thedailycaller--2020-06-10--‘He’s Fine In The Basement’: Terry McAuliffe Says Small, Strategic Statements Are Biden’s Ticket To

‘He’s Fine In The Basement’: Terry McAuliffe Says Small, Strategic Statements Are Biden’s Ticket To Winning In November

Former Virginia Gov .
Terry McAuliffe said during a video conference Saturday that Democrats believe former Vice President Joe Biden is “ fine in the basement ” and has the best bet of winning the election if he makes small but strategic statements .
Fox News obtained a video Tuesday of McAuliffe making the admission during a conference with the “ monthly breakfast ” of the Norfolk City Democratic Committee .
The Biden surrogate made the comments after the former vice president was criticized for suggesting in a May 27 interview that black people who support President Donald Trump “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say all the time , ‘ Oh , we got to get the vice president out of the basement , ' ” McAuliffe said during the conference .
“ He ’ s fine in the basement .
Two people see him a day — his two body people .
That ’ s it .
Let Trump keep doing what Trump ’ s doing.
” ( RELATED : Biden Says Interviewer In ‘ You Ain ’ t Black ’ Exchange ‘ Was Being A Wise Guy ’ ) “ It ’ s hard for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said during the conference of Biden .
“ You ’ ve got the COVID crisis .
He ’ s not a governor , doesn ’ t have the National Guard .
He ’ s not the president , doesn ’ t have the briefing room.
” McAuliffe was former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ’ s campaign co-chairman during her unsuccessful 2008 presidential bid .
Clinton famously neglected to visit battleground state Wisconsin during her failed 2016 presidential election bid , a move many Democratic strategists say might have cost her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out strategically , according to the former Virginia governor .
The former vice president is subject to mockery for his campaign trail gaffes , including one he made in May in which he suggested that the U.S. lost 8,500 jobs during the pandemic .
“ And when he says something like he did on race relations two days ago , it needs to have a big impact — thoughtful , and that ’ s what we ’ re preferring that he actually do at the time.
” Trump , for his part , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basement during the coronavirus pandemic , which has reportedly killed nearly 110,000 people in the United States .
“ I ’ d love to see him get out of the basement so he can speak , ” the president said in a telephone interview with Fox News in May .
Still , Biden ’ s polling better than Trump amid the pandemic and protests against the death of George Floyd , a black man who died after a police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes , per a video of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday , 55 % of people surveyed said they would vote for Biden , while 41 % said the same for Trump , who shocked pollsters after he defeated Clinton in a close presidential election in 2016 .
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Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe said during a video conference Saturday that Democrats believe former Vice President Joe Biden is “fine in the basement” and has the best bet of winning the election if he makes small but strategic statements.
Fox News obtained a video Tuesday of McAuliffe making the admission during a conference with the “monthly breakfast” of the Norfolk City Democratic Committee. The Biden surrogate made the comments after the former vice president was criticized for suggesting in a May 27 interview that black people who support President Donald Trump “ain’t black.”
“People say all the time, ‘Oh, we got to get the vice president out of the basement,'” McAuliffe said during the conference. “He’s fine in the basement. Two people see him a day — his two body people. That’s it. Let Trump keep doing what Trump’s doing.” (RELATED: Biden Says Interviewer In ‘You Ain’t Black’ Exchange ‘Was Being A Wise Guy’)
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“It’s hard for the vice president to break through,” he said during the conference of Biden. “You’ve got the COVID crisis. He’s not a governor, doesn’t have the National Guard. He’s not the president, doesn’t have the briefing room.”
McAuliffe was former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s campaign co-chairman during her unsuccessful 2008 presidential bid. Clinton famously neglected to visit battleground state Wisconsin during her failed 2016 presidential election bid, a move many Democratic strategists say might have cost her the election.
Biden needs to come out strategically, according to the former Virginia governor. The former vice president is subject to mockery for his campaign trail gaffes, including one he made in May in which he suggested that the U.S. lost 8,500 jobs during the pandemic.
“And when he says something like he did on race relations two days ago, it needs to have a big impact — thoughtful, and that’s what we’re preferring that he actually do at the time.”
Trump, for his part, often mocks Biden for sheltering in his basement during the coronavirus pandemic, which has reportedly killed nearly 110,000 people in the United States.
“I’d love to see him get out of the basement so he can speak,” the president said in a telephone interview with Fox News in May.
Still, Biden’s polling better than Trump amid the pandemic and protests against the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes, per a video of the incident.
In a CNN poll published Monday, 55% of people surveyed said they would vote for Biden, while 41% said the same for Trump, who shocked pollsters after he defeated Clinton in a close presidential election in 2016.
Biden’s campaign did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-10--New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio’s Daughter Called Him Out On His ‘White Privilege’

Democratic New York City mayor Bill de Blasio said that his 25-year-old daughter , who was recently arrested at a protest in New York , has confronted him on his “ white privilege ” in the past , the New York Post reported .
While speaking at a TIME 100 Talks conference Tuesday , the mayor said that his daughter Chiara , who is biracial , “ would talk to me about my own white privilege , ” telling the audience that “ she ’ s usually right.
” The Tuesday virtual conference focused on the intersection of coronavirus and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responding to the issues , according to the New York Post .
De Blasio said that he is “ starting to be open ” to his own privilege , adding that “ Usually her underlying impulse with me having to come to grips with something over many , many years has usually been right.
” ( RELATED : De Blasio Threatens Arrests For Next Group Gathering ) De Blasio ’ s daughter was arrested last week protesting in New York over the death of George Floyd , a black man who died after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for several minutes .
According to the mayor , Chiara was protesting peacefully , the New York Times reported .
The police union , the Sergeants Benevolent Association , faced controversy after posting the arrest records for De Blasio ’ s daughter on Twitter , despite not releasing records for any of the other hundreds of protesters who were arrested .
Twitter removed the union ’ s post for violating their rules and suspended their account Monday , according to the Times .
Sergeants Benevolent Association President Edward Mullins said that the records @ @ @ @ @ @ @ de Blasio ’ s strategy in handling the protests , the Times reported .
Mullins said he took issue with the message being “ that cops are being pelted with rocks , cars are being set on fire and our police department is being held back.
” “ Is that why you ’ re tying our hands , because your daughter is out there ?
” he asked .
De Blasio called the union ’ s actions “ inappropriate , ” saying that “ The S.B.A .
did something unconscionable , and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s my daughter.
” “ But I ’ m not going to tell you that it ’ s only happening to my child , it ’ s happening to people every single day , ” he added .

Democratic New York City mayor Bill de Blasio said that his 25-year-old daughter, who was recently arrested at a protest in New York, has confronted him on his “white privilege” in the past, the New York Post reported.
While speaking at a TIME 100 Talks conference Tuesday, the mayor said that his daughter Chiara, who is biracial, “would talk to me about my own white privilege,” telling the audience that “she’s usually right.” The Tuesday virtual conference focused on the intersection of coronavirus and social justice issues and how leaders were responding to the issues, according to the New York Post.
De Blasio says daughter Chiara confronted him about his ‘white privilege’ https://t.co/PyjBQx0r3V pic.twitter.com/3tuwwSD4QX — New York Post (@nypost) June 9, 2020
De Blasio said that he is “starting to be open” to his own privilege, adding that “Usually her underlying impulse with me having to come to grips with something over many, many years has usually been right.” (RELATED: De Blasio Threatens Arrests For Next Group Gathering)
De Blasio’s daughter was arrested last week protesting in New York over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a police officer kneeled on his neck for several minutes. According to the mayor, Chiara was protesting peacefully, the New York Times reported.
The police union, the Sergeants Benevolent Association, faced controversy after posting the arrest records for De Blasio’s daughter on Twitter, despite not releasing records for any of the other hundreds of protesters who were arrested.
Twitter removed the union’s post for violating their rules and suspended their account Monday, according to the Times.
Chiara’s arrest records contained personal information, including her address, birthday and driver’s license number.
Sergeants Benevolent Association President Edward Mullins said that the records were posted to make a point about de Blasio’s strategy in handling the protests, the Times reported. Mullins said he took issue with the message being “that cops are being pelted with rocks, cars are being set on fire and our police department is being held back.”
“Is that why you’re tying our hands, because your daughter is out there?” he asked.
De Blasio called the union’s actions “inappropriate,” saying that “The S.B.A. did something unconscionable, and it’s not just because it’s my daughter.”
“But I’m not going to tell you that it’s only happening to my child, it’s happening to people every single day,” he added.


thedailycaller--2020-06-10--Should Police Reform Include A New Look At How Police Seize Assets?

