thelibertydaily--2020-06-20--AOC Challenger Caruso-Cabrera Earns Wall Street Support, GOP

With the goal of unseating first-term Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , a Democratic socialist and member of the self-proclaimed “ Squad , ” some major Wall Street players are financially backing her Democratic primary opponent , former business journalist Michelle Caruso-Cabrera , campaign records show .
Caruso-Cabrera , a Republican-turned-Democrat and the daughter and granddaughter of working-class Italian and Cuban immigrants , is challenging Ocasio-Cortez in New York ’ s primary in the 14th Congressional District , which encompasses neighborhoods in parts of The Bronx and Queens .
In 2018 , Ocasio-Cortez catapulted from obscurity to an upset primary win over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win in November .
Crowley had served in Congress since 1999 and was Chair of the House Democratic Caucus .
Caruso-Cabrera is the author of the 2010 book , You Know I ’ m Right : More Prosperity , Less Government .
The book has a foreword by Larry Kudlow , President Donald Trump ’ s National Economic Council director , and advocates for “ fiscal conservatism , limited government and personal responsibility.
” She served as CNBC ’ s Chief International Correspondent for eight years .
Caruso-Cabrera ’ s top donors feature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CEO David Solomon .
They both contributed the maximum $ 2,800 .
Schwarzman briefly served as Chairman of President Donald Trump ’ s Strategic and Policy Forum .
Her other key contributors include Home Depot co-founder Ken Langone , a pro-Trump GOP donor , and his wife , Elaine .
The couple gifted a combined $ 11,200 to the former CNBC host ’ s campaign .
Ken and Elaine gave the maximum donation of $ 2,800 each for the primary and general election .
By law , Caruso-Cabrera can only spend half of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be held on June 23 .
Earlier this week , the New York Post reported that Republicans have contributed to Caruso-Cabrera ’ s campaign , as well as an “ anti-AOC ” super PAC partly financed by her husband Stephen Dizard , an investment banker and GOP-donor .
Federal Elections Commission ( FEC ) reports show Ocasio-Cortez ’ s campaign has raised $ 10.5 million compared to Caruso-Cabrera ’ s $ 2 million .
The first-time incumbent had $ 4.6 million in cash-on-hand to Caruso-Cabrera ’ s $ 1 million .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would finance the campaign of a lifelong Republican in a Democratic primary , ” Ocasio-Cortez ’ s spokeswoman , Lauren Hitt , told the New York Post .
“ While we have pushed against corporate power with policies that favor everyday working Americans , those donors prefer to bankroll a candidate who answers to Wall Street over the needs of our constituents.
” Caruso-Cabrera ’ s campaign told the Post that she is the best candidate to create jobs in New York , a city that has been ravaged by homelessness , job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses are supporting a Caruso-Cabrera because she wants to create jobs for people .
What ’ s bad about that ?
Compare that with AOC , who chased 25,000 jobs out of New York , ” Caruso-Cabrera ’ s campaign spokesman Hank Sheinkopf told the New York Post .
SaraACarter.com will continue to report on New York ’ s primary races .

UPDATE:
In a significant turn of events, Attorney General Merrick Garland made a surprising announcement on Friday, elevating Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss to the role of special counsel. This decision marks a shift in focus towards the investigation of the Biden family’s financial matters. The probe, which encompasses Hunter Biden’s tax affairs and any potential connections his father, President Joe Biden, might have with his foreign associates, is slated to extend into the 2024 election cycle. Interestingly, this move comes as former President Donald Trump is simultaneously facing two federal indictments from the same department.
Garland stressed that the decision to appoint Weiss as an independent prosecutor aligns with the “public interest” and adheres to departmental regulations. Importantly, this transition was initiated by Weiss himself, who, earlier this week, conveyed his belief that the investigation had reached a point where he should proceed as a special counsel.
Weiss is no stranger to this intricate landscape. He is the federal prosecutor responsible for bringing charges against President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, in Delaware. Recent times have witnessed the unfolding of legal proceedings involving Hunter Biden, including a probation-oriented plea arrangement that was ultimately rejected by a judge. In June, Hunter Biden agreed to a deal with federal prosecutors, admitting guilt in two tax-related offenses and a firearm charge, potentially leading to the dismissal of the latter charge. This latest development underscores the intensification of scrutiny into the financial affairs of the Biden family and highlights the evolving legal landscape involving prominent political figures.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland will speak to the public Friday afternoon. It is highly anticipated because I believe, as do many others, that he may be getting ready to announce the appointment of a Special Counsel to investigate “Hunter Biden” and his financial dealings overseas. Although, welcome there are still too many concerns with the DOJ that need to be addressed and there is little faith among many Americans that anything will be done.
Americans have witnessed the makings and the result of a two tiered justice system since President Trump was elected and then the continuing targeting of Trump even after his term as president.
I’ve spoken about the need for an outside investigation into Hunter Biden and President Biden at length on my podcast, The Sara Carter Show and on Fox News. But I’ve been jaded by the failures of past investigations and the weaponization of the Justice Department to do its job. The failure of the DOJ to be blind and just has been devastating to our nation.
Will Garland appoint a special counsel? I don’t know but as Americans we must demand that our leadership, our bureaucracies and our law makers follow the rule of law without prejudice. If they do not, as we have seen over the past decade with the establishments attacks on President Donald Trump and the weaponization of the system to target him, then our foundation will not only be fractured but it will be irreparable.
Either way, the alleged crimes and obvious financial connections linked to the Biden family with adversarial nations like China and Russia must be thoroughly investigated and the investigation must be made public. The Biden connections and large sums of money taken from government connected energy companies in Ukraine must also be thoroughly vetted and any improprieties must be made public.


thelibertydaily--2020-06-20--Charges Against Atlanta Cop are 100% Driven by the Democrat DA’s Desperate Politics

Former Atlanta Police Officer Garrett Rolfe has been charged with multiple crimes , including felony murder .
Is this because of the Rayshard Brooks incident alone , or are there other things motivating Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard to push so hard and so fast for something that almost certainly wouldn ’ t be pursued by other DAs ?
According to The Blaze : Howard is currently under criminal investigation by the GBI for allegedly using his nonprofit to take at least $ 140,000 in Atlanta taxpayer dollars .
Additionally , he is facing the latest in a string @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accused of 12 public disclosure violations by the state ethics commission .
“ The Atlanta DA , Paul Howard , is fighting for his political life , ” Glenn said .
“ He ’ s currently under investigation , by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation , for his alleged use of a nonprofit to funnel at least $ 140,000 in city of Atlanta funds to supplement his salary .
Oh , yeah .
And he ’ s also facing multiple sexual harassment lawsuits .
This guy is a prince .
And then there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commission is alleging that Howard committed a dozen violations of public disclosure law .
An investigation allegedly reveals violations spanning for five years .
In this episode of Conservative News Briefs , JD and Tammy talked about the allegations against Rolfe and leveled some allegations of their own against DA Howard .
If further evidence comes out that Rolfe violently kicked Brooks after he was shot , they will reverse their stance , but everything they ’ ve seen so far seems to indicate there was no ill-intent and definitely no murder involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t facing reelection , would he have charged Rolfe with murder before the GBI investigation was concluded ?
What if Howard wasn ’ t facing multiple investigations for illegal actions ?
This stinks of politics and self-preservation .
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Former Atlanta Police Officer Garrett Rolfe has been charged with multiple crimes, including felony murder. Is this because of the Rayshard Brooks incident alone, or are there other things motivating Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard to push so hard and so fast for something that almost certainly wouldn’t be pursued by other DAs?
According to The Blaze:
Howard is currently under criminal investigation by the GBI for allegedly using his nonprofit to take at least $140,000 in Atlanta taxpayer dollars. Additionally, he is facing the latest in a string of sexual harassment allegations and has been accused of 12 public disclosure violations by the state ethics commission.
“The Atlanta DA, Paul Howard, is fighting for his political life,” Glenn said. “He’s currently under investigation, by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, for his alleged use of a nonprofit to funnel at least $140,000 in city of Atlanta funds to supplement his salary. Oh, yeah. And he’s also facing multiple sexual harassment lawsuits. This guy is a prince. And then there’s this: The State Ethics Commission is alleging that Howard committed a dozen violations of public disclosure law. An investigation allegedly reveals violations spanning for five years.
In this episode of Conservative News Briefs, JD and Tammy talked about the allegations against Rolfe and leveled some allegations of their own against DA Howard. If further evidence comes out that Rolfe violently kicked Brooks after he was shot, they will reverse their stance, but everything they’ve seen so far seems to indicate there was no ill-intent and definitely no murder involved in this situation.
If Paul Howard wasn’t facing reelection, would he have charged Rolfe with murder before the GBI investigation was concluded? What if Howard wasn’t facing multiple investigations for illegal actions? This stinks of politics and self-preservation.
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thelibertydaily--2020-06-20--Standoff: Manhattan U.S. Attorney General Geoffrey Berman Won’t Resign After Attorney General Willia

Standoff: Manhattan U.S. Attorney General Geoffrey Berman Won’t Resign After Attorney General William Barr Announces Ouster

