wnd--2020-07-17--They ridiculed his career choice, now he gets the last laugh

I love stories proving `` the best revenge is success . ''
Here 's one .
We used to have homeschooling neighbors whose oldest son wanted , more than anything in the world , to be a Marine .
The trouble is , the boy was born with handicaps that prevented his entry into this tough profession .
Besides a partial hearing loss , he had significant balance issues .
He 's highly intelligent , and as he grew up he learned to compensate for his disabilities ; but when he became a teenager he realized becoming a Marine was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long process , common among adolescents , of deciding what he wanted to do for a career , something that would allow him to support himself as well as a future family .
Coming from Second Amendment-rights parents who are avid hunters , he finally announced his new goal : to become a butcher .
And oh my , the bleep hit the fan .
You see , this young man 's mother proudly announced her son 's career decision on her blog , and what followed was an extraordinary public attack by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Why do n't you get Mr. Dumba** [ her son ] into a college so that Mr. Dumba** wo n't be yet another loser walking around armed waiting to go postal when the world , which he is not prepared for , overwhelms him and he realizes that he is a working-class cog and will never get ahead or have anything on a butcher 's wage . ''
TRENDING : Most Trump supporters ca n't wait to vote for him As small farmers who frequently call upon the services of butchers , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ useful profession than this young man 's career choice .
How could anyone find it objectionable ?
Yet this anonymous critic seemed to think a `` kollij ejikashun '' with a degree in victimology was somehow superior to a career in the trades , despite all evidence to the contrary .
I do n't think I 've ever been as angry as when I read this criticism by that cowardly keyboard warrior who did n't even know the family , much less the young man in question ( who , by the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Well , the years went by .
This young man apprenticed himself to a regional mobile butchering service and learned his trade .
Then he worked for a couple years in our local grocery store 's meat department .
Then he peeled off , moved to another town and started his own business , offering farmers and hunters custom butchering services as well as delectable options such as specialty sausages .
His business thrived .
In fact , his business did so well , his father gave up his own job of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now father works for son , and it 's truly a family affair .
Their services are always in demand in their rural area , even more so during these past six months when multiple economic blows have brought hundreds of thousands of businesses to their knees and the food supply chain is struggling ( particularly for meat ) .
The reason I bring up this story ( besides the pleasure of vindicating the career choice of a stellar young man ) is because of a piece I just read entitled `` Here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supply . ''
Written by a native Venezuelan who was forced to become a refugee after his nation went socialist and then collapsed , one line caught my attention : `` My dear readers , for the first time in many years , I believe , it 's not a professional degree that is going to bring food to your table .
It 's not even if you are smarter or stronger .
Maybe those with money will have it easy for some time .
But , I believe having a variety of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Skills used to do something with added value : transform raw materials , or grow some kind of commodity . ''
[ Emphasis added . ]
In other words , learn some skills .
Some practical skills .
Toppling statues or cultivating your Inner Karen does n't count .
This Venezuelan writer should know .
Far from being a `` dumba** '' or `` another loser walking around armed , '' it takes savvy to build a business from the ground up and provide a critical service that transcends an economic depression .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ living proof that `` it 's not a professional degree that is going to bring food to your table . ''
All the chickens ( you know , those useful idiots who went into massive debt to obtain useless degrees and marinade themselves in unrelenting Marxist indoctrination taking place in America 's institutes of higher education ) are coming home to roost right now .
And through it all , our friend 's business is thriving as never before .
Yeah , what a `` loser '' he is .
This position is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the land .
In a new public-private White House initiative , the government is urging people to `` find something new . ''
`` The goal is straightforward , '' notes this article .
`` Connect Americans , many of them out of a job because of the pandemic and in need of a solution now rather than later , with education and training programs that can be accessed immediately , often online , and do n't require the time or money of a bachelor 's degree .
… Administration officials say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are challenging conventional wisdom , but they argue the university track has failed too many students .
They point out that the traditional college-to-career pipeline leaks and leaves students in the lurch . ''
[ Translation : When your horrifically expensive degree in victimology does n't provide paid employment , consider becoming a butcher . ]
Oren Cass , executive director of American Compass and author of `` The Once and Future Worker , '' added : `` The original sin of our system is the 'college for all ' mentality and particularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you do by hanging out on a campus between the ages of 18 and 22 . ''
He says that mentality is a recipe for crushing student debt .
And now the White House is working to disrupt the mindset that college is critical .
About time .
Personally , I think it 's wonderful when the underdog wins .
Our former neighbor is now operating a successful recession-proof business that employs not just him , but his entire family .
He 's not alone .
We 've seen this happen with many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's not to love ?
My hope is lots and lots of people take this example to heart in the years ahead .
Remember , `` It 's not a professional degree that is going to bring food to your table . ''

I love stories proving "the best revenge is success." Here's one.
We used to have homeschooling neighbors whose oldest son wanted, more than anything in the world, to be a Marine. The trouble is, the boy was born with handicaps that prevented his entry into this tough profession. Besides a partial hearing loss, he had significant balance issues. He's highly intelligent, and as he grew up he learned to compensate for his disabilities; but when he became a teenager he realized becoming a Marine was an unrealistic goal.
He began the long process, common among adolescents, of deciding what he wanted to do for a career, something that would allow him to support himself as well as a future family. Coming from Second Amendment-rights parents who are avid hunters, he finally announced his new goal: to become a butcher.
And oh my, the bleep hit the fan.
You see, this young man's mother proudly announced her son's career decision on her blog, and what followed was an extraordinary public attack by a keyboard warrior as follows: "Why don't you get Mr. Dumba** [her son] into a college so that Mr. Dumba** won't be yet another loser walking around armed waiting to go postal when the world, which he is not prepared for, overwhelms him and he realizes that he is a working-class cog and will never get ahead or have anything on a butcher's wage."
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As small farmers who frequently call upon the services of butchers, I could think of no finer and more useful profession than this young man's career choice. How could anyone find it objectionable? Yet this anonymous critic seemed to think a "kollij ejikashun" with a degree in victimology was somehow superior to a career in the trades, despite all evidence to the contrary. I don't think I've ever been as angry as when I read this criticism by that cowardly keyboard warrior who didn't even know the family, much less the young man in question (who, by the way, has an unimpeachable moral character).
Well, the years went by. This young man apprenticed himself to a regional mobile butchering service and learned his trade. Then he worked for a couple years in our local grocery store's meat department. Then he peeled off, moved to another town and started his own business, offering farmers and hunters custom butchering services as well as delectable options such as specialty sausages.
His business thrived. In fact, his business did so well, his father gave up his own job of 30 years to join his son. Now father works for son, and it's truly a family affair. Their services are always in demand in their rural area, even more so during these past six months when multiple economic blows have brought hundreds of thousands of businesses to their knees and the food supply chain is struggling (particularly for meat).
Who's laughing now?
The reason I bring up this story (besides the pleasure of vindicating the career choice of a stellar young man) is because of a piece I just read entitled "Here's how COVID is affecting the food supply." Written by a native Venezuelan who was forced to become a refugee after his nation went socialist and then collapsed, one line caught my attention: "My dear readers, for the first time in many years, I believe, it's not a professional degree that is going to bring food to your table. It's not even if you are smarter or stronger. Maybe those with money will have it easy for some time. But, I believe having a variety of skills is your best survival tool. Skills used to do something with added value: transform raw materials, or grow some kind of commodity." [Emphasis added.]
In other words, learn some skills. Some practical skills. Toppling statues or cultivating your Inner Karen doesn't count. This Venezuelan writer should know.
Far from being a "dumba**" or "another loser walking around armed," it takes savvy to build a business from the ground up and provide a critical service that transcends an economic depression. More importantly, our young friend is living proof that "it's not a professional degree that is going to bring food to your table."
All the chickens (you know, those useful idiots who went into massive debt to obtain useless degrees and marinade themselves in unrelenting Marxist indoctrination taking place in America's institutes of higher education) are coming home to roost right now. And through it all, our friend's business is thriving as never before. Yeah, what a "loser" he is.
This position is now being reinforced by the highest office in the land. In a new public-private White House initiative, the government is urging people to "find something new."
"The goal is straightforward," notes this article. "Connect Americans, many of them out of a job because of the pandemic and in need of a solution now rather than later, with education and training programs that can be accessed immediately, often online, and don't require the time or money of a bachelor's degree. … Administration officials say they are open-eyed about the fact they are challenging conventional wisdom, but they argue the university track has failed too many students. They point out that the traditional college-to-career pipeline leaks and leaves students in the lurch."
[Translation: When your horrifically expensive degree in victimology doesn't provide paid employment, consider becoming a butcher.]
Oren Cass, executive director of American Compass and author of "The Once and Future Worker," added: "The original sin of our system is the 'college for all' mentality and particularly the idea that 'college' is something you do by hanging out on a campus between the ages of 18 and 22." He says that mentality is a recipe for crushing student debt.
And now the White House is working to disrupt the mindset that college is critical. About time.
Personally, I think it's wonderful when the underdog wins. Our former neighbor is now operating a successful recession-proof business that employs not just him, but his entire family. He's not alone. We've seen this happen with many other smart, hardworking tradespeople. What's not to love?
My hope is lots and lots of people take this example to heart in the years ahead. Remember, "It's not a professional degree that is going to bring food to your table."
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wnd--2020-07-17--My daily breakfast prayer for President Trump

