bonginoreport--2020-06-11--Top Science Journals Say STEM Has a “Racism Problem”

Several top scientific journals have published editorials in the past week accusing their own fields of systemically oppressing black people .
The editorial boards of the journals Cell and New England Journal of Medicine ( NEJM ) and the editor-in-chief of Science Magazine criticized the lack of diversity in their own publications and fields , blaming the “ systemic racism ” of the United States .
All published articles suggesting reforms to make their areas more equitable and pledging to be more cognizant of their own implicit biases .
“ We are the editors of a science journal , committed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the biological sciences .
We are 13 scientists .
Not one of us is Black , ” the editorial team of Cell began .
All three articles pointed to the lack of black representation in science and medical fields as evidence that systemic boundaries are keeping black people from entering and excelling .
“ It is easy to divert blame , to point out that the journal is a reflection of the scientific establishment , to quote statistics .
But it is this epidemic of denial of the integral role that each and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporting the status quo by failing to actively fight it that has allowed overt and systemic racism to flourish , crippling the lives and livelihoods of Black Americans , including Black scientists , ” Cell continued .
“ Science has a racism problem.
” Science Magazine Editor-in-Chief H. Holden Thorp invoked Martin Luther King , Jr. ’ s 1963 “ Letter from Birmingham Jail , ” pointing to one of the chief problems with 1960s systemic racism that King identified as the “ white moderate , ” or people who value an ordered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the “ white moderate ” mindset of the 1960s is still prevalent today .
“ The reckoning Dr. King calls for has not happened in the intervening 57 years .
The failure of the white moderates to heed the call of the Birmingham Jail is just as integral to today ’ s systemic racism as the racist actions of some law enforcement .
It ’ s not just abusive police that need to be reminded that Black Lives Matter , ” Thorp wrote .
The board of NEJM asserted that the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be traced back to 1619 , referring to the date of the first European slave ship arriving in the U.S .
The date has been popularized by The New York Times ’ “ 1619 Project ” which contends that the United States ’ true founding was coterminous with the beginning of slavery .
“ Slavery has produced a legacy of racism , injustice , and brutality that runs from 1619 to the present , and that legacy infects medicine as it does all social institutions , ” NEJM writes .
The NEJM board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kept black doctors out of the practice of medicine , directly impacting the health care of the black community in the U.S .
The board cites a study suggesting that black patients are more likely to seek preventative care from black doctors .
“ Structural racism in medicine and medical education continue to compromise our ability to deliver the best culturally competent care .
Black patients , who are already affected by health inequities and impaired health care access , have a much lower chance than white or Asian-American patients of finding a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Several top scientific journals have published editorials in the past week accusing their own fields of systemically oppressing black people.
The editorial boards of the journals Cell and New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) and the editor-in-chief of Science Magazine criticized the lack of diversity in their own publications and fields, blaming the “systemic racism” of the United States. All published articles suggesting reforms to make their areas more equitable and pledging to be more cognizant of their own implicit biases.
“We are the editors of a science journal, committed to publishing and disseminating exciting work across the biological sciences. We are 13 scientists. Not one of us is Black,” the editorial team of Cell began.
All three articles pointed to the lack of black representation in science and medical fields as evidence that systemic boundaries are keeping black people from entering and excelling.
“It is easy to divert blame, to point out that the journal is a reflection of the scientific establishment, to quote statistics. But it is this epidemic of denial of the integral role that each and every member of our society plays in supporting the status quo by failing to actively fight it that has allowed overt and systemic racism to flourish, crippling the lives and livelihoods of Black Americans, including Black scientists,” Cell continued. “Science has a racism problem.”
Science Magazine Editor-in-Chief H. Holden Thorp invoked Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 1963 “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” pointing to one of the chief problems with 1960s systemic racism that King identified as the “white moderate,” or people who value an ordered society over a just one. Thorp said the “white moderate” mindset of the 1960s is still prevalent today.
“The reckoning Dr. King calls for has not happened in the intervening 57 years. The failure of the white moderates to heed the call of the Birmingham Jail is just as integral to today’s systemic racism as the racist actions of some law enforcement. It’s not just abusive police that need to be reminded that Black Lives Matter,” Thorp wrote.
The board of NEJM asserted that the United States’ problems with structural racism could be traced back to 1619, referring to the date of the first European slave ship arriving in the U.S. The date has been popularized by The New York Times’ “1619 Project” which contends that the United States’ true founding was coterminous with the beginning of slavery.
“Slavery has produced a legacy of racism, injustice, and brutality that runs from 1619 to the present, and that legacy infects medicine as it does all social institutions,” NEJM writes.
The NEJM board contends that “structural racism” has kept black doctors out of the practice of medicine, directly impacting the health care of the black community in the U.S. The board cites a study suggesting that black patients are more likely to seek preventative care from black doctors.
“Structural racism in medicine and medical education continue to compromise our ability to deliver the best culturally competent care. Black patients, who are already affected by health inequities and impaired health care access, have a much lower chance than white or Asian-American patients of finding a racially concordant physician,” NEJM writes.
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bonginoreport--2020-06-11--After 3 Seasons, Coke Ends MLB Sponsorship

The Coca-Cola Co. has ended its sponsorship of Major League Baseball after three seasons .
“ Following a review of @ @ @ @ @ assets at the conclusion of 2019 , we made the decision to end our national @ @ @ @ @ company spokeswoman Kate Hartman said in an email Wednesday .
“ We will continue to @ @ @ @ @ the local level.
” PANTHERS TO REMOVE JERRY RICHARDSON STATUE OUTSIDE BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM @ @ @ @ @ partnership in April 2017 , and said then that the company also had partnerships with @ @ @ @ @ .
Coca-Cola ’ s decision was first reported by the Sports Business Journal .
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The Coca-Cola Co. has ended its sponsorship of Major League Baseball after three seasons.
“Following a review of all Coca-Cola North America marketing assets at the conclusion of 2019, we made the decision to end our national sponsorship with MLB,” company spokeswoman Kate Hartman said in an email Wednesday. “We will continue to support 16 MLB teams at the local level.”
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Coca-Cola and MLB announced a partnership in April 2017, and said then that the company also had partnerships with 18 of the 30 clubs.
Coca-Cola’s decision was first reported by the Sports Business Journal.
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bonginoreport--2020-06-11--CrossFit CEO Resigns After George Floyd Statements

`` Those who know me know that my sole issue is the chronic disease epidemic , '' Glassman said .
`` I know that CrossFit is the solution to this epidemic and that CrossFit HQ and its staff serve as the stewards of CrossFit affiliates worldwide .
I can not let my behavior stand in the way of HQ 's or affiliates ' missions . ''
CrossFit has been embroiled in controversy for the past week — first because gym owners said they were dismayed by the company 's failure to quickly put out a statement expressing solidarity with protesters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dozens of corporations did in the days following George Floyd 's death .
Then on Saturday , Glassman posted several controversial tweets referencing Floyd 's death and the coronavirus pandemic .
Glassman that day criticized a statement from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation calling racism a public health issue by responding `` Floyd-19 . ''
In a follow-up tweet , Glassman said the health research institute 's coronavirus model `` failed , '' and he criticized it for modeling a `` solution to racism . ''
Glassman 's tweets pushed Reebok @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to distance themselves from CrossFit .
Glassman apologized and walked back the tweets on Sunday , saying that he and CrossFit `` will not stand for racism . ''
Glassman will be replaced as CEO by Dave Castro , the director of the CrossFit Games `` I 'm honored to take on the role of CEO of CrossFit , Inc. , '' Castro said in a statement .
`` I hope to do right by affiliates , trainers , athletes , and other members of the CrossFit community around the world and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ established for us all . ''

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Embattled CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman is resigning after he sparked outrage over his response to nationwide protests against racial injustice and police brutality.
In a statement Tuesday, Glassman said he decided to retire after he “created a rift in the CrossFit community and unintentionally hurt many of its members.”
“Those who know me know that my sole issue is the chronic disease epidemic,” Glassman said. “I know that CrossFit is the solution to this epidemic and that CrossFit HQ and its staff serve as the stewards of CrossFit affiliates worldwide. I cannot let my behavior stand in the way of HQ’s or affiliates’ missions.”
CrossFit has been embroiled in controversy for the past week — first because gym owners said they were dismayed by the company’s failure to quickly put out a statement expressing solidarity with protesters or support for black athletes, as dozens of corporations did in the days following George Floyd’s death. Then on Saturday, Glassman posted several controversial tweets referencing Floyd’s death and the coronavirus pandemic.
Glassman that day criticized a statement from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation calling racism a public health issue by responding “Floyd-19.”
In a follow-up tweet, Glassman said the health research institute’s coronavirus model “failed,” and he criticized it for modeling a “solution to racism.”
Glassman’s tweets pushed Reebok and other brand partners, including gyms, to distance themselves from CrossFit. Glassman apologized and walked back the tweets on Sunday, saying that he and CrossFit “will not stand for racism.”
Glassman will be replaced as CEO by Dave Castro, the director of the CrossFit Games.
“I’m honored to take on the role of CEO of CrossFit, Inc.,” Castro said in a statement. “I hope to do right by affiliates, trainers, athletes, and other members of the CrossFit community around the world and never lose sight of the mission Greg established for us all.”


bonginoreport--2020-06-12--Half of $1.1 Billion in Coronavirus Medical Supplies Texas Ordered Never Arrived or Arrived Damaged

