bonginoreport--2020-08-03--Former NFL Coach Mike Ditka Rips Kneeling Players, Says They Would Have Been Benched On His Teams

Former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka said he would have benched players who refused to stand during the national anthem while he was coach .
As professional sports players across the country continue to kneel during the national anthem in support of Black Lives Matter and ongoing protests , Ditka drew fire for telling TMZ in a recent interview that players should “ get the hell out of the country ” if they “ can ’ t respect our national anthem.
” “ Oh , they wouldn ’ t have played for us , ” Ditka told Fox News host @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Watters ’ World ” when asked what he would have done if one of his Bears players had refused to stand .
“ It ’ s that simple.
” “ I would bench them , ” Ditka added .
“ That ’ s it .
Until they found that it was honorable to respect the country .
This country has given them an opportunity to become millionaires .
You understand what I ’ m saying ?
You can ’ t play American football in Peru .
You can ’ t play in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played in America .
And you make a lot of money doing it .
Enjoy it , respect it , but don ’ t act like a clown.
” Watters wondered why kneeling happens only in the U.S. when European countries “ have done and thought worse things.
” ( RELATED : American Flag , Bibles Reportedly Burned In Portland Riots ) “ I don ’ t know , ” he responded .
“ I really don ’ t know .
I don ’ t understand why … I grew up in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % black , 50 % white .
A steel mill town in Pennsylvania .
We didn ’ t have any problems .
I played football my whole life .
We had more black football players on our team than we did whites , but there was never a problem .
We played football .
It wasn ’ t about the color of a guy ’ s skin , it about the way he played the game and what his contributions would be to society and to the school .
I mean , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s the big difference ?
” Ditka coached the Chicago Bears from 1982 to 1992 and won Super Bowl XX in 1985 .

Former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka said he would have benched players who refused to stand during the national anthem while he was coach.
As professional sports players across the country continue to kneel during the national anthem in support of Black Lives Matter and ongoing protests, Ditka drew fire for telling TMZ in a recent interview that players should “get the hell out of the country” if they “can’t respect our national anthem.”
“Oh, they wouldn’t have played for us,” Ditka told Fox News host Jesse Watters on Saturday night’s “Watters’ World” when asked what he would have done if one of his Bears players had refused to stand. “It’s that simple.”
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“I would bench them,” Ditka added. “That’s it. Until they found that it was honorable to respect the country. This country has given them an opportunity to become millionaires. You understand what I’m saying? You can’t play American football in Peru. You can’t play in England. American football can only be played in America. And you make a lot of money doing it. Enjoy it, respect it, but don’t act like a clown.”
Watters wondered why kneeling happens only in the U.S. when European countries “have done and thought worse things.” (RELATED: American Flag, Bibles Reportedly Burned In Portland Riots)
“I don’t know,” he responded. “I really don’t know. I don’t understand why … I grew up in a community probably that was at least 50% black, 50% white. A steel mill town in Pennsylvania. We didn’t have any problems. I played football my whole life. We had more black football players on our team than we did whites, but there was never a problem. We played football. It wasn’t about the color of a guy’s skin, it about the way he played the game and what his contributions would be to society and to the school. I mean, I don’t get. What’s the big difference?”
Ditka coached the Chicago Bears from 1982 to 1992 and won Super Bowl XX in 1985.


bonginoreport--2020-08-03--Portland Restricts Restaurants Over Coronavirus Sanitary Concerns But Allows “BLM Ribs” to Operate I

Portland Restricts Restaurants Over Coronavirus Sanitary Concerns But Allows “BLM Ribs” to Operate In Filth

Portland is serious about enforcing COVID-19 safety measures in food service , except when it comes to protest oriented open-air kitchens feeding the throngs of agitators and activists downtown .
The food service at the protest locations downtown are allowed to operate despite their being in direct violation of both restrictions imposed to limit coronavirus spread and the basic guidelines from the Oregon Health Authority .
The open-air kitchen is filthy .
People are cooking without shirts on , food is left out , surfaces are not sanitary .
Gloves are not always worn when handling food .
Aprons are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has strict guidance for food service , not only for indoor dining , but for food carts , pop-ups , and temporary food service for events .
Assuming that the mutual aid kitchens serving Portland protestors are on site for a temporary event , the ribs venues are in direct violation .
Food service that offers `` Potentially hazardous foods ... of an animal origin ( raw or cooked ) , cooked plant products , raw seed sprouts , cut melons , garlic and oil mixtures , raw cut leafy green produce and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ license .
In early July , nine bars and restaurants were forced to close by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission ( OLCC ) over social distancing violations .
During the holiday weekend , OLCC checked 800 businesses for compliance .
Those businesses that were closed were found to have `` licenses violating state statutes or OLCC rules . ''
Since closing all dining rooms across the state on March 17 , Oregon governor Kate Brown issued safety guidelines for food service .
These mandate that restaurant customers and employees wear masks inside , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feet apart , that parties must be limited to 10 or fewer people , and that buffets and salad bars are not to be used to serve food .
Business owners are meant to enforce these guidelines .
The direction for food carts is that they must have six feet of physical distancing , and as regards food preparation , food service workers should `` Just follow general food safety practices when preparing food .
Keep cars clean , limit interactions with customers and remind them to wash their hands before eating .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to protect employees and customers . ''
The Occupational Safety and Health Agency ( OSHA ) , has fielded many complaints from employees who were concerned their their companies were not enforcing masking requirements .
A spokesperson from Oregon 's branch of OSHA , Aaron Corvin , said that `` Ultimately it 's the job of employers to protect the health and safety of their workers , '' and that `` Workers have a right to a safe and healthy workplace . ''
Restaurant owners across the state have said that they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given the mandated closures .
They stated that they are working hard to comply .
Many restaurants have reinvented themselves as grocery stores , take out only , and others have shuttered altogether .
Temperature checks , gloves , and plexiglass partitions are some of the restrictions that have been put in place to allow food service businesses to operate .
The food service at the protest locations downtown are allowed to operate despite their being in direct violation of both restrictions imposed to limit coronavirus spread and the basic guidelines from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collecting donations for their mutual aid kitchen , when they suddenly stopped collecting due to what was reported by the protest community as `` grifters '' operating a rival ribs business .
Riot Ribs then donated the over $ 300,000 to Antifa affiliated groups .
The Post Millennial has reached out to Riot Ribs for comment .

Portland is serious about enforcing COVID-19 safety measures in food service, except when it comes to protest oriented open-air kitchens feeding the throngs of agitators and activists downtown.
The food service at the protest locations downtown are allowed to operate despite their being in direct violation of both restrictions imposed to limit coronavirus spread and the basic guidelines from the Oregon Health Authority.
The open-air kitchen is filthy. People are cooking without shirts on, food is left out, surfaces are not sanitary. Gloves are not always worn when handling food. Aprons are clearly soiled.
While @MultCoHealth forces business owners in Portland to follow strict COVID rules, those providing aid to rioters in downtown for weeks can operate under these conditions—just like how @tedwheeler violates large gathering ban. Video by @livesmattershow. pic.twitter.com/yaFfrdun4j — Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) August 2, 2020
Disgusting and unsanitary “riot ribs” feeding station here in Portland across the street from the Courthouse
There has been no condemnation of these unsanitary practices from local officials during the so called “pandemic”
Yet many local business are being forced to shutdown pic.twitter.com/VnOhx8exEi — Drew Hernandez (@livesmattershow) July 27, 2020
.@repblumenauer is giving money to this Riot Ribs operation. pic.twitter.com/70VBmbTrlQ — Kalen From Scriberr (@FromKalen) July 27, 2020
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT, thanks to @tuckwoodstock for breaking it first: https://t.co/n11bkfv8Zq — RIOT RIBS ? (@riotribs) July 26, 2020
The Oregon Health Authority has strict guidance for food service, not only for indoor dining, but for food carts, pop-ups, and temporary food service for events. Assuming that the mutual aid kitchens serving Portland protestors are on site for a temporary event, the ribs venues are in direct violation. Food service that offers "Potentially hazardous foods... of an animal origin (raw or cooked), cooked plant products, raw seed sprouts, cut melons, garlic and oil mixtures, raw cut leafy green produce and cut tomatoes" are requiring of a license.
In early July, nine bars and restaurants were forced to close by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) over social distancing violations. During the holiday weekend, OLCC checked 800 businesses for compliance. Those businesses that were closed were found to have "licenses violating state statutes or OLCC rules."
Since closing all dining rooms across the state on March 17, Oregon governor Kate Brown issued safety guidelines for food service. These mandate that restaurant customers and employees wear masks inside, that tables are to be kept six feet apart, that parties must be limited to 10 or fewer people, and that buffets and salad bars are not to be used to serve food. Business owners are meant to enforce these guidelines.
The direction for food carts is that they must have six feet of physical distancing, and as regards food preparation, food service workers should "Just follow general food safety practices when preparing food. Keep cars clean, limit interactions with customers and remind them to wash their hands before eating. The goal should be 'contact-less delivery' to protect employees and customers."
The Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA), has fielded many complaints from employees who were concerned their their companies were not enforcing masking requirements. A spokesperson from Oregon's branch of OSHA, Aaron Corvin, said that "Ultimately it's the job of employers to protect the health and safety of their workers," and that "Workers have a right to a safe and healthy workplace."
Restaurant owners across the state have said that they are concerned with the state of their industry given the mandated closures. They stated that they are working hard to comply. Many restaurants have reinvented themselves as grocery stores, take out only, and others have shuttered altogether. Temperature checks, gloves, and plexiglass partitions are some of the restrictions that have been put in place to allow food service businesses to operate.
The food service at the protest locations downtown are allowed to operate despite their being in direct violation of both restrictions imposed to limit coronavirus spread and the basic guidelines from the Oregon Health Authority.
Riot Ribs was collecting donations for their mutual aid kitchen, when they suddenly stopped collecting due to what was reported by the protest community as "grifters" operating a rival ribs business. Riot Ribs then donated the over $300,000 to Antifa affiliated groups.
The Post Millennial has reached out to Riot Ribs for comment.


