bonginoreport--2020-11-19--BLM Milwaukee Leader Arrested on Suspicion of Rape

A prominent Black Lives Matter leader in Milwaukee , Wisc .
has been arrested on suspicion of rape following a sex crime investigation .
Frank David Sensabaugh , a 39-year-old rapper who goes by “ Frank Nitty , ” was arrested by Milwaukee police on suspicion of felony third-degree sexual assault on Monday night .
He filmed the arrest on Facebook live .
Sensabaugh rose to prominence as a BLM activist following the death of George Floyd .
He organized and led numerous protests in Milwaukee , Kenosha and other cities .
During his arrest , his son takes over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the police car , a scuffle off-camera occurred between his friend and a police officer .
`` I do n't have any cash on me , so I would appreciate if someone would put some on my books , '' he told his supporters before signing off .
Sensabaugh has a criminal history that includes drug manufacturing charges and driving with a revoked license .
According to Wisconsin public records , he owes over $ 92,000 in back child support .
In August he was arrested for disorderly conduct after leading a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Indiana .
On Aug. 24 , he was part of a BLM protest that marched on private property in rural Michigan .
The incident resulted in an exchange of crossfire .
One protester was injured .
“ White supremacists ... if you point your guns at us , you will die , ” Sensabaugh said in a livestream video at the time .
He is currently being held at the Milwaukee County Jail and his bail is set at $ 50,000 .

A prominent Black Lives Matter leader in Milwaukee, Wisc. has been arrested on suspicion of rape following a sex crime investigation.
Frank David Sensabaugh, a 39-year-old rapper who goes by “Frank Nitty,” was arrested by Milwaukee police on suspicion of felony third-degree sexual assault on Monday night. He filmed the arrest on Facebook live.
Sensabaugh rose to prominence as a BLM activist following the death of George Floyd. He organized and led numerous protests in Milwaukee, Kenosha and other cities.
During his arrest, his son takes over the recording. As Sensabaugh is placed in the police car, a scuffle off-camera occurred between his friend and a police officer.
"I don't have any cash on me, so I would appreciate if someone would put some on my books," he told his supporters before signing off.
Past booking photos of BLM activist Frank David Sensabaugh
Sensabaugh has a criminal history that includes drug manufacturing charges and driving with a revoked license. According to Wisconsin public records, he owes over $92,000 in back child support. In August he was arrested for disorderly conduct after leading a group to block traffic on a highway in Indiana.
On Aug. 24, he was part of a BLM protest that marched on private property in rural Michigan. The incident resulted in an exchange of crossfire. One protester was injured.
“White supremacists ... if you point your guns at us, you will die,” Sensabaugh said in a livestream video at the time.
He is currently being held at the Milwaukee County Jail and his bail is set at $50,000.


bonginoreport--2020-11-19--Gov. Abbott: There Will Be No More Lockdowns in Texas

Gov .
Greg Abbott says there will be no more more lockdowns in the state of Texas Abbott says the @ @ @ @ @ of the infected instead of lockdowns .

Gov. Greg Abbott said despite the increased numbers of coronavirus cases in Texas, he will not order any new lockdowns in his state.
"We are not going to have any more lockdowns in the state of Texas," Abbott said to a Dallas radio host.
"Our focal point is gonna be working to heal those who have COVID," he explained, "get them out of hospitals quickly, make sure they get back to their normal lives."
Abbott had issued a statewide mask mandate for the state on July 2 after a spike in virus cases and hospitalizations.
That order called for "all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions."
At that time, the state had recorded 8,000 new cases of the virus in a single day and was experiencing a spike. On Tuesday, the state recorded 10,826 new daily cases.
Hospitalizations due to the coronavirus have also increased since the first lockdown orders in June and July. At that time, Texas had seen 5,102 hospitalizations due to the virus, but four months later the state has more than 7,400 hospitalizations from coronavirus.
Abbott has said during recent radio interviews that the state will focus on treatments for coronavirus including Bamlanivimab, which will be sent to Texas hospitals, as well as Regeneron antibody cocktail.
"COVID-19 antibody therapy medicine will be distributed next week to hospitals across Texas," Abbott tweeted last Friday.
"It has been shown to prevent hospitalizations in some patients when used before they become very sick," he added. "There will be no cost to patients."
Epidemiology professor Rajesh Nandy told KPRC-TV that although the rise in coronavirus statistics was alarming, the public appeared to be suffering from "COVID fatigue" and that there wasn't enough public will to support another lockdown.
Here's a news report about the governor's comments:


bonginoreport--2020-11-19--Lara Trump Considering 2022 North Carolina Senate Bid

President Trump ’ s daughter-in-law Lara Trump is considering a run for Senate in 2022 in her native North Carolina for a seat that will open with the retirement of Republican Sen. Richard Burr .
The contest could attract several Republicans because they do not have to challenge an incumbent and because the expectation is that the general election would be easier to win with President-elect Joe Biden in the White House .
But if the president continues to carry weight with GOP primary voters in North Carolina in his post-presidency , Lara Trump could enter the Senate race as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s very charismatic , she understands retail politics well , and has a natural instinct for politics , ” colleague Mercedes Schlapp told the New York Times , which first reported the news of a possible bid .
“ In North Carolina , in particular , she ’ s a household name , and people know her .
She worked really hard on the campaign and was very involved in a lot of decisions throughout.
” Trump , 38 , is married to Eric Trump , one of the president ’ s sons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she has advised her father-in-law ’ s political operation and is among his most high-profile surrogate spokeswomen on television and on the campaign trail .
Speculation about a future in electoral politics regarding the president ’ s children has centered on Donald Trump Jr. , his oldest son , but with five young children , it is unclear if he would throw his hat into the ring in the immediate future .
Lara Trump currently lives in New York and would be sure to have competition in the Senate race if she moves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and runs .
Many Republicans have been waiting patiently for an opportunity to run without having to challenge a GOP incumbent .
North Carolina is a swing state but has tilted Republican in presidential and Senate elections .
Democrats have not won a Senate contest there since 2006 .
Republicans have won the state ’ s Electoral College votes in three consecutive presidential races , although the president only defeated Biden by roughly 1.4 percentage points .

President Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump is considering a run for Senate in 2022 in her native North Carolina for a seat that will open with the retirement of Republican Sen. Richard Burr.
The contest could attract several Republicans because they do not have to challenge an incumbent and because the expectation is that the general election would be easier to win with President-elect Joe Biden in the White House. But if the president continues to carry weight with GOP primary voters in North Carolina in his post-presidency, Lara Trump could enter the Senate race as a top candidate.
“She’s very charismatic, she understands retail politics well, and has a natural instinct for politics,” colleague Mercedes Schlapp told the New York Times, which first reported the news of a possible bid. “In North Carolina, in particular, she’s a household name, and people know her. She worked really hard on the campaign and was very involved in a lot of decisions throughout.”
Trump, 38, is married to Eric Trump, one of the president’s sons.
Over the past four years, she has advised her father-in-law’s political operation and is among his most high-profile surrogate spokeswomen on television and on the campaign trail. Speculation about a future in electoral politics regarding the president’s children has centered on Donald Trump Jr., his oldest son, but with five young children, it is unclear if he would throw his hat into the ring in the immediate future.
Lara Trump currently lives in New York and would be sure to have competition in the Senate race if she moves back to North Carolina with her family and runs.
Many Republicans have been waiting patiently for an opportunity to run without having to challenge a GOP incumbent. North Carolina is a swing state but has tilted Republican in presidential and Senate elections. Democrats have not won a Senate contest there since 2006. Republicans have won the state’s Electoral College votes in three consecutive presidential races, although the president only defeated Biden by roughly 1.4 percentage points.


bonginoreport--2020-11-19--Floyd County Board of Elections Fires Executive Director After Officials Discover More Uncounted Bal

Floyd County Board of Elections Fires Executive Director After Officials Discover More Uncounted Ballots

Floyd County 's Board of Elections voted Thursday to fire its executive director after elections officials discovered hundreds of ballots were left uncounted before the county 's initial certification .
The Secretary of State 's Office initially asked for Floyd Chief of Elections Clerk Robert Brady to step down after officials discovered the uncounted votes .
The board met for little more than an hour Thursday afternoon in a special meeting , which resutled in Brady 's terminiation .
Officials cited at least two reprimands that Brady received in the past six months as the reason for his firing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Floyd County , elections director asked to step down The board met for little more than an hour Thursday afternoon in a special meeting , which resulted in Brady 's termination .
Officials cited at least two reprimands that Brady received in the past six months as the reason for his firing .
`` It really is a matter of human error not of some big fraud or conspiracy and people make mistakes , but unfortunately I think this one falls at the feet of our elections director who I 've been critical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Rome City Commissioner , Wendy Davis .
Election officials discovered around 2,600 votes that were not counted in the county 's total earlier this week during the statewide audit .
Election workers ultimately had to rescan more than 8,000 ballots to get to the bottom of the problem .
`` There were n't the right double and triple checks right before certification to realize we had n't counted as many numbers as the people that early voted . ''
Davis is glad the mistake was caught and believes the board made the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republicans and Democrats agree firing Brady was the right move , but they do n't believe the mistake was made intentionally .
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Floyd County's Board of Elections voted Thursday to fire its executive director after elections officials discovered hundreds of ballots were left uncounted before the county's initial certification.
The Secretary of State's Office initially asked for Floyd Chief of Elections Clerk Robert Brady to step down after officials discovered the uncounted votes.
The board met for little more than an hour Thursday afternoon in a special meeting, which resutled in Brady's terminiation. Officials cited at least two reprimands that Brady received in the past six months as the reason for his firing.
RELATED: 2,600 votes not counted in Floyd County, elections director asked to step down
The board met for little more than an hour Thursday afternoon in a special meeting, which resulted in Brady's termination. Officials cited at least two reprimands that Brady received in the past six months as the reason for his firing.
"It really is a matter of human error not of some big fraud or conspiracy and people make mistakes, but unfortunately I think this one falls at the feet of our elections director who I've been critical of this entire elections cycle," said Rome City Commissioner, Wendy Davis.
Election officials discovered around 2,600 votes that were not counted in the county's total earlier this week during the statewide audit.
Election workers ultimately had to rescan more than 8,000 ballots to get to the bottom of the problem.
"There weren't the right double and triple checks right before certification to realize we hadn't counted as many numbers as the people that early voted."
RELATED: Georgia election audit results expected to be released Thursday
Davis is glad the mistake was caught and believes the board made the right decision by terminating Brady.
Both Republicans and Democrats agree firing Brady was the right move, but they don't believe the mistake was made intentionally.
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bonginoreport--2020-11-19--Impeachment Articles Filed Against Michigan Governor

