bonginoreport--2020-10-16--Employee May Face Federal Charges After 100 Mail-In Ballots Found in Kentucky Dumpster

After mail-in ballots were found discarded in a dumpster in Kentucky , a US postal worker was fired for the infraction and may face federal charges .
Among the discarded postal items were 112 absentee ballots , and political advertisements , according to local news .
`` I will point out that the vast majority of the Postal Service 's 630,000 employees are hard-working , '' said Special Agent Scott Balfour , from the US Postal Service Office of Inspector General , `` trustworthy individuals who work around the clock to deliver the nation 's mail , and incidents of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into that context . ''
Balfour stated in a release that agents had identified the worker , and that their employment had been terminated .
Balfour also said that crimes can be reported to a hotline at 888-USPS-OIG or www.uspsoig.gov .
The mail was found on Thursday , having been not delivered to homes or businesses and instead deposited in a dumpster .
A contract found the mail , near Tully Elementary school in Jeffersontown .
All mail was intended for zip code 40299 .
The ballots and additional items were then delivered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must be posted by election day , on Nov. 3 , and delivered by Nov. 6 .
Voters who do not receive their mail-in ballots by Oct. 28 are able to vote in person .
There have been additional mail-in ballots found discarded this election season , including in Pennsylvania .
Ohio saw 50,000 voters receive the wrong mail-in ballots meaning that had they been used , their votes would have been invalidated .
over 100,000 voters in Brooklyn , New York , also received faulty ballots , which had to be reissued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also recently seized outside the home of a Pennsylvania postal worker .

After mail-in ballots were found discarded in a dumpster in Kentucky, a US postal worker was fired for the infraction and may face federal charges.
Among the discarded postal items were 112 absentee ballots, and political advertisements, according to local news.
"I will point out that the vast majority of the Postal Service's 630,000 employees are hard-working," said Special Agent Scott Balfour, from the US Postal Service Office of Inspector General, "trustworthy individuals who work around the clock to deliver the nation's mail, and incidents of this nature are exceedingly rare when put into that context."
Balfour stated in a release that agents had identified the worker, and that their employment had been terminated. Balfour also said that crimes can be reported to a hotline at 888-USPS-OIG or www.uspsoig.gov.
The mail was found on Thursday, having been not delivered to homes or businesses and instead deposited in a dumpster. A contract found the mail, near Tully Elementary school in Jeffersontown. All mail was intended for zip code 40299.
The ballots and additional items were then delivered to customers. Mail-in ballots in Kentucky must be posted by election day, on Nov. 3, and delivered by Nov. 6. Voters who do not receive their mail-in ballots by Oct. 28 are able to vote in person.
There have been additional mail-in ballots found discarded this election season, including in Pennsylvania. Ohio saw 50,000 voters receive the wrong mail-in ballots meaning that had they been used, their votes would have been invalidated. over 100,000 voters in Brooklyn, New York, also received faulty ballots, which had to be reissued. Garbage bags full of mail were also recently seized outside the home of a Pennsylvania postal worker.


bonginoreport--2020-10-17--NFL Honors Social Justice “Victim”, Even Though Police Find No Evidence of Crime

The NFL honored a Wisconsin woman who claimed to be the victim of a hate crime on its Instagram page , more than a week after local and federal authorities found no evidence to support her claims of being attacked .
In June , 18-year old Wisconsin resident Althea Bernstein claimed that she was attacked by four “ classic Wisconsin frat boys ” at 1 a.m. near the Wisconsin State capital in Madison .
She claimed these four white men called her racist names , then threw lighter fluid on her as she sat in her car and set her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Good Morning America , and received personal messages from former royal Meghan Markle .
But after weeks of investigating these allegations , local and federal officers could not find any proof to substantiate Bernstein ’ s accusations — including a failure to find these “ four white frat boys ” on any of the extensive CTV coverage of the area .
By October 2 , the Madison Police Department released a statement , saying , “ after an exhaustive probe , detectives were unable to corroborate or locate evidence consistent with what was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the FBI and the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice .
Both agencies agreed with the local police .
The U.S. Attorney ’ s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin ultimately said that “ after reviewing all available evidence , authorities could not establish that the attack , as alleged by the complainant , had occurred.
” The family closed the door on any more media availability after the investigation .
“ We continue to maintain our family privacy and will not be granting interviews at this time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement .
It appears that the NFL , though , was not paying attention to the facts of the case because almost two weeks after Bernstein ’ s case was dismissed by every agency that investigated her claims , the NFL was pushing the young woman as an example of “ inspiring change .
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The NFL honored a Wisconsin woman who claimed to be the victim of a hate crime on its Instagram page, more than a week after local and federal authorities found no evidence to support her claims of being attacked.
In June, 18-year old Wisconsin resident Althea Bernstein claimed that she was attacked by four “classic Wisconsin frat boys” at 1 a.m. near the Wisconsin State capital in Madison. She claimed these four white men called her racist names, then threw lighter fluid on her as she sat in her car and set her on fire.
Bernstein did appearances on Good Morning America, and received personal messages from former royal Meghan Markle.
But after weeks of investigating these allegations, local and federal officers could not find any proof to substantiate Bernstein’s accusations — including a failure to find these “four white frat boys” on any of the extensive CTV coverage of the area.
By October 2, the Madison Police Department released a statement, saying, “after an exhaustive probe, detectives were unable to corroborate or locate evidence consistent with what was reported.”
The case was also investigated by the FBI and the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Both agencies agreed with the local police. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin ultimately said that “after reviewing all available evidence, authorities could not establish that the attack, as alleged by the complainant, had occurred.”
The family closed the door on any more media availability after the investigation. “We continue to maintain our family privacy and will not be granting interviews at this time,” the family said in a statement.
It appears that the NFL, though, was not paying attention to the facts of the case because almost two weeks after Bernstein’s case was dismissed by every agency that investigated her claims, the NFL was pushing the young woman as an example of “inspiring change.”
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bonginoreport--2020-10-17--NASA and U.S. Space Force Sort Out Who Will Defend the Planet From Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial

NASA and U.S. Space Force Sort Out Who Will Defend the Planet From Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Threats

A massive asteroid is on course to slam into Earth and cause a natural disaster of epic proportions .
Who are you going to call ?
It turns out that the planetary defense mission falls to NASA , which would deploy a spacecraft to attempt to knock the threatening space rock off course or , as a last resort , blow it up with a nuclear weapon .
On the other hand , if China or Russia were threatening to knock out one of America ’ s vital communications or navigation satellites , the U.S. Space Force would be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Netflix comedy spoof Space Force , you might think the nation ’ s newest branch of the armed forces will soon be sporting lunar gray crater-patterned camouflage and engaging in mock infantry battles on the moon .
“ When do we expect to have boots on the moon ?
No idea .
Certainly not in my career , ” Space Force 's Lt. Gen. David Thompson , who spoke at a Defense One event this month , said .
America ’ s newest and smallest service , the motto of which is “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' ) , has a much more down-to-earth mission .
Its 16,000 members operate largely from terra firma with the job of protecting America ’ s orbiting assets while coming up with new ways to outmaneuver and defeat adversaries who threaten them .
“ We operate capabilities like GPS satellites , like communications satellites , weather satellites , missile warning satellites to detect any missiles that might threaten the United States , ” Gen. John Raymond , chief of space operations , said .
“ As the nation 's newest branch of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our national security space enterprise , making sure that our nation and our joint coalition war fighters have the space capabilities that they need to provide advantage to our nation , ” he said at an Air Force Association forum last month .
No one who joins the Space Force will be going into space anytime soon , unless they are picked from the 12,000 hopefuls who applied this year to join NASA ’ s astronaut corps , according to Thompson .
“ The best and most direct route for any member of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personally and physically into space today … remains what it has been for decades , ” he said .
It can be confusing , which is why one of the first things NASA and the nascent Space Force did was update a memorandum of understanding to make clear which organization does what and how they will work together when their missions overlap .
“ NASA 's job is science , discovery , exploration , ” Jim Bridenstine , a former Oklahoma congressman who is now NASA administrator , said .
“ We do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight and win wars.
” But NASA does play an important role in national security , argued Bridenstine , as “ a tool of diplomacy ” building coalitions for peaceful projects , such as the International Space Station , which is operated by 15 nations and has hosted astronauts from 19 different countries .
NASA has its sights on a return trip to the moon and then on to Mars , all using U.S.-made commercial spacecraft , like the recent SpaceX mission that carried two astronauts to the space station .
The space @ @ @ @ @ @ @ land the first woman and next man on the moon by 2024 , Artemis in Greek mythology being the twin sister of Apollo , the name of the program that put the first man on the moon in 1969 .
Meanwhile , the Space Force has its gaze firmly fixed on Beijing and Moscow .
“ China and Russia are aggressively developing counterspace capabilities specifically designed to hold U.S. and allied space capabilities at risk , ” Justin Johnson , acting deputy assistant secretary of defense for space policy , said at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This spring , Russia conducted a test of a mobile ASAT system capable of destroying satellites in low-Earth orbit , ” he said , while China ’ s People 's Liberation Army , which first tested an anti-satellite weapon in 2007 , has continued to weaponize space by developing electronic warfare and directed energy capabilities .
“ The PLA has fielded an operational ground-based ASAT system intended to target low-Earth orbit satellites and probably intends to pursue additional ASAT weapons capable of destroying satellites up to geosynchronous orbit , ” Johnson said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , financial markets , and the power grid , pretty much every aspect of modern life .
Space is also fundamental to America 's war fighting systems , including precision-guided munitions , secure communications , unmanned aircraft , and missile defenses .
Like the other service chiefs , Raymond is in charge of training and equipping the Space Force .
The job of securing the vast expanse of space that extends more than 60 miles above the Earth ’ s surface falls to the combatant commander , Army Gen. Jim Dickinson , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There are few rules governing space , except for provisions of the Outer Space Treaty , signed by the U.S. and the Soviet Union in 1967 and ratified by 110 countries .
“ It says you wo n't put a nuclear weapon in space and you wo n't use the moon for military operations , ” Raymond said .
“ Short of that , it 's the wild , wild West.
” NASA doesn ’ t plan to use the moon only as a jumping-off point for Mars .
It has ambitious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for rare earth metals , which usually come from asteroids that have struck the Earth over billions of years .
“ If we have rare earth metals , you know those same asteroid impacts have impacted the moon , ” Bridenstine said .
“ The difference is on the moon , there is no active geology .
There is no active hydrosphere .
There is no active atmosphere .
So , anything that impacted the moon billions of years ago is today right where it was billions of years ago.
” No one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ theorize there could be tens of trillions of dollars in large deposits of platinum-group metals on the moon .
“ If somebody were to be able to capitalize on those discoveries , ” Bridenstine said , “ it could change the balance of power on Earth.
” And , he argued , the potential riches should go to the nation that gets there first .
“ The fundamental law that applies is if you apply your sweat and your equity and your investment , your capital to extracting a resource , you receive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of that resource , ” Bridenstine said .
Just like fishing rights on Earth .
“ While you do n't also own the ocean , that 's the fundamental property right [ that ] exists , whether it 's fish or energy from the ocean.
” In creating the Space Force , the Trump administration identified space as not just a place for commerce and exploration but also a distinct war fighting domain .
The 2019 National Security Strategy states the overarching principle in blunt terms : “ Any harmful interference with , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our space architecture will be met with a deliberate response at a time , place , manner , and domain of our choosing.
” Jamie McIntyre is the Washington Examiner ’ s senior writer on defense and national security .
His morning newsletter , “ Jamie McIntyre ’ s Daily on Defense , ” is free and available by email subscription at dailyondefense.com .