bonginoreport--2020-08-04--Jarrett Stepman: How “Wokeness” Is a Product of Marxism

“ Wokeness ” has become the nomenclature for the ideology or mentality of radical leftist activists on college campuses , at protests , and on social media .
But wokeness has not been limited to just a handful of activists .
It ’ s becoming a dominant mindset in the American workplace , in both the public and private sectors , as a method to promote “ anti-racism.
” A Heritage Foundation panel on July 24 addressed first what wokeness actually is , but also how it has crept into corporate boardrooms and why it ’ s such a problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Feulner Institute at The Heritage Foundation , said that “ pervasive trends under the guise of equality makes diversity training in government , and corporate America , and schools , destructive , divisive , and harmful.
” James Lindsay , the co-author of a forthcoming book , “ Cynical Theories : How Activist Scholarship Made Everything about Race , Gender , and Identity—and Why This Harms Everybody , ” says wokeness is actually a combination of many different ideas .
“ Wokeness is a fusion of the critical theory school of neo-Marxism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ politics , and radical activism that has a very particular worldview that separates the world into liberationists versus oppressors or oppressed versus oppressors , ” said Lindsay , whose book is set for release Aug. 25 .
It marries that , Lindsay said , with postmodern theory , which holds that “ all applications of truth are actually applications of politics by other means.
” In other words , the truth is malleable , based on power and who drives the narrative of what truth really is .
In effect , the truth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a mostly economic theory , with origins in the 19th century .
Those ideas , he said , led to some of the worst atrocities in world history .
Traditional Marxist ideas were adopted but changed in the 1920s by Italian communist Antonio Gramsci and others , and became the project of the Frankfurt school of critical theory .
That new theory focused more on shaping culture , Lindsay said , marrying traditional Marxism with Freudian psychology and other social theories to change the way people think .
The goal of postmodernists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to “ deconstruct the very meanings of things , ” said Lindsay .
Those ideas reached a new phase with the writings of Herbert Marcuse , a Columbia University professor in the 1960s and 1970s who advocated radical activism based on identity politics .
But this radicalism burned out , Lindsay said , because its violence ultimately made it unpopular .
The radicals then left the streets and embedded themselves in our schools and universities .
“ It has all of the conflict theory—separate the world into oppressor-versus-oppressed classes—with zero-sum conflict , no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across those , and then takes on the postmodern understanding of truth being just politics by other means , which removes all of the brakes standing up against it , ” Lindsay said .
Seeing the world through that lens is what constitutes wokeness .
Mike Gonzalez , a senior fellow at The Heritage Foundation and author of the new book “ The Plot to Change America : How Identity Politics Is Dividing the Land of the Free , ” explained how these ideas entered the workplace under the guise of combating racism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Anti-racism training is a con , ” Gonzalez said .
“ These consultants get paid exorbitant amounts of money .
Often these fees come from taxpayer funds.
” Though many of the advocates of wokeness are con artists , we have to take them seriously , Gonzalez said , because there is a strong ideological component to it .
“ The true name of anti-racism training is consciousness-raising struggle sessions , ” he said .
It ’ s used to demolish the “ hegemonic narrative , ” which in simpler terms , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American story , the American dream , the promise of liberty and prosperity that have attracted about 100 million immigrants from all over the world from 1850 to the present.
” Christopher Rufo , the director of the Center on Wealth and Poverty at the Seattle-based Discovery Institute and contributing editor at City Journal , has delved into how “ anti-racist training , ” together with the Black Lives Matter movement , has invaded the boardroom and government .
“ This is now becoming the default ideology of the bureaucracy , and people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ millions of dollars offering essentially political indoctrination on the public dime to public employees , ” Rufo said .
All levels of government , as well as nonprofits and corporations , now have human resources departments that have adopted critical race theory as their dominant functioning ideology , he said , adding that it ’ s become a particularly big problem at the federal level .
“ You have an apparatus of federal power that has grown extraordinarily since the days of Woodrow Wilson through [ Franklin Roosevelt ] through [ Lyndon Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power that until recently , at least theoretically , operated under the ostensible ideology of the social sciences , of neutrality , but it ’ s really been abandoned , ” Rufo said .
The permanent bureaucracy , no matter who the president is , has adopted critical race theory as its ideology of choice .
That ’ s leading to a “ change in regime ” that has never been voted on or approved by the American people , Rufo said .
The result is that the machinery of the bureaucracy will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rufo spoke of potential ways to stop this form of regime change .
He said that it ’ s important to create institutional infrastructure to protect people from being targeted and “ canceled.
” Gonzalez said that it is essential to inform other Americans of the transformation taking place and warn them of the radical changes to come if these ideas are not stopped .
“ The more we write about this , the more we expose people to what has taken place , to why , who did it , how they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real goal here , we can start to demolish this idea that ‘ no , this is nice because people need … justice , ’ ” Gonzalez said , adding : “ Let ’ s really be honest , and without rancor in our heart , just expose them .
Sunshine can be a great disinfectant .
Let ’ s really allow in the light and expose this for what it is .
”

“Wokeness” has become the nomenclature for the ideology or mentality of radical leftist activists on college campuses, at protests, and on social media.
But wokeness has not been limited to just a handful of activists. It’s becoming a dominant mindset in the American workplace, in both the public and private sectors, as a method to promote “anti-racism.”
A Heritage Foundation panel on July 24 addressed first what wokeness actually is, but also how it has crept into corporate boardrooms and why it’s such a problem.
Angela Sailor, vice president of The Feulner Institute at The Heritage Foundation, said that “pervasive trends under the guise of equality makes diversity training in government, and corporate America, and schools, destructive, divisive, and harmful.”
James Lindsay, the co-author of a forthcoming book, “Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything about Race, Gender, and Identity—and Why This Harms Everybody,” says wokeness is actually a combination of many different ideas.
“Wokeness is a fusion of the critical theory school of neo-Marxism, which is a form of identity politics, and radical activism that has a very particular worldview that separates the world into liberationists versus oppressors or oppressed versus oppressors,” said Lindsay, whose book is set for release Aug. 25.
It marries that, Lindsay said, with postmodern theory, which holds that “all applications of truth are actually applications of politics by other means.”
In other words, the truth is malleable, based on power and who drives the narrative of what truth really is. In effect, the truth is replaced by my truth.
Marxism is a mostly economic theory, with origins in the 19th century. Those ideas, he said, led to some of the worst atrocities in world history.
Traditional Marxist ideas were adopted but changed in the 1920s by Italian communist Antonio Gramsci and others, and became the project of the Frankfurt school of critical theory. That new theory focused more on shaping culture, Lindsay said, marrying traditional Marxism with Freudian psychology and other social theories to change the way people think.
The goal of postmodernists who were part of that movement was to “deconstruct the very meanings of things,” said Lindsay.
Those ideas reached a new phase with the writings of Herbert Marcuse, a Columbia University professor in the 1960s and 1970s who advocated radical activism based on identity politics.
But this radicalism burned out, Lindsay said, because its violence ultimately made it unpopular.
The radicals then left the streets and embedded themselves in our schools and universities.
“It has all of the conflict theory—separate the world into oppressor-versus-oppressed classes—with zero-sum conflict, no ability to agree or understand one another across those, and then takes on the postmodern understanding of truth being just politics by other means, which removes all of the brakes standing up against it,” Lindsay said.
Seeing the world through that lens is what constitutes wokeness.
Mike Gonzalez, a senior fellow at The Heritage Foundation and author of the new book “The Plot to Change America: How Identity Politics Is Dividing the Land of the Free,” explained how these ideas entered the workplace under the guise of combating racism and why they are so toxic.
“Anti-racism training is a con,” Gonzalez said. “These consultants get paid exorbitant amounts of money. Often these fees come from taxpayer funds.”
Though many of the advocates of wokeness are con artists, we have to take them seriously, Gonzalez said, because there is a strong ideological component to it.
“The true name of anti-racism training is consciousness-raising struggle sessions,” he said.
It’s used to demolish the “hegemonic narrative,” which in simpler terms, Gonzalez said, is simply “the American story, the American dream, the promise of liberty and prosperity that have attracted about 100 million immigrants from all over the world from 1850 to the present.”
Christopher Rufo, the director of the Center on Wealth and Poverty at the Seattle-based Discovery Institute and contributing editor at City Journal, has delved into how “anti-racist training,” together with the Black Lives Matter movement, has invaded the boardroom and government.
“This is now becoming the default ideology of the bureaucracy, and people are making, in some cases, millions of dollars offering essentially political indoctrination on the public dime to public employees,” Rufo said.
All levels of government, as well as nonprofits and corporations, now have human resources departments that have adopted critical race theory as their dominant functioning ideology, he said, adding that it’s become a particularly big problem at the federal level.
“You have an apparatus of federal power that has grown extraordinarily since the days of Woodrow Wilson through [Franklin Roosevelt] through [Lyndon Johnson] in this kind of permanently expanding power that until recently, at least theoretically, operated under the ostensible ideology of the social sciences, of neutrality, but it’s really been abandoned,” Rufo said.
The permanent bureaucracy, no matter who the president is, has adopted critical race theory as its ideology of choice.
That’s leading to a “change in regime” that has never been voted on or approved by the American people, Rufo said. The result is that the machinery of the bureaucracy will be weaponized against the American people.
Rufo spoke of potential ways to stop this form of regime change. He said that it’s important to create institutional infrastructure to protect people from being targeted and “canceled.”
Gonzalez said that it is essential to inform other Americans of the transformation taking place and warn them of the radical changes to come if these ideas are not stopped.
“The more we write about this, the more we expose people to what has taken place, to why, who did it, how they did it, and what is their real goal here, we can start to demolish this idea that ‘no, this is nice because people need … justice,’” Gonzalez said, adding: “Let’s really be honest, and without rancor in our heart, just expose them. Sunshine can be a great disinfectant. Let’s really allow in the light and expose this for what it is.”


