bonginoreport--2020-12-03--Beverly Hills and Louisville Reject Outdoor Dining Bans

When Kentucky Gov .
Andy Beshear announced a week before Thanksgiving he was closing all indoor service for restaurants and bars because of rising COVID-19 case numbers , Richard Hayhoe had a simple message for his customers .
`` Come hungry , come inside , '' said Hayhoe , the owner of Beans Cafe and Bakery in Dry Ridge , a rural community about 50 miles north of Lexington .
Instead of complying with Beshear ’ s order , Hayhoe opted to keep his restaurant open , saying the governor ’ s order was not about public health .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it is about control , '' Hayhoe wrote in a social media post .
Hayhoe ’ s act of civil disobedience appears to have started something .
USA Today reports that dozens of Louisville restaurants recently announced they will reopen their dining rooms ( at 50 percent capacity ) on December 14—regardless of what Beshear does .
( Kentucky ’ s shutdown order is slated to expire at 5:00 PM on December 13 . )
Across the United States—from Beverly Hills to Louisville to New York City and beyond—Americans are finally resisting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Restaurant Rescue Coalition , started an online petition that has garnered more than 5,000 signatures as of Wednesday morning .
`` If Governor Beshear does not rescind restaurant closures , restaurants will reopen on December 14 at 50 % , '' reads the petition .
The news from Kentucky comes amid a surge of backlash against economic lockdowns , which have wreaked damage on America ’ s small businesses , the broader economy , and the mental health of Americans .
The opposition has taken many forms—from criticism from Waffle House to enforcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disobedience in Brooklyn and Buffalo—and continues to spread .
“ This is a form of mass civil disobedience like nothing the country has seen since the 1960s . ''
In Beverly Hills , California , city leaders are demanding Los Angeles County repeal its ban on outdoor dining .
`` The resolution demands a motion be placed on the December 8 , 2020 agenda of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to repeal the current Health Order , '' Beverly Hills City Council said in a press release .
Reports say Beverly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city public health department , similar to Pasadena , which currently allows outdoor dining .
( If nothing else , the coronavirus is helping Americans rediscover the virtue of federalism and decentralization . )
The fact that politicians in California—and Beverly Hills of all places !
—are growing disenchanted with the punishing and ineffective lockdowns is a sign that Americans are tired of being ordered around by politicians who blithely choose which parts of the economy stay open and what gets shut down , while ignoring their own rules .
“ Who knew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secular convenience ?
” Churches ?
Closed .
Strip clubs ?
Sure .
Restaurants ?
Sorry .
Liquor stores ?
Okay .
Private gatherings ?
Nope .
Lottery ticket sales ?
You bet !
The sheer banality of these orders has given lie to the notion that public health is driving the lockdowns .
“ Who knew public health would so perfectly align with secular convenience ?
” Justice Neil Gorsuch recently quipped in a Supreme Court case overturning Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ’ s coronavirus restrictions on houses of worship in New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was always dubious , especially in the absence of clear data on the mortality risk of COVID-19 .
But the fact that lockdowns are continuing today in light of the evidence we now have—which shows lockdowns are incredibly harmful and terribly ineffective at slowing the spread of a virus , which appears to have been in the US since 2019 , according to new CDC research—is maddening .
As Jason Riley recently pointed out in the Wall Street Journal , many Americans are simply done with all of it .
“ What ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but an infantilization of the American public , ” Riley wrote .
“ There ’ s a widespread assumption among liberal elites that the rest of us are incapable of calculating risks and taking necessary precautions to ride out the pandemic , and it ’ s insulting.
” The paradox of civil disobedience , which Thoreau called the “ true foundation of liberty , ” is that it empowers those who lack power through peaceful non-compliance .
Across the United States—from Beverly Hills to Louisville to New York City and beyond—Americans are finally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are channeling the tradition of civil disobedience that is part of our DNA and was used by figures ranging from Sam Adams to Henry David Thoreau to Susan B. Anthony and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “ This is a form of mass civil disobedience like nothing the country has seen since the 1960s , '' Riley notes .
“ Some of it is born of Covid fatigue , to be sure .
But the endless parade of politicians flouting their own rules surely has also played a role .
It began shortly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has become more commonplace , even farcical.
” The paradox of civil disobedience , which Thoreau called the “ true foundation of liberty , ” is that it empowers those who lack power through peaceful non-compliance .
Throughout history , it has proven an effective tool against injustice and the use of capricious and arbitrary power .
“ [ The state ] is not armed with superior wit or honesty , but with superior physical strength , ” Thoreau wrote in Civil Disobedience .
And it was arbitrary power that compelled Richard Hayhoe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bakery to take a stand against state lockdown orders .
“ Small businesses , ” Hayhoe told Neal Cavuto , “ are being made to submit to these orders that just seem arbitrary.
” Indeed .
Nevertheless , Hayhoe ’ s non-compliance may come with consequences , which is why he has started a legal defense fund .
Americans like Hayhoe may soon have to determine how far they ’ re willing to go to peacefully oppose the injustice of lockdowns in the face of politicians who have the power and show no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You 're not going back to normal , '' New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo recently told reporters .
As governments heap threats and penalties on those who defy orders by peacefully conducting business to stay afloat , Americans seeking to steel themselves can find inspiration and courage in these words from Thoreau .
“ [ The state ] is not armed with superior wit or honesty , but with superior physical strength , ” Thoreau wrote in Civil Disobedience .
“ I was not born to be forced .
I will breathe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see who is the strongest .
”

When Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced a week before Thanksgiving he was closing all indoor service for restaurants and bars because of rising COVID-19 case numbers, Richard Hayhoe had a simple message for his customers.
"Come hungry, come inside," said Hayhoe, the owner of Beans Cafe and Bakery in Dry Ridge, a rural community about 50 miles north of Lexington.
Instead of complying with Beshear’s order, Hayhoe opted to keep his restaurant open, saying the governor’s order was not about public health.
"This is no longer just about health, it is about control," Hayhoe wrote in a social media post.
Our Dining Room will remain open this Holiday Season! pic.twitter.com/XJBtkGO2Zs — Richard Hayhoe (@HayhoeRichard) November 20, 2020
Hayhoe’s act of civil disobedience appears to have started something.
USA Today reports that dozens of Louisville restaurants recently announced they will reopen their dining rooms (at 50 percent capacity) on December 14—regardless of what Beshear does. (Kentucky’s shutdown order is slated to expire at 5:00 PM on December 13.)
Across the United States—from Beverly Hills to Louisville to New York City and beyond—Americans are finally resisting.
The group, called the Kentucky Restaurant Rescue Coalition, started an online petition that has garnered more than 5,000 signatures as of Wednesday morning.
"If Governor Beshear does not rescind restaurant closures, restaurants will reopen on December 14 at 50%," reads the petition.
The news from Kentucky comes amid a surge of backlash against economic lockdowns, which have wreaked damage on America’s small businesses, the broader economy, and the mental health of Americans.
The opposition has taken many forms—from criticism from Waffle House to enforcement defiance from Weld County Colorado to civil disobedience in Brooklyn and Buffalo—and continues to spread.
“This is a form of mass civil disobedience like nothing the country has seen since the 1960s."
In Beverly Hills, California, city leaders are demanding Los Angeles County repeal its ban on outdoor dining.
"The resolution demands a motion be placed on the December 8, 2020 agenda of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to repeal the current Health Order," Beverly Hills City Council said in a press release.
Reports say Beverly Hills is also exploring creating its own city public health department, similar to Pasadena, which currently allows outdoor dining. (If nothing else, the coronavirus is helping Americans rediscover the virtue of federalism and decentralization.)
Beverly Hills City Council votes to oppose LA County dining ban https://t.co/TjnolVEPEt — ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) December 2, 2020
#BREAKING - Beverly Hills City Council unanimously approved a resolution opposing the LA County order that restricts outdoor dining - they say they're now considering legal action & exploring "the potential for the creation of a local City Health Department in BH. @FOXLA — Alexandria Hernandez (@AlexandriaFOXLA) December 2, 2020
The fact that politicians in California—and Beverly Hills of all places!—are growing disenchanted with the punishing and ineffective lockdowns is a sign that Americans are tired of being ordered around by politicians who blithely choose which parts of the economy stay open and what gets shut down, while ignoring their own rules.
“Who knew public health would so perfectly align with secular convenience?”
Churches? Closed. Strip clubs? Sure. Restaurants? Sorry. Liquor stores? Okay. Private gatherings? Nope. Lottery ticket sales? You bet! The sheer banality of these orders has given lie to the notion that public health is driving the lockdowns.
“Who knew public health would so perfectly align with secular convenience?” Justice Neil Gorsuch recently quipped in a Supreme Court case overturning Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s coronavirus restrictions on houses of worship in New York.
The case for forced lockdowns was always dubious, especially in the absence of clear data on the mortality risk of COVID-19. But the fact that lockdowns are continuing today in light of the evidence we now have—which shows lockdowns are incredibly harmful and terribly ineffective at slowing the spread of a virus, which appears to have been in the US since 2019, according to new CDC research—is maddening.
As Jason Riley recently pointed out in the Wall Street Journal, many Americans are simply done with all of it.
“What’s going on is not simply hypocrisy but an infantilization of the American public,” Riley wrote. “There’s a widespread assumption among liberal elites that the rest of us are incapable of calculating risks and taking necessary precautions to ride out the pandemic, and it’s insulting.”
The paradox of civil disobedience, which Thoreau called the “true foundation of liberty,” is that it empowers those who lack power through peaceful non-compliance.
Across the United States—from Beverly Hills to Louisville to New York City and beyond—Americans are finally resisting. In doing so, Americans are channeling the tradition of civil disobedience that is part of our DNA and was used by figures ranging from Sam Adams to Henry David Thoreau to Susan B. Anthony and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“This is a form of mass civil disobedience like nothing the country has seen since the 1960s," Riley notes. “Some of it is born of Covid fatigue, to be sure. But the endless parade of politicians flouting their own rules surely has also played a role. It began shortly after the spring lockdowns and if anything has become more commonplace, even farcical.”
The paradox of civil disobedience, which Thoreau called the “true foundation of liberty,” is that it empowers those who lack power through peaceful non-compliance. Throughout history, it has proven an effective tool against injustice and the use of capricious and arbitrary power.
“[The state] is not armed with superior wit or honesty, but with superior physical strength,” Thoreau wrote in Civil Disobedience.
And it was arbitrary power that compelled Richard Hayhoe, the owner of Beans Cafe and Bakery to take a stand against state lockdown orders.
“Small businesses,” Hayhoe told Neal Cavuto, “are being made to submit to these orders that just seem arbitrary.”
Indeed. Nevertheless, Hayhoe’s non-compliance may come with consequences, which is why he has started a legal defense fund.
Americans like Hayhoe may soon have to determine how far they’re willing to go to peacefully oppose the injustice of lockdowns in the face of politicians who have the power and show no signs of wishing to relent.
"You're not going back to normal," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently told reporters.
This NYC bar owner is a hero. #freethebeer https://t.co/dJVvOCApyN — Matt Kibbe (@mkibbe) December 2, 2020
"You're not going back to normal," @NYGovCuomo says, of coming months/post-vaccine world. — Jesse McKinley (@jessemckinley) December 2, 2020
As governments heap threats and penalties on those who defy orders by peacefully conducting business to stay afloat, Americans seeking to steel themselves can find inspiration and courage in these words from Thoreau.
“[The state] is not armed with superior wit or honesty, but with superior physical strength,” Thoreau wrote in Civil Disobedience. “I was not born to be forced. I will breathe after my own fashion. Let us see who is the strongest.”


