wnd--2020-03-06--Schumer's threats a foretaste of what is to come

Sen. Chuck Schumer 's threats against Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanagh are not only outrageous and dangerous .
They could well be a precursor of what we can expect should the Supreme Court advance the pro-life cause .
There will be rage .
There will be intimidation .
There will be threats .
And there will be violence .
The same people who were scratching and pounding the Supreme Court doors during the Kavanaugh hearings will not sit quietly should Roe v. Wade be overturned .
The same people who violently attack peaceful pro-life protesters will turn all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In terms of physical attacks and verbal attacks , it could get very ugly very quickly .
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He was preaching to an already-angry choir for whom Roe v. Wade is a sacred right ( or should I say rite ? )
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And he singled out the two SCOTUS appointees of President Trump , getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ From Louisiana to Missouri to Texas , Republican legislatures are waging a war on women , all women , and they 're taking away fundamental rights .
I want to tell you , Gorsuch , I want to tell you , Kavanaugh , you have released the whirlwind and you will pay the price .
You wo n't know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions . ''
It 's true that the lines following referred explicitly to the November elections .
And it 's true that , having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Justice John Roberts , along with political leaders and media pundits , Schumer has apologized in part for his remarks .
`` I should not have used the words I used yesterday , '' he said .
`` They did n't come out the way I intended .
...
In no way was I making a threat . ''
But the facts remain that 1 ) he called out two Supreme Court justices by name ; 2 ) he threatened them with consequences should they rule against abortion ; and 3 ) he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whirlwind . ''
And the pro-abortion crowd ate up every word .
( For the record , it 's also worth asking how would a Democratic wave of victories in the November elections cause Gorsuch and Kavanaugh to `` pay the price '' ?
How would election results `` hit '' them ? )
To be fair , I fully acknowledge that there have been pro-life extremists who have physically attacked abortion doctors and workers .
Some have even resorted to murder .
Others have committed acts of arson .
I do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is sinful , inexcusable and shameful .
It is the opposite of being pro-life ( you do n't murder someone if you are pro-life ) .
And it brings reproach to the name of Jesus .
All these acts should be punished to the full extent of the law .
( For a recent , pro-abortion perspective on this violence , see here . )
At the same time , not a single major pro-life leader or organization supports such violent acts .
Or encourages them .
Or seeks to incite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rhetoric of the pro-life movement is peaceful , standing firmly against the violence being done to babies in their mother 's wombs .
Contrast that with the words of Chuck Schumer .
Contrast that with Madonna 's `` blow up the White House '' speech or Kathy Griffin 's photo with the faux severed-head of the president .
( Be assured that Trump 's female enemies would not hate him as intensely were he a strong supporter of abortion . )
The radical feminists are incensed .
The pro-abortionists are enraged .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the targets .
One little match could spark an unholy fire .
One major decision from the Supreme Court could lead to riots across the country .
Late in 2017 , a 15-year-old girl , with Students for Life , was punched in the face while engaging in sidewalk counseling outside an abortion clinic .
In March 2019 , Mairead McCardle reported an elderly pro-life volunteer was violently assaulted `` by a younger male abortion-rights advocate during a peaceful protest outside a San Francisco Planned Parenthood clinic . ''
`` The perpetrator , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , attacked an 85-year-old 40 Days for Life volunteer , whose full name has not been released out of concerns for his safety , outside the San Francisco Health Center . ''
And in between these assaults on a 15-year-old and an 85-year-old , other pro-lifers have been attacked .
( See this 2018 video where a man delivers a roundhouse kick to a pro-life worker .
Or read this article about a bomb threat in 2019 . )
For good reason , I fear that this is only the tiny tip of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that irresponsible rhetoric , like that of Schumer , could endanger the lives of judges , legislators , sidewalk counselors and other pro-life workers .
Again , I despise the fact that over the years pro-life extremists have decided to take the law into their own hands , even killing abortion providers .
In the strongest possible terms , I denounce such acts of violence .
But , to repeat , this does not represent the millions of peaceful , law-abiding pro-lifers , as is evident from the speeches delivered at the annual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one speech that called for violence .
Or that issued threats .
Or that provoked irrational acts .
Or take me to one major pro-life website that encourages physical attacks of any kind .
Then , contrast that with the spirit of the anti-Kavanaugh protests .
Or with the rhetoric of Schumer .
What is coming next ?
I do understand that abortion is a tremendously volatile issue .
Pro-lifers are convinced that babies are being slaughtered in the womb ( that is my view ) , leading some to unjustifiable acts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that society is trying to take over their own bodies and force them to live by someone else 's moral code .
But one thing is sure ( and I write this as a dogmatic and passionate pro-lifer ) .
Violence is never the answer , and those in leadership on both sides of the debate need to watch their words carefully .
Otherwise , there could be blood on their hands , too .

Sen. Chuck Schumer's threats against Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanagh are not only outrageous and dangerous. They could well be a precursor of what we can expect should the Supreme Court advance the pro-life cause.
There will be rage. There will be intimidation. There will be threats. And there will be violence.
The same people who were scratching and pounding the Supreme Court doors during the Kavanaugh hearings will not sit quietly should Roe v. Wade be overturned.
The same people who violently attack peaceful pro-life protesters will turn all the more violent should pro-life legislation be passed.
In terms of physical attacks and verbal attacks, it could get very ugly very quickly.
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Let's remember that Schumer delivered his remarks at a pro-abortion rally in front of the Supreme Court. He was preaching to an already-angry choir for whom Roe v. Wade is a sacred right (or should I say rite?).
And he singled out the two SCOTUS appointees of President Trump, getting more animated with each line: "From Louisiana to Missouri to Texas, Republican legislatures are waging a war on women, all women, and they're taking away fundamental rights. I want to tell you, Gorsuch, I want to tell you, Kavanaugh, you have released the whirlwind and you will pay the price. You won't know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions."
It's true that the lines following referred explicitly to the November elections.
And it's true that, having been rebuked by none other than Chief Justice John Roberts, along with political leaders and media pundits, Schumer has apologized in part for his remarks.
"I should not have used the words I used yesterday," he said. "They didn't come out the way I intended. ... In no way was I making a threat."
But the facts remain that 1) he called out two Supreme Court justices by name; 2) he threatened them with consequences should they rule against abortion; and 3) he said they will "have released the whirlwind."
And the pro-abortion crowd ate up every word. (For the record, it's also worth asking how would a Democratic wave of victories in the November elections cause Gorsuch and Kavanaugh to "pay the price"? How would election results "hit" them?)
To be fair, I fully acknowledge that there have been pro-life extremists who have physically attacked abortion doctors and workers. Some have even resorted to murder. Others have committed acts of arson.
I do not deny this ugly history for a moment. It is sinful, inexcusable and shameful. It is the opposite of being pro-life (you don't murder someone if you are pro-life). And it brings reproach to the name of Jesus.
All these acts should be punished to the full extent of the law. (For a recent, pro-abortion perspective on this violence, see here.)
At the same time, not a single major pro-life leader or organization supports such violent acts. Or encourages them. Or seeks to incite them.
To the contrary, the rhetoric of the pro-life movement is peaceful, standing firmly against the violence being done to babies in their mother's wombs.
Contrast that with the words of Chuck Schumer.
Contrast that with Madonna's "blow up the White House" speech or Kathy Griffin's photo with the faux severed-head of the president. (Be assured that Trump's female enemies would not hate him as intensely were he a strong supporter of abortion.)
The radical feminists are incensed. The pro-abortionists are enraged. And those who stand for life will be the targets.
One little match could spark an unholy fire. One major decision from the Supreme Court could lead to riots across the country.
Late in 2017, a 15-year-old girl, with Students for Life, was punched in the face while engaging in sidewalk counseling outside an abortion clinic.
In March 2019, Mairead McCardle reported an elderly pro-life volunteer was violently assaulted "by a younger male abortion-rights advocate during a peaceful protest outside a San Francisco Planned Parenthood clinic."
"The perpetrator, an athletic white man clad in black, attacked an 85-year-old 40 Days for Life volunteer, whose full name has not been released out of concerns for his safety, outside the San Francisco Health Center."
And in between these assaults on a 15-year-old and an 85-year-old, other pro-lifers have been attacked. (See this 2018 video where a man delivers a roundhouse kick to a pro-life worker. Or read this article about a bomb threat in 2019.)
For good reason, I fear that this is only the tiny tip of a massive iceberg. And I fear that irresponsible rhetoric, like that of Schumer, could endanger the lives of judges, legislators, sidewalk counselors and other pro-life workers.
Again, I despise the fact that over the years pro-life extremists have decided to take the law into their own hands, even killing abortion providers. In the strongest possible terms, I denounce such acts of violence.
But, to repeat, this does not represent the millions of peaceful, law-abiding pro-lifers, as is evident from the speeches delivered at the annual March for Life in D.C.
Show me one speech that called for violence. Or that issued threats. Or that provoked irrational acts.
Or take me to one major pro-life website that encourages physical attacks of any kind.
Then, contrast that with the spirit of the anti-Kavanaugh protests. Or with the rhetoric of Schumer. What is coming next?
I do understand that abortion is a tremendously volatile issue.
Pro-lifers are convinced that babies are being slaughtered in the womb (that is my view), leading some to unjustifiable acts of violence of their own.
Pro-abortionists believe that society is trying to take over their own bodies and force them to live by someone else's moral code.
But one thing is sure (and I write this as a dogmatic and passionate pro-lifer). Violence is never the answer, and those in leadership on both sides of the debate need to watch their words carefully. Otherwise, there could be blood on their hands, too.


