truepundit--2020-08-25--Hillary Clinton: Joe Biden Should Not Concede Election ‘Under Any Circumstances’

Hillary Clinton said on Monday that Joe Biden should not concede the presidential election “ under any circumstances , ” an idea she dubbed “ a direct threat to our democracy ” in 2016 .
Clinton told former communications director Jennifer Palmieri that Democrats “ have to have a massive legal operation ” on Election Day “ and I know the Biden campaign is working on that.
” “ We have to have poll workers and I urge people who are able to be a poll worker .
We have to have our own teams of people to counter the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump are going to put outside polling places , this is a big organizational challenge , ” she said .
“ But at least we know more about what they ’ re going to do .
And Joe Biden should not concede under any circumstances , ” she continued as Palmieri raised her hands in joy , “ Because I think this is going to drag out and eventually I do believe he will win if we don ’ t give an inch.
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Hillary Clinton said on Monday that Joe Biden should not concede the presidential election “under any circumstances,” an idea she dubbed “a direct threat to our democracy” in 2016.
Clinton told former communications director Jennifer Palmieri that Democrats “have to have a massive legal operation” on Election Day “and I know the Biden campaign is working on that.”
Hillary Clinton has some advice for Joe Biden: Don’t concede in a close race. The 2016 nominee sits down with @jmpalmieri and @sho_thecircus to urge Dems to pay close attention to GOP strategy. pic.twitter.com/REwfLf1QjS — The Recount (@therecount) August 24, 2020
“We have to have poll workers and I urge people who are able to be a poll worker. We have to have our own teams of people to counter the force of intimidation that the Republicans and Trump are going to put outside polling places, this is a big organizational challenge,” she said.
“But at least we know more about what they’re going to do. And Joe Biden should not concede under any circumstances,” she continued as Palmieri raised her hands in joy, “Because I think this is going to drag out and eventually I do believe he will win if we don’t give an inch.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--“There’s Too Much Product”: Miami Has 30 Months’ Of Unsold Condos After Covid Ravages Its Economy

Miami is seeing a massive surge in supply in its condo market as Covid continues to have profound economic effects in South Florida , according to a new report from The Real Deal .
The market now has a glut of 30 months worth of unsold condos and 100 months worth of luxury units ( units over $ 1 million ) , according to an analysis of Multiple Listing Service data by Condo Vultures Realty .
The data is ex-pre-construction sales and consists of “ the area between Edgewater and Brickell , east of I-95 ” .
The condo data @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the first 6 months of this year , which averages out to about 119 sales per month .
As of this week , there are still 3,579 condo listings awaiting suitors in Miami .
The average asking price is about $ 758,000 – which contrasts sharply with the average closing price of $ 511,000 this year .
The luxury market is in even worse shape than the condo market : only 36 units sold in the first 6 months of the year .
There are about 600 luxury condos on the market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
26 sales are pending .
Peter Zalewski , principal at Condo Vultures Realty , told The Real Deal : “ This is giving me flashbacks to 12 years ago in 2007 , when the Miami condo market started to go bad .
Early indications are that this pandemic combined with the oversupply that already existed is going to turn this into a serious buyer ’ s market.
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Miami is seeing a massive surge in supply in its condo market as Covid continues to have profound economic effects in South Florida, according to a new report from The Real Deal.
The market now has a glut of 30 months worth of unsold condos and 100 months worth of luxury units (units over $1 million), according to an analysis of Multiple Listing Service data by Condo Vultures Realty. The data is ex-pre-construction sales and consists of “the area between Edgewater and Brickell, east of I-95”.
The condo data is based on 711 sales that closed in the first 6 months of this year, which averages out to about 119 sales per month. As of this week, there are still 3,579 condo listings awaiting suitors in Miami. The average asking price is about $758,000 – which contrasts sharply with the average closing price of $511,000 this year.
The luxury market is in even worse shape than the condo market: only 36 units sold in the first 6 months of the year. There are about 600 luxury condos on the market asking an average of $2.05 million. 26 sales are pending.
Peter Zalewski, principal at Condo Vultures Realty, told The Real Deal: “This is giving me flashbacks to 12 years ago in 2007, when the Miami condo market started to go bad. Early indications are that this pandemic combined with the oversupply that already existed is going to turn this into a serious buyer’s market.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Joe Biden’s DNC Acceptance Speech Gets 21% Lower Ratings Than Clinton in 2016

