thelibertydaily--2020-05-30--‘F*** Fox News!’; Far-Left Mob Chases, Harasses Fox News Crew Off the Air

Warning : Explicit language is found in the post below .
Just before 1:00 a.m. Eastern Saturday , Fox News Channel ’ s America ’ s News HQ co-host Leland Vittert was chased , harassed , and heckled by violent , far-left rioters outside the White House and was forced to abandon the scene , having to toss back to Fox News @ Night host Shannon Bream .
Supposedly , the rioters were peacefully protesting Monday ’ s horrid murder of George Floyd , an unarmed African-American in Minneapolis .
But as the American people have seen , some in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that , in order to address racism , arson , destruction of property , looting , and subsequent job losses must be allowed first .
On this night , that sadly extended to journalists of all views .
Bream tossed to Vittert “ for a quick final message from the White House , ” but Vittert was vehemently shaking his head in disapproval .
In the seconds before that , he and his crew were pushing rioters out of the way that had been blocking their shot .
Vittert sarcastically took note that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here as well ” before unsuccessfully trying to have his cameraman lift the shot higher to show the crowd .
Rioters continued to shout and repeatedly chant “ fuck Fox News ” during all of us , so Vittert gave up and threw back to a stunned Bream : Okay .
Yeah , okay .
Let ’ s -- - let ’ s take it back to Jonathan Serrie who ’ s in Atlanta .
There ’ s been a lot of that with Leland tonight .
He ’ s right there in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a place that has long been a place of protest in Washington , just outside the White House .
A little bit volatile there tonight .
The secret service remains with the riot gear and their barricades trying to keep things peaceful right outside the White House .
As you see in the video tweets below , things continued to escalate as Vittert and his crew tried to peacefully leave Layfette Park .
And speaking of Bream , she had an experience of her own with the far-left activist crowd in D.C. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kavanaugh was named to the Supreme Court , Bream was forced to flee her live shot due to angry , far-left , Fox-hating mobs .
Hours earlier , the front of Atlanta ’ s CNN Center was defaced by rioters , who later smashed windows , fired BB gun rounds , lit fireworks , and tried to breach one of the entrances .
Much of that took place in the 9:00 p.m. Eastern hour with a petrified CNN correspondent Nick Valencia reporting and having to retreat to safety .
For as repugnant as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CNN employees deserve the safety that everyone deserves .
To see the transcript of the full sequence on May 30 , click “ expand.
” FNC ’ s Fox News @ Night with Shannon Bream May 30 , 2020 12:56 a.m. Eastern SHANNON BREAM : I want to check in with Leland for a quick final message from the White House .
[ VITTERT SHAKES HEAD “ NO ” ] And what the scene is there .
[ VITTERT SHAKES HEAD “ NO ” ] LELAND VITTERT : Basically , the same .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well .
Christian , we ’ re going to go ahead and look up and show the line between the Secret Service .
VITTERT : Shannon , it seems like we ’ re going to go back to you .
BREAM : Okay .
Yeah , okay .
Let ’ s -- - let ’ s take it back to Jonathan Serrie who ’ s in Atlanta .
There ’ s been a lot of that with Leland tonight .
He ’ s right there in the crowd in Lafayette Park , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been a place of protest in Washington , just outside the White House .
A little bit volatile there tonight .
The secret service remains with the riot gear and their barricades trying to keep things peaceful right outside the White House , let 's check in Jonathan where , at this moment , there is a relatively peaceful protest underway .

Warning: Explicit language is found in the post below.
Just before 1:00 a.m. Eastern Saturday, Fox News Channel’s America’s News HQ co-host Leland Vittert was chased, harassed, and heckled by violent, far-left rioters outside the White House and was forced to abandon the scene, having to toss back to Fox News @ Night host Shannon Bream.
Supposedly, the rioters were peacefully protesting Monday’s horrid murder of George Floyd, an unarmed African-American in Minneapolis. But as the American people have seen, some in the liberal media and academia have argued that, in order to address racism, arson, destruction of property, looting, and subsequent job losses must be allowed first. On this night, that sadly extended to journalists of all views.
Bream tossed to Vittert “for a quick final message from the White House,” but Vittert was vehemently shaking his head in disapproval. In the seconds before that, he and his crew were pushing rioters out of the way that had been blocking their shot.
Vittert sarcastically took note that “we have some media critics out here as well” before unsuccessfully trying to have his cameraman lift the shot higher to show the crowd.
Rioters continued to shout and repeatedly chant “fuck Fox News” during all of this, so Vittert gave up and threw back to a stunned Bream:
Okay. Yeah, okay. Let’s --- let’s take it back to Jonathan Serrie who’s in Atlanta. There’s been a lot of that with Leland tonight. He’s right there in the crowd in Lafayette Park, which is a place that has long been a place of protest in Washington, just outside the White House. A little bit volatile there tonight. The Secret Service remains with the riot gear and their barricades trying to keep things peaceful right outside the White House.
As you see in the video tweets below, things continued to escalate as Vittert and his crew tried to peacefully leave Layfette Park.
BREAKING: Fox News reporter Leland Vittett and his crew, attacked by protesters while reporting in front of the #Whitehouse. #dcprotest #GeorgeFloydprotest pic.twitter.com/uJhOSJ4ra3 — Jorge Ventura Media (@VenturaReport) May 30, 2020
And speaking of Bream, she had an experience of her own with the far-left activist crowd in D.C. On the July 2018 night that Brett Kavanaugh was named to the Supreme Court, Bream was forced to flee her live shot due to angry, far-left, Fox-hating mobs.
Hours earlier, the front of Atlanta’s CNN Center was defaced by rioters, who later smashed windows, fired BB gun rounds, lit fireworks, and tried to breach one of the entrances.
Much of that took place in the 9:00 p.m. Eastern hour with a petrified CNN correspondent Nick Valencia reporting and having to retreat to safety. For as repugnant as CNN’s coverage has been, CNN employees deserve the safety that everyone deserves.
#BREAKING video: CNN correspondent Nick Valencia reporting from a lobby at Atlanta's CNN Center (most hosts nowadays are in D.C. and NYC, so they're unaffected) that's under attack from protesters, throwing rocks, smoke grenades, firing BB rounds pic.twitter.com/a0GObuF1Nf — Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) May 30, 2020
Even goobers like CNN personalities deserve peace.
To see the transcript of the full sequence on May 30, click “expand.”


thelibertydaily--2020-05-30--Amazon to Buy J.C. Penney?

Amazon to Buy J.C. Penney?

