truepundit--2020-03-15--KFC’s ‘finger lickin’ good’ ad called ‘irresponsible’ by viewers during coronavirus outbreak

Amid the coronavirus outbreak , KFC has suspended advertisements using the brand ’ s classic “ Finger Lickin ’ Good ” slogan in the U.K. after the Advertising Standards Authority reportedly received multiple complaints concerning a new ad that launched two weeks ago .
The ASA received 163 complaints from viewers after the ad debuted on television , a spokesperson confirmed to Fox News .
The commercial , called “ Piano , ” showed multiple people licking their fingers while eating in public places .
Complaints called the ad “ irresponsible ” because it potentially “ encourages behavior that might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” e.g , touching the face .
After airing the ad , however , KFC quickly ended the campaign before ASA had even informed the fast-food chain of viewers ’ concerns , the spokesperson told Fox News .
KFC did not immediately respond to Fox News ’ request for comment , but in a statement to AdAge , the brand said it was withdrawing the ad , and alluded to the viral pandemic .
“ It doesn ’ t feel like the right time to be airing this campaign , so we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — but we ’ re really proud of it and look forward to bringing it back at a later date , ” the statement read .
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Amid the coronavirus outbreak, KFC has suspended advertisements using the brand’s classic “Finger Lickin’ Good” slogan in the U.K. after the Advertising Standards Authority reportedly received multiple complaints concerning a new ad that launched two weeks ago.
The ASA received 163 complaints from viewers after the ad debuted on television, a spokesperson confirmed to Fox News. The commercial, called “Piano,” showed multiple people licking their fingers while eating in public places.
Complaints called the ad “irresponsible” because it potentially “encourages behavior that might increase the chances of coronavirus spreading,” e.g, touching the face.
After airing the ad, however, KFC quickly ended the campaign before ASA had even informed the fast-food chain of viewers’ concerns, the spokesperson told Fox News.
KFC did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment, but in a statement to AdAge, the brand said it was withdrawing the ad, and alluded to the viral pandemic.
“It doesn’t feel like the right time to be airing this campaign, so we’ve decided to pause it for now — but we’re really proud of it and look forward to bringing it back at a later date,” the statement read. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Trump waives interest on federally held student loans ‘until further notice’

President Trump announced Friday he ’ ll waive interest on federally held student loans as part of his emergency coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ Garden announcement , Trump said he ’ ll take “ emergency executive actions ” to @ @ @ @ @ many of whom are dealing with shuttered college campuses because of the global pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ interest on all student loans held by federal government agencies … until further notice , @ @ @ @ @ declared a national emergency over the coronavirus .
“ That ’ s a big thing @ @ @ @ @ that are left in the middle right now .
Many of those schools have been @ @ @ @ @ forced a flurry of colleges and universities around the country to close or switch to @ @ @ @ @ to stem the spread of the new virus .
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President Trump announced Friday he’ll waive interest on federally held student loans as part of his emergency coronavirus response.
In a Rose Garden announcement, Trump said he’ll take “emergency executive actions” to offer relief to students, many of whom are dealing with shuttered college campuses because of the global pandemic.
“I’ve waived interest on all student loans held by federal government agencies … until further notice,” Trump said as he declared a national emergency over the coronavirus. “That’s a big thing for a lot of students that are left in the middle right now. Many of those schools have been closed.”
The coronavirus has forced a flurry of colleges and universities around the country to close or switch to online-only learning as a way to stem the spread of the new virus. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Illinois Mayor Issues Coronavirus Order Allowing Ban on Gun Sales

Champaign , Illinois , Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen ( D ) issued an executive order Thursday that gives her the @ @ @ @ @ firearm sales in the city .
The City of Champaign announced the executive order , @ @ @ @ @ Feinen issued an Executive Order declaring the existence of a local emergency in the City @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 virus , which is causing or is anticipated to cause widespread impacts on the @ @ @ @ @ community .
Provisions in Chapter 12 of the Champaign Municipal Code provide the Mayor authorization @ @ @ @ @ a limited period of time .
This allows the Mayor to exercise significant emergency powers @ @ @ @ @ emergency , and then to provide an opportunity for the City Council , as a @ @ @ @ @ an emergency .
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Champaign, Illinois, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen (D) issued an executive order Thursday that gives her the power to halt ammunition and firearm sales in the city.
The City of Champaign announced the executive order, saying:
Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued an Executive Order declaring the existence of a local emergency in the City of Champaign related to the COVID-19 virus, which is causing or is anticipated to cause widespread impacts on the health of members of the community. Provisions in Chapter 12 of the Champaign Municipal Code provide the Mayor authorization to declare an emergency for a limited period of time. This allows the Mayor to exercise significant emergency powers at the inception of the emergency, and then to provide an opportunity for the City Council, as a whole, to deal with an emergency.
On Friday the City of Champaign posted additional information on the executive order. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Midtown Manhattan Bank Runs Out Of $100 Bills Amid Corona Panic

With the stock market plummeting as the realities of the COVID-19 outbreak sink in , nervous New Yorkers flooded a Midtown Manhattan Bank of America – taking out large sums of cash into the tens of thousands of dollars at a time .
So much so , in fact , that the branch at 52nd St. and Park Avenue ran out of $ 100 bills according to the New York Times , citing three people familiar with the branch ’ s operations .
Of note , the problem was limited to large bills – with smaller denominations remaining stocked .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ resupplied .
The shortage hit after a rash of requests for as much as $ 50,000 , said two people who witnessed the rush .
The problem was limited to large bills — the bank ’ s A.T.M.s stayed stocked and customers with routine transactions were still able to take out cash .
By Friday morning , the bank had refilled its supply of big bills , two of the people said .
But the desire for cash persisted : A teller at a JPMorgan Chase branch across the street said on Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” stream of customers stockpiling cash over the past two days .
–NYT “ We don ’ t keep large amounts of cash in big bills in the branches because it ’ s dangerous for our employees and there is low demand , ” said Bank of America spokesman Bill Halldin , who added that the bank had enough cash available to meet its clients ’ needs .
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With the stock market plummeting as the realities of the COVID-19 outbreak sink in, nervous New Yorkers flooded a Midtown Manhattan Bank of America – taking out large sums of cash into the tens of thousands of dollars at a time.
So much so, in fact, that the branch at 52nd St. and Park Avenue ran out of $100 bills according to the New York Times, citing three people familiar with the branch’s operations. Of note, the problem was limited to large bills – with smaller denominations remaining stocked. Two days later, the bank was resupplied.
The shortage hit after a rash of requests for as much as $50,000, said two people who witnessed the rush.
The problem was limited to large bills — the bank’s A.T.M.s stayed stocked and customers with routine transactions were still able to take out cash. By Friday morning, the bank had refilled its supply of big bills, two of the people said.
But the desire for cash persisted: A teller at a JPMorgan Chase branch across the street said on Friday that there had been a “nonstop” stream of customers stockpiling cash over the past two days. –NYT
“We don’t keep large amounts of cash in big bills in the branches because it’s dangerous for our employees and there is low demand,” said Bank of America spokesman Bill Halldin, who added that the bank had enough cash available to meet its clients’ needs. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Nation of Islam follower admits to killing three people because they were white: ‘I just found some

Nation of Islam follower admits to killing three people because they were white: ‘I just found some white men to kill’

A follower of the Nation of Islam just confessed to killing four people simply because they were white .
“ I didn ’ t want to do nothing to law enforcement , so I just found some white men to kill , ” Kori Muhammad told police as he confessed , according to KFSN-TV .
Muhammad ’ s crime spree started back in April of 2017 , when he murdered security guard Carl Williams at a motel in Fresno , California .
Muhammad claims that Williams was harassing him , but security footage from the motel says otherwise .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the guard while he talked to one of the attacker ’ s friends .
Muhammad initially went into hiding following the murder , but after learning he was a suspect , he returned to the area five days later intent on carrying out racially motivated violence .
“ When I walked up to the truck , I saw a Mexican driver and a white guy , ” Muhammad confessed .
“ I didn ’ t want to target the driver because he was Mexican , so I shot the white dude.
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A follower of the Nation of Islam just confessed to killing four people simply because they were white. “I didn’t want to do nothing to law enforcement, so I just found some white men to kill,” Kori Muhammad told police as he confessed, according to KFSN-TV.
Muhammad’s crime spree started back in April of 2017, when he murdered security guard Carl Williams at a motel in Fresno, California. Muhammad claims that Williams was harassing him, but security footage from the motel says otherwise. It shows Muhammad launching a sneak attack on the guard while he talked to one of the attacker’s friends.
Muhammad initially went into hiding following the murder, but after learning he was a suspect, he returned to the area five days later intent on carrying out racially motivated violence.
“When I walked up to the [PG&E] truck, I saw a Mexican driver and a white guy,” Muhammad confessed. “I didn’t want to target the driver because he was Mexican, so I shot the white dude.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Ilhan Omar’s Campaign Paid Her New Husband’s Firm More Than Half A Million Dollars