Since March , the Texas Division of Emergency Management ( TDEM ) has ordered more than $ 1.1 billion worth of medical supplies , but has cancelled more than half of the orders due to products never arriving or arriving damaged or defective , a spokesman told the Dallas Morning News .
Doing so hasn ’ t left taxpayers in the lurch because of quality control processes in place .
The state has spent millions of dollars in no-bid contracts with vendors that have never before done business with the state , according to payment records published on the Texas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has expanded its work with new companies in order to meet the demand for personal protective equipment ( PPE ) being used by first responders and medical professionals to treat coronavirus victims .
“ In order to meet the need and to continue preparation for responding to COVID-19 moving forward , diversifying vendors was and still is a necessity , as no one vendor has been able to meet our increased demand for product , ” TDEM spokesman Seth Christensen said in a statement to the Dallas Morning News .
Even though TDEM @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supplies , it has spent less than half of that amount because it doesn ’ t pay vendors until after the products and supplies arrive and are inspected for quality .
The Texas model has saved taxpayers and the state money , in contrast to California .
In one case , California Gov .
Gavin Newsom came under fire for entering a $ 1 billion contract with the Chinese electric vehicle and battery company BYD , paying it $ 495 million up front for masks that were faulty and or not in compliance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Berkshire Hathaway purchased a 24.8 percent stake in BYD in 2008 .
Legislators and the media criticized Newsom for his lack of transparency over the deal .
Assembly Budget Committee Phil Ting , D-San Francisco , said in April , “ We don ’ t have any information as to how many masks we ’ re buying , who we ’ re buying them from , at what price … What are we obligated ?
For how long are we obligated ?
” Since then , BYD missed two deadlines to obtain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refund nearly $ 250 million to California .
Newsom had promised the state would be receiving 200 million masks per month from BYD , which has yet to materialize .
California extended the deadline twice , even after BYD missed a May 31 deadline .
Certification was granted Sunday , June 7 , which Newsom announced Monday .
California is now expected to receive 150 million masks from BYD .
Last month , Texas rejected more than 200,000 facemasks it ordered from a vendor because the masks were not compliant with federal standards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Healthcare Consultants , filed a lawsuit alleging that its Illinois-based supplier delivered the faulty masks to TDEM .
But unlike California , Texas was not out any money because it had not paid anything up front for the order .
According to the TDEM , the agency has spent $ 200 million on personal protective equipment already used by health care workers and first responders statewide .
It has also paid 106 purchase orders for PPE since March .
Vendors new to working with the state of Texas can apply for no-contract bids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Since the coronavirus shutdown , the state initially received more than 4,600 submissions from companies for no-contract bids .
TDEM vets the companies before they begin the process of working with them , including evaluating a company ’ s track record of working with other governmental entities .

Since March, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has ordered more than $1.1 billion worth of medical supplies, but has cancelled more than half of the orders due to products never arriving or arriving damaged or defective, a spokesman told the Dallas Morning News. Doing so hasn’t left taxpayers in the lurch because of quality control processes in place.
The state has spent millions of dollars in no-bid contracts with vendors that have never before done business with the state, according to payment records published on the Texas Comptroller’s website. The state has expanded its work with new companies in order to meet the demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) being used by first responders and medical professionals to treat coronavirus victims.
“In order to meet the need and to continue preparation for responding to COVID-19 moving forward, diversifying vendors was and still is a necessity, as no one vendor has been able to meet our increased demand for product,” TDEM spokesman Seth Christensen said in a statement to the Dallas Morning News.
Even though TDEM ordered $1.1 billion worth of coronavirus-related supplies, it has spent less than half of that amount because it doesn’t pay vendors until after the products and supplies arrive and are inspected for quality.
The Texas model has saved taxpayers and the state money, in contrast to California. In one case, California Gov. Gavin Newsom came under fire for entering a $1 billion contract with the Chinese electric vehicle and battery company BYD, paying it $495 million up front for masks that were faulty and or not in compliance with federal guidelines. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway purchased a 24.8 percent stake in BYD in 2008.
Legislators and the media criticized Newsom for his lack of transparency over the deal. Assembly Budget Committee Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, said in April, “We don’t have any information as to how many masks we’re buying, who we’re buying them from, at what price … What are we obligated? For how long are we obligated?”
Since then, BYD missed two deadlines to obtain federal safety certification, forcing it to refund nearly $250 million to California. Newsom had promised the state would be receiving 200 million masks per month from BYD, which has yet to materialize. California extended the deadline twice, even after BYD missed a May 31 deadline.
Certification was granted Sunday, June 7, which Newsom announced Monday. California is now expected to receive 150 million masks from BYD.
Last month, Texas rejected more than 200,000 facemasks it ordered from a vendor because the masks were not compliant with federal standards. The vendor, South Carolina-based InFocus Healthcare Consultants, filed a lawsuit alleging that its Illinois-based supplier delivered the faulty masks to TDEM. But unlike California, Texas was not out any money because it had not paid anything up front for the order.
According to the TDEM, the agency has spent $200 million on personal protective equipment already used by health care workers and first responders statewide. It has also paid 106 purchase orders for PPE since March.
Vendors new to working with the state of Texas can apply for no-contract bids through an online portal TDEM created. Since the coronavirus shutdown, the state initially received more than 4,600 submissions from companies for no-contract bids.
TDEM vets the companies before they begin the process of working with them, including evaluating a company’s track record of working with other governmental entities.


bonginoreport--2020-06-12--Stacey Abrams Says She Isn’t Being Vetted for VP

Stacey Abrams says she is not being vetted to be Joe Biden 's running mate .
“ I have said many times that if called I will answer , but I have not received any calls , ” the former Georgia state representative and 2018 gubernatorial candidate said Wednesday night on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert .
Colbert had asked Abrams about a June 4 tweet from April Ryan , Washington bureau chief for American Urban Radio Networks , that said she was among the women being vetted .
`` I look forward to hearing from whomever April Ryan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who ended her state House tenure as minority leader and lost the 2018 gubernatorial race to Republican Brian Kemp by a 50.2 % -48.8 % margin .
Biden 's vice presidential selection committee started reaching out to potential picks at the end of May .
New Mexico Gov .
Michelle Lujan Grisham , Florida Rep. Val Demings , and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar are among the women who have started the vetting process .
Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto declined to go through the process .
Biden said he expects to announce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has long been mentioned as a potential vice presidential pick , and she has not been shy about saying she would take the job if asked .
She has been profiled in many prominent news outlets and is a frequent guest on talk shows .
While Abrams has said that she is not `` pitching '' herself to be vice president , many reports suggest that she is actively campaigning for the job .
Politico , citing unnamed labor leaders , reported last month that Abrams has privately asked powerful Democrats to tell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his pick .

Stacey Abrams says she is not being vetted to be Joe Biden's running mate.
“I have said many times that if called I will answer, but I have not received any calls,” the former Georgia state representative and 2018 gubernatorial candidate said Wednesday night on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Colbert had asked Abrams about a June 4 tweet from April Ryan, Washington bureau chief for American Urban Radio Networks, that said she was among the women being vetted.
"Are you calling April Ryan a liar?" Colbert asked.
"I look forward to hearing from whomever April Ryan is speaking to," said Abrams, who ended her state House tenure as minority leader and lost the 2018 gubernatorial race to Republican Brian Kemp by a 50.2%-48.8% margin.
Biden's vice presidential selection committee started reaching out to potential picks at the end of May. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Florida Rep. Val Demings, and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar are among the women who have started the vetting process. Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto declined to go through the process. Biden said he expects to announce his pick around Aug. 1.
Abrams has long been mentioned as a potential vice presidential pick, and she has not been shy about saying she would take the job if asked. She has been profiled in many prominent news outlets and is a frequent guest on talk shows.
While Abrams has said that she is not "pitching" herself to be vice president, many reports suggest that she is actively campaigning for the job. Politico, citing unnamed labor leaders, reported last month that Abrams has privately asked powerful Democrats to tell Biden campaign officials that she should be his pick.


bonginoreport--2020-06-12--Report: National Guard Members Found Glass in Pizza They Ordered During D.C. Protests

Two South Carolina National Guardsmen deployed to Washington D.C. to respond to civil unrest found glass baked in a pizza they ordered while staying in an area hotel .
The soldiers found broken glass in the dough and cheese of the pizza they ordered , according to a Defense Department report shared with The Post and Courier .
The soldiers did not eat the pizza and were not injured .
“ The command says that the soldiers are OK , and that this was the only incident to their knowledge , ” Capt .
Jessica Donnelly , a spokeswoman for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donnelly told the publication that the soldiers were advised to file a police report on following the incident , but a separate spokeswoman for the D.C. Metro Police Department said no report was filed at the time .
The incident occurred amid deployments of National Guard units from various states to respond to increasingly destructive demonstrations following the death of a black man , George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody .
A police officer , Derek Chauvin was filmed with his knee on the back of Floyd ’ s neck for nearly nine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Floyd ’ s death sparked protests which spread to cities across the country .
Protests spread to Washington D.C. and rioting and looting did occur , prompting the deployment of National Guard units from Indiana , South Carolina , and Tennessee , New Jersey and Utah .
National Guard units were also brought in to help reinforce security measures around the White House .
More than 60 Secret Service agents were injured between Friday and Sunday of the first weekend of demonstrations in Washington D.C. as demonstrators reportedly threw bricks , rocks , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reportedly kicked and punched members of the president ’ s protective service .
The following weekend reportedly saw less severe protest actions and on Sunday , President Donald Trump ordered the drawdown of all National Guard units from Washington D.C. “ Much smaller crowd in D.C. than anticipated .
National Guard , Secret Service , and D.C. Police have been doing a fantastic job .
Thank you !
” Trump tweeted Saturday night .