wnd--2020-03-06--Time to legally take down Joe Biden

Time to legally take down Joe Biden

While I have sympathy for Joe Biden in a personal sense – he having suffered several family tragedies – it 's not enough to overcome his lackluster , whoreish past as a politician .
He 's someone who has never held a real job and who is a total dishonest hack .
First and most , was Biden 's attempt to legally lynch now Justice Clarence Thomas as the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee 28 years ago .
Biden cynically played the reverse race card to attempt to destroy a black conservative .
Now that he is running for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Anita Hill , the charlatan who was put up by the likes of leftist and extortionist radical blacks such as Jesse Jackson to harm a fellow black man simply because he did not fit their white-man 's victim mold .
Second are Biden 's many instances of verifiable plagiarism , stealing the works of others to make whatever confused point he can , simply because he does not have the intellectual capacity to think on his own .
No amount of Cheshire toothy grins can mask the fact that the guy is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was his opportunistic , phony and slavish adherence to former President Obama , a man who he praised during the 2008 presidential election as `` the first sort of mainstream African-American candidate , who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice looking guy . ''
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But when a nominees decides to pick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change your tune .
Now , in 2020 , Biden champions himself as the white savior who will deliver blacks out of bondage from the slavery of President Trump .
Put simply , the man is not only a hypocrite , a fool and a clown , but also a clear and present danger .
Coupled with his obvious onset of dementia , and perhaps worse , he looks like he could keel over with a massive stroke at any moment .
The Ukrainian bribery scandal is just one example of the threat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time of multiple domestic and international crises .
If elected , he would be only be a `` place holder '' who occupies space in the Oval Office .
All of this said , I have a score to settle with `` Uncle Joe . ''
It will be settled in part through a lawsuit which I filed in Palm Beach County Florida that is in progress .
The basis for my complaint is that Biden and his campaign staff interfered with Freedom Watch 's YouTube channel after I had posted my weekly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prosecutor with Larry Klayman , '' which you can find by going to freedomwatchusa.org or our YouTube channel at FreedomWatchTV .
During this episode I committed to commissioning a citizens grand jury to seek the indictment of Biden and his halfwit son Hunter for having shaken down Ukrainian interests to line their pockets .
The Bidens pressured YouTube/Google to take down all of our postings , which number in the hundreds .
This harmed my reputation , as subscribers must have believed that I did done something wrong to warrant this censorship and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Freedom Watch does plan in the near future to make good on our commitment to bring the Bidens to justice .
God only knows that our latest worthless attorney general , Bill Barr , an establishment fraud , will not get the job done .
He already has taken dives on the criminal prosecution of former FBI director James Comey , former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe and , of course , Bill , Hillary and Chelsea Clinton with regard to the criminal racketeering enterprise posing as the Clinton Foundation .
My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Joe and Hunter Biden is not for political purposes .
I have , as you know , a long history of being non-partisan , regardless of my conservative bent .
Among the many examples , I have sued Republican former House Speaker Tom DeLay and former President George W. Bush and his VP , Dick Cheney , for illegal and unconstitutional mass surveillance and accounting fraud at Halliburton , respectively .
I am a real Republican in the tradition of Thomas Jefferson and clearly not a slavish sycophant to the modern Republican @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flip side of the dishonest coin of the Democratic establishment of which Joe Biden is a charter member .
I , therefore , call on you to support my efforts , through Freedom Watch and in my private capacity , to bring the Bidens and politicians , government officials and lawyers and judges of similar ilk to justice .
It 's more than time that respect for the rule of law be reestablished .
And what better way to begin than to legally take out Joe Biden before this demented clown is potentially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damage to our beloved nation ?
Go to freedomwatchusa.org and support and join our Justice League , as the American people must now don their capes and be the nation 's superheroes .

While I have sympathy for Joe Biden in a personal sense – he having suffered several family tragedies – it's not enough to overcome his lackluster, whoreish past as a politician.
He's someone who has never held a real job and who is a total dishonest hack.
First and most, was Biden's attempt to legally lynch now Justice Clarence Thomas as the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee 28 years ago. Biden cynically played the reverse race card to attempt to destroy a black conservative. Now that he is running for the presidency, he has cynically apologized to Anita Hill, the charlatan who was put up by the likes of leftist and extortionist radical blacks such as Jesse Jackson to harm a fellow black man simply because he did not fit their white-man's victim mold.
Second are Biden's many instances of verifiable plagiarism, stealing the works of others to make whatever confused point he can, simply because he does not have the intellectual capacity to think on his own. No amount of Cheshire toothy grins can mask the fact that the guy is a dolt.
Third, and foremost, was his opportunistic, phony and slavish adherence to former President Obama, a man who he praised during the 2008 presidential election as "the first sort of mainstream African-American candidate, who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice looking guy."
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Translated, this means Biden actually thinks that most blacks are inarticulate and unclean, to put it diplomatically. But when a nominees decides to pick you as his running mate, you change your tune. Now, in 2020, Biden champions himself as the white savior who will deliver blacks out of bondage from the slavery of President Trump.
Put simply, the man is not only a hypocrite, a fool and a clown, but also a clear and present danger. Coupled with his obvious onset of dementia, and perhaps worse, he looks like he could keel over with a massive stroke at any moment. The Ukrainian bribery scandal is just one example of the threat he poses to the nation in this time of multiple domestic and international crises.
If elected, he would be only be a "place holder" who occupies space in the Oval Office.
All of this said, I have a score to settle with "Uncle Joe." It will be settled in part through a lawsuit which I filed in Palm Beach County Florida that is in progress.
The basis for my complaint is that Biden and his campaign staff interfered with Freedom Watch's YouTube channel after I had posted my weekly show on Radio America, "Special Prosecutor with Larry Klayman," which you can find by going to freedomwatchusa.org or our YouTube channel at FreedomWatchTV. During this episode I committed to commissioning a citizens grand jury to seek the indictment of Biden and his halfwit son Hunter for having shaken down Ukrainian interests to line their pockets. The Bidens pressured YouTube/Google to take down all of our postings, which number in the hundreds. This harmed my reputation, as subscribers must have believed that I did done something wrong to warrant this censorship and treatment.
But apart from this case, Freedom Watch does plan in the near future to make good on our commitment to bring the Bidens to justice. God only knows that our latest worthless attorney general, Bill Barr, an establishment fraud, will not get the job done. He already has taken dives on the criminal prosecution of former FBI director James Comey, former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe and, of course, Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton with regard to the criminal racketeering enterprise posing as the Clinton Foundation.
My effort to enforce the rule of law against Joe and Hunter Biden is not for political purposes. I have, as you know, a long history of being non-partisan, regardless of my conservative bent. Among the many examples, I have sued Republican former House Speaker Tom DeLay and former President George W. Bush and his VP, Dick Cheney, for illegal and unconstitutional mass surveillance and accounting fraud at Halliburton, respectively. I am a real Republican in the tradition of Thomas Jefferson and clearly not a slavish sycophant to the modern Republican establishment, which is mostly just the flip side of the dishonest coin of the Democratic establishment of which Joe Biden is a charter member.
I, therefore, call on you to support my efforts, through Freedom Watch and in my private capacity, to bring the Bidens and politicians, government officials and lawyers and judges of similar ilk to justice. It's more than time that respect for the rule of law be reestablished. And what better way to begin than to legally take out Joe Biden before this demented clown is potentially in a position to do even more damage to our beloved nation?
Go to freedomwatchusa.org and support and join our Justice League, as the American people must now don their capes and be the nation's superheroes.


wnd--2020-03-06--McDonald's worker allegedly smashes coffee pot of hot water on customer's head

( NBC NEWS ) A worker at a McDonald 's in New York City was arrested after allegedly smashing a @ @ @ @ @ water on the head of a customer following a dispute at the restaurant 's drive-thru @ @ @ @ @ a 911 call late Thursday night at a McDonald 's in the Bronx , where @ @ @ @ @ his 30s with a deep cut on his neck , the New York Police Department @ @ @ @ @ The McDonald 's worker , Emonie Reed , told police she and the man had @ @ @ @ @ drive-thru window and that he spit at her .

