noqreport--2020-08-24--The hard facts on COVID-19 science denial

In a Washington Post op-ed titled “ More Republican Casualties From Trump ’ s Coronavirus Denial , ” columnist Jennifer Rubin claims that “ red states ” —specifically Texas , Arizona , and Arkansas—are “ paying the price ” for their “ arrogant and reckless disregard of expert advice.
” In concert with Rubin , multitudes of reporters and commentators have declared that Republican governors have worsened the effects of Covid-19 by “ denying science ” and reopening “ too early.
” Meanwhile , they have praised Democratic governors , like Andrew Cuomo of NY and Phil Murphy of NJ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
By misusing anecdotes and stripping data of vital context , these media figures have woven a narrative that is at stark odds with reality .
As documented below with credible primary sources , the hard facts show that : • None the C-19 death rates in Republican states regularly condemned by media outlets remain far lower than in NY and NJ after more than four months of doomsday projections for Republican states .
• None Republican governors ridiculed by the media have acted in accord with the facts of science .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have enacted policies that flout some of the most important scientific facts about Covid-19 .
The Bottom Line is Deaths , Not Cases On a near-continual basis since the outset of the pandemic , Rubin and many of her media colleagues have cited rising numbers of C-19 cases to castigate Republican governors for mishandling the pandemic .
A small sampling of their rhetoric includes statements like these : • None If “ coronavirus has revealed anything , it ’ s that proud ignorance and do-nothing dangerousness is largely a Republican problem.
” • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allies had urged people to return to normal ” in TX , FL and AZ , and are therefore to blame for rising case numbers .
– Michael Shear and Maggie Haberman of the • None Because Republican governors like Florida ’ s Ron DeSantis “ largely ignored ” the “ road map to safety , ” cases are now “ exploding.
” Yet , more than a month after the accusations above were leveled , the C-19 death rate—or the portion of the population killed by the disease—in the state of : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ greater than in Arizona , 3.8 times greater than in Florida , 4.8 times greater than in Texas , and 8.4 times greater than in Arkansas .
• None New Jersey is 2.8 times greater than in Arizona , 4.0 times greater than in Florida , 5.1 times greater than in Texas , and 8.9 times greater than in Arkansas .
Of course , death rates could rise in the future , but there is a lag of about 15 days between C-19 symptom onset and death—and after more than 120 days of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Florida or any other Republican state is in danger of reaching the level of carnage in NY and NJ .
On their own , death rates don ’ t prove that Republicans have done a better job of handling C-19 than Democrats .
This is because association does not prove causation , and numerous other factors are at play .
However , preventing deaths is the ultimate goal of C-19 policies , and death rates undercut much of the media hysteria over rising cases in Republican states .
One key fact revealed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fixed relationship between the number of C-19 cases and deaths .
For example , the people currently contracting C-19 in Florida are relatively young , and thus , they are far less likely to die from it .
During Florida ’ s first infection peak in April , about 25 % of reported C-19 cases were among people aged 65 and older , but this figure plunged to 13 % by August 5 .
Death rates can also cut through the noise caused by changes in testing capacity .
This is important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are mild or asymptomatic , and greater testing rates can detect such cases and distort trends .
Between April 1 and July 13 , the number of tests per day in Florida increased by 6.5 times .
This can create an illusion of “ exploding ” cases when , in fact , Florida ’ s tame death rate suggests that a sizeable portion of the rise in cases is from more testing , which is a positive development .
In addition to ignoring death rates , Rubin and others have smeared Republican governors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who defied “ expert advice.
” In reality , these governors have acted in accord with science , which is not the claims of cherry-picked “ experts ” but the “ systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gained through observation and experimentation ” ( Webster ’ s College Dictionary ) .
States like Florida and Texas managed C-19 by focusing on the vulnerable and giving healthy people more flexibility to live their lives .
This strategy is rooted in the following scientific facts : • None Younger people are far less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ common hazards of life for which governments don ’ t lock them down : • None Since the outset of the pandemic on March 11 through July 25 , merely 1.0 % of all deaths of U.S. children aged 5–14 years have Among 15–24 year olds , this figure is only 1.7 % , and among 25–34 year olds , it is just 3.9 % .
• None People under age 49 who catch C-19 and show symptoms are about less likely to die of it than those aged 65 and older .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ if lockdowns are relaxed in the absence of vaccines or herd immunity , regardless of whether states open “ early ” or not : • None Even the Imperial College , which provided the that the “ more successful a strategy is at temporary suppression , the larger the later epidemic is predicted to be in the absence of vaccination , due to lesser build-up of herd immunity.
” • None of lockdowns was to “ flatte the curve ” and “ slow the spread ” of the virus so that cases would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of time ” and not “ overwhelm ” hospitals .
This is illustrated by the widely cited “ flatten the curve ” , which show that lockdowns don ’ t reduce the number of people who catch the virus but extend the timeframe over which they catch it .
• None Second waves of infections are not limited to Republican states that opened “ early ” but have occurred in places like ( a heavily Democratic state that has barely loosened its • None Absent a vaccine , the only way for people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus and recover .
about “ Immunity in Society ” explains that once a high enough percentage of the population has become immune , an “ immune firewall ” is created , preventing further transmission to those who are vulnerable .
• None Lockdowns cause enormous suffering and death via consequences like unemployment , social isolation , delayed medical care , depression , and anxiety : • None that C-19 lockdowns are creating lethal mental health problems through an array of mechanisms like separating people “ from loved ones ” and “ vast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ None found that “ unemployment is associated with a substantially increased risk of death among broad segments of the population.
” • None and personal decisions to delay medical care because of C-19 have postponed that can lead to early death if not addressed in a • None To quantify just one element of the death tradeoff for lockdowns , Just Facts conducted a that found anxiety related to C-19 will destroy at least seven times more years of life than can possibly be saved by lockdowns .
After reviewing this study , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jr. concluded that it “ thoroughly answers the question about the cure being worse than the disease.
” Republican states that crafted their C-19 policies around the scientific facts above have drastically lower death rates than the oft-praised states of New York and New Jersey .
Again , this association does not prove that Republican governors managed the virus better than their Democratic counterparts .
However , it is flagrantly deceitful to report that Republican states “ peddle denial , ” put “ the economy over health , ” or failed “ the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , their death rates are extremely low , and their actions align with crucial scientific facts .
In the same piece in which she vilifies “ science-denying Republican leaders , ” Rubin accuses them of having “ blood on their hands ” because they made “ premature , rash and uninformed ” decisions that led to “ unnecessary deaths.
” Yet , this description actually applies to the decisions of prominent Democrats , namely Phil Murphy and Andrew Cuomo ( who Rubin lauds ) .
Both Murphy and Cuomo forced nursing homes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with C-19 .
This mandate was at direct odds with two essential scientific facts that were widely known since the outset of the pandemic : • None Elderly people and those with chronic ailments—who are the very • None , and thus , it can easily sweep through large groups of sickly and/or aged people who live together .
Including an estimated 18 days between infection and death , over 5,900 nursing home patients in NY and 3,400 in NJ were lost by the time Cuomo and Murphy rescinded their policies .
Furthermore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is greatly understated because Cuomo ’ s Department of Health excludes residents who catch the disease in a nursing home but die “ outside of the facility.
” Thus , the official figure may undercount the actual number by thousands of deaths .
While rejecting calls for an independent investigation , Cuomo has repeatedly blamed others for the nursing home carnage in his state , but none of his explanations hold water : • None nursing homes , stating that they were only required to readmit C-19 patients “ if they have the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care.
” However , Cuomo ’ s • None No resident shall be denied re-admission or admission to the NH [ nursing home ] solely based on a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of COVID-19 • None often made it impossible for homes to know if they could provide appropriate care by banning them from “ requiring a hospitalized resident who is determined medically stable to be tested for COVID-19 prior to admission or readmission.
” • None never mentioned or implied that it is under NY State law for nursing homes to accept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• None that his order “ followed President Trump ’ s CDC guidance , ” but the truth is that • None states that C-19 patients “ should go to a facility with adequate personal protective equipment supplies and an ability to adhere to infection prevention….
