thedcclothesline--2020-01-31--Potential Cases of Coronavirus Are Popping Up All Over The USA

Up to this point , the coronavirus outbreak has been primarily confined to China .
Yes , there have been isolated cases all over the globe , and that has mostly been from people flying from China back to their home countries .
But overall , the vast majority of the confirmed cases have been in urban areas inside China .
However , that could potentially now be changing .
Alarming reports are starting to come in from all across the world , and the number of “ potential cases ” in the United States is definitely quite startling .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing for the coronavirus is currently being done at the CDC , and this is really slowing things down .
So for the moment local officials all over the nation have “ suspected cases ” that they are monitoring , but they can ’ t confirm anything officially until they hear back from the CDC .
So you will see the words “ possible ” and “ potential ” a lot in the stories that I am about to share with you .
In the end , it is quite likely that many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the CDC .
But we won ’ t know for certain until the test results are made public .
With that being said , let ’ s take a look at some of the reports that have come in over the past few days .
# 1 One of the very first confirmed cases in the U.S. was in Chicago , and now it appears that they may have a second victim… # 2 You wouldn ’ t think that Arkansas would be one of the first places where a coronavirus case would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us that they have a “ possible case ” on their hands… # 3 Not to be outdone , Oklahoma is actually monitoring two potential cases right now… # 4 Over in Nevada there is a potential case as well .
If this virus were to actually start spreading around Clark County on a widespread basis , what would that mean for Las Vegas tourism ?
… # 5 On the other side of the country , a possible victim in Delaware has officials there quite spooked… # 6 And all the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ San Diego are waiting to see if their worst fears will be confirmed… The reason why all of these local officials are waiting so long for test results is because there is a massive backlog at the CDC .
Doctors all over the U.S. are contacting them “ all day and all night ” about possible cases , and at this point the CDC is the only location in the entire country that can test for the virus .
The following comes from NBC News… Hopefully they can get that “ rapid test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as possible , because I have a feeling that they are going to need it .
Meanwhile , another case has been confirmed in Canada .
This time , the victim is in British Columbia… This isn ’ t all that surprising , because large numbers of Chinese have bought expensive homes in B.C .
in recent years .
Some airlines have begun to suspend flights to China , and that will certainly help slow this outbreak to a certain extent .
But it may already be too late .
The virus already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ America , and as we have seen in China , a handful of cases can become thousands of cases very rapidly .
Fear of a possible “ global pandemic ” is rising with each passing day , and the mainstream media here in the U.S. is already warning that “ mask hoarding has begun ” … Let us hope that this outbreak fizzles out somehow .
But without a doubt we live at a time when we should be expecting the unexpected , and very few people anticipated that we would be dealing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the early stages of 2020 .
Right now , major cities all over China resemble ghost towns because people are staying indoors to avoid getting the virus .
If this virus starts spreading very rapidly here in the United States , the same thing will almost certainly happen here .
I would encourage all of you to at least make some basic preparations for an extended crisis , because nobody is quite sure exactly what is going to happen next .
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I have written four books that are available on Amazon.com including The Beginning Of The End , Get Prepared Now , and Living A Life That Really Matters .
( # CommissionsEarned ) By purchasing those books you help to support my work .
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This article may contain opinions on political matters , but it is not intended to promote the candidacy of any particular political candidate .
The material contained in this article is for general information purposes only , and readers should consult licensed professionals before making any legal , business , financial or health decisions .
Those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are solely responsible for their viewpoints , and those viewpoints do not necessarily represent the viewpoints of Michael Snyder or the operators of the websites where my work is republished .
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Up to this point, the coronavirus outbreak has been primarily confined to China. Yes, there have been isolated cases all over the globe, and that has mostly been from people flying from China back to their home countries. But overall, the vast majority of the confirmed cases have been in urban areas inside China. However, that could potentially now be changing. Alarming reports are starting to come in from all across the world, and the number of “potential cases” in the United States is definitely quite startling. As you will see below, all testing for the coronavirus is currently being done at the CDC, and this is really slowing things down. So for the moment local officials all over the nation have “suspected cases” that they are monitoring, but they can’t confirm anything officially until they hear back from the CDC.
So you will see the words “possible” and “potential” a lot in the stories that I am about to share with you. In the end, it is quite likely that many of these cases will be confirmed by the CDC. But we won’t know for certain until the test results are made public.
With that being said, let’s take a look at some of the reports that have come in over the past few days.
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#1 One of the very first confirmed cases in the U.S. was in Chicago, and now it appears that they may have a second victim…
The Chicago area has a potential second victim of the coronavirus. Someone is hospitalized in isolation in Porter County with symptoms like those of the virus. County officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are awaiting test results to confirm a diagnosis.
#2 You wouldn’t think that Arkansas would be one of the first places where a coronavirus case would emerge, but authorities there are telling us that they have a “possible case” on their hands…
The Arkansas Department of Health is investigating the state’s first possible case of the new coronavirus, a department spokesman said. The spokesman, Danyelle McNeill, said tests are being performed to determine whether the person’s illness is due to the virus first identified in Wuhan, China. She said results are expected within a few days.
#3 Not to be outdone, Oklahoma is actually monitoring two potential cases right now…
Oklahoma health officials announced Wednesday they are awaiting coronavirus testing results from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention for two people in our state under investigation. Health officials announced Monday they were coordinating coronavirus testing for two people in Oklahoma who meet the criteria for persons under investigation.
#4 Over in Nevada there is a potential case as well. If this virus were to actually start spreading around Clark County on a widespread basis, what would that mean for Las Vegas tourism?…
The Southern Nevada Health District announced Wednesday that they are investigating a possible case of coronavirus in Clark County. SNHD said patient in question was placed in isolation at a local hospital, but wouldn’t specify which hospital. The patient will be monitored and under medical supervision while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducts testing, SNHD said.
#5 On the other side of the country, a possible victim in Delaware has officials there quite spooked…
The Delaware health department is investigating a potential case of coronavirus in a Kent County resident, officials said Wednesday. The Division of Public Health would not release any information about the resident, other than that a “review of the patient’s travel history” and symptoms led to the determination that testing should be performed, officials said.
#6 And all the way on the other coast, authorities in San Diego are waiting to see if their worst fears will be confirmed…
Local health officials said Wednesday they are still awaiting test results to determine if a San Diego County patient is infected with the potentially deadly coronavirus that has killed 170 people, but the patient remains isolated at home.
The reason why all of these local officials are waiting so long for test results is because there is a massive backlog at the CDC.
Doctors all over the U.S. are contacting them “all day and all night” about possible cases, and at this point the CDC is the only location in the entire country that can test for the virus. The following comes from NBC News…
On Sunday, Dr. Nancy Messonnier, director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said doctors around the country had been calling “all day and all night” about potential cases of the respiratory illness, called 2019-nCoV. All testing for the new coronavirus in the United States is done at the CDC, although Messonnier said the CDC is working to get a rapid test to the states as soon as possible.
Hopefully they can get that “rapid test” out to local hospitals as quickly as possible, because I have a feeling that they are going to need it.
Meanwhile, another case has been confirmed in Canada. This time, the victim is in British Columbia…
Health officials say B.C.’s first presumptive case of novel Wuhan coronavirus is now confirmed, after lab tests came back positive for the deadly infection. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said the test results came back Wednesday for the man in his 40s, who remains in isolation at home.
This isn’t all that surprising, because large numbers of Chinese have bought expensive homes in B.C. in recent years.
Some airlines have begun to suspend flights to China, and that will certainly help slow this outbreak to a certain extent.
But it may already be too late. The virus already seems to be popping up all over America, and as we have seen in China, a handful of cases can become thousands of cases very rapidly.
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Fear of a possible “global pandemic” is rising with each passing day, and the mainstream media here in the U.S. is already warning that “mask hoarding has begun”…
Even though there are only five cases of Wuhan coronavirus in the United States, the mask hoarding has begun. Some pharmacies report being entirely sold out of masks. Some popular sellers on Amazon say deliveries will be delayed for weeks.
Let us hope that this outbreak fizzles out somehow. But without a doubt we live at a time when we should be expecting the unexpected, and very few people anticipated that we would be dealing with such a massive global health emergency during the early stages of 2020.
Right now, major cities all over China resemble ghost towns because people are staying indoors to avoid getting the virus.
If this virus starts spreading very rapidly here in the United States, the same thing will almost certainly happen here.
I would encourage all of you to at least make some basic preparations for an extended crisis, because nobody is quite sure exactly what is going to happen next.
Coronavirus
About the Author: I am a voice crying out for change in a society that generally seems content to stay asleep. My name is Michael Snyder and I am the publisher of The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News, and the articles that I publish on those sites are republished on dozens of other prominent websites all over the globe. I have written four books that are available on Amazon.com including The Beginning Of The End, Get Prepared Now, and Living A Life That Really Matters. (#CommissionsEarned) By purchasing those books you help to support my work. I always freely and happily allow others to republish my articles on their own websites, but due to government regulations I need those that republish my articles to include this “About the Author” section with each article. In order to comply with those government regulations, I need to tell you that the controversial opinions in this article are mine alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the websites where my work is republished. This article may contain opinions on political matters, but it is not intended to promote the candidacy of any particular political candidate. The material contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and readers should consult licensed professionals before making any legal, business, financial or health decisions. Those responding to this article by making comments are solely responsible for their viewpoints, and those viewpoints do not necessarily represent the viewpoints of Michael Snyder or the operators of the websites where my work is republished. I encourage you to follow me on social media on Facebook and Twitter, and any way that you can share these articles with others is a great help.