How can a company reorganizing in a stressful bankruptcy — during a once-in-a-century pandemic no less — launch a new bedding line ?
J.C. Penney knows how , and that ’ s because it has been doing private-label merchandise longer than most of its competitors .
The chain created a new line of sheets and quilts called Linden Street to compete with specialty stores .
It started selling the brand this week online , at the same time it ’ s reopening stores .
Penney ’ s private-label business has historically been one of the best in retailing .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ analysts are buzzing about whether Amazon might buy part or all of the 118-year-old department store .
A well-sourced fashion business publication , WWD.com , reported last week that Amazon had boots on the ground at Penney ’ s headquarters in Plano .
Neither company has commented on the rumor .
The report quoted a source : “ There is an Amazon team in Plano as we speak .
There is a dialogue , and I ’ m told it has a lot to do with Amazon eager to expand its apparel business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started saying “ no way.
” But Penney has been creating and building brands for decades , long before the rest of retail caught on that margins are much better for store brands .
Plenty of analysts and other retail observers expect Amazon to buy Kohl ’ s , instead of Penney .
Both chains have real estate to offer , but Penney has not just stores but a solid distribution network and its popular private-label lines .
Penney built its strength by developing private labels in a different era when powerful regional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chains — Penney and Sears — from the brands that they wanted exclusively .
“ Everyone still has a huge amount of respect for Penney ’ s private brand organization , ” said Liz Sweney , who has been consulting the past five years after leaving Penney as chief merchant .
Amazon has tried to make apparel into “ an algorithm-driven commodity , ” Sweney said .
“ I get why you might call underwear Amazon Essentials , but not dresses.
” Amazon doesn ’ t break out its apparel sales , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic , it was on its way to leaping over Target and Walmart to have the largest apparel market share .
But the same analysts will tell you that Amazon needs help with its apparel business .
“ Amazon sells a lot of dresses because it sells a lot of everything , ” Sweney said , “ but they have to put some equity behind some real brands.
” Penney ’ s own brands — Arizona , St. John ’ s Bay , a.n.a.
, Liz Claiborne , Stafford and Xersion — have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offices in nine countries and purchases merchandise from 2,800 domestic and foreign suppliers .
Most of the team put together by CEO Jill Soltau since late 2018 has apparel and home experience .
Stacey Shively , senior vice president and general merchandise manager for Penney ’ s home division , came to Penney after 17 years at Target , where she worked in sourcing and product development .
Shively said she found that “ all the fundamental pieces of sourcing and design were still at Penney.
” There are key disciplines to developing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ price , quality and design.
” One weakness was that Penney merchants may have looked back at last year too much .
Now they ’ ve shifted to be more forward-looking .
The new Linden Street bedding and sheets are made of 100 % cotton and are designed for layering with thinner quilts and neutral colors to compete with specialty stores .
But Penney didn ’ t emphasize a sought-after designation , Shively said — the OEKO-TEX certification that merchandise is free from more than 300 harmful substances .
“ Other competitors had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but why aren ’ t we telling it ?
” Shively said .
Before working on its lines of home goods , and before the the pandemic , Penney had updated its denim business and unveiled several styles and colors in extended sizes .
There are more updates coming in home merchandise , Shively said .
Whether Penney ’ s current team gets to complete its turnaround is still not a sure thing because of the bankruptcy filing .
Many still believe that Amazon will eventually buy Kohl ’ s because Amazon customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s stores .
But Kohl ’ s has shown some weakness recently , even before the pandemic .
Kohl ’ s said last week that improving its women ’ s apparel performance is a top priority .
It ’ s exiting eight women ’ s underperforming private brands : Dana Buchman , Jennifer Lopez , Mud , Candies , Rock & Republic , PopSugar , Elle and Juicy Couture .
Next year , it ’ s adding the Toms brand , which was taken over by its creditors in December , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inside Sears stores for many years .
Retail analyst Robin Lewis wrote in The Robin Report last week that Jeff Bezos would be making a “ huge strategic mistake ” if he purchased Penney , calling it “ a rather dumb idea.
” Lewis is in the camp that thinks buying Kohl ’ s “ would be a smart idea.
” His reasons include that Kohl ’ s is bigger than Penney both in sales , market share and store count , and that most of Penney ’ s stores are in malls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years even before the virus.
” Penney has 11 distribution centers with extra capacity , and those stores could help Amazon with their last-mile delivery efforts , Sweney said .
“ If the Penney store is in a prime spot like ( Highway ) 121 and the ( Dallas North ) Tollway , who cares if it ’ s in a dead mall ?
” she said .
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How can a company reorganizing in a stressful bankruptcy — during a once-in-a-century pandemic no less — launch a new bedding line? J.C. Penney knows how, and that’s because it has been doing private-label merchandise longer than most of its competitors.
The chain created a new line of sheets and quilts called Linden Street to compete with specialty stores. It started selling the brand this week online, at the same time it’s reopening stores.
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Penney’s private-label business has historically been one of the best in retailing. And it may be one of the reasons analysts are buzzing about whether Amazon might buy part or all of the 118-year-old department store.
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A well-sourced fashion business publication, WWD.com, reported last week that Amazon had boots on the ground at Penney’s headquarters in Plano. Neither company has commented on the rumor.
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The report quoted a source: “There is an Amazon team in Plano as we speak. There is a dialogue, and I’m told it has a lot to do with Amazon eager to expand its apparel business — for sure.”
Immediately, critics started saying “no way.” But Penney has been creating and building brands for decades, long before the rest of retail caught on that margins are much better for store brands.
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Plenty of analysts and other retail observers expect Amazon to buy Kohl’s, instead of Penney. Both chains have real estate to offer, but Penney has not just stores but a solid distribution network and its popular private-label lines.
Penney built its strength by developing private labels in a different era when powerful regional department stores could squeeze out the national chains — Penney and Sears — from the brands that they wanted exclusively.
“Everyone still has a huge amount of respect for Penney’s private brand organization,” said Liz Sweney, who has been consulting the past five years after leaving Penney as chief merchant.
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Amazon has tried to make apparel into “an algorithm-driven commodity,” Sweney said. “I get why you might call underwear Amazon Essentials, but not dresses.”
J.C. Penney developed and launched a new bedding brand during the pandemic and its bankruptcy reorganization. (J.C. Penney)
Penney's Linden Street brand is designed for layering and to compete with specialty stores such as Pottery Barn and The Company Store. (J.C. Penney)
Amazon doesn’t break out its apparel sales, but several analysts estimated that, before the pandemic, it was on its way to leaping over Target and Walmart to have the largest apparel market share. But the same analysts will tell you that Amazon needs help with its apparel business.
“Amazon sells a lot of dresses because it sells a lot of everything,” Sweney said, “but they have to put some equity behind some real brands.”
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Penney’s own brands — Arizona, St. John’s Bay, a.n.a., Liz Claiborne, Stafford and Xersion — have customer followings. The retailer has buying offices in nine countries and purchases merchandise from 2,800 domestic and foreign suppliers.
Most of the team put together by CEO Jill Soltau since late 2018 has apparel and home experience. Stacey Shively, senior vice president and general merchandise manager for Penney’s home division, came to Penney after 17 years at Target, where she worked in sourcing and product development.
Shively said she found that “all the fundamental pieces of sourcing and design were still at Penney.” There are key disciplines to developing private brands, she said — “price, quality and design.”
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One weakness was that Penney merchants may have looked back at last year too much. Now they’ve shifted to be more forward-looking.
The new Linden Street bedding and sheets are made of 100% cotton and are designed for layering with thinner quilts and neutral colors to compete with specialty stores. But Penney didn’t emphasize a sought-after designation, Shively said — the OEKO-TEX certification that merchandise is free from more than 300 harmful substances.
“Other competitors had the certification and so did we, but why aren’t we telling it?” Shively said.
Before working on its lines of home goods, and before the the pandemic, Penney had updated its denim business and unveiled several styles and colors in extended sizes. There are more updates coming in home merchandise, Shively said. Whether Penney’s current team gets to complete its turnaround is still not a sure thing because of the bankruptcy filing.
Advertisement
Many still believe that Amazon will eventually buy Kohl’s because Amazon customers can drop off their returns at Kohl’s stores.
But Kohl’s has shown some weakness recently, even before the pandemic.
Kohl’s said last week that improving its women’s apparel performance is a top priority. It’s exiting eight women’s underperforming private brands: Dana Buchman, Jennifer Lopez, Mud, Candies, Rock & Republic, PopSugar, Elle and Juicy Couture. Next year, it’s adding the Toms brand, which was taken over by its creditors in December, and Lands’ End, which had shops inside Sears stores for many years.
Retail analyst Robin Lewis wrote in The Robin Report last week that Jeff Bezos would be making a “huge strategic mistake” if he purchased Penney, calling it “a rather dumb idea.”
Advertisement
Lewis is in the camp that thinks buying Kohl’s “would be a smart idea.” His reasons include that Kohl’s is bigger than Penney both in sales, market share and store count, and that most of Penney’s stores are in malls “where traffic has been tanking for years even before the virus.”
Penney has 11 distribution centers with extra capacity, and those stores could help Amazon with their last-mile delivery efforts, Sweney said.
“If the Penney store is in a prime spot like (Highway) 121 and the (Dallas North) Tollway, who cares if it’s in a dead mall?” she said.
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thelibertydaily--2020-05-30--This Is CNN Fake News: Violent Riots Happening Now Are Somehow Just Like The Boston Tea Party

This afternoon on CNN Newsroom , sports journalist LZ Granderson seemed to justify the rioting , looting , and arsons happening in Minneapolis and all over the country Friday as akin to the American Revolution .
Speaking to host Brooke Baldwin , Granderson compared the violence to the Boston Tea Party and claimed that was a “ riot ” as well .
He went on to claim that the past two days of rioting was productive instead of destructive , saying this was America 's way of getting things `` done '' : And there is one other thing I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of people that I 've read over social media who say they understand why people are upset but do n't agree to taking to the streets and don ’ t agree with the protests .
The Boston Tea Party , despite its name , was not a party .
It was a protest .
It was a riot .
What I 'm saying is the very foundation of this nation is based upon what is happening right now .
Which is when there is an injustice and those who are in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cries , the cries are emulated in other fashions and sometimes they are violent .
And I 'm not advocating violence , I ’ m just reminding people , particularly white people who may want to characterize this as just angry black people , this is actually the way things have gotten done in this country , since its beginning .
Earlier that morning on CNN after one of the network ’ s reporters was arrested and later released , CNN commentator Bakari Sellers also seemed to justify the violence on display .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I hate to be cheesy , but the revolution literally is being televised !
” he declared .
Granderson ’ s analogy was shared by New York Times ’ Charles Blow who tweeted : Again , you have to wonder if any of these journalists have read a history book recently .
How is a revolution accomplished by stealing televisions and burning down your innocent neighbor ’ s business while destroying your town ?
The media has made this dumb `` Boston Tea Party '' comparison before with regards to violent D.C. rioters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ squad ” trashing America .

This afternoon on CNN Newsroom, sports journalist LZ Granderson seemed to justify the rioting, looting, and arsons happening in Minneapolis and all over the country Friday as akin to the American Revolution. Speaking to host Brooke Baldwin, Granderson compared the violence to the Boston Tea Party and claimed that was a “riot” as well.
He went on to claim that the past two days of rioting was productive instead of destructive, saying this was America's way of getting things "done":
And there is one other thing I would like to share. There is a lot of people that I've read over social media who say they understand why people are upset but don't agree to taking to the streets and don’t agree with the protests. The Boston Tea Party, despite its name, was not a party. It was a protest. It was a riot. What I'm saying is the very foundation of this nation is based upon what is happening right now. Which is when there is an injustice and those who are in authority do not hear the people's cries, the cries are emulated in other fashions and sometimes they are violent. And I'm not advocating violence, I’m just reminding people, particularly white people who may want to characterize this as just angry black people, this is actually the way things have gotten done in this country, since its beginning.
Earlier that morning on CNN after one of the network’s reporters was arrested and later released, CNN commentator Bakari Sellers also seemed to justify the violence on display.
“This is America in 2020. I hate to be cheesy, but the revolution literally is being televised!” he declared.
Granderson’s analogy was shared by New York Times’ Charles Blow who tweeted:
It is estimated that the Boston Tea Party, the riot that gave birth to this country, resulted in $1.7 million dollars (in today’s dollars) in property damage (tea). I’m just going to leave this right here for whoever needs to read it. — Charles M. Blow (@CharlesMBlow) May 28, 2020
Again, you have to wonder if any of these journalists have read a history book recently. How is a revolution accomplished by stealing televisions and burning down your innocent neighbor’s business while destroying your town?
The media has made this dumb "Boston Tea Party" comparison before with regards to violent D.C. rioters protesting Trump, and the Democrat “squad” trashing America.