At 7:30 this morning , July 17 , the ocean water temp here at Wrightsville Beach , North Carolina , was 84 degrees .
Body surfing was great after my 12-mile bike ride up and down the beach .
Sun .
Sun .
Sun .
The Blockade Runner Hotel is full .
Same with the other two hotels .
No available rooms .
All sold out .
Hundreds of people , families , joggers already on the beach so early , and no virus masks ... none … not one .
Back home by 9 .
Our dog , Winnie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , went for a swim in our pool with me to help me wash off the ocean salt .
Then a moment of prayer with my wife as we do every morning before breakfast : Thank you , God , for all our blessings .
What would you have us do today , God ?
Please bless us today , bless our family members and friends , and guide our president through the landmines of the deep state swamp to make America great again .
Amen .
Breakfast : Waffles , lots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with a banana and cranberry juice .
Winnie fell to sleep on one of the Sunbrella pink lounges by the pool so the sun 's UV rays could burn off any China virus ( such a smart dog ) .
My wife , Ginger , was sitting inside the screened porch reading a Daniel Silva novel and watching the powerboats go back and forth behind our home .
American flags .
Trump flags .
Hundreds of them .
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Home starts up 17 % .
Stock prices up .
Nasdaq still at a record level .
Oil at $ 40 a barrel so frackers are back drilling to keep the U.S. energy independent .
America 's COVID deaths are still lowest per capita of any industrial countries when New York and New Jersey are removed from the totals , even though U.S. cases increased .
The National Association of Police Organizations just endorsed Trump after endorsing Obama/Biden in 2008 and 2012 .
Rasmussen from yesterday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 points from two weeks ago , which is the same as Barack Obama on this same date in 2012 when he ran for reelection .
OK , now if our daughter calls to say hi ( who has a new job as the in-house VP lawyer reporting to the CEO of a 3,000-people company ) and if my score is under 80 from the white golf tees , then this could be just about a perfect day .
To quote songwriter Joe Walsh : `` Life 's been good to me so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to you ?
And how will all that change if Joe Biden is elected to implement the socialist , anti-religion , race-based Democratic platform ?

At 7:30 this morning, July 17, the ocean water temp here at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, was 84 degrees. Body surfing was great after my 12-mile bike ride up and down the beach. Sun. Sun. Sun. The Blockade Runner Hotel is full. Same with the other two hotels. No available rooms. All sold out. Hundreds of people, families, joggers already on the beach so early, and no virus masks ... none … not one.
Back home by 9. Our dog, Winnie (6-year-old tricolor King Charles Cavalier Spaniel), went for a swim in our pool with me to help me wash off the ocean salt.
Then a moment of prayer with my wife as we do every morning before breakfast: Thank you, God, for all our blessings. What would you have us do today, God? Please bless us today, bless our family members and friends, and guide our president through the landmines of the deep state swamp to make America great again. Amen.
Breakfast: Waffles, lots of butter and maple syrup at 9:30, with a banana and cranberry juice.
Winnie fell to sleep on one of the Sunbrella pink lounges by the pool so the sun's UV rays could burn off any China virus (such a smart dog). My wife, Ginger, was sitting inside the screened porch reading a Daniel Silva novel and watching the powerboats go back and forth behind our home. American flags. Trump flags. Hundreds of them.
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Turned on the TV. Fewer people filed for unemployment for the ninth straight week. Home starts up 17%. Stock prices up. Nasdaq still at a record level. Oil at $40 a barrel so frackers are back drilling to keep the U.S. energy independent. America's COVID deaths are still lowest per capita of any industrial countries when New York and New Jersey are removed from the totals, even though U.S. cases increased. The National Association of Police Organizations just endorsed Trump after endorsing Obama/Biden in 2008 and 2012. Rasmussen from yesterday shows Trump at 47%, up 6 points from two weeks ago, which is the same as Barack Obama on this same date in 2012 when he ran for reelection.
OK, now if our daughter calls to say hi (who has a new job as the in-house VP lawyer reporting to the CEO of a 3,000-people company) and if my score is under 80 from the white golf tees, then this could be just about a perfect day.
To quote songwriter Joe Walsh: "Life's been good to me so far."
How has life been to you? And how will all that change if Joe Biden is elected to implement the socialist, anti-religion, race-based Democratic platform?


wnd--2020-07-18--Rush spoils media's attempt to make Trump look weak, names POTUS 'Bada** in a mask'

If you 're not allergic to Donald Trump and you saw him in a mask for the first time when he visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Saturday , my guess is that the most common reaction -- if these things were surveyed -- was significantly different for those on opposite sides of the age 45 .
Over-45s : `` You know , he looks good in a mask .
Should have worn it earlier , really .
Could have saved himself some trouble . ''
So that I do n't lose the other half of the demographic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sub-Zero was unarguably the most popular character in the controversial 1992 video game , `` Mortal Kombat . ''
Sub-Zero was known for , after he won a match , often killing his enemies by ripping their head and spine out as a single , bloodied unit .
This was , at one point in time , pretty much the most scandalous thing ever depicted in a mass-market home video game , which seems positively quaint in 2020 .
He also had a mask , and darned if he did n't wear it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ca n't wait to vote for him Trump said wearing a mask made him look `` like the Lone Ranger . ''
He 's an over-45 , I suppose .
But , as Rush Limbaugh pointed out , according to a transcript on RushLimbaugh.com , there 's a huge problem for the mask-scold crowd : Trump looks good in the mask .
In fact , quoth Limbaugh : `` Trump looks like a bada -- , folks '' As Limbaugh said on his Monday show , the establishment media `` had been demanding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have been demanding that the president wear a mask , a COVID-19 mask . ''
Limbaugh pointed out `` the mask is the symbol of fear .
The mask is the symbol that we ’ re all gon na die . ''
`` So they ’ ve been desirous , they have been scratching and clawing and demanding that Trump wear the mask .
And so Trump went to Walter Reed , the Army hospital in Washington , and wore a mask .
And I ’ m gon na tell you , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be demanding that he stop wearing the mask pretty soon . ''
Referring to a picture of Trump in a mask , Limbaugh said : `` I mean , that just looks studly .
It looks powerful .
Have you seen anybody that looks better than Trump in a mask ?
I haven ’ t .
Pelosi and Schumer look like idiots .
Biden looks old and withered .
But Trump looks like a bada -- , folks . ''
He then compared pictures of the two major party candidates in masks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ which of these two photos is the more powerful and the more inspiring ?
And Trump is also younger , stronger , madder , meaner .
Look at those eyes .
He ’ s focused .
You know , a lot of people , I have to tell you , a lot of people look like idiots in these masks .
They just can ’ t help it , like this guy , like Biden .
I mean , even when Biden ’ s got the mask in the right place , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we ’ ll see .
They got what they wanted , but I don ’ t think that is what they wanted . ''
This was the problem the left faced with the Trump/mask issue .
For months , they were trying to get the president to wear a mask in public .
Whether this would have made a difference given extensive testing and enforced distancing , that 's up in the air .
But that was n't the point : He needed .
to .
wear .
a. mask .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wish our president would have done so sooner .
I 've mentioned this before , but in case you missed it , I 'm not a mask refusenik .
The evidence is mixed thus far , particularly on cloth masks , but mixed evidence is still evidence and it beats some other interventions .
I 'm not going to narc on you .
I 'm not going to write angry Facebook posts where I dox people for not wearing masks .
I 'm not going to join my neighborhood social media group to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't wear masks .
I 'm a hypochondriac/cyberchondriac who has a pregnant wife with asthma and I really want Tom Hanks ' approval .
There , happy ?
Do n't worry , your secret is safe with me .
Whatever the case , the left did it .
They got Trump to wear a mask .
And now they got to do what they planned to do : point and laugh like he was the kid the bullies finally got to do something , even if it was something good for him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dork !
Point and laugh , folks .
Except everyone else looks fine in their mask , though , really .
Except , again , this : I 'm not saying he looks exactly like Sub-Zero .
Sub-Zero , having control over ice , had a bit of a pallor to him .
Trump is a closer to a different skin tone entirely , one usually followed by the words `` ... Man Bad . ''
That ice blue mask would also help .
But did he end up looking kowtowed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like the kind of guy who should just wear a mask as much as possible because once this ends , so does his opportunity to look like a Mortal Kombat character .
And if he wants to court the youth vote , all he has to do is sneer , `` Finish him ! ''
We 'll all get it .
As for the over-45s , do n't worry .
We can explain it to you .
That 's what Trump should be all about , after all -- building bridges .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