(NBC NEWS) A worker at a McDonald's in New York City was arrested after allegedly smashing a coffee pot filled with hot water on the head of a customer following a dispute at the restaurant's drive-thru window.
Police responded to a 911 call late Thursday night at a McDonald's in the Bronx, where they found a man in his 30s with a deep cut on his neck, the New York Police Department told NBC News Friday.
The McDonald's worker, Emonie Reed, told police she and the man had a verbal dispute at the drive-thru window and that he spit at her.
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wnd--2020-03-07--Republican voter enthusiasm hits record high: Poll

Excitement about voting in this year ’ s presidential election is up across the board , but Republican enthusiasm is at a record high in 2020 , a recent poll finds .
A Gallup survey released Friday evaluated relative enthusiasm for both parties at this point in the election cycle and found that the Republicans ’ eagerness to vote is at an all-time high .
More Republicans surveyed said they felt `` more enthusiastic than usual about voting '' in the 2020 election than they have at this point in any other election cycle since Gallup began tracking the criterion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enthusiasm they have in the early months of any election since Gallup first measured this in 2000 , ” Gallup noted .
According to the survey , 64 percent of Republican and Republican-leaning voters are feeling more enthusiastic than usual about voting this year .
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`` Republicans held nonsignificant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , both years when Republicans prevailed in the Electoral College , if not the popular vote , '' Gallup said .
The survey found that Democrats ' relative enthusiasm currently stands at 58 percent .
While lagging behind the enthusiasm of Republicans , the metric is higher than it was in 2016 .
For comparison , relative enthusiasm among Democrats was at 43 percent in May 2016 and at 45 percent in February 2012 .
Relative enthusiasm recorded for Democrats going into the 2008 election was at 79 percent in February of that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the general election that year over then-Republican Arizona Sen. John McCain .
“ Historically , in the early months of a campaign , there is not a clear relationship between the competitiveness of a nomination and party enthusiasm , '' Gallup reported .
`` In some years when only one party had a competitive race for the nomination , that party was the more enthusiastic : Republicans in 2012 and Democrats in 2004 .
By contrast , although President Donald Trump is seeking reelection this year and Democrats are waging a nomination contest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gallup added that despite the fact that only the Democrats are engaged in a competitive primary , “ Americans of both major party groups are giving a great deal of thought to the campaign and feel enthusiastic about the election relative to prior years.
” “ The numbers provide some insight into why Republican primary turnout has been so strong , despite the lack of a serious Trump challenger , ” Gallup reported .
The Trump campaign has waged a massive effort to drive voter turnout in this year ’ s Republican primary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has racked up record numbers in some primary states .
More than 31,000 Republicans showed up to vote for Trump in the Iowa Republican caucuses .
For comparison , only 25,000 Democrats voted for then-incumbent President Barack Obama in Iowa in 2012 , according to Politico .
Trump ’ s 129,696 votes in the New Hampshire primary last month more than doubled the number of votes for incumbents Obama and former President George W. Bush in 2012 and 2004 , respectively .
Politico reported that the record Republican turnout could be “ a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gallup 's results were based on telephone interviews with a random sample of 1,020 adults between Feb , 17 and Feb. 28 .
The margin of sampling error for results based off the entire sample was plus- or minus-4 percentage points .
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal .

Excitement about voting in this year’s presidential election is up across the board, but Republican enthusiasm is at a record high in 2020, a recent poll finds.
A Gallup survey released Friday evaluated relative enthusiasm for both parties at this point in the election cycle and found that the Republicans’ eagerness to vote is at an all-time high.
More Republicans surveyed said they felt "more enthusiastic than usual about voting" in the 2020 election than they have at this point in any other election cycle since Gallup began tracking the criterion.
Republicans are “expressing the most enthusiasm they have in the early months of any election since Gallup first measured this in 2000,” Gallup noted.
According to the survey, 64 percent of Republican and Republican-leaning voters are feeling more enthusiastic than usual about voting this year.
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The previous high for voting enthusiasm among Republicans at a similar point in the election cycle was tied at 53 percent in 2012 and 2004.
"Republicans held nonsignificant leads on enthusiasm in 2004 and 2016, both years when Republicans prevailed in the Electoral College, if not the popular vote," Gallup said.
The survey found that Democrats' relative enthusiasm currently stands at 58 percent.
While lagging behind the enthusiasm of Republicans, the metric is higher than it was in 2016. For comparison, relative enthusiasm among Democrats was at 43 percent in May 2016 and at 45 percent in February 2012.
Relative enthusiasm recorded for Democrats going into the 2008 election was at 79 percent in February of that year. Barack Obama easily won in the general election that year over then-Republican Arizona Sen. John McCain.
“Historically, in the early months of a campaign, there is not a clear relationship between the competitiveness of a nomination and party enthusiasm," Gallup reported.
"In some years when only one party had a competitive race for the nomination, that party was the more enthusiastic: Republicans in 2012 and Democrats in 2004. By contrast, although President Donald Trump is seeking reelection this year and Democrats are waging a nomination contest, Republicans are the more enthusiastic.”
Gallup added that despite the fact that only the Democrats are engaged in a competitive primary, “Americans of both major party groups are giving a great deal of thought to the campaign and feel enthusiastic about the election relative to prior years.”
“The numbers provide some insight into why Republican primary turnout has been so strong, despite the lack of a serious Trump challenger,” Gallup reported.
The Trump campaign has waged a massive effort to drive voter turnout in this year’s Republican primary.
As a result, the president has racked up record numbers in some primary states.
More than 31,000 Republicans showed up to vote for Trump in the Iowa Republican caucuses.
For comparison, only 25,000 Democrats voted for then-incumbent President Barack Obama in Iowa in 2012, according to Politico.
Trump’s 129,696 votes in the New Hampshire primary last month more than doubled the number of votes for incumbents Obama and former President George W. Bush in 2012 and 2004, respectively.
Politico reported that the record Republican turnout could be “a warning sign for Democrats in November.”
Gallup's results were based on telephone interviews with a random sample of 1,020 adults between Feb, 17 and Feb. 28. The margin of sampling error for results based off the entire sample was plus- or minus-4 percentage points.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-03-07--Dr. Drew blasts media for looking to 'fan the flames of panic' with coronavirus coverage

TV personality Dr. Drew Pinsky told Fox News he thinks the establishment media are intentionally inciting fear over the spread of the coronavirus from China .
Pinsky appeared on “ Fox & Friends ” Friday morning to discuss the potentially deadly infectious disease .
Dr. Drew told co-hosts Steve Doocy , Jedediah Bila and Pete Hegseth he thinks the establishment media are going to “ great lengths ” to stigmatize the virus and manipulate viewers into becoming fearful .
“ The media continues to take every effort to fan the flames of panic , ” the practicing physician said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Angeles had ... footage of a paramedic being dispatched to a cruise ship repeatedly all evening , ” he said .
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Somebody got injured , ' '' Pinsky said .
According to Pinsky , people should be prepared to deal with the infection but “ the panic is far worse than the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job it is to contain pandemic do their job , '' he said .
Pinsky praised global health authorities for doing “ an amazing job ” in dealing with coronavirus response .
“ Worldwide , the efforts and effect of the organizations like the [ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ] and the World Health Organization has been remarkable , ” he said .
`` Look , the WHO has said there 's about a 3 percent fatality rate on this virus , and every time they say that they always qualify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to drop a lot once we understand the full extent of the virus , ' ” Pinsky continued .
The coronavirus is “ amongst us , ” he said , adding , “ This is a flu season , everybody .
There are 18,000 deaths from the flu .
`` Why are n't we worried about that ?
Why is n't the message : Get your flu shot ?
You 're much more likely to die of the flu than the coronavirus . ''
While he said the coronavirus is not the flu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should approach the coronavirus in the same manner in which they would prepare to prevent contracting influenza .
Pinsky advised people to wash their hands , keep disinfectant wipes available and get a flu shot .
“ Do all the things you 're supposed to do in flu season , '' he said .
Pinsky later took questions on Twitter from followers concerned about the virus during a live Periscope broadcast .
In the broadcast , Pinsky said establishment journalists should be `` called out '' for their `` irresponsible '' reporting about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to lose their jobs and be hurt by this , '' he said of the panic , which is leading many people to stay indoors .
As of Friday , 101,774 cases of coronavirus have been reported worldwide , and 3,461 people have died .
Twelve Americans are among those dead after contracting the virus .
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal .

TV personality Dr. Drew Pinsky told Fox News he thinks the establishment media are intentionally inciting fear over the spread of the coronavirus from China.
Pinsky appeared on “Fox & Friends” Friday morning to discuss the potentially deadly infectious disease.
Dr. Drew told co-hosts Steve Doocy, Jedediah Bila and Pete Hegseth he thinks the establishment media are going to “great lengths” to stigmatize the virus and manipulate viewers into becoming fearful.
“The media continues to take every effort to fan the flames of panic,” the practicing physician said.
"A local news agency in Los Angeles had ... footage of a paramedic being dispatched to a cruise ship repeatedly all evening,” he said.
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"At the end, they go, 'Oh, by the way, there was a fight on a cruise ship. Somebody got injured,'" Pinsky said.
According to Pinsky, people should be prepared to deal with the infection but “the panic is far worse than the virus.”
"Let the professionals whose job it is to contain pandemic do their job," he said.
Pinsky praised global health authorities for doing “an amazing job” in dealing with coronavirus response.
“Worldwide, the efforts and effect of the organizations like the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] and the World Health Organization has been remarkable,” he said.
"Look, the WHO has said there's about a 3 percent fatality rate on this virus, and every time they say that they always qualify it and say, 'We expect it to drop a lot once we understand the full extent of the virus,'” Pinsky continued.
The coronavirus is “amongst us,” he said, adding, “This is a flu season, everybody. There are 18,000 deaths from the flu.
"Why aren't we worried about that? Why isn't the message: Get your flu shot? You're much more likely to die of the flu than the coronavirus."
While he said the coronavirus is not the flu, he cautioned Fox viewers that they should approach the coronavirus in the same manner in which they would prepare to prevent contracting influenza.
Pinsky advised people to wash their hands, keep disinfectant wipes available and get a flu shot.
“Do all the things you're supposed to do in flu season," he said.
Pinsky later took questions on Twitter from followers concerned about the virus during a live Periscope broadcast. In the broadcast, Pinsky said establishment journalists should be "called out" for their "irresponsible" reporting about the virus.
"People are going to lose their jobs and be hurt by this," he said of the panic, which is leading many people to stay indoors.
As of Friday, 101,774 cases of coronavirus have been reported worldwide, and 3,461 people have died. Twelve Americans are among those dead after contracting the virus.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-03-08--Atheists, Jews, Christians, Muslims all agree to fight for free speech