A massive asteroid is on course to slam into Earth and cause a natural disaster of epic proportions.
Who are you going to call?
The Space Force? Or NASA?
It turns out that the planetary defense mission falls to NASA, which would deploy a spacecraft to attempt to knock the threatening space rock off course or, as a last resort, blow it up with a nuclear weapon.
On the other hand, if China or Russia were threatening to knock out one of America’s vital communications or navigation satellites, the U.S. Space Force would be the on-call responder.
If you watch the Netflix comedy spoof Space Force, you might think the nation’s newest branch of the armed forces will soon be sporting lunar gray crater-patterned camouflage and engaging in mock infantry battles on the moon.
“When do we expect to have boots on the moon? No idea. Certainly not in my career,” Space Force's Lt. Gen. David Thompson, who spoke at a Defense One event this month, said.
America’s newest and smallest service, the motto of which is “Semper supra” ("always above"), has a much more down-to-earth mission. Its 16,000 members operate largely from terra firma with the job of protecting America’s orbiting assets while coming up with new ways to outmaneuver and defeat adversaries who threaten them.
Putting satellites in space? That’s a Space Force mission.
“We operate capabilities like GPS satellites, like communications satellites, weather satellites, missile warning satellites to detect any missiles that might threaten the United States,” Gen. John Raymond, chief of space operations, said.
“As the nation's newest branch of the armed services, we are all about our national security space enterprise, making sure that our nation and our joint coalition war fighters have the space capabilities that they need to provide advantage to our nation,” he said at an Air Force Association forum last month.
Putting people in space? That’s a NASA mission.
No one who joins the Space Force will be going into space anytime soon, unless they are picked from the 12,000 hopefuls who applied this year to join NASA’s astronaut corps, according to Thompson.
“The best and most direct route for any member of the United States Space Force to go personally and physically into space today … remains what it has been for decades,” he said.
It can be confusing, which is why one of the first things NASA and the nascent Space Force did was update a memorandum of understanding to make clear which organization does what and how they will work together when their missions overlap.
“NASA's job is science, discovery, exploration,” Jim Bridenstine, a former Oklahoma congressman who is now NASA administrator, said. “We don't do defense. We don't fight and win wars.”
But NASA does play an important role in national security, argued Bridenstine, as “a tool of diplomacy” building coalitions for peaceful projects, such as the International Space Station, which is operated by 15 nations and has hosted astronauts from 19 different countries.
NASA has its sights on a return trip to the moon and then on to Mars, all using U.S.-made commercial spacecraft, like the recent SpaceX mission that carried two astronauts to the space station.
The space agency’s Artemis program aims to land the first woman and next man on the moon by 2024, Artemis in Greek mythology being the twin sister of Apollo, the name of the program that put the first man on the moon in 1969.
Meanwhile, the Space Force has its gaze firmly fixed on Beijing and Moscow.
“China and Russia are aggressively developing counterspace capabilities specifically designed to hold U.S. and allied space capabilities at risk,” Justin Johnson, acting deputy assistant secretary of defense for space policy, said at a Heritage Foundation event this month.
“This spring, Russia conducted a test of a mobile ASAT system capable of destroying satellites in low-Earth orbit,” he said, while China’s People's Liberation Army, which first tested an anti-satellite weapon in 2007, has continued to weaponize space by developing electronic warfare and directed energy capabilities.
“The PLA has fielded an operational ground-based ASAT system intended to target low-Earth orbit satellites and probably intends to pursue additional ASAT weapons capable of destroying satellites up to geosynchronous orbit,” Johnson said.
America’s $20 trillion U.S. economy runs on space.
Satellites power the internet, global communications, financial markets, and the power grid, pretty much every aspect of modern life. Space is also fundamental to America's war fighting systems, including precision-guided munitions, secure communications, unmanned aircraft, and missile defenses.
Like the other service chiefs, Raymond is in charge of training and equipping the Space Force.
The job of securing the vast expanse of space that extends more than 60 miles above the Earth’s surface falls to the combatant commander, Army Gen. Jim Dickinson, the newly designated commander of U.S. Space Command.
There are few rules governing space, except for provisions of the Outer Space Treaty, signed by the U.S. and the Soviet Union in 1967 and ratified by 110 countries.
“It says you won't put a nuclear weapon in space and you won't use the moon for military operations,” Raymond said. “Short of that, it's the wild, wild West.”
NASA doesn’t plan to use the moon only as a jumping-off point for Mars. It has ambitious plans to begin mining the lunar surface for rare earth metals, which usually come from asteroids that have struck the Earth over billions of years.
“If we have rare earth metals, you know those same asteroid impacts have impacted the moon,” Bridenstine said. “The difference is on the moon, there is no active geology. There is no active hydrosphere. There is no active atmosphere. So, anything that impacted the moon billions of years ago is today right where it was billions of years ago.”
No one knows for sure, but NASA scientists theorize there could be tens of trillions of dollars in large deposits of platinum-group metals on the moon.
“If somebody were to be able to capitalize on those discoveries,” Bridenstine said, “it could change the balance of power on Earth.”
And, he argued, the potential riches should go to the nation that gets there first.
“The fundamental law that applies is if you apply your sweat and your equity and your investment, your capital to extracting a resource, you receive the benefit of owning the property right of that resource,” Bridenstine said. Just like fishing rights on Earth. “While you don't also own the ocean, that's the fundamental property right [that] exists, whether it's fish or energy from the ocean.”
In creating the Space Force, the Trump administration identified space as not just a place for commerce and exploration but also a distinct war fighting domain.
The 2019 National Security Strategy states the overarching principle in blunt terms: “Any harmful interference with, or an attack on, critical components of our space architecture will be met with a deliberate response at a time, place, manner, and domain of our choosing.”
Jamie McIntyre is the Washington Examiner’s senior writer on defense and national security. His morning newsletter, “Jamie McIntyre’s Daily on Defense,” is free and available by email subscription at dailyondefense.com.


bonginoreport--2020-10-17--British Journalist Asks America to Stop Exporting Political Correctness

LONDON – A concert hall in the English city of ...