bonginoreport--2020-12-03--AOC Sells $60 “Tax the Rich” Sweatshirt

AOC Sells $60 “Tax the Rich” Sweatshirt

Capitalism isn ’ t so bad after all !
Firebrand Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-NY ) has come up with a new campaign money-maker : Sell the rich expensive sweatshirts — about taxing the rich .
The Democratic socialist lawmaker ’ s website is now selling a bunch of pricey apparel with trendy slogans like “ Abolish ICE , ” “ Drink water & don ’ t be racist ” and “ Tax the rich.
” The line of merchandise caught the eye of pundits on Twitter who pointed out the hypocrisy of an anti-capitalism legislator coming up with their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ selling $ 65 dollar sweatshirts that say ‘ tax the rich ’ that only rich ppl can afford .
Should just say ‘ Tax Me , ' ” wrote user @ MattsIdeaShop on Wednesday with a photo of the “ Tax the rich ” top .
“ When you ’ re aiming for socialism but you hit capitalism , ” they added .
Another pundit noted that the 31-year-old progressive icon and “ Squad ” leader was also a member of the wealthy class given her six-figure congressional income .
“ Only the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” added Daily Wire editor Ben Shapiro .
Among the swag up for grabs is a Green New Deal organic baby onesie for $ 25 , a $ 28 “ abolish ICE ” cap and a Green New Deal dog collar for $ 17 .
The proceeds from the apparel don ’ t go to a charity , but Ocasio-Cortez ’ s political machine , with a disclaimer on the website warning “ Purchases are campaign contributions.
” It appears the price of the USA-made sweatshirt has since been reduced and is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very premature fundraising exercise given the Bronx-born lawmaker only just staved-off a challenge where her campaign hauled in a hefty $ 17.3 million in donations , according to the New York Times .
But in a tweet , the congresswoman defended her fashion line and said the money would fund grassroots organizing .
“ Republicans are freaking out bc [ sic ] we don ’ t use slave-wage labor for merch that funds grassroots organizing , ” she wrote .
“ But what ’ s the difference between Trump ’ s merch and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US , ” she added .
Over on the president ’ s official merchandise store , an official Trump-Pence dog collar is priced at $ 15 while his signature red “ Make America Great Again ” cap , which is made in the USA , costs $ 30 .
A spokesman for AOC did not immediately respond to request for comment .

Capitalism isn’t so bad after all!
Firebrand Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has come up with a new campaign money-maker: Sell the rich expensive sweatshirts — about taxing the rich.
The Democratic socialist lawmaker’s website is now selling a bunch of pricey apparel with trendy slogans like “Abolish ICE,” “Drink water & don’t be racist” and “Tax the rich.”
The line of merchandise caught the eye of pundits on Twitter who pointed out the hypocrisy of an anti-capitalism legislator coming up with their own clothing line.
“AOC is selling $65 dollar sweatshirts that say ‘tax the rich’ that only rich ppl can afford. Should just say ‘Tax Me,'” wrote user @MattsIdeaShop on Wednesday with a photo of the “Tax the rich” top.
“When you’re aiming for socialism but you hit capitalism,” they added.
Another pundit noted that the 31-year-old progressive icon and “Squad” leader was also a member of the wealthy class given her six-figure congressional income.
“Only the rich can afford this idiotic sweatshirt,” added Daily Wire editor Ben Shapiro.
Among the swag up for grabs is a Green New Deal organic baby onesie for $25, a $28 “abolish ICE” cap and a Green New Deal dog collar for $17.
The proceeds from the apparel don’t go to a charity, but Ocasio-Cortez’s political machine, with a disclaimer on the website warning “Purchases are campaign contributions.”
It appears the price of the USA-made sweatshirt has since been reduced and is now $58.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Getty Images
It’s a very premature fundraising exercise given the Bronx-born lawmaker only just staved-off a challenge where her campaign hauled in a hefty $17.3 million in donations, according to the New York Times.
But in a tweet, the congresswoman defended her fashion line and said the money would fund grassroots organizing.
“Republicans are freaking out bc [sic] we don’t use slave-wage labor for merch that funds grassroots organizing,” she wrote.
“But what’s the difference between Trump’s merch and ours? Ours is made in the US,” she added.
Over on the president’s official merchandise store, an official Trump-Pence dog collar is priced at $15 while his signature red “Make America Great Again” cap, which is made in the USA, costs $30.
A spokesman for AOC did not immediately respond to request for comment.


bonginoreport--2020-12-03--LA Mayor Bans “Unnecessary Walking”

LA Mayor Bans “Unnecessary Walking”

Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti issued a new emergency order Wednesday that bans unnecessary “ travel on foot ” as he warns the city is nearing a “ devastating tipping point ” in their fight against COVID-19 .
“ Our city is now close to a devastating tipping point , beyond which the number of hospitalized patients would start to overwhelm our hospital system , in turn risking needless suffering and death , ” Garcetti wrote in the order .
“ These unfortunate facts about the spread of COVID-19 in our City mean that we must resume some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Spring.
” The order prohibits “ all travel , including , without limitation , travel on foot , bicycle , scooter , motorcycle , automobile , or public transit , ” with limited exceptions .
Individuals who work in the healthcare and news industry are allowed to travel , along with individuals going to grocery stores , gas stations and other locations deemed essential .
Garcetti also ordered all residents living in the city “ to remain in their homes , ” forcing businesses that require in-person attendance to shut down .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ one household are prohibited .
( RELATED : US Reports Over 3,100 Coronavirus Deaths , Shattering Single-Day Record ) However , the order has exceptions for a host of activities including “ outdoor faith-based services ” and for those “ participating in an in-person outdoor protest while wearing a face covering , maintaining social distancing , and observing the Los Angeles County Protocol for Public Demonstrations.
” Los Angeles County has some of the highest infection rates in the country , shattering a city record Wednesday with LA Public Health confirming 2,439 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s positive rate is at 13.0 % compared to the Nov. 1 positive rate of 3.9 % , according to the same report .
LA Public Health said the county has nearly 415,000 positive coronavirus cases with a total of 7,740 deaths as of Wednesday .

Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti issued a new emergency order Wednesday that bans unnecessary “travel on foot” as he warns the city is nearing a “devastating tipping point” in their fight against COVID-19.
“Our city is now close to a devastating tipping point, beyond which the number of hospitalized patients would start to overwhelm our hospital system, in turn risking needless suffering and death,” Garcetti wrote in the order. “These unfortunate facts about the spread of COVID-19 in our City mean that we must resume some of the more restrictive measures we instituted in the Spring.”
The order prohibits “all travel, including, without limitation, travel on foot, bicycle, scooter, motorcycle, automobile, or public transit,” with limited exceptions.
Individuals who work in the healthcare and news industry are allowed to travel, along with individuals going to grocery stores, gas stations and other locations deemed essential.
Garcetti also ordered all residents living in the city “to remain in their homes,” forcing businesses that require in-person attendance to shut down. Gatherings that include individuals from more than one household are prohibited. (RELATED: US Reports Over 3,100 Coronavirus Deaths, Shattering Single-Day Record)
However, the order has exceptions for a host of activities including “outdoor faith-based services” and for those “participating in an in-person outdoor protest while wearing a face covering, maintaining social distancing, and observing the Los Angeles County Protocol for Public Demonstrations.”
Los Angeles County has some of the highest infection rates in the country, shattering a city record Wednesday with LA Public Health confirming 2,439 people are hospitalized with COVID. The county’s positive rate is at 13.0% compared to the Nov. 1 positive rate of 3.9%, according to the same report. LA Public Health said the county has nearly 415,000 positive coronavirus cases with a total of 7,740 deaths as of Wednesday.


bonginoreport--2020-12-03--Newly Elected Group of Republicans Form “Freedom Force” to Counter the “Squad”