Former Vice President Joe Biden accepted the Democrat presidential nomination Thursday , but his speech drew fewer viewers than Hillary Clinton did in 2016 , according to preliminary data from Nielsen Media Research .
The Hill reports : Biden ’ s speech was watched by 21.8 million people on TV , according to initial figures from Nielsen , beating out the early numbers for other major speeches at the convention earlier in the week .
The figure , which does not include online streaming of the speech , is expected to grow when additional networks are added .
[ … @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 21 percent drop from Clinton ’ s speech at the convention in 2016 when she accepted the Democratic nomination that year .
It is also more than 38 percent lower than President Trump ‘ s acceptance speech at the Republican convention four years ago , which drew 34.9 million viewers .
On Wednesday , the Democrat National Convention ( DNC ) garnered 21.7 million viewers , tumbling 12 percent from 2016 , according to Nielsen .
Tuesday ’ s program had 6.13 million viewers on ABC , CBS and NBC , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second night of the 2016 convention , The Hill noted .
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Former Vice President Joe Biden accepted the Democrat presidential nomination Thursday, but his speech drew fewer viewers than Hillary Clinton did in 2016, according to preliminary data from Nielsen Media Research.
The Hill reports: Biden’s speech was watched by 21.8 million people on TV, according to initial figures from Nielsen, beating out the early numbers for other major speeches at the convention earlier in the week. The figure, which does not include online streaming of the speech, is expected to grow when additional networks are added. […]
Still, the initial numbers mark a 21 percent drop from Clinton’s speech at the convention in 2016 when she accepted the Democratic nomination that year. It is also more than 38 percent lower than President Trump‘s acceptance speech at the Republican convention four years ago, which drew 34.9 million viewers.
On Wednesday, the Democrat National Convention (DNC) garnered 21.7 million viewers, tumbling 12 percent from 2016, according to Nielsen. Tuesday’s program had 6.13 million viewers on ABC, CBS and NBC, with figures plummeting 48 percent drop from the second night of the 2016 convention, The Hill noted. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--NYPD officer says anti-police sentiment is sinking morale nationwide: ‘The job is dead’

Morale is low in the New York Police Department and in Democrat-run cities across the nation as pressure mounts to defund police departments , an NYPD officer said Saturday .
The officer , who wished to remain anonymous , opened up to “ Fox & Friends Weekend ” co-host Will Cain about the harsh reality faced by cops today , prompting some to quit or retire earlier than planned .
“ The term for the NYPD that is going around in every command in the city is ‘ the job is dead.
’ You would be crazy to take this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the officer said .
“ When I became a police officer many years ago , I never thought that I would have to put this uniform on and be looked at as the enemy and to be hated , ” he said .
“ And it ’ s not fair because we sacrifice ourselves every day .
No matter what your skin color is , it ’ s sad .
In my tenure here at NYPD I can never ever imagine that it would be this bad , as far as not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris have not been specific about their policies on law enforcement , leaving it up to governors and mayors .
Biden has said he doesn ’ t not support defunding police departments , however .
President Trump “ absolutely supports ” law enforcement , the officer said , adding that he is convinced Biden-Harris “ would not support us.
” “ People who allow these protesters to talk about how they want to defund the police department , we ’ re there to make sure that nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ones saying that they want us dead , ” he said .
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Morale is low in the New York Police Department and in Democrat-run cities across the nation as pressure mounts to defund police departments, an NYPD officer said Saturday.
The officer, who wished to remain anonymous, opened up to “Fox & Friends Weekend” co-host Will Cain about the harsh reality faced by cops today, prompting some to quit or retire earlier than planned.
“The term for the NYPD that is going around in every command in the city is ‘the job is dead.’ You would be crazy to take this job at this day and age,” the officer said.
“When I became a police officer many years ago, I never thought that I would have to put this uniform on and be looked at as the enemy and to be hated,” he said. “And it’s not fair because we sacrifice ourselves every day. No matter what your skin color is, it’s sad. In my tenure here at NYPD I can never ever imagine that it would be this bad, as far as not being supported.”
Cain said Democratic nominee Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris have not been specific about their policies on law enforcement, leaving it up to governors and mayors. Biden has said he doesn’t not support defunding police departments, however.
President Trump “absolutely supports” law enforcement, the officer said, adding that he is convinced Biden-Harris “would not support us.”
“People who allow these protesters to talk about how they want to defund the police department, we’re there to make sure that nothing happens to them, but they are the ones saying that they want us dead,” he said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--WATCH: CNN catches itself reporting honestly about the ‘violent protests’ in Kenosha — quickly remov