Police departments across the country have come under intense scrutiny recently following the death of George Floyd after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck .
Practices and procedures have been reviewed in many cases as some cities consider reforms within police departments .
While civil asset forfeiture may not have come across radars , it remains a practice that receives criticism for creating perverse incentives and for infringing upon property rights .
Under civil asset forfeiture laws , law enforcement are able to seize property and money that is suspected to have been connected to criminal activity .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ individual has been convicted or charged with a crime .
( RELATED : NORQUIST : Justice Requires The Feds Stop Seizing Civil Assets ) Most of the money seized by civil-asset forfeiture are used by police departments for everything from exercise equipment to squad cars and jails .
In the past two decades , the federal government has taken in $ 36.5 billion in assets seized by police , according to the Pulitzer Center .
Many of the seizures take place along highway corridors where drugs are transported , making them prime locations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money or property back , owners have to navigate a complicated and Byzantine legal process , even if there ’ s little or no evidence that the property was used in criminal activity .
Officers and prosecutors get to keep the proceeds , which may perversely incentivize officers to seize property , according to the Institute for Justice .
An investigation led by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting in Washington in collaboration with St. Louis Public Radio found that most highway asset forfeitures of money didn ’ t lead to criminal charges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While many state reforms have been passed , the investigation found that police circumvent them with loopholes .
Economic downturns also may create incentives for police to earmark sale proceeds from forfeitures because budgets are cut .
Civil asset forfeiture was initially established to cripple the funding in criminal enterprises , especially relating to drugs .
After the 9/11 attacks , asset forfeiture was ramped up as departments were trained to conduct “ highway interdiction ” stops to search for drugs and other illegal materials , according to the Appeal .
Between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 62,000 cash seizures without search warrants or indictments through a federal program established in 1984 to allow police to circumvent state restrictions on the use of seized funds .
Called the “ Equitable Sharing Program , ” the program allows police to turn property over to the federal government for forfeiture .
Since the federal government has lower standards for forfeiting property and provides a larger share of proceeds to police , law enforcement have an incentive to use the federal program as a way to avoid state mandates that are more strict @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the assets be transferred to a state treasury , according to Institute for Justice .
“ Once police got used to it , they became addicted to it and had to have it , ” David B. Smith , the country ’ s leading expert on the subject , told the Pulitzer Center while speaking on the subject of earmarking sale proceeds for law enforcement .
While many police departments forfeiture assets to cushion ailing budgets , some use it for bonuses or on lavish equipment or even leisure .
Over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ District Attorney ’ s office spent $ 30,000 on sub machine guns equipped with military-grade laser sights valued at $ 15,000 ; custom uniform embroidery ; $ 1,000 in raccoon removal services ; a push lawn mower ; a $ 76 parking ticket ; and tens of thousands of mysterious cash withdrawals , an investigation by Ryan Briggs and Max Marin revealed in 2017 .
Additionally , the office doled out forfeited cars to office personnel , sometimes for work use but also as take-home cars or in one case , as playthings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traffic stops or suspicions about large sums of money in someone ’ s vehicle can be enough to cause an officer to seize assets .
Tan Nguyen was pulled over for driving three miles above the speed limit in 2014 and had $ 50,000 in casino winnings seized by a Nevada police officer despite not being charged with a crime or even hit with a traffic citation .
Nguyen and Matt Lee , another man who was pulled over and had cash confiscated by the same officer on I-80 , were later reimbursed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asset forfeiture cases .
Lee , too , had been pulled over in a routine traffic stop and had $ 2,400 taken .
Some states have reformed the law , including Georgia , which most recently ended the practice of keeping money and property seized through civil asset forfeiture after a Atlanta Journal-Constitution investigation in March that found that the the Office of Special Investigation at the Georgia Department of Revenue had spent millions of dollars of seized assets on engraved firearms , clothing , personal items , pricey gym equipment , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Still , most state laws create a financial incentive for police in civil asset forfeiture , with only a handful of states requiring the government to provide clear and convincing evidence of connection to criminal activity for asset forfeitures .
As of January , according to an Institute for Justice analysis , 31 states and the federal government set a “ preponderance of the evidence ” standard , meaning the police must only establish that the property is more likely than not connected to a crime .
Low standards of proof are easier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for property owners to fight .
Two states have high standards of proof .
In Nebraska , the government must have proof beyond a reasonable doubt , while North Carolina requires criminal convictions in most cases before assets are seized .

Police departments across the country have come under intense scrutiny recently following the death of George Floyd after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck.
Practices and procedures have been reviewed in many cases as some cities consider reforms within police departments. While civil asset forfeiture may not have come across radars, it remains a practice that receives criticism for creating perverse incentives and for infringing upon property rights.
Under civil asset forfeiture laws, law enforcement are able to seize property and money that is suspected to have been connected to criminal activity. There’s no requirement that the individual has been convicted or charged with a crime. (RELATED: NORQUIST: Justice Requires The Feds Stop Seizing Civil Assets)
Most of the money seized by civil-asset forfeiture are used by police departments for everything from exercise equipment to squad cars and jails. In the past two decades, the federal government has taken in $36.5 billion in assets seized by police, according to the Pulitzer Center.
Many of the seizures take place along highway corridors where drugs are transported, making them prime locations for asset forfeiture.
To get their money or property back, owners have to navigate a complicated and Byzantine legal process, even if there’s little or no evidence that the property was used in criminal activity. Officers and prosecutors get to keep the proceeds, which may perversely incentivize officers to seize property, according to the Institute for Justice.
An investigation led by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting in Washington in collaboration with St. Louis Public Radio found that most highway asset forfeitures of money didn’t lead to criminal charges, but police still kept the money. While many state reforms have been passed, the investigation found that police circumvent them with loopholes. Economic downturns also may create incentives for police to earmark sale proceeds from forfeitures because budgets are cut.
Civil asset forfeiture was initially established to cripple the funding in criminal enterprises, especially relating to drugs. After the 9/11 attacks, asset forfeiture was ramped up as departments were trained to conduct “highway interdiction” stops to search for drugs and other illegal materials, according to the Appeal.
Between 2001 and 2018, police made nearly 62,000 cash seizures without search warrants or indictments through a federal program established in 1984 to allow police to circumvent state restrictions on the use of seized funds.
Called the “Equitable Sharing Program,” the program allows police to turn property over to the federal government for forfeiture. Since the federal government has lower standards for forfeiting property and provides a larger share of proceeds to police, law enforcement have an incentive to use the federal program as a way to avoid state mandates that are more strict and would likely necessitate a larger portion of the assets be transferred to a state treasury, according to Institute for Justice.
“Once police got used to it, they became addicted to it and had to have it,” David B. Smith, the country’s leading expert on the subject, told the Pulitzer Center while speaking on the subject of earmarking sale proceeds for law enforcement.
While many police departments forfeiture assets to cushion ailing budgets, some use it for bonuses or on lavish equipment or even leisure.
Over the course of 5 years, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office spent $30,000 on sub machine guns equipped with military-grade laser sights valued at $15,000; custom uniform embroidery; $1,000 in raccoon removal services; a push lawn mower; a $76 parking ticket; and tens of thousands of mysterious cash withdrawals, an investigation by Ryan Briggs and Max Marin revealed in 2017.
Additionally, the office doled out forfeited cars to office personnel, sometimes for work use but also as take-home cars or in one case, as playthings for the DA himself.
Sometimes routine traffic stops or suspicions about large sums of money in someone’s vehicle can be enough to cause an officer to seize assets.
Tan Nguyen was pulled over for driving three miles above the speed limit in 2014 and had $50,000 in casino winnings seized by a Nevada police officer despite not being charged with a crime or even hit with a traffic citation.
Nguyen and Matt Lee, another man who was pulled over and had cash confiscated by the same officer on I-80, were later reimbursed their money, a rare victory in asset forfeiture cases. Lee, too, had been pulled over in a routine traffic stop and had $2,400 taken.
Some states have reformed the law, including Georgia, which most recently ended the practice of keeping money and property seized through civil asset forfeiture after a Atlanta Journal-Constitution investigation in March that found that the the Office of Special Investigation at the Georgia Department of Revenue had spent millions of dollars of seized assets on engraved firearms, clothing, personal items, pricey gym equipment, and a pair of $130 sunglasses.
Still, most state laws create a financial incentive for police in civil asset forfeiture, with only a handful of states requiring the government to provide clear and convincing evidence of connection to criminal activity for asset forfeitures. As of January, according to an Institute for Justice analysis, 31 states and the federal government set a “preponderance of the evidence” standard, meaning the police must only establish that the property is more likely than not connected to a crime.
Low standards of proof are easier for the government to win and difficult for property owners to fight. Two states have high standards of proof. In Nebraska, the government must have proof beyond a reasonable doubt, while North Carolina requires criminal convictions in most cases before assets are seized.


