newspunch--2020-11-17--Nearly 90,000 Sex Abuse Claims Filed In Boy Scouts Bankruptcy Case

Almost 90,000 sexual abuse claims have been filed against the Boy Scouts of America as the Monday deadline arrived for submitting claims in the organization ’ s bankruptcy case .
The number far exceeds the initial projections of lawyers across the US who have been signing up clients since the Boy Scouts filed for bankruptcy protection in February following hundreds of lawsuits alleging decades-old sex abuse by Scout leaders .
Paul Mones , a lawyer who has been working on Boy Scouts cases for nearly two decades , told AFP : “ It ’ s by far the largest sexual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He added that scouting has long offered a “ perfect petri dish ” for pedophiles : “ boys have taken an oath of loyalty , they are away from their parents , in the wilderness.
” Press TV reports : “ We are devastated by the number of lives impacted by past abuse in Scouting and moved by the bravery of those who have come forward , ” the Boy Scouts said in a statement .
“ We are heartbroken that we can not undo their pain.
” A few hours before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of claims totaled 88,500 , lawyers said .
Eventually , the proceedings in federal bankruptcy court will lead to the creation of a compensation fund to pay out settlements to abuse survivors whose claims are upheld .
The potential size of the fund is not yet known and will be the subject of complex negotiations .
The national organization is expected to contribute a substantial portion of its assets , which include financial investments and real estate .
The Boy Scouts ’ insurers also will be contributing , as will the Boy Scouts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that insured them in the past .
Andrew Van Arsdale , a lawyer with a network called Abused in Scouting , said it has signed up about 16,000 claimants .
He said that number doubled after the Boy Scouts , under the supervision of a bankruptcy judge , launched a nationwide advertising campaign on Aug. 31 to notify victims that they had until Nov. 16 to seek compensation .
“ They spent millions trying to encourage people to come forward , ” Van Arsdale said .
“ Now , the question is whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The Boy Scouts said it “ intentionally developed an open , accessible process to reach survivors and help them take an essential step toward receiving compensation.
” “ The response we have seen from survivors has been gut-wrenching , ” the organization added .
“ We are deeply sorry.
” The bankruptcy has been painful for the 110-year-old Boy Scouts , which has been a pillar of American civic life for generations .
Its finances were already strained by sex abuse settlements and declining membership — now below 2 million from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1970s .
Most of the pending sex abuse claims date to the 1960s , ’ 70s and ’ 80s , before the Boy Scouts adopted criminal background checks , abuse prevention training for all staff and volunteers , and a rule that two or more adult leaders must be present during activities .
Among the contentious issues still to be addressed in the bankruptcy case is the extent to which the Boy Scouts ’ local councils contribute to the compensation fund .

Almost 90,000 sexual abuse claims have been filed against the Boy Scouts of America as the Monday deadline arrived for submitting claims in the organization’s bankruptcy case.
The number far exceeds the initial projections of lawyers across the US who have been signing up clients since the Boy Scouts filed for bankruptcy protection in February following hundreds of lawsuits alleging decades-old sex abuse by Scout leaders.
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Paul Mones, a lawyer who has been working on Boy Scouts cases for nearly two decades, told AFP: “It’s by far the largest sexual abuse scandal in the U.S.,” He added that scouting has long offered a “perfect petri dish” for pedophiles: “boys have taken an oath of loyalty, they are away from their parents, in the wilderness.”
Press TV reports:“We are devastated by the number of lives impacted by past abuse in Scouting and moved by the bravery of those who have come forward,” the Boy Scouts said in a statement. “We are heartbroken that we cannot undo their pain.”
A few hours before the 5 p.m. EST deadline, the number of claims totaled 88,500, lawyers said.
Eventually, the proceedings in federal bankruptcy court will lead to the creation of a compensation fund to pay out settlements to abuse survivors whose claims are upheld.
The potential size of the fund is not yet known and will be the subject of complex negotiations. The national organization is expected to contribute a substantial portion of its assets, which include financial investments and real estate. The Boy Scouts’ insurers also will be contributing, as will the Boy Scouts’ roughly 260 local councils and companies that insured them in the past.
Andrew Van Arsdale, a lawyer with a network called Abused in Scouting, said it has signed up about 16,000 claimants. He said that number doubled after the Boy Scouts, under the supervision of a bankruptcy judge, launched a nationwide advertising campaign on Aug. 31 to notify victims that they had until Nov. 16 to seek compensation.
“They spent millions trying to encourage people to come forward,” Van Arsdale said. “Now, the question is whether they can make good on their commitment.”
The Boy Scouts said it “intentionally developed an open, accessible process to reach survivors and help them take an essential step toward receiving compensation.”
“The response we have seen from survivors has been gut-wrenching,” the organization added. “We are deeply sorry.”
The bankruptcy has been painful for the 110-year-old Boy Scouts, which has been a pillar of American civic life for generations. Its finances were already strained by sex abuse settlements and declining membership — now below 2 million from a peak of over 4 million in the 1970s.
Most of the pending sex abuse claims date to the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, before the Boy Scouts adopted criminal background checks, abuse prevention training for all staff and volunteers, and a rule that two or more adult leaders must be present during activities.
Among the contentious issues still to be addressed in the bankruptcy case is the extent to which the Boy Scouts’ local councils contribute to the compensation fund.
Source: ABC News


newspunch--2020-11-17--American Medical Association Declares That Racism Is A ‘Public Health Threat’

The American Medical Association ( AMA ) has voted to recognize racism as an “ urgent threat to public health ” and have pledged to “ actively work on dismantling racist policies and practices in health care.
” The AMA represents tens of thousand of doctors .
The move had left some applauding the decision , while others were left alarmed .
RT reports : The new policy rules , adopted on Monday , are aimed at combating racist policies and practices across all US healthcare , according to a press release on the AMA website .
“ The AMA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health inequities among historically marginalized communities , ” said Board Member Dr Willarda V. Edwards during a meeting of the AMA ’ s House of Delegates , adding that , without systemic changes , “ the overall health of the nation will suffer.
” Among other things , the association vowed to acknowledge “ the harm caused by racism and unconscious bias within medical research , ” to encourage medical education curricula to “ promote greater understanding ” of the topic , and to work to prevent the influence of racism and bias @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AMA also highlighted three forms of racism in health care : “ systemic , ” “ cultural , ” and “ interpersonal.
” Reaction to the AMA ’ s decision was predictably polarized on social media , with some cheering the move while others raised their eyebrows in confusion at why it was deemed necessary .
Some commenters complained about what they saw as the politicization of science .
“ Do I need to get a yearly checkup for racism ?
Is there a vaccine yet ?
” quipped one critic on Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s move , speculating that it could outright subvert healthcare , as ‘ racism ’ would be interpreted differently by each physician .

The American Medical Association (AMA) has voted to recognize racism as an “urgent threat to public health” and have pledged to “actively work on dismantling racist policies and practices in health care.”
The AMA represents tens of thousand of doctors.
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The move had left some applauding the decision, while others were left alarmed.
RT reports: The new policy rules, adopted on Monday, are aimed at combating racist policies and practices across all US healthcare, according to a press release on the AMA website.
“The AMA recognizes that racism negatively impacts and exacerbates health inequities among historically marginalized communities,”said Board Member Dr Willarda V. Edwards during a meeting of the AMA’s House of Delegates, adding that, without systemic changes, “the overall health of the nation will suffer.”
Among other things, the association vowed to acknowledge “the harm caused by racism and unconscious bias within medical research,” to encourage medical education curricula to “promote greater understanding” of the topic, and to work to prevent the influence of racism and bias in “health technology innovation.” The AMA also highlighted three forms of racism in health care: “systemic,” “cultural,” and “interpersonal.”
Reaction to the AMA’s decision was predictably polarized on social media, with some cheering the move while others raised their eyebrows in confusion at why it was deemed necessary.
Some commenters complained about what they saw as the politicization of science.
“Do I need to get a yearly checkup for racism? Is there a vaccine yet?” quipped one critic on Twitter.
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Others were alarmed by the AMA’s move, speculating that it could outright subvert healthcare, as ‘racism’ would be interpreted differently by each physician.


newspunch--2020-11-17--Michelle Obama Lashes Out Over Trump’s Refusal To Concede -‘This Isn’t A Game’

