bonginoreport--2020-06-14--Trey Gowdy: John Durham Likely Has Peter Strzok in His Sights

Former Rep. Trey Gowdy said fired FBI agent Peter Strzok may very likely be a target of U.S. Attorney John Durham 's inquiry into the Russia investigation .
After Attorney General William Barr told Fox News last week `` some '' of the people his handpicked federal prosecutor is scrutinizing would be familiar to the public , Gowdy surmised Strzok was one of them .
`` Keep in mind .
Peter Strzok , that I think is now a household name , has his fingerprints on every aspect of this , '' Gowdy said on Fox News on Wednesday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ served as a Republican congressman from South Carolina , mapped out Strzok 's integral role throughout investigations underlying the 2016 election .
`` From initiating it in the summer of 2016 to the Hillary Clinton investigation to [ special counsel Robert ] Mueller to interviewing Michael Flynn , '' he said .
`` So , Peter Strzok would be a name that I would listen for as Durham begins to wind up his work . ''
Strzok took part in the Russia and Hillary Clinton email investigations .
He authored the “ opening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's counterintelligence investigation into the Trump campaign .
After DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz uncovered anti-Trump text messages between Strzok and FBI lawyer Lisa Page , Republicans accused them of being part of a plot to undermine Trump .
Strzok was fired in August 2018 and a year later filed a wrongful termination lawsuit .
In the face of repeated insults by President Trump , Strzok warned in February that he will `` have a great deal more to say about the president ’ s attacks on those with responsibility for holding him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was `` very troubled '' by what Durham has brought to his attention so far .
The attorney general appointed Durham , the top federal prosecutor in Connecticut , to examine misconduct by law enforcement and intelligence officials over the course of the Russia investigation .
Two other U.S. attorneys have joined the effort , which Democrats say appears to be a politically motivated scheme to relitigate the Russia investigation , bolstered by declassifications by former acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell .
Documents declassified in April indicate Strzok abruptly stopped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn in early January 2017 after uncovering “ no derogatory information ” on the incoming national security adviser .
`` We give law enforcement and our intelligence community these awesome powers that no one else has : the power to indict and arrest and surveil and read emails .
And all he [ Barr ] is asking in return is that you be a good steward and that there be a factual predicate when you investigate , whether it 's a potential president or your neighbor next door , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give power to someone , it is not illegitimate to say , 'Were you a good steward of those powers ? '
'' he said .

Former Rep. Trey Gowdy said fired FBI agent Peter Strzok may very likely be a target of U.S. Attorney John Durham's inquiry into the Russia investigation.
After Attorney General William Barr told Fox News last week "some" of the people his handpicked federal prosecutor is scrutinizing would be familiar to the public, Gowdy surmised Strzok was one of them.
"Keep in mind. Peter Strzok, that I think is now a household name, has his fingerprints on every aspect of this," Gowdy said on Fox News on Wednesday.
Gowdy, a former federal prosecutor who served as a Republican congressman from South Carolina, mapped out Strzok's integral role throughout investigations underlying the 2016 election.
"From initiating it in the summer of 2016 to the Hillary Clinton investigation to [special counsel Robert] Mueller to interviewing Michael Flynn," he said. "So, Peter Strzok would be a name that I would listen for as Durham begins to wind up his work."
Strzok took part in the Russia and Hillary Clinton email investigations. He authored the “opening electronic communication" that initiated the FBI's counterintelligence investigation into the Trump campaign. After DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz uncovered anti-Trump text messages between Strzok and FBI lawyer Lisa Page, Republicans accused them of being part of a plot to undermine Trump.
Strzok was fired in August 2018 and a year later filed a wrongful termination lawsuit. In the face of repeated insults by President Trump, Strzok warned in February that he will "have a great deal more to say about the president’s attacks on those with responsibility for holding him accountable."
Barr said last week he was "very troubled" by what Durham has brought to his attention so far.
Peter Strzok. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
The attorney general appointed Durham, the top federal prosecutor in Connecticut, to examine misconduct by law enforcement and intelligence officials over the course of the Russia investigation. Two other U.S. attorneys have joined the effort, which Democrats say appears to be a politically motivated scheme to relitigate the Russia investigation, bolstered by declassifications by former acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell.
Documents declassified in April indicate Strzok abruptly stopped the FBI from closing its investigation into retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn in early January 2017 after uncovering “no derogatory information” on the incoming national security adviser.
"We give law enforcement and our intelligence community these awesome powers that no one else has: the power to indict and arrest and surveil and read emails. And all he [Barr] is asking in return is that you be a good steward and that there be a factual predicate when you investigate, whether it's a potential president or your neighbor next door," Gowdy said.
"When you give power to someone, it is not illegitimate to say, 'Were you a good steward of those powers?'" he said.


bonginoreport--2020-06-14--Rioters Attack CNN Camera Crew for Recording Them Destroying a Wendy’s

'At that point , they got aggressive ... '

A CNN reporter and her camera crew were attacked late Saturday as they covered escalating protests in Atlanta after police shot and killed Rayshard Brooks in a Wendy's parking lot.
CNN correspondent Natasha Chen and her camera crew were videoing protesters as they broke windows and set fire to the Wendy's where Brooks was gunned down by police on Friday night. But the rioters apparently did not want their criminal actions to be caught on video.
Video shows protesters attack the camera crew. According to Chen, the rioters eventually broke CNN's camera.
"Our photojournalist, our producer, and I were trying to get video of what was happening, and there were protesters very angry that we were recording this and tried to block our cameras," Chen explained.
"At that point, they got aggressive and our CNN camera was broken," she added.
CNN host Wolf Blitzer, to whom Chen was speaking, describes the actions of the protesters as "very disturbing."
Chen said her crew was able to evaluate the area without injury.
Tensions boiled over Saturday after video of Brooks death circulated on social media. The police officer who shot and killed Brooks has already been fired. Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields has also resigned.
The Georgia State Bureau of Investigation is handling the probe into Brooks's death.


bonginoreport--2020-06-15--Trump Continues Crushing Biden in Voter Enthusiasm

There are good reasons President Trump is ready to get back on the road to do campaign events .
It is his opportunity to do two things .
First , he can speak directly to voters in his signature style which is part comedian and part policymaker .
Second , his rallies tend to drive the news cycle , even if a station does not broadcast them .
However , Team Trump has a different goal .
Team Trump has a legendary data program .
Even Democrats have expressed concern over the campaign ’ s digital prowess and collection methods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strategy for a number of reasons .
And according to Brad Parscale , it seems a return to the road is generating unprecedented enthusiasm .
This is for a rally in an arena that holds 19,000 .
If the campaign holds true to form , there will be large screens for those unable to get a seat to watch from outside .
But the key to the operation is in Parscale ’ s tweet .
It is the biggest data haul to date .
What does this data give them ?
The opportunity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rally to vote who are not already registered .
The ability to contact these potential voters throughout the rest of the campaign with updates and fundraising efforts .
The information to ensure absentee ballots and in-person voting happen right through the close of the polls on Election Day .
This is just part of the robust digital effort the campaign is using .
Washington Post campaign reporter Dave Weigel signed up with both campaigns and noted significant differences : In some ways , the Biden campaign is years behind on this kind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 2012 campaign , Obama ’ s team had established a popular video series in which deputy campaign manager Stephanie Cutter shared good news and debunked Republican attacks .
There ’ s no such block-and-tackle effort from the Biden social media experience , apart from the occasional tweet responding to the Trump campaign — and no Trump-style points for helping get the message out .
In comparing digital media engagement , Weigel also noted the following : There is a digital divide , and it all trends in President Trump ’ s favor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parscale for a few pre-COVID rallies : The last three bullets matter .
The 20 % who have only voted in one of the last four elections and the 9 % that have voted in none are unlikely to be polled .
The share of registered Democrats and minorities should also give Democrats pause .
All of those rally attendees were asked to engage in the more compelling digital campaign being run by Team Trump .
All of this information is also another sign of a large enthusiasm gap .
In a recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s voters indicated they are voting for him as opposed to voting against Joe Biden .
This contrasts with Joe Biden only having 38 % percent of his voters saying they are voting for him .
Of Biden ’ s voters , 60 % say they are voting against Trump .
Ask Mitt Romney how that worked out .
Or you can just look at the difference between the Trump rally sign-up and a recent Biden live stream directed at Wisconsin Democrat Convention : Superior data , a more engaging strategy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s side .
Do not let this be a cautionary tale .
There is no time to be content or assume anything .
It is time to turn up the dial by telling the truth about Trump ’ s record and prepare for continued vicious attacks .
Team Trump is doing the heavy lifting .
But we all need to carry our weight .
Make Rallies Happen Again !
Trump to Return To Campaign Trail This Month Despite Coronavirus Latest CNN Poll : In-Kind Donation to Democrats or Reinforcing the Echo Chamber @

