thedailycaller--2020-12-10--Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Claims MIT Turned Down His Speech Critical Of The Chinese Government

Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Claims MIT Turned Down His Speech Critical Of The Chinese Government Because It Would Offend Students

Secretary of State Michael Pompeo claimed that Massachusetts Institute of Technology ’ s ( MIT ) president chose to not allow him to deliver a speech about the Chinese government ’ s infiltration of American campuses because it would allegedly insult students , 11 Alive ’ s video of the event shows .
He claimed that universities were reluctant to criticize China “ out of fear ” of offending the Chinese government and suggested that MIT had played “ right into the Chinese Communist Party ’ s hands.
” Pompeo gave the speech at Georgia Tech , where he spoke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to steal American technology , and the numerous professors , students and researchers who were arrested on espionage-related charges and tasked by the Chinese Communist Party with recruiting talent .
“ Indeed , I must tell you that MIT wasn ’ t interested in having me to their campus to give this exact set of remarks , ” Pompeo said .
“ President Raphael Reif implied that my arguments might insult their ethnic Chinese students and professors .
But of course nothing could further from the truth .
These are the very people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to protect , to protect their freedoms.
” “ And I must say , the yielding to the objection of hurt feelings plays right into the Chinese Communist Party ’ s hands .
They watch America closely .
It ’ s what the party says constantly in response to legitimate criticism around the world .
You can see it , ” he continued .
However , MIT disputed the accusation that Reif had turned down the offer out of fear of offending students and faculty , claiming that coronavirus pandemic gathering restrictions had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any other speakers .
“ The Institute was honored to be considered .
After thorough consideration with his senior team , President Reif concluded that to preserve public health on campus in the fall we must abide fully by our policies of no guests and no gatherings greater than 10 people , ” an MIT spokesperson told the Daily Caller .
The spokesperson said that a member of Pompeo ’ s staff had contacted the school in August to schedule a venue for the fall , and that the conversation “ was prospective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the remarks Pompeo would potentially deliver .
“ The Institute was , at the time , just welcoming seniors and graduate students back to campus for a fall semester governed by strict density limitations on campus and had real concerns that a high-level visit might not only draw crowds but suggest to students that MIT was not taking its own rules seriously .
President Reif verbally conveyed MIT ’ s decision – based on a commitment to the health of our students and our surrounding community – with his deep regrets , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down a number of other high-level guests for the same reasons , ” the spokesperson added .
The Justice Department has led a crackdown on Chinese government influence on college campuses , arresting more than a dozen people over the last year suspected of hiding their ties with the Chinese Communist Party .
Pompeo referred to the case of Charles Lieber , the chair of Harvard ’ s Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology who was arrested and indicted on charges of making false statements to federal authorities about his participation in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recruitment program that in some cases has resulted in violations of U.S law , including espionage , theft of trade secrets and grant fraud .
( RELATED : More Than A Dozen Researchers And Professors At US Universities Have Been Arrested For Ties To The Chinese Government ) “ There are many American scholars – often doing research funded by American taxpayers – that have been lured into the Chinese Communist Party ’ s talent recruitment programs , ” Pompeo said in his speech .
“ The CCP pays them what is for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to their current fields for , or in , China – and then often uses the fruits of their brainpower to build its military strength.
” The Department of Education opened an investigation into MIT in 2019 , requiring the school to provide records of its gifts or contracts from foreign sources , including Chinese government-related entities , after it had allegedly failed to do so .
Among them was the Hanban , the Confucius Institute Headquarters that is based in Beijing which is tied to the Chinese Ministry of Education .
Its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close ties to the party .
Pompeo affirmed the Department ’ s stance that the institutes have nefarious ambitions .
Confucius Institutes claim that they offer funding for language study , and have also propagated China ’ s view on contentious topics such as Tibet and Taiwan .
The Trump administration announced its plan to designate the Confucius Institute U.S. Center as a foreign mission in August .
“ The U.S .
The Department of Education over the last years has found that schools have taken an estimated $ 1.3 billion from China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ That ’ s just what we know about .
Like so many – like Columbia – so many schools that have failed to report the true amounts .
What more – what more bad decisions will schools make because they are hooked on Chinese Communist Party cash ?
”

Secretary of State Michael Pompeo claimed that Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) president chose to not allow him to deliver a speech about the Chinese government’s infiltration of American campuses because it would allegedly insult students, 11 Alive’s video of the event shows.
He claimed that universities were reluctant to criticize China “out of fear” of offending the Chinese government and suggested that MIT had played “right into the Chinese Communist Party’s hands.”
Pompeo gave the speech at Georgia Tech, where he spoke of the Chinese government’s push to steal American technology, and the numerous professors, students and researchers who were arrested on espionage-related charges and tasked by the Chinese Communist Party with recruiting talent.
“Indeed, I must tell you that MIT wasn’t interested in having me to their campus to give this exact set of remarks,” Pompeo said. “President Raphael Reif implied that my arguments might insult their ethnic Chinese students and professors. But of course nothing could further from the truth. These are the very people that this set of remarks is intended to protect, to protect their freedoms.”
“And I must say, the yielding to the objection of hurt feelings plays right into the Chinese Communist Party’s hands. They watch America closely. It’s what the party says constantly in response to legitimate criticism around the world. You can see it,” he continued.
However, MIT disputed the accusation that Reif had turned down the offer out of fear of offending students and faculty, claiming that coronavirus pandemic gathering restrictions had prevented the school from hosting Pompeo or any other speakers.
“The Institute was honored to be considered. After thorough consideration with his senior team, President Reif concluded that to preserve public health on campus in the fall we must abide fully by our policies of no guests and no gatherings greater than 10 people,” an MIT spokesperson told the Daily Caller.
The spokesperson said that a member of Pompeo’s staff had contacted the school in August to schedule a venue for the fall, and that the conversation “was prospective,” meaning the school never saw the remarks Pompeo would potentially deliver.
“The Institute was, at the time, just welcoming seniors and graduate students back to campus for a fall semester governed by strict density limitations on campus and had real concerns that a high-level visit might not only draw crowds but suggest to students that MIT was not taking its own rules seriously. President Reif verbally conveyed MIT’s decision – based on a commitment to the health of our students and our surrounding community – with his deep regrets,” the spokesperson continued.
“MIT turned down a number of other high-level guests for the same reasons,” the spokesperson added.
The Justice Department has led a crackdown on Chinese government influence on college campuses, arresting more than a dozen people over the last year suspected of hiding their ties with the Chinese Communist Party.
Pompeo referred to the case of Charles Lieber, the chair of Harvard’s Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology who was arrested and indicted on charges of making false statements to federal authorities about his participation in the Thousand Talents Program, a Chinese talent recruitment program that in some cases has resulted in violations of U.S law, including espionage, theft of trade secrets and grant fraud. (RELATED: More Than A Dozen Researchers And Professors At US Universities Have Been Arrested For Ties To The Chinese Government)
“There are many American scholars – often doing research funded by American taxpayers – that have been lured into the Chinese Communist Party’s talent recruitment programs,” Pompeo said in his speech. “The CCP pays them what is for them a fortune to do research related to their current fields for, or in, China – and then often uses the fruits of their brainpower to build its military strength.”
The Department of Education opened an investigation into MIT in 2019, requiring the school to provide records of its gifts or contracts from foreign sources, including Chinese government-related entities, after it had allegedly failed to do so. Among them was the Hanban, the Confucius Institute Headquarters that is based in Beijing which is tied to the Chinese Ministry of Education. Its directors are either members of or have close ties to the party.
Pompeo affirmed the Department’s stance that the institutes have nefarious ambitions. Confucius Institutes claim that they offer funding for language study, and have also propagated China’s view on contentious topics such as Tibet and Taiwan. The Trump administration announced its plan to designate the Confucius Institute U.S. Center as a foreign mission in August.
US @StateDept designates #China’s government-funded Confucius Institutes as “foreign mission”. Many on college campuses, teaching Chinese language and culture.https://t.co/9Dy9FpojnA pic.twitter.com/sB8nW003oc — Eunice Yoon (@onlyyoontv) August 13, 2020
US explains designation as “foreign mission” will not force #China-funded Confucius Institutes to close. Rather, will require more info filing to @StateDept about staff, recruiting, funding so US schools w/ CI’s on campus can make “more informed” choices. https://t.co/nzuXdaO4Hz pic.twitter.com/Enc9kVP26m — Eunice Yoon (@onlyyoontv) August 13, 2020
“The U.S. The Department of Education over the last years has found that schools have taken an estimated $1.3 billion from China since 2013,” Pompeo said. “That’s just what we know about. Like so many – like Columbia – so many schools that have failed to report the true amounts. What more – what more bad decisions will schools make because they are hooked on Chinese Communist Party cash?”
Christian Datoc contributed to this report.


thedailycaller--2020-12-10--Fauci, Kamala, Yosemite: U.S. Captioning Company Reveals Names Most Often Butchered On TV

The nation ’ s leading infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci , Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris , and Yosemite National Park all share something in common : they ’ re among some of the most butchered names of 2020 .
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Captioning Company ( USCC ) commissioned by the language-learning service Babbel , released the 2020 list of most mispronounced words by television readers , the Associated Press reported .
( RELATED : ‘ Yo-semites ’ : Trump Struggles To Pronounce Name Of California National Park ) The USCC then surveyed its staff members to determine the words they heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mispronounce the most , according to a report from Business Insider .
Todd Ehresmann , a senior linguist at Babbel , told AP the list reflects a year that focused mainly on the presidential election and the COVID-19 pandemic .
“ All of these have added some new phrases to our national vocabulary , which may take some practice , ” he told the outlet .
Ehresmann provided the correct pronunciation of some of these names and words .
For instance , he said Anthony Fauci ’ s name should be pronounced “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s first name should be articulated as “ KAH ’ -mah-lah.
” He also gave the correct pronunciation for Yosemite National Park revealing that it should be dictated as “ YOH-sem-it-ee ” and the famous Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci ’ s name should be pronounced as “ lee-oh-NAR-doe dah-VIN-chee.
” Ehresmann also answered the question of how to pronounce the name of Elon Musk and Grimes ’ s son X Æ A-Xii , who was born in May .
It ’ s pronounced “ EX-aye-eye , ” according to the linguist .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ most mispronounced of the year , according to AP .