A recently elected candidate for Congress says he and other newly elected representatives will form a “ Freedom Force ” to oppose the far-left “ Squad ” led by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez .
“ Americans just want to have opportunities to succeed , ” Rep.-elect Byron Donalds .
“ They don ’ t want people in Washington telling them how they ’ re going to go about doing that .
They want to have the freedom to choose for themselves , and I ’ m here to fight for that — and that ’ s what the Freedom Force is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that the 2020 election , which saw Republicans gain double-digit seats in the House of Representatives , showed that “ Americans just want to be left alone.
” “ If you really look at these elections in 2020 , what ’ s clear is that Americans just want to be left alone , ” Donalds said during a Monday interview with Fox News .
“ They want smart policies .
They want to follow the Constitution .
They want freedom.
” When asked what he plans to do in Congress , Donalds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aren ’ t smart enough to make those decisions ” for people .
“ The plans are simple ; it ’ s never really changed .
It ’ s about supporting the Constitution .
It ’ s about making sure that we actually have bills , policies , laws that make sense for all Americans , ” Donalds said .
“ It ’ s about making sure that our businesses have freedom to operate , that our families have the freedom to choose what they ’ re going to do in their lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aren ’ t smart enough to make those decisions for them.
” The Freedom Force will consist of Republican Rep.-elects Michelle Steele of California , Nicole Malliotakis of New York , Carlos Gimenez and Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida , Stephanie Bice of Oklahoma , Burgess Owens of Utah , and Victoria Spartz of Indiana .
“ Our goal , really , is to push a message of freedom and individual liberty .
And in those times when we clash on policy ideas , we ’ ll be there front and center to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policy will be heard by all Americans , ” Donalds .
Donalds said that the “ Green New Deal ” is an “ idea is going to cost trillions of dollars ” and result in higher electricity prices on poor people in cities .
“ So , when they try to push that idea , we ’ re going to come with the alternative idea that , no , we need to be opening the energy complex like we have over the last four years .
That ’ s some of the contrast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Freedom Force , ” Donalds said .
Donalds also spoke out against the Squad ’ s “ top-down draconian socialist policies , ” that will only hurt “ middle-class and families.
” “ The very rich are going to be fine , ” he said .
“ It ’ s going to be small business owners , microbusiness owners , people who have five , 10 , 20 employees .
They ’ re the ones who suffer under the weight of government regulation and government bureaucracy . ''
“ Even if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , one of the big struggles has been small businesses getting access to capital , real small businesses , ” Donalds continued .
“ We need to stop people like the 'Squad , ' and other people the people on the Left , from pushing those terrible policies that are actually hurtful to the American people . ''

A recently elected candidate for Congress says he and other newly elected representatives will form a “Freedom Force” to oppose the far-left “Squad” led by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
“Americans just want to have opportunities to succeed,” said Rep.-elect Byron Donalds. “They don’t want people in Washington telling them how they’re going to go about doing that. They want to have the freedom to choose for themselves, and I’m here to fight for that — and that’s what the Freedom Force is here to do.”
The Florida Republican said that the 2020 election, which saw Republicans gain double-digit seats in the House of Representatives, showed that “Americans just want to be left alone.”
“If you really look at these elections in 2020, what’s clear is that Americans just want to be left alone,” Donalds said during a Monday interview with Fox News. “They want smart policies. They want to follow the Constitution. They want freedom.”
When asked what he plans to do in Congress, Donalds said that “people in the capital aren’t smart enough to make those decisions” for people.
“The plans are simple; it’s never really changed. It’s about supporting the Constitution. It’s about making sure that we actually have bills, policies, laws that make sense for all Americans,” Donalds said. “It’s about making sure that our businesses have freedom to operate, that our families have the freedom to choose what they’re going to do in their lives — and the people in this capital aren’t smart enough to make those decisions for them.”
The Freedom Force will consist of Republican Rep.-elects Michelle Steele of California, Nicole Malliotakis of New York, Carlos Gimenez and Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida, Stephanie Bice of Oklahoma, Burgess Owens of Utah, and Victoria Spartz of Indiana.
“Our goal, really, is to push a message of freedom and individual liberty. And in those times when we clash on policy ideas, we’ll be there front and center to make sure the way we view public policy will be heard by all Americans,” Donalds said .
Donalds said that the “Green New Deal” is an “idea is going to cost trillions of dollars” and result in higher electricity prices on poor people in cities.
“So, when they try to push that idea, we’re going to come with the alternative idea that, no, we need to be opening the energy complex like we have over the last four years. That’s some of the contrast you’re going to see from the Freedom Force,” Donalds said.
Donalds also spoke out against the Squad’s “top-down draconian socialist policies,” that will only hurt “middle-class and families.”
“The very rich are going to be fine,” he said. “It’s going to be small business owners, microbusiness owners, people who have five, 10, 20 employees. They’re the ones who suffer under the weight of government regulation and government bureaucracy."
“Even if you take a look at COVID-19 right now, one of the big struggles has been small businesses getting access to capital, real small businesses,” Donalds continued. “We need to stop people like the 'Squad,' and other people the people on the Left, from pushing those terrible policies that are actually hurtful to the American people."


bonginoreport--2020-12-03--Nevada Hearing Reveals Obstruction of Witnesses by USPS, Ballots Cast by Dead People, and More

A Nevada hearing has revealed a host of election irregularities including : the obstruction of witnesses by the United States Postal Service ; ballots cast by dead people ; improperly calibrated signature verification machines ; and election inspections where less than one-third of the GOP ’ s demands were met .
Since the election contest case was filed , a host of developments have occurred regarding officials receiving access to inspect voting systems and data revealing the extent of fraud in the swing state .
One such development is that the United States Postal Service ( USPS ) is “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” concerning wide-scale orders for workers to deliver ballots to nearly 8,000 “ undeliverable ” addresses .
The ballots were later “ collected , turned in , and presumably counted.
” “ There are multiple key witnesses who are whistleblowers with matching , independent stories supporting these issues , who USPS is trying to obstruct from testifying , ” the Nevada GOP notes .
The state Republican Party is also putting forward a data scientist testifying to over 100,000 unique cases of illegal ballots .
The findings come from an analysis of over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ files , Nevada Election Day voter files , early voting files , consumer data files , and more .
The findings reveal over 40,000 duplicate ballots and 1,500 deceased voters : • Out of State Voters : Nevada voters had a non-Nevada mailing address ; • Non-existent Addresses : Approximately voters had registered addresses that are physically non-existent ; • USPS Flags on Non-Residential Addresses : approximately voters are registered to vote at either a commercial address or a vacant property ; • National Change of Address Out of State : voters legally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state or country ; • Deceased Voters : Almost Nevada voters listed as deceased by the Social Security Administration ( SSA ) Master Death File , Consumer Data Vendors , Public Obituary Data Matches , and Credit Bureau Deceased Data voted ; • Duplicate Voter Registrations : voters voted twice and have multiple voter registration numbers associated with substantially the same name , birthdate , and address .
While legal teams in Nevada that sought inspection of the voting machines and systems in Clark County saw their request granted , the Trump campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offered as little more than a “ guided tour.
” The inspection was “ like trying to determine if a car had failed brakes without getting underneath the car ” : “ The judge ’ s order allowed for an inspection .
What we got was a guided tour .
Machines were not usable , and we were not able to make a determination about the accuracy and integrity of the election process based on this inspection .
We are entitled to a computer forensic inspection in accordance with the judge ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one .
This was a digital election and we were not allowed a digital inspection .
The “ inspection ” today was like trying to determine if a car had failed brakes without getting underneath the car ” .
The forensic team requested the following 11 items : • Inspect the memory on the Agilis signature verification machine ; • See a “ test run ” of the Agilis signature verification machine ; • Inspect the memory on the “ adjudicator ” machines ; • Inspect the USB drive for the dominion machines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Election Management Server ; • Inspect the election results drives in the box from the Accuracy Certification Board ; • Inspect the simulation drives in the box from the Accuracy Certification Board ; Instead , inspectors were only granted four requests : gather machine serial numbers ; witness a voting receipt tabulation for just 42 votes ; inspect reports from the Accuracy Certification Board ; and watch a machine be powered on .
The machines used by the state to certify signatures were also not operated “ in conformance with the manufacturer ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ First , the signature images on file with the State which were used by the Agilis machine to compare to the signatures on the outside of the ballot were of a lower image quality than recommended by the manufacturer in order to allow the machines to operate properly .
Second , the signature matching error tolerance was set to a level of 40 , 10 points lower than the manufacturer ’ s recommended level of 50 , thus reducing the accuracy of the machine immensely , ” the report notes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ image quality , Nevada law stipulates that “ the clerk or an employee in the office of the county clerk shall check the signature used for the mail ballot in accordance with ” detailed procedures , “ which do not include relying on software to verify matching signatures.
” Despite this , Agilis machines independently verified 30 % of the signatures without ever having human eyes inspect those signatures .
The hearing began on Thursday December 3rd at 1:30pm PST at the First Judicial District Court .