The Justice Department announced Friday evening that Geoffrey Berman is leaving his position as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York , which the federal prosecutor quickly denied .
Attorney General William Barr said Berman , who has overseen cases against allies of President Trump , is stepping down after two-and-a-half years of service .
`` With tenacity and savvy , Geoff has done an excellent job leading one of our nation ’ s most significant U.S. Attorney ’ s Offices , achieving many successes on consequential civil and criminal matters .
I appreciate his service to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I wish him well in the future , '' Barr said in a statement .
Within a couple hours , Berman released a statement of his own denying he is going anywhere .
“ I learned in a press release from the Attorney General tonight that I was ‘ stepping down ’ as United States Attorney .
I have not resigned , and have no intention of resigning , my position , to which I was appointed by the Judges of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I will step down when a presidentially appointed nominee is confirmed by the Senate . ''
He added : `` Until then , our investigations will move forward without delay or interruption .
I cherish every day that I work with the men and women of this Office to pursue justice without fear or favor — and intend to ensure that this Office 's important cases continue unimpeded . ''
The Justice Department has not returned the Washington Examiner 's request for comment .
Berman appears to be hinging on 28 U.S. Code @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an appointment expires under subsection ( c ) ( 2 ) , the district court for such district may appoint a United States attorney to serve until the vacancy is filled .
The order of appointment by the court shall be filed with the clerk of the court , '' the relevant part , § 546 ( d ) , states .
A DOJ Office of Legal Counsel opinion in 1979 says the president can fire a U.S. attorney under that subsection .
Trump intends to nominate Jay Clayton , the chairman of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take Berman 's place as the Manhattan U.S. attorney .
Barr said Trump , on his recommendation , has appointed Craig Carpenito , the U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey , to serve as the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York while the Senate takes up Clayton 's nomination .
Barr said the appointment will be effective on July 3 , `` and Craig will work closely with the outgoing United States Attorney to ensure a smooth transition . ''
Clayton has served as SEC chairman since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has known Jay Clayton for years and holds him in high regard .
Jay was getting ready to leave the Administration and go back to NY , '' a DOJ official told the Washington Examiner .
`` He expressed interest in SDNY .
The Attorney General thought it was a good idea .
He offered Berman other positions , including head of the Civil Division at Main Justice .
Berman declined .
That ’ s that . ''
Sources told CNN that Barr personally asked Berman to resign during an in-person meeting in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attorney refused .
Assistant Attorney General Jody Hunt , the head of the civil division , announced his resignation this week .
The announcement came after it was revealed former national security adviser John Bolton claims in his book , which is set to be released next week and the Trump administration is trying to block , that Trump told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan he would `` take care of things '' in relation to a federal investigation into Turkey ’ s state-owned Halkbank as a personal favor .
Halkbank was indicted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allegedly transferring up to $ 20 billion to Iran in violation of U.S. sanctions .
The timing of the standoff will draw more attention to a congressional hearing next week .
The House Judiciary Committee said two top Justice Department officials , including a prosecutor from the Roger Stone case , will testify about the `` unprecedented politicization '' of the agency under Trump and Barr on Wednesday , June 24 .
And now Berman could be another witness .
`` America is right to expect the worst of Bill Barr , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s behalf .
We have a hearing on this topic on Wednesday .
We welcome Mr. Berman ’ s testimony and will invite him to testify , '' Chairman Jerry Nadler , a New York Democrat , said in a tweet late Friday .
Berman has been investigating the business dealings of Rudy Giuliani , Trump 's personal lawyer who is also a former law partner of Berman , including whether he failed to register as a foreign agent .
Berman emphasized the independence of his office in March when asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its investigation of Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman , two now-indicted associates of Giuliani .
`` The Southern District of New York has a long history of integrity and pursuing cases and declining to pursue cases based only on the facts and the law and the equities , without regard to partisan political concerns .
My primary commitment is and has been to maintain those core values and that 's how our office is operating , '' Berman said .
Berman recused himself from directly overseeing the FBI 's investigation into Michael Cohen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleaded guilty in 2018 to eight criminal charges , including bank fraud , tax fraud , and campaign finance violations related to facilitating hush-money payments to two women who alleged romantic affairs with Trump .
Cohen entered a second guilty plea for lying to Congress about efforts by Trump and his real estate company to pursue a Moscow real estate deal .
Berman 's office also subpoenaed a wide range of documents from Trump 's inaugural committee as part of an investigation into potential crimes , including illegal contributions from foreigners .
Berman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a Trump ally , in 2018 .
The congressman from New York , who resigned from his seat , pleaded guilty to insider trading and lying to the FBI .
Berman 's office additionally levied charges against Michael Avenatti , the lawyer who had represented adult film star Stormy Daniels in her legal fight against Trump , and the late Jeffrey Epstein .
Berman , 60 , took command of SDNY in 2018 after his predecessor , Preet Bharara , was dismissed the year before .
Bharara , who emerged as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Barr 's announcement Friday with skepticism .
`` Why does a president get rid of his own hand-picked US Attorney in SDNY on a Friday night , less than 5 months before the election ? ''
he tweeted .
`` Let me be stronger here .
Berman 'stepping down ' is bullshit .
He was fired , '' Bharara added in another .
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer , a New York Democrat , also voiced concern about Barr 's announcement .
`` This late Friday night dismissal reeks of potential corruption @ @ @ @ @ @ @ angering President Trump ?
A previous action by this U.S. Attorney or one that is ongoing ? ''
he said in a statement .

The Justice Department announced Friday evening that Geoffrey Berman is leaving his position as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, which the federal prosecutor quickly denied.
Attorney General William Barr said Berman, who has overseen cases against allies of President Trump, is stepping down after two-and-a-half years of service.
"With tenacity and savvy, Geoff has done an excellent job leading one of our nation’s most significant U.S. Attorney’s Offices, achieving many successes on consequential civil and criminal matters. I appreciate his service to the Department of Justice and our nation, and I wish him well in the future," Barr said in a statement.
Within a couple of hours, Berman released a statement of his own denying he is going anywhere.
“I learned in a press release from the Attorney General tonight that I was ‘stepping down’ as United States Attorney. I have not resigned, and have no intention of resigning, my position, to which I was appointed by the Judges of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York," he said. "I will step down when a presidentially appointed nominee is confirmed by the Senate."
He added: "Until then, our investigations will move forward without delay or interruption. I cherish every day that I work with the men and women of this Office to pursue justice without fear or favor — and intend to ensure that this Office's important cases continue unimpeded."
The Justice Department has not returned the Washington Examiner's request for comment. Berman appears to be hinging on 28 U.S. Code § 546. Vacancies. "If an appointment expires under subsection (c)(2), the district court for such district may appoint a United States attorney to serve until the vacancy is filled. The order of appointment by the court shall be filed with the clerk of the court," the relevant part, § 546(d), states. A DOJ Office of Legal Counsel opinion in 1979 says the president can fire a U.S. attorney under that subsection.
Trump intends to nominate Jay Clayton, the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, to take Berman's place as the Manhattan U.S. attorney.
Barr said Trump, on his recommendation, has appointed Craig Carpenito, the U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey, to serve as the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York while the Senate takes up Clayton's nomination.
Geoffrey Berman. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
Barr said the appointment will be effective on July 3, "and Craig will work closely with the outgoing United States Attorney to ensure a smooth transition." Clayton has served as SEC chairman since May 2017.
“The Attorney General has known Jay Clayton for years and holds him in high regard. Jay was getting ready to leave the Administration and go back to NY," a DOJ official told the Washington Examiner. "He expressed interest in SDNY. The Attorney General thought it was a good idea. He offered Berman other positions, including head of the Civil Division at Main Justice. Berman declined. That’s that."
Sources told CNN that Barr personally asked Berman to resign during an in-person meeting in New York on Friday and the U.S. attorney refused. Assistant Attorney General Jody Hunt, the head of the civil division, announced his resignation this week.
The announcement came after it was revealed former national security adviser John Bolton claims in his book, which is set to be released next week and the Trump administration is trying to block, that Trump told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan he would "take care of things" in relation to a federal investigation into Turkey’s state-owned Halkbank as a personal favor. Halkbank was indicted in Manhattan federal court in October for allegedly transferring up to $20 billion to Iran in violation of U.S. sanctions.
The timing of the standoff will draw more attention to a congressional hearing next week. The House Judiciary Committee said two top Justice Department officials, including a prosecutor from the Roger Stone case, will testify about the "unprecedented politicization" of the agency under Trump and Barr on Wednesday, June 24. And now Berman could be another witness.
"America is right to expect the worst of Bill Barr, who has repeatedly interfered in criminal investigations on Trump’s behalf. We have a hearing on this topic on Wednesday. We welcome Mr. Berman’s testimony and will invite him to testify," Chairman Jerry Nadler, a New York Democrat, said in a tweet late Friday.
Berman has been investigating the business dealings of Rudy Giuliani, Trump's personal lawyer who is also a former law partner of Berman, including whether he failed to register as a foreign agent. Berman emphasized the independence of his office in March when asked if the Justice Department had interfered in its investigation of Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, two now-indicted associates of Giuliani.
"The Southern District of New York has a long history of integrity and pursuing cases and declining to pursue cases based only on the facts and the law and the equities, without regard to partisan political concerns. My primary commitment is and has been to maintain those core values, and that's how our office is operating," Berman said.
Berman was recused from directly overseeing the FBI's investigation into Michael Cohen, Trump's former personal lawyer who pleaded guilty in 2018 to eight criminal charges, including bank fraud, tax fraud, and campaign finance violations related to facilitating hush-money payments to two women who alleged romantic affairs with Trump. Cohen entered a second guilty plea for lying to Congress about efforts by Trump and his real estate company to pursue a Moscow real estate deal.
Berman's office also subpoenaed a wide range of documents from Trump's inaugural committee as part of an investigation into potential crimes, including illegal contributions from foreigners.
Berman announced charges against Republican Rep. Chris Collins, a Trump ally, in 2018. The congressman from New York, who resigned from his seat, pleaded guilty to insider trading and lying to the FBI. Berman's office additionally levied charges against Michael Avenatti, the lawyer who had represented pornographic film star Stormy Daniels in her legal fight against Trump, and the late Jeffrey Epstein.
Berman, 60, took command of the Southern District of New York in 2018 after his predecessor, Preet Bharara, was dismissed the year before.
Bharara, who emerged as a vocal critic of the president, reacted to Barr's announcement Friday with skepticism.
"Why does a president get rid of his own hand-picked US Attorney in SDNY on a Friday night, less than 5 months before the election?" he tweeted. "Let me be stronger here. Berman 'stepping down' is bullshit. He was fired," Bharara added in another.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, also voiced concern about Barr's announcement.
"This late Friday night dismissal reeks of potential corruption of the legal process. What is angering President Trump? A previous action by this U.S. Attorney or one that is ongoing?" he said in a statement.