Two South Carolina National Guardsmen deployed to Washington D.C. to respond to civil unrest found glass baked in a pizza they ordered while staying in an area hotel, though details of the incident are unclear.
The soldiers found broken glass in the dough and cheese of the pizza they ordered, according to a Defense Department report shared with The Post and Courier. The soldiers did not eat the pizza and were not injured.
“The command says that the soldiers are OK, and that this was the only incident to their knowledge,” Capt. Jessica Donnelly, a spokeswoman for S.C. National Guard told the publication.
Donnelly told the publication that the soldiers were advised to file a police report on following the incident, but a separate spokeswoman for the D.C. Metro Police Department said no report was filed at the time.
The incident occurred amid deployments of National Guard units from various states to respond to increasingly destructive demonstrations following the death of a black man, George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. A police officer, Derek Chauvin was filmed with his knee on the back of Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes before Floyd was pronounced dead. Floyd’s death sparked protests which spread to cities across the country.
Protests spread to Washington D.C. and rioting and looting did occur, prompting the deployment of National Guard units from Indiana, South Carolina, and Tennessee, New Jersey and Utah.
National Guard units were also brought in to help reinforce security measures around the White House.
More than 60 Secret Service agents were injured between Friday and Sunday of the first weekend of demonstrations in Washington D.C. as demonstrators reportedly threw bricks, rocks, bottles, fireworks and other items and reportedly kicked and punched members of the president’s protective service.
The following weekend reportedly saw less severe protest actions and on Sunday, President Donald Trump ordered the drawdown of all National Guard units from Washington D.C.
“Much smaller crowd in D.C. than anticipated. National Guard, Secret Service, and D.C. Police have been doing a fantastic job. Thank you!” Trump tweeted Saturday night.


bonginoreport--2020-06-12--NBA Player Carmelo Anthony In Doubt Whether He’ll Play When League Reopens

The NBA is currently slated to return in Orlando at Disney starting July 31 , but not everyone is pumped with the plan during the coronavirus pandemic .
You can add the legendary NBA star to the list of people who might not play .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ As far as actually playing and going back down into Orlando , I ’ m still up in the air a little bit because I really don ’ t , we don ’ t have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t know a lot of information , so until we have that , it ’ s hard to just commit to that 100 percent , ” Anthony told Ernie Johnson , according to the New York Post .
If superstars like Carmelo Anthony start sitting out when the NBA returns , then the league is going to be in for a very tough time .
At this point , I would not be shocked at all if something major changes before July 31 rolls around .
There just seem to be too many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some minor bench player sitting out .
Carmelo Anthony is one of the most recognizable names in all of basketball .
When a guy like that is “ up in the air ” about playing , then the NBA has a serious problem on its hands .
We ’ ll see what happens , but it sounds like the NBA has some serious problems on its hands .

Portland Trail Blazers star Carmelo Anthony isn’t committed to playing when NBA play resumes.
The NBA is currently slated to return in Orlando at Disney starting July 31, but not everyone is pumped with the plan during the coronavirus pandemic. You can add the legendary NBA star to the list of people who might not play. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
“There are players— and a growing number of players— who have more than a hesitation about going in to that bubble.”@wojespn on the growing unrest amongst NBA players about re-starting the season. pic.twitter.com/UWHJrkagly — Get Up (@GetUpESPN) June 11, 2020
“As far as actually playing and going back down into Orlando, I’m still up in the air a little bit because I really don’t, we don’t have all the details. We don’t know a lot of information, so until we have that, it’s hard to just commit to that 100 percent,” Anthony told Ernie Johnson, according to the New York Post.
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If superstars like Carmelo Anthony start sitting out when the NBA returns, then the league is going to be in for a very tough time.
At this point, I would not be shocked at all if something major changes before July 31 rolls around. There just seem to be too many complaints.
This isn’t about some minor bench player sitting out. Carmelo Anthony is one of the most recognizable names in all of basketball.
When a guy like that is “up in the air” about playing, then the NBA has a serious problem on its hands.
We’ll see what happens, but it sounds like the NBA has some serious problems on its hands.


bonginoreport--2020-06-12--Latest Super Bowl Winning QB Patrick Mahomes Defends Drew Brees

The Saints quarterback has been the subject of a lot of criticism ever since he had the audacity to suggest kneeling during the national anthem was disrespectful .
However , Mahomes thinks he ’ s a good person at the end of the day .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The Chiefs star said the following during a Wednesday press conference , according to ProFootballTalk : Yeah , I ’ ve known Drew for a pretty long time just being from Texas , and I know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he has a good heart .
Obviously , his statement missed the point and missed what was going on in the world today and took away attention from the movement that was going on and the peaceful protesting that was going on .
But I think you see with his actions afterward , and I believe with his actions moving forward , you will see the true person that he is and how much he cares his community and how much he cares about the people that he ’ s around .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to pile on .
I think Brees has had it bad enough .
People are out here pretending like he ’ s the villain of the century .
All he did was say people should stand during the national anthem , which is an opinion shared by millions of Americans .
Yet , he ’ s had to release multiple apologies , been the target of mass criticism and is just getting buried left and right .
Anyone who thinks Brees is a bad guy is just a moron .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t argue with stupid at the end of the day .
Mahomes could have easily piled on here , and people would have cheered it on .
Instead , he praised the kind of person Brees is at heart while admitting he didn ’ t like the comments .
Props to him for keeping it real .

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes believes Drew Brees is a good man.
The Saints quarterback has been the subject of a lot of criticism ever since he had the audacity to suggest kneeling during the national anthem was disrespectful. However, Mahomes thinks he’s a good person at the end of the day. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Highlight: @readdanwrite asks @drewbrees what the star NFL quarterback thinks about “players kneeling again when the NFL season starts.”@drewbrees: “I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country.” Full exchange: pic.twitter.com/MpCkFyOMed — Yahoo Finance (@YahooFinance) June 3, 2020
The Chiefs star said the following during a Wednesday press conference, according to ProFootballTalk:
Yeah, I’ve known Drew for a pretty long time just being from Texas, and I know that he is a good person, and he has a good heart. Obviously, his statement missed the point and missed what was going on in the world today and took away attention from the movement that was going on and the peaceful protesting that was going on. But I think you see with his actions afterward, and I believe with his actions moving forward, you will see the true person that he is and how much he cares his community and how much he cares about the people that he’s around.
Good for Mahomes for not feeling the need to pile on. I think Brees has had it bad enough. People are out here pretending like he’s the villain of the century.
All he did was say people should stand during the national anthem, which is an opinion shared by millions of Americans.
Yet, he’s had to release multiple apologies, been the target of mass criticism and is just getting buried left and right.
Anyone who thinks Brees is a bad guy is just a moron. It’s that simple. You can’t argue with stupid at the end of the day.
Mahomes could have easily piled on here, and people would have cheered it on. Instead, he praised the kind of person Brees is at heart while admitting he didn’t like the comments.
Props to him for keeping it real.


bonginoreport--2020-06-12--LeBron James Called Out By Hong Kong Democracy Activist: “All He Cares About is Money”

Hong Kong democracy activist calls out LeBron James for social justice hypocrisy : 'All he cares about is money' The @ @ @ @ @ Hong Kong 's fight against Chinese oppression

An activist who protested for democracy in Hong Kong and who has testified in front of Congress called out NBA star LeBron James for being "hypocritical" on the issue of social justice, Bloomberg reported.
The activist, Joshua Wong, pointed out that while James is active and vocal about seeking justice for black Americans, he declined to say a word against China's oppression because doing so would put him at some financial risk.
"Defending democracy is vital, but @KingJames only talks loud in the U.S.," Wong wrote. "All he cares about is money, not human rights."
Wong served two months in jail for participation in the 2014 protests in Hong Kong against the influence of the communist Chinese government.
In the fall, the NBA got into a conflict with the Chinese government because Daryl Morey, an executive for the Houston Rockets, tweeted his support for pro-Democracy protesters in Hong Kong. The NBA has a significant presence in China, and many players have endorsement deals either in China or strongly boosted by sales in China.
China threatened to cut ties with the NBA over the tweet, and players were forced to choose between speaking out against human rights violations by the Chinese government or protecting their own business interests. James, one of the most influential voices in sports, chose the latter.
Instead, James criticized Morey for putting players in an uncomfortable position with his support for Hong Kong. The Los Angeles Lakers star was among players who were in China at the time for a series of preseason basketball games.
"I don't want to get into a word- or sentence-feud with Daryl Morey, but I believe he wasn't educated on the situation at hand," James said after a Lakers game in October in China. "And so many people could have been harmed, not only financially, but physically, emotionally, spiritually."
James recently started a group that aims to protect voting rights for black Americans. The organization is a response to reported voting issues in predominantly black precincts this week.
"Everyone talking about 'how do we fix this?'" James said. "They say 'go out and vote?' What about asking if how we vote is also structurally racist?"


bonginoreport--2020-06-12--Archaeologists Claim Discovery of London’s Oldest Theater

Archaeologists working in the United Kingdom believe they have found London 's oldest purpose-built theater beneath a construction site in the capital city .
The ruins were recently uncovered by a team of archaeologists who say the building 's remains date back to 1567 , according to a statement released by Archaeology South-East , part of University College London 's Institute of Archaeology .
The team believes the site was home to the Red Lion , an Elizabethan playhouse .
Dig director Stephen White told CNN on Wednesday that he was `` 97 % sure '' the remnants are the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John Brayne as the `` godfather '' of the building , which marked a shift from inn-yard performances to dedicated performance spaces .
White and his team found the structure while digging around a housing development at 85 Stepney Way in London 's East End .
Almost 500 years later , the timbers are in an advanced state of decomposition .
`` The fact they survived at all is nothing short of a miracle , '' said White , adding that he thinks the timbers would have disappeared had the site been excavated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Germanic cups , and drinking glasses from the 15th and 16th centuries were uncovered at the site .