New reports are raising more questions about Rep. Ilhan Omar ( D-MN ) and her then-campaign consultant Tim Mynett , @ @ @ @ @ Group .
“ Since 2018 , Omar ’ s campaign paid about $ 586,000 to @ @ @ @ @ range of services that included digital advertising , fundraising consulting , digital communications and design @ @ @ @ @ $ 7,000 to Mynett directly for fundraising consulting before hiring his consulting firm , ” @ @ @ @ @ Payments to the firm in the 2019-2020 cycle for Omar ’ s reelection campaign comprised @ @ @ @ @ expenses , federal filings show .
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New reports are raising more questions about Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and her then-campaign consultant Tim Mynett, who heads the E Street Group.
“Since 2018, Omar’s campaign paid about $586,000 to E Street Group for a range of services that included digital advertising, fundraising consulting, digital communications and design. The campaign also paid $7,000 to Mynett directly for fundraising consulting before hiring his consulting firm,” The Washington Post reports.
Payments to the firm in the 2019-2020 cycle for Omar’s reelection campaign comprised 40 percent of total campaign expenses, federal filings show.
Representatives for Omar’s campaign and Mynett’s firm said this week that there was nothing improper about the payments because they were made for legitimate work. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--National Guard to deploy 1,000 troops in six states in response to coronavirus

The National Guard announced Friday that it is deploying 1,000 troops across six states by the end of the day as part of the national response to the coronavirus pandemic .
A statement said that as of Friday morning , 400 Air and Army National Guard personnel were present in six states — Florida , Iowa , Louisiana , New York , Rhode Island and Washington — having been requested at the direction of their respective governors .
The National Guard Bureau serves as a national coordinating agency if a state needs assistance from the National Guard present in another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the day we expect that number to approach 1,000 , ” it said in a statement .
So far 33 states have declared emergencies in response to the spread of the virus , and President Trump was expected to declare a national emergency on Friday afternoon .
The announcement comes as major sporting and other events are called off or postponed , businesses across the country institute telework policies , government buildings and schools shutter , and other disruptions rock the nation amid efforts to curb the transmission of the virus .
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The National Guard announced Friday that it is deploying 1,000 troops across six states by the end of the day as part of the national response to the coronavirus pandemic.
A statement said that as of Friday morning, 400 Air and Army National Guard personnel were present in six states — Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, New York, Rhode Island and Washington — having been requested at the direction of their respective governors.
The National Guard Bureau serves as a national coordinating agency if a state needs assistance from the National Guard present in another state.
“By the end of the day we expect that number to approach 1,000,” it said in a statement.
So far 33 states have declared emergencies in response to the spread of the virus, and President Trump was expected to declare a national emergency on Friday afternoon. The announcement comes as major sporting and other events are called off or postponed, businesses across the country institute telework policies, government buildings and schools shutter, and other disruptions rock the nation amid efforts to curb the transmission of the virus. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Liberal Groups Call for Jailbreak to Fight Coronavirus

Multiple left-leaning organizations have called for governments to respond to the outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus by mass releasing prisoners , reducing arrests , and limiting immigration enforcement .
The proposals from major criminal justice reform groups , in particular , push preexisting policy goals as a solution to the impending epidemic .
While prisons pose a unique challenge for public health , it is unclear that such drastic measures are necessary to curtail the risk of infection .
The Sentencing Project , a pro-reform advocacy organization , called on public officials on Wednesday to “ also prioritize the health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their responses to the virus .
Nazgol Ghandnoosh , a senior research analyst with the project , said specifically that state and local governments should “ release individuals who do not pose a public safety risk , ” including elderly prisoners , “ rehabilitated individuals in prison , ” and those in pretrial detention—this latter population accounting for almost 500,000 people on an average day .
The Prison Policy Initiative on Friday published recommendations for how to aid the “ justice-involved population ” during the outbreak .
It also called for the release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” citing higher rates of chronic illness among prisoners .
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Multiple left-leaning organizations have called for governments to respond to the outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus by mass releasing prisoners, reducing arrests, and limiting immigration enforcement.
The proposals from major criminal justice reform groups, in particular, push preexisting policy goals as a solution to the impending epidemic. While prisons pose a unique challenge for public health, it is unclear that such drastic measures are necessary to curtail the risk of infection.
The Sentencing Project, a pro-reform advocacy organization, called on public officials on Wednesday to “also prioritize the health and well-being of incarcerated people” in their responses to the virus. Nazgol Ghandnoosh, a senior research analyst with the project, said specifically that state and local governments should “release individuals who do not pose a public safety risk,” including elderly prisoners, “rehabilitated individuals in prison,” and those in pretrial detention—this latter population accounting for almost 500,000 people on an average day.
The Prison Policy Initiative on Friday published recommendations for how to aid the “justice-involved population” during the outbreak. It also called for the release of “medically fragile and older adults,” citing higher rates of chronic illness among prisoners. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--WaPo Slaps ‘Manipulated’ Biden Ad of Trump Talking About Coronavirus With ‘Four Pinocchios’

Former Vice President Joe Biden ’ s recent political ad did not receive high ratings from The Washington Post .
@ @ @ @ @ March 3 just before Super Tuesday and it focuses on President Donald Trump and his @ @ @ @ @ issues , including the coronavirus .
According to the Post , two clips of the @ @ @ @ @ “ manipulated ” media .
The Post ’ s fact-checker outlines three ways a video @ @ @ @ @ , ” including “ missing context , ” “ deceptive ” editing , and “ @ @ @ @ @ the ad saying , “ I ’ ll be damned if I am going to @ @ @ @ @ man at all.
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Former Vice President Joe Biden’s recent political ad did not receive high ratings from The Washington Post.
The ad was released on March 3 just before Super Tuesday and it focuses on President Donald Trump and his comments on a variety of issues, including the coronavirus.
According to the Post, two clips of the ad meet the standards for “manipulated” media.
We can’t sit by and lose this country to Donald Trump. Today, we take it back — together. Go vote: https://t.co/Hy8C4n0lUk pic.twitter.com/0YgyJFr9YR — Joe Biden (Text Join to 30330) (@JoeBiden) March 3, 2020
The Post’s fact-checker outlines three ways a video can be considered “manipulated,” including “missing context,” “deceptive” editing, and “deliberately altered.”
Biden opens the ad saying, “I’ll be damned if I am going to lose my country to this man at all.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--WATCH: Joe Biden Forgets Year, Meanders Off Frame in Disastrous Livestream

Grandpa Joe Biden wants to run the country and save us from coronavirus when he can ’ t even run a livestream and has no idea what year it is .
On Friday , Grandpa Joe held what his campaign billed as a “ virtual town hall ” in Illinois .
In my colleague Kyle Olson ’ s must-read reporting on the event , you will discover the whole thing was a fiasco , like something out of a sitcom .
Guests appeared and then disappeared .
The sound was garbled .
People were introduced , followed by an awkward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Babies cried… “ Biden seemed to be reading from a teleprompter , but the broadcast suffered from severe tech issues , as Biden ’ s words were caught in a feedback loop , muddying the whole presentation and making the candidate nearly indecipherable , ” Olson reported .
After starting two hours late , the fiasco lasted about 45 minutes .
For my money , this clip from The Honeymooners , where Ralph and Ed attempt to do a live television commercial , is the funniest thing ever captured on film .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ crown .
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Grandpa Joe Biden wants to run the country and save us from coronavirus when he can’t even run a livestream and has no idea what year it is.
On Friday, Grandpa Joe held what his campaign billed as a “virtual town hall” in Illinois. In my colleague Kyle Olson’s must-read reporting on the event, you will discover the whole thing was a fiasco, like something out of a sitcom. Guests appeared and then disappeared. The sound was garbled. People were introduced, followed by an awkward pause when they didn’t appear. Babies cried…
In a bizarre, meandering livestream put on by Joe Biden’s campaign today, he forgets what year it is and when, if he doesn’t lose, he would be in office. At another point, he seemingly forgets he’s on a live stream and walks out of frame. The feed cuts away to a logo instead. pic.twitter.com/yM2zFoBfhv — jordan (@JordanUhl) March 14, 2020
“Biden seemed to be reading from a teleprompter, but the broadcast suffered from severe tech issues, as Biden’s words were caught in a feedback loop, muddying the whole presentation and making the candidate nearly indecipherable,” Olson reported.
After starting two hours late, the fiasco lasted about 45 minutes. For my money, this clip from The Honeymooners, where Ralph and Ed attempt to do a live television commercial, is the funniest thing ever captured on film. Sounds like Grandpa Joe just took that crown. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Seller Blocked By Amazon Seemingly Can’t Unload His 17,000 Bottles Of Hand Sanitizer

A Tennessee man who amassed a collection of over 17,000 bottles of hand sanitizer and a variety of other sanitary supplies , such as face masks and anti-bacterial wipes , has been speaking about how he hasn ’ t been able to sell them since his products were delisted from the Amazon marketplace .
According to The New York Times , Matt Colvin teamed up with his brother to collect and sell pandemic supplies earlier this month , after the United States reported the first death from coronavirus .
The Times reports that the supply-run involved one brother renting a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to clean out stores , while Matt Colvin stayed home and listed other supplies online that he was having delivered .
Colvin told the news agency he made “ crazy money , ” and managed to sell 300 bottles of hand sanitizer at prices between $ 8 and $ 70 each .
“ It ’ s been a huge amount of whiplash , ” Colvin told the Times , regarding his inability to sell his supplies .
“ From being in a situation where what I ’ ve got coming and going could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good place financially to ‘ What the heck am I going to do with all of this ?
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A Tennessee man who amassed a collection of over 17,000 bottles of hand sanitizer and a variety of other sanitary supplies, such as face masks and anti-bacterial wipes, has been speaking about how he hasn’t been able to sell them since his products were delisted from the Amazon marketplace.
According to The New York Times, Matt Colvin teamed up with his brother to collect and sell pandemic supplies earlier this month, after the United States reported the first death from coronavirus.
The Times reports that the supply-run involved one brother renting a U-Haul and taking a 1,300-mile road trip to clean out stores, while Matt Colvin stayed home and listed other supplies online that he was having delivered.
Colvin told the news agency he made “crazy money,” and managed to sell 300 bottles of hand sanitizer at prices between $8 and $70 each.
“It’s been a huge amount of whiplash,” Colvin told the Times, regarding his inability to sell his supplies. “From being in a situation where what I’ve got coming and going could potentially put my family in a really good place financially to ‘What the heck am I going to do with all of this?’” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Trump tests negative for coronavirus, White House physician says