bonginoreport--2020-08-04--Sen. Hirono Refuses to Acknowledge Antifa Is Violent During Hearing

Senator Ted Cruz convened a hearing in the US Senate today to try to get to the bottom of just what fresh hell is happening in the US right now .
After more than two months of unrest and drastic crime increases in America 's major cities , witnesses were called before Senate to discuss what 's actually happening .
Much like a hearing that was convened before the House of Representatives with Rep. Jim Jordan , representatives from the other side of the aisle refused to touch on Antifa or leftist violence , choosing instead to note all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Senator Mazie Hirono would not acknowledge that Antifa is violent .
Despite the incessant violence that has been plaguing Oregon , specifically Portland , Senator Ron Wyden , a Democrat from that state , said that the riots were `` overwhelmingly peaceful . ''
He went on to speak about the courageous `` wall of moms , '' who were decried by BLM activists as racist .
Cruz had no problem condemning the white supremacists and their violence .
Andy Ngo , editor-at-large for The Post Millennial , spoke about his research on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agitators .
`` Antifa has mastered the art of making its violence appear innocuous .
For example projectiles that look like water balloons can be filled with chemicals .
Small sling shots can be used to project rocks , glass , and ball bearings into police lines .
Umbrellas can be fashioned with discreet pocket knives .
Powerful handheld lasers can cause serious damage to the eyes .
`` Antifa and its allies have made rioting an art form in Portland .
They have access to rich streams of cash flowing from platforms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Any conspirator arrested in Portland is instantly bailed out and ready for the next time of violent protest .
`` I come to you today for senators of both parties .
Antifa 's goal is not only to abolish the criminal justice system , it is to bring down the republic itself .
'Burn it down , ' they say .
But do n't take my word for it .
Go read their literature , listen to their chants , and look at their graffiti messages .
Portland is the canary in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to my city to see what happens when a group like Antifa is left unchecked . ''
Ngo has learned this from studying their tactics and going undercover with the group .
He said that `` I have made Antifa my beat , and that makes me a target . ''
As Cruz pointed out , they revel in it , giving funds to groups that would knowingly destroy them if they could .
Many American companies have given money to groups that decry their existence , yet demand their money .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offer her condemnation of Antifa , she simply walked out of the room .
She said that Republicans are politicizing the deaths of black police officers , but does not believe that she was making a political point when she brought up a rioter who was injured with non-lethal munitions .
`` I hope this is the end of this hearing , Mr. Chairman , and we do n't have to listen to any more of your rhetorical speeches .
Thank you .
I 'm leaving . ''
She gathered her things and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she would denounce Antifa , as he had denounced far-right groups .
Hirono declined .
The left continues to refuse to address the violent agitators within their ranks .

Senator Ted Cruz convened a hearing in the US Senate today to try to get to the bottom of just what fresh hell is happening in the US right now. After more than two months of unrest and drastic crime increases in America's major cities, witnesses were called before Senate to discuss what's actually happening.
Much like a hearing that was convened before the House of Representatives with Rep. Jim Jordan, representatives from the other side of the aisle refused to touch on Antifa or leftist violence, choosing instead to note all of their concerns with white supremacist groups. Senator Mazie Hirono would not acknowledge that Antifa is violent.
.@maziehirono stated numerous times at hearing on antifa today that they’ve killed no one. In 2019, antifa militant Charles Landeros launched attack on school resource officers & got himself killed. Willem van Spronsen firebombed ICE, getting himself killed. Connor Betts killed 9 — Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) August 4, 2020
Despite the incessant violence that has been plaguing Oregon, specifically Portland, Senator Ron Wyden, a Democrat from that state, said that the riots were "overwhelmingly peaceful."
Unhinged senator from Oregon calls Portland riots “overwhelmingly peaceful.” pic.twitter.com/hMb3hpTq4T — The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) August 4, 2020
He went on to speak about the courageous "wall of moms," who were decried by BLM activists as racist.
Senator calls Antifa Wall of Moms “courageous.” (BLM activists called them racist).
READ: https://t.co/Dyh94iE4qP pic.twitter.com/ZZ2pjzvQvp — The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) August 4, 2020
Cruz had no problem condemning the white supremacists and their violence.
Ted Cruz condemns white supremacists agitators, questions why Democrats won't condemn Antifa.
READ: https://t.co/9Y9QBPK1FU pic.twitter.com/zpAKaA6c7r — The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) August 4, 2020
Andy Ngo, editor-at-large for The Post Millennial, spoke about his research on Antifa and the violence stemming from leftist agitators.
"Antifa has mastered the art of making its violence appear innocuous. For example projectiles that look like water balloons can be filled with chemicals. Small sling shots can be used to project rocks, glass, and ball bearings into police lines. Umbrellas can be fashioned with discreet pocket knives. Powerful handheld lasers can cause serious damage to the eyes.
"Antifa and its allies have made rioting an art form in Portland. They have access to rich streams of cash flowing from platforms like GoFundMe, Venmo, and CashApp. Any conspirator arrested in Portland is instantly bailed out and ready for the next time of violent protest.
"I come to you today for senators of both parties. Antifa's goal is not only to abolish the criminal justice system, it is to bring down the republic itself. 'Burn it down,' they say. But don't take my word for it. Go read their literature, listen to their chants, and look at their graffiti messages. Portland is the canary in the coal mine for America. Look to my city to see what happens when a group like Antifa is left unchecked."
Ngo has learned this from studying their tactics and going undercover with the group. He said that "I have made Antifa my beat, and that makes me a target."
TPM’s Andy Ngo testifies in front of Senate Judiciary Subcommittee about Antifa violence. pic.twitter.com/Zt4C3C5hrQ — The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) August 4, 2020
As Cruz pointed out, they revel in it, giving funds to groups that would knowingly destroy them if they could. Many American companies have given money to groups that decry their existence, yet demand their money.
Sen. @TedCruz calls out companies that have donated to Black Lives Matter — including Microsoft, Amazon, DoorDash:
"When corporate America flows millions of dollars into explicitly terrorist organizations ... violence and terrorism [flowing] from that should not be surprising." pic.twitter.com/wsC4ntDnHY — August Takala (@AugustTakala) August 4, 2020
But when Senator Hirono had a chance to offer her condemnation of Antifa, she simply walked out of the room.
She said that Republicans are politicizing the deaths of black police officers, but does not believe that she was making a political point when she brought up a rioter who was injured with non-lethal munitions.
"I hope this is the end of this hearing, Mr. Chairman, and we don't have to listen to any more of your rhetorical speeches. Thank you. I'm leaving."
She gathered her things and began to leave. Cruz asked if she would denounce Antifa, as he had denounced far-right groups. Hirono declined.
Wow. Antifa apologist senator Mazie Hirono just walked out of the senate after refusing to denounce Antifa!pic.twitter.com/BfmK38H8Rm — Barrett Wilson (@BarrettWilson6) August 4, 2020
The left continues to refuse to address the violent agitators within their ranks.


bonginoreport--2020-08-04--VP Pence: Polling Is Broken

VP Pence: Polling Is Broken

Vice President Mike Pence said “ polling America is broken ” while addressing a “ silent majority ” of Americans he estimated would support President Donald Trump in November ’ s presidential election , offering his remarks on Tuesday ’ s edition of SiriusXM ’ s Breitbart News Daily with host Alex Marlow .
Marlow asked the vice president : “ Let ’ s talk about the concept of the Silent Majority… What do you say to those people who are out there who are skeptical that one exists ?
” Pence remarked , “ The traveling that I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Alex , the silent majority doesn ’ t look very silent to me .
I was in Pennsylvania for that Cops for Trump [ rally ] last week , we had hundreds of people in a parking lot in downtown of a small town , a great area of Pennsylvania , and there were just as many people on the streets as we rolled into town waving signs and [ giving ] thumbs up , and I just sense a great deal of enthusiasm out there.
” Pence warned of the unreliability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Hillary Clinton victory in 2016 .
“ You see the polling that comes out from these news organizations , ” said Pence , “ but somebody reminded me the other day , four years ago , I think there were over — I forget the exact number — but there were 60 or 70 public polls that were published between Labor Day and Election Day — statewide polls , nationwide polls — and somebody told me that the president and our team actually were ahead in only like three of them.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broken in America , ” determined Pence .
“ To everybody listening on Breitbart radio , and all the great supporters out there , just let your voice be heard.
” Pence encouraged Trump ’ s supporters to “ tell the story ” of the president ’ s successes in contrast to “ Joe Biden and the radical left.
” Pence concluded , “ I have every confidence we ’ re going to deliver a great victory for the American people when we reelect President Donald Trump for four more years on November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live on SiriusXM Patriot 125 weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Eastern .