UPDATE : Michigan Republican House Speaker Lee Chatfield will not allow impeachment vote against Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer .
“ Republicans are not the party of people who impeach just because they disagree with someone .
We just saw that in Washington .
We ’ re not going to do that in the state of Michigan , ” Chatfield said .
`` It ’ s not the right way to deal with this situation or this disagreement.
” On Thursday , three prominent members of the Michigan State Legislature have introduced articles of impeachment against Gretchen Whitmer , the standing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seek the impeachment of Whitmer on grounds that she has `` exceeded her constitutional authority '' , regarding her draconian restrictions during the present pandemic .
They also accuse her of `` corrupt conduct in office '' .
An excerpt from the articles follows below : '' Whereas , in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic , Gretchen E. Whitmer has acted in conflict with her constitutional duties as Governor .
She has exceeded her constitutional authority , violated the constitutional rights of the people of Michigan , issued orders that are not in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this state , and used the Pandemic as an opportunity to reward political allies .
These actions are a matter of public record , primarily in the form of executive orders and the enforcement thereof ; now , therefore , be it resolved by the House of Representatives , that Gretchen E. Whitmer , Governor of the state of Michigan , is impeached for corrupt conduct in office and for crimes and misdemeanors . ''
According to local news outlet WXYZ Detroit , State Representatives Beau LaFave , Matthew Maddock and Daire Rendon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is , however , some debate about whether the Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield will call an impeachment vote or not when the House reconvenes on the 1st of December .
He had been previously quoted as saying , `` We ’ re not the party that impeaches someone because we ’ re upset with policies that they ’ ve enacted . ''

UPDATE: Michigan Republican House Speaker Lee Chatfield will not allow impeachment vote against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
“Republicans are not the party of people who impeach just because they disagree with someone. We just saw that in Washington. We’re not going to do that in the state of Michigan,” Chatfield said. "It’s not the right way to deal with this situation or this disagreement.”
On Thursday, three prominent members of the Michigan State Legislature have introduced articles of impeachment against Gretchen Whitmer, the standing governor of the state.
BREAKING: Michigan state lawmakers have brought articles of impeachment against Governor Whitmer — Jack Posobiec ?? (@JackPosobiec) November 19, 2020
The articles seek the impeachment of Whitmer on grounds that she has "exceeded her constitutional authority", regarding her draconian restrictions during the present pandemic. They also accuse her of "corrupt conduct in office". An excerpt from the articles follows below:
"Whereas, in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gretchen E. Whitmer has acted in conflict with her constitutional duties as Governor. She has exceeded her constitutional authority, violated the constitutional rights of the people of Michigan, issued orders that are not in the best interests of the people of this state, and used the Pandemic as an opportunity to reward political allies. These actions are a matter of public record, primarily in the form of executive orders and the enforcement thereof; now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives, that Gretchen E. Whitmer, Governor of the state of Michigan, is impeached for corrupt conduct in office and for crimes and misdemeanors."
According to local news outlet WXYZ Detroit, State Representatives Beau LaFave, Matthew Maddock and Daire Rendon presented the articles on Wednesday.
Today I introduced Articles of Impeachment against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
The four articles of impeachment against Gov. Whitmer include failing to respect the separation of powers by exercising power granted to the legislative branch, violating the constitutional pic.twitter.com/tCr2KUZb3E — Beau M. LaFave (@BeauMattLaFave) November 18, 2020
There is, however, some debate about whether the Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield will call an impeachment vote or not when the House reconvenes on the 1st of December. He had been previously quoted as saying, "We’re not the party that impeaches someone because we’re upset with policies that they’ve enacted."


bonginoreport--2020-11-19--Liberal Rag Buzzfeed to Acquire Liberal Rag Huffington Post

After acquiring the Huffington Post in 2015 , Verizon is selling the company for an undisclosed amount to BuzzFeed .
Verizon will be the minority shareholder and will partner with BuzzFeed on ads and content .
In the deal , Verizon will be able to use HuffPost stories on its Yahoo site .
Huffington Post was rebranded in 2017 and underwent a name change to HuffPost .
Jonah Pretti is the founder of BuzzFeed and co-founded the Huffington Post in 2005 .
AOL then bought the company for $ 315 million , eventually sold it to Verizon , and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BuzzFeed .
“ I have vivid memories of growing HuffPost into a major news outlet in its early years , but BuzzFeed is making this acquisition because we believe in the future of HuffPost and the potential it has to continue to define the media landscape for years to come , ” Peretti said in a statement .
“ With the addition of HuffPost , our media network will have more users , spending significantly more time with our content than any of our peers.
” The deal is expected to close in @ @ @

After acquiring the Huffington Post in 2015, Verizon is selling the company for an undisclosed amount to BuzzFeed.
Verizon will be the minority shareholder and will partner with BuzzFeed on ads and content. In the deal, Verizon will be able to use HuffPost stories on its Yahoo site. Huffington Post was rebranded in 2017 and underwent a name change to HuffPost.
Jonah Pretti is the founder of BuzzFeed and co-founded the Huffington Post in 2005. AOL then bought the company for $315 million, eventually sold it to Verizon, and it will now be in the hands of BuzzFeed.
“I have vivid memories of growing HuffPost into a major news outlet in its early years, but BuzzFeed is making this acquisition because we believe in the future of HuffPost and the potential it has to continue to define the media landscape for years to come,” Peretti said in a statement. “With the addition of HuffPost, our media network will have more users, spending significantly more time with our content than any of our peers.”
The deal is expected to close in early 2021.


bonginoreport--2020-11-19--Weekly Unemployment Claims Total 742k

Weekly Unemployment Claims Total 742k

The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims increased to 742,000 last week as the economy continued to suffer the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic , according to the Department of Labor .
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics ( BLS ) figure released Thursday represented an increase of new jobless claims compared to the week ending Nov. 7 , in which there were 709,000 new jobless claims reported .
New jobless claims have been below 800,000 for five consecutive weeks .
Economists expected Thursday ’ s jobless claims number to come in around 710,000 , CNBC reported .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the first week of August , which was the first time the weekly claims had fallen below 1 million since March .
( RELATED : US Economy Surges At Record Rate , GDP Grows 33.1 % ) “ Initial jobless claims may be edging lower , but the fact that more than 20 million people are still seeking continuing jobless benefits in one form or another points to lost momentum in the labor market rebound , ” a group of Wells Fargo Securities economists said in a note Friday , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to collect unemployment benefits , according to the BLS report Thursday .
Average coronavirus cases and deaths per million have been increasing steadily in the U.S. since mid-October , according to The COVID Tracking Project and The Financial Times .
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced Monday that its vaccine was over 90 % effective in trials causing the stock market to rally , according to The New York Times .
The U.S. added 638,000 jobs in October , while unemployment fell to 6.9 % , according to the Department of Labor data released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a record 33.1 % in the third quarter .
( RELATED : US , Global Markets Surge Following Latest Vaccine News As Optimism Increases ) Jobless claims hovered around 200,000 per week before the pandemic , according to WSJ .
President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in March as coronavirus spread rapidly around the world .
On Wednesday , the U.S. reported 1,869 new coronavirus-related deaths and 163,975 new cases while 79,410 Americans remained hospitalized from the virus , according to The COVID Tracking Project .
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The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims increased to 742,000 last week as the economy continued to suffer the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to the Department of Labor.
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) figure released Thursday represented an increase of new jobless claims compared to the week ending Nov. 7, in which there were 709,000 new jobless claims reported. New jobless claims have been below 800,000 for five consecutive weeks.
Economists expected Thursday’s jobless claims number to come in around 710,000, CNBC reported. New jobless claims fell below 1 million in the first week of August, which was the first time the weekly claims had fallen below 1 million since March. (RELATED: US Economy Surges At Record Rate, GDP Grows 33.1%)
“Initial jobless claims may be edging lower, but the fact that more than 20 million people are still seeking continuing jobless benefits in one form or another points to lost momentum in the labor market rebound,” a group of Wells Fargo Securities economists said in a note Friday, according to Yahoo Finance.
Roughly 20.3 million Americans continue to collect unemployment benefits, according to the BLS report Thursday.
Average coronavirus cases and deaths per million have been increasing steadily in the U.S. since mid-October, according to The COVID Tracking Project and The Financial Times. Pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced Monday that its vaccine was over 90% effective in trials causing the stock market to rally, according to The New York Times.
The U.S. added 638,000 jobs in October, while unemployment fell to 6.9%, according to the Department of Labor data released Nov. 6. The U.S. economy surged by a record 33.1% in the third quarter. (RELATED: US, Global Markets Surge Following Latest Vaccine News As Optimism Increases)
Jobless claims hovered around 200,000 per week before the pandemic, according to WSJ. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in March as coronavirus spread rapidly around the world.
On Wednesday, the U.S. reported 1,869 new coronavirus-related deaths and 163,975 new cases while 79,410 Americans remained hospitalized from the virus, according to The COVID Tracking Project.
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bonginoreport--2020-11-19--Wisconsin Recount in Two Counties to Proceed