There are good reasons President Trump is ready to get back on the road to do campaign events. It is his opportunity to do two things. First, he can speak directly to voters in his signature style which is part comedian and part policymaker. Second, his rallies tend to drive the news cycle, even if a station does not broadcast them. However, Team Trump has a different goal.
Team Trump has a legendary data program. Even Democrats have expressed concern over the campaign’s digital prowess and collection methods. Trump rallies are key to this strategy for a number of reasons. And according to Brad Parscale, it seems a return to the road is generating unprecedented enthusiasm.
Just passed 800,000 tickets. Biggest data haul and rally signup of all time by 10x. Saturday is going to be amazing! https://t.co/u2tQ812odW — Brad Parscale (@parscale) June 14, 2020
This is for a rally in an arena that holds 19,000. If the campaign holds true to form, there will be large screens for those unable to get a seat to watch from outside. But the key to the operation is in Parscale’s tweet. It is the biggest data haul to date.
What does this data give them? The opportunity to register people who are interested in the rally to vote who are not already registered. The ability to contact these potential voters throughout the rest of the campaign with updates and fundraising efforts. The information to ensure absentee ballots and in-person voting happen right through the close of the polls on Election Day.
This is just part of the robust digital effort the campaign is using. Washington Post campaign reporter Dave Weigel signed up with both campaigns and noted significant differences:
In some ways, the Biden campaign is years behind on this kind of engagement. By this point in the 2012 campaign, Obama’s team had established a popular video series in which deputy campaign manager Stephanie Cutter shared good news and debunked Republican attacks. There’s no such block-and-tackle effort from the Biden social media experience, apart from the occasional tweet responding to the Trump campaign — and no Trump-style points for helping get the message out.
In comparing digital media engagement, Weigel also noted the following:
As of Thursday morning, the Biden campaign’s Cinco de Mayo broadcast had clocked 7,000 views on YouTube and 180,000 on Facebook, while the Trump campaign’s had clocked 11,000 and 900,000 views, respectively. Trump’s campaign has 29 million followers on Facebook, while Biden’s has less than 2 million.
There is a digital divide, and it all trends in President Trump’s favor. Look at the stats provided by Parscale for a few pre-COVID rallies:
Wow! New Jersey Data: ✅ 158,632 Requested Tickets (92,841 distinct signups) ✅ 73,482 Voters Identified ✅ 10.4% Didn't Vote in 2016 ✅ 26.3% Democrats Mind boggling. 🤯 — Brad Parscale (@parscale) January 29, 2020
Big Rally tonight in Hershey, PA! Strong data 💪. ✅ 23,207 voters identified (82.5% from PA) ✅ 20% have only voted in 1 of last 4 elections (9% in zero) ✅ 20.3% Democrats ✅ 18% non-white This data will propel @realDonaldTrump in Pennsylvania in 2020! — Brad Parscale (@parscale) December 11, 2019
The last three bullets matter. The 20% who have only voted in one of the last four elections and the 9% that have voted in none are unlikely to be polled. The share of registered Democrats and minorities should also give Democrats pause. All of those rally attendees were asked to engage in the more compelling digital campaign being run by Team Trump.
All of this information is also another sign of a large enthusiasm gap. In a recent poll, 70% of President Trump’s voters indicated they are voting for him as opposed to voting against Joe Biden. This contrasts with Joe Biden only having 38% percent of his voters saying they are voting for him. Of Biden’s voters, 60% say they are voting against Trump. Ask Mitt Romney how that worked out.
Or you can just look at the difference between the Trump rally sign-up and a recent Biden live stream directed at Wisconsin Democrat Convention:
A whopping 68 people are watching Joe Biden’s recorded address for the Wisconsin Democrat Convention. Sad! pic.twitter.com/dgl4hkoWyo — Kyle Martinsen – Text TRUMP to 88022 (@KyleMartinsen_) June 13, 2020
Superior data, a more engaging strategy, and enthusiasm are all on President Trump’s side. Do not let this be a cautionary tale. There is no time to be content or assume anything. It is time to turn up the dial by telling the truth about Trump’s record and prepare for continued vicious attacks. Team Trump is doing the heavy lifting. But we all need to carry our weight.


bonginoreport--2020-06-15--Stacey Abrams Dodges Question When Asked If She’s Been Interviewed to Be Biden’s Running Mate

Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams ( D ) says she would be an excellent running mate , but she will not say if she has been interviewed for a spot on the ticket .
During an interview on ABC ’ s “ This Week , ” Abrams was asked if former Vice President Joe Biden ’ s campaign had interviewed her , she said , “ I will say that vetting conversations need to be had with the Biden team.
” During an appearance on CBS ’ “ The Late Show ” on Wednesday , Abrams was asked about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be Biden ’ s vice presidential pick .
She said , “ I have said many times that if called , I will answer , but I have not received any calls.
” But on Sunday , she sought to clarify her comments , “ I want to be clear that I was responding to a very narrow question.
” “ My focus is on making sure that we have elections that can happen in November , ” Abrams said , adding , “ There will be no vice president , there will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under the inefficiencies and the inequities that we see happening .
Last week , Abrams claimed that democracy was at risk in the U.S. with President Donald Trump in the White House , as IJR reported .
“ We need to take steps now to ensure that our presidency is not a gateway to the type of authoritarian regimes we ’ ve seen in Turkey , ” she said .
She added , “ We have to acknowledge the authoritarian nature of Donald Trump , and we ’ ve got to nip it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to continue here , and if we want to continue to be the moral leader abroad .
”

Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams (D) says she would be an excellent running mate, but she will not say if she has been interviewed for a spot on the ticket.
During an interview on ABC’s “This Week,” Abrams was asked if former Vice President Joe Biden’s campaign had interviewed her, she said, “I will say that vetting conversations need to be had with the Biden team.”
During an appearance on CBS’ “The Late Show” on Wednesday, Abrams was asked about rumors that she was being vetted to be Biden’s vice presidential pick.
She said, “I have said many times that if called, I will answer, but I have not received any calls.”
But on Sunday, she sought to clarify her comments, “I want to be clear that I was responding to a very narrow question.”
Watch the video below:
Stacey Abrams won’t say if she has been interviewed by the Joe Biden campaign as a potential vice presidential pick, telling @GStephanopoulos, “My focus is on making sure that we have elections that can happen in November.” https://t.co/GJNVZLRsYS pic.twitter.com/KsMZIWm6VN — This Week (@ThisWeekABC) June 14, 2020
“My focus is on making sure that we have elections that can happen in November,” Abrams said, adding, “There will be no vice president, there will be no president if our democracy crumbles under the inefficiencies and the inequities that we see happening.
Last week, Abrams claimed that democracy was at risk in the U.S. with President Donald Trump in the White House, as IJR reported.
“We need to take steps now to ensure that our presidency is not a gateway to the type of authoritarian regimes we’ve seen in Turkey,” she said.
She added, “We have to acknowledge the authoritarian nature of Donald Trump, and we’ve got to nip it in the bud if we want democracy to continue here, and if we want to continue to be the moral leader abroad.”
Truth and Accuracy
Submit a Correction * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success!
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.
Comment Down Below


bonginoreport--2020-06-15--NY’s Cuomo Now Threatens Social Distancing Violators After Encouraging Mass Protest

NEW YORK ( WABC ) -- Gov .
Andrew Cuomo warned bars and restaurants that they can lose their liquor license if they violate reopening regulations , and threatened to reinstate closings in areas where local governments fail to enforce rules .
Manhattan and the Hamptons were singled out as problem areas.Cuomo said the state received 25,000 complaints including violations of social distancing , parties in the street , and restaurants and bars ignoring laws.In Hell 's Kitchen , crowds gathered along 9th Avenue over the weekend outside favorite watering holes with no social distancing and inconsistent use of masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a nice way , the consequences of your actions , '' Cuomo said .
`` I will not turn a blind eye to them .
`` Cuomo threatened to stop or even reverse the reopening in areas where local governments fail to enforce the rules .
A video taken Friday night in the East Village and shared widely on social media shows hundreds of people outside a stretch of bars assembled in close proximity , disregarding social distancing guidelines and not wearing face coverings .
`` These are not hard to spot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violations .
You can look it up on social media .
You do n't need a detective squad to find it .
They are rampant and there is n't enough enforcement , '' Cuomo said.We reached out to Mayor Bill de Blasio 's office for comment and a City Hall spokesperson said New York City has done aggressive outreach with restaurants and bars and that social distancing ambassadors were out all weekend passing out face masks , dispersing large groups and helping popular bars with crowd control .
`` We must balance safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses , '' the spokesperson said .
`` We had social distancing ambassadors out all weekend distributing masks and encouraging people to disperse after making their purchases .
These businesses are allowed to be open per the Governor 's guidelines and we do n't believe imprisoning people or taking away their livelihood is the answer .
`` Cuomo reminded people that they can be fined for having open containers on the street and commended New Yorkers who reported the violations.What is alarming is the volume but it also shows how smart people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are calling and complaining , '' Cuomo said .
`` They see the business violates the rules and my health is jeopardized .
My health .
That is why they are complaining especially at bars and restaurants . ''