The nation’s leading infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci, Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris, and Yosemite National Park all share something in common: they’re among some of the most butchered names of 2020.
TheU.S. Captioning Company (USCC) commissioned by the language-learning service Babbel, released the 2020 list of most mispronounced words by television readers, the Associated Press reported. (RELATED: ‘Yo-semites’: Trump Struggles To Pronounce Name Of California National Park)
The USCC then surveyed its staff members to determine the words they heard newscasters, reporters, and public personalities mispronounce the most, according to a report from Business Insider.
Todd Ehresmann, a senior linguist at Babbel, told AP the list reflects a year that focused mainly on the presidential election and the COVID-19 pandemic.
“All of these have added some new phrases to our national vocabulary, which may take some practice,” he told the outlet.
Ehresmann provided the correct pronunciation of some of these names and words.
For instance, he said Anthony Fauci’s name should be pronounced “AN-thon-nee FOW-chee” and Kamala Harris’s first name should be articulated as “KAH’-mah-lah.”
He also gave the correct pronunciation for Yosemite National Park revealing that it should be dictated as “YOH-sem-it-ee” and the famous Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci’s name should be pronounced as “lee-oh-NAR-doe dah-VIN-chee.”
Ehresmann also answered the question of how to pronounce the name of Elon Musk and Grimes’s son X Æ A-Xii, who was born in May.
It’s pronounced “EX-aye-eye,” according to the linguist.
These names were among ten of the most mispronounced of the year, according to AP.


thedailycaller--2020-12-09--Rare McKinsey Statement Stops Short Of Apology After Helping Purdue Pharma ‘Turbocharge’ Opioid Sale

Rare McKinsey Statement Stops Short Of Apology After Helping Purdue Pharma ‘Turbocharge’ Opioid Sales Amid Epidemic

McKinsey issued a rare statement but stopped short of an apology after court documents revealed that the consulting giant helped its client , Purdue Pharma , “ turbocharge ” OxyContin sales in the midst of the opioid epidemic .
“ We recognize that we did not adequately acknowledge the epidemic unfolding in our communities or the terrible impact of opioid misuse and addiction on millions of families across the country , ” the company said in a rare statement .
“ We recognize that we have a responsibility to take into account the broader context and implications of the work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued .
“ Our work for Purdue fell short of that standard.
” ( RELATED : American Cartel : Billionaire Family Behind OxyContin Apparently Spends ZILCH Rehabbing Addicts ) The firm added that it never intended to contribute to the public health crisis and any suggestion to the contrary is “ wrong.
” McKinsey ’ s work with Purdue was solely intended to support the “ legal prescription and use of opioids for patients with legitimate medical needs , ” the statement said .
November court filings showed that in 2017 McKinsey recommended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ OxyContin overdose attributable to the pills they sold , according to The New York Times .
The recommendation further projected how many customers of OxyContin distributors , including CVS and Anthem , would overdose and estimated how much Purdue would need to pay in rebates .
“ As things get tougher there someone might turn to us , ” McKinsey executive Martin Elling wrote in an email to Arnab Ghatak , another senior partner , in 2018 after the Commonwealth of Massachusetts filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma , according to additional court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further suggested “ eliminating ” documents and emails that would implicate the firm in wrongdoing , according to The Times .
Ghatak thanked Elling for the “ heads up.
” Both Elling and Ghatak were high-level consultants who , emails show , had a major role advising Purdue , according to The Times .
One email released in court showed they told the Sackler family , which owns Purdue , to aggressively market OxyContin .
In McKinsey ’ s statement Saturday , the firm said it would review if any emails were deleted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Contributing To Opioid Crisis , Local Health Experts Report ‘ More Relapses ’ ) “ We have been undertaking a full review of the work in question , including into the 2018 email exchange which referenced potential deletion of documents , ” the statement said .
“ We continue to cooperate fully with the authorities investigating these matters.
” Purdue pleaded guilty on Nov. 24 to criminal charges , including conspiracy to defraud the U.S .
The company admitted it did not adequately prevent its opioid drugs from being sold on the black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company agreed to pay a criminal fine of $ 3.5 billion and an additional $ 2 billion in criminal forfeiture , according to the Department of Justice .
“ The abuse and diversion of prescription opioids has contributed to a national tragedy of addiction and deaths , in addition to those caused by illicit street opioids , ” Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen said in a statement .
The opioid epidemic has ravaged the U.S. for years with about 900 Americans dying from opioid overdoses every week , according to the Council on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience .
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McKinsey issued a rare statement but stopped short of an apology after court documents revealed that the consulting giant helped its client, Purdue Pharma, “turbocharge” OxyContin sales in the midst of the opioid epidemic.
“We recognize that we did not adequately acknowledge the epidemic unfolding in our communities or the terrible impact of opioid misuse and addiction on millions of families across the country,” the company said in a rare statement.
“We recognize that we have a responsibility to take into account the broader context and implications of the work that we do,” the statement continued. “Our work for Purdue fell short of that standard.” (RELATED: American Cartel: Billionaire Family Behind OxyContin Apparently Spends ZILCH Rehabbing Addicts)
The firm added that it never intended to contribute to the public health crisis and any suggestion to the contrary is “wrong.” McKinsey’s work with Purdue was solely intended to support the “legal prescription and use of opioids for patients with legitimate medical needs,” the statement said.
November court filings showed that in 2017 McKinsey recommended Purdue offer rebates to distributors for every OxyContin overdose attributable to the pills they sold, according to The New York Times. The recommendation further projected how many customers of OxyContin distributors, including CVS and Anthem, would overdose and estimated how much Purdue would need to pay in rebates.
“As things get tougher there someone might turn to us,” McKinsey executive Martin Elling wrote in an email to Arnab Ghatak, another senior partner, in 2018 after the Commonwealth of Massachusetts filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma, according to additional court filings, The Times reported.
Elling further suggested “eliminating” documents and emails that would implicate the firm in wrongdoing, according to The Times. Ghatak thanked Elling for the “heads up.”
Both Elling and Ghatak were high-level consultants who, emails show, had a major role advising Purdue, according to The Times. One email released in court showed they told the Sackler family, which owns Purdue, to aggressively market OxyContin.
In McKinsey’s statement Saturday, the firm said it would review if any emails were deleted. (RELATED: Data Show Pandemic Contributing To Opioid Crisis, Local Health Experts Report ‘More Relapses’)
“We have been undertaking a full review of the work in question, including into the 2018 email exchange which referenced potential deletion of documents,” the statement said. “We continue to cooperate fully with the authorities investigating these matters.”
Purdue pleaded guilty on Nov. 24 to criminal charges, including conspiracy to defraud the U.S. The company admitted it did not adequately prevent its opioid drugs from being sold on the black market, CNN reported.
The pharmaceutical company agreed to pay a criminal fine of $3.5 billion and an additional $2 billion in criminal forfeiture, according to the Department of Justice.
“The abuse and diversion of prescription opioids has contributed to a national tragedy of addiction and deaths, in addition to those caused by illicit street opioids,” Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen said in a statement.
The opioid epidemic has ravaged the U.S. for years with about 900 Americans dying from opioid overdoses every week, according to the Council on Foreign Relations.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-09--Wisconsin Beats Rhode Island, Badgers Improve To 4-1

Going into the game , I said Rhode Island wouldn ’ t be a joke .
They ’ re a damn good ball team , and we needed a big challenge to bounce back with after losing to Marquette this past Friday .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Well , as predicted , Greg Gard has the guys ready to role and we looked very impressive at times as the Badgers improved to 4-1 .
Brad Davison , Micah Potter and Aleem Ford all played well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never worried at all , despite the fact we had some foul issues .
When we can keep things rolling as we ’ re sitting guys to foul trouble , then you know we ’ re playing well .
Having said that , Wisconsin still didn ’ t look perfect tonight .
We had a lot of defensive lapses , turned the ball over more than I would have liked and we still have plenty of room to improve .
Now , we fight for the right to earn another win and improve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go !