thedcclothesline--2020-01-31--CNN Publishes Editorial Attacking President Trump’s Coronavirus Task Force as “Too White” and “Lacki

CNN Publishes Editorial Attacking President Trump’s Coronavirus Task Force as “Too White” and “Lacking Diversity”… Fewer White Faces Is More Important Than Stopping a Global Pandemic

USA Today Publishes Editorial Attacking President Trump ’ s National Security Team as “ Too White ” and Thus Illegitimate in Our Enlightened Age of Diversity , Inclusion , and Equity Hate President Donald Trump all you want , but our corporate media is going overboard in normalizing hatred of white males ( and by extension , white females ) .
The elite in the USA are doing everything they can to delegitimize the idea white people have any moral authority .
Even in the face of a global pandemic ( coronavirus ) , the real problem is whiteness .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of coronavirus means nothing when a lack of diversity is found among those fighting the virus… [ Coronavirus task force another example of Trump administration ’ s lack of diversity , CNN.com , January 30 , 2020 ] : It ’ s a statement that ’ s as predictable as it is infuriating : President Donald Trump ’ s administration lacks diversity .
take our poll - story continues below On Tuesday , Trump tweeted photos of a briefing he ’ d received on the new coronavirus spreading out of China .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developments , ” the President said in his post .
“ We have the best experts anywhere in the world , and they are on top of it 24/7 !
” Who are these experts ?
They ’ re largely the same sorts of white men ( and a couple women on the sidelines ) who ’ ve dominated the Trump administration from the very beginning .
By contrast , former President Barack Obama ’ s circle of advisers in the face of the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa was hardly so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in terms of gender diversity .
( Of course , to contextualize , Obama ’ s administration , on the whole , was far more diverse than Trump ’ s . )
And yet , as unsurprising as the diversity issue in the Trump era has become , it ’ s still worth pointing out from time to time , especially as the country approaches the 2020 presidential election in earnest .
That ’ s partly because the recent photos of “ the best experts ” telegraph the kinds of people the administration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even being in close proximity to it .
They communicate a “ patronage network that everyone is operating under , ” as Eric Yellin , an associate professor of history and American studies at the University of Richmond , told The Washington Post last year , about a different set of photos .
“ Having that network be interracial is really important.
” But the visuals that have come to define the Trump administration say something else , too .
They signal which people in a multi-racial , half-female country Trump values the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are mirror images of the President himself .
You can hate President Trump all you want for the perceived failures of his administration , but it ’ s articles such as this ( published in CNN ) reminding us where the real hate in America is entirely directed toward… the coronavirus could decimate the population of the planet , but the real problem is the all-white nature of Trump ’ s team .
Even in the face of a global contagion from China comes howls of anti-white invective from those ensconced in corporate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advancement of coronavirus .
Diversity or mass deaths… it should be obvious which side CNN is on .
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USA Today Publishes Editorial Attacking President Trump’s National Security Team as “Too White” and Thus Illegitimate in Our Enlightened Age of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
Hate President Donald Trump all you want, but our corporate media is going overboard in normalizing hatred of white males (and by extension, white females). The elite in the USA are doing everything they can to delegitimize the idea white people have any moral authority. Even in the face of a global pandemic (coronavirus), the real problem is whiteness.
Potentially tens of millions of people dying of coronavirus means nothing when a lack of diversity is found among those fighting the virus…[Coronavirus task force another example of Trump administration’s lack of diversity, CNN.com, January 30, 2020]:
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It’s a statement that’s as predictable as it is infuriating: President Donald Trump’s administration lacks diversity.
On Tuesday, Trump tweeted photos of a briefing he’d received on the new coronavirus spreading out of China.
“We will continue to monitor the ongoing developments,” the President said in his post. “We have the best experts anywhere in the world, and they are on top of it 24/7!”
Who are these experts? They’re largely the same sorts of white men (and a couple women on the sidelines) who’ve dominated the Trump administration from the very beginning.
By contrast, former President Barack Obama’s circle of advisers in the face of the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa was hardly so monochromatic. Neither was it so abysmal in terms of gender diversity. (Of course, to contextualize, Obama’s administration, on the whole, was far more diverse than Trump’s.)
And yet, as unsurprising as the diversity issue in the Trump era has become, it’s still worth pointing out from time to time, especially as the country approaches the 2020 presidential election in earnest.
That’s partly because the recent photos of “the best experts” telegraph the kinds of people the administration deems worthy of holding power — and even being in close proximity to it.
They communicate a “patronage network that everyone is operating under,” as Eric Yellin, an associate professor of history and American studies at the University of Richmond, told The Washington Post last year, about a different set of photos. “Having that network be interracial is really important.”
But the visuals that have come to define the Trump administration say something else, too. They signal which people in a multi-racial, half-female country Trump values the opinions of: mostly white men who are mirror images of the President himself.
You can hate President Trump all you want for the perceived failures of his administration, but it’s articles such as this (published in CNN) reminding us where the real hate in America is entirely directed toward… the coronavirus could decimate the population of the planet, but the real problem is the all-white nature of Trump’s team.
Diversity. Inclusion. Equity (D.I.E.)… D.I.E, whitey, D.I.E.
Even in the face of a global contagion from China comes howls of anti-white invective from those ensconced in corporate media upset white people stand to the advancement of coronavirus.
Diversity or mass deaths… it should be obvious which side CNN is on.
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thedcclothesline--2020-02-03--Typical Liberal Hypocrisy: As Trump Announces Plans to Help Worldwide Effort to Plant 1 Trillion Tre

Typical Liberal Hypocrisy: As Trump Announces Plans to Help Worldwide Effort to Plant 1 Trillion Trees, Liberal Rag Says it ‘Might NOT actually be a Good Idea’

Late last month President Trump announced his support for a World Economic Forum initiative to plant 1 TRILLION trees .
According to The Hill : President Trump on Tuesday announced the United States will join the One Trillion Trees Initiative launched at the World Economic Forum as world leaders seek to combat climate change .
Trump made the announcement during an address to global business leaders gathered for the annual event in Davos , Switzerland .
take our poll - story continues below “ We ’ re committed to conserving he majesty of God ’ s creation and the natural @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , adding that the U.S. “ will continue to show strong leadership in restoring , growing and better managing our trees and our forests .
The announcement that the U.S. will join the initiative drew some of the most sustained applause of any portion of Trump ’ s 30-minute speech , which focused mostly on his administration ’ s accomplishments and the strength of the U.S. economy .
That economic message contrasted with other world leaders who used the forum to highlight issues like climate change and global collaboration .
You ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s acceptance that Climate Change needs to be addressed .
No , this is just more proof that liberals intend to argue the opposite of what Trump says or does , even when he acts in agreement with their agenda .
Check out what liberal rag , The Verge , wrote a few days ago .
Tree-plantingTree-planting campaigns have taken off , with everyone from YouTube creators to high-powered CEOs embracing trees as a solution to the climate crisis .
But even as the arboreal campaigns have grown , dozens of scientists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could potentially cause more harm than good .
Others point to another solution with a more proven track record and that might be more deserving of global support — empowering the people who live in and safeguard forests already .
TREES JUST GOT A BIG BOOST AT THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM Trees just got a big boost at The World Economic Forum this month , when the forum announced a new initiative aimed at planting 1 trillion trees around the globe within the decade to combat climate change .
It ’ s got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CEO Marc Benioff is contributing an undisclosed amount of his own cash to the effort , while his company has committed itself to planting 100 million trees .
Even Donald Trump , who has thrown a wrench into US and global efforts to tackle climate change , said the US would sign onto the campaign , called 1t.org .
But the science behind the campaign , a study that claims 1 trillion trees can significantly reduce greenhouse gases , is disputed .
“ People are getting caught up in the wrong solution , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ natural resources policy at the University of Minnesota and has spent years studying the effects of tree planting in India .
“ Instead of that guy from Salesforce saying , ‘ I ’ m going to put money into planting a trillion trees , ’ I ’ d like him to go and say , ‘ I ’ m going to put my money into helping indigenous people in the Amazon defend their lands , ’ ” Fleischman says .
“ That ’ s going to have a bigger impact.
” Tree-planting started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ study published in the journal Science caused a commotion .
It claimed that planting a trillion trees could capture more than a third of all the greenhouse gases humans have released since the industrial revolution .
After the initial media blitz rallied excitement for the seemingly simple climate solution , a group of 46 scientists , including Fleischman , responded to the study with their critique .
“ Headlines around the world declared tree planting to be the best solution to climate change , ” lead author of the critique Joseph Veldman said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We now know those headlines were wrong.
” Veldman argued that planting trees where they don ’ t belong can harm ecosystems , make wildfires worse , and even exacerbate global warming .
His critique made the case that the amount of carbon the study said 1 trillion trees could sequester was about five times too large .
The study also considered planting trees on savannas and grasslands , where planting non-native trees could cause problems for local species .
Planting trees on snowy terrain that once reflected the sun could even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually absorb heat .
The authors of the contested study stand by their work .
“ We are aware of no other viable climate change solution that is quantitatively as large in terms of carbon drawdown , ” the authors from the Crowther Lab at ETH Zurich said in their comments published in Science last October .
To be clear , critics of the campaign are still fans of trees .
They still think forests play a role in solving the climate crisis — their skepticism mostly centers around efforts to plant trees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or to plant large swaths of a single species to essentially create “ tree plantations ” instead of real forests .
Another big concern surrounding the call for planting a trillion trees is that it could distract from other efforts to slow down climate change , like stopping fossil fuel pollution and deforestation in the first place .
Liberals just refuse to EVER agree with Trump even when he takes up one of their causes .
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I don ’ t always agree with Trump , like this time , but the difference is my views don ’ t change with the direction the political winds are blowing .
Anyone else @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Garrison is Publisher of DC Clothesline and DC Dirty Laundry

