wnd--2020-06-24--Witness: Bolton is wrong; I was there

Witness: Bolton is wrong; I was there

[ Editor 's note : This story originally was published by Real Clear Politics . ]
Excerpts of John Bolton ’ s “ tell all ” memoir already show how he has distorted the truth , omitted important context , and contradicts critical facts in plain sight .
I was there .
Let ’ s begin with John Bolton ’ s claim that he “ can not identify any significant Trump decision during my White House tenure that was not driven by reelection calculations.
” Checking his notes would prove otherwise -- and that either he is lazy or dishonest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I watched White House Chief of Staff John Kelly sit at the head of the table , and National Security Advisor John Bolton at the foot , facing the painting of Teddy Roosevelt on horseback .
Asserting himself as a person of wisdom and a careful note taker , Bolton undoubtably knew what was happening at this meeting of senior White House staff .
We discussed how President Trump ’ s immigration policy would prioritize the economic contribution of immigrants .
This feature of Canadian and Australian immigration systems would ultimately be adopted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the president would unveil the next spring in the White House Rose Garden .
Meeting participants also discussed what the president could do to push back against a burgeoning socialist movement in the United States .
Foremost was to enhance the market orientation of America ’ s system in ways that benefit consumers .
The health policies discussed in that meeting were also completed the next spring , with tens of billions of dollars of net benefits each year .
Socialism should not , we said that day , thrive on suppression @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Within six months , this process resulted in the presidential executive order on higher education .
These are all “ significant Trump decisions ” for the good of the country but nonetheless unnoticed by many voters and experts alike .
Bolton has no excuse for not knowing .
Bolton also omits important context .
He refers to the January 2020 interim trade deal with China as having “ less to it than met the eye.
” As explained in my book “ You ’ re Hired !
, ” Donald Trump and Ronald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In Reagan ’ s time , the focus was Japan , whereas China gets the attention today .
In both cases , intellectual property rights were not being respected .
As a veteran of the Reagan administration , Bolton should remember that President Reagan made no progress on intellectual property protections until after his first term .
The fact that President Trump got any protections in year three puts him ahead of Reagan ’ s pace .
Bolton recalls Trump discussing his “ third term ” with Chinese President Xi Jinping .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ moron or evil genius ” riff that Trump uses to humorously point out the self-contradictions of his political opponents .
The full riff is “ They can not decide whether I ’ m a moron or an evil genius .
One moment they ’ ll say that someone like me wins only by luck , and the next moment announce that I ’ ve devised a way to become a three-term president.
” Bolton undoubtably knew how often the president used this line , but washing away that context is a better way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ chaos ” cliché to describe the Trump White House .
Other times he describes it as a kind of Groundhog Day ( “ over and over again , the same issues ” ) .
I have news for him : predictable and chaos are antonyms .
In the economic realm ( my area of expertise ) , President Trump ’ s team was historically productive because the White House was very predictable .
We stayed ahead of events – wage growth , Medicare-for-all , prescription drug prices , automobile regulation , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it felt like the economic news was moving in slow motion .
This book will likely prove to be a reservoir of score settling and self-promotion .
Look elsewhere for accuracy , honesty , and reliability .

[Editor's note: This story originally was published by Real Clear Politics.]
By Casey B. Mulligan
Real Clear Politics
Excerpts of John Bolton’s “tell all” memoir already show how he has distorted the truth, omitted important context, and contradicts critical facts in plain sight. I was there.
Let’s begin with John Bolton’s claim that he “cannot identify any significant Trump decision during my White House tenure that was not driven by reelection calculations.” Checking his notes would prove otherwise -- and that either he is lazy or dishonest.
Take Sept. 12, 2018. I watched White House Chief of Staff John Kelly sit at the head of the table, and National Security Advisor John Bolton at the foot, facing the painting of Teddy Roosevelt on horseback. Asserting himself as a person of wisdom and a careful note taker, Bolton undoubtably knew what was happening at this meeting of senior White House staff. We discussed how President Trump’s immigration policy would prioritize the economic contribution of immigrants. This feature of Canadian and Australian immigration systems would ultimately be adopted as part of the comprehensive immigration plan that the president would unveil the next spring in the White House Rose Garden.
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Meeting participants also discussed what the president could do to push back against a burgeoning socialist movement in the United States. Foremost was to enhance the market orientation of America’s system in ways that benefit consumers. The health policies discussed in that meeting were also completed the next spring, with tens of billions of dollars of net benefits each year.
Socialism should not, we said that day, thrive on suppression of free speech on college campuses. Within six months, this process resulted in the presidential executive order on higher education. These are all “significant Trump decisions” for the good of the country but nonetheless unnoticed by many voters and experts alike. Bolton has no excuse for not knowing.
Bolton also omits important context. He refers to the January 2020 interim trade deal with China as having “less to it than met the eye.” As explained in my book “You’re Hired!,” Donald Trump and Ronald Reagan faced very similar international trade challenges. In Reagan’s time, the focus was Japan, whereas China gets the attention today. In both cases, intellectual property rights were not being respected. As a veteran of the Reagan administration, Bolton should remember that President Reagan made no progress on intellectual property protections until after his first term. The fact that President Trump got any protections in year three puts him ahead of Reagan’s pace.
Bolton recalls Trump discussing his “third term” with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The missing context is a frequent “moron or evil genius” riff that Trump uses to humorously point out the self-contradictions of his political opponents. The full riff is “They cannot decide whether I’m a moron or an evil genius. One moment they’ll say that someone like me wins only by luck, and the next moment announce that I’ve devised a way to become a three-term president.” Bolton undoubtably knew how often the president used this line, but washing away that context is a better way to sell books.
Bolton deploys the “chaos” cliché to describe the Trump White House. Other times he describes it as a kind of Groundhog Day (“over and over again, the same issues”). I have news for him: predictable and chaos are antonyms. In the economic realm (my area of expertise), President Trump’s team was historically productive because the White House was very predictable. We stayed ahead of events – wage growth, Medicare-for-all, prescription drug prices, automobile regulation, and much more – so easily that sometimes it felt like the economic news was moving in slow motion.
This book will likely prove to be a reservoir of score settling and self-promotion. Look elsewhere for accuracy, honesty, and reliability.


wnd--2020-06-24--Doctors group asks court to order release of 'Trump drug'

The Association of American Physicians & Surgeons is asking a court to order the federal government to release its stockpile of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19 .
The case challenges the Department of Health and Human Services ' withholding of millions of doses of hydroxychloroquine that were donated to HHS and the Food and Drug Administration .
`` Why does the government continue to withhold more than 60 million doses of HCQ from the public ? ''
asked Jane Orient , M.D.
, the executive director of AAPS .
`` This potentially life-saving medication is wasting away in government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Her organization released a chart showing that in nations where hydroxychloroquine is allowed and encouraged – such as South Korea , Israel , India and Russia – the case fatality rate is in the range of 1 % .
But in nations where hydroxychloroquine is banned or discouraged – such as Italy , France , Belgium and the U.S. – the case fatality rate ranges as high as 18 % .
`` Millions of Americans fear attending political gatherings , religious services , and even large family get-togethers without the availability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contract COVID-19 , '' AAPS said .
`` Why should Americans have to wait until they or a loved one is on a ventilator before they gain access to medication to overcome this virus ? ''
The court move is intended to compel the government to release the drug from its stockpile .
`` Reports of an uptick in COVID-19 in Arizona and elsewhere could then be handled without irrational , unjustified limitations on this medication imposed by the FDA , '' the organization said .
`` The interference with public access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' noted AAPS general counsel Andrew Schlafly .
`` Perhaps that is what some want , in order to deter Americans from attending political conventions and even voting , but it is unconstitutional for the FDA to infringe on these constitutional rights by blocking access to this safe medication . ''
The AAPS position aligns with that of President Trump adviser Peter Navarro , Ph.D. , who rejected the obstruction by FDA officials to making the medication available to the public .
`` A perfect storm of politics in this presidential election year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the defendant federal agencies , has resulted in unjustified obstacles to access to HCQ , an inexpensive medication having a track record of more than 75 years of safety , '' AAPS told the court in its brief .
`` Last week the FDA even misled the public by falsely stating that HCQ should not be used to treat COVID-19 , when multiple studies show its benefits , and thousands of patients have been successfully treated worldwide , '' AAPS said .

