thelibertybeacon--2020-06-02--Trump targets big tech, smaller new competitors promise more free speech [Video]

As Trump targets big tech , smaller new competitors promise more free speech than Twitter , Facebook As President Trump seeks to remove special exemptions from liability for social media platforms exhibiting political bias , a raft of smaller competitors are rising , promising more freedom of speech than giants like Twitter , Facebook and YouTube .
A number of the new entrants in the market are particularly popular among conservative users , many of whom believe they are singled out for censorship by left-leaning tech companies .
CloutHub , which launched in April 2019 , bills itself as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operated as a beta platform until this year ’ s Conservative Political Action Conference , when the company released its desktop version .
CloutHub founder and CEO Jeff Brain ( Pictured ) told Just the News that the platform has grown mostly by word of mouth and support from its online influencers .
“ This week after Twitter took its action against President Trump , we have seen a significant surge in the rate of signups , ” Brain said .
“ But we noticed the censorship and people looking for alternative platforms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when YouTube was removing videos of people who criticized the World Health Organization , and Facebook was removing groups that opposed the stay at home orders.
” Brain told Just the News that CloutHub now has just over 100,000 members .
He also said that his motivation for creating CloutHub was due to being shadowbanned on Twitter “ So I have first-hand experience with big-tech censorship , ” Brain said .
“ I felt it was un-American and that the people needed to have a platform where they can discuss issues without big-tech @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signed an executive order calling for new regulations that will strip ideologically selective social media platforms of the legal liability shield they have enjoyed under the Communications Decency Act ( CDA ) Section 230 .
Brain said it is now up to platforms to decide whether to remain neutral or forfeit their valuable exemptions from liability for user-generated content .
Twitter has historically claimed to be a neutral platform but came under fire by Trump for making editorial decisions about some of the president ’ s tweets .
In Trump ’ s reading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communications platform into one that is less like a phone company and more like an editorially selective legacy media outlet .
Brain said that if it is determined that social media platforms are censoring content or removing users based on the user ’ s political , social or community opinions , then these firms should lose their CDA exemptions .
“ Except for that change we do not believe we need new legislation , ” Brain said .
“ We believe the best solution to big-tech censorship is to encourage new alternatives and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and wishes of social media users .
Government regulation of speech is a slippery slope towards greater censorship , not less.
” Brain is confident that CloutHub passes the neutrality test under Section 230 .
“ Since we stand for free speech we are not concerned about the legal scrutiny standard that is being set , ” he said .
“ We don ’ t silence people based on their political beliefs .
On CloutHub , people are free to talk about any side of an issue .
There is no censorship of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in order to keep interaction “ constructive ” his firm published a list of about 1,000 words that are mostly racial slurs or graphic sexual terms which are prohibited on the platform .
“ This is very transparent and applied equally to everyone , ” Brain said .
“ Our members actually like our clear and equally applied rules .
It does keep our platform conversations productive and focused on issues.
” Deneen Borelli , an author , Fox News contributor and prominent African-American conservative activist , told Just the News that CloutHub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activist husband , Tom , following her being fired by BlazeTV because of what she said was Facebook ’ s suppression of her “ Here ’ s the Deal videos.
” She made the video below about the move : Borelli is now working as an executive advisor to CloutHub .
“ I was really motivated to find a social media alternative that would not silence my voice , ” Borelli said .
The platform Gab launched in 2017 and claimed to have nearly 1 million registered user accounts by July 2019.The site @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of Life synagogue shooting in October 2018 .
Robert Gregory Bowers , the sole shooting suspect , had posted a message on Gab threatening an imminent intent to do harm prior to the shooting .
Bowers had a history of making extreme , anti-Semitic postings on Gab , prompting backlash from hosting providers , which resulted in Gab briefly going offline .
Gab eventually found a new host and went back online .
In an interview with BuzzFeed News , Gab co-founder and CEO Andrew Torba cited “ the entirely left-leaning Big Social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facebook as his motivation for creating Gab .
Since Trump ’ s battles with Twitter , Gab has been saving archives of all of the president ’ s Tweets and Retweets .
“ Mr .
President Twitter is suspending users who you repost .
We are backing up all of your tweets uncensored , ” the Gab Twitter account posted.
” Another social networking platform popular with conservatives is Parler .
Launched in August 2018 , Parler bills itself as “ a non-biased free speech driven entity ” with the goal of offering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s rights , supports publishers and builds online communities.
” “ We are not regulators .
We are not governors .
We are a community , ” Parler ’ s About page states .
“ Parler accepts your right to express your thoughts , opinions and ideals online .
Just like in society , Parler interactions are subject to guidelines ; and when you respect them , you are free to participate wholly.
” Starting in December 2018 , Parler rose in popularity after prominent conservatives like Brad Parscale , Sen. Mike Lee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joined Parler and promoted it to their followers .
Parler also includes a social news component , where users can engage with each other around news content .
“ Parler aims to empower users to control their social experience , ” Parler ’ s site states .
“ Users can be responsible to engage content as they see fit .
Parler allows users to connect with peers , read news , share content and discuss opinions .
Digital publishers , influencers , writers , politicians and citizens interact as an online community.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ startup Codias bills itself as “ the conservative social network ” that allows users to “ share conservative views without fear of censorship.
” “ We exist to advance the conservative movement , ” Codias ’ homepage currently states .
“ We believe political states exist to secure man ’ s natural and unalienable rights .
We operate independently from the Republican Party , any candidate , or any special interest.
” Not bashful it its marketing , the Texas-based service Codias early on promised a “ revolution in your hands.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Codias Web site asked upon launch , “ We equip conservatives for modern political warfare.
