ s not exactly off to a hot start .
In case you thought the music video for his new single would be good , I can promise you it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just a bunch of scantily-clad women walking around as Brown raps with all the talent of a deaf child .
Give it a watch below .
I ’ m being serious when I ask this , is Antonio Brown playing some elaborate prank on the whole world ?
There ’ s no way this can be serious , right ?
I ’ m not even in the rap game , and I could have made a more impressive music video in 10 minutes .
Given Brown ’ s resources , how was that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women walking around isn ’ t going to automatically make your rap song a banger .
Part of me wants Brown to keep rapping because this is just so damn funny .
At the same time , I almost feel bad for the dude .
Imagine going from being an NFL star to making horrendous rap videos .
If that ’ s not a fall from grace , I don ’ t know what is .
I can ’ t wait to see what this clown does next .
I ’ m sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all at the same time .

Antonio Brown recently dropped the music video for “Whole Lotta Money,” and it’s outrageously bad.
As we all already know, Brown is getting into the rap game now that he’s been pretty much run out of the NFL. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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However, it’s not exactly off to a hot start. In case you thought the music video for his new single would be good, I can promise you it’s not.
It’s just a bunch of scantily-clad women walking around as Brown raps with all the talent of a deaf child. Give it a watch below.
I’m being serious when I ask this, is Antonio Brown playing some elaborate prank on the whole world? There’s no way this can be serious, right?
I’m not even in the rap game, and I could have made a more impressive music video in 10 minutes. Given Brown’s resources, how was that so bad?
Having a bunch of women walking around isn’t going to automatically make your rap song a banger.
Part of me wants Brown to keep rapping because this is just so damn funny. At the same time, I almost feel bad for the dude.
Imagine going from being an NFL star to making horrendous rap videos. If that’s not a fall from grace, I don’t know what is.
I can’t wait to see what this clown does next. I’m sure it’ll be entertaining and sad all at the same time.