Late last month President Trump announced his support for a World Economic Forum initiative to plant 1 TRILLION trees.
According to The Hill:
President Trump on Tuesday announced the United States will join the One Trillion Trees Initiative launched at the World Economic Forum as world leaders seek to combat climate change.
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Trump made the announcement during an address to global business leaders gathered for the annual event in Davos, Switzerland.
“We’re committed to conserving he majesty of God’s creation and the natural beauty of our world,” Trump said, adding that the U.S. “will continue to show strong leadership in restoring, growing and better managing our trees and our forests.
The announcement that the U.S. will join the initiative drew some of the most sustained applause of any portion of Trump’s 30-minute speech, which focused mostly on his administration’s accomplishments and the strength of the U.S. economy. That economic message contrasted with other world leaders who used the forum to highlight issues like climate change and global collaboration.
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You’d think liberals would be celebrating Trump’s acceptance that Climate Change needs to be addressed.
No, this is just more proof that liberals intend to argue the opposite of what Trump says or does, even when he acts in agreement with their agenda.
Check out what liberal rag, The Verge, wrote a few days ago.
Tree-plantingTree-planting campaigns have taken off, with everyone from YouTube creators to high-powered CEOs embracing trees as a solution to the climate crisis. But even as the arboreal campaigns have grown, dozens of scientists have warned that planting all those trees could potentially cause more harm than good. Others point to another solution with a more proven track record and that might be more deserving of global support — empowering the people who live in and safeguard forests already.
TREES JUST GOT A BIG BOOST AT THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM Trees just got a big boost at The World Economic Forum this month, when the forum announced a new initiative aimed at planting 1 trillion trees around the globe within the decade to combat climate change. It’s got the backing of big names: Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is contributing an undisclosed amount of his own cash to the effort, while his company has committed itself to planting 100 million trees. Even Donald Trump, who has thrown a wrench into US and global efforts to tackle climate change, said the US would sign onto the campaign, called 1t.org. But the science behind the campaign, a study that claims 1 trillion trees can significantly reduce greenhouse gases, is disputed. “People are getting caught up in the wrong solution,” says Forrest Fleischman, who teaches natural resources policy at the University of Minnesota and has spent years studying the effects of tree planting in India. “Instead of that guy from Salesforce saying, ‘I’m going to put money into planting a trillion trees,’ I’d like him to go and say, ‘I’m going to put my money into helping indigenous people in the Amazon defend their lands,’” Fleischman says. “That’s going to have a bigger impact.”
Tree-planting started really trending in 2019, when a study published in the journal Science caused a commotion. It claimed that planting a trillion trees could capture more than a third of all the greenhouse gases humans have released since the industrial revolution. After the initial media blitz rallied excitement for the seemingly simple climate solution, a group of 46 scientists, including Fleischman, responded to the study with their critique.
“THOSE HEADLINES WERE WRONG
“Headlines around the world declared tree planting to be the best solution to climate change,” lead author of the critique Joseph Veldman said in a statement at the time. “We now know those headlines were wrong.” Veldman argued that planting trees where they don’t belong can harm ecosystems, make wildfires worse, and even exacerbate global warming. His critique made the case that the amount of carbon the study said 1 trillion trees could sequester was about five times too large. The study also considered planting trees on savannas and grasslands, where planting non-native trees could cause problems for local species. Planting trees on snowy terrain that once reflected the sun could even turn those places into dark patches that actually absorb heat.
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The authors of the contested study stand by their work. “We are aware of no other viable climate change solution that is quantitatively as large in terms of carbon drawdown,” the authors from the Crowther Lab at ETH Zurich said in their comments published in Science last October.
To be clear, critics of the campaign are still fans of trees. They still think forests play a role in solving the climate crisis — their skepticism mostly centers around efforts to plant trees in places they weren’t before, or to plant large swaths of a single species to essentially create “tree plantations” instead of real forests. Another big concern surrounding the call for planting a trillion trees is that it could distract from other efforts to slow down climate change, like stopping fossil fuel pollution and deforestation in the first place.
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Seriously?
Liberals just refuse to EVER agree with Trump even when he takes up one of their causes.
Climate Change is faulty science.
In typical liberal fashion, even as President Trump embraces their fake science and joins them in a cause, disagreeing with Trump is of utmost importance.
I don’t always agree with Trump, like this time, but the difference is my views don’t change with the direction the political winds are blowing.
Anyone else growing tired of this crap?
Dean Garrison is Publisher of DC Clothesline and DC Dirty Laundry


thedcclothesline--2020-02-03--An Open Letter to All 2A Supporting Americans from an Australian Firearms Owner