The world owes the United States a great debt. From security and trade to technology and culture, the world has so much to thank America for. But one American export we don’t all appreciate are your culture wars.
I was born in Britain, and as I write, my own country keeps getting roiled by culture wars imported from yours.
Three years ago, when the United States had its #MeToo moment, it flooded straight across to Britain. It took down, among others, a UK defense minister who 15 years earlier had put his hand on a female journalist’s knee. It was a very British sex scandal, for it involved no sex. But it had all the fury and certainty of America’s sexual counterrevolution.
This week, when a Democratic senator started pretending that the term “sexual preference” is a homophobic slur, the legacy gay press in Britain ran with the same crock claim. Within hours, a term everyone in Britain — including gay people — politely used until yesterday had become a “hate term.”
And, of course, thanks to Black Lives Matter, a very American race-debate has been transplanted wholesale into the UK.
Four years ago, I watched the first major BLM protest in Britain. Echoing the false claims about what had happened in Ferguson, Mo., these protesters marched along London’s Oxford Street with their hands in the air chanting, “Hands up, don’t shoot.” Along the route, the protesters were escorted and kept safe by unarmed British police officers, who couldn’t have shot the protesters if they had wanted to.
But the radicals who are trying to impose America’s race wars onto British society keep getting their way.
Ever since the death of George Floyd, we have been flooded with a very American culture war about race. It is taking down some very unlikely victims. The latest is our greatest naval hero.
Admiral Nelson used to be renowned for defeating the French at the Battle of Trafalgar. After his death in 1805, his statue was erected on one of the tallest columns in London. For almost two centuries, Nelson’s Column has stood in Trafalgar Square, staring over Westminster, unmolested by anything but the pigeons.
Now he too faces a toppling. Radical leftists and racial-grievance campaigners are calling for Nelson to go for the same reason that everyone else from the past, including US abolitionists, must now be toppled. Because Nelson is accused of holding views not precisely in line with those of radical progressives in 2020.
Campaigners say that Nelson was a supporter of slavery. The single letter that they base their claim on has been shown to be a forgery, produced after Nelson’s death to recruit his good name to the pro-slavery side.
But toppling him for this fictitious crime is no longer a fringe idea. No less an institution than the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich has announced that it is reviewing Nelson’s “heroic status.” How does it justify this? The museum says that in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests, it is re-evaluating the “barbaric history of race and colonialism.”
It is same with almost everything else from our past and present. Ever since events in Minnesota, almost all of British history has been assailed in the name of Black Lives Matter. All major UK institutions have felt compelled to condemn the killing of George Floyd, as though they are suspected of having had anything to do with it. Since the killing, there has also been a ramping up of claims that Britain is “white supremacist” and that our past is “racist.” A country that has done integration as well as any is accused of exercising “white privilege.”
No one and nothing is safe. Since May, BLM protesters and others have repeatedly attacked the statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square. The world’s most famous anti-fascist — the real thing — has now been repeatedly graffitied and attacked by people claiming that Churchill was a racist and that his statue, like everything else, must go.
Ours is a culture war that is now continuously echoing and imitating the culture wars ripping through your great country. I love the United States, as do most of my fellow countrymen. But, oh boy, do we wish you would keep this stuff to yourselves.
Douglas Murray is the author of “The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity.”


bonginoreport--2020-10-17--Sophia Lauren Reveals Why She Has Decided to Come Out of Retirement

At age 86 , Sophia Loren is coming out of retirement .
After not appearing on the big screen for 10 years , the Oscar-winning actress is making her return to acting in a new movie titled “ The Life Ahead.
” The reason ?
The Netflix film was directed by her son Edoardo Ponti .
“ He knows me so well , ” the Hollywood star told Closer Weekly for its latest issue , which is currently on newsstands .
SOPHIA LOREN SAYS 'IT 'S VERY DIFFICULT ' TO DISCUSS THE # METOO MOMENT : 'IT DOES GIVE ME @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knows every inch of my face , my heart , my soul , ” she shared .
According to the outlet , “ The Life Ahead ” stars Loren as Madame Rosa , a Holocaust survivor living on the Italian coastal of Bari .
She forms a special friendship with Momo , a 12-year-old Senegalese immigrant boy .
Edoardo told the outlet that he wasn ’ t surprised that such a role would move his famous mother .
“ She wants to put it all on the line to make a movie that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both emotionally and physically , ” said the 47-year-old .
For the Italian legend , family is everything .
Loren has stayed in close contact with her sons Edoardo , as well as Carlo Jr. during the coronavirus pandemic .
Loren , who lives in Geneva , was married to Carlo Ponti for 41 years until his death in 2007 .
These days , Loren keeps busy by FaceTiming her loved ones .
“ My approach to life is very simple , ” she explained .
“ Enjoy all the good news that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The beauty of my grandchildren fills me with joy although they are far away in California.
” One insider also told the outlet that Loren is hopeful she can visit her family in the United States next month .
But for now , she fills her days with gardening , reading and long walks .
SOPHIA LOREN SAYS FRANK SINATRA AND CARY GRANT TAUGHT HER ENGLISH : 'THEY WERE REALLY THERE TO HELP' “ [ She also ] has a loyal band of longtime friends that see her and take good care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Edoardo also revealed Loren is looking forward to the film ’ s November release .
“ The energy and passion with which she approaches every scene is a marvel to watch , ” he said .
Back in 2019 , Loren told Fox News that “ life ” has been inspiring her .
“ I find if you do n't take the opportunity to do things at the right time , what are you waiting for ?
” she said at the time .
“ And my family inspires me .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me grandchildren .
So for me , I ’ m always surrounded by a great , great love every day .
I think every day is an opportunity for life , to do something you want to do .
That inspires me… You just love yourself and you love what you do.
” Loren also revealed she was perfectly content living in Geneva .
“ Geneva is very , very close to Italy so I am never far away , ” she said .
“ When I ’ m in Rome , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I chose Geneva a long time ago before I had my children because it was a very quiet place to live… And it ’ s peaceful .
But whenever I want to go to Italy , I just get on a train or plane and I ’ m there .
And then I get to be with my sisters and my friends .
Italy will always be in my heart.
” Despite her decades-long career in Hollywood , don ’ t expect Loren to reflect on her legacy anytime soon .
“ Oh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too early to think about that .
To be remembered ?
I ’ m still alive , ” she chuckled “ I ’ m full of pep !
I ’ m full of things I want to do .
It ’ s a little bit premature to think about that .
No , no , no — it ’ s too early .
”

At age 86, Sophia Loren is coming out of retirement.
After not appearing on the big screen for 10 years, the Oscar-winning actress is making her return to acting in a new movie titled “The Life Ahead.”
The reason? The Netflix film was directed by her son Edoardo Ponti.
“He knows me so well,” the Hollywood star told Closer Weekly for its latest issue, which is currently on newsstands.
SOPHIA LOREN SAYS 'IT'S VERY DIFFICULT' TO DISCUSS THE #METOO MOMENT: 'IT DOES GIVE ME THE CHILLS THINKING ABOUT IT'
“He knows every inch of my face, my heart, my soul,” she shared.
According to the outlet, “The Life Ahead” stars Loren as Madame Rosa, a Holocaust survivor living on the Italian coastal of Bari. She forms a special friendship with Momo, a 12-year-old Senegalese immigrant boy.
Edoardo told the outlet that he wasn’t surprised that such a role would move his famous mother.
“She wants to put it all on the line to make a movie that is so deep, so challenging, both emotionally and physically,” said the 47-year-old.
SOPHIA LOREN RECALLS STRIPTEASE SCENE FROM ‘YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW'
For the Italian legend, family is everything. Loren has stayed in close contact with her sons Edoardo, as well as Carlo Jr. during the coronavirus pandemic. Loren, who lives in Geneva, was married to Carlo Ponti for 41 years until his death in 2007.
These days, Loren keeps busy by FaceTiming her loved ones.
“My approach to life is very simple,” she explained. “Enjoy all the good news that my children tell me about their lives. The beauty of my grandchildren fills me with joy although they are far away in California.”
One insider also told the outlet that Loren is hopeful she can visit her family in the United States next month. But for now, she fills her days with gardening, reading and long walks.
SOPHIA LOREN SAYS FRANK SINATRA AND CARY GRANT TAUGHT HER ENGLISH: 'THEY WERE REALLY THERE TO HELP'
“[She also] has a loyal band of longtime friends that see her and take good care of her,” the pal added.
Edoardo also revealed Loren is looking forward to the film’s November release.
“The energy and passion with which she approaches every scene is a marvel to watch,” he said.
Back in 2019, Loren told Fox News that “life” has been inspiring her.
CARLO PONTI, HUSBAND TO SOPHIA LOREN, DEAD AT 94
“I find if you don't take the opportunity to do things at the right time, what are you waiting for?” she said at the time. “And my family inspires me. I have two beautiful children and they gave me grandchildren. So for me, I’m always surrounded by a great, great love every day. I think every day is an opportunity for life, to do something you want to do. That inspires me… You just love yourself and you love what you do.”
Loren also revealed she was perfectly content living in Geneva.
“Geneva is very, very close to Italy so I am never far away,” she said. “When I’m in Rome, I’m with my sister. But I chose Geneva a long time ago before I had my children because it was a very quiet place to live… And it’s peaceful. But whenever I want to go to Italy, I just get on a train or plane and I’m there. And then I get to be with my sisters and my friends. Italy will always be in my heart.”
Despite her decades-long career in Hollywood, don’t expect Loren to reflect on her legacy anytime soon.
“Oh, it’s a little bit too early to think about that. To be remembered? I’m still alive,” she chuckled “I’m full of pep! I’m full of things I want to do. It’s a little bit premature to think about that. No, no, no — it’s too early.”