Former first lady Michelle Obama says Donald Trump should respect the results of the election and accept corporate media ’ s declaration that Joe Biden won Mrs Obama told President Trump that it is “ not a game ” and reminded him that “ Democracy is so much bigger than anybody ’ s ego.
” Breitbart reports : In an Instagram post , Obama blasted what she described as “ groundless conspiracy theories ” regarding the election and called for a “ smooth transition of power ” from President Donald Trump to Biden .
“ Our love of country requires @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election even when we don ’ t like them or wish it had gone differently—the presidency doesn ’ t belong to any one individual or any one party , ” Obama wrote .
“ To pretend that it does , to play along with these groundless conspiracy theories—whether for personal or political gain—is to put our country ’ s health and security in danger .
This isn ’ t a game , ” she added .
Last week , the Associated Press , Fox News , and other corporate news networks crowned Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s re-election campaign challenges the results in key battleground states such as Arizona , Pennsylvania , and Michigan .
Former President Barack Obama on Sunday called for President Trump to “ think beyond your own ego ” and concede the race .
“ My advice to President Trump is , if you want at this late stage in the game to be remembered as somebody who put country first , it ’ s time for you to do the same thing , ” Obama said in an interview on CBS ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , President Trump alleged that his race against Biden was a “ rigged election , ” adding , “ I concede NOTHING !
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Mrs Obama told President Trump that it is “not a game” and reminded him that “Democracy is so much bigger than anybody’s ego.”
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Breitbart reports: In an Instagram post, Obama blasted what she described as “groundless conspiracy theories” regarding the election and called for a “smooth transition of power” from President Donald Trump to Biden.
“Our love of country requires us to respect the results of an election even when we don’t like them or wish it had gone differently—the presidency doesn’t belong to any one individual or any one party,” Obama wrote.
“To pretend that it does, to play along with these groundless conspiracy theories—whether for personal or political gain—is to put our country’s health and security in danger. This isn’t a game,” she added.
Last week, the Associated Press, Fox News, and other corporate news networks crowned Biden the winner of the election as President Trump’s re-election campaign challenges the results in key battleground states such as Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
Former President Barack Obama on Sunday called for President Trump to “think beyond your own ego” and concede the race.
Former President Barack Obama says President Trump should concede: “When your time is up, then it is your job to put the country first and think beyond your own ego, and your own interests, and your own disappointments.” https://t.co/Sv7vR0RzkU pic.twitter.com/UPJ5RXbb8C — 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) November 16, 2020
“My advice to President Trump is, if you want at this late stage in the game to be remembered as somebody who put country first, it’s time for you to do the same thing,” Obama said in an interview on CBS’s 60 Minutes.
Over the weekend, President Trump alleged that his race against Biden was a “rigged election,” adding, “I concede NOTHING!”


newspunch--2020-11-18--Two Los Angeles Men Arrested for Voter Fraud After Registering Thousands of Homeless People

Two Los Angeles men have been arrested and charged with multiple counts of voter fraud after submitting thousands of voter registrations on behalf of homeless people , according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney ’ s Office .
Carlos Antonio De Bourbon Montenegro , 53 , and Marcos Raul Arevalo , 34 , were charged in a 41-count criminal complaint filed last week .
The pair faces one count of conspiracy to commit voter fraud , eight counts of voter fraud , four counts of procuring and offering a false or forged instrument and four misdemeanor counts of interference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affidavit , according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney ’ s Office .
Montenegro is also facing an additional 10 counts of voter fraud , seven counts of procuring and offering a false or forged instrument , two counts of perjury and five misdemeanor counts of interference with a prompt transfer of a completed affidavit .
Montenegro submitted a staggering 8,000 fraudulent voter registration applications between July and October of this year , according to the district attorney ’ s office .
Additionally , Montenegro falsified , “ names , addresses and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perjury to run for mayor in the city of Hawthorne.
” Breitbart.com reports : Montenegro faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison , while Arevalo faces up to seven years .

Two Los Angeles men have been arrested and charged with multiple counts of voter fraud after submitting thousands of voter registrations on behalf of homeless people, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
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Carlos Antonio De Bourbon Montenegro, 53, and Marcos Raul Arevalo, 34, were charged in a 41-count criminal complaint filed last week. The pair faces one count of conspiracy to commit voter fraud, eight counts of voter fraud, four counts of procuring and offering a false or forged instrument and four misdemeanor counts of interference with a prompt transfer of a completed affidavit, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Montenegro is also facing an additional 10 counts of voter fraud, seven counts of procuring and offering a false or forged instrument, two counts of perjury and five misdemeanor counts of interference with a prompt transfer of a completed affidavit.
Montenegro submitted a staggering 8,000 fraudulent voter registration applications between July and October of this year, according to the district attorney’s office.
Additionally, Montenegro falsified, “names, addresses and signatures on nomination papers under penalty of perjury to run for mayor in the city of Hawthorne.”
Breitbart.com reports: Montenegro faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison, while Arevalo faces up to seven years.
The matter remains under investigation, reports NBC 4.
Read the full criminal complaint here.


newspunch--2020-11-18--Tucker Carlson: Elites Are Pushing COVID Lockdowns to Usher in ‘The Great Reset’