Free speech on college and university campuses must be protected , members of atheist , Jewish , Catholic and Muslim organizations all agree .
It 's why they 've formed an unusual coalition to oppose a court decision that let Georgia Gwinnett College off the hook after it was caught censoring speech .
The coalition is appealing a case to the Supreme Court brought by two students who were given free speech on only .0015 % of the campus .
Lawyers for Chike Uzuegbunam and Joseph Bradford explain the background .
TRENDING : 2 Fox stars gave Donna Brazile lesson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' comment '' Student Chike Uzuegbunam tried to share his Christian faith with other students on the Lawrenceville , Georgia , campus in 2016 .
College officials quickly stopped him because he had not reserved one of two tiny zones where free expression was allowed without a permit – zones that together made up only 0.0015 % of campus .
When Uzuegbunam reserved a zone and again tried to share his faith , officials again ordered him to stop because someone complained , which made his evangelization efforts 'disorderly conduct ' under a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that 'disturbs the peace and/or comfort of person ( s ) , ' '' explained the lawyers , who are with the Arizona-based ADF .
Then Bradford `` chose not to speak at all after seeing how officials treated Uzuegbunam . ''
Their appeal to the Supreme Court explains that the lower courts dropped the students ' legal case because the college changed its practice after their case was filed to make it moot .
But the appeal pointed out that six circuits hold that a government 's policy change does not moot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been filed on behalf of the two students by atheist activists , Muslim organizations , Jewish groups and Catholic clubs .
`` Government officials should be held responsible for enacting and enforcing policies that trample students ' constitutionally protected freedoms .
If they get off scot free , they or others can simply do it again , '' said ADF Senior Counsel John Bursch .
`` Neither the district court nor the appeals court held Georgia Gwinnett College officials accountable for how they repeatedly mistreated , censored , and intimidated the two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Two federal courts declined to decide whether Georgia Gwinnett 's policy violated the First Amendment and then be dismissed from the case by changing the policy .
ADF attorneys filed the lawsuit , Uzuegbunam v. Preczewski , to challenge the college 's speech zone and speech code policies , only to be told there was nothing to decide since Gwinnett officials changed their policy .
`` Leaving this issue to further percolate in the lower courts will have predictable , serious consequences to the rule of law , '' a brief filed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Eleventh Circuit now holds that a victim of a past constitutional violation is remediless even when the challenged policy has been enforced against the plaintiff before its repeal .
...
The Eleventh Circuit 's decision , as the Petitioners summarized : 'allows government officials to evade accountability for their misconduct and closes federal courts to many citizens who seek to vindicate their priceless constitutional rights . '
'' Another brief came from the Islam & Religious Freedom Action Team , which wrote : `` The Eleventh Circuit decided that after the school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no longer mattered since he did not suffer quantifiable financial harm beyond the injury of having his rights infringed .
That is wrong .
Our constitutional freedoms are priceless , and the government should not be able to violate them without consequence simply by changing its ways before litigation concludes . ''

Free speech on college and university campuses must be protected, members of atheist, Jewish, Catholic and Muslim organizations all agree.
It's why they've formed an unusual coalition to oppose a court decision that let Georgia Gwinnett College off the hook after it was caught censoring speech.
The coalition is appealing a case to the Supreme Court brought by two students who were given free speech on only .0015% of the campus.
Lawyers for Chike Uzuegbunam and Joseph Bradford explain the background.
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"Student Chike Uzuegbunam tried to share his Christian faith with other students on the Lawrenceville, Georgia, campus in 2016. College officials quickly stopped him because he had not reserved one of two tiny zones where free expression was allowed without a permit – zones that together made up only 0.0015% of campus. When Uzuegbunam reserved a zone and again tried to share his faith, officials again ordered him to stop because someone complained, which made his evangelization efforts 'disorderly conduct' under a Gwinnett policy that applied to any expression that 'disturbs the peace and/or comfort of person(s),'" explained the lawyers, who are with the Arizona-based ADF.
Then Bradford "chose not to speak at all after seeing how officials treated Uzuegbunam."
Their appeal to the Supreme Court explains that the lower courts dropped the students' legal case because the college changed its practice after their case was filed to make it moot.
But the appeal pointed out that six circuits hold that a government's policy change does not moot nominal-damages claims.
Now, friend-of-the-court briefs have been filed on behalf of the two students by atheist activists, Muslim organizations, Jewish groups and Catholic clubs.
"Government officials should be held responsible for enacting and enforcing policies that trample students' constitutionally protected freedoms. If they get off scot free, they or others can simply do it again," said ADF Senior Counsel John Bursch. "Neither the district court nor the appeals court held Georgia Gwinnett College officials accountable for how they repeatedly mistreated, censored, and intimidated the two students involved in this case."
Two federal courts declined to decide whether Georgia Gwinnett's policy violated the First Amendment and then be dismissed from the case by changing the policy.
ADF attorneys filed the lawsuit, Uzuegbunam v. Preczewski, to challenge the college's speech zone and speech code policies, only to be told there was nothing to decide since Gwinnett officials changed their policy.
"Leaving this issue to further percolate in the lower courts will have predictable, serious consequences to the rule of law," a brief filed by the American Humanist Association explains. "The Eleventh Circuit now holds that a victim of a past constitutional violation is remediless even when the challenged policy has been enforced against the plaintiff before its repeal. ... The Eleventh Circuit's decision, as the Petitioners summarized: 'allows government officials to evade accountability for their misconduct and closes federal courts to many citizens who seek to vindicate their priceless constitutional rights.'"
Another brief came from the Islam & Religious Freedom Action Team, which wrote: "The Eleventh Circuit decided that after the school withdrew its policy, Chike's claim no longer mattered since he did not suffer quantifiable financial harm beyond the injury of having his rights infringed. That is wrong. Our constitutional freedoms are priceless, and the government should not be able to violate them without consequence simply by changing its ways before litigation concludes."


wnd--2020-03-08--Disney gets heat for removing a main character from 'Mulan' remake for PC reasons

The live-action remake of the Disney hit `` Mulan '' is already drawing fire for its decision to wipe out one of the animated film 's lead characters as a nod to political correctness .
`` Mulan '' is the story of a woman who disguises herself as a man to fight in place of her father in China 's imperial army .
The animated 1998 version was a major hit for Disney , which filmed a live-action remake that hits theaters on March 27 .
However , the remake will not include the character of Li Shang .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a captain in the army who is Mulan 's mentor while she is in the guise of a man and later becomes her love interest , according to Global News .
“ We split Li Shang into two characters .
One became Commander Tung who serves as her surrogate father and mentor in the course of the movie .
The other is Honghui who is her equal in the squad , ” producer Jason Reed said , according to Yahoo News .
The reason had nothing to do with the plot and everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
TRENDING : 2 Fox stars gave Donna Brazile lesson in manners after outrageous 'Go to hell ' comment '' I think particularly in the time of the # MeToo movement , having a commanding officer that is also the sexual love interest was very uncomfortable and we didn ’ t think it was appropriate .
And we thought that in a lot of ways that it was sort of justifying behavior of we ’ re doing everything we can to get out of our industry , '' he said , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this solved everything .
`` There ’ s no power dynamic between them but there is the same dynamic in the original movie that was with Li Shang , '' he said .
Reed said the characters are equals .
“ They start off on the wrong foot , really .
As they progress through the training together , they kind of have this unspoken bond about it because they recognize each other ’ s warrior spirit .
That ’ s how they kind of build their friendship up to begin with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other , '' Reed said , according to Collider .
The decision did not play well on Twitter .
Reed said that Chinese sensibilities were also a factor in making the movie .
`` The traditional Disney audience and the diaspora Asian audience viewed the movie in one way , and the traditional Chinese in China audience viewed a slightly different way .
So we really dug in to try and make sure that we were addressing both of those audiences in a thoughtful way .
And I think that we — I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think we found a way to tie the way they look at the movie together , '' Reed said .
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal .

The live-action remake of the Disney hit "Mulan" is already drawing fire for its decision to wipe out one of the animated film's lead characters as a nod to political correctness.
"Mulan" is the story of a woman who disguises herself as a man to fight in place of her father in China's imperial army. The animated 1998 version was a major hit for Disney, which filmed a live-action remake that hits theaters on March 27.
However, the remake will not include the character of Li Shang. In the animated film, Li Shang is a captain in the army who is Mulan's mentor while she is in the guise of a man and later becomes her love interest, according to Global News.
“We split Li Shang into two characters. One became Commander Tung who serves as her surrogate father and mentor in the course of the movie. The other is Honghui who is her equal in the squad,” producer Jason Reed said, according to Yahoo News.
The reason had nothing to do with the plot and everything to do with political correctness, he said.
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"I think particularly in the time of the #MeToo movement, having a commanding officer that is also the sexual love interest was very uncomfortable and we didn’t think it was appropriate. And we thought that in a lot of ways that it was sort of justifying behavior of we’re doing everything we can to get out of our industry," he said, according to Collider.
In Reed's eyes, this solved everything.
"There’s no power dynamic between them but there is the same dynamic in the original movie that was with Li Shang," he said.
Reed said the characters are equals.
“They start off on the wrong foot, really. As they progress through the training together, they kind of have this unspoken bond about it because they recognize each other’s warrior spirit. That’s how they kind of build their friendship up to begin with, through the training and acknowledging each other," Reed said, according to Collider.
The decision did not play well on Twitter.
THIS is why they removed Li Shang? What kind of BS is this??? Shang NEVER forced himself on Mulan/Ping and came to respect her like WTF https://t.co/tjBZWdge4k — gwendy85 ❤ REYLO *COMMISSIONS OPEN* (@gwendy85) February 28, 2020
No songs, no Mushu, the lead actor supporting police brutality, and now they removed Li Shang because he was "using his position to pressure Mulan into a relationship". What kind of crap is that? Well, thanks for helping me confirm my decision to not watch this movie. https://t.co/hspJ5hcLRb — MisAnthro Pony (@MisAnthroPony) February 28, 2020
Things no longer in the 2020 Mulan Movie - Li Shang
- Mushu
- Cricket
- The Musical Numbers Why are they doing this movie again? Oh right... pic.twitter.com/XGbDjzaZv2 — TRAFON (@RiseFallNick) February 28, 2020
Li Shang was arguably the most healthy relationship Disney had to model to little girls. Mulan wasn’t looking for a prince. I cannot abide the message that it’s better to be alone than with a man who is attracted to a powerful & intelligent woman. First Jo March, now this!? https://t.co/rsOLjhoOUg — summersalt (@tellingoffmytv) February 28, 2020
Reed said that Chinese sensibilities were also a factor in making the movie.
"The traditional Disney audience and the diaspora Asian audience viewed the movie in one way, and the traditional Chinese in China audience viewed a slightly different way. So we really dug in to try and make sure that we were addressing both of those audiences in a thoughtful way. And I think that we — I hope, knock on wood — I think we found a way to tie the way they look at the movie together," Reed said.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-03-08--Police arrest teen boys for savage street beating of 15-year-old girl

