wnd--2020-01-24--Veteran's prosthetic legs repossessed 2 days before Christmas, VA vows to make him new ones

After the story of a Vietnam veteran who had his prosthetic legs repossessed sparked outrage across the country , the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has promised to help .
Jerry Holliman , a Vietnam veteran and two-time Bronze Star recipient , has gone without his prosthetic legs for about a month , the Clarion Ledger reported .
Holliman , 69 , told the Clarion Ledger his prosthetic legs were repossessed just two days before Christmas because neither the VA or Medicare would agree to cover the cost .
`` Medicare did not send me to Vietnam , '' Holliman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interview .
`` I was sent there by my country -- with the understanding that if something bad happened to me , that it would be covered by the VA. '' Holliman was 18 when he volunteered to serve in Vietnam and was 53 when he went to fight in Iraq as a master sergeant .
He earned a Bronze Star in both wars and said that between his active duty and time spent in the U.S. National Guard , his military career spanned 40 years .
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His first amputation happened in 2018 and the second in 2019 .
Overwhelmed with recovery and the mountain of confusing paperwork he received from the VA , Holliman did not understand how to navigate the proper channels to get his prosthetic legs paid for .
” He was always under the impression , 'These were my legs , ' ” Holliman 's son Jerald said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ community , his country -- for them to have taken these legs is an insult . ''
Holliman ended up getting his prosthetic legs through a private company called Hanger , a company he said various medical staff steered him toward even though the VA has its own Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service department in place .
Holliman said the prosthetic legs that were repossessed were returned to him shortly after he went to the media with his story , but they were not functional .
Despite the confusing and frustrating road back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will soon be able to walk again .
VA spokesman Matthew Gowan told the Clarion Ledger that the VA will provide Holliman with prosthetic legs at no cost .
Holliman said he is `` cautiously optimistic '' that the VA will follow through .
In the meantime , a private Mississippi company called Quest Prosthetics has reached out to help Holliman , prepared to fix the prosthetic legs that were repossessed in the first place .
`` There 's some people that believe in you and will help you .
That 's wonderful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It restored hope . ''
Holliman said he is eager to return home and reclaim his life .
`` I was independent before this happened , '' Holliman said .
`` This is giving me my life back again . ''
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal .

After the story of a Vietnam veteran who had his prosthetic legs repossessed sparked outrage across the country, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has promised to help.
Jerry Holliman, a Vietnam veteran and two-time Bronze Star recipient, has gone without his prosthetic legs for about a month, the Clarion Ledger reported.
Holliman, 69, told the Clarion Ledger his prosthetic legs were repossessed just two days before Christmas because neither the VA or Medicare would agree to cover the cost.
"Medicare did not send me to Vietnam," Holliman told the Clarion Ledger in an earlier interview. "I was sent there by my country -- with the understanding that if something bad happened to me, that it would be covered by the VA."
Holliman was 18 when he volunteered to serve in Vietnam and was 53 when he went to fight in Iraq as a master sergeant. He earned a Bronze Star in both wars and said that between his active duty and time spent in the U.S. National Guard, his military career spanned 40 years.
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VA says it will make a new pair of prosthetic legs for a veteran whose prosthetics were repossessed two days before Christmas. https://t.co/wASTVtWger — USA TODAY (@USATODAY) January 20, 2020
Holliman lost his legs because of complications from diabetes, which he possibly developed from exposure to Agent Orange while in Vietnam. His first amputation happened in 2018 and the second in 2019.
Overwhelmed with recovery and the mountain of confusing paperwork he received from the VA, Holliman did not understand how to navigate the proper channels to get his prosthetic legs paid for.
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”He was always under the impression, 'These were my legs,'” Holliman's son Jerald said. "What he's done for his community, his country -- for them to have taken these legs is an insult."
Holliman ended up getting his prosthetic legs through a private company called Hanger, a company he said various medical staff steered him toward even though the VA has its own Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service department in place.
Holliman said the prosthetic legs that were repossessed were returned to him shortly after he went to the media with his story, but they were not functional.
Jerry Holliman served 40 years in the military, was exposed to Agent Orange, survived 3 forms of cancer, and lost his legs to diabetes. Now, He's fighting for his independence while the VA and Medicare debate responsibility for covering his prosthetic legs.https://t.co/gMchs6FZKD pic.twitter.com/sYgMvn1Gia — Florida Times-Union (@jaxdotcom) January 11, 2020
Despite the confusing and frustrating road back to independence, it looks like Holliman will soon be able to walk again.
VA spokesman Matthew Gowan told the Clarion Ledger that the VA will provide Holliman with prosthetic legs at no cost.
Holliman said he is "cautiously optimistic" that the VA will follow through.
In the meantime, a private Mississippi company called Quest Prosthetics has reached out to help Holliman, prepared to fix the prosthetic legs that were repossessed in the first place.
"There's some people that believe in you and will help you. That's wonderful," Holliman said of Quest. "It restored hope."
Holliman said he is eager to return home and reclaim his life.
"I was independent before this happened," Holliman said. "This is giving me my life back again."
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-01-24--Schiff now openly claiming Trump 2020 victory could be illegitimate

House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff no longer appears to be content to simply impeach President Donald Trump and is now openly casting doubt on the legitimacy of the president 's potential re-election victory .
Schiff made the shocking comments during his opening statement in the Senate 's impeachment trial Wednesday .
The California congressman claimed that Trump attempted to use his powers to `` cheat '' in an election , and hinted that the president would not hesitate to do so again .
“ For precisely this reason , '' Schiff said , `` the president ’ s misconduct can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , for we can not be assured that the vote will be fairly won . ''
In front of the Senate , Schiff went on to argue that the slow movings of the court system would only allow the president to continue his alleged misconduct .
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`` Being drawn into litigation taking many months or years to complete would present the president with an opportunity to continue his misconduct . ''
In building the framework to reject the results of fair elections , Schiff is not alone .
Failed Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams practically adopted claims of voter suppression after her clear loss in the state .
Abrams blamed racism , suppression and a number of other factors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real answer seems to lie in the numbers : Abrams ' opponent , then-Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp , brought in more than 50,000 votes than she did .
According to some on the far left , Trump 's victory in the last presidential election was not binding because he did n't win the popular vote .
Even Hillary Clinton , Trump 's 2016 opponent , seems to believe that the election was unfairly stolen from her .
Schiff is not waiting until the next elections are over and is instead setting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his way into the Oval Office .
The message from Schiff and some of his fellow Democrats is clear : They want Trump out of power , and they 'll seemingly say or do anything to make it happen .
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal .

House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff no longer appears to be content to simply impeach President Donald Trump and is now openly casting doubt on the legitimacy of the president's potential re-election victory.
Schiff made the shocking comments during his opening statement in the Senate's impeachment trial Wednesday.
The California congressman claimed that Trump attempted to use his powers to "cheat" in an election, and hinted that the president would not hesitate to do so again.
“For precisely this reason," Schiff said, "the president’s misconduct cannot be decided at the ballot box, for we cannot be assured that the vote will be fairly won."
In front of the Senate, Schiff went on to argue that the slow movings of the court system would only allow the president to continue his alleged misconduct.
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"Given the seriousness of the conduct at issue and its persistence, this matter cannot and must not be decided by the courts," Schiff said, "which apart from the presence of the chief justice here today are given no role in impeachments in either the House or the Senate."
"Being drawn into litigation taking many months or years to complete would present the president with an opportunity to continue his misconduct."
Watch Schiff's comments below.
“The President's misconduct cannot be decided at the ballot box, for we cannot be assured that the vote will be fairly won,” lead impeachment manager Rep. Adam Schiff says during his opening statement at the Senate impeachment trial. https://t.co/14mXcvjVzh pic.twitter.com/F2OZhLYx7v — CNN Newsroom (@CNNnewsroom) January 22, 2020
In building the framework to reject the results of fair elections, Schiff is not alone.
Failed Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams practically adopted claims of voter suppression after her clear loss in the state.
Abrams blamed racism, suppression and a number of other factors for her electoral loss.
But the real answer seems to lie in the numbers: Abrams' opponent, then-Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp, brought in more than 50,000 votes than she did.
According to some on the far left, Trump's victory in the last presidential election was not binding because he didn't win the popular vote.
Even Hillary Clinton, Trump's 2016 opponent, seems to believe that the election was unfairly stolen from her.
Schiff is not waiting until the next elections are over and is instead setting up a new narrative about Trump cheating his way into the Oval Office.
The message from Schiff and some of his fellow Democrats is clear: They want Trump out of power, and they'll seemingly say or do anything to make it happen.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-01-24--Sen. Susan Collins: I asked chief justice to reprimand Nadler

Sen. Susan Collins , R-Maine , says she asked Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to reprimand Rep. Jerry Nadler , D-N.Y. , for accusing senators of participating in a cover-up while he was trying to convince them to call witnesses in the Senate impeachment trial .
Collins wrote a note to Roberts moments before he admonished the House impeachment managers and President Trump 's defense team , the Hill reported .
Collins revealed in an interview that she wrote a note asking Roberts to make sure that the Senate rules on unsettling comments apply to the House Judiciary Committee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a senator that impute a colleague .
Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski told reporters that `` as one who is listening attentively and working hard to get to a fair process , I was offended . ''
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`` So I did write a note raising the issue of whether there had been a violation of the rules of the Senate .
`` And I gave that note to Laura Dove , and , well , shortly thereafter the chief justice did admonish both sides , and I was glad that he did . ''
Collins is one of several Republican senators that Democrats hope will join them in voting for witnesses and new evidence , which requires a simple majority of 51 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Senate .
Conviction of the president requires a supermajority of 67 votes .