President Trump ‘ s coronavirus test came back negative , meaning he does not have the virus , according to @ @ @ @ @ “ Last night after an in-depth discussion with the President regrading COVID-19 testing , he @ @ @ @ @ Dr. Sean Conley said in a release .
“ This evening I received confirmation that @ @ @ @ @ “ One week after having dinner with the Brazilian delegation in Mar-a-Lago , the President @ @ @ @ @ added .
“ I have been in daily contact with the CDC and White House @ @ @ @ @ we are encouraging the implementation of all their best practices for exposure reduction and transmission @ @ @ @ @ earlier Saturday that he took the coronavirus test and was awaiting the results .
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President Trump‘s coronavirus test came back negative, meaning he does not have the virus, according to the White House physician.
“Last night after an in-depth discussion with the President regrading COVID-19 testing, he elected to proceed,” Dr. Sean Conley said in a release. “This evening I received confirmation that the test is negative.”
“One week after having dinner with the Brazilian delegation in Mar-a-Lago, the President remains symptom-free,” he added. “I have been in daily contact with the CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] and White House Coronavirus Task Force, and we are encouraging the implementation of all their best practices for exposure reduction and transmission mitigation.”
Trump had revealed earlier Saturday that he took the coronavirus test and was awaiting the results. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Italian Journalist Warns Others Not To Follow In Italy’s ‘Selfish’ Footsteps Regarding Coronavirus

Italian journalist Mattia Ferraresi says many of his fellow citizens were “ too selfish to follow suggestions to change our behavior ” when it comes to the coronavirus and is warning people in other countries not to follow in their footsteps .
Ferraresi , who usually writes for the Italian newspaper Il Foglio , penned an op-ed for The Boston Globe regarding the country ’ s struggle with the coronavirus .
He said that because Italians didn ’ t take the warning signs seriously , more people got sick and now their health care system is “ on the brink @ @ @ @ @ @ @ became overwhelmed across the country , making those difficult decisions prevalent .
Ferraresi explained that this was due to a virus that many Italians “ failed to take seriously .
He warned other countries not to make the same mistake : We of course couldn ’ t stop the emergence of a previously unknown and deadly virus .
But we could have mitigated the situation we are now in , in which people who could have been saved are dying .
I , and too many others , could have taken a simple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have stayed home .
What has happened in Italy shows that less-than-urgent appeals to the public by the government to slightly change habits regarding social interactions aren ’ t enough when the terrible outcomes they are designed to prevent are not yet apparent ; when they become evident , it ’ s generally too late to act .
I and many other Italians just didn ’ t see the need to change our routines for a threat we could not see .
He explained that Italy is 10 days ahead of France , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ progression and 13-to 16 days head of the U.K. and U.S. – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Italian journalist Mattia Ferraresi says many of his fellow citizens were “too selfish to follow suggestions to change our behavior” when it comes to the coronavirus and is warning people in other countries not to follow in their footsteps.
Ferraresi, who usually writes for the Italian newspaper Il Foglio, penned an op-ed for The Boston Globe regarding the country’s struggle with the coronavirus. He said that because Italians didn’t take the warning signs seriously, more people got sick and now their health care system is “on the brink of collapse.”
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The hospital system quickly became overwhelmed across the country, making those difficult decisions prevalent. Ferraresi explained that this was due to a virus that many Italians “failed to take seriously. He warned other countries not to make the same mistake:
We of course couldn’t stop the emergence of a previously unknown and deadly virus. But we could have mitigated the situation we are now in, in which people who could have been saved are dying. I, and too many others, could have taken a simple yet morally loaded action: We could have stayed home.
What has happened in Italy shows that less-than-urgent appeals to the public by the government to slightly change habits regarding social interactions aren’t enough when the terrible outcomes they are designed to prevent are not yet apparent; when they become evident, it’s generally too late to act. I and many other Italians just didn’t see the need to change our routines for a threat we could not see.
He explained that Italy is 10 days ahead of France, Germany, and Spain in the epidemic progression and 13-to 16 days head of the U.K. and U.S. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Report: Plasma Therapy Showing ‘Excellent’ Results Against Coronavirus

According to Columbia University Center for Infection and Immunity ’ s Dr. W. Ian Lipkin , dubbed the “ Virus Hunter , ” plasma therapy has been working very well against novel coronavirus , and is expected to be available to the public in four weeks .
A paper set to come out soon in “ a very prominent medical journal , ” shows “ ten out of ten patients treated with plasma from patients who ’ ve recovered from COVID-19 had excellent results , ” Dr. Lipkin told Fox Business host Melisa Francis on Thursday .
“ This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , by any means , that suggests that there may be a therapy that ’ s very useful ” to fight against the virus , the doctor added .
Dr. Lipkin told Francis that “ we could have treatments in four weeks that could begin to save lives.
” “ We ’ re gon na have to get approval through the FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) , and we ’ re gon na have to get approval of institutional review boards associated with our individual institutions ” before such treatments hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adding that he ’ s “ confident ” that it will get done .
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According to Columbia University Center for Infection and Immunity’s Dr. W. Ian Lipkin, dubbed the “Virus Hunter,” plasma therapy has been working very well against novel coronavirus, and is expected to be available to the public in four weeks.
A paper set to come out soon in “a very prominent medical journal,” shows “ten out of ten patients treated with plasma from patients who’ve recovered from COVID-19 had excellent results,” Dr. Lipkin told Fox Business host Melisa Francis on Thursday.
“This is the first news, not the last, by any means, that suggests that there may be a therapy that’s very useful” to fight against the virus, the doctor added.
Dr. Lipkin told Francis that “we could have treatments in four weeks that could begin to save lives.”
“We’re gonna have to get approval through the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), and we’re gonna have to get approval of institutional review boards associated with our individual institutions” before such treatments hit the public, the doctor said, adding that he’s “confident” that it will get done. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Reporter objects to Trump wearing ‘USA’ hat during press conference, gets destroyed on Twitter

President Donald Trump addressed the nation once again on Saturday morning on the latest developments in the coronavirus outbreak .
During a White House press briefing , the president noted additional measures the federal government is taking to keep Americans safe during the national emergency .
He even noted that he had taken a COVID-19 test to see if he had contracted the deadly virus after being in proximity with at least one individual who tested positive for the illness .
In light of all the news , a White House reporter for the Los Angeles Times , Chris Megerian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matters : President Donald Trump wore a “ USA ” baseball cap at the press briefing .
No , we are not joking .
Megerian actually raised this as an issue .
Even the Trump campaign got in on the fun with Deputy Communications Director Matt Wolking writing : “ This poor reporter was triggered by seeing the President wear a hat with “ USA ” proudly emblazoned on it.
” “ I guess we should cut him some slack , ” Wolking added .
“ His bio says he “ Previously covered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s probably pretty frustrated that he wasted a significant portion of his life on the collusion hoax and has to accept that Donald Trump is still president.
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President Donald Trump addressed the nation once again on Saturday morning on the latest developments in the coronavirus outbreak. During a White House press briefing, the president noted additional measures the federal government is taking to keep Americans safe during the national emergency. He even noted that he had taken a COVID-19 test to see if he had contracted the deadly virus after being in proximity with at least one individual who tested positive for the illness.
In light of all the news, a White House reporter for the Los Angeles Times, Chris Megerian, decided to focus on what really matters: President Donald Trump wore a “USA” baseball cap at the press briefing. No, we are not joking. Megerian actually raised this as an issue.
Trump is at the White House addressing a national emergency over a global pandemic while wearing a baseball hat you can buy on his campaign website. pic.twitter.com/ChCUMNmybv — Chris Megerian (@ChrisMegerian) March 14, 2020
Even the Trump campaign got in on the fun with Deputy Communications Director Matt Wolking writing: “This poor reporter was triggered by seeing the President wear a hat with “USA” proudly emblazoned on it.”
“I guess we should cut him some slack,” Wolking added. “His bio says he “Previously covered the Russia investigation,” so he’s probably pretty frustrated that he wasted a significant portion of his life on the collusion hoax and has to accept that Donald Trump is still president.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--‘No More Partisanship’ Surgeon General Shreds the Media for Their Politicized Coronavirus Coverage