WATCH: CNN catches itself reporting honestly about the ‘violent protests’ in Kenosha — quickly removes ‘violent’ from chyron

In a blatant display of left-wing media bias , staffers at CNN altered a chyron mid-report to distort the truth @ @ @ @ @ Kenosha , Wisconsin , following the recent police shooting of 29-year-old black man , Jacob @ @ @ @ @ ’ s “ The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer , ” CNN actually displayed an @ @ @ @ @ , calling them “ violent protests.
” That ’ s right , for a blissful @ @ @ @ @ was actually being reported on CNN , as the chyron read : “ 8PM Curfew @ @ @ @ @ Police Shooting Of Unarmed Black Man In Wisconsin.
” But it all vanished in a @ @ @ @ @ woke from its truthful haze and swapped in a new chyron — this time sans @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

In a blatant display of left-wing media bias, staffers at CNN altered a chyron mid-report to distort the truth about riots taking place in Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the recent police shooting of 29-year-old black man, Jacob Blake.
During Monday night’s “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer,” CNN actually displayed an accurate report about the riots, calling them “violent protests.”
CNN airs chyron reading “violent protests” for 15 seconds before changing to remove “violent” when reporting on Kenosha pic.twitter.com/GpDA0NmQVh — Tristan Justice (@JusticeTristan) August 25, 2020
That’s right, for a blissful 15 seconds, the truth was actually being reported on CNN, as the chyron read: “8PM Curfew Ordered After Violent Protests Over Police Shooting Of Unarmed Black Man In Wisconsin.”
But it all vanished in a flash when the network seemingly woke from its truthful haze and swapped in a new chyron — this time sans the word “violent.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Kenosha Small Business Ravaged by Looters Announces Permanent Closing

A small gaming lounge in the Democrat-run city of Kenosha , Wisconsin , announced on Monday that it will be @ @ @ @ @ being wiped out by looters .
Gravity Gaming Lounge pinned the notice on its Facebook @ @ @ @ @ that heard [ : ] We got looted .
Everything in the store was taken @ @ @ @ @ .
For a business that was struggling to get back to normal and pushing through @ @ @ @ @ not be able to come back from this , ” the post reads .
“ @ @ @ @ @ and the cost to replace the exterior damage and to top it off to replace @ @ @ @ @ be catastrophic.
” “ As we look to see the total costs , at this @ @ @ @ @ down completely , ” the company adds .
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A small gaming lounge in the Democrat-run city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, announced on Monday that it will be forced to close permanently after being wiped out by looters.
Gravity Gaming Lounge pinned the notice on its Facebook page.
“For those that heard[:] We got looted. Everything in the store was taken and the place was destroyed. For a business that was struggling to get back to normal and pushing through these hard times we will not be able to come back from this,” the post reads. “The damage to our building and the cost to replace the exterior damage and to top it off to replace everything stolen is going to be catastrophic.”
“As we look to see the total costs, at this point we will be closing down completely,” the company adds.
In a later post, the company thanked everyone for their support, but again explained that the damage was just too much to recover from – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Police Requests To Access Your Smart Speaker Are Up 72% Since 2016

Amazon said it had received more than 3,000 requests for smart speaker user data from police earlier this year , according to a new article from Wired .
Even more stunning , Amazon complied with the police ’ s requests on more than 2,000 occasions , forking over recordings and data that give law enforcement an ear into someone ’ s household .
This number marks a 72 % increase in these types of requests from the same period in 2016 – the first time Amazon disclosed the data .
The number of requests are up 24 % year over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the criminal justice department at the University of North Georgia , told Wired that police look for this smart home data “ as routinely as data from smartphones ” .
Police can continue to collect data if one electronic device ( like a phone ) leads them to another ( like a smart home speaker ) simply by amending search warrants , he said .
Google ’ s Nest unit has also seen a similar spike in police demands for data from its smart speakers .
The company ’ s annual transparency report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for data .
Meanwhile , Amazon said that “ any number of entities ” can request the data , but that they prioritize it based on urgency .
Lee Whitfield , a forensic analyst , said : “ Things like Homeland Security , they ’ re going to take high priority .
Other law enforcement requests will come in under that .
And then things like divorce cases or civil cases , they have a lower ranking.
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Amazon said it had received more than 3,000 requests for smart speaker user data from police earlier this year, according to a new article from Wired. Even more stunning, Amazon complied with the police’s requests on more than 2,000 occasions, forking over recordings and data that give law enforcement an ear into someone’s household.
This number marks a 72% increase in these types of requests from the same period in 2016 – the first time Amazon disclosed the data. The number of requests are up 24% year over year.
Douglas Orr, head of the criminal justice department at the University of North Georgia, told Wired that police look for this smart home data “as routinely as data from smartphones”. Police can continue to collect data if one electronic device (like a phone) leads them to another (like a smart home speaker) simply by amending search warrants, he said.
Google’s Nest unit has also seen a similar spike in police demands for data from its smart speakers. The company’s annual transparency report shows consistently rising numbers for police requests for data.
Meanwhile, Amazon said that “any number of entities” can request the data, but that they prioritize it based on urgency. Lee Whitfield, a forensic analyst, said: “Things like Homeland Security, they’re going to take high priority. Other law enforcement requests will come in under that. And then things like divorce cases or civil cases, they have a lower ranking.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Armed Citizens Gear Up to Defend Businesses as BLM Rioters Burn Kenosha, Target Cops