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, says she asked Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to reprimand Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., for accusing senators of participating in a cover-up while he was trying to convince them to call witnesses in the Senate impeachment trial.
Collins wrote a note to Roberts moments before he admonished the House impeachment managers and President Trump's defense team, the Hill reported.
Collins revealed in an interview that she wrote a note asking Roberts to make sure that the Senate rules on unsettling comments apply to the House Judiciary Committee chairman. The rule strikes any words from a senator that impute a colleague.
Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski told reporters that "as one who is listening attentively and working hard to get to a fair process, I was offended."
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Collins recalled her reaction to Nadler's rant.
"Well, I was stunned by Congressman Nadler's approach, and it reminded me that if we were in a normal debate in the Senate that the rule will be invoked to strike the words of the senator, for imputing another senator in this case," she said. "So I did write a note raising the issue of whether there had been a violation of the rules of the Senate.
"And I gave that note to Laura Dove, and, well, shortly thereafter the chief justice did admonish both sides, and I was glad that he did."
Collins is one of several Republican senators that Democrats hope will join them in voting for witnesses and new evidence, which requires a simple majority of 51 votes.
Republicans have 53 seats in the Senate. Conviction of the president requires a supermajority of 67 votes.


wnd--2020-01-24--The Democrats' disgraceful Hail Mary

The Democrats' disgraceful Hail Mary

I do n't know about you , but I 'm a little tired of Rep. Adam Schiff and the Democratic horde 's portraying every charge against President Donald Trump as Trump 's effort to interfere with this or that election .
In his opening statement at the Senate impeachment trial , lead House impeachment manager Schiff , puffed up with false indignation , did it again .
President Trump made an `` attempt to use the powers of the presidency to cheat in an election , '' said Schiff , and he must be removed from office .
He 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wo n't happen until November , will be illegitimate because of Trump 's dastardly telephone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky .
`` The president 's misconduct can not be decided at the ballot box , for we can not be assured that the vote will be fairly won , '' he said .
Come on !
How dim does he think the viewing public is ?
The only thing illegitimate is Schiff 's argument – and as an experienced former prosecutor , he knows it .
Even viewing Trump 's actions in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beyond a conversation .
Neither the conversation nor anything that resulted from it could hurt the eventual Democratic nominee 's chances of winning .
The same can not be said , however , about this endless witch hunt against President Trump .
The same can not be said about all the vicious lies Schiff and company have leveled against Trump .
Almost everything they 've done is aimed at `` interfering '' with the 2016 and 2020 elections , if I may borrow that term .
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As I 've said before , it is more likely that Trump was trying to uncover Democratic interference with his successful 2016 bid .
But now they 're saying Trump actually succeeded in tainting the upcoming election .
Could someone please walk us through the logic ?
I am serious .
How could Trump 's call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election when nothing came from it ?
How could it undermine our assurance that the vote will be fairly won ?
The irony is palpable .
Just as Democrats , not Trump , have attempted to interfere with both elections , the Democrats ' unwarranted impeachment proceeding could undermine or torpedo the 2020 election if Schiff gets his way and Trump is railroaded out of office .
At least we know that 's not going to happen .
Again , so does Schiff , which means the only reason he and his team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shame Trump and hinder his reelection bid , their scheme to reverse the 2016 election having gone down in flames .
Schiff also claims that Trump believes `` he 's above the law '' and engaged in one of `` the most blatant efforts of a cover-up in history . ''
A cover-up ?
Trump knew when he made the call that other people were aware he was making it .
He did n't even try to hide it in the beginning .
And why would he ?
The transcript shows he did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He has repeatedly called for an investigation into the Democrats who have been trying to oust him and cripple his presidency .
Just as it was bad faith for Democrats to accuse Trump of obstructing the investigation into his alleged collusion with Russia , because there was demonstrably no such collusion and thus no reason to obstruct , it is bad faith for them to accuse him of obstructing this investigation , because there 's nothing for him to obstruct .
He sucked the oxygen right out of them when he released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on .
It 's also preposterous to claim he committed an impeachable offense merely by invoking his privileges and other rights – unless you define obstructing Congress as refusing to roll over and play dead for the quite honorable Adam Schiff .
The House Democrats did n't first ask the courts to compel witnesses to testify but instead jumped straight to declaring Trump 's blocking their testimony an impeachable offense .
So much for the separation of powers .
`` If I were the president , I would n't cooperate with these guys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Graham .
It is rich that Schiff ( and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ) accuses Senate Republicans of unfairness , given that he and his cohorts unfairly denied Trump due process in the House proceedings .
It is also absurd , given that Republicans are operating under similar rules that governed the impeachment trial of former President Bill Clinton .
TV viewership and polls show the Democrats ' ongoing crusade to destroy President Trump continues to backfire .
How do they figure this is helping them ?
Schiff says removing the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ odd thing to say for a guy who pretends to care so much about democracy .
How about just letting the voters decide in November , congressman ?
Oh well .
I suppose I should n't complain .
Democrats are just digging a deeper hole for themselves with this disgraceful Hail Mary because they fear they ca n't beat Trump fairly and squarely , and so they must `` interfere '' with the 2020 election .

I don't know about you, but I'm a little tired of Rep. Adam Schiff and the Democratic horde's portraying every charge against President Donald Trump as Trump's effort to interfere with this or that election.
In his opening statement at the Senate impeachment trial, lead House impeachment manager Schiff, puffed up with false indignation, did it again. President Trump made an "attempt to use the powers of the presidency to cheat in an election," said Schiff, and he must be removed from office.
He's claiming that the 2020 election, which won't happen until November, will be illegitimate because of Trump's dastardly telephone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
"The president's misconduct cannot be decided at the ballot box, for we cannot be assured that the vote will be fairly won," he said. Come on! How dim does he think the viewing public is?
The only thing illegitimate is Schiff's argument – and as an experienced former prosecutor, he knows it. Even viewing Trump's actions in the most negative light, nothing happened beyond a conversation. Neither the conversation nor anything that resulted from it could hurt the eventual Democratic nominee's chances of winning. The same cannot be said, however, about this endless witch hunt against President Trump. The same cannot be said about all the vicious lies Schiff and company have leveled against Trump. Almost everything they've done is aimed at "interfering" with the 2016 and 2020 elections, if I may borrow that term.
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They used to claim Trump just tried to interfere with the 2020 election, which was dubious enough, given that they can't prove Trump's motive was to sabotage Joe Biden. As I've said before, it is more likely that Trump was trying to uncover Democratic interference with his successful 2016 bid.
But now they're saying Trump actually succeeded in tainting the upcoming election. Could someone please walk us through the logic? I am serious. How could Trump's call possibly affect the outcome of the 2020 election when nothing came from it? How could it undermine our assurance that the vote will be fairly won?
The irony is palpable. Just as Democrats, not Trump, have attempted to interfere with both elections, the Democrats' unwarranted impeachment proceeding could undermine or torpedo the 2020 election if Schiff gets his way and Trump is railroaded out of office.
At least we know that's not going to happen. Again, so does Schiff, which means the only reason he and his team are pursuing this sham is to publicly shame Trump and hinder his reelection bid, their scheme to reverse the 2016 election having gone down in flames.
Schiff also claims that Trump believes "he's above the law" and engaged in one of "the most blatant efforts of a cover-up in history." A cover-up? Trump knew when he made the call that other people were aware he was making it. He didn't even try to hide it in the beginning. And why would he? The transcript shows he didn't believe he was doing anything wrong. He has repeatedly called for an investigation into the Democrats who have been trying to oust him and cripple his presidency.
Just as it was bad faith for Democrats to accuse Trump of obstructing the investigation into his alleged collusion with Russia, because there was demonstrably no such collusion and thus no reason to obstruct, it is bad faith for them to accuse him of obstructing this investigation, because there's nothing for him to obstruct. He sucked the oxygen right out of them when he released the transcript, something they never banked on.
It's also preposterous to claim he committed an impeachable offense merely by invoking his privileges and other rights – unless you define obstructing Congress as refusing to roll over and play dead for the quite honorable Adam Schiff.
The House Democrats didn't first ask the courts to compel witnesses to testify but instead jumped straight to declaring Trump's blocking their testimony an impeachable offense. So much for the separation of powers. "If I were the president, I wouldn't cooperate with these guys at all," said Sen. Lindsey Graham.
It is rich that Schiff (and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer) accuses Senate Republicans of unfairness, given that he and his cohorts unfairly denied Trump due process in the House proceedings. It is also absurd, given that Republicans are operating under similar rules that governed the impeachment trial of former President Bill Clinton.
TV viewership and polls show the Democrats' ongoing crusade to destroy President Trump continues to backfire. How do they figure this is helping them?
Schiff says removing the president is the only remedy. What an odd thing to say for a guy who pretends to care so much about democracy. How about just letting the voters decide in November, congressman?
Oh well. I suppose I shouldn't complain. Democrats are just digging a deeper hole for themselves with this disgraceful Hail Mary because they fear they can't beat Trump fairly and squarely, and so they must "interfere" with the 2020 election.