Vice President Mike Pence said “polling America is broken” while addressing a “silent majority” of Americans he estimated would support President Donald Trump in November’s presidential election, offering his remarks on Tuesday’s edition of SiriusXM’s Breitbart News Daily with host Alex Marlow.
Marlow asked the vice president: “Let’s talk about the concept of the Silent Majority… What do you say to those people who are out there who are skeptical that one exists?”
Pence remarked, “The traveling that I have a chance to do as vice president, Alex, the silent majority doesn’t look very silent to me. I was in Pennsylvania for that Cops for Trump [rally] last week, we had hundreds of people in a parking lot in downtown of a small town, a great area of Pennsylvania, and there were just as many people on the streets as we rolled into town waving signs and [giving] thumbs up, and I just sense a great deal of enthusiasm out there.”
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Pence warned of the unreliability of polling, recalling widespread predictions of a Hillary Clinton victory in 2016.
“You see the polling that comes out from these news organizations,” said Pence, “but somebody reminded me the other day, four years ago, I think there were over — I forget the exact number — but there were 60 or 70 public polls that were published between Labor Day and Election Day — statewide polls, nationwide polls — and somebody told me that the president and our team actually were ahead in only like three of them.”
“The reality is, polling is broken in America,” determined Pence. “To everybody listening on Breitbart radio, and all the great supporters out there, just let your voice be heard.”
Pence encouraged Trump’s supporters to “tell the story” of the president’s successes in contrast to “Joe Biden and the radical left.”
Pence concluded, “I have every confidence we’re going to deliver a great victory for the American people when we reelect President Donald Trump for four more years on November the 3rd.”
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bonginoreport--2020-08-04--SEC Investigating Kodak’s Recent 2,190% Spike

• The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating trading of Eastman Kodak shares before the public announcement last week of a $ 765 million government loan to make drug ingredients , The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday .
• Kodak shares spiked as much as 2,190 % in the two days after the announcement on July 28 .
It also gained as much as 26 % the day before information about the loan was made public .
• In a letter on Monday , Warren urged the SEC to investigate individuals and corporate entities making large trades of Kodak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as whether anyone inside Kodak shared information about the loan before it was made public .
• `` This is just the latest example of unusual trading activity involving a major Trump administration decision , '' Warren wrote .
The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating the trading of Eastman Kodak stock after its price surged last week on news of a $ 765 million government loan , The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday .
The loan , meant to aid Kodak in producing drug ingredients , was announced last Tuesday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kodak stock leaped as much as 350 % .
Shares soared even higher on Wednesday , at once point reaching a two-day gain of 2,190 % .
But the stock gained as much as 26 % the day before the announcement , raising questions about whether insiders traded on information about the government loan .
The investigation is at an early stage , and it 's unclear whether allegations of wrongdoing will be raised , a source told The Journal .
The agency is looking into how Kodak handled the disclosure of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deals and $ 1 million in profit a year : Here 's how Mike Simmons made a simple change to his real-estate investing strategy that took him from small-time house flipper to full-fledged mogul In a letter on Monday , Sen. Elizabeth Warren called on the agency to investigate `` several instances of unusual trading activity prior to the announcement of this deal . ''
`` This is just the latest example of unusual trading activity involving a major Trump administration decision , '' Warren wrote .
The senator cited other letters about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commodities before the administration 's strike in Iraq earlier this year .
The Massachusetts Democrat said the rally could have originated from the premature publication of the government loan .
The Wall Street Journal reported last Wednesday that stories and tweets from TV stations in Kodak 's hometown of Rochester , New York , might have alerted traders to the news .
Kodak 's trading volume reached 1.6 million shares by the end of the day , well above the average daily volume of 231,000 over the previous month .
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Here 's your best strategy to capitalize on the shift .
Warren asked the SEC to look into individuals and corporate entities making large trades of Kodak stock before the announcement , the extent to which such parties were privy to nonpublic information , and whether they shared information about the loan .
She also asked the agency to investigate whether Kodak complied with relevant disclosure requirements after early reports announced the deal .
Kodak traded at $ 15.38 per share as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , up 273 % year-to-date .
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The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating trading of Eastman Kodak shares before the public announcement last week of a $765 million government loan to make drug ingredients, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.
Kodak shares spiked as much as 2,190% in the two days after the announcement on July 28. It also gained as much as 26% the day before information about the loan was made public.
In a letter on Monday, Warren urged the SEC to investigate individuals and corporate entities making large trades of Kodak stock before the announcement, as well as whether anyone inside Kodak shared information about the loan before it was made public.
"This is just the latest example of unusual trading activity involving a major Trump administration decision," Warren wrote.
Watch Kodak stock trade live here.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating the trading of Eastman Kodak stock after its price surged last week on news of a $765 million government loan, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.
The loan, meant to aid Kodak in producing drug ingredients, was announced last Tuesday, July 28. After the announcement, Kodak stock leaped as much as 350%. Shares soared even higher on Wednesday, at once point reaching a two-day gain of 2,190%.
But the stock gained as much as 26% the day before the announcement, raising questions about whether insiders traded on information about the government loan.
The investigation is at an early stage, and it's unclear whether allegations of wrongdoing will be raised, a source told The Journal. The agency is looking into how Kodak handled the disclosure of the government loan.
Read more: 100 deals and $1 million in profit a year: Here's how Mike Simmons made a simple change to his real-estate investing strategy that took him from small-time house flipper to full-fledged mogul
In a letter on Monday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren called on the agency to investigate "several instances of unusual trading activity prior to the announcement of this deal."
"This is just the latest example of unusual trading activity involving a major Trump administration decision," Warren wrote. The senator cited other letters about possible insider trading of defense stocks and commodities before the administration's strike in Iraq earlier this year.
The Massachusetts Democrat said the rally could have originated from the premature publication of the government loan. The Wall Street Journal reported last Wednesday that stories and tweets from TV stations in Kodak's hometown of Rochester, New York, might have alerted traders to the news. Kodak's trading volume reached 1.6 million shares by the end of the day, well above the average daily volume of 231,000 over the previous month.
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Warren asked the SEC to look into individuals and corporate entities making large trades of Kodak stock before the announcement, the extent to which such parties were privy to nonpublic information, and whether they shared information about the loan. She also asked the agency to investigate whether Kodak complied with relevant disclosure requirements after early reports announced the deal.
Kodak traded at $15.38 per share as of 12:17 p.m. ET on Tuesday, up 273% year-to-date.
Now read more markets coverage from Markets Insider and Business Insider:
Fund manager Tom O'Halloran quadrupled investors' money in 9 years by betting on super high-growth companies. He explains his approach, and why new technologies could make the next decade even more prosperous than the 2010s.
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A new ETF will let investors participate in the stock market's $22 billion SPAC craze


bonginoreport--2020-08-04--Dem Gutted Anti-Hezbollah Legislation Days Before Attack on Israel

Just days before the Iranian-funded terror group Hezbollah waged a terrorist attack on Israel ’ s northern border , congressional Democrats gutted legislation that would have halted U.S. funding to the Lebanese military , which is almost entirely controlled by the terror group .
Congress has been working on legislation that would slash millions in American taxpayer funding to the Lebanese Armed Forces ( LAF ) , which has long been under Hezbollah ’ s thumb .
Republican lawmakers in both the House and Senate have been pushing to cut this funding for some time , arguing that U.S. aid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known to conduct attacks against Israel on Iran ’ s behalf .
While the original bill had bipartisan support in both chambers , House Democrats recently attached an amendment to their version of the legislation that nixed the funding cut .
Other GOP amendments that would have strengthened the legislation and pushed the LAF to isolate Hezbollah from its forces were also struck down by the Democrat-led House .
The House last week passed a watered-down version of the bill that leaves the LAF funding fully intact .
The wrangling over the legislation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foiled attack on Israel from southern Lebanon , where the LAF and international forces have been tasked with stopping such terror strikes .
Republican congressional sources who spoke to the Washington Free Beacon accused House Democrats of standing in the way of a major reform effort that could have forced the LAF to eradicate Hezbollah from its ranks or face a cutoff in U.S. aid dollars .
U.S. funding to the LAF has been a flashpoint for some time .
As Hezbollah increases its force presence on Israel ’ s northern border and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Congress have pressured the Trump administration to take action .
The State Department , like congressional Democrats , has championed the aid , with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo telling the Free Beacon earlier this year that funding to the LAF remains a priority .
Republicans , however , view the aid as a tool to force Lebanon into ridding itself of Hezbollah ’ s influence .
The Countering Hezbollah in Lebanon ’ s Military Act of 2019 was passed out of a House committee late last week without key portions that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LAF , effectively barring it from receiving money until it cleanses its ranks of Hezbollah forces .
Outgoing representative Eliot Engel ( D. , N.Y. ) sponsored an amendment to the bill striking all language that would have cut the LAF ’ s aid dollars .
The final version now requires the State Department to issue a report detailing ways in which the United States can stop Hezbollah ’ s smuggling of arms along its border with Israel .
Republican amendments to the bill aimed at strengthening its language were blocked by Democrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to `` directly confront terrorism and Hezbollah ’ s influence . ''
Rep. Lee Zeldin ( R. , N.Y. ) , a main sponsor of the legislation , told the Free Beacon that tweaks were made to the original language in order to ensure its passage through the Democrat-led House committee .
`` It ’ s not the same draft as it was , '' Zeldin said .
`` We would love to see that draft as it is passed over in the Senate , '' where Sen. Ted Cruz ( R. , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the bill that includes cuts to the LAF ’ s funding .
GOP lawmakers hope that this version will eventually be passed and used as the template for any bill that reaches a full vote in Congress .
`` It ’ s one of those situations that as we get to the end of this current Congress … the only way a bill was going to move was to make a couple of tweaks , '' said Zeldin , who emphasized his support for `` leveraging the foreign aid we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
A senior Republican congressional source familiar with the backroom dealings over the legislation told the Free Beacon that Engel and his staff `` bear personal responsibility for emboldening Hezbollah , just as it escalated attacks against Israel and sought to murder Israeli Jews .
They chose this exact moment to signal that Democrats will keep money flowing no matter what happens . ''
Tony Badran , a Lebanon expert and research fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies , said Hezbollah ’ s recent attacks on Israel highlight the failure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LAF .
`` Hezbollah ’ s attempt to launch an attack on Israel from south Lebanon underscores a twin failure in Lebanon policy : unconditional support for the LAF and continued funding of the failed [ United Nations ] mission , '' Badran said .
`` This policy should be discarded .
The U.S. should not be sending taxpayer dollars to the Hezbollah-run state in Lebanon , unconditionally underwriting the LAF , or funding a useless U.N .
force . ''