The Wisconsin Elections Commission has decided to go ahead with a recount in two counties in Wisconsin , comprising more than 800,000 votes .
The recount was requested by the Trump campaign , and the elections commission met on Wednesday night so deal with how this recount would go ahead , according to the AP .
The Trump campaign will have to pay $ 3 million for the recount in Wisconsin .
There are six people on the commission , split evenly between Republicans and Democrats .
including two Republicans who were outspoken about their determination to make sure the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The lengthy meeting saw Democrats and Republicans arguing over changes to the manual that illustrates the rules with regard to how the recounts should be conducted .
The order that was issued , verifying that the recounts would go forward , did not ultimately include reference to the manual that was at issue .
On the table before the commission , whose meeting was streamed live , were concerns over changes that would limit observance of the recount due to public health concerns .
These were changes that would have gone into effect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ballot applications will also be reviewed as part of the recount , to make sure that those requests line up with actual ballots cast , and that no one was either turned away because they were told they had voted by mail when they had not , or that ballots were sent to people who did not request them .
Ann Jacobs , board chair , did not believe that the Trump campaign 's request for a recount was based in fact .
She said that his allegations that voters who did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` absurd , '' `` factually bizarre '' and a `` vague , paranoid conspiracy . ''
`` What we ought not be doing is watering that plant of baloney , '' Jacobs said .
Dean Knudson and Bob Spindell , two Republican commissioners on the board , had concerns that observers to the recount would be blocked due to the injection of a clause about their being restrictions on observation due to a public health crisis .
Spindell and Knudson had concerns about the voting machines in Wisconsin as well , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saying that the staff proposals do not supercede the decisions of the election board with regard to changes being made to the manual .
He refused to allow changes to be pushed through and rubber-stamped by the board without input .
`` In the state of Wisconsin , you can cast an absentee ballot without showing voter ID .
Last election , 72,000 people did that .
This election 240,000 people did that , presumably using Covid and fears of Covid as an excuse .
It was a way to circumvent voter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sean Hannity Wednesday night .
`` We alleged that we need to see the absentee voter applications because it 's an important aspect of Wisconsin law and they were n't doing this they were just giving people ballots .
And as we speak right now , you have the election board trying to change the way the recount laws work to make sure we 're not able to count to those applications for absentee ballots . ''
The recounts in Milwaukee and Dane counties will begin on Friday , and should be finished @ @ @ @

The Wisconsin Elections Commission has decided to go ahead with a recount in two counties in Wisconsin, comprising more than 800,000 votes. The recount was requested by the Trump campaign, and the elections commission met on Wednesday night so deal with how this recount would go ahead, according to the AP.
The Trump campaign will have to pay $3 million for the recount in Wisconsin. There are six people on the commission, split evenly between Republicans and Democrats. including two Republicans who were outspoken about their determination to make sure the recount process is fair and transparent.
The lengthy meeting saw Democrats and Republicans arguing over changes to the manual that illustrates the rules with regard to how the recounts should be conducted. The order that was issued, verifying that the recounts would go forward, did not ultimately include reference to the manual that was at issue.
On the table before the commission, whose meeting was streamed live, were concerns over changes that would limit observance of the recount due to public health concerns. These were changes that would have gone into effect after the recount was requested.
Absentee ballot applications will also be reviewed as part of the recount, to make sure that those requests line up with actual ballots cast, and that no one was either turned away because they were told they had voted by mail when they had not, or that ballots were sent to people who did not request them.
Ann Jacobs, board chair, did not believe that the Trump campaign's request for a recount was based in fact. She said that his allegations that voters who did not ask for absentee ballots received them was "absurd," "factually bizarre" and a "vague, paranoid conspiracy."
"What we ought not be doing is watering that plant of baloney," Jacobs said.
Dean Knudson and Bob Spindell, two Republican commissioners on the board, had concerns that observers to the recount would be blocked due to the injection of a clause about their being restrictions on observation due to a public health crisis.
Spindell and Knudson had concerns about the voting machines in Wisconsin as well, and cyber-security.
Knudson spoke out as well, saying that the staff proposals do not supercede the decisions of the election board with regard to changes being made to the manual. He refused to allow changes to be pushed through and rubber-stamped by the board without input.
"In the state of Wisconsin, you can cast an absentee ballot without showing voter ID. Last election, 72,000 people did that. This election 240,000 people did that, presumably using Covid and fears of Covid as an excuse. It was a way to circumvent voter ID," Kayleigh McEnany said on Sean Hannity Wednesday night.
"We alleged that we need to see the absentee voter applications because it's an important aspect of Wisconsin law and they weren't doing this they were just giving people ballots. And as we speak right now, you have the election board trying to change the way the recount laws work to make sure we're not able to count to those applications for absentee ballots."
The recounts in Milwaukee and Dane counties will begin on Friday, and should be finished by Dec. 1.


bonginoreport--2020-11-19--Sen. Cotton Rails Against Revisionist History From the New York Times

Senator Tom Cotton of Arizona , let loose in a statement on the floor of congress yesterday evening , reaffirming the historical significance of Thanksgiving as part of the nation ’ s past—and sharply criticizing the efforts of the New York Times to suggest that the holiday and its origins were in some manner fictitious .
Cotton didn ’ t mince his words on this 400th anniversary of the first Thanksgiving .
“ The New York Times called the [ pilgrim ’ s ] story a myth and a caricature .
In the food section no less , ” Cotton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ editors of the debunked 1619 Project are now responsible for pumpkin pie recipes at the Times as well.
” His statements were made in reference to a New York Times article entitled , “ The Thanksgiving Myth Gets a Deeper Look This Year , ” which was indeed published as a part of the publication ’ s food section .
It ’ s about buffalo hunting , and describes the plight of racial inequality through the lens of Thanksgiving .
The article quotes Linda Coombs , a Wampanoag historian and member of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story was a narrative Americans fabricated to ease a sense of cultural guilt .
“ There was an event that happened in 1621 , ” Coombs said .
“ But the whole story about what occurred on that first Thanksgiving was a myth created to make white people feel comfortable.
” The article ’ s author , Brett Anderson , seems to back up Coombs ’ claims .
His contention is that the remembrance of the Thanksgiving story , is a misrepresentation of the tragic and harsh reality of relations between settlers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disappearance .
“ These stories were among the few appearances made by Native Americans in popular historical narratives , effectively erasing history-altering crimes , like the killing of tens of millions of buffalo , from the country ’ s consciousness , ” Brett said .
“ That massacre led to the mass starvation of Indigenous people.
” Moreover , Brett suggested that the origins of the national holiday , the iconic meeting between Native Americans and the Pilgrims , was little more than a myth—one that was now widely recognized as inaccurate .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not of a similar persuasion .
“ I for one , still have the pride and confidence of our forbearers .
So here today I speak in the spirit of that cabin and I re-affirm that old compact .
As we head into the week of Thanksgiving , I ’ ll be giving thanks this year in particular to our Pilgrim fathers and the timeless lessons that they bequeathed to our great nation , ” Cotton said .