Cuomo said the state received 25,000 complaints including violations of social distancing, parties in the street, and restaurants and bars ignoring laws.
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned bars and restaurants that they can lose their liquor license if they violate reopening regulations, and threatened to reinstate closings in areas where local governments fail to enforce rules. Manhattan and the Hamptons were singled out as problem areas.
Cuomo said the state received 25,000 complaints including violations of social distancing, parties in the street, and restaurants and bars ignoring laws.
In Hell's Kitchen, crowds gathered along 9th Avenue over the weekend outside favorite watering holes with no social distancing and inconsistent use of masks.
"I am warning today, in a nice way, the consequences of your actions," Cuomo said. "I will not turn a blind eye to them."
Cuomo threatened to stop or even reverse the reopening in areas where local governments fail to enforce the rules.
A video taken Friday night in the East Village and shared widely on social media shows hundreds of people outside a stretch of bars assembled in close proximity, disregarding social distancing guidelines and not wearing face coverings.
"These are not hard to spot violations. People send video of the violations. You can look it up on social media. You don't need a detective squad to find it. They are rampant and there isn't enough enforcement," Cuomo said.
We reached out to Mayor Bill de Blasio's office for comment and a City Hall spokesperson said New York City has done aggressive outreach with restaurants and bars and that social distancing ambassadors were out all weekend passing out face masks, dispersing large groups and helping popular bars with crowd control.
"We must balance safety with people's need to reopen their businesses," the spokesperson said. "We had social distancing ambassadors out all weekend distributing masks and encouraging people to disperse after making their purchases. These businesses are allowed to be open per the Governor's guidelines and we don't believe imprisoning people or taking away their livelihood is the answer."
Cuomo reminded people that they can be fined for having open containers on the street and commended New Yorkers who reported the violations.
What is alarming is the volume but it also shows how smart people are and how offended people are that they are calling and complaining," Cuomo said. "They see the business violates the rules and my health is jeopardized. My health. That is why they are complaining especially at bars and restaurants."
MORE CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 COVERAGE
abc7NY Phase Tracker:
COVID-19 Help, Information. Stimulus and Business Updates
UPDATES
New York City
New Jersey
Long Island
Westchester and Hudson Valley
Connecticut
REOPENING INFORMATION
What's Open, What's Closed
Reopening New York State
Reopening New Jersey
Reopening Connecticut
RELATED INFORMATION
Share your coronavirus story with Eyewitness News
Stimulus check scams and other coronavirus hoaxes
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on coronavirus
Total count of NYC, Long Island COVID-19 cases based on patient address


bonginoreport--2020-06-15--Rep. Jeff Van Drew: New Jersey Needs to Reopen, Our Small Businesses Thrive on the Summer Economy

New Jersey is as diverse economically as it is geographically .
The path to reopening the state I represent in the U.S. House of Representatives to business should be based on the science about what we know of the epidemiology of coronavirus .
This approach needs to be balanced with the need to save our families and businesses from personal and economic devastation .
THE LOCKDOWN DEMOCRATS -- BLUE STATES NOW FACING A CHANGE OR DIE CHOICE We have let the one-size-fits-all approach that Governor Phil Murphy has decreed to us slowly bleed the life out of too many in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exact plan to reopen from the governor and we needed it a month ago .
For over a month , my office has presented cogent arguments on the need to safely reopen to Governor Murphy and his staff .
We have seen the number of coronavirus cases decline on a nearly daily basis in the same timeframe .
We brought in business owners and industries that presented plans for safely reopening .
These efforts fell on mostly deaf ears .
South Jersey ’ s small businesses thrive on the summer economy and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans for safely reopening are largely ignored .
I voted for hundreds of billions of dollars in resources for our small businesses to utilize in forgivable and low-interest loans .
These same small businesses were forced to shut down based on the restrictions in place and in many instances , were forced to put their employees onto an unemployment system we funded with additional federal dollars .
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE , GOOD JOBS NEWS , TELL US THIS ABOUT CORONAVIRUS RECESSION That unemployment system has been paralyzed by its own antiquity and was marred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Businesses were forced to shut down at the governor ’ s request and many employees could not get the help that was supposed to be there for them in a timely fashion .
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DROPS TO 13.3 % IN MAY Why can ’ t the governor reopen state unemployment offices full-time to help the mess we have on our hands ?
This past week casinos in Las Vegas reopened after plans for safely reopening were implemented .
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has Atlantic City ’ s unemployment rate for April 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worst in the nation .
Casinos in Atlantic City have presented plans for safely reopening , but like many other businesses , they do not have clear answers from Governor Murphy .
Salons , gyms , restaurants , churches , hotels , dance studios , boutique stores , and numerous other businesses are fed-up with the lack of exact guidance .
Even the Motor Vehicle Registration centers are not open in most of South Jersey while licensing facilities are .
I still can not fathom the science the governor sees that allows large @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large chain store being safer than allowing small groups into a properly sanitized small business .
Many states around the country have begun reopening .
Our neighbor Pennsylvania has offered reopening phases based on a county-by-county approach that takes data from Coronavirus rates and outbreaks and offers distinct instructions for reopening and for businesses .
GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE Thirty-four counties ( more than half of the counties in the state ) as of last week were close to fully open .
We have received constant mixed messages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standards for some businesses versus others from Governor Murphy .
The untold pain many are dealing with is caused by the inflexible restrictions and will be a story we have to tell our future generations .
We will see the numbers of overdoses , suicides and attempts , and depression and anxiety rise .
This agony is solely based on decisions that could be tailored to minimize our pain .
I am on the phone with these folks every single day .
I hear their heartbreak and their pain .
Does the governor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make nuanced decisions that protect lives and protect livelihood .
The time for action is now .
We have data on what restrictions work , what do not and what can be done to save lives and save our economic future .
South Jersey needs answers and timelines , and they need them now .
If only we had a governor who understands the economic and geographic diversity our state offers and an exact plan based on that .
Republican Jeff Van Drew represents New Jersey 's 2nd Congressional District in the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESS

New Jersey is as diverse economically as it is geographically. The path to reopening the state I represent in the U.S. House of Representatives to business should be based on the science about what we know of the epidemiology of coronavirus.
This approach needs to be balanced with the need to save our families and businesses from personal and economic devastation.
THE LOCKDOWN DEMOCRATS -- BLUE STATES NOW FACING A CHANGE OR DIE CHOICE
We have let the one-size-fits-all approach that Governor Phil Murphy has decreed to us slowly bleed the life out of too many in South Jersey. We urgently need an exact plan to reopen from the governor and we needed it a month ago.
For over a month, my office has presented cogent arguments on the need to safely reopen to Governor Murphy and his staff. We have seen the number of coronavirus cases decline on a nearly daily basis in the same timeframe. We brought in business owners and industries that presented plans for safely reopening.
These efforts fell on mostly deaf ears.
South Jersey’s small businesses thrive on the summer economy and they are now forced to watch as their plans for safely reopening are largely ignored.
I voted for hundreds of billions of dollars in resources for our small businesses to utilize in forgivable and low-interest loans. These same small businesses were forced to shut down based on the restrictions in place and in many instances, were forced to put their employees onto an unemployment system we funded with additional federal dollars.
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE, GOOD JOBS NEWS, TELL US THIS ABOUT CORONAVIRUS RECESSION
That unemployment system has been paralyzed by its own antiquity and was marred with disaster for those in need.
Businesses were forced to shut down at the governor’s request and many employees could not get the help that was supposed to be there for them in a timely fashion.
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DROPS TO 13.3% IN MAY
Why can’t the governor reopen state unemployment offices full-time to help the mess we have on our hands?
This past week casinos in Las Vegas reopened after plans for safely reopening were implemented. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has Atlantic City’s unemployment rate for April 2020 at 33.3 percent, one of the worst in the nation. Casinos in Atlantic City have presented plans for safely reopening, but like many other businesses, they do not have clear answers from Governor Murphy.
Salons, gyms, restaurants, churches, hotels, dance studios, boutique stores, and numerous other businesses are fed-up with the lack of exact guidance. Even the Motor Vehicle Registration centers are not open in most of South Jersey while licensing facilities are.
Why?
I still cannot fathom the science the governor sees that allows large groups of people at once in a large chain store being safer than allowing small groups into a properly sanitized small business.
Many states around the country have begun reopening.
Our neighbor Pennsylvania has offered reopening phases based on a county-by-county approach that takes data from Coronavirus rates and outbreaks and offers distinct instructions for reopening and for businesses.
GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE
Thirty-four counties (more than half of the counties in the state) as of last week were close to fully open. We have received constant mixed messages, no hard timelines, and double standards for some businesses versus others from Governor Murphy.
The untold pain many are dealing with is caused by the inflexible restrictions and will be a story we have to tell our future generations. We will see the numbers of overdoses, suicides and attempts, and depression and anxiety rise. This agony is solely based on decisions that could be tailored to minimize our pain.
I am on the phone with these folks every single day. I hear their heartbreak and their pain. Does the governor?
New Jersey needs leadership that can make nuanced decisions that protect lives and protect livelihood.
The time for action is now. We have data on what restrictions work, what do not and what can be done to save lives and save our economic future.
South Jersey needs answers and timelines, and they need them now.
If only we had a governor who understands the economic and geographic diversity our state offers and an exact plan based on that.
Republican Jeff Van Drew represents New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESS


bonginoreport--2020-06-15--US Embassy in Seoul Displays Black Lives Matter Banner

The U.S. embassy in Seoul draped a huge Black Lives Matter banner on its mission building and tweeted a picture of it in support of an anti-racism campaign across America .
“ The U.S. Embassy stands in solidarity with fellow Americans grieving and peacefully protesting to demand positive change .
Our # BlackLivesMatter banner shows our support for the fight against racial injustice and police brutality as we strive to be a more inclusive & just society , ” the embassy tweeted on Saturday , along with the picture of the banner in black and white .
U.S .
Ambassador @ @ @ @ @ @ @ message , adding “ USA is a free and diverse nation… from that diversity we gain our strength.
” Black Lives Matter protests are being held across the globe as part of campaigns focusing on social injustice following the death of George Floyd in police custody , but the banner is seen as a rare , open support for the protest by an appointee of President Donald Trump after Trump linked violent protests to “ thugs.
” No comment was immediately available from the embassy on Sunday .
The embassy also made some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rainbow banner in support of the LGBTQ community .
Harris , a 40-year veteran of the U.S. Navy who started in Seoul in 2018 after Trump appointed him , has privately said that he is planning on exiting his position before the end of the year .