( THE BLAZE ) Five teenage boys have been arrested and charged in the brutal street beating of a 15-year-old @ @ @ @ @ week .
According to the New York Post , the teens ranged in age from @ @ @ @ @ been charged with robbery and gang assault .
However , their names were not made @ @ @ @ @ are minors .
Each boy was awaiting arraignment in Brooklyn Criminal Court on Saturday , @ @ @ @ @ reported .
One of the mothers of the boys told the Daily News that she @ @ @ @ @ into police .

(THE BLAZE) Five teenage boys have been arrested and charged in the brutal street beating of a 15-year-old girl that went viral this week.
According to the New York Post, the teens ranged in age from 14 to 17 and have been charged with robbery and gang assault. However, their names were not made public, likely because they are minors.
Each boy was awaiting arraignment in Brooklyn Criminal Court on Saturday, the New York Daily News reported.
One of the mothers of the boys told the Daily News that she made her son turn himself into police.
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wnd--2020-03-08--Trump haters demand POTUS stop playing 'Macho Man,' Village People shut them down

I suppose I should n't be shocked .
We live in a hyper-politicized America where Ravelry , a knitting social media website , banned support for President Donald Trump or his administration in June .
Alas , my herringbone-stitched Trump-Pence 2020 lawn sign will sadly go unrecognized .
However , I would have thought the Village People would be , well , apolitical at this point .
It 's not just that `` YMCA , '' `` Macho Man '' and `` In the Navy '' have passed into the common cultural lexicon at this point .
It 's that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beyond those songs during the Carter administration .
For one day every year -- Halloween -- the group becomes relevant again .
Aside from that one day when you and your friends dress as the military guy and the biker guy and the construction guy ( although probably not the Native American anymore ) , nobody really thinks about the Village People or what their take on Donald Trump is .
That changed very briefly over the past few weeks because the president has ( again ) played some of their songs at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Macho Man '' during his recent trip to India , which led to the group being `` inundated '' with angry fans demanding they speak out .
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`` We have received numerous requests demanding that we prevent or ban President Donald Trump ’ s use of our songs , particularly ' Y.M.C.A .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the group said in a Feb. 24 Facebook post .
`` Since our music is not being used for a specific endorsement , the President ’ s use is 'perfect [ ly ] ' legal .
`` He has remained respectful in his use of our songs and has not crossed the line ; if he or any other candidate were to use any of our songs in a manner that would suggest our endorsement , or in a promotional advertisement , that would cross the line , '' they added .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the President and his supporters have shown a genuine like for our music .
`` Our music is all-inclusive and certainly everyone is entitled to do the YMCA dance , regardless of their political affiliation .
Having said that , we certainly do n't endorse his use as we 'd prefer our music be kept out of politics . ''
The Hill reported that a spokesperson from the group said the campaign 's use of the music `` has nothing to do with gay support of the group . ''
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cultural influence tied to the LGBTQ community , a group that some of Trump 's policies have targeted , '' The Hill noted .
According to Fox News , `` Macho Man '' played before Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the stage for a rally in Gujarat .
As you can see from a tweet from the official account of Modi 's Bharatiya Janata Party , it was indeed a large rally : It was unclear whether or not part of the controversy this time was due to the fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Modi , a controversial Hindu nationalist leader whose government is currently under fire for a citizenship law that targets Muslims .
My assumption is that is n't the reason .
The kind of people who tune into a Trump/Modi rally get themselves lathered up and decide the best way to # Resist is to tweet at the Village People are probably not the kind of people who get involved in the minutiae of Indian politics and some of Modi 's more questionable positions .
Instead , these are people whose amygdala went into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on and , in the midst of yet another fist-clenching outrage , thought , `` I know !
The Village People will save me from having to feel this way again ! ''
Well , why not ?
Other artists have protested the president 's use of their music , with R.E.M .
even threatening to sue .
Given that I 'm of the impression that R.E.M .
is morose and overrated , I 'd just acquiesce were I Trump 's people , although I suppose that would set a bad precedent .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Village People do n't share the same level of fury that the self-styled white knight defenders of `` Macho Man '' do .
More 's the pity .
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal .

YMCA, meet MAGA.
I suppose I shouldn't be shocked. We live in a hyper-politicized America where Ravelry, a knitting social media website, banned support for President Donald Trump or his administration in June. Alas, my herringbone-stitched Trump-Pence 2020 lawn sign will sadly go unrecognized.
However, I would have thought the Village People would be, well, apolitical at this point. It's not just that "YMCA," "Macho Man" and "In the Navy" have passed into the common cultural lexicon at this point. It's that the group itself stopped being culturally relevant beyond those songs during the Carter administration. For one day every year -- Halloween -- the group becomes relevant again.
Aside from that one day when you and your friends dress as the military guy and the biker guy and the construction guy (although probably not the Native American anymore), nobody really thinks about the Village People or what their take on Donald Trump is. That changed very briefly over the past few weeks because the president has (again) played some of their songs at his rallies.
The president used "Macho Man" during his recent trip to India, which led to the group being "inundated" with angry fans demanding they speak out.
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So, they did -- although likely not in a way most of the people who reached out expected them to.
"We have received numerous requests demanding that we prevent or ban President Donald Trump’s use of our songs, particularly 'Y.M.C.A.' and 'Macho Man,'" the group said in a Feb. 24 Facebook post.
"Since our music is not being used for a specific endorsement, the President’s use is 'perfect[ly]' legal.
"He has remained respectful in his use of our songs and has not crossed the line; if he or any other candidate were to use any of our songs in a manner that would suggest our endorsement, or in a promotional advertisement, that would cross the line," they added.
"Like millions of Village People fans worldwide, the President and his supporters have shown a genuine like for our music.
"Our music is all-inclusive and certainly everyone is entitled to do the YMCA dance, regardless of their political affiliation. Having said that, we certainly don't endorse his use as we'd prefer our music be kept out of politics."
The Hill reported that a spokesperson from the group said the campaign's use of the music "has nothing to do with gay support of the group."
"The Village People's music has been a cultural influence tied to the LGBTQ community, a group that some of Trump's policies have targeted," The Hill noted.
According to Fox News, "Macho Man" played before Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the stage for a rally in Gujarat.
As you can see from a tweet from the official account of Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party, it was indeed a large rally:
The world's biggest democracy welcomes you, Mr. Trump. We may be in Gujarat, but entire India is excited to invite you. The arrival of POTUS, FLOTUS, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner gives the Indo-US ties a familial touch and adds warmth to it: PM Modi #NamasteTrump pic.twitter.com/0yFUKbHQqx — BJP (@BJP4India) February 24, 2020
It was unclear whether or not part of the controversy this time was due to the fact that there was the additional variable of Modi, a controversial Hindu nationalist leader whose government is currently under fire for a citizenship law that targets Muslims.
My assumption is that isn't the reason. The kind of people who tune into a Trump/Modi rally get themselves lathered up and decide the best way to #Resist is to tweet at the Village People are probably not the kind of people who get involved in the minutiae of Indian politics and some of Modi's more questionable positions.
Instead, these are people whose amygdala went into hyper-drive when "Macho Man" came on and, in the midst of yet another fist-clenching outrage, thought, "I know! The Village People will save me from having to feel this way again!"
Well, why not? Other artists have protested the president's use of their music, with R.E.M. even threatening to sue. Given that I'm of the impression that R.E.M. is morose and overrated, I'd just acquiesce were I Trump's people, although I suppose that would set a bad precedent.
Whatever the case, it turns out the Village People don't share the same level of fury that the self-styled white knight defenders of "Macho Man" do. More's the pity.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-03-07--Italy set to quarantine whole of Lombardy due to coronavirus