A Nevada hearing has revealed a host of election irregularities including: the obstruction of witnesses by the United States Postal Service; ballots cast by dead people; improperly calibrated signature verification machines; and election inspections where less than one-third of the GOP’s demands were met.
Since the election contest case was filed, a host of developments have occurred regarding officials receiving access to inspect voting systems and data revealing the extent of fraud in the swing state.
Obstruction.
One such development is that the United States Postal Service (USPS) is “preventing witnesses and whistleblowers from testifying,” concerning wide-scale orders for workers to deliver ballots to nearly 8,000 “undeliverable” addresses. The ballots were later “collected, turned in, and presumably counted.”
“There are multiple key witnesses who are whistleblowers with matching, independent stories supporting these issues, who USPS is trying to obstruct from testifying,” the Nevada GOP notes.
100,000 Forged Ballots.
The state Republican Party is also putting forward a data scientist testifying to over 100,000 unique cases of illegal ballots.
The findings come from an analysis of over two million records including Nevada state voter files, Nevada Election Day voter files, early voting files, consumer data files, and more.
The findings reveal over 40,000 duplicate ballots and 1,500 deceased voters:
Out of State Voters : A lmost 20,000 Nevada voters had a non-Nevada mailing address;
: Nevada voters had a non-Nevada mailing address; Non-existent Addresses: Approximately 8,000 voters had registered addresses that are physically non-existent;
Approximately voters had registered addresses that are physically non-existent; USPS Flags on Non-Residential Addresses : approximately 15,000 voters are registered to vote at either a commercial address or a vacant property;
: approximately voters are registered to vote at either a commercial address or a vacant property; USPS Flags on Vacant Addresses: Almost 6,000;
Almost 6,000; National Change of Address Out of State: 2,468 voters legally changed their address to another jurisdiction or state or country;
voters legally changed their address to another jurisdiction or state or country; Deceased Voters: Almost 1,500 Nevada voters listed as deceased by the Social Security Administration (SSA) Master Death File, Consumer Data Vendors, Public Obituary Data Matches, and Credit Bureau Deceased Data voted;
Almost Nevada voters listed as deceased by the Social Security Administration (SSA) Master Death File, Consumer Data Vendors, Public Obituary Data Matches, and Credit Bureau Deceased Data voted; Duplicate Voter Registrations: 42,000 voters voted twice and have multiple voter registration numbers associated with substantially the same name, birthdate, and address.
‘Guided Tour’
While legal teams in Nevada that sought inspection of the voting machines and systems in Clark County saw their request granted, the Trump campaign legal team slammed the evidence they were offered as little more than a “guided tour.”
The inspection was “like trying to determine if a car had failed brakes without getting underneath the car”:
“The judge’s order allowed for an inspection. What we got was a guided tour. Machines were not usable, and we were not able to make a determination about the accuracy and integrity of the election process based on this inspection. We are entitled to a computer forensic inspection in accordance with the judge’s order. We were prevented from doing one. This was a digital election and we were not allowed a digital inspection. The “inspection” today was like trying to determine if a car had failed brakes without getting underneath the car”.
The forensic team requested the following 11 items:
Inspect the Tabulation Server;
Inspect the memory on the Agilis signature verification machine;
See a “test run” of the Agilis signature verification machine;
Inspect the memory on the “adjudicator” machines;
Inspect the USB drive for the dominion machines;
Inspect the poll books;
Inspect the memory of the Election Management Server;
Inspect the “mail ballot readers” or “ICC’s”;
Inspect the election results drives in the box from the Accuracy Certification Board;
Inspect the simulation drives in the box from the Accuracy Certification Board;
Inspect any “ballot marking devices”.
Instead, inspectors were only granted four requests: gather machine serial numbers; witness a voting receipt tabulation for just 42 votes; inspect reports from the Accuracy Certification Board; and watch a machine be powered on.
Suspicious Signatures.
The machines used by the state to certify signatures were also not operated “in conformance with the manufacturer’s recommendations in at least two respects.”
“First, the signature images on file with the State which were used by the Agilis machine to compare to the signatures on the outside of the ballot were of a lower image quality than recommended by the manufacturer in order to allow the machines to operate properly. Second, the signature matching error tolerance was set to a level of 40, 10 points lower than the manufacturer’s recommended level of 50, thus reducing the accuracy of the machine immensely,” the report notes.
In addition to improper calibration and low image quality, Nevada law stipulates that “the clerk or an employee in the office of the county clerk shall check the signature used for the mail ballot in accordance with” detailed procedures, “which do not include relying on software to verify matching signatures.”
Despite this, Agilis machines independently verified 30% of the signatures without ever having human eyes inspect those signatures.
The hearing began on Thursday December 3rd at 1:30pm PST at the First Judicial District Court.


bonginoreport--2020-12-04--President Trump Orders Withdrawal of Most U.S. Troops From Somalia

The Pentagon said Friday it is pulling most U.S. troops out of Somalia on President Donald Trump s orders , @ @ @ @ @ Trump to shrink U.S. involvement in counterterrorism missions abroad .
Without providing details , the @ @ @ @ @ statement that “ a majority '' of U.S. troops and assets in Somalia will be @ @ @ @ @ There are currently about 700 troops in that Horn of Africa nation , training and @ @ @ @ @ extended fight against the extremist group al-Shabab an affiliate of al-Qaida .
Trump recently ordered @ @ @ @ @ Iraq , and he was expected to withdraw some or all troops from Somalia .
@ @ @ @ @ in Somalia does not mark the end of U.S. counterterrorism efforts there .
“ As @ @ @ @ @ , some forces may be reassigned outside of East Africa , ” it said .
@ @ @ @ @ forces will be repositioned from Somalia into neighboring countries in order to allow cross-border operations @ @ @ @ @ forces to maintain pressure against violent extremist organizations operating in Somalia .
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The Pentagon said Friday it is pulling most U.S. troops out of Somalia on President Donald Trump s orders, continuing a post-election push by Trump to shrink U.S. involvement in counterterrorism missions abroad.
Without providing details, the Pentagon said in a short statement that “a majority" of U.S. troops and assets in Somalia will be withdrawn in early 2021. There are currently about 700 troops in that Horn of Africa nation, training and advising local forces in an extended fight against the extremist group al-Shabab an affiliate of al-Qaida.
Trump recently ordered troop drawdowns in Afghanistan and Iraq, and he was expected to withdraw some or all troops from Somalia.
The Pentagon said the drawdown in Somalia does not mark the end of U.S. counterterrorism efforts there.
“As a result of this decision, some forces may be reassigned outside of East Africa,” it said. “However, the remaining forces will be repositioned from Somalia into neighboring countries in order to allow cross-border operations by both U.S. and partner forces to maintain pressure against violent extremist organizations operating in Somalia.”


bonginoreport--2020-12-04--Stocks Close at Another Record High

Stocks Close at Another Record High

The U.S. economy added 245,000 jobs in November .
That 's well below a Dow Jones consensus estimate of 440,000 .
The unemployment rate , however , matched expectations by falling to 6.7 % from 6.9 % .
Friday 's jump led major averages to for their fourth weekly gain in five weeks .
The Dow rose 1 % this week .
The S & P 500 gained 1.7 % over that time period .
The Nasdaq Composite rallied 2.2 % this week .
Chevron and Caterpillar rose 3.9 % and 4.3 % , respectively , to lead the Dow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & P 500 sector , gaining 5.4 % .
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed higher by 248.74 points , or 0.8 % , at 30,218.26 .
The S & P 500 gained 0.9 % to end the day at 3,699.12 , and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.7 % to 12,464.23 .
All three of major indexes posted intraday and closing record highs .
Stocks rose to record levels on Friday , notching another weekly advance , as traders shook off a disappointing U.S. jobs report .
However , some traders saw the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could pressure lawmakers to mover forward with additional fiscal stimulus .
Friday 's jobs report data `` is beckoning lawmakers to act on additional fiscal stimulus measures in order to bridge the output gap in the economy until a vaccine is deployed and the longer they hold out the wider the gap may become , '' said Charlie Ripley , senior investment strategist at Allianz Investment Management .
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer tweeted the report `` report shows the need for strong , urgent emergency relief is more important than ever .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ more stimulus , noting Friday 's report foreshadows a `` dark winter . ''
Biden later said it `` would be better if they had the $ 1,200 '' stimulus checks , and that he understands `` that may still be in play . ''
JJ Kinahan , chief market strategist at TD Ameritrade , noted the report `` was not as bad as it seems '' in part because a chunk of the lost jobs came from the U.S. government as the 2020 Census count wrapped up .
Kinahan also noted `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these numbers are going to be when states are going from being completely shut down to being completely open .
I think you 're seeing that in the market 's reaction . ''
Brad McMillan , CIO for Commonwealth Financial Network , also pointed out that average hours worked `` remained strong '' last month , `` suggesting that overall labor demand remains healthy , and the drop in the unemployment rates suggests the labor market continues to tighten . ''
Friday 's report comes as the number of coronavirus cases has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ numbers on Thursday of new infections , single-day deaths and hospitalizations .
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The U.S. economy added 245,000 jobs in November . That's well below a Dow Jones consensus estimate of 440,000. The unemployment rate, however, matched expectations by falling to 6.7% from 6.9%.
Friday's jump led major averages to for their fourth weekly gain in five weeks. The Dow rose 1% this week. The S&P 500 gained 1.7% over that time period. The Nasdaq Composite rallied 2.2% this week.
Chevron and Caterpillar rose 3.9% and 4.3%, respectively, to lead the Dow higher. Energy was the best-performing S&P 500 sector, gaining 5.4%.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed higher by 248.74 points, or 0.8%, at 30,218.26. The S&P 500 gained 0.9% to end the day at 3,699.12, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.7% to 12,464.23. All three of major indexes posted intraday and closing record highs.
Stocks rose to record levels on Friday , notching another weekly advance, as traders shook off a disappointing U.S. jobs report.
However, some traders saw the weaker-than-expected number as a positive because it could pressure lawmakers to mover forward with additional fiscal stimulus.
Friday's jobs report data "is beckoning lawmakers to act on additional fiscal stimulus measures in order to bridge the output gap in the economy until a vaccine is deployed and the longer they hold out the wider the gap may become," said Charlie Ripley, senior investment strategist at Allianz Investment Management.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer tweeted the report "report shows the need for strong, urgent emergency relief is more important than ever."
President-elect Joe Biden also called for more stimulus, noting Friday's report foreshadows a "dark winter." Biden later said it "would be better if they had the $1,200" stimulus checks, and that he understands "that may still be in play."
JJ Kinahan, chief market strategist at TD Ameritrade, noted the report "was not as bad as it seems" in part because a chunk of the lost jobs came from the U.S. government as the 2020 Census count wrapped up.
Kinahan also noted "it's really hard to estimate what these numbers are going to be when states are going from being completely shut down to being completely open. I think you're seeing that in the market's reaction."
Brad McMillan, CIO for Commonwealth Financial Network, also pointed out that average hours worked "remained strong" last month, "suggesting that overall labor demand remains healthy, and the drop in the unemployment rates suggests the labor market continues to tighten."
Friday's report comes as the number of coronavirus cases has been rising sharply. The U.S. reported record numbers on Thursday of new infections, single-day deaths and hospitalizations.
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bonginoreport--2020-12-04--Trump Campaign Files New  Lawsuit  in Georgia After Ballot Stuffing Video

It was announced on Friday that the Trump campaign has filed a new lawsuit in Georgia with the intention of overturning the results of the general presidential election in that state .
This comes after a Georgia Senate Judiciary Committee hearing showed surveillance footage alleging that it exhibited poll workers counting ballots after observers had left for the day .
The attorney who explained the footage , Jackie Pick , said that the ballots that were counted had been hidden under tables until GOP poll watchers were no longer present at State Farm Arena , where absentee and military ballots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nov. 3 .
After the footage was released , Georgia Gov .
Brian Kemp called for a signature audit of votes in his state , even though State Attorney General Brad Raffensperger had already certified the election , and Georgia 's 16 votes in the electoral college , for Joe Biden .
The lawsuit , filed by the Trump campaign and Georgia GOP Chairman David Shafer , alleges that the evidence that has emerged should compel a judge to decertify the results of the presidential election .
Trump 's campaign team has argued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the legislators should use their Article 2 powers to certify their electors for Trump .