The U.S. embassy in Seoul draped a huge Black Lives Matter banner on its mission building and tweeted a picture of it in support of an anti-racism campaign across America.
“The U.S. Embassy stands in solidarity with fellow Americans grieving and peacefully protesting to demand positive change. Our #BlackLivesMatter banner shows our support for the fight against racial injustice and police brutality as we strive to be a more inclusive & just society,” the embassy tweeted on Saturday, along with the picture of the banner in black and white.
U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris retweeted the message, adding “USA is a free and diverse nation… from that diversity we gain our strength.”
Black Lives Matter protests are being held across the globe as part of campaigns focusing on social injustice following the death of George Floyd in police custody, but the banner is seen as a rare, open support for the protest by an appointee of President Donald Trump after Trump linked violent protests to “thugs.”
No comment was immediately available from the embassy on Sunday.
The embassy also made some waves last year when it displayed a rainbow banner in support of the LGBTQ community.
Harris, a 40-year veteran of the U.S. Navy who started in Seoul in 2018 after Trump appointed him, has privately said that he is planning on exiting his position before the end of the year.
(Reporting by Cynthia Kim; Additional reporting by Josh Smit; Editing by Kim Coghill)
Truth and Accuracy
Submit a Correction * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success!
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.
Comment Down Below


bonginoreport--2020-06-15--U.S. F-15 Fighter Jet Pilot Found Dead After Crash in North Sea

The pilot of a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter jet that crashed Monday morning is confirmed dead , the branch has confirmed .
Col. Will Marshall , 48th Fighter Wing commander , released a video statement confirming the death of the pilot , who was the only soul on board .
“ It is with a very heavy heart that I confirm the pilot of the downed F-15C Eagle has been located , and confirmed deceased , ” Marshall said .
“ This is a tragic loss for the 48th Fighter Wing community , and our deepest condolences go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the 493rd Fighter Squadron.
” The pilot has not been identified , and Marshall noted that the pilot ’ s identity will not be released until next-of-kin notifications are completed .
Less than two hours earlier , RAF Lakenheath had tweeted an update saying that search crews located the wreckage of the crashed fighter jet , but the pilot still remained missing .
“ UPDATE : Search efforts by Her Majesty ’ s Coastguard have located wreckage from the downed F-15C Eagle and recovery efforts are underway .
The pilot is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue , ” the base tweeted .
The cause of the crash is unknown at this time .
The fighter jet was on a routine training mission with one pilot on board when the crash occurred .
The jet was from the 493d Fighter Squadron , nicknamed “ The Grim Reapers , ” which is part of the 48th Fighter Wing “ Liberty Wing ” stationed at RAF Lakenheath , United Kingdom , approximately 80 miles northeast of London .
The 48th Fighter Wing is the only U.S. F-15 fighter wing in Europe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement confirming the crash and the search and rescue efforts , saying , “ Search and Rescue effort are currently underway , but the pilot of the aircraft is still missing .
We will provide updates as they become available , while prioritizing respect and consideration for the pilot ’ s family.
” The Air Force first announced the crash in a statement tweeted at 6:26 a.m. EST , just over two hours after the crash occurred .

The pilot of a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter jet that crashed Monday morning is confirmed dead, the branch has confirmed.
Col. Will Marshall, 48th Fighter Wing commander, released a video statement confirming the death of the pilot, who was the only soul on board.
“It is with a very heavy heart that I confirm the pilot of the downed F-15C Eagle has been located, and confirmed deceased,” Marshall said. “This is a tragic loss for the 48th Fighter Wing community, and our deepest condolences go out to the pilot’s family and the 493rd Fighter Squadron.”
The pilot has not been identified, and Marshall noted that the pilot’s identity will not be released until next-of-kin notifications are completed.
Less than two hours earlier, RAF Lakenheath had tweeted an update saying that search crews located the wreckage of the crashed fighter jet, but the pilot still remained missing.
“UPDATE: Search efforts by Her Majesty’s Coastguard have located wreckage from the downed F-15C Eagle and recovery efforts are underway. The pilot is still missing, and search and rescue efforts continue,” the base tweeted.
UPDATE: Search efforts by Her Majesty’s Coastguard have located wreckage from the downed F-15C Eagle and recovery efforts are underway. The pilot is still missing, and search and rescue efforts continue. — RAF Lakenheath (@48FighterWing) June 15, 2020
The cause of the crash is unknown at this time. The fighter jet was on a routine training mission with one pilot on board when the crash occurred.
The jet was from the 493d Fighter Squadron, nicknamed “The Grim Reapers,” which is part of the 48th Fighter Wing “Liberty Wing” stationed at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, approximately 80 miles northeast of London.
The 48th Fighter Wing is the only U.S. F-15 fighter wing in Europe.
Marshall had released an earlier video statement confirming the crash and the search and rescue efforts, saying, “Search and Rescue effort are currently underway, but the pilot of the aircraft is still missing. We will provide updates as they become available, while prioritizing respect and consideration for the pilot’s family.”
The Air Force first announced the crash in a statement tweeted at 6:26 a.m. EST, just over two hours after the crash occurred.


bonginoreport--2020-06-15--Federal Reserve to Start Purchasing Individual Corporate Bonds

The Federal Reserve is expanding its foray into corporate credit to now buy individual corporate bonds , on top of the exchange-traded funds it already is purchasing , the central bank announced Monday .
As part of a continuing effort to support market functioning and ease credit conditions , the Fed added functions to its Secondary Market Corporate Credit Facility .
The program has the ability to buy up to $ 750 billion worth of corporate credit .
Its March 23 initial announcement is largely considered a watershed moment for the financial markets , reeling from the coronavirus threat spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broad portfolio of corporate bonds represents a shift to a more active strategy for the secondary market corporate credit facility , rather than the passive approach originally envisioned , '' said Steven Friedman , senior macroeconomist at MacKay Shields .
The move comes less than a week after a downbeat Federal Open Market Committee view of the U.S. economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic .
Moving to a more aggressive bond-buying strategy `` may also reflect the Committee 's view that the economic recovery from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ credit markets requiring extensive support , '' Friedman added .
Under the latest guidelines , the Fed said it will buy , on the secondary market , individual bonds that have remaining maturities of five years or less .
Those purchases will go along with the ETFs the Fed already has been buying , which are balanced toward investment-grade indexes but also include some junk bond funds that track debt which had been investment grade before the crisis but had been downgraded after .
The intent of the individual debt purchases will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is based on a broad , diversified market index of U.S. corporate bonds , '' the Fed said in a news release .
`` This index is made up of all the bonds in the secondary market that have been issued by U.S. companies that satisfy the facility 's minimum rating , maximum maturity , and other criteria .
This indexing approach will complement the facility 's current purchases of exchange-traded funds , '' the statement said .
Issuers must have been rated BBB- or /Baa3 , depending on the agency , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Fed announced its credit facilities .
The move comes amid falling yields and far better conditions than were in place as the credit market froze up in mid-March as the pandemic caused a lockdown across a large swath of the U.S. economy .
Stocks initially jumped after the 2 p.m. announcement and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 157 points after being down more than 700 at one point .
`` What it does primarily is continues to push fixed income lower and tighter and helps prop up the stock market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' said Patrick Leary , chief market strategist at Incapital .
`` It 's a reminder to the marketplace that the Fed is here with its balance sheet and is going to deploy that balance sheet to try to support markets and market functioning . ''
Rising fears of a coronavirus resurgence helped trigger on Thursday the worst one-day stock performance since the Fed announced on March 23 its intention to buy corporate bonds , a step it had never taken before .
Leary said some companies wanting to bring debt offerings had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Fed may have heard and decided to act .
The Fed has been deploying historically aggressive policy moves over the past three months , and Monday 's action again raised fears of overreach as the central bank helps prop up a credit market laden with `` zombie '' companies whose revenues do n't cover their debt payments '' I think [ the bond purchases are ] a mistake , because they already achieved their objective , '' said Christopher Whalen , former investment banker and head of Whalen Global Advisors .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distracted .
What they care about is that markets work and spreads do n't go crazy .
The Fed has to realize that other than assuring that market conditions are acceptable , they really should n't go diving into this stuff . ''
Spreads on lower-grade corporates are back to around 3 percentage points , around where they were at the start of the crisis .
Yields on Aaa-rated Moody 's debt hit 2.5 % at the end of May , near their lowest since just after the end of War World II @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its Primary Market Corporate Credit Facility .
As the name implies , that program will entail purchases in the primary market , or the direct issuers , with the Fed being the sole investor .
In addition , the primary facility will target syndicated loans and bonds at issuance .
The bond announcement coincides with the Fed opening its Main Street lending facility .
After several days that included substantial changes to the program 's terms , the Fed on Monday began accepting registrations from lenders that want to participate in the program @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small- and medium-sized companies and can range from $ 250,000 to $ 300 million .
WATCH : Blinder says Fed ca n't do everything