” • None that his policy was “ in-line directly ” with directives from the Trump administration ’ s Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services ( CMS ) , but to the contrary : • None warned that homes must be “ vigilant in identifying any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CDC guidance.
” • None claims , stating that the CMS was “ clear and unmistakable ” in stating that nursing homes should reject people that they can not care for , and “ any insinuation to the contrary is woefully mistaken at best and dishonest at worst.
” • None that NY “ had more people die ” because the Trump administration “ missed the boat and never told us that this virus was coming from Europe and not from China.
” In reality , the Trump administration issued a on travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the World Health Organization C-19 a pandemic ( March 11 ) .
Yet , Cuomo did not announce a order until more than a week later on March 20 .
• None that returned to blaming nursing homes while claiming that his policy was not a “ significant factor ” in fatalities .
However , the report : • None by arguing that a “ link between the timing of staff infection and nursing home fatalities ” proves the nursing home staff transmitted the virus to residents .
• None uses a false @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of homes with an infected staff member instead of the actual number of infected staff members .
• None uses grossly incomplete data that excludes residents who caught the virus in nursing homes but died “ outside of the facility , ” a figure that could number in the So in the face of proven scientific facts and crystal clear guidance from the CDC and CMS , these Democrat governors forced C-19 carriers into the vicinity of the people who are most vulnerable to it .
Yet , Rubin , cheers Cuomo for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remarkable success ” in battling C-19 , and his “ effective takedown ” of President Trump ’ s science “ denial.
” The impact of the media ’ s misinformation stretches well beyond politics and can have deadly consequences for American citizens .
For a prime example , NJ Advance Media published an article by reporter Steve Politi titled , “ ‘ I Hate Florida !
’ How the Coronavirus Convinced One NJ Snowbird to Fly Back Home.
” Politi writes : • None “ Let ’ s face it , who among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in disgust at Florida during this pandemic ?
” • None was trending on Twitter over the weekend when—days after the state recorded its highest death toll—thousands of people flocked to the just-reopened beaches.
” Politi then applauds a NJ native ’ s rant against Florida and her decision to move back to NJ , thus implying that Jersey is much safer than Florida .
Yet , Politi fails to mention that the C-19 death rate was 15.3 times higher in New Jersey than in Florida when he wrote this article .
Despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are at a much higher risk to die of C-19 , the state ’ s death rate is still 4.0 times lower than New Jersey .
This is nearly five months since the Miami Herald editorial board lectured Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to “ act like you give a damn ” about C-19 and “ quickly ” seek guidance from the governors of NY , CT , and CA .
Since the time that the Herald gave this advice on March 22 , Covid-19 deaths rates have progressed as follows : Rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Rubin and many other people in the media have spread a counter-factual narrative that Republican states , like FL and TX , have mishandled C-19 while Democratic states like NY and NJ and done wonderfully .
Masses of Americans make crucial life decisions based on what the media reports , and twisting facts is the worst possible way to ensure their health and safety .
Anna Lynn is a writer and researcher for Just Facts , a think tank dedicated to publishing rigorously documented facts about public policy issues .
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Overview
In a Washington Post op-ed titled “More Republican Casualties From Trump’s Coronavirus Denial,” columnist Jennifer Rubin claims that “red states”—specifically Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas—are “paying the price” for their “arrogant and reckless disregard of expert advice.”
In concert with Rubin, multitudes of reporters and commentators have declared that Republican governors have worsened the effects of Covid-19 by “denying science” and reopening “too early.” Meanwhile, they have praised Democratic governors, like Andrew Cuomo of NY and Phil Murphy of NJ, for their handling of the pandemic.
By misusing anecdotes and stripping data of vital context, these media figures have woven a narrative that is at stark odds with reality. As documented below with credible primary sources, the hard facts show that:
the C-19 death rates in Republican states regularly condemned by media outlets remain far lower than in NY and NJ after more than four months of doomsday projections for Republican states.
Republican governors ridiculed by the media have acted in accord with the facts of science.
Democratic governors cheered by the media have enacted policies that flout some of the most important scientific facts about Covid-19.
The Bottom Line is Deaths, Not Cases
On a near-continual basis since the outset of the pandemic, Rubin and many of her media colleagues have cited rising numbers of C-19 cases to castigate Republican governors for mishandling the pandemic. A small sampling of their rhetoric includes statements like these:
“In Arkansas (home to Trump sycophant Sen. Tom Cotton), a debacle is unfolding.”
– Jennifer Rubin of the Washington Post
“ Americans didn’t fail the Covid-19 test; Republicans did….”
– Paul Krugman of the New York Times
Republicans “continue to peddle denial for political reasons.”
– Fabiola Santiago of the Mi a mi H erald
If “coronavirus has revealed anything, it’s that proud ignorance and do-nothing dangerousness is largely a Republican problem.”
– Jill Filipovic writing at CNN
The “president and his Republican allies had urged people to return to normal” in TX, FL and AZ, and are therefore to blame for rising case numbers.
– Michael Shear and Maggie Haberman of the New York Times
Because Republican governors like Florida’s Ron DeSantis “largely ignored” the “road map to safety,” cases are now “exploding.”
– Joanne Kenen of Poli t i c o
Yet, more than a month after the accusations above were leveled, the C-19 death rate—or the portion of the population killed by the disease—in the state of:
New York is 2.7 times greater than in Arizona, 3.8 times greater than in Florida, 4.8 times greater than in Texas, and 8.4 times greater than in Arkansas.
New Jersey is 2.8 times greater than in Arizona, 4.0 times greater than in Florida, 5.1 times greater than in Texas, and 8.9 times greater than in Arkansas.
Of course, death rates could rise in the future, but there is a lag of about 15 days between C-19 symptom onset and death—and after more than 120 days of persistent media alarmism—there is no indication that Florida or any other Republican state is in danger of reaching the level of carnage in NY and NJ.
On their own, death rates don’t prove that Republicans have done a better job of handling C-19 than Democrats. This is because association does not prove causation, and numerous other factors are at play. However, preventing deaths is the ultimate goal of C-19 policies, and death rates undercut much of the media hysteria over rising cases in Republican states.
One key fact revealed by death rates is that there is not a fixed relationship between the number of C-19 cases and deaths. For example, the people currently contracting C-19 in Florida are relatively young, and thus, they are far less likely to die from it. During Florida’s first infection peak in April, about 25% of reported C-19 cases were among people aged 65 and older, but this figure plunged to 13% by August 5.
Death rates can also cut through the noise caused by changes in testing capacity. This is important because the vast majority of C-19 cases are mild or asymptomatic, and greater testing rates can detect such cases and distort trends. Between April 1 and July 13, the number of tests per day in Florida increased by 6.5 times. This can create an illusion of “exploding” cases when, in fact, Florida’s tame death rate suggests that a sizeable portion of the rise in cases is from more testing, which is a positive development.
The Scientific Approach
In addition to ignoring death rates, Rubin and others have smeared Republican governors by calling them “science deniers” who defied “expert advice.” In reality, these governors have acted in accord with science, which is not the claims of cherry-picked “experts” but the “systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gained through observation and experimentation” (Webster’s College Dictionary).
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States like Florida and Texas managed C-19 by focusing on the vulnerable and giving healthy people more flexibility to live their lives. This strategy is rooted in the following scientific facts:
Republican states that crafted their C-19 policies around the scientific facts above have drastically lower death rates than the oft-praised states of New York and New Jersey. Again, this association does not prove that Republican governors managed the virus better than their Democratic counterparts. However, it is flagrantly deceitful to report that Republican states “peddle denial,” put “the economy over health,” or failed “the Covid-19 test,” when in fact, their death rates are extremely low, and their actions align with crucial scientific facts.
The Real Science Deniers
In the same piece in which she vilifies “science-denying Republican leaders,” Rubin accuses them of having “blood on their hands” because they made “premature, rash and uninformed” decisions that led to “unnecessary deaths.” Yet, this description actually applies to the decisions of prominent Democrats, namely Phil Murphy and Andrew Cuomo (who Rubin lauds).