Fox News host Tucker Carlson has spoken out about the latest push for global COVID-19 lockdowns , warning that the elites are pushing for Orwellian restrictions so they can quietly usher in “ The Great Reset.
” During his Monday show , Carlson pointed to calls from Democratic nominee Joe Biden , who has urged for “ more masks , more quarantines , more limits on travel , more restrictions on who you can eat with and who you can touch.
” Our leaders are pushing to “ completely control ” the “ most intimate details of our lives , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over his speech in September where he admitted coronavirus could be used as an “ opportunity for a reset.
” While addressing the United Nations , Trudeau praised the global pandemic as an “ opportunity for a reset ” to “ accelerate our pre-pandemic efforts to reimagine economic systems that actually address global challenges like extreme poverty , inequality , and climate change.
” “ Watch this video from September , you may not have seen it – it wasn ’ t played much in this country , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing the disturbing clip .
“ This is the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau speaking to the United Nations.
” Foxnews.com reports : Here ’ s Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaking to the United Nations in September .
“ This is our chance , ” says Justin Trudeau .
Not our chance to save you from a virus with a 99 % survival rate .
This is our chance to impose unprecedented social controls on the population in order to bypass democracy and change everything to conform with their weird academic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the real world and , by the way , don ’ t actually make sense .
“ This pandemic has provided an opportunity for a reset.
” Keep in mind , that ’ s not from QAnon , that is a head of state talking and he ’ s not alone .
Klaus Schwab , the founder of the World Economic Forum , has written a book called “ COVID-19 : The Great Reset.
” The book isn ’ t really about science or medicine .
Instead , it describes , “ what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more inclusive , resilient and sustainable world going forward.
” What changes is Schwab talking about ?
We don ’ t know .
What we ’ re certain of is that you ’ re going to pay for them and the people in charge will benefit from them .
What ’ s telling is how different this is from the way our leaders were talking back when the pandemic began .
Statewide coronavirus lockdowns in this country started about eight months ago , in mid-March .
At the time , California Gov .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ his state ’ s population — more than 25 million people — would become infected with the virus within eight weeks .
Businesses would need to shut down , Newsom acknowledged .
But he also promised he would all be over soon .
“ This is not a permanent state , ” Newsom assured us .
“ It is a moment in time.
” That should have made us nervous .
Because in the end , that moment continued indefinitely .
Pretty soon Gavin Newsom was telling us who we were allowed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to talk to .
NEWSOM , IN JULY : As always , I want to remind you , limit your mixing with people outside of your household .
It ’ s just common sense .
But the data suggests not everybody is practicing common sense .
What have we learned from the data since then ?
Well , as of Nov. 15 , about 2.6 % of the total population of California has been infected .
That ’ s roughly 20 million fewer people than Gavin Newsom predicted to be infected by May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looks like a victory .
Can we declare victory ?
No , just the opposite .
Monday , Newsom announced that more lockdowns are underway .
Right now , 41 counties in our biggest state are under the most restrictive form of lockdown .
Churches , gyms , and restaurants can not conduct any kind of indoor operations .
Newsom is implementing these lockdowns on scientifc grounds , of course , but he doesn ’ t believe in it for himself because apparently he is exempt from the laws of epidemiology .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the governor was caught violating his own guidelines by eating at one of the state ’ s most expensive restaurants with a dozen other people .
By the way , he ’ s fine .
He didn ’ t die from it .
When you ’ re God , you don ’ t fear viruses .
Lockdowns are for mortals .
You ’ d think getting caught would hurt Newsom .
Getting caught ignoring your own rules used to be a major problem for politicians , but it ’ s not anymore .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ own hypocrisy .
The point of the exercise is to humiliate the rest of us by forcing us to obey transparently absurd orders .
“ Everyone has to wear a Viking hat with horns every Wednesday .
It ’ s the law !
Dr. Fauci ’ s orders !
” By the way , people would do that .
They would follow the orders and would scream at others if they didn ’ t .
In an environment like this , dominated by completely unreasonable demands from the people on top , mediocrities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is a moment created for her and people like her .
Lightfoot explained on MSNBC Friday that she has no personal obligation to follow the lockdown restrictions that you could be arrested for ignoring .
STEPHANIE RUHLE : What do you say to those who are criticizing you , where less than a week ago , you went out and stood before a massive crowd who was celebrating Joe Biden ’ s victory , and now you ’ re saying your city has to shut down ?
How do you have one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are times when we actually do need to have the relief and come together .
And I felt like that was one of those times .
That crowd was gathered , whether I was there or not .
Notice the complete lack of embarrassment and shame .
“ There are times when the rules just don ’ t apply to me.
” So when specifically are those times when the rules don ’ t apply to the people making the rules ?
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser decided that her rules did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victory party in Delaware , so she went .
Going to the party , she explained , was , “ essential.
” Muriel Bowser didn ’ t have to quarantine or restrict her travel in any way because it was on behalf of the Democratic Party .
What does the Great Reset look like ?
This is what it looks like : The people in charge doing whatever they want because they ’ re in charge .
There will be no live music in the Great Reset .
Choirs will be illegal unless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harris .
Christmas will be banned .
“ Sorry , put on your mask and spend the holidays alone .
Good luck.
” So how long can this all continue , this weird and yet weirdly recognizable combination of hypocrisy and authoritarianism ?
Well , it ’ s hard to imagine it could go on forever .
In his letter last month to the president , Archbishop Viganò wrote this and it ’ s worth hearing : “ This Great Reset is designed to fail because those who planned it do not understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take to the streets to defend their rights , to protect their loved ones , to give a future to their children and their grandchildren .
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Fox News host Tucker Carlson has spoken out about the latest push for global COVID-19 lockdowns, warning that the elites are pushing for Orwellian restrictions so they can quietly usher in “The Great Reset.”
During his Monday show, Carlson pointed to calls from Democratic nominee Joe Biden, who has urged for “more masks, more quarantines, more limits on travel, more restrictions on who you can eat with and who you can touch.”
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Our leaders are pushing to “completely control” the “most intimate details of our lives,” Carlson said.
Carlson also blasted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over his speech in September where he admitted coronavirus could be used as an “opportunity for a reset.”
While addressing the United Nations, Trudeau praised the global pandemic as an “opportunity for a reset” to “accelerate our pre-pandemic efforts to reimagine economic systems that actually address global challenges like extreme poverty, inequality, and climate change.”
“Watch this video from September, you may not have seen it – it wasn’t played much in this country,” Carlson said on his show before playing the disturbing clip.
“This is the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau speaking to the United Nations.”
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Foxnews.com reports: Here’s Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaking to the United Nations in September.
TRUDEAU: This pandemic has provided an opportunity for a reset. This is our chance to accelerate our pre-pandemic efforts to reimagine economic systems that actually address global challenges like extreme poverty, inequality and climate change.
“This is our chance,” says Justin Trudeau. Not our chance to save you from a virus with a 99% survival rate. This is our chance to impose unprecedented social controls on the population in order to bypass democracy and change everything to conform with their weird academic theories that have never been tested in the real world and, by the way, don’t actually make sense.
“This pandemic has provided an opportunity for a reset.” Keep in mind, that’s not from QAnon, that is a head of state talking and he’s not alone. Klaus Schwab, the founder of the World Economic Forum, has written a book called “COVID-19: The Great Reset.” The book isn’t really about science or medicine. Instead, it describes, “what changes will be needed to create a more inclusive, resilient and sustainable world going forward.”
What changes is Schwab talking about? We don’t know. What we’re certain of is that you’re going to pay for them and the people in charge will benefit from them.
What’s telling is how different this is from the way our leaders were talking back when the pandemic began. Statewide coronavirus lockdowns in this country started about eight months ago, in mid-March. At the time, California Gov. Gavin Newsom predicted that 56 % of his state’s population — more than 25 million people — would become infected with the virus within eight weeks. Businesses would need to shut down, Newsom acknowledged. But he also promised he would all be over soon. “This is not a permanent state,” Newsom assured us. “It is a moment in time.”
That should have made us nervous. Because in the end, that moment continued indefinitely. Pretty soon Gavin Newsom was telling us who we were allowed to be around and who we were allowed to talk to.
NEWSOM, IN JULY: As always, I want to remind you, limit your mixing with people outside of your household. It’s just common sense. But the data suggests not everybody is practicing common sense.
What have we learned from the data since then? Well, as of Nov. 15, about 2.6% of the total population of California has been infected. That’s roughly 20 million fewer people than Gavin Newsom predicted to be infected by May. So in some ways, that looks like a victory. Can we declare victory? No, just the opposite.
Monday, Newsom announced that more lockdowns are underway. Right now, 41 counties in our biggest state are under the most restrictive form of lockdown. Churches, gyms, and restaurants cannot conduct any kind of indoor operations.
Newsom is implementing these lockdowns on scientifc grounds, of course, but he doesn’t believe in it for himself because apparently he is exempt from the laws of epidemiology. We know this because nine days ago, the governor was caught violating his own guidelines by eating at one of the state’s most expensive restaurants with a dozen other people. By the way, he’s fine. He didn’t die from it. When you’re God, you don’t fear viruses. Lockdowns are for mortals.
You’d think getting caught would hurt Newsom. Getting caught ignoring your own rules used to be a major problem for politicians, but it’s not anymore. They are no longer humiliated by their own hypocrisy. The point of the exercise is to humiliate the rest of us by forcing us to obey transparently absurd orders.
“Everyone has to wear a Viking hat with horns every Wednesday. It’s the law! Dr. Fauci’s orders!”
By the way, people would do that. They would follow the orders and would scream at others if they didn’t. In an environment like this, dominated by completely unreasonable demands from the people on top, mediocrities like Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot thrive. This is a moment created for her and people like her. Lightfoot explained on MSNBC Friday that she has no personal obligation to follow the lockdown restrictions that you could be arrested for ignoring.
STEPHANIE RUHLE: What do you say to those who are criticizing you, where less than a week ago, you went out and stood before a massive crowd who was celebrating Joe Biden’s victory, and now you’re saying your city has to shut down? How do you have one and not the other?
LIGHTFOOT: There are times when we actually do need to have the relief and come together. And I felt like that was one of those times. That crowd was gathered, whether I was there or not.
Notice the complete lack of embarrassment and shame. “There are times when the rules just don’t apply to me.”
So when specifically are those times when the rules don’t apply to the people making the rules? Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser decided that her rules did not apply to Joe Biden’s victory party in Delaware, so she went. Going to the party, she explained, was, “essential.” Muriel Bowser didn’t have to quarantine or restrict her travel in any way because it was on behalf of the Democratic Party.
What does the Great Reset look like? This is what it looks like: The people in charge doing whatever they want because they’re in charge. There will be no live music in the Great Reset. Choirs will be illegal unless they are singing the praises of Kamala Harris. Christmas will be banned. “Sorry, put on your mask and spend the holidays alone. Good luck.”
So how long can this all continue, this weird and yet weirdly recognizable combination of hypocrisy and authoritarianism? Well, it’s hard to imagine it could go on forever. In his letter last month to the president, Archbishop Viganò wrote this and it’s worth hearing:
“This Great Reset is designed to fail because those who planned it do not understand that there are still people ready to take to the streets to defend their rights, to protect their loved ones, to give a future to their children and their grandchildren.”
Let’s hope that’s true.


newspunch--2020-11-18--VICTORY IN SIGHT: Second Georgia County Finds Thousands More Votes, Mostly for Trump

A second county in Georgia has found a memory card with thousands of uncounted votes , the majority of which are for President Trump .
“ Gabriel Sterling in the Secretary of State ’ s Office describes what happened in Fayette County : There were votes that had been scanned and were on a memory card , but the issue was that they hadn ’ t been uploaded , ” 11Alive News reported .
“ He said it was more easily discoverable than the issue in Floyd County , because they were able to see that the number of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voting file in Fayette was higher than the number of people there was in the county ’ s reported vote total.
” Trump won Fayette County by 19 points in 2016 and is up by 6 points in this election , according to The New York Times .
Dailywire.com reports : Daily Beast reporter Sam Brodey wrote on Twitter : “ GA elections spox @ GabrielSterling says the ongoing election audit confirmed 2,755 previously uncounted votes in Fayette County 1,577 for Trump 1,128 for Biden Biden ’ s statewide advantage in GA now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of additional votes were found on a memory card that had not been uploaded in Floyd County , where Trump is leading by more than 40 points .
The recovered votes may also help out GOP Sen. David Perdue , who is roughly 14,000 votes away from securing 50 % of the vote in his bid for reelection and avoiding a runoff against Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff .
“ It ’ s very concerning , ” Martin said .
“ But this doesn ’ t appear to be a widespread issue .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and it ’ s important that all votes are counted.
” Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger ’ s office said the votes were missed because election workers failed to upload a memory card containing the votes into a ballot counting machine .
The Floyd County discrepancy does not appear to be a widespread issue , the office of the secretary of state said .
“ Sterling , who oversaw the implementation of the new statewide election system for the state , said that the unofficial breakdown of ballots was 1,643 for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Libertarian Jo Jorgensen , ” The Daily Wire reported separately .
“ The mistake happened because election officials reportedly missed uploading a memory card containing the votes to a ballot counting machine.
” Local reporter Jamie Dupree noted that he would be seeing a different reaction from people if the votes were found in Fulton County , which is a deep blue area .
“ And we have a second county in Georgia where all the votes were not counted .
Fayette County voted 53-46 for Trump , ” Dupree said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this was Fulton County finding uncounted votes , my Twitter mentions would be melting down .
But when it ’ s two GOP counties ( Floyd & Fayette ) , well it ’ s just a shrug of the shoulders .
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A second county in Georgia has found a memory card with thousands of uncounted votes, the majority of which are for President Trump.
“Gabriel Sterling in the Secretary of State’s Office describes what happened in Fayette County: There were votes that had been scanned and were on a memory card, but the issue was that they hadn’t been uploaded,” 11Alive News reported.
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“He said it was more easily discoverable than the issue in Floyd County, because they were able to see that the number of people who were checked in on the early voting file in Fayette was higher than the number of people there was in the county’s reported vote total.”
Trump won Fayette County by 19 points in 2016 and is up by 6 points in this election, according to The New York Times.
Dailywire.com reports: Daily Beast reporter Sam Brodey wrote on Twitter: “GA elections spox @GabrielSterling says the ongoing election audit confirmed 2,755 previously uncounted votes in Fayette County 1,577 for Trump 1,128 for Biden Biden’s statewide advantage in GA now down to 12,929.”
Just now: GA elections spox @GabrielSterling says the ongoing election audit confirmed 2,755 previously uncounted votes in Fayette County
1,577 for Trump
1,128 for Biden
Biden's statewide advantage in GA now down to 12,929 — Sam Brodey (@sambrodey) November 17, 2020
Yesterday, thousands of additional votes were found on a memory card that had not been uploaded in Floyd County, where Trump is leading by more than 40 points.
The Daily Wire reported:
The recovered votes may also help out GOP Sen. David Perdue, who is roughly 14,000 votes away from securing 50% of the vote in his bid for reelection and avoiding a runoff against Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff. “It’s very concerning,” Martin said. “But this doesn’t appear to be a widespread issue. I’m glad the audit revealed it, and it’s important that all votes are counted.” Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s office said the votes were missed because election workers failed to upload a memory card containing the votes into a ballot counting machine. The Floyd County discrepancy does not appear to be a widespread issue, the office of the secretary of state said.
“Sterling, who oversaw the implementation of the new statewide election system for the state, said that the unofficial breakdown of ballots was 1,643 for Trump, 865 for Biden and 16 for Libertarian Jo Jorgensen,” The Daily Wire reported separately. “The mistake happened because election officials reportedly missed uploading a memory card containing the votes to a ballot counting machine.”
Local reporter Jamie Dupree noted that he would be seeing a different reaction from people if the votes were found in Fulton County, which is a deep blue area.
“And we have a second county in Georgia where all the votes were not counted. Fayette County voted 53-46 for Trump,” Dupree said. “Just a thought again today….that if this was Fulton County finding uncounted votes, my Twitter mentions would be melting down. But when it’s two GOP counties (Floyd & Fayette), well it’s just a shrug of the shoulders.”