The Association of American Physicians & Surgeons is asking a court to order the federal government to release its stockpile of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19.
The case challenges the Department of Health and Human Services' withholding of millions of doses of hydroxychloroquine that were donated to HHS and the Food and Drug Administration.
"Why does the government continue to withhold more than 60 million doses of HCQ from the public?" asked Jane Orient, M.D., the executive director of AAPS. "This potentially life-saving medication is wasting away in government warehouses while Americans are dying from COVID-19."
Her organization released a chart showing that in nations where hydroxychloroquine is allowed and encouraged – such as South Korea, Israel, India and Russia – the case fatality rate is in the range of 1%.
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But in nations where hydroxychloroquine is banned or discouraged – such as Italy, France, Belgium and the U.S. – the case fatality rate ranges as high as 18%.
"Millions of Americans fear attending political gatherings, religious services, and even large family get-togethers without the availability of early treatment if they were to contract COVID-19," AAPS said. "Why should Americans have to wait until they or a loved one is on a ventilator before they gain access to medication to overcome this virus?"
The court move is intended to compel the government to release the drug from its stockpile.
"Reports of an uptick in COVID-19 in Arizona and elsewhere could then be handled without irrational, unjustified limitations on this medication imposed by the FDA," the organization said.
"The interference with public access to hydroxychloroquine is disrupting our political processes," noted AAPS general counsel Andrew Schlafly. "Perhaps that is what some want, in order to deter Americans from attending political conventions and even voting, but it is unconstitutional for the FDA to infringe on these constitutional rights by blocking access to this safe medication."
The AAPS position aligns with that of President Trump adviser Peter Navarro, Ph.D., who rejected the obstruction by FDA officials to making the medication available to the public.
"A perfect storm of politics in this presidential election year, along with conflicts of interest at the defendant federal agencies, has resulted in unjustified obstacles to access to HCQ, an inexpensive medication having a track record of more than 75 years of safety," AAPS told the court in its brief.
"Last week the FDA even misled the public by falsely stating that HCQ should not be used to treat COVID-19, when multiple studies show its benefits, and thousands of patients have been successfully treated worldwide," AAPS said.


wnd--2020-06-25--Woman calls 9-1-1 four times because she just needed a ride

( FOX NEWS ) -- A Florida woman who called 911 four times Wednesday to ask for a ride to @ @ @ @ @ a lift to jail instead , authorities said .
Sarah Alameh , 31 , of @ @ @ @ @ 60 miles southwest of Orlando , was charged with misuse of 911 , the Winter @ @ @ @ @ a Facebook post .
Alameh first called the emergency response line at 2:45 a.m. and @ @ @ @ @ hanging up , the department said .
Officers went to the location of the call @ @ @ @ @ .
She made a second call at 3 a.m. and the call disconnected .

(FOX NEWS) -- A Florida woman who called 911 four times Wednesday to ask for a ride to a nearby city was given a lift to jail instead, authorities said.
Sarah Alameh, 31, of Eagle Lake, which is 60 miles southwest of Orlando, was charged with misuse of 911, the Winter Haven Police Department said in a Facebook post.
Alameh first called the emergency response line at 2:45 a.m. and said "hello" before hanging up, the department said. Officers went to the location of the call and didn't find anyone. She made a second call at 3 a.m. and the call disconnected.
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wnd--2020-06-25--Massive Sahara desert dust plume reaches U.S.

( CBS NEWS ) -- A massive plume of dust from the Sahara desert in northern Africa has been traversing @ @ @ @ @ feet above the tropical Atlantic Ocean , and is now cloaking the Caribbean and closing @ @ @ @ @ States .
While summer dust plumes are a common occurrence , this appears to be @ @ @ @ @ in recent memory .
It 's so large it has been nicknamed the Gorilla Dust @ @ @ @ @ the most significant event in the past 50 years .
Conditions are dangerous in many @ @ @ @ @ Méndez Lázaro , from the University of Puerto Rico 's School of Public Health , @ @ @ @ @

(CBS NEWS) -- A massive plume of dust from the Sahara desert in northern Africa has been traversing the atmosphere, thousands of feet above the tropical Atlantic Ocean, and is now cloaking the Caribbean and closing in on the southeastern United States.
While summer dust plumes are a common occurrence, this appears to be one of the most extreme in recent memory. It's so large it has been nicknamed the Gorilla Dust Cloud.
"This is the most significant event in the past 50 years. Conditions are dangerous in many Caribbean islands," Pablo Méndez Lázaro, from the University of Puerto Rico's School of Public Health, told the Associated Press.
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wnd--2020-06-25--List: 5 fake hate crimes involving nooses

The false alarm about the “ noose ” in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace ’ s garage followed is one of several recent incidents where a widely reported hate crime accusation involving a noose crumbled under scrutiny .
Here are five recent examples of public outrage about a noose turning out to be either a false alarm or an outright hoax .
TRENDING : GOP lawmaker forces DOJ whistleblower to make serious admission about impeachment The FBI announced Monday that it was investigating a noose found in Wallace ’ s garage at Talladega Superspeedway .
Celebrities and sports stars flocked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noose , and the hashtag “ # IStandWithBubba ” trended on Twitter .
Wallace said on Tuesday that he was offended by those who suggested the incident could be a hoax .
“ It offends me that people would go to those measures but again , I ’ m not shocked , ” Wallace said .
“ People are entitled to their own opinions to make them feel good and help them sleep at night.
” “ But it is still an ongoing investigation with the FBI , ” he added .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the FBI , never thought that would happen.
” The FBI and DOJ said later Tuesday that there was no noose in Wallace ’ s garage but instead a “ garage door pull rope fashioned like a noose ” that had been there since 2019 .
No federal crime was committed , the FBI said .
Wallace doubled down on the incident Tuesday night , insisting that he had experienced an act of racism .
“ I ’ ve been racing all of my life .
We ’ ve raced out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pulls like that … It ’ s a straight up noose , ” Wallace told CNN ’ s Don Lemon .
“ The FBI has stated it was a noose over and over again , NASCAR leadership has stated that it was a noose .
I can confirm that I actually got evidence of what was hanging in my garage over my car … to confirm that it was a noose , ” Wallace added .
He later said Wednesday that he is “ relieved ” that the FBI found that he wasn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crime.
” I want to say how relieved that this wasn ’ t what we feared it was , ” the driver said in an Instagram post .
“ I want to thank my team , NASCAR and the FBI for acting swiftly and treating this as a real threat.
” Democratic Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf launched a hate crime investigation in June into alleged nooses found in a local park .
“ Symbols of racial violence have no place in Oakland and will not be tolerated , ” she said .
Following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Victor Sengbe told WKYT that he had set up the ropes as part of an exercise course .
“ Out of the dozen and hundreds and thousands of people that walked by , no one has thought that it looked anywhere close to a noose .
Folks have used it for exercise .
It was really a fun addition to the park that we tried to create , ” Sengbe told WKYT , adding , “ It ’ s unfortunate that a genuine gesture of just wanting to have a good time got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Intentions don ’ t matter when it comes to terrorizing the public , ” Schaaf said following Senge ’ s explanation .
“ It is incumbent on all of us to know the actual history of racial violence , of terrorism , that a noose represents and that we as a city must remove these terrorizing symbols from the public view.
” Oakland Parks and Recreation director Nicholas Williams also said that “ the symbolism of the rope hanging in the tree is malicious regardless of intent .
It ’ s evil , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Empire ’ actor Jussie Smollett sparked national outrage in 2019 when he claimed he was a victim of a hate crime and had been attacked near his home in Chicago .
Smollett told police that two men had yelled racist and homophobic slurs at him , told him he was in “ MAGA country , ” threw a rope around his neck and poured a bleach-like substance on him .
An investigation by the Chicago police found that Smollett paid two Nigerian brothers , Ambimbola and Olabinjio Osundairo , $ 3,500 to stage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fame from the incident , the Associated Press reported .
A female student at Michigan State University said in October 2017 that she had found a noose on the handle of the door in a residence hall .
“ A student reported a noose was hung outside of her room , ” president of Michigan State University , Lou Anna Simon , said in a statement .
“ I want to recognize the courage it took for the student to report this incident.
” “ This type of behavior is not tolerated on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ No Spartan should ever feel targeted based on their race , or other ways in which they identify .
A noose is a symbol of intimidation and threat that has a horrendous history in America.
” Police found that the alleged “ noose ” was not in , fact , a noose , but a shoelace .
“ The matching packaged shoelace was found outside of the residence hall , ” university spokesman Jason Cody said in a statement .
“ Officers located and spoke to the student who lost both of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a way that someone could perceive them to look similar to a noose.
” “ Also , the original shoelace found inside the residence hall was not directed at any individual , ” Cody added .
“ It originally was seen on hallway floor and later on a stairwell door handle , where officers believe someone put it after picking it up.
” In April 2016 , officials at Salisbury University confirmed that two black students had drawn a stick figure hanging from a noose with a racial slur and the hashtag # @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s library , according to Delmarva Now .
The Salisbury University Police Department investigated the drawing as a hate crime , before finding out who the culprits were .
The university cited the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act in defense of not citing the names of the students , the publication reports , and police determined not to file criminal charges after consulting with the Wicomico County State ’ s Attorney ’ s Office .
“ Regardless of who created the drawing , we find such actions demeaning to all members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ core values , ” said Dane Foust , vice president of student affairs , in a statement to Delmarva Now .
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By Mary Margaret Olohan
Daily Caller News Foundation
The false alarm about the “noose” in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace’s garage followed is one of several recent incidents where a widely reported hate crime accusation involving a noose crumbled under scrutiny.
Here are five recent examples of public outrage about a noose turning out to be either a false alarm or an outright hoax.
Bubba Wallace Noose Incident
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The FBI announced Monday that it was investigating a noose found in Wallace’s garage at Talladega Superspeedway.
Celebrities and sports stars flocked to support Wallace following news of the supposed noose, and the hashtag “#IStandWithBubba” trended on Twitter. Wallace said on Tuesday that he was offended by those who suggested the incident could be a hoax.
“It offends me that people would go to those measures but again, I’m not shocked,” Wallace said. “People are entitled to their own opinions to make them feel good and help them sleep at night.”
“But it is still an ongoing investigation with the FBI,” he added. “I can now say I have talked to the FBI, never thought that would happen.”
The FBI and DOJ said later Tuesday that there was no noose in Wallace’s garage but instead a “garage door pull rope fashioned like a noose” that had been there since 2019. No federal crime was committed, the FBI said.
Wallace doubled down on the incident Tuesday night, insisting that he had experienced an act of racism.
“I’ve been racing all of my life. We’ve raced out of hundreds of garages that never had garage pulls like that … It’s a straight up noose,” Wallace told CNN’s Don Lemon.
“The FBI has stated it was a noose over and over again, NASCAR leadership has stated that it was a noose. I can confirm that I actually got evidence of what was hanging in my garage over my car … to confirm that it was a noose,” Wallace added.
He later said Wednesday that he is “relieved” that the FBI found that he wasn’t the victim of a hate crime.”I want to say how relieved that this wasn’t what we feared it was,” the driver said in an Instagram post. “I want to thank my team, NASCAR and the FBI for acting swiftly and treating this as a real threat.”
Oakland Exercise Equipment
Democratic Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf launched a hate crime investigation in June into alleged nooses found in a local park. “Symbols of racial violence have no place in Oakland and will not be tolerated,” she said.
Following her remarks, a black resident named Victor Sengbe told WKYT that he had set up the ropes as part of an exercise course.
Several nooses found on trees around Lake Merritt were removed and will be investigated as hate crimes. pic.twitter.com/JW8TvY6pi4 — Libby Schaaf (@LibbySchaaf) June 17, 2020
“Out of the dozen and hundreds and thousands of people that walked by, no one has thought that it looked anywhere close to a noose. Folks have used it for exercise. It was really a fun addition to the park that we tried to create,” Sengbe told WKYT, adding, “It’s unfortunate that a genuine gesture of just wanting to have a good time got misinterpreted into something so heinous.”
“Intentions don’t matter when it comes to terrorizing the public,” Schaaf said following Senge’s explanation. “It is incumbent on all of us to know the actual history of racial violence, of terrorism, that a noose represents and that we as a city must remove these terrorizing symbols from the public view.”
Oakland Parks and Recreation director Nicholas Williams also said that “the symbolism of the rope hanging in the tree is malicious regardless of intent. It’s evil, and it symbolizes hatred.”
Jussie Smollett Hate Crime Hoax
Black ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett sparked national outrage in 2019 when he claimed he was a victim of a hate crime and had been attacked near his home in Chicago.
Smollett told police that two men had yelled racist and homophobic slurs at him, told him he was in “MAGA country,” threw a rope around his neck and poured a bleach-like substance on him.
An investigation by the Chicago police found that Smollett paid two Nigerian brothers, Ambimbola and Olabinjio Osundairo, $3,500 to stage a fake attack in order to gain fame from the incident, the Associated Press reported.
Michigan State Noose Scare
A female student at Michigan State University said in October 2017 that she had found a noose on the handle of the door in a residence hall.
“A student reported a noose was hung outside of her room,” president of Michigan State University, Lou Anna Simon, said in a statement. “I want to recognize the courage it took for the student to report this incident.”
“This type of behavior is not tolerated on our campus,” Simon added. “No Spartan should ever feel targeted based on their race, or other ways in which they identify. A noose is a symbol of intimidation and threat that has a horrendous history in America.”
Police found that the alleged “noose” was not in, fact, a noose, but a shoelace.
“The matching packaged shoelace was found outside of the residence hall,” university spokesman Jason Cody said in a statement. “Officers located and spoke to the student who lost both of the shoelaces, which are packaged in a way that someone could perceive them to look similar to a noose.”
“Also, the original shoelace found inside the residence hall was not directed at any individual,” Cody added. “It originally was seen on hallway floor and later on a stairwell door handle, where officers believe someone put it after picking it up.”
Black Students Draw Noose Picture On Library Whiteboard
In April 2016, officials at Salisbury University confirmed that two black students had drawn a stick figure hanging from a noose with a racial slur and the hashtag #WhitePower on a whiteboard in the school’s library, according to Delmarva Now. The Salisbury University Police Department investigated the drawing as a hate crime, before finding out who the culprits were.
The university cited the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act in defense of not citing the names of the students, the publication reports, and police determined not to file criminal charges after consulting with the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office.
“Regardless of who created the drawing, we find such actions demeaning to all members of the campus community and against our core values,” said Dane Foust, vice president of student affairs, in a statement to Delmarva Now.
This story originally was published by the Daily Caller News Foundation.
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wnd--2020-06-25--Dissent now considered 'immoral, illegitimate'