thedailycaller--2020-06-11--Jon Ossoff wins Georgia senatorial primary

Democratic senatorial candidate Jon Ossoff won Georgia ’ s primary election to take on Republican Sen. David Perdue in November .
He won with 50.5 % of the vote , just barely eclipsing the 50 % needed to avoid a runoff , according to polling from The Associated Press and The New York Times .
Ossoff ’ s emergence onto the political scene came in 2017 , when he narrowly lost a special election in Georgia ’ s 6th Congressional District in what was at the time the most expensive House race in U.S. history .
He lost the race @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her seat in 2018 to Democrat Lucy McBath .
The election has become more competitive in recent months as Democrats view Georgia as a step to taking back the Senate in November .
Once a reliably Republican state , it has trended toward the political center as its population has grown .
( RELATED : Iowa GOP Rep. Steve King Loses Reelection To Primary Challenger Randy Feenstra ) In Georgia ’ s 6th Congressional District , consisting of Atlanta ’ s northern suburbs , Karen Handel won the Republican primary in a landslide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In addition to these races , a special election for Georgia ’ s second Senate seat is also slated for November .
The race is an open primary , and if no candidate eclipses 50 % , the top two candidates will face off in a runoff in January 2021 .
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Democratic senatorial candidate Jon Ossoff won Georgia’s primary election to take on Republican Sen. David Perdue in November.
He won with 50.5% of the vote, just barely eclipsing the 50% needed to avoid a runoff, according to polling from The Associated Press and The New York Times.
Ossoff’s emergence onto the political scene came in 2017, when he narrowly lost a special election in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District in what was at the time the most expensive House race in U.S. history. He lost the race to Republican Karen Handel, who lost her seat in 2018 to Democrat Lucy McBath.
The election has become more competitive in recent months as Democrats view Georgia as a step to taking back the Senate in November. Once a reliably Republican state, it has trended toward the political center as its population has grown. (RELATED: Iowa GOP Rep. Steve King Loses Reelection To Primary Challenger Randy Feenstra)
In Georgia’s 6th Congressional District, consisting of Atlanta’s northern suburbs, Karen Handel won the Republican primary in a landslide and will take on McBath in November.
In addition to these races, a special election for Georgia’s second Senate seat is also slated for November. The race is an open primary, and if no candidate eclipses 50%, the top two candidates will face off in a runoff in January 2021.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-11--Some Insurers Refuse To Cover Precautionary COVID Tests Right Away

Although COVID-19 testing is becoming more readily available , some health care insurers aren ’ t quick to cover the cost of precautionary testing .
United Healthcare and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City , Mississippi and South Carolina will cover costs for testing if ordered by a health care provider or physician , Axios reported Wednesday .
Typically the patients must show symptoms for the testing to be deemed medically necessary .
President Donald Trump mobilized a plan for coronavirus testing , and state-level testing became more available after the World Health Organization ( WHO ) declared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” ( RELATED : Dr. Birx Says States Must ‘ Scramble ’ For Coronavirus Tests After George Floyd Protests ) Aetna , the CVS-owned health care provider , covered costs for “ all diagnostic testing ” for “ any approved testing facility , ” Axios continued , citing Aetna ’ s website .
Since CVS owns Aetna , the conditions vary in “ select states , ” Aetna noted .
The CVS-owned provider tweeted March 6 that the policy was “ effective immediately.
” For health care insurance companies , a COVID-19 test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Axios stated .
There are 1,956,421 active cases in the United States as of Wednesday , up 17,598 from Tuesday , with 110,925 total deaths , according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .
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Although COVID-19 testing is becoming more readily available, some health care insurers aren’t quick to cover the cost of precautionary testing.
United Healthcare and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City, Mississippi and South Carolina will cover costs for testing if ordered by a health care provider or physician, Axios reported Wednesday. Typically the patients must show symptoms for the testing to be deemed medically necessary.
President Donald Trump mobilized a plan for coronavirus testing, and state-level testing became more available after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the disease a “global health emergency.” (RELATED: Dr. Birx Says States Must ‘Scramble’ For Coronavirus Tests After George Floyd Protests)
Aetna, the CVS-owned health care provider, covered costs for “all diagnostic testing” for “any approved testing facility,” Axios continued, citing Aetna’s website. Since CVS owns Aetna, the conditions vary in “select states,” Aetna noted.
The CVS-owned provider tweeted March 6 that the policy was “effective immediately.”
As a @CVSHealth company, we want to ensure the health of our members. Effective immediately, Aetna members will have access to the following:
1. Waive co-pays for all diagnostic testing related to COVID-19
2. For the next 90 days, we will offer zero co-pay telemedicine visits — Aetna (@Aetna) March 6, 2020
For health care insurance companies, a COVID-19 test is estimated to cost $50, Axios stated.
There are 1,956,421 active cases in the United States as of Wednesday, up 17,598 from Tuesday, with 110,925 total deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-11--‘Don’t Treat Us All Like The Bad Guys’: Lawrence Jones Responds To Mike O’Meara

Fox Nation host Lawrence Jones responded Wednesday to a viral video of New York Police Union President Mike O ’ Meara .
Jones , during an appearance on Fox News ’ “ The Five , ” acknowledged real pain on both sides and said that he believed the country to be at a “ boiling point.
” ( RELATED : Lawrence Jones Slams Conservatives For Missing The Mark On Issues Of The Black Community ) O ’ Meara gave an impassioned speech during which he denounced the actions of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin , the man who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s murder .
He then called on people to not paint all police officers with the same broad brush .
Host Dana Perino responded to O ’ Meara ’ s comments first , saying that if people continued to vilify police there would be no need to defund them — no one would want the job .
Jesse Watters agreed , adding , “ These people volunteer .
They are not drafted .
It ’ s a noble profession .
We should be thanking them .
Whenever there is an emergency , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police .
When your baby stops breathing , when your friend gets raped , when your dad ODs , when your husband has a heart attack , when there ’ s a massive collision on the highway , you call 911 .
They are there to help .
They say , ‘ What ’ s your emergency ?
’ and you give the address and within minutes of squad cars are there .
Do you know how much violence these people see ?
Do you know how much blood , how much danger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are being shot at.
” Jones responded by pointing out that the response from some in the black community actually mirrored that of O ’ Meara .
“ You know , it was heartbreaking because I think there is a similar feeling , ” he explained .
“ You ’ ve got the police saying , ‘ Look , don ’ t judge us by the bad apples , ’ right ?
And you ’ ve got people in the community saying , ‘ Look , not all of us are criminals so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bad guys ’ as well .
I think we are at a boiling point in this country .
And we ’ ve got to look at people as individuals.
” “ I think there are real reforms that need to take place but there was a report by the AP today saying that the Homeland Security is saying that people are leaking officers ’ personal information , ” Jones concluded .
“ That ’ s not cool either .
You can ’ t put innocent cops at risk because you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a chill pill .
”

Fox Nation host Lawrence Jones responded Wednesday to a viral video of New York Police Union President Mike O’Meara.
Jones, during an appearance on Fox News’ “The Five,” acknowledged real pain on both sides and said that he believed the country to be at a “boiling point.” (RELATED: Lawrence Jones Slams Conservatives For Missing The Mark On Issues Of The Black Community)
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O’Meara gave an impassioned speech during which he denounced the actions of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, the man who has since been charged with George Floyd’s murder. He then called on people to not paint all police officers with the same broad brush.
WATCH ???? New York police boss Mike O’Meara went off on the media today: “Stop treating us like animals and thugs and start treating us with some respect … Our legislators abandoned us. The press is vilifying us. It’s disgusting.” pic.twitter.com/CXOPARKff7 — August Takala (@AugustTakala) June 9, 2020
Host Dana Perino responded to O’Meara’s comments first, saying that if people continued to vilify police there would be no need to defund them — no one would want the job.
Jesse Watters agreed, adding, “These people volunteer. They are not drafted. It’s a noble profession. We should be thanking them. Whenever there is an emergency, who do you call? You call the police. When your baby stops breathing, when your friend gets raped, when your dad ODs, when your husband has a heart attack, when there’s a massive collision on the highway, you call 911. They are there to help. They say, ‘What’s your emergency?’ and you give the address and within minutes of squad cars are there. Do you know how much violence these people see? Do you know how much blood, how much danger? They wear bulletproof vests because they are being shot at.”
Jones responded by pointing out that the response from some in the black community actually mirrored that of O’Meara.
“You know, it was heartbreaking because I think there is a similar feeling,” he explained. “You’ve got the police saying, ‘Look, don’t judge us by the bad apples,’ right? And you’ve got people in the community saying, ‘Look, not all of us are criminals so don’t treat us all like the bad guys’ as well. I think we are at a boiling point in this country. And we’ve got to look at people as individuals.”
“I think there are real reforms that need to take place but there was a report by the AP today saying that the Homeland Security is saying that people are leaking officers’ personal information,” Jones concluded. “That’s not cool either. You can’t put innocent cops at risk because you’re angry. So we have to take a chill pill.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-11--NYC Appears To Endorse Glory Holes For Casual Sex During Quarantine