Violent and destructive Black Lives Matter riots continued to wreak havoc in Kenosha , Wisc.
, on Monday night following a police shooting of a black man on Sunday .
Rioters continued to loot , pillage , and burn while others charged at police officers and national guardsmen , setting off fireworks and using umbrellas as weapons .
Fed-up citizens who agree with the Black Lives Matter movement geared up to defend homes and businesses , carrying guns and wearing armor to intimidate rioters .
“ That attempted murder of that citizen was wrong , ” one young man geared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Jacob Blake , the black man shot on Sunday .
“ And I ’ m all for protest , but you can ’ t be destroying your neighbors ’ houses and businesses.
” A black woman rioter yelled at him in response .
“ We ’ re trying to stop them from hurting their own community , man , ” one of the armed citizens told Townhall ’ s Julio Rosas .
These citizens put themselves in harm ’ s way to protect their neighbors ’ homes and businesses from destructive rioters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Violent and destructive Black Lives Matter riots continued to wreak havoc in Kenosha, Wisc., on Monday night following a police shooting of a black man on Sunday. Rioters continued to loot, pillage, and burn while others charged at police officers and national guardsmen, setting off fireworks and using umbrellas as weapons. Fed-up citizens who agree with the Black Lives Matter movement geared up to defend homes and businesses, carrying guns and wearing armor to intimidate rioters.
“That attempted murder of that citizen was wrong,” one young man geared up to defend property in Kenosha said of Jacob Blake, the black man shot on Sunday. “And I’m all for protest, but you can’t be destroying your neighbors’ houses and businesses.”
Civilian militia did a better job protecting private property in Kenosha than the police/national guard It’s amazing what surrounding a small business w/ a few good men strapped w/ powerful weapons can do to maintain peace@VenturaReport is on the groundpic.twitter.com/TxQbX6UNt4 — ELIJAH RIOT (@ElijahSchaffer) August 25, 2020
This is the moment I mentioned earlier. These armed citizens said they support the protests but not the riots because people are hurting their own community. Later on, as a car dealership was under attack by rioters, one of the armed men stepped in and stopped it. pic.twitter.com/uSqprPXkSW — Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) August 25, 2020
A black woman rioter yelled at him in response.
“We’re trying to stop them from hurting their own community, man,” one of the armed citizens told Townhall’s Julio Rosas.
These citizens put themselves in harm’s way to protect their neighbors’ homes and businesses from destructive rioters. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Nikki Haley: We Value Every Black Life, Including Those Killed in Streets (VIDEO)

Former ambassador to the United Nations and governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley on Monday criticized Democrats for turning a @ @ @ @ @ suffering in the face of violence and unrest .
“ We value and respect every @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ The black cops who have been shot in the line of duty @ @ @ @ @ black small business owners who have watched their life ’ s work go up in @ @ @ @ @ The black kids who ’ ve been gunned down on the playground , their lives @ @ @ @ @ lives are being ruined and stolen by the violence on our streets.
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Former ambassador to the United Nations and governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley on Monday criticized Democrats for turning a blind eye to black Americans suffering in the face of violence and unrest.
“We value and respect every black life,” Haley said. “The black cops who have been shot in the line of duty, they matter. The black small business owners who have watched their life’s work go up in flames, they matter. The black kids who’ve been gunned down on the playground, their lives matter too. And their lives are being ruined and stolen by the violence on our streets.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Democrats claim Republicans are super racist for allegedly mispronouncing Kamala Harris’ name