[ Editor 's note : This story originally was published by Real Clear Politics . ]
Due process is not the strong suit of mobs .
Neither is nuance , open discussion , or disagreement .
These inherent defects should be painfully obvious as mobs pull down statues , seize sections of cities , and demand the public approach them on bended knee , literally .
Anyone who dares push back , perhaps with a mild tweet saying “ All lives matter , ” faces immediate censure .
If the mob is successful , any offenders will lose their jobs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to appease the mob and hope it turns on another target .
In this perilous environment , the most frenzied voices do more than dominate the public square .
They monopolize it by silencing dissent .
They have received full-throated support from the tech giants that control electronic discussion and the media giants determined to shape the narrative rather than report the news .
Twitter and NBC are the poster children for this assault on free and open discussion .
Their suppression in the name of “ social justice ” betrays the idea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s “ On Liberty , ” that competing , divergent views lead to greater understanding and better decisions .
TRENDING : GOP lawmaker forces DOJ whistleblower to make serious admission about impeachment The idea of an open forum , so basic to democracies , already lies a-moldering in the grave of academia , at least in the humanities and social sciences .
Imagine applying for a job in Gender Studies and saying you oppose abortions after , say , Week 38 .
The term for such a person is “ unemployed.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pros and cons of affirmative action , taking the negative side , and hoping to win tenure in political science , sociology , anthropology , or history .
Bad career move .
There is more robust political debate at the Academy Awards .
University administrations are equally rigid .
Rejecting affirmative action , questioning the implementation of Title 9 , or opposing Black Lives Matter would end your chances of being hired by the admissions office or dean of students at nearly every American university .
Yet all of them proudly tout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their “ office of diversity and inclusion , ” fully staffed and generously funded .
For them , of course , diversity never includes diverse viewpoints .
It ’ s all about DNA and gender identity .
Modern universities are now well-oiled machines to stamp out dissenting views .
That ’ s been true for decades .
What ’ s new , and disturbing , is seeing this orthodoxy spread to K-12 education , corporate HR departments , mainline churches , and newsrooms .
The “ thought police ” are on patrol and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guilt and moral superiority .
Dissent from their approved views is not just considered an error , much less an innocent one .
It is considered immoral , illegitimate , and unworthy of a public hearing .
Although both left and right have moved steadily toward this abyss , the worst excesses today come from the left , just as they came from the right in the 1950s .
Opponents are seen in religious terms , as dangerous apostates who deserve to be burned at the stake , at least symbolically .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here it is .
That is the powerful iconography behind torching police cars and neighborhood stores .
The last time we saw this frenzy ( without the arson ) was during the dark days of Joe McCarthy and the Hollywood Blacklist .
Audiences flocked to Arthur Miller ’ s play , “ The Crucible , ” because it likened the moment to the Salem witch trials .
Today ’ s audiences would be appalled to hear the same critique now applies to them .
Alas , it does .
Suppressing free speech is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two are invariably intertwined .
The threat of violence not only underscores the intensity of particular views — it heightens the danger of voicing any disagreement .
Large-scale violence , whatever its source , whatever its purpose , undermines social stability and assails democratic procedures .
It won ’ t stand for long because the public won ’ t tolerate it .
They will demand leaders who restore order .
The only question is what kind of order and at what cost .
The first duty of any government is to establish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ popular support .
In constitutional democracies , we have well-defined procedures to establish that order , determine its content ( such the speed limit or right to carry a weapon ) , proper ways to enforce it , and penalties for violating it .
In the United States , we have one additional constraint , a fundamentally important one : personal rights , such as freedom of speech and religion , can not be overridden , even by large majorities .
This social and political order is not static — it is always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make those changes , ensure all voices are heard , and protect each citizen ’ s inalienable rights .
( Even using the term “ citizen ” is contentious these days .
The language police don ’ t like it because it excludes some people . )
Calls to “ Defund the police , ” if they are serious , attack the very idea of establishing this peaceful public order .
Cities foolish enough to attempt it will unleash violence , arson , and predation and meet a predictable backlash from citizens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They will either stand and fight or flee to safer spaces .
Although mobs are not always violent , rule by mobs is always a threat to constitutional democracy .
Even peaceful protests can morph into mob rule when they stamp out dissenting voices or quash democratic procedures .
We are seeing some of that today , where peaceful protests , guaranteed under the First Amendment ’ s rights to free speech and assembly , attempt to suppress others ’ speech , demand obedience from public officials , topple symbols they claim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough to disagree .
Corporations and universities have folded under these attacks as quickly as a cheap umbrella , or Seattle ’ s city council .
To preserve our democracy , we must resist the mob .
That begins with understanding the gravity of the threat and standing up to it .
They have no claim to moral superiority and no right to use violence to achieve their ends .
Yielding the public square to this “ thought police , ” however powerful and intimidating they are , is the road to tyranny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s hard-won achievement of ordered liberty and constitutional democracy .
Remember , the mob aims to do more than pull down statues of the Founding Fathers .
It aims to pull down their historic achievements .