Just days before the Iranian-funded terror group Hezbollah waged a terrorist attack on Israel’s northern border, congressional Democrats gutted legislation that would have halted U.S. funding to the Lebanese military, which is almost entirely controlled by the terror group.
Congress has been working on legislation that would slash millions in American taxpayer funding to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), which has long been under Hezbollah’s thumb. Republican lawmakers in both the House and Senate have been pushing to cut this funding for some time, arguing that U.S. aid should not be sent to an institution known to conduct attacks against Israel on Iran’s behalf.
While the original bill had bipartisan support in both chambers, House Democrats recently attached an amendment to their version of the legislation that nixed the funding cut. Other GOP amendments that would have strengthened the legislation and pushed the LAF to isolate Hezbollah from its forces were also struck down by the Democrat-led House.
The House last week passed a watered-down version of the bill that leaves the LAF funding fully intact. The wrangling over the legislation came just days before Hezbollah launched a foiled attack on Israel from southern Lebanon, where the LAF and international forces have been tasked with stopping such terror strikes. Republican congressional sources who spoke to the Washington Free Beacon accused House Democrats of standing in the way of a major reform effort that could have forced the LAF to eradicate Hezbollah from its ranks or face a cutoff in U.S. aid dollars.
U.S. funding to the LAF has been a flashpoint for some time. As Hezbollah increases its force presence on Israel’s northern border and stockpiles sophisticated Iranian-made arms, GOP leaders in Congress have pressured the Trump administration to take action. The State Department, like congressional Democrats, has championed the aid, with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo telling the Free Beacon earlier this year that funding to the LAF remains a priority. Republicans, however, view the aid as a tool to force Lebanon into ridding itself of Hezbollah’s influence.
The Countering Hezbollah in Lebanon’s Military Act of 2019 was passed out of a House committee late last week without key portions that would have conditioned U.S. aid to the LAF, effectively barring it from receiving money until it cleanses its ranks of Hezbollah forces. Outgoing representative Eliot Engel (D., N.Y.) sponsored an amendment to the bill striking all language that would have cut the LAF’s aid dollars. The final version now requires the State Department to issue a report detailing ways in which the United States can stop Hezbollah’s smuggling of arms along its border with Israel.
Republican amendments to the bill aimed at strengthening its language were blocked by Democrats, including a measure ordering the LAF to "directly confront terrorism and Hezbollah’s influence."
Rep. Lee Zeldin (R., N.Y.), a main sponsor of the legislation, told the Free Beacon that tweaks were made to the original language in order to ensure its passage through the Democrat-led House committee.
"It’s not the same draft as it was," Zeldin said. "We would love to see that draft as it is passed over in the Senate," where Sen. Ted Cruz (R., Texas) is spearheading a companion version of the bill that includes cuts to the LAF’s funding. GOP lawmakers hope that this version will eventually be passed and used as the template for any bill that reaches a full vote in Congress.
"It’s one of those situations that as we get to the end of this current Congress … the only way a bill was going to move was to make a couple of tweaks," said Zeldin, who emphasized his support for "leveraging the foreign aid we’re sending to Lebanon as effectively as possible."
A senior Republican congressional source familiar with the backroom dealings over the legislation told the Free Beacon that Engel and his staff "bear personal responsibility for emboldening Hezbollah, just as it escalated attacks against Israel and sought to murder Israeli Jews. They chose this exact moment to signal that Democrats will keep money flowing no matter what happens."
Tony Badran, a Lebanon expert and research fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, said Hezbollah’s recent attacks on Israel highlight the failure in America’s policy regarding the LAF.
"Hezbollah’s attempt to launch an attack on Israel from south Lebanon underscores a twin failure in Lebanon policy: unconditional support for the LAF and continued funding of the failed [United Nations] mission," Badran said. "This policy should be discarded. The U.S. should not be sending taxpayer dollars to the Hezbollah-run state in Lebanon, unconditionally underwriting the LAF, or funding a useless U.N. force."


bonginoreport--2020-08-04--Author of Study on Hydroxychloroquine Accuses Fauci of Lying to American Public

A document no longer available from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding “ Emergency Use Authorization ” of potential COVID-19 treatments appears to suggest that hydroxychloroquine satisfies the criteria for the classification , but would stand in the way of lucrative other drugs , and a vaccine .
The possible treatment , shunned by the mainstream media and Big Tech , has far-ranging champions from Yale epidemiologists to frontline doctors to President Trump .
Despite this support , corroborated by scientific studies , the medical establishment under the auspices of Dr. Anthony Fauci have refused to grant hydroxychloroquine “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
July 29th documents from a Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) presentation reveal , however , that the “ qualifying criteria ” for extending EUA to the drug appear to have been met : it “ may be effective ” and that “ no adequate , approved , and available alternative ” exists .
The document makes clear that Emergency Use Authorization can not be used for more than one drug or therapeutic , and the establishment is potentially therefore saving the EUA pre-emptively for vaccines and remdesivir – patently high-value @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Dr. Vladimir Zelenko , who authored a study on the efficacy of hydroxychloroquine , outlined the medical establishment ’ s campaign against the drug on the War Room : Pandemic show .
He emphasized that Dr. Fauci has “ lied to the American people ” by insisting that authorizing a treatment for COVID-19 rests on “ controlled trials to get anything through the FDA.
” “ That is not true .
That has never been the historical precedent and almost no other medication has ever had to meet those standards , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that due to the sheer existence of hydroxychloroquine – a potential treatment – “ available drugs like Remdesevir and the vaccine by [ the FDA ’ s ] own internal rules can not get EUA.
” Such a classification would “ facilitate the availability and use ” of the drug and represents a fast-track alternative to authorizing potential life-saving treatments during public health emergencies such as the ongoing pandemic .
Or , as Dr. Zelenko describes , “ there ’ 150,000 dead corpses , most of which could have been avoided if Dr. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The eight-page presentation entitled “ Considerations for FDA Licensure vs .
Emergency Use Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccines ” posits two additional prerequisites for EUA : “ declaration by HHS Secretary of emergency situation leading to serious or life-threatening disease or condition , ” which occurred in January , and that the “ known and potential benefits of the product outweigh the known and potential risks of the product .
”

A document no longer available from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding “Emergency Use Authorization” of potential COVID-19 treatments appears to suggest that hydroxychloroquine satisfies the criteria for the classification, but would stand in the way of lucrative other drugs, and a vaccine.
The possible treatment, shunned by the mainstream media and Big Tech, has far-ranging champions from Yale epidemiologists to frontline doctors to President Trump. Despite this support, corroborated by scientific studies, the medical establishment under the auspices of Dr. Anthony Fauci have refused to grant hydroxychloroquine “Emergency Use Authorization” (EUA).
July 29th documents from a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) presentation reveal, however, that the “qualifying criteria” for extending EUA to the drug appear to have been met: it “may be effective” and that “no adequate, approved, and available alternative” exists.
The document makes clear that Emergency Use Authorization cannot be used for more than one drug or therapeutic, and the establishment is potentially therefore saving the EUA pre-emptively for vaccines and remdesivir – patently high-value Big Pharma drugs – instead of hydroxychloroquine.
Dr. Vladimir Zelenko, who authored a study on the efficacy of hydroxychloroquine, outlined the medical establishment’s campaign against the drug on the War Room: Pandemic show.
He emphasized that Dr. Fauci has “lied to the American people” by insisting that authorizing a treatment for COVID-19 rests on “controlled trials to get anything through the FDA.”
“That is not true. That has never been the historical precedent and almost no other medication has ever had to meet those standards,” Dr. Zelenko continued.
He also noted that due to the sheer existence of hydroxychloroquine – a potential treatment – “available drugs like Remdesevir and the vaccine by [the FDA’s] own internal rules cannot get EUA.”
Such a classification would “facilitate the availability and use” of the drug and represents a fast-track alternative to authorizing potential life-saving treatments during public health emergencies such as the ongoing pandemic.
THE DOCUMENT IN FULL:
Or, as Dr. Zelenko describes, “there’ 150,000 dead corpses, most of which could have been avoided if Dr. Fauci did the moral and correct thing.”
The eight-page presentation entitled “Considerations for FDA Licensure vs. Emergency Use Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccines” posits two additional prerequisites for EUA: “declaration by HHS Secretary of emergency situation leading to serious or life-threatening disease or condition,” which occurred in January, and that the “known and potential benefits of the product outweigh the known and potential risks of the product.”