thelibertydaily--2020-06-20--Looting and Arson Have Turned Some Black Neighborhoods Into Food Deserts

( Natural News ) Some of the poorest urban areas of the country have been especially hard hit by the rioting and looting that have been taking place lately – supposedly in the name of protesting against racism – and now the very people who movements like Black Lives Matter claim to care about so much are left without a way to feed themselves in some cases .
In a video taken in an undisclosed location , a woman can be seen walking through a neighborhood grocery store left in tatters seeking milk for her kids .
She said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” in her area , with empty shelves and debris strewn all over the floor .
“ I came into this store to buy something because I ’ m not a thief .
People who already couldn ’ t feed their kids , now they really can ’ t feed their kids.
” As she looked at the damage , she said , “ This is what we ’ re fighting for… we ’ re so black and proud that we ain ’ t never going to be honest and be real about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Writing for PJ Media , journalist Megan Fox said that the neighborhoods in the areas outside of Chicago where she grew up are “ devastated.
” She wrote that a friend who lives on the South Side of Chicago has to drive into Indiana just to get groceries because every store even remotely close to her has been destroyed .
Of course , many people aren ’ t lucky enough to have a car , so poor people are being especially hard hit .
Talking about the South Side food desert , resident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s not what you do .
It ’ s how you do it .
What did we accomplish , aside from take our property value down and embarrass ourselves ?
” One area activist , William Calloway , pointed out that the situation could only get worse if there isn ’ t a solution soon .
He said : “ If you have people that are hungry , that are quite angry already , that could escalate to something more disastrous.
” Several Minneapolis neighborhoods are also becoming food deserts after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Longfellow area , many small markets , along with a Target , Cub and two Aldi locations , were all damaged by rioting , leaving people with nowhere to buy groceries , essentials like diapers , or household goods .
Not everyone has a car or cab fare , and many people no longer have a place to buy affordable food within walking distance .
The same is true of other types of businesses .
In the six-mile Lake Street commercial corridor in South Minneapolis , there are no longer pharmacies or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communities became food deserts overnight as businesses were burned and looted .
Low-income families in the area are also hurting from the loss of check-cashing businesses .
Without police , it will only get worse If you don ’ t support Black Lives Matters , people consider you a racist .
Yet where has this group and its tactics – and those who have run in the door they opened , like antifa – left many black families ?
Why should anyone support the groups responsible for hurting black Americans , taking food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with no way to feed their families ?
And if we get rid of the police , it ’ s scary to think about what comes next when you have neighborhoods full of angry , hungry people with no money , no hope and no one to hold them accountable for their actions .
Is this really the America that all the “ woke ” people want to live in ?

Looting and arson have turned some black neighborhoods into food deserts
Some of the poorest urban areas of the country have been especially hard hit by the rioting and looting that have been taking place lately – supposedly in the name of protesting against racism – and now the very people who movements like Black Lives Matter claim to care about so much are left without a way to feed themselves in some cases.
In a video taken in an undisclosed location, a woman can be seen walking through a neighborhood grocery store left in tatters seeking milk for her kids. She said, “Every grocery store looks like this” in her area, with empty shelves and debris strewn all over the floor.
“I came into this store to buy something because I’m not a thief. People who already couldn’t feed their kids, now they really can’t feed their kids.”
As she looked at the damage, she said, “This is what we’re fighting for… we’re so black and proud that we ain’t never going to be honest and be real about what’s really going on.”
Chicago and Minneapolis neighborhoods becoming food deserts
Writing for PJ Media, journalist Megan Fox said that the neighborhoods in the areas outside of Chicago where she grew up are “devastated.” She wrote that a friend who lives on the South Side of Chicago has to drive into Indiana just to get groceries because every store even remotely close to her has been destroyed. Of course, many people aren’t lucky enough to have a car, so poor people are being especially hard hit.
Talking about the South Side food desert, resident William Wright told CBS 2: “It’s not what you do. It’s how you do it. What did we accomplish, aside from take our property value down and embarrass ourselves?”
One area activist, William Calloway, pointed out that the situation could only get worse if there isn’t a solution soon. He said: “If you have people that are hungry, that are quite angry already, that could escalate to something more disastrous.”
Several Minneapolis neighborhoods are also becoming food deserts after looting closed several stores there. In the Longfellow area, many small markets, along with a Target, Cub and two Aldi locations, were all damaged by rioting, leaving people with nowhere to buy groceries, essentials like diapers, or household goods. Not everyone has a car or cab fare, and many people no longer have a place to buy affordable food within walking distance.
The same is true of other types of businesses. In the six-mile Lake Street commercial corridor in South Minneapolis, there are no longer pharmacies or gas stations, and locals say their communities became food deserts overnight as businesses were burned and looted. Low-income families in the area are also hurting from the loss of check-cashing businesses.
Without police, it will only get worse
If you don’t support Black Lives Matters, people consider you a racist. Yet where has this group and its tactics – and those who have run in the door they opened, like antifa – left many black families? Why should anyone support the groups responsible for hurting black Americans, taking food off their store shelves and leaving them with no way to feed their families?
And if we get rid of the police, it’s scary to think about what comes next when you have neighborhoods full of angry, hungry people with no money, no hope and no one to hold them accountable for their actions. Is this really the America that all the “woke” people want to live in?
Sources for this article include:
TruePundit.com
StarTribune.com


thelibertydaily--2020-06-20--The Lunatic Left’s Cult is Now So Fanatical That Even Massage Therapists Are Setting Fire to Police

The Lunatic Left’s Cult is Now So Fanatical That Even Massage Therapists Are Setting Fire to Police Vehicles

( Natural News ) A 33-year-old Philadelphia woman is facing up to 80 years in prison and a fine of up to $ 500,000 for allegedly setting fire to two police cars during the George Floyd riots .
Elisabeth Blumenthal , a massage therapist , was caught in photos torching one of the city-owned vehicles before taking a fiery piece of debris and torching the other .
Video footage also showed Blumenthal wearing protective goggles and gloves , suggesting that she had planned the destruction in advance .
“ According to the complaint , various videos taken at the scene @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gloves , taking a flaming piece of wooden police barricade from the rear window of the PPD sedan that was already on fire , and then shoving the flaming wood into the PPD SUV that was not on fire , ” a Department of Justice ( DOJ ) report explains .
“ Within minutes , the PPD SUV was also completely engulfed in flames .
As a result of the fires , both PPD vehicles were destroyed.
” One of the FBI agents involved with the investigation said that Blumenthal was able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were publicly posted to Instagram .
These included 500 images that an amateur photographer captured of the mayhem that took place in Philly that day .
From these photos , the FBI was able to identify the source of a t-shirt worn by Blumenthal during her crime spree that read “ KEEP THE IMMIGRANTS , DEPORT THE RACISTS.
” As it turns out , this shirt is custom-made and sold on Etsy , which is where law enforcement was able to attain the identity of Blumenthal through a subpoena .
“ The FBI @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Xx Mv , whose personal Etsy URL was ‘ alleycatlore , ’ which described herself as living in Philadelphia , had posted a review after apparently purchasing the shirt , ” VICE reported .
“ The FBI then Googled ‘ alleycatlore ’ and found a user named ‘ Lore-Elisabeth ’ on the mobile fashion store Poshmark .
Another search for ‘ Lore Elisabeth Philadelphia ’ led the agents to a LinkedIn page for a woman who works as a massage therapist for a company in Philadelphia.
” Be careful what you do in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ website reportedly contains , or at least did contain , videos of massages that were uploaded to Vimeo .
And sure enough , one of the videos featured Blumenthal , whose identifying arm tattoo was clearly visible in the footage , linking her to the Philadelphia George Floyd riots .
From all of this , the FBI was able to track down Blumenthal ’ s phone number , which led the agency to her home address via the Department of Homeland Security ( DHC ) Electronic System for Travel Authorization .
After this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DMV photo and the rest is history .
The FBI was also able to get Etsy to comply with verifying that Blumenthal had , in fact , purchased the aforementioned t-shirt .
She actually bought two of them , reports indicate , one of which was an exact color match to the one seen in the incriminating photos .
Blumenthal has since been arrested and is now in jail awaiting trial .
Meanwhile , her lawyer has indicated that the FBI ’ s tactics in identifying and apprehending Blumenthal will be scrutinized as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As for the incriminating photos , supporters of Black Lives Matter ( BLM ) are encouraging “ non-black ” photographers to be extra careful not to take pictures or videos of protesters in such a way as to implicate them in criminal activity .
“ Before posting and sharing , have you properly protected the protestors ’ identities by completely blocking out faces , tattoos , and easily identifiable clothing ?
” a “ Dear Non-Black Photographers ” announcement reads .
“ This applies to both pictures and video documentation.
” For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violence , be sure to check out CivilWar.news .