Archaeologists working in the United Kingdom believe they have found London's oldest purpose-built theater beneath a construction site in the capital city.
The ruins were recently uncovered by a team of archaeologists who say the building's remains date back to 1567, according to a statement released by Archaeology South-East, part of University College London's Institute of Archaeology. The team believes the site was home to the Red Lion, an Elizabethan playhouse.
Dig director Stephen White told CNN on Wednesday that he was "97% sure" the remnants are the Red Lion, and he heralded builder John Brayne as the "godfather" of the building, which marked a shift from inn-yard performances to dedicated performance spaces.
White and his team found the structure while digging around a housing development at 85 Stepney Way in London's East End. Almost 500 years later, the timbers are in an advanced state of decomposition.
"The fact they survived at all is nothing short of a miracle," said White, adding that he thinks the timbers would have disappeared had the site been excavated 10 years later.
Artifacts including mugs, Germanic cups, and drinking glasses from the 15th and 16th centuries were uncovered at the site.


bonginoreport--2020-06-12--Disney Pulls All Ads From Tucker Carlson – But Still Partners With the CCP

Disney has all advertisements from Tucker Carlson ’ s Fox News program .
But the company is willing to collaborate with the Chinese Communist Party which oppresses black people and has Muslims in concentration camps .
Disney ’ s exodus from Tucker Carlson Tonight is the latest display of corporate virtue-signaling , prompted by the top-rated host refusing to mindlessly pledge allegiance to the Democrat-funding Black Lives Matter ( BLM ) movement in light of nationwide protests over George Floyd ’ s death .
“ This may be a lot of things , this moment we ’ re living through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black lives , ” Carlson has noted .
While Disney is keen to display their “ wokeness ” and often peddles its own social justice-inspired content , their work with Chinese Communist Party ( CCP ) is deeply entrenched and widely noted .
The CCP has an appalling human rights record by the left ’ s own standards , repressing ethnic minorities , quashing protests with lethal force , and silencing feminist , # MeToo activists .
Despite this , Disney has pursued joint ventures with the CCP worth billions of dollars .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ China — they ’ ve had so much invested there , with theme parks , etc.
, and their films , ” said Stanley Rosen , a professor of political science specializing in Chinese studies at the University of Southern California .
Take Shanghai Disneyland , a $ 5.5 billion venture , where the state-owned Shanghai Shendi Investment Group owns the majority of the park , profiting immensely .
The CCP also retains managerial control over “ everything from the price of admission to the types of rides at the park , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To solidify the deal , then-CEO Robert Iger had to “ appease ” Chinese officials : Iger even has a close relationship with President Xi Jinping : At the park – which employs hundreds of CCP members – employees “ attend party lectures during business hours , ” “ display hammer-and-sickle insignia at their desks , ” and a “ party-activity center , adorned with Mickey Mouse silhouettes ” operates adjacent to the park according to The Wall Street Journal .
The center has even been used to host CCP propaganda lectures .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and arrange activities such as political seminars for members and singing contests for all employees , ” the report added .
And Disney executives are well aware : Chinese state media touted Murray King , the resort ’ s Canadian vice president for public affairs , saying its “ best employees are mostly party members.
” A photo even showed King beside the resort ’ s deputy general manager and party chief , Jean Zou , with a screen behind them reading “ party-building ” meeting .
But the company ’ s ties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ park .
In 1997 , as Disney had begun making inroads in China .
The company made “ Kundun , ” a film about the CCP ’ s brutal treatment of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama .
In the eyes of the regime , the Dalai Lama is a separatist , prompting the CCP to denounced the project and pressuring Disney to abandon it .
Disney did ultimately distribute the move in the U.S. , and China retaliated by banning the company ’ s content .
One year later Disney hired former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kissinger as part of an “ intense lobbying effort.
” Then-CEO Michael Eisner met with Prime Minister Zhu Rongji and apologized for Kundun , insisting it was a “ stupid mistake.
” “ This film was a form of insult to our friends , but other than journalists , very few people in the world ever saw it , ” he added .
China has also used Disney ’ s recent Mulan remake to attack Hong Kong protestors .
The film ’ s star , Crystal Yifei Liu , re-posted a meme from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Hong Kong police ” alongside a heart emoji , just days after the same police force had “ employed less-lethal weapons in ways that are prohibited by international norms and standards , ” according to the United Nations Human Rights office .
Despite criticism , Disney never released a statement or condemned Liu ’ s actions .
Disney has also never rebuked the CCP ’ s draconian censorship of Winnie the Pooh , the company ’ s own cartoon character , after Chinese citizens compared President Xi Jinping to the bear on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tucker Carlson Tonight , it ought to divest from the CCP , too .
Carlson ’ s alleged “ offenses , ” failing to support a Democrat-affiliated political movement which seeks to defund the police , pale in comparison to the tens of millions of deaths that have occurred at the hands of the CCP .

Disney has pulled all advertisements from Tucker Carlson’s Fox News program. But the company is willing to collaborate with the Chinese Communist Party which oppresses black people and has Muslims in concentration camps.
Disney’s exodus from Tucker Carlson Tonight is the latest display of corporate virtue-signaling, prompted by the top-rated host refusing to mindlessly pledge allegiance to the Democrat-funding Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement in light of nationwide protests over George Floyd’s death.
“This may be a lot of things, this moment we’re living through, but it is definitely not about black lives,” Carlson has noted.
While Disney is keen to display their “wokeness” and often peddles its own social justice-inspired content, their work with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is deeply entrenched and widely noted.
The CCP has an appalling human rights record by the left’s own standards, repressing ethnic minorities, quashing protests with lethal force, and silencing feminist, #MeToo activists.
Despite this, Disney has pursued joint ventures with the CCP worth billions of dollars.
“Disney is not going to offend China — they’ve had so much invested there, with theme parks, etc., and their films,” said Stanley Rosen, a professor of political science specializing in Chinese studies at the University of Southern California.
Take Shanghai Disneyland, a $5.5 billion venture, where the state-owned Shanghai Shendi Investment Group owns the majority of the park, profiting immensely.
The CCP also retains managerial control over “everything from the price of admission to the types of rides at the park,” according to The New York Times.
To solidify the deal, then-CEO Robert Iger had to “appease” Chinese officials:
He took a corporate jet to Shanghai in February 2008 to meet with the city’s new Communist Party boss, Yu Zhengsheng. Over dinner at a state guesthouse, Mr. Iger offered a more conciliatory approach, setting the tone for the next phase of talks. After that, Disney substantially dialed back its demands. In addition to handing over a large piece of the profit, the control-obsessed company would give the government a role in running the park.
Iger even has a close relationship with President Xi Jinping:
Mr. Iger, 65, has sought a personal relationship with China’s paramount leader, President Xi Jinping. After Mr. Iger learned that Mr. Xi’s father, Xi Zhongxun, a revolutionary leader, had visited Disneyland in 1980, he pressed his staff to find a photograph. A color photograph shows the president’s father, who died in 2002, wearing a Mao suit, shaking hands with Mickey Mouse. Mr. Iger presented it to the Chinese leader as a gift and a symbol of their partnership. When Mr. Xi stopped in Seattle last September, Mr. Iger was among the American executives on hand to welcome him. At the White House state dinner a few days later, Mr. Iger was seated at Mr. Xi’s table. Just last month, Mr. Iger flew to Beijing to meet the president at the Communist Party’s leadership compound. “It’s good to see the fruits of efforts over the years,” a smiling Mr. Xi told Mr. Iger at a public meeting between the men at the Great Hall of the People in early May. “And I believe the new cooperation will continue to yield new outcomes.”
At the park – which employs hundreds of CCP members – employees “attend party lectures during business hours,” “display hammer-and-sickle insignia at their desks,” and a “party-activity center, adorned with Mickey Mouse silhouettes” operates adjacent to the park according to The Wall Street Journal.
The center has even been used to host CCP propaganda lectures.
“Party officials help manage staff welfare and arrange activities such as political seminars for members and singing contests for all employees,” the report added.
And Disney executives are well aware: Chinese state media touted Murray King, the resort’s Canadian vice president for public affairs, saying its “best employees are mostly party members.” A photo even showed King beside the resort’s deputy general manager and party chief, Jean Zou, with a screen behind them reading “party-building” meeting.
But the company’s ties run deeper than just a single amusement park. In 1997, as Disney had begun making inroads in China.
The company made “Kundun,” a film about the CCP’s brutal treatment of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. In the eyes of the regime, the Dalai Lama is a separatist, prompting the CCP to denounced the project and pressuring Disney to abandon it. Disney did ultimately distribute the move in the U.S., and China retaliated by banning the company’s content.
One year later Disney hired former Secretary of State and China appeaser Henry Kissinger as part of an “intense lobbying effort.”
Then-CEO Michael Eisner met with Prime Minister Zhu Rongji and apologized for Kundun, insisting it was a “stupid mistake.”
“This film was a form of insult to our friends, but other than journalists, very few people in the world ever saw it,” he added.
China has also used Disney’s recent Mulan remake to attack Hong Kong protestors.
The film’s star, Crystal Yifei Liu, re-posted a meme from Chinese state media declaring “I support the Hong Kong police” alongside a heart emoji, just days after the same police force had “employed less-lethal weapons in ways that are prohibited by international norms and standards,” according to the United Nations Human Rights office.
Despite criticism, Disney never released a statement or condemned Liu’s actions.
Disney has also never rebuked the CCP’s draconian censorship of Winnie the Pooh, the company’s own cartoon character, after Chinese citizens compared President Xi Jinping to the bear on social media.
If Disney divests from Tucker Carlson Tonight, it ought to divest from the CCP, too.
Carlson’s alleged “offenses,” failing to support a Democrat-affiliated political movement which seeks to defund the police, pale in comparison to the tens of millions of deaths that have occurred at the hands of the CCP.


bonginoreport--2020-06-12--Project Veritas Releases Latest Video From Antifa Infiltration