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As Trump targets big tech, smaller new competitors promise more free speech than Twitter, Facebook
By Carrie Sheffield
As President Trump seeks to remove special exemptions from liability for social media platforms exhibiting political bias, a raft of smaller competitors are rising, promising more freedom of speech than giants like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. A number of the new entrants in the market are particularly popular among conservative users, many of whom believe they are singled out for censorship by left-leaning tech companies.
CloutHub, which launched in April 2019, bills itself as a “next-generation social networking site.” It operated as a beta platform until this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference, when the company released its desktop version. CloutHub founder and CEO Jeff Brain (Pictured) told Just the News that the platform has grown mostly by word of mouth and support from its online influencers.
“This week after Twitter took its action against President Trump, we have seen a significant surge in the rate of signups,” Brain said. “But we noticed the censorship and people looking for alternative platforms weeks before during the Covid lockdowns, when YouTube was removing videos of people who criticized the World Health Organization, and Facebook was removing groups that opposed the stay at home orders.”
Brain told Just the News that CloutHub now has just over 100,000 members. He also said that his motivation for creating CloutHub was due to being shadowbanned on Twitter
“So I have first-hand experience with big-tech censorship,” Brain said. “I felt it was un-American and that the people needed to have a platform where they can discuss issues without big-tech silencing our voices.”
President Trump recently signed an executive order calling for new regulations that will strip ideologically selective social media platforms of the legal liability shield they have enjoyed under the Communications Decency Act (CDA) Section 230. Brain said it is now up to platforms to decide whether to remain neutral or forfeit their valuable exemptions from liability for user-generated content. Twitter has historically claimed to be a neutral platform but came under fire by Trump for making editorial decisions about some of the president’s tweets.
In Trump’s reading, Twitter has morphed from a neutral communications platform into one that is less like a phone company and more like an editorially selective legacy media outlet. Brain said that if it is determined that social media platforms are censoring content or removing users based on the user’s political, social or community opinions, then these firms should lose their CDA exemptions.
“Except for that change we do not believe we need new legislation,” Brain said. “We believe the best solution to big-tech censorship is to encourage new alternatives and create competition that responds to the needs and wishes of social media users. Government regulation of speech is a slippery slope towards greater censorship, not less.”
Brain is confident that CloutHub passes the neutrality test under Section 230. “Since we stand for free speech we are not concerned about the legal scrutiny standard that is being set,” he said. “We don’t silence people based on their political beliefs. On CloutHub, people are free to talk about any side of an issue. There is no censorship of issues on CloutHub.”
Brain said that in order to keep interaction “constructive” his firm published a list of about 1,000 words that are mostly racial slurs or graphic sexual terms which are prohibited on the platform.
“This is very transparent and applied equally to everyone,” Brain said. “Our members actually like our clear and equally applied rules. It does keep our platform conversations productive and focused on issues.”
Deneen Borelli, an author, Fox News contributor and prominent African-American conservative activist, told Just the News that CloutHub reached out to her and her fellow activist husband, Tom, following her being fired by BlazeTV because of what she said was Facebook’s suppression of her “Here’s the Deal videos.”
She made the video below about the move:
Borelli is now working as an executive advisor to CloutHub.
“I was really motivated to find a social media alternative that would not silence my voice,” Borelli said.
The platform Gab launched in 2017 and claimed to have nearly 1 million registered user accounts by July 2019.The site came under fire after the Pittsburgh Tree Of Life synagogue shooting in October 2018. Robert Gregory Bowers, the sole shooting suspect, had posted a message on Gab threatening an imminent intent to do harm prior to the shooting. Bowers had a history of making extreme, anti-Semitic postings on Gab, prompting backlash from hosting providers, which resulted in Gab briefly going offline. Gab eventually found a new host and went back online.
In an interview with BuzzFeed News, Gab co-founder and CEO Andrew Torba cited “the entirely left-leaning Big Social monopoly” and an anti-conservative bias on Facebook as his motivation for creating Gab.
Since Trump’s battles with Twitter, Gab has been saving archives of all of the president’s Tweets and Retweets.
“Mr. President Twitter is suspending users who you repost. We are backing up all of your tweets uncensored,” the Gab Twitter account posted.”
Gab.com Speak Freely ✔ @getongab
Replying to @realDonaldTrump Mr. President Twitter is suspending users who you repost. We are backing up all of your tweets uncensored here: http://Gab.com/realdonaldtrump
Another social networking platform popular with conservatives is Parler. Launched in August 2018, Parler bills itself as “a non-biased free speech driven entity” with the goal of offering “a platform that protects user’s rights, supports publishers and builds online communities.” “We are not regulators. We are not governors. We are a community,” Parler’s About page states. “Parler accepts your right to express your thoughts, opinions and ideals online. Just like in society, Parler interactions are subject to guidelines; and when you respect them, you are free to participate wholly.” Starting in December 2018, Parler rose in popularity after prominent conservatives like Brad Parscale, Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and activist Candace Owens joined Parler and promoted it to their followers. Parler also includes a social news component, where users can engage with each other around news content. “Parler aims to empower users to control their social experience,” Parler’s site states. “Users can be responsible to engage content as they see fit. Parler allows users to connect with peers, read news, share content and discuss opinions. Digital publishers, influencers, writers, politicians and citizens interact as an online community.” Launched in September 2016, the tech startup Codias bills itself as “the conservative social network” that allows users to “share conservative views without fear of censorship.” “We exist to advance the conservative movement,” Codias’ homepage currently states. “We believe political states exist to secure man’s natural and unalienable rights. We operate independently from the Republican Party, any candidate, or any special interest.” Not bashful it its marketing, the Texas-based service Codias early on promised a “revolution in your hands.” “Tired of losing the culture?” the Codias Web site asked upon launch, “We equip conservatives for modern political warfare.” _________ THE FACTS INSIDE OUR REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK
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thelibertybeacon--2020-06-02--Why on Earth am I So Hopeful?