Senator Tom Cotton of Arizona, let loose in a statement on the floor of congress yesterday evening, reaffirming the historical significance of Thanksgiving as part of the nation’s past—and sharply criticizing the efforts of the New York Times to suggest that the holiday and its origins were in some manner fictitious.
Cotton didn’t mince his words on this 400th anniversary of the first Thanksgiving.
“The New York Times called the [pilgrim’s] story a myth and a caricature. In the food section no less,” Cotton said.
“Maybe the politically correct editors of the debunked 1619 Project are now responsible for pumpkin pie recipes at the Times as well.”
His statements were made in reference to a New York Times article entitled, “The Thanksgiving Myth Gets a Deeper Look This Year,” which was indeed published as a part of the publication’s food section. It’s about buffalo hunting, and describes the plight of racial inequality through the lens of Thanksgiving.
The article quotes Linda Coombs, a Wampanoag historian and member of the Aquinnah Tribe who suggested that the thanksgiving story was a narrative Americans fabricated to ease a sense of cultural guilt.
“There was an event that happened in 1621,” Coombs said. “But the whole story about what occurred on that first Thanksgiving was a myth created to make white people feel comfortable.”
The article’s author, Brett Anderson, seems to back up Coombs’ claims. His contention is that the remembrance of the Thanksgiving story, is a misrepresentation of the tragic and harsh reality of relations between settlers and Indians—one that would lead to their eventual disappearance.
“These stories were among the few appearances made by Native Americans in popular historical narratives, effectively erasing history-altering crimes, like the killing of tens of millions of buffalo, from the country’s consciousness,” Brett said. “That massacre led to the mass starvation of Indigenous people.”
Moreover, Brett suggested that the origins of the national holiday, the iconic meeting between Native Americans and the Pilgrims, was little more than a myth—one that was now widely recognized as inaccurate.
Senator Cotton made sure viewers understood he was not of a similar persuasion.
“I for one, still have the pride and confidence of our forbearers. So here today I speak in the spirit of that cabin and I re-affirm that old compact. As we head into the week of Thanksgiving, I’ll be giving thanks this year in particular to our Pilgrim fathers and the timeless lessons that they bequeathed to our great nation,” Cotton said.


bonginoreport--2020-11-19--Republicans Call for House Hearings Into Violence Against Trump Supporters at MAGA Rally

EXCLUSIVE : The top Republicans on the House Oversight Committee are demanding Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney to hold a hearing to examine the violence against supporters of President Trump after the “ Million MAGA March ” in Washington , D.C. last weekend .
They are also calling for answers from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser , claiming her “ silence ” on the issue is part of a “ broader pattern of viewpoint discrimination.
” House Oversight Committee Ranking Member James Comer , R-Ky. , Rep. Jody Hice , R-Ga. , and Rep. Chip Roy , R-Texas , penned a letter to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 people were arrested last weekend amid violent clashes between Trump supporters and counterprotesters in D.C. TRUMP SUPPORTERS HARASSED , ATTACKED AT MAGA MARCH IN DC AMID CLASHES WITH COUNTERPROTESTERS ; ARRESTS MADE “ We respectfully request a hearing on the violence directed at supporters of President Trump on November 14 , 2020 , ” they wrote to Maloney .
“ These supporters were exercising their First Amendment right to peacefully assemble within the District of Columbia.
” They added : “ The failure of the city ’ s leaders to afford basic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political viewpoints from their own appears to be another concerning example of viewpoint discrimination in the District.
” The pro-Trump march drew thousands of the president ’ s supporters to D.C. to back Trump as he contests the results of the 2020 presidential election and has yet to concede to President-elect Joe Biden .
In scenes captured on video , small groups of Trump supporters who attempted to enter the area around Black Lives Matter Plaza , about a block from the White House , were confronted by several hundred anti-Trump demonstrators who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approached the area were harassed , doused with water , and saw their MAGA hats and pro-Trump flags snatched and burned , while counterprotesters cheered .
Videos show anti-Trump demonstrators shouting at families , sucker-punching people in the street , and harassing an elderly woman carrying a Trump flag .
Other videos show counterprotesters marching in the streets and tossing what appeared to be fireworks into an outdoor seating area of a restaurant while diners were seated .
“ Despite the violence , the mainstream media and liberal establishment were quick to minimize @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Trump supporters by deriding them for failing to wear masks in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic , and asserting that they were infiltrated by ‘ white nationalists , conspiracy theorists , and far right activists , ’ ” they wrote .
Daily Caller contributor Matthew Miller shared what he described as an `` all out brawl between Proud Boys and Antifa in the streets.
” The Proud Boys is a pro-Trump conservative group that has engaged counterprotesters in other cities , including at least once in New York City and at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Coast .
One of the group 's leaders was injured when he was stabbed during another protest in Washington during post-Election Day demonstrations .
While multiple police lines kept the two sides apart , the nighttime clashes with counterdemonstrators led to fistfights , at least one stabbing , and 21 arrests on Saturday night .
A variety of charges , including assault and weapons possession , were filed against those arrested , officials said .
Two police officers were injured and several firearms were recovered by police .
“ City leaders have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they continued .
“ This growing level of violence directed at others for holding different views is simply unacceptable . ''
Meanwhile , in a separate letter to D.C. 's mayor , Comer , House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan , R-Ohio , Hice , Roy , and Rep. Mike Johnson , R-La.
, requested information on how her office plans to work with city police to “ ensure the safety of those who seek to peacefully exercise First Amendment rights within the District.
” “ These brazen attacks are part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acts of violence against individuals in the District under your watch , ” they wrote .
“ The right to peacefully assemble in our nation ’ s capital under the First Amendment is paramount.
” They added : “ This is true regardless of who is doing the protesting or the popularity or unpopularity of their cause.
” The lawmakers slammed Bowser , saying her “ silence ” following the violence against Trump supporters “ suggests you apply these principles only for those who share your same political opinions.
” “ This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , criticizing her for her “ silence ” on the matter , and called it a “ part of a broader pattern of viewpoint discrimination ” on the part of the city .
Comer , Hice and Roy noted that over the summer , Bowser “ allowed protesters to paint ‘ Defund the Police ’ on a city street in June where it remained until August , yet MPD officers arrested pro-life protesters for writing messages on a sidewalk in chalk.
” They also noted that they requested information from Bowser ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ failed to respond and explain by the two groups were treated differently.
” “ The violence of November 14 is disturbing , and it is clear that the District must act to ensure it is never repeated , ” they wrote , claiming that D.C. leaders have “ consistently failed to meet ” basic protections against violence for “ any group exercising their right to peacefully assemble—no matter their viewpoints.
” HOUSE REPUBLICANS DEMAND ANSWERS ON ARREST OF PRO-LIFE ACTIVISTS , CAST AS 'UNCONSTITUTIONAL VIEWPOINT DISCRIMINATION' The Republicans demanded answers from Bowser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans to work with the city police to protect all groups exercising their rights to freedom of expression and speech .
Over the weekend , the president weighed in on the violence and lashed out against `` ANTIFA SCUM '' and the media on Twitter , blasting counterprotesters as `` Human Radical Left garbage.
” The president also slammed Bowser , claiming she was not `` doing her job , '' and urged the city 's police force to `` get going – do your job and do n't hold back !
!
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Media '' of ignoring the Washington clashes , retweeting a message from Republican U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York , who alleged a `` total media blackout '' as leftists launched `` abhorrent '' assaults against Trump supporters .
Fox News ’ Stephen Sorace , Morgan Phillips and the Associated Press contributed to this report .

EXCLUSIVE: The top Republicans on the House Oversight Committee are demanding Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney to hold a hearing to examine the violence against supporters of President Trump after the “Million MAGA March” in Washington, D.C. last weekend.
They are also calling for answers from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, claiming her “silence” on the issue is part of a “broader pattern of viewpoint discrimination.”
House Oversight Committee Ranking Member James Comer, R-Ky., Rep. Jody Hice, R-Ga., and Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, penned a letter to Maloney, D-N.Y., after more than 20 people were arrested last weekend amid violent clashes between Trump supporters and counterprotesters in D.C.
TRUMP SUPPORTERS HARASSED, ATTACKED AT MAGA MARCH IN DC AMID CLASHES WITH COUNTERPROTESTERS; ARRESTS MADE
“We respectfully request a hearing on the violence directed at supporters of President Trump on November 14, 2020,” they wrote to Maloney. “These supporters were exercising their First Amendment right to peacefully assemble within the District of Columbia.”
They added: “The failure of the city’s leaders to afford basic protections to persons who may hold different political viewpoints from their own appears to be another concerning example of viewpoint discrimination in the District.”
The pro-Trump march drew thousands of the president’s supporters to D.C. to back Trump as he contests the results of the 2020 presidential election and has yet to concede to President-elect Joe Biden.
In scenes captured on video, small groups of Trump supporters who attempted to enter the area around Black Lives Matter Plaza, about a block from the White House, were confronted by several hundred anti-Trump demonstrators who had gathered there.
Trump supporters who approached the area were harassed, doused with water, and saw their MAGA hats and pro-Trump flags snatched and burned, while counterprotesters cheered. Videos show anti-Trump demonstrators shouting at families, sucker-punching people in the street, and harassing an elderly woman carrying a Trump flag.
Other videos show counterprotesters marching in the streets and tossing what appeared to be fireworks into an outdoor seating area of a restaurant while diners were seated.
“Despite the violence, the mainstream media and liberal establishment were quick to minimize the seriousness of the use of violence against Trump supporters by deriding them for failing to wear masks in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, and asserting that they were infiltrated by ‘white nationalists, conspiracy theorists, and far right activists,’” they wrote.
Daily Caller contributor Matthew Miller shared what he described as an "all out brawl between Proud Boys and Antifa in the streets.”
The Proud Boys is a pro-Trump conservative group that has engaged counterprotesters in other cities, including at least once in New York City and at several demonstrations with Antifa members on the West Coast. One of the group's leaders was injured when he was stabbed during another protest in Washington during post-Election Day demonstrations.
While multiple police lines kept the two sides apart, the nighttime clashes with counterdemonstrators led to fistfights, at least one stabbing, and 21 arrests on Saturday night.
TRUMP BLASTS 'ANTIFA SCUM,' MEDIA AFTER VIOLENCE MARS MAGA MARCHES IN DC
A variety of charges, including assault and weapons possession, were filed against those arrested, officials said. Two police officers were injured and several firearms were recovered by police.
“City leaders have remained silent on the violence,” they continued. “This growing level of violence directed at others for holding different views is simply unacceptable."
Meanwhile, in a separate letter to D.C.'s mayor, Comer, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, Hice, Roy, and Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., requested information on how her office plans to work with city police to “ensure the safety of those who seek to peacefully exercise First Amendment rights within the District.”
“These brazen attacks are part of a continuing trend against leftist agitators perpetrating acts of violence against individuals in the District under your watch,” they wrote. “The right to peacefully assemble in our nation’s capital under the First Amendment is paramount.”They added: “This is true regardless of who is doing the protesting or the popularity or unpopularity of their cause.”
The lawmakers slammed Bowser, saying her “silence” following the violence against Trump supporters “suggests you apply these principles only for those who share your same political opinions.”
“This is a dangerous precedent,” they wrote, criticizing her for her “silence” on the matter, and called it a “part of a broader pattern of viewpoint discrimination” on the part of the city.
Comer, Hice and Roy noted that over the summer, Bowser “allowed protesters to paint ‘Defund the Police’ on a city street in June where it remained until August, yet MPD officers arrested pro-life protesters for writing messages on a sidewalk in chalk.”
They also noted that they requested information from Bowser’s office in August, but said she “failed to respond and explain by the two groups were treated differently.”
“The violence of November 14 is disturbing, and it is clear that the District must act to ensure it is never repeated,” they wrote, claiming that D.C. leaders have “consistently failed to meet” basic protections against violence for “any group exercising their right to peacefully assemble—no matter their viewpoints.”
HOUSE REPUBLICANS DEMAND ANSWERS ON ARREST OF PRO-LIFE ACTIVISTS, CAST AS 'UNCONSTITUTIONAL VIEWPOINT DISCRIMINATION'
The Republicans demanded answers from Bowser’s office as to how she plans to work with the city police to protect all groups exercising their rights to freedom of expression and speech.
Over the weekend, the president weighed in on the violence and lashed out against "ANTIFA SCUM" and the media on Twitter, blasting counterprotesters as "Human Radical Left garbage.”
The president also slammed Bowser, claiming she was not "doing her job," and urged the city's police force to "get going – do your job and don't hold back!!”
Trump further accused the "Silent Media" of ignoring the Washington clashes, retweeting a message from Republican U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York, who alleged a "total media blackout" as leftists launched "abhorrent" assaults against Trump supporters.
Fox News’ Stephen Sorace, Morgan Phillips and the Associated Press contributed to this report.