The Wisconsin Badgers earned a tough 73-62 Wednesday night win over Rhode Island.
Going into the game, I said Rhode Island wouldn’t be a joke. They’re a damn good ball team, and we needed a big challenge to bounce back with after losing to Marquette this past Friday. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Well, as predicted, Greg Gard has the guys ready to role and we looked very impressive at times as the Badgers improved to 4-1.
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Brad Davison, Micah Potter and Aleem Ford all played well for the Badgers, and I was never worried at all, despite the fact we had some foul issues.
When we can keep things rolling as we’re sitting guys to foul trouble, then you know we’re playing well.
Having said that, Wisconsin still didn’t look perfect tonight. We had a lot of defensive lapses, turned the ball over more than I would have liked and we still have plenty of room to improve.
Brad Davison has more 3s than Rhode Island has points. Great start for No. 13 @BadgerMBB, and here’s the proof. pic.twitter.com/GhKy8IlFgC — Wisconsin On BTN (@WisconsinOnBTN) December 9, 2020
Now, we fight for the right to earn another win and improve to 5-1. Go, Wisconsin, go!


thedailycaller--2020-12-09--After Months Of Sowing Distrust In The Coronavirus Vaccine, Joe Biden And Kamala Harris Are First In

After Months Of Sowing Distrust In The Coronavirus Vaccine, Joe Biden And Kamala Harris Are First In Line To Get It

After months of expressing distrust of a coronavirus vaccine produced under the Trump administration , both President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are now endorsing the vaccine .
Many Americans have expressed skepticism about taking a vaccine .
Gallup found that in September , just half of Americans were willing to get a coronavirus vaccine .
That number has been steadily rising , however – 58 % of Americans were willing to take the vaccine in October , and 63 % were willing to take it in November , the Gallup poll showed .
Black Americans are reportedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other ethnic groups , with only 26 % willing to get the first-generation vaccine , an Axios-Ipsos poll found .
Biden told Americans in early September that he would not take a vaccine unless Trump was “ completely transparent and other experts in the country could look at it , ” Axios reported .
“ I trust vaccines , I trust scientists , but I don ’ t trust Donald Trump , ” the former Vice President said when discussing vaccines during a September 16 speech in Wilmington , Delaware , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this moment , the American people can ’ t , either.
” ( RELATED : Poll : Republican Women Twice As Likely To Doubt Coronavirus Vaccine As Republican Men ) Biden said that coronavirus testing and the distribution of personal protective equipment were surrounded by Trump ’ s “ incompetence and dishonesty.
” He said that the United States “ can ’ t afford to repeat those fiascos when it comes to a vaccine , ” the Associated Press reported .
During an interview in early September with CNN ’ s Dana Bash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trust a vaccine that was developed and distributed before the election .
“ Well , I think that ’ s going to be an issue for all of us , ” Harris said .
“ I will say that I would not trust Donald Trump and it would have to be a credible source of information that talks about the efficacy and the reliability of whatever he ’ s talking about .
I will not take his word for it.
” Harris repeated during the vice presidential debate on Oct. 7 that she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told her to take it .
“ If Dr. Fauci , if the doctors tell us we should take it , I ’ ll be the first in line to take it .
Absolutely , ” Harris told USA Today ’ s Susan Page when asked if she would take a vaccine if it was ready before the election .
“ But if Donald Trump tells me to take it , I ’ m not taking it.
” Now that the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) appears to be close to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – both of which were developed under the Trump administration – Biden and Harris say that they will take the vaccine without hesitation .
( RELATED : New York Could Mandate Coronavirus Vaccine With Proposed Legislation ) After being asked Nov. 16 why Americans should have confidence in the vaccine if he was hesitant to take it , Biden said , “ I wouldn ’ t hesitate to get the vaccine.
” He added that “ the only reason that people question the vaccine now ” is because of Trump .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine if in fact Dr. Fauci and these least two organizations , whether it ’ s Moderna or Pfizer , who have been extremely responsible , conclude that it ’ s safe and able to be done , ” the former vice president said .
During a December 3 interview with CNN ’ s Jake Tapper , both Harris and Biden said that they would take the vaccine , The Hill reported .
“ Of course I would , ” Harris said when asked if she would take the vaccine once it becomes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked of Biden , the former Vice President said , “ I ’ d be happy to do that when Dr. Fauci says we have a vaccine that is safe .
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After months of expressing distrust of a coronavirus vaccine produced under the Trump administration, both President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are now endorsing the vaccine.
Many Americans have expressed skepticism about taking a vaccine. Gallup found that in September, just half of Americans were willing to get a coronavirus vaccine. That number has been steadily rising, however – 58% of Americans were willing to take the vaccine in October, and 63% were willing to take it in November, the Gallup poll showed. Black Americans are reportedly less willing to get a vaccine than other ethnic groups, with only 26% willing to get the first-generation vaccine, an Axios-Ipsos poll found.
Biden told Americans in early September that he would not take a vaccine unless Trump was “completely transparent and other experts in the country could look at it,” Axios reported.
“I trust vaccines, I trust scientists, but I don’t trust Donald Trump,” the former Vice President said when discussing vaccines during a September 16 speech in Wilmington, Delaware, according to the Associated Press. “And at this moment, the American people can’t, either.” (RELATED: Poll: Republican Women Twice As Likely To Doubt Coronavirus Vaccine As Republican Men)
Biden said that coronavirus testing and the distribution of personal protective equipment were surrounded by Trump’s “incompetence and dishonesty.” He said that the United States “can’t afford to repeat those fiascos when it comes to a vaccine,” the Associated Press reported.
A safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine could save countless lives. We need one as soon as possible. But while I see a vaccine as a product of science, President Trump sees it as a political tool. Politics should play no role in this. The Administration must answer the following: — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) September 9, 2020
During an interview in early September with CNN’s Dana Bash, Harris was asked if she would trust a vaccine that was developed and distributed before the election.
“Well, I think that’s going to be an issue for all of us,” Harris said. “I will say that I would not trust Donald Trump and it would have to be a credible source of information that talks about the efficacy and the reliability of whatever he’s talking about. I will not take his word for it.”
Harris repeated during the vice presidential debate on Oct. 7 that she would not trust the vaccine if Trump told her to take it.
“If Dr. Fauci, if the doctors tell us we should take it, I’ll be the first in line to take it. Absolutely,” Harris told USA Today’s Susan Page when asked if she would take a vaccine if it was ready before the election. “But if Donald Trump tells me to take it, I’m not taking it.”
Sen. Kamala Harris on vaccine: “If Donald Trump tells us that we should take it, I’m not taking it.” #VPDebate pic.twitter.com/4WLvBW7Omq — The Hill (@thehill) October 8, 2020
Now that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) appears to be close to authorizing Pfizer and Moderna’s vaccines – both of which were developed under the Trump administration – Biden and Harris say that they will take the vaccine without hesitation. (RELATED: New York Could Mandate Coronavirus Vaccine With Proposed Legislation)
After being asked Nov. 16 why Americans should have confidence in the vaccine if he was hesitant to take it, Biden said, “I wouldn’t hesitate to get the vaccine.” He added that “the only reason that people question the vaccine now” is because of Trump.
“I wouldn’t hesitate to get the vaccine if in fact Dr. Fauci and these least two organizations, whether it’s Moderna or Pfizer, who have been extremely responsible, conclude that it’s safe and able to be done,” the former vice president said.
During a December 3 interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, both Harris and Biden said that they would take the vaccine, The Hill reported.
“Of course I would,” Harris said when asked if she would take the vaccine once it becomes available. When the same question was asked of Biden, the former Vice President said, “I’d be happy to do that when Dr. Fauci says we have a vaccine that is safe.”


thedailycaller--2020-12-10--Ben & Jerry’s Is Releasing A New Flavor In Honor Of Colin Kaepernick

Ben & Jerry ’ s is releasing a new flavor in honor of Colin Kaepernick .
The popular ice cream company announced Thursday morning that it ’ s releasing “ Change the Whirled ” in honor of the former 49ers quarterback , who infamously refused to stand for the national anthem .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Ben & Jerry ’ s stated the following in part in the press release announcing the new flavor : Ben & Jerry ’ s is proud to honor Colin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social activists today , with his very own flavor : ‘ Change the Whirled.
’ This flavor celebrates Kaepernick ’ s courageous work to confront systemic oppression and to stop police violence against Black and Brown people…Change the Whirled is a Non-Dairy offering , which is important to the vegan Kaepernick .
Ben & Jerry ’ s currently offers more than a dozen Non-Dairy , vegan fan favorites .
Kaepernick ’ s flavor features a caramel Non-Dairy sunflower butter base with fudge chips , graham cracker swirls and chocolate cookie swirls. I honestly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I honestly can ’ t believe that this is a real thing .
A frozen dessert honoring Colin Kaepernick ?
What reality are we living in right now ?
Kaepernick was rushed out of the league because his play dropped off a cliff and he ’ s now getting his own frozen dessert from one of the biggest food companies on the planet .
Seeing as how Ben & Jerry ’ s has now opened this door , I wonder if they plan on releasing more flavors revolving around Colin Kaepernick .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , compared cops to slave catchers , claimed they can murder people with impunity and get paid leave and praised Fidel Castro .
Will there be a Castro flavor to compliment this one ?
I mean , if we ’ re diving into this pool , let ’ s dive all the way in !
2020 just keeps getting weirder and weirder .
It ’ s hard to believe that Colin Kaepernick is now being honored with desserts , but here we are .
What a complete joke of a situation .

Ben & Jerry’s is releasing a new flavor in honor of Colin Kaepernick.
The popular ice cream company announced Thursday morning that it’s releasing “Change the Whirled” in honor of the former 49ers quarterback, who infamously refused to stand for the national anthem. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Ben & Jerry’s stated the following in part in the press release announcing the new flavor:
Ben & Jerry’s is proud to honor Colin Kaepernick, one of the most prominent social activists today, with his very own flavor: ‘Change the Whirled.’ This flavor celebrates Kaepernick’s courageous work to confront systemic oppression and to stop police violence against Black and Brown people…Change the Whirled is a Non-Dairy offering, which is important to the vegan Kaepernick. Ben & Jerry’s currently offers more than a dozen Non-Dairy, vegan fan favorites. Kaepernick’s flavor features a caramel Non-Dairy sunflower butter base with fudge chips, graham cracker swirls and chocolate cookie swirls.
I honestly can’t believe this is real. I honestly can’t believe that this is a real thing. A frozen dessert honoring Colin Kaepernick?
What reality are we living in right now? Kaepernick was rushed out of the league because his play dropped off a cliff and he’s now getting his own frozen dessert from one of the biggest food companies on the planet.
Ben & Jerry’s announces new flavor… pic.twitter.com/f6GNVS2Dru — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) December 10, 2020
Seeing as how Ben & Jerry’s has now opened this door, I wonder if they plan on releasing more flavors revolving around Colin Kaepernick.
The former 49ers passer wore pig socks, compared cops to slave catchers, claimed they can murder people with impunity and get paid leave and praised Fidel Castro.
Will there be a Castro flavor to compliment this one? I mean, if we’re diving into this pool, let’s dive all the way in!
2020 just keeps getting weirder and weirder. It’s hard to believe that Colin Kaepernick is now being honored with desserts, but here we are. What a complete joke of a situation.