bonginoreport--2020-08-04--ESPN Host Mocks Christian NBA Player Who Got Injured After Not Taking a Knee

NBA player Jonathan Isaac of the Orlando Magic recently suffered an ACL injury during Sunday ’ s game against the Sacramento Kings .
Unfortunately , the injury will probably mean the end of the season for Isaac .
Incredibly , ESPN radio host Dan Le Batard decided to put a poll up on Monday to get people to vote on whether the injury was “ funny ” or not .
The pushback was immediate and widespread from all over professional sports .
The poll was taken down later that same day , and Le Batard issued an apology .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I said on the front and back end of the on-air conversation that I didn ’ t think it was funny .
Regardless of the context , we missed the mark .
We took the tweet down when we realized our mistake in how we posed the question to the audience.
” Batard said later .
However , some people feel that the apology doesn ’ t go nearly far enough , and question the mindset that would even think of putting up such a poll in the first place .
The controversy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Isaac became the first NBA athlete this season who refused to kneel for the national anthem before a game , and remained standing .
He also didn ’ t see fit to don the “ black lives matter ” shirt his teammates were playing , although in a post-game interview he did say he supported the organization on general principle .
“ A lot went into my decision … kneeling or wearing a Black Lives Matter T-shirt don ’ t go hand-in-hand with supporting black lives … I do believe that black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like it was a decision that I had to make , and I didn ’ t feel like putting that shirt on and kneeling went hand-in-hand with supporting black lives.
” Isaac said in the interview .
Aside from the obvious issues surrounding the insensitivity of such a poll , people are highly concerned with apparent far-left biases at ESPN .
As Outkick the Coverage wrote : “ Could you imagine Le Batard running a similar poll if Colin Kaepernick went down with an injury ?
Of course not .
He ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had time to check his Twitter account.
” Le Batard famously had previously lashed out at NFL owners for not hiring Kaepernick , calling them cowards .
ESPN so far has declined to comment on why that poll was considered acceptable by them .

NBA player Jonathan Isaac of the Orlando Magic recently suffered an ACL injury during Sunday’s game against the Sacramento Kings. Unfortunately, the injury will probably mean the end of the season for Isaac.
Incredibly, ESPN radio host Dan Le Batard decided to put a poll up on Monday to get people to vote on whether the injury was “funny” or not. The pushback was immediate and widespread from all over professional sports.
The poll was taken down later that same day, and Le Batard issued an apology. “We apologize for this poll question. I said on the front and back end of the on-air conversation that I didn’t think it was funny. Regardless of the context, we missed the mark. We took the tweet down when we realized our mistake in how we posed the question to the audience.” Batard said later.
However, some people feel that the apology doesn’t go nearly far enough, and question the mindset that would even think of putting up such a poll in the first place.
The controversy stems from the fact that on Friday, Isaac became the first NBA athlete this season who refused to kneel for the national anthem before a game, and remained standing. He also didn’t see fit to don the “black lives matter” shirt his teammates were playing, although in a post-game interview he did say he supported the organization on general principle.
“A lot went into my decision … kneeling or wearing a Black Lives Matter T-shirt don’t go hand-in-hand with supporting black lives … I do believe that black lives matter, but I just felt like it was a decision that I had to make, and I didn’t feel like putting that shirt on and kneeling went hand-in-hand with supporting black lives.” Isaac said in the interview.
Aside from the obvious issues surrounding the insensitivity of such a poll, people are highly concerned with apparent far-left biases at ESPN. As Outkick the Coverage wrote: “Could you imagine Le Batard running a similar poll if Colin Kaepernick went down with an injury? Of course not. He’d be met with a termination letter before he had time to check his Twitter account.”
Le Batard famously had previously lashed out at NFL owners for not hiring Kaepernick, calling them cowards.
ESPN so far has declined to comment on why that poll was considered acceptable by them.


bonginoreport--2020-08-04--NYC Health Commissioner Quits, Citing de Blasio’s Failures

Dr. Oxiris Barbot resigned as New York City 's health commissioner today , stating Mayor Bill de Blasio 's complete failure in handling the coronavirus pandemic as the reason for her departure .
This according to Fox News .
De Blasio appointed Dr. Dave A. Choksi as Barbot 's replacement after receiving her resignation letter .
Barbot said that she was disappointed to leave her post `` during the most critical public health crisis in our lifetime , '' but `` that the Health Department 's incomparable disease control expertise was not used to the degree it could have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City has `` world renowned '' experts in the fields of `` epidemiology , surveillance and response work . ''
These experts , she noted , have been relegated to the background of the crisis .
Barbot cited de Blasio 's failures in contact tracing , having removed the responsibility for that project from the Health Department and reassigning it to the public hospital system .
Additionally , there was disagreement between Barbot and de Blasio when he demanded that she apologize to the NYPD for disrespecting them .
Barbot noted that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the NYPD with a the requested number of N-95 face masks , and that `` this regrettably led to an arguement in which words were exchanged between a police official and myself . ''
It was after this that the NYPD called for her resignation .
Barbot noted that she apologized then , and continued to apologize , stating that she has the `` utmost respect for our police department . ''
De Blasio has been roundly criticized for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic in New York , the massive increase in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city 's needs ahead of his own pet projects during this volatile and difficult time .

Dr. Oxiris Barbot resigned as New York City's health commissioner today, stating Mayor Bill de Blasio's complete failure in handling the coronavirus pandemic as the reason for her departure. This according to Fox News.
De Blasio appointed Dr. Dave A. Choksi as Barbot's replacement after receiving her resignation letter.
Barbot said that she was disappointed to leave her post "during the most critical public health crisis in our lifetime," but "that the Health Department's incomparable disease control expertise was not used to the degree it could have been."
She noted that New York City has "world renowned" experts in the fields of "epidemiology, surveillance and response work." These experts, she noted, have been relegated to the background of the crisis.
Barbot cited de Blasio's failures in contact tracing, having removed the responsibility for that project from the Health Department and reassigning it to the public hospital system.
Additionally, there was disagreement between Barbot and de Blasio when he demanded that she apologize to the NYPD for disrespecting them. Barbot noted that the Health Department had been unable to supply the NYPD with a the requested number of N-95 face masks, and that "this regrettably led to an arguement in which words were exchanged between a police official and myself."
It was after this that the NYPD called for her resignation. Barbot noted that she apologized then, and continued to apologize, stating that she has the "utmost respect for our police department."
De Blasio has been roundly criticized for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic in New York, the massive increase in crime, and his inability to put the city's needs ahead of his own pet projects during this volatile and difficult time.


bonginoreport--2020-08-04--Iran Accidentally Sinks its Fake U.S. Aircraft Carrier In Bad Place for Iranian Navy