( LONDON GUARDIAN ) The Italian government is to lockdown the northern region of Lombardy , as it battles to @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
A draft decree would extend the quarantined areas , so-called “ red-zones ” @ @ @ @ @ enter or leave the region .
The country is grappling to contain Europe ’ s @ @ @ @ @ which has claimed 233 lives and infected a total of 5,883 people .
Italian authorities @ @ @ @ @ containing draconian measures would be approved later on Saturday .
It will include the power @ @ @ @ @ caught entering or leaving Lombardy , the worst-affected region , until 3 April .
People @ @ @ @ @ out for serious reasons .
The decree provides for banning all public events , closing @ @ @ @ @ , discos and pubs .
Religious ceremonies such as funerals and weddings will also be @ @

(LONDON GUARDIAN) The Italian government is to lockdown the northern region of Lombardy, as it battles to contain the spread of the coronavirus. A draft decree would extend the quarantined areas, so-called “red-zones”, ordering people not to enter or leave the region.
The country is grappling to contain Europe’s worst outbreak of Covid-19, which has claimed 233 lives and infected a total of 5,883 people.
Italian authorities announced that a new decree containing draconian measures would be approved later on Saturday. It will include the power to impose fines on anyone caught entering or leaving Lombardy, the worst-affected region, until 3 April. People may be allowed in and out for serious reasons. The decree provides for banning all public events, closing cinemas, theatres, gyms, discos and pubs. Religious ceremonies such as funerals and weddings will also be banned.
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wnd--2020-03-07--This map of Earth is most accurate ever produced, and it looks completely different

( LONDON INDEPENDENT ) Japanese architect Hajime Narukawa claims to have tackled a centuries-old problem - how to draw an @ @ @ @ @ flat plane .
He claims the above map , called the AuthaGraph World Map , @ @ @ @ @ projection , first created in 1999 , frames the world 's physical components in a @ @ @ @ @ represent their relative sizes as accurately as possible .

(LONDON INDEPENDENT) Japanese architect Hajime Narukawa claims to have tackled a centuries-old problem - how to draw an oblate spheroid Earth on a flat plane.
He claims the above map, called the AuthaGraph World Map, achieves this task.
The projection, first created in 1999, frames the world's physical components in a 2D rectangle, attempting to represent their relative sizes as accurately as possible.
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wnd--2020-03-07--China hotel used for coronavirus quarantine collapse

China hotel used for coronavirus quarantine collapse -- 70 people trapped

( LONDON INDEPENDENT ) A hotel being used as a coronavirus quarantine centre in China has collapsed , leaving 70 @ @ @ @ @ building in Fujian province was being used to house and observe people who had come @ @ @ @ @ when it collapsed at around 7:30pm local time .
Some 38 people have so far @ @ @ @ @ of the Xinjia Express Hotel in Quanzhou , local officials announced four hours later .

(LONDON INDEPENDENT) -- A hotel being used as a coronavirus quarantine centre in China has collapsed, leaving 70 people trapped.
The five-storey building in Fujian province was being used to house and observe people who had come into contact with Covid-19 patients when it collapsed at around 7:30pm local time.
Some 38 people have so far been rescued from the wreckage of the Xinjia Express Hotel in Quanzhou, local officials announced four hours later.
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wnd--2020-03-07--Bernie Sanders is wrong about Cuba's literacy program

( NATIONAL REVIEW ) Last month , on 60 Minutes , in a moment that starkly illustrated his worldview , Bernie Sanders repeated his longstanding admiration for Communist Cuba ’ s education achievements .
Though he conceded that Fidel Castro ’ s “ authoritarian ” mode wasn ’ t ideal , he added , “ You know , it ’ s unfair to simply say everything is bad .
When Fidel Castro came into office , you know what he did ?
He had a massive literacy program .
Is that a bad thing ?
” And it wasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks , Sanders defended the comments in a CNN town hall and during a Democratic presidential debate .
Sanders ’ s defense of Castro was roundly condemned .
New Jersey Democratic senator Robert Menendez thundered , “ I ’ m sure all of those who died at Castro ’ s hands and were shot at firing squads , all those who were tortured , those who live in my state and suffered enormously under the regime , the more than a million people who fled , I ’ m sure they all think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of that.
” But the responses were so focused on Sanders ’ s moral obtuseness that they often left his point about the purported merits of the literacy program unchallenged .
This is a mistake .

(NATIONAL REVIEW) Last month, on 60 Minutes, in a moment that starkly illustrated his worldview, Bernie Sanders repeated his longstanding admiration for Communist Cuba’s education achievements. Though he conceded that Fidel Castro’s “authoritarian” mode wasn’t ideal, he added, “You know, it’s unfair to simply say everything is bad. When Fidel Castro came into office, you know what he did? He had a massive literacy program. Is that a bad thing?” And it wasn’t just 60 Minutes. In recent weeks, Sanders defended the comments in a CNN town hall and during a Democratic presidential debate.
Sanders’s defense of Castro was roundly condemned. New Jersey Democratic senator Robert Menendez thundered, “I’m sure all of those who died at Castro’s hands and were shot at firing squads, all those who were tortured, those who live in my state and suffered enormously under the regime, the more than a million people who fled, I’m sure they all think that the literacy program was worth all of that.”
But the responses were so focused on Sanders’s moral obtuseness that they often left his point about the purported merits of the literacy program unchallenged. This is a mistake.
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wnd--2020-03-07--'Internet of things' could be an unseen threat to elections

( THE CONVERSATION ) The app failure that led to a chaotic 2020 Iowa caucus was a reminder of how vulnerable the democratic process is to technological problems – even without any malicious outside intervention .
Far more sophisticated foreign hacking continues to try to disrupt democracy , as a rare joint federal agency warning advised prior to Super Tuesday .
Russia ’ s attempt to interfere in the 2016 election has already revealed how this could happen : social media disinformation , email hacking and probing of voter registration systems .
The threats to the 2020 election may be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in my new book , “ The Internet in Everything : Freedom and Security in a World with No Off Switch , ” election interference may well come through the vast constellation of always-on , always-connected cameras , thermostats , alarm systems and other physical objects collectively known as the “ internet of things.
” The social and economic benefits of these devices are tremendous .
But , in large part because the devices are not yet adequately secure , they also raise concerns for consumer safety , national security and privacy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

(THE CONVERSATION) The app failure that led to a chaotic 2020 Iowa caucus was a reminder of how vulnerable the democratic process is to technological problems – even without any malicious outside intervention. Far more sophisticated foreign hacking continues to try to disrupt democracy, as a rare joint federal agency warning advised prior to Super Tuesday. Russia’s attempt to interfere in the 2016 election has already revealed how this could happen: social media disinformation, email hacking and probing of voter registration systems.
The threats to the 2020 election may be even more insidious. As I explain in my new book, “The Internet in Everything: Freedom and Security in a World with No Off Switch,” election interference may well come through the vast constellation of always-on, always-connected cameras, thermostats, alarm systems and other physical objects collectively known as the “internet of things.”
The social and economic benefits of these devices are tremendous. But, in large part because the devices are not yet adequately secure, they also raise concerns for consumer safety, national security and privacy. And they create new vulnerabilities for democracy.
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wnd--2020-03-07--AOC calls on illegal immigrants to fill out 2020 census

( FOX NEWS ) Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , D-N.Y. , is coming under fire after urging illegal immigrants to participate @ @ @ @ @ with opponents saying her language was “ anti-American , ” '' We 're all going @ @ @ @ @ to fill out the census in the next two weeks or so , '' she @ @ @ @ @ Night with Seth Meyers.
” `` And so I think what ’ s really important @ @ @ @ @ this out .
It happens once every 10 years.
” “ Every single person , @ @ @ @ @ , no matter your housing status , income , etc.
, is to be counted @ @ @ @ @ before assuring viewers that the data included is “ completely confidential ” and not shared @ @ @ @

(FOX NEWS) Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is coming under fire after urging illegal immigrants to participate in the upcoming census -- with opponents saying her language was “anti-American,”
"We're all going to get mailed a prompt to fill out the census in the next two weeks or so," she said Thursday on “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” "And so I think what’s really important is that we all fill this out. It happens once every 10 years.”
“Every single person, no matter your documentation status, no matter your housing status, income, etc., is to be counted,” she said, before assuring viewers that the data included is “completely confidential” and not shared with other agencies.
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wnd--2020-03-08--Black-light photos show importance of washing hands amid outbreak

( LONDON INDEPENDENT ) A series of photos highlighting the importance of washing your hands properly have gone viral online @ @ @ @ @ As coronavirus , otherwise known as Covid-19 , continues to spread around the world , @ @ @ @ @ people to carry out basic protective measures to curb the spread of the deadly disease @ @ @ @ @ .
While it may seem obvious , a series of black light photos have emerged @ @ @ @ @ difference between washing your hands and washing them well .

(LONDON INDEPENDENT) A series of photos highlighting the importance of washing your hands properly have gone viral online amid the coronavirus outbreak.
As coronavirus, otherwise known as Covid-19, continues to spread around the world, health organisations have been urging people to carry out basic protective measures to curb the spread of the deadly disease, including washing their hands.
While it may seem obvious, a series of black light photos have emerged online proving there is a difference between washing your hands and washing them well.
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wnd--2020-03-08--'Get ready': Italian doctors warn Europe of coronavirus impact on hospitals

( LONDON INDEPENDENT ) Italian doctors have warned medics across Europe to “ get ready ” for coronavirus in a @ @ @ @ @ per cent of all those infected with coronavirus need intensive care , with hospitals becoming @ @ @ @ @ seen by The Independent , reveals the scale of the impact on hospitals in Italy @ @ @ @ @ infected with the virus and 233 people have died as of 6pm on Saturday .
@ @ @ @ @ to the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine , critical care experts Professor Maurizio Cecconi @ @ @ @ @ Professor Giacomo Grasselli , from the University of Milan , revealed how difficult it had @ @ @ @ @ .