Why on Earth am I So Hopeful?

Why on Earth am I So Hopeful ?
It could be spring and the reappearance of leaves on bare trees and flowers blooming , but I think it ’ s really because I do not watch network news or read the New York Times , The Washington Report or The Drudge Report .
I live in New York City , which has been christened pandemic ground zero , but I ’ m still alive even though I am at high risk of dying from Covid 19 .
What I do watch on Sundays is Mass from my local parish ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homily by my parish priest was what stirred this feeling of hope .
I can ’ t quite remember every word , but essentially he told the congregation that we will come back as a faith stronger than ever .
I also believe that we will come back as a country stronger than ever , and what President Trump said some time ago was correct : The Best Is Yet to Come .
While some marriages are failing due to enforced quarantining , other family units have bonded tightly .
More citizens have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not readily available or censored in the mainstream media .
Anyone accessing that great entertainment news source , Breitbart , will probably lose all respect for many of their favorite actors and actresses .
The comments from these anti-Trump celebs urge violence towards all his supporters and are just plain inane .
The worst offenders include Robert DeNiro , Cher , Rob Reiner , Rosanna Arquette , Mia Farrow , Alec Baldwin , Jim Carrey , Bette Midler , Jimmy Kimmel , Meryl Streep among many others ; it ’ s downright depressing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be counted on one hand — James Woods , Jon Voight , and only a few others .
Whether this will make a difference in the November elections is unclear , but one thing is certain .
Those who still intend to vote for Biden , Pelosi , and the other Democrats in the House ( who have proven themselves to be hyper-partisan and anti-American ) are totally lost lemmings .
At least some citizens in blue states are rebelling against the draconian corona virus measures unnecessarily stripping them of their constitutional rights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
More power to them .
It should be plain for anyone with a working brain that the corona virus was a gift for the progressives because there was no way they could compete with Trump ’ s success with the economy .
With the media sounding their doomsday mantra , the booming economy , and the historically low unemployment rates for minorities disappeared and the Democrats silently cheered .
To ensure that the economy would not blast back quickly after the crisis ended , the Congressional Democrats pushed through an outrageous $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Who could resist getting hefty checks for not working ?
The Democrat base has always partly consisted of those dependent on cradle to grave government checks .
The fact that the taxpayers pay for those checks is a message that is never mentioned by these legislators demanding tax increases to pay for their munificence .
In spite of this , I remain optimistic that we are a better people since the corona virus hit the globe .
It was interesting to read an article in The New York Post entitled- NYers reveal how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Individuals interviewed gave the following statements : “ I am spending more time with my teens.
” “ I ’ ve been able to stay sober ” ; “ I ’ ve finally met my neighbor ” ; “ I turned my basement into a haven.
” And other cheerful news .
Although Politico is one of those online sites that lean left most of the time , they recently published an article that should make all on the right ecstatic .
“ We are about to see the best economic data @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this country.
” That ’ s what Jason Furman , a top economist in the Obama administration and now a professor at Harvard , told a large bipartisan group of top officials from both parties in a Zoom party , according to Politico .
I only have $ 300 in my E*TRADE account but it dropped to $ 140 due to the Covid 19 mass hysteria and lockdowns .
The jittery stock market never quite tanked the way the progressives hoped and is climbing back steadily as fewer virus deaths are reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with wise investors scooping up the lower priced but high valued stocks .
My son ’ s 401K which had dropped over 20k is right back up and rising .
Companies that made cuts in spending are now streamlining production and developing ingenious marketing programs to increase sales .
Like the buggy whip manufacturers , outdated industries will fail but many will emerge to connect with the country ’ s changed lifestyles .
Another good reason now to feel optimistic is that New Yorkers hopefully will wakeup and see their Democrat leaders as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drive them from office .
Just as they elected a Rudy Giuliani after the horrible David Dinkins administration , it is my hope that next year The RNC will come up with a viable candidate against the awful corrupt DeBlasio regime we ’ re suffering through right now .
I highly recommend Staten Island borough president , James Oddo .
The recent mass rioting resulting from the murder of George Floyd by a Minnesota cop now charged with his murder would normally deflate my optimism were it not for an interview with Rep.Cleaver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these riots which began peacefully as being infiltrated by anarchists from all parts of the country .
These are the thugs creating the violent headlines and destruction who are probably being funded by anti-American interests .
Rep. Cleaver hopes that they will be arrested and we will learn who funds them .
I wouldn ’ t be surprised to learn that it ’ s one of the groups funded by a billionaire whose last name begins with an S. These riots show America at its worst , thanks to the anarchists bent on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Finally the administration is determined to call Antifa a terrorist organization because that ’ s exactly what it is .
It certainly is and that is why I am so very hopeful .
The Liberty Beacon Project is now expanding at a near exponential rate , and for this we are grateful and excited !
But we must also be practical .
For 7 years we have not asked for any donations , and have built this project with our own funds as we grew .
We are now experiencing ever increasing growing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ websites and projects we represent .
So we have just installed donation buttons on our websites and ask that you consider this when you visit them .
Nothing is too small .
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Why on Earth am I So Hopeful?
By Alicia Colon
It could be spring and the reappearance of leaves on bare trees and flowers blooming, but I think it’s really because I do not watch network news or read the New York Times, The Washington Report or The Drudge Report. I live in New York City, which has been christened pandemic ground zero, but I’m still alive even though I am at high risk of dying from Covid 19.
What I do watch on Sundays is Mass from my local parish’s Facebook page, and a recent homily by my parish priest was what stirred this feeling of hope. I can’t quite remember every word, but essentially he told the congregation that we will come back as a faith stronger than ever. I also believe that we will come back as a country stronger than ever, and what President Trump said some time ago was correct: The Best Is Yet to Come.