As an Australian firearms owner , in this age of global 24/7 news I constantly get to see how in the US news Gun Control proponents will constantly point to Australia as an example of the success of gun control and effective policy , whilst not having the slightest understanding of what our laws do , the consequences of gun control on Australians which leaves firearm owners effectively as second-class citizens .
To aide those in the US ( and anywhere else where firearms ownership is being increasingly politicised ) , I ’ ve collated some information as an actual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like to live under the Australia Gun Control regime so you can arm yourself with facts the next time Australia is used as a shining beacon of firearms control success .
What exactly are gun laws in Australia I ’ m not going to go into every single component of the laws , but here ’ s a rundown of the primary features of Gun Control in Australia .
Similar to the United States , firearms laws are set at the State level , with an additional layer of laws at the Federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ generally working closely together , there is only a small range of differences in laws between States , compared to the US .
take our poll - story continues below To own any firearm in Australia you are required to apply for a firearms licence .
Licences are broken up into several classes which you can qualify ( each State has slightly different variations for names/categories ) , which are segmented into types of firearms – rimfire , centrefire , semi-automatic/pump action shotguns etc .
A separate and more onerous class of licence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of ongoing membership within clubs , attendance of events and restrictions on the number of calibres of pistols owned at a time .
The application process is intentionally drawn out , with paperwork taking several months to be ‘ processed ’ ( read : sit in a tray indefinitely ) .
Should you pass the relevant background checks , training courses complete and fees paid , you can then apply to buy your first firearm .
Each firearm purchase also requires approval and registration with the police – with the owner having to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to own the firearm .
( and no , self-defence is explicitly noted as not a legal justification ) You will be restricted with your options for firearms depending on what State you live in , with huge restrictions and effective bans for most of the population on many types of firearms including semi-automatics , automatic rifles , pump action shotguns , smaller framed pistols and a wide range individual firearms which the police have classified as unacceptable .
( the common theme being anything scary looking , but can also include such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rifles and even many children ’ s toys ) Coronavirus is Killing 50 % MORE People EVERY DAY !
Track it here… – Death by Death , Track the Spread of the Coronavirus Here You are required by law to store your firearms with a safe – with laws differing slightly by State but in general you will need to have this mounted to the floor and walls of your home .
The police can and will decide to inspect your property at their discretion to check the safe and its contents – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more later .
In using your firearm you ’ ll either need to stick to the firing range or if you ’ re lucky on your or a friends rural property – but don ’ t upset your neighbours .
Laws regarding the usage of firearms here mean that if you ‘ scare ’ nearby individuals ( which can be as little as them hearing a gun firing ) can potentially lead to your firearms being seized .
These laws overall are the most benign frustrations for firearms owners in Australia – which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who enjoy much more protection of their freedoms .
I ’ ll outline now what I see as the even more insidious part of firearms and laws on defence in Australia at this time which have come hand in hand with gun control .
Self Defence ?
Only if you want to give the criminal the advantage .
Every State and Territory in Australia has provisions to allow for self-defence in varying degrees with some States in particular give reasonable protections which allow escalating force if someone is on your property etc .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ These self-defence provisions are only enforceable if you do not use a firearm ( or other banned/restricted self-defence devices ) .
If you use a firearm to defend yourself , your family or your property you ’ re likely to instead see yourself having your firearms seized , firearms licenced cancelled and a strong likelihood of criminal prosecution put against you .
This isn ’ t based off speculation either – we ’ ve had this happen repeatedly to legal firearms owners in Australia .
In 2017 is a prime example – where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to defend his young family from an intruder who was under the influence of drugs and wielding a knife .
For his efforts to defend his family , his firearms were confiscated by the police and restrictions put on his wife ’ s licence denying her the ability to keep her own firearms on their property .
Thankfully due to strong community push back and lobbying by the industry , David Dunstan was able to have his firearms returned .
Unfortunately that end result isn ’ t the case for everyone however with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the firearm at the intruder or firing any rounds making it easier to make the case against criminal prosecution for his efforts – those who have to defend themselves and use their firearms are more likely to potentially see jail time .
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Meanwhile… in Chicago This absurdity means that under the gun control environment in Australia , if an armed intruder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the middle of getting ready for a day at the range and firearm in hand , that you would be required to put down said firearm and instead face a significant disadvantage at protecting your life .
This extends to beyond firearms now in Australia , with almost every jurisdiction making it illegal to own pepper spray/mace/stun guns/tasers – leaving our most vulnerable at extreme risk of physical harm .
Warrant to search your premises ?
Think again .
Firearms owners can receive visits from the police and are legally required to provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe and firearms .
In some States this can be without any notice given and anecdotally there ’ s even cases showing the lack of discretion of police entering properties during children ’ s birthdays to conduct inspections , causing confusion and distress to those at the home .
No misconduct , illegal activity or warrant is required for these ‘ inspections ’ .
Certain individuals can receive repeated inspections with no justification , whilst other firearms owners never being inspected .
Not home when the police come to inspect ?
There have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they know the location of the keys to open the safe so they can inspect the firearms whilst the owner is gone .
If the family members comply with the Police then they seize the firearms , rescind the owners licence and prosecute for ‘ unsafe storage ’ .
( under legislation it is deemed unsafe if anyone other than the licenced owner can access the safe – that includes any family members ) Certain States in Australia in recent times have expanded their lists of classes of people who could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being a ‘ fit and proper person ’ for the purposes of owning a firearm .
This list is too large to list , however there are some stand outs .
Anyone convicted with drink driving or any amount of drugs within their system whilst driving can potentially have their firearms licence revoked and firearms seized .
There is no need for you to have your firearms on your person whilst under the influence at all and it ’ s at the discretion of the police how this could be interpreted and enforced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ownership of firearms for Australians .
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Whilst many could try argue the logic or ‘ reasonableness ’ of this mechanism , the discretion and fear of failing to report can lead to scenarios where individuals who might be seeking assistance for a mild temporary issue ( the loss of a loved one , divorce etc ) can have the situation compounded by having their firearms taken away .
This can impact their ability to participate in their local sport , perform their required @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what is effectively a private matter to strangers , which could provide real mental distress to the individual .
Restrictions on firearms are often based on looks , not function .
Proponents of Gun Control will often state that their policy proposals will be based on logic , reason and only attempt to make reforms which will remove the ‘ most dangerous ’ firearms from the public .
The reality in Australia has instead seen absurd restrictions placed on individual firearms , types of firearms and even classifying toys as firearms .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where firearms with aesthetics similar to AR/military platforms being illegal to own • Attempts to ban lever-action firearms , such as Adler ’ s shotguns claiming they ’ re “ assault weapons ” • Classifying all airsoft toys in the same category as machine guns • Classifying non-firearm tools such as t-shirt cannons for events in the same class as RPG ’ s and other military hardware • Banning of some NERF toys as illegal firearms ( yes , I ’ m not kidding ) Think You Know Everything About Benghazi ?
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s more to the Benghazi cover-up… a WHOLE LOT MORE There ’ s a multitude of other consistent breaches in liberty that Australian firearms owners put up with on a daily basis , but I believe these are the core issues that point out the deceptive referencing of the success of “ Australian Gun Control laws ” .
Locally the same original Gun Control advocacy groups continue to exist and attempt to have firearms restricted until they are completely banned in Australia – showing that appeasement continues to be a failed concept that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope this helps you the next time you come across someone trying to promote the rolling back of your Second Amendment freedoms .
“ An unarmed man can only flee from evil , and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it.
” This letter was provided to GunHub by an anonymous source .
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As an Australian firearms owner, in this age of global 24/7 news I constantly get to see how in the US news Gun Control proponents will constantly point to Australia as an example of the success of gun control and effective policy, whilst not having the slightest understanding of what our laws do, the consequences of gun control on Australians which leaves firearm owners effectively as second-class citizens. To aide those in the US (and anywhere else where firearms ownership is being increasingly politicised), I’ve collated some information as an actual firearms owner of what it’s like to live under the Australia Gun Control regime so you can arm yourself with facts the next time Australia is used as a shining beacon of firearms control success.
What exactly are gun laws in Australia
I’m not going to go into every single component of the laws, but here’s a rundown of the primary features of Gun Control in Australia.
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Similar to the United States, firearms laws are set at the State level, with an additional layer of laws at the Federal level. With the States in Australia generally working closely together, there is only a small range of differences in laws between States, compared to the US.
To own any firearm in Australia you are required to apply for a firearms licence. Licences are broken up into several classes which you can qualify (each State has slightly different variations for names/categories), which are segmented into types of firearms – rimfire, centrefire, semi-automatic/pump action shotguns etc. A separate and more onerous class of licence is required for pistols which requires proof of ongoing membership within clubs, attendance of events and restrictions on the number of calibres of pistols owned at a time.
The application process is intentionally drawn out, with paperwork taking several months to be ‘processed’ (read: sit in a tray indefinitely). Should you pass the relevant background checks, training courses complete and fees paid, you can then apply to buy your first firearm. Each firearm purchase also requires approval and registration with the police – with the owner having to provide a justification of why they need to own the firearm. (and no, self-defence is explicitly noted as not a legal justification) You will be restricted with your options for firearms depending on what State you live in, with huge restrictions and effective bans for most of the population on many types of firearms including semi-automatics, automatic rifles, pump action shotguns, smaller framed pistols and a wide range individual firearms which the police have classified as unacceptable. (the common theme being anything scary looking, but can also include such benign things as many types of air rifles and even many children’s toys)
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You are required by law to store your firearms with a safe – with laws differing slightly by State but in general you will need to have this mounted to the floor and walls of your home. The police can and will decide to inspect your property at their discretion to check the safe and its contents – but I’ll go into that more later.
In using your firearm you’ll either need to stick to the firing range or if you’re lucky on your or a friends rural property – but don’t upset your neighbours. Laws regarding the usage of firearms here mean that if you ‘scare’ nearby individuals (which can be as little as them hearing a gun firing) can potentially lead to your firearms being seized.
These laws overall are the most benign frustrations for firearms owners in Australia – which may be surprising for US firearms owners who enjoy much more protection of their freedoms. I’ll outline now what I see as the even more insidious part of firearms and laws on defence in Australia at this time which have come hand in hand with gun control.
Self Defence? Only if you want to give the criminal the advantage.
Every State and Territory in Australia has provisions to allow for self-defence in varying degrees with some States in particular give reasonable protections which allow escalating force if someone is on your property etc. Sounds pretty reasonable? Not exactly. These self-defence provisions are only enforceable if you do not use a firearm (or other banned/restricted self-defence devices). If you use a firearm to defend yourself, your family or your property you’re likely to instead see yourself having your firearms seized, firearms licenced cancelled and a strong likelihood of criminal prosecution put against you.
This isn’t based off speculation either – we’ve had this happen repeatedly to legal firearms owners in Australia. In 2017 is a prime example – where a farmer used an unloaded .22 rifle to defend his young family from an intruder who was under the influence of drugs and wielding a knife. For his efforts to defend his family, his firearms were confiscated by the police and restrictions put on his wife’s licence denying her the ability to keep her own firearms on their property. Thankfully due to strong community push back and lobbying by the industry, David Dunstan was able to have his firearms returned. Unfortunately that end result isn’t the case for everyone however with David being fortunate to have not pointed the firearm at the intruder or firing any rounds making it easier to make the case against criminal prosecution for his efforts – those who have to defend themselves and use their firearms are more likely to potentially see jail time.
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This absurdity means that under the gun control environment in Australia, if an armed intruder entered your home whilst you were in the middle of getting ready for a day at the range and firearm in hand, that you would be required to put down said firearm and instead face a significant disadvantage at protecting your life.
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This extends to beyond firearms now in Australia, with almost every jurisdiction making it illegal to own pepper spray/mace/stun guns/tasers – leaving our most vulnerable at extreme risk of physical harm.
Warrant to search your premises? Think again.
Firearms owners can receive visits from the police and are legally required to provide access to their home to inspect their safe and firearms. In some States this can be without any notice given and anecdotally there’s even cases showing the lack of discretion of police entering properties during children’s birthdays to conduct inspections, causing confusion and distress to those at the home. No misconduct, illegal activity or warrant is required for these ‘inspections’. Certain individuals can receive repeated inspections with no justification, whilst other firearms owners never being inspected.
Not home when the police come to inspect? There have been reports of family members being asked if they know the location of the keys to open the safe so they can inspect the firearms whilst the owner is gone. If the family members comply with the Police then they seize the firearms, rescind the owners licence and prosecute for ‘unsafe storage’. (under legislation it is deemed unsafe if anyone other than the licenced owner can access the safe – that includes any family members)
Caught Drink Driving, you’ll be sorry.
Certain States in Australia in recent times have expanded their lists of classes of people who could be determined to not meet the requirements of being a ‘fit and proper person’ for the purposes of owning a firearm. This list is too large to list, however there are some stand outs. Anyone convicted with drink driving or any amount of drugs within their system whilst driving can potentially have their firearms licence revoked and firearms seized. There is no need for you to have your firearms on your person whilst under the influence at all and it’s at the discretion of the police how this could be interpreted and enforced – leaving large tool for restricting the ownership of firearms for Australians.
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Doctor-patient confidentiality? Not quite.
Health practitioners are either required or encouraged by law (dependent on what State) to breach doctor patient confidentiality by law to inform the government if a patient is suffering from a mental or physical illness or they believe it likely the patient may consider self-harm or harm to others. This is used to provide a means for the police to remove firearms from the owner. Whilst many could try argue the logic or ‘reasonableness’ of this mechanism, the discretion and fear of failing to report can lead to scenarios where individuals who might be seeking assistance for a mild temporary issue (the loss of a loved one, divorce etc) can have the situation compounded by having their firearms taken away. This can impact their ability to participate in their local sport, perform their required work (farmers etc) and exposes what is effectively a private matter to strangers, which could provide real mental distress to the individual.
Restrictions on firearms are often based on looks, not function.
Proponents of Gun Control will often state that their policy proposals will be based on logic, reason and only attempt to make reforms which will remove the ‘most dangerous’ firearms from the public. The reality in Australia has instead seen absurd restrictions placed on individual firearms, types of firearms and even classifying toys as firearms.
Some examples include:
Some States having ‘appearance laws’ where firearms with aesthetics similar to AR/military platforms being illegal to own
Accessories such as suppressors, telescopic stocks banned
Restrictions in magazine size
Attempts to ban lever-action firearms, such as Adler’s shotguns claiming they’re “assault weapons”
Classifying BB guns and air rifles as firearms
Classifying all airsoft toys in the same category as machine guns
Classifying non-firearm tools such as t-shirt cannons for events in the same class as RPG’s and other military hardware
Banning of some NERF toys as illegal firearms (yes, I’m not kidding)
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There’s a multitude of other consistent breaches in liberty that Australian firearms owners put up with on a daily basis, but I believe these are the core issues that point out the deceptive referencing of the success of “Australian Gun Control laws”. Locally the same original Gun Control advocacy groups continue to exist and attempt to have firearms restricted until they are completely banned in Australia – showing that appeasement continues to be a failed concept that shouldn’t be entertained.
I hope this helps you the next time you come across someone trying to promote the rolling back of your Second Amendment freedoms.
“An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it.”
This letter was provided to GunHub by an anonymous source.
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thedcclothesline--2020-02-03--Flashback — 1973: Communist Bernie Sanders Condemned American Actions in Vietnam as ‘Almost as Bad a