It was announced on Friday that the Trump campaign has filed a new lawsuit in Georgia with the intention of overturning the results of the general presidential election in that state.
This comes after a Georgia Senate Judiciary Committee hearing showed surveillance footage alleging that it exhibited poll workers counting ballots after observers had left for the day. The attorney who explained the footage, Jackie Pick, said that the ballots that were counted had been hidden under tables until GOP poll watchers were no longer present at State Farm Arena, where absentee and military ballots were being tabulated on election day, Nov. 3.
NEW: The Trump team has filed a lawsuit in Georgia in wake of what is being called a 'smoking gun' piece of evidence. Newsmax TV's @JohnFBachman and @EmeraldRobinson report. https://t.co/56dqresdEp — Newsmax (@newsmax) December 4, 2020
After the footage was released, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp called for a signature audit of votes in his state, even though State Attorney General Brad Raffensperger had already certified the election, and Georgia's 16 votes in the electoral college, for Joe Biden.
The lawsuit, filed by the Trump campaign and Georgia GOP Chairman David Shafer, alleges that the evidence that has emerged should compel a judge to decertify the results of the presidential election.
Trump's campaign team has argued that the election is compromised, and that the legislators should use their Article 2 powers to certify their electors for Trump.


bonginoreport--2020-12-04--CNBC’s Rick Santelli Gets Into Heated Argument Over Lockdowns

Long-time CNBC host Rick Santelli lambasted politicians for closing down small businesses while allowing large retailers to remain open in a fiery segment on coronavirus-related closures that devolved quickly into an on-air shouting match .
On Friday , Santelli wondered aloud on the left-wing network how it ’ s any safer to shop in corporate stores than it is to eat indoors where plexiglass is in place .
He also lamented about the job losses that result from the statewide lockdowns .
“ You can ’ t tell me that shutting down , which is the easiest answer , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the tea-party movement charged .
Fellow colleague and “ Squawk Box ” co-anchor Andrew Ross Sorkin interjected .
“ Rick , just as a public-health and public-service announcement for the audience , the difference between a big-box retailer , ” Sorkin began before Santelli cut in .
“ Who is this ?
” Santelli asked just as an individual off-screen told him repeatedly : “ Who else ?
” “ The difference between a big box retailer and a restaurant or frankly , even a church , are so different it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought .
“ Going into a big-box retailer , you ’ re wearing a mask.
” With arms crossed and wild gesticulation , Santelli—who once alleged that in order to achieve herd immunity , “ we ’ d be just better off if we gave [ COVID-19 ] to everybody ” —fired back : “ I disagree !
I disagree !
I disagree !
You can have your thoughts and I can have mine !
I disagree !
” Simultaneously , Sorkin argued , deploying the schoolyard talk-to-the-hand tactic : “ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s science .
If you ’ re wearing a mask , it ’ s a different story.
” “ It ’ s not science !
500 people in a Lowe ’ s aren ’ t any safer than 150 people in a restaurant that holds 600 , ” a red-faced Santelli screamed as Sorkin shook his head .
“ I don ’ t believe it !
I ’ m sorry .
I don ’ t believe it .
I don ’ t and I won ’ t !
” Santelli @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area where a lot of restaurants that have reopened to fight back against shutdown policies “ don ’ t have any problems.
” “ You don ’ t have to believe it , ” Sorkin groused .
To which , Santelli quipped : “ I don ’ t. ” Then Sorkin told Santelli that he was doing a “ disservice ” to their audience , prompting an animated Santelli to charge : “ You are doing a disservice to the viewer !
You are !
You are !
” The shouting match eventually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he just wanted to keep CNBC viewers as “ healthy as possible ” while Santelli insisted that they “ are smart enough to make part of those decisions on their own.
” “ I ’ m sorry .
I ’ m sorry .
I would like to keep our viewers as healthy as humanly possible .
The idea of packing people into restaurants and packing people into a Best Buy are completely different things .
They ’ re different things , ” Sorkin closed .
Meanwhile , Santelli insisted that the American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of those decisions on their own.
” “ I don ’ t think that I ’ m much smarter than all the viewers like some people do , ” Santelli concluded .

Long-time CNBC host Rick Santelli lambasted politicians for closing down small businesses while allowing large retailers to remain open in a fiery segment on coronavirus-related closures that devolved quickly into an on-air shouting match.
On Friday, Santelli wondered aloud on the left-wing network how it’s any safer to shop in corporate stores than it is to eat indoors where plexiglass is in place. He also lamented about the job losses that result from the statewide lockdowns.
“You can’t tell me that shutting down, which is the easiest answer, is the only answer,” the godfather of the tea-party movement charged.
Fellow colleague and “Squawk Box” co-anchor Andrew Ross Sorkin interjected. “Rick, just as a public-health and public-service announcement for the audience, the difference between a big-box retailer,” Sorkin began before Santelli cut in. “Who is this?” Santelli asked just as an individual off-screen told him repeatedly: “Who else?”
“The difference between a big box retailer and a restaurant or frankly, even a church, are so different it’s unbelievable,” Sorkin finished his thought. “Going into a big-box retailer, you’re wearing a mask.”
With arms crossed and wild gesticulation, Santelli—who once alleged that in order to achieve herd immunity, “we’d be just better off if we gave [COVID-19] to everybody”—fired back: “I disagree! I disagree! I disagree! You can have your thoughts and I can have mine! I disagree!”
This is absolutely horrifying.
Rick Santelli on @CNBC says we should consider giving coronavirus to everybody to just get it over with.
That way it won’t wreak so much havoc on the economy.
This is your brain on capitalism.pic.twitter.com/Uv5UYyKtxy — Joshua Potash (@JoshuaPotash) March 5, 2020
Simultaneously, Sorkin argued, deploying the schoolyard talk-to-the-hand tactic: “It’s science. I’m sorry. It’s science. If you’re wearing a mask, it’s a different story.”
“It’s not science! 500 people in a Lowe’s aren’t any safer than 150 people in a restaurant that holds 600,” a red-faced Santelli screamed as Sorkin shook his head. “I don’t believe it! I’m sorry. I don’t believe it. I don’t and I won’t!”
Santelli then noted that he lives in an area where a lot of restaurants that have reopened to fight back against shutdown policies “don’t have any problems.”
“You don’t have to believe it,” Sorkin groused. To which, Santelli quipped: “I don’t.”
Then Sorkin told Santelli that he was doing a “disservice” to their audience, prompting an animated Santelli to charge: “You are doing a disservice to the viewer! You are! You are!”
The shouting match eventually came to a close with Sorkin noting that he just wanted to keep CNBC viewers as “healthy as possible” while Santelli insisted that they “are smart enough to make part of those decisions on their own.”
“I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I would like to keep our viewers as healthy as humanly possible. The idea of packing people into restaurants and packing people into a Best Buy are completely different things. They’re different things,” Sorkin closed.
Meanwhile, Santelli insisted that the American people “are smart enough to make part of those decisions on their own.”
“I don’t think that I’m much smarter than all the viewers like some people do,” Santelli concluded.


bonginoreport--2020-12-04--Biden Says He’d “Develop a Disease and Resign” If Kamala Disagrees With Him

Presumptive president-elect Joe Biden explained how he would act if he disagreed with his incoming vice president Kamala Harris , he 'd `` develop a disease '' and resign .
In an interview with CNN 's Jake Tapper , Biden recalled how he told former President Barack Obama that should the two encounter `` fundamental disagreement '' on a major `` moral principle , '' he 'd roll over and `` develop some disease . ''
He then described his potential dealings with Harris and their relationship behind-the-scenes .
`` We are simpatico on our philosophy of government and simpatico @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues that we are facing , '' Biden said .
`` When we disagree— so far , it 's been just like when Barack and I did .
It 's in private .
She 'll say , ' I think we should do A , B , C , or D. ' And I 'll say , ' I like A , do n't like B and C. And let 's go , OK. ' '' Biden continued : `` And like I told Barack , if I reached something where there 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a moral principle , I 'll develop some disease and say I have to resign . ''
Then Biden praised his current running mate 's record as a California senator , specifically mentioning her work on the Senate Intelligence Committee .
Before becoming Biden 's vice presidential pick , Harris vehemently expressed where she and the former vice president disagreed on the social justice front .
In June 2019 , Harris torched Biden over his civil rights record and his friendship with two pro-segregation Democratic senators .
`` I do not believe you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the backhanded epithet while on the Democratic primary debate stage .
`` I agree with you when you commit yourself to the importance of finding common ground . ''
But then she charged that his comments at a recent fundraiser—where he reflected on the days of `` civility '' in the Senate when he worked with two Democratic senators who supported segregation—were `` personal '' and `` hurtful . ''
Harris alleged that those two senators `` built their reputations and careers on segregation of race in this country . ''
As a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the second class to integrate public schools '' and `` bused to school everyday , '' she noted that Biden also worked with those senators to `` oppose busing . ''
During her presidential run , Harris additionally stated that she believed several of the women who accused Biden of unwanted touching .
`` I believe them , and I respect them being able to tell their story and having the courage to do it , '' she said on the campaign trail in Nevada .
Then after the Democratic ticket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bad blood remained .