The lunatic Left’s CULT is now so fanatical that even massage therapists are setting fire to police vehicles
A 33-year-old Philadelphia woman is facing up to 80 years in prison and a fine of up to $500,000 for allegedly setting fire to two police cars during the George Floyd riots.
Elisabeth Blumenthal, a massage therapist, was caught in photos torching one of the city-owned vehicles before taking a fiery piece of debris and torching the other. Video footage also showed Blumenthal wearing protective goggles and gloves, suggesting that she had planned the destruction in advance.
"According to the complaint, various videos taken at the scene captured the defendant wearing protective goggles and gloves, taking a flaming piece of wooden police barricade from the rear window of the PPD sedan that was already on fire, and then shoving the flaming wood into the PPD SUV that was not on fire," a Department of Justice (DOJ) report explains.
"Within minutes, the PPD SUV was also completely engulfed in flames. As a result of the fires, both PPD vehicles were destroyed."
One of the FBI agents involved with the investigation said that Blumenthal was able to be tracked down thanks to photos that were publicly posted to Instagram. These included 500 images that an amateur photographer captured of the mayhem that took place in Philly that day.
From these photos, the FBI was able to identify the source of a t-shirt worn by Blumenthal during her crime spree that read "KEEP THE IMMIGRANTS, DEPORT THE RACISTS." As it turns out, this shirt is custom-made and sold on Etsy, which is where law enforcement was able to attain the identity of Blumenthal through a subpoena.
"The FBI agents saw that an Etsy user named Xx Mv, whose personal Etsy URL was 'alleycatlore,' which described herself as living in Philadelphia, had posted a review after apparently purchasing the shirt," VICE reported.
"The FBI then Googled 'alleycatlore' and found a user named 'Lore-Elisabeth' on the mobile fashion store Poshmark. Another search for 'Lore Elisabeth Philadelphia' led the agents to a LinkedIn page for a woman who works as a massage therapist for a company in Philadelphia."
Be careful what you do in public when the cameras are watching
This website reportedly contains, or at least did contain, videos of massages that were uploaded to Vimeo. And sure enough, one of the videos featured Blumenthal, whose identifying arm tattoo was clearly visible in the footage, linking her to the Philadelphia George Floyd riots.
From all of this, the FBI was able to track down Blumenthal's phone number, which led the agency to her home address via the Department of Homeland Security (DHC) Electronic System for Travel Authorization. After this, the FBI found Blumenthal's DMV photo and the rest is history.
The FBI was also able to get Etsy to comply with verifying that Blumenthal had, in fact, purchased the aforementioned t-shirt. She actually bought two of them, reports indicate, one of which was an exact color match to the one seen in the incriminating photos.
Blumenthal has since been arrested and is now in jail awaiting trial. Meanwhile, her lawyer has indicated that the FBI's tactics in identifying and apprehending Blumenthal will be scrutinized as part his pre-trial investigation of the case.
As for the incriminating photos, supporters of Black Lives Matter (BLM) are encouraging "non-black" photographers to be extra careful not to take pictures or videos of protesters in such a way as to implicate them in criminal activity.
"Before posting and sharing, have you properly protected the protestors' identities by completely blocking out faces, tattoos, and easily identifiable clothing?" a "Dear Non-Black Photographers" announcement reads. "This applies to both pictures and video documentation."
For more related news about left-wing rioting and violence, be sure to check out CivilWar.news.
Sources for this article include:
ZeroHedge.com
NaturalNews.com


thelibertydaily--2020-06-20--US Rejects Communist Chinese Airlines’ Request for Additional Flights

FILE PHOTO : Passengers wear protective face masks at Los Angeles International Airport ( LAX ) on an unusually empty Memorial Day weekend during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease ( COVID-19 ) in Los Angeles , California , U.S. , May 23 , 2020 .
REUTERS/Patrick T. Fallon/File Photo WASHINGTON—The United States on Friday rejected a request by Chinese airlines for additional weekly flights between the two countries , but said the decision was not meant to escalate tensions over travel restrictions .
In a statement , the U.S. Department of Transportation said the decision was made to “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services between the two countries , adding it was willing to review the decision if Chinese aviation authorities adjusted their policies affecting U.S. carriers .
“ The Department has conveyed to our Chinese counterparts that this order is a procedural matter only and that it should not be viewed as an escalation on our part , ” the Transportation Department statement said .
Earlier this week , the United States and China said they would each allow four weekly flights between the two countries .
The Transportation Department said on Monday in its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. government still hoped China will agree to restore full U.S. flight rights under their bilateral aviation agreement .
The United States had threatened to bar Chinese passenger flights on June 16 due to Beijing ’ s curbs on U.S. airlines amid simmering tensions between the world ’ s two largest economies , and has raised concerns about the number of charter flights Chinese carriers want to fly .
Among U.S. airlines , Delta Air Lines and United Airlines had each sought to restart daily passenger flights to China in June but changed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approval .

WASHINGTON—The United States on Friday rejected a request by Chinese airlines for additional weekly flights between the two countries, but said the decision was not meant to escalate tensions over travel restrictions.
In a statement, the U.S. Department of Transportation said the decision was made to "maintain the parity" in scheduled passenger services between the two countries, adding it was willing to review the decision if Chinese aviation authorities adjusted their policies affecting U.S. carriers.
"The Department has conveyed to our Chinese counterparts that this order is a procedural matter only and that it should not be viewed as an escalation on our part," the Transportation Department statement said.
READ MORE China, US to Each Allow 4 Weekly Flights for Airlines
Earlier this week, the United States and China said they would each allow four weekly flights between the two countries.
The Transportation Department said on Monday in its revised order on China flights that the U.S. government still hoped China will agree to restore full U.S. flight rights under their bilateral aviation agreement.
The United States had threatened to bar Chinese passenger flights on June 16 due to Beijing's curbs on U.S. airlines amid simmering tensions between the world's two largest economies, and has raised concerns about the number of charter flights Chinese carriers want to fly.
Among U.S. airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines had each sought to restart daily passenger flights to China in June but changed their plans in the absence of government approval.


thelibertydaily--2020-06-20--Benghazi Liar Susan Rice Quotes Trotsky, Says Belong in the ‘Trash Heap of History’

Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice , who lied consistently on television during the Obama administration ’ s debacle in Benghazi , Libya said supporters of President Donald Trump in the Senate “ belong in the trash heap of history.
” Rice , who is one of several women being vetted by Biden ’ s team to serve as Vice President , told MSNBC Friday in the interview “ let me be clear , this election and whoever Joe Biden chooses among very talented candidates , is about getting Joe Biden in the White House , somebody that can heal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump and consign him , and those who supported him in the Senate in the trash heap of history.
” Rice appears to be really pushing for the spot .
It would certainly give the power back to those in Democratic Party and former Obama Officials who were conspiring against the Trump campaign during the FBI ’ s now debunked Russia hoax investigation .
None of these former officials care one iota about Biden , who appears to be struggling with his memory and the presidential race .
They would love to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be a pseudo puppet president , allowing those who were in power prior to Trump to rebuild their coffers , put globalist policies ( like the ridiculous former Iran deal ) back on the table and apologize to the world for everything American .

In a recent development, the Tate brothers, Andrew and Tristan, along with two associates, find themselves at the center of a high-profile case involving human trafficking allegations.
The charges leveled against them indicate the formation of an organized criminal group in 2021 with the intent to carry out human trafficking operations not only in Romania but also in the United States and the United Kingdom, according to the BBC.
The investigation, which led to their arrest in December last year, has culminated in an indictment filed with the Bucharest court. According to the indictment, the Tate brothers are accused of luring their victims with false promises of love and marriage. Seven individuals have been identified as alleged victims, who were later coerced and subjected to a harrowing ordeal.
Prosecutors contend that the victims were taken to locations in Ilfov county, Romania, where they faced constant surveillance, intimidation, and control. The defendants allegedly forced the victims into debt and coerced them into participating in pornographic activities, with the explicit material subsequently shared on social media platforms. Shockingly, one of the defendants is accused of raping a woman on two occasions in March 2022, further amplifying the gravity of the charges.
While the trial is not expected to commence immediately, as a Romanian judge is granted 60 days to inspect the case files, it is anticipated to be a protracted legal battle. The complexity of the case and the severity of the charges will undoubtedly result in a lengthy trial process, with several years potentially passing before a verdict is reached.
Representatives for the Tate brothers released a statement acknowledging the unsurprising nature of the news but maintaining their belief in their innocence.
As reported by the BBC, the Tate brothers media team stared, “While this news is undoubtedly predictable, we embrace the opportunity it presents to demonstrate their innocence and vindicate their reputation.”
They expressed their eagerness to present a comprehensive body of evidence meticulously collected over time, which they believe will substantiate their claims of innocence and restore their tarnished reputation.
However, it should be noted that additional charges, such as money laundering and trafficking of minors, are still under investigation. If evidence is uncovered to support these allegations, a separate indictment could be filed, further complicating the legal proceedings for the defendants.
Andrew Tate, who gained notoriety through his participation in the reality television show Big Brother, has a controversial past, having been removed from the show in 2016 following a video that appeared to depict him assaulting a woman.
Despite subsequent bans on social media platforms due to his contentious statements, he has managed to amass a following, particularly among young men, by promoting an ostentatious and hyper-masculine lifestyle.
As the case unfolds, public attention will undoubtedly be drawn to the trial, with many eagerly awaiting the outcome and hoping for justice to be served for the alleged victims. The complex web of charges and the high-profile nature of the defendants ensure that this trial will be closely monitored and scrutinized by the media and the public alike.
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thelibertydaily--2020-06-20--Democrat Craziness: Eskimo Pies to Drop “Derogatory” Name Over “Racial Insensitivities”