While some marriages are failing due to enforced quarantining, other family units have bonded tightly. More citizens have access to online sites that showcase opinions not readily available or censored in the mainstream media.
Anyone accessing that great entertainment news source, Breitbart, will probably lose all respect for many of their favorite actors and actresses. The comments from these anti-Trump celebs urge violence towards all his supporters and are just plain inane. The worst offenders include Robert DeNiro, Cher, Rob Reiner, Rosanna Arquette, Mia Farrow, Alec Baldwin, Jim Carrey, Bette Midler, Jimmy Kimmel, Meryl Streep among many others; it’s downright depressing. The sane individuals from Hollywood can be counted on one hand — James Woods, Jon Voight, and only a few others.
Whether this will make a difference in the November elections is unclear, but one thing is certain. Those who still intend to vote for Biden, Pelosi, and the other Democrats in the House (who have proven themselves to be hyper-partisan and anti-American) are totally lost lemmings. At least some citizens in blue states are rebelling against the draconian corona virus measures unnecessarily stripping them of their constitutional rights their Democratic governors and mayors have mandated. More power to them.
It should be plain for anyone with a working brain that the corona virus was a gift for the progressives because there was no way they could compete with Trump’s success with the economy. With the media sounding their doomsday mantra, the booming economy, and the historically low unemployment rates for minorities disappeared and the Democrats silently cheered. To ensure that the economy would not blast back quickly after the crisis ended, the Congressional Democrats pushed through an outrageous $600 a week in unemployment checks. Who could resist getting hefty checks for not working? The Democrat base has always partly consisted of those dependent on cradle to grave government checks. The fact that the taxpayers pay for those checks is a message that is never mentioned by these legislators demanding tax increases to pay for their munificence.
In spite of this, I remain optimistic that we are a better people since the corona virus hit the globe. It was interesting to read an article in The New York Post entitled- NYers reveal how life has changed –and for the better. Individuals interviewed gave the following statements: “I am spending more time with my teens.” “I’ve been able to stay sober”; “I’ve finally met my neighbor”; “I turned my basement into a haven.” And other cheerful news.
Although Politico is one of those online sites that lean left most of the time, they recently published an article that should make all on the right ecstatic. “We are about to see the best economic data we’ve seen in the history of this country.” That’s what Jason Furman, a top economist in the Obama administration and now a professor at Harvard, told a large bipartisan group of top officials from both parties in a Zoom party, according to Politico.
I only have $300 in my E*TRADE account but it dropped to $140 due to the Covid 19 mass hysteria and lockdowns. The jittery stock market never quite tanked the way the progressives hoped and is climbing back steadily as fewer virus deaths are reported. I anticipate that it will skyrocket with wise investors scooping up the lower priced but high valued stocks. My son’s 401K which had dropped over 20k is right back up and rising. Companies that made cuts in spending are now streamlining production and developing ingenious marketing programs to increase sales. Like the buggy whip manufacturers, outdated industries will fail but many will emerge to connect with the country’s changed lifestyles.
Another good reason now to feel optimistic is that New Yorkers hopefully will wakeup and see their Democrat leaders as incompetent and either leave the city or drive them from office. Just as they elected a Rudy Giuliani after the horrible David Dinkins administration, it is my hope that next year The RNC will come up with a viable candidate against the awful corrupt DeBlasio regime we’re suffering through right now. I highly recommend Staten Island borough president, James Oddo.
The recent mass rioting resulting from the murder of George Floyd by a Minnesota cop now charged with his murder would normally deflate my optimism were it not for an interview with Rep.Cleaver (D-Missouri). He rightly called these riots which began peacefully as being infiltrated by anarchists from all parts of the country. These are the thugs creating the violent headlines and destruction who are probably being funded by anti-American interests. Rep. Cleaver hopes that they will be arrested and we will learn who funds them. I wouldn’t be surprised to learn that it’s one of the groups funded by a billionaire whose last name begins with an S.
These riots show America at its worst, thanks to the anarchists bent on destroying world opinion of our country. Finally the administration is determined to call Antifa a terrorist organization because that’s exactly what it is.
On the other hand, the incredible sight of the SpaceX rocket docking with the international space station was unbelievably awe inspiring, bringing tears to the eyes of SpaceX founder Elon Musk. Musk, the billionaire who became a US citizen in 2002, once said that the Unites States is “[inarguably] the greatest country that has ever existed on Earth,” and describes it as “the greatest force for good of any country that’s ever been.”
It certainly is and that is why I am so very hopeful.
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thelibertybeacon--2020-06-02--18,000 National Guard Troops Deployed Across US, Trump Slams “Lowlifes And Losers” For Riot Chaos

18,000 National Guard Troops Deployed Across US , Trump Slams “ Lowlifes And Losers ” For Riot Chaos • None At least nine dead , +4,000 arrested , riots rage in 140 cities as riots rage for the seventh day More than 18,000 National Guard troops will be assisting law enforcement authorities in 29 states , according to the head of the National Guard , adding that an additional 1,500 National Guard troops from other states will be shifted to Washington , D.C .
The National Guard Chief said there were no reports of injuries to any service members deployed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unrest on Monday night .
The U.S. military said it had increased force protection level at the Pentagon and military bases in the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area .
Increasing force protection at bases does two things : allows bases to counter-terrorist or other hostile adversaries .
Moments after the news hit that the National Gaurd upped its deployment across the U.S. , President Trump tweeted : Ahead of expected social unrest in Washington , D.C. , on Tuesday afternoon/evening — Peter Baker , the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appears to be a new fence erected around the White House .