wnd--2020-01-25--Let's compare the candidates' families

Let's compare the candidates' families

To the left , Trump and his entire family are a bunch of low-down dirty crooks .
It 's so bad that the hags on `` The View '' could n't even bring themselves to speak Donald Trump Jr. 's name .
That 's derangement .
Yet when doing a comparison of the Trump family to the families of at least two of his highest-ranked Democratic rivals , there 's kind of no comparison .
Trump 's family members are legit business people .
They may have had an advantage from the outset , but they made the most of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own right .
Unlike many children of the wealthy , they did n't just lie about and let daddy take care of them .
We ca n't say that about the children of two Dem front-runners – Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden .
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And for Joe , it really was `` All in the Family . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with other people 's money .
By now , we know at a lot more about the Bidens than we ever thought or wanted – particularly his son Hunter .
But it was n't just Hunter – far from it .
And frankly , there 's not enough ink do this family justice .
If you want a more in-depth discovery of the Biden family exploits , here 's a link to get you there .
Joe 's brother James has been `` with '' him since Lunch-Box Joe first ran for Senate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and tell me if this strikes a familiar note – James was named executive vice president of HillStone International , a huge construction firm – having no experience is housing construction .
By sheer coincidence , the president of Hillstone visited the White House just three weeks prior to James ' hiring .
Huh .
Joe 's son-in-law , Howard Krein , struck it big when his company , `` StartUp Health , an investment consultancy , '' began regular visits to the White House beginning in 2011 .
Another coincidence , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ became regular visitors to the White House , attending events in 2011 , 2014 and 2015 . ''
Lucky for Frank Biden , his brother Vice President Joe , was not only point man in Ukraine , but also handled Latin America .
Frank , like brother James and nephew Hunter , had zero experience in his chosen vocation .
Yet somehow Frank landed a very lucrative Costa Rican Real Estate development gig .
And do n't even suggest this had anything to do with VP Joe , or Joe might challenge you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be left out , sister Valerie ran Joe 's many political campaigns and , needless to say , bankrolled a fortune .
As a candidate in 2016 , Sanders criticized Hillary Clinton over her family 's Clinton Foundation `` nonprofit , '' saying the foundation run by Clinton 's husband and daughter amounted to a back door for foreign leaders and others seeking to buy access and influence .
However , the Sanders Institute , a think tank founded by Bernie 's wife and son to advocate for leftist policies , just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hypocrite .
Say it ai n't so !
While the `` Institute '' took in a fraction of the haul of the Clinton Foundation , it had accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars during its brief existence and for some reason has declined to disclose its donors .
Move along – nothing to see here .
The `` Institute '' has since been shuttered , as they are concerned that continuing to accept donations might smack of a conflict of interest – since Bernie is running for president .
The AP reported that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the nonprofit has blurred the lines between family , fundraising and campaigning . ''
Blurred the line .
I guess that 's one of putting it .
And Jane 's son ( Bernie 's stepson ) , David Driscoll , was paid $ 100,000 a year as co-founder and executive director .
Not bad for a guy with zero nonprofit experience .
Perhaps David was a Sith Apprentice to Darth Biden ?
Then there 's Bernie 's wife , Jane Sanders , who got into some hot water as president of Burlington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small Vermont College went belly-up a few years after Jane stepped down .
It did so because it could n't make the payments on the $ 10 million loan President Jane secured for the expansion of the tiny school .
However , the school was able to pay out some $ 500,000 to the Vermont Woodworking School between 2009 and 2012 , run by … Carina Driscoll , Jane 's daughter and Bernie 's step-daughter .
Carol A. Moore , Jane Sanders ' successor as Burlington College president , accused Driscoll `` of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ awarded by her mother . ''
So the next time some leftist says something derogatory about the Trump family , you may want to enlighten him with a true comparison .

To the left, Trump and his entire family are a bunch of low-down dirty crooks.
It's so bad that the hags on "The View" couldn't even bring themselves to speak Donald Trump Jr.'s name. That's derangement.
Yet when doing a comparison of the Trump family to the families of at least two of his highest-ranked Democratic rivals, there's kind of no comparison.
Trump's family members are legit business people. They may have had an advantage from the outset, but they made the most of it and have become accomplished in the own right. Unlike many children of the wealthy, they didn't just lie about and let daddy take care of them.
We can't say that about the children of two Dem front-runners – Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden.
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If the Clintons were the kings of get-rich influence peddling, the Bidens were certainly the princes. And for Joe, it really was "All in the Family." Joe was generous to a fault – with other people's money.
By now, we know at a lot more about the Bidens than we ever thought or wanted – particularly his son Hunter.
But it wasn't just Hunter – far from it. And frankly, there's not enough ink do this family justice. If you want a more in-depth discovery of the Biden family exploits, here's a link to get you there.
Here's the broad overview.
Joe's brother James has been "with" him since Lunch-Box Joe first ran for Senate in 1972. But in 2010 – and tell me if this strikes a familiar note – James was named executive vice president of HillStone International, a huge construction firm – having no experience is housing construction. By sheer coincidence, the president of Hillstone visited the White House just three weeks prior to James' hiring. Huh.
Joe's son-in-law, Howard Krein, struck it big when his company, "StartUp Health, an investment consultancy," began regular visits to the White House beginning in 2011. Another coincidence, I'm sure. "StartUp Health executives became regular visitors to the White House, attending events in 2011, 2014 and 2015."
Lucky for Frank Biden, his brother Vice President Joe, was not only point man in Ukraine, but also handled Latin America. Frank, like brother James and nephew Hunter, had zero experience in his chosen vocation. Yet somehow Frank landed a very lucrative Costa Rican Real Estate development gig. And don't even suggest this had anything to do with VP Joe, or Joe might challenge you to a push-up contest.
And not to be left out, sister Valerie ran Joe's many political campaigns and, needless to say, bankrolled a fortune.
Now to Bernie's family.
As a candidate in 2016, Sanders criticized Hillary Clinton over her family's Clinton Foundation "nonprofit," saying the foundation run by Clinton's husband and daughter amounted to a back door for foreign leaders and others seeking to buy access and influence.
However, the Sanders Institute, a think tank founded by Bernie's wife and son to advocate for leftist policies, just might make old Bernie look like a hypocrite. Say it ain't so!
While the "Institute" took in a fraction of the haul of the Clinton Foundation, it had accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars during its brief existence and for some reason has declined to disclose its donors. Move along – nothing to see here.
The "Institute" has since been shuttered, as they are concerned that continuing to accept donations might smack of a conflict of interest – since Bernie is running for president.
The AP reported that it shut down, "amid criticism that the nonprofit has blurred the lines between family, fundraising and campaigning." Blurred the line. I guess that's one of putting it.
And Jane's son (Bernie's stepson), David Driscoll, was paid $100,000 a year as co-founder and executive director. Not bad for a guy with zero nonprofit experience.
Perhaps David was a Sith Apprentice to Darth Biden?
Then there's Bernie's wife, Jane Sanders, who got into some hot water as president of Burlington College between 2004 and 2011. The small Vermont College went belly-up a few years after Jane stepped down. It did so because it couldn't make the payments on the $10 million loan President Jane secured for the expansion of the tiny school.
However, the school was able to pay out some $500,000 to the Vermont Woodworking School between 2009 and 2012, run by … Carina Driscoll, Jane's daughter and Bernie's step-daughter.
Carol A. Moore, Jane Sanders' successor as Burlington College president, accused Driscoll "of gouging the college with a sweetheart deal awarded by her mother."
So the next time some leftist says something derogatory about the Trump family, you may want to enlighten him with a true comparison.