Presumptive president-elect Joe Biden explained how he would act if he disagreed with his incoming vice president Kamala Harris, he'd "develop a disease" and resign.
In an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, Biden recalled how he told former President Barack Obama that should the two encounter "fundamental disagreement" on a major "moral principle," he'd roll over and "develop some disease." He then described his potential dealings with Harris and their relationship behind-the-scenes.
"We are simpatico on our philosophy of government and simpatico on how we want to approach these issues that we are facing," Biden said. "When we disagree— so far, it's been just like when Barack and I did. It's in private. She'll say, 'I think we should do A, B, C, or D.' And I'll say, 'I like A, don't like B and C. And let's go, OK.'"
Biden continued: "And like I told Barack, if I reached something where there's a fundamental disagreement we have based on a moral principle, I'll develop some disease and say I have to resign."
Then Biden praised his current running mate's record as a California senator, specifically mentioning her work on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Before becoming Biden's vice presidential pick, Harris vehemently expressed where she and the former vice president disagreed on the social justice front.
In June 2019, Harris torched Biden over his civil rights record and his friendship with two pro-segregation Democratic senators.
"I do not believe you are a racist," Harris slapped the backhanded epithet while on the Democratic primary debate stage. "I agree with you when you commit yourself to the importance of finding common ground."
But then she charged that his comments at a recent fundraiser—where he reflected on the days of "civility" in the Senate when he worked with two Democratic senators who supported segregation—were "personal" and "hurtful."
Harris alleged that those two senators "built their reputations and careers on segregation of race in this country."
As a "little girl in California who was part of the second class to integrate public schools" and "bused to school everyday," she noted that Biden also worked with those senators to "oppose busing."
During her presidential run, Harris additionally stated that she believed several of the women who accused Biden of unwanted touching.
"I believe them, and I respect them being able to tell their story and having the courage to do it," she said on the campaign trail in Nevada.
Then after the Democratic ticket was formalized, both candidates memory-holed what bad blood remained.


bonginoreport--2020-12-04--House Passes Bill Federally Decriminalizing Marijuana

On Friday the U.S. House passed a historic bill that would end the federal prohibition of marijuana and expunge many cannabis-related convictions .
It ’ s the first time the full House has considered —let alone passed — such a bill .
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act ( MORE Act ) , made it through the House by a 228 to 164 vote .
Nearly every Democrat supported the measure , while just five Republicans voted for it .
Six Democrats voted against the bill .
The bill , introduced by Rep. Jerry Nadler ( D. , N.Y. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and federal law and allow states to set their own marijuana policies .
`` I have long believed that the criminalization of marijuana has been a mistake , and the racially disparate enforcement of marijuana laws has only compounded this mistake , with serious consequences , particularly for communities of color , ” said Nadler ahead of the vote .
The MORE Act would impose a 5 % sales tax on marijuana and marijuana products .
The revenue would go toward a new trust fund for grant programs designed to help people “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” access job training , re-entry services , legal aid , treatment and more .
The bill would also provide protections prohibiting denial of federal benefits based on use , possession or conviction for a marijuana offense .
If signed into law , marijuana businesses would have access to Small Business Administration funding and other business opportunities .
The Bureau of Labor Statistics would have to gather demographic data on cannabis business owners and employees to ensure people of color and economically disadvantaged people are taking part in the industry .
“ My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of arguments against this bill .
But those arguments are overwhelmingly losing with the American people .
In every state where cannabis reform was on the ballot in this country , it passed , ” said Rep. Matt Gaetz ( R. , Fla. ) , the bill ’ s only Republican cosponsor .
“ We talk all the time , on the right , about the need to empower people and to empower states .
Right now , the federal policy on cannabis restrains our people and limits our states.
” Republicans have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack this week , repeatedly saying Democrats are prioritizing cannabis over COVID-19 relief negotiations .
“ I was all over the state of Ohio in the recent campaign .
I was all over the country , ” said Rep. Jim Jordan ( R. , Ohio ) on the House floor ahead of the vote .
“ Not once — not once did a person come up to me , American citizen come up to me , and say ‘ you know what the first thing I hope the Congress does after this election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legislation I hope the Congress takes up after this election is to legalize marijuana.
” When asked about that argument earlier this year , Rep. Tom McClintock ( R. , Calif. ) — one of just two Republicans to support the bill in committee — told Yahoo Finance “ you support a bill when it comes up for a vote.
” “ I do think it 's rather disturbing that the only small business that the Democrats seem to be concerned about is cannabis vendors , when they were strangling the life out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he added .
Democrats argue they ’ ve already passed two versions of the Heroes Act and it is Republicans who are holding up stimulus talks .
“ We had a Speaker of the House that never stopped negotiating and trying to find relief for the dying Americans and those suffering from COVID-19 , ” said Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee ( D. , Texas ) .
“ It ’ s important to note that work is going on , led by our Speaker , and we hope that we ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to save the lives of the American people who are now suffering from COVID-19 .
The MORE Act also saves lives.
” Vice President-elect Kamala Harris introduced the Senate version of the bill last year .
Legalization advocates say passage in the Senate will be difficult .
“ It ’ s not very likely to be brought up during the lame duck and would still face a pretty big uphill battle in the Senate ... regardless of what the actual outcome of the Georgia Senate races are , ” said Morgan Fox with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , supporters say this is a huge victory that sends a strong message .
Jessica Smith is a reporter for Yahoo Finance based in Washington , D.C .
Follow her on Twitter at @ JessicaASmith8 .
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bonginoreport--2020-12-04--Things Are Getting Even Stranger Between James Harden and Rockets

Someone had to do it .
After the Knicks were linked ...

James Harden hasn’t arrived at Rockets camp and yet he might still be pulling strings behind the scenes.
New Rockets coach Stephen Silas didn’t talk a lot about Harden and the rumors that he’s unhappy in Houston on Thursday.
But he was clear about one thing — he expects Harden to be there when the Rockets open camp this weekend.
“I’m confident that he will be all in,” Silas said. “That’s where I’m leaving it. As I said, I’ve given him the space to to do his thing. But I’m confident he’ll be here when we get started.”
For now, Harden has been a no-show, according to the New York Times, even as his Rockets teammates have arrived for individual workouts.
Reports that Harden wants out of Houston have swirled since another early playoff exit by the Rockets when they were eliminated by the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. Harden has reportedly requested a trade to the Nets, though Kevin Durant denied the rumor that the two had conversations to that end.
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It was rumored that both Harden and Russell Westbrook wanted to leave the team. Westbrook got his wish Wednesday night when he was shipped to Washington for John Wall and a first-round pick.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Thursday that Harden preferred Wall to Westbrook.
Westbrook lasted just one season in Houston playing with Harden and an unconventional small-ball lineup. Now both Westbrook and that small-ball lineup are a thing of the past, with Westbrook heading to the nation’s capital and center DeMarcus Cousins joining the Rockets.
Silas is a longtime NBA assistant in his first job as a head coach after being hired to replace Mike D’Antoni, who told the Rockets he wasn’t returning at the end of the season. Silas said he hasn’t spoken to Harden since the trade and that he’s employed a hands-off approach with the superstar so far.
“When stuff like this kind of happens, where there’s a little indecision and stuff going on, I kind of take a step back and allow guys some space,” Silas said. “So from my perspective, my communication has been I’m giving you space. And that’s kind of where it’s been as far as my communication with him. And guys like that need that.”
Silas is excited to add a player of Wall’s caliber to his team, but admitted that he had some mixed emotions when he learned of the trade.
“If it weren’t for Russell Westbrook, I probably wouldn’t have this job,” Silas said. “So the fact that he vouched for me in the interview process was one of the first things that I thought of when the trade was made.”
Then he remembered all his years as an assistant in Charlotte when he had to plan to defend Wall four times a year.
“The second part of it is how dynamic John Wall has been in his career and some of the nightmares that I’ve had trying to defend him and pick and roll and all the pick and roll passes that he’s able to make,” Silas said.
Also on Thursday, Cousins spoke to reporters for the first time since signing with the Rockets earlier in the week. The 30-year-old said he’s healthy and can’t wait to get started after missing all of last season recovering from a knee injury.
“It was a tough task, mentally, physically, but at the same time, I was able to rest my body and it was much-needed rest,” Cousins said. “Coming back off of that, I feel incredible, my body is in a great place, my mind is in a great place and I’m just ready to get back on the floor and play the game that I love.”
He’s also ecstatic about being reunited with Wall, his college teammate at Kentucky. Cousins said he’s known Wall since he was 14 and that the point guard was a groomsman in his wedding.
“It’s an incredible feeling,” Cousins said. “It’s something me and him planned and dreamed about for a long time. So I’m pretty sure he’s just grateful for his moment as I am.”
— With AP


bonginoreport--2020-12-04--Maxine Waters’ Daughter Collected $240k From Her Campaign Last Election Cycle

The daughter of California Rep. Maxine Waters netted around $ 240,000 this past election cycle — from her mother ’ s own campaign , new records show .
The congresswoman ’ s campaigns shelled out payments to Karen Waters for work she did on her 82-year-old mother ’ s re-election campaign , including “ slate mailer management ” and “ GOTV ” — or likely “ Get Out the Vote ” services .
The payments appear in new Federal Election Commission filings reported by Fox News on Friday .
More than $ 212,600 in disbursements to Karen Waters are broken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slate mailer management ” fees , “ office expenses ” and “ canvassing ” between March 2019 and September 2020 .
Another $ 28,150 in payments to Karen Waters occurred in October and November , for “ GOTV ” and “ slate mailer management ” fees — though one for $ 1,000 was simply labeled “ Walker payments.
” Maxine Waters , who chairs the House Financial Services Committee , has been scrutinized over payments to her daughter before .
Her campaign has paid Karen Waters or her public relations firm Progressive Connections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mailers since 2004 , Fox News said .
Since then , Waters ’ daughter has reportedly received almost $ 1 million from the campaign .
Maxine Waters , a Democrat , won re-election in November to California ’ s 43rd Congressional District , a seat she ’ s held since 2013 .