[Editor's note: This story originally was published by Real Clear Politics.]
By Charles Lipson
Real Clear Politics
Due process is not the strong suit of mobs. Neither is nuance, open discussion, or disagreement. These inherent defects should be painfully obvious as mobs pull down statues, seize sections of cities, and demand the public approach them on bended knee, literally. Anyone who dares push back, perhaps with a mild tweet saying “All lives matter,” faces immediate censure. If the mob is successful, any offenders will lose their jobs. Feckless employers are all too eager to appease the mob and hope it turns on another target.
In this perilous environment, the most frenzied voices do more than dominate the public square. They monopolize it by silencing dissent. They have received full-throated support from the tech giants that control electronic discussion and the media giants determined to shape the narrative rather than report the news. Twitter and NBC are the poster children for this assault on free and open discussion. Their suppression in the name of “social justice” betrays the idea, best articulated in John Stuart Mill’s “On Liberty,” that competing, divergent views lead to greater understanding and better decisions.
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The idea of an open forum, so basic to democracies, already lies a-moldering in the grave of academia, at least in the humanities and social sciences. Imagine applying for a job in Gender Studies and saying you oppose abortions after, say, Week 38. The term for such a person is “unemployed.” Imagine merely calling for a discussion on the pros and cons of affirmative action, taking the negative side, and hoping to win tenure in political science, sociology, anthropology, or history. Bad career move. There is more robust political debate at the Academy Awards.
University administrations are equally rigid. Rejecting affirmative action, questioning the implementation of Title 9, or opposing Black Lives Matter would end your chances of being hired by the admissions office or dean of students at nearly every American university. Yet all of them proudly tout, with no sense of irony, their “office of diversity and inclusion,” fully staffed and generously funded. For them, of course, diversity never includes diverse viewpoints. It’s all about DNA and gender identity. Modern universities are now well-oiled machines to stamp out dissenting views. That’s been true for decades. What’s new, and disturbing, is seeing this orthodoxy spread to K-12 education, corporate HR departments, mainline churches, and newsrooms. The “thought police” are on patrol and ever-vigilant, twirling the twin batons of guilt and moral superiority.
Dissent from their approved views is not just considered an error, much less an innocent one. It is considered immoral, illegitimate, and unworthy of a public hearing. Although both left and right have moved steadily toward this abyss, the worst excesses today come from the left, just as they came from the right in the 1950s. Opponents are seen in religious terms, as dangerous apostates who deserve to be burned at the stake, at least symbolically. You never expect the Spanish Inquisition. Yet here it is. That is the powerful iconography behind torching police cars and neighborhood stores.
The last time we saw this frenzy (without the arson) was during the dark days of Joe McCarthy and the Hollywood Blacklist. Audiences flocked to Arthur Miller’s play, “The Crucible,” because it likened the moment to the Salem witch trials. Today’s audiences would be appalled to hear the same critique now applies to them. Alas, it does.
Suppressing free speech is not the same as violence, but the two are invariably intertwined. The threat of violence not only underscores the intensity of particular views — it heightens the danger of voicing any disagreement. Large-scale violence, whatever its source, whatever its purpose, undermines social stability and assails democratic procedures. It won’t stand for long because the public won’t tolerate it. They will demand leaders who restore order. The only question is what kind of order and at what cost.
The first duty of any government is to establish public order and safety, ideally with popular support. In constitutional democracies, we have well-defined procedures to establish that order, determine its content (such the speed limit or right to carry a weapon), proper ways to enforce it, and penalties for violating it. In the United States, we have one additional constraint, a fundamentally important one: personal rights, such as freedom of speech and religion, cannot be overridden, even by large majorities. This social and political order is not static — it is always evolving — but there are well-established procedures to make those changes, ensure all voices are heard, and protect each citizen’s inalienable rights. (Even using the term “citizen” is contentious these days. The language police don’t like it because it excludes some people.)
Calls to “Defund the police,” if they are serious, attack the very idea of establishing this peaceful public order. Cities foolish enough to attempt it will unleash violence, arson, and predation and meet a predictable backlash from citizens determined to protect their lives and property. They will either stand and fight or flee to safer spaces.
Although mobs are not always violent, rule by mobs is always a threat to constitutional democracy. Even peaceful protests can morph into mob rule when they stamp out dissenting voices or quash democratic procedures. We are seeing some of that today, where peaceful protests, guaranteed under the First Amendment’s rights to free speech and assembly, attempt to suppress others’ speech, demand obedience from public officials, topple symbols they claim to hate, and smear anyone bold enough to disagree. Corporations and universities have folded under these attacks as quickly as a cheap umbrella, or Seattle’s city council.
To preserve our democracy, we must resist the mob. That begins with understanding the gravity of the threat and standing up to it. They have no claim to moral superiority and no right to use violence to achieve their ends. Yielding the public square to this “thought police,” however powerful and intimidating they are, is the road to tyranny. It leads away from our country’s hard-won achievement of ordered liberty and constitutional democracy. Remember, the mob aims to do more than pull down statues of the Founding Fathers. It aims to pull down their historic achievements.


wnd--2020-06-25--Poll: Voters overwhelmingly say no to men competing in women's sports

By an overwhelming 3-1 margin , American voters do not believe that men should be allowed to compete in women 's high-school and college athletic events , a new poll finds .
Sixty percent of registered voters surveyed in the Just the News Daily Poll with Scott Rasmussen said biological males should not be allowed to compete , compared to 21 % who said they should be allowed and 19 % who said they were unsure .
Among Republicans , 81 % hold that view .
Democrats , by a 50 % to 25 % margin , agree .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 % .
The survey followed the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that redefined `` sex '' in the 1964 Civil Rights Act , banning workplace discrimination against transgenders and homosexuals .
TRENDING : GOP lawmaker forces DOJ whistleblower to make serious admission about impeachment The poll , JTN said , found some racial differences among respondents .
Among Hispanics , 43 % said biological males should be allowed to compete in women 's sports and 35 % said they should not ( 22 % of Hispanics said they were unsure ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 63 % said biological males should not be allowed to compete .
Eighteen percent of blacks and 19 % of whites said that they should , and 20 % of blacks were unsure , along with 18 % of whites . ''
The question was : `` In some high school and college conferences , biological males have been allowed to compete in women 's sports events .
Should biological males be allowed to compete in women 's sports competitions ? ''
Among age groups , registered voters 25-34 showed the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sports .
Yet only 30 % in that age group were in favor .
Among those over 65 , only 12 % were in favor .
Suburban , urban and rural voters were virtually the same , ranging from 19 % -22 % .
Having a college education made little difference as well .
Just 21 % with a college education were in favor compared to 20 % without .
Among those defining themselves as very conservative , there was support from only 11 % .
About 30 % of the very liberal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a fractionally higher level of support among those with incomes lower than $ 50,000 , with 23 % supporting men in women 's athletics .
It was only 20 % for those with incomes $ 50,000- $ 100,000 and 19 % for those with incomes over $ 100,000 .
The Supreme Court ruling imposed new employment protections for gays and transgenders .
But at least another 100 federal laws prohibit discrimination based on `` sex , '' and legal experts predict years of courts fights .
Faith institutions fear the court ruling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their doctrines and beliefs .
The issue is in several courts already .
Idaho recently passed a state law that bans males from competing in events for females .

By an overwhelming 3-1 margin, American voters do not believe that men should be allowed to compete in women's high-school and college athletic events, a new poll finds.
Sixty percent of registered voters surveyed in the Just the News Daily Poll with Scott Rasmussen said biological males should not be allowed to compete, compared to 21% who said they should be allowed and 19% who said they were unsure.
Among Republicans, 81% hold that view. Democrats, by a 50% to 25% margin, agree. So do independent voters, 51% to 24%.
The survey followed the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that redefined "sex" in the 1964 Civil Rights Act, banning workplace discrimination against transgenders and homosexuals.
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The poll, JTN said, found some racial differences among respondents.
Among Hispanics, 43% said biological males should be allowed to compete in women's sports and 35% said they should not (22% of Hispanics said they were unsure).
But among both black and white respondents, 63% said biological males should not be allowed to compete. Eighteen percent of blacks and 19% of whites said that they should, and 20% of blacks were unsure, along with 18% of whites."
The question was: "In some high school and college conferences, biological males have been allowed to compete in women's sports events. Should biological males be allowed to compete in women's sports competitions?"
Should men be allowed to compete in women's high-school and college athletic events? Yes No Completing this poll entitles you to WND news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use You're logged in to Facebook. Click here to log out. 0% (0 Votes) 100% (71 Votes)
The survey questioned 1,200 registered voters between June 18-20.
Among age groups, registered voters 25-34 showed the most support for males competing in women's sports. Yet only 30% in that age group were in favor. Among those over 65, only 12% were in favor.
Suburban, urban and rural voters were virtually the same, ranging from 19%-22%. Having a college education made little difference as well. Just 21% with a college education were in favor compared to 20% without.
Among those defining themselves as very conservative, there was support from only 11%. About 30% of the very liberal supported males competing with females.
There was a fractionally higher level of support among those with incomes lower than $50,000, with 23% supporting men in women's athletics. It was only 20% for those with incomes $50,000-$100,000 and 19% for those with incomes over $100,000.
The Supreme Court ruling imposed new employment protections for gays and transgenders. But at least another 100 federal laws prohibit discrimination based on "sex," and legal experts predict years of courts fights.
Faith institutions fear the court ruling will impose unconstitutional demands that conflict with their doctrines and beliefs.
The issue is in several courts already. Idaho recently passed a state law that bans males from competing in events for females.