The Federal Reserve is expanding its foray into corporate credit to now buy individual corporate bonds, on top of the exchange-traded funds it already is purchasing, the central bank announced Monday.
As part of a continuing effort to support market functioning and ease credit conditions, the Fed added functions to its Secondary Market Corporate Credit Facility.
The program has the ability to buy up to $750 billion worth of corporate credit. Its March 23 initial announcement is largely considered a watershed moment for the financial markets, reeling from the coronavirus threat spread.
"The decision to buy a broad portfolio of corporate bonds represents a shift to a more active strategy for the secondary market corporate credit facility, rather than the passive approach originally envisioned," said Steven Friedman, senior macroeconomist at MacKay Shields.
The move comes less than a week after a downbeat Federal Open Market Committee view of the U.S. economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Moving to a more aggressive bond-buying strategy "may also reflect the Committee's view that the economic recovery from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis will be an extended and challenging one, with credit markets requiring extensive support," Friedman added.
Under the latest guidelines, the Fed said it will buy, on the secondary market, individual bonds that have remaining maturities of five years or less. Those purchases will go along with the ETFs the Fed already has been buying, which are balanced toward investment-grade indexes but also include some junk bond funds that track debt which had been investment grade before the crisis but had been downgraded after.
The intent of the individual debt purchases will be "to create a corporate bond portfolio that is based on a broad, diversified market index of U.S. corporate bonds," the Fed said in a news release.
"This index is made up of all the bonds in the secondary market that have been issued by U.S. companies that satisfy the facility's minimum rating, maximum maturity, and other criteria. This indexing approach will complement the facility's current purchases of exchange-traded funds," the statement said.
Issuers must have been rated BBB- or /Baa3, depending on the agency, as of March 22, just before the Fed announced its credit facilities.
The move comes amid falling yields and far better conditions than were in place as the credit market froze up in mid-March as the pandemic caused a lockdown across a large swath of the U.S. economy. Stocks initially jumped after the 2 p.m. announcement and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 157 points after being down more than 700 at one point.
"What it does primarily is continues to push fixed income lower and tighter and helps prop up the stock market, which is the real issue here" said Patrick Leary, chief market strategist at Incapital. "It's a reminder to the marketplace that the Fed is here with its balance sheet and is going to deploy that balance sheet to try to support markets and market functioning."
Rising fears of a coronavirus resurgence helped trigger on Thursday the worst one-day stock performance since the Fed announced on March 23 its intention to buy corporate bonds, a step it had never taken before. Leary said some companies wanting to bring debt offerings had trouble after the rout, an indication the Fed may have heard and decided to act.
The Fed has been deploying historically aggressive policy moves over the past three months, and Monday's action again raised fears of overreach as the central bank helps prop up a credit market laden with "zombie" companies whose revenues don't cover their debt payments
"I think [the bond purchases are] a mistake, because they already achieved their objective," said Christopher Whalen, former investment banker and head of Whalen Global Advisors. "The Fed doesn't need to get distracted. What they care about is that markets work and spreads don't go crazy. The Fed has to realize that other than assuring that market conditions are acceptable, they really shouldn't go diving into this stuff."
Spreads on lower-grade corporates are back to around 3 percentage points, around where they were at the start of the crisis. Yields on Aaa-rated Moody's debt hit 2.5% at the end of May, near their lowest since just after the end of War World II.
The Fed has yet to launch its Primary Market Corporate Credit Facility. As the name implies, that program will entail purchases in the primary market, or the direct issuers, with the Fed being the sole investor. In addition, the primary facility will target syndicated loans and bonds at issuance.
The bond announcement coincides with the Fed opening its Main Street lending facility. After several days that included substantial changes to the program's terms, the Fed on Monday began accepting registrations from lenders that want to participate in the program. The loans will be tailored to small- and medium-sized companies and can range from $250,000 to $300 million.
WATCH: Blinder says Fed can't do everything


bonginoreport--2020-06-15--NYPD Eliminates Plainclothes Anti-Crime Units

The NYPD is eliminating its Anti-Crime Units on the precinct level and public housing area level , Commissioner Dermot Shea announced on Monday .
About 600 officers will be reassigned to the detective bureau , neighborhood policing program , and other units effective immediately .
Anti-crime officers typically operate in plainclothes , Shea said , and focus on getting illegal guns off the streets of New York .
That has led to those cops being involved in a number of shootings , the commissioner said .
He added that the department will continue to fight violent crime and illegal guns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` This is 21st-century policing : intelligence , data , ShotSpotter , video , DNA , and building prosecutable cases , '' Shea said .
`` It continues to be building these cases—cases on a small number of people that unfortunately still terrorize a part of this city . ''
The commissioner said the elimination of the units at all 77 precincts and a handful of housing units is a `` big move '' in the culture of policing but an important part of overall reform .
`` We always struggle with , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not keeping crime down—it 's keeping crime down and keeping the community working with us , '' Shea said .
`` And I think those two things , at times , have been at odds . ''
He added that this is in the realm of `` closing one of the last chapters of stop , question , and frisk . ''
In a statement , the union that represents rank-and-file cops questioned the wisdom of the commissioner 's move .
`` Anti-Crime 's mission was to protect New Yorkers by proactively preventing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and murders are both climbing steadily upward , but our city leaders have clearly decided that proactive policing is n't a priority anymore , '' PBA President Patrick Lynch said .
`` They chose this strategy .
They will have to reckon with the consequences . ''

The NYPD is eliminating its Anti-Crime Units on the precinct level and public housing area level, Commissioner Dermot Shea announced on Monday. About 600 officers will be reassigned to the detective bureau, neighborhood policing program, and other units effective immediately.
Anti-crime officers typically operate in plainclothes, Shea said, and focus on getting illegal guns off the streets of New York. That has led to those cops being involved in a number of shootings, the commissioner said.
He added that the department will continue to fight violent crime and illegal guns through many modern programs and units.
Officers with the 60th Precinct's Anti-Crime Unit seized this handgun during an arrest, the NYPD said. (NYPD)
"This is 21st-century policing: intelligence, data, ShotSpotter, video, DNA, and building prosecutable cases," Shea said. "It continues to be building these cases—cases on a small number of people that unfortunately still terrorize a part of this city."
The commissioner said the elimination of the units at all 77 precincts and a handful of housing units is a "big move" in the culture of policing but an important part of overall reform.
"We always struggle with, I believe as police executives, is not keeping crime down—it's keeping crime down and keeping the community working with us," Shea said. "And I think those two things, at times, have been at odds."
He added that this is in the realm of "closing one of the last chapters of stop, question, and frisk."
"We can do it with brains. We can do it with guile. We can move away from brute force," Shea said. "It is lost on no one, certainly not the people that live in the neighborhoods that we serve, that endure being stopped or their children being stopped. We can do it better, we can do it smarter, and we will."
In a statement, the union that represents rank-and-file cops questioned the wisdom of the commissioner's move.
"Anti-Crime's mission was to protect New Yorkers by proactively preventing crime, especially gun violence. Shooting and murders are both climbing steadily upward, but our city leaders have clearly decided that proactive policing isn't a priority anymore," PBA President Patrick Lynch said. "They chose this strategy. They will have to reckon with the consequences."


bonginoreport--2020-06-15--Trump Will Sue to Block Bolton’s Book Sale, Says Bolton Broke the Law

President Trump confirmed Monday that his administration plans to file a suit to block the sale of a book by former national security adviser John Bolton .
`` He 's broken the law , '' Trump told reporters at the White House .
`` They 'll soon be in court . ''
Trump said details in the book could include `` highly classified information '' and suggested that any attempts to publish such a book without it being completely vetted was “ highly inappropriate.
” '' Maybe he ’ s not telling the truth , '' the president also said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to tell the truth , a lot.
” Attorney General William Barr said there is a process for clearing books written by former officials that White House officials don ’ t believe Bolton has completed .
“ He hasn ’ t completed the process , ” said Barr , who also said such a book being published while the related president remains in office is “ unprecedented.
” The book is set to go on sale in about a week .
The Trump administration is expected to file the suit in federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the book from being released in its current form , according to ABC News .
Bolton , who departed the Trump administration last fall , was originally supposed to publish his book , “ The Room Where It Happened , ” earlier this year , but it was met with delays from the White House as the book went through a standard pre-publication security review for classified information by the National Security Council , according to the news network .