thedailycaller--2020-12-10--New Jobless Claims Spike To 853,000, Economists Expected 730,000

The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims increased to 853,000 last week as the economy continued to suffer the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic , according to the Department of Labor .
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics ( BLS ) figure released Thursday represented a large increase of new jobless claims compared to the week ending Nov. 28 , in which there were 712,000 new jobless claims reported .
New jobless claims had stayed below 800,000 for more than a month prior to the report .
Economists expected Thursday ’ s jobless claims number to come in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jobless claims fell below 1 million in the first week of August , which was the first time the weekly claims had fallen below 1 million since March .
( RELATED : Economic Recovery Slows , US Adds Just 245,000 Jobs In November ) Roughly 19 million Americans continue to collect unemployment benefits , according to the BLS report Thursday .
Investors have focused on Capitol Hill negotiations on a potential coronavirus relief bill , according to The Wall Street Journal .
The Trump administration offered a new $ 916 billion stimulus proposal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it be passed , the vaccine-driven optimism about getting through to the other side would brighten , ” Fahad Kamal , chief investment officer at Kleinwort Hambros , told The WSJ .
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged at the end of November , surpassing 30,000 for the first time in the index ’ s history due to positive vaccine developments , according to CNBC .
The U.S. economy surged by a record 33.1 % in the third quarter .
( RELATED : Dow Jones Stock Market Index Hits All-Time High , Surpasses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the economic recovery slowing , the U.S. added just 245,000 jobs in November , while unemployment fell to 6.7 % , according to the Department of Labor data released Dec. 4 .
Jobless claims hovered around 200,000 per week before the pandemic , according to WSJ .
President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in March as coronavirus spread rapidly around the world .
Average coronavirus cases and deaths per million have been increasing steadily in the U.S. since mid-October , according to The COVID Tracking Project .
On Wednesday , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 211,027 new cases while 106,688 Americans remained hospitalized from the virus .
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The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims increased to 853,000 last week as the economy continued to suffer the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to the Department of Labor.
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) figure released Thursday represented a large increase of new jobless claims compared to the week ending Nov. 28, in which there were 712,000 new jobless claims reported. New jobless claims had stayed below 800,000 for more than a month prior to the report.
Economists expected Thursday’s jobless claims number to come in around 730,000, CNBC reported. New jobless claims fell below 1 million in the first week of August, which was the first time the weekly claims had fallen below 1 million since March. (RELATED: Economic Recovery Slows, US Adds Just 245,000 Jobs In November)
Roughly 19 million Americans continue to collect unemployment benefits, according to the BLS report Thursday.
Investors have focused on Capitol Hill negotiations on a potential coronavirus relief bill, according to The Wall Street Journal. The Trump administration offered a new $916 billion stimulus proposal to congressional leaders Tuesday.
“Should it be passed, the vaccine-driven optimism about getting through to the other side would brighten,” Fahad Kamal, chief investment officer at Kleinwort Hambros, told The WSJ.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged at the end of November, surpassing 30,000 for the first time in the index’s history due to positive vaccine developments, according to CNBC. The U.S. economy surged by a record 33.1% in the third quarter. (RELATED: Dow Jones Stock Market Index Hits All-Time High, Surpasses 30,000)
However, in a sign of the economic recovery slowing, the U.S. added just 245,000 jobs in November, while unemployment fell to 6.7%, according to the Department of Labor data released Dec. 4.
Jobless claims hovered around 200,000 per week before the pandemic, according to WSJ. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in March as coronavirus spread rapidly around the world.
Average coronavirus cases and deaths per million have been increasing steadily in the U.S. since mid-October, according to The COVID Tracking Project. On Wednesday, the U.S. reported 3,054 new coronavirus-related deaths and 211,027 new cases while 106,688 Americans remained hospitalized from the virus.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-10--Taylor Swift Will Release Her New Album ‘Evermore’ At Midnight EST

Taylor Swift successfully broke the internet Thursday by announcing her new album “ Evermore.
” Literally less than an hour after I named “ Folklore ” the album of 2020 , Swift went out and announced that her latest album will drop at midnight EST for her millions of fans around the world .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Swift wrote on Twitter , “ I ’ m elated to tell you that my 9th studio album , and folklore ’ s sister record , will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s called evermore.
” Friday is about to be a lit day for music .
Kid Cudi ’ s new album is out and Taylor Swift is dropping another surprise album .
What the hell is going on right now ?
I name “ Folklore ” album of the year , and Swift responds by releasing “ Evermore.
” I love what is going on right now .
2020 needed a huge shot of adrenaline , and we just got it straight to the heart thanks to Swift .
Check back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ album .
This is honestly the best entertainment news we ’ ve had in a long time !

Taylor Swift successfully broke the internet Thursday by announcing her new album “Evermore.”
Literally less than an hour after I named “Folklore” the album of 2020, Swift went out and announced that her latest album will drop at midnight EST for her millions of fans around the world. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Swift wrote on Twitter, “I’m elated to tell you that my 9th studio album, and folklore’s sister record, will be out tonight at midnight eastern. It’s called evermore.”
I’m elated to tell you that my 9th studio album, and folklore’s sister record, will be out tonight at midnight eastern. It’s called evermore.
????: Beth Garrabrant pic.twitter.com/xdej7AzJRW — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) December 10, 2020
Friday is about to be a lit day for music. Kid Cudi’s new album is out and Taylor Swift is dropping another surprise album.
What the hell is going on right now? I name “Folklore” album of the year, and Swift responds by releasing “Evermore.”
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift)
I love what is going on right now. 2020 needed a huge shot of adrenaline, and we just got it straight to the heart thanks to Swift.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift)
Check back Friday for my full review of her album. This is honestly the best entertainment news we’ve had in a long time!


thedailycaller--2020-12-10--Biden To Campaign In Georgia On Tuesday As Early Voting Kicks Off In Senate Runoffs

President-elect Joe Biden will head to Georgia to campaign for Democratic Senate candidates Rev .
Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff on Tuesday , Dec. 15 , the Biden-Harris transition team announced in a statement Thursday morning .
Warnock and Ossoff are running against incumbent Republican Sens .
Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue , respectively .
Early voting ahead of the Jan. 5 runoffs begins Dec. 14 .
Currently , Ossoff leads Perdue by less than one percentage point in Real Clear Politics polling average , while Warnock ’ s lead over Loeffler has extended to 7 points in the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Go To War With Former Democrat ‘ Con Artists ’ Lin Wood And Sidney Powell Over Senate Runoff Comments ) The Atlanta Journal Constitution noted that Biden ’ s trip — his first since the 2020 election — comes directly on the heels of state electors formally casting electoral college ballots certifying Biden ’ s general election victory .
Despite calls from some of President Donald Trump ’ s supporters to boycott the Senate runoff , the president himself has urged Republicans to vote for Loeffler and Perdue to maintain the GOP ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Vice President Mike Pence and several high-profile Republicans have hosted a series of campaign rallies in recent weeks .
The White House did not immediately return Daily Caller ’ s inquiries on when or if the president will next rally in Georgia in support of the Republican candidates .

President-elect Joe Biden will head to Georgia to campaign for Democratic Senate candidates Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff on Tuesday, Dec. 15, the Biden-Harris transition team announced in a statement Thursday morning.
Warnock and Ossoff are running against incumbent Republican Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue, respectively. Early voting ahead of the Jan. 5 runoffs begins Dec. 14. Currently, Ossoff leads Perdue by less than one percentage point in Real Clear Politics polling average, while Warnock’s lead over Loeffler has extended to 7 points in the same aggregate. (EXCLUSIVE: Trump Allies Go To War With Former Democrat ‘Con Artists’ Lin Wood And Sidney Powell Over Senate Runoff Comments)
NEWS: @JoeBiden will travel to Georgia to campaign for Jon @ossoff and @ReverendWarnock on Tuesday, December 15. The president-elect’s visit will happen during the first week of early voting for the January 5th Senate runoffs. — Briana K. Stewart (@BrianaKStewart) December 10, 2020
The Atlanta Journal Constitution noted that Biden’s trip — his first since the 2020 election — comes directly on the heels of state electors formally casting electoral college ballots certifying Biden’s general election victory.
Despite calls from some of President Donald Trump’s supporters to boycott the Senate runoff, the president himself has urged Republicans to vote for Loeffler and Perdue to maintain the GOP’s majority in the Senate. He, Vice President Mike Pence and several high-profile Republicans have hosted a series of campaign rallies in recent weeks.
The White House did not immediately return Daily Caller’s inquiries on when or if the president will next rally in Georgia in support of the Republican candidates.


thedailycaller--2020-12-10--These Wallets All Make Great Holiday Gifts And Won’t Break The Bank