Surgeon General Jerome Adams ripped into reporters during a White House press conference , telling them they should stop blaming @ @ @ @ @ response to the coronavirus outbreak .
“ We really need you all to lean into @ @ @ @ @ safety of the American people , ” Adams said at the Saturday press conference .
@ @ @ @ @ No more partisanship .
No more criticism or finger-pointing.
” The comment comes as the @ @ @ @ @ many other countries in testing response .
Top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci admitted America @ @ @ @ @ it came to coronavirus testing .
“ The system does not — is not really @ @ @ @ @ right now — what you are asking for .
That is a failing .
It @ @ @ @ @ ’ s admit it , ” he told lawmakers earlier this week .
The U.S. @ @ @ @ @ 2,300 confirmed cases of the coronavirus , along with at least 50 deaths .
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Surgeon General Jerome Adams ripped into reporters during a White House press conference, telling them they should stop blaming the Trump administration for their response to the coronavirus outbreak.
“We really need you all to lean into and prioritize the health and safety of the American people,” Adams said at the Saturday press conference. “No more bickering. No more partisanship. No more criticism or finger-pointing.”
The comment comes as the United States remains far behind many other countries in testing response. Top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci admitted America was “failing” when it came to coronavirus testing.
“The system does not — is not really geared to what we need right now — what you are asking for. That is a failing. It is a failing. Let’s admit it,” he told lawmakers earlier this week.
The U.S. has so far had over 2,300 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, along with at least 50 deaths. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--WSJ/NBC Poll: Trump Approval Unchanged in Coronavirus Outbreak

A new poll by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News finds that approval of President Donald Trump remains unchanged since the start of the coronavirus outbreak , though only 48 % have confidence in him to manage it .
The Journal reported Sunday morning : The survey of 900 registered voters found little sign that a crisis with potential to define the 2020 election has altered the political standing of President Trump .
Some 51 % disapprove of how he is handling the virus outbreak , while 45 % approve .
That is nearly identical to his overall job-approval @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last month and from much of his tenure as president .
Republicans and Democrats hold nearly inverse views on his emergency response , with 81 % of GOP voters saying he has done well and 84 % of Democrats saying the opposite .
Among independents , 43 % approve and 52 % disapprove .
Fewer people in the survey said they had confidence in Mr. Trump to handle the crisis than they did in various levels of government .
Less than half—48 % —said they had a fair amount or great deal of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 62 % had confidence in the federal government , 72 % in local government and 75 % in their state government .
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A new poll by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News finds that approval of President Donald Trump remains unchanged since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, though only 48% have confidence in him to manage it.
The Journal reported Sunday morning: The survey of 900 registered voters found little sign that a crisis with potential to define the 2020 election has altered the political standing of President Trump. Some 51% disapprove of how he is handling the virus outbreak, while 45% approve. That is nearly identical to his overall job-approval rating, which is essentially unchanged from last month and from much of his tenure as president.
Republicans and Democrats hold nearly inverse views on his emergency response, with 81% of GOP voters saying he has done well and 84% of Democrats saying the opposite. Among independents, 43% approve and 52% disapprove.
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Fewer people in the survey said they had confidence in Mr. Trump to handle the crisis than they did in various levels of government. Less than half—48%—said they had a fair amount or great deal of confidence in the president. By comparison, 62% had confidence in the federal government, 72% in local government and 75% in their state government. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--State Dept. ‘hauled in’ Chinese ambo—then put China ‘on notice’ for lying to world, blaming America

State Dept. ‘hauled in’ Chinese ambo—then put China ‘on notice’ for lying to world, blaming America for coronavirus

The State Department hauled in the Chinese ambassador to the United States on Friday to confront him over communist China @ @ @ @ @ blame America for the global coronavirus outbreak .
Diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and China @ @ @ @ @ top Chinese propagandist Zhao Lijian , the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman , publicly shifted @ @ @ @ @ , claiming it “ might be the US army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan.
@ @ @ @ @ David Stillwell , the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs , @ @ @ @ @ ambassador to the U.S. , and delivered a very “ stern representation , ” which @ @ @ @ @ becoming “ very defensive.
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The State Department hauled in the Chinese ambassador to the United States on Friday to confront him over communist China’s increased effort to blame America for the global coronavirus outbreak.
Diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and China increased significantly this week after top Chinese propagandist Zhao Lijian, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman, publicly shifted blame for coronavirus onto America, claiming it “might be the US army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan.”
Foreign ministry spokes person @zlj517 has been retweeting “articles” that claim the virus might have started in the US, possibly on a military base. The State Department suommoned the Chinese ambassador to express its displeasure. 2/ — Christina Ruffini (@EenaRuffini) March 13, 2020
State officials say the action was taken to send a signal. “We wanted to put the government on notice we won’t tolerate it for the good of the Chinese people and the world.” — Christina Ruffini (@EenaRuffini) March 13, 2020
According to Reuters, David Stillwell, the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, summoned Cui Tiankai, Chinese ambassador to the U.S., and delivered a very “stern representation,” which resulted in the Chinese delegation becoming “very defensive.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--The Whole of America Approach: Donald Trump Assembles Government and Private Industry to Fight Coron

The Whole of America Approach: Donald Trump Assembles Government and Private Industry to Fight Coronavirus

President Donald Trump declared a State of Emergency in the United States on Friday , but he also demonstrated to Americans that both the government and private industry are engaged to help fight the coronavirus .
The president detailed what Vice President Mike Pence has described this week as a “ whole of America approach ” to fighting the virus , using the best of public and private resources to reduce its spread in the United States The State of Emergency declaration opens up $ 50 billion in funding for the president , which he detailed in a press conference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House .
Trump urged every state to set up emergency operations centers .
“ You ’ re going to be hearing from some of the largest companies and greatest retailers and medical companies in the world , ” he said , as top executives from health care companies and medical labs stood with the president .
The president focused primarily on increasing the number of testing kits available for sick patients who needed to be diagnosed for the virus .
Executives from Walmart , CVS , Target , and Walgreens promised to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and care for individuals .
“ The goal is for individuals to be able to drive up and be swabbed without having to leave your car , ” he said .
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President Donald Trump declared a State of Emergency in the United States on Friday, but he also demonstrated to Americans that both the government and private industry are engaged to help fight the coronavirus.
The president detailed what Vice President Mike Pence has described this week as a “whole of America approach” to fighting the virus, using the best of public and private resources to reduce its spread in the United States
The State of Emergency declaration opens up $50 billion in funding for the president, which he detailed in a press conference in the Rose Garden at the White House.
Trump urged every state to set up emergency operations centers.
“You’re going to be hearing from some of the largest companies and greatest retailers and medical companies in the world,” he said, as top executives from health care companies and medical labs stood with the president.
The president focused primarily on increasing the number of testing kits available for sick patients who needed to be diagnosed for the virus.
Executives from Walmart, CVS, Target, and Walgreens promised to work with the president to increase testing levels and care for individuals.
“The goal is for individuals to be able to drive up and be swabbed without having to leave your car,” he said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--JetBlue passenger who flew while infected with coronavirus has been banned for life

A JetBlue passenger who flew from New York to Florida while awaiting test results for COVID-19 has been banned from flying with the airline for life .
The news comes after JetBlue Flight 253 , which arrived at Palm Beach International Airport ( PBIA ) on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m , was held on the tarmac for three hours while medical personnel helped to remove two elderly passengers .
The rest of the flight ’ s 112 passengers were eventually allowed to leave the aircraft at 11:30 p.m. JetBlue later said that one of the passengers on the plane had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that he had boarded the flight knowing that he was awaiting the results .
Health and fire officials said the passenger ’ s test came back positive , though it ’ s unclear exactly when the passenger learned of the COVID-19 diagnosis .
Another traveler aboard the flight told CNBC that the passenger learned he was infected with the coronavirus via a text message while still on the flight , and was overheard speaking about the diagnosis by crew members .
JetBlue , however , did not say exactly how they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement shared with Fox News , JetBlue confirmed the passenger had been banned from flying with the airline “ in the future.
” “ The health and safety of our customers and crewmembers is our first priority .
In reviewing last night ’ s event , we determined the customer boarded our flight knowing he was awaiting results for a coronavirus test without disclosing it to anyone at JetBlue , ” the airline wrote in a statement .
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A JetBlue passenger who flew from New York to Florida while awaiting test results for COVID-19 has been banned from flying with the airline for life.
The news comes after JetBlue Flight 253, which arrived at Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA) on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m, was held on the tarmac for three hours while medical personnel helped to remove two elderly passengers. The rest of the flight’s 112 passengers were eventually allowed to leave the aircraft at 11:30 p.m.
JetBlue later said that one of the passengers on the plane had previously been tested for the coronavirus, and that he had boarded the flight knowing that he was awaiting the results. Health and fire officials said the passenger’s test came back positive, though it’s unclear exactly when the passenger learned of the COVID-19 diagnosis.
Another traveler aboard the flight told CNBC that the passenger learned he was infected with the coronavirus via a text message while still on the flight, and was overheard speaking about the diagnosis by crew members. JetBlue, however, did not say exactly how they were informed of the situation.
In a statement shared with Fox News, JetBlue confirmed the passenger had been banned from flying with the airline “in the future.”
“The health and safety of our customers and crewmembers is our first priority. In reviewing last night’s event, we determined the customer boarded our flight knowing he was awaiting results for a coronavirus test without disclosing it to anyone at JetBlue,” the airline wrote in a statement. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--Joe Biden Camp Admits Failure After Town Hall Tech Disaster: ‘That’s Our Bad’