thelibertydaily--2020-05-30--Fake News DNC Outlet Washington Post Virtue-Signals in Hopes They Aren’t the Latest Target of the Vi

Fake News DNC Outlet Washington Post Virtue-Signals in Hopes They Aren’t the Latest Target of the Violent Marxist Mob

Harvard went looking for a liberal corporate Bigfoot to give their 2020 virtual commencement address , and they landed Marty Baron , executive editor of The Washington Post , the man whose paper oozes arrogance at the top of every newspaper with the motto “ Democracy Dies in Darkness.
” Baron came to amend the slogan .
Now , in the age of coronavirus , people die in darkness , not just their political system .
President Trump does n't just endanger democracy .
He threatens to kill you : MARTY BARON : I would like to discuss with you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to truth .
Only a few months ago , I would have settled for emphasizing that our democracy depends on facts and truth .
And it surely does .
But now , as we can plainly see , it is more elemental than that .
Facts and truth are matters of life and death .
Misinformation , disinformation , delusions and deceit can kill .
Here is what can move us forward : Science and medicine .
Study and knowledge .
Expertise and reason .
In other words , fact and truth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love this act .
We stand for “ facts and truth.
” Oppose our biased reporting , and you stand for….propaganda and lies ... and death .
Baron closed with the Harvard motto of “ Veritas , ” Latin for truth , and more of that pomposity -- we are the forces of truth that make democracy possible : At this university , you answer that question with your motto -- “ Veritas.
” You seek the truth -- with scholarship , teaching and dialogue – knowing that it really matters .
My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the always arduous , often tortuous and yet essential pursuit of truth .
It is the demand that democracy makes upon us .
It is the work we must do .
And yet , in the same speech , Baron also associates journalism with crusading for justice , and never has to argue with anyone about choosing your `` facts and truth '' very carefully to achieve political goals : Harvard ’ s commencement speaker two years ago , civil rights pioneer John Lewis , once said this : “ When you see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fair , not just , you have to speak up .
You have to say something ; you have to do something.
” We as journalists have the capacity – along with the constitutional right -- to say and do something .
We also have the obligation .
And we must have the will .
So must you .
Every one of you has a stake in this idea of free expression ... .
And you should acknowledge this if you value these freedoms that come with democracy : Democracy can not exist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It never has .
Leaders who crave more power for themselves always move quickly to crush an independent press .
Next , they destroy free expression itself .
Sadly , much of the world is on that worrisome path .
And efforts in this country to demonize , delegitimize and dehumanize the press give license to other governments to do the same – and to do far worse .
This sleazy attack continues .
Oppose the anonymously-sourced crusades of The Washington Post ?
You are encouraging tyrants to crush the press in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs a laugh track .
The Post is not synonymous with `` the very idea of objective fact . ''
They are not `` independent arbiters of fact . ''
This is stale baloney he keeps slicing .
When the facts collide with their liberal politics , the facts are omitted , over and over again .
It 's a hassle to walk out on a commencement address like this .
But a virtual commencement you can just turn off .
This pomposity , completely devoid of introspection , is a rerun that @ @ @

Harvard went looking for a liberal corporate Bigfoot to give their 2020 virtual commencement address, and they landed Marty Baron, executive editor of The Washington Post, the man whose paper oozes arrogance at the top of every newspaper with the motto “Democracy Dies in Darkness.”
Baron came to amend the slogan. Now, in the age of coronavirus, people die in darkness, not just their political system. President Trump doesn't just endanger democracy. He threatens to kill you:
MARTY BARON: I would like to discuss with you the need for a commitment to facts and to truth. Only a few months ago, I would have settled for emphasizing that our democracy depends on facts and truth. And it surely does. But now, as we can plainly see, it is more elemental than that. Facts and truth are matters of life and death. Misinformation, disinformation, delusions and deceit can kill. Here is what can move us forward: Science and medicine. Study and knowledge. Expertise and reason. In other words, fact and truth.
Baron and his fellow media liberals love this act. We stand for “facts and truth.” Oppose our biased reporting, and you stand for….propaganda and lies...and death.
Baron closed with the Harvard motto of “Veritas,” Latin for truth, and more of that pomposity -- we are the forces of truth that make democracy possible:
At this university, you answer that question with your motto -- “Veritas.” You seek the truth -- with scholarship, teaching and dialogue – knowing that it really matters. My profession shares with you that mission -- the always arduous, often tortuous and yet essential pursuit of truth. It is the demand that democracy makes upon us. It is the work we must do.
And yet, in the same speech, Baron also associates journalism with crusading for justice, and never has to argue with anyone about choosing your "facts and truth" very carefully to achieve political goals:
Harvard’s commencement speaker two years ago, civil rights pioneer John Lewis, once said this: “When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. You have to say something; you have to do something.” We as journalists have the capacity – along with the constitutional right -- to say and do something. We also have the obligation. And we must have the will. So must you. Every one of you has a stake in this idea of free expression.... And you should acknowledge this if you value these freedoms that come with democracy: Democracy cannot exist without a free and independent press. It never has. Leaders who crave more power for themselves always move quickly to crush an independent press. Next, they destroy free expression itself. Sadly, much of the world is on that worrisome path. And efforts in this country to demonize, delegitimize and dehumanize the press give license to other governments to do the same – and to do far worse.
This sleazy attack continues. Oppose the anonymously-sourced crusades of The Washington Post? You are encouraging tyrants to crush the press in their country.
We see that acutely now when people’s health can be jeopardized by false claims, wishful thinking and invented realities. The public’s safety requires the honest truth. Yet education, expertise, experience and evidence are being devalued, dismissed and denied. The goal is clear: to undermine the very idea of objective fact, all in pursuit of political gain. Along with that is a systematic effort to disqualify traditional independent arbiters of fact. The press tops the list of targets. But others populate the list, too: courts, historians, even scientists and medical professionals – subject-matter experts of every type.
It's this passage that needs a laugh track. The Post is not synonymous with "the very idea of objective fact." They are not "independent arbiters of fact." This is stale baloney he keeps slicing. When the facts collide with their liberal politics, the facts are omitted, over and over again. It's a hassle to walk out on a commencement address like this. But a virtual commencement you can just turn off. This pomposity, completely devoid of introspection, is a rerun that never ends.


thelibertydaily--2020-05-30--THE OFFICIAL TLD APP FOR ANDROID IS AVAILABLE NOW; IF YOU’RE USING ANOTHER ONE, IT IS A FRAUD AND IS

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thelibertydaily--2020-05-31--Even USA Today Admits Minneapolis Rioters are Mostly ‘Far-Left or Anarchists’ and ‘Far-Right Groups

Even USA Today Admits Minneapolis Rioters are Mostly ‘Far-Left or Anarchists’ and ‘Far-Right Groups Have Not Yet Made a Significant Appearance’

Even USA Today is reporting that most of the hard-core protesters in Minneapolis are far-left extremists or anarchists .
I betcha they ’ re not terribly happy to have to report that : Leggat , the security consultant , said intelligence reports from his colleagues indicate most of the hard-core protesters in Minneapolis are far-left or anarchists , and that far-right groups have not yet made a significant appearance .
He said looting is typically done by locals – usually people with no criminal record who just get caught up in the moment .
But direct conflicts with authorities come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside groups who see these conflicts as a core part of their mission .
Many of the anarchists , he said , target banks , chain-type businesses and even luxury cars as symbols of corrupt institutions .
He said even a peaceful protest can turn violent if outside agitators decide to participate , hijacking the message .
This guy isn ’ t terribly friendly to the right either : “ The difficulty is that you have no control over who turns up , ” he said .
“ If this was to continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come .
And potentially you could have people on the right turning up , which would make things far more complicated .
If those guys turn up , they will claim to be there to protect business .
But it means the police will have two groups to keep apart .
And that uses up a lot of police resources.
” This report goes along with what we ’ ve posted before .
Like I ’ ve explained , I wouldn ’ t put it past the white supremacist groups of trying to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Their propaganda depends on inspiring a race war , they love this kind of stuff .
BUT , most of that would be by egging it on through online platforms , and there ’ s no evidence that this is what is animating the riots .
There IS evidence that the left-wing extremists like Antifa ARE animating the destruction and looting .
Finally , USA Today even admits that their reporters are being threatened by what is most likely left-wing agitators on the ground at the protests : Drifting out of the shadows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , carrying shields and wearing knee pads , they head toward the front lines of the protest .
Helmets and gas masks protect and obscure their faces , and they carry bottles of milk to counteract tear gas and pepper spray .
Most of them appear to be white .
They carry no signs and don ’ t want to speak to reporters .
Trailed by designated “ medics ” with red crosses taped to their clothes , these groups head straight for the front lines of the conflict .
Night after night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groups do battle with police and the National Guard , kicking away tear gas canisters and throwing back foam-rubber projects fired at them .
Around them , fires break out .
Windows are smashed .
Parked cars destroyed .
USA TODAY reporters have witnessed the groups on multiple nights , in multiple locations .
Sometimes they threaten those journalists who photograph them destroying property .
I guarantee you most of the black community leaders and many of the politicians want an honest peaceful demonstration against the injustice in the George Floyd case .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunists who want to steal and destroy that are hijacking these efforts .