Everyone could use a new wallet , which is why they make excellent , thoughtful holiday gifts .
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Check out these gift-worthy wallets for yourself !
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$ 49 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a textured leather exterior and bi-fold design , but it protects all your plastic from electronic skimming .
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$ 69 ) .
Designed to last , this super-durable wallet can accommodate up to 10 cards at a time , boasts two quick-draw slots on either side , and protects against electronic skimming .
Get the Dash Bando Slim Utility Wallet in navy for $ 13.99 ( reg .
$ 25 ) .
Carefully crafted with hypo-allergenic , vegan leather , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your credit cards , money , and more .
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This rough-around-the-edges , faux-leather wallet is perfect for anyone who needs an easy , safe space to store their cards , license , and cash .
No frills necessary .
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With a total of six pockets , this rugged wallet is great for all your essentials .
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Hypoallergenic and easy to maintain , this multi-pocket faux-leather wallet is built to last for the long-haul .
Plus , it looks great on anyone .
Get the Hero Goods : James Bi-Fold Wallet for $ 12.99 ( reg .
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Equipped with smart Bluetooth technology , this wallet alerts your phone whenever you ’ re more than 33 feet away from it , ensuring you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And since its USB charging battery lasts up to two months per charge , you ’ ll have ample time to hunt it down if necessary .
Get the WalletGuard24 : Smart Bluetooth Wallet for $ 79.95 ( reg .
$ 89 ) .
After making a splash on Kickstarter as the world ’ s first badge holder with with a multi-functional clip and spring-loaded card holding system , this unique wallet is quickly proving to be a must-have .
Capable of holding all your essential cards and licenses , this wallet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforcement personnel .
Get the GOVO® T4 Badge Holder/Wallet for $ 17.99 ( reg .
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Designed with your personal data ’ s safety in mind , this wallet boasts incredible security features , including fingerprint authentication , integrated Bluetooth for when you leave it behind , crowdsourced GPS , and more .
Get the Cashew Smart Wallet with Biometrics & Bluetooth for $ 99.95 ( reg .
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Made with anti-microbial copper and equipped with RFID-blocking technology , this super-slim wallet is a must-have .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold up to 12 different cards along with spare cash .
Get the RFID Antimicrobial Copper Wallet for $ 39.99 ( reg .
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Slim and lightweight , this wallet gives you quick , easy access to cash , cards , digital media , and more .
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Perfect for those who like to keep things simple and efficient , this dynamic wallet allows you to easily access up to 10 cards and has two available quick-draw slots , a secret compartment , and silicone grip dots for an ideal hold .
Get the BANDO 2.0 Multi-Functional Slim Wallet for $ 23.95 ( reg.
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Everyone could use a new wallet, which is why they make excellent, thoughtful holiday gifts. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed about the massive selection out there, we’ve narrowed it down for you, giving you nothing but sleek, budget-friendly options.
Check out these gift-worthy wallets for yourself!
Defender RFID-Blocking Leather Card Holder (Black) – $29.99
Combat electronic theft with this sleek, black wallet that keeps all your personal data safe while you’re out and about.
Get the Defender RFID-Blocking Leather Card Holder in black for $29.99 (reg. $49).
Vault RFID-Blocking Leather Wallet – $34.99
Not only does this wallet boast a textured leather exterior and bi-fold design, but it protects all your plastic from electronic skimming.
Get the Vault RFID-Blocking Leather Wallet for $34.99 (reg. $69).
Dash Bando Slim Utility Wallet (Navy) – $13.99
Designed to last, this super-durable wallet can accommodate up to 10 cards at a time, boasts two quick-draw slots on either side, and protects against electronic skimming.
Get the Dash Bando Slim Utility Wallet in navy for $13.99 (reg. $25).
Hero Goods: Bryan Bi-Fold Wallet – $12.99
Carefully crafted with hypo-allergenic, vegan leather, this stylish wallet has ample room for all your credit cards, money, and more.
Get the Hero Goods: Bryan Bi-Fold Wallet for $12.99 (reg. $55).
Hero Goods: Adams Wallet – $11.99
This rough-around-the-edges, faux-leather wallet is perfect for anyone who needs an easy, safe space to store their cards, license, and cash. No frills necessary.
Get the Hero Goods: Adams Wallet for $11.99 (reg. $45).
Hero Goods: Garfield Bi-Fold Wallet – $12.99
With a total of six pockets, this rugged wallet is great for all your essentials. And thanks to its faux-leather woven exterior, it can withstand just about anything.
Get the Hero Goods: Garfield Bi-Fold Wallet for $12.99 (reg. $75).
Hero Goods: James Bi-Fold Wallet – $12.99
Hypoallergenic and easy to maintain, this multi-pocket faux-leather wallet is built to last for the long-haul. Plus, it looks great on anyone.
Get the Hero Goods: James Bi-Fold Wallet for $12.99 (reg. $70).
WalletGuard24: Smart Bluetooth Wallet – $79.95
Equipped with smart Bluetooth technology, this wallet alerts your phone whenever you’re more than 33 feet away from it, ensuring you’ll never lose the thing again. And since its USB charging battery lasts up to two months per charge, you’ll have ample time to hunt it down if necessary.
Get the WalletGuard24: Smart Bluetooth Wallet for $79.95 (reg. $89).
GOVO® T4 Badge Holder/Wallet – $17.99
After making a splash on Kickstarter as the world’s first badge holder with with a multi-functional clip and spring-loaded card holding system, this unique wallet is quickly proving to be a must-have. Capable of holding all your essential cards and licenses, this wallet is used widely by military and law enforcement personnel.
Get the GOVO® T4 Badge Holder/Wallet for $17.99 (reg. $24).
Cashew Smart Wallet with Biometrics & Bluetooth – $99.95
Designed with your personal data’s safety in mind, this wallet boasts incredible security features, including fingerprint authentication, integrated Bluetooth for when you leave it behind, crowdsourced GPS, and more.
Get the Cashew Smart Wallet with Biometrics & Bluetooth for $99.95 (reg. $149).
RFID Antimicrobial Copper Wallet – $39.99
Made with anti-microbial copper and equipped with RFID-blocking technology, this super-slim wallet is a must-have. And despite its small size, it can hold up to 12 different cards along with spare cash.
Get the RFID Antimicrobial Copper Wallet for $39.99 (reg. $85).
EZGO Original Wallet – $20.99
Slim and lightweight, this wallet gives you quick, easy access to cash, cards, digital media, and more. And thanks to the fact that you can store your ID and credit card facing outward on either side of the wallet, you can conveniently flash the last 4 digits of your card and your picture ID without even having to take it out.
Get the EZGO Original Wallet for $20.99 (reg. $30).
BANDO 2.0 Multi-Functional Slim Wallet – $23.95
Perfect for those who like to keep things simple and efficient, this dynamic wallet allows you to easily access up to 10 cards and has two available quick-draw slots, a secret compartment, and silicone grip dots for an ideal hold.
Get the BANDO 2.0 Multi-Functional Slim Wallet for $23.95 (reg.$30).
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thedailycaller--2020-12-10--Taylor Swift’s ‘Folklore’ Was The Best Album Of 2020

Taylor Swift dropped the best album of 2020 with “ Folklore.
” As you all know , we ’ ve been dropping our yearly awards recently , and it ’ s now time for the best album .
This one wasn ’ t even that tough .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) “ Folklore ” walks away with the award , and I ’ m not even sure there was a ton of competition .
When it comes to moving the needle , Swift damn near broke the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in July .
In case you think I ’ m kidding , our office employs people from all different backgrounds with varying musical tastes .
“ Folklore ” brought everyone to a grinding halt .
I ’ m not sure I ’ ve ever seen any album ever do the same in my 5+ years working here .
In my very humble opinion , it was her best album in a long time .
It felt like old school Taylor Swift but with a more mature spin .
It was an emotional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ untouchable .
Swift is known for growing with her audience , which is why she has such insane staying power , but “ Folklore ” took things to a new level .
Was there a bad song on the entire thing ?
I think the answer to that is no .
Now , I ’ m sure a bunch of hardos are going to jump in here and try to claim that Taylor Swift ’ s music sucks .
You do you , but the numbers speak for themselves .
She ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for more than a decade .
Judging from “ Folklore , ” she ’ s not going to lose that title anytime soon .
Best song on the album ?
That has to be “ The Last Great American Dynasty.
” That song absolutely bangs .
Congrats to Taylor Swift for sending shockwaves through the music industry with “ Folklore.
” She ’ s as great as she ’ s ever been , and I can ’ t wait to see where it goes from here .

Taylor Swift dropped the best album of 2020 with “Folklore.”
As you all know, we’ve been dropping our yearly awards recently, and it’s now time for the best album. This one wasn’t even that tough. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
“Folklore” walks away with the award, and I’m not even sure there was a ton of competition. When it comes to moving the needle, Swift damn near broke the music industry when she dropped the album back in July.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift)
In case you think I’m kidding, our office employs people from all different backgrounds with varying musical tastes.
“Folklore” brought everyone to a grinding halt. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen any album ever do the same in my 5+ years working here.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift)
In my very humble opinion, it was her best album in a long time. It felt like old school Taylor Swift but with a more mature spin. It was an emotional rollercoaster and blunt reminder that Swift remains untouchable.
Taylor Swift’s new album Folklore is an outstanding musical achievement. It’ll make you feel the highest of highs and lowest of lows. Folklore is just the latest reminder that Swift is a generational talent on a level that we might never see again. https://t.co/PJjoF8bUEq — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) July 24, 2020
Swift is known for growing with her audience, which is why she has such insane staying power, but “Folklore” took things to a new level.
Was there a bad song on the entire thing? I think the answer to that is no.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift)
Now, I’m sure a bunch of hardos are going to jump in here and try to claim that Taylor Swift’s music sucks. You do you, but the numbers speak for themselves.
She’s America’s sweetheart and has been for more than a decade. Judging from “Folklore,” she’s not going to lose that title anytime soon.
Best song on the album? That has to be “The Last Great American Dynasty.” That song absolutely bangs.
Congrats to Taylor Swift for sending shockwaves through the music industry with “Folklore.” She’s as great as she’s ever been, and I can’t wait to see where it goes from here.


thedailycaller--2020-12-10--NCAA President Mark Emmert Says Schools Have Been ‘Heroic’ When It Comes To Keeping Players Safe

NCAA president Mark Emmert is very impressed with how colleges have kept athletes safe .
With college football and basketball underway during the coronavirus pandemic , programs around America have implemented tons of protocols to ensure players are as healthy as possible , and Emmert likes what he has seen .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) According to Nicole Auerbach , the NCAA president called the efforts to keep players safe and healthy “ heroic.
” Remember when all the fearmongers said we had to cancel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when people claimed athletes would die ?
Well , the college football season is almost over , and none of that nonsense even came close to being true .
Yes , we ’ ve had some games canceled but none of the fear porn ever materialized .
Every single school that has gone out of their way to test and keep players safe should be applauded .
The “ experts ” said it could never happen , but here we are .
Sports are rolling in America , and there ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The situation might not be perfect , but it ’ s lightyears better than the darkest projections this past summer .
Props to everyone who has played a role in helping keep players safe and ensuring that games happen .