President Trump confirmed Monday that his administration plans to file a suit to block the sale of a book by former national security adviser John Bolton.
"He's broken the law," Trump told reporters at the White House. "They'll soon be in court."
Trump said details in the book could include "highly classified information" and suggested that any attempts to publish such a book without it being completely vetted was “highly inappropriate.”
"Maybe he’s not telling the truth," the president also said. "He’s been known not to tell the truth, a lot.”
Attorney General William Barr said there is a process for clearing books written by former officials that White House officials don’t believe Bolton has completed.
“He hasn’t completed the process,” said Barr, who also said such a book being published while the related president remains in office is “unprecedented.”
The book is set to go on sale in about a week.
The Trump administration is expected to file the suit in federal court to get an injunction to block the book from being released in its current form, according to ABC News.
Bolton, who departed the Trump administration last fall, was originally supposed to publish his book, “The Room Where It Happened,” earlier this year, but it was met with delays from the White House as the book went through a standard pre-publication security review for classified information by the National Security Council, according to the news network.


bonginoreport--2020-06-15--President Trump to Sign Police Reform Executive Order on Tuesday

U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement about U.S. trade relations with China and Hong Kong in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington , May 29 , 2020 .
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on police reform tomorrow , he said Monday , as activists ramp up pressure for an overhaul of U.S. policing practices .
Trump , speaking to reporters at a White House roundtable event Monday afternoon , said he believed the order would be `` pretty comprehensive . ''
`` Basically , we 're going to be talking about things that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last month , and we 're going to have some solutions , some good solutions , '' Trump said without providing further details .
The multi-pronged directive is aimed at creating funding incentives for police departments to improve their practices , senior administration officials said in a call with reporters Monday evening .
The order will focus on improving officer retention and recruitment practices , including encouraging departments to recruit from within the communities they will patrol , the officials said .
It will also prioritize `` co-respondent services '' intended to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to certain nonviolent calls — such as those involving mental health , drug addiction and homelessness issues — rather than cops alone .
`` In many cases they 're not the best ones to respond to these types of efforts , '' one of the officials said .
The officials stressed that providing federal money as an incentive is distinctly different from `` defunding '' the police — a demand that is quickly growing from within the massive protests that have arisen across the nation in the weeks following the death of George @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be doing is incentivizing people to take on those best standards , improve their training and do the retention of good officers , '' said another official on the call , `` but you 're never going to solve this problem by demonizing the police .
You have to solve this problem by working with law enforcement and with the police to make progress together . ''
The administration worked with numerous police groups , faith leaders and family organizations in crafting the order , according to the senior administration officials .
During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the president said that the order would `` encourage police departments nationwide to meet the most current professional standards of force '' and de-escalation .
He said `` that means force , but force with compassion . ''
The White House declined to comment Monday when asked for further details about the order .

U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement about U.S. trade relations with China and Hong Kong in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, May 29, 2020.
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on police reform Tuesday, as activists ramp up pressure for an overhaul of U.S. policing practices.
He is slated to sign the order during noon Tuesday ceremony in the White House's Rose Garden.
Trump, speaking to reporters at a White House roundtable event Monday afternoon, said he believed the order would be "pretty comprehensive."
"Basically, we're going to be talking about things that we've been watching and seeing for the last month, and we're going to have some solutions, some good solutions," Trump said without providing further details.
The multi-pronged directive is aimed at creating funding incentives for police departments to improve their practices, senior administration officials said in a call with reporters Monday evening.
The order will focus on improving officer retention and recruitment practices, including encouraging departments to recruit from within the communities they will patrol, the officials said. It will also prioritize "co-respondent services" intended to more deeply involve social workers in responding to certain nonviolent calls — such as those involving mental health, drug addiction and homelessness issues — rather than cops alone.
"In many cases they're not the best ones to respond to these types of efforts," one of the officials said.
The officials stressed that providing federal money as an incentive is distinctly different from "defunding" the police — a demand that is quickly growing from within the massive protests that have arisen across the nation in the weeks following the death of George Floyd.
"What we want to be doing is incentivizing people to take on those best standards, improve their training and do the retention of good officers," said another official on the call, "but you're never going to solve this problem by demonizing the police. You have to solve this problem by working with law enforcement and with the police to make progress together."
The administration worked with numerous police groups, faith leaders and family organizations in crafting the order, according to the senior administration officials.
During an event in Dallas last week, the president said that the order would "encourage police departments nationwide to meet the most current professional standards of force" and de-escalation. He said "that means force, but force with compassion."
The White House declined to comment Monday when asked for further details about the order.


bonginoreport--2020-06-15--NBA’s Coach Popovich Calls Flag “Irrelevant,” “Just a Symbol That People Glom Onto For Political Rea

NBA’s Coach Popovich Calls Flag “Irrelevant,” “Just a Symbol That People Glom Onto For Political Reasons”

Speaking to Maureen Dowd of The New York Times , Gregg Popovich , the coach of the NBA ’ s San Antonio Spurs , an outspoken opponent of President Trump , stated of the American flag , “ The flag is irrelevant .
It ’ s just a symbol that people glom onto for political reasons.
” The Times ’ headline for Dowd ’ s piece sets the strident tone for the article as it not only refers to Popovich as “ America ’ s Coach ” but also named Trump “ America ’ s Cretin , ” reading : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the issue of race , America ’ s Coach boxes out America ’ s Cretin.
” Dowd calls Popovich , whose Spurs have won the NBA title five times , “ an NBA legend , ” opining that he is “ open-minded , principled and curious as Trump is narrow-minded , unprincipled and incurious ” before she segues to asking him questions such as whether “ the law-and-order militaristic approach can work for Cadet Bone Spurs in the campaign.
” Popovich answers , “ I honestly do .
I feel badly for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dealing with the guy who is the poster boy for the aggrieved wannabe .
And he ’ s taking it out on the world and it ’ s ruining our country.
” Popovich ’ s flag comments come in response to Dowd asking about NFL commissioner Roger Goodell ’ s “ mea culpa that the N.F.L .
was wrong for not listening sooner to players who wanted to speak out and protest.
” Popovich replies , “ A smart man is running the NFL , and he didn ’ t understand the difference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country great — all the people who fought to allow Kaepernick to have the right to kneel for justice .
The flag is irrelevant .
It ’ s just a symbol that people glom onto for political reasons , just like Cheney back in the Iraq war .
.
.
.
[ Goodell ] got intimidated when Trump jumped on the kneeling [ and ] he folded.
” Dowd continues , “ Popovich says it is analogous to Republican lawmakers who support Trump out of fear ‘ that they ’ ll get tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elected the next go-round.
’ Don ’ t Tom Cotton and Lindsey Graham have people at home they are embarrassed to look in the eye , he ponders.
” In May 2017 , Popovich said of Trump , “ But to this day I feel like there ’ s a dark cloud , a pall over the whole country .
It ’ s got nothing to do with the Democrats losing the election .
It ’ s got to do with the way one individual conducts himself .
And that ’ s embarrassing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ institutions , and what we all stand for and what we expect the country to be .
But for this individual , he ’ s in a game show .
And everything that happens begins and ends with him .
Not our people or our country ; every time he talks about those things , it ’ s just a ruse .
That ’ s just disingenuous , cynical and fake.
” In September 2017 , after some NFL players protested during the national anthem , Popovich expostulated , “ Our country is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday .
NASA legend Buzz Aldrin had a different take on the flag : The Daily Wire , headed by bestselling author and popular podcast host Ben Shapiro , is a leading provider of conservative news , cutting through the mainstream media ’ s rhetoric to provide readers the most important , relevant , and engaging stories of the day .
Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a member .

Speaking to Maureen Dowd of The New York Times, Gregg Popovich, the coach of the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs, an outspoken opponent of President Trump, stated of the American flag, “The flag is irrelevant. It’s just a symbol that people glom onto for political reasons.”
The Times’ headline for Dowd’s piece sets the strident tone for the article as it not only refers to Popovich as “America’s Coach” but also named Trump “America’s Cretin,” reading: “An Anti-Trump Slam Dunk: On the issue of race, America’s Coach boxes out America’s Cretin.”
Dowd calls Popovich, whose Spurs have won the NBA title five times, “an NBA legend,” opining that he is “open-minded, principled and curious as Trump is narrow-minded, unprincipled and incurious” before she segues to asking him questions such as whether “the law-and-order militaristic approach can work for Cadet Bone Spurs in the campaign.”
Popovich answers, “I honestly do. I feel badly for the military around Trump because they’re dealing with the guy who is the poster boy for the aggrieved wannabe. And he’s taking it out on the world and it’s ruining our country.”
Popovich’s flag comments come in response to Dowd asking about NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s “mea culpa that the N.F.L. was wrong for not listening sooner to players who wanted to speak out and protest.”
Popovich replies, “A smart man is running the NFL, and he didn’t understand the difference between the flag and what makes the country great — all the people who fought to allow Kaepernick to have the right to kneel for justice. The flag is irrelevant. It’s just a symbol that people glom onto for political reasons, just like Cheney back in the Iraq war. . . . [Goodell] got intimidated when Trump jumped on the kneeling [and] he folded.”
Dowd continues, “Popovich says it is analogous to Republican lawmakers who support Trump out of fear ‘that they’ll get tweeted out of their office and not get elected the next go-round.’ Don’t Tom Cotton and Lindsey Graham have people at home they are embarrassed to look in the eye, he ponders.”
In May 2017, Popovich said of Trump, “But to this day I feel like there’s a dark cloud, a pall over the whole country. It’s got nothing to do with the Democrats losing the election. It’s got to do with the way one individual conducts himself. And that’s embarrassing. It’s dangerous to our institutions, and what we all stand for and what we expect the country to be. But for this individual, he’s in a game show. And everything that happens begins and ends with him. Not our people or our country; every time he talks about those things, it’s just a ruse. That’s just disingenuous, cynical and fake.”
In September 2017, after some NFL players protested during the national anthem, Popovich expostulated,“Our country is an embarrassment to the world.”
On Sunday. NASA legend Buzz Aldrin had a different take on the flag:
Every morning, I rise and hoist my American flag on my balcony. Old Glory serves as a welcome reminder that we're always striving to become a more perfect union. Today and every day, let us remember all the men and women who've fought valiantly to defend it. #flagday2020 pic.twitter.com/nTUx8b3P7x — Dr. Buzz Aldrin (@TheRealBuzz) June 14, 2020
The Daily Wire, headed by bestselling author and popular podcast host Ben Shapiro, is a leading provider of conservative news, cutting through the mainstream media’s rhetoric to provide readers the most important, relevant, and engaging stories of the day. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a member.