The maker of Eskimo Pies will change the 99-year-old brand name of the ice cream treat , the company said Friday — becoming the latest organization to overhaul the marketing of a product with a racially tinged moniker in recent weeks .
The owner of the Eskimo Pie , Dreyer ’ s Grand Ice Cream , said in a statement they had been considering renaming the chocolate-covered ice cream bar and popsicle for some time .
“ We are committed to being a part of the solution on racial equality , and recognize the term is derogatory , ” the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a statement .
“ This move is part of a larger review to ensure our company and brands reflect our people values , ” the company added .
Along with the name change , the company will alter the treat ’ s marketing scheme , which traditionally featured a young boy dressed as an Eskimo in a snowy environment .
The move comes after brands such as Aunt Jemima ’ s syrup and Uncle Ben ’ s rice have said they will would overhaul their controversial imaging amid online criticism .
Cream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chef as their mascot , said Thursday they would review their marketing strategy .
“ We understand there are concerns regarding the Chef image , ” said B & G Foods in a emailed statement , adding that they “ are initiating an immediate review ” of the cereal brand ’ s packaging .
The shift in advertising comes amid widespread protests in America over police brutality and systemic racism in the United States .

The maker of Eskimo Pies will change the 99-year-old brand name of the ice cream treat, the company said Friday — becoming the latest organization to overhaul the marketing of a product with a racially tinged moniker in recent weeks.
The owner of the Eskimo Pie, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, said in a statement they had been considering renaming the chocolate-covered ice cream bar and popsicle for some time.
“We are committed to being a part of the solution on racial equality, and recognize the term is derogatory,” the company’s head of marketing said in a statement.
“This move is part of a larger review to ensure our company and brands reflect our people values,” the company added.
Along with the name change, the company will alter the treat’s marketing scheme, which traditionally featured a young boy dressed as an Eskimo in a snowy environment.
The move comes after brands such as Aunt Jemima’s syrup and Uncle Ben’s rice have said they will would overhaul their controversial imaging amid online criticism.
Cream of Wheat, which features a black chef as their mascot, said Thursday they would review their marketing strategy.
“We understand there are concerns regarding the Chef image,” said B&G Foods in a emailed statement, adding that they “are initiating an immediate review” of the cereal brand’s packaging.
The shift in advertising comes amid widespread protests in America over police brutality and systemic racism in the United States.
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thelibertydaily--2020-06-21--President Trump Goes After Democrat Party’s Latest Move to Defund the Police at Tulsa Rally: ‘They’r

President Trump Goes After Democrat Party’s Latest Move to Defund the Police at Tulsa Rally: ‘They’re Stone-Cold Crazy!’

President Trump relaunched his campaign Saturday night in Tulsa , Oklahoma .
The Oklahoma crowd was THRILLED to see President @ @ @ @ @ Trump was happy to be back with the American people .
President Trump ripped the @ @ @ @ @ to defund the police .
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President Trump relaunched his campaign Saturday night in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma crowd was THRILLED to see President Trump tonight.
And President Trump was happy to be back with the American people.
President Trump ripped the latest move on the left to defund the police.
“These people are stone-cold crazy!”


thelibertydaily--2020-06-21--President Trump Ignites the Tulsa Crowd: ‘We Are the Party of Abraham Lincoln and Law and Order’

President Trump relaunched his campaign Saturday night in Tulsa , Oklahoma .
The Oklahoma crowd was THRILLED to see President @ @ @ @ @ Trump was happy to be back with the American people .
President Trump opened the @ @ @ @ @ are the party of Abraham Lincoln and we are the party of law and order.
@ @ @ @ @ , Another Injured in Overnight CHOP Zone Shooting in Seattle

President Trump relaunched his campaign Saturday night in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma crowd was THRILLED to see President Trump tonight.
And President Trump was happy to be back with the American people.
President Trump opened the rally saying, “We are the party of Abraham Lincoln and we are the party of law and order.”
The crowd roared!


thelibertydaily--2020-06-21--1619 Project Author: ‘It Would Be An Honor’ To Call These The 1619 Riots

Nikole Hannah Jones , Pulitzer Prize winning author of the lead editorial of the NY Times ’ 1619 Project , has been responding to people on Twitter this morning and some of the responses are interesting .
Let ’ s start with this NY Times column by Jamelle Bouie which opens : Neither Abraham Lincoln nor the Republican Party freed the slaves .
They helped set freedom in motion and eventually codified it into law with the 13th Amendment , but they were not themselves responsible for the end of slavery .
They were not the ones who brought about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slaves ?
The slaves freed the slaves… Emancipation wasn ’ t a gift bestowed on the slaves ; it was something they took for themselves , the culmination of their long struggle for freedom , which began as soon as chattel slavery was established in the 17th century , and gained even greater steam with the Revolution and the birth of a country committed , at least rhetorically , to freedom and equality .
Andrew Sullivan pointed out that this seems to downplay rather significantly the Union ’ s contribution to defeating the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hannah-Jones responded with this : Nothing Sullivan said suggests he is offended by black agency .
I ’ m not offended by this evidence of black agency either .
It ’ s a fact that nearly 200,000 black people fought for the Union .
It seems right to honor that contribution to history and to respect the agency behind it .
No argument here .
It ’ s also a fact that the total number of people who joined the Union Army over the course of the war was about 2.1 million .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ white farmers .
Shouldn ’ t we also honor their contribution and the agency behind it ?
Last night , the NY Post published a piece titled “ Call them the 1619 riots.
” The piece is capped by a photo whose caption reads , “ A Thomas Jefferson statue toppled outside Jefferson High School in Portland , Oregon.
” Here ’ s Hannah-Jones response : Clearly she ’ s not upset about tearing down a statue of Jefferson .
But that wasn ’ t the only statue torn down last night .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people toppled a statue of Ulysses S. Grant , the man to whom Gen. Lee surrendered .
Politico ’ s Marc Caputo said the people doing this were crazy .
Hannah-Jones took offense to the wording of one of his tweets : A little push back and she went right to Hitler .
Is there a Pulitzer for proving Godwin ’ s law ?
There are also some significant problems with her argument .
While a modern person in some ways , OBL seemed to yearn for a much older time , circa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the phrase “ man of his time ” doesn ’ t suit him at all .
Hitler wasn ’ t just an ordinary person going along with then-current assumptions about race and racism .
The reason he comes up in arguments like this is because he wasn ’ t just a man of his time , he was a world-historic monster .
Maybe you ’ re wondering like I am where Hannah-Jones draws the line on vandalism as progress .
She gave us a hint ( since deleted ) : To sum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tearing down statues of Jefferson but says she won ’ t call for doing the same to statues of Grant and Lincoln .
However , when a statue of Grant is torn down , she won ’ t comment or object .
In fact , if she objects to having that vandalism associated with her project , she doesn ’ t say so .
So I guess the question that remains is : If rioters take jackhammers to the Lincoln Memorial will she still feel honored to call this the 1619 riots ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a great loss or a sign of progress for which they are partly responsible ?
I said this jokingly yesterday but you can bet there are some people who ’ d really like to see it happen .
Where do the 1619 riots end ?