The Rose City Antifa prepare to march in opposition to members of HimToo and Proud Boys in Portland , Ore. , on June 29 , 2019 .
( Moriah Ratner/Getty Images ) A series of surreptitiously recorded videos show Antifa members training for combat , including sessions at an anarchist center known as “ The Base , ” according to a watchdog group .
The videos were recorded by people who infiltrated different groups and shared footage with the watchdog , Project Veritas .
Footage published Friday shows people said to be Antifa members learning intense hand-to-hand combat moves in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re trying to basically cut off both , both arteries , ” a man identified as a fight instructor tells attendees in one video that Project Veritas says is from “ The Base.
” Another purported Antifa fight instructor tells attendees that he wants to “ reframe the idea self-defense as not simply , you ’ re being acted upon by an aggressor .
But it ’ s kind of a decision you make to fight back.
” People should think : “ I occupy this space and I will not be [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In another clip , a different instructor shows how to slam people to the ground .
The person who filmed the videos said in a video released by the watchdog group that Antifa ’ s goals include abolishing the state , shutting down prisons , defunding police departments , and abolishing the U.S. government .
He said he was afraid while filming because if Antifa members had seen what he was doing , “ it would definitely have ended in violence.
” In a set of videos released earlier this month that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City Antifa members training at “ The Base , ” a person identified as an instructor advises people to try to “ get a good liver or kidney shot ” or break “ one of the floating ribs.
” The Base , which couldn ’ t be reached for comment , describes itself as “ an anarchist political center ” that ’ s “ committed to the dissemination of revolutionary left and anarchist ideas and organizing.
” A set of photographs pinned to the top of the center ’ s Twitter page shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Antifa is a far-left network of groups that includes members who openly espouse violence against people they dislike , including reporters , police officers , and conservatives .
Redneck Revolt , described as the militia wing of Antifa , was infiltrated by a woman in 2018 in Shelby , North Carolina , Project Veritas said .
“ They are Antifa in that they share the Antifa ideology , ” she said in a video released on Tuesday by the group .
“ This particular group sees themselves as armed revolutionaries .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including the police.
” The footage showed members shooting guns before they interviewed the woman about how she would act if police officers went to her house or if she was accused elsewhere of being part of Antifa .
The woman who captured the footage said she was in fear that some of her recording equipment would be come visible .
She said she was kicked out over her support for a candidate for sheriff .
In a statement on its website ( pdf ) , Redneck Revolt says it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ projects ” and “ a pro-worker , anti-racist organization that focuses on working class liberation from the oppressive systems which dominate our lives.
” In states where it ’ s legal to “ practice armed community defense , ” the group said , many branches choose to become John Brown Gun Clubs .
Redneck Revolt said it believes defensive action is necessary but said members of the network “ have no desire to engage with anyone in armed conflict unless they aggressively target our communities.
” An email sent to the address listed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ videos came after a Project Veritas operative appeared to infiltrate Rose City Antifa in Portland , Oregon , one of the most prominent Antifa cells in the country .

A series of surreptitiously recorded videos show Antifa members training for combat, including sessions at an anarchist center known as "The Base," according to a watchdog group.
The videos were recorded by people who infiltrated different groups and shared footage with the watchdog, Project Veritas.
Footage published Friday shows people said to be Antifa members learning intense hand-to-hand combat moves in an undisclosed year.
"You're trying to basically cut off both, both arteries," a man identified as a fight instructor tells attendees in one video that Project Veritas says is from "The Base."
Another purported Antifa fight instructor tells attendees that he wants to "reframe the idea self-defense as not simply, you're being acted upon by an aggressor. But it's kind of a decision you make to fight back."
People should think: "I occupy this space and I will not be [expletive] with," he added.
In another clip, a different instructor shows how to slam people to the ground.
The person who filmed the videos said in a video released by the watchdog group that Antifa's goals include abolishing the state, shutting down prisons, defunding police departments, and abolishing the U.S. government.
He said he was afraid while filming because if Antifa members had seen what he was doing, "it would definitely have ended in violence."
In a set of videos released earlier this month that were also said to show New York City Antifa members training at "The Base," a person identified as an instructor advises people to try to "get a good liver or kidney shot" or break "one of the floating ribs."
The Base, which couldn't be reached for comment, describes itself as "an anarchist political center" that's "committed to the dissemination of revolutionary left and anarchist ideas and organizing." A set of photographs pinned to the top of the center's Twitter page shows two police cars burning and anti-police messaging.
Antifa is a far-left network of groups that includes members who openly espouse violence against people they dislike, including reporters, police officers, and conservatives.
Redneck Revolt, described as the militia wing of Antifa, was infiltrated by a woman in 2018 in Shelby, North Carolina, Project Veritas said.
"They are Antifa in that they share the Antifa ideology," she said in a video released on Tuesday by the group. "This particular group sees themselves as armed revolutionaries. And they believe in total abolition of everything, including the police."
The footage showed members shooting guns before they interviewed the woman about how she would act if police officers went to her house or if she was accused elsewhere of being part of Antifa.
The woman who captured the footage said she was in fear that some of her recording equipment would be come visible. She said she was kicked out over her support for a candidate for sheriff.
In a statement on its website (pdf), Redneck Revolt says it's "a national network of community defense projects" and "a pro-worker, anti-racist organization that focuses on working class liberation from the oppressive systems which dominate our lives."
In states where it's legal to "practice armed community defense," the group said, many branches choose to become John Brown Gun Clubs.
Redneck Revolt said it believes defensive action is necessary but said members of the network "have no desire to engage with anyone in armed conflict unless they aggressively target our communities."
An email sent to the address listed by the group bounced back.
The videos came after a Project Veritas operative appeared to infiltrate Rose City Antifa in Portland, Oregon, one of the most prominent Antifa cells in the country.


bonginoreport--2020-06-12--Dave Chappelle Releases New Special Addressing George Floyd

Comedian does n't hold back and speaks his mind in a very raw and powerful new special

Comedian Dave Chappelle released an emotional new special addressing George Floyd's death. In the new Netflix special, Chappelle steps away from comedy for the most part, and speaks his mind on Don Lemon, Candace Owens, Laura Ingraham, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant's death, police shootings, and celebrities.
Netflix released Chappelle's new special on YouTube titled, "8:46," a reference to the eight minutes and 46 seconds that former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd's neck. The powerful special was filmed June 6 in Beavercreek, Ohio, in front of a socially distanced crowd wearing masks. Chappelle lives in neighboring Dayton, Ohio.
Because of the coronavirus lockdown, Chappelle wasn't able to tour and test out his new material before releasing it online. Chappelle told the crowd, "This is weird and less than ideal circumstances to do a show."
He added, "Normally I wouldn't show you something so unrefined, I hope you understand."
"I want to shout out all the young people who have had the courage to go out and do this amazing work of protesting," Chappelle told the crowd as he started the special. "I am very proud of you."
Chappelle called out "CNN Tonight" host Don Lemon for telling celebrities to speak out about Floyd's death while in Minneapolis police custody.
"I'm watching Don Lemon, that hotbed of reality," Chappelle said. "[Lemon] says, 'Where are all these celebrities? Why are you not talking?'"
"I dare you to say me," Chappelle added.
"Has anyone ever listened to me doing comedy? Have I not ever said anything about these things before?" Chappelle asked.
"Answer me: Do you want to see a celebrity right now? Do we give a f*** what Ja Rule thinks? Does it matter about celebrity? No, this is the streets talking for themselves, they don't need me right now," Chappelle said. "I kept my mouth shut. And I'll still keep my mouth shut. But don't think my silence is complicit. … Why would anyone care what their favorite comedian thinks after they saw a police officer kneel on a man's neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds?"
Two weeks ago, Lemon criticized celebrities for not being vocal enough about Floyd's death.
"What about Hollywood? Strangely quiet," Lemon said during his show. "Yes, I'm calling you out, and you can be mad at me all you want. And what they're doing, you're sitting there and watching TV and you're bitching about it. … Get on television or do something and help these young people instead of sitting in your mansions and doing nothing. And have some moral courage and stop worrying about your reputation and your brand."
(Content warning: rough language)
The stand-up comedian went after Fox News host Laura Ingraham for the time she told LeBron James to "shut up and dribble." Chappelle said LeBron is a "good guy" and a "family man." He noted that LeBron is the "best at something," while Ingraham "isn't the best at anything."
Chappelle also ripped into Candace Owens for bringing attention to Floyd's arrest record and his drug abuse.
"I've seen Candace Owens try to convince white America, 'Don't worry about it. He's a criminal anyway,'" Chappelle said.
The comedian then said he doesn't "give a f*** what" Floyd did before he was arrested and died in police custody.
Owens told Glenn Beck that she found it strange that George Floyd has been made a "martyr" and a "hero" despite being arrested multiple times.
Chappelle retorted, "Why does the black community make him a hero? Why did you choose him as a hero?' We didn't choose him; you did. They killed him and that wasn't right, so he's the guy."
Owens has since responded to Chappelle's criticism of her on Twitter:
"To every Democrat tweeting me the clip of #DaveChappelle insulting me: I'm not a leftist. I have a sense of humor & I think comedians SHOULD make fun of people. Dave Chappelle is one of the greatest comedians of all time and I made it into one of his specials. That's POWER!"
We've arrived too suddenly into a culture where people can't laugh at themselves, or want to restrain comedians. I will never be a part of that culture. @DaveChappelle —you are legend and I'd love to meet you and challenge you to say any of that to my face! All love!
Chappelle discussed the deaths of Trayvon Martin, Chris Dorner, Philando Castile, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, and John Crawford, who was shot by police while holding a BB gun at the Walmart in Beavercreek, Ohio. Chappelle also discussed cops being shot by black men in Dallas and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
"Nine cops get murdered in Dallas at a Black Lives Matter rally, I'll never forget it," Chappelle said. "It was the first time I ever thought, 'I gotta get my family out of this place.'"
Actually, five officers were killed and nine were injured in the July 2016 shooting in Dallas.
This story has been updated to include Candace Owen's response.
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bonginoreport--2020-06-12--Fox Sports Officially Announces Hiring of Emmanuel Acho, Replacing Jason Whitlock