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18,000 National Guard Troops Deployed Across US, Trump Slams “Lowlifes And Losers” For Riot Chaos
(ZeroHedge)
Summary:
President Trump threatens to deploy military
At least nine dead, +4,000 arrested, riots rage in 140 cities as riots rage for the seventh day
National Guard deployed in 29 states
40 cities to impose strict curfews
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More than 18,000 National Guard troops will be assisting law enforcement authorities in 29 states, according to the head of the National Guard, adding that an additional 1,500 National Guard troops from other states will be shifted to Washington, D.C.
The National Guard Chief said there were no reports of injuries to any service members deployed across American cities, despite worsening social unrest on Monday night.
The U.S. military said it had increased force protection level at the Pentagon and military bases in the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area. Increasing force protection at bases does two things: allows bases to counter-terrorist or other hostile adversaries.
Moments after the news hit that the National Gaurd upped its deployment across the U.S., President Trump tweeted:
NYC, CALL UP THE NATIONAL GUARD. The lowlifes and losers are ripping you apart. Act fast! Don’t make the same horrible and deadly mistake you made with the Nursing Homes!!! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 2, 2020
Ahead of expected social unrest in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday afternoon/evening — Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, has just tweeted a picture of what appears to be a new fence erected around the White House.
New fencing has been erected at the north edge of Lafayette Square, adding to the sense of a fortress White House. pic.twitter.com/NP3xXRqTOE — Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) June 2, 2020
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thelibertybeacon--2020-06-02--Is There Room For Art In All This Madness?

Is There Room For Art In All This Madness ?
As a fine artist , I give this much thought .
Often these days , I leave my painting space alone to watch a video by one patriot or another , hoping to find a clue or solution that will work , something the majority of the country can agree on and act upon as a united force .
We hope we can make it all well .
My grim thought becomes : Is art important now ?
What has taken it ’ s place in many minds and hearts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to be safe , to have a job or a business , either of which is secure and unthreatened by chaos , to be free to exercise our human rights , all of which has made a total about face , going from the freedom this country has enjoyed to a life of imprisonment far beyond our imagination and which we still can not fully acknowledge as having occurred .
Madness can consume us .
And what is the greater part of us , of our individuality ?
It is nothing other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just speaking of painting , which is my own , personal form of expression .
It is anything good and helpful that arises from you , that essence that is not made from anything physical .
It is art in any number of forms .
Because what is art ?
It is a way to say something and it is something to give that will enhance another ’ s life in some way , as well as experiencing a joy in one ’ s one expression .
Or it will speak truth than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change .
In times like these , art can deteriorate to a level of expressing our fear , horror , anguish , degradation or to being limited , through the power of totalitarianism , to only expressing praise and honor of the state while abolishing all books and art not related to that same agenda .
Are we in such a nightmare state that little else matters but to handle the dire emergency ?
This is my most disturbing thought .
Perhaps you have a similar , sad concern .
For sure , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ else matters .
But must we consider and operate on that assumption in this present world-wide situation ?
In a nutshell , what I am saying is : could it be that you create in the world what you create in your mind , good or bad ?
Yes , indeed .
The real nightmare is that scenes like all the angry protesters over the death of George Floyd , that viral violence , be the order of thinking in many minds , in agreeing with the violence or in deciding , through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothing but hateful chaos indefinitely .
And so it will be if that thinking prevails .
Aiding greatly in this mindset are fake white hats spouting all day long how bad it all is , quoting prophecies on how the world is going to end…next week or tomorrow .
How many times was the world going to end ?
Do we need to listen to the wolves crying any more ?
Back to art , here ’ s a video explaining the deterioration of art since the classical and impressionist eras .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is one very important fact : this destruction of art ( among all other aspects of life ) was deliberately planned and executed through the instructions in Psychopolitics .
One of the books dealing with this subject , “ A Synthesis of the Russian Brainwashing Manual on Psychopolitics ” , lays out the original text written in 1955 and brought forward to how it is still in operation today , a thorough plan to degrade and make slaves of us all .
The section about art in this manual explains that it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of art in all forms and , in most cases , as expressions of depravity or , at least , art that does nothing for the spirit .
I was reminded of Jackson Pollock , famous abstract artist in the late 1940s who made his fortune dripping paint directly from cans onto large canvases .
I will never understand why his art was considered so great , except that people were made to think so .
The implication is that if you don ’ t “ get it ” , well , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough to understand it .
My brother was a house painter and his drop cloths looked very much like those Pollack paintings .
He could have peddled them to museums and galleries and made millions !
Putting traditional art aside for a moment , I want to say that possibly the most important art to be created now should emanate from sane politicians and freedom fighters in finding and implementing solutions to this pandemic of insanity .
It ’ s time to stop REACTING impulsively through fear , violence , a need for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It needs to stem from the same inner need we all have to create life in all its beauty .
This planet wouldn ’ t exist at all without that invisible force .
Though immersed in this ugly chaos which is anything but aesthetic , it still takes a creative mind to work through it and which starts with the seed of vision .
We are being distracted , instead , by these unseen chaos merchants into agreeing and creating what is happening at the moment – an unlivable planet .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , can we face the fact that we are somewhat responsible for all the destruction ?
Responsible simply means “ respond ” , does it not ?
So there ’ s no finger-pointing here .
We don ’ t just recoil in fear and accept the “ inevitable ” .
That is the biggest mistake , the disease that inflicts more and more people each day .
Can we cancel that mass , deadly creation ?
Yes , we can .
To start with , you simply have to believe we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All the while , we avoid dwelling on how bad things are .
Does that dark mindset help ?
You know the answer to that .
No , it magnifies it .
I ’ m not speaking esoteric philosophy or theory .
This is how the mind operates and how it manifests in solid reality .
The mask wearers and social distancing , vaccine-loving , stay at home , broke people are all agreeing with the mass-produced hysteria as they constantly re-create the madness in their thoughts .
It ’ s as simple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as simple .