wnd--2020-06-25--Planned Parenthood staff denounces 'racist' founder

Revolutions inevitably consume their own .
Last week , more than 300 people signed an `` Open Letter '' calling for Laura McQuade 's removal as CEO of Planned Parenthood of Greater New York .
Under pressure this week , the board of directors cashiered McQuade .
It is hard to say which is more daft , the board 's buckling to the demands of staff or the staff 's willful blindness to the unholy business in which it engages The letter would make even George Orwell 's head spin .
It is so steeped in doublethink , the reader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cry , or grab his or her ( or zher ) pitchfork .
`` After years of complaints from staff about issues of systemic racism , pay inequity , and lack of upward mobility for Black staff , highly-paid consultants were brought in three separate times to assess the situation , '' reads the letter .
`` Each time , employees of color were brutally honest about their experiences , but nothing changed . ''
The drafters of the letter lay much of the blame on McQuade , who is white , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ namely that `` Planned Parenthood was founded by a racist , white woman . ''
Who knew ?
TRENDING : GOP lawmaker forces DOJ whistleblower to make serious admission about impeachment The founder of Planned Parenthood , of course , was Margaret Sanger , a hard-core eugenicist , matter-of-fact racist and feminist heroine .
`` We know that Planned Parenthood has a history and a present steeped in white supremacy , '' insist the drafters of the letter .
These revelations did not exactly come as news to the right .
For years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tell black Americans that Planned Parenthood was not their friend .
They did not listen .
Their leaders still do n't .
The Planned Parenthood staffers are deaf to their own reality .
Did the signers of the letter not ask themselves why they work for an organization founded , in Sanger 's words , `` to prevent the sexual and racial chaos into which the world has drifted . ''
`` The most urgent problem today is how to limit and discourage the over-fertility of the mentally and physically defective , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Pivot of Civilization . ''
Sanger continued , `` Possibly drastic and Spartan methods may be forced upon American society if it continues complacently to encourage the chance and chaotic breeding that has resulted from our stupid , cruel sentimentalism . ''
Planned Parenthood staff members are working there , they say , because they are `` deeply committed to maintaining access to abortion and sexual and reproductive health care . ''
The fact that they and their colleagues nationwide take the lives of roughly 1,000 black babies every working day – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of those – does not factor into their protest at all .
Perversely , the drafters find `` the lack of upward mobility for Black staff '' more troubling than the disproportionate death toll of black babies , who are three times more likely to be killed in the womb than non-black babies .
Despite the staffers ' moral confusion , this letter may mark the moment the intersectional chorus stops singing from the same twisted hymnal .
In theory , `` intersectionality '' means that marginalized groups share common oppressors and thus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ street-level Critical Theory , activists from various fronts have been forging alliances with those in other fronts who also see themselves as oppressed .
These activists , whether they know it or not , are expected to subordinate their own interests to the larger progressive cause – seizing and sustaining national power .
In the era of intersectionality , African Americans have been expected to put asunder their own traditions and cleave to the most current orthodoxies , many of which work against their best interests ; illegal immigration , for instance , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Antifa 's exploitation of black America suggests otherwise , the days of black subordination to the progressive cause may be over .
If African Americans understand how badly they have been played , the days of progressivism may be over .
@ jackcashill 's forthcoming book , Unmasking Obama , is available for pre-order at Amazon .

Revolutions inevitably consume their own. Last week, more than 300 people signed an "Open Letter" calling for Laura McQuade's removal as CEO of Planned Parenthood of Greater New York.
Under pressure this week, the board of directors cashiered McQuade. It is hard to say which is more daft, the board's buckling to the demands of staff or the staff's willful blindness to the unholy business in which it engages
The letter would make even George Orwell's head spin. It is so steeped in doublethink, the reader does not know whether to laugh, cry, or grab his or her (or zher) pitchfork.
"After years of complaints from staff about issues of systemic racism, pay inequity, and lack of upward mobility for Black staff, highly-paid consultants were brought in three separate times to assess the situation," reads the letter. "Each time, employees of color were brutally honest about their experiences, but nothing changed."
The drafters of the letter lay much of the blame on McQuade, who is white, but they also acknowledged the previously unspeakable, namely that "Planned Parenthood was founded by a racist, white woman." Who knew?
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The founder of Planned Parenthood, of course, was Margaret Sanger, a hard-core eugenicist, matter-of-fact racist and feminist heroine.
"We know that Planned Parenthood has a history and a present steeped in white supremacy," insist the drafters of the letter. These revelations did not exactly come as news to the right.
For years, pro-life activists have been trying to tell black Americans that Planned Parenthood was not their friend. They did not listen. Their leaders still don't.
The Planned Parenthood staffers are deaf to their own reality. Did the signers of the letter not ask themselves why they work for an organization founded, in Sanger's words, "to prevent the sexual and racial chaos into which the world has drifted."
"The most urgent problem today is how to limit and discourage the over-fertility of the mentally and physically defective," wrote Sanger in her 1922 book, "Pivot of Civilization."
Sanger continued, "Possibly drastic and Spartan methods may be forced upon American society if it continues complacently to encourage the chance and chaotic breeding that has resulted from our stupid, cruel sentimentalism."
Planned Parenthood staff members are working there, they say, because they are "deeply committed to maintaining access to abortion and sexual and reproductive health care."
The fact that they and their colleagues nationwide take the lives of roughly 1,000 black babies every working day – Planned Parenthood being responsible for nearly half of those – does not factor into their protest at all.
Perversely, the drafters find "the lack of upward mobility for Black staff" more troubling than the disproportionate death toll of black babies, who are three times more likely to be killed in the womb than non-black babies.
Despite the staffers' moral confusion, this letter may mark the moment the intersectional chorus stops singing from the same twisted hymnal. In theory, "intersectionality" means that marginalized groups share common oppressors and thus have common political interests.
Schooled in street-level Critical Theory, activists from various fronts have been forging alliances with those in other fronts who also see themselves as oppressed.
These activists, whether they know it or not, are expected to subordinate their own interests to the larger progressive cause – seizing and sustaining national power.
In the era of intersectionality, African Americans have been expected to put asunder their own traditions and cleave to the most current orthodoxies, many of which work against their best interests; illegal immigration, for instance, or feminism or LGBT rights.
Although Antifa's exploitation of black America suggests otherwise, the days of black subordination to the progressive cause may be over. If African Americans understand how badly they have been played, the days of progressivism may be over.
@jackcashill's forthcoming book, Unmasking Obama, is available for pre-order at Amazon.


wnd--2020-06-25--Noam Chomsky: Trump is 'worst criminal in human history'

Famous far-left American scholar Noam Chomsky claims President Trump is `` undeniably '' the `` worst criminal in human history . ''
In an interview Sunday on `` The Michael Brooks Show , '' Chomsky was asked to explain what Trump is doing `` institutionally '' that is `` unique , '' Breitbart reported .
`` This sounds strong , but it 's true : Trump is the worst criminal in human history , undeniably , '' said Chomsky , 91 , who has been dubbed `` the father of modern linguistics . ''
TRENDING : GOP lawmaker forces DOJ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' There has never been a figure in political history who was so passionately dedicated to destroying the projects for organized human life on earth in the near future , '' he said .
`` That is not an exaggeration . ''
In his prolific career , Chomsky is known as a linguist , philosopher , cognitive scientist , historian , social critic and political activist .
He holds a joint appointment as institute professor emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and laureate professor at the University of Arizona .
`` People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic is serious enough that we will emerge from it at terrible cost , '' he said .
`` The cost is greatly amplified by the gangster in the White House , who has killed tens of thousands of Americans , making this the worst place in the world . ''
Sounding an even more dire note , Chomsky said the world wo n't `` emerge from another crime that Trump has committed , the heating of the globe . ''
`` The worst of it is coming — we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he said .
The ice sheets are melting ; they 're not going to recover .
That leads to an exponential increase in global warming , '' he said .
`` Arctic glaciers , for example , could flood the world .
Recent studies indicate that on the present course , in about 50 years , much of the habitable part of the world will be unlivable . ''
He claimed people won ’ t be able to live in parts of South Asia the Middle East and the United States .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 125,000 years ago , when sea levels were about 25 feet higher than they are now .
And it ’ s worse than that , '' he said .
The Scripps Oceanographic Institute , Chomsky said , recently published a study estimating the world is coming `` ominously close to a point [ similar to ] 3 million years ago , when sea levels were 50 to 80 feet higher than they are today . ''
`` All around the world , countries are trying to do something about it , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one country which is led by a president who wants to escalate the crisis , to race toward the abyss , to maximize the use of fossil fuels , including the most dangerous of them , and to dismantle the regulatory apparatus that limits their impact .
`` There is no crime like this in human history .
Nothing .
This is a unique individual , '' he said of Trump .
`` And it ’ s not as if he doesn ’ t know what he ’ s doing .
Of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as if he doesn ’ t care .
If he can pour more profits into his pockets and the pockets of his rich constituency tomorrow , who cares if the world disappears in a couple of generations ? ''
The author of more than 100 books on topics such as linguistics , war , politics and mass media , Chomsky is said to align ideologically with anarcho-syndicalism and libertarian socialism .