Even USA Today is reporting that most of the hard-core protesters in Minneapolis are far-left extremists or anarchists. I betcha they’re not terribly happy to have to report that:
A security expert says intelligence reports indicate most of the hard-core protesters in Minneapolis are far-left or anarchists, and that far-right groups have not yet made a significant appearance.https://t.co/pkJAKjkYYj — USA TODAY (@USATODAY) May 30, 2020
Here’s what they reported:
“The real hard-core guys, this is their job: They’re involved in this struggle,” said Adam Leggat, a former British Army counterterrorism officer who now works as a security consultant specializing in crowd management for the Densus Group. “They need protests on the street to give them cover to move in.”
And…
Leggat, the security consultant, said intelligence reports from his colleagues indicate most of the hard-core protesters in Minneapolis are far-left or anarchists, and that far-right groups have not yet made a significant appearance. He said looting is typically done by locals – usually people with no criminal record who just get caught up in the moment. But direct conflicts with authorities come from a mix of both locals and outside groups who see these conflicts as a core part of their mission. Many of the anarchists, he said, target banks, chain-type businesses and even luxury cars as symbols of corrupt institutions. He said even a peaceful protest can turn violent if outside agitators decide to participate, hijacking the message.
This guy isn’t terribly friendly to the right either:
“The difficulty is that you have no control over who turns up,” he said. “If this was to continue to go on, more people will come. And potentially you could have people on the right turning up, which would make things far more complicated. If those guys turn up, they will claim to be there to protect business. But it means the police will have two groups to keep apart. And that uses up a lot of police resources.”
This report goes along with what we’ve posted before. Like I’ve explained, I wouldn’t put it past the white supremacist groups of trying to agitate to make this stuff worse. Their propaganda depends on inspiring a race war, they love this kind of stuff. BUT, most of that would be by egging it on through online platforms, and there’s no evidence that this is what is animating the riots. There IS evidence that the left-wing extremists like Antifa ARE animating the destruction and looting.
Finally, USA Today even admits that their reporters are being threatened by what is most likely left-wing agitators on the ground at the protests:
Drifting out of the shadows in small groups, dressed in black, carrying shields and wearing knee pads, they head toward the front lines of the protest. Helmets and gas masks protect and obscure their faces, and they carry bottles of milk to counteract tear gas and pepper spray. Most of them appear to be white. They carry no signs and don’t want to speak to reporters. Trailed by designated “medics” with red crosses taped to their clothes, these groups head straight for the front lines of the conflict. Night after night in this ravaged city, these small groups do battle with police and the National Guard, kicking away tear gas canisters and throwing back foam-rubber projects fired at them. Around them, fires break out. Windows are smashed. Parked cars destroyed. USA TODAY reporters have witnessed the groups on multiple nights, in multiple locations. Sometimes they threaten those journalists who photograph them destroying property.
I guarantee you most of the black community leaders and many of the politicians want an honest peaceful demonstration against the injustice in the George Floyd case. It is left-wing extremists joined by scumbag opportunists who want to steal and destroy that are hijacking these efforts.


thelibertydaily--2020-05-30--GOP Rep. Ken Buck Introduces Bill to Keep Tax Dollars from States Who Pay Illegal Aliens

‘ With more than 40 million Americans out of work , it is unfair to send hard-earned taxpayer dollars to non-citizens who entered this country illegally… ’ ( Joshua Paladino , Liberty Headlines ) Rep. Ken Buck , R-Colo. , introduced legislation on Thursday to prevent Congress from giving federal money to states and localities that send cash payments to illegal aliens .
The No Bailouts for Illegal Aliens Act mirrors legislation that Sen. Tom Cotton , R-Ark.
, introduced in the Senate on May 19 .
“ With more than 40 million Americans out of work , it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non-citizens who entered this country illegally , ” Buck said , according to a press release .
We need to prioritize the American people by making sure taxpayers are not subsidizing blue states ’ plans to give cash payments to illegal immigrants , ” he continued .
California Gov .
Gavin Newsom ordered the state ’ s $ 75 million Disaster Relief Fund to be raided for the benefit of people who came illegally to the United States , The Washington Examiner reported .
“ Every Californian , including our undocumented neighbors and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here to support them during this crisis , ” Newsom said about the program .
Newsom ’ s program will pay approximately 150,000 illegal aliens $ 500 each , to a maximum of $ 1,000 per household .
The Seattle City Council has proposed a $ 100 million “ relief fund ” for illegal aliens who did not receive checks from the CARES Act , Fox News reported .
“ It is all the more important to ensure we are not pushing people further into the shadows , ” Mayor Jenny Durkan said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17 representatives co-sponsored it .
Multiple organizations support Buck and Cotton ’ s bills , including the Federation for American Immigration Reform and the Center for Immigration Studies .
“ The No Bailouts for Illegal Aliens Act defends Americans who have been harmed by our governments ’ response to COVID-19 from irresponsible politicians using every opportunity to advance a radical agenda , ” said Jessica Anderson , executive director of Heritage Action for America , an organization backing the bill .
“ States like California have redirected vital assistance from Americans to illegal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an end to that , ” she said .

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thelibertydaily--2020-05-31--Motorist Runs Down Three Police Officers and One Civilian, Flees Amid Denver Riot

A motorist in Denver has ran over three police officers and one civilian as riots continue in the city .
Violence has escalated in cities across the nation as riots continued on Saturday evening .
The incident was captured on video by someone who was livestreaming .
Riots have been ongoing in Denver for three days .
It appears that the government has completely lost control of all of these cities .
Prior to Saturday night ’ s protest , police warned business owners that the violence and destruction would be worse than that they saw on Friday .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than they had the other two days , Matt Mauro noted during our newscasts on Saturday , ” Fox 31 reported .
At least one officer had already been injured by the rioters prior to this hit and run .
“ A Denver police officer was injured at Colfax and Logan when a vehicle crashed into the vehicle that the officer was riding on the exterior of and left the scene , ” Fox 31 reported .
The condition of that officer , as well as the three just injured , remains unknown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and other projectiles throughout the day .
Rioters have been frequently throwing explosives , such as large fireworks , into the police lines .
Violence has taken over American cities following the death of a black man in the custody of Minneapolis Police on Monday .
There has been rioting , murders , kidnappings , looting , arson , and hundreds of businesses destroyed .
There had been at least 18 arrests in Denver , at least two of which were felonies , by late Saturday evening .
Several of the people they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an extremely large anarchist movement , perhaps one of the largest in the nation .
A curfew went into effect in the city at 8 p.m. and is supposed to last until 5 a.m. All public transportation has been suspended .

A motorist in Denver has ran over three police officers and one civilian as riots continue in the city.
Violence has escalated in cities across the nation as riots continued on Saturday evening.
⚠ WATCH: Car hits cop car injured 3
Cops & 1 Civilian, flees #Denver pic.twitter.com/ME0shc5wNx — AS-Source News (@ASB_Breaking) May 31, 2020
The incident was captured on video by someone who was livestreaming.
Random guy ran over a cop in down town Denver #denverprotests https://t.co/AJBSkLGU79 is live-streaming the riot , clip from stream. Anyone in Denver stay safe pic.twitter.com/HvwwdxbCgO — ActuallyHector (@hemkellz) May 31, 2020
Riots have been ongoing in Denver for three days. It appears that the government has completely lost control of all of these cities.
Prior to Saturday night’s protest, police warned business owners that the violence and destruction would be worse than that they saw on Friday.
“Rioters seemed to grow violent much earlier than they had the other two days, Matt Mauro noted during our newscasts on Saturday,” Fox 31 reported.
At least one officer had already been injured by the rioters prior to this hit and run.
“A Denver police officer was injured at Colfax and Logan when a vehicle crashed into the vehicle that the officer was riding on the exterior of and left the scene,” Fox 31 reported.
The condition of that officer, as well as the three just injured, remains unknown.
Officers were also pelted with rocks and other projectiles throughout the day. Rioters have been frequently throwing explosives, such as large fireworks, into the police lines.
Violence has taken over American cities following the death of a black man in the custody of Minneapolis Police on Monday. There has been rioting, murders, kidnappings, looting, arson, and hundreds of businesses destroyed.
There had been at least 18 arrests in Denver, at least two of which were felonies, by late Saturday evening. Several of the people they arrested have been armed.
Denver has an extremely large anarchist movement, perhaps one of the largest in the nation.
A curfew went into effect in the city at 8 p.m. and is supposed to last until 5 a.m. All public transportation has been suspended.


thelibertydaily--2020-05-31--CNN Fake News Clinton Operative David Gergen Calls it ‘Nuts’ That Attorney General Bill Barr Would I

CNN Fake News Clinton Operative David Gergen Calls it ‘Nuts’ That Attorney General Bill Barr Would Insist on ‘Law and Order’

Late Saturday afternoon , during live coverage of the protests and riots in reaction to the police-involved death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd , CNN host John Berman and senior political analyst David Gergen fretted over Attorney General Bill Barr calling for `` law and order '' in a statement addressing the violence .
Gergen called the choice of words a `` dog whistle '' and declared it to be `` nuts '' that it was included in the statement .
A 4:52 p.m. Eastern , a few minutes after Gergen recalled times in American history when protesters have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then fomented violence , Berman brought up Barr 's statement and put emphasis on the words `` law and order '' as he quoted the Attorney General : We heard from Attorney General William Barr , David , and , specifically , I 'm glad you 're with me because he used the phrase `` law and order . ''
It was a very specific choice of words there .
And that , of course , harkens back to Richard Nixon himself whom you worked for , although I think the use of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But why do you think Barr is using that ?
Why do you think that is something the administration is leaning so heavily into ?
Picking up on the trope promoted by liberals that speaking in favor of `` law and order '' is tantamount to expressing a racist sentiment against African Americans , Gergen responded : It 's a code phrase - it 's more than a dog whistle , you know , it 's a very definite message to the base that `` I 'm going to be tough on this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he 's taking .
It 's -- he 's nuts , and what we need and what the best Presidents have done is to heel and to calm things down , not to sir things up .