Both Murphy and Cuomo forced nursing homes to admit and readmit people who were infected with C-19. This mandate was at direct odds with two essential scientific facts that were widely known since the outset of the pandemic:
Elderly people and those with chronic ailments—who are the very definition of nursing home residents—are extremely vulnerable to the virus. The virus is highly transmissible , and thus, it can easily sweep through large groups of sickly and/or aged people who live together.
Including an estimated 18 days between infection and death, over 5,900 nursing home patients in NY and 3,400 in NJ were lost by the time Cuomo and Murphy rescinded their policies.
Furthermore, the NY nursing home death toll is greatly understated because Cuomo’s Department of Health excludes residents who catch the disease in a nursing home but die “outside of the facility.” Thus, the official figure may undercount the actual number by thousands of deaths.
While rejecting calls for an independent investigation, Cuomo has repeatedly blamed others for the nursing home carnage in his state, but none of his explanations hold water:
Cuomo first faulted nursing homes, stating that they were only required to readmit C-19 patients “if they have the ability to provide the adequate level of care.” However, Cuomo’s executive order : unequivocally states in underlined text, “ No resident shall be denied re-admission or admission to the NH [nursing home] solely based on a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of COVID-19 .” often made it impossible for homes to know if they could provide appropriate care by banning them from “requiring a hospitalized resident who is determined medically stable to be tested for COVID-19 prior to admission or readmission.”
never mentioned or implied that it is illegal under NY State law for nursing homes to accept someone they cannot care for properly.
Cuomo then claimed that his order “followed President Trump’s CDC guidance,” but the truth is that this guidance : doesn’t recommend putting C-19 patients into nursing homes. states that C-19 patients “should go to a facility with adequate personal protective equipment supplies and an ability to adhere to infection prevention….”
Cuomo’s top aide, Melissa DeRosa later said that his policy was “in-line directly” with directives from the Trump administration’s Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), but to the contrary: 12 days before Cuomo’s order, C M S warned that homes must be “vigilant in identifying any possible infected individuals” and “follow CDC guidance.” CMS administrator Seema Ve r ma directly responded to DeRosa’s claims, stating that the CMS was “clear and unmistakable” in stating that nursing homes should reject people that they cannot care for, and “any insinuation to the contrary is woefully mistaken at best and dishonest at worst.”
After that, Cuomo claimed that NY “had more people die” because the Trump administration “missed the boat and never told us that this virus was coming from Europe and not from China.” In reality, the Trump administration issued a near-total ban on travel from Europe on the same day that the World Health Organization declared C-19 a pandemic (March 11). Yet, Cuomo did not announce a stay-at- h ome order until more than a week later on March 20.
Finally, Cuomo’s Department of Health published a re p o rt that returned to blaming nursing homes while claiming that his policy was not a “significant factor” in fatalities. However, the report: misinterprets association as causation by arguing that a “link between the timing of staff infection and nursing home fatalities” proves the nursing home staff transmitted the virus to residents. uses a false measure of timing based on the number of homes with an infected staff member instead of the actual number of infected staff members. uses grossly incomplete data that excludes residents who caught the virus in nursing homes but died “outside of the facility,” a figure that could number in the thousands .
So in the face of proven scientific facts and crystal clear guidance from the CDC and CMS, these Democrat governors forced C-19 carriers into the vicinity of the people who are most vulnerable to it. Yet, Rubin, cheers Cuomo for taking “responsibility,” his “remarkable success” in battling C-19, and his “effective takedown” of President Trump’s science “denial.”
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Implications
The impact of the media’s misinformation stretches well beyond politics and can have deadly consequences for American citizens. For a prime example, NJ Advance Media published an article by reporter Steve Politi titled, “‘I Hate Florida!’ How the Coronavirus Convinced One NJ Snowbird to Fly Back Home.” Politi writes:
“Let’s face it, who among us hasn’t shaken our heads in disgust at Florida during this pandemic?”
“The partying spring-breakers. The slow-to-act governor. The science deniers.”
“The hashtag # FloridaMorons was trending on Twitter over the weekend when—days after the state recorded its highest death toll—thousands of people flocked to the just-reopened beaches.”
Politi then applauds a NJ native’s rant against Florida and her decision to move back to NJ, thus implying that Jersey is much safer than Florida. Yet, Politi fails to mention that the C-19 death rate was 15.3 times higher in New Jersey than in Florida when he wrote this article.
Despite Florida’s large elderly population, who are at a much higher risk to die of C-19, the state’s death rate is still 4.0 times lower than New Jersey. This is nearly five months since the Miami Herald editorial board lectured Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to “act like you give a damn” about C-19 and “quickly” seek guidance from the governors of NY, CT, and CA. Since the time that the Herald gave this advice on March 22, Covid-19 deaths rates have progressed as follows:
Conclusion
Rather than painting an accurate picture of reality, Rubin and many other people in the media have spread a counter-factual narrative that Republican states, like FL and TX, have mishandled C-19 while Democratic states like NY and NJ and done wonderfully. Masses of Americans make crucial life decisions based on what the media reports, and twisting facts is the worst possible way to ensure their health and safety.
Anna Lynn is a writer and researcher for Just Facts, a think tank dedicated to publishing rigorously documented facts about public policy issues. James D. Agresti is the president of Just Facts
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noqreport--2020-08-24--No, terrorism in Kenosha is NOT justified by police shooting of Jacob Blake

Kenosha , Wisconsin , is burning .
More cities are likely going to burn throughout the week and possible for a while .
It ’ s very similar to what happened following video release of George Floyd ’ s death in Minneapolis .
And just like the riots that followed Floyd ’ s death , the riots that follow the police shooting of Jacob Blake are not justifiable .
A viral video of his shooting appears to show law enforcement shooting Blake in the back following an altercation .
On the surface , this looks bad for police .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough details to answer the singular important question .
He was reportedly tased by police , unwilling to follow commands , and attempting to resist arrest .
None of these are justification for him being shot .
What we do not know is what happened when he got inside his vehicle .
Was he reaching for a weapon ?
If so , then we have a better understanding of the answer to the singular important question .
What is that question ?
Whenever law enforcement is involved in a shooting , it comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was justified .
If he was reaching for a weapon , then it doesn ’ t matter whether or not he was shot in the back .
I know there will be those who argue that any time someone is shot in the back that it ’ s not justified , but that ’ s simply not true .
In this situation , police do not have to wait until he swivels around with a gun in his hand .
They are not required to wait until he shoots at them or others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to both initial reports as well as what we can tell from the video , that he intended harm .
If he ’ s reaching for a weapon , then it ’ s proper police procedure to take him down whether his back is to them or not .
Some will note that he was shot multiple times and that it was unnecessary .
Again , this is simply not true .
If a situation demands police are to take the shot , they must do so with full intent to kill .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ claim law enforcement should shoot people in the leg or that a single gunshot wound to the torso is sufficient , but those same people who make that argument clearly do not understand what can happen when an armed assailant is wounded .
If they are deemed to be a threat , then it is law enforcement ’ s responsibility to take the assailant down .
No half-measures .
This is all about justification .
When we get the bodycam video and/or eyewitness accounts about whether Blake was getting a weapon from his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shooting was justified .
From what we can see in the video , this is as black and white as it comes ( and no , not in the racial sense ) .
If he went for a weapon , his shooting is justified .
If he wasn ’ t , then the shooting was not justified .
But there ’ s another aspect of justification that we need to cover .
Are rioters justified in burning their cities or , as is often the case with Black Lives Matter , burning other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protesters ” ?
Regardless of what details come out from Blake ’ s shooting , the answer to this question is an unambiguous “ no.
” I ’ m a huge fan of using non-compliance as a means to initiate and/or perpetuate necessary changes .
It usually applies to government , but not always .
The proper methods of non-compliance are opposition , protests , lawsuits , and civil disobedience .
Rioting , looting , attacking police , attacking anyone , burning , and wanton destruction are NOT righteous methods of non-compliance .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” burning buildings and attack law enforcement .
They are domestic terrorists , and that is never an acceptable way to bring about change UNLESS it is done so as prelude to a righteous civil war .
We are not at the point as a nation to where we need civil war .
In the latest episode of Conservative News Briefs , I discuss this all further .