Famous far-left American scholar Noam Chomsky claims President Trump is "undeniably" the "worst criminal in human history."
In an interview Sunday on "The Michael Brooks Show," Chomsky was asked to explain what Trump is doing "institutionally" that is "unique," Breitbart reported.
"This sounds strong, but it's true: Trump is the worst criminal in human history, undeniably," said Chomsky, 91, who has been dubbed "the father of modern linguistics."
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"There has never been a figure in political history who was so passionately dedicated to destroying the projects for organized human life on earth in the near future," he said.
"That is not an exaggeration."
In his prolific career, Chomsky is known as a linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic and political activist. He holds a joint appointment as institute professor emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and laureate professor at the University of Arizona.
"People are focused now on the protests; the pandemic is serious enough that we will emerge from it at terrible cost," he said. "The cost is greatly amplified by the gangster in the White House, who has killed tens of thousands of Americans, making this the worst place in the world."
Sounding an even more dire note, Chomsky said the world won't "emerge from another crime that Trump has committed, the heating of the globe."
"The worst of it is coming — we’re not going to emerge from that," he said.
The ice sheets are melting; they're not going to recover. That leads to an exponential increase in global warming," he said.
"Arctic glaciers, for example, could flood the world. Recent studies indicate that on the present course, in about 50 years, much of the habitable part of the world will be unlivable."
He claimed people won’t be able to live in parts of South Asia the Middle East and the United States.
"We’re approaching the point of 125,000 years ago, when sea levels were about 25 feet higher than they are now. And it’s worse than that," he said.
The Scripps Oceanographic Institute, Chomsky said, recently published a study estimating the world is coming "ominously close to a point [similar to] 3 million years ago, when sea levels were 50 to 80 feet higher than they are today."
"All around the world, countries are trying to do something about it," he said. "But there is one country which is led by a president who wants to escalate the crisis, to race toward the abyss, to maximize the use of fossil fuels, including the most dangerous of them, and to dismantle the regulatory apparatus that limits their impact.
"There is no crime like this in human history. Nothing. This is a unique individual," he said of Trump.
"And it’s not as if he doesn’t know what he’s doing. Of course, he does. It’s as if he doesn’t care. If he can pour more profits into his pockets and the pockets of his rich constituency tomorrow, who cares if the world disappears in a couple of generations?"
The author of more than 100 books on topics such as linguistics, war, politics and mass media, Chomsky is said to align ideologically with anarcho-syndicalism and libertarian socialism.


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wnd--2020-06-25--When fake news becomes canonized

When fake news becomes canonized

I rarely use the term `` fake news '' in my writing .
In fact , out of the nearly 2,000 op-ed pieces I have written , I can only find a couple of times I used it in the title of one of my articles .
One reason I 'm hesitant to use the term is because it is so overused .
Everything these days is `` fake news . ''
Another reason I do n't use the term a lot is that it is often our convenient way of dismissing a story we do n't like .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we exclaim .
Yet fake news really does exist .
And once it circulates online , it becomes canonized , fixed in the popular mind of the day as if irrefutable truth .
Yet it 's becoming more and more difficult to separate truth from fiction when following the news .
TRENDING : GOP lawmaker forces DOJ whistleblower to make serious admission about impeachment You 'll read a juicy headline , promising some bombshell information , only to read the article and say , `` That 's it ? ''
You 'll see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to watch the video and ask , `` Where was the shock and awe ? ''
You 'll see a chyron ( a TV news banner ) running across the screen , but it does n't match the content you are hearing .
Worse still , you 'll see that the headline or title or chyron is merely an interpretation of the events , someone else 's spin on a quote .
The facts are obscured by the opining .
Yet you think you 're getting the facts .
And how often do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ article ( or watch the whole video or TV report ) , let alone research the information for ourselves ?
I was struck by this phenomenon in recent days when reading reports about President Trump 's rally in Tulsa this past Saturday .
( For the Trump-lovers or Trump-haters , here 's a spoiler alert : This is not a politically partisan article .
This is not pro-Trump or anti-Trump .
It is pro-truth . )
Before the rally , there were reports of as many as 1 million people registering for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to address an overflow crowd outside the arena .
And it was fully expected that the arena itself would be packed .
None of that happened .
Instead , according to the local fire department , 6,200 turned out for the rally , leaving many empty seats in the building .
Others disputed those numbers , claiming a substantially larger crowd was present , based on the capacity of the arena and the number of empty seats .
In any event , on Fox News alone , nearly 8 million turned in to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in as many as 4 million more .
The Hill even reported , `` President Trump 's rally in Tulsa , Okla. , generated the largest Saturday audience in Fox News Channel 's 24-year history in delivering 7.7 million viewers , according to the early Nielsen data . ''
That is quite an accomplishment .
And , given the ongoing concerns about COVID-19 and the threat of protests outside the rally , the event was hardly a flop .
( The White House denied reports that Trump was `` furious '' over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performance during the rally , he seemed quite energized , as did his base .
( Again , I 'm just reporting the facts here , not making a political statement .
You may have loved or hated his speech .
That 's not the issue . )
And how did some of the media describe the rally ?
Writing for CNN , Chris Cillizza offered `` 6 excuses for why the Trump Tulsa rally was such a dud . ''
A dud ?
Really ?
Drawing thousands of people in the midst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dud ?
Setting an all-time Saturday night viewing audience on Fox is a dud ?
Worse still was the reporting by DailyMail.com for which `` dud '' was not a sufficiently derogatory description .
Instead , one headline announced `` Two of Donald Trump 's campaign staff who were at disastrous Tulsa rally test positive for coronavirus – but officials say they were 'wearing masks ' '' ( my emphasis ) .
Yes , the rally was disastrous !
( If you read the actual article , it barely mentions the rally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is much less bombastic ) .
Now this is a matter of fact .
It is codified and canonized .
For Politico , the rally was not merely a `` dud '' or `` disastrous . ''
Instead , it was a `` debacle . ''
To quote directly : `` Inside Trump 's Oklahoma debacle .
The rally was meant to be a turning point in Trump 's fortunes and efforts to take on Biden .
Instead , Trump was furious and his campaign is reeling . ''
True to form , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , June 24 , DailyMail.com reported , `` Donald Trump finally gets the packed mask-free crowd he craved at 3,000-strong students rally in Phoenix and calls coronavirus 'kung flu ' AGAIN – while cops fire pepper balls at protesters outside . ''
So , Trump finally gets his full house – meaning , on his second rally since the shutdown , just four days after the Tulsa rally .
That is the meaning of `` finally '' ?
Certainly , Trump expected a packed house in Tulsa and did n't get it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he could n't have been happy about reports of Chinese collusion in boosting the number of reservations made for the Tulsa event , whether true or not .
But , to repeat , to rally that many people in such difficult times is hardly a dud , a disaster or a debacle .
And to draw another 12 million viewers between TV and internet , including record-setting TV numbers , is even less a dud , a disaster or a debacle .
( Bear in mind that other TV networks did not air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could have been much higher still . )
But the story has been told and the reporting has been done .
The media has rendered its judgment , and opinion , to the point of fiction , has become fact .
Let the viewer/reader beware .
Does the right-wing media do this as well ?
Yes , the sword cuts both ways .
All the more , then , do we need to do our homework and form our opinions for ourselves .
We can not rely on the media do it for @ @

