thelibertydaily--2020-05-07--‘Organized Mob’: Communist Front Group that Disrupted GOP Events Says They’re ‘Engaged’ with Democra

‘Organized Mob’: Communist Front Group that Disrupted GOP Events Says They’re ‘Engaged’ with Democrat Sexual Predator Joe Biden’s Campaign

Indivisible , a progressive activist organization that has engaged in anti-Republican disruption tactics and was founded to “ resist the Trump agenda , ” says they are engaged with Joe Biden ’ s presidential campaign .
NBC News cited Indivisible leaders saying they are “ engaged ” with Biden ’ s campaign on policies such as universal voting by mail and other “ democracy reforms.
” The organization , which has previously stormed and disrupted Republican events , formally endorsed Biden earlier this week despite growing controversy concerning a sexual assault allegation against the presumptive Democrat nominee for president .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaders are openly associated with groups financed by billionaire George Soros .
Indivisible was founded in the wake of Donald Trump ’ s presidency with the express purpose of organizing and training activists to “ resist ” the Trump agenda .
The group has sponsored or organized scores of anti-Trump protests and has trained activists to infiltrate or disrupt Republican townhalls .
Indivisible ’ s DC branch was previously implicated in a scuffle that reportedly injured a 71-year-old staffer for Rep. Dana Rohrabacher ( R-CA ) as well as reportedly knocking a 2-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were only delivering Valentine ’ s Day cards at a Rohrabacher event that they clearly disrupted .
“ I am outraged beyond words that protesters who mobbed my Huntington Beach office violently knocked down my faithful district director , Kathleen Staunton , causing her to be hospitalized , ” Rohrabacher said at the time .
“ And , yes , deliberate or not , the incident came as part of a mob action that not only intimidates but coerces .
Though the protesters think of themselves as idealists , they engaged in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A 2017 town hall for Rep. Jason Chaffetz ’ s ( R-Utah ) was disrupted by Indivisible protesters flooding a high school gym , criticizing the Republican agenda and chanting “ do your job.
” The Utah Republican Party fingered Indivisible Utah for actions that “ surrounded a car ” outside Chaffetz ’ s town hall and “ denied members of his Congressional District from engaging their Congressman.
” “ This organized mob has displayed hostile , violent , and deliberately disruptive behavior , which is unfair to constituents as it hijacks town @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meaningful discussion , ” the Utah GOP said .
“ Because of this clear demonstration of violence , if congressional members feel they can not provide adequate security they should consider tele-town halls to reach out to their constituents instead.
” The Indivisible Project previously partnered with Organizing for Action , the activist group that morphed from Barack Obama ’ s first presidential campaign .
The two groups reportedly released a guidebook that included instructions on progressive activists pressing Republicans at events to make it seem there is widespread disapproval of their policies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York Post , previously related : The manual , published with OFA partner “ Indivisible , ” advises protesters to go into halls quietly so as not to raise alarms , and “ grab seats at the front of the room but do not all sit together.
” Rather , spread out in pairs to make it seem like the whole room opposes the Republican host ’ s positions .
“ This will help reinforce the impression of broad consensus.
” It also urges them to ask “ hostile ” questions — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mic ” — and loudly boo the the GOP politician if he isn ’ t “ giving you real answers.
” “ Express your concern [ to the event ’ s hosts ] they are giving a platform to pro-Trump authoritarianism , racism , and corruption , ” it says .
… “ Even the safest [ Republican ] will be deeply alarmed by signs of organized opposition , ” the document states , “ because these actions create the impression that they ’ re not connected to their district and not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Project is currently one of 13 listed “ sponsors ” of a newly formed organization calling itself the People ’ s Bailout group .
That community organizing outfit is nudging Congress to use the next stimulus package during the coronavirus crisis to enact reforms that would fundamentally transform American society by achieving longtime progressive aims .
The People ’ s Bailout website promotes a “ helpful slideshow and handout on key tactics to use ” to push promote the transformative agenda .
The “ helpful slideshow ” and “ tactics ” linked on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which specializes in the disruption tactic of so-called direct action .
Ruckus provided training and resources to the Occupy movement .
It ’ s been funded by the Soros-financed Tides Foundation .
Ruckus leaders infamously helped to spark the 1999 World Trade Organization protests in Seattle that turned violent .
Indivisible , meanwhile , did not always support Biden .
A survey of its members in February had just six percent picking Biden when there were more candidates in the presidential primary field , with members favoring Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nominee , about 95 percent of Indivisible ’ s members support the decision to endorse Biden .
NBC News reported that Indivisible is engaged with the Biden campaign : “ Even if he ’ s not on the same page as us to begin with , he ’ s willing to listen , ” Levin said .
“ And importantly , he ’ s willing to change his mind .
If we can organize and push him , he ’ ll move.
” Aaron Klein is Breitbart ’ s Jerusalem bureau chief and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York Times bestselling author and hosts the popular weekend talk radio program , “ Aaron Klein Investigative Radio.
” Follow him on Twitter @ AaronKleinShow .
Joshua Klein contributed research to this article .
Follow him on Twitter @ JoshuaKlein_

Indivisible, a progressive activist organization that has engaged in anti-Republican disruption tactics and was founded to “resist the Trump agenda,” says they are engaged with Joe Biden’s presidential campaign.
NBC News cited Indivisible leaders saying they are “engaged” with Biden’s campaign on policies such as universal voting by mail and other “democracy reforms.”
The organization, which has previously stormed and disrupted Republican events, formally endorsed Biden earlier this week despite growing controversy concerning a sexual assault allegation against the presumptive Democrat nominee for president.
Breitbart News previously extensively reported that Indivisible leaders are openly associated with groups financed by billionaire George Soros.
Indivisible was founded in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidency with the express purpose of organizing and training activists to “resist” the Trump agenda.
The group has sponsored or organized scores of anti-Trump protests and has trained activists to infiltrate or disrupt Republican townhalls.
Indivisible’s DC branch was previously implicated in a scuffle that reportedly injured a 71-year-old staffer for Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) as well as reportedly knocking a 2-year-old to the ground. Indivisible protesters claimed they were only delivering Valentine’s Day cards at a Rohrabacher event that they clearly disrupted.
“I am outraged beyond words that protesters who mobbed my Huntington Beach office violently knocked down my faithful district director, Kathleen Staunton, causing her to be hospitalized,” Rohrabacher said at the time. “And, yes, deliberate or not, the incident came as part of a mob action that not only intimidates but coerces. Though the protesters think of themselves as idealists, they engaged in political thuggery, pure and simple.”
A 2017 town hall for Rep. Jason Chaffetz’s (R-Utah) was disrupted by Indivisible protesters flooding a high school gym, criticizing the Republican agenda and chanting “do your job.”
The Utah Republican Party fingered Indivisible Utah for actions that “surrounded a car” outside Chaffetz’s town hall and “denied members of his Congressional District from engaging their Congressman.”
“This organized mob has displayed hostile, violent, and deliberately disruptive behavior, which is unfair to constituents as it hijacks town hall meetings to prevent any type of meaningful discussion,” the Utah GOP said. “Because of this clear demonstration of violence, if congressional members feel they cannot provide adequate security they should consider tele-town halls to reach out to their constituents instead.”
The Indivisible Project previously partnered with Organizing for Action, the activist group that morphed from Barack Obama’s first presidential campaign.
The two groups reportedly released a guidebook that included instructions on progressive activists pressing Republicans at events to make it seem there is widespread disapproval of their policies.
Paul Sperry, writing at the New York Post, previously related:
The manual, published with OFA partner “Indivisible,” advises protesters to go into halls quietly so as not to raise alarms, and “grab seats at the front of the room but do not all sit together.” Rather, spread out in pairs to make it seem like the whole room opposes the Republican host’s positions. “This will help reinforce the impression of broad consensus.” It also urges them to ask “hostile” questions — while keeping “a firm hold on the mic” — and loudly boo the the GOP politician if he isn’t “giving you real answers.” “Express your concern [to the event’s hosts] they are giving a platform to pro-Trump authoritarianism, racism, and corruption,” it says. …“Even the safest [Republican] will be deeply alarmed by signs of organized opposition,” the document states, “because these actions create the impression that they’re not connected to their district and not listening to their constituents.”
The Indivisible Project is currently one of 13 listed “sponsors” of a newly formed organization calling itself the People’s Bailout group. That community organizing outfit is nudging Congress to use the next stimulus package during the coronavirus crisis to enact reforms that would fundamentally transform American society by achieving longtime progressive aims.
The People’s Bailout website promotes a “helpful slideshow and handout on key tactics to use” to push promote the transformative agenda. The “helpful slideshow” and “tactics” linked on the site are from the Ruckus Society, which specializes in the disruption tactic of so-called direct action.
Ruckus provided training and resources to the Occupy movement. It’s been funded by the Soros-financed Tides Foundation. Ruckus leaders infamously helped to spark the 1999 World Trade Organization protests in Seattle that turned violent.
Indivisible, meanwhile, did not always support Biden. A survey of its members in February had just six percent picking Biden when there were more candidates in the presidential primary field, with members favoring Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders.
Now that he is the presumptive nominee, about 95 percent of Indivisible’s members support the decision to endorse Biden.
Biden is “Abraham Lincoln compared to Donald Trump,” quipped Indivisible co-founder Ezra Levin.
NBC News reported that Indivisible is engaged with the Biden campaign:
Levin and Greenberg praised Biden for the entreaties he has been making to Sanders supporters and other progressives since he became the apparent nominee last month. The Indivisible leaders said they are engaged with Biden’s campaign on policies they would like to see him prioritize, such as statehood for the District of Columbia, universal voting by mail and other “democracy reforms.”
“Even if he’s not on the same page as us to begin with, he’s willing to listen,” Levin said. “And importantly, he’s willing to change his mind. If we can organize and push him, he’ll move.”
Aaron Klein is Breitbart’s Jerusalem bureau chief and senior investigative reporter. He is a New York Times bestselling author and hosts the popular weekend talk radio program, “Aaron Klein Investigative Radio.” Follow him on Twitter @AaronKleinShow.
Joshua Klein contributed research to this article. Follow him on Twitter @JoshuaKlein_