Flashback — 1973: Communist Bernie Sanders Condemned American Actions in Vietnam as ‘Almost as Bad as Hitler’

His communist ideals are supported by too many Americans and that is beyond frightening .
Let ’ s flash back to 1972 , when Sanders was running for Governor of Vermont .
take our poll - story continues below As antiwar sentiment spread across the country in the early 1970s , a young Bernie Sanders accused the United States of committing atrocities on par with those of Nazi Germany , saying U.S. military action in Vietnam was “ almost as bad as what Hitler did.
” Speaking to a class of ninth graders during his 1972 gubernatorial run in Vermont @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committing atrocities the students would not believe and defended the communist North Vietnamese fighters , according to reporting in the Rutland Herald , a Vermont newspaper .
Sanders compared U.S. actions in Vietnam to those of Adolf Hitler , who murdered some six million Jews .
The American military undertook actions that were “ almost as bad as what Hitler did , ” the paper quoted Sanders as saying to the class of around 30 students at Rutland Junior High School .
Sanders , who declared himself a conscientious objector during the Vietnam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the class that the North Vietnamese were not his enemy .
“ They ’ re a very , very poor people .
Some of them don ’ t have shoes , ” Sanders said .
“ They eat rice when they can get it .
And they have been fighting for the freedom of their country for 25 years .
They can hardly fight back.
” More than 58,000 American military members died or went missing in the Vietnam War .
Sanders ’ s past is facing increased scrutiny as he has surged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caucus next week .
Sanders has already courted controversy for hiring several individuals who have espoused anti-Israel views .
The Washington Free Beacon reported on Tuesday , for instance , that a top Sanders campaign surrogate had claimed the United States orchestrated the 9/11 terror attacks in New York City .
Sanders prefaced his remarks to the students with a warning , according to the paper .
“ Some things I ’ m going to say may upset you , ” he said .
“ But I have to say them.
” I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ America probably orchestrated , or at least helped orchestrate , 9/11 .
However , his pro-communist , anti-American , talk is out of line .
Adam Kredo at the Free Beacon uncovered an old article from Bernie ’ s 1972 race in which he addressed a class of 9th graders .
What did he tell Mrs. Shirley Smith ’ s 9th grade class ?
“ He told the students that a few rich , powerful individuals control many events in the country , such as the Indo-China war , which he condemned for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bad as what Hitler did.
” The North Vietnamese , Sanders declared , “ They ’ re a very , very poor people .
Some of them don ’ t have shoes , ” Sanders said .
“ They eat rice when they can get it .
And they have been fighting for the freedom of their country for 25 years .
They can hardly fight back.
” Speaking of atrocities in the war , he often interspersed his remarks with , “ Most of you won ’ t believe me.
” This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way .
And that says more about the Democrats than it does about him .
If Bernie had his way he ’ d kill many of us to save the planet for himself and other lock-stepping communists .
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He is nearly a polar opposite to President Donald Trump .
Trump seems to overstep his office at times but still continues to embrace God , Family and Country .
Bernie is a full-blown communist who intends to reshape America by his mandate and NOT the will of the people .
Bernie may be popular with Democrats , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like Trump .
Freedom is still winning but seems to be losing ground .
Dean Garrison is Publisher of DC Clothesline and DC Dirty Laundry