On Wednesday , Fox Sports officially announced the hiring of former ESPN analyst Emmanuel Acho .
Acho revealed that he auditioned for Speak For Yourself back in 2016 , but didn ’ t get the gig .
In their release announcing Acho ’ s hiring , Fox noted that Acho will cohost a “ revamped version ” of Speak For Yourself with Marcellus Wiley , beginning on June 22nd .
Acho will replace Jason Whitlock , who left Fox after his contract expired last weekend , on the show .
This week , Acho garnered widespread attention and acclaim for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black Man , ” which featured Acho and Matthew McConaughey in the second episode .
Going from Whitlock to Acho sure is a significant change for Speak For Yourself , and it ’ ll be interesting to see what the show looks like in two weeks .
Acho is quite different from Whitlock in many ways , including age , background , and TV experience ( not to mention his viewpoint on various hot button topics ) , and the show ’ s long-time viewers are likely in for quite a change with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alongside Wiley .
FS1 ’ s daily schedule is still returning to normal following the COVID-19 shutdown .
While Undisputed and The Herd have returned to broadcasting from Fox ’ s studios , First Things First ( which is filmed in New York ) and Speak For Yourself are still broadcasting remotely , while NASCAR Race Hub has been a hybrid of studio/remote broadcasting .
Lock It In , Fox ’ s gambling show , still hasn ’ t returned to the airwaves ( with , you know , minimal live sports to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ created videos on social media .

On Wednesday, Fox Sports officially announced the hiring of former ESPN analyst Emmanuel Acho.
Acho revealed that he auditioned for Speak For Yourself back in 2016, but didn’t get the gig.
June 10th, 2016, I auditioned for a show called, “Speak for yourself”. I didn’t get the job. I was devastated, but I wasn’t ready. June 10th, 2020. Today, exactly 4 years later, I was named Co-Host of that show, @SFY. He is faithful, I am grateful. pic.twitter.com/jJOJw6ZjnE — Emmanuel Acho (@thEMANacho) June 10, 2020
In their release announcing Acho’s hiring, Fox noted that Acho will cohost a “revamped version” of Speak For Yourself with Marcellus Wiley, beginning on June 22nd. Acho will replace Jason Whitlock, who left Fox after his contract expired last weekend, on the show.
This week, Acho garnered widespread attention and acclaim for his series “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man,” which featured Acho and Matthew McConaughey in the second episode.
Matthew @McConaughey sits down to have an Uncomfortable Conversation with a Black Man. Enjoy & share https://t.co/1axueAFIyu — Emmanuel Acho (@thEMANacho) June 10, 2020
Going from Whitlock to Acho sure is a significant change for Speak For Yourself, and it’ll be interesting to see what the show looks like in two weeks. Acho is quite different from Whitlock in many ways, including age, background, and TV experience (not to mention his viewpoint on various hot button topics), and the show’s long-time viewers are likely in for quite a change with Acho in the host’s chair alongside Wiley.
FS1’s daily schedule is still returning to normal following the COVID-19 shutdown. While Undisputed and The Herd have returned to broadcasting from Fox’s studios, First Things First (which is filmed in New York) and Speak For Yourself are still broadcasting remotely, while NASCAR Race Hub has been a hybrid of studio/remote broadcasting. Lock It In, Fox’s gambling show, still hasn’t returned to the airwaves (with, you know, minimal live sports to bet on) and is posting remotely created videos on social media.


bonginoreport--2020-06-12--LaGuardia Airport’s Brand New Terminal to Open Saturday

A new terminal is slated to open at New York ’ s LaGuardia Airport , marking the latest step forward in the makeover of a facility once likened to that of “ a Third World country ” by former Vice President Joe Biden , as was reported by the AP .
New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Executive Director Rick Cotton attended Wednesday ’ s ribbon-cutting for the new , 840,000-square-foot Terminal B , scheduled to open on Saturday .
AP reported that the airport was opened in the late 1930s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relic by the time Biden said in 2014 that disembarking there was like being “ in some Third World country.
” The five-year , $ 8 billion makeover is in its fourth year , and is replacing six concourses , adding 72 gates and improving parking and access roads .
The majority of the funding is coming from private sources through a public-private partnership .
A separate project to build a rail link to Manhattan has been approved by the Port Authority , as was reported by the AP .
Air travel has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LaGuardia and other New York-area airports due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
“ There ’ s no doubt air travel will recover , ” Cotton said .
“ It ’ s not a question of if , it ’ s a question of when .
We ’ re building these projects for the future.
” Also joining Cuomo and Cotton in the celebration of the unveiling of LaGuardia Airport ’ s new Terminal B Arrivals and Departures Hall ( Headhouse ) was Walsh Construction , along with joint venture partner Skanska USA , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Skanska USA , operating as the design-build joint venture of Skanska-Walsh , in partnership with HOK and WSP , was brought on by LaGuardia Gateway Partners , the private developer and operator of Terminal B , for the design and construction of the new 850,000-square-foot Headhouse .
The four-level Headhouse is the new main entrance for passengers traveling through LaGuardia Airport ’ s Terminal B , featuring 60-foot-tall ceilings and a glass façade that fills the massive hall with natural light .
The first floor is reserved for ground transportation arrivals , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baggage claim , with passenger check-in located on the third level , and concourse bridges , retail and restaurants reside on the fourth level .
The Headhouse design allows airport customers and employees a seamless integration with the new west parking garage , new concourses , and the Central Hall , which is currently under construction and will connect to Terminal C. “ The new Headhouse is the flagship component to LaGuardia ’ s new Terminal B , and Walsh Construction is proud to join our design and construction partners in unveiling the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” said Dan Walsh , co-chairman of Walsh Construction .
“ The Headhouse completion is a tremendous accomplishment for all stakeholders .
We thank the Port Authority , our outstanding managing partner Skanska , and the subcontractor and trade communities for their trusted partnership as we worked hand-in-hand to deliver this facility to the citizens of New York and its visitors.
” The redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport and the new Terminal B , which began in 2016 , is a complex multi-phase effort led by the Port Authority of New York and New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that required extensive planning and precise execution .
The new Headhouse resides on the site of the old West Parking Garage , which was replaced with a seven-story , 3,100 space Terminal B Parking Garage that opened in February of 2018 .
The Skanska-Walsh team also completed construction of the Terminal B Eastern Concourse in 2018 .
The Eastern Concourse ’ s cutting-edge design and customer amenities allow travelers ample space across 18 gates .
Terminal B will have 35 total gates upon completion of the second ( western ) concourse .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both concourses via two pedestrian bridges .
The first bridge , opening today , is 420 feet long at an elevation of 65 feet .
Aircraft will have space to taxi underneath , eliminating runway bottlenecks that plagued the old airport design .
LaGuardia is the first airport in the nation with this innovative pedestrian bridge design that spans active taxi lanes .
The Headhouse contains Terminal B ’ s baggage handling system , totaling over seven miles , roughly two miles of walkways , and 1,200 energy-reducing motors .
The inventive baggage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and ceilings .
Beyond the Headhouse , new infrastructure will surround the airport with more than eight miles of new roadways , 17 new roadway bridges , almost two miles of new aircraft taxiway space and 16 fewer traffic lights .
The advanced techniques and modern technologies employed by the Skanska-Walsh team were crucial for the intricate execution of LaGuardia ’ s Terminal B and Headhouse .
The team developed the project phasing using a series of 3D and 4D – or time dependent – models that allowed the visualization of the future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the project .
Project leaders were able to measure progress with 360-degree photography and laser scanning to keep pace with real-time construction updates , collaborate with subcontractors , and quickly resolve construction challenges across the complex project site .
Building with Environment and Community in Mind In August of 2019 , the Terminal B project was recognized by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure ( ISI ) with Envision Platinum Certification , ISI ’ s highest level of recognition for “ assessing sustainability and resilience in infrastructure.
” This project was the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newest Envision v3 framework , which evaluates projects across 64 criteria to measure dedication to sustainable building methods .
The Skanska-Walsh team developed systems to reduce waste , recycle materials , and reduce the project ’ s environmental impact .
The team was able to recycle 21,604 tons of concrete during the initial parking garage demolition .
Over 10 % of this recycled concrete was used on the adjacent job site .
Overall , over 99 % of debris from the old parking garage was recycled .
The Skanska-Walsh team was also recognized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The team established the Connect Committee in 2017 , which has initiated dozens of community engagement programs .
The Connect Committee has organized cultural events , established partnerships with shelters and pantries , and created an eight-week academic program for local students to learn 3D virtual design .
Walsh Construction is a part of The Walsh Group , a 122-year-old family-owned company providing design , build , finance , operation and activation services throughout the building , transportation and water markets .
The Walsh Group operates as Walsh Construction , Archer Western @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is consistently listed among the top U.S. contractors per Engineering News-Record ( ENR ) .
The Walsh Group is currently ranked as the sixth largest airport builder in the U.S. , according to ENR .
In addition to work at LaGuardia Airport , the firm has built a portfolio of experience at major U.S. airports , including Los Angeles International Airport , Atlanta ’ s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport , Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport , Chicago ’ s O ’ Hare International Airport , Sea-Tac International Airport and Sacramento International Airport .
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A new terminal is slated to open at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, marking the latest step forward in the makeover of a facility once likened to that of “a Third World country” by former Vice President Joe Biden, as was reported by the AP.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Executive Director Rick Cotton attended Wednesday’s ribbon-cutting for the new, 840,000-square-foot Terminal B, scheduled to open on Saturday.
AP reported that the airport was opened in the late 1930s but had become a cramped, outdated relic by the time Biden said in 2014 that disembarking there was like being “in some Third World country.”
The five-year, $8 billion makeover is in its fourth year, and is replacing six concourses, adding 72 gates and improving parking and access roads. The majority of the funding is coming from private sources through a public-private partnership. A separate project to build a rail link to Manhattan has been approved by the Port Authority, as was reported by the AP.
Air travel has fallen by more than 90 percent at LaGuardia and other New York-area airports due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“There’s no doubt air travel will recover,” Cotton said. “It’s not a question of if, it’s a question of when. We’re building these projects for the future.”
Also joining Cuomo and Cotton in the celebration of the unveiling of LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B Arrivals and Departures Hall (Headhouse) was Walsh Construction, along with joint venture partner Skanska USA, according to a PR New
Walsh Construction and Skanska USA, operating as the design-build joint venture of Skanska-Walsh, in partnership with HOK and WSP, was brought on by LaGuardia Gateway Partners, the private developer and operator of Terminal B, for the design and construction of the new 850,000-square-foot Headhouse.
The four-level Headhouse is the new main entrance for passengers traveling through LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B, featuring 60-foot-tall ceilings and a glass façade that fills the massive hall with natural light. The first floor is reserved for ground transportation arrivals, floor two houses the arrivals hall and baggage claim, with passenger check-in located on the third level, and concourse bridges, retail and restaurants reside on the fourth level. The Headhouse design allows airport customers and employees a seamless integration with the new west parking garage, new concourses, and the Central Hall, which is currently under construction and will connect to Terminal C.
“The new Headhouse is the flagship component to LaGuardia’s new Terminal B, and Walsh Construction is proud to join our design and construction partners in unveiling the terminal’s new front door,” said Dan Walsh, co-chairman of Walsh Construction. “The Headhouse completion is a tremendous accomplishment for all stakeholders. We thank the Port Authority, our outstanding managing partner Skanska, and the subcontractor and trade communities for their trusted partnership as we worked hand-in-hand to deliver this facility to the citizens of New York and its visitors.”
Building LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B
The redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport and the new Terminal B, which began in 2016, is a complex multi-phase effort led by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the State of New York that required extensive planning and precise execution. The new Headhouse resides on the site of the old West Parking Garage, which was replaced with a seven-story, 3,100 space Terminal B Parking Garage that opened in February of 2018.
The Skanska-Walsh team also completed construction of the Terminal B Eastern Concourse in 2018. The Eastern Concourse’s cutting-edge design and customer amenities allow travelers ample space across 18 gates. Terminal B will have 35 total gates upon completion of the second (western) concourse. The Terminal B Headhouse will also connect to both concourses via two pedestrian bridges. The first bridge, opening today, is 420 feet long at an elevation of 65 feet. Aircraft will have space to taxi underneath, eliminating runway bottlenecks that plagued the old airport design. LaGuardia is the first airport in the nation with this innovative pedestrian bridge design that spans active taxi lanes.
The Headhouse contains Terminal B’s baggage handling system, totaling over seven miles, roughly two miles of walkways, and 1,200 energy-reducing motors. The inventive baggage claim system runs throughout the airports walls and ceilings.
Beyond the Headhouse, new infrastructure will surround the airport with more than eight miles of new roadways, 17 new roadway bridges, almost two miles of new aircraft taxiway space and 16 fewer traffic lights.
Building with Modern Technologies
The advanced techniques and modern technologies employed by the Skanska-Walsh team were crucial for the intricate execution of LaGuardia’s Terminal B and Headhouse. The team developed the project phasing using a series of 3D and 4D – or time dependent – models that allowed the visualization of the future layout of the airport throughout the duration of the project. Project leaders were able to measure progress with 360-degree photography and laser scanning to keep pace with real-time construction updates, collaborate with subcontractors, and quickly resolve construction challenges across the complex project site.
Building with Environment and Community in Mind
In August of 2019, the Terminal B project was recognized by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) with Envision Platinum Certification, ISI’s highest level of recognition for “assessing sustainability and resilience in infrastructure.” This project was the first to be recognized by ISI under their newest Envision v3 framework, which evaluates projects across 64 criteria to measure dedication to sustainable building methods.
The Skanska-Walsh team developed systems to reduce waste, recycle materials, and reduce the project’s environmental impact. The team was able to recycle 21,604 tons of concrete during the initial parking garage demolition. Over 10% of this recycled concrete was used on the adjacent job site. Overall, over 99% of debris from the old parking garage was recycled.
The Skanska-Walsh team was also recognized by ISI for its community engagement efforts. The team established the Connect Committee in 2017, which has initiated dozens of community engagement programs. The Connect Committee has organized cultural events, established partnerships with shelters and pantries, and created an eight-week academic program for local students to learn 3D virtual design.
About Walsh Construction
Walsh Construction is a part of The Walsh Group, a 122-year-old family-owned company providing design, build, finance, operation and activation services throughout the building, transportation and water markets. The Walsh Group operates as Walsh Construction, Archer Western and Walsh Canada across 20 regional offices and is consistently listed among the top U.S. contractors per Engineering News-Record (ENR). The Walsh Group is currently ranked as the sixth largest airport builder in the U.S., according to ENR. In addition to work at LaGuardia Airport, the firm has built a portfolio of experience at major U.S. airports, including Los Angeles International Airport, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, Sea-Tac International Airport and Sacramento International Airport. Connect with The Walsh Group at www.walshgroup.com; LinkedIn; Twitter; Facebook; and Instagram.