bonginoreport--2020-10-17--Trump’s Town Hall Homerun

Trump’s Town Hall Homerun

Last night , President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden held dueling town halls .
The contrast between the two couldn ’ t have been starker .
President Trump was the happy warrior , smooth and polished , who deftly handled an aggressive line of questioning , constant interruptions , and questionable fact-checking by NBC host Savannah Guthrie .
Biden , on the other hand , mumbled and bumbled his way through softball questions tossed at him by ABC ’ s George Stephanopolous , who never interrupted the former Vice President and never pressed him on answers he gave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or worse .
Trump , who has repeatedly denounced white supremacy and bigotry of any kind , was once again asked to denounce it – which he did , forcefully and unequivocally .
Guthrie , clearly unhappy that the President ’ s answer on white supremacy wouldn ’ t garner the negative headlines she had hoped for , followed up by asking the President about the on-line conspiracy theory known as Q-Anon .
While Trump was asked to denounce white supremacy and a harmless boomer conspiracy theory , Joe Biden wasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Biden wasn ’ t asked a single question about the Hunter Biden emails that have dominated the news the last few days .
Trump at this town hall was Trump at his absolute best and the absolute polar opposite of the Trump we saw on stage in the debate with Biden in Cleveland .
Trump was so charming and affable that a town hall participant , who was preparing to ask a tough question on immigration , actually commented on how great the President ’ s smile was !
I know there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t want to hear this , but the fact is that Trump ’ s overly combative performance in Cleveland didn ’ t help him .
I understand the logic behind going in hot in that debate , it was clear that the President was hoping to rattle Biden and force Biden into one of those game-ending gaffes the Vice President is so known for delivering .
However , it was clear early on in the Cleveland debate that Trump ’ s aggressive tone wasn ’ t working to rattle Biden .
Instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hang himself , Trump ’ s tone – coupled with Chris Wallace ’ s laughable moderating performance and Biden ’ s equally combative tone – made the Cleveland debate a serious missed opportunity for the President to connect with the sliver of undecided voters that remain .
Last night , however , Trump hit an absolute home run .
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’ Trump the happy warrior exuded the confidence and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a leader .
Last night is incredibly bad news for Democrats .
Trump the happy warrior is back and is hitting his stride just as the campaign hits the final stretch .
Trump ’ s base is absolutely motivated .
You need look no further than the rallies , the impromptu sign wavings , and the grassroots-driven boat parades to see just how motivated the base is .
Where I live in rural Virginia , there are Trump flags flying everywhere and houses with not just one – but often 10 or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In these closing weeks , Trump needs to focus on that sliver of truly undecided voters .
Give them more of the happy warrior they saw on TV last night .
Continue to focus on the President ’ s accomplishments , continue to lay out his optimistic vision for the country , and do it all with that trademark smile .
This election won ’ t be decided by the popular vote , it will be decided in states like Michigan , Pennsylvania , Wisconsin , Minnesota , and North Carolina .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of what they saw last night , the contrast with sleepy Joe Biden will be obvious , and the President will roll to victory on Election night !
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Last night, President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden held dueling town halls. The contrast between the two couldn’t have been starker.
President Trump was the happy warrior, smooth and polished, who deftly handled an aggressive line of questioning, constant interruptions, and questionable fact-checking by NBC host Savannah Guthrie.
Biden, on the other hand, mumbled and bumbled his way through softball questions tossed at him by ABC’s George Stephanopolous, who never interrupted the former Vice President and never pressed him on answers he gave.
Even when those answers were bizarre, or worse.
Joe Biden appears to imply that children as young as 8 should be able to change their genders https://t.co/B4vVdP58py — TheBlaze (@theblaze) October 16, 2020
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Trump, who has repeatedly denounced white supremacy and bigotry of any kind, was once again asked to denounce it – which he did, forcefully and unequivocally.
Guthrie, clearly unhappy that the President’s answer on white supremacy wouldn’t garner the negative headlines she had hoped for, followed up by asking the President about the on-line conspiracy theory known as Q-Anon.
While Trump was asked to denounce white supremacy and a harmless boomer conspiracy theory, Joe Biden wasn’t asked to denounce Antifa.
Worse, Biden wasn’t asked a single question about the Hunter Biden emails that have dominated the news the last few days.
Trump at this town hall was Trump at his absolute best and the absolute polar opposite of the Trump we saw on stage in the debate with Biden in Cleveland.
Trump was so charming and affable that a town hall participant, who was preparing to ask a tough question on immigration, actually commented on how great the President’s smile was!
Voter to President Trump at #TrumpTownHall: “You’re so handsome when you smile.” pic.twitter.com/KgJThAtAQg — NBC News (@NBCNews) October 16, 2020
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I know there are Trump supporters out there who won’t want to hear this, but the fact is that Trump’s overly combative performance in Cleveland didn’t help him.
I understand the logic behind going in hot in that debate, it was clear that the President was hoping to rattle Biden and force Biden into one of those game-ending gaffes the Vice President is so known for delivering.
However, it was clear early on in the Cleveland debate that Trump’s aggressive tone wasn’t working to rattle Biden.
Instead of giving Biden just enough rope to hang himself, Trump’s tone – coupled with Chris Wallace’s laughable moderating performance and Biden’s equally combative tone – made the Cleveland debate a serious missed opportunity for the President to connect with the sliver of undecided voters that remain.
Last night, however, Trump hit an absolute home run.
ABC put on a church ice cream social for Biden’s town hall, while NBC staged a political knife fight for Pres Trump in Miami.pic.twitter.com/gOnJUwxg1m — Steve Cortes (@CortesSteve) October 16, 2020
RELATED: Town Hall Voter Jabs Biden: What Do You Have to Say To Black Voters Besides ‘You Ain’t Black?’
Trump the happy warrior exuded the confidence and likeability that undecided voters want to see in a leader.
Last night is incredibly bad news for Democrats. Trump the happy warrior is back and is hitting his stride just as the campaign hits the final stretch.
Trump’s base is absolutely motivated. You need look no further than the rallies, the impromptu sign wavings, and the grassroots-driven boat parades to see just how motivated the base is.
Where I live in rural Virginia, there are Trump flags flying everywhere and houses with not just one – but often 10 or 15 – Trump signs in their yards. In these closing weeks, Trump needs to focus on that sliver of truly undecided voters.
Give them more of the happy warrior they saw on TV last night.
NBC’s Savannah Guthrie Hated Voters’ Great Questions, So She Took Over The Trump Townhallhttps://t.co/nnffvzpZz8 — The Federalist (@FDRLST) October 16, 2020
Continue to focus on the President’s accomplishments, continue to lay out his optimistic vision for the country, and do it all with that trademark smile.
This election won’t be decided by the popular vote, it will be decided in states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Carolina.
If the President gives those voters more of what they saw last night, the contrast with sleepy Joe Biden will be obvious, and the President will roll to victory on Election night!
RELATED: Trump Eviscerates Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer – Says She ‘Wants To Be A Dictator’


bonginoreport--2020-10-17--RNC Files FEC Complaint Against Twitter – Alleges “Illegal In-Kind Contribution” to Biden Campaign

EXCLUSIVE : The Republican National Committee ( RNC ) on Friday filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission ( FEC ) alleging that the censorship of the New York Post article about Hunter Biden ’ s overseas business dealings and former Vice President Joe Biden ’ s alleged knowledge of those dealings amounts to an “ illegal corporate in-kind political contribution ” to the Biden campaign , Fox News has learned .
The complaint , filed by the RNC on Friday and obtained exclusively by Fox News , states that the RNC “ believes that Twitter has violated FECA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making corporate in-kind contributions to Biden for President.
” TWITTER LOCKS OFFICIAL TRUMP CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT AFTER SHARING HUNTER BIDEN VIDEO The RNC , in its complaint , said Twitter “ is a partisan actor , run by partisan Democrats ” and is “ using its corporate resources to provide active support for Joe Biden ’ s campaign in violation of federal law , ” and demanded the FEC “ conduct an immediate investigation ” into Twitter ’ s “ illegal in-kind contributions to the Biden campaign , ” and “ impose the maximum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complaint comes after Twitter prevented users from sharing a link to a New York Post report about emails shedding light on Hunter Biden ’ s business dealings and contradicting the Democratic presidential nominee ’ s past comments claiming he had no knowledge of his son ’ s business activities .
The RNC claimed that Twitter is “ engaged in arguably the most brazen and unprecedented act of media suppression in this country ’ s history , and it is doing so for the clear purpose of supporting the Biden campaign.
” The RNC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actions to suppress the articles from being shared on its platform.
” “ Democrat media consultants can only dream of such abilities , ” the complaint read .
“ Through its ad hoc , partisan oppression of media critical of Biden , [ Twitter ] is making illegal , corporate in-kind contributions as it provides unheard-of media services for Joe Biden ’ s campaign.
” The complaint references federal campaign finance law , which “ strictly prohibits corporations from making contributions to federal candidates , ” and notes that “ contribution ” is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made by any person for the purpose of influencing an election.
” The RNC also noted that the “ suppression ” of The Post article “ provides a thing of value to the Biden campaign.
” “ [ Twitter ] is acting as Biden ’ s media operative , taking proactive steps to shield Biden from negative news coverage by blocking its distribution and muzzling those who try , ” the complaint read .
“ If [ Twitter ] charged for this service , Biden no doubt would gladly pay a significant price.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Twitter ’ s actions “ have not occurred in a vacuum ” and instead are “ keeping with the company ’ s open support for Joe Biden and hostility toward President Trump and other conservatives.
” “ [ Twitter ’ s ] feud with President Trump is well known , as are its frequent efforts to censor the President ’ s tweets and the ‘ shadow banning ’ of prominent Republicans , including RNC ’ s Chair , Ronna McDaniel , and several Republican members of Congress , ” the complaint states @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dorsey and other executives “ are prolific donors to the Democrat party and other left-wing causes , with 98.7 % of the company ’ s total political contributions going to Democrats.
” The complaint also claims there is a “ revolving door between the Biden campaign ” and Twitter , saying Twitter ’ s public policy director recently left the company to join the Biden transition team , and Sen. Kamala Harris ’ former press secretary is now serving as a senior communications manager at Twitter .
`` Twitter ’ s decision to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s candidacy is so transparently biased it would make even the governments of China or North Korea blush , '' RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel told Fox News .
`` Fortunately , in this country , we have tools at our disposal to fight back against this type of censorship .
The RNC is calling on the Federal Elections Commission to investigate whether Twitter ’ s actions amount to an illegal corporate in-kind contribution to the Biden presidential campaign . ''
She added : `` Twitter ’ s flagrant bias and direct support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should result in the proper financial ramifications under our campaign finance laws.
” Neither the spokesman for Twitter nor the the Biden campaign responded immediately to Fox News ' request for comment .
The controversy came after the New York Post obtained emails that reveal that Hunter Biden purportedly introduced his father to a top executive at Burisma Holdings in 2015 .
The Post report revealed that Biden , at Hunter ’ s request , allegedly met with Burisma adviser Vadym Pozharskyi in April 2015 in Washington , D.C .
The meeting was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to the Post , that Pozharskyi sent to Hunter Biden on April 17 , 2015 — a year after Hunter took on his position on the board of Burisma , and a year prior to Biden helping to push Ukrainian prosecutor Viktor Shokin out of his job .
Shokin was investigating Burisma .
“ Dear Hunter , thank you for inviting me to DC and giving an opportunity to meet your father and spent some time together .
It ’ s realty [ sic ] an honor and pleasure , ” the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have maintained , though , that his intervention prompting the firing of Shokin had nothing to do with his son , but rather was tied to corruption concerns .
The emails turned up on the hard drive of a laptop dropped off at a repair shop in 2019 , the Post reported , adding that a copy of the hard drive ended up in the hands of Robert Costello , a lawyer for Rudy Giuliani , a personal attorney for President Trump .
MCENANY CLAIMS TWITTER HOLDING HER 'AT GUNPOINT ' UNTIL SHE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ REPORT The Biden campaign hit back on Wednesday : `` Investigations by the press , during impeachment , and even by two Republican-led Senate committees whose work was decried as 'not legitimate ' and political by a GOP colleague have all reached the same conclusion : that Joe Biden carried out official U.S. policy toward Ukraine and engaged in no wrongdoing.
” A Biden campaign spokesman said that Trump administration officials testified that the former vice president did not engage in wrongdoing .
`` The New York Post never asked the Biden campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Biden campaign spokesman Andrew Bates said .
`` They certainly never raised that Rudy Giuliani -- whose discredited conspiracy theories and alliance with figures connected to Russian intelligence have been widely reported -- claimed to have such materials.
” Bates said campaign officials also reviewed Biden 's official schedules from the time and the meeting alleged by the New York Post did not take place .
Meanwhile , prominent Republicans , including White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany as well as President Trump ’ s reelection campaign ’ s official Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ share the link to the story .
`` This is election interference , plain and simple .
For Twitter to lock the main account of the campaign of the president of the United States is a breathtaking level of political meddling and nothing short of an attempt to rig the election , '' Trump campaign communications director Tim Murtaugh told Fox News .
`` Joe Biden ’ s Silicon Valley pals are aggressively blocking negative news stories about their guy and preventing voters from accessing important information .
This is like something from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States of America.
” Twitter said Wednesday the New York Post article was in violation of its `` hacked materials policy.
” The company 's 2018 policy prohibits the distribution of content `` obtained without authorization . ''
Twitter does n't want to incentivize hacking or circulating `` possibly illegally obtained materials.
” '' Commentary on or discussion about hacked materials , such as articles that cover them but do not include or link to the materials themselves , aren ’ t a violation of this policy , '' Twitter said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ or images of hacked material themselves.
” Twitter noted that once users remove the tweet in violation , their account will be unlocked and they can continue tweeting .
`` Accounts that Tweet the materials or links to the materials referenced here may be required to delete those Tweets based on our policies on hacked materials and private and personal information , '' a Twitter spokesperson said Thursday .