Joe Biden wanted to tell America about what he would do to combat coronavirus on Friday evening , but first @ @ @ @ @ had to figure out how to use the computer video program .
After a “ @ @ @ @ @ disaster that included a wailing baby , looping feedback , the candidate partially walking off @ @ @ @ @ sign-off , the campaign emailed viewers to admit failure .
“ Tonight , you tuned @ @ @ @ @ virtual town hall .
And unfortunately , we had some technical difficulties .
That ’ @ @ @ @ @ Team Joe wrote .
“ We ’ re working every day to make this campaign @ @ @ @ @ new era , we are experimenting with new technology .
We promise to do better @ @ @ @ @ also posted an “ edited ” version , because it had “ technical issues which @ @ @ @ @ to unclear audio.
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Joe Biden wanted to tell America about what he would do to combat coronavirus on Friday evening, but first, he and his staff had to figure out how to use the computer video program.
After a “virtual” town hall tech disaster that included a wailing baby, looping feedback, the candidate partially walking off camera, and a frustrated sign-off, the campaign emailed viewers to admit failure.
“Tonight, you tuned in to our first ever virtual town hall. And unfortunately, we had some technical difficulties. That’s our bad,” Team Joe wrote.
“We’re working every day to make this campaign better. And in this new era, we are experimenting with new technology. We promise to do better next time.”
The campaign also posted an “edited” version, because it had “technical issues which delayed its start and led to unclear audio.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--Brawls break out at Costco, Sam’s Club amid coronavirus outbreak tensions

At least two separate altercations – one at a New York City Costco , and another at a Georgia Sam @ @ @ @ @ out this week as more people flock to big box stores to stock up on @ @ @ @ @ to spread throughout the U.S .
In footage reportedly taken on Thursday in Brooklyn , @ @ @ @ @ heated argument while standing in line .
In the video , a woman can be @ @ @ @ @ employee while wearing a face mask .
Another customer can be heard “ don ’ @ @ @ @ @ with that cart.
” The employee intervened , exclaiming to the arguing pair , as @ @ @ @ @ those in line , that “ as human beings , we ’ ve got to @ @ @ @ @ like this.
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At least two separate altercations – one at a New York City Costco, and another at a Georgia Sam’s Club – broke out this week as more people flock to big box stores to stock up on items as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the U.S.
In footage reportedly taken on Thursday in Brooklyn, two customers got into a heated argument while standing in line. In the video, a woman can be seen angrily talking to an employee while wearing a face mask. Another customer can be heard “don’t let her touch me with that cart.”
BREAKING: A man was stabbed with a wine bottle over a pack of water at a Sam’s Club in Hiram. 😳😳😳😳pic.twitter.com/KV5X7MiKpO — Everything Georgia (@GAFollowers) March 13, 2020
The employee intervened, exclaiming to the arguing pair, as well to the rest of those in line, that “as human beings, we’ve got to come together at a time like this.”
The Brooklyn incident was just the most recent confrontation caught on video as tensions remain high. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--WATCH: CNN’s Jim Acosta, Chris Cuomo criticized President Trump for tying coronavirus to China — but

WATCH: CNN’s Jim Acosta, Chris Cuomo criticized President Trump for tying coronavirus to China — but video mash-up highlights their hypocrisy

Following President Donald Trump ’ s address to the nation Wednesday , CNN ’ s Jim Acosta , not surprisingly , found something in it to criticize , pointing out that Trump calling the coronavirus a “ foreign virus ” would “ come across to a lot of Americans as smacking of xenophobia.
” “ That , I think , was interesting because , as I was talking to sources earlier this evening , one of the points that the president wanted to make tonight — wanted to get across to Americans — is that this virus did not start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dealing with it , ” Acosta told CNN ’ s Chris Cuomo .
“ Now , why the president would go as far to describe it as a ‘ foreign virus , ’ that is something we ’ ll also be asking questions about.
” Well , on the heels of Acosta ’ s sanctimonious statement , MRC-TV put together a gut punch of a video mash-up showing his fellow CNN anchors and talking heads on other media outlets calling coronavirus the “ Wuhan virus ” and the “ Chinese coronavirus ” numerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cuomo with a gushing glint in his eye noting how “ you ’ re starting to hear the Republicans , especially Trump Co. , calling it the Wuhan or the Chinese coronavirus .
They ’ re looking for someone to blame.
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Following President Donald Trump’s address to the nation Wednesday, CNN’s Jim Acosta, not surprisingly, found something in it to criticize, pointing out that Trump calling the coronavirus a “foreign virus” would “come across to a lot of Americans as smacking of xenophobia.”
“That, I think, was interesting because, as I was talking to sources earlier this evening, one of the points that the president wanted to make tonight — wanted to get across to Americans — is that this virus did not start here, but that they’re dealing with it,” Acosta told CNN’s Chris Cuomo. “Now, why the president would go as far to describe it as a ‘foreign virus,’ that is something we’ll also be asking questions about.”
Liberal media pundits want you to think referring to the coronavirus as the “Wuhan” or “Chinese” virus is racist. Here’s just a few of the times the liberal media did just that. pic.twitter.com/ss3kV5smSP — MRCTV.org (@mrctv) March 12, 2020
Well, on the heels of Acosta’s sanctimonious statement, MRC-TV put together a gut punch of a video mash-up showing his fellow CNN anchors and talking heads on other media outlets calling coronavirus the “Wuhan virus” and the “Chinese coronavirus” numerous times.
It starts with a grinning Cuomo with a gushing glint in his eye noting how “you’re starting to hear the Republicans, especially Trump Co., calling it the Wuhan or the Chinese coronavirus. They’re looking for someone to blame.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--Pentagon halts all domestic travel for military amid coronavirus outbreak

Pentagon officials late Friday announced a halt on all domestic travel for U.S. troops , civilian personnel and their families @ @ @ @ @ just hours after President Trump declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency .
“ These @ @ @ @ @ force readiness , limit the continuing spread of the virus , and preserve the health @ @ @ @ @ , DOD civilian employees , their families and the local communities where in which we @ @ @ @ @ of Defense memo said .
During the restrictions , in effect March 16-May 11 , @ @ @ @ @ “ authorized local leave.
” Those who have already started traveling may continue to their @ @ @ @ @ said .
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Pentagon officials late Friday announced a halt on all domestic travel for U.S. troops, civilian personnel and their families for the next two months just hours after President Trump declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency.
“These restrictions are necessary to preserve force readiness, limit the continuing spread of the virus, and preserve the health and welfare of service members, DOD civilian employees, their families and the local communities where in which we live,” a Department of Defense memo said.
During the restrictions, in effect March 16-May 11, troops will be allowed only “authorized local leave.”
Exceptions include mission-essential travel, humanitarian reasons, extreme hardship, medical travel and other case-by-case situations.
Those who have already started traveling may continue to their final destination, the memo said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--Stephen King, Others Concerned About White Male CEOs at Wuhan Virus Presser

Author Stephen King and other concerned onlookers called attention Friday to the number of white men gathered with President Donald @ @ @ @ @ .
Trump , government officials , and CEOs of major companies such as Target , @ @ @ @ @ in the Rose Garden as Trump declared a national emergency and laid out public-private partnerships @ @ @ @ @ .
But some were more worried about the racial and gender diversity of the participants @ @ @ @ @ case , he erroneously said Trump ’ s “ coronavirus team ” was “ all @ @ @ @ @ and all white.
” He didn ’ t notice Dr. Deborah Birx , who took @ @ @ @ @ is serving as the White House ’ s coronavirus response coordinator .
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Author Stephen King and other concerned onlookers called attention Friday to the number of white men gathered with President Donald Trump addressing the Wuhan coronavirus.
Trump, government officials, and CEOs of major companies such as Target, Walgreens, and Walmart spoke in the Rose Garden as Trump declared a national emergency and laid out public-private partnerships to address the growing pandemic. But some were more worried about the racial and gender diversity of the participants.
Note that Trump’s coronavirus team is all male, all old, and all white. — Stephen King (@StephenKing) March 13, 2020
Quite the parade of white men in ties, eh? the lady with the shawl looks so great compared to the rest of those bozos. — Stephen King (@StephenKing) March 13, 2020
“This day should be an inspiration for every American,” Mike Pence says. And, after a parade of white male chief executives from pharmaceutical and retail companies spoke: “We are bringing an all of America approach.” — Matt Viser (@mviser) March 13, 2020
In King’s case, he erroneously said Trump’s “coronavirus team” was “all male, all old, and all white.” He didn’t notice Dr. Deborah Birx, who took the microphone after Trump and is serving as the White House’s coronavirus response coordinator. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--Democrats Want To Reverse Trump’s Travel Bans Despite Coronavirus Spread

House Democrats have introduced legislation that would undo President Trump ’ s travel bans from coronavirus stricken areas , despite the fact that the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases ( NIAID ) has said that the impact of the crisis would be much worse had the travel bans on China and Iran not been in place .
Democrats want to strip the President of the authority to implement the bans , introducing a bill titled the “ No Ban Act , ” which would allow travellers from Wuhan and other infected areas to keep arriving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bill imposes limitations on the President ’ s authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States and terminates certain presidential actions implementing such restrictions , ” the bill summary reads .
The legislation vaguely says that Trump should only be able to “ issue a restriction when required to address a compelling government interest.
” The bill further declares that before any travel ban is imposed , the President would be mandated to “ consult with Congress.
” Democratic Presidential contender Bernie Sanders also said this week that he would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus crisis .
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House Democrats have introduced legislation that would undo President Trump’s travel bans from coronavirus stricken areas, despite the fact that the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has said that the impact of the crisis would be much worse had the travel bans on China and Iran not been in place.
Democrats want to strip the President of the authority to implement the bans, introducing a bill titled the “No Ban Act,” which would allow travellers from Wuhan and other infected areas to keep arriving in the US unimpeded.
“This bill imposes limitations on the President’s authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States and terminates certain presidential actions implementing such restrictions,” the bill summary reads.
The legislation vaguely says that Trump should only be able to “issue a restriction when required to address a compelling government interest.”
The bill further declares that before any travel ban is imposed, the President would be mandated to “consult with Congress.”
Democratic Presidential contender Bernie Sanders also said this week that he would not impose any travel bans during the coronavirus crisis. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--White House Previews Executive Order to Reduce Medical Supply Chain Dependence on China