New York City ’ s Health Department released a “ safe sex ” guide Wednesday instructing people to add “ physical barriers ” while having sex to prevent “ face-to-face contact ” during the COVID-19 pandemic .
“ Make it a little kinky .
Be creative with sexual positions and physical barriers , like walls , that allow sexual contact while preventing close face to face contact , ” states NYC ’ s Health Department .
The guide also discourages “ kissing anyone who is not part of your small circle of close contacts ” because “ kissing can easily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liberal Reporters Are Pushing A Conspiracy Theory That Has Plagued Republican Presidents For Decades ) The city ’ s health experts also recommend avoiding oral sex suggesting , “ Rimming ( mouth on anus ) might spread the virus .
Virus in feces may enter your mouth and could lead to infection.
” In addition , individuals are encouraged to wear a mask while making love with their significant other stating , “ Maybe it ’ s your thing , maybe it ’ s not , but during COVID-19 wearing a face covering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good way to add a layer of protection during sex.
” “ Heavy breathing and panting can spread the virus further , and if you or your partner have COVID-19 and don ’ t know it , a mask can help stop that spread , ” states the guide .
Couples are also advised to “ use physical distance and face coverings ” while masturbating together in order to “ reduce the risk ” of spreading COVID-19 .
The World Health Organization came out in support Monday of the mass protests over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tedros Adhanom stating , “ WHO fully supports equality and the global movement against racism .
We reject discrimination of all kinds.
” “ We encourage all those protesting around the world to do so safely .
Clean your hands , cover your cough and wear a mask if you attend a protest , ” Tedros added .
New York state has become the epicenter in the United States for the coronavirus pandemic with over 300,000 confirmed cases resulting in 29,000 deaths , according to the Washington Post .

New York City’s Health Department released a “safe sex” guide Wednesday instructing people to add “physical barriers” while having sex to prevent “face-to-face contact” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Make it a little kinky. Be creative with sexual positions and physical barriers, like walls, that allow sexual contact while preventing close face to face contact,” states NYC’s Health Department. The guide also discourages “kissing anyone who is not part of your small circle of close contacts” because “kissing can easily pass the virus.” (RELATED: Liberal Reporters Are Pushing A Conspiracy Theory That Has Plagued Republican Presidents For Decades)
NYC Health advice discourages casual sex during COVID, but also says if you’re going to have it: “Be creative with sexual positions and physical barriers, like walls, that allow sexual contact while preventing close face to face contact.” https://t.co/3GG3C2dzTm — Josh Barro (@jbarro) June 10, 2020
The city’s health experts also recommend avoiding oral sex suggesting, “Rimming (mouth on anus) might spread the virus. Virus in feces may enter your mouth and could lead to infection.” In addition, individuals are encouraged to wear a mask while making love with their significant other stating, “Maybe it’s your thing, maybe it’s not, but during COVID-19 wearing a face covering that covers your nose and mouth is a good way to add a layer of protection during sex.”
“Heavy breathing and panting can spread the virus further, and if you or your partner have COVID-19 and don’t know it, a mask can help stop that spread,” states the guide. Couples are also advised to “use physical distance and face coverings” while masturbating together in order to “reduce the risk” of spreading COVID-19.
The World Health Organization came out in support Monday of the mass protests over the death of George Floyd with director-general Tedros Adhanom stating, “WHO fully supports equality and the global movement against racism. We reject discrimination of all kinds.”
“We encourage all those protesting around the world to do so safely. Clean your hands, cover your cough and wear a mask if you attend a protest,” Tedros added.
New York state has become the epicenter in the United States for the coronavirus pandemic with over 300,000 confirmed cases resulting in 29,000 deaths, according to the Washington Post.


thedailycaller--2020-06-10--DC National Guard Troops Deployed For Protests Test Positive For Coronavirus

Some of the D.C. National Guard troops who were deployed to protests in the nation ’ s capital tested positive for coronavirus , a spokeswoman said .
The troops tested positive on Tuesday after they were deployed to assist local law enforcement on May 31 , D.C. National Guard spokeswoman Air Force Lt. Col. Brooke Davis told McClatchy DC .
It was not immediately clear how many troops tested positive , but officials said they “ believe it is not currently a large number.
” There were 1,300 D.C. National Guard members deployed along with National Guardsmen from 11 other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the New York Post .
It was not possible to maintain proper social distancing during the protests , and a number of the troops were not wearing face coverings .
Top White House coronavirus task force members including the nation ’ s top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci and Coronavirus Response Coordinator Deborah Birx cautioned governors of the possibility of a rise in confirmed cases following nationwide protests , The Daily Beast reported .
( RELATED : EXCLUSIVE : Trump ’ s National Guard ‘ Surge ’ Allowed George Floyd Protesters To ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) “ The administration worried that yelling protesters would negate the health benefits of wearing a mask , ” Birx said during the call , according to The Daily Beast , which obtained a recording .
The destruction of various testing sites at protests might set back containment efforts , and governors should “ scramble now to make sure there is testing available in urban areas , ” she added .
Vice President Mike Pence said an increase in confirmed cases associated with the protests are an “ issue our team is following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Daily Beast reported .
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Some of the D.C. National Guard troops who were deployed to protests in the nation’s capital tested positive for coronavirus, a spokeswoman said.
The troops tested positive on Tuesday after they were deployed to assist local law enforcement on May 31, D.C. National Guard spokeswoman Air Force Lt. Col. Brooke Davis told McClatchy DC. It was not immediately clear how many troops tested positive, but officials said they “believe it is not currently a large number.”
There were 1,300 D.C. National Guard members deployed along with National Guardsmen from 11 other states, according to McClatchy DC and the New York Post. It was not possible to maintain proper social distancing during the protests, and a number of the troops were not wearing face coverings.
Dr. Anthony Fauci reacted to news Wednesday that the DC National Guard says some of its troops contracted coronavirus while responding to protests, calling the development “disturbing,” but “not surprising,” given the lack of social distancing amid protests last week. — Betsy Klein (@betsy_klein) June 10, 2020
Top White House coronavirus task force members including the nation’s top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci and Coronavirus Response Coordinator Deborah Birx cautioned governors of the possibility of a rise in confirmed cases following nationwide protests, The Daily Beast reported. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s National Guard ‘Surge’ Allowed George Floyd Protesters To ‘Demonstrate Safely,’ White House Says)
“The administration worried that yelling protesters would negate the health benefits of wearing a mask,” Birx said during the call, according to The Daily Beast, which obtained a recording.
The destruction of various testing sites at protests might set back containment efforts, and governors should “scramble now to make sure there is testing available in urban areas,” she added.
Vice President Mike Pence said an increase in confirmed cases associated with the protests are an “issue our team is following and there is a concern,” The Daily Beast reported.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-10--FACT CHECK: Image Claims To Show Website For Hiring Professional Protesters

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows a website for hiring professional protesters .
The website creator confirmed that the website was set up as a joke and has added a disclaimer to the website saying it is fake .
Protests and riots have erupted in cities across the U.S. following the death of George Floyd in police custody in late May .
As of press time , the protests have been happening for over two weeks , CNN reported .
Multiple Facebook users have recently shared a screen grab ProtestJobs.com , a website that allegedly allows people to hire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ image appear to be taking the website seriously , with one user remarking , “ There is WAY more at play than most people realize !
” The website looks legitimate at first glance , offering protest packages at different rates and sharing testimonials from so-called professional protesters .
However , the creator , who reportedly requested anonymity , told BuzzFeed News that he created the website in 2017 as a joke .
“ I put it together and I thought it was funny , ” BuzzFeed News quotes him as saying .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of friends and we got a good laugh out of it.
” ( RELATED : Is Lego Pulling Its Police-Themed Toy Sets From Stores ? )
The creator added a disclaimer to the website after it gained attention amid the ongoing protests calling for justice in Floyd ’ s death , according to BuzzFeed News .
The disclaimer reads , “ REAL : 100,000+ Americans are dead .
FAKE : This website .
REAL : Trump is an absolute failure .
Stop being a moron and doing Russia ’ s work for them.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reuters that the website is satirical .
Yet , despite the disclaimer of its satirical nature , some social media users have shared screen grabs of the website , portraying it as real .