If you're not allergic to Donald Trump and you saw him in a mask for the first time when he visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Saturday, my guess is that the most common reaction -- if these things were surveyed -- was significantly different for those on opposite sides of the age 45.
Over-45s: "You know, he looks good in a mask. Should have worn it earlier, really. Could have saved himself some trouble."
Under-45s: [gravely, lo-res digitized voice] "Sub Zero ... wins. Flawless victory."
So that I don't lose the other half of the demographic breakdown or make them feel less-than, Sub-Zero was unarguably the most popular character in the controversial 1992 video game, "Mortal Kombat." Sub-Zero was known for, after he won a match, often killing his enemies by ripping their head and spine out as a single, bloodied unit.
This was, at one point in time, pretty much the most scandalous thing ever depicted in a mass-market home video game, which seems positively quaint in 2020.
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He also had a mask, and darned if he didn't wear it well:
Trump said wearing a mask made him look "like the Lone Ranger." He's an over-45, I suppose.
But, as Rush Limbaugh pointed out, according to a transcript on RushLimbaugh.com, there's a huge problem for the mask-scold crowd: Trump looks good in the mask. In fact, quoth Limbaugh: "Trump looks like a bada--, folks"
As Limbaugh said on his Monday show, the establishment media "had been demanding a photo -- well, actually, they have been demanding that the president wear a mask, a COVID-19 mask."
Limbaugh pointed out "the mask is the symbol of fear. The mask is the symbol that we’re all gonna die."
"So they’ve been desirous, they have been scratching and clawing and demanding that Trump wear the mask. And so Trump went to Walter Reed, the Army hospital in Washington, and wore a mask. And I’m gonna tell you, folks, the Drive-Bys are gonna be demanding that he stop wearing the mask pretty soon."
Referring to a picture of Trump in a mask, Limbaugh said: "I mean, that just looks studly. It looks powerful. Have you seen anybody that looks better than Trump in a mask? I haven’t. Pelosi and Schumer look like idiots. Biden looks old and withered. But Trump looks like a bada--, folks."
He then compared pictures of the two major party candidates in masks.
"Now, you tell me, which of these two photos is the more powerful and the more inspiring? And Trump is also younger, stronger, madder, meaner. Look at those eyes. He’s focused. You know, a lot of people, I have to tell you, a lot of people look like idiots in these masks. They just can’t help it, like this guy, like Biden. I mean, even when Biden’s got the mask in the right place, it just doesn’t work. So, we’ll see. They got what they wanted, but I don’t think that is what they wanted."
This was the problem the left faced with the Trump/mask issue. For months, they were trying to get the president to wear a mask in public.
Whether this would have made a difference given extensive testing and enforced distancing, that's up in the air. But that wasn't the point: He needed. to. wear. a. mask.
And don't get me wrong -- I wish our president would have done so sooner.
I've mentioned this before, but in case you missed it, I'm not a mask refusenik. The evidence is mixed thus far, particularly on cloth masks, but mixed evidence is still evidence and it beats some other interventions.
I'm not going to narc on you. I'm not going to write angry Facebook posts where I dox people for not wearing masks. I'm not going to join my neighborhood social media group to write angry screeds about people who don't wear masks.
I'm a hypochondriac/cyberchondriac who has a pregnant wife with asthma and I really want Tom Hanks' approval. There, happy? Don't worry, your secret is safe with me.
Whatever the case, the left did it. They got Trump to wear a mask.
And now they got to do what they planned to do: point and laugh like he was the kid the bullies finally got to do something, even if it was something good for him. Look at him! He looks like a dork! Point and laugh, folks. Except everyone else looks fine in their mask, though, really.
Except, again, this:
BREAKING: Trump wears a face mask in public at visit to Walter Reed hospital https://t.co/cAqtr1sE5s pic.twitter.com/1k4odX3Xgc — Bloomberg (@business) July 11, 2020
I'm not saying he looks exactly like Sub-Zero. Sub-Zero, having control over ice, had a bit of a pallor to him. Trump is a closer to a different skin tone entirely, one usually followed by the words "... Man Bad." That ice blue mask would also help.
But did he end up looking kowtowed by media pressure? No.
He looked like the kind of guy who should just wear a mask as much as possible because once this ends, so does his opportunity to look like a Mortal Kombat character.
And if he wants to court the youth vote, all he has to do is sneer, "Finish him!"
We'll all get it.
As for the over-45s, don't worry. We can explain it to you.
That's what Trump should be all about, after all -- building bridges.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-07-18--Leader of black NFAC militia: 'My other aim is for an exodus to Africa'

( RUSSIA TODAY ) NFAC , the masked , armed black militia that recently marched through a park in Georgia @ @ @ @ @ an acceptable response to oppression .
Their end goal is to break away from the @ @ @ @ @ nation .
The NFAC ( Not F*cking Around Coalition ) grabbed plenty of attention on @ @ @ @ @ public debut on July 4 .
The sight of an all-black militia , clutching rifles @ @ @ @ @ the heartland of the Ku Klux Klan at Stone Mountain caused plenty of ripples .
@ @ @ @ @ about them , despite a frenzy of speculation .
It ’ s not even clear @ @ @ @ @ how many of them there are .
So to make their intentions clear , NFAC @ @ @ @ @ Jay ( real name John Fitzgerald Johnson ) spoke exclusively to RT .

(RUSSIA TODAY) NFAC, the masked, armed black militia that recently marched through a park in Georgia, deems violence and killing an acceptable response to oppression. Their end goal is to break away from the US as their own black-only nation.
The NFAC (Not F*cking Around Coalition) grabbed plenty of attention on social media with a high-profile public debut on July 4. The sight of an all-black militia, clutching rifles and handguns, marching in the heartland of the Ku Klux Klan at Stone Mountain caused plenty of ripples.
But very little is known about them, despite a frenzy of speculation. It’s not even clear when they were created or how many of them there are.
So to make their intentions clear, NFAC founder and leader Grand Master Jay (real name John Fitzgerald Johnson) spoke exclusively to RT.
Read the full story ›


wnd--2020-07-18--Student bikes 48 days to make it home after flights canceled

Just like other college students all across the United States and Europe , Kleon Papadimitriou was forced to return home when college classes were canceled this spring due to the coronavirus .
But Papadimitriou faced a few extra complications in addition to the mass cancellation of flights that snarled everyone 's travel plans , according to CNN .
He was attending the University of Aberdeen in Scotland , which is a long way from his home in Athens , Greece .
Although Europe does boast of such things as rental cars and trains , Papadimitriou did not want to spend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ logic that only an adventuresome 20-year-old can supply , he came up with a different option -- a 2,175-mile bike ride .
It took 48 days , but he made it .
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`` And I did learn a lot of things about myself , about my limits , about my strengths and my weaknesses .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the trip inspired at least one more person to go out of their comfort zone and try something new , something big . ''
Papadimitriou had competed in a bike race in 2019 and spent a few weeks this year training for another one , but that small amount of preparation was all he had when he was taken by the idea of this trip as an alternative to the prospect of being stuck in Aberdeen for weeks on end .
As the time for departure neared , he let his parents in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was just an idea that I would eventually let go of , '' he said , noting that his parents set one condition : that he download an app so they could track his trip .
The adventure began on May 10 as Papadimitriou took off from Scotland , laden with a tent , sleeping bag , food and some bicycle equipment .
Days would range from 35 miles to 75 miles , he said , along a route that , after leaving England , took him from the Netherlands to Germany @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sea to Greece .
He camped outdoors on many nights , but when possible he reached out to friends for indoor accommodations that included a shower .
`` As a relatively introverted person , I was forced to kind of get out of my comfort zone in the sense that if I did not do some things , I would not have a place to stay , I would not have water , '' he said .
`` It forced me to kind of have those interactions and reach out . ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` Coming from a family from two parents that were very adventurous in their younger years , seeing me kind of follow in their footsteps , I think is very emotional to them and obviously gives me a lot of meaning . ''
Looking back , he said the journey was more than just a trip home .
`` I think I improved as a person , I 'm more confident in myself , I 'm more confident in my abilities , '' he said .
`` If I did n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and you asked me now if I could [ do ] it , I would say no , how could I do all those things ? ''
And that is a message he shared with others who think they can not handle adventure .
`` When you set the bar really high and you attempt to reach a really ambitious goal , whether you achieve it or you do n't , you will have improved , '' he said .
`` You will learn things about yourself and you will surprise yourself .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Western Journal .

Just like other college students all across the United States and Europe, Kleon Papadimitriou was forced to return home when college classes were canceled this spring due to the coronavirus.
But Papadimitriou faced a few extra complications in addition to the mass cancellation of flights that snarled everyone's travel plans, according to CNN. He was attending the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, which is a long way from his home in Athens, Greece.
Although Europe does boast of such things as rental cars and trains, Papadimitriou did not want to spend time in quarantine, and with the logic that only an adventuresome 20-year-old can supply, he came up with a different option -- a 2,175-mile bike ride.
It took 48 days, but he made it.
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"It's just now dawning on me how big of an achievement this was," he told CNN. "And I did learn a lot of things about myself, about my limits, about my strengths and my weaknesses. And I'd say I really hope that the trip inspired at least one more person to go out of their comfort zone and try something new, something big."
Papadimitriou had competed in a bike race in 2019 and spent a few weeks this year training for another one, but that small amount of preparation was all he had when he was taken by the idea of this trip as an alternative to the prospect of being stuck in Aberdeen for weeks on end.
As the time for departure neared, he let his parents in on the secret.
"They thought it was just an idea that I would eventually let go of," he said, noting that his parents set one condition: that he download an app so they could track his trip.
The adventure began on May 10 as Papadimitriou took off from Scotland, laden with a tent, sleeping bag, food and some bicycle equipment.
Days would range from 35 miles to 75 miles, he said, along a route that, after leaving England, took him from the Netherlands to Germany, Austria, Italy and then by sea to Greece.
He camped outdoors on many nights, but when possible he reached out to friends for indoor accommodations that included a shower.
"As a relatively introverted person, I was forced to kind of get out of my comfort zone in the sense that if I did not do some things, I would not have a place to stay, I would not have water," he said.
"It forced me to kind of have those interactions and reach out."
Papadimitriou reached Athens on June 27.
"It was very emotional," he said. "Coming from a family from two parents that were very adventurous in their younger years, seeing me kind of follow in their footsteps, I think is very emotional to them and obviously gives me a lot of meaning."
Looking back, he said the journey was more than just a trip home.
"I think I improved as a person, I'm more confident in myself, I'm more confident in my abilities," he said. "If I didn't know that I've done the trip and you asked me now if I could [do] it, I would say no, how could I do all those things?"
And that is a message he shared with others who think they cannot handle adventure.
"When you set the bar really high and you attempt to reach a really ambitious goal, whether you achieve it or you don't, you will have improved," he said.
"You will learn things about yourself and you will surprise yourself."
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-07-18--After claiming Trump used Nazi symbol, USA Today admits eagle is an American symbol too

USA Today was forced to issue a begrudging clarification after claiming T-shirts sold by the Trump campaign were similar to Nazi propaganda .
The newspaper had run what it labeled as a `` fact check '' piece on July 11 investigating whether the Trump campaign 's T-shirt design was similar to that of an eagle used in Nazi propaganda .
What it found was that there were voices online willing to say that this was so .
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“ This is moronic .
In Democrats ’ America , Mount Rushmore glorifies white supremacy and the bald eagle with an American flag is a Nazi symbol .
They have lost their minds , '' said Trump 2020 campaign communications director Tim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While others derided the newspaper , Donald Trump Jr. noted that the eagle is part of the symbolic imagery of the post of Speaker of the House .
Eventually the howling response reached the offices of USA Today , revised its `` true '' ruling to `` inconclusive . ''
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal .

USA Today was forced to issue a begrudging clarification after claiming T-shirts sold by the Trump campaign were similar to Nazi propaganda.
Clarification: The claim that Trump 2020 has put out a T-shirt with a symbol similar to a Nazi eagle and is being criticized for it is true. Worth noting, the eagle is a longtime US symbol, too. — USA TODAY (@USATODAY) July 12, 2020
The newspaper had run what it labeled as a "fact check" piece on July 11 investigating whether the Trump campaign's T-shirt design was similar to that of an eagle used in Nazi propaganda.
What it found was that there were voices online willing to say that this was so.
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One of the Twitter users making the claim was the Lincoln Project, the work of a collection of anti-Trump Republicans:
Even before the story was published, USA Today was told that the idea of an eagle -- a common symbol of America since the Great Seal of the United States was adopted in 1782 -- being rooted in Nazism was absurd.
“This is moronic. In Democrats’ America, Mount Rushmore glorifies white supremacy and the bald eagle with an American flag is a Nazi symbol. They have lost their minds," said Trump 2020 campaign communications director Tim Murtaugh.
But USA Today ruled otherwise:
The claim: Trump campaign shirts feature imperial eagle, a Nazi symbol Our ruling: True https://t.co/3eCiYdgQvK — USA TODAY (@USATODAY) July 12, 2020
That sent Twitter howling. While others derided the newspaper, Donald Trump Jr. noted that the eagle is part of the symbolic imagery of the post of Speaker of the House.
*Worth noting the eagle is a longtime symbol of the US too. Media: But let’s all go ahead and make the 3rd reich references because anyone we don’t like is literally Hitler! Now please check Nancy Pelosi’s page for the same symbol. I’m sure you’ll find it appalling. Pic below https://t.co/vi5i9hTg8h pic.twitter.com/mLWHB4d6S2 — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) July 12, 2020
USA Today was accused of being morons and that claim is true. Worth noting, USA Today’s daily paper can be really good bird cage liner and make a good puppy potty training pad in a pinch. — Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) July 12, 2020
The claim at the beginning of the article does not even match the claim in the ruling. This is just horribly done. Delete this whole article. https://t.co/45jpenvEpO pic.twitter.com/cjt5wqyR3t — Benny (@bennyjohnson) July 12, 2020
The Eagle has stood for American freedom since 1782. If they’re going to remark on symbolism, how about this? pic.twitter.com/HPBuZL8JHm — Agent Mouse 🐭 (@creepymouse) July 12, 2020
Clarification: The eagle is a longtime US symbol that many Democrats have used but now that Trump used it note that the Nazis also used it. For context, you ate breakfast today? Well, Hitler also ate breakfast. — Yossi Gestetner (@YossiGestetner) July 12, 2020
Eventually the howling response reached the offices of USA Today, revised its "true" ruling to "inconclusive."
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-07-18--Virginia drops criminal charge against pastor

Prosecutors in Virginia have dropped a criminal charge against a pastor for holding a church service for 16 people .
Pastor Kevin Wilson of Lighthouse Fellowship Church on Chincoteague Island held a service on Palm Sunday with congregants spaced far apart in a sanctuary that is rated for 293 people .
But it violated Democratic Gov .
Ralph Northam 's order banning church services of more than 10 people .
Wilson faced a fine of $ 2,500 and up to a year in jail , however , the general district court for Accomack County has dropped the case .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ churches , however , continues , according to Liberty Counsel , which is representing the pastor .
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Circuit Court of Appeals in the case against Northam `` for violating [ the church 's ] religious freedom ] by restricting the number of people . ''
The lawsuit argues officials have imposed restrictions on churches services that do n't applied to other , similar gatherings .
Under Northam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold meetings with an unlimited number of people to feed , shelter , and provide social services , but religious services are restricted to no more than 10 people , '' Liberty Counsel explained .
In some states , governors have restricted church services while endorsing the Black Lives Matter protesters whose gatherings sometimes number in the thousands .
Prior to the Palm Sunday service , police went into the church and warned there could be no more than 10 people spaced six feet apart .
After the service , two officers entered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gloves '' and issued Wilson a summons .
They also warned if the church held an Easter service , everyone attending would be charged .
Vice President Mike Pence publicly supported the church , and the U.S. Department of Justice filed a Statement of Interest in the case .
The DOJ said , `` The Commonwealth of Virginia has offered no good reason for refusing to trust congregants who promise to use care in worship in the same way it trusts accountants , lawyers , and other workers to do the same .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Northam `` has clearly discriminated against Lighthouse Fellowship Church and these criminal charges reflect his blatant unconstitutional actions against Pastor Wilson . ''
`` We are pleased these charges have now been dropped as we continue to uphold the church ’ s First Amendment right to exist and freely assemble . ''
Liberty Counsel explained the church 's ministry : `` Lighthouse Fellowship Church helps keep people free of drug addiction , brokenness , mental illness , poverty , and prostitution .
The church , which does not have internet , provides physical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community .
Many of the members do not have driver ’ s licenses and are dependent on the church family for rides to get food , supplies , and go to medical appointments and personal care services like haircuts .
Many attendees are on limited income obtained from government assistance -- whether disability or social security , Medicare or Medicaid -- and the church has helped various members with electric or gas bills , rent , groceries , and physical labor .
The church also offers a blanket ministry , prayer ministry , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

Prosecutors in Virginia have dropped a criminal charge against a pastor for holding a church service for 16 people.
Pastor Kevin Wilson of Lighthouse Fellowship Church on Chincoteague Island held a service on Palm Sunday with congregants spaced far apart in a sanctuary that is rated for 293 people. But it violated Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam's order banning church services of more than 10 people.
Wilson faced a fine of $2,500 and up to a year in jail, however, the general district court for Accomack County has dropped the case.
A separate civil case over the restrictions on churches, however, continues, according to Liberty Counsel, which is representing the pastor.
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They have filed opening briefs to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in the case against Northam "for violating [the church's] religious freedom] by restricting the number of people."
The lawsuit argues officials have imposed restrictions on churches services that don't applied to other, similar gatherings.
Under Northam's order, "the church can hold meetings with an unlimited number of people to feed, shelter, and provide social services, but religious services are restricted to no more than 10 people," Liberty Counsel explained.
In some states, governors have restricted church services while endorsing the Black Lives Matter protesters whose gatherings sometimes number in the thousands.
Prior to the Palm Sunday service, police went into the church and warned there could be no more than 10 people spaced six feet apart.
After the service, two officers entered the church "in full mask and gloves" and issued Wilson a summons. They also warned if the church held an Easter service, everyone attending would be charged.
Vice President Mike Pence publicly supported the church, and the U.S. Department of Justice filed a Statement of Interest in the case.
The DOJ said, "The Commonwealth of Virginia has offered no good reason for refusing to trust congregants who promise to use care in worship in the same way it trusts accountants, lawyers, and other workers to do the same."
Liberty Counsel chairman Mat Staver said Northam "has clearly discriminated against Lighthouse Fellowship Church and these criminal charges reflect his blatant unconstitutional actions against Pastor Wilson."
"We are pleased these charges have now been dropped as we continue to uphold the church’s First Amendment right to exist and freely assemble."
Liberty Counsel explained the church's ministry: "Lighthouse Fellowship Church helps keep people free of drug addiction, brokenness, mental illness, poverty, and prostitution. The church, which does not have internet, provides physical, emotional and spiritual services to the community. Many of the members do not have driver’s licenses and are dependent on the church family for rides to get food, supplies, and go to medical appointments and personal care services like haircuts. Many attendees are on limited income obtained from government assistance -- whether disability or social security, Medicare or Medicaid -- and the church has helped various members with electric or gas bills, rent, groceries, and physical labor. The church also offers a blanket ministry, prayer ministry, discipleship programs, and counseling services."


wnd--2020-07-18--Profs demand university police chief resign after seeing 'Blue Lives Matter' flag at his home

( ZERO HEDGE ) In order to discuss “ how we can work together to foster a safe , diverse @ @ @ @ @ ” West Virginia University hosted a virtual Campus Conversation over Zoom .
The format of @ @ @ @ @ ask questions to university officials regarding race relations on campus .
Visible during the video @ @ @ @ @ Blue Line flag on W.P .
Chedester , chief of University Police ’ s wall @ @ @ @ @ flag is viewed by many as a symbol of “ honor and respect ” for @ @ @ @ @ Flags of Valor , “ the Thin Blue Line embodies the unbreakable component of law @ @ @ @ @ barrier between the law-abiding citizens of America and the criminally inclined.
” Students and faculty @ @ @ @ @ ’ s choice of wall decor and expressed their grievances with WVU immediately .