I rarely use the term "fake news" in my writing. In fact, out of the nearly 2,000 op-ed pieces I have written, I can only find a couple of times I used it in the title of one of my articles.
One reason I'm hesitant to use the term is because it is so overused. Everything these days is "fake news."
Another reason I don't use the term a lot is that it is often our convenient way of dismissing a story we don't like. "That's just fake news!" we exclaim.
Yet fake news really does exist. And once it circulates online, it becomes canonized, fixed in the popular mind of the day as if irrefutable truth.
Yet it's becoming more and more difficult to separate truth from fiction when following the news.
TRENDING: Is this the 'Final Battle'?
You'll read a juicy headline, promising some bombshell information, only to read the article and say, "That's it?"
You'll see the sensational title of a video only to watch the video and ask, "Where was the shock and awe?"
You'll see a chyron (a TV news banner) running across the screen, but it doesn't match the content you are hearing.
Worse still, you'll see that the headline or title or chyron is merely an interpretation of the events, someone else's spin on a quote. The facts are obscured by the opining. Yet you think you're getting the facts.
And how often do we fail even to read the full article (or watch the whole video or TV report), let alone research the information for ourselves?
I was struck by this phenomenon in recent days when reading reports about President Trump's rally in Tulsa this past Saturday. (For the Trump-lovers or Trump-haters, here's a spoiler alert: This is not a politically partisan article. This is not pro-Trump or anti-Trump. It is pro-truth.)
Before the rally, there were reports of as many as 1 million people registering for the event. There were plans for Trump to address an overflow crowd outside the arena. And it was fully expected that the arena itself would be packed.
None of that happened. Instead, according to the local fire department, 6,200 turned out for the rally, leaving many empty seats in the building.
Others disputed those numbers, claiming a substantially larger crowd was present, based on the capacity of the arena and the number of empty seats.
In any event, on Fox News alone, nearly 8 million turned in to watch, while online streaming services brought in as many as 4 million more. The Hill even reported, "President Trump's rally in Tulsa, Okla., generated the largest Saturday audience in Fox News Channel's 24-year history in delivering 7.7 million viewers, according to the early Nielsen data." That is quite an accomplishment.
And, given the ongoing concerns about COVID-19 and the threat of protests outside the rally, the event was hardly a flop. (The White House denied reports that Trump was "furious" over the turnout.)
As for Trump's performance during the rally, he seemed quite energized, as did his base. (Again, I'm just reporting the facts here, not making a political statement. You may have loved or hated his speech. That's not the issue.)
And how did some of the media describe the rally?
Writing for CNN, Chris Cillizza offered "6 excuses for why the Trump Tulsa rally was such a dud."
A dud? Really? Drawing thousands of people in the midst of virus fears and protest concerns is a dud? Setting an all-time Saturday night viewing audience on Fox is a dud?
Worse still was the reporting by DailyMail.com for which "dud" was not a sufficiently derogatory description. Instead, one headline announced "Two of Donald Trump's campaign staff who were at disastrous Tulsa rally test positive for coronavirus – but officials say they were 'wearing masks'" (my emphasis).
Yes, the rally was disastrous! (If you read the actual article, it barely mentions the rally. When it does, the description is much less bombastic). Now this is a matter of fact. It is codified and canonized.
For Politico, the rally was not merely a "dud" or "disastrous." Instead, it was a "debacle."
To quote directly: "Inside Trump's Oklahoma debacle. The rally was meant to be a turning point in Trump's fortunes and efforts to take on Biden. Instead, Trump was furious and his campaign is reeling."
True to form, just four days later, on Tuesday, June 24, DailyMail.com reported, "Donald Trump finally gets the packed mask-free crowd he craved at 3,000-strong students rally in Phoenix and calls coronavirus 'kung flu' AGAIN – while cops fire pepper balls at protesters outside."
So, Trump finally gets his full house – meaning, on his second rally since the shutdown, just four days after the Tulsa rally. That is the meaning of "finally"?
Certainly, Trump expected a packed house in Tulsa and didn't get it. That would certainly irk him. And he couldn't have been happy about reports of Chinese collusion in boosting the number of reservations made for the Tulsa event, whether true or not.
But, to repeat, to rally that many people in such difficult times is hardly a dud, a disaster or a debacle. And to draw another 12 million viewers between TV and internet, including record-setting TV numbers, is even less a dud, a disaster or a debacle. (Bear in mind that other TV networks did not air the rally, so the viewing numbers could have been much higher still.)
But the story has been told and the reporting has been done. The media has rendered its judgment, and opinion, to the point of fiction, has become fact. Let the viewer/reader beware.
Does the right-wing media do this as well? Yes, the sword cuts both ways.
All the more, then, do we need to do our homework and form our opinions for ourselves. We cannot rely on the media do it for us.


'Uncle Tom,' the movie

On June 19 , also known as Juneteenth , the celebration of the end of slavery in the United States , we released our film `` Uncle Tom . ''
It follows a young , black , Christian contractor , Chad Johnson , who was a long-time Democrat until challenged by a fellow Christian to read the platforms of the Democratic and Republican parties .
Johnson was shocked to discover that his support for limited government , low taxes and school choice , and his opposition to abortion on demand , made him a ... Republican !
`` Uncle Tom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from friends and family , let alone others , when he announced his conversion .
Instead of Johnson 's evolution sparking a healthy discussion about which party 's policies better advance the interests of blacks , Johnson found himself being called `` Uncle Tom , '' a `` sellout '' and a `` self-loather . ''
The film simply asks : `` Why is there no respectful disagreement in the black community ?
Why are great black thinkers like Thomas Sowell , Walter Williams and Shelby Steele ignored or marginalized by the black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , decades-long bodies of work -- columns , books and speeches -- Sowell , Williams and Steele are completely unknown to many blacks , and not just young blacks .
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Black conservatives do not believe that racism remains a significant problem in American society .
Black conservatives believe the welfare state has incentivized women to marry the government and has incentivized men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a far bigger problem in America than racism .
`` Uncle Tom '' asks , why ca n't these points of view be debated ?
Are black conservatives any less interested in the advancement of the black community than black liberals ?
If not , why the vitriol ?
Why the derision ?
The early reviews of `` Uncle Tom '' exceeded our wildest expectations .
As of this writing , the movie site IMDb shows that over 350 viewers rated the film , giving it an overall rating of 9.7 out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posted written reviews , with all but one giving it 10 stars out of 10 .
( The one exception gave it a 9 . )
Here are some : '' This may be the best documentary I 've ever seen -- I am a professional filmmaker .
This is one of , if not the most important film of the 21st century .
I do not say that lightly .
Everyone has to see this .
It 's truly life changing .
It 's a film full of heart , victory , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ -- You 'll never be so proud to be an American .
Do n't pass on it . ''
`` This movie is like an alarm clock -- Some people might not like what they are hearing when they watch it but that does n't change the fact that it is time to wake up .
I applaud the courage , the genius , and the love and compassion that went into the making of this important film . ''
`` Thank you for giving us the opportunity to watch a wonderful film @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrats try and push on the black community .
This film is so powerful and deserves so much positive recognition .
I had high expectations for this film , and it EXCEEDED my expectations !
! ''
`` A clean , wonderfully informative production .
I was aware of some of the notions put forward in this film but by no means whatsoever was I ready to be immersed with just so much factually unequivocal depth !
Truly eye-opening and fantastic to see such a diverse array of characters , each with their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and rather in-your-face approach to demolishing the left 's insistence on minority control .
Superb production , cast and motive .
Regardless of your political leaning , this no holds barred piece definitely gets the mind racing and questioning all that we are inundated with in the media . ''
`` This honestly made me cry .
I can not believe I didnt know this !
!
!
The denigration of the black family by liberal supremacy makes me sick .
Arent these the same people who control all of Hollywood , 95 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tech .
They have used violence and trickery to gain their power ... my heart is aching ! ''
`` A MASSIVE EYE OPENER !
I 'm a documentary junkie and this is one of the greatest I 've seen .
Extremely well put together , talking to some truly inspirational , intelligent , and motivated individuals who in my opinion holds the key to elevate Americans to the next level , regardless of race .
Will be watching again . ''
To see `` Uncle Tom , '' just go to UncleTom.com @ @ @ @ @ @ @

On June 19, also known as Juneteenth, the celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, we released our film "Uncle Tom." It follows a young, black, Christian contractor, Chad Jackson, who was a long-time Democrat until challenged by a fellow Christian to read the platforms of the Democratic and Republican parties.
He did.
Jackson was shocked to discover that his support for limited government, low taxes and school choice, and his opposition to abortion on demand, made him a ... Republican!
"Uncle Tom" explores the often-vicious blowback Jackson got from friends and family, let alone others, when he announced his conversion. Instead of Jackson's evolution sparking a healthy discussion about which party's policies better advance the interests of blacks, Jackson found himself being called "Uncle Tom," a "sellout" and a "self-loather."
The film simply asks: "Why is there no respectful disagreement in the black community? Why are great black thinkers like Thomas Sowell, Walter Williams and Shelby Steele ignored or marginalized by the black and mainstream media?" Despite impressive, decades-long bodies of work -- columns, books and speeches -- Sowell, Williams and Steele are completely unknown to many blacks, and not just young blacks.
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Black conservatives do not attribute every major problem in the black community to slavery and Jim Crow. Black conservatives do not believe that racism remains a significant problem in American society. Black conservatives believe the welfare state has incentivized women to marry the government and has incentivized men to abandon their financial and moral responsibility, a far bigger problem in America than racism.
"Uncle Tom" asks, why can't these points of view be debated? Are black conservatives any less interested in the advancement of the black community than black liberals? If not, why the vitriol? Why the derision?
The early reviews of "Uncle Tom" exceeded our wildest expectations. As of this writing, the movie site IMDb shows that over 350 viewers rated the film, giving it an overall rating of 9.7 out of 10. One hundred and thirteen posted written reviews, with all but one giving it 10 stars out of 10. (The one exception gave it a 9.)
Here are some:
"This may be the best documentary I've ever seen -- I am a professional filmmaker. This is one of, if not the most important film of the 21st century. I do not say that lightly. Everyone has to see this. It's truly life changing. It's a film full of heart, victory, unity, truth, and true patriotism -- You'll never be so proud to be an American. Don't pass on it."
"This movie is like an alarm clock -- Some people might not like what they are hearing when they watch it but that doesn't change the fact that it is time to wake up. I applaud the courage, the genius, and the love and compassion that went into the making of this important film."
"Thank you for giving us the opportunity to watch a wonderful film that rejects the victim narrative that the Democrats try and push on the black community. This film is so powerful and deserves so much positive recognition. I had high expectations for this film, and it EXCEEDED my expectations!!"
"A clean, wonderfully informative production. I was aware of some of the notions put forward in this film but by no means whatsoever was I ready to be immersed with just so much factually unequivocal depth! Truly eye-opening and fantastic to see such a diverse array of characters, each with their own insights and anecdotes. A straightforward and rather in-your-face approach to demolishing the left's insistence on minority control. Superb production, cast and motive. Regardless of your political leaning, this no holds barred piece definitely gets the mind racing and questioning all that we are inundated with in the media."
"This honestly made me cry. I cannot believe I didnt know this!!! The denigration of the black family by liberal supremacy makes me sick. Arent these the same people who control all of Hollywood, 95% of the media, and big tech. They have used violence and trickery to gain their power ... my heart is aching!"
"A MASSIVE EYE OPENER! I'm a documentary junkie and this is one of the greatest I've seen. Extremely well put together, talking to some truly inspirational, intelligent, and motivated individuals who in my opinion holds the key to elevate Americans to the next level, regardless of race. Will be watching again."
To see "Uncle Tom," just go to UncleTom.com Let me know what you think.


wnd--2020-06-25--'What exactly are you gonna burn down, tough guy?'