thelibertydaily--2020-05-07--Bold, Patriotic California Sheriff: ‘I Refuse to Make Criminals Out of Business Owners’

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco reaffirmed his stance on not enforcing stringent stay-at-home orders , telling the Riverside County Board of Supervisors this week that he refuses to “ make criminals out of business owners , single moms , and otherwise healthy individuals for exercising their constitutional rights.
” Eight weeks ago , officials , including Gov .
Gavin Newsom ( D ) “ participated in something never done before in our nation ’ s history , ” Bianco began .
Government “ ordered residents into their homes , closed their businesses , made them wear masks , forbid them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constitutional freedoms put in place over 200 years ago , ” he explained .
“ In the name of a public health crisis , our civil liberties and constitutional protections were placed on hold , ” he continued .
Officials , Bianco said , have asked a lot of residents over the last two months as part of a greater effort to flatten the curve and prevent hospitals from being completely overwhelmed by coronavirus patients .
“ It worked , ” he said , listing a series of statistics : What isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 4,300 people who have tested positive have already recovered and returned to work .
What that means is that out of two and a half million people in Riverside County , we have only 2,300 residents positive with this virus .
Statistically , that is less than a tenth of one percent .
Forthcoming decisions from officials should be based on “ facts and data , not protections and fear , ” he continued , stressing that residents do not need to live in fear and noting that the risk remains low @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , he urged at-risk residents to remain at home .
Bianco said he did not enforce the stay-at-home order from the beginning , partly because he “ trusted our residents ’ ability to do the right thing without fear of being arrested ” and emphasized that he continues to hold that position : I knew they could be trusted to act as responsible adults , and I was correct .
As we continue , I will reinforce my position .
Not only do we not have the resources to enforce unreasonable orders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of business owners , single moms , and otherwise healthy individuals for exercising their constitutional rights .
I believe Riverside County residents are responsible enough to proceed cautiously .
The original projections and fears that caused orders to be put into place in the first place , he added , have been “ proven wrong.
” “ There can not be a new normal , ” he warned , citing the country ’ s “ fundamental freedoms of life , liberty , and the pursuit of happiness.
” “ Any new normal is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which set us apart and make us the greatest country in the world , ” he added .
On Tuesday , Gov .
Newsom warned that , despite the state gradually entering into the next phase of economic recovery , California will not return to normal until a vaccine is developed and available .
“ We ’ re not going back to normal .
It ’ s a new normal with adaptations and modifications , until we get to immunity and a vaccine , ” he said during Tuesday ’ s press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never come to fruition .

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco reaffirmed his stance on not enforcing stringent stay-at-home orders, telling the Riverside County Board of Supervisors this week that he refuses to “make criminals out of business owners, single moms, and otherwise healthy individuals for exercising their constitutional rights.”
Eight weeks ago, officials, including Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) “participated in something never done before in our nation’s history,” Bianco began.
Government “ordered residents into their homes, closed their businesses, made them wear masks, forbid them from going to church, and eliminated constitutional freedoms put in place over 200 years ago,” he explained.
“In the name of a public health crisis, our civil liberties and constitutional protections were placed on hold,” he continued.
Officials, Bianco said, have asked a lot of residents over the last two months as part of a greater effort to flatten the curve and prevent hospitals from being completely overwhelmed by coronavirus patients.
“It worked,” he said, listing a series of statistics:
What isn’t being emphasized is that 2,000 of the 4,300 people who have tested positive have already recovered and returned to work. What that means is that out of two and a half million people in Riverside County, we have only 2,300 residents positive with this virus. Statistically, that is less than a tenth of one percent.
Forthcoming decisions from officials should be based on “facts and data, not protections and fear,” he continued, stressing that residents do not need to live in fear and noting that the risk remains low for people without serious medical conditions. However, he urged at-risk residents to remain at home.
Bianco said he did not enforce the stay-at-home order from the beginning, partly because he “trusted our residents’ ability to do the right thing without fear of being arrested” and emphasized that he continues to hold that position:
I knew they could be trusted to act as responsible adults, and I was correct. As we continue, I will reinforce my position. Not only do we not have the resources to enforce unreasonable orders, I refuse to make criminals out of business owners, single moms, and otherwise healthy individuals for exercising their constitutional rights. I believe Riverside County residents are responsible enough to proceed cautiously.
The original projections and fears that caused orders to be put into place in the first place, he added, have been “proven wrong.”
“There cannot be a new normal,” he warned, citing the country’s “fundamental freedoms of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
“Any new normal is a direct attack on the basic rights, which set us apart and make us the greatest country in the world,” he added.
On Tuesday, Gov. Newsom warned that, despite the state gradually entering into the next phase of economic recovery, California will not return to normal until a vaccine is developed and available.
“We’re not going back to normal. It’s a new normal with adaptations and modifications, until we get to immunity and a vaccine,” he said during Tuesday’s press briefing — something some experts caution may never come to fruition.


thelibertydaily--2020-05-07--SO-SO-MUCH WINNING: God-Hating Democrat Heathens Pay to Settle Lawsuit Seeking Information on Ben Ca

SO-SO-MUCH WINNING: God-Hating Democrat Heathens Pay to Settle Lawsuit Seeking Information on Ben Carson’s Bible Studies

Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ) has settled a lawsuit launched by leftwing and atheist groups that sought information about HUD Secretary Ben Carson ’ s participation in Bible studies .
The Freedom from Religion Foundation and the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington announced last week that the federal agency will pay $ 17,800 to settle the suit , which revolved around a Freedom of Information Act request designed to hold government accountable but not intended to infringe on individual privacy .
According to the federal government , there are nine exemptions for gaining information through a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ could reasonable be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
” But the leftwing atheist groups believe differently , citing its right to have information about private and voluntary Bible studies : FFRF and CREW filed suit in January 2018 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia , alleging HUD ’ s pattern and practice of denying fee waivers on FOIA requests where disclosure of the documents was “ likely to cast the agency or HUD secretary in a negative light.
” FFRF and CREW have subsequently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ settlement , HUD has agreed to address the remaining issues by offering two sessions of in-person mandatory fee waiver training for the FOIA office , issuing updated fee waiver guidance for employees , and paying costs and attorneys fees to the plaintiffs ( $ 14,400 to CREW and $ 3,400 to FFRF ) .
The announcement said that in addition to getting information about Bible studies at HUD but also sought documentation about Carson attending an event at the Museum of the Bible .
“ Government needs to work in sunlight , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the announcement .
“ Our lawsuit has ensured that should be happening in the future at HUD.
” The Christian Post also reported on the lawsuit settlement : FFRF , which advocates for a strict separation of church and state , has been critical of the weekly Bible studies organized by Capitol Ministries and pastor Ralph Drollinger since the beginning of the Trump administration in 2017 .
FFRF has claimed that weekly Bible study is a “ big waste of taxpayers ” and has called for cabinet members to “ study the Bible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your official capacity and at your government desk.
” FFRF targeted Carson and HUD most recently after the media outlets reported that Drollinger had linked the coronavirus and homosexuality in a blog that surfaced in March .
Drollinger has said his theological writings were misrepresented .
“ We should be seeing much more media outrage over these activist groups who continuously abuse legal protections in place for the media , but we don ’ t , ” Matt Schuck , HUD spokesman , told Fox News .
Although the Trump administration had said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the White House , aside from Carson , several other cabinet members are listed as Bible study “ sponsors , ” according to the Capitol Ministries website including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo , Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos , NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine , Vice President Mike Pence , and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows .
Dozens of members of the House and Senate also are listed as sponsors on the website .
“ Having enough perspective to realize that people who disagree with you are not automatically your enemies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the constituents of this nation with respect will go a long way toward healing our nation , ” Carson said in a statement posted to the website .
“ The work of Capitol Ministries is interwoven into those goals .
”