newspunch--2020-11-18--CNN’s Brian Stelter Presents Hit-List of Conservative Media Outlets: We MUST Censor Them

CNN host Brian Stelter has released a hit list of conservative media outlets he says need to be urgently censored online .
“ There is an entire constellation of websites and talk shows that are in denial just like Trump , ” Stelter declared on his weekend show , while displaying a graphic listing sites such as Infowars , Breitbart , Fox News , The Daily Caller , Newsmax , and OAN .
“ Fox has never seen competition like this , ” Stelter added , claiming “ There is demand for a fictional universe… .
Reliable news sources are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There is an entire constellation of websites and talk shows that are in denial just like Trump.
” Summit.news reports : Commenting on the leftist surge toward censorship of any opinion in contradiction to their own , journalist Glenn Greenwald noted Monday that “ There is no question that Democrats are gearing up to use their new power to apply far more pressure than ever on Facebook , Google , Twitter , etc .
to censor any views they deem ‘ threatening.
’ ” “ Please look at what is going here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrats are defining whoever opposes them not as adversaries but as national security threats , fascist terrorists , etc .
— all to justify blocking them from the internet using their influence with Silicon Valley.
” Greenwald urged that CNN , NBC , and The Atlantic are “ most loudly ” demanding “ disinformation ” be censored , despite the fact that they are “ the ones who not only sold the bullshit of the Iraq War but also the last 4 years of deranged Russia-took-over !
conspiratorial insanity .
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“There is an entire constellation of websites and talk shows that are in denial just like Trump,” Stelter declared on his weekend show, while displaying a graphic listing sites such as Infowars, Breitbart, Fox News, The Daily Caller, Newsmax, and OAN.
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“Fox has never seen competition like this,” Stelter added, claiming “There is demand for a fictional universe…. Reliable news sources are mostly moving on to cover President-elect Biden. There is an entire constellation of websites and talk shows that are in denial just like Trump.”
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Summit.news reports: Commenting on the leftist surge toward censorship of any opinion in contradiction to their own, journalist Glenn Greenwald noted Monday that “There is no question that Democrats are gearing up to use their new power to apply far more pressure than ever on Facebook, Google, Twitter, etc. to censor any views they deem ‘threatening.’”
There is no question that Democrats are gearing up to use their new power to apply far more pressure than ever on Facebook, Google, Twitter, etc. to censor any views they deem "threatening." Obama could not be clearer about this:https://t.co/G22reIGTiQ — Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) November 16, 2020
“Please look at what is going here,” Greenwald added, noting “Democrats are defining whoever opposes them not as adversaries but as national security threats, fascist terrorists, etc. — all to justify blocking them from the internet using their influence with Silicon Valley.”
Please look at what is going here. Democrats are defining whoever opposes them not as adversaries but as national security threats, fascist terrorists, etc. — all to justify blocking them from the internet using their influence with Silicon Valley.https://t.co/ZDk4OJKTJS — Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) November 16, 2020
Greenwald urged that CNN, NBC, and The Atlantic are “most loudly” demanding “disinformation” be censored, despite the fact that they are “the ones who not only sold the bullshit of the Iraq War but also the last 4 years of deranged Russia-took-over! conspiratorial insanity.”
“They want their discourse monopoly back,” Greenwald urged.


newspunch--2020-11-18--POTUS Fires Director of Cybersecurity Chris Krebs for ‘BS Claim’ 2020 Election Was ‘Most Secure in A

POTUS Fires Director of Cybersecurity Chris Krebs for ‘BS Claim’ 2020 Election Was ‘Most Secure in American History’

President Trump on Tuesday evening fired Director of Cybersecurity Chris Krebs after Krebs claimed the 2020 election was the “ most secure in American history.
” A few days ago CISA director Chris Krebs blasted POTUS ’ claims that votes were being deleted and changed by voting machines .
“ The November 3rd election was the most secure in American history , ” he defiantly said .
“ There is no evidence that any voting system deleted or lost votes , changed votes , or was in any way compromised , ” the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency ( CISA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ While we know there are many unfounded claims and opportunities for misinformation about the process of our elections , we can assure you we have the utmost confidence in the security and integrity of our elections , and you should too , ” the members of Election Infrastructure Government Coordinating Council Executive Committee said .
“ When you have questions , turn to elections officials as trusted voices as they administer elections.
” Thegatewaypundit.com reports : President Trump followed up with a third tweet addressing the 2020 election .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was that it was virtually impenetrable by foreign powers .
On that , the Trump Administration takes great credit .
Unfortunately , the Radical Left Democrats , Dominion , and others , were perhaps more successful !
” Trump said .

President Trump on Tuesday evening fired Director of Cybersecurity Chris Krebs after Krebs claimed the 2020 election was the “most secure in American history.”
A few days ago CISA director Chris Krebs blasted POTUS’ claims that votes were being deleted and changed by voting machines.
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“The November 3rd election was the most secure in American history,” he defiantly said.
“There is no evidence that any voting system deleted or lost votes, changed votes, or was in any way compromised,” the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said in a statement last Thursday.
“While we know there are many unfounded claims and opportunities for misinformation about the process of our elections, we can assure you we have the utmost confidence in the security and integrity of our elections, and you should too,” the members of Election Infrastructure Government Coordinating Council Executive Committee said.
“When you have questions, turn to elections officials as trusted voices as they administer elections.”
President Trump Tuesday night hit back and fired Chris Krebs.
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Thegatewaypundit.com reports: President Trump followed up with a third tweet addressing the 2020 election.
“The only thing secure about our 2020 Election was that it was virtually impenetrable by foreign powers. On that, the Trump Administration takes great credit. Unfortunately, the Radical Left Democrats, Dominion, and others, were perhaps more successful!” Trump said.


newspunch--2020-11-18--Over 50% Of Business Travel Will Disappear In Post-Coronavirus World Says Bill Gates

The coronavirus will fundamentally change the way people travel for and conduct business , even after the pandemic is over , according to Bill Gates During the New York Times ’ Dealbook conference on Tuesday , Gates told Andrew Ross Sorkin : “ My prediction would be that over 50 % of business travel and over 30 % of days in the office will go away ” CNBC reports : Moving forward , Gates predicted that there will be a “ very high threshold ” for conducting business trips now that working from home is more feasible .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their efforts to reduce in-person meetings than others , he said .
Gates , whose foundation has been working to deliver a coronavirus vaccine to people most in need , said during a new podcast , “ Bill Gates and Rashida Jones Ask Big Questions , ” that he ’ s had a “ simpler schedule ” due to the pandemic now that he doesn ’ t travel for business .
The philanthropist and tech executive , who appeared alongside Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla during the livestreamed conference on Tuesday , said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year with pharma executives — a meeting that ’ s usually held in person in New York .
“ We will go to the office somewhat , we ’ ll do some business travel , but dramatically less , ” Gates said .