bonginoreport--2020-11-19--Oxford-AstraZeneca Coronavirus Vaccine the Latest to Show Promising Results

A Brazilian doctor voluntarily receives an injection as part of phase 3 trials of a vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca , in July 2020 .
Older people face a `` significant risk `` of developing severe illness on contracting Covid-19 , the WHO has said , citing decreased immune function and potential underlying health conditions .
People of all ages are at risk of contracting the virus , however .
The study of 560 healthy adults , including 240 over age 70 , found the vaccine to be safe and produced a similar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and those ages 18 to 55 .
The promising early-stage results were published Thursday in The Lancet , one of the world 's top medical journals .
LONDON — The coronavirus vaccine being developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca is safe and triggers a similar immune response among all adults , according to the preliminary findings of a peer-reviewed phase two trial .
AstraZeneca , which is working the University of Oxford , has previously said interim data showed their experimental vaccine had produced an immune response in older and younger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the results , '' professor Andrew Pollard , the head of Oxford 's vaccine trial team , told reporters Thursday .
`` In this study , we have … been trying to examine the immune responses in older adults and address this question that has been out there about as you get older whether the immune system is less able to respond , '' Pollard said .
`` And these first data are really encouraging … showing that we are getting very good immune responses — even in the over 70s , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ younger adults . ''
A safe and effective vaccine is seen by many as a game changer in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic , which has claimed the lives of over 1.3 million people worldwide .
Huge challenges remain before a vaccine can be rolled out .
The global battle to secure prospective supplies has raised alarm about equitable access , while questions remain over logistics , distribution , and cost .
The Oxford vaccine candidate was found to cause few side effects and triggered immune responses in parts of the immune @ @ @ @ @ @ @ low and standard doses .
The preliminary results showed that the vaccine — ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 — prompted what 's known as a `` T-cell response '' within 14 days of the first dose and an antibody response within 28 days of the booster dose .
Scientists expect T-cell responses to play a role in long-term immunity against the virus .
Dr. Maheshi Ramasamy , a co-author of the study at the University of Oxford , said the antibody and T-cell responses among older adults were `` robust '' and `` encouraging . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious Covid-19 disease include people with existing health conditions and older adults , '' Ramasamy said .
`` We hope that this means our vaccine will help to protect some of the most vulnerable people in society , but further research will be needed before we can be sure . ''

A Brazilian doctor voluntarily receives an injection as part of phase 3 trials of a vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, in July 2020.
Older people face a " significant risk " of developing severe illness on contracting Covid-19, the WHO has said, citing decreased immune function and potential underlying health conditions. People of all ages are at risk of contracting the virus, however.
The study of 560 healthy adults, including 240 over age 70, found the vaccine to be safe and produced a similar immune response among people age over 56 and those ages 18 to 55.
The promising early-stage results were published Thursday in The Lancet, one of the world's top medical journals.
LONDON — The coronavirus vaccine being developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca is safe and triggers a similar immune response among all adults, according to the preliminary findings of a peer-reviewed phase two trial.
AstraZeneca, which is working the University of Oxford, has previously said interim data showed their experimental vaccine had produced an immune response in older and younger adults.
"We're really delighted with the results," professor Andrew Pollard, the head of Oxford's vaccine trial team, told reporters Thursday.
"In this study, we have … been trying to examine the immune responses in older adults and address this question that has been out there about as you get older whether the immune system is less able to respond," Pollard said.
"And these first data are really encouraging … showing that we are getting very good immune responses — even in the over 70s, which look very similar to those in younger adults."
A safe and effective vaccine is seen by many as a game changer in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic, which has claimed the lives of over 1.3 million people worldwide.
Huge challenges remain before a vaccine can be rolled out. The global battle to secure prospective supplies has raised alarm about equitable access, while questions remain over logistics, distribution, and cost.
The Oxford vaccine candidate was found to cause few side effects and triggered immune responses in parts of the immune system in all age groups and at low and standard doses.
The preliminary results showed that the vaccine — ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 — prompted what's known as a "T-cell response" within 14 days of the first dose and an antibody response within 28 days of the booster dose. Scientists expect T-cell responses to play a role in long-term immunity against the virus.
Dr. Maheshi Ramasamy, a co-author of the study at the University of Oxford, said the antibody and T-cell responses among older adults were "robust" and "encouraging."
"The populations at greatest risk of serious Covid-19 disease include people with existing health conditions and older adults," Ramasamy said.
"We hope that this means our vaccine will help to protect some of the most vulnerable people in society, but further research will be needed before we can be sure."


bonginoreport--2020-11-20--Several Wounded in Mall Shooting in Wisconsin

Eight people were shot inside of a Macy ’ s at a shopping mall outside Milwaukee on Friday afternoon — and the suspect remains at large , authorities said Friday night .
The gunman opened fire at the northwest entrance of the Macy ’ s at the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa , Wis. around 2:30 p.m. , and when cops arrived , the suspect had fled the scene , Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber said during a press conference .
Weber said the victims ’ conditions are unknown but that they are being treated at a local hospital .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man in his 20s or 30s .
Witness Cecilia Guerrero recalled she took cover inside a store with her sister and four employees .
“ It was very terrifying , ” Guerrero she told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel .
“ I was very nervous at the beginning when we didn ’ t know what was going on .
But now that I ’ m safe .
It was very freaky and there was some panic.
” Another witness , Samantha Paul , was leaving a store when a stranger grabbed her and warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I was shaking and crying .
I am still crying , ” Paul told the outlet .
“ I am so thankful she grabbed me.
” Chief Weber said the scene remained active and that the mall will be closed until further notice .
“ We are saddened about the incident tonight at Mayfair Mall , as the safety of Macy ’ s customers and employees is our top priority , ” the company said in a statement .
“ We are working closely with the Wauwatosa Police Department and local officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the case to local authorities per policy.
” Officials from the FBI , as well as local law enforcement , responded to the shooting , according to a local NBC affiliate .