Change your mind .
I ask again , after writing all this : Is there room for art in all this madness ?
Not only is there room but there is a dire , undeniable need for it .
Art is not something we dabble with as an escape from the insanity .
That thought has crept into my mind more often than I care to say .
But that thinking is a corruption of the truth and a darkening of life .
It is part and parcel of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attention from all of life ’ s vibrant expressions and cause us to dive into a river of death .
So , I have answered the question I was struggling with for myself .
I hope it has helped you , too .
Any amount of creation that is ethically done with joy will expand into all other aspects of life and create them , too .
For sure , we need to protest and fight back but that can be done from a creative mindset with no doubts that anything but a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ create your own life just as much .
I think of flowers that can grow through blacktop .
If a delicate flower has such a powerful intention , might we not have even more ?
Below is one of my paintings , the price of which has been drastically cut , partly to help in this financial crisis .
Did you know that during financial hard times , more people buy art than ever before ?
Doesn ’ t that say much for the power of aesthetics as a solution to our very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lucille here

Is There Room For Art In All This Madness?
Commentary by: TLB Staff Writer Lucille Femine
As a fine artist, I give this much thought. Often these days, I leave my painting space alone to watch a video by one patriot or another, hoping to find a clue or solution that will work, something the majority of the country can agree on and act upon as a united force. We hope we can make it all well.
My grim thought becomes: Is art important now?
What has taken it’s place in many minds and hearts, I wonder. Obviously, we want to be safe, to have a job or a business, either of which is secure and unthreatened by chaos, to be free to exercise our human rights, all of which has made a total about face, going from the freedom this country has enjoyed to a life of imprisonment far beyond our imagination and which we still cannot fully acknowledge as having occurred.
Madness can consume us. And what is the greater part of us, of our individuality? It is nothing other than creativity. I’m not just speaking of painting, which is my own, personal form of expression. It is anything good and helpful that arises from you, that essence that is not made from anything physical. It is art in any number of forms. Because what is art? It is a way to say something and it is something to give that will enhance another’s life in some way, as well as experiencing a joy in one’s one expression. Or it will speak truth than can be accepted and cause a positive change.
In times like these, art can deteriorate to a level of expressing our fear, horror, anguish, degradation or to being limited, through the power of totalitarianism, to only expressing praise and honor of the state while abolishing all books and art not related to that same agenda.
Are we in such a nightmare state that little else matters but to handle the dire emergency? This is my most disturbing thought. Perhaps you have a similar, sad concern. For sure, when you handle a fire, nothing else matters. But must we consider and operate on that assumption in this present world-wide situation? In a nutshell, what I am saying is: could it be that you create in the world what you create in your mind, good or bad?
Yes, indeed. The real nightmare is that scenes like all the angry protesters over the death of George Floyd, that viral violence, be the order of thinking in many minds, in agreeing with the violence or in deciding, through fear, that the world has become nothing but hateful chaos indefinitely. And so it will be if that thinking prevails.
Aiding greatly in this mindset are fake white hats spouting all day long how bad it all is, quoting prophecies on how the world is going to end…next week or tomorrow. How many times was the world going to end? Do we need to listen to the wolves crying any more?
Back to art, here’s a video explaining the deterioration of art since the classical and impressionist eras.
What is not pointed out in the video is one very important fact: this destruction of art (among all other aspects of life) was deliberately planned and executed through the instructions in Psychopolitics. One of the books dealing with this subject, “A Synthesis of the Russian Brainwashing Manual on Psychopolitics”, lays out the original text written in 1955 and brought forward to how it is still in operation today, a thorough plan to degrade and make slaves of us all.
The section about art in this manual explains that it was all a PR campaign to make nothing of art in all forms and, in most cases, as expressions of depravity or, at least, art that does nothing for the spirit. I was reminded of Jackson Pollock, famous abstract artist in the late 1940s who made his fortune dripping paint directly from cans onto large canvases. I will never understand why his art was considered so great, except that people were made to think so. The implication is that if you don’t “get it”, well, you’re just not sophisticated or educated enough to understand it.
My brother was a house painter and his drop cloths looked very much like those Pollack paintings. He could have peddled them to museums and galleries and made millions!
Putting traditional art aside for a moment, I want to say that possibly the most important art to be created now should emanate from sane politicians and freedom fighters in finding and implementing solutions to this pandemic of insanity. It’s time to stop REACTING impulsively through fear, violence, a need for power or a succumbing to globalists threats. It needs to stem from the same inner need we all have to create life in all its beauty. This planet wouldn’t exist at all without that invisible force.
Though immersed in this ugly chaos which is anything but aesthetic, it still takes a creative mind to work through it and which starts with the seed of vision. We are being distracted, instead, by these unseen chaos merchants into agreeing and creating what is happening at the moment – an unlivable planet. And it is certainly growing.
With that said, can we face the fact that we are somewhat responsible for all the destruction? Responsible simply means “respond”, does it not? So there’s no finger-pointing here. We don’t just recoil in fear and accept the “inevitable”. That is the biggest mistake, the disease that inflicts more and more people each day.
Can we cancel that mass, deadly creation? Yes, we can. To start with, you simply have to believe we can. Then get others to agree. All the while, we avoid dwelling on how bad things are. Does that dark mindset help? You know the answer to that. No, it magnifies it. I’m not speaking esoteric philosophy or theory. This is how the mind operates and how it manifests in solid reality.
The mask wearers and social distancing, vaccine-loving, stay at home, broke people are all agreeing with the mass-produced hysteria as they constantly re-create the madness in their thoughts. It’s as simple as that and the answer is just as simple. Change your mind.