bonginoreport--2020-06-12--Late Night Comedians Support Defunding the Police

Chances are Seth Meyers , Samantha Bee and John Oliver aren ’ t calling the local police on a regular basis .
The late night hosts are well compensated for their work , allowing them to live in neighborhoods where violent crime is something seen on their flat-panel TVs , not outside their windows .
If Meyers calls SE D.C. home , or Bee commutes from her Hell ’ s Kitchen walkup to the TBS studios , I stand corrected .
So it ’ s easy for them to side with the far-left protesters demanding we defund the police .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bounds of common sense ?
Both Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are saying , “ not so fast… ” Not Team Late Night .
They ’ re all in , to varying degrees .
HBO ’ s “ Last Week Tonight ” got a jump on the late night trend Sunday .
[ Show host John ] Oliver argued that taking some money from a police department ’ s budget , and using it to create more affordable housing , or to fund mental health services , would create a community safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as someone having a mental health crisis in public , rather than an armed officer .
The police could then focus on more serious crimes .
“ The concept is that the role of the police can then significantly shrink because they are not responding to the homeless , or to mental health calls , or arresting children in schools , or really any other situation where the best solution is not someone showing up with a gun , ” Oliver said .
“ That is the idea behind ‘ defund the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to it.
” If you have to explain a slogan like “ Defund the Police , ” it ’ s not doing the job .
Plus , it ’ s lousy policy .
It ’ s like saying by giving more money to addiction treatment centers will fix the horrors of addiction .
Sadly , drug addicts often need multiple visits to centers like that before kicking their deadly habits .
Too many never do despite the centers ’ best intentions .
The same holds true for mental health agencies .
They do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hardly are able to “ fix ” deeply disturbed souls .
They help , but when they don ’ t we may need law enforcement to step in .
The same holds true , obviously , for crime .
Giving a repeat offender affordable housing is no guarantee he or she will give up on crime .
None .
To say otherwise is absurd .
Tell that to Samantha Bee .
Arguably TV ’ s nastiest late night host joined the “ defund ” parade , “ Given the enormous harm being done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can ’ t only keep responding with the same weak incremental tweaks , ” Bee said .
“ George Floyd himself was killed in a city that has been called a shining star of police reform .
Police reform hasn ’ t brought the change we need but there is something we can do : We can defund the police.
” Bee even shared a “ Take Action ” page where you can help make your communities even less safe sans cops .
Meyers ’ ‘ defund the police ’ rant isn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but the disconnect from reality is even stronger .
“ This proves once again that direct , mass action in the streets get results , ” Meyers says , before showing a video of the police using force against protesters .
Naturally , the clip is selectively edited .
What happened prior to this moment ?
More importantly , has Meyers not seen the violence , the mayhem , the fires , the shattered businesses and other chaos from the protests ?
Police are being assaulted nationwide on a mass scale , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is admirable .
He says there are “ countless videos ” of heavily armed cops attacking protesters .
Really ?
Did they throw bricks and stones and Molotov cocktails first ?
Seems an important detail Meyers leaves out .
Could he really think we ’ re this dumb ?
There ’ s gaslighting , and then there ’ s “ Late Night with Seth Meyers.
” Next , he uses a ridiculous analogy to call for defunding the cops .
“ One bad flight ?
‘ Maybe we can make air travel better.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Hudson River you might think , ‘ it ’ s time to defund Spirit Airlines , ' ” Meyers says .
Next , he chastises Fox News ’ Tucker Carlson who actually has a reporter on the ground in Seattle to cover what Meyers is ignoring .
Tucker , you think the left wants to replace the police with a “ Woke militia ” in your warped mind , what do you even imagine this “ Woke militia ” would look like ?
Antifa skate teens patrolling the streets in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ student loans and forcing them to use their free government healthcare “ I ’ m sorry , sir , I have no choice but to detain you and bring you to the hospital to get your rash checked out , free of charge.
” And then , jump on the back of my board.
” Actually , the new “ warlord ” of Seattle has an AK-47 , and the “ peaceful ” protests Meyers praises aren ’ t quite … accurate .
Here ’ s just one snapshot of these mostly peaceful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to break through the barricade , protesters attacked officers with bricks , bottles , rocks , and improvised explosive devices , sending some officers to the hospital .
At the same time , activists circulated videos of the conflict and accused the police of brutality , demanding that the city cease using teargas and other anti-riot techniques.
” That ’ s been the media narrative for days , even when it reached levels of absurdity Lt. Frank Drebin might cheer .
All of this ignores another fact .
Some radical leftists are literally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knocking on their doors , or yours , despite the Late Night SpinTM .
That ’ s something our “ truth-telling ” comedians might consider as they scribble down next monologues .