Eight people were shot during a fight inside a Macy’s at a shopping mall outside Milwaukee on Friday afternoon — and the suspect remains at large, authorities said Friday night.
The gunman opened fire at the northwest entrance of the Macy’s at the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wis. around 2:30 p.m., and when cops arrived, the suspect had fled the scene, Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber said during a press conference.
Weber said the victims’ conditions are unknown but that they are being treated at a local hospital. He added the cops are seeking a white man in his 20s or 30s.
Police said the shooting had resulted from an altercation and was not a random attack.
Witness Cecilia Guerrero recalled she took cover inside a store with her sister and four employees.
“It was very terrifying,” Guerrero she told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
“I was very nervous at the beginning when we didn’t know what was going on. But now that I’m safe. It was very freaky and there was some panic.”
Another witness, Samantha Paul, was leaving a store when a stranger grabbed her and warned her there was a shooter outside.
“I was shaking and crying. I am still crying,” Paul told the outlet. “I am so thankful she grabbed me.”
Chief Weber said the scene remained active and that the mall will be closed until further notice.
“We are saddened about the incident tonight at Mayfair Mall, as the safety of Macy’s customers and employees is our top priority,” the company said in a statement.
“We are working closely with the Wauwatosa Police Department and local officials on this investigation and defer all comments about the case to local authorities per policy.”
Officials from the FBI, as well as local law enforcement, responded to the shooting, according to a local NBC affiliate.
Additional reporting by Elizabeth Elizadle


bonginoreport--2020-11-20--Kyle Rittenhouse Released on Bond

Kyle Rittenhouse Released on Bond

Illinois teenager Kyle Rittenhouse was released Friday from law enforcement custody after posting a $ 2 million bail .
Rittenhouse was charged with first-degree intentional homicide , first-degree reckless homicide , and attempted first-degree intentional homicide following the August 25th deaths of Anthony Huber and Joseph Rosenbaum in Kenosha Wisconsin during riots sparked by the police-involved shooting of Jacob Blake .
Rittenhouse allegedly shot three people , two of whom succumbed to their wounds .
“ Kyle Rittenhouse ’ s bond was posted this afternoon at about 2:00 pm which was set up through his attorney , ” said Kenosha @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wright .
“ He is no longer in custody at the Kenosha County Jail.
” Rittenhouse told reporters he was in Kenosha to protect people ’ s property , and in late September his attorney , Pierce , told Breitbart News Sunday , “ Wisconsin is an open carry state .
You ’ ve seen the video of what was going on in that city .
It was a war zone , and Kyle had every right — just as much a right — to be there as the people that were trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was attempting to protect property and attempting to be there to provide medical aid.
” Pierce added , “ Every person that has any sense at all is going to take a weapon to that location .
It was a legal weapon .
I can ’ t comment right now further on the specifics of where the weapon was obtained .
It was obtained as a legal weapon .
It did not cross state lines .
That charge is incorrect as a matter of law in Wisconsin .
Actually , that weapon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or older.
” Earlier this month Dominick Black , 19 , was arrested and charged with allegedly purchasing the AR-15 that Rittenhouse used .
Black is accused of receiving money from Rittenhouse , “ then on May 1st he drove 300 miles north from Kenosha to a hardware store in upper Wisconsin to buy the [ AR-15 ] , ” according to an affidavit .
In October , Illinois did not press charges against Rittenhouse for possession of the AR-15 because the rifle was allegedly “ purchased , stored , and used ” @ @ @ @ @

Illinois teenager Kyle Rittenhouse was released Friday from law enforcement custody after posting a $2 million bail.
Rittenhouse was charged with first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree reckless homicide, and attempted first-degree intentional homicide following the August 25th deaths of Anthony Huber and Joseph Rosenbaum in Kenosha Wisconsin during riots sparked by the police-involved shooting of Jacob Blake. Rittenhouse allegedly shot three people, two of whom succumbed to their wounds.
“Kyle Rittenhouse’s bond was posted this afternoon at about 2:00 pm which was set up through his attorney,” said Kenosha County Sheriff’s Sgt. David Wright. “He is no longer in custody at the Kenosha County Jail.”
As Breitbart News reporter AWR Hawkins previously reported:
Rittenhouse told reporters he was in Kenosha to protect people’s property, and in late September his attorney, Pierce, told Breitbart News Sunday, “Wisconsin is an open carry state. You’ve seen the video of what was going on in that city. It was a war zone, and Kyle had every right — just as much a right — to be there as the people that were trying to burn down that city, and he was attempting to protect property and attempting to be there to provide medical aid.” Pierce added, “Every person that has any sense at all is going to take a weapon to that location. It was a legal weapon. I can’t comment right now further on the specifics of where the weapon was obtained. It was obtained as a legal weapon. It did not cross state lines. That charge is incorrect as a matter of law in Wisconsin. Actually, that weapon can be possessed by anyone 16 years or older.”
Earlier this month Dominick Black, 19, was arrested and charged with allegedly purchasing the AR-15 that Rittenhouse used.
Black is accused of receiving money from Rittenhouse, “then on May 1st he drove 300 miles north from Kenosha to a hardware store in upper Wisconsin to buy the [AR-15],” according to an affidavit.
In October, Illinois did not press charges against Rittenhouse for possession of the AR-15 because the rifle was allegedly “purchased, stored, and used” out of Prairie State.


bonginoreport--2020-11-20--Biden Announces White House Senior Staff – All of Whom Worked in Obama Administration

President-elect Joe Biden selected four more members of his White House senior staff on Friday morning .
However , President Donald Trump has not yet conceded the election , alleging voter fraud , mishandling of votes , and more .
The announcement stated Mala Adiga will serve as Jill Biden ’ s policy director , Carlos Elizondo will serve as White House Social Secretary , Cathy Russell will serve as Director of the White House Office of Presidential Personnel , and Louisa Terrell will serve as Director of the White House Office of Legislative Affairs .
All four of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obama-Biden administration .
“ I ’ m proud to name additional members of our team who will help deliver the change America needs in these difficult times .
Their dedication to overcoming the challenges facing our country today are rooted in their diverse backgrounds and experiences .
They will serve the American people and help build back better , creating a more just , equitable , and united nation , ” said President-elect Joe Biden .
The new staff members will report to Ron Klain , who has worked alongside Biden for decades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Staff on Nov. 11 .
“ To bring President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris ’ agenda to life you must have a boundless team of experts ready for day one .
Today ’ s appointees are respected leaders who will bring a commitment to serving the American people each and every day .
They will support our work to build an administration and White House that represents America and delivers results , ” said incoming White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain .
The Biden transition team also announced nine new White @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Cedric Richmond , Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement • Julie Rodriguez , Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs “ President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris have an ambitious and urgent agenda for action .
The team we have already started to assemble will enable us to meet the challenges facing our country on day one , ” said incoming White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain said after the announcement .

President-elect Joe Biden selected four more members of his White House senior staff on Friday morning. However, President Donald Trump has not yet conceded the election, alleging voter fraud, mishandling of votes, and more.
The announcement stated Mala Adiga will serve as Jill Biden’s policy director, Carlos Elizondo will serve as White House Social Secretary, Cathy Russell will serve as Director of the White House Office of Presidential Personnel, and Louisa Terrell will serve as Director of the White House Office of Legislative Affairs.
All four of the new staff members previously worked in the Obama-Biden administration.
“I’m proud to name additional members of our team who will help deliver the change America needs in these difficult times. Their dedication to overcoming the challenges facing our country today are rooted in their diverse backgrounds and experiences. They will serve the American people and help build back better, creating a more just, equitable, and united nation,” said President-elect Joe Biden.
The new staff members will report to Ron Klain, who has worked alongside Biden for decades, who was named White House Chief of Staff on Nov. 11.
“To bring President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris’ agenda to life you must have a boundless team of experts ready for day one. Today’s appointees are respected leaders who will bring a commitment to serving the American people each and every day. They will support our work to build an administration and White House that represents America and delivers results,” said incoming White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain.
The Biden transition team also announced nine new White House senior staff members on Tuesday.
Anthony Bernal, Senior Advisor to Dr. Jill Biden
Mike Donilon, Senior Advisor to the President
Jen O’Malley Dillon, Deputy Chief of Staff
Dana Remus, Counsel to the President
Julissa Reynoso Pantaleon, Chief of Staff to Dr. Jill Biden
Steve Ricchetti, Counselor to the President
Cedric Richmond, Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement
Julie Rodriguez, Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
Annie Tomasini, Director of Oval Office Operations
“President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris have an ambitious and urgent agenda for action. The team we have already started to assemble will enable us to meet the challenges facing our country on day one,” said incoming White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain said after the announcement.


bonginoreport--2020-11-20--JP Morgan Expects Q1 GDP Decline Due to Rise in Coronavirus Cases

Volunteers from women 's organization Nuevo Amanecer Mujer Integral help with the distribution of frozen turkeys and food boxes ahead of Thanksgiving to families affected by the Covid-19 pandemic on November 18 , 2020 in Los Angeles , California .
JPMorgan economists now see an economic contraction in the first quarter due to the spreading coronavirus and related restrictions being imposed by states and cities .
The new forecast is a departure from Wall Street 's widely held view that the first quarter would be positive , with an improving economy throughout 2021 .
The JPMorgan economists said they expect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second and third quarter , based on positive vaccine developments .
`` This winter will be grim , and we believe the economy will contract again in 1Q , '' the economists wrote .
They projected that the first quarter will contract by 1 % after growth of 2.8 % in the fourth quarter .
For the second quarter , they see the economy rallying and growth of 4.5 % followed by a robust 6.5 % in the third quarter .
The economists also expect about $ 1 trillion of fiscal stimulus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first quarter .
That should help boost midyear growth .
`` One thing that is unlikely to change between 2020 and 2021 is that the virus will continue to dominate the economic outlook .
... Case counts in the latest wave are easily surpassing the March and July waves , '' the economists wrote .
They noted that the economy was helped through the July outbreak by the economic reopenings .
`` The economy no longer has that tailwind ; instead it now faces the headwind of increasing restrictions on activity .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Year 's — threatens a further increase in cases , '' they added .
The economists also expect to see monthly declines in employment at different points over the next few months , but monthly job gains should be back in the millions around the middle of the year and then moderate again late in 2021 .
`` We think the trends in the labor market should roughly follow what we expect for consumer spending — job growth should weaken noticeably around the turn of the year as the virus weighs on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early next year once vaccine distribution eases virus concerns and fiscal support boosts growth , '' they wrote .