Nikole Hannah Jones, Pulitzer Prize winning author of the lead editorial of the NY Times’ 1619 Project, has been responding to people on Twitter this morning and some of the responses are interesting. Let’s start with this NY Times column by Jamelle Bouie which opens:
Neither Abraham Lincoln nor the Republican Party freed the slaves. They helped set freedom in motion and eventually codified it into law with the 13th Amendment, but they were not themselves responsible for the end of slavery. They were not the ones who brought about its final destruction. Who freed the slaves? The slaves freed the slaves… Emancipation wasn’t a gift bestowed on the slaves; it was something they took for themselves, the culmination of their long struggle for freedom, which began as soon as chattel slavery was established in the 17th century, and gained even greater steam with the Revolution and the birth of a country committed, at least rhetorically, to freedom and equality.
Andrew Sullivan pointed out that this seems to downplay rather significantly the Union’s contribution to defeating the South and ending slavery.
Lincoln, and the hundreds of thousands of war dead in the Union, did not free the slaves. In fact, the Union dead barely feature in this version of history. https://t.co/useFYbgbWS — Andrew Sullivan (@sullydish) June 19, 2020
And Nikole Hannah-Jones responded with this:
https://twitter.com/nhannahjones/status/1274174767948496898
Nothing Sullivan said suggests he is offended by black agency. I’m not offended by this evidence of black agency either. It’s a fact that nearly 200,000 black people fought for the Union. It seems right to honor that contribution to history and to respect the agency behind it. No argument here.
It’s also a fact that the total number of people who joined the Union Army over the course of the war was about 2.1 million. Most of them were relatively young, white farmers. Shouldn’t we also honor their contribution and the agency behind it?
Last night, the NY Post published a piece titled “Call them the 1619 riots.” The piece is capped by a photo whose caption reads, “A Thomas Jefferson statue toppled outside Jefferson High School in Portland, Oregon.” Here’s Hannah-Jones response:
https://twitter.com/nhannahjones/status/1274351225492967424
Clearly she’s not upset about tearing down a statue of Jefferson. But that wasn’t the only statue torn down last night. In San Francisco, a group of people toppled a statue of Ulysses S. Grant, the man to whom Gen. Lee surrendered. Politico’s Marc Caputo said the people doing this were crazy.
Lost Cause meet Crazy Cause: using Juneteenth to tear down of the San Fran. statue of Ulysses S. Grant —who won the Civil War that led to emancipation, long before had freed the 1 slave he had been given & who was later eulogized by Frederick Douglasspic.twitter.com/SjArCUYlQR — Marc Caputo (@MarcACaputo) June 20, 2020
Grant’s presidency had big trouble, but got the 15th Amend passed, he crushed the 1st iteration of the KKK & he tried reforming U.S. Indian policy Later, when Prussia’s leader told him he had had to save the Union,
Grant said: “Not only save the Union, but destroy slavery” — Marc Caputo (@MarcACaputo) June 20, 2020
Hannah-Jones took offense to the wording of one of his tweets:
https://twitter.com/nhannahjones/status/1274377882828255238
A little push back and she went right to Hitler. Is there a Pulitzer for proving Godwin’s law?
There are also some significant problems with her argument. While a modern person in some ways, OBL seemed to yearn for a much older time, circa the 7th Century. As for Hitler, the phrase “man of his time” doesn’t suit him at all. Hitler wasn’t just an ordinary person going along with then-current assumptions about race and racism. The reason he comes up in arguments like this is because he wasn’t just a man of his time, he was a world-historic monster.
Maybe you’re wondering like I am where Hannah-Jones draws the line on vandalism as progress. She gave us a hint (since deleted):
To sum up, Hannah-Jones seems to approve of tearing down statues of Jefferson but says she won’t call for doing the same to statues of Grant and Lincoln. However, when a statue of Grant is torn down, she won’t comment or object. In fact, if she objects to having that vandalism associated with her project, she doesn’t say so.
So I guess the question that remains is: If rioters take jackhammers to the Lincoln Memorial will she still feel honored to call this the 1619 riots? Would the NY Times cover that as a great loss or a sign of progress for which they are partly responsible? I said this jokingly yesterday but you can bet there are some people who’d really like to see it happen. Where do the 1619 riots end?
Well, glad I saw this before it gets dynamited. pic.twitter.com/a4bcHXr3rl — John Sexton (@verumserum) June 19, 2020
Update: Looks like Nikole Hannah-Jones has deleted her account. I wonder if someone at the NY Times had a conversation with her about endorsing riots. But actually, looking at this, she appears to have been part of two other controversies since then. The first is her endorsement of a conspiracy theory involving setting off fireworks. Apparently this isn’t bored kids, this is a plot to destabilize Black Lives Matter.
This is incredibly irresponsible on every level. pic.twitter.com/hFSmxe8HtA — Jesse Singal (@jessesingal) June 21, 2020
This is of course, complete nonsense:
3/ FWIW, from an acquaintance in BK pic.twitter.com/xKAMtrZIba — Jesse Singal (@jessesingal) June 21, 2020
Honestly, this claim is about as solid as the idea that the Revolutionary War was about protecting slavery. She also seems to have offended some Native Americans with a claim about the Trail of Tears:
So, take your pick. She decided for some reason it was time to close her account. And, hey, congrats to the Pulitzer committee for honoring this riot-endorsing, conspiracy-monger with the highest prize in journalism. Great job.
Update: Her account was definitely down for a few hours but now it’s back.


thelibertydaily--2020-06-21--Charlton Heston’s Son Opens Up About the ‘Ten Commandments’ Star’s Pro-2A Beliefs

For anyone who is familiar with the work of Hollywood icon Charlton Heston , who appeared in more than a hundred films over the course of a 60-year career , they know that acting wasn ’ t his only passion .
In addition to being adored for his roles as Moses in the 1956 classic “ The Ten Commandments ” and George Taylor in the 1968 “ Planet of the Apes , ” the actor was known for emphatic support of the U.S. Constitution .
Whether it was serving his country on the front lines during World War II or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rights Movement , Heston felt it was his duty to protect the nation .
“ He was an artist and he felt this urgency to express himself , not just on set or a stage , but in his everyday life , ” his son Fraser Heston told Fox News during a recent interview about his father ’ s legacy .
Fraser said his father was an avid supporter of the National Rifle Association and his dedication to the organization was just one more way he felt he could extend further protection .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the NRA ’ s president in 1998 and served in the position through 2003 .
In a now-famous moment at the NRA ’ s 129th convention in 2000 , Charlton told attendees that if the government wanted to take his gun , they ’ d have to pry it out of his “ cold , dead hands.
” During the Fox interview , the younger Heston explained that while his father was patriotic and loved the United States , he was far from the “ gun nut ” that the media made him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t a gun nut .
He did not have a basement full of machine guns as he ’ s been depicted on the internet .
He was simply an American patriot .
He served his country in World War II and he wanted to do more to protect this nation , ” Fraser Heston said .
“ He was socially very liberal .
“ He believed that all men and women are created equal .
He believed our country needed to live , grow and breathe as a free society .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world and wanted to preserve that .
It all comes down to freedom , ” he said .
Charlton used his public platform to march and fight alongside civil rights activists like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 1963 March on Washington .
Fraser Heston told Fox News that his father was well aware of his celebrity status and knew that people would listen to what he had to say .
RELATED : Federal Judge Cracks Down on City Trying To Ban Open-Carry Firearms “ As a celebrity , he knew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good communicator .
He also had an audience , one that would show up if he had something to say , ” he said .
“ He saw himself as a leader in his fictionalized roles , as well as his real life.
” Charlton Heston spent his life advocating for the things that he thought would help the United States grow as a nation and never fell to the pressures of society .
More than a decade after his death , that legacy lives on .
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For anyone who is familiar with the work of Hollywood icon Charlton Heston, who appeared in more than a hundred films over the course of a 60-year career, they know that acting wasn’t his only passion.
In addition to being adored for his roles as Moses in the 1956 classic “The Ten Commandments” and George Taylor in the 1968 “Planet of the Apes,” the actor was known for emphatic support of the U.S. Constitution.
Whether it was serving his country on the front lines during World War II or speaking out against racism during the Civil Rights Movement, Heston felt it was his duty to protect the nation.
“He was an artist and he felt this urgency to express himself, not just on set or a stage, but in his everyday life,” his son Fraser Heston told Fox News during a recent interview about his father’s legacy.
Fraser said his father was an avid supporter of the National Rifle Association and his dedication to the organization was just one more way he felt he could extend further protection.
The actor and activist was elected as the NRA’s president in 1998 and served in the position through 2003.
In a now-famous moment at the NRA’s 129th convention in 2000, Charlton told attendees that if the government wanted to take his gun, they’d have to pry it out of his “cold, dead hands.”
During the Fox interview, the younger Heston explained that while his father was patriotic and loved the United States, he was far from the “gun nut” that the media made him out to be.
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“He wasn’t a gun nut. He did not have a basement full of machine guns as he’s been depicted on the internet. He was simply an American patriot. He served his country in World War II and he wanted to do more to protect this nation,” Fraser Heston said. “He was socially very liberal.
“He believed that all men and women are created equal. He believed our country needed to live, grow and breathe as a free society. He believed that America was the hope of the world and wanted to preserve that. It all comes down to freedom,” he said.
Charlton used his public platform to march and fight alongside civil rights activists like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 1963 March on Washington.
Fraser Heston told Fox News that his father was well aware of his celebrity status and knew that people would listen to what he had to say.
“As a celebrity, he knew he had an advantage and he was a good communicator. He also had an audience, one that would show up if he had something to say,” he said.
“He saw himself as a leader in his fictionalized roles, as well as his real life.”
Charlton Heston spent his life advocating for the things that he thought would help the United States grow as a nation and never fell to the pressures of society. More than a decade after his death, that legacy lives on.
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thelibertydaily--2020-06-21--TX Gov. Greg Abbott Caves Like a Cheap Suit to Far Left Tyrants in Left Wing Cities to Implement Mas

Brandon Waltens of Texas Scorecard reported that Texas Governor Greg Abbott is now giving in to pressure from local government officials .
Originally , Abbott was firmly opposed to a statewide mask mandate .
On the other hand , local governments made a fuss about establishing mask mandates by issuing threats of jail time and implementing fines for noncompliance .
Trending : ANTIFA Terrorist Allegedly Killed Sheriff ’ s Deputy and Media Covered Up His Left-Wing Ties Eight mayors sent a letter to Abbott begging him to grant them the power to levy penalties on those who refuse to wear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continues below Waltens offered a list of the mayors who signed the letter : Among those who signed the letter were : On June 17 , Democrat Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff made an attempt to circumvent Abbott ’ s restriction by issuing an executive order mandating that businesses implement mask-wearing requirements for customers and employees .
Not complying with this would be accompanied with a fine of $ 1,000 for each incident .
“ The action I ’ m taking today may be pushing the legal bounds a little bit , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order in court , ” Wolff said after he issued the order .
In light of this , Abbott insists that the loophole doesn ’ t butt heads with his executive order .
He even suggested that the tactic was already meant to be available to governments .
During an interview with KWTX News in Waco , Abbott stated that there had been “ a plan in place all along ” and that “ the county judge in Bexar County had finally figured that out.
” Although Abbott sustained that governments can not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ended up changing his tune by noting that “ local governments can require stores and businesses to require masks.
” “ Now local officials are just now realizing that that was authorized , ” he continued .
By conceding ground on Bexar County ’ s mask mandate , countless other cities and counties controlled by Democrats will likely follow suit .