Bernie Sanders is a dangerous man.
His communist ideals are supported by too many Americans and that is beyond frightening.
Let’s flash back to 1972, when Sanders was running for Governor of Vermont.
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From The Free Beacon:
As antiwar sentiment spread across the country in the early 1970s, a young Bernie Sanders accused the United States of committing atrocities on par with those of Nazi Germany, saying U.S. military action in Vietnam was “almost as bad as what Hitler did.”
Speaking to a class of ninth graders during his 1972 gubernatorial run in Vermont, Sanders accused the United States of committing atrocities the students would not believe and defended the communist North Vietnamese fighters, according to reporting in the Rutland Herald, a Vermont newspaper. Sanders compared U.S. actions in Vietnam to those of Adolf Hitler, who murdered some six million Jews.
The American military undertook actions that were “almost as bad as what Hitler did,” the paper quoted Sanders as saying to the class of around 30 students at Rutland Junior High School.
Sanders, who declared himself a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War, said during his remarks to the class that the North Vietnamese were not his enemy. “They’re a very, very poor people. Some of them don’t have shoes,” Sanders said. “They eat rice when they can get it. And they have been fighting for the freedom of their country for 25 years. They can hardly fight back.”
More than 58,000 American military members died or went missing in the Vietnam War.
Sanders’s past is facing increased scrutiny as he has surged to frontrunner status ahead of the Iowa caucus next week. Sanders has already courted controversy for hiring several individuals who have espoused anti-Israel views. The Washington Free Beacon reported on Tuesday, for instance, that a top Sanders campaign surrogate had claimed the United States orchestrated the 9/11 terror attacks in New York City.
Sanders prefaced his remarks to the students with a warning, according to the paper. “Some things I’m going to say may upset you,” he said. “But I have to say them.”
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I personally happen to agree with Bernie that America probably orchestrated, or at least helped orchestrate, 9/11.
However, his pro-communist, anti-American, talk is out of line.
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Frontpagemag has this:
The 2nd ranking Dem 2020 candidate really hates America.
Adam Kredo at the Free Beacon uncovered an old article from Bernie’s 1972 race in which he addressed a class of 9th graders.
What did he tell Mrs. Shirley Smith’s 9th grade class?
“He told the students that a few rich, powerful individuals control many events in the country, such as the Indo-China war, which he condemned for the United States as “almost as bad as what Hitler did.”
The North Vietnamese, Sanders declared, “They’re a very, very poor people. Some of them don’t have shoes,” Sanders said. “They eat rice when they can get it. And they have been fighting for the freedom of their country for 25 years. They can hardly fight back.”
Speaking of atrocities in the war, he often interspersed his remarks with, “Most of you won’t believe me.”
This Communist freakshow certainly has come a long way. And that says more about the Democrats than it does about him.
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Does Bernie Sanders hate America?
He certainly hates FREE America.
If Bernie had his way he’d kill many of us to save the planet for himself and other lock-stepping communists.
Bernie Sanders’ popularity is a glaring example of how far America has fallen.
He is nearly a polar opposite to President Donald Trump.
Trump seems to overstep his office at times but still continues to embrace God, Family and Country.
Bernie is a full-blown communist who intends to reshape America by his mandate and NOT the will of the people.
Have faith America.
Bernie may be popular with Democrats, but he doesn’t pack arenas like Trump.
Freedom is still winning but seems to be losing ground.
Dean Garrison is Publisher of DC Clothesline and DC Dirty Laundry


thedcclothesline--2020-02-03--Her Name Is Katie Thyne: 24-Year-Old White Police Officer Murdered by Black Career Criminal Who Feds

Her Name Is Katie Thyne: 24-Year-Old White Police Officer Murdered by Black Career Criminal Who Feds Could Have Locked Away for Armed Robbery Months Ago, But Refused

Previously on SBPDL : Black Cop Killer in Indianapolis SUES White Cop He Killed for $ 2.3 Million White police officers lives don ’ t matter , unless an individual white police officer ’ s life can be used by the corporate media to attack the entire profession as hopelessly racist .
We all know the truth about white police and black criminals , with members of the corporate media still incredulous they do not go out on their beat with the stated of finding innocent black/brown bodies to target .
[ New Study Says White Police Officers Are Not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NPR , July 16 , 2019 ] White police officers have thankless jobs , each and every one knowing if they go out and duty and interact with the wrong black/brown person , their career could instantly turn out to be Darren Wilson-ed .
take our poll - story continues below Or , they could also have the fate of Newport News Police Officer Katie Thyne .
She was a 24-year-old white police officer , a mother of a two-year-old daughter .
No one will march in her memory .
No one will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to avenge her death .
She was a white police officer who was murdered by a black criminal ( who should have been behind bars for his role in a bank robbery the federal government declined to prosecute ) .
Officer Thyne ’ s body cam horrifically captured her final moments , as her body was dragged by the car of the black man she was questioning .
One must wonder if this black criminal wasn ’ t prosecuted by the federal government out of some misguided belief too many blacks were in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being lenient on these unjustly arrested black/brown bodies.. [ Feds turned down robbery prosecution for man later accused of killing Newport News police officer , Daily Press , February 1 , 2020 ] : The 38-year-old man accused of dragging a rookie Newport News police officer to her death last week was out on bond in a 2016 bank robbery charge in North Carolina .
The U.S. Attorney ’ s Office in Raleigh turned down a chance to handle the armed robbery prosecution of Vernon Evander Green II , which would likely have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Green , of Newport News , stands accused in the Jan. 23 slaying of Officer Katherine M. “ Katie ” Thyne — the first Newport News police officer killed in the line of duty in more than 25 years.The top prosecutor for Elizabeth City , N.C. , said this week that the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office in Raleigh told him four months ago that they were not taking the robbery case , although bank robbery is viewed widely as a federal crime .
Their decision to decline prosecution in this case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Womble , the district attorney who oversees state criminal prosecutions in Pasquotank County and six other northeast North Carolina counties .
If Green was being prosecuted federally rather than in state court , attorneys say , he would likely have been locked up awaiting trial .
That ’ s because , unlike state law in North Carolina , there ’ s a strong presumption in federal law that defendants in armed robbery cases be held rather than getting bonded out .
Womble declined to tell the Daily Press what federal prosecutors told him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And Don Connelly , a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office in Raleigh , declined to shed light on why his office didn ’ t take the case.It was 10:13 a.m. on May 18 , 2016 when a masked man walked into Select Bank & Trust , on a main drag in Elizabeth City , holding a handgun and a black duffel bag .
He made off with $ 10,361 in cash .
The local newspaper in Elizabeth City , The Daily Advance , reported that the robber was last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tinted windows and a large decal on the rear window .
Investigators traced the 2004 sedan back to Vernon Green in Newport News .
He was indicted in March 2018 on state charges of robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon .
In April 2018 , the FBI and Elizabeth City police investigators set up a sting to arrest Green at the Newport News Probation and Parole Office , The Daily Advance reported .
( He was on long-term probation stemming from a 2003 cocaine dealing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to records in Newport News Circuit Court ) .
Green was extradited to North Carolina and posted a $ 250,000 bond a month later , with no condition requiring him to remain in that state , according to Superior Court records in Elizabeth City .
The case was postponed several times over the past year , court records show .
While some delays were for routine plea negotiations , a continuance in early September came because Green was a “ federal target , ” with the FBI looking into the case .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Womble they were not going to take the case , with the case staying in state court .
Four months later , Green is accused of killing the 24-year-old Thyne — the mother of a 2-year-old girl and a former Navy petty officer who graduated from the Newport News Police Academy in June .
Just after 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 23 , Thyne and another Newport News patrol officer were questioning Green on suspicion that he and a woman were smoking marijuana while sitting in the parking lot of Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refused several demands to get out of the car , when he suddenly started up the vehicle and took off .
Thyne — standing near the open driver ’ s side door at the time — became “ trapped between the driver ’ s door and frame of the vehicle ” as it fled from the parking lot , court records say .
The car jumped a curb near a tree about a block away , crashing into a small red brick wall in front of a home .
At one point , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car and tree , Police Chief Steve Drew has said.Thyne , found in the street near the tree , was pronounced dead about an hour later .
The State Medical Examiner ’ s Office in Norfolk said she died of “ multiple blunt trauma.
” A black career criminal who should have been in jail , save for the federal governments inexplicable leniency , murdered a white female cop after he refused to comply with her questions .
Outside of Newport News , Virginia , few will learn of Officer Katie Thyne ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaves behind a two-year-old daughter.But we will ceaselessly be bombarded with the message from corporate media this Black History Month of the evil of white police officers and how they unfairly target innocent black people 24/7/365 all across this nation .
If the feds refused to prosecute your black murderer ’ s armed robbery charges ( that would have kept in him jail ) over concerns of targeting another black criminal , we can chalk up your unnecessary murder to not just political correctness , but the next frontier of civil rights — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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White police officers lives don’t matter, unless an individual white police officer’s life can be used by the corporate media to attack the entire profession as hopelessly racist.
We all know the truth about white police and black criminals, with members of the corporate media still incredulous they do not go out on their beat with the stated of finding innocent black/brown bodies to target. [New Study Says White Police Officers Are Not More Likely To Shoot Minority Suspects, NPR, July 16, 2019]
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White police officers have thankless jobs, each and every one knowing if they go out and duty and interact with the wrong black/brown person, their career could instantly turn out to be Darren Wilson-ed.
Or, they could also have the fate of Newport News Police Officer Katie Thyne. She was a 24-year-old white police officer, a mother of a two-year-old daughter.
No one will march in her memory. No one will dare threaten to burn down a city to avenge her death. She was a white police officer who was murdered by a black criminal (who should have been behind bars for his role in a bank robbery the federal government declined to prosecute).
Officer Thyne’s body cam horrifically captured her final moments, as her body was dragged by the car of the black man she was questioning.
One must wonder if this black criminal wasn’t prosecuted by the federal government out of some misguided belief too many blacks were in jail and criminal justice reform truly means being lenient on these unjustly arrested black/brown bodies..[Feds turned down robbery prosecution for man later accused of killing Newport News police officer, Daily Press, February 1, 2020]:
The 38-year-old man accused of dragging a rookie Newport News police officer to her death last week was out on bond in a 2016 bank robbery charge in North Carolina.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Raleigh turned down a chance to handle the armed robbery prosecution of Vernon Evander Green II, which would likely have caused him to be jailed pending trial. Green, of Newport News, stands accused in the Jan. 23 slaying of Officer Katherine M. “Katie” Thyne — the first Newport News police officer killed in the line of duty in more than 25 years.The top prosecutor for Elizabeth City, N.C., said this week that the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Raleigh told him four months ago that they were not taking the robbery case, although bank robbery is viewed widely as a federal crime.
Their decision to decline prosecution in this case was very disappointing,” said Andrew Womble, the district attorney who oversees state criminal prosecutions in Pasquotank County and six other northeast North Carolina counties.
If Green was being prosecuted federally rather than in state court, attorneys say, he would likely have been locked up awaiting trial. That’s because, unlike state law in North Carolina, there’s a strong presumption in federal law that defendants in armed robbery cases be held rather than getting bonded out.
Womble declined to tell the Daily Press what federal prosecutors told him in turning down the case in September. And Don Connelly, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Raleigh, declined to shed light on why his office didn’t take the case.It was 10:13 a.m. on May 18, 2016 when a masked man walked into Select Bank & Trust, on a main drag in Elizabeth City, holding a handgun and a black duffel bag. He made off with $10,361 in cash.
The local newspaper in Elizabeth City, The Daily Advance, reported that the robber was last seen getting into a black Mercedes-Benz with tinted windows and a large decal on the rear window.
Investigators traced the 2004 sedan back to Vernon Green in Newport News. He was indicted in March 2018 on state charges of robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.
In April 2018, the FBI and Elizabeth City police investigators set up a sting to arrest Green at the Newport News Probation and Parole Office, The Daily Advance reported. (He was on long-term probation stemming from a 2003 cocaine dealing and gun case from Newport News, according to records in Newport News Circuit Court).
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Green was extradited to North Carolina and posted a $250,000 bond a month later, with no condition requiring him to remain in that state, according to Superior Court records in Elizabeth City.
The case was postponed several times over the past year, court records show. While some delays were for routine plea negotiations, a continuance in early September came because Green was a “federal target,” with the FBI looking into the case.
But in late September, federal prosecutors told Womble they were not going to take the case, with the case staying in state court.
Four months later, Green is accused of killing the 24-year-old Thyne — the mother of a 2-year-old girl and a former Navy petty officer who graduated from the Newport News Police Academy in June.
Just after 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 23, Thyne and another Newport News patrol officer were questioning Green on suspicion that he and a woman were smoking marijuana while sitting in the parking lot of Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park on 16th Street.
Police said Green refused several demands to get out of the car, when he suddenly started up the vehicle and took off. Thyne — standing near the open driver’s side door at the time — became “trapped between the driver’s door and frame of the vehicle” as it fled from the parking lot, court records say.
The car jumped a curb near a tree about a block away, crashing into a small red brick wall in front of a home. At one point, Thyne was “pinned” between the car and tree, Police Chief Steve Drew has said.Thyne, found in the street near the tree, was pronounced dead about an hour later. The State Medical Examiner’s Office in Norfolk said she died of “multiple blunt trauma.”
A black career criminal who should have been in jail, save for the federal governments inexplicable leniency, murdered a white female cop after he refused to comply with her questions.
Outside of Newport News, Virginia, few will learn of Officer Katie Thyne’s fate, or find out she leaves behind a two-year-old daughter.But we will ceaselessly be bombarded with the message from corporate media this Black History Month of the evil of white police officers and how they unfairly target innocent black people 24/7/365 all across this nation.
If the feds refused to prosecute your black murderer’s armed robbery charges (that would have kept in him jail) over concerns of targeting another black criminal, we can chalk up your unnecessary murder to not just political correctness, but the next frontier of civil rights — a crime entitlement program for black people.
Courtesy of UNZ.com
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thedcclothesline--2020-02-03--Rashida Tlaib Allegedly Sent Emails Begging Her Campaign for PERSONAL Funds, House Ethics Committee