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has settled a lawsuit launched by leftwing and atheist groups that sought information about HUD Secretary Ben Carson’s participation in Bible studies.
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The Freedom from Religion Foundation and the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington announced last week that the federal agency will pay $17,800 to settle the suit, which revolved around a Freedom of Information Act request designed to hold government accountable but not intended to infringe on individual privacy.
According to the federal government, there are nine exemptions for gaining information through a FOIA, including when providing that information “could reasonable be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.”
But the leftwing atheist groups believe differently, citing its right to have information about private and voluntary Bible studies:
FFRF and CREW filed suit in January 2018 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleging HUD’s pattern and practice of denying fee waivers on FOIA requests where disclosure of the documents was “likely to cast the agency or HUD secretary in a negative light.” FFRF and CREW have subsequently received the desired documents. In the settlement, HUD has agreed to address the remaining issues by offering two sessions of in-person mandatory fee waiver training for the FOIA office, issuing updated fee waiver guidance for employees, and paying costs and attorneys fees to the plaintiffs ($14,400 to CREW and $3,400 to FFRF).
The announcement said that in addition to getting information about Bible studies at HUD but also sought documentation about Carson attending an event at the Museum of the Bible.
“Government needs to work in sunlight,” FFRF Co-President Dan Barker, said in the announcement. “Our lawsuit has ensured that should be happening in the future at HUD.”
The Christian Post also reported on the lawsuit settlement:
FFRF, which advocates for a strict separation of church and state, has been critical of the weekly Bible studies organized by Capitol Ministries and pastor Ralph Drollinger since the beginning of the Trump administration in 2017. FFRF has claimed that weekly Bible study is a “big waste of taxpayers” and has called for cabinet members to “study the Bible in your private capacity, not in your official capacity and at your government desk.”
FFRF targeted Carson and HUD most recently after the media outlets reported that Drollinger had linked the coronavirus and homosexuality in a blog that surfaced in March. Drollinger has said his theological writings were misrepresented.
Fox News reported HUD’s response to the lawsuit.
“We should be seeing much more media outrage over these activist groups who continuously abuse legal protections in place for the media, but we don’t,” Matt Schuck, HUD spokesman, told Fox News.
Although the Trump administration had said no Bible studies have been held at the White House, aside from Carson, several other cabinet members are listed as Bible study “sponsors,” according to the Capitol Ministries website including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, Vice President Mike Pence, and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows.
Dozens of members of the House and Senate also are listed as sponsors on the website.
“Having enough perspective to realize that people who disagree with you are not automatically your enemies and learning how to treat each other and the constituents of this nation with respect will go a long way toward healing our nation,” Carson said in a statement posted to the website. “The work of Capitol Ministries is interwoven into those goals.”
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thelibertydaily--2020-05-08--POLL: Majority of Republicans Want To See Dirty Cop James Comey Prosecuted

As more light continues to be shed on the Russia hoax setup of President Donald Trump and his associates , @ @ @ @ @ they want to see former FBI Director James Comey prosecuted , according to a new @ @ @ @ @ reports .
“ Most Republicans still believe senior federal law enforcement officials acted illegally to @ @ @ @ @ ’ s election and think former FBI Director James Comey should be criminally prosecuted , @ @ @ @ @ poll .
The poll found that 63 percent of Republican voters desire to see Comey @ @ @ @ @ , and the actions of others in his agency , which they believe were to @ @ @ @ @ elected , likely broke the law .
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thelibertydaily--2020-05-08--Do Democrats Really Want to Celebrate the Obama FBI’s Heinous Abuses Against Mike Flynn?

When the Department of Justice ( DOJ ) finally dropped the case against General Michael Flynn , a former national security adviser for President Donald Trump , House Democrats slammed the decision as a partisan attempt to “ cover up ” for Trump — presumably on Russia .
While Flynn ’ s attorney , Sidney Powell , presented evidence suggesting Flynn was “ set up by corrupt agents ” who threatened his son in order to pressure him into pleading guilty , Democrats insisted that the DOJ ’ s decision to drop the case will “ incriminate Bill Barr.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of justice knows no bounds , ” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-Calif. ) said in a statement .
“ Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to federal investigators in the face of overwhelming evidence – but now , Attorney General Barr ’ s Justice Department is dropping the case to continue to cover up for the President.
” “ Flynn pled guilty to lying to the FBI about his illicit Russian contacts , ” Rep. Adam Schiff ( D-Calif. ) tweeted .
“ His lies do not now become truths .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it does incriminate Bill Barr .
In the worst politicization of the Justice Department in its history.
” “ This is outrageous !
Flynn PLEADED GUILTY to lying to investigators , ” Rep. Jerry Nadler ( D-N.Y. ) chimed in .
“ The evidence against him is overwhelming .
Now , a politicized DOJ is dropping the case .
The decision to overrule the special counsel is without precedent and warrants an immediate explanation.
” Nadler insisted that he went easy on Bill Barr due to the coronavirus crisis , but now he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of this “ outrageous ” move .
“ Due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency , I worked with DOJ to postpone our scheduled hearing with AG Barr as attentions and resources appropriately went to responding to the pandemic .
But rest assured , we are going to reschedule that hearing , ASAP , and demand answers !
” he added .
All this pretend outrage is disgraceful because Flynn ’ s exoneration represents the restoration of justice , not the perversion of it .
As Jonathan Turley , a constitutional law professor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , then-FBI Director James “ Comey et al sought to create a crime in the absence of any evidence of criminal conduct .
The case has now collapsed and represents one of the most ignoble moments for [ former Special Counsel Robert ] Mueller .
The Justice Department did the right thing in seeking this dismissal .
The new evidence not only undermined the legitimacy of the prosecution but the Justice Department itself .
For those blinded by this age of rage , the abuse has been ignored and even defended.
” Whatever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they should be able to acknowledge that Flynn was abused .
As National Review ‘ s Andrew C. McCarthy , a former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York , explained , Powell ’ s evidence seemed to confirm not just that Flynn had been set up but that Mueller ’ s staff had threatened to target his son unless he confessed to the false statements charge .
“ As I ’ ve noted several times over the years , it has long been speculated that Flynn — though he did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though the agents who interviewed him also did not believe he had intentionally misled them ) — nevertheless pled guilty to false-statements charges because prosecutors from Special Counsel Robert Mueller ’ s staff threatened him , ” McCarthy wrote .
“ Specifically , Flynn is said to have been warned that , if he refused to plead guilty , prosecutors would charge his son with a felony for failing to register with the Justice Department as a foreign agent .
Such a so-called FARA violation ( Foreign Agent Registration Act ) is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the Mueller investigation , and it had dubious application to Flynn ’ s son ( who worked for Flynn ’ s private-intelligence firm ) .
” “ Well , Powell now contends that the new disclosures demonstrate that Mueller ’ s prosecutors — she specifically cites Brandon Van Grack , who now runs Justice ’ s FARA unit — did indeed promise Flynn that they would not charge his son if Flynn pled guilty .
Worse , Powell avers that the prosecutors coerced Flynn and his counsel to keep this agreement secret @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a side deal that would not be written into the plea agreement and therefore would be kept from the court and the public , ” McCarthy added .
“ Under federal law , all understandings that are relevant to a guilty plea must be disclosed to the judge .
It would be not merely a serious ethical breach for government lawyers to fail to reveal such an arrangement .
It would be a fraud on the court.
” McCarthy also made the argument that the DOJ cited in dropping the case against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basis for an investigation of General Flynn .
Under federal law , a false statement made to investigators is not actionable unless it is material .
That means it must be pertinent to a matter that is properly under investigation , ” the former U.S. Attorney wrote .
“ If the FBI did not have a legitimate investigative basis to interview Flynn , then that fact should have been disclosed as exculpatory information .
It would have enabled his counsel to argue that any inaccurate statements he made were immaterial.
” Flynn pled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January 24 , 2017 interview about communications he had with Sergey Kislyak , then the Russian ambassador to the U.S. , during the transition from President Obama to President Trump .
It is entirely proper for an incoming national security adviser to meet with an ambassador , and the idea that these communications somehow violated the Logan Act — which forbids private interference in the conduct of U.S. foreign policy — is absurd .
Later revelations even suggested the FBI set a “ perjury trap ” for Flynn .
Do Democrats really want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that seemingly involved a perjury trap , proceeded on absurd pretenses , and allegedly procured a guilty plea by threatening a man ’ s son with prosecution ?
Americans should remember their support for this in November .
Tyler O ’ Neil is the author of Making Hate Pay : The Corruption of the Southern Poverty Law Center .
Follow him on Twitter at @ Tyler2ONeil .
Trump ’ s Response to DOJ Dropping the Case Against Flynn Is Spectacular