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows a website for hiring professional protesters.
Verdict: False
The website creator confirmed that the website was set up as a joke and has added a disclaimer to the website saying it is fake.
Fact Check:
Protests and riots have erupted in cities across the U.S. following the death of George Floyd in police custody in late May. As of press time, the protests have been happening for over two weeks, CNN reported.
Multiple Facebook users have recently shared a screen grab ProtestJobs.com, a website that allegedly allows people to hire protesters. Many of those sharing the image appear to be taking the website seriously, with one user remarking, “There is WAY more at play than most people realize!”
The website looks legitimate at first glance, offering protest packages at different rates and sharing testimonials from so-called professional protesters. However, the creator, who reportedly requested anonymity, told BuzzFeed News that he created the website in 2017 as a joke.
“I put it together and I thought it was funny,” BuzzFeed News quotes him as saying. “I shared it with a couple of friends and we got a good laugh out of it.” (RELATED: Is Lego Pulling Its Police-Themed Toy Sets From Stores?)
The creator added a disclaimer to the website after it gained attention amid the ongoing protests calling for justice in Floyd’s death, according to BuzzFeed News. The disclaimer reads, “REAL: 100,000+ Americans are dead. FAKE: This website. REAL: Trump is an absolute failure. Stop being a moron and doing Russia’s work for them.”
A page administrator also confirmed to Reuters that the website is satirical. Yet, despite the disclaimer of its satirical nature, some social media users have shared screen grabs of the website, portraying it as real.


thedailycaller--2020-06-10--Tom Cotton Runs Ad In New York Times After His Op-Ed Caused Outrage

Republican Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton placed advertisements in the New York Times a week after the publication of his op-ed caused chaos at the paper .
The Senator ’ s Political Action Committee put advertisements on the newspaper ’ s website attacking presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden , according to the Washington Free Beacon .
A banner advertisement read “ Joe Biden fails the test.
” A top adviser to the Senator told the Free Beacon that “ while we were concerned that the woke mob would stifle debate , it ’ s admirable that the New York Times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s PAC.
” Cotton and his team are “ grateful to the New York Times for sharing Senator Cotton ’ s message that Joe Biden is too confused to be president , ” he added .
( RELATED : McConnell Criticizes New York Times Over Handling Of Tom Cotton Op-Ed ) New York Times employees publicly shamed the newspaper after they published Cotton ’ s article , titled “ Tom Cotton : Send In The Troops , ” on June 3 .
Several tweeted a screenshot of the headline with the phrase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nytimes staff in danger.
” The Times ran an article about the backlash , saying that a letter protesting the publication of Cotton ’ s op-ed had been signed by over 800 employees .
They wrote that their employees objected to the article ’ s publication “ despite a company policy that instructs them not to post partisan comments or take sides on issues.
” The New York Times editorial page editor James Bennett tweeted a defense of the article ’ s publication last week .
Bennett later resigned after the New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ did not meet our standards.
” The Arkansas senator repeatedly mocked the New York Times for their handling of the situation .
During a Fox News interview , Cotton said “ my op-ed doesn ’ t meet the New York Times standards .
It far exceeds their standards which are normally full of left-wing sophomoric drivel.
” “ I find it amazing that in the last 24 hours , the editor of the New York Times and the publisher of the New York Times have both defended their decision to publish this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the woke mob of woke kids that are in their newsroom , they tucked tail and they ran , ” he added .
“ I haven ’ t seen this much turmoil at @ nytimes since they published a defense of pedophilia .
The staff were very upset , multiple resignations , editors ’ notes , etc , ” he said in a tweet Sunday .
“ Just kidding , apparently not a single member of the @ nytimes woke mob cared.
” “ How is everyone at the @ nytimes doing this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Did you have a late night trying to come up with an excuse to pretend you didn ’ t cave to the woke mob ?
”

Republican Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton placed advertisements in the New York Times a week after the publication of his op-ed caused chaos at the paper.
The Senator’s Political Action Committee put advertisements on the newspaper’s website attacking presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden, according to the Washington Free Beacon. A banner advertisement read “Joe Biden fails the test.”
A top adviser to the Senator told the Free Beacon that “while we were concerned that the woke mob would stifle debate, it’s admirable that the New York Times will run these ads from Senator Cotton’s PAC.”
Cotton and his team are “grateful to the New York Times for sharing Senator Cotton’s message that Joe Biden is too confused to be president,” he added. (RELATED: McConnell Criticizes New York Times Over Handling Of Tom Cotton Op-Ed)
New York Times employees publicly shamed the newspaper after they published Cotton’s article, titled “Tom Cotton: Send In The Troops,” on June 3. Several tweeted a screenshot of the headline with the phrase, “running this puts Black @nytimes staff in danger.”
Running this puts Black @nytimes staff in danger, and the lives of many others, too. I value the expression of opposing ideas, but giving space to something like this seems like misplaced fealty to the ideal of expressing all opinions. pic.twitter.com/earDzukONx — Azam Ahmed (@azamsahmed) June 4, 2020
Running this put Black @nytimes staffers in danger. In solidarity with my colleagues who agree. pic.twitter.com/UfkZkE1xvj — Jenna Wortham (@jennydeluxe) June 3, 2020
my colleagues said it more eloquently: Running this puts Black @NYTimes staff in danger. I stand by my colleagues in solidarity. pic.twitter.com/6l7kjZwFKe — Charlie Warzel (@cwarzel) June 4, 2020
The Times ran an article about the backlash, saying that a letter protesting the publication of Cotton’s op-ed had been signed by over 800 employees. They wrote that their employees objected to the article’s publication “despite a company policy that instructs them not to post partisan comments or take sides on issues.”
The New York Times editorial page editor James Bennett tweeted a defense of the article’s publication last week. Bennett later resigned after the New York Times issued an apology saying the piece “did not meet our standards.”
The Arkansas senator repeatedly mocked the New York Times for their handling of the situation.
During a Fox News interview, Cotton said “my op-ed doesn’t meet the New York Times standards. It far exceeds their standards which are normally full of left-wing sophomoric drivel.”
“I find it amazing that in the last 24 hours, the editor of the New York Times and the publisher of the New York Times have both defended their decision to publish this op-ed, but in the face of the woke mob of woke kids that are in their newsroom, they tucked tail and they ran,” he added.
“I haven’t seen this much turmoil at @nytimes since they published a defense of pedophilia. The staff were very upset, multiple resignations, editors’ notes, etc,” he said in a tweet Sunday. “Just kidding, apparently not a single member of the @nytimes woke mob cared.”
I haven’t seen this much turmoil at @nytimes since they published a defense of pedophilia. The staff were very upset, multiple resignations, editors’ notes, etc. Just kidding, apparently not a single member of the @nytimes woke mob cared.https://t.co/nh2UER2VIz — Tom Cotton (@TomCottonAR) June 7, 2020
“How is everyone at the @nytimes doing this morning?” Cotton tweeted Friday. “Did you have a late night trying to come up with an excuse to pretend you didn’t cave to the woke mob?”


thedailycaller--2020-06-10--Illinois National Guard Says It Doesn’t Know Where Its Troops Were Deployed Amid Deadly Riots