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy ( IRGC-N ) accidentally sank a fake U.S. aircraft carrier that it uses during training exercises in what they believe is an effective way to prepare for a potential face off with the U.S. Navy — by far the most powerful naval force in the world .
“ The stricken carrier can be seen , capsized , in commercial satellite imagery , ” Forbes reported .
“ It began to sink when it was being towed back to Bandar Abbas after being attacked.
” After reportedly beginning to list “ steeply to one side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half of the flight deck submerged , ” the boat has since sunk further .
Forbes highlighted a photo that was shared by Aurora Intel and shows PLEIADES satellite imagery of the destroyed aircraft carrier .
“ The location of the sinking will likely create a serious headache for the Iranian Navy and IRGC-N .
It is just outside the harbor entrance to Bandar Abbas , near to the main approach channel , ” Forbes added .
“ The water there is approximately 45 ft deep , which is shallow .
This makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be left to sink .
It is so shallow that other ships face a very real risk of catastrophic damage if they sail over it .
In fact , at least as-of a couple of days ago , it was partly above water .
This is a serious shipping hazard.
” Iran fired missiles at the fake aircraft carrier from a helicopter and encircled the boat with attack speedboats , USA Today reported .
The event is also used for creating propaganda that the Iranians broadcast on state-run television .
USA Today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they broadcast to their citizens showed “ Iranian commandos subsequently fast-roped down from the helicopter onto the mock Nimitz-class carrier –resembling a ship the U.S. Navy routinely sails into the Persian Gulf – as other Iranian navy vessels encircle the vessel , likely a barge , kicking up white waves in their wake.
” The IRGC , which is a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization ( FTO ) , also recently showed off what it claimed were underground ballistic missiles , which was part of the training exercise .
“ Although state television documentaries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , all have avoided showing geographic details revealing their locations , ” The Associated Press reported .
“ Wednesday ’ s launch from what appears to be central Iran ’ s desert plateau may have changed that amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the U.S. over its tattered nuclear deal with world powers and as economic pressures grow.
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC-N) accidentally sank a fake U.S. aircraft carrier that it uses during training exercises in what they believe is an effective way to prepare for a potential face off with the U.S. Navy — by far the most powerful naval force in the world.
“The stricken carrier can be seen, capsized, in commercial satellite imagery,” Forbes reported. “It began to sink when it was being towed back to Bandar Abbas after being attacked.” After reportedly beginning to list “steeply to one side” on July 31, with “half of the flight deck submerged,” the boat has since sunk further.
Forbes highlighted a photo that was shared by Aurora Intel and shows PLEIADES satellite imagery of the destroyed aircraft carrier.
“The location of the sinking will likely create a serious headache for the Iranian Navy and IRGC-N. It is just outside the harbor entrance to Bandar Abbas, near to the main approach channel,” Forbes added. “The water there is approximately 45 ft deep, which is shallow. This makes it worse for Iran because it cannot be left to sink. It is so shallow that other ships face a very real risk of catastrophic damage if they sail over it. In fact, at least as-of a couple of days ago, it was partly above water. This is a serious shipping hazard.”
New imagery from yesterday shows the capsized #IRGC replica of the Nimitz Class Carrier appears to have listed more outside of Bandar Abbas Port, #Iran. She appears more listed here than previous imagery from the 31st July. The depth here is a reported 14m. Fun to reclaim…. pic.twitter.com/tKTHJAaGCS — Aurora Intel – #StayHome (@AuroraIntel) August 2, 2020
Iran fired missiles at the fake aircraft carrier from a helicopter and encircled the boat with attack speedboats, USA Today reported. The event is also used for creating propaganda that the Iranians broadcast on state-run television.
USA Today added propaganda created by the Iranians that they broadcast to their citizens showed “Iranian commandos subsequently fast-roped down from the helicopter onto the mock Nimitz-class carrier –resembling a ship the U.S. Navy routinely sails into the Persian Gulf – as other Iranian navy vessels encircle the vessel, likely a barge, kicking up white waves in their wake.”
Iran has launched yesterday a two days long live ammunition naval military exercise testing new weapons and practicing air-sea and coast-sea capabilities. A mock up of a US aircraft carrier was the star of the show. pic.twitter.com/aIhczkWGYy — Amir Tsarfati (@BeholdIsrael) July 28, 2020
The IRGC, which is a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), also recently showed off what it claimed were underground ballistic missiles, which was part of the training exercise.
“Although state television documentaries have focused on operations at underground bases, all have avoided showing geographic details revealing their locations,” The Associated Press reported. “Wednesday’s launch from what appears to be central Iran’s desert plateau may have changed that amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the U.S. over its tattered nuclear deal with world powers and as economic pressures grow.”
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bonginoreport--2020-08-04--Jersey Sales for NBA Player Who Stood for Anthem Skyrocket

It turns out that bucking woke trends may be good for business , because jersey sales for Orlando Magic player Jonathan Isaac have been surging since he decided to stand alone for the national anthem last Friday , becoming the first NBA player to do so amid the current spate of Black Lives Matter activism .
“ Two days after the Magic ’ s game on Friday , Isaac ’ s jersey sales surged on the NBA ’ s store , ” reports Fox News .
“ As of Sunday , Isaac ’ s jersey is the second-best seller on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.
” Top Ball Coverage tweeted , “ Jonathan Isaac ’ s jersey sales have skyrocketed after he stood for the National Anthem .
He is now number two in jerseys sales among players only behind LeBron James.
” Isaac also chose to wear his team jersey and did not wear a Black Lives Matter shirt like his other teammates .
Unfortunately , he was diagnosed with a torn ACL on Sunday night after going down with an injury in a game against the Sacramento Kings .
Speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said a lot of thought went into his decision to stand , citing his Christian faith .
“ Do you believe that black lives matter ?
” a reporter asked Isaac afterward .
“ Absolutely .
I believe that Black Lives Matter , ” he said .
“ A lot went into my decision , and part of it is , I thought that kneeling or wearing the Black Lives Matter T-shirt doesn ’ t go hand-in-hand with supporting Black lives .
So I felt like , just me personally , what is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stance that , I do believe that Black lives matter , but I just felt like it was a decision that I had to make , and I didn ’ t feel like putting that shirt on and kneeling went hand-in-hand with supporting Black lives .
I believe that for myself.
” “ My life has been supported through the gospel , Jesus Christ , everyone is made in the image of God and that we all fall short of God ’ s glory , and that each and every one of us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we shouldn ’ t do , we say things that we shouldn ’ t say , we hate and dislike people that we shouldn ’ t hate and dislike , and sometimes it gets to a point where we point fingers about whose evil is worse , and sometimes it comes down to simply whose evil is most visible , ” Isaac continued .
Sports commentator Tony Dungy heaped praise upon Isaac for standing for the National Anthem , saying that people should listen to him .
“ We ’ ve said people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to kneel during the National Anthem and we should listen & hear their reasons why , ” Dungy said on Twitter .
“ When Jonathan Isaac chooses to stand we should do the same.
” “ He explained his reasons very clearly-he wants to stand in prayer , ” he added .
“ I say Amen !
” Dungy even said he would often pray during the National Anthem as a coach .
“ I stood and prayed during every National Anthem for the 13 years I was a head coach , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is concerned about our attitude when coming to Him more so than our posture.
” Sports journalist Jason Whitlock also said : “ Jonathan Issac… The walk of a Christian is the path least traveled .
Issac bows to Jesus , not social media branding .
He ’ s walking the walk !
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It turns out that bucking woke trends may be good for business, because jersey sales for Orlando Magic player Jonathan Isaac have been surging since he decided to stand alone for the national anthem last Friday, becoming the first NBA player to do so amid the current spate of Black Lives Matter activism.
“Two days after the Magic’s game on Friday, Isaac’s jersey sales surged on the NBA’s store,” reports Fox News. “As of Sunday, Isaac’s jersey is the second-best seller on the league’s website behind only Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.”
Top Ball Coverage tweeted, “Jonathan Isaac’s jersey sales have skyrocketed after he stood for the National Anthem. He is now number two in jerseys sales among players only behind LeBron James.”
Jonathan Isaac’s jersey sales have skyrocketed after he stood for the National Anthem. He is now number two in jerseys sales among players only behind LeBron James. pic.twitter.com/1JLwEPtLG8 — Top Ball Coverage (@TopBallCoverage) August 2, 2020
Isaac also chose to wear his team jersey and did not wear a Black Lives Matter shirt like his other teammates. Unfortunately, he was diagnosed with a torn ACL on Sunday night after going down with an injury in a game against the Sacramento Kings. Speaking with reporters after the game, Isaac said a lot of thought went into his decision to stand, citing his Christian faith.
“Do you believe that black lives matter?” a reporter asked Isaac afterward.
“Absolutely. I believe that Black Lives Matter,” he said. “A lot went into my decision, and part of it is, I thought that kneeling or wearing the Black Lives Matter T-shirt doesn’t go hand-in-hand with supporting Black lives. So I felt like, just me personally, what is that I believe is taking on a stance that, I do believe that Black lives matter, but I just felt like it was a decision that I had to make, and I didn’t feel like putting that shirt on and kneeling went hand-in-hand with supporting Black lives. I believe that for myself.”
“My life has been supported through the gospel, Jesus Christ, everyone is made in the image of God and that we all fall short of God’s glory, and that each and every one of us each and every day do things that we shouldn’t do, we say things that we shouldn’t say, we hate and dislike people that we shouldn’t hate and dislike, and sometimes it gets to a point where we point fingers about whose evil is worse, and sometimes it comes down to simply whose evil is most visible,” Isaac continued.
I asked Jonathan Isaac two questions: You didn’t kneel during the anthem but you also didn’t wear a black lives matter shirt. Do you believe black lives matter? Can you explain what religion has to do with kneeling for the anthem to protest against racism and police brutality? pic.twitter.com/me61FleWPY — Taylor Rooks (@TaylorRooks) July 31, 2020
Sports commentator Tony Dungy heaped praise upon Isaac for standing for the National Anthem, saying that people should listen to him.
“We’ve said people should be able to exercise their right to kneel during the National Anthem and we should listen & hear their reasons why,” Dungy said on Twitter. “When Jonathan Isaac chooses to stand we should do the same.”
“He explained his reasons very clearly-he wants to stand in prayer,” he added. “I say Amen!”
Dungy even said he would often pray during the National Anthem as a coach. “I stood and prayed during every National Anthem for the 13 years I was a head coach,” he said. “I think God is concerned about our attitude when coming to Him more so than our posture.”
Sports journalist Jason Whitlock also said: “Jonathan Issac… The walk of a Christian is the path least traveled. Issac bows to Jesus, not social media branding. He’s walking the walk!”
RELATED: WATCH: 1st NBA Player Not To Kneel, An Ordained Christian Minister: ‘We Can Get Past Skin Color’


bonginoreport--2020-08-05--Disney to Launch New International Streaming Service After Losing $5 Billion Due to Pandemic