Volunteers from women's organization Nuevo Amanecer Mujer Integral help with the distribution of frozen turkeys and food boxes ahead of Thanksgiving to families affected by the Covid-19 pandemic on November 18, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.
JPMorgan economists now see an economic contraction in the first quarter due to the spreading coronavirus and related restrictions being imposed by states and cities.
The new forecast is a departure from Wall Street's widely held view that the first quarter would be positive, with an improving economy throughout 2021.
The JPMorgan economists said they expect the economy to expand briskly in the second and third quarter, based on positive vaccine developments.
"This winter will be grim, and we believe the economy will contract again in 1Q," the economists wrote.
They projected that the first quarter will contract by 1% after growth of 2.8% in the fourth quarter. For the second quarter, they see the economy rallying and growth of 4.5% followed by a robust 6.5% in the third quarter.
The economists also expect about $1 trillion of fiscal stimulus, likely beginning near the end of the first quarter. That should help boost midyear growth.
"One thing that is unlikely to change between 2020 and 2021 is that the virus will continue to dominate the economic outlook. ... Case counts in the latest wave are easily surpassing the March and July waves," the economists wrote.
They noted that the economy was helped through the July outbreak by the economic reopenings. "The economy no longer has that tailwind; instead it now faces the headwind of increasing restrictions on activity. The holiday season — from Thanksgiving through New Year's — threatens a further increase in cases," they added.
The economists also expect to see monthly declines in employment at different points over the next few months, but monthly job gains should be back in the millions around the middle of the year and then moderate again late in 2021.
"We think the trends in the labor market should roughly follow what we expect for consumer spending — job growth should weaken noticeably around the turn of the year as the virus weighs on the economy, and then pick up again early next year once vaccine distribution eases virus concerns and fiscal support boosts growth," they wrote.


bonginoreport--2020-11-20--Guy Who Spied on Trump’s 2016 Campaign Says There Was Nothing Fraudulent in 2020 Election

During an hour-long special to promote his recently released book “ A Promised Land , ” former President Barack Obama dismissed suggestions that anything inappropriate had taken place in the presidential election earlier this month .
He called those allegations “ bald assertions ” and took a jab at his successor , President Donald Trump .
“ Look , Joe Biden ’ s going to be the next president of the United States , ” he said .
“ Kamala Harris will be the next vice president .
I have been troubled like I think every American , whether you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Independent , should be troubled , when you start having attempts to block , negate , overturn the people ’ s vote when there ’ s no actual evidence that there was anything illegal or fraudulent taking place.
” “ These are just bald assertions , ” Obama continued .
“ They ’ ve been repeatedly rejected by the courts .
And I think I ’ m less surprised by Donald Trump doing this .
You know , he has shown only a flimsy relationship to the truth .
I ’ m more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of Republican officials go along with it , not because they actually believe it , but because they feel intimidated by it , and the degree to which you ’ ve seen some news outlets that cater to the right and the conservative viewpoint somehow try to prop up these bogus claims.
” Follow Jeff Poor on Twitter @ jeff_poor

During an hour-long special to promote his recently released book “A Promised Land,” former President Barack Obama dismissed suggestions that anything inappropriate had taken place in the presidential election earlier this month.
He called those allegations “bald assertions” and took a jab at his successor, President Donald Trump.
“Look, Joe Biden’s going to be the next president of the United States,” he said. “Kamala Harris will be the next vice president. I have been troubled like I think every American, whether you’re a Republican or Democrat or Independent, should be troubled, when you start having attempts to block, negate, overturn the people’s vote when there’s no actual evidence that there was anything illegal or fraudulent taking place.”
“These are just bald assertions,” Obama continued. “They’ve been repeatedly rejected by the courts. And I think I’m less surprised by Donald Trump doing this. You know, he has shown only a flimsy relationship to the truth. I’m more troubled that you’re seeing a lot of Republican officials go along with it, not because they actually believe it, but because they feel intimidated by it, and the degree to which you’ve seen some news outlets that cater to the right and the conservative viewpoint somehow try to prop up these bogus claims.”
Follow Jeff Poor on Twitter @jeff_poor


bonginoreport--2020-11-20--Dominion Refuses to Attend Hearing With Pennsylvania Legislature

Pennsylvania 's State Government Committee was scheduled to hold a hearing on Friday with Dominion Voting Systems , but on Thursday night , at the last minute , Dominion `` lawyered up '' and backed out of the hearing .
State Representative Seth Grove , Interim Chair for the State Government Committee and Chair of the Government Oversight Committee said that Dominion Voting Systems was used in 14 Pennsylvania counties .
Those counties contain 1.3 million voters , representing 19 percent of voters in the state .
Grove said that they were going to have a hearing with Dominion , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearing Dominion back their product and offer information to Pennsylvania voters .
`` Last evening Dominion voting systems lawyered up and backed out of their commitment to the people of Pennsylvania to provide input in a public format in which 1.3 [ million ] Pennsylvanian 's entrusted .
Instead of running toward the light of honesty and integrity , Dominion Voting Systems retreated to the darkness .
`` Why ?
Why would a vendor of public goods fear discussing their products sold to the public for the public good ?
If Dominion 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were supposed to why would n't Dominion take the opportunity to publicly review its success ?
`` How hard is it to say our ballot machines worked exactly as promised and they are 100 percent accurate ?
Why after weeks of accusations has Dominion Voting Systems not released any analysis of the success of their voting machines to the public in order to stop their accusers in their tracks ?
`` If they have nothing to hide , why are they hiding from us ?
I am sad to report to the tax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voters who trusted Dominion Voting Systems with their ballots that Dominion Voting Systems has hung you out to dry and slapped you in your faces .
`` Not only are Pennsylvanians more skeptical , but the actions of Dominion Voting Systems last night led credibility to their accusers accusations .
To date , the secretary of state has initiated no plans to address the concerns of Pennsylvanians .
`` A concerning number of Pennsylvanians have lost faith in the integrity of our election process .
If the elections were conducted above board , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be falling all over themselves to verify the results and put to rest the mistrust of this election .
`` Trust must be earned .
It is up to Dominion Voting Systems to earn the voters ' trust .
It is up to the secretary of state to invalidate and rumor or accusation . ''

Pennsylvania's State Government Committee was scheduled to hold a hearing on Friday with Dominion Voting Systems, but on Thursday night, at the last minute, Dominion "lawyered up" and backed out of the hearing.
State Representative Seth Grove, Interim Chair for the State Government Committee and Chair of the Government Oversight Committee said that Dominion Voting Systems was used in 14 Pennsylvania counties. Those counties contain 1.3 million voters, representing 19 percent of voters in the state.
Grove said that they were going to have a hearing with Dominion, and that he was looking forward to hearing Dominion back their product and offer information to Pennsylvania voters.
"Last evening Dominion voting systems lawyered up and backed out of their commitment to the people of Pennsylvania to provide input in a public format in which 1.3 [million] Pennsylvanian's entrusted. Instead of running toward the light of honesty and integrity, Dominion Voting Systems retreated to the darkness.
"Why? Why would a vendor of public goods fear discussing their products sold to the public for the public good? If Dominion's products were successful and operated as they were supposed to why wouldn't Dominion take the opportunity to publicly review its success?
"How hard is it to say our ballot machines worked exactly as promised and they are 100 percent accurate? Why after weeks of accusations has Dominion Voting Systems not released any analysis of the success of their voting machines to the public in order to stop their accusers in their tracks?
"If they have nothing to hide, why are they hiding from us? I am sad to report to the tax payers of Pennsylvania, the 1.3 million voters who trusted Dominion Voting Systems with their ballots that Dominion Voting Systems has hung you out to dry and slapped you in your faces.
"Not only are Pennsylvanians more skeptical, but the actions of Dominion Voting Systems last night led credibility to their accusers accusations. To date, the secretary of state has initiated no plans to address the concerns of Pennsylvanians.
"A concerning number of Pennsylvanians have lost faith in the integrity of our election process. If the elections were conducted above board, the secretary of state and the department would be falling all over themselves to verify the results and put to rest the mistrust of this election.
"Trust must be earned. It is up to Dominion Voting Systems to earn the voters' trust. It is up to the secretary of state to invalidate and rumor or accusation."


bonginoreport--2020-11-20--Five U.S. Agencies Are Telling Employees Coronavirus Vaccine Will Be Available to Them Within Two Mo

Five U.S. Agencies Are Telling Employees Coronavirus Vaccine Will Be Available to Them Within Two Months

Five federal agencies have started telling employees they could receive Pfizer or Moderna 's Covid-19 vaccine in as little as eight weeks as the U.S. prepares to distribute the potentially life-saving doses across the country , according to a person with first-hand knowledge of the plan .
Essential federal workers would be among the first group of Americans to get inoculated against the coronavirus after the nation 's health-care workers , according to the Centers for Disease Control 's vaccination program `` interim playbook . ''
The plan lists essential workers , along with the elderly and other highly vulnerable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its vaccine distribution plan , which has n't been finalized yet and could change .
Diplomats at the State Department who are 70 and older or otherwise in a vulnerable population group might qualify for early vaccination , said the person , who asked not to be named because neither companies ' vaccines have been authorized and the distribution plans are still being drafted .
The timing depends heavily on how fast the Food and Drug Administration can clear either companies ' vaccines for emergency use .
Pfizer , which developed its vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are submitting their application some time Friday and Moderna is expected to soon follow suit .
If either vaccine is n't authorized by the FDA , it would delay that timing , the person said .
How quickly the vaccine could be distributed also depends on a variety of other factors , including manufacturing and availability of supplies .
The CDC lists the agencies that would receive the doses directly from the federal government : the Bureau of Prisons , Department of Defense , Department of State , Indian Health Service and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prisons is working with the CDC and the `` public-private partnership established by the federal government , known as Operation Warp Speed ( OWS ) , to ensure the BOP is prepared to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine once it becomes available , spokesperson Emery Nelson said in a statement .