The coronavirus will fundamentally change the way people travel for and conduct business, even after the pandemic is over, according to Bill Gates
During the New York Times’ Dealbook conference on Tuesday, Gates told Andrew Ross Sorkin: “My prediction would be that over 50% of business travel and over 30% of days in the office will go away”
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CNBC reports: Moving forward, Gates predicted that there will be a “very high threshold” for conducting business trips now that working from home is more feasible. However, some companies may be more extreme with their efforts to reduce in-person meetings than others, he said.
Gates, whose foundation has been working to deliver a coronavirus vaccine to people most in need, said during a new podcast, “Bill Gates and Rashida Jones Ask Big Questions,” that he’s had a “simpler schedule” due to the pandemic now that he doesn’t travel for business.
The philanthropist and tech executive, who appeared alongside Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla during the livestreamed conference on Tuesday, said he’s already held five virtual roundtables this year with pharma executives — a meeting that’s usually held in person in New York.
“We will go to the office somewhat, we’ll do some business travel, but dramatically less,” Gates said.


newspunch--2020-11-18--Susan Rice Says She’s “Very Open To Serving” In The Biden-Harris Administration

During Wednesday ’ s broadcast of MSNBC ’ s “ Andrea Mitchell Reports ” Susan Rice said that she was open to serving in a Biden-Harris administration .
Mitchell asked the former Obama National Security Advisor : “ Ambassador Rice , have you been approached by the Biden team ?
Would you be willing to serve ?
” Breitbart reports : Rice said , “ Andrea , you know better than to try to get me into that .
I ’ m not going to get into any kind of personnel issues .
I ’ ve said many times and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very glad that we have Joe Biden and Kamala Harris coming to the White House .
They ’ re going to bring compassionate , responsible , effective leadership .
And if they think I can be helpful to them in any particular capacity , I ’ m very open to serving.
” She added , “ But for me , the most important thing is that we are going to have leadership back in the White House that understands that we need allies .
We need to act responsibly in the world .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ without consulting them .
We don ’ t fire officials like Chris Krebs , who is a patriot , who did his job and did it very well , under very difficult circumstances , and has more work to do , not just to worry about foreign interference but we ’ ve had attacks , cyberattacks on our hospitals and health care infrastructure , in the height of a pandemic .
We need responsible leadership in the Department of Homeland Security in that role .
And we won ’ t thankfully , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people out of spite simply for doing what the American people expect them to do and doing it well .
”

During Wednesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports” Susan Rice said that she was open to serving in a Biden-Harris administration.
Mitchell asked the former Obama National Security Advisor: “Ambassador Rice, have you been approached by the Biden team? Would you be willing to serve?”
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Breitbart reports: Rice said, “Andrea, you know better than to try to get me into that. I’m not going to get into any kind of personnel issues. I’ve said many times and in different contexts that I’m very glad that we have Joe Biden and Kamala Harris coming to the White House. They’re going to bring compassionate, responsible, effective leadership. And if they think I can be helpful to them in any particular capacity, I’m very open to serving.”
She added, “But for me, the most important thing is that we are going to have leadership back in the White House that understands that we need allies. We need to act responsibly in the world. We don’t make precipitous decisions without consulting them. We don’t fire officials like Chris Krebs, who is a patriot, who did his job and did it very well, under very difficult circumstances, and has more work to do, not just to worry about foreign interference but we’ve had attacks, cyberattacks on our hospitals and health care infrastructure, in the height of a pandemic. We need responsible leadership in the Department of Homeland Security in that role. And we won’t thankfully, after January 20, have leadership that fires people out of spite simply for doing what the American people expect them to do and doing it well.”


newspunch--2020-11-18--Media Reports That Biden Plans to Scrap Trump’s Pro-Life Policies

One of his first moves , should Joe Biden take residence in the White House , will be to scrap President Trump ’ s pro-life policies , according to reports .
The Washington Post and the Associated Press ( AP ) say that Biden , who claims to be a Catholic , will abide by the wishes of the abortion industry and reverse Trump ’ s Title X family planning rule that underscored that abortion , i.e.
, ending the life of an unborn child , is not family planning .
Breitbart reports : In February 2019 , the Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rule that would block about $ 60 million in family planning funding to Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers who refer girls and women for abortions .
The regulation , which governs Title X , the federal grant program that provides funding for family planning services , prohibited the use of the funds to “ perform , promote , refer for , or support abortion as a method of family planning.
” The rule reinstated President Ronald Reagan ’ s “ Protect Life Rule , ” which barred the “ co-location ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abortion clinics .
In July 2019 , Planned Parenthood announced it would drop out of the Title X program and forego the taxpayer funding rather than comply with the rule .
Since that time , the organization has pressured states into making up the federal Title X funding it voluntarily gave up to protect its abortion services .
The Washington Post also states the Biden administration is expected to return to the Obama-era rules on religious and moral exemptions , both for mandated coverage of contraceptives and abortion-inducing drugs in healthcare plans , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ healthcare workers .
The Trump departments of HHS , Treasury , and Labor issued two interim final rules that provided protection from the HHS contraceptive mandate for both religious and moral objectors .
The new rule also exempted private employers and educational institutions that have sincerely held religious beliefs or moral objections against providing contraceptives or abortifacient drugs .
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ’ s ruling in July in Little Sisters of the Poor v. Pennsylvania , one that upheld the Trump administration rule exempting religious groups from Obamacare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden vowed to reverse protections for religious groups such as the Little Sisters , an order of Catholic nuns that cares for the elderly sick and poor .
“ As disappointing as the Supreme Court ’ s ruling is , there is a clear path to fixing it : electing a new President who will end Donald Trump ’ s ceaseless attempts to gut every aspect of the Affordable Care Act , ” Biden said , according to Fox News , adding his intention to “ restore the Obama-Biden policy that existed before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 , the Trump HHS had also established the Conscience and Religious Freedom division of the Office for Civil Rights , which works to protect health care providers who do not wish to participate in abortions from discrimination .
As AP notes , Biden is expected to nominate federal judges who would uphold Roe v. Wade , the Supreme Court ’ s landmark 1973 case that created a right to abortion , though none existed in the Constitution .
Additionally , Biden will likely follow through with his plan to repeal the Hyde @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to funding bills that bar taxpayer funds from being used for abortions .
Its repeal would mean Americans would be paying for abortions for low-income women through the Medicaid program .
While the left-wing media has portrayed Biden as a devout and faithful Catholic , Biden said , while on the campaign trail , that , if elected , he would ensure legislation passes that makes Roe v. Wade the “ law of the land ” as “ the only responsible response ” to the confirmation of Catholic Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney @ @

One of his first moves, should Joe Biden take residence in the White House, will be to scrap President Trump’s pro-life policies, according to reports.
The Washington Post and the Associated Press (AP) say that Biden, who claims to be a Catholic, will abide by the wishes of the abortion industry and reverse Trump’s Title X family planning rule that underscored that abortion, i.e., ending the life of an unborn child, is not family planning.
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Breitbart reports: In February 2019, the Trump Department of Health and Human Services released a rule that would block about $60 million in family planning funding to Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers who refer girls and women for abortions.
The regulation, which governs Title X, the federal grant program that provides funding for family planning services, prohibited the use of the funds to “perform, promote, refer for, or support abortion as a method of family planning.”
The rule reinstated President Ronald Reagan’s “Protect Life Rule,” which barred the “co-location” of federally funded family planning clinics with abortion clinics.
In July 2019, Planned Parenthood announced it would drop out of the Title X program and forego the taxpayer funding rather than comply with the rule. Since that time, the organization has pressured states into making up the federal Title X funding it voluntarily gave up to protect its abortion services.
The Washington Post also states the Biden administration is expected to return to the Obama-era rules on religious and moral exemptions, both for mandated coverage of contraceptives and abortion-inducing drugs in healthcare plans, and in terms of conscience protections for healthcare workers.
The Trump departments of HHS, Treasury, and Labor issued two interim final rules that provided protection from the HHS contraceptive mandate for both religious and moral objectors. The new rule also exempted private employers and educational institutions that have sincerely held religious beliefs or moral objections against providing contraceptives or abortifacient drugs.
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in July in Little Sisters of the Poor v. Pennsylvania, one that upheld the Trump administration rule exempting religious groups from Obamacare’s contraceptive mandate, self-professed Catholic Biden vowed to reverse protections for religious groups such as the Little Sisters, an order of Catholic nuns that cares for the elderly sick and poor.
“As disappointing as the Supreme Court’s ruling is, there is a clear path to fixing it: electing a new President who will end Donald Trump’s ceaseless attempts to gut every aspect of the Affordable Care Act,” Biden said, according to Fox News, adding his intention to “restore the Obama-Biden policy that existed before the Hobby Lobby ruling.”
In January 2018, the Trump HHS had also established the Conscience and Religious Freedom division of the Office for Civil Rights, which works to protect health care providers who do not wish to participate in abortions from discrimination.
Double standard much? The Left praises Joe Biden's Catholic faith while claiming that Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Catholicism is a threat. https://t.co/Bt0cUol4MZ — Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) October 1, 2020
As AP notes, Biden is expected to nominate federal judges who would uphold Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court’s landmark 1973 case that created a right to abortion, though none existed in the Constitution.
Additionally, Biden will likely follow through with his plan to repeal the Hyde Amendment, a longstanding bipartisan provision attached to funding bills that bar taxpayer funds from being used for abortions. Its repeal would mean Americans would be paying for abortions for low-income women through the Medicaid program.
While the left-wing media has portrayed Biden as a devout and faithful Catholic, Biden said, while on the campaign trail, that, if elected, he would ensure legislation passes that makes Roe v. Wade the “law of the land” as “the only responsible response” to the confirmation of Catholic Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett.