When the Department of Justice (DOJ) finally dropped the case against General Michael Flynn, a former national security adviser for President Donald Trump, House Democrats slammed the decision as a partisan attempt to “cover up” for Trump — presumably on Russia. While Flynn’s attorney, Sidney Powell, presented evidence suggesting Flynn was “set up by corrupt agents” who threatened his son in order to pressure him into pleading guilty, Democrats insisted that the DOJ’s decision to drop the case will “incriminate Bill Barr.”
“Attorney General Barr’s politicization of justice knows no bounds,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said in a statement. “Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to federal investigators in the face of overwhelming evidence – but now, Attorney General Barr’s Justice Department is dropping the case to continue to cover up for the President.”
“Flynn pled guilty to lying to the FBI about his illicit Russian contacts,” Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) tweeted. “His lies do not now become truths. This dismissal does not exonerate him. But it does incriminate Bill Barr. In the worst politicization of the Justice Department in its history.”
Flynn pled guilty to lying to the FBI about his illicit Russian contacts. His lies do not now become truths. This dismissal does not exonerate him. But it does incriminate Bill Barr. In the worst politicization of the Justice Department in its history. — Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) May 7, 2020
“This is outrageous! Flynn PLEADED GUILTY to lying to investigators,” Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) chimed in. “The evidence against him is overwhelming. Now, a politicized DOJ is dropping the case. The decision to overrule the special counsel is without precedent and warrants an immediate explanation.”
Nadler insisted that he went easy on Bill Barr due to the coronavirus crisis, but now he will have to put his foot down because of this “outrageous” move. “Due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency, I worked with DOJ to postpone our scheduled hearing with AG Barr as attentions and resources appropriately went to responding to the pandemic. But rest assured, we are going to reschedule that hearing, ASAP, and demand answers!” he added.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency, I worked with DOJ to postpone our scheduled hearing with AG Barr as attentions and resources appropriately went to responding to the pandemic. But rest assured, we are going to reschedule that hearing, ASAP, and demand answers! 2/2 https://t.co/OywQR41khM — (((Rep. Nadler))) (@RepJerryNadler) May 7, 2020
All this pretend outrage is disgraceful because Flynn’s exoneration represents the restoration of justice, not the perversion of it.
As Jonathan Turley, a constitutional law professor at George Washington University, put it, then-FBI Director James “Comey et al sought to create a crime in the absence of any evidence of criminal conduct. The case has now collapsed and represents one of the most ignoble moments for [former Special Counsel Robert] Mueller. The Justice Department did the right thing in seeking this dismissal. The new evidence not only undermined the legitimacy of the prosecution but the Justice Department itself. For those blinded by this age of rage, the abuse has been ignored and even defended.”
The Justice Department did the right thing in seeking this dismissal. The new evidence not only undermined the legitimacy of the prosecution but the Justice Department itself. For those blinded by this age of rage, the abuse has been ignored and even defended.This is long overdue — Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) May 7, 2020
Whatever Americans think about the Trump-Russia investigation, they should be able to acknowledge that Flynn was abused.
As National Review‘s Andrew C. McCarthy, a former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, explained, Powell’s evidence seemed to confirm not just that Flynn had been set up but that Mueller’s staff had threatened to target his son unless he confessed to the false statements charge.
“As I’ve noted several times over the years, it has long been speculated that Flynn — though he did not believe he was guilty (and though the agents who interviewed him also did not believe he had intentionally misled them) — nevertheless pled guilty to false-statements charges because prosecutors from Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s staff threatened him,” McCarthy wrote. “Specifically, Flynn is said to have been warned that, if he refused to plead guilty, prosecutors would charge his son with a felony for failing to register with the Justice Department as a foreign agent. Such a so-called FARA violation (Foreign Agent Registration Act) is a crime that the DOJ almost never charged before the Mueller investigation, and it had dubious application to Flynn’s son (who worked for Flynn’s private-intelligence firm).”
“Well, Powell now contends that the new disclosures demonstrate that Mueller’s prosecutors — she specifically cites Brandon Van Grack, who now runs Justice’s FARA unit — did indeed promise Flynn that they would not charge his son if Flynn pled guilty. Worse, Powell avers that the prosecutors coerced Flynn and his counsel to keep this agreement secret. That is, this was to be a side deal that would not be written into the plea agreement and therefore would be kept from the court and the public,” McCarthy added.
“Under federal law, all understandings that are relevant to a guilty plea must be disclosed to the judge. It would be not merely a serious ethical breach for government lawyers to fail to reveal such an arrangement. It would be a fraud on the court.”
McCarthy also made the argument that the DOJ cited in dropping the case against Flynn. “There was no good-faith basis for an investigation of General Flynn. Under federal law, a false statement made to investigators is not actionable unless it is material. That means it must be pertinent to a matter that is properly under investigation,” the former U.S. Attorney wrote. “If the FBI did not have a legitimate investigative basis to interview Flynn, then that fact should have been disclosed as exculpatory information. It would have enabled his counsel to argue that any inaccurate statements he made were immaterial.”
Flynn pled guilty to making false statements in a January 24, 2017 interview about communications he had with Sergey Kislyak, then the Russian ambassador to the U.S., during the transition from President Obama to President Trump. It is entirely proper for an incoming national security adviser to meet with an ambassador, and the idea that these communications somehow violated the Logan Act — which forbids private interference in the conduct of U.S. foreign policy — is absurd.
Later revelations even suggested the FBI set a “perjury trap” for Flynn.
Do Democrats really want to defend the propriety of a prosecution that seemingly involved a perjury trap, proceeded on absurd pretenses, and allegedly procured a guilty plea by threatening a man’s son with prosecution? Americans should remember their support for this in November.
Tyler O’Neil is the author of Making Hate Pay: The Corruption of the Southern Poverty Law Center. Follow him on Twitter at @Tyler2ONeil.


thelibertydaily--2020-05-08--Globalist Former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster Joins the Board of Chi-Com Connected Zoom

On May 6 , 2020 , former national security adviser H.R .
McMaster joined the board of virtual conferencing company Zoom to serve as an independent director according to a report from Politico .
So far , this is the most high profile hiring of a former government official that the company has made .
The move represents a growing push by the company to strengthen its relationship with Washington as its services have grown in demand due to the Wuhan virus pandemic .
Zoom has been scrutinized by lawmakers and regulators for its failure to protect privacy and keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the company has also received criticism for temporarily routing calls through China , which has raised questions about the overall security of its system .
Zoom claims that the move was a mistake and the calls should have been routed through other countries .
take our poll - story continues below McMaster , a retired Army lieutenant general , worked inside the Trump administration until he was fired in 2018 .
“ My goal is to help the company navigate rapid growth and assist in meeting Zoom ’ s commitment to becoming the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ platform , ” McMaster declared in a statement .
A Zoom spokesperson informed POLITICO that the company has also hired two other consulting firms — American Continental Group and The Cohen Group — to strengthen its D.C. outreach .
Another prominent former Trump administration official , former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis , holds a position as a senior counselor for The Cohen Group .
The revolving door between the defense sector , government , and private companies is very strong .
Not only does it foster corruption , but it can also be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more active in using its soft power to undermine U.S. interests by infiltrating corporations .
Should Trump get re-elected , he must completely re-tool his national security and trade policies so that America has a lean foreign policy that contains Chinese influence .

Former Trump Administration National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster Joins the Board of ChiCom Connected Zoom
On May 6, 2020, former national security adviser H.R. McMaster joined the board of virtual conferencing company Zoom to serve as an independent director according to a report from Politico.
So far, this is the most high profile hiring of a former government official that the company has made.
The move represents a growing push by the company to strengthen its relationship with Washington as its services have grown in demand due to the Wuhan virus pandemic.
Zoom has been scrutinized by lawmakers and regulators for its failure to protect privacy and keep security risks in check. Similarly, the company has also received criticism for temporarily routing calls through China, which has raised questions about the overall security of its system. Zoom claims that the move was a mistake and the calls should have been routed through other countries.
McMaster, a retired Army lieutenant general, worked inside the Trump administration until he was fired in 2018.
“My goal is to help the company navigate rapid growth and assist in meeting Zoom’s commitment to becoming the world’s most secure video communications platform,” McMaster declared in a statement.
A Zoom spokesperson informed POLITICO that the company has also hired two other consulting firms — American Continental Group and The Cohen Group — to strengthen its D.C. outreach. Another prominent former Trump administration official, former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, holds a position as a senior counselor for The Cohen Group.
The revolving door between the defense sector, government, and private companies is very strong.
Not only does it foster corruption, but it can also be exploited by China, which has become more active in using its soft power to undermine U.S. interests by infiltrating corporations.
Should Trump get re-elected, he must completely re-tool his national security and trade policies so that America has a lean foreign policy that contains Chinese influence.


thelibertydaily--2020-05-08--Michigan Lawmakers Seek Subpoena as Democrat Despot Gretchen Witchmer Walks Back Transparency Pledge