EXCLUSIVE: The Republican National Committee (RNC) on Friday filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging that the censorship of the New York Post article about Hunter Biden’s overseas business dealings and former Vice President Joe Biden’s alleged knowledge of those dealings amounts to an “illegal corporate in-kind political contribution” to the Biden campaign, Fox News has learned.
The complaint, filed by the RNC on Friday and obtained exclusively by Fox News, states that the RNC “believes that Twitter has violated FECA and the Commission’s Regulations by making corporate in-kind contributions to Biden for President.”
TWITTER LOCKS OFFICIAL TRUMP CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT AFTER SHARING HUNTER BIDEN VIDEO
The RNC, in its complaint, said Twitter “is a partisan actor, run by partisan Democrats” and is “using its corporate resources to provide active support for Joe Biden’s campaign in violation of federal law,” and demanded the FEC “conduct an immediate investigation” into Twitter’s “illegal in-kind contributions to the Biden campaign,” and “impose the maximum penalty allowed under the law.”
The complaint comes after Twitter prevented users from sharing a link to a New York Post report about emails shedding light on Hunter Biden’s business dealings and contradicting the Democratic presidential nominee’s past comments claiming he had no knowledge of his son’s business activities.
The RNC claimed that Twitter is “engaged in arguably the most brazen and unprecedented act of media suppression in this country’s history, and it is doing so for the clear purpose of supporting the Biden campaign.”
The RNC claimed that Twitter has “taken unprecedented actions to suppress the articles from being shared on its platform.”
“Democrat media consultants can only dream of such abilities,” the complaint read. “Through its ad hoc, partisan oppression of media critical of Biden, [Twitter] is making illegal, corporate in-kind contributions as it provides unheard-of media services for Joe Biden’s campaign.”
The complaint references federal campaign finance law, which “strictly prohibits corporations from making contributions to federal candidates,” and notes that “contribution” is defined to mean “anything of value made by any person for the purpose of influencing an election.”
The RNC also noted that the “suppression” of The Post article “provides a thing of value to the Biden campaign.”
“[Twitter] is acting as Biden’s media operative, taking proactive steps to shield Biden from negative news coverage by blocking its distribution and muzzling those who try,” the complaint read. “If [Twitter] charged for this service, Biden no doubt would gladly pay a significant price.”
The RNC went on to claim that Twitter’s actions “have not occurred in a vacuum” and instead are “keeping with the company’s open support for Joe Biden and hostility toward President Trump and other conservatives.”
“[Twitter’s] feud with President Trump is well known, as are its frequent efforts to censor the President’s tweets and the ‘shadow banning’ of prominent Republicans, including RNC’s Chair, Ronna McDaniel, and several Republican members of Congress,” the complaint states, while adding that Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and other executives “are prolific donors to the Democrat party and other left-wing causes, with 98.7% of the company’s total political contributions going to Democrats.”
The complaint also claims there is a “revolving door between the Biden campaign” and Twitter, saying Twitter’s public policy director recently left the company to join the Biden transition team, and Sen. Kamala Harris’ former press secretary is now serving as a senior communications manager at Twitter.
FACEBOOK, TWITTER LIMIT DISTRIBUTION OF NY POST HUNTER BIDEN STORY
"Twitter’s decision to censor news articles that harm Joe Biden’s candidacy is so transparently biased it would make even the governments of China or North Korea blush," RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel told Fox News. "Fortunately, in this country, we have tools at our disposal to fight back against this type of censorship. The RNC is calling on the Federal Elections Commission to investigate whether Twitter’s actions amount to an illegal corporate in-kind contribution to the Biden presidential campaign."
She added: "Twitter’s flagrant bias and direct support for one presidential candidacy over the other should result in the proper financial ramifications under our campaign finance laws.”
Neither the spokesman for Twitter nor the the Biden campaign responded immediately to Fox News' request for comment.
The controversy came after the New York Post obtained emails that reveal that Hunter Biden purportedly introduced his father to a top executive at Burisma Holdings in 2015.
The Post report revealed that Biden, at Hunter’s request, allegedly met with Burisma adviser Vadym Pozharskyi in April 2015 in Washington, D.C. The meeting was mentioned in an email of appreciation, according to the Post, that Pozharskyi sent to Hunter Biden on April 17, 2015 — a year after Hunter took on his position on the board of Burisma, and a year prior to Biden helping to push Ukrainian prosecutor Viktor Shokin out of his job. Shokin was investigating Burisma.
“Dear Hunter, thank you for inviting me to DC and giving an opportunity to meet your father and spent some time together. It’s realty [sic] an honor and pleasure,” the email read.
Biden and Biden allies have maintained, though, that his intervention prompting the firing of Shokin had nothing to do with his son, but rather was tied to corruption concerns.
The emails turned up on the hard drive of a laptop dropped off at a repair shop in 2019, the Post reported, adding that a copy of the hard drive ended up in the hands of Robert Costello, a lawyer for Rudy Giuliani, a personal attorney for President Trump.
MCENANY CLAIMS TWITTER HOLDING HER 'AT GUNPOINT' UNTIL SHE DELETES NEW YORK POST'S HUNTER BIDEN REPORT
The Biden campaign hit back on Wednesday: "Investigations by the press, during impeachment, and even by two Republican-led Senate committees whose work was decried as 'not legitimate' and political by a GOP colleague have all reached the same conclusion: that Joe Biden carried out official U.S. policy toward Ukraine and engaged in no wrongdoing.”
A Biden campaign spokesman said that Trump administration officials testified that the former vice president did not engage in wrongdoing.
"The New York Post never asked the Biden campaign about the critical elements of this story," Biden campaign spokesman Andrew Bates said. "They certainly never raised that Rudy Giuliani -- whose discredited conspiracy theories and alliance with figures connected to Russian intelligence have been widely reported -- claimed to have such materials.”
Bates said campaign officials also reviewed Biden's official schedules from the time and the meeting alleged by the New York Post did not take place.
Meanwhile, prominent Republicans, including White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany as well as President Trump’s reelection campaign’s official Twitter account, were suspended after attempting to share the link to the story.
"This is election interference, plain and simple. For Twitter to lock the main account of the campaign of the president of the United States is a breathtaking level of political meddling and nothing short of an attempt to rig the election," Trump campaign communications director Tim Murtaugh told Fox News. "Joe Biden’s Silicon Valley pals are aggressively blocking negative news stories about their guy and preventing voters from accessing important information. This is like something from communist China or Cuba, not the United States of America.”
Twitter said Wednesday the New York Post article was in violation of its "hacked materials policy.”
The company's 2018 policy prohibits the distribution of content "obtained without authorization." Twitter doesn't want to incentivize hacking or circulating "possibly illegally obtained materials.”
"Commentary on or discussion about hacked materials, such as articles that cover them but do not include or link to the materials themselves, aren’t a violation of this policy," Twitter said. "Our policy only covers links to or images of hacked material themselves.”
Twitter noted that once users remove the tweet in violation, their account will be unlocked and they can continue tweeting.
"Accounts that Tweet the materials or links to the materials referenced here may be required to delete those Tweets based on our policies on hacked materials and private and personal information," a Twitter spokesperson said Thursday.