newspunch--2020-11-18--New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Set To Get $25k Pay Rise

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is set to get a $ 25k pay rise in January despite the city ’ s massive budget deficit .
Approved by the Senate and Assembly last year , Cuomo ’ s raise will come into effect on January 1 and increase his $ 225,000 annual salary by $ 25,000… the highest for any governor in the US .
New York ’ s deficit is expected to balloon to $ 63billion over the next four years RT reports : Other public officials receiving raises are Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul , Attorney General Letitia James , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s budget has been a topic of concern for Cuomo , who has insisted that federal assistance is needed to combat a deficit that is projected to top $ 60 billion over the next four years .
“ We don ’ t have a shovel big enough to dig out of [ the deficit ] .
It ’ s the biggest number in history .
We need help from Washington , ” the governor said on Tuesday .
Federal funds , according to Cuomo , are the state ’ s only hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Covid-19 pandemic has put more pressure on the state , with New York City , which has some of the strictest pandemic orders , facing an unemployment rate that is nearly double the national average .
More than one million are out of work .
News of pay increases for public officials amid the budget crisis has become a point of criticism as January draws closer .
The Commission on Legislative , Judicial and Executive Compensation ( CLJEC ) released a report this week recommending no pay rises amid New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation .
“ Granting raises to public servants , no matter how much they might otherwise deserve them is simply not possible at this time , ” the seven-member panel said .
Cuomo , already a controversial figure for his handling of the pandemic and the release of his book on leadership which he ’ s been promoting for weeks now and will make an undisclosed sum , has faced the brunt of criticism over the pay-rise news .
“ Not to mention the hundreds of thousands ( maybe over a million ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ leadership ’ book .
While thousands suffer and died , ” Fox News ’ Janice Dean , arguably the governor ’ s most vocal media critic , tweeted in reaction to news of his increase in salary .

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is set to get a $25k pay rise in January despite the city’s massive budget deficit.
Approved by the Senate and Assembly last year, Cuomo’s raise will come into effect on January 1 and increase his $225,000 annual salary by $25,000… the highest for any governor in the US.
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New York’s deficit is expected to balloon to $63billion over the next four years
RT reports: Other public officials receiving raises are Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.
New York’s budget has been a topic of concern for Cuomo, who has insisted that federal assistance is needed to combat a deficit that is projected to top $60 billion over the next four years.
“We don’t have a shovel big enough to dig out of [the deficit]. It’s the biggest number in history. We need help from Washington,” the governor said on Tuesday.
Federal funds, according to Cuomo, are the state’s only hope of coming close to balancing the budget.
The Covid-19 pandemic has put more pressure on the state, with New York City, which has some of the strictest pandemic orders, facing an unemployment rate that is nearly double the national average. More than one million are out of work.
News of pay increases for public officials amid the budget crisis has become a point of criticism as January draws closer. The Commission on Legislative, Judicial and Executive Compensation (CLJEC) released a report this week recommending no pay rises amid New York’s “extremely precarious” financial situation.
“Granting raises to public servants, no matter how much they might otherwise deserve them is simply not possible at this time,” the seven-member panel said.
Cuomo, already a controversial figure for his handling of the pandemic and the release of his book on leadership which he’s been promoting for weeks now and will make an undisclosed sum, has faced the brunt of criticism over the pay-rise news.
“Not to mention the hundreds of thousands (maybe over a million) that he was given for his insulting ‘leadership’ book. While thousands suffer and died,” Fox News’ Janice Dean, arguably the governor’s most vocal media critic, tweeted in reaction to news of his increase in salary.
Cuomo gave himself a $25k raise. You can’t make this stuff up.., — Madison Gesiotto Gilbert (@madisongesiotto) November 18, 2020
By my rough calculations, the coming pay hike for Cuomo on top of raise he scored this year have potential to boost his NYS pension payout — when he retires — by at least 25%.
Meanwhile, NYers have not been told how much $$ he is collecting from COVID "lessons" book https://t.co/wcOkGWOM2U — Joe Mahoney (@TipMahoney) November 18, 2020


newspunch--2020-11-19--Despite Demanding Mask Mandate, Feinstein spotted Without One At US Capitol

California Senator Dianne Feinstein has come under fire again after being caught on camera Tuesday not wearing a mask .
@ @ @ @ @ to others while talking and walking around the corridors of the US Capitol this week @ @ @ @ @ face mask , even thought everyone else was wearing one .
Back in September she @ @ @ @ @ International Airport in Virginia without a mask .
What makes Feinstein ’ s actions so @ @ @ @ @ she was one of the leading voices demanding a mask mandate back in the summer @ @ @ @ @ Feinstein , along with other Democrats , also threatened to withhold coronavirus funding for states @ @ @ @ @ mandate .
This isn ’ t even the first time Feinstein has been seen in @ @ @ @ @ bothering to adopt the rules she slammed others for resisting :

California Senator Dianne Feinstein has come under fire again after being caught on camera Tuesday not wearing a mask.
She was seen standing close to others while talking and walking around the corridors of the US Capitol this week without bothering to wear a face mask, even thought everyone else was wearing one.
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Back in September she was also spotted at Dulles International Airport in Virginia without a mask.
What makes Feinstein’s actions so hypocritical is the fact that she was one of the leading voices demanding a mask mandate back in the summer.
Summit news reports: Feinstein, along with other Democrats, also threatened to withhold coronavirus funding for states that refused to adopt the mandate.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), without a mask, walks through the corridor before today's Facebook/Twitter CEO hearing. pic.twitter.com/lYTVMEa3Dw — The Recount (@therecount) November 17, 2020
Wearing masks in public should be mandatory. When the Senate takes up the next coronavirus economic relief bill later this month, I intend to offer an amendment to prohibit sending funds to states that haven’t adopted a statewide mask requirement. https://t.co/DvwiVr02Vo pic.twitter.com/2uqFyNAUL4 — Senator Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) July 16, 2020
This isn’t even the first time Feinstein has been seen in a heavily populated place not bothering to adopt the rules she slammed others for resisting:


newspunch--2020-11-19--Greta Thunberg Appears Unable To Answer a Simple Question Without A Script

A now viral video shows teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg unable to answer a basic question without a script .
The footage shows part of an interview at UNICEF the day after UN summit speach in September 2019 .
In it the activist seems lost for words… This is the very same Thunberg who has been praised by the media for her speeches denouncing world leaders who are not taking climate change seriously enough .
Summit News However , when the teenage campaigner was asked a question on that very subject , her response , or lack thereof , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tell us what kind of message what you are doing here today – what kind of message would you send by doing this to world leaders and also can I ask you , do you think it ’ s about time President Trump would respond to what you have said today ?
” Thunberg was asked .
After a long pause , Thunberg said , “ Erm , I think…I ’ m sorry what was the first question ?
” After the journalist repeated the question , Thunberg responded , “ I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to send is to say that we have had enough and erm… ” Thunberg then looks to the woman sitting to her left before stating , “ Anyone else want to answer that question ?
I can ’ t speak on behalf of everyone.
” The journalist then asks Thunberg the same basic question again , to which she responds , “ I think maybe you should give some questions to the others as well.
” Thunberg ’ s performance was a complete 180 from the forcefulness of her usual scripted remarks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Thunberg ’ s rise to popularity was a carefully orchestrated public relations campaign , with many suspecting that her mother , also an environmental activist , is the real brains behind the operation .

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A now viral video shows teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg unable to answer a basic question without a script.
The footage shows part of an interview at UNICEF the day after her UN summit speech in September 2019. In it the activist seems lost for words…
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This is the very same Thunberg who has been praised by the media for her speeches denouncing world leaders who are not taking climate change seriously enough.
Summit News However, when the teenage campaigner was asked a question on that very subject, her response, or lack thereof, was remarkable.
“Could you please tell us what kind of message what you are doing here today – what kind of message would you send by doing this to world leaders and also can I ask you, do you think it’s about time President Trump would respond to what you have said today?” Thunberg was asked.
After a long pause, Thunberg said, “Erm, I think…I’m sorry what was the first question?”
After the journalist repeated the question, Thunberg responded, “I think what we want to send…the message we want to send is to say that we have had enough and erm…”
Thunberg then looks to the woman sitting to her left before stating, “Anyone else want to answer that question? I can’t speak on behalf of everyone.”
The journalist then asks Thunberg the same basic question again, to which she responds, “I think maybe you should give some questions to the others as well.”
Thunberg’s performance was a complete 180 from the forcefulness of her usual scripted remarks.
As the Daily Mail previously reported, Thunberg’s rise to popularity was a carefully orchestrated public relations campaign, with many suspecting that her mother, also an environmental activist, is the real brains behind the operation.


newspunch--2020-11-19--Ugly Bette Screams at Kayleigh McEnany: ‘Go F**k Yourself’

Hollywood actress Bette Midler has viciously lashed out at Kayleigh McEnany , telling the White House Press Secretary to “ go f**k herself ” after McEnany tweeted news about the Wayne County Board of Canvassers ’ decision to not certify their portion of the Michigan vote in the presidential election .
The Trump-hating actress also attacked McEnany ’ s Harvard Law degree in the same tweet .
“ With all due respect , Kayleigh , go fuck yourself .
IMHO , Harvard has a lot to answer for , ” Midler wrote .
Breitbart.com reports : The Wayne County Board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ portion of the Michigan vote in a 2-2 deadlock decision after receiving more than 200 sworn affidavits alleging fraud in the county .
But in a surprise reversal late Tuesday , the board unanimously voted to certify the count while also demanding that Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson conduct a “ comprehensive audit.
” The stunning reversal is itself drawing scrutiny after video emerged showing a Democratic state Representative-elect appearing to dox the children of the Republican chairwoman of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers on a public Zoom meeting .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chairwoman Monica Palmer of enabling and perpetuating “ the racist history of this country.
” He seemed to try to dox her children , suggesting that they attend a certain elementary school .
Kayleigh McEnany has also weighed in on the Wayne County reversal , noting that board members changed their decision after being smeared as racists by Democrats .