NCAA president Mark Emmert is very impressed with how colleges have kept athletes safe.
With college football and basketball underway during the coronavirus pandemic, programs around America have implemented tons of protocols to ensure players are as healthy as possible, and Emmert likes what he has seen. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
According to Nicole Auerbach, the NCAA president called the efforts to keep players safe and healthy “heroic.”
Mark Emmert calls the effort schools have made to keep athletes healthy and allow them to compete this fall “heroic.” Said he sees resiliency, and when events have been canceled, “I don’t see those as failures. I see them actually as successes.” (Health protocols working.) — Nicole Auerbach ???? (@NicoleAuerbach) December 8, 2020
Remember when all the fearmongers said we had to cancel sports because of the pandemic? Remember when people claimed athletes would die?
Well, the college football season is almost over, and none of that nonsense even came close to being true. Yes, we’ve had some games canceled but none of the fear porn ever materialized.
Can college football stand even one hospitalization? A U of Illinois professor told me his statistics say 3-7 FBS players will die due to the virus in 2020. https://t.co/WaOpy27NgH — Dennis Dodd (@dennisdoddcbs) June 30, 2020
Every single school that has gone out of their way to test and keep players safe should be applauded. The “experts” said it could never happen, but here we are.
Sports are rolling in America, and there’s a lot of people who deserve credit. The situation might not be perfect, but it’s lightyears better than the darkest projections this past summer.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisconsin Football (@badgerfootball)
Props to everyone who has played a role in helping keep players safe and ensuring that games happen.


thedailycaller--2020-12-10--Watch The New Trailer For ‘Greenland’ With Gerard Butler

A new trailer has dropped for “ Greenland , ” and the movie looks like a rush of adrenaline .
The plot of the film with Gerard Butler , according to the trailer ’ s YouTube description , is , “ A man and his family embark on a dangerous journey as a comet hurtles toward Earth.
” ( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) That ’ s about as straightforward as you can get , and the latest preview will amp up fans for the disaster story .
Give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t wait to see “ Greenland.
” It ’ s either going to be incredible or it ’ s going to be absolutely awful .
When it comes to disaster movies , there is no middle ground at all .
They ’ re outstanding or they ’ re trash .
Seeing as how “ Greenland ” stars Gerard Butler , I really like our chances of getting an outstanding movie .
We ’ re talking about one of the best actors in the game .
The idea of rushing to safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t new , but that doesn ’ t mean it can ’ t be fun .
“ 2012 ” was one of the most outrageous movies that I ’ ve ever seen , and I still had a ton of fun watching it .
If “ Greenland ” is similar , then that ’ s more than good enough for me .
You can catch “ Greenland ” on demand starting December 18 .
You can 100 % count on me seeing this one .
There ’ s no doubt at all in @ @ @

A new trailer has dropped for “Greenland,” and the movie looks like a rush of adrenaline.
The plot of the film with Gerard Butler, according to the trailer’s YouTube description, is, “A man and his family embark on a dangerous journey as a comet hurtles toward Earth.” (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
That’s about as straightforward as you can get, and the latest preview will amp up fans for the disaster story. Give it a watch below.
I honestly can’t wait to see “Greenland.” It’s either going to be incredible or it’s going to be absolutely awful.
When it comes to disaster movies, there is no middle ground at all. They’re outstanding or they’re trash.
Seeing as how “Greenland” stars Gerard Butler, I really like our chances of getting an outstanding movie. We’re talking about one of the best actors in the game.
The idea of rushing to safety during an apocalyptic event certainly isn’t new, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun.
“2012” was one of the most outrageous movies that I’ve ever seen, and I still had a ton of fun watching it. If “Greenland” is similar, then that’s more than good enough for me.
You can catch “Greenland” on demand starting December 18. You can 100% count on me seeing this one. There’s no doubt at all in my mind.


thedailycaller--2020-12-10--Colin Cowherd Says He Has ‘Whips At Home’

During the Wednesday episode of “ The Herd , ” the Fox Sports pundit was talking about baseball fans and their obsession with stats when he dropped an all-time strange comment .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ So many baseball fans are into all these stats .
You know , on base , your WHIP…and by the way , I got plenty of whips at home that don ’ t have anything to do with baseball , ” Cowherd said during his Wednesday episode of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the incredible comment below .
Okay , I know some people call their vehicles whips , and there ’ s obviously a chance that ’ s what Cowherd is talking about .
As a man who always extends the benefit of the doubt , let ’ s assume that ’ s what he ’ s talking about .
There ’ s just one very weird problem here .
Look at the way he just stared into the camera after dropping that line !
Does that look like the kind of man who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clearly was trying to get a bit edgy and push the limits !
Hell , maybe Cowherd is just a huge fan of “ Indiana Jones ” and collects whips as memorabilia !
I ’ m not willing to rule anything out .
No matter what , I just have to tip my cap to Cowherd .
He knew exactly what he was doing by dropping this line , and decided to do it anyways .
We ’ ll never know what he truly meant , and that ’ s exactly what he @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Fox Sports star Colin Cowherd recently dropped a bizarre line about whips.
During the Wednesday episode of “The Herd,” the Fox Sports pundit was talking about baseball fans and their obsession with stats when he dropped an all-time strange comment. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
“So many baseball fans are into all these stats. You know, on base, your WHIP…and by the way, I got plenty of whips at home that don’t have anything to do with baseball,” Cowherd said during his Wednesday episode of “The Herd.”
You can watch the incredible comment below.
Wait…what did he just say?? ???? pic.twitter.com/cMZNkzBSUu — Danny Vietti (@DannyVietti) December 9, 2020
Okay, I know some people call their vehicles whips, and there’s obviously a chance that’s what Cowherd is talking about.
As a man who always extends the benefit of the doubt, let’s assume that’s what he’s talking about. There’s just one very weird problem here.
Look at the way he just stared into the camera after dropping that line! Does that look like the kind of man who is just talking about his truck?
He clearly was trying to get a bit edgy and push the limits!
Hell, maybe Cowherd is just a huge fan of “Indiana Jones” and collects whips as memorabilia! I’m not willing to rule anything out.
No matter what, I just have to tip my cap to Cowherd. He knew exactly what he was doing by dropping this line, and decided to do it anyways. We’ll never know what he truly meant, and that’s exactly what he wanted. Stay frosty, Cowherd!
H/T: BroBible


thedailycaller--2020-12-10--Russell Wilson Says Baseball Was His ‘Best Sport’

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson believes baseball was his best sport growing up .
Wilson ’ s MLB rights are currently owned by the New York Yankees , and he was drafted by the Rockies in 2010 .
Instead of playing baseball , he became an all-time great quarterback .
However , it sounds like he believes he could have been an even bigger superstar in baseball .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ I was gon na be a top pick out of high school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I still got drafted late .
I always felt like baseball was my best sport , ” Wilson explained during a recent interview on “ Pardon My Take.
” The Seahawks quarterback also said he believes he ’ s a better baseball player than Tim Tebow .
You can listen to his full comments below .
As crazy as it might sound , I actually don ’ t doubt for one second that Russell Wilson could be a dominant MLB player if he wanted to be .
He ’ s arguably the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LeBron James .
Don ’ t believe me ?
Just look at what he can do on the football field .
He ’ s strong , fast , insanely smart and can do anything physically required .
The dude is a superstar by any metric you can think of .
If he focused only on baseball , do you really think he wouldn ’ t be in the MLB right now tearing it up ?
Of course not .
Let us know in the comments if you think Wilson would be a star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of you will agree with me .

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson believes baseball was his best sport growing up.
Wilson’s MLB rights are currently owned by the New York Yankees, and he was drafted by the Rockies in 2010. Instead of playing baseball, he became an all-time great quarterback. However, it sounds like he believes he could have been an even bigger superstar in baseball. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
“I was gonna be a top pick out of high school but I ended up turning it down. I still got drafted late. I always felt like baseball was my best sport,” Wilson explained during a recent interview on “Pardon My Take.”
The Seahawks quarterback also said he believes he’s a better baseball player than Tim Tebow. You can listen to his full comments below.
People forget, Russell Wilson played baseball. pic.twitter.com/dTUZNSMpVe — B1G Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) December 9, 2020
As crazy as it might sound, I actually don’t doubt for one second that Russell Wilson could be a dominant MLB player if he wanted to be.
He’s arguably the best athlete in America outside of maybe LeBron James. Don’t believe me? Just look at what he can do on the football field.
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He’s strong, fast, insanely smart and can do anything physically required. The dude is a superstar by any metric you can think of.
If he focused only on baseball, do you really think he wouldn’t be in the MLB right now tearing it up? Of course not.
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Let us know in the comments if you think Wilson would be a star in the MLB. I think most of you will agree with me.


thedailycaller--2020-12-10--REPORT: Johnny Depp Will Be Paid $16 Million For His 1 Scene In The Upcoming ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Movi

REPORT: Johnny Depp Will Be Paid $16 Million For His 1 Scene In The Upcoming ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Movie

Johnny Depp will reportedly be paid a staggering amount of money for filming one scene in the newest “ Fantastic Beasts ” movie .
When Depp originally resigned from the film saga , it was reported by The Hollywood Reporter that he would get his entire “ eight-figure salary ” after shooting one scene because of the pay or play clause in his contract .
The Hollywood superstar resigned from the film after losing his libel case against The Sun involving abuse allegations towards ex-wife Amber Heard .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday profile from THR about Depp ’ s career over the past few years , it was revealed that he ’ ll be paid $ 16 million for shooting one scene , which will absolutely end up getting cut .
That ’ s right , folks !
Johnny Depp is going to make $ 16 million for one scene of acting !
Right off the bat , I ’ d encourage all of you to read the entire THR story .
It ’ s absolutely incredible and mind-boggling on several different levels .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s recent years in a way that I ’ m not sure we ’ ve seen before .
Depp getting paid $ 16 million for a single scene of acting has to be an all-time Hollywood moment .
We ’ re talking about more money than most people make in their entire lives , and he made it for a single scene — one scene that won ’ t even make the final version of the third “ Fantastic Beasts ” movie !
To say he got the bag would be the understatement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure he ’ s not happy about losing his role in a major movie , but how mad can you be when you ’ re still going home with $ 16 million ?
He got his money !