The daughter of California Rep. Maxine Waters netted around $240,000 this past election cycle — from her mother’s own campaign, new records show.
The congresswoman’s campaigns shelled out payments to Karen Waters for work she did on her 82-year-old mother’s re-election campaign, including “slate mailer management” and “GOTV” — or likely “Get Out the Vote” services.
The payments appear in new Federal Election Commission filings reported by Fox News on Friday.
More than $212,600 in disbursements to Karen Waters are broken down into 26 entries such as “slate mailer management” fees, “office expenses” and “canvassing” between March 2019 and September 2020.
Rep. Maxine Waters Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
Another $28,150 in payments to Karen Waters occurred in October and November, for “GOTV” and “slate mailer management” fees — though one for $1,000 was simply labeled “Walker payments.”
Maxine Waters, who chairs the House Financial Services Committee, has been scrutinized over payments to her daughter before. Her campaign has paid Karen Waters or her public relations firm Progressive Connections to produce, print and mail slate mailers since 2004, Fox News said.
Since then, Waters’ daughter has reportedly received almost $1 million from the campaign.
Maxine Waters, a Democrat, won re-election in November to California’s 43rd Congressional District, a seat she’s held since 2013.


bonginoreport--2020-12-04--CA Gov Newsom’s Aide Charged With Domestic Violence

NAPA , Calif. ( KGO ) -- On Thursday , Napa County authorities filed two domestic violence charges against veteran political strategist Nathan Ballard , including that he tried to suffocate a child with a pillow at a local resort in October.Officials with the Napa County Sheriff 's Department say the incident in question occurred on Oct. 17 , and involved an unidentified adult victim and two minors.According to the adult victim 's police statement , Ballard reportedly `` had consumed a large amount of alcohol and some marijuana '' at the resort before he charged at her and pushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of glass doors.This action caused her to fall and hit the back of her head on the door , before Ballard also stumbled and fell onto the ground , bleeding.Ballard then allegedly grabbed a pillow from his bed , placed it onto the child victim , and laid on top of the pillow , placing his weight on and `` attempting to suffocate '' the child who was underneath it.The adult victim said `` she was able to remove the child victim from the room , '' and locked herself and both children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack to police on Oct. 18 , and Ballard was arrested and transported to the county jail on Oct. 20.Ballard paid his set bail of $ 75,000 and was released later that day , according to documents from the Napa County Sheriff 's Department.Ballard , a 51-year-old longtime advisor to Governor Newsom , issued a statement in response on Thursday saying , `` I 've spent my career in crisis communications fighting on behalf of the wrongfully accused , and now for the first time I really know what it feels like to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be exonerated .
I love my children more than anything on earth , and we will be reunited .
`` Nathan Ballard 's attorney Tony Brass also issued a statement Thursday afternoon , stating , `` I am confident that my client , Nathan Ballard , will be fully acquitted of these charges after the District Attorney 's Office has a chance to review the facts and learn all sides of the story .
Nate is a well-respected professional and a member of the bar with a spotless ethical record .
He has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knows that he is not perfect , but he is facing his own challenges head-on , '' Brass continued , `` After nearly eight years of continuous sobriety , Nate resumed drinking in April , after his father died .
He is now clean and sober again , and he is currently in a residential recovery program to deal with his drinking problem in a responsible , comprehensive manner .
He is a good father , he has his children 's best interests at heart , and he wants to resolve this matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their sake .
`` Ballard , the former San Francisco deputy city attorney , has been called a `` media whisperer '' for his high profile roles as the mouthpiece and crisis communications point person for a parade of public figures and A-list corporate clients.He served as spokesperson for then-San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom , a role he has also played for the Democratic National Committee and the California Democratic Party , the Getty family , the Golden State Warriors , the Super Bowl and for the presidential campaigns of former Sen. John @ @ @ @ @ @

Napa County authorities have charged political strategist Nate Ballard, a longtime aide to California Governor Gavin Newsom. with domestic violence after he allegedly tried to suffocate a child at a local resort.
NAPA, Calif. (KGO) -- On Thursday, Napa County authorities filed two domestic violence charges against veteran political strategist Nathan Ballard, including that he tried to suffocate a child with a pillow at a local resort in October.
Officials with the Napa County Sheriff's Department say the incident in question occurred on Oct. 17, and involved an unidentified adult victim and two minors.
According to the adult victim's police statement, Ballard reportedly "had consumed a large amount of alcohol and some marijuana" at the resort before he charged at her and pushed her with both hands into a set of glass doors.
This action caused her to fall and hit the back of her head on the door, before Ballard also stumbled and fell onto the ground, bleeding.
Ballard then allegedly grabbed a pillow from his bed, placed it onto the child victim, and laid on top of the pillow, placing his weight on and "attempting to suffocate" the child who was underneath it.
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The adult victim said "she was able to remove the child victim from the room,'' and locked herself and both children in a separate location.
She reported the alleged attack to police on Oct. 18, and Ballard was arrested and transported to the county jail on Oct. 20.
Ballard paid his set bail of $75,000 and was released later that day, according to documents from the Napa County Sheriff's Department.
Ballard, a 51-year-old longtime advisor to Governor Newsom, issued a statement in response on Thursday saying, "I've spent my career in crisis communications fighting on behalf of the wrongfully accused, and now for the first time I really know what it feels like to be in their shoes. I will be exonerated. I love my children more than anything on earth, and we will be reunited."
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Nathan Ballard's attorney Tony Brass also issued a statement Thursday afternoon, stating, "I am confident that my client, Nathan Ballard, will be fully acquitted of these charges after the District Attorney's Office has a chance to review the facts and learn all sides of the story. Nate is a well-respected professional and a member of the bar with a spotless ethical record. He has no criminal history."
"Nate knows that he is not perfect, but he is facing his own challenges head-on," Brass continued, "After nearly eight years of continuous sobriety, Nate resumed drinking in April, after his father died. He is now clean and sober again, and he is currently in a residential recovery program to deal with his drinking problem in a responsible, comprehensive manner. He is a good father, he has his children's best interests at heart, and he wants to resolve this matter privately, quickly, and fairly for their sake."
Ballard, the former San Francisco deputy city attorney, has been called a "media whisperer" for his high profile roles as the mouthpiece and crisis communications point person for a parade of public figures and A-list corporate clients.
He served as spokesperson for then-San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, a role he has also played for the Democratic National Committee and the California Democratic Party, the Getty family, the Golden State Warriors, the Super Bowl and for the presidential campaigns of former Sen. John Kerry and Gen. Wesley Clark.
If you are the victim of domestic abuse, or you know someone who is, there is help available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233.


bonginoreport--2020-12-04--Tucker Carlson Calls Out Senate Republicans Backing Outsourcing Bill

Tucker Carlson of the Fox News Channel says Senate Republicans are attempting to pack foreign workers into high-paying U.S. jobs while nearly 18 million Americans are jobless .
On Thursday evening , Carlson slammed Senate Republicans for failing to stop Sen. Mike Lee ’ s ( R-UT ) green card giveaway that will allow Indian nationals to effectively monopolize employment-based green cards for at least a decade and tech corporations to privatize the system .
The giveaway solidifies that employment-based visas only go to temporary foreign visa workers , mostly on H-1B visas , who have been imported to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , thus rewarding companies who outsource American white-collar jobs .
As noted by Carlson , the giveaway comes as the Justice Department files suit against Facebook — which lobbied for the giveaway — for allegedly discriminating against Americans in favor of foreign workers .
“ We ’ ve known for a long time that Silicon Valley wants foreign workers to dominate our economy , ” Carlson said .
“ They don ’ t care what kind of effect that has on Americans .
What ’ s surprising is that in a time of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what we have now , mass unemployment — the Republican Party of all people is helping them do it .
That ’ s happening.
” “ Yesterday , the Republican-controlled Senate unanimously passed a law called the ‘ Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act.
’ As if the problem with America is that we don ’ t have enough fairness for people from other countries .
No concern about fairness for Americans , ” Carlson continued .
“ The whole process took a matter of moments .
It was led by Utah Senator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , passed it.
” Carlson described the giveaway as an outsourcing scheme levied against young , middle-class Americans who aspire to U.S. technology jobs .
Their job prospects , Carlson said , will be crushed as a result : What will that do to you and your kids ?
Let ’ s say you would like to have your kids graduate from college with all the debt they have and get a high-paying job in technology — much less likely now .
That job is going to go to someone from another country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We don ’ t have enough well-educated people to fill those slots.
” Really ?
As they ’ re forcing your kids to take classes on Zoom , as they let American schools degrade to the point that they are a joke — Republicans aren ’ t even disputing that point .
Most notably , Carlson said the giveaway is contrasted against the nation ’ s mass unemployment crisis whereby nearly 18 million Americans are jobless and another 6.7 million Americans are underemployed but all of whom want full-time jobs .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a time when we have the highest unemployment rate in your life , mine , anyone watching the show .
This is the highest unemployment rate since you ’ ve lived in this country , ” Carlson said : Your kids , your grandkids are not going to be able to get jobs in a lot of cases .
And yet , the United States Senate , led by the Republicans , has decided to make it easier for foreigners to take — and these are not landscaping jobs — high-paying jobs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you actually want your kids to have .
So this bill now goes onto the House … and then onto the president who has not pledged a veto .
If Silicon Valley gets its way , it will be the first and last immigration bill this administration signs off on .
Hopefully , it isn ’ t .
And you should remember who did — Mike Lee of Utah .
Last year , 140 House Republicans helped 224 House Democrats pass the giveaway after a huge lobbying effort by Big Tech corporations , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ billionaire Koch brothers ’ network of organizations .
The legislative path forward for the giveaway , insiders told Breitbart News , is to have the House pass an identical version of the Senate-approved legislation which would send it straight to President Trump ’ s desk for signage or a veto .
The White House has not stated whether Trump supports the giveaway .
Rep. Zoe Lofgren ( D-CA ) has indicated that she plans to bring the giveaway to a standstill by amending the legislation in the House which would then send it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to be approved before Congress adjourns for the holiday season .
John Binder is a reporter for Breitbart News .
Follow him on Twitter at @ JxhnBinder .