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Hollywood actress Bette Midler has viciously lashed out at Kayleigh McEnany, telling the White House Press Secretary to “go f**k herself” after McEnany tweeted news about the Wayne County Board of Canvassers’ decision to not certify their portion of the Michigan vote in the presidential election.
The Trump-hating actress also attacked McEnany’s Harvard Law degree in the same tweet.
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“With all due respect, Kayleigh, go fuck yourself. IMHO, Harvard has a lot to answer for,” Midler wrote.
With all due respect, Kayleigh, go fuck yourself. IMHO, Harvard has a lot to answer for. https://t.co/FkEeNaBTst — bettemidler (@BetteMidler) November 18, 2020
Breitbart.com reports: The Wayne County Board of Canvassers initially declined to certify its portion of the Michigan vote in a 2-2 deadlock decision after receiving more than 200 sworn affidavits alleging fraud in the county.
But in a surprise reversal late Tuesday, the board unanimously voted to certify the count while also demanding that Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson conduct a “comprehensive audit.” The stunning reversal is itself drawing scrutiny after video emerged showing a Democratic state Representative-elect appearing to dox the children of the Republican chairwoman of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers on a public Zoom meeting.
In the video, Democrat Abraham Aiyash accused chairwoman Monica Palmer of enabling and perpetuating “the racist history of this country.” He seemed to try to dox her children, suggesting that they attend a certain elementary school.
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The exact moment Democrat Abraham Aiyash threatened Monica Palmer's children on zoom. This extortion attempt directly influenced the decision to agree to certify the election fraud in #WayneCounty.@TheJusticeDept @JackPosobiec @DonaldJTrumpJr @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/vDGiFIwmOf — ████████ (@correctthemedia) November 18, 2020
Kayleigh McEnany has also weighed in on the Wayne County reversal, noting that board members changed their decision after being smeared as racists by Democrats.


newspunch--2020-11-19--Bank of America Warns Coming “Civil Unrest” Will Crash Global Economy

Bank of America has waned that one of the biggest consequences of mass “ civil unrest ” is a catastrophic global economic collapse .
BofA Chief Investment Officer Michael Hartnett told investors recently in a Fund Manager survey that it ’ s now time to “ sell the vaccine ” in the coming weeks as we ’ re close to “ full bull.
” Coronavirus remains the biggest “ tail risk ” to the global economy for the 8th consecutive month , followed by the “ tech bubble.
” However , what really stood out in the report is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third most likely threat to the financial stability of the world , namely “ civil unrest.
” Summit.news reports : Zero Hedge explains exactly what Bank of America is referring to with its warning of “ civil unrest ” : “ So what ’ s going on here , is Wall Street really starting to worry about what we first said back in 2010 – much to Time Magazine ’ s mockery – that the Fed ’ s disastrous policies would eventually push US society to armed conflict and/or to civil war .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ such fears as hyperbolic , consider what otherwise level-headed Bloomberg macro commentator ( and former Lehman trader ) Mark Cudmore wrote overnight in his latest lament that markets are so broken , that in the end it will all “ end in tears ” , either in the form of collapse of fiat currency or through “ political revolution ” , read armed conflict.
” “ Which brings us back to square one .
Because in a world where a handful of traders are the most bullish they have been in 20 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ millions of Americans are absolutely dismal with the economy on the verge of yet another depression-causing shutdown , the flashbacks to the days just before the French Revolution are all too real .
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Bank of America has waned that one of the biggest consequences of mass “civil unrest” is a catastrophic global economic collapse.
BofA Chief Investment Officer Michael Hartnett told investors recently in a Fund Manager survey that it’s now time to “sell the vaccine” in the coming weeks as we’re close to “full bull.”
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Coronavirus remains the biggest “tail risk” to the global economy for the 8th consecutive month, followed by the “tech bubble.”
However, what really stood out in the report is the factor that BofA considers to be the third most likely threat to the financial stability of the world, namely “civil unrest.”
Summit.news reports: Zero Hedge explains exactly what Bank of America is referring to with its warning of “civil unrest”:
“So what’s going on here, is Wall Street really starting to worry about what we first said back in 2010 – much to Time Magazine’s mockery – that the Fed’s disastrous policies would eventually push US society to armed conflict and/or to civil war. While it may be easy to dismiss such fears as hyperbolic, consider what otherwise level-headed Bloomberg macro commentator (and former Lehman trader) Mark Cudmore wrote overnight in his latest lament that markets are so broken, that in the end it will all “end in tears”, either in the form of collapse of fiat currency or through “political revolution”, read armed conflict.”
“Which brings us back to square one. Because in a world where a handful of traders are the most bullish they have been in 20 years while the living standards of tens of millions of Americans are absolutely dismal with the economy on the verge of yet another depression-causing shutdown, the flashbacks to the days just before the French Revolution are all too real.”


newspunch--2020-11-19--Top Virologist: ‘Worst Thing You Can Do Is Make the Vaccine Compulsory’

A top virologist had admitted that “ the worst thing you can do is make the vaccine compulsory ” because it would be “ fuel to the anti-vaccine movement.
” On Tuesday it was revealed that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has now proved to be 95 % effective in preventing coronavirus and will be submitted for emergency authorization within days .
“ The worst thing you can do is make the vaccine compulsory , ” Van Ranst told VRT News .
“ That ’ s fuel to the anti-vaccine movement , as it ’ s what they ’ ve been warning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a very bad signal , ” he warned .
Summit.news reports : The virologist points out that if a majority of the population receives the vaccine , the roughly 17 percent who refuse to take it “ is not a problem.
” As we highlighted yesterday , with a British MP calling for the vaccine to be compulsory before anyone is allowed to return to work , a poll out of the UK found that a majority of the population supported making it mandatory .
However , even if the vaccine isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as bars , restaurants , stadiums and other businesses could refuse entry to anyone who can ’ t present a digital certificate of vaccination .
Both Ticketmaster and the the airline industry in general are considering such a system , which would make socializing , travel and commerce virtually impossible even if governments don ’ t mandate the vaccine by law .

A top virologist had admitted that “the worst thing you can do is make the vaccine compulsory” because it would be “fuel to the anti-vaccine movement.”
On Tuesday it was revealed that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has now proved to be 95% effective in preventing coronavirus and will be submitted for emergency authorization within days.
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According to virologist Marc Van Ranst, it would be a really bad idea for authorities to make the vaccine compulsory.
“The worst thing you can do is make the vaccine compulsory,” Van Ranst told VRT News.
“That’s fuel to the anti-vaccine movement, as it’s what they’ve been warning about for years. It would send a very bad signal,” he warned.
Summit.news reports: The virologist points out that if a majority of the population receives the vaccine, the roughly 17 percent who refuse to take it “is not a problem.”
As we highlighted yesterday, with a British MP calling for the vaccine to be compulsory before anyone is allowed to return to work, a poll out of the UK found that a majority of the population supported making it mandatory.
However, even if the vaccine isn’t made compulsory, private venues such as bars, restaurants, stadiums and other businesses could refuse entry to anyone who can’t present a digital certificate of vaccination.
Both Ticketmaster and the the airline industry in general are considering such a system, which would make socializing, travel and commerce virtually impossible even if governments don’t mandate the vaccine by law.


newspunch--2020-11-19--New York Sheriffs Refuse to Enforce Cuomo’s Fascist Thanksgiving COVID Order

Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo said in a statement : “ I can ’ t see how devoting our resources to counting cars in citizens ’ driveways or investigating how much turkey and dressing they ’ ve purchased is for the public good.
” This has nothing to do with putting lives in danger , it ’ s a common-sense rebellion against unconstitutional restrictions on our freedom .
In a scathing Facebook post on Saturday , Fulton County Sheriff Richard Giardino questioned the legality of Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ’ s newly instituted 10-person cap on parties and other gatherings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am not sure it could sustain a Constitutional challenge in Court for several reasons including your house is your castle , ” the sheriff wrote in the Saturday post .
“ And as a Sheriff with a law degree I couldn ’ t in good faith attempt to defend it Court , so I won ’ t , ” he said .
This , from a Mississippi public health official is typical of the scaremongering that isn ’ t going to work anymore : “ It ’ s going to happen .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Thanksgiving , it ’ s so nice to see you , and you ’ re either going to be visiting her by Facetime in the ICU or planning a small funeral by Christmas , ” the MSMA president said .
As for the sheriffs , they ’ re telling Cuomo that if he wants to keep people apart , he can do it himself .
Giardino noted his office , with limited resources , has scant legal options to enter private homes other than search warrants , invitations or under an “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resources and we have to set priorities , so obtaining a Search Warrant to enter your home to see how many Turkey or Tofu eaters are present is not a priority , ” Giardino wrote .
This is something Cuomo would know if he weren ’ t such an arrogant , elitist , snob .
Apparently , he thinks that simply by snapping his fingers and issuing a decree , his will becomes law .
Sic Semper Tyrannus , baby .
I have no intention of visiting anyone at Thanksgiving , but that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggest that if you do visit relatives that you take simple , common-sense precautions .
As far as “ planning a small funeral by Christmas ” for those who want to visit , Cuomo and other public health dragoons might be surprised at the number of older people with pre-existing conditions who have decided to stay home — all on their own without any help from the government in making the choice .
Turns out most citizens in America aren ’ t ten-year-old children who constantly have to be told what to do @

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Several New York sheriffs are saying they will not enforce Governor Andrew Cuomo’s fascist executive order that limits Thanksgiving Day gatherings to 10 people or less.
Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo said in a statement: “I can’t see how devoting our resources to counting cars in citizens’ driveways or investigating how much turkey and dressing they’ve purchased is for the public good.”
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This has nothing to do with putting lives in danger, it’s a common-sense rebellion against unconstitutional restrictions on our freedom.
New York Post notes:
In a scathing Facebook post on Saturday, Fulton County Sheriff Richard Giardino questioned the legality of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s newly instituted 10-person cap on parties and other gatherings in private residences. “Frankly, I am not sure it could sustain a Constitutional challenge in Court for several reasons including your house is your castle,” the sheriff wrote in the Saturday post. “And as a Sheriff with a law degree I couldn’t in good faith attempt to defend it Court, so I won’t,” he said.
Pjmedia.com reports: The time has passed when grasping politicians can use the public health crisis to impose unconstitutional restrictions on citizens. The Great Virus Scare of 2020 is over and if Joe Biden tries to bring it back, he won’t find meek and mild sheep doing everything the experts are telling them to do.
This, from a Mississippi public health official is typical of the scaremongering that isn’t going to work anymore: “It’s going to happen. You’re going to say hi at Thanksgiving, it’s so nice to see you, and you’re either going to be visiting her by Facetime in the ICU or planning a small funeral by Christmas,” the MSMA president said.
As for the sheriffs, they’re telling Cuomo that if he wants to keep people apart, he can do it himself.
Giardino noted his office, with limited resources, has scant legal options to enter private homes other than search warrants, invitations or under an “emergency circumstance.” “We have limited resources and we have to set priorities, so obtaining a Search Warrant to enter your home to see how many Turkey or Tofu eaters are present is not a priority,” Giardino wrote.
This is something Cuomo would know if he weren’t such an arrogant, elitist, snob. Apparently, he thinks that simply by snapping his fingers and issuing a decree, his will becomes law. Sic Semper Tyrannus, baby.
I have no intention of visiting anyone at Thanksgiving, but that’s my choice. I would suggest that if you do visit relatives that you take simple, common-sense precautions. As far as “planning a small funeral by Christmas” for those who want to visit, Cuomo and other public health dragoons might be surprised at the number of older people with pre-existing conditions who have decided to stay home — all on their own without any help from the government in making the choice.
Turns out most citizens in America aren’t ten-year-old children who constantly have to be told what to do.


newspunch--2020-11-19--GOP Canvassers Rescind Their Votes to Certify Wayne County Results: “We Were Bullied”

Two Republican members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers in Michigan rescinded their votes to certify the election results , revealing they were viciously bullied into changing their original votes , and state authorities had refused to conduct an audit .
The board had been deadlocked 2-2 on Tuesday along partisan lines and failed to certify the results because of discrepancies between ballots and voter rolls .
But after bullying and threats , and with the video stream down , the two Republicans agreed to change their votes , saying that they ’ re promised state authorities would audit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that foreshadows possible legal action , the two GOP members of Wayne County ’ s election board signed affidavits Wednesday night alleging they were bullied and misled into approving election results in Michigan ’ s largest metropolis and do not believe the votes should be certified until serious irregularities in Detroit votes are resolved .
The statements by Wayne County Board of Canvassers Chairwoman Monica Palmer and fellow GOP member William C. Hartmann rescinding their votes from a day earlier threw into question anew whether Michigan ’ s presidential vote currently favoring Democrat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also signaled a possible legal confrontation ahead .
Their pronouncements come just 24 hours after a chaotic meeting in which the county ’ s election board initially failed to certify the Nov. 3 election results during a 2-2 deadlocked vote when both Palmer and Hartmann voted against certification .
But after hours of contentious public comment and criticism — including Democratic allegations of racism and threats against their safety — the two GOP members struck a deal to certify the elections in return for a promise of a thorough audit .
Breitbart.com reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affidavits .
Palmer , the board ’ s chair , said in her affidavit that “ more than 70 % of Detroit ’ s 134 Absent Voter Counting Boards ( AVCB ) did not balance.
” She then voted not to certify the results .
She added : “ After the vote , public comment period began and dozens of people made personal remarks against me and Mr. Hartmann .
The comments made accusations of racism and threatened me and my family.
” She said that she was advised that she could not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certify “ would result in a full , independent audit of Detroit ’ s unbalanced precincts.
” She later learned that Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson did not view the agreement as binding on her .
Consequently , Palmer said , she was rescinding her vote .
Hartmann said that he agreed to certify the results after being “ berated ” and after being told by Wayne County counsel that the discrepancies in the vote were insufficient reason not to certify the result .
He added that he was promised that the state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learned that Benson had no intention of doing so .
It is not clear whether the decision to rescind votes after the fact has any legal value ; litigation is likely to follow .

Two Republican members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers in Michigan rescinded their votes to certify the election results, revealing they were viciously bullied into changing their original votes, and state authorities had refused to conduct an audit.
The board had been deadlocked 2-2 on Tuesday along partisan lines and failed to certify the results because of discrepancies between ballots and voter rolls.
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But after bullying and threats, and with the video stream down, the two Republicans agreed to change their votes, saying that they’re promised state authorities would audit the results.
Justthenews.com reported:
In an extraordinary turnabout that foreshadows possible legal action, the two GOP members of Wayne County’s election board signed affidavits Wednesday night alleging they were bullied and misled into approving election results in Michigan’s largest metropolis and do not believe the votes should be certified until serious irregularities in Detroit votes are resolved. The statements by Wayne County Board of Canvassers Chairwoman Monica Palmer and fellow GOP member William C. Hartmann rescinding their votes from a day earlier threw into question anew whether Michigan’s presidential vote currently favoring Democrat Joe Biden will be certified. They also signaled a possible legal confrontation ahead. … Their pronouncements come just 24 hours after a chaotic meeting in which the county’s election board initially failed to certify the Nov. 3 election results during a 2-2 deadlocked vote when both Palmer and Hartmann voted against certification. But after hours of contentious public comment and criticism — including Democratic allegations of racism and threats against their safety — the two GOP members struck a deal to certify the elections in return for a promise of a thorough audit.
Breitbart.com reports: Palmer and Hartmann have each submitted affidavits. Palmer, the board’s chair, said in her affidavit that “more than 70% of Detroit’s 134 Absent Voter Counting Boards (AVCB) did not balance.” She then voted not to certify the results.
She added: “After the vote, public comment period began and dozens of people made personal remarks against me and Mr. Hartmann. The comments made accusations of racism and threatened me and my family.” She said that she was advised that she could not oppose the certification and that voting to certify “would result in a full, independent audit of Detroit’s unbalanced precincts.” She later learned that Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson did not view the agreement as binding on her. Consequently, Palmer said, she was rescinding her vote.
Hartmann said that he agreed to certify the results after being “berated” and after being told by Wayne County counsel that the discrepancies in the vote were insufficient reason not to certify the result. He added that he was promised that the state would audit the results, but later learned that Benson had no intention of doing so.
It is not clear whether the decision to rescind votes after the fact has any legal value; litigation is likely to follow.


newspunch--2020-11-19--Democrats Demand $5.5 Billion in Taxpayer Money to Bail Out NYC’s Illegals

On one corner , Cristina Sanchez stood forlornly at a produce stand .
She had not sold a single thing @ @ @ @ @ had lost her job , and then her rented room , triggering a frantic hustle @ @ @ @ @ sold produce , then tacos , then produce again … “ This has affected my @ @ @ @ @ a lot , ” Cristina said , as she started to cry .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ because there ’ s no steady work , whatever I make is only enough for @ @ @ @ @ day .
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On one corner, Cristina Sanchez stood forlornly at a produce stand. She had not sold a single thing.
During the pandemic she had lost her job, and then her rented room, triggering a frantic hustle to survive: First she sold produce, then tacos, then produce again …
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“This has affected my children [in Mexico] a lot,” Cristina said, as she started to cry.
“I try to tell them that because there’s no steady work, whatever I make is only enough for me to survive for the day.”