bonginoreport--2020-06-15--Nickelodeon Suggests SpongeBob Squarepants Might Be Gay

Twitter is all ... uh , atwitter after Nickelodeon posted a tweet suggesting SpongeBob Squarepants might actually be gay.\ To commemorate `` Pride Month , '' the kids TV channel posted a tweet saying they 're `` Celebrating # Pride with the LGBTQ+ community and their allies this month and every month , '' along with a three rainbow-tinted pictures of three Nickelodeon characters - including SpongeBob .
The rainbow-colored SpongeBob picture was accompanied by two other LGBTQ characters from the network : Korra from The Legend of Korra , a cartoon who ’ s apparently bisexual , and and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who ’ s said he “ transitioned ” from female to male some 20 years ago .
Of course , the inclusion of the popular children ’ s cartoon character in their LGBTQ “ allies ” tweet doesn ’ t necessarily mean SpongeBob is gay – a theory that ’ s already circulated back in the day when fans wondered if the square-shaped sponge in pants was in a couple with his starfish buddy , Patrick .
Although the folks on Twitter have made SpongeBob into a gay icon , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inclusion in the LGBTQ+ community is that he ’ s asexual , which falls under the “ + ” in LGBTQ+ .
In the early 2000s , the show ’ s late-creator Stephen Hillenburg said that Spongebob ( and Patrick ) were both asexual , after fans wondered if the show ’ s twosome were a couple .
“ We never intended them to be gay , ” Hillenburg said in 2005 .
“ I consider them to be almost asexual.
” It ’ s right about here that I find it compulsory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a sponge .
He ’ s not a person .
He ’ s not even real .
He ’ s a cartoon sponge , who lives in a pineapple in the ocean and whose best friend is a starfish with the IQ of a banana .
But when it comes to the alphabet people and their agenda to indoctrinate children into their endless world of “ inclusion , ” that ’ s not much of a factor .

Twitter is all...uh, atwitter after Nickelodeon posted a tweet suggesting SpongeBob Squarepants might actually be gay.\
To commemorate "Pride Month," the kids TV channel posted a tweet saying they're "Celebrating #Pride with the LGBTQ+ community and their allies this month and every month," along with a three rainbow-tinted pictures of three Nickelodeon characters - including SpongeBob.
Celebrating #Pride with the LGBTQ+ community and their allies this month and every month 🌈
(🎨: by @ramzymasri) pic.twitter.com/pENmTaQB0h — Nickelodeon (@Nickelodeon) June 13, 2020
The rainbow-colored SpongeBob picture was accompanied by two other LGBTQ characters from the network: Korra from The Legend of Korra, a cartoon who’s apparently bisexual, and and actor Michael D. Cohen from Henry Danger, who’s said he “transitioned” from female to male some 20 years ago.
Of course, the inclusion of the popular children’s cartoon character in their LGBTQ “allies” tweet doesn’t necessarily mean SpongeBob is gay – a theory that’s already circulated back in the day when fans wondered if the square-shaped sponge in pants was in a couple with his starfish buddy, Patrick.
As Yahoo! notes:
It’s right about here that I find it compulsory to note that Spongebob is…well, he’s a sponge. He’s not a person. He’s not even real. He’s a cartoon sponge, who lives in a pineapple in the ocean and whose best friend is a starfish with the IQ of a banana.
But when it comes to the alphabet people and their agenda to indoctrinate children into their endless world of “inclusion,” that’s not much of a factor.


bonginoreport--2020-06-15--Jason Whitlock Joins Clay Travis’ “Outkick”

Nine years ago I launched Outkick at SEC Media Days in Birmingham , Alabama .
The first day we launched , the site crashed because we had too much traffic for our servers to handle .
In retrospect , it was not very much traffic , but on that day it felt monumental .
And frustrating .
How was our site going to make it if we couldn ’ t even stay up on the first day .
For anyone who has ever started a business from nothing , lain awake in your bed late at night unable to sleep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , woken up and worked furiously in the dead of night because you feel like you ’ re chasing something you can never catch , it ’ s an all encompassing experience , full of tremendous highs and lows , the race that never ends .
I had no idea what the future would bring for Outkick on that day nine summers ago , but I poured every ounce of my ability into the site for years , running the entire content and business strategy entirely by myself , hoping to carve out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Today we regularly produce millions of readers , listeners , and viewers a week across Outkick content on the web , social , video , and radio .
For someone who started writing online with an audience of zero , that ’ s a tremendous feeling of success , but in many ways I still feel like we are just beginning .
March , April and May have been our three largest audience months in succession , each building upon the high set the month before .
And I ’ m confident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well .
Because today we have a huge announcement , the biggest talent acquisition in the history of the site , and one of the biggest talent acquisitions in the history of sports media on the Internet — welcome Jason Whitlock to Outkick as a full time partner .
Needless to say , I ’ m ecstatic about the addition .
Indeed , if you told me I could draft anyone in sports media to work alongside at Outkick , Jason Whitlock would be my top pick .
He ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the 2020 ’ s — a fearless voice unconcerned with upsetting anyone with his intelligent fact-based opinions .
I know many of you share my concern about our country today , a place where feelings are prized over facts , where emotion and anger have replaced logic and reason .
A place where if your opinions make someone uncomfortable you are encouraged to stay quiet lest you offend the delicate sensibilities of others .
That will not ever be the case at Outkick .
We represent the free speech wing of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m confident there has never been a more important time for our site to be expanding aggressively across the country .
We need to have honest conversations in this country , we need real debate , we don ’ t need artificial banalities , we need fearless content rooted in intelligence and fact-based data .
In the weeks and months ahead Outkick will be rapidly expanding our footprint in all forms of video and audio .
I ’ m more confident than I ’ ve ever been that Outkick is necessary .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever that we ’ re going to win our fair share of battles with the blue checkmark brigades on social media and that we ’ re going to advance the first amendment marketplace of ideas in a fearless and intelligent manner .
Bookmark the site and grab your popcorn , we ’ re about to have a lot of fun .

Get the Daily OutKick and get smarter every day.
Email address:
Leave this field empty if you're human:
You are agreeing to OutKick's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, but don't worry we don't spam.


bonginoreport--2020-06-15--“Harry Potter” Actors Emma Watson, Rupert Grint Disagree With J.K. Rowling on Transgenderism

Four major stars of the “ Harry Potter ” franchise have defied author J.K. Rowling ’ s argument that transgender ideology “ erases ” the “ lived reality ” of women .
Speaking with The Sunday Times , actor Rupert Grint , who played Ronald Weasley , declared that biological men can be women and biological women can be men .
“ I firmly stand with the trans community and echo the sentiments expressed by many of my peers .
Trans women are women .
Trans men are men , ” said Grint .
“ We should all be entitled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” In a post on Twitter , actress Emma Watson , who played Hermione Granger in the series , said that trans people deserve to live their lives without having their identities constantly questioned .
“ Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or told they aren ’ t who they say they are , ” tweeted Watson .
Rowling stirred another wave of the controversy last weekend when she essentially said that the concept of transgenderism erases the struggles of women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t real , there ’ s no same-sex attraction , ” Rowling tweeted , as reported by Fox News .
“ If sex isn ’ t real , the lived reality of women globally is erased .
I know and love trans people , but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives .
It isn ’ t hate to speak the truth.
” “ The idea that women like me , who ’ ve been empathetic to trans people for decades , feeling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same way as women – ie , to male violence – ‘ hate ’ trans people because they think sex is real and has lived consequences – is a nonsense , ” she continued .
Following her post , Rowling faced a severe social media backlash , prompting “ Harry Potter ” star Daniel Radcliffe and “ Fantastic Beasts ” star Eddie Redmayne to publicly declare their support for trans people .
“ Transgender women are women .
Any statement to the contrary erases the identity and dignity of transgender people and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health care associations who have far more expertise on this subject matter than either Jo or I , ” Radcliffe said in an essay published on The Trevor Project .
Speaking with Variety , Eddie Redmayne , who played a transgender character in “ The Danish Girl , ” said he firmly disagrees with Rowling ’ s stance .
“ Respect for transgender people remains a cultural imperative , and over the years I have been trying to constantly educate myself , ” Redmayne said .
“ This is an ongoing process .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ J.K. Rowling and members of the trans community , I wanted to make it absolutely clear where I stand .
I disagree with Jo ’ s comments.
” As criticism mounted , Rowling penned an essay about her experiences as a woman , arguing that the concept of men becoming women erases womanhood entirely .
“ It isn ’ t enough for women to be trans allies , ” she wrote .
“ Women must accept and admit that there is no material difference between trans women and themselves .
But , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ woman ’ is not a costume .
‘ Woman ’ is not an idea in a man ’ s head .
‘ Woman ’ is not a pink brain , a liking for Jimmy Choos or any of the other sexist ideas now somehow touted as progressive.
” The Daily Wire , headed by bestselling author and popular podcast host Ben Shapiro , is a leading provider of conservative news , cutting through the mainstream media ’ s rhetoric to provide readers the most important , relevant , and engaging stories of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Daily Wire by becoming a member .