TX Gov. Greg Abbott Caves Like a Cheap Suit to Far Left Tyrants in Left Wing Cities to Implement Mask Mandate
Brandon Waltens of Texas Scorecard reported that Texas Governor Greg Abbott is now giving in to pressure from local government officials.
Originally, Abbott was firmly opposed to a statewide mask mandate. On the other hand, local governments made a fuss about establishing mask mandates by issuing threats of jail time and implementing fines for noncompliance.
However, things changed on June 16, 2020.
Eight mayors sent a letter to Abbott begging him to grant them the power to levy penalties on those who refuse to wear masks.
Waltens offered a list of the mayors who signed the letter:
Among those who signed the letter were:
Houston’s Sylvester Turner, Austin’s Steve Adler, San Antonio’s Ron Nirenberg, Dallas’ Eric Johnson, Fort Worth’s Betsy Price, El Paso’s Dee Margo, Arlington’s Jeff Williams, Plano’s Harry LaRosiliere, and Grand Prairie’s Ron Jensen.
On June 17, Democrat Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff made an attempt to circumvent Abbott’s restriction by issuing an executive order mandating that businesses implement mask-wearing requirements for customers and employees. Not complying with this would be accompanied with a fine of $1,000 for each incident.
“The action I’m taking today may be pushing the legal bounds a little bit, but our attorneys believe they can defend this order in court,” Wolff said after he issued the order.
In light of this, Abbott insists that the loophole doesn’t butt heads with his executive order. He even suggested that the tactic was already meant to be available to governments.
During an interview with KWTX News in Waco, Abbott stated that there had been “a plan in place all along” and that “the county judge in Bexar County had finally figured that out.”
Although Abbott sustained that governments cannot mandate individuals to wear masks, he ended up changing his tune by noting that “local governments can require stores and businesses to require masks.”
“Now local officials are just now realizing that that was authorized,” he continued.
By conceding ground on Bexar County’s mask mandate, countless other cities and counties controlled by Democrats will likely follow suit.


thelibertydaily--2020-06-21--Marxist Mob Block Entrance to BOK Center at Trump Rally — Police Move Them Back

The Black Lives Matter goons made it to Tulsa , Oklahoma for the Trump Campaign rally tonight .
And , @ @ @ @ @ wouldn ’ t be a leftist BLM rally without chaos and violence .
There are @ @ @ @ @ that the Black Lives Matter protesters are blocking the entrances to the BOK Center .
@ @ @ @ @ : President Trump Speaks in Tulsa , OK to MASSIVE CROWD Inside and Outside BOK @ @ @ @ @ has more on the BLM violence in Tulsa .
The BLM mob is on the @ @ @ @

The Black Lives Matter goons made it to Tulsa, Oklahoma for the Trump Campaign rally tonight.
And, we all know, it wouldn’t be a leftist BLM rally without chaos and violence.
There are reports in the past hour that the Black Lives Matter protesters are blocking the entrances to the BOK Center.
Black Lives Matter protesters are reportedly blocking some of the gates into the Tulsa Trump rally. Police are moving them back to reopen the entrance. pic.twitter.com/WgUsgKwrsA — Alex Salvi (@alexsalvinews) June 20, 2020
Infowars has more on the BLM violence in Tulsa.
The BLM mob is on the move in Tulsa.
#BLM and anti Trump protesters are massed and on the move in downtown #tulsa. Standby for updates. pic.twitter.com/Om6K4Txfu4 — Jake Westly Anderson (@jwestlyanderson) June 21, 2020
These are criminal organizations.
Overhead view of Tulsa Trump rally entrance that has now been overtaken by BLM protesters pic.twitter.com/5cnT5UjWPY — Savanah Hernandez (@sav_says_) June 20, 2020
More from Owen Shroyer.


thelibertydaily--2020-06-21--New Poll: Nearly 3 Out of 4 DC Police Officers Ready to Leave the Force, 98.7% Say Democrat D.C. Cit

New Poll: Nearly 3 Out of 4 DC Police Officers Ready to Leave the Force, 98.7% Say Democrat D.C. City Council Have ‘Completely Abandoned the Police’

Nearly three-fourths of Washington 's Metropolitan Police Department said in a poll that they are considering leaving the force amid a police reform bill recently passed by the D.C. Council .
The proposal would require law enforcement body camera footage to be released to the public more quickly following a police-related shooting and would restrict when officers can use lethal force .
It also would prohibit the department from purchasing military-style equipment from the federal government .
Local lawmakers stopped an attempt by one council member at large who proposed to limit the size of the force and cap it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3,863 .
However , several hundred on the force revealed to the D.C. Police Union , which represents 3,600 Washington officers , detectives , and sergeants , that they are looking to leave anyway .
According to the survey of 600 local law enforcement members , of the 71 % considering leaving , 25 % may retire earlier than planned , 35 % are seeking jobs at other law enforcement agencies , and 39 % are considering leaving law enforcement altogether .
Additionally , 96 % of those members polled said they believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said officer safety will plunge .
“ The D.C. Police Union remains steadfastly committed to important discussions on police reform and is always willing to be on the cutting edge of responsible and professional policing , but the idea that our department has systemic racism which manifests itself in brutality and civil rights violations is preposterous , ” the D.C. Police Union said in a statement , adding that the Metropolitan Police Department has been at the “ forefront of police reform for 20 years.
” “ This legislation will cause an exodus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hiring and retaining qualified employees next to impossible , ” the union added .
The survey also found that 98.7 % of those polled agreed with D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham that D.C. Council members have `` completely abandoned the police . ''
Other municipalities around the country are facing similar responses from their law enforcement agencies to budget proposals and police reforms , including Los Angeles , New York City , Hallandale Beach , and Atlanta .

Nearly three-fourths of Washington's Metropolitan Police Department said in a poll that they are considering leaving the force amid a police reform bill recently passed by the D.C. Council.
The proposal would require law enforcement body camera footage to be released to the public more quickly following a police-related shooting and would restrict when officers can use lethal force. It also would prohibit the department from purchasing military-style equipment from the federal government.
Local lawmakers stopped an attempt by one council member at large who proposed to limit the size of the force and cap it at 3,500 from its current size of 3,863. However, several hundred on the force revealed to the D.C. Police Union, which represents 3,600 Washington officers, detectives, and sergeants, that they are looking to leave anyway.
According to the survey of 600 local law enforcement members, of the 71% considering leaving, 25% may retire earlier than planned, 35% are seeking jobs at other law enforcement agencies, and 39% are considering leaving law enforcement altogether.
Additionally, 96% of those members polled said they believe crime will increase, and 88% said officer safety will plunge.
“The D.C. Police Union remains steadfastly committed to important discussions on police reform and is always willing to be on the cutting edge of responsible and professional policing, but the idea that our department has systemic racism which manifests itself in brutality and civil rights violations is preposterous,” the D.C. Police Union said in a statement, adding that the Metropolitan Police Department has been at the “forefront of police reform for 20 years.”
“This legislation will cause an exodus of our best police officers and make hiring and retaining qualified employees next to impossible,” the union added.
The survey also found that 98.7% of those polled agreed with D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham that D.C. Council members have "completely abandoned the police." Other municipalities around the country are facing similar responses from their law enforcement agencies to budget proposals and police reforms, including Los Angeles, New York City, Hallandale Beach, and Atlanta.


thelibertydaily--2020-06-21--New ‘Deep State’ Angle as Ousted U.S. Attorney Berman Reverses Course, Will Resign Immediately