Streaming was about the only thing working for Walt Disney Co. amid a pandemic that has all but paralyzed its theme parks , live productions and cruise line , so Disney is going to rely on that direct-to-consumers pipeline even more .
Disney DIS , reported a depressing financial performance Tuesday that included a quarterly loss of nearly $ 5 billion due to COVID-19 and long-term depreciation of its European linear television channels .
The only segment in the media empire to grow amid the pandemic included Disney+ , the company ’ s streaming service that launched late last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 60 million subscribers .
After detailing those numbers , new Disney Chief Executive Bob Chapek outlined a plan Tuesday that will leverage Disney+ and attempt to replicate its success .
Disney will slightly unclog the studio ’ s pandemic-paused movie pipeline by premiering its long-delayed “ Mulan ” live-action feature on Disney+ as a pay-per-view option for $ 30 on Sept. 4 and launch a new streaming service overseas .
Disney will release the big-budget feature in theaters in countries where the facilities are open , and charge a similar price in other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to COVID-19 .
“ We see this as an opportunity to bring this incredible film to a broad audience currently unable to go to movie theaters , while also further enhancing the value and attractiveness of a Disney+ subscription , ” Chapek said in a conference call .
Chapek also said that Disney now expects to launch a new international streaming service under its Star brand in 2021 .
Disney owns most of Hulu , a streaming service in the U.S. that packages its own content and licensed shows , and seems to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ audience that will be paired with Disney+ .
“ The offering will be rooted in content we own from the prolific and critically acclaimed production engines and libraries of ABC Studios , Fox Television , FX , Freeform , 20th Century Studios and Searchlight , ” Chapek said .
“ In many markets , the offering will be fully integrated into our established Disney+ platform from both a marketing and a technology perspective and it will be distributed under the Star brand , which has been successfully utilized by the company for other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Disney+ Hotstar in India.
” Read more : Disney+ was the only plus for Disney as coronavirus slammed other businesses Disney shares initially dropped 2 % after the results hit but they rose about 10 % in morning trading Wednesday following the twin streaming announcements .
Disney ’ s shares are down 19 % this year , while the broader S & P 500 index SPX , is up 2 % in 2020 .
The “ Mulan ” move could help Disney drive revenue in a fallow period , and is another nail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ periods , which have allowed new films to only be shown in theaters for roughly three months .
Last week , AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. AMC , and Comcast Corp. ’ s CMCSA , Universal Filmed Entertainment Group announced a deal that severely shortened that window to less than three weeks , and now Disney will completely surpass theaters in most of the world with one of the most anticipated releases of the year .
Disney could use the revenue help .
Sales plunged 42 % to $ 11.78 billion in the third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a year ago , the company reported Tuesday , while the bottom line crashed to a loss of nearly $ 5 billion .
Disney reported a loss of $ 2.61 a share , compared with net income of 79 cents a share a year ago , largely due to a $ 4.95 billion impairment charge that “ reflected the impacts of COVID-19 and of the ongoing shift of film and television distribution from licensing of linear channels to a direct-to-consumer business model on the International Channel businesses.
” After adjusting for that charge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ income of 8 cents a share , compared with $ 1.34 a share a year ago .
Analysts surveyed by FactSet had expected an adjusted loss of 64 cents a share on sales of $ 12.4 billion .
See also : Disney World tightens face mask policy after guests took advantage of loophole The biggest cause of the downfall was the theme parks business freefalling to less than $ 1 billion in sales as most offerings were closed for the entire period because of the coronavirus .
Sales in the theme-parks business plummeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ billion a year ago ; analysts had been expecting $ 1.05 billion on average .
The direct-to-consumer and international division , which includes Disney+ , reported revenue of $ 3.97 billion after recording sales of $ 3.86 billion a year ago .
Analysts had expected $ 4.65 billion , according to FactSet .
The movie business declined to $ 1.74 billion from $ 3.84 billion a year ago , while analysts expected $ 1.67 billion .
Disney ’ s TV business reported revenue of $ 6.56 billion , down from $ 6.71 billion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ average analyst estimate of $ 6.28 billion .
An accounting maneuver in the TV business that boosted operating income beyond expectations helped Disney beat expectations for profit overall .
Disney said that it moved costs related to its ownership of rights to sports programming to future quarters because U.S. professional sports were not played in the quarter .
That boosted operating income in the media-networks segment to more than $ 3 billion , 48 % higher than last year and nearly double analysts ’ average expectation .
Disney ’ s ESPN and ABC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the quarter , but began airing fresh NBA action last week .
Major League Baseball ’ s restart on July 23 set TV ratings records on ESPN , though the sport has been clouded by a COVID-19 outbreak among the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals , leading to a string of postponed games .
Disney also recognized a gain of nearly $ 400 million from its investment in DraftKings Inc. DKNG , , which went public in late April .
Disney had invested in the daily-fantasy and sports-gambling website when it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investment had appreciated by $ 382 million , which landed on Disney ’ s bottom line .

Streaming was about the only thing working for Walt Disney Co. amid a pandemic that has all but paralyzed its theme parks, live productions and cruise line, so Disney is going to rely on that direct-to-consumers pipeline even more.
Disney DIS, -1.97% reported a depressing financial performance Tuesday that included a quarterly loss of nearly $5 billion due to COVID-19 and long-term depreciation of its European linear television channels. The only segment in the media empire to grow amid the pandemic included Disney+, the company’s streaming service that launched late last year and has already grown to more than 60 million subscribers.
After detailing those numbers, new Disney Chief Executive Bob Chapek outlined a plan Tuesday that will leverage Disney+ and attempt to replicate its success. Disney will slightly unclog the studio’s pandemic-paused movie pipeline by premiering its long-delayed “Mulan” live-action feature on Disney+ as a pay-per-view option for $30 on Sept. 4 and launch a new streaming service overseas. Disney will release the big-budget feature in theaters in countries where the facilities are open, and charge a similar price in other countries that are sheltered in place due to COVID-19.
“We see this as an opportunity to bring this incredible film to a broad audience currently unable to go to movie theaters, while also further enhancing the value and attractiveness of a Disney+ subscription,” Chapek said in a conference call.
Chapek also said that Disney now expects to launch a new international streaming service under its Star brand in 2021. Disney owns most of Hulu, a streaming service in the U.S. that packages its own content and licensed shows, and seems to be creating something similar for an international audience that will be paired with Disney+.
“The offering will be rooted in content we own from the prolific and critically acclaimed production engines and libraries of ABC Studios, Fox Television, FX, Freeform, 20th Century Studios and Searchlight,” Chapek said. “In many markets, the offering will be fully integrated into our established Disney+ platform from both a marketing and a technology perspective and it will be distributed under the Star brand, which has been successfully utilized by the company for other general entertainment platform launches, particularly with Disney+ Hotstar in India.”
Read more: Disney+ was the only plus for Disney as coronavirus slammed other businesses
Disney shares initially dropped 2% after the results hit but they rose about 10% in morning trading Wednesday following the twin streaming announcements. Disney’s shares are down 19% this year, while the broader S&P 500 index SPX, -1.16% is up 2% in 2020.
The “Mulan” move could help Disney drive revenue in a fallow period, and is another nail in the coffin of “window” periods, which have allowed new films to only be shown in theaters for roughly three months. Last week, AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. AMC, +8.55% and Comcast Corp.’s CMCSA, +1.01% Universal Filmed Entertainment Group announced a deal that severely shortened that window to less than three weeks, and now Disney will completely surpass theaters in most of the world with one of the most anticipated releases of the year.
Disney could use the revenue help. Sales plunged 42% to $11.78 billion in the third quarter from a record $20.25 billion a year ago, the company reported Tuesday, while the bottom line crashed to a loss of nearly $5 billion. Disney reported a loss of $2.61 a share, compared with net income of 79 cents a share a year ago, largely due to a $4.95 billion impairment charge that “reflected the impacts of COVID-19 and of the ongoing shift of film and television distribution from licensing of linear channels to a direct-to-consumer business model on the International Channel businesses.”
After adjusting for that charge and other factors, Disney reported net income of 8 cents a share, compared with $1.34 a share a year ago. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had expected an adjusted loss of 64 cents a share on sales of $12.4 billion.
See also: Disney World tightens face mask policy after guests took advantage of loophole
The biggest cause of the downfall was the theme parks business freefalling to less than $1 billion in sales as most offerings were closed for the entire period because of the coronavirus. Sales in the theme-parks business plummeted to $983 million from $6.58 billion a year ago; analysts had been expecting $1.05 billion on average.
The direct-to-consumer and international division, which includes Disney+, reported revenue of $3.97 billion after recording sales of $3.86 billion a year ago. Analysts had expected $4.65 billion, according to FactSet. The movie business declined to $1.74 billion from $3.84 billion a year ago, while analysts expected $1.67 billion. Disney’s TV business reported revenue of $6.56 billion, down from $6.71 billion a year ago but higher than the average analyst estimate of $6.28 billion.
An accounting maneuver in the TV business that boosted operating income beyond expectations helped Disney beat expectations for profit overall. Disney said that it moved costs related to its ownership of rights to sports programming to future quarters because U.S. professional sports were not played in the quarter. That boosted operating income in the media-networks segment to more than $3 billion, 48% higher than last year and nearly double analysts’ average expectation.
Disney’s ESPN and ABC missed out on the NBA Finals during the quarter, but began airing fresh NBA action last week. Major League Baseball’s restart on July 23 set TV ratings records on ESPN, though the sport has been clouded by a COVID-19 outbreak among the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals, leading to a string of postponed games.