bonginoreport--2020-10-17--Teacher Beheaded in Paris Over Drawing of Muhammad

A teacher was beheaded in Paris on Friday after reportedly showing a cartoon of the Islamic prophet Mohammad to students in a college class .
The attacker was shot dead after shouting “ Allah Akbar ” and advancing on police with a knife .
The victim , a history professor , was found beheaded near a college in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine , a suburb in northwestern Paris , according to French newspaper Le Parisien .
He had reportedly given a lesson on freedom of expression , during which he displayed cartoons of Mohammad to students , French news site ACTU17 also reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Twitter post , ACTU17 said .
The post reportedly included a photo of the victim and a message to French President Emmanuel Macron , saying he had executed the victim for belittling Mohammad .
Police confronted the attacker two miles away and he was still holding the knife he used to behead the victim .
According to France24 , witnesses overheard the attacker shouting “ Allah Akbar ” meaning “ God is great.
” After refusing the drop the knife and aggressively approaching officials , they fired at the attacker , killing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a parent of a student at the school , while other reports described him as an 18-year-old Chechen .
France ’ s national prosecutor ’ s office said the murder was being investigated as a terrorist incident .
Macron visited the scene of the crime and spoke to the media , during which he said the victim was “ a victim of Islamist terrorism.
” A security perimeter was established around the scene .
Video posted to social media showed a large law enforcement presence .
France ’ s Minister of National Education @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , tweeted to acknowledge the “ assassination ” of the professor , and called for unity to defeat “ the monstrosity of Islamist terrorism .
”

A teacher was beheaded in Paris on Friday after reportedly showing a cartoon of the Islamic prophet Mohammad to students in a college class. The attacker was shot dead after shouting “Allah Akbar” and advancing on police with a knife.
The victim, a history professor, was found beheaded near a college in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, a suburb in northwestern Paris, according to French newspaper Le Parisien. He had reportedly given a lesson on freedom of expression, during which he displayed cartoons of Mohammad to students, French news site ACTU17 also reported.
The attacker later claimed responsibility in a Twitter post, ACTU17 said. The post reportedly included a photo of the victim and a message to French President Emmanuel Macron, saying he had executed the victim for belittling Mohammad.
Police confronted the attacker two miles away and he was still holding the knife he used to behead the victim. According to France24, witnesses overheard the attacker shouting “Allah Akbar” meaning “God is great.”
After refusing the drop the knife and aggressively approaching officials, they fired at the attacker, killing him.
Some reports called the attacker a parent of a student at the school, while other reports described him as an 18-year-old Chechen.
France’s national prosecutor’s office said the murder was being investigated as a terrorist incident. Macron visited the scene of the crime and spoke to the media, during which he said the victim was “a victim of Islamist terrorism.”
🔴 ALERTE INFO. Macron: le professeur décapité “a été la victime d’un attentat terroriste islamiste” https://t.co/016rHBtIjR pic.twitter.com/myANtfUdPT — BFMTV (@BFMTV) October 16, 2020
A security perimeter was established around the scene. Video posted to social media showed a large law enforcement presence.
Conflans-Sainte-Honorine : Un professeur decapité à proximité de son collège, l’auteur des faits abattu à Eragny. Le parquet antiterroriste se saisit des faits. #Conflans pic.twitter.com/rUwxGkFcDQ — Remy Buisine (@RemyBuisine) October 16, 2020
France’s Minister of National Education, Youth and Sports, Jean-Michel Blanquer, tweeted to acknowledge the “assassination” of the professor, and called for unity to defeat “the monstrosity of Islamist terrorism.”
Ce soir, c’est la République qui est attaquée avec l’assassinat ignoble de l’un de ses serviteurs, un professeur.
Je pense ce soir à lui, à sa famille.
Notre unité et notre fermeté sont les seules réponses face à la monstruosité du terrorisme islamiste.
Nous ferons face . — Jean-Michel Blanquer (@jmblanquer) October 16, 2020


bonginoreport--2020-10-17--Biden Angrily Tells CBS Reporter Hunter Biden Allegations Are a “Smear Campaign”

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden was finally asked about the explosive New York Post report that alleges emails show his son made millions trading on his father 's influence .
His response ?
`` I have no response . ''
After not being asked about the growing controversy surrounding Hunter Biden at the ABC News town hall by moderator George Stephanopoulos , the former vice president spoke to reporters outside his private jet Friday following his campaign events in Michigan .
And when he was approached about the subject by CBS News reporter Bo Erickson , Biden went after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is your response to the New York Post story about your son , sir ? ''
Erickson asked .
`` I know you ’ d ask it , '' Biden fired back .
`` I have no response , it ’ s another smear campaign , right up your alley , those are the questions you always ask . ''
The Biden 2020 presidential campaign previously responded to the Post story on Wednesday , saying the former vice president `` carried out official U.S. policy toward Ukraine and engaged in no wrongdoing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have attested to these facts under oath . ''
The Post obtained a 2015 email indicating that Vadym Pozharskyi , an adviser to the Ukrainian energy company Burisma , thanked Hunter Biden for `` giving an opportunity '' to meet his father , who was then serving as vice president under Barack Obama .
The elder Biden has previously said he has `` never spoken to my son about his overseas business dealings . ''
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The controversy further escalated after Facebook and Twitter began cracking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on social media .
`` While I will intentionally not link to the New York Post , I want be clear that this story is eligible to be fact checked by Facebook 's third-party fact checking partners , '' Facebook spokesman Andy Stone tweeted Wednesday .
`` In the meantime , we are reducing its distribution on our platform . ''
Twitter claimed in a statement that it had taken action against the article in keeping with the company 's `` Hacked Materials Policy '' and prevented users from sharing the report .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ amid backlash , which included a mea culpa from Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey .

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden was finally asked about the explosive New York Post report that alleges emails show his son made millions trading on his father's influence.
His response? "I have no response."
After not being asked about the growing controversy surrounding Hunter Biden at the ABC News town hall by moderator George Stephanopoulos, the former vice president spoke to reporters outside his private jet Friday following his campaign events in Michigan. And when he was approached about the subject by CBS News reporter Bo Erickson, Biden went after the journalist.
"Mr. Biden, what is your response to the New York Post story about your son, sir?" Erickson asked.
ABC'S GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS AVOIDS EXPLOSIVE HUNTER BIDEN REPORT DURING BIDEN TOWN HALL
"I know you’d ask it," Biden fired back. "I have no response, it’s another smear campaign, right up your alley, those are the questions you always ask."
The Biden 2020 presidential campaign previously responded to the Post story on Wednesday, saying the former vice president "carried out official U.S. policy toward Ukraine and engaged in no wrongdoing," and that "Trump administration officials have attested to these facts under oath."
The Post obtained a 2015 email indicating that Vadym Pozharskyi, an adviser to the Ukrainian energy company Burisma, thanked Hunter Biden for "giving an opportunity" to meet his father, who was then serving as vice president under Barack Obama.
The elder Biden has previously said he has "never spoken to my son about his overseas business dealings."
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The controversy further escalated after Facebook and Twitter began cracking down on the spreading of the article on social media.
"While I will intentionally not link to the New York Post, I want be clear that this story is eligible to be fact checked by Facebook's third-party fact checking partners," Facebook spokesman Andy Stone tweeted Wednesday. "In the meantime, we are reducing its distribution on our platform."
Twitter claimed in a statement that it had taken action against the article in keeping with the company's "Hacked Materials Policy" and prevented users from sharing the report. The company rolled back its overzealous crackdown amid backlash, which included a mea culpa from Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.


bonginoreport--2020-10-17--Ol’ Reliable: Adam Schiff Blames Russia for Hunter Biden Bombshell

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff on Friday described revelations from a slew of emails in a laptop allegedly belonging to Hunter Biden as being part of a smear coming “ from the Kremlin ” -- amid claims the revelations are part of a Russian disinformation campaign .
“ We know that this whole smear on Joe Biden comes from the Kremlin , '' Schiff said on CNN .
`` That 's been clear for well over a year now that they 've been pushing this false narrative about this vice president and his son.
” The California Democrat was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emails , found on a laptop purported to belong to the son of Democratic nominee Joe Biden , and first reported by the New York Post .
BIDEN LASHES OUT AT CBS REPORTER WHEN ASKED ABOUT NY POST REPORT : ' I HAVE NO RESPONSE , ANOTHER SMEAR CAMPAIGN' Those emails reveal that Hunter Biden purportedly introduced his father to a top executive at Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings in 2015 , while another appears to reportedly outline a payout for Biden as part of a deal with a Chinese energy firm .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Post ’ s reporting , Fox has spoken to one of the people who was copied on the email about the Chinese energy firm , who confirmed its authenticity .
The Bidens ' relationship with Ukraine came under special attention last year as House Democrats pursued an impeachment inquiry surrounding President Trump 's July 25 call with Ukraine 's president , in which Trump asked the president to look into Biden ’ s dealings in the country .
Trump in recent days has drawn attention to the new revelations from the Post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The origins of this whole smear are from the Kremlin and the president is only too happy to have Kremlin help in trying to amplify it , ” he said Friday on CNN .
The Associated Press reported that the FBI is investigating whether the emails are tied to a foreign influence operation , although the exact scope of what was being investigated was not clear .
Schiff was one of the key figures in both the investigation into allegations about Russian interference in 2016 and the 2019 impeachment hearings , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claims about President Trump ’ s alleged ties to Russia .
The Wall Street Journal editorial board in May accused Schiff of spreading `` falsehoods shamelessly about Russia and Donald Trump for three years even as his own committee gathered contrary evidence . ''
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP On Friday , Schiff said that Russia has an `` obvious interest '' in denigrating Biden and wants Trump to win .
`` I think we know who the driving force behind this smear has been all along , it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he said , calling him `` the gift that does n't stop giving '' for Moscow .
The Associated Press contributed to this report .