It was an interesting development on Friday when William Barr announced that Geoffrey Berman , U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York , was to be replaced by Trump nominee Jay Clayton , currently the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission .
In the announcement , Barr said the U.S. Attorney for New Jersey would take over for Berman as Acting ( until Clayton could be confirmed by the Senate ) , starting on 3 July .
Berman lashed out quickly , saying he learned of the move from social media and that he had no intention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported on a letter from Barr stating that because Berman wouldn ’ t resign , President Trump was removing him from his job .
( As mentioned in the Friday night article , a 1979 DOJ opinion indicates the president has the authority to do that with U.S. attorneys who have been appointed during vacancy periods by the district courts . )
Berman responded on Saturday by announcing in turn that he would now resign , immediately .
He also attributed this willingness to his claim that Barr would make his deputy USA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ABC , “ It ’ s unclear whether Carpenito will still take over the office effective July 3 with Strauss now taking over for Berman.
” As discussed yesterday , this appears to be a case of behind-the-scenes wrangling between “ deep state ” interests and the Trump administration .
Barr ’ s intention to bring in a USA from outside the SDNY staff strongly suggests that his concern is about pervasive trends in the staff , and not just something specific to Berman .
ABC mentions in passing the following , near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s clearly not a random admonition , and is without doubt related to firing Berman .
In the previous article we looked at the Giuliani-related investigations and the Jeffrey Epstein case , both of which ABC mentions ( as have all the other media outlets ) .
But another recent move by the SDNY came to my attention in the last 24 hours , and may shed additional light on what ’ s going on .
This took place less than three weeks ago , when the SDNY moved to withdraw sanctions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owner , Ali Sadr Hashemi Nejad , had already been convicted by a jury in March 2020 .
A number of mainstream outlets reported on this at the time .
They focused on the main topic of the NPR report : the defendant ’ s allegation that the SDNY prosecution failed to make “ Brady ” disclosures about exculpatory information .
The judge in the case now wants answers from the SDNY prosecutor .
The story is thus being framed as a curious case of the DOJ withholding exculpatory information and seeming to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the error .
NPR compares it in the first couple of paragraphs to the Michael Flynn case .
What you don ’ t find in the MSM reporting is quite a glaring omission , which is that the money Hashemi Nejad is accused of laundering was going through a Turkish bank , and was being laundered in order to get money transfers from Venezuela to Iran past U.S. watchdogs .
Fortunately , the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies ( FDD ) was following the case in detail , and reported those details @ @ @ @ @ @ @ major cue to the Iranian banker ’ s activities came from Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia , the one who was killed by a car bomb in 2017 .
It certainly wouldn ’ t be overly suspicious to question why this particular case was seemingly mishandled by the SDNY attorney ’ s office .
It ’ s merely a logical possibility , that exposing the exculpatory information – the information itself – would have been intolerable to someone .
The central Iranian connection places the case squarely in the category of core “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Berman-Barr dust-up has matured this weekend , the silence in the mainstream media coverage about the Iran-Turkey-Venezuela sanctions case tells its own tale .

The SDNY entrance at the federal building, One Saint Andrew's Plaza in Manhattan. Google Street View
It was an interesting development on Friday when William Barr announced that Geoffrey Berman, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, was to be replaced by Trump nominee Jay Clayton, currently the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the announcement, Barr said the U.S. Attorney for New Jersey would take over for Berman as Acting (until Clayton could be confirmed by the Senate), starting on 3 July.
Berman lashed out quickly, saying he learned of the move from social media and that he had no intention of resigning.
On Saturday, ABC reported on a letter from Barr stating that because Berman wouldn’t resign, President Trump was removing him from his job. (As mentioned in the Friday night article, a 1979 DOJ opinion indicates the president has the authority to do that with U.S. attorneys who have been appointed during vacancy periods by the district courts.)
Berman responded on Saturday by announcing in turn that he would now resign, immediately. He also attributed this willingness to his claim that Barr would make his deputy USA Acting on his departure.
Berman made clear Saturday evening that he opted to leave office effective immediately because Barr decided to “respect the normal operation of law and have Deputy U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss become Acting U.S. Attorney,” instead of Barr’s handpicked replacement, Craig Carpenito.
According to ABC, “It’s unclear whether Carpenito will still take over the office effective July 3 with Strauss now taking over for Berman.”
As discussed yesterday, this appears to be a case of behind-the-scenes wrangling between “deep state” interests and the Trump administration. Barr’s intention to bring in a USA from outside the SDNY staff strongly suggests that his concern is about pervasive trends in the staff, and not just something specific to Berman.
ABC mentions in passing the following, near the end of the report:
Barr’s letter additionally says that office supervisors will be expected to report any instances of inappropriate interference in ongoing cases in the office to the DOJ’s Inspector General.
That’s clearly not a random admonition, and is without doubt related to firing Berman. In the previous article we looked at the Giuliani-related investigations and the Jeffrey Epstein case, both of which ABC mentions (as have all the other media outlets).
But another recent move by the SDNY came to my attention in the last 24 hours, and may shed additional light on what’s going on. This took place less than three weeks ago, when the SDNY moved to withdraw sanctions violation charges on which an Iranian bank owner, Ali Sadr Hashemi Nejad, had already been convicted by a jury in March 2020.
A number of mainstream outlets reported on this at the time. They focused on the main topic of the NPR report: the defendant’s allegation that the SDNY prosecution failed to make “Brady” disclosures about exculpatory information. The judge in the case now wants answers from the SDNY prosecutor.
The story is thus being framed as a curious case of the DOJ withholding exculpatory information and seeming to drop the case rather than admit to the error. NPR compares it in the first couple of paragraphs to the Michael Flynn case.
What you don’t find in the MSM reporting is quite a glaring omission, which is that the money Hashemi Nejad is accused of laundering was going through a Turkish bank, and was being laundered in order to get money transfers from Venezuela to Iran past U.S. watchdogs. Fortunately, the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) was following the case in detail, and reported those details when the conviction was obtained.
A major cue to the Iranian banker’s activities came from Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, the one who was killed by a car bomb in 2017.
Hasheminejad’s Pilatus Bank first came into the spotlight after Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, as The Shift reported, accused him of “a number of crimes including money laundering, kickbacks to Maltese politicians, and large transfers to members of the Azeri ruling elite.” At the time of her assassination by a car bomb in October 2017, Caruana Galizia was being sued by Hasheminejad and Pilatus Bank in a U.S. court for malice, defamation, and damaging the bank’s “reputation and actual and prospective economic relationships.”
It certainly wouldn’t be overly suspicious to question why this particular case was seemingly mishandled by the SDNY attorney’s office. It’s merely a logical possibility, that exposing the exculpatory information – the information itself – would have been intolerable to someone.
The central Iranian connection places the case squarely in the category of core “deep state” interests. As the Berman-Barr dust-up has matured this weekend, the silence in the mainstream media coverage about the Iran-Turkey-Venezuela sanctions case tells its own tale.


thelibertydaily--2020-06-21--Sickening: Brett Favre Cucks to the Marxist Mob, Compares Cop-Hating Marxist Colin Kaepernick to Pat

Sickening: Brett Favre Cucks to the Marxist Mob, Compares Cop-Hating Marxist Colin Kaepernick to Pat Tilman, Who Left the NFL to Die for His Country: ‘I’d Assume Hero Status Will Be Stamped’

Brett Favre says Colin Kaepernick 's willingness to leave his NFL career to fight for social justice reminds him of Pat Tillman 's ultimate sacrifice ... and now , he 's telling TMZ Sports he thinks both will be remembered as heroes .
The Hall of Fame QB spoke with us about Colin this week ... and told us straight-up he believes Kaepernick will go down as a legend for what he 's done to combat systemic racism .
`` It 's not easy for a guy his age -- black or white , Hispanic , whatever -- to stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing , and put it on hold , maybe forever , for something that you believe in , '' Favre said .
Brett told us he believes it 's all very similar to what Tillman did when he left the NFL to fight for his country in the Army in the aftermath of 9/11 .
`` I can only think of right off the top of my head , Pat Tillman is another guy that did something similar , '' Favre said .
`` And , we regard him as a hero .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ status will be stamped with Kaepernick as well . ''
It 's lofty praise from the former Green Bay Packers superstar ... but Favre clearly believes Kaep gave up a legitimate NFL career to make his message heard .
Brett tells us even despite a 3-year-plus layoff , he thinks Colin can STILL be an effective QB in the NFL today .
`` I thought he was a dynamic player when he was playing in his prime , '' Favre said .
`` He 's still young and has n't been hit in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason to think that he 's lost that much of a step . ''
For Colin 's part , we 're told he 's training like a maniac to get back in the league ... and at least one team -- the L.A. Chargers -- has said it 'll consider giving him a tryout this season .

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Brett Favre says Colin Kaepernick's willingness to leave his NFL career to fight for social justice reminds him of Pat Tillman's ultimate sacrifice ... and now, he's telling TMZ Sports he thinks both will be remembered as heroes.
The Hall of Fame QB spoke with us about Colin this week ... and told us straight-up he believes Kaepernick will go down as a legend for what he's done to combat systemic racism.
"It's not easy for a guy his age -- black or white, Hispanic, whatever -- to stop something that you've always dreamed of doing, and put it on hold, maybe forever, for something that you believe in," Favre said.
Brett told us he believes it's all very similar to what Tillman did when he left the NFL to fight for his country in the Army in the aftermath of 9/11.
"I can only think of right off the top of my head, Pat Tillman is another guy that did something similar," Favre said. "And, we regard him as a hero. So, I'd assume that hero status will be stamped with Kaepernick as well."
It's lofty praise from the former Green Bay Packers superstar ... but Favre clearly believes Kaep gave up a legitimate NFL career to make his message heard.
Brett tells us even despite a 3-year-plus layoff, he thinks Colin can STILL be an effective QB in the NFL today.
"I thought he was a dynamic player when he was playing in his prime," Favre said. "He's still young and hasn't been hit in several years, so there's no reason to think that he's lost that much of a step."