(LONDON INDEPENDENT) Italian doctors have warned medics across Europe to “get ready” for coronavirus in a letter revealing up to 10 per cent of all those infected with coronavirus need intensive care, with hospitals becoming overwhelmed.
The letter, seen by The Independent, reveals the scale of the impact on hospitals in Italy where 5,883 patients have been infected with the virus and 233 people have died as of 6pm on Saturday.
In the note, sent to the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, critical care experts Professor Maurizio Cecconi, Professor Antonio Pesenti and Professor Giacomo Grasselli, from the University of Milan, revealed how difficult it had been to treat coronavirus patients.
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wnd--2020-03-08--Iran: Coronavirus kills the 'Butcher of Tehran'

( LEGAL INSURRECTION ) Coronavirus has killed a high-profile leader in Iran responsible for the U.S.-designated terrorist group Basij Forces @ @ @ @ @ Tasnim confirmed .
Mohammad Haj Abolghasem , a senior commander , was known as the @ @ @ @ @ for his role in the bloody suppression of pro-democracy protests that began in November 2019 @ @ @ @ @ said .
Abolghasem ’ s Basij Forces took active part in crushing anti-regime protests .
@ @ @ @ @ by the pro-regime forces during the clampdown .
Basij and pro-regime forces were involved in @ @ @ @ @ They even used sharpshooters , as well as machine guns mounted on helicopters and pickup @ @ @ @ @ crowds .

(LEGAL INSURRECTION) Coronavirus has killed a high-profile leader in Iran responsible for the U.S.-designated terrorist group Basij Forces, the Iranian news agency Tasnim confirmed. Mohammad Haj Abolghasem, a senior commander, was known as the ‘butcher of Tehran’ for his role in the bloody suppression of pro-democracy protests that began in November 2019, the Iranian exile group said.
Abolghasem’s Basij Forces took active part in crushing anti-regime protests. Over 1,500 Iranians were killed by the pro-regime forces during the clampdown. Basij and pro-regime forces were involved in gunning down unarmed protesters. They even used sharpshooters, as well as machine guns mounted on helicopters and pickup trucks, to shoot into crowds.
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wnd--2020-03-08--As coronavirus fear grips U.S., bottles of hand sanitizer go on sale for $600 online

Complaints of price gouging on items related to coronavirus prevention are now emerging as sellers try to maximize how much they can make off of panic-stricken customers .
“ No one should be allowed to reap a windfall from fear and human suffering , ” Democratic Sen. Edward Markey of Massachusetts wrote in a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos , citing media accounts that a $ 10 package of Purel brand hand sanitizer bottles was being sold on Amazon for as much as $ 400 and that a package of 20 surgical masks that routinely sold for $ 14.99 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reuters reported that on Wednesday , a bottle of the brand was selling for $ 600 .
“ Internet-based retailers such as Amazon.com have a particular responsibility to guard against price gouging in current circumstances as consumers — who are finding the shelves of local brick-and-mortar stores bare , and who may wish to avoid venturing into crowded stores and shopping malls — turn to the internet , '' Markey wrote .
Amazon said it is on the lookout for sellers taking capitalism a step too far .
TRENDING : 2 Fox stars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outrageous 'Go to hell ' comment “ We agree with Senator Markey—there is no place for price gouging on Amazon and that ’ s why our teams are monitoring our store 24/7 and have already removed tens of thousands of offers for attempted price gouging , ” a company representative said , according to The Hill .
“ We are disappointed that bad actors are attempting to take advantage of this global health crisis and , in addition to removing these offers , we are terminating accounts.
” Complaints have risen to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Saturday news conference , said that the federal coronavirus task force would investigate reports of price gouging .
Many took to Twitter to report or denounce sky-high prices .
Some experts said that while governments might try to limit the extent of price gouging , a rise in prices for items that suddenly have value is basic economics .
`` Ideally , we would find a mechanism for making sure that those who are likely to be most vulnerable to the crisis such as the elderly and health workers get the available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from rising will not accomplish that goal , '' Michael Salinger , an economics professor at Boston University 's Questrom School of Business , said , according to USA Today .
“ These higher prices reward suppliers ready to meet that surge in demand either from existing stocks or by quickly ramping up production , ” said Michael Giberson , an economics professor at Texas Tech University ’ s Rawls College of Business .
One commentator said technology also plays a role in price increases , noting that in the world of e-commerce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with demand .
“ Retailers who practice dynamic pricing need to monitor algorithms to ensure that prices don ’ t skyrocket , ” Kelly Lynch , retail solutions manager at ActiveViam , which provides pricing technology , said , according to Forbes .
Dana Radcliffe , senior lecturer of business ethics at Cornell ’ s SC Johnson College of Business , said that arguments that hold true in normal times do not in emergencies .
“ In emergencies where critical supplies are scarce , the conditions of a ‘ free and fair market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the buyers don ’ t have options , '' he said .
“ They can not simply buy at lower prices from competing suppliers , ” he said .
“ Rather the sellers are in the position of monopolists who can demand whatever price they want because their customers have no alternatives .
It ’ s such exploitation of fellow citizens ’ vulnerability that makes price-gouging unfair — and frankly unpatriotic , '' Radcliffe said .
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal .

Complaints of price gouging on items related to coronavirus prevention are now emerging as sellers try to maximize how much they can make off of panic-stricken customers.
“No one should be allowed to reap a windfall from fear and human suffering,” Democratic Sen. Edward Markey of Massachusetts wrote in a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, citing media accounts that a $10 package of Purel brand hand sanitizer bottles was being sold on Amazon for as much as $400 and that a package of 20 surgical masks that routinely sold for $14.99 was for sale for $387.
Reuters reported that on Wednesday, a bottle of the brand was selling for $600.
“Internet-based retailers such as Amazon.com have a particular responsibility to guard against price gouging in current circumstances as consumers — who are finding the shelves of local brick-and-mortar stores bare, and who may wish to avoid venturing into crowded stores and shopping malls — turn to the internet," Markey wrote.
Amazon said it is on the lookout for sellers taking capitalism a step too far.
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“We agree with Senator Markey—there is no place for price gouging on Amazon and that’s why our teams are monitoring our store 24/7 and have already removed tens of thousands of offers for attempted price gouging,” a company representative said, according to The Hill. “We are disappointed that bad actors are attempting to take advantage of this global health crisis and, in addition to removing these offers, we are terminating accounts.”
Complaints have risen to the point where President Donald Trump, in a Saturday news conference, said that the federal coronavirus task force would investigate reports of price gouging.
Many took to Twitter to report or denounce sky-high prices.
I thought Amazon took down price gouging on its site? Hm, a $69.99 normal size bottle of hand sanitizer. Good thing I use soap and water. These people should be jailed, fined, something because out of fear, someone will pay this crazy amount. pic.twitter.com/d9HFawlwTt — Lori Michael (@LoriMichaelFl) March 5, 2020
Price gouging at its finest pic.twitter.com/6KKVMVOZeh — Christopher Allen (@CAllenPhotos) March 5, 2020
Shame on Amazon! — Marcus (@maciel688_ron) March 3, 2020
Some experts said that while governments might try to limit the extent of price gouging, a rise in prices for items that suddenly have value is basic economics.
"Ideally, we would find a mechanism for making sure that those who are likely to be most vulnerable to the crisis such as the elderly and health workers get the available supplies. But laws that prevent prices from rising will not accomplish that goal," Michael Salinger, an economics professor at Boston University's Questrom School of Business, said, according to USA Today.
“These higher prices reward suppliers ready to meet that surge in demand either from existing stocks or by quickly ramping up production,” said Michael Giberson, an economics professor at Texas Tech University’s Rawls College of Business.
One commentator said technology also plays a role in price increases, noting that in the world of e-commerce, some algorithms adjust pricing to rise with demand.
“Retailers who practice dynamic pricing need to monitor algorithms to ensure that prices don’t skyrocket,” Kelly Lynch, retail solutions manager at ActiveViam, which provides pricing technology, said, according to Forbes.
Dana Radcliffe, senior lecturer of business ethics at Cornell’s SC Johnson College of Business, said that arguments that hold true in normal times do not in emergencies.
“In emergencies where critical supplies are scarce, the conditions of a ‘free and fair market’ don’t exist — since the buyers don’t have options," he said.
“They cannot simply buy at lower prices from competing suppliers,” he said. “Rather the sellers are in the position of monopolists who can demand whatever price they want because their customers have no alternatives. It’s such exploitation of fellow citizens’ vulnerability that makes price-gouging unfair — and frankly unpatriotic," Radcliffe said.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-03-09--Terrorist who targeted Pamela Geller loses bid for shorter sentence