wnd--2020-01-25--Why Trump's at 83% approval with America's farmers

An unwatchable impeachment trial proceeds at molasses pace in Washington , its outcome a foregone conclusion .
Meanwhile , in Iowa another drama awaits as Democratic caucus goers prepare to choose their favorite candidate .
But there too the outcome is certain : For whichever Democrat comes out on top , he or she will in the end be bested by the man who has delivered more for the state and for farmers than anyone else – President Donald J. Trump .
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President Obama wanted to extend the Environmental Protection Agency 's jurisdiction far beyond `` navigable waterways '' to farm ponds and even ditches with water in them .
Agriculture is one of the most regulated businesses in America , and they wo n't forget President Trump terminated WOTUS – just as he promised .
President Trump 's regulatory reforms and staunch support for property rights win him fans down on the farm .
President Trump promised to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he 's delivered on that as well .
China has committed to increase its purchases of American farm products and other goods and services by $ 200 billion dollars over the next 2 years .
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement , USMCA , replaces the disastrous NAFTA , the North American Free Trade Agreement that allowed Canada to slap tariffs as high as 298 % on American dairy and use non-tariff barriers to sideline American grain .
USMCA removes these barriers and creates new market opportunities for U.S. farmers .
Exports of American food and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 2.2 billion .
Then there 's that hardy perennial , biofuels .
President Trump approved the year-round sale of gasoline blended with up to 15 % ethanol , the renewable fuel made from corn .
This expands the market for biofuels , supports farmers and gives drivers more choices at the pump .
Further , President Trump reinstated the tax credit for biodiesel , making it retroactive to 2018 and extending it through 2022 , the longest forward-looking extension since the credit was first introduced in 2005 .
Looking at the big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been a boon to farmers too , allowing immediate 100 % write-off of new equipment purchases , scaling back the inheritance tax and lowering rates all around .
With large sunk costs in land and equipment , farmers would be hit by the higher taxes Democrats promise .
The president 's energy reforms have resulted in lower fuel costs for farms and produced abundant natural gas , the main ingredient in fertilizer .
In contrast , the Democrats want to ban fossil fuels .
That would mean higher fuel and fertilizer costs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ farm equipment , lower crop yields and food shortages if not famine .
The Green New Deal presents the clearest contrast between President Trump and his Democratic opponents .
Even the Democrat-leaning National Farmers Union rejects the Green New Deal .
When the climate crusaders are on the loose you better lock up your farm animals .
Green New Deal Democrats have all but promised to regulate cattle out of existence .
And without cattle , it 's awfully hard to run a cow-and-calf operation or a feedlot .
The long arm of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of a northbound steer .
A U.S. appeals court ruled livestock farmers must report `` greenhouse gas '' emissions from manure on their farms .
That is , until President Trump exempted farms from the reporting requirement .
The New York Times , ever a reliable barometer of the liberal mindset , advises us `` reducing your meat and dairy intake can help mitigate climate change . ''
If the Green New Dealers take power , exactly how long do you think it would take for the culture commissars ' gentle suggestions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long for the federal pharaohs to rebuild the food pyramid with an unblinking eye atop ensuring everyone it sees , whether in a food stamp office , school lunchroom or hospital cafeteria , obeys the strictures of the Novus Ordo Alimentum ?
As Democrats march ever forward in their climate jihad , even ethanol , the biofuel they once championed as `` renewable , clean energy , '' is under attack .
Environmental activists now claim ethanol increases rather than reduces CO2 emissions .
It would be eliminated in the drive for electric @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has delivered for farmers .
That 's why they give him an 83 % approval rating , the highest ever .
It 's equally clear Democrats would bring blight to the land .

An unwatchable impeachment trial proceeds at molasses pace in Washington, its outcome a foregone conclusion.
Meanwhile, in Iowa another drama awaits as Democratic caucus goers prepare to choose their favorite candidate.
But there too the outcome is certain:
For whichever Democrat comes out on top, he or she will in the end be bested by the man who has delivered more for the state and for farmers than anyone else – President Donald J. Trump.
Compare President Trump's record to the Democrats' alternative.
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As one of his first acts in office, President Trump canceled the EPA's Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) regulation. President Obama wanted to extend the Environmental Protection Agency's jurisdiction far beyond "navigable waterways" to farm ponds and even ditches with water in them.
Agriculture is one of the most regulated businesses in America, and they won't forget President Trump terminated WOTUS – just as he promised. President Trump's regulatory reforms and staunch support for property rights win him fans down on the farm.
President Trump promised to fix our broken trade deals, and he's delivered on that as well. China has committed to increase its purchases of American farm products and other goods and services by $200 billion dollars over the next 2 years.
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, USMCA, replaces the disastrous NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement that allowed Canada to slap tariffs as high as 298% on American dairy and use non-tariff barriers to sideline American grain.
USMCA removes these barriers and creates new market opportunities for U.S. farmers. Exports of American food and farm products are expected to increase by $2.2 billion.
Then there's that hardy perennial, biofuels. President Trump approved the year-round sale of gasoline blended with up to 15% ethanol, the renewable fuel made from corn. This expands the market for biofuels, supports farmers and gives drivers more choices at the pump.
Further, President Trump reinstated the tax credit for biodiesel, making it retroactive to 2018 and extending it through 2022, the longest forward-looking extension since the credit was first introduced in 2005.
Looking at the big picture, the president's tax cuts have been a boon to farmers too, allowing immediate 100% write-off of new equipment purchases, scaling back the inheritance tax and lowering rates all around. With large sunk costs in land and equipment, farmers would be hit by the higher taxes Democrats promise.
The president's energy reforms have resulted in lower fuel costs for farms and produced abundant natural gas, the main ingredient in fertilizer.
In contrast, the Democrats want to ban fossil fuels. That would mean higher fuel and fertilizer costs at best; at worst, obsolete farm equipment, lower crop yields and food shortages if not famine.
The Green New Deal presents the clearest contrast between President Trump and his Democratic opponents. Even the Democrat-leaning National Farmers Union rejects the Green New Deal.
When the climate crusaders are on the loose you better lock up your farm animals.
Green New Deal Democrats have all but promised to regulate cattle out of existence. And without cattle, it's awfully hard to run a cow-and-calf operation or a feedlot.
The long arm of the law is reaching for the south end of a northbound steer. A U.S. appeals court ruled livestock farmers must report "greenhouse gas" emissions from manure on their farms.
That is, until President Trump exempted farms from the reporting requirement.
The New York Times, ever a reliable barometer of the liberal mindset, advises us "reducing your meat and dairy intake can help mitigate climate change."
If the Green New Dealers take power, exactly how long do you think it would take for the culture commissars' gentle suggestions to harden into legal requirements? How long for the federal pharaohs to rebuild the food pyramid with an unblinking eye atop ensuring everyone it sees, whether in a food stamp office, school lunchroom or hospital cafeteria, obeys the strictures of the Novus Ordo Alimenti?
As Democrats march ever forward in their climate jihad, even ethanol, the biofuel they once championed as "renewable, clean energy," is under attack.
Environmental activists now claim ethanol increases rather than reduces CO2 emissions. It would be eliminated in the drive for electric vehicles.
It's clear President Trump has delivered for farmers. That's why they give him an 83% approval rating, the highest ever.
It's equally clear Democrats would bring blight to the land.


wnd--2020-01-25--Do we have a gun problem, or a government problem?

Following Monday 's 22,000-plus strong rally in Richmond , Virginia – which Gov .
Northam claimed was `` some kind of über-Klan rally of white supremacists , '' but the only arrest was for an LGBT activist who refused to remove her mask – the state 's Democratic lawmakers proceeded to push through a gun-control bill one day later .
I do n't think Virginia politicians realize what a hornet 's nest they 're stirring .
Despite all evidence to the contrary – and believe me , the left pays no attention whatever to evidence – progressives persist in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kill people .
If we outlawed guns , it would not be possible to kill people .
So let 's outlaw guns .
People have nothing to do with it ; it 's all the gun 's fault .
Except guns in the hands of white people , of course .
What are you , a racist ? ''
You see , progressives believe in a government solution for everything .
Why are n't they calling to outlaw automobiles whenever a car-related tragedy occurs ?
Because deep down they know the car did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criminal actions on guns is like blaming financial crimes on money , '' observes Dr. Michael Hurd .
`` If there were no money , financial crimes would not be possible .
I am sick of the lecturing and sermonizing of anti-gun zealots .
'Oh , I hate guns , ' they say , with sneering and condescending superiority .
The implication is that to hate guns is to hate the kind of violence we too often see take place .
What rational person could not detest that horrific violence ?
But the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is in whose hands the guns are located .
The peaceful people who own guns for self-defense are not causing this violence .
The people who will continue to commit acts of violence or terrorism will continue to do so , whether we confiscate the guns from peace-loving people , or not . ''
[ Emphasis in original . ]
As Monday 's rally abundantly illustrated , the promised violence was not originating from gun owners .
Historically , violent protests originate from the left : from antifa , from Black Lives Matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes a mockery of peaceful law-abiding gun-owners nationwide .
The left wants to take away every possible chance for citizens to defend themselves .
What progressives do n't want to admit is this : We do n't have a gun problem .
We have a government problem .
Big time .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ smaller and weaker women to defend themselves against bigger and stronger aggressors .
And – news flash – those bigger and stronger aggressors often have guns , often illegally .
Here 's an example of how a single mom prevented untold tragedy for her and her two daughters by merely indicating she had a handgun .
She did n't have to shoot anyone or engage in unnecessary dramatics .
All she had to do was make sure the bad guys knew she was armed .
`` The mere sight of the firearm at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It prevented the violence that was brewing , '' she writes .
`` If you call yourself a feminist , why in the world would you be against the one thing that could keep you the safest and empower you the most ? ''
Yet the left wants to return women to a weak and vulnerable state , despite firearms being the ultimate empowerment tool .
Um , logic ?
It 's the bullies who want to ban guns to make their potential victims helpless .
Those who publicly support firearms ownership – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online bullies begin a harassment campaign against them , often involving violent fantasies of mayhem against children or other vulnerable family members .
And this is supposed to convince peace-loving people they should be disarmed ?
As one of the signs at Virginia 's rally said , `` Making good people helpless wo n't make bad people harmless . ''
I do n't think Gov .
Northam or the Virginia legislature realize what a sleeping giant they poked – not just in Virginia , but the whole nation .
Every state is closely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Virginia Democrats will try to pass .
Sure , they can pass a lot of junk .
But enforce it ?
Think again .
The reason tyrannical politicians want to ban guns is obvious to everyone except the left .
The Founding Fathers knew good and well firearms ownership had nothing to do with deer hunting or even self-protection , and everything to do with keeping tyrannical politicians at bay .
In fact , no one knew it better than the Founding Fathers , who spent many years dealing with horrific abuses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no way they were going to impose the same potential for tyranny on the infant nation known as America .
No way .
The abuses of government are kept in check by the threat of an armed citizenship .
That fact is painfully obvious to Northam , which is why he tried to whip the left and the media into a hysterical frenzy about evil , violent white supremacists .
When nothing – literally nothing – went wrong , Northam had the gall to take credit for the crowd 's good behavior and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supposedly bent on `` acts of violence . ''
`` Seems to me there was nothing to deescalate , because the whole thing was completely peaceful , despite your efforts to foment trouble , '' noted one attendee .
Above all , the madder the people get , the more the Virginia government tries to pass additional firearms restrictions – like that will work .
Essentially , the Virginia government is using guns ( the threat of force ) to force us not to have guns .
Read that again : They are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have guns .
What could possible go wrong with this scenario ?
Politicians often portray fiction as fact ( i.e.
, all gun owners are white supremacist terrorists ) .
One of those fictions-as-fact lies is , `` We would all be safer if we were disarmed . ''
Remember , we do n't have a gun problem ; we have a government problem .
As proof , consider my favorite quote from the world 's biggest airhead , Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez : `` Owning guns is not a right .
If it were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Constitution . ''