Johnny Depp will reportedly be paid a staggering amount of money for filming one scene in the newest “Fantastic Beasts” movie.
When Depp originally resigned from the film saga, it was reported by The Hollywood Reporter that he would get his entire “eight-figure salary” after shooting one scene because of the pay or play clause in his contract. The Hollywood superstar resigned from the film after losing his libel case against The Sun involving abuse allegations towards ex-wife Amber Heard. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
In a Wednesday profile from THR about Depp’s career over the past few years, it was revealed that he’ll be paid $16 million for shooting one scene, which will absolutely end up getting cut.
That’s right, folks! Johnny Depp is going to make $16 million for one scene of acting!
Right off the bat, I’d encourage all of you to read the entire THR story. It’s absolutely incredible and mind-boggling on several different levels.
It shines a light on Depp’s recent years in a way that I’m not sure we’ve seen before.
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Depp getting paid $16 million for a single scene of acting has to be an all-time Hollywood moment. We’re talking about more money than most people make in their entire lives, and he made it for a single scene — one scene that won’t even make the final version of the third “Fantastic Beasts” movie! To say he got the bag would be the understatement of the year.
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I’m sure he’s not happy about losing his role in a major movie, but how mad can you be when you’re still going home with $16 million?
He got his money!


thedailycaller--2020-12-10--REPORT: Dallas Mavericks Will Release J.J. Barea After Guaranteeing Him $2.6 Million

Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea is reportedly set to become a free agent , but he ’ ll leave the team with a nice parting gift .
According to ESPN ’ s Tim MacMahon , Barea is set to be released Thursday by the Mavericks , but he won ’ t leave Dallas empty-handed .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Barea inked a $ 2.6 million deal with the team in November , and owner Mark Cuban gave him the contract as a sign of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contributions to the team over the year .
So , while he won ’ t be playing in Dallas anymore , he ’ s getting a monster parting gift from Cuban .
This is a 100 % pure class move from Cuban and the Mavericks .
This is what we love to see in pro sports .
Barea , who won a title with Dallas in 2011 , is a fan favorite , but it ’ s just time to move on .
After a total of 11 seasons playing in Dallas , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to focus on the future .
Those moves mean that Barea ’ s time with the team has come to an end .
They could have cut and run without paying him anything .
Instead , Cuban gave him a $ 2.6 million gift before cutting him as a sign of his appreciation .
If that ’ s not a classy move , then I don ’ t know what is .
Props to Cuban and the Mavericks for taking care of a guy who gave the team his everything for several years @

Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea is reportedly set to become a free agent, but he’ll leave the team with a nice parting gift.
According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Barea is set to be released Thursday by the Mavericks, but he won’t leave Dallas empty-handed. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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Barea inked a $2.6 million deal with the team in November, and owner Mark Cuban gave him the contract as a sign of his appreciation for the guard’s contributions to the team over the year.
So, while he won’t be playing in Dallas anymore, he’s getting a monster parting gift from Cuban.
Filed to ESPN — Sources: Mavs plan to release J.J. Barea on Thursday. Mark Cuban knew this move was likely when Barea signed a 1-year, $2.6M deal last week but wanted to reward him for his impact over 11 years with Mavs. Barea, 36, still hopes to play in NBA this season. — Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) December 9, 2020
This is a 100% pure class move from Cuban and the Mavericks. This is what we love to see in pro sports. Barea, who won a title with Dallas in 2011, is a fan favorite, but it’s just time to move on.
After a total of 11 seasons playing in Dallas, the Mavericks are now making roster moves to focus on the future.
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Those moves mean that Barea’s time with the team has come to an end. They could have cut and run without paying him anything.
Instead, Cuban gave him a $2.6 million gift before cutting him as a sign of his appreciation. If that’s not a classy move, then I don’t know what is.
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Props to Cuban and the Mavericks for taking care of a guy who gave the team his everything for several years.


thedailycaller--2020-12-10--Jimbo Fisher Says The College Football Playoff Has To Expand

Texas A & M football coach Jimbo Fisher is a fan of expanding the College Football Playoff .
Right now , the Aggies are on the outside looking in on the playoff , and they likely will finish fifth or sixth in the playoff rankings .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) If it was up to Fisher , the field would expand to possibly eight or more .
“ Inevitably , it ’ s got to grow to make sure you ’ re getting everyone in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Fisher told Paul Finebaum during a Wednesday interview when discussing the College Football Playoff .
You can watch his full comments below .
I agree that the playoff should expand to eight teams .
I think there ’ s a lot of people who feel that way .
Take the P5 champions and three at-large bids .
If a G5 team is in the top 10 and undefeated , then they can have an at-large bid .
It ’ s not a terribly difficult format , and I think people would like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is out here talking about “ getting everyone in that you need to get in.
” What the hell does that even mean ?
Is the College Football Playoff now March Madness ?
Are we going to expand the field to 16 or 32 teams ?
The entire point of the playoff is that it ’ s a limited field .
Once we open it up to the entire damn country , then it loses its magic .
Expand to eight teams , take the P5 champions and three at-large bids .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
What you don ’ t do is keep opening it up to no end .
That ’ s a terrible idea .

Texas A&M football coach Jimbo Fisher is a fan of expanding the College Football Playoff.
Right now, the Aggies are on the outside looking in on the playoff, and they likely will finish fifth or sixth in the playoff rankings. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
If it was up to Fisher, the field would expand to possibly eight or more.
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“Inevitably, it’s got to grow to make sure you’re getting everyone in that you need to get in,” Fisher told Paul Finebaum during a Wednesday interview when discussing the College Football Playoff.
You can watch his full comments below.
–Jimbo Fisher: “Inevitably (the @CFBPlayoff ) has got to grow to make sure you’re getting everyone in that you need to get in.” pic.twitter.com/52mQNqFpdx — Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) December 9, 2020
I agree that the playoff should expand to eight teams. I think there’s a lot of people who feel that way. Take the P5 champions and three at-large bids.
If a G5 team is in the top 10 and undefeated, then they can have an at-large bid. It’s not a terribly difficult format, and I think people would like it a ton.
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However, Fisher is out here talking about “getting everyone in that you need to get in.” What the hell does that even mean?
Is the College Football Playoff now March Madness? Are we going to expand the field to 16 or 32 teams? The entire point of the playoff is that it’s a limited field.
Once we open it up to the entire damn country, then it loses its magic.
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Expand to eight teams, take the P5 champions and three at-large bids. It’s an easy situation to figure out. What you don’t do is keep opening it up to no end. That’s a terrible idea.


thedailycaller--2020-12-10--LSU Announces Bowl Ban For The 2020 Football Season

The football program announced Wednesday night that the team wouldn ’ t play in a bowl this season in response to an NCAA investigation .
The investigation involved boosters and alleged payments to the family of a player , according to Sports Illustrated .
The Tigers previously banned Odell Beckham Jr. from the team ’ s facilities for two years after his little cash stunt at the national title game .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) You can read the full statement in the tweet from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hell out of this move from LSU .
The Tigers are currently 3-5 , and have one guaranteed game left against Florida .
That means the Tigers are going to finish the season 3-6 if the Ole Miss game doesn ’ t happen , and they would have ended up in some kind of garbage bowl .
Instead of doing that , the Tigers are announcing they ’ re just not going to play in a bowl this season !
What a punishment !
This is why the SEC is such an incredible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ title last season , got slapped by an NCAA investigation and now impose a bowl ban during a terrible season .
It ’ s like a guy who hasn ’ t spoken to a woman in a year imposing a month-long dating ban !
What a laughable situation .
You have to respect how brazen this is by LSU .

LSU has self-imposed a 2020 bowl ban.
The football program announced Wednesday night that the team wouldn’t play in a bowl this season in response to an NCAA investigation. The investigation involved boosters and alleged payments to the family of a player, according to Sports Illustrated.
The Tigers previously banned Odell Beckham Jr. from the team’s facilities for two years after his little cash stunt at the national title game. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
You can read the full statement in the tweet from Ross Dellenger below.
NEWS: #LSU has imposed a bowl ban for this year. pic.twitter.com/jMVG1G9XYs — Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) December 10, 2020
I respect the hell out of this move from LSU. The Tigers are currently 3-5, and have two games left. One against Florida and one against Ole Miss.
That means the Tigers are likely going to finish 3-7 and end up in bowl most of you have never heard of before.
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Instead of doing that, the Tigers are announcing they’re just not going to play in a bowl this season! What a punishment!
This is why the SEC is such an incredible conference. The Tigers won the national title last season, got slapped by an NCAA investigation and now impose a bowl ban during a terrible season.
It’s like a guy who hasn’t spoken to a woman in a year imposing a month-long dating ban! What a laughable situation. You have to respect how brazen this is by LSU.
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Never change, LSU! Never change.


thedailycaller--2020-12-10--U.N. Commissioner Blames ‘America First’ For Human Rights ‘Setbacks’