Blogger and activist Pamela Geller is reporting on her site that the Supreme Court has declined to take up the case of the terrorist who wanted to kill her .
The convict was identified as David Daoud Wright , and he was convicted for his leadership of two men who plotted to kill Boston police officers in 2015 and Geller .
She had been targeted by the terrorists in ISIS .
The Supreme Court denied Wright 's request to take up his case .
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`` And that 's striking .
Because today you do n't know how these things will go .
And his defense team pulled out every card .
They played the race card and everything else they could play .
But in this instance , justice prevailed .
Not only did Daoud Wright target me for a brutal , cruel and violent death , but there has been no indication that he has given up these beliefs , and they are only being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to a prison system that is rife with jihad recruitment that prison officials are unable or unwilling to do anything about . ''
She noted that , `` There is no indication that once he is released from prison at any time in the future , that he would not resume his quest to kill me . ''
The justices on the court did not explain their decision , a circumstance that is not unusual .
`` The court today entered the following order in the above-entitled case : The petition for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' the court said .
Reports explained he had claimed during his trial that he was involved in an `` ISIS role-play fantasy . ''
But he was convicted on five charges , and sentenced to 28 years behind bars .
His convictions later were affirmed by the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals .
The convictions were for the plot that targeted Geller , an anti-Shariah campaigner .
It was found by authorities after she held an event in Texas featuring drawings of Muhammad that was attacked by two ISIS-inspired terrorists .
Prosecutors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conspiracy and recruited his uncle , Ussamah Rahim of Boston , and another man , Nicholas Rovinski of Warwick , Rhode Island , to help him carry out attacks .
The plot was never carried out , after Wright 's uncle told him on a recorded phone call that he decided to go after `` those boys in blue '' instead .
The uncle was fatally shot by police in Boston .
Prosecutors described how Wright collected gruesome ISIS videos , and they accused him of trying to `` deceive '' the court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shortly after the conclusion of Geller 's `` draw Muhammad '' contest in Garland , Texas , in May 2015 , two Muslim terrorists who attempted to breach the venue and kill participants were shot to death by police .
In an commentary shortly after contest , Geller warned that the attempted attack confirmed the presence of ISIS in the U.S. – `` down your block , perhaps . ''
`` This is not about me , '' she explained .
`` This is about whether the U.S. will stand for freedom or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They targeted me for violating Shariah blasphemy laws .
They mean to kill everyone who does n't do their bidding and abide by them voluntarily . ''

Blogger and activist Pamela Geller reports the Supreme Court has declined to take up the case of the terrorist who wanted to kill her.
David Daoud Wright was convicted for his leadership of two men who plotted to kill Boston police officers in 2015 and Geller.
The Supreme Court rejected Wright's request to take up his case.
"The Supreme Court was unequivocal," Geller wrote. "And that's striking. Because today you don't know how these things will go. And his defense team pulled out every card. They played the race card and everything else they could play. But in this instance, justice prevailed. Not only did Daoud Wright target me for a brutal, cruel and violent death, but there has been no indication that he has given up these beliefs, and they are only being reinforced while he is in prison, due to a prison system that is rife with jihad recruitment that prison officials are unable or unwilling to do anything about."
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She noted that there is "no indication that once he is released from prison at any time in the future, that he would not resume his quest to kill me."
The justices did not explain their decision.
Wright had claimed during his trial that he was involved in an "ISIS role-play fantasy."
But he was convicted on five charges and sentenced to 28 years in prison.
His convictions later were affirmed by the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals.
The plot targeting Geller was discovered by authorities after an ISIS attack on an event in Garland, Texas, she helped organize.
Prosecutors argued Wright was the ringleader of the conspiracy and recruited his uncle, Ussamah Rahim of Boston, and another man, Nicholas Rovinski of Warwick, Rhode Island, to help him carry out attacks.
The plot was never carried out. Wright's uncle told him on a recorded phone call that he decided to go after "those boys in blue" instead.
The uncle was fatally shot by police in Boston.
Prosecutors said Wright collected gruesome ISIS videos, and they accused him of trying to "deceive" the court into believing his intentions were benign.
Shortly after the conclusion of Geller's "draw Muhammad" contest in Garland, Texas, in May 2015, two Muslim terrorists who attempted to breach the venue and kill participants were shot to death by police.
In a commentary, Geller warned that the attempted attack confirmed the presence of ISIS in the U.S., "down your block, perhaps."
"This is not about me," she said. "This is about whether the U.S. will stand for freedom or submit and cower before violent intimidation. They targeted me for violating Shariah blasphemy laws. They mean to kill everyone who doesn't do their bidding and abide by them voluntarily."


wnd--2020-03-08--Biden stumbles again, CNN claims Trump team using deceptive editing

( DAILY CALLER ) -- Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden stumbled over his words during a Saturday speech in Kansas @ @ @ @ @ in a video clip by White House social media director Dan Scavino that made Biden @ @ @ @ @ of President Donald Trump .
After the video posted on Twitter , it was pointed @ @ @ @ @ deceptivley edited to leave out Biden ’ s full comment and that the notion that @ @ @ @ @ reelection was false given the full context of his statement .
The former vice president @ @ @ @ @ frontrunner status after his victories last week in the Super Tuesday primaries , first suggested @ @ @ @ @ the Democrats ’ chances of regaining the White House in November before stumbling over his @ @

(DAILY CALLER) -- Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden stumbled over his words during a Saturday speech in Kansas City, Missouri, resulting in a video clip by White House social media director Dan Scavino that made Biden appear to endorse the reelection of President Donald Trump.
After the video posted on Twitter, it was pointed out that it had been deceptivley edited to leave out Biden’s full comment and that the notion that Biden endorsed Trump’s reelection was false given the full context of his statement.
The former vice president, who has regained his frontrunner status after his victories last week in the Super Tuesday primaries, first suggested that negative campaigning would hurt the Democrats’ chances of regaining the White House in November before stumbling over his words.
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wnd--2020-03-08--Bernie's newest adviser wants to abolish prisons, and appeared to float 9/11 conspiracy theory

[ Editor 's note : This story originally was published by the Daily Caller News Foundation . ]
Democratic 2020 candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders has hired Phillip Agnew as a campaign adviser , promoting an individual who supports the abolishment of prisons and has a history of making inflammatory comments .
The Sanders campaign announced on Saturday that Agnew — who was already serving as a top campaign surrogate — has been hired on as a senior adviser .
Agnew notably works as a co-director for Dream Defenders , a far-left group that advocates for the abolishment of prisons and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and supports open borders .
TRENDING : 2 Fox stars gave Donna Brazile lesson in manners after outrageous 'Go to hell ' comment “ I am excited to welcome Phillip to our team , ” Sanders said in a Saturday press release .
“ He is a gifted organizer and one of his generation ’ s most critical voices on issues of race and inequity.
” “ He has and will continue to push me and this movement to deliver on what is owed to Black people who have yet to experience reciprocity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Formed in the aftermath of the shooting of Trayvon Martin , Dream Defenders advocates for a number of far-left proposals , particularly pertaining to issues that affect people of color .
The “ Freedom Papers , ” a manifesto published by the group , claims that police and prisons have no place in “ justice.
” The manifesto also denounced the country ’ s capitalist system , and claimed it was responsible for major wealth gaps .
Dream Defenders has also advocated for open borders .
“ Can you imagine a border-free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” the group tweeted in June 2018 .
A Daily Caller News Foundation investigation discovered that Dream Defenders not only supports the anti-Israel boycott , divest , and sanction ( BDS ) movement , but it has also repeatedly promoted the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine , which has been a U.S.-designated terrorist organization since 1997 .
Agnew has made inflammatory statements about 9/11 in the past and has blamed “ U.S .
interventionist policy ” for the terrorist attacks .
“ Tomorrow America remembers the day that she turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and killed her own citizens in the name of money , ” Agnew tweeted on Sep. 10 , 2010 , a day before the 9/11 anniversary .
Agnew apparently held inflammatory opinions about 9/11 years later .
On Sept. 11 , 2016 , he posted the following image on Instagram : The Sanders campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment by the DCNF .
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[Editor's note: This story originally was published by the Daily Caller News Foundation.]
By Jason Hopkins
Daily Caller News Foundation
Democratic 2020 candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders has hired Phillip Agnew as a campaign adviser, promoting an individual who supports the abolishment of prisons and has a history of making inflammatory comments.
The Sanders campaign announced on Saturday that Agnew — who was already serving as a top campaign surrogate — has been hired on as a senior adviser. Agnew notably works as a co-director for Dream Defenders, a far-left group that advocates for the abolishment of prisons and police, the end of capitalism, and supports open borders.
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“I am excited to welcome Phillip to our team,” Sanders said in a Saturday press release. “He is a gifted organizer and one of his generation’s most critical voices on issues of race and inequity.”
“He has and will continue to push me and this movement to deliver on what is owed to Black people who have yet to experience reciprocity in this country,” Sanders continued.
Formed in the aftermath of the shooting of Trayvon Martin, Dream Defenders advocates for a number of far-left proposals, particularly pertaining to issues that affect people of color.
The “Freedom Papers,” a manifesto published by the group, claims that police and prisons have no place in “justice.” The manifesto also denounced the country’s capitalist system, and claimed it was responsible for major wealth gaps. Dream Defenders has also advocated for open borders. “Can you imagine a border-free tomorrow? This is freedom of movement,” the group tweeted in June 2018.
A Daily Caller News Foundation investigation discovered that Dream Defenders not only supports the anti-Israel boycott, divest, and sanction (BDS) movement, but it has also repeatedly promoted the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, which has been a U.S.-designated terrorist organization since 1997.
Agnew has made inflammatory statements about 9/11 in the past and has blamed “U.S. interventionist policy” for the terrorist attacks.
“Tomorrow America remembers the day that she turned on herself, dismantled her constitution, and killed her own citizens in the name of money,” Agnew tweeted on Sep. 10, 2010, a day before the 9/11 anniversary.
Agnew apparently held inflammatory opinions about 9/11 years later. On Sept. 11, 2016, he posted the following image on Instagram:
The Sanders campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment by the DCNF.
Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience. For licensing opportunities of our original content, please contact [email protected].