Tucker Carlson of the Fox News Channel says Senate Republicans are attempting to pack foreign workers into high-paying U.S. jobs while nearly 18 million Americans are jobless.
On Thursday evening, Carlson slammed Senate Republicans for failing to stop Sen. Mike Lee’s (R-UT) green card giveaway that will allow Indian nationals to effectively monopolize employment-based green cards for at least a decade and tech corporations to privatize the system.
The giveaway solidifies that employment-based visas only go to temporary foreign visa workers, mostly on H-1B visas, who have been imported to the U.S. by corporations to replace American workers, thus rewarding companies who outsource American white-collar jobs.
As noted by Carlson, the giveaway comes as the Justice Department files suit against Facebook — which lobbied for the giveaway — for allegedly discriminating against Americans in favor of foreign workers.
“We’ve known for a long time that Silicon Valley wants foreign workers to dominate our economy,” Carlson said. “They don’t care what kind of effect that has on Americans. What’s surprising is that in a time of mass unemployment — and that’s what we have now, mass unemployment — the Republican Party of all people is helping them do it. That’s happening.”
“Yesterday, the Republican-controlled Senate unanimously passed a law called the ‘Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act.’ As if the problem with America is that we don’t have enough fairness for people from other countries. No concern about fairness for Americans,” Carlson continued. “The whole process took a matter of moments. It was led by Utah Senator Mike Lee. And without any objections, passed it.”
Tucker Carlson Calling Out @SenMikeLee & Senate GOP For America Last Bill S. 386 "Let's say you would like ur kids to graduate from college w/ all the debt they have & get a high paying job in tech. Much less likely now. That job is going to go to someone from another country." pic.twitter.com/l1GMLkwG31 — The Columbia Bugle 🇺🇸 (@ColumbiaBugle) December 4, 2020
Carlson described the giveaway as an outsourcing scheme levied against young, middle-class Americans who aspire to U.S. technology jobs. Their job prospects, Carlson said, will be crushed as a result:
What will that do to you and your kids? Let’s say you would like to have your kids graduate from college with all the debt they have and get a high-paying job in technology — much less likely now. That job is going to go to someone from another country. They’ll tell you, “We don’t have enough well-educated people to fill those slots.” Really? As they’re forcing your kids to take classes on Zoom, as they let American schools degrade to the point that they are a joke — Republicans aren’t even disputing that point.
Most notably, Carlson said the giveaway is contrasted against the nation’s mass unemployment crisis whereby nearly 18 million Americans are jobless and another 6.7 million Americans are underemployed but all of whom want full-time jobs.
“Again, this is all unfolding at a time when we have the highest unemployment rate in your life, mine, anyone watching the show. This is the highest unemployment rate since you’ve lived in this country,” Carlson said:
Your kids, your grandkids are not going to be able to get jobs in a lot of cases. And yet, the United States Senate, led by the Republicans, has decided to make it easier for foreigners to take — and these are not landscaping jobs — high-paying jobs, white-collar jobs, the kinds of jobs you actually want your kids to have. So this bill now goes onto the House … and then onto the president who has not pledged a veto. If Silicon Valley gets its way, it will be the first and last immigration bill this administration signs off on. Hopefully, it isn’t. And you should remember who did — Mike Lee of Utah.
Last year, 140 House Republicans helped 224 House Democrats pass the giveaway after a huge lobbying effort by Big Tech corporations, the Chamber of Commerce, and the billionaire Koch brothers’ network of organizations.
The legislative path forward for the giveaway, insiders told Breitbart News, is to have the House pass an identical version of the Senate-approved legislation which would send it straight to President Trump’s desk for signage or a veto. The White House has not stated whether Trump supports the giveaway.
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) has indicated that she plans to bring the giveaway to a standstill by amending the legislation in the House which would then send it back to the Senate where it would need to be approved before Congress adjourns for the holiday season.
John Binder is a reporter for Breitbart News. Follow him on Twitter at @JxhnBinder.


bonginoreport--2020-12-05--U.S. Intelligence Says China is Creating Biologically Enhanced Soldiers

WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence shows that China has conducted `` human testing '' on members of the People 's Liberation Army in hope of developing soldiers with `` biologically enhanced capabilities , '' the top U.S. intelligence official said Friday .
John Ratcliffe , the director of national intelligence , included the explosive claim in a long Wall Street Journal op-ed in which he made the case that China poses the pre-eminent national security threat to the U.S. '' There are no ethical boundaries to Beijing 's pursuit of power , '' wrote Ratcliffe , a Republican former member of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the CIA did not immediately respond to requests to elaborate on the notion that China sought to create `` super soldiers '' of the sort depicted in Hollywood films like `` Captain America , '' `` Bloodshot '' and `` Universal Soldier . ''
Last year , two American scholars wrote a paper examining China 's ambitions to apply biotechnology to the battlefield , including what they said were signs that China was interested in using gene-editing technology to enhance human — and perhaps soldier — performance .
Specifically , the scholars explored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , short for `` clusters of regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats . ''
CRISPR has been used to treat genetic diseases and modify plants , but Western scientists consider it unethical to seek to manipulate genes to boost the performance of healthy people .
`` While the potential leveraging of CRISPR to increase human capabilities on the future battlefield remains only a hypothetical possibility at the present , there are indications that Chinese military researchers are starting to explore its potential , '' wrote the scholars , Elsa Kania , an expert on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a New American Security , and Wilson VornDick , a consultant on China matters and former Navy officer .
`` Chinese military scientists and strategists have consistently emphasized that biotechnology could become a 'new strategic commanding heights of the future Revolution in Military Affairs , ' '' the scholars wrote , quoting a 2015 article in a military newspaper .
One prominent Chinese general , they noted , said in 2017 that `` modern biotechnology and its integration with information , nano ( technology ) , and the cognitive , etc .
domains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ equipment , the combat spaces , the forms of warfare , and military theories . ''
VornDick said in a phone interview that he is less concerned about the battlefield advantage such research might provide than he is about the consequences of tampering with human genes .
`` When we start playing around with genetic organisms , there could be unforeseen consequences , '' he said .
Representatives of the Chinese government did not immediately respond to a request for comment .
The overall message of Ratcliffe 's opinion piece is that China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economic and national security .
`` The People 's Republic of China poses the greatest threat to America today , and the greatest threat to democracy and freedom world-wide since World War II , '' he wrote .
`` The intelligence is clear : Beijing intends to dominate the U.S. and the rest of the planet economically , militarily and technologically . ''
In an interview with Fox News , Ratcliffe urged President-elect Joe Biden to `` be honest '' about China .
As NBC News has reported , Biden and his foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ major threat , but they say they believe the Trump administration offered more bluster than substance in response .

WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence shows that China has conducted "human testing" on members of the People's Liberation Army in hope of developing soldiers with "biologically enhanced capabilities," the top U.S. intelligence official said Friday.
John Ratcliffe, the director of national intelligence, included the explosive claim in a long Wall Street Journal op-ed in which he made the case that China poses the pre-eminent national security threat to the U.S.
"There are no ethical boundaries to Beijing's pursuit of power," wrote Ratcliffe, a Republican former member of Congress from Texas.
His office and the CIA did not immediately respond to requests to elaborate on the notion that China sought to create "super soldiers" of the sort depicted in Hollywood films like "Captain America," "Bloodshot" and "Universal Soldier."
Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren and Tommy "Tiny" Lister line up in a scene from the 1992 movie "Universal Soldier." TriStar / Getty Images
Last year, two American scholars wrote a paper examining China's ambitions to apply biotechnology to the battlefield, including what they said were signs that China was interested in using gene-editing technology to enhance human — and perhaps soldier — performance.
Specifically, the scholars explored Chinese research using the gene-editing tool CRISPR, short for "clusters of regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats." CRISPR has been used to treat genetic diseases and modify plants, but Western scientists consider it unethical to seek to manipulate genes to boost the performance of healthy people.
"While the potential leveraging of CRISPR to increase human capabilities on the future battlefield remains only a hypothetical possibility at the present, there are indications that Chinese military researchers are starting to explore its potential," wrote the scholars, Elsa Kania, an expert on Chinese defense technology at the Center for a New American Security, and Wilson VornDick, a consultant on China matters and former Navy officer.
"Chinese military scientists and strategists have consistently emphasized that biotechnology could become a 'new strategic commanding heights of the future Revolution in Military Affairs,'" the scholars wrote, quoting a 2015 article in a military newspaper.
One prominent Chinese general, they noted, said in 2017 that "modern biotechnology and its integration with information, nano(technology), and the cognitive, etc. domains will have revolutionary influences upon weapons and equipment, the combat spaces, the forms of warfare, and military theories."
VornDick said in a phone interview that he is less concerned about the battlefield advantage such research might provide than he is about the consequences of tampering with human genes.
"When we start playing around with genetic organisms, there could be unforeseen consequences," he said.
Representatives of the Chinese government did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The overall message of Ratcliffe's opinion piece is that China is a dangerous adversary that threatens American economic and national security.
"The People's Republic of China poses the greatest threat to America today, and the greatest threat to democracy and freedom world-wide since World War II," he wrote. "The intelligence is clear: Beijing intends to dominate the U.S. and the rest of the planet economically, militarily and technologically."
In an interview with Fox News, Ratcliffe urged President-elect Joe Biden to "be honest" about China.
As NBC News has reported, Biden and his foreign policy advisers agree that China poses a major threat, but they say they believe the Trump administration offered more bluster than substance in response.