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said Wednesday that the White House is considering an executive order to reduce America @ @ @ @ @ countries for supplying medical resources .
“ China has managed to dominate all aspects of @ @ @ @ @ same unfair trade practices that it has used to dominate other sectors — cheap sweatshop @ @ @ @ @ and massive government subsidies , ” Director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy @ @ @ @ @ interview with the New York Times .
Navarro indicated that the widespread coronavirus infection demonstrated @ @ @ @ @ too much on countries like China .
“ This is not just about public health @ @ @ @ @ s about our very national defense , ” Navarro told reporters on Wednesday .
Navarro @ @ @ @ @ attempt a “ synergistic combo ” of streamlining regulations and improving manufacturing technology under the @ @ @ @ @ voiced by the administration .
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White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said Wednesday that the White House is considering an executive order to reduce America’s dependence on foreign countries for supplying medical resources.
“China has managed to dominate all aspects of the supply chain using the same unfair trade practices that it has used to dominate other sectors — cheap sweatshop labor, lax environmental regulations and massive government subsidies,” Director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy Peter Navarro said in an interview with the New York Times.
Navarro indicated that the widespread coronavirus infection demonstrated that the United States depended too much on countries like China.
“This is not just about public health and safety. It’s about our very national defense,” Navarro told reporters on Wednesday.
Navarro said that the order would attempt a “synergistic combo” of streamlining regulations and improving manufacturing technology under the “Buy American” principle voiced by the administration. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--Actress Sandra Bernhard: There’d Be None of This Chaos Under ‘Rightful President’ Hillary Clinton’s

Actress Sandra Bernhard: There’d Be None of This Chaos Under ‘Rightful President’ Hillary Clinton’s Watch

Actress-comedienne Sandra Bernhard declared on Friday that the country would not be experiencing “ this chaos ” spurred by the @ @ @ @ @ rightful president ” Hillary Clinton were in office .
“ listen my wonderful lady we @ @ @ @ @ its head in shame you are our rightful President and none of this chaos would @ @ @ @ @ , thank you for standing up , still , ” Sandra Bernhard said in response @ @ @ @ @ Clinton , directed to President Trump .
“ I know this is all hard for @ @ @ @ @ so let me spell it out , ” the actor perhaps best known for her @ @ @ @ @ listing a swath of proposals that need to take place , from quarantines to cancellations @ @ @ @ @ taking place .
Bernhard also placed “ giving a damn ” on the list .
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Actress-comedienne Sandra Bernhard declared on Friday that the country would not be experiencing “this chaos” spurred by the Chinese coronavirus if the “rightful president” Hillary Clinton were in office.
“listen my wonderful lady we blew it this country hangs its head in shame you are our rightful President and none of this chaos would be happening under your watch, thank you for standing up, still,” Sandra Bernhard said in response from a sarcastic tweet from Clinton, directed to President Trump.
listen my wonderful lady we blew it this country hangs its head in shame you are our rightful President and none of this chaos would be happening under your watch, thank you for standing up, still. https://t.co/qET0jdsg43 — Sandra Bernhard (@SandraBernhard) March 13, 2020
“I know this is all hard for you, @realdonaldtrump, so let me spell it out,” the actor perhaps best known for her role on Rosanne said, listing a swath of proposals that need to take place, from quarantines to cancellations — both of which are taking place. Bernhard also placed “giving a damn” on the list. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--Chinese Foreign Ministry suggests US Army to blame for coronavirus pandemic

China ’ s Foreign Ministry on Thursday implied that the U.S. Army “ might be ” be responsible for bringing @ @ @ @ @ the Chinese city where the outbreak first emerged late last year .
Tweeting in English @ @ @ @ @ Lijian wrote : “ When did patient zero begin in US ?
How many people @ @ @ @ @ the names of the hospitals ?
” Zhao went on to suggest that it “ @ @ @ @ @ brought the epidemic to Wuhan.
” “ Be transparent !
Make public your data !
@ @ @ @ @ , ” he wrote .
Days earlier , China ’ s ambassador to South Africa @ @ @ @ @ s role in the pandemic .
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China’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday implied that the U.S. Army “might be” be responsible for bringing the coronavirus to Wuhan, the Chinese city where the outbreak first emerged late last year.
Tweeting in English, foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian wrote: “When did patient zero begin in US? How many people are infected? What are the names of the hospitals?”
Zhao went on to suggest that it “might be [the] US army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan.”
“Be transparent! Make public your data! US owe us an explanation,” he wrote.
Days earlier, China’s ambassador to South Africa also downplayed his country’s role in the pandemic. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--The Dow Has Biggest One Day Gain EVER In Response To Trump Press Conference

The stock market exploded to its biggest single day point gain in history on Friday in response to a press conference that President Donald Trump held in which he outlined the strong response that the administration was taking to combat the coronavirus .
“ Fueled by a late-day surge while Trump was speaking , the Dow saw its largest percentage gain since 2008 , ” the Associated Press reported .
“ The rally recouped many of the losses from a day earlier , when the index saw its worst slide since the Black Monday crash of 1987 and European indexes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ record .
The major indexes each closed with gains of more than 9 % .
” The massive surge came after investors were apparently pleased with the administration ’ s expansive measures in getting ahead of the coronavirus .
“ I will never hesitate to take any necessary steps to protect the lives , health , and safety of the American people , ” Trump said during the press conference .
“ I will always put the wellbeing of America first.
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The stock market exploded to its biggest single day point gain in history on Friday in response to a press conference that President Donald Trump held in which he outlined the strong response that the administration was taking to combat the coronavirus.
“Fueled by a late-day surge while Trump was speaking, the Dow saw its largest percentage gain since 2008,” the Associated Press reported. “The rally recouped many of the losses from a day earlier, when the index saw its worst slide since the Black Monday crash of 1987 and European indexes had one of the worst drops on record. The major indexes each closed with gains of more than 9%.”
The massive surge came after investors were apparently pleased with the administration’s expansive measures in getting ahead of the coronavirus.
“I will never hesitate to take any necessary steps to protect the lives, health, and safety of the American people,” Trump said during the press conference. “I will always put the wellbeing of America first.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--Trump: Obama Helped Create Issues At CDC; I’ve Fixed Them And We’re ‘Ready To Go!’

On Friday morning , President Donald Trump criticized his predecessor former President Barack Obama for refusing to fix issues at the Centers for Disease Control ( CDC ) and allegedly making “ changes ” that only “ complicated ” the problems .
The president told the public that his administration , however , has cut through the “ red tape ” and are now “ ready to go.
” “ For decades the looked at , and studied , its testing system , but did nothing about it , ” President Trump posted to social media .
“ It would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large scale pandemic , but a pandemic would never happen , they hoped.
” “ President Obama made changes that only complicated things further , ” the president said .
In a follow-up tweet , Trump said that the Obama administration ’ s “ response to H1N1 Swine flu was a full scale disaster , with thousands dying , and nothing meaningful done to fix the testing problem , until now.
” “ The changes have been made and testing will soon happen on a very large scale basis .
All Red Tape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
” he assured the public .
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On Friday morning, President Donald Trump criticized his predecessor former President Barack Obama for refusing to fix issues at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and allegedly making “changes” that only “complicated” the problems. The president told the public that his administration, however, has cut through the “red tape” and are now “ready to go.”
“For decades the [CDC] looked at, and studied, its testing system, but did nothing about it,” President Trump posted to social media. “It would always be inadequate and slow for a large scale pandemic, but a pandemic would never happen, they hoped.”
“President Obama made changes that only complicated things further,” the president said.
In a follow-up tweet, Trump said that the Obama administration’s “response to H1N1 Swine flu was a full scale disaster, with thousands dying, and nothing meaningful done to fix the testing problem, until now.”
“The changes have been made and testing will soon happen on a very large scale basis. All Red Tape has been cut, ready to go!” he assured the public. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--GOP Lawmaker Isn’t Scared of Coronavirus, Says ‘More People Have Died From Knowing Hillary’

A Republican state legislator in Wisconsin shared a “ joke ” about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the @ @ @ @ @ angered local citizens .
Gae Magnafici , who spent 35 years as a nurse before @ @ @ @ @ s 28th Congressional District , responded to a tweet admonishing President Trump ’ s lack @ @ @ @ @ by suggesting that “ more people have died from knowing Hillary.
” Magnafici ’ s @ @ @ @ @ tweet was in jest , with staffer Tyler Ellisen dismissing the statement as “ clearly @ @ @ @ @ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

A Republican state legislator in Wisconsin shared a “joke” about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus that angered local citizens.
Gae Magnafici, who spent 35 years as a nurse before winning office in Wisconsin’s 28th Congressional District, responded to a tweet admonishing President Trump’s lack of response to the coronavirus by suggesting that “more people have died from knowing Hillary.”
Magnafici’s office told PolitiFact that the tweet was in jest, with staffer Tyler Ellisen dismissing the statement as “clearly a joke.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--Never Let a Crisis Go to Waste: Democrats Cite Wuhan Virus to Push Longstanding Policy Priorities