Michigan lawmakers may soon subpoena officials from Democrat Gretchen Whitmer 's administration after the governor walked back a pledge to cooperate with an investigation into the state 's coronavirus response .
The state legislature created a special oversight committee to examine Whitmer 's handling of the pandemic after the governor awarded a lucrative coronavirus-related contract to a major Democratic consulting firm .
Committee chairman Matt Hall sent a letter to state house and senate leadership on Tuesday requesting full subpoena power for the committee , noting that the legislature has `` requested information numerous times from the administration and received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turn away from transparency `` irked '' the Republican state representative .
`` I have received thousands of calls and emails over the past several weeks about decisions made by the administration during the coronavirus outbreak , '' Hall said in a statement .
`` People are facing incredible hardship and they deserve answers from decision-makers . ''
Whitmer told reporters on Monday she would `` absolutely '' allow administration officials to testify before the committee if requested , but her office quickly walked back the pledge .
Just hours after the press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gongwer News Service Michigan the oversight committee `` does not have power to compel testimony . ''
She said state officials would `` do their best to accommodate requests to participate '' so long as the requests are `` reasonable '' and `` the committee does not veer into partisan attack . ''
Whitmer rescinded the contract after the Washington Free Beacon revealed that her campaign had previously hired the liberal data firm .
The conflict of interest and subsequent investigation could hurt Whitmer as she navigates a public audition for the role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden .
While she assured Michigan residents during an April CNN interview that she is spending `` every ounce of energy '' on the state 's coronavirus response , an unnamed adviser told the New York Times on Sunday that Whitmer was `` keenly interested '' in the role .
The Michigan Democrat has continued to benefit from national media appearances , including a Wednesday afternoon live stream with Elle magazine that avoided the controversy .
Whitmer 's office did not respond to a request for comment .
Whitmer faced criticism in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact tracing project to Great Lakes Community Engagement , an organization run by Democratic political consultant Mike Kolehouse .
Kolehouse planned to use liberal data firm NGP VAN to collect public health information from Michigan residents .
Following Whitmer 's termination of the contract , Kolehouse , who was set to earn nearly $ 200,000 in the deal , took down the website for his consulting firm as well as his Twitter , Facebook , and LinkedIn accounts .
The awarding and subsequent cancellation of the contract raised the eyebrows of Michigan lawmakers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` If there 's no wrongdoing here , you defend the contract .
You do n't immediately terminate it , '' GOP representative Shane Hernandez told the Free Beacon in April .
`` We deserve to know how this contract came about . ''
State legislators held a special session in the wake of the contract controversy to create the Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic .
While the committee does have the power to subpoena documents , it can not compel state officials to testify .
It will likely look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department of Health and Human Services after Whitmer blamed the decision on the agency during an April press conference .
The health department went on to attribute the decision to four individuals—state epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Lyon-Callo , opioid strategy senior adviser Andrea Taverna , HIV/STD programs director Kathryn Macomber , and communicable disease division manager Joe Coyle .
The state legislature 's coronavirus oversight committee is not the only entity investigating Whitmer 's administration in connection to the contract .
Michigan attorney general Dana Nessel agreed to investigate the controversy in late April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jim Runestad .
Michigan Republicans have cast doubt on the validity of the Democrat 's investigation , citing the fact that Nessel paid NGP VAN more than $ 5,000 during her 2018 campaign .
An April NBC News report profiling Whitmer described Nessel as a close ally of the governor , saying that `` there 's no one she would rather enter into battle with . ''
`` The people of Michigan deserve to know the truth about what happened with this scheme for political groups to collect COVID data , '' Stu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attorney general Mike Cox , told the Free Beacon .
`` Because Dana Nessel used NGP VAN in her campaign and her relationship with the Governor and the Governor 's Executive Staff , it would be appropriate that Nessel establish a conflict wall . ''
Nessel 's office did not respond to request for comment .

Michigan lawmakers may soon subpoena officials from Democrat Gretchen Whitmer's administration after the governor walked back a pledge to cooperate with an investigation into the state's coronavirus response.
The state legislature created a special oversight committee to examine Whitmer's handling of the pandemic after the governor awarded a lucrative coronavirus-related contract to a major Democratic consulting firm. Committee chairman Matt Hall sent a letter to state house and senate leadership on Tuesday requesting full subpoena power for the committee, noting that the legislature has "requested information numerous times from the administration and received little in response." Whitmer's turn away from transparency "irked" the Republican state representative.
"I have received thousands of calls and emails over the past several weeks about decisions made by the administration during the coronavirus outbreak," Hall said in a statement. "People are facing incredible hardship and they deserve answers from decision-makers."
Whitmer told reporters on Monday she would "absolutely" allow administration officials to testify before the committee if requested, but her office quickly walked back the pledge. Just hours after the press conference, Whitmer spokeswoman Tiffany Brown told Gongwer News Service Michigan the oversight committee "does not have power to compel testimony." She said state officials would "do their best to accommodate requests to participate" so long as the requests are "reasonable" and "the committee does not veer into partisan attack."
Whitmer rescinded the contract after the Washington Free Beacon revealed that her campaign had previously hired the liberal data firm. The conflict of interest and subsequent investigation could hurt Whitmer as she navigates a public audition for the role of vice president under presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden. While she assured Michigan residents during an April CNN interview that she is spending "every ounce of energy" on the state's coronavirus response, an unnamed adviser told the New York Times on Sunday that Whitmer was "keenly interested" in the role. The Michigan Democrat has continued to benefit from national media appearances, including a Wednesday afternoon live stream with Elle magazine that avoided the controversy.
Whitmer's office did not respond to a request for comment.
Whitmer faced criticism in April after her administration awarded a state contact tracing project to Great Lakes Community Engagement, an organization run by Democratic political consultant Mike Kolehouse. Kolehouse planned to use liberal data firm NGP VAN to collect public health information from Michigan residents. Following Whitmer's termination of the contract, Kolehouse, who was set to earn nearly $200,000 in the deal, took down the website for his consulting firm as well as his Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts. The awarding and subsequent cancellation of the contract raised the eyebrows of Michigan lawmakers, who quickly called for legislative oversight.
"If there's no wrongdoing here, you defend the contract. You don't immediately terminate it," GOP representative Shane Hernandez told the Free Beacon in April. "We deserve to know how this contract came about."
State legislators held a special session in the wake of the contract controversy to create the Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic. While the committee does have the power to subpoena documents, it cannot compel state officials to testify. It will likely look for information from officials within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services after Whitmer blamed the decision on the agency during an April press conference. The health department went on to attribute the decision to four individuals—state epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Lyon-Callo, opioid strategy senior adviser Andrea Taverna, HIV/STD programs director Kathryn Macomber, and communicable disease division manager Joe Coyle.
The state legislature's coronavirus oversight committee is not the only entity investigating Whitmer's administration in connection to the contract. Michigan attorney general Dana Nessel agreed to investigate the controversy in late April following a request from GOP state senator Jim Runestad. Michigan Republicans have cast doubt on the validity of the Democrat's investigation, citing the fact that Nessel paid NGP VAN more than $5,000 during her 2018 campaign. An April NBC News report profiling Whitmer described Nessel as a close ally of the governor, saying that "there's no one she would rather enter into battle with."
"The people of Michigan deserve to know the truth about what happened with this scheme for political groups to collect COVID data," Stu Sandler, former aide to Republican state attorney general Mike Cox, told the Free Beacon. "Because Dana Nessel used NGP VAN in her campaign and her relationship with the Governor and the Governor's Executive Staff, it would be appropriate that Nessel establish a conflict wall."
Nessel's office did not respond to request for comment.


thelibertydaily--2020-05-08--Federal Judge Says Massachusetts Gun Stores Can Reopen Saturday: ‘We Don’t Surrender Our Constitutio

Federal Judge Says Massachusetts Gun Stores Can Reopen Saturday: ‘We Don’t Surrender Our Constitutional Rights’

A federal judge ordered Massachusetts to allow gun stores to reopen on May 9 , in a decision that could pave the way for a future Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of shutdowns .
United States District Judge Douglas P. Woodlock said there was `` no justification '' for Gov .
Charlie Baker 's total shutdown of gun stores in the state during the coronavirus pandemic .
He granted a preliminary injunction against the executive order and said stores could reopen so long as they operate on an appointment basis and follow strict social distancing rules .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this very small corner of this emergency , we don ’ t surrender our constitutional rights , '' Judge Woodlock said during Thursday 's hearing on the case , according to the Boston Globe .
`` These plaintiffs … have constitutional rights that deserve respect and vindication .
And it becomes necessary for a court to do that . ''
Baker 's office did not return request for comment .
Thursday 's decision created a split in federal courts about the legality of gun store shutdowns , which could trigger a Supreme Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While Judge Woodlock ruled the Massachusetts ban was unconstitutional , two federal judges ruled that California localities could shutter gun stores in April .
With the cases facing appeals , higher courts may soon be forced to answer the question as well , according to Josh Blackman , a constitutional law professor at the South Texas College of Law Houston .
`` This case may likely get relief at the Supreme Court because of the narrow nature of the injunction , '' Blackman said .
Gun-rights groups that filed the case against Massachusetts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ influence cases they 've brought against other jurisdictions over the same issue .
`` Constitutional rights are never put on hold because of an emergency , including the outbreak of a virus , '' Alan Gottlieb , founder of the Second Amendment Foundation—a plaintiff in the Massachusetts case—said in a statement .
`` Too many elected officials think otherwise , and we ’ re having to deal with them one lawsuit a time , same as we ’ re taking on Governor Baker . ''
Federal coronavirus guidelines have declared gun stores essential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amendment Foundation wants to ensure that states follow those recommendations .
`` We can think of nothing that is more essential than exercising a right protected by the Constitution , especially during a declared state of emergency , '' he said .
`` We will continue pressing these cases wherever they ’ ve shown up because we ’ re not just talking about business here , we ’ re talking about rights . ''
Judge Woodlock denied a request by the state to put a stay on the order as it debates whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to reopen at noon on Saturday .