Members of the Chicago City Council ’ s Black Caucus accused Mayor Lori Lightfoot of mishandling the deployment of the Illinois National Guard to protect certain neighborhoods and not others , but the National Guard told the Daily Caller News Foundation it did not know where it deployed its own troops .
Aldermen said the business corridors to the South and West did not receive the same level of protection as other places amid the city ’ s protests over George Floyd , according to an audio recording of a conference call obtained by WTTW News , which first reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came in the wake of Floyd ’ s death after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes , video showed .
The Illinois National Guard was not able to directly answer where its troops were deployed when the DCNF asked .
The troops “ fell under the purview of the Chicago Police Department , all we know is that they were at 30 different locations but we don ’ t know anything else , ” Barbara Wilson of the National Guard Public Affairs Office told the DCNF .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Office and/or the Illinois National Guard , ” Kellie Bartoli , a Chicago Police Department spokeswoman , told the DCNF .
After telling Bartoli that the Illinois National Guard deferred questions to the police department , she said that “ following the increased violent and criminal activity on Saturday , May 30th , the Chicago Police Department canceled days off for all sworn members and placed members on 12-hour shifts to protect public safety citywide , directing our full force of manpower towards Chicago ’ s neighborhoods , particularly on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that “ to build on this strategy , the National Guard and Illinois State Police were requested to assist in manning the downtown perimeter so that the vast majority of Department officers could be deployed to communities across this city that required a heavier police presence.
” ( RELATED : ‘ People Are Just F***ing Lawless Right Now : ’ Chicago Aldermen Got Heated In Call With Chicago Mayor During Protests ) Bartoli called the move an “ all-hands-on-deck , multi-department effort to protect Chicago ’ s neighborhood , ” noting that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Department of Streets and Sanitation ( DSS ) , the Chicago Department of Transportation and the Department of Water Management ( DWM ) to provide strategic traffic supports at commercial corridors on Chicago ’ s South and West Sides.
” Neither Democratic Illinois Gov .
J .
B. Pritzker or the Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus immediately responded to the DCNF ’ s request for comment .
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Members of the Chicago City Council’s Black Caucus accused Mayor Lori Lightfoot of mishandling the deployment of the Illinois National Guard to protect certain neighborhoods and not others, but the National Guard told the Daily Caller News Foundation it did not know where it deployed its own troops.
Aldermen said the business corridors to the South and West did not receive the same level of protection as other places amid the city’s protests over George Floyd, according to an audio recording of a conference call obtained by WTTW News, which first reported on it. Nationwide demonstrations and rioting came in the wake of Floyd’s death after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes, video showed.
The Illinois National Guard was not able to directly answer where its troops were deployed when the DCNF asked.
The troops “fell under the purview of the Chicago Police Department, all we know is that they were at 30 different locations but we don’t know anything else,” Barbara Wilson of the National Guard Public Affairs Office told the DCNF.
“Please direct your request to the Mayor’s Office and/or the Illinois National Guard,” Kellie Bartoli, a Chicago Police Department spokeswoman, told the DCNF.
.@chicagosmayor when asked what she would do if the President tries to send the military into the streets of Chicago: “That’s not gonna happen. I will see him in court.” pic.twitter.com/WAjpoOJFgZ — City of Chicago (@chicago) June 2, 2020
After telling Bartoli that the Illinois National Guard deferred questions to the police department, she said that “following the increased violent and criminal activity on Saturday, May 30th, the Chicago Police Department canceled days off for all sworn members and placed members on 12-hour shifts to protect public safety citywide, directing our full force of manpower towards Chicago’s neighborhoods, particularly on the South and West Sides.”
Bartoli added that “to build on this strategy, the National Guard and Illinois State Police were requested to assist in manning the downtown perimeter so that the vast majority of Department officers could be deployed to communities across this city that required a heavier police presence.” (RELATED: ‘People Are Just F***ing Lawless Right Now:’ Chicago Aldermen Got Heated In Call With Chicago Mayor During Protests)
Bartoli called the move an “all-hands-on-deck, multi-department effort to protect Chicago’s neighborhood,” noting that the city deployed “hundreds of trucks from the Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS), the Chicago Department of Transportation and the Department of Water Management (DWM) to provide strategic traffic supports at commercial corridors on Chicago’s South and West Sides.”
Neither Democratic Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker or the Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus immediately responded to the DCNF’s request for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-10--This Gadget Turns A 50-Minute Core Workout Into A 4-Minute Session

You can admit it — it ’ s been a while since you went to the gym .
But , that ’ s the story for most of us since we ’ ve been quarantining for the last couple of months .
However , that ’ s not to say you should give up on your fitness goals .
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The Core46 Total Smart Gym is the very first of its kind , promising to strengthen up your entire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to leave the house .
After 18 years of careful development , the brilliant minds behind this advanced workout device have managed to utilize kinetic progressive resistance of up to 100 pounds , capable of reaching the deepest of core muscles like never before .
Targeting muscles in and around your core , abs , arms , lower back , and spine , the Core46 can give you an incredible workout .
That ’ s because it activates muscles deep within your core , significantly reducing belly fat and helping with flexibility .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ what traditional situps would never be able to do .
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thedailycaller--2020-06-10--FACT CHECK: Has The 9/11 Memorial In New York City Recently Been Defaced With Graffiti?

An image shared on Facebook claims the Sept. 11 memorial in New York City was recently defaced with graffiti .
A spokesperson for the Sept. 11 memorial and museum confirmed it has not been defaced during protests .
The image , posted June 7 , alleges that the Sept. 11 memorial located at the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan was recently defaced with graffiti .
Along with the claim , the image appears to ask Facebook users if they still support the protests that have occurred across the country following the death of George Floyd in police custody on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when people defaced the Lincoln and World War II Memorials during recent protests in Washington , D.C. Had individuals spray-painted graffiti on the Sept. 11 memorial , it also would have been picked up by major media outlets , yet none have reported on it .
A spokesperson for the Sept. 11 memorial and museum confirmed in an email to the Daily Caller that the claim was false .
( RELATED : Does This Video Show Boston Police ‘ Planting ’ Bricks At George Floyd Protest Locations ? )
Numerous protests have taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s death , and some violence and property damage has occurred during them , according to local ABC affiliate WABC-TV .
In response , the city has over the past week instituted curfews , among other measures .
This isn ’ t the first time social media users have falsely claimed people defaced memorials during the protests .
On June 8 , the Caller debunked a Facebook post alleging the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in D.C. had been covered in spray paint by “ rioters .
”

An image shared on Facebook claims the Sept. 11 memorial in New York City was recently defaced with graffiti.
Verdict: False
A spokesperson for the Sept. 11 memorial and museum confirmed it has not been defaced during protests.
Fact Check:
The image, posted June 7, alleges that the Sept. 11 memorial located at the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan was recently defaced with graffiti. Along with the claim, the image appears to ask Facebook users if they still support the protests that have occurred across the country following the death of George Floyd in police custody on May 25.
National monuments made headlines when people defaced the Lincoln and World War II Memorials during recent protests in Washington, D.C. Had individuals spray-painted graffiti on the Sept. 11 memorial, it also would have been picked up by major media outlets, yet none have reported on it.
A spokesperson for the Sept. 11 memorial and museum confirmed in an email to the Daily Caller that the claim was false. (RELATED: Does This Video Show Boston Police ‘Planting’ Bricks At George Floyd Protest Locations?)
Numerous protests have taken place in New York City following Floyd’s death, and some violence and property damage has occurred during them, according to local ABC affiliate WABC-TV. In response, the city has over the past week instituted curfews, among other measures.
This isn’t the first time social media users have falsely claimed people defaced memorials during the protests. On June 8, the Caller debunked a Facebook post alleging the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in D.C. had been covered in spray paint by “rioters.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-10--Charles Barkley Rips Movement To Defund The Police: ‘Most Of The Cops Do A Fantastic Job’

Former NBA star and TNT analyst Charles Barkley criticized those calling for police departments across the U.S. to be stripped of funding , saying most police officers do a good job .
Barkley also discussed the impact of George Floyd ’ s death , during an appearance Tuesday on CNN .
( RELATED : Potential Biden VP Pick Val Demings Calls Proposal To Defund The Police ‘ Very Thoughtful ’ ) “ To see a man killed on national television is a disgrace , ” Barkley said of Floyd ’ s death .
“ This is not black or white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see a grown man die before our eyes .
If you ’ re not upset by that if you ’ re white , Jewish , Chinese , anything , it ’ s something wrong with you.
” Barkley harshly criticized both Republicans and Democrats , for what he sees as a lack of action on police reform .
“ The Democrats and the Republicans can ’ t even talk about police reform , ” Barkley said .
“ That ’ s something we ’ ve been talking about ever since Kaepernick kneeled and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republican Party , that ’ s the number one thing they should do before they do anything else.
” “ We need the cops , most of the cops do a fantastic job , but instead of defunding and all this other stuff , let ’ s just do police reform ” Barkley continued .
“ Everybody should be on board for that , whether you ’ re a Democrat , Republican , conservative , or a liberal.
” Just 16 % of Americans support defunding the police , according to a poll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduced legislation earlier this week that would dramatically reform policing throughout the country by banning chokeholds , prohibiting no-knock warrants for drug offenses , and establishing a National Police Misconduct Registry , among other things .
Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott also released a plan for national police reforms that would tie federal funding to the use of body cameras and deescalation training , among other things .