As the nation braces for the effects of the Wuhan coronavirus , congressional Democrats and left-leaning groups have seized on the moment of crisis to push for the enactment of longstanding policy goals .
Legislation introduced by House and Senate Democrats has snuck in universal , employer-funded sick leave alongside temporary emergency measures , potentially shuttering employers and serving as a poison pill to slow congressional negotiations .
Democratic electoral groups , meanwhile , have already included the coronavirus in their attack-ad messaging , while left-leaning policy organizations have called for substantial reductions in incarceration and enforcement , in alignment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efforts to push through longstanding legislative priorities recall the attitude of former Obama White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel during the Great Recession , who is remembered for his now-infamous exhortation that “ you never let a serious crisis go to waste.
” House Democrats on Wednesday released their proposal for a comprehensive fiscal response to the impending pandemic .
Much of the bill pertains to emergency-related funding , including an additional $ 500 million for SNAP and guaranteed sick leave for individuals quarantined with the disease .
But the bill ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employers to allow employees to accrue sick leave regardless of whether or not there is a national crisis , and which will persist after the pandemic is over .
In effect , the bill would impose a paid-leave mandate on employers nationwide , independent of current emergency conditions—a longstanding legislative priority of Democrats , which Republicans have consistently opposed for fear of costs .
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As the nation braces for the effects of the Wuhan coronavirus, congressional Democrats and left-leaning groups have seized on the moment of crisis to push for the enactment of longstanding policy goals.
Legislation introduced by House and Senate Democrats has snuck in universal, employer-funded sick leave alongside temporary emergency measures, potentially shuttering employers and serving as a poison pill to slow congressional negotiations. Democratic electoral groups, meanwhile, have already included the coronavirus in their attack-ad messaging, while left-leaning policy organizations have called for substantial reductions in incarceration and enforcement, in alignment with their preexisting policy goals.
Such efforts to push through longstanding legislative priorities recall the attitude of former Obama White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel during the Great Recession, who is remembered for his now-infamous exhortation that “you never let a serious crisis go to waste.”
House Democrats on Wednesday released their proposal for a comprehensive fiscal response to the impending pandemic. Much of the bill pertains to emergency-related funding, including an additional $500 million for SNAP and guaranteed sick leave for individuals quarantined with the disease.
But the bill’s sick-leave section creates new obligations for employers to allow employees to accrue sick leave regardless of whether or not there is a national crisis, and which will persist after the pandemic is over. In effect, the bill would impose a paid-leave mandate on employers nationwide, independent of current emergency conditions—a longstanding legislative priority of Democrats, which Republicans have consistently opposed for fear of costs. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--Cher calls for Trump to be removed from office because he’ll kill thousands of Americans

Cher was once known for being one of the most talented singers and actresses in the world .
Now , however , she has completely shattered this image for many of her fans , as she is better known these days for her deranged rants against President Donald Trump .
Cher let loose on the president once again last night by calling for him to be forced to step down , outrageously claiming that he ’ ll kill thousands of Americans if he is not removed from office .
“ Believe 4 Good Of Country , trump , Pence & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , BECAUSE HE WILL END UP KILLING THOUSANDS OF.
” Cher tweeted .
“ HES LIED , & WE ARE NOT PREPARED/PROTECTED .
WE ARE ON SAME TRAJECTORY AS ITALY.‼HE PUT NO ONE IN CHARGE TILL IT WAS TOO LATE.HE ’ LL SUCK HIS thumb.
” As you can see , spelling , grammar , and logic are not Cher ’ s fortes in life .
Still no word on what the “ he ’ ll suck his thumb ” part at the end meant… Hours after Cher ’ s tweet was posted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national emergency and issuing a sweeping financial relief package “ to ensure that working Americans impacted by the virus can stay home without fear of financial hardship , ” according to Breitbart News .
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Cher was once known for being one of the most talented singers and actresses in the world. Now, however, she has completely shattered this image for many of her fans, as she is better known these days for her deranged rants against President Donald Trump.
Cher let loose on the president once again last night by calling for him to be forced to step down, outrageously claiming that he’ll kill thousands of Americans if he is not removed from office.
“Believe 4 Good Of Country, trump, Pence & administration MUST BE FORCED 2 STEP DOWN, BECAUSE HE WILL END UP KILLING THOUSANDS OF.” Cher tweeted. “HES LIED, & WE ARE NOT PREPARED/PROTECTED. WE ARE ON SAME TRAJECTORY AS ITALY.‼HE PUT NO ONE IN CHARGE TILL IT WAS TOO LATE.HE’LL SUCK HIS thumb.”
Believe 4 Good Of Country, trump,Pence & administration MUST BE FORCED 2 STEP DOWN,BECAUSE HE WILL END UP KILLING 🦠THOUSANDS OF🇺🇸.HES LIED,& WE ARE NOT PREPARED/PROTECTED. WE ARE ON SAME TRAJECTORY AS ITALY.‼HE PUT NO ONE IN CHARGE TILL IT WAS TOO LATE.HE’LL SUCK HIS👍 — Cher (@cher) March 13, 2020
As you can see, spelling, grammar, and logic are not Cher’s fortes in life. Still no word on what the “he’ll suck his thumb”part at the end meant…
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Hours after Cher’s tweet was posted, Trump took action by declaring a national emergency and issuing a sweeping financial relief package “to ensure that working Americans impacted by the virus can stay home without fear of financial hardship,” according to Breitbart News. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--President Trump reveals he took coronavirus test

President Trump revealed Saturday he has taken the coronavirus test and is awaiting the results .
Before a briefing with the White House press corps he said he had his temperature taken , and was fine .
Members of the press corps , members of the coronavirus task force and staff are also getting their temperature taken when close to the president , a new precaution .
“ I also took the test , ” Trump said in the White House briefing room .
“ I decided I should based on the press conference yesterday people were asking that I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in contact with individuals who have later tested positive with COVID-19 , sparking questions on whether the president should be hand-shaking , quarantined and tested .
Asked about his temperature , Trump told reporters on his way out it was “ totally normal.
” Trump said his coronavirus test has been sent out to a lab and the results could take one or two days .
Vice President Mike Pence said Saturday neither he nor his wife , Karen , had been tested because they didn ’ t have the symptoms or contacts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president now tested , Pence signaled he ’ s reevaluating .
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President Trump revealed Saturday he has taken the coronavirus test and is awaiting the results.
Before a briefing with the White House press corps he said he had his temperature taken, and was fine. Members of the press corps, members of the coronavirus task force and staff are also getting their temperature taken when close to the president, a new precaution.
“I also took the test,” Trump said in the White House briefing room. “I decided I should based on the press conference yesterday people were asking that I take the test.”
Trump has been in contact with individuals who have later tested positive with COVID-19, sparking questions on whether the president should be hand-shaking, quarantined and tested.
Asked about his temperature, Trump told reporters on his way out it was “totally normal.”
Trump said his coronavirus test has been sent out to a lab and the results could take one or two days.
Vice President Mike Pence said Saturday neither he nor his wife, Karen, had been tested because they didn’t have the symptoms or contacts that would necessitate testing. With the president now tested, Pence signaled he’s reevaluating. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--Union worker threatened by Joe Biden gets rifle engraved with ‘AR-14’ and ‘Full of sh*t’ (VIDEO)

Union millwright Jerry Wayne served as the voice of Second Amendment advocates earlier this week when he questioned Democratic presidential @ @ @ @ @ former vice president ’ s expressed plans to confiscate firearms from Americans if he makes @ @ @ @ @ .
During the exchange at an auto plant , Biden threatened Wayne , telling him @ @ @ @ @ slap ” him and told Wayne he was “ full of sh*t , ” while @ @ @ @ @ that he had no right to own an “ AR-14 ” ( presumably referring to @ @ @ @ @ next day , Wayne bought a memento to mark his conversation with the former vice @ @ @ @ @ etched with an image of Joe Biden along with the words “ AR-14 ” and @ @ @ @ @ of sh*t !
– Joe Biden.
” Wayne is now the star of a new @ @ @ @ @ Association , wherein he shows off his new purchase , and explains the reasoning behind @ @ @ @ @ .
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Union millwright Jerry Wayne served as the voice of Second Amendment advocates earlier this week when he questioned Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden over the former vice president’s expressed plans to confiscate firearms from Americans if he makes it to the White House.
During the exchange at an auto plant, Biden threatened Wayne, telling him he was going to “slap” him and told Wayne he was “full of sh*t,” while arguing to the union man that he had no right to own an “AR-14” ( presumably referring to the AR-15).
The union worker who Joe Biden tried to intimidate and told he didn’t need an “AR-14” literally got a rifle engraved with “AR-14” and “Full of shit.” This man is a gosh damn LEGEND. 🔥🇺🇸pic.twitter.com/F1GDgtXRmJ — Jason Howerton (@jason_howerton) March 14, 2020
The next day, Wayne bought a memento to mark his conversation with the former vice president: a new rifle etched with an image of Joe Biden along with the words “AR-14” and “You’re full of sh*t! – Joe Biden.”
Wayne is now the star of a new ad for the National Rifle Association, wherein he shows off his new purchase, and explains the reasoning behind his confrontation with Mr. Biden. – read more
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truepundit--2020-03-14--Report: Joy Behar Taking Leave of Absence from ‘The View’ Due to Coronavirus