Following Monday's 22,000-plus strong rally in Richmond, Virginia – which Gov. Northam claimed was "some kind of über-Klan rally of white supremacists," but the only arrest was for an LGBT activist who refused to remove her mask – the state's Democratic lawmakers proceeded to push through a gun-control bill one day later. I don't think Virginia politicians realize what a hornet's nest they're stirring.
Despite all evidence to the contrary – and believe me, the left pays no attention whatever to evidence – progressives persist in their illogical, irrational mantra: "Guns kill people. If we outlawed guns, it would not be possible to kill people. So let's outlaw guns. People have nothing to do with it; it's all the gun's fault. Except guns in the hands of white people, of course. What are you, a racist?"
You see, progressives believe in a government solution for everything. Why aren't they calling to outlaw automobiles whenever a car-related tragedy occurs? Because deep down they know the car didn't cause the tragedy. "Blaming criminal actions on guns is like blaming financial crimes on money," observes Dr. Michael Hurd. "If there were no money, financial crimes would not be possible. I am sick of the lecturing and sermonizing of anti-gun zealots. 'Oh, I hate guns,' they say, with sneering and condescending superiority. The implication is that to hate guns is to hate the kind of violence we too often see take place. What rational person could not detest that horrific violence? But the issue is not guns; the issue is in whose hands the guns are located. The peaceful people who own guns for self-defense are not causing this violence. The people who will continue to commit acts of violence or terrorism will continue to do so, whether we confiscate the guns from peace-loving people, or not." [Emphasis in original.]
As Monday's rally abundantly illustrated, the promised violence was not originating from gun owners. Historically, violent protests originate from the left: from antifa, from Black Lives Matter, from other progressive groups whose savagery makes a mockery of peaceful law-abiding gun-owners nationwide.
The left wants to take away every possible chance for citizens to defend themselves. What progressives don't want to admit is this: We don't have a gun problem. We have a government problem. Big time.
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Ironically, the group that would suffer the most from a gun ban is the group progressives purportedly champion the most: Women. Firearms are the great equalizer, allowing smaller and weaker women to defend themselves against bigger and stronger aggressors. And – news flash – those bigger and stronger aggressors usually have guns, often illegally.
Here's an example of how a single mom prevented untold tragedy for her and her two daughters by merely indicating she had a handgun. She didn't have to shoot anyone or engage in unnecessary dramatics. All she had to do was make sure the bad guys knew she was armed. "The mere sight of the firearm at my side did not cause violence. It prevented the violence that was brewing," she writes. "If you call yourself a feminist, why in the world would you be against the one thing that could keep you the safest and empower you the most?"
Yet the left wants to return women to a weak and vulnerable state, despite firearms being the ultimate empowerment tool. Um, logic?
It's the bullies who want to ban guns to make their potential victims helpless. Those who publicly support firearms ownership – many of them women – report how online bullies begin a harassment campaign against them, often involving violent fantasies of mayhem against children or other vulnerable family members. And this is supposed to convince peace-loving people they should be disarmed? As one of the signs at Virginia's rally said, "Making good people helpless won't make bad people harmless."
I don't think Gov. Northam or the Virginia legislature realize what a sleeping giant they poked – not just in Virginia, but the whole nation. Every state is closely watching to see what other unconstitutional legislation the Virginia Democrats will try to pass. Sure, they can pass a lot of junk. But enforce it? Think again.
The reason tyrannical politicians want to ban guns is obvious to everyone except the left. The Founding Fathers knew good and well firearms ownership had nothing to do with deer hunting or even self-protection, and everything to do with keeping tyrannical politicians at bay. In fact, no one knew it better than the Founding Fathers, who spent many years dealing with horrific abuses from their British overlords. There was no way they were going to impose the same potential for tyranny on the infant nation known as America. No way.
The abuses of government are kept in check by the threat of an armed citizenship. That fact is painfully obvious to Northam, which is why he tried to whip the left and the media into a hysterical frenzy about evil, violent white supremacists. When nothing – literally nothing – went wrong, Northam had the gall to take credit for the crowd's good behavior and his clever de-escalation of demonstrators who were supposedly bent on "acts of violence." "Seems to me there was nothing to de-escalate, because the whole thing was completely peaceful, despite your efforts to foment trouble," noted one attendee.
Above all, the madder the people get, the more the Virginia government tries to pass additional firearms restrictions – like that will work. Essentially, the Virginia government is using guns (the threat of force) to force us not to have guns.
Read that again: They are using guns to force us not to have guns. What could possible go wrong with this scenario?
Politicians often portray fiction as fact (i.e., all gun owners are white supremacist terrorists). One of those fictions-as-fact lies is, "We would all be safer if we were disarmed."
Remember, we don't have a gun problem; we have a government problem. As proof, consider my favorite quote from the world's biggest airhead, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: "Owning guns is not a right. If it were a right, it would be in the Constitution."
I rest my case.