Domestic terrorism is unacceptable as a means for bringing about change .
Black Lives Matter , the overarching organization , sees this as a revolution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will tear down this nation .
There is nothing righteous in these attacks .
Coronavirus lockdowns put the future of independent news at risk Reports indicate rising traffic but drastically lower revenues for mid-sized independent news outlets .
The economic downturn from COVID-19 lockdowns has hit many industries in the gut .
One industry that doesn ’ t get nearly enough attention is journalism .
The corporate conglomerates controlling mainstream media outlets are able to weather the storm , but independent news outlets have seen revenues plummet to the point that many are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ ve had to consider the possibility ourselves .
We ’ ve always run a very tight ship , keeping expenses to a minimum by limiting travel and technology expenditures .
This has proven to be beneficial during the economic crisis , but we would not have made it this far if not for our generous donors .
I can not appropriately express my appreciation to those who have helped us raise nearly $ 4,000 since we started asking for assistance .
It has been a true blessing and has inspired us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to light that mainstream media tries to hide .
As I note below , traffic is through the roof .
The appetite for honest news reporting , conservative opinion writing , and right-leaning podcasts is high .
Every day we pick up new readers and subscribers ; it ’ s another blessing we do not take for granted .
But despite the increases in traffic and viewership , revenues have continued to plummet .
We have maxed out on the number of ads we run , and that ’ s definitely not by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minimal ads or no ads at all , but this isn ’ t a hobby .
This is a business , the only one that supports my family , so I ’ ve chosen to do what I hate doing by having plenty of ads on the site .
Even with more ads , revenues are not what they were before the coronavirus lockdowns .
This is why we ’ re still desperately asking for help .
The best way NOQ Report readers can help is to donate .
Our Giving Fuel page @ @ @ @ @ @ @ monthly .
Alternatively , you can donate through PayPal as well .
Our initial estimate of $ 11,500 to stay afloat through the end of the year was understated .
Just as revenues have gone down , so too have expenses risen .
We need to pick up quite a bit more than expected ; I won ’ t even venture a guess anymore .
At this point , literally everything we receive helps us keep the dream of being a truth-centered news outlet alive .
The second way to help is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strongly considered seeking angel investors in the past but because we were paying the bills , it didn ’ t seem necessary .
Now , we ’ re struggling to pay the bills .
This shouldn ’ t be the case as our traffic the last year has been going up dramatically .
June , 2018 , we had 11,678 visitors .
A year later in June , 2019 , we were up to 116,194 .
In June , 2020 , we had 614,192 .
We ’ re heading in the right direction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to talk to patriotic investors who want to not only “ get in on the action ” but more importantly who want to help America hear the truth .
Interested investors should contact me directly with the contact button above .
Election year or not , coronavirus lockdowns or not , anarchic riots or not , the need for truthful journalism endures .
In these times , we need as many conservative media voices as possible .
Please help keep NOQ Report going .
Check out the NEW NOQ Report Podcast .
Join @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movement to advance the cause of conservatism .
The coronavirus crisis has prompted many , even some conservatives , to promote authoritarianism .
It ’ s understandable to some extent now , but it must not be allowed to embed itself in American life .
We currently have 8000+ patriots with us in a very short time .
If you are interested , please join us to receive updates .

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Kenosha, Wisconsin, is burning. More cities are likely going to burn throughout the week and possible for a while. It’s very similar to what happened following video release of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. And just like the riots that followed Floyd’s death, the riots that follow the police shooting of Jacob Blake are not justifiable.
A viral video of his shooting appears to show law enforcement shooting Blake in the back following an altercation. On the surface, this looks bad for police. But the reality is we do not know enough details to answer the singular important question. He was reportedly tased by police, unwilling to follow commands, and attempting to resist arrest. None of these are justification for him being shot. What we do not know is what happened when he got inside his vehicle. Was he reaching for a weapon? If so, then we have a better understanding of the answer to the singular important question.
What is that question? Whenever law enforcement is involved in a shooting, it comes down to whether or not the shooting was justified. If he was reaching for a weapon, then it doesn’t matter whether or not he was shot in the back. I know there will be those who argue that any time someone is shot in the back that it’s not justified, but that’s simply not true. In this situation, police do not have to wait until he swivels around with a gun in his hand. They are not required to wait until he shoots at them or others. He had already demonstrated, according to both initial reports as well as what we can tell from the video, that he intended harm. If he’s reaching for a weapon, then it’s proper police procedure to take him down whether his back is to them or not.
Some will note that he was shot multiple times and that it was unnecessary. Again, this is simply not true. If a situation demands police are to take the shot, they must do so with full intent to kill. That may be unpopular to those who claim law enforcement should shoot people in the leg or that a single gunshot wound to the torso is sufficient, but those same people who make that argument clearly do not understand what can happen when an armed assailant is wounded. If they are deemed to be a threat, then it is law enforcement’s responsibility to take the assailant down. No half-measures.
This is all about justification. When we get the bodycam video and/or eyewitness accounts about whether Blake was getting a weapon from his vehicle, we will know if the shooting was justified. From what we can see in the video, this is as black and white as it comes (and no, not in the racial sense). If he went for a weapon, his shooting is justified. If he wasn’t, then the shooting was not justified. But there’s another aspect of justification that we need to cover. Are rioters justified in burning their cities or, as is often the case with Black Lives Matter, burning other people’s cities as out-of-town “protesters”? Regardless of what details come out from Blake’s shooting, the answer to this question is an unambiguous “no.”
I’m a huge fan of using non-compliance as a means to initiate and/or perpetuate necessary changes. It usually applies to government, but not always. The proper methods of non-compliance are opposition, protests, lawsuits, and civil disobedience. Rioting, looting, attacking police, attacking anyone, burning, and wanton destruction are NOT righteous methods of non-compliance. These are not “mostly peaceful protesters” burning buildings and attack law enforcement. They are domestic terrorists, and that is never an acceptable way to bring about change UNLESS it is done so as prelude to a righteous civil war. We are not at the point as a nation to where we need civil war.
This is unacceptable:
All Republicans have to do to win in November is to play this video on loop every opportunity they get. https://t.co/bnau3RwL0h — Errol Webber For Congress (CA-37) (@ErrolWebber) August 24, 2020
Up close look at an entire car dealership set ablaze by BLM arsonists in Kenosha, Wisconsin overnight. pic.twitter.com/w6kz717VAG Video via @livesmattershow — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) August 24, 2020
The aftermath of BLM rioters vandalism of a public library here in #kenosha Wisconsin pic.twitter.com/CRNwoHAN23 — Drew Hernandez (@livesmattershow) August 24, 2020
Kenosha was up in flames last night More rioting planned tonight in cities across Wisconsin This kind of criminal behavior has become the natural reaction to police involved shootings 54 people were shot (not by police) in nearby Chicago this weekendpic.twitter.com/L6zP9JaF6n — ELIJAH RIOT (@ElijahSchaffer) August 24, 2020
Black Lives Matter terrorists in #Kenosha are destroying everything as usual. pic.twitter.com/40C12oCcnN — Mark Dice (@MarkDice) August 24, 2020
In the latest episode of Conservative News Briefs, I discuss this all further.
Domestic terrorism is unacceptable as a means for bringing about change. Black Lives Matter, the overarching organization, sees this as a revolution, a prelude to civil war that will tear down this nation. There is nothing righteous in these attacks.
Coronavirus lockdowns put the future of independent news at risk
Reports indicate rising traffic but drastically lower revenues for mid-sized independent news outlets.
The economic downturn from COVID-19 lockdowns has hit many industries in the gut. One industry that doesn’t get nearly enough attention is journalism. The corporate conglomerates controlling mainstream media outlets are able to weather the storm, but independent news outlets have seen revenues plummet to the point that many are considering shutting down. We know. We’ve had to consider the possibility ourselves.
We’re LIVE and everything is on sale for a limited time! Whole Cows has launched offering freeze-dried beef for long-term storage. Don’t wait for food shortages to get worse. Stock up today. Use promo code “launch15” at checkout for 15% off!