Former NBA star and TNT analyst Charles Barkley criticized those calling for police departments across the U.S. to be stripped of funding, saying most police officers do a good job.
Barkley also discussed the impact of George Floyd’s death, during an appearance Tuesday on CNN. (RELATED: Potential Biden VP Pick Val Demings Calls Proposal To Defund The Police ‘Very Thoughtful’)
“To see a man killed on national television is a disgrace,” Barkley said of Floyd’s death. “This is not black or white. This is about humanity. To see a grown man die before our eyes. If you’re not upset by that if you’re white, Jewish, Chinese, anything, it’s something wrong with you.”
Barkley harshly criticized both Republicans and Democrats, for what he sees as a lack of action on police reform.
“The Democrats and the Republicans can’t even talk about police reform,” Barkley said. “That’s something we’ve been talking about ever since Kaepernick kneeled and these clowns in the Democrat Party and Republican Party, that’s the number one thing they should do before they do anything else.”
“We need the cops, most of the cops do a fantastic job, but instead of defunding and all this other stuff, let’s just do police reform” Barkley continued. “Everybody should be on board for that, whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, conservative, or a liberal.”
WATCH:
Just 16% of Americans support defunding the police, according to a poll published Monday by YouGov. Congressional Democrats introduced legislation earlier this week that would dramatically reform policing throughout the country by banning chokeholds, prohibiting no-knock warrants for drug offenses, and establishing a National Police Misconduct Registry, among other things.
Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott also released a plan for national police reforms that would tie federal funding to the use of body cameras and deescalation training, among other things.


thedailycaller--2020-06-10--Take The Confusion Out Of Selling Stuff On eBay With These Courses

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thedailycaller--2020-06-10--EXCLUSIVE: TPUSA’S Charlie Kirk Goes After ‘The Squad’ Over The Defund Police Effort

Turning Point USA ’ s founder and author of the book ‘ The MAGA Doctrine ’ Charlie Kirk joined the Daily Caller ’ s Stephanie Hamill to discuss the effort to defund police , the George Floyd protests , reopening American and more .
During the interview Kirk had some strong words for members of ‘ The Squad , ’ who support taking away resources from law enforcement .
“ Ilhan Omar is an ingrate , which means she ’ s someone who is ungrateful , she has no gratitude for what has come before her in our country , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has said we can always rebuild businesses but we can ’ t rebuild lives , validating the arson and the domestic terror in her own district.
” ( RELATED : Pastor Who Was Threatened With Jail For Violating COVID-19 Orders Sounds Off On Floyd Protests . )
Kirk also weighed in on the George Floyd protests , and shared his thoughts about the Black Lives Matter movement .
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Turning Point USA’s founder and author of the book ‘The MAGA Doctrine’ Charlie Kirk joined the Daily Caller’s Stephanie Hamill to discuss the effort to defund police, the George Floyd protests, reopening American and more.
During the interview Kirk had some strong words for members of ‘The Squad,’ who support taking away resources from law enforcement.
“Ilhan Omar is an ingrate, which means she’s someone who is ungrateful, she has no gratitude for what has come before her in our country,” said Kirk. “Ilhan Omar has said we can always rebuild businesses but we can’t rebuild lives, validating the arson and the domestic terror in her own district.” (RELATED: Pastor Who Was Threatened With Jail For Violating COVID-19 Orders Sounds Off On Floyd Protests.)
Kirk also weighed in on the George Floyd protests, and shared his thoughts about the Black Lives Matter movement.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-10--‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Looks Unrecognizable After Getting His First Haircut In 17 Years

“ Duck Dynasty ” star Willie Robertson got everyone ’ s attention when video surfaced of him after getting his first haircut in 17 years .
“ I feel myself getting weaker , ” the 48-year-old reality star joked in a clip he posted on Instagram as his stylist chopped off his shoulder-length curly hair and gave him a tight buzz cut on the sides , along with a trim to his full beard .
The post was noted by Page Six in a piece published Wednesday .
He captioned the post , “ Everyone else is going back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try it too .
# 17years.
” ( RELATED : A & E Reverses Suspension Of ‘ Duck Dynasty ’ Star ) Check it out !
( RELATED : Sadie Robertson Comes Out At Texas A & M Fan , Still Hanging With Aggies Star Quarterback [ Photo ] ) At one point , he leaned over the chair at the end of his epic cut and remarked about how much of his hair was there on the floor .
Later , he walked by his wife , Korie , several times before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plus years .
His daughters , Sadie and Bella Robertson looked just as shocked when they saw their dad sporting his new look .
“ I ’ m like in shock , ” Sadie explained , as she was genuinely jaw-dropped by the star ’ s trimmed up look .
We got to say , it is a pretty good look for the CEO of the Duck Commander .

“Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson got everyone’s attention when video surfaced of him after getting his first haircut in 17 years.
“I feel myself getting weaker,” the 48-year-old reality star joked in a clip he posted on Instagram as his stylist chopped off his shoulder-length curly hair and gave him a tight buzz cut on the sides, along with a trim to his full beard. The post was noted by Page Six in a piece published Wednesday.
He captioned the post, “Everyone else is going back to the barber, I figured I should try it too. #17years.” (RELATED: A&E Reverses Suspension Of ‘Duck Dynasty’ Star)
Check it out! (RELATED: Sadie Robertson Comes Out At Texas A&M Fan, Still Hanging With Aggies Star Quarterback [Photo])
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At one point, he leaned over the chair at the end of his epic cut and remarked about how much of his hair was there on the floor.
Later, he walked by his wife, Korie, several times before she finally recognized her husband of 25 plus years. His daughters, Sadie and Bella Robertson looked just as shocked when they saw their dad sporting his new look.
“I’m like in shock,” Sadie explained, as she was genuinely jaw-dropped by the star’s trimmed up look.
We got to say, it is a pretty good look for the CEO of the Duck Commander.


thedailycaller--2020-06-10--News Anchors Blame Coronavirus Spikes On Reopening While Ignoring Recent Protests

Anchors on ABC and NBC blamed recent spikes in novel coronavirus cases on states reopening , largely ignoring the protests around the country that have seen many come together in the streets .
ABC ’ s World News Tonight and NBC Nightly News both highlighted spikes in some of the first states to reopen after the virus shutdown much of America , Media Research Center reported .
In addition to some states beginning to slowly reopen , America has seen hundreds of thousands of people spill out onto the streets around the country in protest following the death of George @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focus as hosts speculated what could be causing coronavirus spikes during segments on the two networks Tuesday , MRC reported .
“ Troubling new signs tonight about coronavirus in some areas that reopened early .
Hospitalizations are way up .
A more serious indicator than the number of cases , ” NBC ’ s Lester Holt reported .
NBC News correspondent Gadi Schwartz repeated Holt ’ s assertion , saying that “ a dramatic rise in coronavirus hospitalizations in some states among the first to reopen.
” Schwartz pointed out Texas as an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of hospitalizations ” before noting that Georgia , another state that has worked to reopen , has yet to see a spike .
He also claimed that the latest coronavirus numbers don ’ t “ take into consideration what effect large crowds and protests around he country are going to have on the spread of the virus.
” Floyd protests are into its third week in some areas of the country .
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) previously announced that symptoms of the novel coronavirus can appear between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respiratory symptoms of COVID-19 typically appear an average of 5-6 days after exposure to the virus , but may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure , ” the CDC reported according to its website .
Schwartz ’ s Texas talk came after co-host Hoda Kotd mentioned the protests and how they were going on even though businesses were being forced to remain closed , MRC reported .
( RELATED : WHO Walks Back Statement That Asymptomatic Coronavirus Transmission Is ‘ Very Rare , ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % ) “ For two weeks , protesters have hit the streets to fight for racial equality , ” Kotd pointed out .
“ But at the same time , some businesses , beaches , and churches have remained closed.
” ABC ’ s Matt Gutman blamed the rise in coronavirus cases on states reopening , too .
He noted that “ 21 states ” had indicated a rise in cases , and 14 of those saw “ their highest seven-day average growth since the pandemic began , ” MRC reported .
Arizona @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to MRC .
Gutman appeared to put the blame squarely on the governor ’ s stay at home order lifting on May 15 .
“ People gathering in large groups again at bars and restaurants , ” Gutman added .
Arizona is one of the states that has seen people turn out into the streets to protest.
’ Gutman also chastised President Donald Trump for his plans to hold a rally , saying on “ Good Morning America ” Tuesday that “ the cases are spiking because of a near-complete reopening.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ second wave ” of the virus has shown its face “ after state reopenings.
” The article admitted that “ experts say that surges can ’ t be linked directly to reopenings.
” This article does not mention the Floyd protests , instead focusing on states that have begun to reopen .
“ Though the outbreaks come weeks into state reopenings , it ’ s not clear that they ’ re linked to increased economic activity .
In Georgia , where hair salons , tattoo parlors and gyms have been operating for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have plateaued , flummoxing experts , ” the Bloomberg article added .
Many of the states Bloomberg reported as seeing spikes allegedly due to reopenings have also been home to large protests over Floyd .
These areas include Florida , Los Angeles , California and Texas .