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff on Friday described revelations from a slew of emails in a laptop allegedly belonging to Hunter Biden as being part of a smear coming “from the Kremlin” -- amid claims the revelations are part of a Russian disinformation campaign.
“We know that this whole smear on Joe Biden comes from the Kremlin," Schiff said on CNN. "That's been clear for well over a year now that they've been pushing this false narrative about this vice president and his son.”
The California Democrat was responding to questions about the origins of emails, found on a laptop purported to belong to the son of Democratic nominee Joe Biden, and first reported by the New York Post.
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Those emails reveal that Hunter Biden purportedly introduced his father to a top executive at Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings in 2015, while another appears to reportedly outline a payout for Biden as part of a deal with a Chinese energy firm.
While Fox News has not independently verified the Post’s reporting, Fox has spoken to one of the people who was copied on the email about the Chinese energy firm, who confirmed its authenticity.
The Bidens' relationship with Ukraine came under special attention last year as House Democrats pursued an impeachment inquiry surrounding President Trump's July 25 call with Ukraine's president, in which Trump asked the president to look into Biden’s dealings in the country.
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Trump in recent days has drawn attention to the new revelations from the Post, something that drew criticism from Schiff.
“The origins of this whole smear are from the Kremlin and the president is only too happy to have Kremlin help in trying to amplify it,” he said Friday on CNN.
The Associated Press reported that the FBI is investigating whether the emails are tied to a foreign influence operation, although the exact scope of what was being investigated was not clear.
Schiff was one of the key figures in both the investigation into allegations about Russian interference in 2016 and the 2019 impeachment hearings, and has a history of making dramatic claims about President Trump’s alleged ties to Russia.
The Wall Street Journal editorial board in May accused Schiff of spreading "falsehoods shamelessly about Russia and Donald Trump for three years even as his own committee gathered contrary evidence."
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On Friday, Schiff said that Russia has an "obvious interest" in denigrating Biden and wants Trump to win.
"I think we know who the driving force behind this smear has been all along, it's been the president and the Kremlin," he said, calling him "the gift that doesn't stop giving" for Moscow.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


bonginoreport--2020-10-17--SCOTUS to Hear Trump Administration’s Appeal to Exclude Illegal Immigrants From Census

The Supreme Court said Friday that it will hear arguments on Nov. 30 on an appeal by the Trump administration that seeks to exclude the tally of undocumented immigrants in the United States from the census data used to calculate the apportionment of congressional districts .
The order came three days after the Supreme Court issued a decision that allowed the Trump administration to end field operations for the 2020 census effective that day , even as the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals still considers a pending appeal that seeks to extend the count .
If the Trump administration wins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with relatively large numbers of such immigrants could lose seats in the House of Representatives .
A federal appeals court in Manhattan in September blocked the administration from excluding undocumented residents from the count determining congressional apportionment , two months after President Donald Trump announced his plan to do so .
The appeals court noted in its ruling that throughout American history , the census tally of people in each state used to determine how many seats a state gets in the House of Representatives has `` included every person residing in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ census , whether citizen or non-citizen and whether living here with legal status or without . ''
The appeals court noted that Trump 's own memorandum outlining the new plan identified a state , believed to be California , `` that would stand to lose two or three seats in the House of Representatives if illegal aliens are excluded from the apportionment base . ''
A group of 22 states , the District of Columbia and 15 cities and counties , as well as the United States Conference of Mayors and a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ administration on the plan .
The appeals court agreed that Trump exceeded his authority under the census law .
That law , the court noted , requires the secretary of Commerce to report a single set of numbers — the tally of the total population of the United States — to the president , who is in turn `` required to use the same set of numbers in connection with apportionment . ''
`` By directing the Secretary to provide two sets of numbers , one derived from the decennial census and one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the policy of the United States to use the latter in connection with apportionment , the Presidential Memorandum deviates from , and thus violates , the statutory scheme , '' the appeals court said .
`` Second , the Presidential Memorandum violates the statute governing apportionment because , so long as they reside in the United States , illegal aliens qualify as 'persons in ' a 'State ' as Congress used those words . ''
The Supreme Court recently said it would continue hearing cases remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic for at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

The Supreme Court said Friday that it will hear arguments on Nov. 30 on an appeal by the Trump administration that seeks to exclude the tally of undocumented immigrants in the United States from the census data used to calculate the apportionment of congressional districts.
The order came three days after the Supreme Court issued a decision that allowed the Trump administration to end field operations for the 2020 census effective that day, even as the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals still considers a pending appeal that seeks to extend the count.
If the Trump administration wins the appeal regarding undocumented immigrants, states with relatively large numbers of such immigrants could lose seats in the House of Representatives.
A federal appeals court in Manhattan in September blocked the administration from excluding undocumented residents from the count determining congressional apportionment, two months after President Donald Trump announced his plan to do so.
The appeals court noted in its ruling that throughout American history, the census tally of people in each state used to determine how many seats a state gets in the House of Representatives has "included every person residing in the United States at the time of the census, whether citizen or non-citizen and whether living here with legal status or without."
The appeals court noted that Trump's own memorandum outlining the new plan identified a state, believed to be California, "that would stand to lose two or three seats in the House of Representatives if illegal aliens are excluded from the apportionment base."
A group of 22 states, the District of Columbia and 15 cities and counties, as well as the United States Conference of Mayors and a number of nongovernmental organizations had challenged the Trump administration on the plan.
The appeals court agreed that Trump exceeded his authority under the census law.
That law, the court noted, requires the secretary of Commerce to report a single set of numbers — the tally of the total population of the United States — to the president, who is in turn "required to use the same set of numbers in connection with apportionment."
"By directing the Secretary to provide two sets of numbers, one derived from the decennial census and one not, and announcing that it is the policy of the United States to use the latter in connection with apportionment, the Presidential Memorandum deviates from, and thus violates, the statutory scheme," the appeals court said.
"Second, the Presidential Memorandum violates the statute governing apportionment because, so long as they reside in the United States, illegal aliens qualify as 'persons in' a 'State' as Congress used those words."
The Supreme Court recently said it would continue hearing cases remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic for at least the rest of the calendar year.


bonginoreport--2020-10-17--Obama to Finally Campaign for Biden – in Pennsylvania

Former President Barack Obama is expected to hit the physical campaign trail for Joe Biden ( D ) next week , according to the campaign .
Obama is expected to help Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris ( D-CA ) in their final push as Election Day swiftly approaches , delivering a speech in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , on Wednesday , October 21 .
His scheduled appearance in the battleground state follows recent polls showing President Trump and Biden neck and neck in the Keystone State .
The former president was one of the last high-profile Democrats to formally back Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last man standing in the Democrat primary race did Obama offer his endorsement .
“ Our country ’ s future hangs on this election .
And it won ’ t be easy .
The other side has a massive war chest .
The other side has a propaganda network with little regard for the truth , ” he said in his endorsement , which did not come until April — after Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I-VT ) formally dropped out of the race .
“ On the other hand , pandemics have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noise and spin to remind us of what is real , and what is important .
This crisis has reminded us that government matters , ” he added .
Since then , both Barack and Michelle Obama have been more active and outspoken throughout the presidential race .
Earlier this month , Michelle offered a closing argument on behalf of Biden , telling viewers that “ our country is in chaos because of a president who isn ’ t up to the job ” and whose allies are “ stoking fears about Black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teamed up with celebrities to push voting by mail : Last month , the former president said the election is about “ whether or not our democracy endures ” :

Former President Barack Obama is expected to hit the physical campaign trail for Joe Biden (D) next week, according to the campaign.
Obama is expected to help Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) in their final push as Election Day swiftly approaches, delivering a speech in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, October 21. His scheduled appearance in the battleground state follows recent polls showing President Trump and Biden neck and neck in the Keystone State.
The former president was one of the last high-profile Democrats to formally back Biden. Only after Biden remained as the last man standing in the Democrat primary race did Obama offer his endorsement.
“Our country’s future hangs on this election. And it won’t be easy. The other side has a massive war chest. The other side has a propaganda network with little regard for the truth,” he said in his endorsement, which did not come until April — after Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) formally dropped out of the race.
“On the other hand, pandemics have a way of cutting through a lot of noise and spin to remind us of what is real, and what is important. This crisis has reminded us that government matters,” he added.
Since then, both Barack and Michelle Obama have been more active and outspoken throughout the presidential race. Earlier this month, Michelle offered a closing argument on behalf of Biden, telling viewers that “our country is in chaos because of a president who isn’t up to the job” and whose allies are “stoking fears about Black and Brown Americans.” She has also teamed up with celebrities to push voting by mail:
Last month, the former president said the election is about “whether or not our democracy endures”:


bonginoreport--2020-10-17--NYPD Patrol Chief Resigns Abruptly as Police Exodus Continues