Late Saturday afternoon, during live coverage of the protests and riots in reaction to the police-involved death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd, CNN host John Berman and senior political analyst David Gergen fretted over Attorney General Bill Barr calling for "law and order" in a statement addressing the violence.
Gergen called the choice of words a "dog whistle" and declared it to be "nuts" that it was included in the statement.
A 4:52 p.m. Eastern, a few minutes after Gergen recalled times in American history when protesters have been met with violence from police, which then fomented violence, Berman brought up Barr's statement and put emphasis on the words "law and order" as he quoted the Attorney General:
We heard from Attorney General William Barr, David, and, specifically, I'm glad you're with me because he used the phrase "law and order." It was a very specific choice of words there. And that, of course, harkens back to Richard Nixon himself whom you worked for, although I think the use of that phrase predates your time there. But why do you think Barr is using that? Why do you think that is something the administration is leaning so heavily into?
Picking up on the trope promoted by liberals that speaking in favor of "law and order" is tantamount to expressing a racist sentiment against African Americans, Gergen responded:


thelibertydaily--2020-05-31--Repugnant: Homosexual CNN Fake News Host Don Lemon Repeatedly LIES, Says President Trump Has Been Si

Repugnant: Homosexual CNN Fake News Host Don Lemon Repeatedly LIES, Says President Trump Has Been Silent on Riots

Clearly invested in driving Americans into raging , rioting stupors , CNN charlatan Don Lemon repeatedly lied Saturday night in claiming that President Trump was silent on that day ’ s violence and had yet to offer any words of calm , peace , and reconciliation following Monday ’ s death of unarmed , African-American Minneapolis resident George Floyd .
And when he tried to cover for himself by noting two of the President ’ s tweets , Lemon still hurled venom toward the President and continued to ignore his extensive , eight-minute-plus remarks earlier in the evening following the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of course , CNN refused to carry it .
First , Lemon ’ s lies .
At 9:38 p.m. Eastern , he fretted going to a commercial break that with American cities “ in chaos ” and “ unrest , ” there ’ s been “ no appeal from the president of the United States for calm.
” “ We are waiting for some leadership instead of division and so far , silence , ” he added .
Fast-forward to 10:13 p.m. Eastern and Lemon was at it again .
After days of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that led to this rioting , Lemon stated in faux exasperation : It is unbelievable to see what is happening in almost every single major city in this country and still -- - heads up , heads up , we 're hearing from Salt Lake and still , I am waiting for a call for calm , something from the leadership in this country .
Where is it ?
There is Atlanta .
This is what 's happening on the streets of Atlanta right now .
Where 's the call for calm ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , nothing as all of this plays out , as many cities in America are burning .
Moving ahead in time once more to 11:08 p.m. Eastern , Lemon snidely told viewers : “ Wondering as I am -- - I ’ m sure as many in our country and across the world who are watching these pictures on CNN have to be wondering who will step into the void here , into the breach and show some leadership and a call calm.
” He then read two Trump tweets and called it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was thanking law enforcement for doing the very best they can ( click “ expand ” ) : [ T ] his is really a tale of two styles here .
The President of the United States tweeting out : “ The National Guard has been released in Minneapolis to do the job that the Democrat Mayor couldn ’ t do .
Should have been used 2 days ago & there would not have been damage & Police Headquarters would not have been taken over & ruined .
Great job by the National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again , tweeting : “ Let New York ’ s Finest be New York ’ s Finest .
There is nobody better , but they must be allowed to do their job !
” No call for calm , no message to the nation about togetherness , just a divisive -- - two divisive -- - well , one divisive message at least that the Democrat mayor could n't do .
And then we have John Lewis , who is a legend when it comes to civil rights and , of course , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says : “ I know your pain , your rage , your sense of despair and hopelessness .
Justice has indeed been denied for far too long .
Rioting , looting , and burning is not the way stand in .
Organize .
Demonstrate .
Sit-in .
Stand-up .
Vote .
Be constructive , not destructive .
History has proven time and again that non-violent , peaceful protest is the way to achieve the justice and equality that we all deserve.
” John Lewis , Congressman .
Thank you .
Again , all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Starting with the video below and following after that ( if you follow the thread ) , here were the President ’ s full remarks : To see the relevant CNN transcript from May 30 , click “ expand.
” DON LEMON : Paul Vercammen on scene for us in Los Angeles as these protests are getting out of control .
There is a curfew set , but we will see if that will hold .
There ’ s also one curfew set in Minneapolis .
There ’ s one set in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of those will hold .
Many of our cities , our major cities in this country in chaos .
There ’ s unrest in our cities .
And so far , no appeal from the president of the United States for calm .
We are waiting for some leadership instead of division and so far , silence .
LEMON : It is unbelievable to see what is happening in almost every single major city in this country and still -- - heads up , heads up , we 're hearing from Salt Lake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a call for calm , something from the leadership in this country .
Where is it ?
There is Atlanta .
This is what 's happening on the streets of Atlanta right now .
Where 's the call for calm ?
Where is the leadership ?
So far , nothing as all of this plays out , as many cities in America are burning .
LEMON : Wondering as I am -- - as many in our country and across the world who are watching these pictures on CNN have to be wondering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , into the breach and show some leadership and a call calm and this is really a tale of two styles here .
The President of the United States tweeting out : “ The National Guard has been released in Minneapolis to do the job that the Democrat Mayor couldn ’ t do .
Should have been used 2 days ago & there would not have been damage & Police Headquarters would not have been taken over & ruined .
Great job by the National Guard .
No games !
” Then again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Finest be New York ’ s Finest .
There is nobody better , but they must be allowed to do their job !
” No call for calm , no message to the nation about togetherness , just a divisive -- - two divisive -- - well , one divisive message at least that the Democrat mayor could n't do .
And then we have John Lewis , who is a legend when it comes to civil rights and , of course , congressman , and part of his message says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your rage , your sense of despair and hopelessness .
Justice has indeed been denied for far too long .
Rioting , looting , and burning is not the way stand in .
Organize .
Demonstrate .
Sit-in .
Stand-up .
Vote .
Be constructive , not destructive .
History has proven time and again that non-violent , peaceful protest is the way to achieve the justice and equality that we all deserve.
” John Lewis , Congressman .
Thank you .

Clearly invested in driving Americans into raging, rioting stupors, CNN charlatan Don Lemon repeatedly lied Saturday night in claiming that President Trump was silent on that day’s violence and had yet to offer any words of calm, peace, and reconciliation following Monday’s death of unarmed, African-American Minneapolis resident George Floyd.
And when he tried to cover for himself by noting two of the President’s tweets, Lemon still hurled venom toward the President and continued to ignore his extensive, eight-minute-plus remarks earlier in the evening following the inspiring launch of the SpaceX rocket. Of course, CNN refused to carry it.
First, Lemon’s lies. At 9:38 p.m. Eastern, he fretted going to a commercial break that with American cities “in chaos” and “unrest,” there’s been “no appeal from the president of the United States for calm.”
“We are waiting for some leadership instead of division and so far, silence,” he added.
Fast-forward to 10:13 p.m. Eastern and Lemon was at it again.
After days of fomenting the kinds of hate and venom that led to this rioting, Lemon stated in faux exasperation:
It is unbelievable to see what is happening in almost every single major city in this country and still --- heads up, heads up, we're hearing from Salt Lake and still, I am waiting for a call for calm, something from the leadership in this country. Where is it? There is Atlanta. This is what's happening on the streets of Atlanta right now. Where's the call for calm? Where is the leadership? So far, nothing as all of this plays out, as many cities in America are burning.
Moving ahead in time once more to 11:08 p.m. Eastern, Lemon snidely told viewers: “Wondering as I am --- I’m sure as many in our country and across the world who are watching these pictures on CNN have to be wondering who will step into the void here, into the breach and show some leadership and a call calm.”
He then read two Trump tweets and called it “divisive,” including how he was thanking law enforcement for doing the very best they can (click “expand”):
[T]his is really a tale of two styles here. The President of the United States tweeting out: “The National Guard has been released in Minneapolis to do the job that the Democrat Mayor couldn’t do. Should have been used 2 days ago & there would not have been damage & Police Headquarters would not have been taken over & ruined. Great job by the National Guard. No games!” Then again, tweeting: “Let New York’s Finest be New York’s Finest. There is nobody better, but they must be allowed to do their job!” No call for calm, no message to the nation about togetherness, just a divisive --- two divisive --- well, one divisive message at least that the Democrat mayor couldn't do. And then we have John Lewis, who is a legend when it comes to civil rights and, of course, congressman, and part of his message says: “I know your pain, your rage, your sense of despair and hopelessness. Justice has indeed been denied for far too long. Rioting, looting, and burning is not the way stand in. Organize. Demonstrate. Sit-in. Stand-up. Vote. Be constructive, not destructive. History has proven time and again that non-violent, peaceful protest is the way to achieve the justice and equality that we all deserve.” John Lewis, Congressman. Thank you.
Again, all of what Lemon said was a lie. Starting with the video below and following after that (if you follow the thread), here were the President’s full remarks:
Part 1 of Trump's remarks: "I stand before you as a friend & ally to every American seeking justice & peace & I stand before you in firm opposition to anyone exploiting this tragedy to loot, rob, attack, & menace. Healing, not hatred, justice, not chaos, are the mission at hand" pic.twitter.com/kkbqiUAKzw — Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) May 31, 2020
To see the relevant CNN transcript from May 30, click “expand.”