Four major stars of the “Harry Potter” franchise have defied author J.K. Rowling’s argument that transgender ideology “erases” the “lived reality” of women.
Speaking with The Sunday Times, actor Rupert Grint, who played Ronald Weasley, declared that biological men can be women and biological women can be men.
“I firmly stand with the trans community and echo the sentiments expressed by many of my peers. Trans women are women. Trans men are men,” said Grint. “We should all be entitled to live with love and without judgment.”
In a post on Twitter, actress Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger in the series, said that trans people deserve to live their lives without having their identities constantly questioned.
“Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or told they aren’t who they say they are,” tweeted Watson.
Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or told they aren’t who they say they are. — Emma Watson (@EmmaWatson) June 10, 2020
Rowling stirred another wave of the controversy last weekend when she essentially said that the concept of transgenderism erases the struggles of women across the world.
“If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction,” Rowling tweeted, as reported by Fox News. “If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased. I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. It isn’t hate to speak the truth.”
“The idea that women like me, who’ve been empathetic to trans people for decades, feeling kinship because they’re vulnerable in the same way as women – ie, to male violence – ‘hate’ trans people because they think sex is real and has lived consequences – is a nonsense,” she continued.
Following her post, Rowling faced a severe social media backlash, prompting “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe and “Fantastic Beasts” star Eddie Redmayne to publicly declare their support for trans people.
“Transgender women are women. Any statement to the contrary erases the identity and dignity of transgender people and goes against all advice given by professional health care associations who have far more expertise on this subject matter than either Jo or I,” Radcliffe said in an essay published on The Trevor Project.
Speaking with Variety, Eddie Redmayne, who played a transgender character in “The Danish Girl,” said he firmly disagrees with Rowling’s stance.
“Respect for transgender people remains a cultural imperative, and over the years I have been trying to constantly educate myself,” Redmayne said. “This is an ongoing process. As someone who has worked with both J.K. Rowling and members of the trans community, I wanted to make it absolutely clear where I stand. I disagree with Jo’s comments.”
As criticism mounted, Rowling penned an essay about her experiences as a woman, arguing that the concept of men becoming women erases womanhood entirely.
“It isn’t enough for women to be trans allies,” she wrote. “Women must accept and admit that there is no material difference between trans women and themselves. But, as many women have said before me, ‘woman’ is not a costume. ‘Woman’ is not an idea in a man’s head. ‘Woman’ is not a pink brain, a liking for Jimmy Choos or any of the other sexist ideas now somehow touted as progressive.”
The Daily Wire, headed by bestselling author and popular podcast host Ben Shapiro, is a leading provider of conservative news, cutting through the mainstream media’s rhetoric to provide readers the most important, relevant, and engaging stories of the day. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a member.


bonginoreport--2020-06-16--Spike Lee Apologizes for Defending Woody Allen

Even the shamers can get shamed .
Film director Spike Lee was forced to apologize over the weekend for supporting his friend and fellow director Woody Allen , who has been accused by his adopted daughter of molesting her when she was seven years old .
“ I Deeply Apologize .
My Words Were WRONG , ” Lee wrote on Twitter .
“ I Do Not And Will Not Tolerate Sexual Harassment , Assault , Or Violence .
Such Treatment Causes Real Damage That Can ’ t Be Minimized .
– Truly , Spike Lee.
” The director of “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real name is Shelton Jackson Lee , had defended Allen in an interview Friday on the New York radio station WOR 710 , calling Allen “ a great , great filmmaker.
” “ This cancel thing is not just Woody .
And I think that when we look back on it , ( we ’ re ) gon na see that , short of killing somebody , I don ’ t if you can just erase somebody like they never existed .
Woody ’ s a friend of mine , ” Lee said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going through it right now.
” Allen has been accused over the years of molesting his adopted daughter Dylan Farrow in the early 1990s .
Allen has always denied the allegation , at one point saying “ I never molested my daughter – as all investigations concluded a quarter of a century ago.
” During Allen ’ s messy divorce from actress Mia Farrow , Dylan alleged that she was abused .
While Allen was never criminally charged , presiding Justice Elliott Wilk wrote about the case that “ credible testimony … prove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s behavior toward Dylan was grossly inappropriate and that measures must be taken to protect her.
” After Allen , now 84 , dated Farrow for a decade , the actress found nude pictures of her 21-year-old adopted daughter , Soon-Yi Previn , taken by Allen .
The couple split , and Previn , 49 , and Allen are now married .
In 2017 , when film producer Harvey Weinstein was accused by numerous women of rape and sexual assault , Allen came to his defense , saying he was “ sad ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Weinstein thing is very sad for everybody involved , ” he added .
“ Tragic for the poor women that were involved , sad for Harvey that his life is so messed up , ” Allen said , according to the BBC .
In a weird coincidence , Allen ’ s own son , Ronan Farrow , is one of the reporters who investigated Weinstein , speaking to 13 women who said the Hollywood producer had sexually harassed or assaulted them and breaking a major story .
Allen said he had no idea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on several films .
“ No one ever came to me or told me horror stories with any real seriousness , ” Allen told the BBC .
“ And they wouldn ’ t , because you are not interested in it .
You are interested in making your movie.
” “ But you do hear a million fanciful rumours all the time .
And some turn out to be true and some — many — are just stories about this actress , or that actor.
” … Allen said he hoped the revelations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the New York Times , would lead to “ some amelioration , ” but said : “ You also don ’ t want it to lead to a witch hunt atmosphere , a Salem atmosphere , where every guy in an office who winks at a woman is suddenly having to call a lawyer to defend himself .
That ’ s not right either.
” The Daily Wire , headed by bestselling author and popular podcast host Ben Shapiro , is a leading provider of conservative news , cutting through the mainstream media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most important , relevant , and engaging stories of the day .
Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a member .

Even the shamers can get shamed.
Film director Spike Lee was forced to apologize over the weekend for supporting his friend and fellow director Woody Allen, who has been accused by his adopted daughter of molesting her when she was seven years old.
“I Deeply Apologize. My Words Were WRONG,” Lee wrote on Twitter. “I Do Not And Will Not Tolerate Sexual Harassment, Assault, Or Violence. Such Treatment Causes Real Damage That Can’t Be Minimized. – Truly, Spike Lee.”
The director of “Do The Right Thing,” whose real name is Shelton Jackson Lee, had defended Allen in an interview Friday on the New York radio station WOR 710, calling Allen “a great, great filmmaker.”
“This cancel thing is not just Woody. And I think that when we look back on it, (we’re) gonna see that, short of killing somebody, I don’t if you can just erase somebody like they never existed. Woody’s a friend of mine,” Lee said. “I know he’s going through it right now.”
Allen has been accused over the years of molesting his adopted daughter Dylan Farrow in the early 1990s. Allen has always denied the allegation, at one point saying “I never molested my daughter – as all investigations concluded a quarter of a century ago.”
During Allen’s messy divorce from actress Mia Farrow, Dylan alleged that she was abused. While Allen was never criminally charged, presiding Justice Elliott Wilk wrote about the case that “credible testimony … prove[s] that Mr. Allen’s behavior toward Dylan was grossly inappropriate and that measures must be taken to protect her.”
After Allen, now 84, dated Farrow for a decade, the actress found nude pictures of her 21-year-old adopted daughter, Soon-Yi Previn, taken by Allen. The couple split, and Previn, 49, and Allen are now married.
In 2017, when film producer Harvey Weinstein was accused by numerous women of rape and sexual assault, Allen came to his defense, saying he was “sad” for Weinstein.
“The whole Harvey Weinstein thing is very sad for everybody involved,” he added. “Tragic for the poor women that were involved, sad for Harvey that his life is so messed up,” Allen said, according to the BBC.
In a weird coincidence, Allen’s own son, Ronan Farrow, is one of the reporters who investigated Weinstein, speaking to 13 women who said the Hollywood producer had sexually harassed or assaulted them and breaking a major story.
Allen said he had no idea about Weinstein, despite working with him on several films.
“No one ever came to me or told me horror stories with any real seriousness,” Allen told the BBC. “And they wouldn’t, because you are not interested in it. You are interested in making your movie.” “But you do hear a million fanciful rumours all the time. And some turn out to be true and some — many — are just stories about this actress, or that actor.” … Allen said he hoped the revelations, which emerged after an investigation by the New York Times, would lead to “some amelioration,” but said: “You also don’t want it to lead to a witch hunt atmosphere, a Salem atmosphere, where every guy in an office who winks at a woman is suddenly having to call a lawyer to defend himself. That’s not right either.”
The Daily Wire, headed by bestselling author and popular podcast host Ben Shapiro, is a leading provider of conservative news, cutting through the mainstream media’s rhetoric to provide readers the most important, relevant, and engaging stories of the day. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a member.