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet expressed confidence Wednesday that President-elect Joe Biden would correct the human rights “ setbacks ” caused by President Donald Trump and his policies .
Bachelet blamed these setbacks on Trump ’ s “ America First ” policy and said that the initiatives stemming from it had directly harmed several groups , The Hill reported .
Specifically , the former Chilean president took issue with the Trump administration ’ s stance towards the “ rights of women , of LGBT persons , migrants ” and “ journalists , ” according to The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a series of promising pledges .
For example expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) protections , an increase of the number of refugees to be resettled , end of family separation , end to the construction of the border wall , and an overhaul of the asylum system , ” Bachelet said , The Independent reported .
Trump had sought to end DACA in 2017 , but a U.S. District Court ordered earlier in December that the program be reinstated .
Bachelet also approved of Biden ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ climate , The Hill reported .
Trump officially withdrew the U.S. from the Agreement in November of this year .
( RELATED : Tucker Carlson Points Out Elitist Hypocrisy On Climate Change And Private Jets )

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet expressed confidence Wednesday that President-elect Joe Biden would correct the human rights “setbacks” caused by President Donald Trump and his policies.
Bachelet blamed these setbacks on Trump’s “America First” policy and said that the initiatives stemming from it had directly harmed several groups, The Hill reported.
Specifically, the former Chilean president took issue with the Trump administration’s stance towards the “rights of women, of LGBT persons, migrants” and “journalists,” according to The Independent.
“President-elect Biden has made a series of promising pledges. For example expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) protections, an increase of the number of refugees to be resettled, end of family separation, end to the construction of the border wall, and an overhaul of the asylum system,” Bachelet said, The Independent reported.
Trump had sought to end DACA in 2017, but a U.S. District Court ordered earlier in December that the program be reinstated.
Bachelet also approved of Biden’s pledge to rejoin the Paris Agreement on climate, The Hill reported. Trump officially withdrew the U.S. from the Agreement in November of this year. (RELATED: Tucker Carlson Points Out Elitist Hypocrisy On Climate Change And Private Jets)


thedailycaller--2020-12-10--Google CEO Apologizes For Departure Of Black Scientist Over Note Sent To Co-Workers

Google CEO Sundar Pichai apologized Wednesday for the departure of Timnit Gebru , one of its top scientists , in an alleged dispute over a research paper and notes sent by Gebru criticizing the company ’ s treatment of people of color , according to multiple reports .
Pichai ’ s apology came after Dr. Gebru ’ s exit drew “ widespread ” criticism from several Google employees and external researchers , according to NPR .
While the CEO ’ s apology did not acknowledge that Dr. Gebru , an ethicist in artificial intelligence at the company , was fired @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Pichai promised to review the incidents leading to Dr. Gebru ’ s exit .
He also apologized for how Gebru ’ s departure might have “ led some in our community to question their place at Google , ” NPR reported .
( RELATED : Google Spied On , Fired , Coerced Employees For Unionization Attempt , National Labor Relations Board Alleges ) Dr. Gebru had initially claimed that she was fired , according to CNN .
However , she later clarified that she had not been explicitly fired but that her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after she sent out an internal email complaining about the company ’ s attitude towards diversity , where she also expressed “ dismay ” at the review process behind her paper , CNN reported .
Jeff Dean , Google AI head , said that Gebru had threatened to resign unless he told her who had objected to her paper , a demand he refused , according to Gizmodo .

Google CEO Sundar Pichai apologized Wednesday for the departure of Timnit Gebru, one of its top scientists, in an alleged dispute over a research paper and notes sent by Gebru criticizing the company’s treatment of people of color, according to multiple reports.
Pichai’s apology came after Dr. Gebru’s exit drew “widespread” criticism from several Google employees and external researchers, according to NPR.
While the CEO’s apology did not acknowledge that Dr. Gebru, an ethicist in artificial intelligence at the company, was fired, something Gebru and several others claimed, Pichai promised to review the incidents leading to Dr. Gebru’s exit. He also apologized for how Gebru’s departure might have “led some in our community to question their place at Google,” NPR reported. (RELATED: Google Spied On, Fired, Coerced Employees For Unionization Attempt, National Labor Relations Board Alleges)
I was fired by @JeffDean for my email to Brain women and Allies. My corp account has been cutoff. So I’ve been immediately fired 🙂 — Timnit Gebru (@timnitGebru) December 3, 2020
Dr. Gebru had initially claimed that she was fired, according to CNN. However, she later clarified that she had not been explicitly fired but that her resignation was accepted immediately by the company after she sent out an internal email complaining about the company’s attitude towards diversity, where she also expressed “dismay” at the review process behind her paper, CNN reported.
Jeff Dean, Google AI head, said that Gebru had threatened to resign unless he told her who had objected to her paper, a demand he refused, according to Gizmodo.


thedailycaller--2020-12-11--Democrats Savage Feinstein In Cruel New Yorker Piece After She Fails To Destroy Justice Amy Coney Ba

Democrats Savage Feinstein In Cruel New Yorker Piece After She Fails To Destroy Justice Amy Coney Barrett

Democratic California Sen. Dianne Feinstein was the focus of an anonymously-sourced New Yorker piece Thursday that suggested her cognitive decline .
Quoting several current and former Senate aides , some of whom worked for other senators , the article painted Feinstein as a formerly-great legislator who had lost her fastball .
Beginning with a recent tech hearing during which Feinstein appeared to ask Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey the same question twice , the piece went on to cite aides who said short-term memory lapses were not uncommon for her .
( RELATED : Hot Mic Reportedly Catches Dianne Feinstein Comment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) According to the piece , Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was concerned enough about Feinstein that he sent a former aide to keep Justice Amy Coney Barrett ’ s confirmation hearings under control .
The theatrics that had marked the 2018 confirmation hearings of Justice Brett Kavanaugh were largely absent from Barrett ’ s hearings , and in a moment of bipartisan respect , Feinstein embraced Republican Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham .
She thanked him for holding the hearings , and was immediately criticized for consorting with Graham .
Schumer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from her leadership role after the hearings were over and Barrett was confirmed .
She did step down , just three weeks after the election , but some still thought that Feinstein ’ s willingness to embrace Graham and her failure to stall Barrett ’ s confirmation were the events that prompted Thursday ’ s article .

Democratic California Sen. Dianne Feinstein was the focus of an anonymously-sourced New Yorker piece Thursday that suggested her cognitive decline.
Quoting several current and former Senate aides, some of whom worked for other senators, the article painted Feinstein as a formerly-great legislator who had lost her fastball. Beginning with a recent tech hearing during which Feinstein appeared to ask Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey the same question twice, the piece went on to cite aides who said short-term memory lapses were not uncommon for her. (RELATED: Hot Mic Reportedly Catches Dianne Feinstein Comment About Amy Coney Barrett’s Religion)
.@JaneMayerNYer “they say her short-term memory has grown so poor that she often forgets she has been briefed on a topic, accusing her staff of failing to do so just after they have. They describe Feinstein as forgetting what she has said & getting upset.” https://t.co/nAQAF7CFFg — Michael Luo (@michaelluo) December 10, 2020
One aide to another senator described what he called a “Kabuki” meeting in which Feinstein’s staff tried to steer her through a proposed piece of legislation that she protested was “just words” which “make no sense.” — Michael Luo (@michaelluo) December 10, 2020
Feinstein’s staff has said that sometimes she seems herself, and other times unreachable. “The staff is in such a bad position,” a former Senate aide who still has business in Congress said. “They have to defend her and make her seem normal.” — Michael Luo (@michaelluo) December 10, 2020
According to the piece, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was concerned enough about Feinstein that he sent a former aide to keep Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearings under control.
According to several sources, Chuck Schumer was so worried that Dianne Feinstein would mismanage Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearings that he installed a trusted former aide to make sure the hearings didn’t go off the rails.https://t.co/jniLVY96qA — The New Yorker (@NewYorker) December 10, 2020
The theatrics that had marked the 2018 confirmation hearings of Justice Brett Kavanaugh were largely absent from Barrett’s hearings, and in a moment of bipartisan respect, Feinstein embraced Republican Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham. She thanked him for holding the hearings, and was immediately criticized for consorting with Graham.
Democrat Dianne Feinstein’s praise of her GOP colleague Lindsey Graham, which she followed with a friendly hug, is stirring outrage on the left and prompting calls for her to step down as the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee. https://t.co/dBRK9M5poY — The Hill (@thehill) October 16, 2020
Schumer also reportedly encouraged Feinstein to step aside from her leadership role after the hearings were over and Barrett was confirmed. She did step down, just three weeks after the election, but some still thought that Feinstein’s willingness to embrace Graham and her failure to stall Barrett’s confirmation were the events that prompted Thursday’s article.
Remarkable how quickly the liberal knives came out for Dianne Feinstein, after she displayed a basic show of collegiality to her Senate colleague & acknowledged the obvious – that Amy Coney Barrett is qualified for scotus https://t.co/a2UaYfDNm7 — Alyssa Farah (@Alyssafarah) December 10, 2020
This details how @SenFeinstein, a strong woman who for all her faults tried to bring a modicum of civility to a polarized Judiciary Committee, was taken down as the Committee’s top Dem by the likes of @SenSchumer & @brianefallon. What hypocrites! (1/5)https://t.co/VO9bcD7xdb — Carrie Severino (@JCNSeverino) December 10, 2020
Curiously, the media maintains that Feinstein was declining mentally for years but neither reporters nor members noted it before her recent election.https://t.co/Cy0wqXzp4f It was only after she hugged Graham after the Barrett hearing that she was declared effectively incompetent — Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) December 10, 2020
Does anyone think the Dems’ age-shaming of Feinstein would be happening if she hadn’t made the unforgivable mistake of hugging Lindsey Graham? Ironic considering all the concerns about Biden’s cognitive capacity… or maybe it’s strategic. Hello Kamala! https://t.co/v04QJMalvT — Miranda Devine (@mirandadevine) December 10, 2020
Biden’s cognitive decline is much more obvious than Feinstein’s. Left-wing media is simply out to destroy her because she gave Lindsey Graham a hug. https://t.co/biHldEIOBc — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) December 10, 2020