According to Democrats , Republicans are now racist because they ’ re allegedly mispronouncing the name of Sen. Kamala Harris ( D-Calif. ) The Associated Press published a lengthy essay over the weekend explaining the latest allegation of racism against the Republican Party , claiming top GOP leaders — from Vice President Mike Pence to GOP Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel — are offenders .
The AP story is titled , “ Democrats see racism in GOP mispronunciations of ‘ Kamala . '
” The crime , according to the AP , is where Republicans are accenting Harris ’ first name .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harris ’ first name by accenting its second syllable , “ kah-MAH ’ -lah.
” The AP said that McDaniel was guilty of the same .
To correctly pronounce Harris ’ first name requires accenting the first syllable , “ KAH ’ -mah-lah ” — or as Harris explained in her book , “ ‘ comma-la , ’ like the punctuation mark.
” Mispronouncing Harris ’ name is part of a “ deliberate effort ” to undermine the Democratic vice presidential nominee ’ s appeal , critics claim .
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According to Democrats, Republicans are now racist because they’re allegedly mispronouncing the name of Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.)
The Associated Press published a lengthy essay over the weekend explaining the latest allegation of racism against the Republican Party, claiming top GOP leaders — from Vice President Mike Pence to GOP Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel — are offenders.
The AP story is titled, “Democrats see racism in GOP mispronunciations of ‘Kamala.'”
The crime, according to the AP, is where Republicans are accenting Harris’ first name.
Pence, for example, recently said Harris’ first name by accenting its second syllable, “kah-MAH’-lah.” The AP said that McDaniel was guilty of the same. To correctly pronounce Harris’ first name requires accenting the first syllable, “KAH’-mah-lah”— or as Harris explained in her book, “‘comma-la,’ like the punctuation mark.”
Mispronouncing Harris’ name is part of a “deliberate effort” to undermine the Democratic vice presidential nominee’s appeal, critics claim. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Trump Jr. Nails Biden: ‘The Loch Ness Monster Of The Swamp,’ ‘He’s Been Lurking Around In There’ (VI

Trump Jr. Nails Biden: ‘The Loch Ness Monster Of The Swamp,’ ‘He’s Been Lurking Around In There’ (VIDEO)

Donald Trump Jr. delivered one of the featured speeches during the Republican National Convention ’ s opening night on Monday @ @ @ @ @ the vision that his father has for the country vs. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ s eldest son began by highlighting the strong economic numbers that the administration secured before @ @ @ @ @ world economy .
“ And then courtesy of the Chinese Communist Party , the virus @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ The President quickly took action and shut down travel from China .
@ @ @ @ @ Democrat allies , called my father a racist and a xenophobe for doing it .
@ @ @ @ @ of the safety and security of the American people.
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Donald Trump Jr. delivered one of the featured speeches during the Republican National Convention’s opening night on Monday where he compared and contrasted the vision that his father has for the country vs. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
President Donald Trump’s eldest son began by highlighting the strong economic numbers that the administration secured before the COVID-19 pandemic devastated the world economy.
“And then courtesy of the Chinese Communist Party, the virus struck,” Trump Jr. said. “The President quickly took action and shut down travel from China. Joe Biden, and his Democrat allies, called my father a racist and a xenophobe for doing it. They put political correctness ahead of the safety and security of the American people.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Gov Evers Declares ‘State Of Emergency’ As Wisconsin Braces For 3rd Night Of Violence

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency on Tuesday , after the second wave of violent protests that rocked the city of Kenosha and the capital of Madison , after a video of police officers shooting an African American man named Jacob Black went viral on social media .
The order proclaims a state of emergency in Wisconsin , directs state agencies to continue assisting the state response , and calls to state active duty additional elements of the Wisconsin National Guard to support first responders and protect critical infrastructure and cultural institutions .
Evers first called in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looting and violence on Monday , and he delivered a statement on the situation earlier today .
In order to try to signal to the public that he ’ s ‘ doing something ’ , Evers earlier called for a special session for the state legislature to consider police-reform bills that will hobble law enforcement in the face of riots and unrest , and as small business owners are forced to watch in disbelief as their livelihoods are destroyed , with no authorities there to stop it .
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Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency on Tuesday, after the second wave of violent protests that rocked the city of Kenosha and the capital of Madison, after a video of police officers shooting an African American man named Jacob Black went viral on social media.
The order proclaims a state of emergency in Wisconsin, directs state agencies to continue assisting the state response, and calls to state active duty additional elements of the Wisconsin National Guard to support first responders and protect critical infrastructure and cultural institutions.
Evers first called in the national guard to respond to the looting and violence on Monday, and he delivered a statement on the situation earlier today.
In order to try to signal to the public that he’s ‘doing something’, Evers earlier called for a special session for the state legislature to consider police-reform bills that will hobble law enforcement in the face of riots and unrest, and as small business owners are forced to watch in disbelief as their livelihoods are destroyed, with no authorities there to stop it. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Report: More than 550,000 Mail-In Ballots Rejected Nationwide