thelibertydaily--2020-05-31--Armed Militia Reportedly Going To Dallas As Democrat-Led Police Lose Control Over City

Dallas , Texas is one of the new areas in the Country to suffer violence , joining dozens of other @ @ @ @ @ crumble .
It would seem that for Dallas , however , armed citizens are banning @ @ @ @ @ aid businesses to try and minimize the destruction .
If it ’ s going to @ @ @ @ @ s Texas .
A few days ago , and the only other record we ’ @ @ @ @ @ helping to defend businesses , four people stood guard outside a Tobacco shop and other @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s unknown what the future has for Dallas , but it doesn @ @ @ @ @ Them , along with other cities , seem to be mostly at the hands of @ @ @ @ @ advantage of a lawless area .
Because they ’ ve driven the law out .

Dallas, Texas is one of the new areas in the Country to suffer violence, joining dozens of other cities as they burn and crumble.
It would seem that for Dallas, however, armed citizens are banning together and coming to help aid businesses to try and minimize the destruction.
BREAKING: police have lost control of downtown Dallas
Armed militia are now coming to help protect businesses
And bring order to the city
Many more are on their way
Real Americans are refusing to see their city fall to criminals
This is the America I remember pic.twitter.com/sDGpA1wWgR May 31, 2020
If it’s going to happen anywhere, it’s Texas.
A few days ago, and the only other record we’ve found of armed citizens helping to defend businesses, four people stood guard outside a Tobacco shop and other locations with rifle in hand.
It’s unknown what the future has for Dallas, but it doesn’t look good. Them, along with other cities, seem to be mostly at the hands of violent criminals who are taking advantage of a lawless area. Because they’ve driven the law out.


thelibertydaily--2020-05-31--Hollyweird Leftists Blasted for Donating to Marxist Rioter Bail Fund, Rooting for Violence to Escala

Hollyweird Leftists Blasted for Donating to Marxist Rioter Bail Fund, Rooting for Violence to Escalate

Celebrities are coming under fire for donating to a bail fund aimed at springing protesters even as police struggle to stop the escalating violence in Minneapolis and other U.S. cities .
Steve Carell , Janelle Monae , Seth Rogen , Ben Schwartz and Halsey were among those donating to the Minnesota Freedom Fund , which is raising money to bail out protesters flooding the streets over George Floyd , a black man who died Monday while in police custody .
Those contributions were called into question on social media by those asking why celebrities would want to support the mobs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stores , and setting fire to businesses and other buildings .
“ # Minneapolis police precinct set on fire…While # Hollywood stars like @ Sethrogen , @ SteveCarell and @ rejectedjokes make donations to bail out ‘ peaceful protesters , ’ ” tweeted conservative talk-radio host Buck Sexton .
The Federalist ’ s David Harsanyi asked Mr. Rogen to donate instead to black Minneapolis residents like Stephanie Wilford , who gave an interview sobbing over the destruction , or Korboi Balla , a former firefighter who saw rioters destroy the bar he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rich white dude bailing out thugs who are burning down black neighborhoods , ” tweeted Mr. Harsanyi .
Tweeted another commenter : “ You gon na donate to the small businesses that had their whole livelihoods destroyed by these ‘ protestors ’ that burned their building to the ground or looted all their stuff ?
” Others pointed out that some Democrats are blaming the rioting on white supremacists , meaning that those being bailed out may be Nazis and fascists .
The Minnesota Freedom Fund , which has called for defunding police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that “ Black freedom fighters are rising up , lives on the line everywhere ” and thanked “ everyone who has provided support at this time.
” The Minneapolis Police Department reported Saturday that 383 reports of burglary and property damage were made during Friday night ’ s rioting , and that 131 calls were made about gunshots being fired .
There were also 23 reported structure fires during the Friday protests .
About 40 people were arrested in Friday ’ s melee , according to Minneapolis and St. Paul authorities .
Minnesota @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tens of thousands of protesters have overwhelmed the law-enforcement presence , and estimated that 80 % of those are not local but arrived from out of state .

Celebrities are coming under fire for donating to a bail fund aimed at springing protesters even as police struggle to stop the escalating violence in Minneapolis and other U.S. cities.
Steve Carell, Janelle Monae, Seth Rogen, Ben Schwartz and Halsey were among those donating to the Minnesota Freedom Fund, which is raising money to bail out protesters flooding the streets over George Floyd, a black man who died Monday while in police custody.
Those contributions were called into question on social media by those asking why celebrities would want to support the mobs throwing rocks, breaking windows, looting stores, and setting fire to businesses and other buildings.
“#Minneapolis police precinct set on fire…While #Hollywood stars like @Sethrogen, @SteveCarell and @rejectedjokes make donations to bail out ‘peaceful protesters,’” tweeted conservative talk-radio host Buck Sexton.
The Federalist’s David Harsanyi asked Mr. Rogen to donate instead to black Minneapolis residents like Stephanie Wilford, who gave an interview sobbing over the destruction, or Korboi Balla, a former firefighter who saw rioters destroy the bar he had bought with his life savings.
“Rich white dude bailing out thugs who are burning down black neighborhoods,” tweeted Mr. Harsanyi.
Tweeted another commenter: “You gonna donate to the small businesses that had their whole livelihoods destroyed by these ‘protestors’ that burned their building to the ground or looted all their stuff?”
Others pointed out that some Democrats are blaming the rioting on white supremacists, meaning that those being bailed out may be Nazis and fascists.
Rich white dude bailing out thugs who are burning down black neighborhoods. https://t.co/10t5jltFKs — David Harsanyi (@davidharsanyi) May 30, 2020
Yes, celebrities like @Sethrogen and @SteveCarell were rallying to raise funds to bailout the out-of-town rioters who were destroying predominantly minority neighborhoods while those who had their communities and businesses decimated are left with nothing. https://t.co/xrmmhSf0xt — (((AG))) (@AGHamilton29) May 30, 2020
The Minnesota Freedom Fund, which has called for defunding police departments and eliminating cash bail, said that “Black freedom fighters are rising up, lives on the line everywhere” and thanked “everyone who has provided support at this time.”
The Minneapolis Police Department reported Saturday that 383 reports of burglary and property damage were made during Friday night’s rioting, and that 131 calls were made about gunshots being fired. There were also 23 reported structure fires during the Friday protests.
About 40 people were arrested in Friday’s melee, according to Minneapolis and St. Paul authorities.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Saturday that tens of thousands of protesters have overwhelmed the law-enforcement presence, and estimated that 80% of those are not local but arrived from out of state.
• Valerie Richardson can be reached at vrichardson@washingtontimes.com.


thelibertydaily--2020-05-31--Treasonous Democrat Kamala Harris Joins the Marxist Mob Rioting Outside White House

Sen. Kamala Harris ( D-CA ) on Saturday attended a protest outside the White House as violent unrest rages across the United States over the death of George Floyd , the man who died after a Minneapolis police officer placed his knee on Floyd ’ s neck while he was handcuffed .
A masked Harris shared a video of herself attending a protest alongside hundreds of other demonstrators chanting “ Hands up .
Don ’ t shoot.
” Harris , a contender to be former Vice President Joe Biden ’ s running mate , shared the video with the caption @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We must listen.
” Harris communications director Sabrina Singh said the California Democrat joined the protesters to advocate for “ people to be heard.
” Too often , Black parents have to sit their teenage children down and tell them they may be stopped , arrested , or even shot because of the color of their skin .
Our nation ’ s history of systemic racism and use of excessive force must be confronted so we can begin to heal .
Protests erupted in dozens of cities across the United States overnight as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s death .
Speaking during a news conference Saturday , Minneapolis Gov .
Tim Walz blamed the violence on groups unrelated to the Floyd cause , including anarchists , white supremacists , and drug cartel participants .
He said he plans to mobilize the National Guard to keep the peace for any further weekend protests .
“ Our cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are under assault , ” he said , blaming riots on “ an organized attempt to destabilize society.
” Walz said he spoke with Floyd ’ s family , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city was counterproductive to the message activists were trying to send about the 46-year-old ’ s death .
Floyd died Monday after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck during an arrest for nearly 9 minutes .
There have been daily protests since the incident — which was recorded on video — calling for the officer and three others present during the arrest to face charges .
Chauvin was charged Friday with third-degree murder and bail was set at $ 500,000 .
All four officers , including Thomas Lane , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were fired from the MPD .
Protesters took to the streets across the country Friday night , many beginning as peaceful demonstrations that later took a more violent turn .
Several buildings were torched while businesses were vandalized and looted .
The UPI contributed to this report .

Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) on Saturday attended a protest outside the White House as violent unrest rages across the United States over the death of George Floyd, the man who died after a Minneapolis police officer placed his knee on Floyd’s neck while he was handcuffed.
A masked Harris shared a video of herself attending a protest alongside hundreds of other demonstrators chanting “Hands up. Don’t shoot.”
People are in pain. We must listen. pic.twitter.com/5PJ9gqyu1q — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) May 30, 2020
Harris, a contender to be former Vice President Joe Biden’s running mate, shared the video with the caption: “People are in pain. We must listen.”
Harris communications director Sabrina Singh said the California Democrat joined the protesters to advocate for “people to be heard.”
Hours after attending the protest, Harris tweeted:
Too often, Black parents have to sit their teenage children down and tell them they may be stopped, arrested, or even shot because of the color of their skin. Our nation’s history of systemic racism and use of excessive force must be confronted so we can begin to heal.
Too often, Black parents have to sit their teenage children down and tell them they may be stopped, arrested, or even shot because of the color of their skin. Our nation’s history of systemic racism and use of excessive force must be confronted so we can begin to heal. — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) May 30, 2020
Protests erupted in dozens of cities across the United States overnight as activists called for justice for Floyd’s death.
Speaking during a news conference Saturday, Minneapolis Gov. Tim Walz blamed the violence on groups unrelated to the Floyd cause, including anarchists, white supremacists, and drug cartel participants. He said he plans to mobilize the National Guard to keep the peace for any further weekend protests.
“Our cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are under assault,” he said, blaming riots on “an organized attempt to destabilize society.”
Walz said he spoke with Floyd’s family, who said the violence that had overtaken the city was counterproductive to the message activists were trying to send about the 46-year-old’s death.
Floyd died Monday after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck during an arrest for nearly 9 minutes. There have been daily protests since the incident — which was recorded on video — calling for the officer and three others present during the arrest to face charges.
Chauvin was charged Friday with third-degree murder and bail was set at $500,000. All four officers, including Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao, were fired from the MPD.
Protesters took to the streets across the country Friday night, many beginning as peaceful demonstrations that later took a more violent turn. Several buildings were torched while businesses were vandalized and looted.
The UPI contributed to this report.


thelibertydaily--2020-05-31--Apple Store in DC Looted by Liberal Protesters After White House Riot and Arson Spree

After the liberal riots and arsons around the White House petered out late Saturday night , a loot crew formed @ @ @ @ @ attempted looting spree .
For a while D.C. police were able to stay ahead or @ @ @ @ @ , but eventually they found an unprotected victim : The Apple store at the Carnegie @ @ @ @ @ ten or so blocks east of the White House .
Video taken by a civilian @ @ @ @ @ one of only two white people in the mob .
TRENDING : BALTIMORE : Black @ @ @ @ @ in the Face -- Gets Knocked out in Street ( VIDEO ) The Apple store @ @ @ @ @ Saturday night , but not the one across town .
Apple stores around the country @ @ @ @ @ for looters during the George Floyd protests .

After the liberal riots and arsons around the White House petered out late Saturday night, a loot crew formed up and went on an attempted looting spree. For a while D.C. police were able to stay ahead or keep up with the looters, but eventually they found an unprotected victim: The Apple store at the Carnegie Building in Northwest D.C. about ten or so blocks east of the White House.
Video taken by a civilian who blended in despite being one of only two white people in the mob.
DC police have literally shut down every place they’ve tried to loot so far. pic.twitter.com/Sd4XRC9cIr — Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) May 31, 2020
Everyone basically stands around until the next person calls a location and then the whole mob runs pic.twitter.com/34wu1UGpnA — Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) May 31, 2020
The entire apple store in DC has been looted. There’s nothing left. It took 7 minutes before a single cop showed up. pic.twitter.com/SijiCTcNjD — Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) May 31, 2020
Someone just tried robbing me. Had my wallet half way out of my pocket when I slapped his hand. With that, I’m out of here. There is no other word to describe these people: THUGS They don’t care about George Floyd at all. They probably don’t even know who he is. pic.twitter.com/8qVfN7s753 — Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) May 31, 2020
Here’s a video I took of the back end of the looting of the DC Apple store. 7 whole minutes before a cop showed up. Also, all they had to do was reach down on the door once inside to unlock it and they were too stupid to figure it out while everyone outside begged them. pic.twitter.com/1OhzqVbbql — Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) May 31, 2020
I have hundreds of DMs so I’ll cover it all here: To the people saying I exposed the looters’ faces: hell yes I did. I hope they get arrested. To the media asking to use my footage: use any of it with credit to @CalebJHull To everyone else: I’m okay and on my way home. pic.twitter.com/FuVaOOpfGn — Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) May 31, 2020
Different views:
https://twitter.com/hesonlyange1/status/1266968108457172992
The Apple store in Georgetown was boarded up Saturday night, but not the one across town.
@Apple is now boarding up their Georgetown store, as a precaution. pic.twitter.com/WAsBA5ejzG — Anna-Lysa Gayle (@AnnaLysaGayle) May 31, 2020
Apple stores around the country have been a favorite spot for looters during the George Floyd protests.
https://twitter.com/lexxie_c/status/1266880446845067264
https://twitter.com/Harlan/status/1266921535400484864


thelibertydaily--2020-06-01--CNN Fake Newser Brian Stelter Blames President Trump for Press Being Targeted By Police, Rioters

In the past few days , we ’ ve seen disturbing videos and reports of journalists getting brutalized from both sides of recent clashes : rioters beating them , damaging and stealing equipment , and police arresting and shooting reporters with rubber bullets or pepper spray balls while they just try to report .
But according to CNN ’ s media analyst and Reliable Sources host , Brian Stelter , President Trump along with other media naysayers might be to blame for this apparent uptick in hostility .
One of the egregious examples Stelter shared was the case of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kentucky .
The reporter and her crew were BEHIND the police line reporting from several dozen feet away , when a police officer turned around and approached while shooting them with a paintball gun loaded with pepper spray balls .
To Stelter ’ s credit , he did include the incident from outside the White House were a Fox News crew was assaulted and pursued out of the area .
He denounced it : After listing off other examples of the press getting pummeled from both sides , including one where the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a rubber bullet , he lamented that “ This is what 's happening to members of the media in cities across the country this weekend .
It feels like targeting .
It feels like an escalation .
It is deeply disturbing.
” Adding : “ And we 're waiting for statements about it from the President and from other national leaders.
” In his first group of guests , Stelter spoke with LA Times staff writer Molly Hennessey-Fiske , whose crew was blasted with rubber bullets and had the vehicle they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with paintballs by the cops .
“ I wonder if , Molly , you feel like there is an increasing amount of targeting happening .
That 's what it feels like to me but I 'm in a studio .
You 're actually there , ” Stelter asked .
After she explained that she hadn ’ t seen that kind of action taken at other riots she ’ d covered , Stelter pinned the blame on the President : That made little sense since violent rioters were not Trump supporters .
If Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press , perhaps others were to blame for what happened to Fox News .
As this author had pointed out on Twitter , Stelter and CNN have had a long history of stoking resentment and hatred against their superior cable competitor .
He even allowed Fox News bashing to occur later in the show .
Baltimore Sun media critic David Zurawik lashed out at Fox News and blamed them for helping to perpetuate corruption inside police departments : “ That is the way a narrative sustains injustice in this world .
Narratives do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ narrative , right now .
I saw it all night last night while they were doing their coverage whipping around the country .
It 's important , narratives matter , ” he decried .
Zurawik also agreed with placing the blame on President Trump , `` What he ’ s done the last four years of encouraging people to hate the press ( ... ) I ’ m not totally blaming him , but it ’ s a large factor in the attacks on press that we ’ re seeing on the streets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the change he wants to see .
The transcript is below , click `` expand '' to read : This is a local CBS reporter and her cameraman in Louisville , Kentucky , apparently shot with pepper balls while live on the air .
Later the police apologized to the station , but we 've seen other reporters .
Here 's Dallas for example , other reporters being hit by rubber bullets , by tear gas .
These situations we 've seen in a number of different cities .
I 'll read some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Columbia , South Carolina was hit by a rock and had to be taken to the hospital .
Here 's a freelance photographer in Minneapolis who was shot in the left eye while covering the protests .
She says she ’ s been blinded in one of her eyes as a result .
In Chicago , a Chicago Tribune photographer said looters shoved and stole her cameras .
In D.C. , this is in Washington in Lafayette Park , a Fox News crew was harassed and then chased out of the park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Fox News and criticizing right-wing media .
This is deplorable behavior by protestors .
We 've also seen in Las Vegas the arrest of two photographers .
Police took these photographers into custody .
That is completely inappropriate .
They were then let out the next morning .
We need to follow up on these cases and make sure that people are held accountable when these incidents happen .
Reporters should not be the story in these cases .
But it 's happened again in the past few hours .
Overnight , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporter for HuffPost was arrested while wearing a police badge and covering a protest in Brooklyn .
In Minneapolis , a Los Angeles Times staff writer had police firing tear gas and rubber bullets at point-blank range at her , into a crowd of protesters and journalists .
We ’ re going to talk to her in just a moment .
A Reuters cameraman also said he was hit by rubber bullets .
Some reporters have had to seek medical attention .
A news crew for KCRW says the LAPD shot at her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her press badge above her head .
In at least one case -- As I ’ ve mentioned , we ’ ve seen protestors being the aggressors .
This is a photographer for KDKA in Pittsburgh .
He says he was attacked protesters downtown on Saturday , quote , “ They stomped and kicked me , ” he said in a tweet from the back of the ambulance .
“ I 'm bruised and bloodied but alive .
My camera was destroyed .
Another group of protestors pulled me out and saved my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what 's happening to members of the media in cities across the country this weekend .
It feels like targeting .
It feels like an escalation .
It is deeply disturbing .
And we 're waiting for statements about it from the President and from other national leaders .
STELTER : Look , when journalists are not interfering , when they are not disrupting law enforcement , they should not be targeted by law enforcement .
I wonder if , Molly , you feel like there is an increasing amount of targeting happening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to me but I 'm in a studio .
You 're actually there .
MOLLY HENNESSEY-FISKE ( LA Times staff writer ) : Well , last night was a very different experience from past stories that I 've covered from Ferguson where , at least in my experience , we would see the police confronting or protestors confronting police and the press would be on the sidelines .
I did not get arrested there .
I did n't have clashes with police but there certainly was tear gas and there were clashes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same there and in other situations , in Baton Rouge , in Dallas , and this never happened .
STELTER : Look , these are issues that date back a long time .
It 's pre-President Trump , but I 've got to think the rhetoric against the media from Trump and other politicians and television stars has to be a problem that 's making a bad situation worse .
That 's just my personal view .
DAVID ZURAWIK : But your question about narratives , I do n't want people to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ narratives are all-important in how we make sense of the world .
I 'll give you an example .
Last night I was watching Fox News .
They had Bernie Kerik and Mike Huckabee as their analysts or their experts and they kept talking about a few bad apples in the police department .
That 's a narrative that was very powerful in places like Baltimore where we had real problems with the police , and they kept saying , “ Oh , a few bad apples , a few bad apples , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ equation .
After 2015 with Freddie Gray and after the Justice Department , Baltimore Sun , and others exposing a rogue corrupt outfit called the Gun Trace Task Force that was robbing citizens , taking drugs , selling drugs , the few bad apples narrative has quieted down .
It was corrupt to the core , and if we keep saying it 's just a few bad apples , we will keep having incidents like this .
That is the way a narrative sustains injustice in this world .
Narratives do matter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right now .
I saw it all night last night while they were doing their coverage whipping around the country .
It 's important , narratives matter .