Rashida Tlaib Allegedly Sent Emails Begging Her Campaign for PERSONAL Funds, House Ethics Committee Opens Investigation

( TNS ) Well , well , well…the Garbage Party has another opportunity to redeem itself in the eyes of tens of millions of Americans and regain some of its lost credibility .
We ’ ll see if the party elders have the integrity to do it , though .
Fox News reports that the House Ethics Committee is investigating whether serial anti-Semite Rep. Rashida “ Impeach the Motherf**ker ” Tlaib violated federal law when she begged her campaign in 2018 to provide her money for personal expenses .
On Thursday , the committee released a trove of internal campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which she “ urgently requested money from her congressional campaign to defray personal expenses — and , a government watchdog said , possibly violated federal law in the process , ” Fox News reported .
take our poll - story continues below The panel released the documents as part of an ongoing ethics investigation into Tlaib , which members said would be “ expanded ” after receiving a referral from the Office of Congressional Ethics ( OCE ) .
Also , the committee acknowledged Thursday for the first time that it was investigating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hastings , over a “ personal relationship with an individual employed in his congressional office.
” An affair , in other words .
The New York Post noted further that Tlaib , in an April 2018 email to her campaign , complained about how she was “ struggling financially right now.
” “ So I was thinking the campaign could loan me money , but Ryan said that the committee could actually pay me .
I was thinking a one time payment of $ 5k , ” she wrote in an email , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another April email , Tlaib wrote , “ I am just not going to make it through the campaign without a stipend , ” Newsmax added .
The Michigan Democrat requested a “ cost of living stipend ” of $ 2,000 every two weeks , not to exceed $ 12,000 to cover “ needed expenses due to campaigning that includes car maintenance , child care and other necessities.
” “ Please let me know if I can proceed , ” she asked , according to the Post .
Then , four months later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of staff , Ryan Anderson , Tlaib asked , “ Do you think the campaign can still pay me a stipend until the general .
Trying to get out of debt.
” Anderson responded , “ I think we definitely afford to do so .
But we need to really clearly define your time and space.
” OCE , in a press release that recommended the Ethics Committee probe Tlaib , said her campaign committee , Rashida Tlaib for Congress , “ reported campaign disbursements that may not be legitimate and verifiable campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political purposes.
” Naturally , Tlaib and her campaign are denying she did anything wrong .
But mind you , the DC bureaucracy is a lot more friendly to Democrats than Republicans — DC is , of course , a deep blue city .
So we have to believe these complaints have merit , lest they would never have been filed in the first place .
And frankly , if Tlaib is held accountable and removed from office , it couldn ’ t be soon enough .
Congress could certainly do with one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FAKE NEWS !
Rashida Tlaib Sends Out Fake Tweet About Dead Palestinian Child & It Immediately Backfires , Deletes Post In Shame • Must See Video : The Islamic Takeover Has Begun , Watch Thousands of Shia Muslims March in Rashida Tlaib ’ s District • Newly Discovered Video : Rashida Tlaib Now Fantasizing About How and Where to Jail Trump ’ s Admin Officials Portions of this article originally appeared at The National Sentinel and was republished with permission .
*Some edits have been made .
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(TNS) Well, well, well…the Garbage Party has another opportunity to redeem itself in the eyes of tens of millions of Americans and regain some of its lost credibility. We’ll see if the party elders have the integrity to do it, though.
Fox News reports that the House Ethics Committee is investigating whether serial anti-Semite Rep. Rashida “Impeach the Motherf**ker” Tlaib violated federal law when she begged her campaign in 2018 to provide her money for personal expenses.
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On Thursday, the committee released a trove of internal campaign communications sent last year by Tlaib in which she “urgently requested money from her congressional campaign to defray personal expenses — and, a government watchdog said, possibly violated federal law in the process,” Fox News reported.
The panel released the documents as part of an ongoing ethics investigation into Tlaib, which members said would be “expanded” after receiving a referral from the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE).
Also, the committee acknowledged Thursday for the first time that it was investigating another Democrat, long-serving Florida Rep. Alcee Hastings, over a “personal relationship with an individual employed in his congressional office.”
An affair, in other words.
The New York Post noted further that Tlaib, in an April 2018 email to her campaign, complained about how she was “struggling financially right now.”
“So I was thinking the campaign could loan me money, but Ryan said that the committee could actually pay me. I was thinking a one time payment of $5k,” she wrote in an email, which was released by OCE.
In another April email, Tlaib wrote, “I am just not going to make it through the campaign without a stipend,” Newsmax added.
The Michigan Democrat requested a “cost of living stipend” of $2,000 every two weeks, not to exceed $12,000 to cover “needed expenses due to campaigning that includes car maintenance, child care and other necessities.”
“Please let me know if I can proceed,” she asked, according to the Post.
Then, four months later in an email to her eventual chief of staff, Ryan Anderson, Tlaib asked, “Do you think the campaign can still pay me a stipend until the general. Trying to get out of debt.”
Anderson responded, “I think we definitely afford to do so. But we need to really clearly define your time and space.”
OCE, in a press release that recommended the Ethics Committee probe Tlaib, said her campaign committee, Rashida Tlaib for Congress, “reported campaign disbursements that may not be legitimate and verifiable campaign expenditures attributable to bona fide campaign or political purposes.”
Naturally, Tlaib and her campaign are denying she did anything wrong. But mind you, the DC bureaucracy is a lot more friendly to Democrats than Republicans — DC is, of course, a deep blue city.
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So we have to believe these complaints have merit, lest they would never have been filed in the first place.
And frankly, if Tlaib is held accountable and removed from office, it couldn’t be soon enough. Congress could certainly do with one less anti-Semite in its ranks.
Tlaib
Portions of this article originally appeared at The National Sentinel and was republished with permission.
*Some edits have been made.
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thedcclothesline--2020-02-03--SHTF National Pandemic—When Do You Bug-out?