Anchors on ABC and NBC blamed recent spikes in novel coronavirus cases on states reopening, largely ignoring the protests around the country that have seen many come together in the streets.
ABC’s World News Tonight and NBC Nightly News both highlighted spikes in some of the first states to reopen after the virus shutdown much of America, Media Research Center reported. In addition to some states beginning to slowly reopen, America has seen hundreds of thousands of people spill out onto the streets around the country in protest following the death of George Floyd.
The latter was not the focus as hosts speculated what could be causing coronavirus spikes during segments on the two networks Tuesday, MRC reported.
“Troubling new signs tonight about coronavirus in some areas that reopened early. Hospitalizations are way up. A more serious indicator than the number of cases,” NBC’s Lester Holt reported.
NBC News correspondent Gadi Schwartz repeated Holt’s assertion, saying that “a dramatic rise in coronavirus hospitalizations in some states among the first to reopen.”
Schwartz pointed out Texas as an example of having a “record-breaking number of hospitalizations” before noting that Georgia, another state that has worked to reopen, has yet to see a spike. He also claimed that the latest coronavirus numbers don’t “take into consideration what effect large crowds and protests around he country are going to have on the spread of the virus.”
Floyd protests are into its third week in some areas of the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) previously announced that symptoms of the novel coronavirus can appear between 5-6 days after exposure.
“The respiratory symptoms of COVID-19 typically appear an average of 5-6 days after exposure to the virus, but may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure,” the CDC reported according to its website.
Schwartz’s Texas talk came after co-host Hoda Kotd mentioned the protests and how they were going on even though businesses were being forced to remain closed, MRC reported. (RELATED: WHO Walks Back Statement That Asymptomatic Coronavirus Transmission Is ‘Very Rare,’ Now Says It Could Be Around 40%)
“For two weeks, protesters have hit the streets to fight for racial equality,” Kotd pointed out. “But at the same time, some businesses, beaches, and churches have remained closed.”
ABC’s Matt Gutman blamed the rise in coronavirus cases on states reopening, too. He noted that “21 states” had indicated a rise in cases, and 14 of those saw “their highest seven-day average growth since the pandemic began,” MRC reported.
Arizona was one notable that Gutman pointed out, according to MRC. Gutman appeared to put the blame squarely on the governor’s stay at home order lifting on May 15.
“People gathering in large groups again at bars and restaurants,” Gutman added. Arizona is one of the states that has seen people turn out into the streets to protest.’ Gutman also chastised President Donald Trump for his plans to hold a rally, saying on “Good Morning America” Tuesday that “the cases are spiking because of a near-complete reopening.”
Bloomberg reported Wednesday that the “second wave” of the virus has shown its face “after state reopenings.” The article admitted that “experts say that surges can’t be linked directly to reopenings.” This article does not mention the Floyd protests, instead focusing on states that have begun to reopen.
“Though the outbreaks come weeks into state reopenings, it’s not clear that they’re linked to increased economic activity. In Georgia, where hair salons, tattoo parlors and gyms have been operating for a month and a half, case numbers have plateaued, flummoxing experts,” the Bloomberg article added.
Many of the states Bloomberg reported as seeing spikes allegedly due to reopenings have also been home to large protests over Floyd. These areas include Florida, Los Angeles, California and Texas.


thedailycaller--2020-06-10--Activist Who Claims To Have Helped Create ‘Police No Go Zone’ In Seattle Asks For Food After It Was

Activist Who Claims To Have Helped Create ‘Police No Go Zone’ In Seattle Asks For Food After It Was Stolen

An activist who claimed to have helped establish the self-declared Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone ( CHAZ ) , a six-block area in downtown Seattle , took to Twitter to complain about the community ’ s food being stolen .
The 18-year-old activist appears to be a transgender woman and a self-described “ lesbian anarchist , ” according to her now-private Twitter account .
The activist tweeted Wednesday that CHAZ had invited homeless people into the zone , who promptly stole all of their food .
The activist pleaded on Twitter for people to bring an assortment of foods , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stating that they would “ need more food to keep the area operational.
” CHAZ , which is described as a “ police no go zone , ” is the latest development after two weeks of protests and riots nationwide in response to George Floyd ’ s death in Minneapolis .
Protests in Seattle turned violent over the weekend as rioters threw glass bottles and rocks at police , who responded with tear gas and pepper spray , according to Fox News .
Seattle Police Department ’ s East Precinct building was boarded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night , and CHAZ was established around the building after the police abandoned the building .
Protestors set up campsites and shelters in the area and are currently using it as a base of operations for protest groups , according to a pro-activist blog .
Hundreds of protesters , with the help of a sympathetic City Council member , entered Seattle ’ s City Hall Tuesday night demanding that Mayor Jenny Durkin resign if she did not defund the city ’ s police department , Fox News reported .
( RELATED : These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Following Wave Of Police Brutality Protests ) Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best met with protestors Tuesday and said that law enforcement was committed to creating a dialogue with the protestors camping out at CHAZ .
During a conversation with a protestor , Best added that the path forward is to focus on “ how we can keep people safe , first of all , but also how we might find some resolution.
” It is currently unclear what CHAZ and the protest group in support of the zone will do in the future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a police presence and protestors have set up street vendors , a makeshift movie theater in the middle of an intersection , and even a designated smoking section .

An activist who claimed to have helped establish the self-declared Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ), a six-block area in downtown Seattle, took to Twitter to complain about the community’s food being stolen.
If only there was some group you could call when people take all your stuff. pic.twitter.com/Q6oQOogwMI — Cam Edwards (@CamEdwards) June 10, 2020
The 18-year-old activist appears to be a transgender woman and a self-described “lesbian anarchist,” according to her now-private Twitter account. The activist tweeted Wednesday that CHAZ had invited homeless people into the zone, who promptly stole all of their food.
The activist pleaded on Twitter for people to bring an assortment of foods, including vegan meat substitutes and soy products, stating that they would “need more food to keep the area operational.”
protesters having dubbed the area around SPD East Precinct the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone or “CHAZ” #seattle #Komonews pic.twitter.com/t2NPTRK2RY — Suzanne Phan (@SuzannePhan) June 10, 2020
CHAZ, which is described as a “police no go zone,” is the latest development after two weeks of protests and riots nationwide in response to George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. Protests in Seattle turned violent over the weekend as rioters threw glass bottles and rocks at police, who responded with tear gas and pepper spray, according to Fox News.
Seattle Police Department’s East Precinct building was boarded up and surrounded by masked protestors Monday night, and CHAZ was established around the building after the police abandoned the building. Protestors set up campsites and shelters in the area and are currently using it as a base of operations for protest groups, according to a pro-activist blog.
Protesters have put on the barricades that those coming into the area are “now leaving the USA” and entering the “Cap Hill autonomous zone” or “Free Capitol Hill.” pic.twitter.com/zGNBYAyLOg — Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) June 9, 2020
Hundreds of protesters, with the help of a sympathetic City Council member, entered Seattle’s City Hall Tuesday night demanding that Mayor Jenny Durkin resign if she did not defund the city’s police department, Fox News reported. (RELATED: These Are The Major Cities Enacting Police Reforms Following Wave Of Police Brutality Protests)
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best met with protestors Tuesday and said that law enforcement was committed to creating a dialogue with the protestors camping out at CHAZ. During a conversation with a protestor, Best added that the path forward is to focus on “how we can keep people safe, first of all, but also how we might find some resolution.”
It is currently unclear what CHAZ and the protest group in support of the zone will do in the future. Currently, the area does not have a police presence and protestors have set up street vendors, a makeshift movie theater in the middle of an intersection, and even a designated smoking section.