'In this very small corner of this emergency, we don’t surrender our constitutional rights'
A federal judge ordered Massachusetts to allow gun stores to reopen on May 9, in a decision that could pave the way for a future Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of shutdowns.
United States District Judge Douglas P. Woodlock said there was "no justification" for Gov. Charlie Baker's total shutdown of gun stores in the state during the coronavirus pandemic. He granted a preliminary injunction against the executive order and said stores could reopen so long as they operate on an appointment basis and follow strict social distancing rules.
"I have enough information to say, in this very small corner of this emergency, we don’t surrender our constitutional rights," Judge Woodlock said during Thursday's hearing on the case, according to the Boston Globe. "These plaintiffs ... have constitutional rights that deserve respect and vindication. And it becomes necessary for a court to do that."
Baker's office did not return request for comment.
Thursday's decision created a split in federal courts about the legality of gun store shutdowns, which could trigger a Supreme Court review of the policy's constitutionality. While Judge Woodlock ruled the Massachusetts ban was unconstitutional, two federal judges ruled that California localities could shutter gun stores in April. With the cases facing appeals, higher courts may soon be forced to answer the question as well, according to Josh Blackman, a constitutional law professor at the South Texas College of Law Houston.
"This case may likely get relief at the Supreme Court because of the narrow nature of the injunction," Blackman said.
Gun-rights groups that filed the case against Massachusetts celebrated the ruling, saying it could influence cases they've brought against other jurisdictions over the same issue.
"Constitutional rights are never put on hold because of an emergency, including the outbreak of a virus," Alan Gottlieb, founder of the Second Amendment Foundation—a plaintiff in the Massachusetts case—said in a statement. "Too many elected officials think otherwise, and we’re having to deal with them one lawsuit a time, same as we’re taking on Governor Baker."
Federal coronavirus guidelines have declared gun stores essential businesses, and Gottlieb said the Second Amendment Foundation wants to ensure that states follow those recommendations.
"We can think of nothing that is more essential than exercising a right protected by the Constitution, especially during a declared state of emergency," he said. "We will continue pressing these cases wherever they’ve shown up because we’re not just talking about business here, we’re talking about rights."
Judge Woodlock denied a request by the state to put a stay on the order as it debates whether to appeal. Gun stores will be able to reopen at noon on Saturday.


thelibertydaily--2020-05-07--Democrat-Dominated San Antonio City Council Passes Resolution Declaring the Use of the Term “Chinese

Democrat-Dominated San Antonio City Council Passes Resolution Declaring the Use of the Term “Chinese Virus” as “Hate Speech”

On May 7 , 2020 , the San Antonio City Council unanimously passed a resolution declaring that terms “ Chinese Virus ” and “ Kung Flu Virus ” are now hate speech .
Paul Joseph Watson noted that “ President Trump and many of his supporters have used variations of both terms as a reminder that COVID-19 did indeed originate in China.
” Indeed , the Left has gone through its usual hysterics by declaring Trump to be “ racist ” despite the inconvenient truth that viruses are usually named after their place of origin .
With San Antonio passing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s urban centers are becoming bluer by the day .
take our poll - story continues below “ Resolution being voted on by San Antonio City Council this morning labels terms “ Chinese Virus ” and “ Kung Fu Virus ” as hate speech and “ all persons are encouraged to report any such antisemitic , discriminatory or racist incidents to the proper authorities for investigation , ” reporter Jaie Avila said in a Tweet .
A regular council meeting attendee named Jack Finger attempted to speak out against the resolution , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council Member Manny Pelaez declared that “ hate speech is more dangerous than the virus itself , ” never mind that the Wuhan virus has killed over 76,000 Americans .
The resolution was passed unanimously .
This will likely serve as a springboard for similar resolutions across the country .
Texas used to be a state that could be relied upon to defend the right to keep and bear arms and also protect free speech due to its pro-freedom profile .
Unfortunately , due to cultural and demographic shifts across the state , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and more receptive to PC hobby horses of the Left .
The Texas GOP will have to re-assert itself in the state and start pushing for a full-blown immigration moratorium it if wants to contain this leftist spread .

San Antonio City Council Passes Resolution Declaring the Use of the Term “Chinese Virus” as “Hate Speech”
On May 7, 2020, the San Antonio City Council unanimously passed a resolution declaring that terms “Chinese Virus” and “Kung Flu Virus” are now hate speech.
Paul Joseph Watson noted that “President Trump and many of his supporters have used variations of both terms as a reminder that COVID-19 did indeed originate in China.”
Indeed, the Left has gone through its usual hysterics by declaring Trump to be “racist” despite the inconvenient truth that viruses are usually named after their place of origin.
With San Antonio passing this hate speech resolution, Texas’s urban centers are becoming bluer by the day.
“Resolution being voted on by San Antonio City Council this morning labels terms “Chinese Virus” and “Kung Fu Virus” as hate speech and “all persons are encouraged to report any such antisemitic, discriminatory or racist incidents to the proper authorities for investigation,” reporter Jaie Avila said in a Tweet.
https://twitter.com/JaieAvila/status/1258407235048398848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1258407235048398848&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsummit.news%2F2020%2F05%2F07%2Fsan-antonio-city-council-passes-resolution-declaring-chinese-virus-to-be-hate-speech%2F
A regular council meeting attendee named Jack Finger attempted to speak out against the resolution, but his mic was abruptly cut off.
Council Member Manny Pelaez declared that “hate speech is more dangerous than the virus itself,” never mind that the Wuhan virus has killed over 76,000 Americans.
The resolution was passed unanimously. This will likely serve as a springboard for similar resolutions across the country.
Texas used to be a state that could be relied upon to defend the right to keep and bear arms and also protect free speech due to its pro-freedom profile.
Unfortunately, due to cultural and demographic shifts across the state, the Lone Star State is becoming bluer and more receptive to PC hobby horses of the Left.
The Texas GOP will have to re-assert itself in the state and start pushing for a full-blown immigration moratorium it if wants to contain this leftist spread.


thelibertydaily--2020-05-07--Megyn Kelly Snags First On-Camera Interview With Biden Sexual Assault Victim Tara Reade

Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly has landed the first on-camera interview with Joe Biden ’ s sexual assault accuser Tara Reade .
Reade claims that Biden forced his fingers inside of her when she worked in his senate office in 1993 .
Her claim has been corroborated by multiple people she told about the assault back when it happened , as well as her mother calling into Larry King Live to ask for guidance on what she should do about it — though she did not name the presumptive Democrat nominee in the call .
“ She will describe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her , ” NBC News producer Richard McHugh said in a press release about the interview .
“ Her harrowing account is credible and supported by numerous ‘ outcry ’ witnesses from decades ago.
” Reade was previously scheduled to appear on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace , but did not end up doing it .
She also backed out of an interview with CNN ’ s Don Lemon — which he was less than pleased about .
“ Last Friday , Tara Reade , who has accused Joe Biden of sexual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ office in 1993 , canceled an interview she agreed to do with me , saying she wasn ’ t comfortable doing the interview any longer after the former vice president spoke with MSNBC that morning and categorically denied the allegation , ” Lemon said .
Reade has faced harsh criticism and disbelief from Democrats who have been accused of major hypocrisy on the issue .
Democrat New Hampshire Representative Richard Komi , who had been campaigning for Biden , sparked outrage across the political spectrum when he tweeted that women can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the candidate .
“ Judging by the position of the female vagina , it will not be easy for anyone to just put their finger into the vagina unless their is some Cooperation from the female herself , ” Komi tweeted Friday at 9:44 a.m .
The tweet has since been deleted .
“ That is why I believe Tara Reade ’ s allegations are false .
She is looking for attention.
” Komi resigned from office the following day .
Stacey Abrams , a former champion of the # MeToo movement has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe Reade , despite previously pushing the “ believe women ” line and being outspoken about the nomination of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh .
“ I believe that women deserve to be heard , and I believe that they need to be listened to , ” Abrams said .
“ But I also believe that those allegations have to be investigated by credible sources .
The New York Times did a deep investigation .
And they found that the accusation was not credible .
I believe Joe Biden .
I believe that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that his love of family , his love of our community , has been made perfectly clear through his work as a congressional leader and as an American leader.
” The vice presidential hopeful added , “ I think that he is telling the truth and that this did not happen.
” “ Not at all .
I believe then , and I believe now , that women deserve to be heard because too often they are not , and Tara Reade deserved to have her story listened to and investigated , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Christine Blasey Ford was there was no investigation .
There was a rush to move the conversation forward so that no investigation was conducted.
” Likewise , Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has proven herself to be a major hypocrite on the issue .
When asked about the allegations during a phone call with members of the press , Gillibrand said “ I stand by Vice President Joe Biden.
” “ So when we say believe women , it ’ s for this explicit intention of making sure there ’ s space for all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ truth , to be heard , ” Gillibrand said during the conference call .
“ And in this allegation , that is what Tara Reade has done .
She has come forward , she has spoken , and they have done an investigation in several outlets .
Those investigations , Vice President Biden has called for himself .
Vice President Biden has vehemently denied these allegations and I support Vice President Biden.
” Gillibrand delivered a scathing speech about the sexual-assault allegations against Kavanaugh during his nomination process , despite there being far @ @ @ @ @ @

Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly has landed the first on-camera interview with Joe Biden’s sexual assault accuser Tara Reade.
Reade claims that Biden forced his fingers inside of her when she worked in his senate office in 1993. Her claim has been corroborated by multiple people she told about the assault back when it happened, as well as her mother calling into Larry King Live to ask for guidance on what she should do about it — though she did not name the presumptive Democrat nominee in the call.
MK EXCLUSIVE: Former Biden staffer #TaraReade, who accuses FMR VP #JoeBiden of sexually assaulting her in 1993, sits down w/me in her first on-camera interview since Mr. Biden denied her accusations. Her story & some tough Q’s in a riveting exchange. A ton of news coming … pic.twitter.com/8bvTntUIm8 — Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) May 7, 2020
“She will describe to the American public what happened to her,” NBC News producer Richard McHugh said in a press release about the interview. “Her harrowing account is credible and supported by numerous ‘outcry’ witnesses from decades ago.”
Reade was previously scheduled to appear on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace, but did not end up doing it. She also backed out of an interview with CNN’s Don Lemon — which he was less than pleased about.
“Last Friday, Tara Reade, who has accused Joe Biden of sexual assault when she worked in his senate office in 1993, canceled an interview she agreed to do with me, saying she wasn’t comfortable doing the interview any longer after the former vice president spoke with MSNBC that morning and categorically denied the allegation,” Lemon said.
Reade has faced harsh criticism and disbelief from Democrats who have been accused of major hypocrisy on the issue.
Democrat New Hampshire Representative Richard Komi, who had been campaigning for Biden, sparked outrage across the political spectrum when he tweeted that women can’t be penetrated against their will to defend the candidate.
“Judging by the position of the female vagina, it will not be easy for anyone to just put their finger into the vagina unless their is some Cooperation from the female herself,” Komi tweeted Friday at 9:44 a.m. The tweet has since been deleted. “That is why I believe Tara Reade’s allegations are false. She is looking for attention.”
Komi resigned from office the following day.
Stacey Abrams, a former champion of the #MeToo movement has also said that she doesn’t believe Reade, despite previously pushing the “believe women” line and being outspoken about the nomination of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
“I believe that women deserve to be heard, and I believe that they need to be listened to,” Abrams said. “But I also believe that those allegations have to be investigated by credible sources. The New York Times did a deep investigation. And they found that the accusation was not credible. I believe Joe Biden. I believe that he is a person who has demonstrated that his love of family, his love of our community, has been made perfectly clear through his work as a congressional leader and as an American leader.”
The vice presidential hopeful added, “I think that he is telling the truth and that this did not happen.”
“Not at all. I believe then, and I believe now, that women deserve to be heard because too often they are not, and Tara Reade deserved to have her story listened to and investigated,” Abrams said. “What was happening to Christine Blasey Ford was there was no investigation. There was a rush to move the conversation forward so that no investigation was conducted.”
Likewise, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has proven herself to be a major hypocrite on the issue.
When asked about the allegations during a phone call with members of the press, Gillibrand said “I stand by Vice President Joe Biden.”
“So when we say believe women, it’s for this explicit intention of making sure there’s space for all women to come forward to speak their truth, to be heard,” Gillibrand said during the conference call. “And in this allegation, that is what Tara Reade has done. She has come forward, she has spoken, and they have done an investigation in several outlets. Those investigations, Vice President Biden has called for himself. Vice President Biden has vehemently denied these allegations and I support Vice President Biden.”
Gillibrand delivered a scathing speech about the sexual-assault allegations against Kavanaugh during his nomination process, despite there being far less evidence in that case.


thelibertydaily--2020-05-08--TIME’S UP! 1996 Court Documents Show Tara Reade’s Ex-Husband Declared She Had Been Traumatized by Se

TIME’S UP! 1996 Court Documents Show Tara Reade’s Ex-Husband Declared She Had Been Traumatized by Sexual Harassment While Working for Sexual Predator Joe Biden

A new court document has emerged from the mid-90s that proves that Tara Reade told her ex-husband about sexual harassment problems she was having in Joe Biden ’ s office : SAN LUIS OBISPO – A court document from 1996 shows former Senate staffer Tara Reade told her ex-husband she was sexually harassed while working for Joe Biden in 1993 .
The declaration — exclusively obtained by The Tribune in San Luis Obispo , California — does not say Biden committed the harassment nor does it mention Reade ’ s more recent allegations of sexual assault .
Reade ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Dronen at the time was contesting a restraining order Reade filed against him days after he filed for divorce , Superior Court records show .
In it , he writes Reade told him about “ a problem she was having at work regarding sexual harassment , in U.S .
Senator Joe Biden ’ s office.
” It appears to be the only written record that has surfaced from the time that substantiates Reade shared her account in the years following the alleged incident , though a former neighbor came forward last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Reade in 1995 .
In the filing dated March 25 , 1996 , Dronen testified that he met Reade in the spring of 1993 while the two worked for separate members of Congress in Washington , D.C. Dronen wrote that Reade told him she “ eventually struck a deal with the chief of staff of the Senator ’ s office and left her position.
” “ It was obvious that this event had a very traumatic effect on ( Reade ) , and that she is still sensitive and effected ( sic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote .
Dronen filed the record in response to a similar declaration written by Reade in support of her restraining order request , in which Reade described incidents of abuse throughout her life .
In interviews with The Tribune and other media , Reade has identified herself as a domestic violence survivor and victim ’ s advocate .
Though the ex-husband disputed many statements Reade made in her declaration , he wrote at the time that the alleged incident in Biden ’ s office and others described in the document “ color ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” of her civil case .

A new court document has emerged from the mid-90s that proves that Tara Reade told her ex-husband about sexual harassment problems she was having in Joe Biden’s office:
SAN LUIS OBISPO – A court document from 1996 shows former Senate staffer Tara Reade told her ex-husband she was sexually harassed while working for Joe Biden in 1993.
The declaration — exclusively obtained by The Tribune in San Luis Obispo, California — does not say Biden committed the harassment nor does it mention Reade’s more recent allegations of sexual assault.
Reade’s then-husband Theodore Dronen wrote the court declaration. Dronen at the time was contesting a restraining order Reade filed against him days after he filed for divorce, Superior Court records show.
In it, he writes Reade told him about “a problem she was having at work regarding sexual harassment, in U.S. Senator Joe Biden’s office.”
It appears to be the only written record that has surfaced from the time that substantiates Reade shared her account in the years following the alleged incident, though a former neighbor came forward last week about similar conversations she said she had with Reade in 1995.
In the filing dated March 25, 1996, Dronen testified that he met Reade in the spring of 1993 while the two worked for separate members of Congress in Washington, D.C.
Dronen wrote that Reade told him she “eventually struck a deal with the chief of staff of the Senator’s office and left her position.”
“It was obvious that this event had a very traumatic effect on (Reade), and that she is still sensitive and effected (sic) by it today,” Dronen wrote.
Dronen filed the record in response to a similar declaration written by Reade in support of her restraining order request, in which Reade described incidents of abuse throughout her life. In interviews with The Tribune and other media, Reade has identified herself as a domestic violence survivor and victim’s advocate.
Though the ex-husband disputed many statements Reade made in her declaration, he wrote at the time that the alleged incident in Biden’s office and others described in the document “color (Reade’s) perception and judgment” of her civil case.


thelibertydaily--2020-05-08--Hillsdale College Attorney: Federal Lawsuits Getting Despotic Democrat Michigan Gov. Gretchen Witchm

Hillsdale College Attorney: Federal Lawsuits Getting Despotic Democrat Michigan Gov. Gretchen Witchmer to Ease Tyrannical Lockdown Orders