We’ve always run a very tight ship, keeping expenses to a minimum by limiting travel and technology expenditures. This has proven to be beneficial during the economic crisis, but we would not have made it this far if not for our generous donors. I cannot appropriately express my appreciation to those who have helped us raise nearly $4,000 since we started asking for assistance. It has been a true blessing and has inspired us to work harder to bring the truth to light that mainstream media tries to hide.
As I note below, traffic is through the roof. The appetite for honest news reporting, conservative opinion writing, and right-leaning podcasts is high. Every day we pick up new readers and subscribers; it’s another blessing we do not take for granted. But despite the increases in traffic and viewership, revenues have continued to plummet. We have maxed out on the number of ads we run, and that’s definitely not by choice. Ideally, we would run minimal ads or no ads at all, but this isn’t a hobby. This is a business, the only one that supports my family, so I’ve chosen to do what I hate doing by having plenty of ads on the site. Even with more ads, revenues are not what they were before the coronavirus lockdowns. This is why we’re still desperately asking for help.
The best way NOQ Report readers can help is to donate. Our Giving Fuel page makes it easy to donate one-time or monthly. Alternatively, you can donate through PayPal as well. Our initial estimate of $11,500 to stay afloat through the end of the year was understated. Just as revenues have gone down, so too have expenses risen. We need to pick up quite a bit more than expected; I won’t even venture a guess anymore. At this point, literally everything we receive helps us keep the dream of being a truth-centered news outlet alive.
The second way to help is to become a partner. We’ve strongly considered seeking angel investors in the past but because we were paying the bills, it didn’t seem necessary. Now, we’re struggling to pay the bills. This shouldn’t be the case as our traffic the last year has been going up dramatically. June, 2018, we had 11,678 visitors. A year later in June, 2019, we were up to 116,194. In June, 2020, we had 614,192. We’re heading in the right direction and we believe we’re ready to talk to patriotic investors who want to not only “get in on the action” but more importantly who want to help America hear the truth. Interested investors should contact me directly with the contact button above.
Election year or not, coronavirus lockdowns or not, anarchic riots or not, the need for truthful journalism endures. In these times, we need as many conservative media voices as possible. Please help keep NOQ Report going.
Check out the NEW NOQ Report Podcast.
Join fellow patriots as we form a grassroots movement to advance the cause of conservatism. The coronavirus crisis has prompted many, even some conservatives, to promote authoritarianism. It’s understandable to some extent now, but it must not be allowed to embed itself in American life. We currently have 8000+ patriots with us in a very short time. If you are interested, please join us to receive updates.
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noqreport--2020-08-24--How MAGA-patriots can help make the Republican National Convention effective

Following the Democratic National Convention last week , this week ’ s Republican National Convention seems certain to be much more successful .
Despite mainstream media ’ s best attempts to paint the Democrats as having put on a thoughtful and substantive convention , it simply wasn ’ t .
That ’ s not just a random opinion ; it ’ s nearly a consensus that the singular messaging at the convention was “ orange man bad.
” Even many prominent Democrats acknowledge that the case for the Harris-Biden ticket was one of negatives against President Trump rather than positives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can not go in assuming the RNC is going to do much better .
They probably will , but it ’ s incumbent on supporters of President Trump to do our part to make sure the Republican National Convention is as effective as possible .
That ’ s the keyword , here .
“ Effective.
” Unlike past conventions , the goal isn ’ t simply to unite the party and juice up the base .
In many ways , this is the opening volley into the hearts and minds of those on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not impressed with seeing nothing but identity politics flung around last week and are hopeful to see tangible messaging this week .
Here are a few ways patriotic Americans can participate in making the RNC as effective as possible : • Spread the right messages : On social media , through email , and in real-world communications , we must isolate all the right messages .
This isn ’ t just about going out there and saying , “ This is awesome !
” It ’ s about taking the talking points and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them out to those who need to hear it the most .
On social media , it can not be Republicans in their echo chambers , either .
Take the message to the places where people need to hear them such as in the comments of posts by Democrats .
• Take notes : There will be a ton of information being delivered during the RNC .
It ’ s important to find those messages that we need to hear and echo , and the best way to make sure we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and after the RNC is by taking notes .
Some will record it .
Note time stamps of poignant points .
They ’ re going to be coming at us fast , so we need to be prepared .
• Law and order : Of all the messages that have the best opportunity to resonate to moderates and centrist Democrats , it ’ s the notion that the GOP in general and President Trump in particular are going to work to restore law and order .
Despite the mainstream media ’ s narrative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the riots , looting , and attacks on police officers that are happening around the country .
We must make that messaging rise to the top during the RNC because it was mostly ignored during the DNC .
• Minimize comparisons to DNC : It ’ s going to be very easy for those who watched last week ’ s debacle to talk about how much better the Republican National Convention is by comparison .
But here ’ s the thing .
Nobody ’ s going to care in a week .
Comparing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stick in the minds of voters as much as a comparison of policies and narrative .
President Trump isn ’ t running to be an event coordinator .
He ’ s running to be reelected as President of the United States .
In this episode of the NOQ Report , JD goes into many more specifics about how we should be handling the Republican National Convention in real time and throughout the week .
This is an opportunity to differentiate what the GOP wants to do compared to the Democrats .
Let ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need excitement .
We need to get swing voters seeing the truth .
But most importantly , we can help President Trump by reaching people within our circles of influence with messaging that supports his reelection .
This is how we do that .
Coronavirus lockdowns put the future of independent news at risk Reports indicate rising traffic but drastically lower revenues for mid-sized independent news outlets .
The economic downturn from COVID-19 lockdowns has hit many industries in the gut .
One industry that doesn ’ t get nearly enough attention is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media outlets are able to weather the storm , but independent news outlets have seen revenues plummet to the point that many are considering shutting down .
We know .
We ’ ve had to consider the possibility ourselves .
We ’ ve always run a very tight ship , keeping expenses to a minimum by limiting travel and technology expenditures .
This has proven to be beneficial during the economic crisis , but we would not have made it this far if not for our generous donors .
I can not appropriately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helped us raise nearly $ 4,000 since we started asking for assistance .
It has been a true blessing and has inspired us to work harder to bring the truth to light that mainstream media tries to hide .
As I note below , traffic is through the roof .
The appetite for honest news reporting , conservative opinion writing , and right-leaning podcasts is high .
Every day we pick up new readers and subscribers ; it ’ s another blessing we do not take for granted .
But despite the increases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued to plummet .
We have maxed out on the number of ads we run , and that ’ s definitely not by choice .
Ideally , we would run minimal ads or no ads at all , but this isn ’ t a hobby .
This is a business , the only one that supports my family , so I ’ ve chosen to do what I hate doing by having plenty of ads on the site .
Even with more ads , revenues are not what they were before the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re still desperately asking for help .
The best way NOQ Report readers can help is to donate .
Our Giving Fuel page makes it easy to donate one-time or monthly .
Alternatively , you can donate through PayPal as well .
Our initial estimate of $ 11,500 to stay afloat through the end of the year was understated .
Just as revenues have gone down , so too have expenses risen .
We need to pick up quite a bit more than expected ; I won ’ t even venture a guess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything we receive helps us keep the dream of being a truth-centered news outlet alive .
The second way to help is to become a partner .
We ’ ve strongly considered seeking angel investors in the past but because we were paying the bills , it didn ’ t seem necessary .
Now , we ’ re struggling to pay the bills .
This shouldn ’ t be the case as our traffic the last year has been going up dramatically .
June , 2018 , we had 11,678 visitors .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we were up to 116,194 .
In June , 2020 , we had 614,192 .
We ’ re heading in the right direction and we believe we ’ re ready to talk to patriotic investors who want to not only “ get in on the action ” but more importantly who want to help America hear the truth .
Interested investors should contact me directly with the contact button above .
Election year or not , coronavirus lockdowns or not , anarchic riots or not , the need for truthful journalism endures .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ many conservative media voices as possible .
Please help keep NOQ Report going .
Check out the NEW NOQ Report Podcast .
Join fellow patriots as we form a grassroots movement to advance the cause of conservatism .
The coronavirus crisis has prompted many , even some conservatives , to promote authoritarianism .