wnd--2020-01-25--Impeachment trial: A travesty of a sham of a mockery of a sham

Having endured watching some of the impeachment trial proceedings this week – and I must confess that I could not endure all of it – it 's difficult in a family-friendly column to describe the pathetic and dishonest performance of the likes of the Democratic House managers , and in particular House Intel Committee Chairman Adam Schiff .
Even if the establishment Republican likes of Sen. Lindsey Graham could find it in his `` closeted heart '' to praise Schiff for his presentation , exposing more about the two-faced lawmaker from South Carolina than anything else , or be subjected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andrew Napolitano on Fox News , who is foaming at the mouth advocating The Donald 's conviction as a result of his perverse concept of the `` overwhelming evidence against him , '' no one of right mind could listen to this garbage and come away with any conclusion other than this : In the style of Woody Allen , this is a mockery of a travesty of a sham of a mockery of a sham !
What really struck me about the House managers in particular was not only their dishonest , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but how they were dressed .
Given that their biggest supporter in the Fake News leftist media , short of CNN , aka the `` Communist News Network , '' is NBC and its sister cable network MSNBC , it is ironic that they were all dressed up like peacocks – or was it rather the Porky Pig-like Jerrold Nadler and company that they are ?
But then again , in the words of Sarah Palin , can we really put lipstick on pigs ?
This dog-and-pony show is a pure excuse for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pornographic .
It only serves the ratings and advertising dollar purposes of not just the CNNs and MSNBCs of the rabid leftist media world , but also Fox News on the ever-more compromised right , given Napolitano , Chris Wallace and their stable of other Trump haters , showcased by the new leftist chairman of the network , Lachlan Murdoch .
Murdoch , by the way , as depicted in the recent Showtime series `` Loudest Voice , '' was the nemesis of Fox News ' founder and now deceased CEO Roger Ailes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of British royal wiretapping fame , are devout leftists , so it 's no surprise that the once-conservative network is moving in the direction of its `` soul brothers '' on the left .
Given that we all are tired of this continuing saga , I will not belabor my point further .
Rather , listen to the embedded video of my show this week on Radio America , `` Special Prosecutor with Larry Klayman , '' which expounds on my views about this fraud on the American people .
Until then , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a long and hard road ahead of us to preserve and protect the God-inspired and given creation and vision of our Founding Fathers .
In this regard , go to www.freedomwatchusa.org and sign up for and support our Justice League , as the `` court jesters '' in Congress continue to play patty cakes with themselves to the detriment of We the People 's sacred liberties and freedoms .
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Having endured watching some of the impeachment trial proceedings this week – and I must confess that I could not endure all of it – it's difficult in a family-friendly column to describe the pathetic and dishonest performance of the likes of the Democratic House managers, and in particular House Intel Committee Chairman Adam Schiff. Even if the establishment Republican likes of Sen. Lindsey Graham could find it in his "closeted heart" to praise Schiff for his presentation, exposing more about the two-faced lawmaker from South Carolina than anything else, or be subjected to the ridiculous musings of so-called Judge Andrew Napolitano on Fox News, who is foaming at the mouth advocating The Donald's conviction as a result of his perverse concept of the "overwhelming evidence against him," no one of right mind could listen to this garbage and come away with any conclusion other than this: In the style of Woody Allen, this is a mockery of a travesty of a sham of a mockery of a sham!
What really struck me about the House managers in particular was not only their dishonest, overblown and pathetically repetitive opening arguments, but how they were dressed. Given that their biggest supporter in the Fake News leftist media, short of CNN, aka the "Communist News Network," is NBC and its sister cable network MSNBC, it is ironic that they were all dressed up like peacocks – or was it rather the Porky Pig-like Jerrold Nadler and company that they are? But then again, in the words of Sarah Palin, can we really put lipstick on pigs?
This dog-and-pony show is a pure excuse for reality television, and it borders on pornographic. It only serves the ratings and advertising dollar purposes of not just the CNNs and MSNBCs of the rabid leftist media world, but also Fox News on the ever-more compromised right, given Napolitano, Chris Wallace and their stable of other Trump haters, showcased by the new leftist chairman of the network, Lachlan Murdoch. Murdoch, by the way, as depicted in the recent Showtime series "Loudest Voice," was the nemesis of Fox News' founder and now deceased CEO Roger Ailes. He and his brother James, of British royal wiretapping fame, are devout leftists, so it's no surprise that the once-conservative network is moving in the direction of its "soul brothers" on the left.
Given that we all are tired of this continuing saga, I will not belabor my point further. Rather, listen to the embedded video of my show this week on Radio America, "Special Prosecutor with Larry Klayman," which expounds on my views about this fraud on the American people. Until then, rest up fellow patriots, as we have a long and hard road ahead of us to preserve and protect the God-inspired and given creation and vision of our Founding Fathers.
In this regard, go to www.freedomwatchusa.org and sign up for and support our Justice League, as the "court jesters" in Congress continue to play patty cakes with themselves to the detriment of We the People's sacred liberties and freedoms.
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Listen to "Special Prosecutor with Larry Klayman":


wnd--2020-01-25--Hold your breath – coronavirus is coming!

As if we did n't have enough to worry about with terrorism , nuclear proliferation and , yes , political enemies , now we have the threat – in fact , a very real one – of what could be an international health catastrophe .
And it all goes back to China .
There 's a new and apparently deadly virus circulating in that country , but what has health officials worldwide worried is that it is spreading faster than first anticipated .
It started in Wuhan , China , in late December but by mid-January had spread to 13 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Organization officials are reluctant to call it a Public Health Emergency .
What do we call that kind of disease spread ?
According to WHO officials , an `` epidemic '' is a disease that spreads in a smaller community , country , region or continent .
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The next category is a `` pandemic , '' a disease , usually a new one , that spreads worldwide with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are seeing now , I think we 're well on our way to that situation , although health officials so far are playing it safe with their predictions .
The culprit is called a `` coronavirus . ''
It 's new – never been seen before .
We do n't know where it came from , There is no prevention , no cure , and even treatment is limited .
What 's interesting is that China has a National Biosafety Laboratory in Wuhan .
It opened in January 2018 , and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as SARS and Ebola – and , yes , corona .
There has been speculation that perhaps the virus got loose from the lab and that is what started it all .
Regardless , at this point , China has quarantined the entire city of Wuhan and is doing the same with at least 13 other cities , canceled Chinese New Year Celebrations ; parts of The Great Wall are shut down ; Disneyland in Shanghai is closed , as are many McDonald 's restaurants across the country .
Millions of people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The government had ordered the immediate building of a new hospital to treat coronavirus patients because existing facilities are filled to their limits .
Transportation has been limited ; the military is on the streets ; and in fact , it appears the country is virtually locked down .
While there has n't been an official notice of the dangers of the massive spread of the disease , airlines and airports across the world are taking precautions .
Passengers are being checked for symptoms of a cold or flu , and their temperatures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ airports began at Kennedy in New York , in Los Angeles and San Francisco .
Then Atlanta was added , as well as O'Hare in Chicago .
Others are being added as suspicious cases are discovered .
A man in Seattle was diagnosed , then a woman in Chicago who 'd just returned from China .
Cases are being monitored in Texas involving a returning passenger from Mexico , and possible patients at Tennessee Tech and Texas A & M .
The CDC is testing 63 other cases , and it 's reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ California for further study .
There is concern about all transportation to and from China of people and merchandise .
While there is caution in predicting the outcome of this disease spread , scientists warn that worldwide , tens of millions could die .
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Safety said 65 million could die as the disease spreads worldwide in 18 months .
As I write , coronavirus has been found in China , the U.S. , Nepal , Thailand , Singapore , Vietnam , Macau , Hong Kong , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with suspicious cases in Australia , New Zealand , England , Scotland and Ireland – and at least 26 are dead .
That 's probably a gross understatement .
It is n't known for certain HOW people contract it – first thoughts were that it came from contact with animals , either by contact or through eating them .
Now , it 's just been determined that it is possible for it to spread from person-to-person .
Transmission is through saliva , which means that kissing , coughing or sneezing is a danger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Symptoms are like a cold – coughing , sneezing , sore throat , runny nose , difficulty breathing , fever and then collapse .
Pneumonia then follows , then death .
We can not cure it .
It 's difficult to contain .
Antibiotics do n't work , and anti-viral drugs and vaccines do n't exist , nor will they for a long time – it does take time and costs millions .
For many victims , it will be too late .
This is n't the first time the world has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Spanish Flu in 1918 killed 20-50 million , Cholera flues in the 1800s killed over 2 million , the Black Death in Europe killed upwards of 200 million and devastated the continent .
More recently , there was AIDS , Zica , SARS and Ebola .
One aspect of the disease is the effect on the economy .
Without doubt , travel has been affected .
It 's reported that shares in travel markets in China and Hong Kong dropped , but one market share has surged : companies that make surgical @ @

As if we didn't have enough to worry about with terrorism, nuclear proliferation and, yes, political enemies, now we have the threat – in fact, a very real one – of what could be an international health catastrophe.
And it all goes back to China.
There's a new and apparently deadly virus circulating in that country, but what has health officials worldwide worried is that it is spreading faster than first anticipated. It started in Wuhan, China, in late December but by mid-January had spread to 13 countries.
Despite that, World Health Organization officials are reluctant to call it a Public Health Emergency.
What do we call that kind of disease spread? According to WHO officials, an "epidemic" is a disease that spreads in a smaller community, country, region or continent.
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That certainly gives it wide leeway.
The next category is a "pandemic," a disease, usually a new one, that spreads worldwide with terrible numbers of deaths.
From what we are seeing now, I think we're well on our way to that situation, although health officials so far are playing it safe with their predictions.
The culprit is called a "coronavirus." It's new – never been seen before. We don't know where it came from, There is no prevention, no cure, and even treatment is limited.
What's interesting is that China has a National Biosafety Laboratory in Wuhan. It opened in January 2018, and it's dedicated to studying such viruses such as SARS and Ebola – and, yes, corona. There has been speculation that perhaps the virus got loose from the lab and that is what started it all.
Regardless, at this point, China has quarantined the entire city of Wuhan and is doing the same with at least 13 other cities, canceled Chinese New Year Celebrations; parts of The Great Wall are shut down; Disneyland in Shanghai is closed, as are many McDonald's restaurants across the country. Millions of people are affected by the crackdown on travel.
The government had ordered the immediate building of a new hospital to treat coronavirus patients because existing facilities are filled to their limits. Transportation has been limited; the military is on the streets; and in fact, it appears the country is virtually locked down.
While there hasn't been an official notice of the dangers of the massive spread of the disease, airlines and airports across the world are taking precautions. Passengers are being checked for symptoms of a cold or flu, and their temperatures are being monitored.
Screening at U.S. airports began at Kennedy in New York, in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Then Atlanta was added, as well as O'Hare in Chicago. Others are being added as suspicious cases are discovered.
A man in Seattle was diagnosed, then a woman in Chicago who'd just returned from China. Cases are being monitored in Texas involving a returning passenger from Mexico, and possible patients at Tennessee Tech and Texas A&M.
The CDC is testing 63 other cases, and it's reported there are 10 people in isolation in California for further study.
There is concern about all transportation to and from China of people and merchandise.
While there is caution in predicting the outcome of this disease spread, scientists warn that worldwide, tens of millions could die. Scientists at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Safety said 65 million could die as the disease spreads worldwide in 18 months.
As I write, coronavirus has been found in China, the U.S., Nepal, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea, with suspicious cases in Australia, New Zealand, England, Scotland and Ireland – and at least 26 are dead. That's probably a gross understatement.
It isn't known for certain HOW people contract it – first thoughts were that it came from contact with animals, either by contact or through eating them.
Now, it's just been determined that it is possible for it to spread from person-to-person. Transmission is through saliva, which means that kissing, coughing or sneezing is a danger but eating utensils could also transmit it. Symptoms are like a cold – coughing, sneezing, sore throat, runny nose, difficulty breathing, fever and then collapse. Pneumonia then follows, then death.
We cannot cure it. It's difficult to contain. Antibiotics don't work, and anti-viral drugs and vaccines don't exist, nor will they for a long time – it does take time and costs millions. For many victims, it will be too late.
This isn't the first time the world has been hit with a massive pandemic – the Spanish Flu in 1918 killed 20-50 million, Cholera flues in the 1800s killed over 2 million, the Black Death in Europe killed upwards of 200 million and devastated the continent. More recently, there was AIDS, Zica, SARS and Ebola.
One aspect of the disease is the effect on the economy. Without doubt, travel has been affected. It's reported that shares in travel markets in China and Hong Kong dropped, but one market share has surged: companies that make surgical masks!
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wnd--2020-01-25--Democrats' lying nincompoops sully the Senate