Chances are Seth Meyers, Samantha Bee and John Oliver aren’t calling the local police on a regular basis.
The late night hosts are well compensated for their work, allowing them to live in neighborhoods where violent crime is something seen on their flat-panel TVs, not outside their windows.
If Meyers calls SE D.C. home, or Bee commutes from her Hell’s Kitchen walkup to the TBS studios, I stand corrected.
So it’s easy for them to side with the far-left protesters demanding we defund the police. How extreme is that position, beyond the bounds of common sense? Both Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are saying, “not so fast…”
Not Team Late Night. They’re all in, to varying degrees.
HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” got a jump on the late night trend Sunday.
[Show host John] Oliver argued that taking some money from a police department’s budget, and using it to create more affordable housing, or to fund mental health services, would create a community safety net better suited to respond to situations such as someone having a mental health crisis in public, rather than an armed officer. The police could then focus on more serious crimes.
“The concept is that the role of the police can then significantly shrink because they are not responding to the homeless, or to mental health calls, or arresting children in schools, or really any other situation where the best solution is not someone showing up with a gun,” Oliver said. “That is the idea behind ‘defund the police,’ if you actually listen to it.”
If you have to explain a slogan like “Defund the Police,” it’s not doing the job. Plus, it’s lousy policy. It’s like saying by giving more money to addiction treatment centers will fix the horrors of addiction. Sadly, drug addicts often need multiple visits to centers like that before kicking their deadly habits.
Too many never do despite the centers’ best intentions.
The same holds true for mental health agencies. They do noble work, but they’re hardly are able to “fix” deeply disturbed souls. They help, but when they don’t we may need law enforcement to step in.
The same holds true, obviously, for crime. Giving a repeat offender affordable housing is no guarantee he or she will give up on crime. None. To say otherwise is absurd.
Tell that to Samantha Bee. Arguably TV’s nastiest late night host joined the “defund” parade,
It’s Time to Defund the Police | Full Frontal on TBS
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“Given the enormous harm being done to the black and brown communities, we can’t only keep responding with the same weak incremental tweaks,” Bee said. “George Floyd himself was killed in a city that has been called a shining star of police reform. Police reform hasn’t brought the change we need but there is something we can do: We can defund the police.”
Bee even shared a “Take Action” page where you can help make your communities even less safe sans cops.
Meyers’ ‘defund the police’ rant isn’t as overt as his comrades, but the disconnect from reality is even stronger.
“This proves once again that direct, mass action in the streets get results,” Meyers says, before showing a video of the police using force against protesters.
Naturally, the clip is selectively edited. What happened prior to this moment? More importantly, has Meyers not seen the violence, the mayhem, the fires, the shattered businesses and other chaos from the protests? Police are being assaulted nationwide on a mass scale, and the restraint they’ve shown is admirable.
He says there are “countless videos” of heavily armed cops attacking protesters. Really? Did they throw bricks and stones and Molotov cocktails first? Seems an important detail Meyers leaves out.
Wonder why?
Could he really think we’re this dumb? There’s gaslighting, and then there’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers.”
Next, he uses a ridiculous analogy to call for defunding the cops.
“One bad flight? ‘Maybe we can make air travel better.’ But if every flight ends up in the Hudson River you might think, ‘it’s time to defund Spirit Airlines,'” Meyers says.
Next, he chastises Fox News’ Tucker Carlson who actually has a reporter on the ground in Seattle to cover what Meyers is ignoring.
Tucker, you think the left wants to replace the police with a “Woke militia” in your warped mind, what do you even imagine this “Woke militia” would look like? Antifa skate teens patrolling the streets in their Hamilton t-shirts, forgiving everyone’s student loans and forcing them to use their free government healthcare “I’m sorry, sir, I have no choice but to detain you and bring you to the hospital to get your rash checked out, free of charge.” And then, jump on the back of my board.”
Actually, the new “warlord” of Seattle has an AK-47, and the “peaceful” protests Meyers praises aren’t quite … accurate. Here’s just one snapshot of these mostly peaceful gatherings in Seattle, Wash.
“Hoping to break through the barricade, protesters attacked officers with bricks, bottles, rocks, and improvised explosive devices, sending some officers to the hospital. At the same time, activists circulated videos of the conflict and accused the police of brutality, demanding that the city cease using teargas and other anti-riot techniques.”
That’s been the media narrative for days, even when it reached levels of absurdity Lt. Frank Drebin might cheer.
WATCH: MN Protests Mostly Peaceful, MSNBC Reporter Assures Viewers While Standing In Front Of Burning Buildings | The Daily Wire @MSNBC out of touch😀 https://t.co/maEqvmura6 — Victoria Sprus4Trump (@VSprus4trump) May 29, 2020
All of this ignores another fact. Some radical leftists are literally saying they don’t want police knocking on their doors, or yours, despite the Late Night SpinTM.
No. More. Cops. Just ask The New York Times.
That’s something our “truth-telling” comedians might consider as they scribble down next monologues.
UPDATE: Guessing the fine folks of Baltimore find little funny about this late night trend:
From NPR: Baltimore Residents Blame Record-High Murder Rate On Lower Police Presence
For the third year in a row, Baltimore, Md., has had more than 300 murders, reaching a new record of murders per number of residents in 2017.
Some residents attribute the high murder rate to relaxed police patrols in the city following high-profile cases of police brutality. Officers have backed off in neighborhoods, like the one where Freddie Gray was arrested.


bonginoreport--2020-06-13--IRS Unable to Reach Many “Extremely Low Income” People to Give Stimulus Checks

The IRS has issued nearly 160 million economic impact payments to American households – but millions of additional eligible individuals have not yet received a check and are at risk of missing out on the cash altogether .
According to a new study by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities , about 12 million low-income individuals must give their information to the IRS by Oct. 15 – or they risk missing out on a collective $ 12 billion worth of financial assistance .
These are people who do not typically file tax returns and therefore don ’ t have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They also don ’ t participate in other programs , like Social Security , which means their payments weren ’ t sent automatically .
“ An aggressive outreach program is needed at the state and local levels to inform eligible individuals , who by definition have very low incomes , that they are eligible and to help them undertake the required steps , ” researchers wrote .
“ These funds would go to extremely low-income individuals and families at a time when need is rising due to the pandemic.
” Researchers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about 75 percent of these 12 million people are SNAP or Medicaid recipients .
The group is also disproportionately made up of people of color .
Congress intended the economic impact payments primarily as help for lower- and middle-class households , even phasing payments out for people with higher incomes .
Starting a campaign to make sure payments reach these individuals would also be beneficial if another stimulus payment is issued .
In order to ensure you receive the money , you must give the agency your information by using its non-filers tool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , TOP WHITE HOUSE ADVISOR SAYS Meanwhile , as previously reported by FOX Business , lawmakers are fighting to make sure other individuals don ’ t have their payments wrongfully seized .
Some senior living facilities were requiring residents to sign over the payments as a means to pay for services .
The payments are not able to be counted as income or resources for the purpose of federal benefit programs , like Medicaid .
GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE Lawmakers have asked the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for both nursing home residents and the institutions themselves .
Twenty-five state attorneys general requested that the government stipulate that the coronavirus relief payments would not be subject to garnishment by creditors and debt collectors .
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The IRS has issued nearly 160 million economic impact payments to American households – but millions of additional eligible individuals have not yet received a check and are at risk of missing out on the cash altogether.
According to a new study by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, about 12 million low-income individuals must give their information to the IRS by Oct. 15 – or they risk missing out on a collective $12 billion worth of financial assistance. These are people who do not typically file tax returns and therefore don’t have information on file with the tax agency. They also don’t participate in other programs, like Social Security, which means their payments weren’t sent automatically.
“An aggressive outreach program is needed at the state and local levels to inform eligible individuals, who by definition have very low incomes, that they are eligible and to help them undertake the required steps,” researchers wrote. “These funds would go to extremely low-income individuals and families at a time when need is rising due to the pandemic.”
AMERICANS' BIGGEST MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE CARES ACT
Researchers, who analyzed Census Bureau data, said about 75 percent of these 12 million people are SNAP or Medicaid recipients. The group is also disproportionately made up of people of color.
Congress intended the economic impact payments primarily as help for lower- and middle-class households, even phasing payments out for people with higher incomes.
Starting a campaign to make sure payments reach these individuals would also be beneficial if another stimulus payment is issued.
In order to ensure you receive the money, you must give the agency your information by using its non-filers tool.
AMERICANS SHOULD EXPECT ANOTHER STIMULUS PACKAGE, TOP WHITE HOUSE ADVISOR SAYS
Meanwhile, as previously reported by FOX Business, lawmakers are fighting to make sure other individuals don’t have their payments wrongfully seized.
Some senior living facilities were requiring residents to sign over the payments as a means to pay for services. The payments are not able to be counted as income or resources for the purpose of federal benefit programs, like Medicaid.
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Lawmakers have asked the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to release guidance clarifying the issue for both nursing home residents and the institutions themselves.
Twenty-five state attorneys general requested that the government stipulate that the coronavirus relief payments would not be subject to garnishment by creditors and debt collectors.
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