It ’ s understandable to some extent now , but it must not be allowed to embed itself in American life .
We currently have 8000+ patriots with us in a very short time .
If you are interested , @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Following the Democratic National Convention last week, this week’s Republican National Convention seems certain to be much more successful. Despite mainstream media’s best attempts to paint the Democrats as having put on a thoughtful and substantive convention, it simply wasn’t. That’s not just a random opinion; it’s nearly a consensus that the singular messaging at the convention was “orange man bad.” Even many prominent Democrats acknowledge that the case for the Harris-Biden ticket was one of negatives against President Trump rather than positives surrounding the Democratic ticket.
But we cannot go in assuming the RNC is going to do much better. They probably will, but it’s incumbent on supporters of President Trump to do our part to make sure the Republican National Convention is as effective as possible. That’s the keyword, here. “Effective.” Unlike past conventions, the goal isn’t simply to unite the party and juice up the base. In many ways, this is the opening volley into the hearts and minds of those on the fence, those who were likely not impressed with seeing nothing but identity politics flung around last week and are hopeful to see tangible messaging this week.
Here are a few ways patriotic Americans can participate in making the RNC as effective as possible:
Spread the right messages : On social media, through email, and in real-world communications, we must isolate all the right messages. This isn’t just about going out there and saying, “This is awesome!” It’s about taking the talking points and quotes from the various speakers and getting them out to those who need to hear it the most. On social media, it cannot be Republicans in their echo chambers, either. Take the message to the places where people need to hear them such as in the comments of posts by Democrats.
: On social media, through email, and in real-world communications, we must isolate all the right messages. This isn’t just about going out there and saying, “This is awesome!” It’s about taking the talking points and quotes from the various speakers and getting them out to those who need to hear it the most. On social media, it cannot be Republicans in their echo chambers, either. Take the message to the places where people need to hear them such as in the comments of posts by Democrats. Take notes : There will be a ton of information being delivered during the RNC. It’s important to find those messages that we need to hear and echo, and the best way to make sure we’re effective in getting those messages out during and after the RNC is by taking notes. Some will record it. Note time stamps of poignant points. They’re going to be coming at us fast, so we need to be prepared.
: There will be a ton of information being delivered during the RNC. It’s important to find those messages that we need to hear and echo, and the best way to make sure we’re effective in getting those messages out during and after the RNC is by taking notes. Some will record it. Note time stamps of poignant points. They’re going to be coming at us fast, so we need to be prepared. Law and order : Of all the messages that have the best opportunity to resonate to moderates and centrist Democrats, it’s the notion that the GOP in general and President Trump in particular are going to work to restore law and order. Despite the mainstream media’s narrative, most people are not supportive of the riots, looting, and attacks on police officers that are happening around the country. We must make that messaging rise to the top during the RNC because it was mostly ignored during the DNC.
: Of all the messages that have the best opportunity to resonate to moderates and centrist Democrats, it’s the notion that the GOP in general and President Trump in particular are going to work to restore law and order. Despite the mainstream media’s narrative, most people are not supportive of the riots, looting, and attacks on police officers that are happening around the country. We must make that messaging rise to the top during the RNC because it was mostly ignored during the DNC. Minimize comparisons to DNC: It’s going to be very easy for those who watched last week’s debacle to talk about how much better the Republican National Convention is by comparison. But here’s the thing. Nobody’s going to care in a week. Comparing events isn’t really going to stick in the minds of voters as much as a comparison of policies and narrative. President Trump isn’t running to be an event coordinator. He’s running to be reelected as President of the United States.
In this episode of the NOQ Report, JD goes into many more specifics about how we should be handling the Republican National Convention in real time and throughout the week. This is an opportunity to differentiate what the GOP wants to do compared to the Democrats. Let’s get that messaging out.
We need excitement. We need to get swing voters seeing the truth. But most importantly, we can help President Trump by reaching people within our circles of influence with messaging that supports his reelection. This is how we do that.
Coronavirus lockdowns put the future of independent news at risk
Reports indicate rising traffic but drastically lower revenues for mid-sized independent news outlets.
The economic downturn from COVID-19 lockdowns has hit many industries in the gut. One industry that doesn’t get nearly enough attention is journalism. The corporate conglomerates controlling mainstream media outlets are able to weather the storm, but independent news outlets have seen revenues plummet to the point that many are considering shutting down. We know. We’ve had to consider the possibility ourselves.
We’ve always run a very tight ship, keeping expenses to a minimum by limiting travel and technology expenditures. This has proven to be beneficial during the economic crisis, but we would not have made it this far if not for our generous donors. I cannot appropriately express my appreciation to those who have helped us raise nearly $4,000 since we started asking for assistance. It has been a true blessing and has inspired us to work harder to bring the truth to light that mainstream media tries to hide.
As I note below, traffic is through the roof. The appetite for honest news reporting, conservative opinion writing, and right-leaning podcasts is high. Every day we pick up new readers and subscribers; it’s another blessing we do not take for granted. But despite the increases in traffic and viewership, revenues have continued to plummet. We have maxed out on the number of ads we run, and that’s definitely not by choice. Ideally, we would run minimal ads or no ads at all, but this isn’t a hobby. This is a business, the only one that supports my family, so I’ve chosen to do what I hate doing by having plenty of ads on the site. Even with more ads, revenues are not what they were before the coronavirus lockdowns. This is why we’re still desperately asking for help.
The best way NOQ Report readers can help is to donate. Our Giving Fuel page makes it easy to donate one-time or monthly. Alternatively, you can donate through PayPal as well. Our initial estimate of $11,500 to stay afloat through the end of the year was understated. Just as revenues have gone down, so too have expenses risen. We need to pick up quite a bit more than expected; I won’t even venture a guess anymore. At this point, literally everything we receive helps us keep the dream of being a truth-centered news outlet alive.
The second way to help is to become a partner. We’ve strongly considered seeking angel investors in the past but because we were paying the bills, it didn’t seem necessary. Now, we’re struggling to pay the bills. This shouldn’t be the case as our traffic the last year has been going up dramatically. June, 2018, we had 11,678 visitors. A year later in June, 2019, we were up to 116,194. In June, 2020, we had 614,192. We’re heading in the right direction and we believe we’re ready to talk to patriotic investors who want to not only “get in on the action” but more importantly who want to help America hear the truth. Interested investors should contact me directly with the contact button above.
We’re LIVE and everything is on sale for a limited time! Whole Cows has launched offering freeze-dried beef for long-term storage. Don’t wait for food shortages to get worse. Stock up today. Use promo code “launch15” at checkout for 15% off!
Election year or not, coronavirus lockdowns or not, anarchic riots or not, the need for truthful journalism endures. In these times, we need as many conservative media voices as possible. Please help keep NOQ Report going.
Check out the NEW NOQ Report Podcast.
Join fellow patriots as we form a grassroots movement to advance the cause of conservatism. The coronavirus crisis has prompted many, even some conservatives, to promote authoritarianism. It’s understandable to some extent now, but it must not be allowed to embed itself in American life. We currently have 8000+ patriots with us in a very short time. If you are interested, please join us to receive updates.
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noqreport--2020-08-25--Herschel Walker at Republican National Convention gives character witness to President Trump

When Herschel Walker played college and professional football , he was known as a powerful runner who would often barrel over his opponents .
At the Republican National Convention , he compared his running style with the business and political style of President Trump who often barrels over his opponents as well .
But perhaps the most meaningful character witnessing the former-NFL star gave to the President was when he declared he wasn ’ t a racist .
Just because someone loves and respects the flag , our National Anthem , and our country doesn ’ t mean they don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Walker said .
“ I care about all of those things , and so does Donald Trump .
He shows how much he cares about social justice and the black community through his actions .
And his actions speak louder than any stickers or slogans on a jersey.
” It wasn ’ t just his personal friendship with the President that gave Walker unique insights .
He also noted the effects of President Trump ’ s time in office on the Black community , at which point he highlighted the President ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He keeps right on fighting to improve the lives of black Americans and all Americans , ” Walker said .
“ He works night and day .
He never stops .
He leaves nothing on the field .