If the impeachment pandemic now in the U.S. Senate was a serious endeavor to remove the president of the United States over a telephone call , you would think that the House of Reprehensatives would have at least conducted its casting call and auditions before sending these excruciating nincompoops to prime time in the Senate .
But no .
Even Chief Justice John Roberts , the ceremonial overseer of this hackneyed made in America unreality show had to admonish the participants ( would that it had been ) to stop lying or STFU .
But the Democrats ca n't stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get elected .
They lie to the public to stay in office .
They lie to each other to gain power over their peers .
They lie to Big Media , which , being blood brothers in deceit , passes those lies right on through to their viewers .
All of them are owned body and soul by the Father of Lies , who animates their existence .
`` Death to America '' is n't a provocation to these people ; it 's a recurring dream .
The fact that the House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the evidence for hours on end in open session in the Senate , in front of the chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and across the broadcast airwaves to the world is all any of us needs to know about the Democrats ' parentage .
How is it that a political party that once faithfully represented common , working men and women in America could have come to this ?
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These are the people whose policies have made once-beautiful cities into homeless encampments and declared them sanctuary cities , immune from immigration laws and enforcement .
Violent illegal criminals are released back out into the populations of these sanctuary cities to repeat their prior crimes against honest working people , the very folks Democrats once so passionately represented earlier in their party 's history .
Because of the crimes and violence in Democrat-run cities , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constitutionally protected firearms , openly advocating gun confiscation in a nation whose constitution specifically prohibits that action .
Democratic politicians see no problem with using law enforcement to carry out their illegal laws against the law abiding .
Educational training that teaches children to accept the whims of their totalitarian masters must begin early .
Democrats long ago took over local school boards and turned them into propaganda-infused sheep farms , demanding that students learn all the forms of perversion that would destroy their lives as adults and crush the family unit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ totalitarian agenda .
Schools , not parents , would become the final word on what would be taught – and not taught – in these state-funded intellectual cesspools .
Obvious falsehoods are now taught as truth every day by public school teachers eager to keep their union-negotiated benefits and retirements .
The Big Lie has slowly become life itself .
To enforce the Democrats ' totalitarian views , Big Tech now monitors everyone 24/7 through their personal , hand-held surveillance devices , which the citizen pays for each month with his or her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gleaned minute-by-minute is sold to advertisers , government , intelligence services foreign and domestic – and who knows to whom and where it all goes ?
Zero accountability .
Zero .
Is n't this the type of abuse government was to protect us from ?
Lying , therefore , has become the normal way of communicating for Democrats , the media and their enablers , which are Democratic voters ( along with the dead people who always arise to help Democrats out around election time ) .
Lying on a grand scale has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ politicians with power over others .
And with that power , the doors to massive corruption swung open wide .
There is no doubt that politicians , CEOs , Big Banks , Big Tech , government officials , Hollywood and its proxies , drug and sex-trafficking cartels and a host of others we would never expect , even churches , have been wallowing in cash from efforts designed to dismantle America as the preeminent world power and sell her assets to the highest bidder , Communist China included .
In return the corruptocrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who have been running the entire show from behind the curtain .
Now the fruits of their endeavors are rotting , soon to be in plain sight and stuck on everyone 's shoes .
What awaits them is no longer wealth , power and the elites ' favor .
All that remains for them is prison … and in the worst cases , death .
That 's the real reason the impeachment show must go on .
Corrupt and evil people fear exposure and justice .
Far better in their minds that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than that Trump should remain in office and receive credit for his accomplishments for the nation .

If the impeachment pandemic now in the U.S. Senate was a serious endeavor to remove the president of the United States over a telephone call, you would think that the House of Reprehensatives would have at least conducted its casting call and auditions before sending these excruciating nincompoops to prime time in the Senate.
But no. Even Chief Justice John Roberts, the ceremonial overseer of this hackneyed made in America unreality show had to admonish the participants (would that it had been) to stop lying or STFU.
But the Democrats can't stop lying. They lie to the voters to get elected. They lie to the public to stay in office. They lie to each other to gain power over their peers. They lie to Big Media, which, being blood brothers in deceit, passes those lies right on through to their viewers. All of them are owned body and soul by the Father of Lies, who animates their existence. "Death to America" isn't a provocation to these people; it's a recurring dream.
The fact that the House can send members to lie and misrepresent the evidence for hours on end in open session in the Senate, in front of the chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and across the broadcast airwaves to the world is all any of us needs to know about the Democrats' parentage.
How is it that a political party that once faithfully represented common, working men and women in America could have come to this?
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This is a party that has intentionally flooded the nation with illegal non-citizens, showered them with taxpayer gifts and automatically registered them to vote in our elections.
These are the people whose policies have made once-beautiful cities into homeless encampments and declared them sanctuary cities, immune from immigration laws and enforcement. Violent illegal criminals are released back out into the populations of these sanctuary cities to repeat their prior crimes against honest working people, the very folks Democrats once so passionately represented earlier in their party's history.
Because of the crimes and violence in Democrat-run cities, these Democrat enablers demand an end to constitutionally protected firearms, openly advocating gun confiscation in a nation whose constitution specifically prohibits that action. Democratic politicians see no problem with using law enforcement to carry out their illegal laws against the law abiding.
Educational training that teaches children to accept the whims of their totalitarian masters must begin early. Democrats long ago took over local school boards and turned them into propaganda-infused sheep farms, demanding that students learn all the forms of perversion that would destroy their lives as adults and crush the family unit, which stood in the way of their totalitarian agenda. Schools, not parents, would become the final word on what would be taught – and not taught – in these state-funded intellectual cesspools. Obvious falsehoods are now taught as truth every day by public school teachers eager to keep their union-negotiated benefits and retirements. The Big Lie has slowly become life itself.
To enforce the Democrats' totalitarian views, Big Tech now monitors everyone 24/7 through their personal, hand-held surveillance devices, which the citizen pays for each month with his or her phone bill. The intimate personal information gleaned minute-by-minute is sold to advertisers, government, intelligence services foreign and domestic – and who knows to whom and where it all goes? Zero accountability. Zero. Isn't this the type of abuse government was to protect us from?
Lying, therefore, has become the normal way of communicating for Democrats, the media and their enablers, which are Democratic voters (along with the dead people who always arise to help Democrats out around election time).
Lying on a grand scale has infused Democratic (but not exclusively) politicians with power over others. And with that power, the doors to massive corruption swung open wide. There is no doubt that politicians, CEOs, Big Banks, Big Tech, government officials, Hollywood and its proxies, drug and sex-trafficking cartels and a host of others we would never expect, even churches, have been wallowing in cash from efforts designed to dismantle America as the preeminent world power and sell her assets to the highest bidder, Communist China included.
In return the corruptocrats got wealth and power from the elites, who have been running the entire show from behind the curtain. Now the fruits of their endeavors are rotting, soon to be in plain sight and stuck on everyone's shoes. What awaits them is no longer wealth, power and the elites' favor. All that remains for them is prison … and in the worst cases, death.
That's the real reason the impeachment show must go on. Corrupt and evil people fear exposure and justice. Far better in their minds that America should perish under their failed policies than that Trump should remain in office and receive credit for his accomplishments for the nation.