(ZERO HEDGE) In order to discuss “how we can work together to foster a safe, diverse, and inclusive culture,” West Virginia University hosted a virtual Campus Conversation over Zoom. The format of the call allowed students to ask questions to university officials regarding race relations on campus.
Visible during the video conference was a hand-carved Thin Blue Line flag on W.P. Chedester, chief of University Police’s wall.
The Thin Blue Line flag is viewed by many as a symbol of “honor and respect” for law enforcement. According to Flags of Valor, “the Thin Blue Line embodies the unbreakable component of law enforcement standing as a safety barrier between the law-abiding citizens of America and the criminally inclined.”
Students and faculty were outraged by the chief’s choice of wall decor and expressed their grievances with WVU immediately.
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wnd--2020-07-18--Is the anti-racism training industry just peddling white supremacy?

( NEW YORK MAGAZINE ) There ’ s an old syllogism used to describe desperate politicians : ( 1 ) @ @ @ @ @ ( 2 ) This is something ; ( 3 ) We must do this .
@ @ @ @ @ national demonstrations that followed George Floyd ’ s murder , many white people — including @ @ @ @ @ , and nonprofit organizations — have grasped for some concrete step they can take to @ @ @ @ @ have found that something : the burgeoning anti-racism training industry , whose most famous theorist @ @ @ @ @ , whose book White Fragility rocketed to the top of the New York Times best-seller @ @ @ @ @ a long profile of DiAngelo and her fellow anti-racism trainers in the New York Times @ @ @ @ @ more devastating than it might appear at a casual glance .
It reveals a business @ @ @ @ @ , and outright racist ideas .

(NEW YORK MAGAZINE) There’s an old syllogism used to describe desperate politicians: (1) We must do something; (2) This is something; (3) We must do this. In the wake of mass national demonstrations that followed George Floyd’s murder, many white people — including leaders of businesses, schools, and nonprofit organizations — have grasped for some concrete step they can take to redress systemic racism. They have found that something: the burgeoning anti-racism training industry, whose most famous theorist and practitioner is Robin DiAngelo, whose book White Fragility rocketed to the top of the New York Times best-seller list.
Daniel Bergner has a long profile of DiAngelo and her fellow anti-racism trainers in the New York Times. The story is far more devastating than it might appear at a casual glance. It reveals a business model spreading kooky, harmful, and outright racist ideas.
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wnd--2020-07-18--Lawsuit: L.A. County forced teen to take estrogen injections to combat mental illness

( NATIONAL FILE ) A lawsuit alleges that male 16-year-old was forcibly given the female hormone estrogen to combat a @ @ @ @ @ time at at a Los Angeles County juvenile hall .
It is claimed that hormone @ @ @ @ @ to experience hormonal issues and develop breast tissue .
The teenager , who has his @ @ @ @ @ age , reportedly had up to 30 doses of Estradiol administered to combat a diagnosis @ @ @ @ @ or ODD , at Eastlake Juvenile Hall in June of 2019 , reports the LA @ @

(NATIONAL FILE) A lawsuit alleges that male 16-year-old was forcibly given the female hormone estrogen to combat a mild behavioral disorder during his time at at a Los Angeles County juvenile hall. It is claimed that hormone ultimately led the male teen to experience hormonal issues and develop breast tissue.
The teenager, who has his identity withheld due to his age, reportedly had up to 30 doses of Estradiol administered to combat a diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder, or ODD, at Eastlake Juvenile Hall in June of 2019, reports the LA Times.
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wnd--2020-07-18--Fake news exposed: Establishment media caught flat-out lying about McEnany 'science' quote

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on reopening schools in the fall : “ The science should not stand in the way of this . ''
That sounds spectacularly bad , does n't it ?
If the science does n't support it , the Trump administration does n't care .
They just want the schools open -- putting our kids at risk in order to make a political point .
That 's not really what she said , mind you -- although you 'd be hard-pressed to discover it in establishment media coverage of Thursday 's White House news conference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a longer answer about reopening schools for in-person instruction in the fall .
Given that many districts have been saying they 'll stay online for the next school year , a reporter wondered what the president would say to parents who were asking , “ OK , what do I do with my kids ?
” '' You know , the president has said unmistakably that he wants schools to open .
And I was just in the Oval [ Office ] talking to him about that .
And when he says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — kids being able to attend each and every day at their school , '' McEnany replied .
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And as [ public health expert ] Dr. Scott Atlas said -- I thought this was a good quote -- 'Of course , we can [ do it ] .
Everyone else in the … Western world , our peer nations are doing it .
We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ science is very clear on this , that -- you know , for instance , you look at the JAMA Pediatrics study of 46 pediatric hospitals in North America that said the risk of critical illness from COVID is far less for children than that of seasonal flu , '' she continued .
`` The science is on our side here , and we encourage for localities and states to just simply follow the science , open our schools .
It ’ s very damaging to our children : There is a lack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s mental depressions that are not addressed ; suicidal ideations that are not addressed when students are not in school .
Our schools are extremely important , they ’ re essential , and they must reopen . ''
That was fairly straightforward , right ?
Anyone looking at the statement in totality would have seen what McEnany was saying : The White House felt the risk level to children from the coronavirus was low , given statistics , but the risk level that stems from keeping them out of school and opting for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you consider issues like depression and unreported child abuse .
Becket Adams at the Washington Examiner cataloged the tweets and headlines reporting on what McEnany said .
They were , um , very similar : “ The White House Press Secretary on Trump 's push to reopen schools : ‘ The science should not stand in the way of this , ’ ” CNN 's Jim Acosta tweeted .
Reporter Jim Heath : “ ‘ The science should not stand in the way of this.
’ You just ca n't make this stuff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Ana Cabrera of CNN : “ WH Press Secretary : ‘ When he ( Trump ) says open , he means open -- in full -- kids being able to attend each and every day at their school , ’ McEnany told reporters at the press briefing .
‘ The science should not stand in the way of this.
’ ” '' 'The science should not stand in the way of this , ' @ PressSec says of fully re-opening schools , '' NBC News ' Josh Lederman added .
“ From @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should not stand in the way ’ of reopening schools , ” CBS News ' Weijia Jiang said .
Adams cataloged more of this .
Perhaps most frightening , everyone he cited all chose the same quote -- a phrase which was n't verbally felicitous but also did n't have anything to do with the general thrust of what McEnany had to say .
This does n't have much to do with whether or not reopening schools in the fall is a good idea .
There 's scientific arguments to be made on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side with the aforementioned Dr. Scott Atlas , a former head of neuroradiology at Stanford .
“ If you believe in science , science says that 99.97 percent of deaths in the United States are in people over 15 , 99.9 are people over 24 .
The hospitalization rate for influenza according to the CDC is much greater than from COVID-19 for children , '' he told Fox News .
“ There are virtually zero risks to children of getting something serious or dying from this disease , ” Atlas added .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not talking about the risks to children .
That ’ s factual .
They should say that.
” He noted that 82 percent of K-12 teachers were under 55 , meaning they were n't in high-risk groups , either -- and for those who were , there were measures that could be taken .
All of that is a digression , however , because the media chose , en masse , to distort what McEnany meant -- which was crystal clear -- based on a muddied phrase .
And they all drank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McEnany is n't a science denier , which is what she was made out to be .
The administration is n't putting your children or our teachers at risk unnecessarily given what we know about the science .
And every person who used this specific quote quote did so for a reason .
It was n't to enlighten their readership .
As a nation , we desperately need to have a series of discussions involving where we go from here , particularly when it comes to our students .
When those who facilitate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothing is served aside from an agenda .
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal .

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on reopening schools in the fall: “The science should not stand in the way of this."
That sounds spectacularly bad, doesn't it? If the science doesn't support it, the Trump administration doesn't care. They just want the schools open -- putting our kids at risk in order to make a political point.
That's not really what she said, mind you -- although you'd be hard-pressed to discover it in establishment media coverage of Thursday's White House news conference.
McEnany said those words as part of a longer answer about reopening schools for in-person instruction in the fall. Given that many districts have been saying they'll stay online for the next school year, a reporter wondered what the president would say to parents who were asking, “OK, what do I do with my kids?”
"You know, the president has said unmistakably that he wants schools to open. And I was just in the Oval [Office] talking to him about that. And when he says open, he means open in full — kids being able to attend each and every day at their school," McEnany replied.
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"The science should not stand in the way of this. And as [public health expert] Dr. Scott Atlas said -- I thought this was a good quote -- 'Of course, we can [do it]. Everyone else in the … Western world, our peer nations are doing it. We are the outlier here.'
"The science is very clear on this, that -- you know, for instance, you look at the JAMA Pediatrics study of 46 pediatric hospitals in North America that said the risk of critical illness from COVID is far less for children than that of seasonal flu," she continued.
"The science is on our side here, and we encourage for localities and states to just simply follow the science, open our schools. It’s very damaging to our children: There is a lack of reporting of abuse; there’s mental depressions that are not addressed; suicidal ideations that are not addressed when students are not in school. Our schools are extremely important, they’re essential, and they must reopen."
That was fairly straightforward, right?
Anyone looking at the statement in totality would have seen what McEnany was saying: The White House felt the risk level to children from the coronavirus was low, given statistics, but the risk level that stems from keeping them out of school and opting for distance learning was high, particularly when you consider issues like depression and unreported child abuse.
Report her full quote fairly! "The science should not stand in the way of this...the science is very clear on this...the science is on our side here. We encourage for localities and states to just simply follow the science. Open our schools." pic.twitter.com/keQ9oZUzcA — Trump War Room - Text TRUMP to 88022 (@TrumpWarRoom) July 16, 2020
Becket Adams at the Washington Examiner cataloged the tweets and headlines reporting on what McEnany said. They were, um, very similar:
“The White House Press Secretary on Trump's push to reopen schools: ‘The science should not stand in the way of this,’” CNN's Jim Acosta tweeted.
The White House Press Secretary on Trump's push to reopen schools: "The science should not stand in the way of this." — Jim Acosta (@Acosta) July 16, 2020
Reporter Jim Heath: “‘The science should not stand in the way of this.’ You just can't make this stuff up. 108 days until the election.”
"The science should not stand in the way of this." -@PressSec response to school openings during pandemic. You just can't make this stuff up. 108 days until the election. — Jim Heath (@JimHeathTV) July 16, 2020
Ana Cabrera of CNN: “WH Press Secretary: ‘When he (Trump) says open, he means open -- in full -- kids being able to attend each and every day at their school,’ McEnany told reporters at the press briefing. ‘The science should not stand in the way of this.’”
WH Press Secretary: “When he (Trump) says open, he means open-- in full-- kids being able to attend each and every day at their school,” McEnany told reporters at the press briefing. “The science should not stand in the way of this.” — Ana Cabrera (@AnaCabrera) July 16, 2020
"'The science should not stand in the way of this,' @PressSec says of fully re-opening schools," NBC News' Josh Lederman added.
“The science should not stand in the way of this,” @PressSec says of fully re-opening schools — Josh Lederman (@JoshNBCNews) July 16, 2020
“From the White House podium: ‘Science should not stand in the way’ of reopening schools,” CBS News' Weijia Jiang said.
From the White House podium:
“Science should not stand in the way” of reopening schools. https://t.co/pE2AN6GtyM — Weijia Jiang (@weijia) July 16, 2020
Adams cataloged more of this. Perhaps most frightening, everyone he cited all chose the same quote -- a phrase which wasn't verbally felicitous but also didn't have anything to do with the general thrust of what McEnany had to say.
This doesn't have much to do with whether or not reopening schools in the fall is a good idea.
There's scientific arguments to be made on both sides, though I tend to side with the aforementioned Dr. Scott Atlas, a former head of neuroradiology at Stanford.
“If you believe in science, science says that 99.97 percent of deaths in the United States are in people over 15, 99.9 are people over 24. The hospitalization rate for influenza according to the CDC is much greater than from COVID-19 for children," he told Fox News.
“There are virtually zero risks to children of getting something serious or dying from this disease,” Atlas added.
“Anyone who thinks schools should be closed is not talking about the risks to children. That’s factual. They should say that.”
He noted that 82 percent of K-12 teachers were under 55, meaning they weren't in high-risk groups, either -- and for those who were, there were measures that could be taken.
All of that is a digression, however, because the media chose, en masse, to distort what McEnany meant -- which was crystal clear -- based on a muddied phrase. And they all drank from the same cup of error.
McEnany isn't a science denier, which is what she was made out to be. The administration isn't putting your children or our teachers at risk unnecessarily given what we know about the science.
And every person who used this specific quote quote did so for a reason. It wasn't to enlighten their readership.
As a nation, we desperately need to have a series of discussions involving where we go from here, particularly when it comes to our students. When those who facilitate this discussion lie to our faces, nothing is served aside from an agenda.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-07-18--State Supreme court urged to address  'policing for profit'

The Institute for Justice is asking South Carolina 's Supreme Court to address `` policing for profit , '' in which law enforcement agencies are incentivized to confiscate property , even without charges .
IJ cited a recent series of articles by the Greenville News showing that in just three years , South Carolina law enforcement agencies seized and kept more than $ 17 million from citizens .
`` As the reporting by the News ’ Nathaniel Cary indicates , this isn ’ t the result of pulling over a few kingpins : Over half of cash seizures are for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involve less than $ 500 , '' IJ said .
`` To pull in that cash , South Carolina law enforcement agencies have organized large-scale events like 'Operation Rolling Thunder , ' where they give trophies to the officers who seize the most property .
And those agencies have spent forfeiture proceeds in questionable ways : One sheriff spent over $ 11,000 to send himself , his chief deputies and their wives on an all-expenses paid trip to Reno , Nevada .
`` Another officer decided he wanted to keep the Ford Raptor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so he spent an additional $ 20,000 in forfeiture funds to pay off its loan . ''
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The state law allows police to take `` cash , cars , homes and other property from South Carolinians without so much as charging — let alone convicting — the owner with a crime and then profit from the proceeds . ''
IJ is representing a property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is heading to the state Supreme Court .
Last year , IJ said , prosecutors seized and then tried to permanently take Travis Green ’ s money .
The judge asked both parties to address whether or not South Carolina ’ s forfeiture statutes pass muster under the federal and state constitutions .
The judge found the existing procedures violate people 's rights to due process and to be free from excessive fines .
As a result , the judge concluded that officials couldn ’ t try to forfeit Green ’ s or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ judicial circuit , IJ said .
IJ stepped into the case when prosecutors appealed to the state 's highest court .
Under the challenged laws , prosecutors don ’ t have to prove owners did anything wrong .
Instead , once they show probable cause that the owner ’ s property is somehow connected to a crime , the owner must prove his or her own innocence , IJ said .
The process can take years , so it 's not surprising that many owners give up or reach settlements to get part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It ’ s bad enough that under South Carolina ’ s civil forfeiture laws , owners must prove their own innocence or lose their property forever , ” said Dan Alban , senior attorney at the Institute for Justice and counsel for respondents in Jimmy Richardson v. $ 20,771 .
“ But it ’ s even worse when the government doesn ’ t even have to give those owners their day in court.
” IJ said the most offensive part of the system is that when police prevail , they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep at least 95 % of the proceeds for their agencies .
`` Recent reporting has exposed the terrible , real-world consequences of South Carolina ’ s forfeiture laws , ” said Robert Frommer , a senior attorney at the Institute for Justice .
“ The ‘ eat what you kill ’ financial incentive these laws create causes officials to violate people ’ s constitutional rights by treating them like ATMs.
” There also are no requirements for transparency about the `` policing for profit , '' IJ explained .

The Institute for Justice is asking South Carolina's Supreme Court to address "policing for profit," in which law enforcement agencies are incentivized to confiscate property, even without charges.
IJ cited a recent series of articles by the Greenville News showing that in just three years, South Carolina law enforcement agencies seized and kept more than $17 million from citizens.
"As the reporting by the News’ Nathaniel Cary indicates, this isn’t the result of pulling over a few kingpins: Over half of cash seizures are for less than $1,000, and one-third involve less than $500," IJ said. "To pull in that cash, South Carolina law enforcement agencies have organized large-scale events like 'Operation Rolling Thunder,' where they give trophies to the officers who seize the most property. And those agencies have spent forfeiture proceeds in questionable ways: One sheriff spent over $11,000 to send himself, his chief deputies and their wives on an all-expenses paid trip to Reno, Nevada.
"Another officer decided he wanted to keep the Ford Raptor he seized as his official car, so he spent an additional $20,000 in forfeiture funds to pay off its loan."
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It is civil forfeiture laws that are at issue, IJ explained.
The state law allows police to take "cash, cars, homes and other property from South Carolinians without so much as charging — let alone convicting — the owner with a crime and then profit from the proceeds."
IJ is representing a property owner in an ongoing forfeiture case that is heading to the state Supreme Court.
Last year, IJ said, prosecutors seized and then tried to permanently take Travis Green’s money. The judge asked both parties to address whether or not South Carolina’s forfeiture statutes pass muster under the federal and state constitutions.
The judge found the existing procedures violate people's rights to due process and to be free from excessive fines. As a result, the judge concluded that officials couldn’t try to forfeit Green’s or anyone else’s money in his judicial circuit, IJ said.
IJ stepped into the case when prosecutors appealed to the state's highest court.
Under the challenged laws, prosecutors don’t have to prove owners did anything wrong. Instead, once they show probable cause that the owner’s property is somehow connected to a crime, the owner must prove his or her own innocence, IJ said.
The process can take years, so it's not surprising that many owners give up or reach settlements to get part of their property back, IJ said.
"It’s bad enough that under South Carolina’s civil forfeiture laws, owners must prove their own innocence or lose their property forever,” said Dan Alban, senior attorney at the Institute for Justice and counsel for respondents in Jimmy Richardson v. $20,771. “But it’s even worse when the government doesn’t even have to give those owners their day in court.”
IJ said the most offensive part of the system is that when police prevail, they can sell the owner’s property and keep at least 95% of the proceeds for their agencies.
"Recent reporting has exposed the terrible, real-world consequences of South Carolina’s forfeiture laws,” said Robert Frommer, a senior attorney at the Institute for Justice. “The ‘eat what you kill’ financial incentive these laws create causes officials to violate people’s constitutional rights by treating them like ATMs.”
There also are no requirements for transparency about the "policing for profit," IJ explained.