The New York Police Department – said to be the largest police force in the nation – is in the grip of a `` troubling '' shakeup , as retirements and resignations continue to mount , officials said .
Union officials and others say the exodus is being fueled in part by pressure by racial justice advocates to defund police departments or impose major reforms .
The NYPD said in an email to Fox News this week that 2,385 officers have submitted their retirement papers this year as of Oct. 6 – an 87 % increase from the 1,274 retirements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The department said 372 others have resigned as of Oct. 6 , five more than last year .
From March 26 to Oct. 5 , 1,838 officers retired , compared to 999 during the same period in 2019 , a surge of 84 % , the NYPD said .
“ The NYPD has seen a surge in the number of officers filing for retirement , ” a spokesperson said in an email to Fox News this week .
“ While the decision to retire is a personal one and can be attributed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a troubling trend that we are closely monitoring.
” As of this week , the department ’ s headcount stood at just under 34,500 , according to an NYPD spokesperson .
One of the most prominent losses was Chief of Patrol Fausto Pichardo , who oversees the “ largest and most visible ” unit within the NYPD -- the Patrol Services Bureau .
NYPD 'S CHIEF OF PATROL FAUSTO PICHARDO RESIGNS OVER RIFT WITH DE BLASIO Pichardo , the NYPD ’ s first Dominican chief of patrol , filed for retirement Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job .
He has held the position since Dec. 5 , 2019 .
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea lauded Pichardo , 43 , for his service at the helm of the Patrol Services Bureau , telling local affiliate FOX 5 that the department is also losing “ a friend and a member of our blue family.
” “ Fausto , when I tabbed him last year to be the chief of patrol , I never hesitated for a second , and I never regretted the decision for a second , ” Shea said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Probably one of the most well-rounded individuals that we have .
The total package .
[ A ] huge loss and I wish him the best of luck.
” Shea previously told PIX 11 that `` putting it mildly ...
I was surprised that he ’ s leaving.
” In his own announcement Wednesday , Pichardo thanked Shea and Mayor Bill de Blasio for “ always trusting and supporting ” him .
But sources first told the New York Post and later confirmed to Fox News , that Pichardo ’ s decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ de Blasio ’ s micromanaging .
“ I think he knew better to call Shea and beat him up , so ... he called Pichardo instead , and he had enough , ” a law enforcement source told Fox News .
“ I believe that it was a steady drumbeat ” that got “ louder and louder , ” until “ it ultimately led to ” his retirement , the source said .
POLICE UNION SLAMS NYC LEADERS FOR 'AMATEUR-HOUR MEDDLING ' THAT DROVE CHIEF OUT Other sources told the Post that de @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for missing a phone call following an hours-long shift responding to recent unrest in Brooklyn , where crowds including Orthodox Jews protested against state coronavirus restrictions .
De Blasio “ routinely loses his s -- t about missed phone calls , ” a source told the Post , which provided multiple examples of the mayor ’ s controlling behavior toward Pichardo .
“ This is nothing but inappropriate meddling from a person who doesn ’ t know anything about patrol — even though he has been here for seven years , ” the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ step down within the next 30 days .
Patrick J. Lynch , president of the NYPD union representing officers , wrote in a statement shared on Twitter that Pichardo ’ s departure “ is what happens when elected officials play political games with police department operations .
… City Hall ’ s amateur-hour meddling has left the NYPD broken , almost beyond repair.
” Lynch said public safety was “ suffering ” as top talent from all ranks in the department was “ being driven out the door.
” In a statement to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the NYPD “ has never seen so much talent and experience walking off the job as we have these past few months.
” “ This is the highest attrition rate we have seen in over a decade , during a time we are battling enormous spikes in shootings and murders , ” Lynch wrote .
“ And thanks to the City Council and Mayor ’ s ‘ Defund the Police ’ lunacy , no help is coming any time soon .
Our elected leaders need to be held responsible for the dangerous path @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the media reports surrounding Pichardo ’ s decision , de Blasio fired back that it was “ a personal decision based on personal and family factors.
” “ I spoke to him last night several times .
I spoke to him this morning , ” the mayor said during a Wednesday press conference .
He later added : “ There was one thing we needed to talk about , and I think there was some miscommunication.
” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Shea 's job may also be in jeopardy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the seven Democratic candidates currently running for mayor in 2021 are unanimous in saying they would fire Shea if elected .
Shea responded by telling PIX 11 : “ It ’ s good to see that I have finally succeeded in uniting New Yorkers , I guess . ''
The candidates also had less than favorable things to say about de Blasio , with all agreeing that they would not accept his endorsement if offered .

The New York Police Department – said to be the largest police force in the nation – is in the grip of a "troubling" shakeup, as retirements and resignations continue to mount, officials said.
Union officials and others say the exodus is being fueled in part by pressure by racial justice advocates to defund police departments or impose major reforms.
The NYPD said in an email to Fox News this week that 2,385 officers have submitted their retirement papers this year as of Oct. 6 – an 87% increase from the 1,274 retirements reported during the same period in 2019.
The department said 372 others have resigned as of Oct. 6, five more than last year.
This is what happens when elected officials play political games with police department operations. — PBA President Patrick Lynch
From March 26 to Oct. 5, 1,838 officers retired, compared to 999 during the same period in 2019, a surge of 84%, the NYPD said.
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“The NYPD has seen a surge in the number of officers filing for retirement,” a spokesperson said in an email to Fox News this week. “While the decision to retire is a personal one and can be attributed to a range of factors, it is a troubling trend that we are closely monitoring.”
As of this week, the department’s headcount stood at just under 34,500, according to an NYPD spokesperson.
One of the most prominent losses was Chief of Patrol Fausto Pichardo, who oversees the “largest and most visible” unit within the NYPD -- the Patrol Services Bureau.
NYPD'S CHIEF OF PATROL FAUSTO PICHARDO RESIGNS OVER RIFT WITH DE BLASIO
Pichardo, the NYPD’s first Dominican chief of patrol, filed for retirement Tuesday after more than two decades on the job. He has held the position since Dec. 5, 2019.
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea lauded Pichardo, 43, for his service at the helm of the Patrol Services Bureau, telling local affiliate FOX 5 that the department is also losing “a friend and a member of our blue family.”
“Fausto, when I tabbed him last year to be the chief of patrol, I never hesitated for a second, and I never regretted the decision for a second,” Shea said, calling him a “consummate professional.”
“Probably one of the most well-rounded individuals that we have. The total package. [A] huge loss and I wish him the best of luck.”
Shea previously told PIX 11 that "putting it mildly ... I was surprised that he’s leaving.”
In his own announcement Wednesday, Pichardo thanked Shea and Mayor Bill de Blasio for “always trusting and supporting” him.
But sources first told the New York Post and later confirmed to Fox News, that Pichardo’s decision to retire was spurred in part by de Blasio’s micromanaging.
“I think he knew better to call Shea and beat him up, so ... he called Pichardo instead, and he had enough,” a law enforcement source told Fox News. “I believe that it was a steady drumbeat” that got “louder and louder,” until “it ultimately led to” his retirement, the source said.
POLICE UNION SLAMS NYC LEADERS FOR 'AMATEUR-HOUR MEDDLING' THAT DROVE CHIEF OUT
Other sources told the Post that de Blasio, a Democrat, berated Pichardo for missing a phone call following an hours-long shift responding to recent unrest in Brooklyn, where crowds including Orthodox Jews protested against state coronavirus restrictions.
De Blasio “routinely loses his s--t about missed phone calls,” a source told the Post, which provided multiple examples of the mayor’s controlling behavior toward Pichardo.
“This is nothing but inappropriate meddling from a person who doesn’t know anything about patrol — even though he has been here for seven years,” the source added.
Pichardo is expected to step down within the next 30 days.
Patrick J. Lynch, president of the NYPD union representing officers, wrote in a statement shared on Twitter that Pichardo’s departure “is what happens when elected officials play political games with police department operations. … City Hall’s amateur-hour meddling has left the NYPD broken, almost beyond repair.”
Lynch said public safety was “suffering” as top talent from all ranks in the department was “being driven out the door.”
In a statement to Fox News on Friday, Lynch said the NYPD “has never seen so much talent and experience walking off the job as we have these past few months.”
“This is the highest attrition rate we have seen in over a decade, during a time we are battling enormous spikes in shootings and murders,” Lynch wrote. “And thanks to the City Council and Mayor’s ‘Defund the Police’ lunacy, no help is coming any time soon. Our elected leaders need to be held responsible for the dangerous path they’ve chosen.”
Asked about the media reports surrounding Pichardo’s decision, de Blasio fired back that it was “a personal decision based on personal and family factors.”
“I spoke to him last night several times. I spoke to him this morning,” the mayor said during a Wednesday press conference. He later added: “There was one thing we needed to talk about, and I think there was some miscommunication.”
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Shea's job may also be in jeopardy.
The Post reported earlier this week that the seven Democratic candidates currently running for mayor in 2021 are unanimous in saying they would fire Shea if elected.
Shea responded by telling PIX 11: “It’s good to see that I have finally succeeded in uniting New Yorkers, I guess."
The candidates also had less than favorable things to say about de Blasio, with all agreeing that they would not accept his endorsement if offered.