wnd--2020-01-25--When a drag queen has to lecture woke parents on morality

You know that American culture has hit an all-time low when it takes a drag queen to tell `` woke '' parents to keep their kids out of drag bars .
Who would have thought ?
I just did a search for `` drag queen lectures parents , '' looking for articles related to the subject of this article .
The results of the search were telling , yielding headlines like this on a wide variety of drag-related stories : '' Some Parents Outraged After Drag Queen Speaks At School Career Day . ''
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`` Parents outraged after X-rated drag queen speaks to 11-year-olds at school career day . ''
What on earth is going on ?
There is even a debate as to whether or not a drag queen flashed toddlers during a recent reading event .
I am not making this up .
Adding to this madness is the new phenomenon of little boys being celebrated as drag queens , most famously the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And little Desmond actually performed in a gay bar , leading to a firestorm of criticism .
Reporting on this controversy , Pink News reported , `` Drag kid Desmond is Amazing 's mum defends gay bar performance . ''
Well , one drag queen has said enough is enough , scolding parents for the insane practice of bringing their children into gay bars where drag queens perform .
As reported by Will Maule on Christian Headlines , `` A popular drag queen known as 'Kitty Demure ' has issued a stark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involve their children in the crossdressing scene . ''
In the video , which is going viral , `` Kitty '' asks pointedly , `` What in the h*** has a drag queen ever done to make you have so much respect for them , and admire them so much , other than put on makeup and jump on the floor and writhe around and do sexual things on stage ? ''
How in the world did drag queens , who are almost all gay men , become exemplars for our children ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the American Library Association could actually support Drag Queen Story Hours for our toddlers ?
In response to one of my articles addressing this perverse phenomenon , some drag supporters protested , `` What 's the big deal ?
Do you have a problem with clowns performing for your children ? ''
But that 's the thing .
Clowns are not making ridiculous gender statements .
Clowns are not parading their sexuality .
How can anyone not see the differences ?
In the words of `` Kitty , '' `` I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that to influence your child .
Would you want a stripper or a pornstar to influence your child ? ''
So drag queens are not just like clowns , after all .
There is a sexual component to the displays , especially in drag bars .
In the words of `` Kitty , '' `` If you need your child to be entertained by a big human in a costume wearing makeup , take them to the circus or something . ''
Yes , `` Kitty '' gets it , but the `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I understand that you might want to look like you 're with it , that you 're cool and woke … but you can raise your child to be just a normal everyday child without including them in gay sexual things . ''
Oh my !
He said it : `` gay sexual things . ''
Being a drag queen is n't as innocent as being a clown .
And what happens in the gay bars ?
How do these drag queens conduct themselves ?
What happens on stage and what happens behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of filth that goes on , a lot of sexual stuff that goes on , and backstage there 's a lot of nudity , sex , and drugs .
To actually get them involved in drag is extremely , extremely irresponsible . ''
This was seconded by a commenter who tweeted , `` The drag scene is a dirty , rough & tumble lifestyle , rife with promiscuity , prostitution , drugs & crime .
Exposing kids to people who live their lives wallowing in such an environment , as if it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abuse . ''
But it is not just `` extremely irresponsible '' to bring children to gay bars to watch drag queens perform , or worse still , to have your child perform in one of these bars .
( Again , the very thought of it is mind-boggling . )
It is also `` extremely irresponsible '' to bring your children , especially toddlers , to libraries or schools for Drag Queen Story Hours .
To underscore the madness of the moment , just watch this video or this one .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these drag readers have been exposed as pedophiles .
( Even Snopes confirms this . )
That 's another reason `` Kitty '' was so upset with the unwise actions of these parents .
As he noted , gay men have had to combat the pedophile accusation for years .
Why , then , implicate them again by bringing little children to their performances ?
On the flip side , why would other drag queens accept invitations to read to little children if they were so concerned with pedophile accusations ?
When you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you 'll see he has no problem with boys dressing as girls .
And he certainly has no problem with boys identifying as gay .
So , he is hardly an icon of Christian morality .
All the more , then , is his rebuke unsettling , akin to a drug dealer rebuking parents for smoking pot in front of their kids .
To be sure , not all drag queens engage in the behavior `` Kitty '' described .
But many do , while the whole drag costume shtick is a mockery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women .
And so , when you share this article with others , offer up a prayer for `` Kitty '' as well .
I 'm sure God has a better plan for his life .
And pray for these parents who have lost their moral bearings .
Even more , pray for their kids .

You know that American culture has hit an all-time low when it takes a drag queen to tell "woke" parents to keep their kids out of drag bars. Who would have thought?
I just did a search for "drag queen lectures parents," looking for articles related to the subject of this article.
The results of the search were telling, yielding headlines like this on a wide variety of drag-related stories:
"School Board Scolds Parents for Opposing Drag Queen's Makeup Lesson."
"Some Parents Outraged After Drag Queen Speaks At School Career Day."
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"Viral Video Shows Drag Queen Teaching Children To 'Twerk' As Parents Look On."
"Drag Queen Prostitute Visits Texas School."
"Parents outraged after X-rated drag queen speaks to 11-year-olds at school career day."
What on earth is going on?
There is even a debate as to whether or not a drag queen flashed toddlers during a recent reading event. I am not making this up.
Adding to this madness is the new phenomenon of little boys being celebrated as drag queens, most famously the little boy known as Desmond Is Amazing. And little Desmond actually performed in a gay bar, leading to a firestorm of criticism. Reporting on this controversy, Pink News reported, "Drag kid Desmond is Amazing's mum defends gay bar performance."
Well, one drag queen has said enough is enough, scolding parents for the insane practice of bringing their children into gay bars where drag queens perform.
As reported by Will Maule on Christian Headlines, "A popular drag queen known as 'Kitty Demure' has issued a stark warning to parents who are seeking to involve their children in the crossdressing scene."
In the video, which is going viral, "Kitty" asks pointedly, "What in the h*** has a drag queen ever done to make you have so much respect for them, and admire them so much, other than put on makeup and jump on the floor and writhe around and do sexual things on stage?"
Precisely so!
How in the world did drag queens, who are almost all gay men, become exemplars for our children? What on earth happened to our society that the American Library Association could actually support Drag Queen Story Hours for our toddlers?
In response to one of my articles addressing this perverse phenomenon, some drag supporters protested, "What's the big deal? Do you have a problem with clowns performing for your children?"
But that's the thing. Clowns are not making ridiculous gender statements. Clowns are not parading their sexuality. How can anyone not see the differences?
In the words of "Kitty," "I have absolutely no idea why you would want that to influence your child. Would you want a stripper or a pornstar to influence your child?"
So drag queens are not just like clowns, after all. There is a sexual component to the displays, especially in drag bars.
In the words of "Kitty," "If you need your child to be entertained by a big human in a costume wearing makeup, take them to the circus or something."
Yes, "Kitty" gets it, but the "woke" parents do not: "I understand that you might want to look like you're with it, that you're cool and woke … but you can raise your child to be just a normal everyday child without including them in gay sexual things."
Oh my! He said it: "gay sexual things."
Being a drag queen isn't as innocent as being a clown.
And what happens in the gay bars? How do these drag queens conduct themselves? What happens on stage and what happens behind the scenes?
"There is a lot of filth that goes on, a lot of sexual stuff that goes on, and backstage there's a lot of nudity, sex, and drugs. To actually get them involved in drag is extremely, extremely irresponsible."
This was seconded by a commenter who tweeted, "The drag scene is a dirty, rough & tumble lifestyle, rife with promiscuity, prostitution, drugs & crime. Exposing kids to people who live their lives wallowing in such an environment, as if it's just peachy keen, is child abuse."
But it is not just "extremely irresponsible" to bring children to gay bars to watch drag queens perform, or worse still, to have your child perform in one of these bars. (Again, the very thought of it is mind-boggling.)
It is also "extremely irresponsible" to bring your children, especially toddlers, to libraries or schools for Drag Queen Story Hours. To underscore the madness of the moment, just watch this video or this one. And then remember that one or more of these drag readers have been exposed as pedophiles. (Even Snopes confirms this.)
That's another reason "Kitty" was so upset with the unwise actions of these parents. As he noted, gay men have had to combat the pedophile accusation for years. Why, then, implicate them again by bringing little children to their performances? On the flip side, why would other drag queens accept invitations to read to little children if they were so concerned with pedophile accusations?
When you watch "Kitty's" video, you'll see he has no problem with boys dressing as girls. And he certainly has no problem with boys identifying as gay. So, he is hardly an icon of Christian morality.
All the more, then, is his rebuke unsettling, akin to a drug dealer rebuking parents for smoking pot in front of their kids.
To be sure, not all drag queens engage in the behavior "Kitty" described. But many do, while the whole drag costume shtick is a mockery of God's designs for men and women.
And so, when you share this article with others, offer up a prayer for "Kitty" as well. I'm sure God has a better plan for his life. And pray for these parents who have lost their moral bearings. Even more, pray for their kids.