Robert Norton , who is general counsel to Hillsdale College , appeared in his personal capacity on Wednesday ’ s edition of SiriusXM ’ s Breitbart News Daily to discuss Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer ’ s numerous lockdown orders imposed on Michiganders .
He told host Alex Marlow Whitmer ’ s executive orders “ are very inconsistent .
They ’ re vague .
They seem to open huge loopholes but then are maybe closing tiny loopholes.
” Norton argued that Whitmer said she was using “ science ” to dictate her actions , “ but when people asked to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you looking at , can we have some discussion about this ?
Complete silence , ” he said .
He opined in the Detroit News about Beemer vs. Whitmer , a suit filed in federal court over the governor ’ s “ highly politicized and arbitrary prohibitions on specific sectors of Michigan ’ s economy.
” As part of the lawsuit , plaintiff counsel Robert Muise requested a temporary restraining order ahead of the trial hearing , one that would force Whitmer to halt execution of her executive order in advance of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ otherwise known as a preliminary injunction , has now been signed by Judge Maloney , who is presiding over the case .
Whitmer may have relaxed her restrictions , but the political pressure from federal court seems to have forced her hand into doing so .
Norton told BND Whitmer “ went down almost a checklist of the things that had been in the federal lawsuit ” and eased them .
“ ‘ I told you all I would give you some reprieve , here ’ s your reprieve , ' ” Norton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does appear to respond to the federal lawsuits , ” he said .
“ It ’ s unfortunate that she ’ s refusing to work with our legislature , ” he added .
“ But she does appear to pay attention if you sue her in federal court.
” Three churches filed suit on Wednesday seeking to have the stay-at-home order lifted so worshipers can again attend services .
Just because a governor has ink in her pen does not mean the Constitution authorizes her to use it , notwithstanding good intentions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ any emergency , including a pandemic .
Instead of every citizen being subject to the rule of law , they have become subjects of Defendant ’ s daily edicts .
( page 22 of brief ) .
Nothing in the U.S. Constitution authorizes a state governor to suspend constitutional representative governance by declaring new emergencies every 28 days into perpetuity .
Allowing one person to wield absolute power is not a republican form of government , it is tyranny .
( p. 20 ) .
“ Churches are essential to the health and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Home Depot can open and sell goods to customers while following CDC guidelines , surely churches can do the same , ” said David A. Kallman , Senior Counsel with the Great Lakes Justice Center , the group representing the churches .
Breitbart News Daily broadcasts live on SiriusXM Patriot 125 weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Eastern Kyle Olson is a reporter for Breitbart News .
He is also the host of “ The Kyle Olson Show , ” found on Michigan radio stations on Saturdays .
Follow him on Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @

Robert Norton, who is general counsel to Hillsdale College, appeared in his personal capacity on Wednesday’s edition of SiriusXM’s Breitbart News Daily to discuss Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s numerous lockdown orders imposed on Michiganders.
He told host Alex Marlow Whitmer’s executive orders “are very inconsistent. They’re vague. They seem to open huge loopholes but then are maybe closing tiny loopholes.”
Norton argued that Whitmer said she was using “science” to dictate her actions, “but when people asked to see the data points, exactly what are you looking at, can we have some discussion about this? Complete silence,” he said.
He opined in the Detroit News about Beemer vs. Whitmer, a suit filed in federal court over the governor’s “highly politicized and arbitrary prohibitions on specific sectors of Michigan’s economy.”
As part of the lawsuit, plaintiff counsel Robert Muise requested a temporary restraining order ahead of the trial hearing, one that would force Whitmer to halt execution of her executive order in advance of a court decision. That stipulated order, otherwise known as a preliminary injunction, has now been signed by Judge Maloney, who is presiding over the case. Whitmer may have relaxed her restrictions, but the political pressure from federal court seems to have forced her hand into doing so.
Norton told BND Whitmer “went down almost a checklist of the things that had been in the federal lawsuit” and eased them.
“‘I told you all I would give you some reprieve, here’s your reprieve,'” Norton said, mimicking Whitmer.
“She does appear to respond to the federal lawsuits,” he said.
“It’s unfortunate that she’s refusing to work with our legislature,” he added. “But she does appear to pay attention if you sue her in federal court.”
Three churches filed suit on Wednesday seeking to have the stay-at-home order lifted so worshipers can again attend services.
The plaintiffs argue:
Just because a governor has ink in her pen does not mean the Constitution authorizes her to use it, notwithstanding good intentions. The Constitution does not become irrelevant during any emergency, including a pandemic. Instead of every citizen being subject to the rule of law, they have become subjects of Defendant’s daily edicts. (page 22 of brief). Nothing in the U.S. Constitution authorizes a state governor to suspend constitutional representative governance by declaring new emergencies every 28 days into perpetuity. Allowing one person to wield absolute power is not a republican form of government, it is tyranny. (p. 20).
“Churches are essential to the health and well-being of everyone. If Walmart and Home Depot can open and sell goods to customers while following CDC guidelines, surely churches can do the same,” said David A. Kallman, Senior Counsel with the Great Lakes Justice Center, the group representing the churches.
Breitbart News Daily broadcasts live on SiriusXM Patriot 125 weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Eastern
Kyle Olson is a reporter for Breitbart News. He is also the host of “The Kyle Olson Show,” found on Michigan radio stations on Saturdays. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.


thelibertydaily--2020-05-08--GOP Sen. Josh Hawley Files Resolution to Withdraw U.S. from the Corrupt, Chi-Com-Compromised World T

GOP Sen. Josh Hawley Files Resolution to Withdraw U.S. from the Corrupt, Chi-Com-Compromised World Trade Organization

Sen. Josh Hawley ( R-MO ) has filed a joint resolution to withdraw the United States from the World Trade Organization ( WTO ) in the wake of the Chinese coronavirus crisis .
This week , Hawley penned an op-ed in the New York Times where he called for the abolishment of the WTO , as Breitbart News reported .
On Thursday , Hawley filed a resolution that would remove the U.S. from the WTO .
The resolution can be read here : The coronavirus pandemic has exposed deep , long-standing flaws in our global economic system that demand reform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enabled the rise of China and benefitted elites around the globe while hollowing out American industry , from small towns to once-thriving urban centers .
We need to return production to America , secure critical supply chains , and encourage domestic innovation .
Pulling out of the WTO is a good first step .
The resolution , officials told Breitbart News , will inevitably have to come up for a vote in the U.S. Senate due to rules passed by Congress in 1994 .
Those rules dictate that a report be sent to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the WTO has had on the American economy .
The rules allow Congress to revoke U.S. participation in the WTO through a resolution within 90 days after the report is provided to lawmakers .
Since the North American Free Trade Agreement ( NAFTA ) was enacted and China entered the World Trade Organization ( WTO ) , nearly five million American manufacturing jobs have been eliminated from the American economy — 3.4 million of which are due to U.S. free trade with China .
The mass elimination of working and middle class jobs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and China ’ s entering the WTO have coincided with a more than 600 percent increase in trade deficits .
Of the 3.4 million American jobs lost due to free trade with China , about 2.6 million — or about three-fourths — were lost in the crippled manufacturing industry .
U.S. trade deficits with China have eliminated American jobs in all 50 states .
John Binder is a reporter for Breitbart News .
Follow him on Twitter at @ JxhnBinder .

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) has filed a joint resolution to withdraw the United States from the World Trade Organization (WTO) in the wake of the Chinese coronavirus crisis.
This week, Hawley penned an op-ed in the New York Times where he called for the abolishment of the WTO, as Breitbart News reported. On Thursday, Hawley filed a resolution that would remove the U.S. from the WTO.
The resolution can be read here:
Josh Hawley WTO Resolution by John Binder on Scribd
Hawley said in a statement:
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed deep, long-standing flaws in our global economic system that demand reform. International organizations like the WTO have enabled the rise of China and benefitted elites around the globe while hollowing out American industry, from small towns to once-thriving urban centers. We need to return production to America, secure critical supply chains, and encourage domestic innovation. Pulling out of the WTO is a good first step.
The resolution, officials told Breitbart News, will inevitably have to come up for a vote in the U.S. Senate due to rules passed by Congress in 1994. Those rules dictate that a report be sent to Congress every five years on the impact the WTO has had on the American economy.
The rules allow Congress to revoke U.S. participation in the WTO through a resolution within 90 days after the report is provided to lawmakers.
Since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was enacted and China entered the World Trade Organization (WTO), nearly five million American manufacturing jobs have been eliminated from the American economy — 3.4 million of which are due to U.S. free trade with China. The mass elimination of working and middle class jobs and depressed U.S. wages due to NAFTA and China’s entering the WTO have coincided with a more than 600 percent increase in trade deficits.
Of the 3.4 million American jobs lost due to free trade with China, about 2.6 million — or about three-fourths — were lost in the crippled manufacturing industry. U.S. trade deficits with China have eliminated American jobs in all 50 states.
John Binder is a reporter for Breitbart News. Follow him on Twitter at @JxhnBinder.