I ask again, after writing all this: Is there room for art in all this madness? Not only is there room but there is a dire, undeniable need for it. Art is not something we dabble with as an escape from the insanity. That thought has crept into my mind more often than I care to say. But that thinking is a corruption of the truth and a darkening of life. It is part and parcel of the agenda to destroy, to turn our attention from all of life’s vibrant expressions and cause us to dive into a river of death.
So, I have answered the question I was struggling with for myself. I hope it has helped you, too. Any amount of creation that is ethically done with joy will expand into all other aspects of life and create them, too.
For sure, we need to protest and fight back but that can be done from a creative mindset with no doubts that anything but a peaceful outcome will occur. Meanwhile, create your own life just as much.
I think of flowers that can grow through blacktop. If a delicate flower has such a powerful intention, might we not have even more?
Below is one of my paintings, the price of which has been drastically cut, partly to help in this financial crisis. Did you know that during financial hard times, more people buy art than ever before? Doesn’t that say much for the power of aesthetics as a solution to our very sanity?
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TLB Note: The painting directly above is titled McDougal St, Greenwich Village, is now $1200 rather than $2,000. The painting at the top of this article (Featured Image) is also by Lucille. You can find out more about Lucille, and look through her many great paintings by visiting her website (click on image below)
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thelibertybeacon--2020-06-02--PRESS RELEASE: BLACK ACTIVISTS CONDEMN NATIONWIDE RIOTING

Washington , D.C. – Saying people need to “ stop rationalizing and excusing criminal activity , ” members of the Project 21 black leadership network condemned the politically motivated riots that have erupted across America , and applaud the possibility of Antifa being designated a domestic terrorist organization .
Project 21 was founded 28 years ago in the wake of the 1992 Los Angeles riots to highlight black Americans willing to speak out for law and order and to show the political diversity of the black community .
On the five-year anniversary of the riots in Ferguson , Missouri , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and city council members of that city to discuss ways they could implement policy recommendations that can be found in Project 21 ’ s “ Blueprint for a Better Deal for Black America.
” The Blueprint , published in 2018 , contains 57 policy ideas “ to remove barriers blocking blacks from reaching their full potential.
” Project 21 similarly sought to work with the mayor and city council of Baltimore , Maryland in the wake of President Donald Trump ’ s comments and tweets that called for more governmental accountability related to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Today Project 21 members condemned the irrational , counterproductive and politically motivated nature of those rioting after the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis .
” Expressing grievances to our elected officials in the form of protest is a time-honored tradition .
But what we are watching unfold across the country is a coordinated effort to destroy the rule of law and order in our communities and to gin up racial tension .
In video after video , we see masked white protesters dressed all in black destroying property in black neighborhoods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are trying to stop the Antifa protesters from defacing small businesses .
President Trump has rightly suggested declaring Antifa a terrorist group .
What we need is for everyone to take a step back .
The officers who killed George Floyd will be tried and judged by a jury of their peers .
That is the system of justice that we have and cherish here in America .
I ’ m praying for peace.
” “ Every American of good conscience was sickened by the death of George Floyd at the hands of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past .
I also believe that every American of good conscience is sickened and angered by rioters and anarchists who are taking advantage of protests to loot and burn private and public property .
I said during the Ferguson uprising over five years ago that legitimate protesters must speak out forcefully against those who have infiltrated their ranks as just a cover to cause mayhem , confusion and destruction .
I also said they must limit their demonstrations to daylight hours only in order to differentiate themselves from the lawbreakers .
Obviously , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on race but this is not the way to initiate it.
” “ People have frequently quoted Dr. Martin Luther King that ‘ a riot is the language of the unheard ’ to justify the rioting , looting and vandalism across America in response to the police-involved killing of George Floyd .
But Dr. King also said that riots are ‘ socially destructive and self-defeating.
’ Riots are counterproductive because they undermine any moral authority – real or presumed – associated with the pursuit of justice .
The opportunistic practice of destroying private @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
People should stop rationalizing and excusing criminal activity.
” “ Rioters have looted George Floyd ’ s spotlight .
In raping and pillaging dozens of American communities , these hoodlums have shifted the nation ’ s attention away from Mr. Floyd ’ s atrocious killing at the hands of the malicious Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin and three of his at-least-criminally-negligent colleagues .
Instead , Americans are focused on the mayhem and bedlam that are tearing our republic in two .
Once again , the left is ‘ fighting for ’ blacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our lives .
Enough is enough !
” “ I understand the anger , but I do not understand destroying your own neighborhood to protest an innocent man ’ s murder .
I do not understand many who are bailing out these ‘ protesters ’ as a sign of support .
How about you fund the minority business owners whose stores and businesses have been destroyed by rioters ?
They should fund those who were and are building these communities instead of the ones tearing them down under the guise of social justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social nor just.
” “ Protesting wrongs and seeking redress is something that is guaranteed by our Constitution and is something I encourage any and all to do as it becomes necessary and appropriate .
But let ’ s do as the Bible says and do those things ‘ decently and in order.
’ Rioting and looting will never get any rogue officer fired or arrested .
And you are wasting your time and breaking the law yourself , thusly making you as criminal as those against whom you purport to be protesting.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of black conservatives for over 25 years , is sponsored by the National Center for Public Policy Research .
Its members have been quoted , interviewed or published over 40,000 times since the program was created in 1992 .
Contributions to the National Center are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated , and may be earmarked exclusively for the use of Project 21 .
Members of the Project 21 black leadership network can not comment on election issues in any way , shape or form as such behavior constitutes “ campaign activity ” under section @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the IRS code .
Please do not ask Project 21 members questions about election-related issues , and do not anticipate a response if such questions are asked .
Founded in 1982 , the National Center for Public Policy Research is a non-partisan , free-market , independent conservative think-tank .
Ninety-four percent of its support comes from some 60,000 individuals , less than four percent from foundations and less than two percent from corporations .
Sign up for email updates here .