Five federal agencies have started telling employees they could receive Pfizer or Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine in as little as eight weeks as the U.S. prepares to distribute the potentially life-saving doses across the country, according to a person with first-hand knowledge of the plan.
Essential federal workers would be among the first group of Americans to get inoculated against the coronavirus after the nation's health-care workers, according to the Centers for Disease Control's vaccination program "interim playbook." The plan lists essential workers, along with the elderly and other highly vulnerable groups, in the first phase of its vaccine distribution plan, which hasn't been finalized yet and could change.
Diplomats at the State Department who are 70 and older or otherwise in a vulnerable population group might qualify for early vaccination, said the person, who asked not to be named because neither companies' vaccines have been authorized and the distribution plans are still being drafted.
The timing depends heavily on how fast the Food and Drug Administration can clear either companies' vaccines for emergency use. Pfizer , which developed its vaccine with German pharmaceutical company BioNTech , said they are submitting their application some time Friday and Moderna is expected to soon follow suit.
If either vaccine isn't authorized by the FDA, it would delay that timing, the person said. How quickly the vaccine could be distributed also depends on a variety of other factors, including manufacturing and availability of supplies.
The CDC lists the agencies that would receive the doses directly from the federal government: the Bureau of Prisons, Department of Defense, Department of State, Indian Health Service and Veterans Health Administration.
The Bureau of Prisons is working with the CDC and the "public-private partnership established by the federal government, known as Operation Warp Speed (OWS), to ensure the BOP is prepared to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine once it becomes available, spokesperson Emery Nelson said in a statement.


bonginoreport--2020-11-21--Josh Hammer: Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Is Idiotic and Immoral

Higher education might be the most pressing domestic issue confronting America today .
As currently structured and carried out , higher education is a blight upon the nation -- an affirmative hindrance to our efforts in aiding human flourishing and securing the common good .
It is possible that no propagated belief in modern American history has been more intellectually , experientially , and fiscally ruinous than the notion that a four-year bachelor 's degree-bestowing bender is a necessary rite of passage for entering adulthood .
Caviling about the systemic corruption of the academy is perhaps old hat .
By @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` God and Man at Yale '' in 1951 , the metamorphosis of America 's ivory tower into something closely approximating a fifth column was well underway .
But the situation has , in recent decades , worsened ; it has metastasized into a cancer whose tendrils spread the latest faddish developments in intersectional , anti-American , anti-Western `` woke-ism '' all throughout the land .
It is both terrifying and perverse that America 's intellectual gatekeepers -- the `` elite '' -forming , credentialing institutions that separate the `` deplorables '' from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upon impressionable young minds .
With some notable exceptions , American higher education today comprises madrasas of wokeness fundamentally hostile to the American regime and the American way of life .
Many of the far left 's most toxic ideas , whether moral relativism , socialism , `` anti-racism '' or multiculturalism , either begin on campus or gain steam there .
It should n't surprise anyone that one of the more popular policies in conservative egghead circles today is to expand loan access to , and accreditation support for , trade school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ programs .
Intellectual bankruptcy notwithstanding , there are manifold more tangible problems associated with the failed higher education status quo .
Four years spent on campus between the ages of 18 and 22 means four prime years forgone from acquiring vocational skills , advancing a career , and mating and forming families .
It also often means , due in part to the federal government 's effective monopoly over the student loan industry , four years of willful indebtedness to major in such patently silly `` subjects '' as `` gender studies .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ source of collective American debt , behind only mortgage debt .
By some staggering estimates , Americans have over $ 1.5 trillion in student loan debt .
The modern Democratic Party is heavily reliant on woke college graduates for political support , and many on the left have warmed in recent years to large-scale student loan `` forgiveness '' ( at least as a halfway measure , compared to the far left 's support for universal free college ) .
Most recently , the likely incoming president , Democrat Joe Biden , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 10,000 of student loan debt for borrowers .
This policy is idiotic in the extreme and brazenly immoral .
Republicans and sensible Democrats must unite to defeat it .
The higher education-student loan complex is in desperate need of more transparency and accountability -- not more bailouts .
A prudent first step would be for creditors , whether public or ( ideally ) private , to present clear information about salaries and career paths for graduating high school seniors to consider before they commit to taking out hundreds of thousands of dollars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ studies . ''
The worst possible thing we could do would be a mass bailout of this nature , which would initiate a vicious , never-ending cycle of tuition spikes , more indebtedness , and more bailouts .
It is a quintessential exercise in trying to apply a Band-Aid to a grievously slit artery .
Think the moral hazard problems associated with the 2008 bank bailouts were bad ?
Wait until you see where this irresponsible experiment could end .
Numerous other problems abound .
Such a bailout is inherently regressive , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decided they could afford four years of the decadent ivory tower wasteland , and disproportionately harm taxpayers who themselves did not go to college .
Such a bailout would also be manifestly unfair to those graduates who have diligently worked to pay off their loans in earnest -- even if it meant forsaking jobs they otherwise would have preferred to take in favor of jobs that pay more .
In other words , such a bailout would inculcate the worst lessons in fiscal imprudence and recklessness -- all while letting the universities off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to one sustained racket .

Higher education might be the most pressing domestic issue confronting America today. As currently structured and carried out, higher education is a blight upon the nation -- an affirmative hindrance to our efforts in aiding human flourishing and securing the common good. It is possible that no propagated belief in modern American history has been more intellectually, experientially, and fiscally ruinous than the notion that a four-year bachelor's degree-bestowing bender is a necessary rite of passage for entering adulthood.
Caviling about the systemic corruption of the academy is perhaps old hat. By the time William F. Buckley Jr. wrote "God and Man at Yale" in 1951, the metamorphosis of America's ivory tower into something closely approximating a fifth column was well underway. But the situation has, in recent decades, worsened; it has metastasized into a cancer whose tendrils spread the latest faddish developments in intersectional, anti-American, anti-Western "woke-ism" all throughout the land.
It is both terrifying and perverse that America's intellectual gatekeepers -- the "elite"-forming, credentialing institutions that separate the "deplorables" from the ruling class -- impress self-loathing pablum upon impressionable young minds. With some notable exceptions, American higher education today comprises madrasas of wokeness fundamentally hostile to the American regime and the American way of life. Many of the far left's most toxic ideas, whether moral relativism, socialism, "anti-racism" or multiculturalism, either begin on campus or gain steam there. It shouldn't surprise anyone that one of the more popular policies in conservative egghead circles today is to expand loan access to, and accreditation support for, trade school alternatives to traditional four-year bachelor's degree-granting programs.
Intellectual bankruptcy notwithstanding, there are manifold more tangible problems associated with the failed higher education status quo. Four years spent on campus between the ages of 18 and 22 means four prime years forgone from acquiring vocational skills, advancing a career, and mating and forming families. It also often means, due in part to the federal government's effective monopoly over the student loan industry, four years of willful indebtedness to major in such patently silly "subjects" as "gender studies." Student loans are now the second-largest source of collective American debt, behind only mortgage debt. By some staggering estimates, Americans have over $1.5 trillion in student loan debt.
The modern Democratic Party is heavily reliant on woke college graduates for political support, and many on the left have warmed in recent years to large-scale student loan "forgiveness" (at least as a halfway measure, compared to the far left's support for universal free college). Most recently, the likely incoming president, Democrat Joe Biden, has called for "immediate" forgiveness of $10,000 of student loan debt for borrowers.
This policy is idiotic in the extreme and brazenly immoral. Republicans and sensible Democrats must unite to defeat it.
The higher education-student loan complex is in desperate need of more transparency and accountability -- not more bailouts. A prudent first step would be for creditors, whether public or (ideally) private, to present clear information about salaries and career paths for graduating high school seniors to consider before they commit to taking out hundreds of thousands of dollars in loans to major in "ethnic studies." The worst possible thing we could do would be a mass bailout of this nature, which would initiate a vicious, never-ending cycle of tuition spikes, more indebtedness, and more bailouts. It is a quintessential exercise in trying to apply a Band-Aid to a grievously slit artery.
Think the moral hazard problems associated with the 2008 bank bailouts were bad? Wait until you see where this irresponsible experiment could end.
Numerous other problems abound. Such a bailout is inherently regressive, as it would disproportionately benefit woke children who decided they could afford four years of the decadent ivory tower wasteland, and disproportionately harm taxpayers who themselves did not go to college. Such a bailout would also be manifestly unfair to those graduates who have diligently worked to pay off their loans in earnest -- even if it meant forsaking jobs they otherwise would have preferred to take in favor of jobs that pay more. In other words, such a bailout would inculcate the worst lessons in fiscal imprudence and recklessness -- all while letting the universities off the hook for their running what amounts to one sustained racket.
American higher education needs a wrecking ball -- not a bailout.