Bug Out or Ride it Out and Hope for the Best ?
The problem with SHTF contingency planning is how difficult it is to know if/when it ’ s time to load up and get the hell out of Dodge .
If you wait too long you may be trapped , like the people in Wuhan , China .
A Marine ’ s Guide to SHTF planning .
( Part One—Print and Keep ) If you leave too early you run the risk of burning bridges with your employers , leaving your property vulnerable to looters , kids missing too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to those people who already think you ’ re a kook .
I know some of you have lifestyles that allow you to bypass the above consequences , but not most people .
Alien spaceships suddenly appear in the skies or the country is invaded or nuked .
The hero is prepared , and he or she saves the day .
Rarely do they make a movie or write a prepper novel that has people already in their bug-out location when SHTF .
It ’ s half the adventure getting there !
take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes for a great screenplay is different from what makes for a successful and safe evacuation from a danger zone .
You want to reduce the number of potential obstacles to your escape , including keeping your vehicle fueled , having your equipment and supplies organized , paper maps available , and stockpiling food and water so you don ’ t have to deal with potential shortages .
So , let ’ s assume you are that guy…or gal .
You and your family are prepared to bug out on a moment ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to arrive at your destination .
When do you pull the trigger ?
Have you talked about it ?
Are you discussing it now that the coronavirus has been unleashed on the world ?
Are you adding items to your inventory before the crush hits local stores ?
Depopulation for Profit ?
Bill Gates funded the PIRBRIGHT institute , which owns the patent on coronavirus You can ’ t wait until your community is quarantined .
Do you leave when someone in your city or county is diagnosed ?
If not one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you know when local cases are diagnosed ?
What is the situation where you are planning to go ?
Are you feeling a little paralyzed yet ?
What to do No one has a crystal ball , and even the experts most involved in this pandemic ( or whatever it is called right now ) have no idea how far this virus will spread or how lethal it may become .
Thailand has officially announced the virus is out of control there , and we can ’ t trust what China is telling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to each person to take a reading and monitor the situation .
Here is a link to a tracking program set up by Johns-Hopkins hospital .
Listen to the local and national news .
Obviously you don ’ t want to be traveling through affected areas so you may have to adjust your planned route .
Did I mention paper maps ?
Decide what the conditions will be that trigger your bug-out , and don ’ t waver , or second guess .
Get everyone involved , on the same page .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have vacation or sick days on the books , take them before you leave ; you may be coming back .
Use the time in front of you to complete unfinished preparations .
If you do leave , limit your contact with other people along the way .
Don ’ t go to restaurants or convenience stores .
Buy your fuel at the pump if you didn ’ t bring any , and use disposable plastic gloves when you handle the gas hose , tossing them before you return to the vehicle .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and a shovel .
If you are taking perishables , a cooler with dry ice ( don ’ t store inside your vehicle ) will last a lot longer than bagged ice .
Dehydrated foods for the trip would be more ideal .
Take plenty of water ( at least a gallon per day per person ) .
Whatever time you think it will take you to get to your destination , triple it if you waited too long and the roads are crowded ; double it anyway for a margin of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A small Ham radio would be handy for international news .
Avoid cities and large communities even if it adds miles to your trip .
This may all blow over in a few weeks and never reach the point where you decide to make your move .
Use this situation as a good training scenario for the future .
Watch what happens to people in other parts of the world and adjust your contingency plans .
The one human weakness that leads to death in the face of adversity is the failure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hoping things won ’ t get any worse .
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Bug Out or Ride it Out and Hope for the Best?
The problem with SHTF contingency planning is how difficult it is to know if/when it’s time to load up and get the hell out of Dodge. If you wait too long you may be trapped, like the people in Wuhan, China.
A Marine’s Guide to SHTF planning. (Part One—Print and Keep)
If you leave too early you run the risk of burning bridges with your employers, leaving your property vulnerable to looters, kids missing too much school, and maybe looking foolish to those people who already think you’re a kook. I know some of you have lifestyles that allow you to bypass the above consequences, but not most people.
Armageddon movies make the decision look easy.
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Alien spaceships suddenly appear in the skies or the country is invaded or nuked. The hero is prepared, and he or she saves the day. Rarely do they make a movie or write a prepper novel that has people already in their bug-out location when SHTF. It’s half the adventure getting there!
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What makes for a great screenplay is different from what makes for a successful and safe evacuation from a danger zone. You want to reduce the number of potential obstacles to your escape, including keeping your vehicle fueled, having your equipment and supplies organized, paper maps available, and stockpiling food and water so you don’t have to deal with potential shortages.
Paralysis by analysis
So, let’s assume you are that guy…or gal. You and your family are prepared to bug out on a moment’s notice and you have everything you need to arrive at your destination. When do you pull the trigger? Have you talked about it? Are you discussing it now that the coronavirus has been unleashed on the world? Are you adding items to your inventory before the crush hits local stores?
Depopulation for Profit? Bill Gates funded the PIRBRIGHT institute, which owns the patent on coronavirus
You can’t wait until your community is quarantined. Do you leave when someone in your city or county is diagnosed? If not one person, how many? How will you know when local cases are diagnosed? What is the situation where you are planning to go?
Are you feeling a little paralyzed yet?
What to do
No one has a crystal ball, and even the experts most involved in this pandemic (or whatever it is called right now) have no idea how far this virus will spread or how lethal it may become. Thailand has officially announced the virus is out of control there, and we can’t trust what China is telling the world so, it really is up to each person to take a reading and monitor the situation.
Here is a link to a tracking program set up by Johns-Hopkins hospital.
Listen to the local and national news. Obviously you don’t want to be traveling through affected areas so you may have to adjust your planned route. Did I mention paper maps?
Decide what the conditions will be that trigger your bug-out, and don’t waver, or second guess. Get everyone involved, on the same page. Stick to your plan. If you have vacation or sick days on the books, take them before you leave; you may be coming back. Use the time in front of you to complete unfinished preparations.
If you do leave, limit your contact with other people along the way. Don’t go to restaurants or convenience stores. Buy your fuel at the pump if you didn’t bring any, and use disposable plastic gloves when you handle the gas hose, tossing them before you return to the vehicle. Take a porta-potty and plenty of bags, and a shovel.
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If you are taking perishables, a cooler with dry ice (don’t store inside your vehicle) will last a lot longer than bagged ice. Dehydrated foods for the trip would be more ideal. Take plenty of water (at least a gallon per day per person).
Whatever time you think it will take you to get to your destination, triple it if you waited too long and the roads are crowded; double it anyway for a margin of safety. Stay current on outbreak news. A small Ham radio would be handy for international news. Avoid cities and large communities even if it adds miles to your trip.
This may all blow over in a few weeks and never reach the point where you decide to make your move. Use this situation as a good training scenario for the future. Watch what happens to people in other parts of the world and adjust your contingency plans.
The one human weakness that leads to death in the face of adversity is the failure to act when it is time, hoping things won’t get any worse.
While you are here, take a minute and click one or both of the links below and visit our sites for “fresh daily” news and opinion. Don’t forget to sign up for our email list!
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David Brockett is a Vietnam Veteran and former Marine aviator. He writes fiction and historical fiction, as well as articles on politics, religion, gun-rights, preparedness, and current events.