Follow Project 21 on Twitter at @ Project21News for general announcements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appearances by Project 21 members , follow our media Twitter at @ NCPPRMedia .
The Liberty Beacon Project is now expanding at a near exponential rate , and for this we are grateful and excited !
But we must also be practical .
For 7 years we have not asked for any donations , and have built this project with our own funds as we grew .
We are now experiencing ever increasing growing pains due to the large number of websites and projects we represent .
So we have just installed donation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you consider this when you visit them .
Nothing is too small .
We thank you for all your support and your considerations … ( TLB )

PROJECT 21 PRESS RELEASE: BLACK ACTIVISTS CONDEMN NATIONWIDE RIOTING
“The Left Is ‘Fighting For’ Blacks While Also Demolishing Our Neighborhoods And Ruining Our Lives”
Washington, D.C. – Saying people need to “stop rationalizing and excusing criminal activity,” members of the Project 21 black leadership network condemned the politically motivated riots that have erupted across America, and applaud the possibility of Antifa being designated a domestic terrorist organization.
Project 21 was founded 28 years ago in the wake of the 1992 Los Angeles riots to highlight black Americans willing to speak out for law and order and to show the political diversity of the black community.
On the five-year anniversary of the riots in Ferguson, Missouri, Project 21 members met with the mayor and city council members of that city to discuss ways they could implement policy recommendations that can be found in Project 21’s “Blueprint for a Better Deal for Black America.” The Blueprint, published in 2018, contains 57 policy ideas “to remove barriers blocking blacks from reaching their full potential.” Project 21 similarly sought to work with the mayor and city council of Baltimore, Maryland in the wake of President Donald Trump’s comments and tweets that called for more governmental accountability related to crime and quality of life there.
Today Project 21 members condemned the irrational, counterproductive and politically motivated nature of those rioting after the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Project 21 Co-Chairman Stacy Washington:
”Expressing grievances to our elected officials in the form of protest is a time-honored tradition. But what we are watching unfold across the country is a coordinated effort to destroy the rule of law and order in our communities and to gin up racial tension. In video after video, we see masked white protesters dressed all in black destroying property in black neighborhoods. And it’s blacks who are trying to stop the Antifa protesters from defacing small businesses. President Trump has rightly suggested declaring Antifa a terrorist group. What we need is for everyone to take a step back. The officers who killed George Floyd will be tried and judged by a jury of their peers. That is the system of justice that we have and cherish here in America. I’m praying for peace.”
Project 21 Member Christopher Arps:
“Every American of good conscience was sickened by the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer with a troubled past. I also believe that every American of good conscience is sickened and angered by rioters and anarchists who are taking advantage of protests to loot and burn private and public property. I said during the Ferguson uprising over five years ago that legitimate protesters must speak out forcefully against those who have infiltrated their ranks as just a cover to cause mayhem, confusion and destruction. I also said they must limit their demonstrations to daylight hours only in order to differentiate themselves from the lawbreakers. Obviously, our nation still needs to have conversations on race but this is not the way to initiate it.”
Project 21 Member Derryck Green:
“People have frequently quoted Dr. Martin Luther King that ‘a riot is the language of the unheard’ to justify the rioting, looting and vandalism across America in response to the police-involved killing of George Floyd. But Dr. King also said that riots are ‘socially destructive and self-defeating.’ Riots are counterproductive because they undermine any moral authority – real or presumed – associated with the pursuit of justice. The opportunistic practice of destroying private property has nothing to do with justice. People should stop rationalizing and excusing criminal activity.”
Project 21 Founding Member Deroy Murdock:
“Rioters have looted George Floyd’s spotlight. In raping and pillaging dozens of American communities, these hoodlums have shifted the nation’s attention away from Mr. Floyd’s atrocious killing at the hands of the malicious Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin and three of his at-least-criminally-negligent colleagues. Instead, Americans are focused on the mayhem and bedlam that are tearing our republic in two. Once again, the left is ‘fighting for’ blacks while also demolishing our neighborhoods and ruining our lives. Enough is enough!”
Project 21 Member Marie Fischer:
“I understand the anger, but I do not understand destroying your own neighborhood to protest an innocent man’s murder. I do not understand many who are bailing out these ‘protesters’ as a sign of support. How about you fund the minority business owners whose stores and businesses have been destroyed by rioters? They should fund those who were and are building these communities instead of the ones tearing them down under the guise of social justice – which in this case is neither social nor just.”
Project 21 Member Martin Baker:
“Protesting wrongs and seeking redress is something that is guaranteed by our Constitution and is something I encourage any and all to do as it becomes necessary and appropriate. But let’s do as the Bible says and do those things ‘decently and in order.’ Rioting and looting will never get any rogue officer fired or arrested. And you are wasting your time and breaking the law yourself, thusly making you as criminal as those against whom you purport to be protesting.”
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BLACK LEADERSHIP NETWORK
Project 21, a leading voice of black conservatives for over 25 years, is sponsored by the National Center for Public Policy Research. Its members have been quoted, interviewed or published over 40,000 times since the program was created in 1992. Contributions to the National Center are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated, and may be earmarked exclusively for the use of Project 21. Members of the Project 21 black leadership network cannot comment on election issues in any way, shape or form as such behavior constitutes “campaign activity” under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. Please do not ask Project 21 members questions about election-related issues, and do not anticipate a response if such questions are asked. Founded in 1982, the National Center for Public Policy Research is a non-partisan, free-market, independent conservative think-tank. Ninety-four percent of its support comes from some 60,000 individuals, less than four percent from foundations and less than two percent from corporations. Sign up for email updates here. Follow Project 21 on Twitter at @Project21News for general announcements. To be alerted to upcoming media appearances by Project 21 members, follow our media Twitter at @NCPPRMedia.
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