The View co-host Joy Behar is reportedly taking a leave of absence from ABC ’ s popular daytime chat show as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus .
Variety reported late Thursday that Behar , 77 , announced her decision during a pre-taped episode of The View that will air Friday .
While neither she nor any of the show ’ s staff have tested positive for the coronavirus , Behar is heeding the entreaties of her daughter to stay at home for the time being .
Behar is expected to be absent from the show all next week and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I ’ m in a higher risk group because of my age , but I ’ m perfectly healthy , ” Behar says on the episode , according to Variety .
“ I don ’ t look my age , but I ’ m actually up there .
The number makes me dizzy.
” The View tapes in New York , which declared a state of emergency earlier today in response to the spread of the coronavirus .
The virus has infected 95 people in the city , but Mayor Bill de @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skyrocket to 1,000 cases by next week .
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The View co-host Joy Behar is reportedly taking a leave of absence from ABC’s popular daytime chat show as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus.
Variety reported late Thursday that Behar, 77, announced her decision during a pre-taped episode of The View that will air Friday. While neither she nor any of the show’s staff have tested positive for the coronavirus, Behar is heeding the entreaties of her daughter to stay at home for the time being.
Behar is expected to be absent from the show all next week and will evaluate her situation after that.
“I’m in a higher risk group because of my age, but I’m perfectly healthy,” Behar says on the episode, according to Variety. “I don’t look my age, but I’m actually up there. The number makes me dizzy.”
The View tapes in New York, which declared a state of emergency earlier today in response to the spread of the coronavirus. The virus has infected 95 people in the city, but Mayor Bill de Blasio said he expects that number to skyrocket to 1,000 cases by next week. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--Italian Doctors Suggest Age-Limit For Healthcare, Guidelines Invoke Wartime Measures

An Italian medical society has published new healthcare guidelines that suggest doctors in the region should prepare for potential “ catastrophe medicine ” measures , a scenario that would require doctors to determine whether a patient will , or will not , receive healthcare .
According to The Atlantic , the Italian College of Anesthesia , Analgesia , Resuscitation and Intensive Care published the guidelines as a response to Italy ’ s surge in coronavirus cases .
According to The Associated Press , Italy has confirmed 17,660 coronavirus cases and 1,266 deaths related to the virus .
The Atlantic reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moral choices Italian doctors may face to the forms of wartime triage that are required ” during natural disasters and times of war .
Following the introduction , the document establishes that the guidelines have been tailored to the principle of maximizing benefits for the largest number of people , given the limited healthcare resources available , and that the guidelines would apply to all patients , not just those sick with coronavirus .
In adherence with principle of maximizing the greatest good , the final recommendations advocate that doctors prepare themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an age-limit for healthcare , or block healthcare access to people with pre-existing conditions .
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An Italian medical society has published new healthcare guidelines that suggest doctors in the region should prepare for potential “catastrophe medicine” measures, a scenario that would require doctors to determine whether a patient will, or will not, receive healthcare.
According to The Atlantic, the Italian College of Anesthesia, Analgesia, Resuscitation and Intensive Care published the guidelines as a response to Italy’s surge in coronavirus cases. According to The Associated Press, Italy has confirmed 17,660 coronavirus cases and 1,266 deaths related to the virus.
The Atlantic reports that the document begins by “likening the moral choices Italian doctors may face to the forms of wartime triage that are required” during natural disasters and times of war.
Following the introduction, the document establishes that the guidelines have been tailored to the principle of maximizing benefits for the largest number of people, given the limited healthcare resources available, and that the guidelines would apply to all patients, not just those sick with coronavirus.
In adherence with principle of maximizing the greatest good, the final recommendations advocate that doctors prepare themselves in the event they need to establish an age-limit for healthcare, or block healthcare access to people with pre-existing conditions. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--“We Are Treated Worse Than Garbage”: Italian Families Stuck Inside With Bodies Of Dead Spouses As Na

“We Are Treated Worse Than Garbage”: Italian Families Stuck Inside With Bodies Of Dead Spouses As Nationwide Lockdown Begins

Thanks in part to President Trump ’ s nonchalant initial response ( though as he demonstrated during last night ’ s Oval Office press conference , the president has changed his tune – or at least it appears that way ) , millions of Americans still believe the coronavirus is – worst case – like a bad flu .
Actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson inadvertently amplified this idea when they reported feeling “ a little achey ” after testing positive for the virus in Australia .
But after reading this desperate plea from an Italian citizen whose sister succumbed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hospital , hopefully they ’ ll understand what ’ s really at stake here .
As Dr. Scott Gottlieb said earlier on CNBC : It ’ s probably too late for America to be South Korea ( aka taking swift steps to contain the outbreaks before they get out of control ) , but we don ’ t have to be Italy .
When his sister died after contracting the novel coronavirus , Luca Franzese thought that things couldn ’ t get much worse .
Then , for more than 36 hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arts trainer was trapped at home with Teresa Franzese ’ s decaying body , unable to find a funeral home that would bury her .
“ I have my sister in bed , dead , I don ’ t know what to do , ” Franzese said in a Facebook video over the weekend , pleading for help .
“ I can not give her the honor she deserves because the institutions have abandoned me .
I contacted everyone , but nobody was able to give me an answer.
” Initially posted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also shared to YouTube as he and thousands of other Italians tried to get the message out : Local officials don ’ t care : Luca tried to find a funeral home to bury his sister and for weeks “ ma nessuno ne fregata ” – but nobody gave a fuck .
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Thanks in part to President Trump’s nonchalant initial response (though as he demonstrated during last night’s Oval Office press conference, the president has changed his tune – or at least it appears that way), millions of Americans still believe the coronavirus is – worst case – like a bad flu.
Actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson inadvertently amplified this idea when they reported feeling “a little achey” after testing positive for the virus in Australia.
But after reading this desperate plea from an Italian citizen whose sister succumbed to Covid-19 before ever making it to a hospital, hopefully they’ll understand what’s really at stake here. As Dr. Scott Gottlieb said earlier on CNBC: It’s probably too late for America to be South Korea (aka taking swift steps to contain the outbreaks before they get out of control), but we don’t have to be Italy.
When his sister died after contracting the novel coronavirus, Luca Franzese thought that things couldn’t get much worse.
Then, for more than 36 hours, the Italian actor and mixed martial arts trainer was trapped at home with Teresa Franzese’s decaying body, unable to find a funeral home that would bury her.
“I have my sister in bed, dead, I don’t know what to do,” Franzese said in a Facebook video over the weekend, pleading for help. “I cannot give her the honor she deserves because the institutions have abandoned me. I contacted everyone, but nobody was able to give me an answer.”
Initially posted to Facebook, Luca’s video was also shared to YouTube as he and thousands of other Italians tried to get the message out: Local officials don’t care: Luca tried to find a funeral home to bury his sister and for weeks “ma nessuno ne fregata” – but nobody gave a fuck. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--Trump Declares Coronavirus a National Emergency, Freeing $50 Billion in Funds

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday declared a national emergency over the fast-spreading coronavirus , opening the door to providing what he said was about $ 50 billion in federal aid to fight the disease .
Trump made the announcement at a Rose Garden news conference as he battled to show Americans that he is aggressively addressing the virus after appearing to play down the threat for weeks .
Trump said he was declaring the national emergency in order to “ unleash the full power of the federal government.
” He urged every state to set up emergency centers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been mounting for Trump to declare an infectious disease emergency under the 1988 law that would allow the Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) to provide disaster funds to state and local governments and to deploy support teams .
The power is rarely used .
Former President Bill Clinton in 2000 declared such an emergency for West Nile virus .
“ To unleash the full power of the federal government in this effort today , I am officially declaring a national emergency .
Two very big words .
The action I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to $ 50 billion – a very important and a large amount for states and territories or localities in our shared fight against this disease , ” he said .
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday declared a national emergency over the fast-spreading coronavirus, opening the door to providing what he said was about $50 billion in federal aid to fight the disease.
Trump made the announcement at a Rose Garden news conference as he battled to show Americans that he is aggressively addressing the virus after appearing to play down the threat for weeks.
Trump said he was declaring the national emergency in order to “unleash the full power of the federal government.” He urged every state to set up emergency centers to help fight the virus.
Pressure has been mounting for Trump to declare an infectious disease emergency under the 1988 law that would allow the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide disaster funds to state and local governments and to deploy support teams. The power is rarely used. Former President Bill Clinton in 2000 declared such an emergency for West Nile virus.
“To unleash the full power of the federal government in this effort today, I am officially declaring a national emergency. Two very big words. The action I am taking will open up access to up to $50 billion – a very important and a large amount for states and territories or localities in our shared fight against this disease,” he said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--Maxine Waters Says Trump Is A ‘Liar’ Who ‘Needs To Shut His Mouth’ About Coronavirus

Congresswoman Maxine Waters told CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju on Wednesday that President Donald Trump is a “ liar @ @ @ @ @ shut his mouth ” when it comes to the subject of the coronavirus outbreak .
@ @ @ @ @ ’ s been said over and over again that you can not trust this president @ @ @ @ @ a liar , he does not believe in anything scientific.
” “ So the President @ @ @ @ @ not be relied upon , ” she added .
“ Someone said he needs to @ @ @ @ @ needs to shut his mouth , ” Waters said .
“ And he should do @ @ @ @ @ NIH and others to deal with this issue and to help us through it.
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters told CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju on Wednesday that President Donald Trump is a “liar,” who should “shut his mouth” when it comes to the subject of the coronavirus outbreak.
Waters said, “It’s been said over and over again that you cannot trust this president. Not only is he a liar, he does not believe in anything scientific.”
“So the President of the United States cannot be relied upon,” she added. “Someone said he needs to be quiet.”
“He needs to shut his mouth,” Waters said. “And he should do that and allow CDC and NIH and others to deal with this issue and to help us through it.” – READ MORE
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