Some people don ’ t like his style…the way he knocks down obstacles that get in the way of his goals .
People on opposing teams didn ’ t like it when I ran right over them either .
But that ’ s how you get the job done.
” Minorities who have known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are aware that Democrats and mainstream media are telling lies based on their own assumptions about his so-called racism .
Listen to Walker speak in this video .
Coronavirus lockdowns put the future of independent news at risk Reports indicate rising traffic but drastically lower revenues for mid-sized independent news outlets .
The economic downturn from COVID-19 lockdowns has hit many industries in the gut .
One industry that doesn ’ t get nearly enough attention is journalism .
The corporate conglomerates controlling mainstream media outlets are able to weather the storm , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plummet to the point that many are considering shutting down .
We know .
We ’ ve had to consider the possibility ourselves .
We ’ ve always run a very tight ship , keeping expenses to a minimum by limiting travel and technology expenditures .
This has proven to be beneficial during the economic crisis , but we would not have made it this far if not for our generous donors .
I can not appropriately express my appreciation to those who have helped us raise nearly $ 4,000 since we started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a true blessing and has inspired us to work harder to bring the truth to light that mainstream media tries to hide .
As I note below , traffic is through the roof .
The appetite for honest news reporting , conservative opinion writing , and right-leaning podcasts is high .
Every day we pick up new readers and subscribers ; it ’ s another blessing we do not take for granted .
But despite the increases in traffic and viewership , revenues have continued to plummet .
We have maxed out on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that ’ s definitely not by choice .
Ideally , we would run minimal ads or no ads at all , but this isn ’ t a hobby .
This is a business , the only one that supports my family , so I ’ ve chosen to do what I hate doing by having plenty of ads on the site .
Even with more ads , revenues are not what they were before the coronavirus lockdowns .
This is why we ’ re still desperately asking for help .
The best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to donate .
Our Giving Fuel page makes it easy to donate one-time or monthly .
Alternatively , you can donate through PayPal as well .
Our initial estimate of $ 11,500 to stay afloat through the end of the year was understated .
Just as revenues have gone down , so too have expenses risen .
We need to pick up quite a bit more than expected ; I won ’ t even venture a guess anymore .
At this point , literally everything we receive helps us keep the dream of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The second way to help is to become a partner .
We ’ ve strongly considered seeking angel investors in the past but because we were paying the bills , it didn ’ t seem necessary .
Now , we ’ re struggling to pay the bills .
This shouldn ’ t be the case as our traffic the last year has been going up dramatically .
June , 2018 , we had 11,678 visitors .
A year later in June , 2019 , we were up to 116,194 .
In June , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re heading in the right direction and we believe we ’ re ready to talk to patriotic investors who want to not only “ get in on the action ” but more importantly who want to help America hear the truth .
Interested investors should contact me directly with the contact button above .
Election year or not , coronavirus lockdowns or not , anarchic riots or not , the need for truthful journalism endures .
In these times , we need as many conservative media voices as possible .
Please help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the NEW NOQ Report Podcast .
Join fellow patriots as we form a grassroots movement to advance the cause of conservatism .
The coronavirus crisis has prompted many , even some conservatives , to promote authoritarianism .
It ’ s understandable to some extent now , but it must not be allowed to embed itself in American life .
We currently have 8000+ patriots with us in a very short time .
If you are interested , please join us to receive updates .

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When Herschel Walker played college and professional football, he was known as a powerful runner who would often barrel over his opponents. At the Republican National Convention, he compared his running style with the business and political style of President Trump who often barrels over his opponents as well. But perhaps the most meaningful character witnessing the former-NFL star gave to the President was when he declared he wasn’t a racist.
Just because someone loves and respects the flag, our National Anthem, and our country doesn’t mean they don’t care about social justice,” Walker said. “I care about all of those things, and so does Donald Trump. He shows how much he cares about social justice and the black community through his actions. And his actions speak louder than any stickers or slogans on a jersey.”
It wasn’t just his personal friendship with the President that gave Walker unique insights. He also noted the effects of President Trump’s time in office on the Black community, at which point he highlighted the President’s nature of knocking down obstacles.
“He keeps right on fighting to improve the lives of black Americans and all Americans,” Walker said. “He works night and day. He never stops. He leaves nothing on the field. Some people don’t like his style…the way he knocks down obstacles that get in the way of his goals. People on opposing teams didn’t like it when I ran right over them either. But that’s how you get the job done.”
Minorities who have known President Trump personally such as Herschel Walker are aware that Democrats and mainstream media are telling lies based on their own assumptions about his so-called racism. Listen to Walker speak in this video.
Coronavirus lockdowns put the future of independent news at risk
Reports indicate rising traffic but drastically lower revenues for mid-sized independent news outlets.
The economic downturn from COVID-19 lockdowns has hit many industries in the gut. One industry that doesn’t get nearly enough attention is journalism. The corporate conglomerates controlling mainstream media outlets are able to weather the storm, but independent news outlets have seen revenues plummet to the point that many are considering shutting down. We know. We’ve had to consider the possibility ourselves.
We’ve always run a very tight ship, keeping expenses to a minimum by limiting travel and technology expenditures. This has proven to be beneficial during the economic crisis, but we would not have made it this far if not for our generous donors. I cannot appropriately express my appreciation to those who have helped us raise nearly $4,000 since we started asking for assistance. It has been a true blessing and has inspired us to work harder to bring the truth to light that mainstream media tries to hide.
As I note below, traffic is through the roof. The appetite for honest news reporting, conservative opinion writing, and right-leaning podcasts is high. Every day we pick up new readers and subscribers; it’s another blessing we do not take for granted. But despite the increases in traffic and viewership, revenues have continued to plummet. We have maxed out on the number of ads we run, and that’s definitely not by choice. Ideally, we would run minimal ads or no ads at all, but this isn’t a hobby. This is a business, the only one that supports my family, so I’ve chosen to do what I hate doing by having plenty of ads on the site. Even with more ads, revenues are not what they were before the coronavirus lockdowns. This is why we’re still desperately asking for help.
The best way NOQ Report readers can help is to donate. Our Giving Fuel page makes it easy to donate one-time or monthly. Alternatively, you can donate through PayPal as well. Our initial estimate of $11,500 to stay afloat through the end of the year was understated. Just as revenues have gone down, so too have expenses risen. We need to pick up quite a bit more than expected; I won’t even venture a guess anymore. At this point, literally everything we receive helps us keep the dream of being a truth-centered news outlet alive.
The second way to help is to become a partner. We’ve strongly considered seeking angel investors in the past but because we were paying the bills, it didn’t seem necessary. Now, we’re struggling to pay the bills. This shouldn’t be the case as our traffic the last year has been going up dramatically. June, 2018, we had 11,678 visitors. A year later in June, 2019, we were up to 116,194. In June, 2020, we had 614,192. We’re heading in the right direction and we believe we’re ready to talk to patriotic investors who want to not only “get in on the action” but more importantly who want to help America hear the truth. Interested investors should contact me directly with the contact button above.
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Check out the NEW NOQ Report Podcast.
Join fellow patriots as we form a grassroots movement to advance the cause of conservatism. The coronavirus crisis has prompted many, even some conservatives, to promote authoritarianism. It’s understandable to some extent now, but it must not be allowed to embed itself in American life. We currently have 8000+ patriots with us in a very short time. If you are interested, please join us to receive updates.
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noqreport--2020-08-25--New York City is apparently fully reopened as Jacob Blake protesters fill the streets

Many of the streets of New York City looked sort of like the Big Apple of old with huge crowds of people gathering in close proximity , often not wearing masks .
This means the draconian lockdown mandates are over , right ?
Well , no .
Mayor Bill de Blasio has not lifted the mandates , but he also didn ’ t lift a finger to stop or even chastise the protesters going after police over Jacob Blake , the man shot by law enforcement in Kenosha , Wisconsin .
Videos from the protest show no regard for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to de Blasio , a blatant and selfish attack on the people of New York City .
At least that ’ s the tune he sings when it ’ s anyone other than Black Lives Matter gathering together in large groups .
The radical leftist mayor gives a free pass to protesters , even when they ’ re protesting him .