wnd--2020-07-18--Large tree spews flames out of trunk after lightning strike

If you live in a place that gets intense storms , you 're familiar with safety measures people take when the sky starts to unleash its fury .
We 're taught not to stand under trees when there 's lightning because trees are often struck by it .
But trees do not always catch on fire because of a lightning strike .
That is a much rarer , and a downright unsettling thing to see .
It happened Wednesday along Leeds Junction Road in Wales , Maine .
The Wales Fire Department took a video of the spectacle and shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see .
`` Units are currently operating at a lightning struck vs tree on Leeds junction road , '' the department posted .
TRENDING : Sen. Chuck Schumer proposes $ 350 billion in COVID aid only for minority communities It 's an eery sight : The background is gray and rainy , but there 's a crack running up a large tree , and fire is licking upward from the inside .
When a commenter asked if the whole tree was on fire , the department responded saying , `` yes traveled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to WMTW-TV , the rain helped keep the fire contained to the tree itself , so thankfully it did n't spread .
It was the result of a number of intense storms that hit the area .
One person commented that it looked like the tree from `` Sleepy Hollow , '' and another asked whether `` anybody got a marshmallow . ''
`` Well that 's the coolest thing I 've seen in awhile ! ''
wrote another person .
`` Glad everyone is OK. '' '' This is the craziest thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the video .
`` They say it got hit by lightning and set the inside of this tree on fire .
You got ta admit 2020 does not disappoint in the 'Never saw that one coming ' department . ''
Even though this kind of occurrence is unusual , it is n't unheard of .
Another spooky incident took place in St. Louis -- in a cemetery .
The large tree sported strike marks that scored its bark and ended in a glowing base .
The tree itself was nearly hollowed out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ backdrop of headstones .
The video has been described as a `` scene from the afterlife , '' and many have commented on both how interestingly cool and creepy it is .
With displays of power like this , it 's clear why you want to take shelter in a safe way ( not under a tree ! )
and avoid being hit by lightning .
We do n't need any more close calls this year !
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal .

If you live in a place that gets intense storms, you're familiar with safety measures people take when the sky starts to unleash its fury. We're taught not to stand under trees when there's lightning because trees are often struck by it.
But trees do not always catch on fire because of a lightning strike. That is a much rarer, and a downright unsettling thing to see.
It happened Wednesday along Leeds Junction Road in Wales, Maine. The Wales Fire Department took a video of the spectacle and shared it on its Facebook page for all to see.
"Units are currently operating at a lightning struck vs tree on Leeds junction road," the department posted.
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It's an eery sight: The background is gray and rainy, but there's a crack running up a large tree, and fire is licking upward from the inside.
When a commenter asked if the whole tree was on fire, the department responded saying, "yes traveled up into the trunk."
According to WMTW-TV, the rain helped keep the fire contained to the tree itself, so thankfully it didn't spread. It was the result of a number of intense storms that hit the area.
One person commented that it looked like the tree from "Sleepy Hollow," and another asked whether "anybody got a marshmallow."
"Well that's the coolest thing I've seen in awhile!" wrote another person. "Glad everyone is OK."
"This is the craziest thing," WHCF-FM said in its share of the video. "They say it got hit by lightning and set the inside of this tree on fire. You gotta admit 2020 does not disappoint in the 'Never saw that one coming' department."
Even though this kind of occurrence is unusual, it isn't unheard of. Another spooky incident took place in St. Louis -- in a cemetery.
The large tree sported strike marks that scored its bark and ended in a glowing base. The tree itself was nearly hollowed out, slowly smoking and seething against the backdrop of headstones.
The video has been described as a "scene from the afterlife," and many have commented on both how interestingly cool and creepy it is.
With displays of power like this, it's clear why you want to take shelter in a safe way (not under a tree!) and avoid being hit by lightning. We don't need any more close calls this year!
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-07-20--Government orders families to abandon Christianity or lose financial aid

( CBN ) -- In the Chinese government 's continuing persecution of Christians , poor families are now being told @ @ @ @ @ lose welfare benefits .
Bitter Winter reports that the Chinese economy has been deeply affected @ @ @ @ @ especially low-income households struggling to make ends meet .
Now government officials are ordering Christians @ @ @ @ @ replace crosses , religious symbols , and images inside their homes with portraits of China @ @ @ @

(CBN) -- In the Chinese government's continuing persecution of Christians, poor families are now being told to renounce their faith or lose welfare benefits.
Bitter Winter reports that the Chinese economy has been deeply affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, especially low-income households struggling to make ends meet.
Now government officials are ordering Christians who receive welfare payments to replace crosses, religious symbols, and images inside their homes with portraits of China's communist leaders.
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wnd--2020-07-20--Mall owners pluck retailers out of bankruptcy to salvage pandemic-hit industry

( CNBC ) -- Dozens of retailers , some of them the lifeblood of America ’ s shopping malls , @ @ @ @ @ brink and filed for bankruptcy during the coronavirus pandemic .
Apparel brands like J.Crew , @ @ @ @ @ & Co. parent company RTW Retailwinds .
Department store chains Neiman Marcus , J.C. Penney @ @ @ @ @ health chain GNC .
The kitchen supplies company Sur la Table .
The list goes @ @ @ @ @ more coming .
Now , it ’ s some of America ’ s biggest mall @ @ @ @ @ to do deals to salvage them .

(CNBC) -- Dozens of retailers, some of them the lifeblood of America’s shopping malls, have been pushed to the brink and filed for bankruptcy during the coronavirus pandemic.
Apparel brands like J.Crew, Brooks Brothers and New York & Co. parent company RTW Retailwinds. Department store chains Neiman Marcus, J.C. Penney and Stage Stores. The health chain GNC. The kitchen supplies company Sur la Table. The list goes on. And there are more coming.
Now, it’s some of America’s biggest mall owners that are increasingly looking to do deals to salvage them.
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wnd--2020-07-20--California churches defy governor's order to close indoor operations

( CBS13 ) -- ROCKLIN , California – It ’ s the first Sunday church congregations are heading back to @ @ @ @ @ the governor ordered counties on the monitoring list to shut down those indoor operations .
@ @ @ @ @ s pastor is one of the pastors who took to Facebook to tell people that @ @ @ @ @ on Sunday .
The other is Destiny Christian Church in Rocklin , which says the @ @ @ @ @ ’ s their right to hold service despite the recent order .
ADVERTISING “ We @ @ @ @ @ to do is to abide by what the word of God says and , you @ @ @ @ @ First Amendment right to worship , ” said Pastor Greg Fairrington , of Destiny Christian @ @

(CBS13) -- ROCKLIN, California – It’s the first Sunday church congregations are heading back to their houses of worship after the governor ordered counties on the monitoring list to shut down those indoor operations.
The Pioneer Baptist Church’s pastor is one of the pastors who took to Facebook to tell people that there would be in-person services on Sunday. The other is Destiny Christian Church in Rocklin, which says the church is essential and it’s their right to hold service despite the recent order.
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“We feel like what we need to do is to abide by what the word of God says and, you know, we have a First Amendment right to worship,” said Pastor Greg Fairrington, of Destiny Christian Church.
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wnd--2020-07-20--Maskless woman 'flips off pizza-shop employees, runs over cop's foot'

( FOX NEWS ) -- Apparently , this woman really did n't want to wear a mask .
Authorities have @ @ @ @ @ custody after she allegedly made a scene inside of a pizza shop .
According to @ @ @ @ @ to wear a mask , the suspect made obscene gestures at employees and then attempted @ @ @ @ @ At that point , she reportedly ran over a police officer ’ s foot with @ @ @ @

(FOX NEWS) -- Apparently, this woman really didn't want to wear a mask.
Authorities have taken a Michigan woman into custody after she allegedly made a scene inside of a pizza shop. According to reports, after being asked to wear a mask, the suspect made obscene gestures at employees and then attempted to leave the scene.
At that point, she reportedly ran over a police officer’s foot with her pickup truck.
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wnd--2020-07-20--Famous actor calls Robert De Niro a 'big f**king crybaby

( FOX NEWS ) -- Mickey Rourke is taking another jab at Robert De Niro .
The actors have been @ @ @ @ @ several decades since they starred together in 1987 's `` Angel Heart , '' with @ @ @ @ @ poor on-set behavior .
Now , the `` Sin City '' star , 67 , @ @ @ @ @ slamming De Niro , 76 , in an Instagram post shared on Friday .

(FOX NEWS) -- Mickey Rourke is taking another jab at Robert De Niro.
The actors have been embroiled in a feud for several decades since they starred together in 1987's "Angel Heart," with Rourke accusing De Niro of poor on-set behavior.
Now, the "Sin City" star, 67, has reignited the flames by slamming De Niro, 76, in an Instagram post shared on Friday.
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wnd--2020-07-20--Couple gets ankle monitors, put on house arrest, for refusing to sign quarantine documents

( FOX NEWS ) -- A Kentucky couple was fitted with ankle monitors and placed on house arrest after the @ @ @ @ @ but refused to sign self-quarantine documents , according to reports .
Elizabeth Linscott said she @ @ @ @ @ a precaution because she was planning to visit her parents in Michigan .
She received @ @ @ @ @ showed no symptoms .
She said the Hardin County Health Department asked her to sign @ @ @ @ @ any time she left her house .
The young mother claims she never refused to @ @ @ @ @ not sign the documents because of how they were worded , WAVE reported .