In the past few days, we’ve seen disturbing videos and reports of journalists getting brutalized from both sides of recent clashes: rioters beating them, damaging and stealing equipment, and police arresting and shooting reporters with rubber bullets or pepper spray balls while they just try to report. But according to CNN’s media analyst and Reliable Sources host, Brian Stelter, President Trump along with other media naysayers might be to blame for this apparent uptick in hostility.
One of the egregious examples Stelter shared was the case of a local CBS affiliate reporter in Louisville, Kentucky. The reporter and her crew were BEHIND the police line reporting from several dozen feet away, when a police officer turned around and approached while shooting them with a paintball gun loaded with pepper spray balls.
To Stelter’s credit, he did include the incident from outside the White House were a Fox News crew was assaulted and pursued out of the area. He denounced it:
In D.C., this is in Washington in Lafayette Park, a Fox News crew was harassed and then chased out of the park by protestors who were cursing and screaming at Fox News and criticizing right-wing media. This is deplorable behavior by protestors.
After listing off other examples of the press getting pummeled from both sides, including one where the police shot out a photographer’s eye with a rubber bullet, he lamented that “This is what's happening to members of the media in cities across the country this weekend. It feels like targeting. It feels like an escalation. It is deeply disturbing.” Adding: “And we're waiting for statements about it from the President and from other national leaders.”
In his first group of guests, Stelter spoke with LA Times staff writer Molly Hennessey-Fiske, whose crew was blasted with rubber bullets and had the vehicle they were using to get to the hospital sprayed with paintballs by the cops.
“I wonder if, Molly, you feel like there is an increasing amount of targeting happening. That's what it feels like to me but I'm in a studio. You're actually there,” Stelter asked.
After she explained that she hadn’t seen that kind of action taken at other riots she’d covered, Stelter pinned the blame on the President:
Look, these are issues that date back a long time. It's pre-President Trump, but I've got to think the rhetoric against the media from Trump and other politicians and television stars has to be a problem that's making a bad situation worse. That's just my personal view.
That made little sense since violent rioters were not Trump supporters.
If Trump was responsible for these attacks on the press, perhaps others were to blame for what happened to Fox News. As this author had pointed out on Twitter, Stelter and CNN have had a long history of stoking resentment and hatred against their superior cable competitor. He even allowed Fox News bashing to occur later in the show.
Baltimore Sun media critic David Zurawik lashed out at Fox News and blamed them for helping to perpetuate corruption inside police departments:
Last night I was watching Fox News. They had Bernie Kerik and Mike Huckabee as their analysts or their experts and they kept talking about a few bad apples in the police department. That's a narrative that was very powerful in places like Baltimore where we had real problems with the police, and they kept saying, “Oh, a few bad apples, a few bad apples,” people on one side of the equation.
“That is the way a narrative sustains injustice in this world. Narratives do matter, and Fox is pushing that narrative, right now. I saw it all night last night while they were doing their coverage whipping around the country. It's important, narratives matter,” he decried.
Zurawik also agreed with placing the blame on President Trump, "What he’s done the last four years of encouraging people to hate the press (...) I’m not totally blaming him, but it’s a large factor in the attacks on press that we’re seeing on the streets today."
Maybe Stelter should be the change he wants to see.
The transcript is below, click "expand" to read:
CNN’s Reliable Sources
May 31, 2020
11:02:31 a.m. Eastern [2 minutes 21 seconds] (…) This is a local CBS reporter and her cameraman in Louisville, Kentucky, apparently shot with pepper balls while live on the air. Later the police apologized to the station, but we've seen other reporters. Here's Dallas for example, other reporters being hit by rubber bullets, by tear gas. These situations we've seen in a number of different cities. I'll read some other examples to you. A reporter in Columbia, South Carolina was hit by a rock and had to be taken to the hospital. Here's a freelance photographer in Minneapolis who was shot in the left eye while covering the protests. She says she’s been blinded in one of her eyes as a result. In Chicago, a Chicago Tribune photographer said looters shoved and stole her cameras. In D.C., this is in Washington in Lafayette Park, a Fox News crew was harassed and then chased out of the park by protestors who were cursing and screaming at Fox News and criticizing right-wing media. This is deplorable behavior by protestors. We've also seen in Las Vegas the arrest of two photographers. Police took these photographers into custody. That is completely inappropriate. They were then let out the next morning. We need to follow up on these cases and make sure that people are held accountable when these incidents happen. Reporters should not be the story in these cases. But it's happened again in the past few hours. Overnight, here in New York City, a reporter for HuffPost was arrested while wearing a police badge and covering a protest in Brooklyn. In Minneapolis, a Los Angeles Times staff writer had police firing tear gas and rubber bullets at point-blank range at her, into a crowd of protesters and journalists. We’re going to talk to her in just a moment. A Reuters cameraman also said he was hit by rubber bullets. Some reporters have had to seek medical attention. A news crew for KCRW says the LAPD shot at her with rubber bullets as she was holding her press badge above her head. In at least one case -- As I’ve mentioned, we’ve seen protestors being the aggressors. This is a photographer for KDKA in Pittsburgh. He says he was attacked protesters downtown on Saturday, quote, “They stomped and kicked me,” he said in a tweet from the back of the ambulance. “I'm bruised and bloodied but alive. My camera was destroyed. Another group of protestors pulled me out and saved my life. Thank you.” This is what's happening to members of the media in cities across the country this weekend. It feels like targeting. It feels like an escalation. It is deeply disturbing. And we're waiting for statements about it from the President and from other national leaders. (…) 11:08:17 a.m. Eastern STELTER: Look, when journalists are not interfering, when they are not disrupting law enforcement, they should not be targeted by law enforcement. I wonder if, Molly, you feel like there is an increasing amount of targeting happening. That's what it feels like to me but I'm in a studio. You're actually there. MOLLY HENNESSEY-FISKE (LA Times staff writer): Well, last night was a very different experience from past stories that I've covered from Ferguson where, at least in my experience, we would see the police confronting or protestors confronting police and the press would be on the sidelines. I did not get arrested there. I didn't have clashes with police but there certainly was tear gas and there were clashes. But, I wore my press badge the same there and in other situations, in Baton Rouge, in Dallas, and this never happened. STELTER: Look, these are issues that date back a long time. It's pre-President Trump, but I've got to think the rhetoric against the media from Trump and other politicians and television stars has to be a problem that's making a bad situation worse. That's just my personal view. (…) 11:24:09 a.m. Eastern DAVID ZURAWIK: But your question about narratives, I don't want people to think narratives don't matter. Media narratives are all-important in how we make sense of the world. I'll give you an example. Last night I was watching Fox News. They had Bernie Kerik and Mike Huckabee as their analysts or their experts and they kept talking about a few bad apples in the police department. That's a narrative that was very powerful in places like Baltimore where we had real problems with the police, and they kept saying, “Oh, a few bad apples, a few bad apples,” people on one side of the equation. After 2015 with Freddie Gray and after the Justice Department, Baltimore Sun, and others exposing a rogue corrupt outfit called the Gun Trace Task Force that was robbing citizens, taking drugs, selling drugs, the few bad apples narrative has quieted down. It was corrupt to the core, and if we keep saying it's just a few bad apples, we will keep having incidents like this. That is the way a narrative sustains injustice in this world. Narratives do matter, and Fox is pushing that narrative, right now. I saw it all night last night while they were doing their coverage whipping around the country. It's important, narratives matter.
(…)