COVID-19 fears are either overblown or the Mayor is too scared to do anything about those who are allegedly spreading pestilence and death .
The left ’ s hypocrisy knows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to important activities such as our jobs , going to church , or peacefully living our lives .
When a Black man who resisted arrest and attacked law enforcement officers gets shot while attempting to acquire a weapon to use against them , then the protests are far too important to worry about diseases that Mayor de Blasio helped spread with his own policies .
The lack of action against anyone in the masses of Jacob Blake protesters crowded on the streets of NYC tell us Mayor Bill de Blasio does not take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s just getting bullied again by the BLM activists who hate him .
Coronavirus lockdowns put the future of independent news at risk Reports indicate rising traffic but drastically lower revenues for mid-sized independent news outlets .
The economic downturn from COVID-19 lockdowns has hit many industries in the gut .
One industry that doesn ’ t get nearly enough attention is journalism .
The corporate conglomerates controlling mainstream media outlets are able to weather the storm , but independent news outlets have seen revenues plummet to the point that many are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ ve had to consider the possibility ourselves .
We ’ ve always run a very tight ship , keeping expenses to a minimum by limiting travel and technology expenditures .
This has proven to be beneficial during the economic crisis , but we would not have made it this far if not for our generous donors .
I can not appropriately express my appreciation to those who have helped us raise nearly $ 4,000 since we started asking for assistance .
It has been a true blessing and has inspired us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to light that mainstream media tries to hide .
As I note below , traffic is through the roof .
The appetite for honest news reporting , conservative opinion writing , and right-leaning podcasts is high .
Every day we pick up new readers and subscribers ; it ’ s another blessing we do not take for granted .
But despite the increases in traffic and viewership , revenues have continued to plummet .
We have maxed out on the number of ads we run , and that ’ s definitely not by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minimal ads or no ads at all , but this isn ’ t a hobby .
This is a business , the only one that supports my family , so I ’ ve chosen to do what I hate doing by having plenty of ads on the site .
Even with more ads , revenues are not what they were before the coronavirus lockdowns .
This is why we ’ re still desperately asking for help .
The best way NOQ Report readers can help is to donate .
Our Giving Fuel page @ @ @ @ @ @ @ monthly .
Alternatively , you can donate through PayPal as well .
Our initial estimate of $ 11,500 to stay afloat through the end of the year was understated .
Just as revenues have gone down , so too have expenses risen .
We need to pick up quite a bit more than expected ; I won ’ t even venture a guess anymore .
At this point , literally everything we receive helps us keep the dream of being a truth-centered news outlet alive .
The second way to help is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strongly considered seeking angel investors in the past but because we were paying the bills , it didn ’ t seem necessary .
Now , we ’ re struggling to pay the bills .
This shouldn ’ t be the case as our traffic the last year has been going up dramatically .
June , 2018 , we had 11,678 visitors .
A year later in June , 2019 , we were up to 116,194 .
In June , 2020 , we had 614,192 .
We ’ re heading in the right direction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to talk to patriotic investors who want to not only “ get in on the action ” but more importantly who want to help America hear the truth .
Interested investors should contact me directly with the contact button above .
Election year or not , coronavirus lockdowns or not , anarchic riots or not , the need for truthful journalism endures .
In these times , we need as many conservative media voices as possible .
Please help keep NOQ Report going .
Check out the NEW NOQ Report Podcast .
Join @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movement to advance the cause of conservatism .
The coronavirus crisis has prompted many , even some conservatives , to promote authoritarianism .
It ’ s understandable to some extent now , but it must not be allowed to embed itself in American life .
We currently have 8000+ patriots with us in a very short time .
If you are interested , please join us to receive updates .

Discern Report is the fastest growing America First news aggregator in the nation.
Many of the streets of New York City looked sort of like the Big Apple of old with huge crowds of people gathering in close proximity, often not wearing masks. This means the draconian lockdown mandates are over, right? Well, no. Mayor Bill de Blasio has not lifted the mandates, but he also didn’t lift a finger to stop or even chastise the protesters going after police over Jacob Blake, the man shot by law enforcement in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Videos from the protest show no regard for the Mayor’s orders. This is, according to de Blasio, a blatant and selfish attack on the people of New York City. At least that’s the tune he sings when it’s anyone other than Black Lives Matter gathering together in large groups. The radical leftist mayor gives a free pass to protesters, even when they’re protesting him. COVID-19 fears are either overblown or the Mayor is too scared to do anything about those who are allegedly spreading pestilence and death.
So New York City is fully reopened then. https://t.co/V1xwxOpnBk — Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) August 24, 2020
The left’s hypocrisy knows no bounds. Lockdown orders only apply to important activities such as our jobs, going to church, or peacefully living our lives. When a Black man who resisted arrest and attacked law enforcement officers gets shot while attempting to acquire a weapon to use against them, then the protests are far too important to worry about diseases that Mayor de Blasio helped spread with his own policies.
The lack of action against anyone in the masses of Jacob Blake protesters crowded on the streets of NYC tell us Mayor Bill de Blasio does not take his mandates seriously. Or maybe he’s just getting bullied again by the BLM activists who hate him.
Coronavirus lockdowns put the future of independent news at risk
Reports indicate rising traffic but drastically lower revenues for mid-sized independent news outlets.
The economic downturn from COVID-19 lockdowns has hit many industries in the gut. One industry that doesn’t get nearly enough attention is journalism. The corporate conglomerates controlling mainstream media outlets are able to weather the storm, but independent news outlets have seen revenues plummet to the point that many are considering shutting down. We know. We’ve had to consider the possibility ourselves.
We’ve always run a very tight ship, keeping expenses to a minimum by limiting travel and technology expenditures. This has proven to be beneficial during the economic crisis, but we would not have made it this far if not for our generous donors. I cannot appropriately express my appreciation to those who have helped us raise nearly $4,000 since we started asking for assistance. It has been a true blessing and has inspired us to work harder to bring the truth to light that mainstream media tries to hide.
As I note below, traffic is through the roof. The appetite for honest news reporting, conservative opinion writing, and right-leaning podcasts is high. Every day we pick up new readers and subscribers; it’s another blessing we do not take for granted. But despite the increases in traffic and viewership, revenues have continued to plummet. We have maxed out on the number of ads we run, and that’s definitely not by choice. Ideally, we would run minimal ads or no ads at all, but this isn’t a hobby. This is a business, the only one that supports my family, so I’ve chosen to do what I hate doing by having plenty of ads on the site. Even with more ads, revenues are not what they were before the coronavirus lockdowns. This is why we’re still desperately asking for help.
The best way NOQ Report readers can help is to donate. Our Giving Fuel page makes it easy to donate one-time or monthly. Alternatively, you can donate through PayPal as well. Our initial estimate of $11,500 to stay afloat through the end of the year was understated. Just as revenues have gone down, so too have expenses risen. We need to pick up quite a bit more than expected; I won’t even venture a guess anymore. At this point, literally everything we receive helps us keep the dream of being a truth-centered news outlet alive.
The second way to help is to become a partner. We’ve strongly considered seeking angel investors in the past but because we were paying the bills, it didn’t seem necessary. Now, we’re struggling to pay the bills. This shouldn’t be the case as our traffic the last year has been going up dramatically. June, 2018, we had 11,678 visitors. A year later in June, 2019, we were up to 116,194. In June, 2020, we had 614,192. We’re heading in the right direction and we believe we’re ready to talk to patriotic investors who want to not only “get in on the action” but more importantly who want to help America hear the truth. Interested investors should contact me directly with the contact button above.
Election year or not, coronavirus lockdowns or not, anarchic riots or not, the need for truthful journalism endures. In these times, we need as many conservative media voices as possible. Please help keep NOQ Report going.
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Check out the NEW NOQ Report Podcast.
Join fellow patriots as we form a grassroots movement to advance the cause of conservatism. The coronavirus crisis has prompted many, even some conservatives, to promote authoritarianism. It’s understandable to some extent now, but it must not be allowed to embed itself in American life. We currently have 8000+ patriots with us in a very short time. If you are interested, please join us to receive updates.
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