(FOX NEWS) -- A Kentucky couple was fitted with ankle monitors and placed on house arrest after the wife tested positive for coronavirus but refused to sign self-quarantine documents, according to reports.
Elizabeth Linscott said she got tested for COVID-19 as a precaution because she was planning to visit her parents in Michigan. She received a positive test result but showed no symptoms.
She said the Hardin County Health Department asked her to sign documents agreeing to call them any time she left her house. The young mother claims she never refused to self-quarantine but said she would not sign the documents because of how they were worded, WAVE reported.
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wnd--2020-07-19--Biden accused of planning to give drug cartels control of border

[ Editor 's note : This story originally was published by Real Clear Politics . ]
In Joe Biden ’ s America , control of U.S. Immigration law will be ceded to multinational criminal cartels .
In Joe Biden ’ s America , would-be immigrants , including women and children , will be encouraged to put themselves into the hands of dangerous smuggling organizations who regularly rape and sometimes murder those they are paid to smuggle to the U.S .
In Joe Biden ’ s America , organized crime will be enriched while innocent law-abiding U.S. citizens will suffer .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. borders will become nothing more than a suggestion .
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On July 8 , his campaign rolled out the “ Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force Recommendations.
” This 110-page document details the presumptive Democratic nominee ’ s overall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden ’ s immigration plan calls for the elimination of any pretense of immigration enforcement , which is exactly what the radical left wants .
In his plan , Biden somehow equates enforcement of immigration laws with “ systemic racism.
” He declares that enforcement will not be allowed at or near schools , any commuting route to a school , any house of worship , health care facility , “ benefits office , ” state motor vehicle department , or courthouse .
And that ’ s just the start .
Biden would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” and anywhere he considers a “ community.
” ICE , as an organization , would effectively be eliminated .
Biden ’ s message to officers will be clear : Don ’ t enforce the law , period !
And this is no exaggeration .
To make sure immigration laws aren ’ t accidently enforced by a third-party law enforcement agency — for instance , if local police officers catch an illegal alien committing other crimes — Biden will stop all cooperation between federal agencies , including the Border Patrol , and state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be spared from this lawlessness .
And like a bad infomercial , it doesn ’ t stop there .
Biden proposes a complete moratorium on removing illegal aliens — in the middle of a global pandemic , no less — opening the floodgates to illegal immigration on a colossal scale that would completely overwhelm the U.S. health care system .
That ’ s because Biden wants to provide “ free ” government health care for illegal aliens — which would not only impose a massive burden on our hospitals , but would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ numbers of would-be illegal aliens around the world .
Biden supports sanctuary cities , too , meaning he supports letting dangerous criminal aliens run loose in the cities and towns where innocent families live .
Biden proposes “ investments ” in “ community-based alternatives to detention ” for illegal aliens .
That is code for spending lots of taxpayer money to make life as easy as possible for those who violate our immigration laws and then reside in the country illegally .
He thinks detention is fine for Americans who break other laws @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better than Americans .
Biden ’ s plan calls for tougher laws for U.S. citizens…and virtually no laws for illegal aliens .
Biden wants to substantially and dramatically increase immigration , but he doesn ’ t explain how suddenly bringing in millions of immigrant workers is going to help unemployed Americans .
Biden has more plans to spend billions of taxpayer dollars on non-citizens .
But this time he wants to give it away to citizens in other countries .
He states that “ Democrats ” will “ address the root causes ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giving money to other countries through what he calls “ well-designed assistance programs.
” In other words , he ’ s going to encourage and reward mass illegal migration to America while giving our money to other countries to stop the mass migration problem he ’ s helping to exacerbate .
Makes perfect sense ... as long as you remember that it ’ s not his money he ’ s throwing away ; it ’ s yours .
Undoubtedly , the same left-wing politicians who wish to detain and fine American citizens for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will support Biden ’ s free-for-all bonanza for illegal immigrants violating national borders .
They want illegal aliens to travel freely from one country to another without regard to laws , rules , health , or public safety .
Their selective “ concern ” for the health and welfare of Americans is so hypocritical , it ’ s nauseating .
They ’ re perfectly happy to punish Americans for crossing a state line , but illegal immigration is to be celebrated , encouraged , and rewarded .
Biden ’ s kowtowing to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ levels of absurdity rarely seen in American politics .
The country will pay for his policies if he ’ s ever allowed to come into power .
Organized crime ’ s business models are based upon risk-reward calculations , and they always take the path of least resistance .
If there is no consequence for criminal conduct , laws will be broken and the innocent will suffer .
If all one has to do is “ sneak ” into the U.S. and rewards will follow , then there will be a lot more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever seen before .
Organized criminal cartels will be able to sell their services more easily and for more money ; women and children will put themselves into their hands , profits will flow , and misery will ensue .
The U.S. is the greatest nation on Earth in large part because we uphold the rule of law .
Without law and order , we are no better than the countries people are fleeing in order to come here .
Biden ’ s extreme and dangerous plan would obliterate the rule of law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The evidence is in , and Joe Biden convicted himself .

[Editor's note: This story originally was published by Real Clear Politics.]
By Brandon Judd
Real Clear Politics
In Joe Biden’s America, control of U.S. Immigration law will be ceded to multinational criminal cartels.
In Joe Biden’s America, would-be immigrants, including women and children, will be encouraged to put themselves into the hands of dangerous smuggling organizations who regularly rape and sometimes murder those they are paid to smuggle to the U.S. In Joe Biden’s America, organized crime will be enriched while innocent law-abiding U.S. citizens will suffer. In Joe Biden’s America, U.S. borders will become nothing more than a suggestion.
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This is an extremely harsh assessment, and it’s not made lightly; in fact, I wouldn’t make these allegations at all unless I had the proof directly from Joe Biden himself.
On July 8, his campaign rolled out the “Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force Recommendations.” This 110-page document details the presumptive Democratic nominee’s overall vision for America, including immigration.
Biden’s immigration plan calls for the elimination of any pretense of immigration enforcement, which is exactly what the radical left wants.
In his plan, Biden somehow equates enforcement of immigration laws with “systemic racism.” He declares that enforcement will not be allowed at or near schools, any commuting route to a school, any house of worship, health care facility, “benefits office,” state motor vehicle department, or courthouse. And that’s just the start. Biden would also disallow enforcement at any “workplace” and anywhere he considers a “community.” ICE, as an organization, would effectively be eliminated. Biden’s message to officers will be clear: Don’t enforce the law, period! And this is no exaggeration.
Do you expect Joe Biden to properly secure America's borders? 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. 2% (4 Votes) 98% (239 Votes)
To make sure immigration laws aren’t accidently enforced by a third-party law enforcement agency — for instance, if local police officers catch an illegal alien committing other crimes — Biden will stop all cooperation between federal agencies, including the Border Patrol, and state and local law enforcement. No community will be spared from this lawlessness. And like a bad infomercial, it doesn’t stop there.
Biden proposes a complete moratorium on removing illegal aliens — in the middle of a global pandemic, no less — opening the floodgates to illegal immigration on a colossal scale that would completely overwhelm the U.S. health care system.
That’s because Biden wants to provide “free” government health care for illegal aliens — which would not only impose a massive burden on our hospitals, but would also serve as a magnet for limitless numbers of would-be illegal aliens around the world.
Biden supports sanctuary cities, too, meaning he supports letting dangerous criminal aliens run loose in the cities and towns where innocent families live.
Biden proposes “investments” in “community-based alternatives to detention” for illegal aliens. That is code for spending lots of taxpayer money to make life as easy as possible for those who violate our immigration laws and then reside in the country illegally. He thinks detention is fine for Americans who break other laws, but illegal aliens must be treated better than Americans. Biden’s plan calls for tougher laws for U.S. citizens…and virtually no laws for illegal aliens.
Biden wants to substantially and dramatically increase immigration, but he doesn’t explain how suddenly bringing in millions of immigrant workers is going to help unemployed Americans.
Biden has more plans to spend billions of taxpayer dollars on non-citizens. But this time he wants to give it away to citizens in other countries. He states that “Democrats” will “address the root causes” of the massive migration he supports by giving money to other countries through what he calls “well-designed assistance programs.” In other words, he’s going to encourage and reward mass illegal migration to America while giving our money to other countries to stop the mass migration problem he’s helping to exacerbate. Makes perfect sense...as long as you remember that it’s not his money he’s throwing away; it’s yours.
Undoubtedly, the same left-wing politicians who wish to detain and fine American citizens for crossing state lines during the COVID-19 pandemic will support Biden’s free-for-all bonanza for illegal immigrants violating national borders. They want illegal aliens to travel freely from one country to another without regard to laws, rules, health, or public safety. Their selective “concern” for the health and welfare of Americans is so hypocritical, it’s nauseating. They’re perfectly happy to punish Americans for crossing a state line, but illegal immigration is to be celebrated, encouraged, and rewarded.
Biden’s kowtowing to the far-left extremists in his party has reached levels of absurdity rarely seen in American politics. The country will pay for his policies if he’s ever allowed to come into power.
Organized crime’s business models are based upon risk-reward calculations, and they always take the path of least resistance. If there is no consequence for criminal conduct, laws will be broken and the innocent will suffer. If all one has to do is “sneak” into the U.S. and rewards will follow, then there will be a lot more “sneaking” than we’ve ever seen before. Organized criminal cartels will be able to sell their services more easily and for more money; women and children will put themselves into their hands, profits will flow, and misery will ensue.
The U.S. is the greatest nation on Earth in large part because we uphold the rule of law. Without law and order, we are no better than the countries people are fleeing in order to come here. Biden’s extreme and dangerous plan would obliterate the rule of law in America once and for all.
The evidence is in, and Joe Biden convicted himself.