A popular talk show host has issued a challenge to a key Black Lives Matter movement leader who had threatened to `` burn down this system . ''
`` What exactly are you gon na burn down , tough guy ?
I 'm sick and d -- n tired of it , '' radio host and author Mark Levin said on the `` Hannity '' show Wednesday .
It was Greater New York Black Lives Matter President Hawk Newsome who had told Martha MacCallum on `` The Story '' earlier , `` I said if this country does n't give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will burn down this system and replace it .
All right ?
And I could be speaking ... figuratively .
I could be speaking literally .
It 's a matter of interpretation . ''
Levin said `` You 're gon na burn what down , pal ?
I 'm sick and tired of these d -- n threats from people I do n't even know . ''
He said the solution is n't that complicated : The U.S. is a great country and those who do n't like it can leave .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cops .
It ’ s time for these pathetic Democrat mayors and governors to call in the National Guard , '' Levin said .
`` It ’ s time to take our streets back , and I ’ m talking for tens of millions of people , a rainbow coalition of Americans -- black , brown , white , yellow , red , whatever . ''
He went on : `` This is a civil society .
It 's a great country .
You do n't like it ?
Pick up your a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to get into this country by the millions , from every continent on the face of the earth .
Every color , every background .
Why ?
Because we 're systemically racist ?
We 're not systemically racist and the police force is n't systemically racist . ''
He said the `` Bernie Sanders radicals '' and `` Marxists '' `` go out and get hats , and they get shirts , and they burn things down and break things in Democrat cities because these pathetic left-wing Democrat mayors won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier had stated there is a need for violence , and MacCallum asked him `` You ... have said that violence is sometimes necessary in these situations .
What exactly is it that you hope to achieve through violence ? ''
He said , `` Wow , it 's interesting that you would pose that question like that because this country is built upon violence .
What was the American Revolution , what 's our diplomacy across the globe ?
`` We go in and we blow up countries and we replace their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So for any American to accuse us of being violent is extremely hypocritical . ''
Later he said he would neither `` condone nor … condemn '' rioters .
He also he claimed the Black Lives Matter agenda is about `` saving lives . ''
`` Nobody 's talking about ambushing police officers .
We 're talking about protecting lives , '' he said .
He also claimed Jesus is `` the most famous black radical revolutionary in history . ''
That came after MacCallum asked him about a statement from Martin Luther @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Let us be dissatisfied until that day when nobody will shout , 'White power ! '
, when nobody will shout , 'Black power ! '
, but everybody will talk about God 's power and human power . '
'' `` Jesus Christ is the most famous black radical revolutionary in history .
And he was treated just like Dr. King .
He was arrested on occasion and he was also crucified or assassinated .
This is what happens to black activists .
We are killed by the government , '' Newsome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` black sovereignty , '' `` by any means necessary . ''

A popular talk show host has issued a challenge to a key Black Lives Matter movement leader who had threatened to "burn down this system."
"What exactly are you gonna burn down, tough guy? I'm sick and d--n tired of it," radio host and author Mark Levin said on the "Hannity" show Wednesday.
It was Greater New York Black Lives Matter President Hawk Newsome who had told Martha MacCallum on "The Story" earlier, "I said if this country doesn't give us what we want, then we will burn down this system and replace it. All right? And I could be speaking ... figuratively. I could be speaking literally. It's a matter of interpretation."
Levin said "You're gonna burn what down, pal? I'm sick and tired of these d--n threats from people I don't even know."
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He said the solution isn't that complicated: The U.S. is a great country and those who don't like it can leave.
"It's time to get behind the cops. It’s time for these pathetic Democrat mayors and governors to call in the National Guard," Levin said. "It’s time to take our streets back, and I’m talking for tens of millions of people, a rainbow coalition of Americans -- black, brown, white, yellow, red, whatever."
He went on: "This is a civil society. It's a great country. You don't like it? Pick up your a-- and leave. We have people trying to get into this country by the millions, from every continent on the face of the earth. Every color, every background. Why? Because we're systemically racist? We're not systemically racist and the police force isn't systemically racist."
He said the "Bernie Sanders radicals" and "Marxists" "go out and get hats, and they get shirts, and they burn things down and break things in Democrat cities because these pathetic left-wing Democrat mayors won’t stand up to them."
Newsome earlier had stated there is a need for violence, and MacCallum asked him "You ... have said that violence is sometimes necessary in these situations. What exactly is it that you hope to achieve through violence?"
He said, "Wow, it's interesting that you would pose that question like that because this country is built upon violence. What was the American Revolution, what's our diplomacy across the globe?
"We go in and we blow up countries and we replace their leaders with leaders who we like. So for any American to accuse us of being violent is extremely hypocritical."
Later he said he would neither "condone nor … condemn" rioters.
He also he claimed the Black Lives Matter agenda is about "saving lives."
"Nobody's talking about ambushing police officers. We're talking about protecting lives," he said.
He also claimed Jesus is "the most famous black radical revolutionary in history."
That came after MacCallum asked him about a statement from Martin Luther King Jr., who said,"Let us be dissatisfied until that day when nobody will shout, 'White power!', when nobody will shout, 'Black power!', but everybody will talk about God's power and human power.'"
"Jesus Christ is the most famous black radical revolutionary in history. And he was treated just like Dr. King. He was arrested on occasion and he was also crucified or assassinated. This is what happens to black activists. We are killed by the government," Newsome said.
He told MacCallum he wants "black sovereignty," "by any means necessary."


wnd--2020-06-25--As leftists destroy statues, monument to Lenin rises in Germany

As statues around the world are falling to rioters , the left is proving that they can not only tear our heroes down , but raise up their own as well .
The `` hero '' socialists have chosen to memorialize is none other than Vladimir Lenin , the first premier of the Soviet Union .
A statue of Lenin -- cast in Czechoslovakia in 1957 , according to Deutsche Welle -- was unveiled Saturday in the German city of Gelsenkirchen .
The monument was not raised without a lengthy legal battle , however .
The district council in Gelsenkirchen-West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Germany from raising the statue , labeling it an `` anti-democratic symbol '' inconsistent with the city 's views .
Gelsenkirchen , located in the boundaries of what was once West Germany , directly faced the threat of communism for much of the Cold War .
Within months , the MLPD finished construction of the monument .
Blood-red socialist banners waved as the statue was unveiled .
A roar of approval swept the crowd as onlookers cheered and whistled , video of the ceremony reveals : According to the MLPD , the statue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind in western Germany .
It 's unclear how the party would have fared had they tried to build the monument in a location that was once behind the Iron Curtain .
The unveiling celebration comes as statues across the western world are falling to leftist rioters .
Monuments to America 's Founding Fathers have been toppled in the United States , and European memorials to their own national heroes have met similar fates .
Although some of those targeted were slaveholders , even statues of the Great Emancipator , Abraham Lincoln , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figure in the Russian Revolution and subsequent rise of the USSR , Lenin is not without a problematic past himself .
Orders from the ruthless socialist set a quota for executions of the rich , and would help shape the brutal Red Terror that ran rampant during Russia 's civil war .
Nowadays , the communist behemoth Lenin helped create is now known primarily for its failings -- deadly famines , bloody purges and even outright genocide .
Despite his history of bloodshed , brutality and repression , it seems unlikely that this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anytime soon .
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal .

As statues around the world are falling to rioters, the left is proving that they can not only tear our heroes down, but raise up their own as well.
The "hero" socialists have chosen to memorialize is none other than Vladimir Lenin, the first premier of the Soviet Union.
A statue of Lenin -- cast in Czechoslovakia in 1957, according to Deutsche Welle -- was unveiled Saturday in the German city of Gelsenkirchen.
The monument was not raised without a lengthy legal battle, however. The district council in Gelsenkirchen-West moved to block the Marxist-Leninist Party of Germany from raising the statue, labeling it an "anti-democratic symbol" inconsistent with the city's views.
Gelsenkirchen, located in the boundaries of what was once West Germany, directly faced the threat of communism for much of the Cold War.
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Eventually, a state court ruled against the council's restrictions.
Within months, the MLPD finished construction of the monument.
Blood-red socialist banners waved as the statue was unveiled. A roar of approval swept the crowd as onlookers cheered and whistled, video of the ceremony reveals:
According to the MLPD, the statue honoring Lenin is the first of its kind in western Germany. It's unclear how the party would have fared had they tried to build the monument in a location that was once behind the Iron Curtain.
The unveiling celebration comes as statues across the western world are falling to leftist rioters.
Monuments to America's Founding Fathers have been toppled in the United States, and European memorials to their own national heroes have met similar fates.
Although some of those targeted were slaveholders, even statues of the Great Emancipator, Abraham Lincoln, are not safe.
As a central figure in the Russian Revolution and subsequent rise of the USSR, Lenin is not without a problematic past himself.
Orders from the ruthless socialist set a quota for executions of the rich, and would help shape the brutal Red Terror that ran rampant during Russia's civil war.
Nowadays, the communist behemoth Lenin helped create is now known primarily for its failings -- deadly famines, bloody purges and even outright genocide.
Despite his history of bloodshed, brutality and repression, it seems unlikely that this statue will face an angry leftist mob anytime soon.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.