More than 550,000 mail-in ballots were rejected nationwide this primary season , according to a recent report released by National @ @ @ @ @ report showed how legitimate ballots were not being counted , showing a higher rejection rate @ @ @ @ @ primaries than in the 2016 presidential primaries when only 318,000 legitimate ballots were rejected .
@ @ @ @ @ Florida , which had 18,000 mail-in ballots rejected in the 2020 primary election , had @ @ @ @ @ went unaddressed with their mail-in ballot laws .
In the 2018 general election in Florida @ @ @ @ @ alleged signature mismatch , no signatures on envelopes , or late arrival at elections offices @ @ @ @ @ election ballots were rejected in the state .
University of Florida professor Daniel A. Smith @ @ @ @ @ and 2020 presidential primaries , the use of vote-by-mail soared by more than half , @ @ @ @ @ 46 percent .
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More than 550,000 mail-in ballots were rejected nationwide this primary season, according to a recent report released by National Public Radio.
The NPR report showed how legitimate ballots were not being counted, showing a higher rejection rate nationwide in the 2020 presidential primaries than in the 2016 presidential primaries when only 318,000 legitimate ballots were rejected.
The Orlando Sentinel reported that Florida, which had 18,000 mail-in ballots rejected in the 2020 primary election, had a lot of problems that went unaddressed with their mail-in ballot laws.
In the 2018 general election in Florida, either because of an alleged signature mismatch, no signatures on envelopes, or late arrival at elections offices, an estimated 20,000 general election ballots were rejected in the state.
University of Florida professor Daniel A. Smith said that between the 2016 and 2020 presidential primaries, the use of vote-by-mail soared by more than half, going from 30 percent to 46 percent. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Kim Jong Un allegedly in a coma; his sister assumes dictator role

Rumors are swirling that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has fallen into a coma , and that his sister has effectively taken over the country .
Chang Song-min , former aide to South Korea ’ s late president Kim Dae-jung , made this claim days after it was reported that Kim had handed over some power to his younger sister .
“ I assess him to be in a coma , but his life has not ended , ” Chang said , according to the U.K. Mirror .
“ A complete succession structure has not been formed , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fore as the vacuum can not be maintained for a prolonged period.
” This comes days after the National Intelligence Service ( NIS ) announced that Kim will still “ exert absolute power ” but will gradually transfer his authority to Kim Yo-jong “ to ease stress.
” Kim , who is only 36 years old , has only been seen publicly a few times this year , with rumors even spreading that he had died at one point .
It was believed that a “ botched ” heart surgery to fit a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or killed him .
However , the death rumors were finally put to rest when the paranoid dictator was seen at a fertilizer factory ’ s opening ceremony in Suchon , 30 miles north of the country ’ s capital Pyongyang .
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Rumors are swirling that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has fallen into a coma, and that his sister has effectively taken over the country.
Chang Song-min, former aide to South Korea’s late president Kim Dae-jung, made this claim days after it was reported that Kim had handed over some power to his younger sister.
“I assess him to be in a coma, but his life has not ended,” Chang said, according to the U.K. Mirror. “A complete succession structure has not been formed, so Kim Yo-jong is being brought to the fore as the vacuum cannot be maintained for a prolonged period.”
This comes days after the National Intelligence Service (NIS) announced that Kim will still “exert absolute power” but will gradually transfer his authority to Kim Yo-jong “to ease stress.” Kim, who is only 36 years old, has only been seen publicly a few times this year, with rumors even spreading that he had died at one point. It was believed that a “botched” heart surgery to fit a stent had either left him gravely ill or killed him.
However, the death rumors were finally put to rest when the paranoid dictator was seen at a fertilizer factory’s opening ceremony in Suchon, 30 miles north of the country’s capital Pyongyang. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Young people can be intimidated by social media messages that use periods — yes, periods — since the

Young people can be intimidated by social media messages that use periods — yes, periods — since they apparently signal anger, linguists say

Social media messages using periods , believe it or not , can intimidate teens and young adults , who interpret such punctuation as a sign of anger , the Daily Mail reported , citing linguists .
Say .
It .
Ain ’ t .
So .
It seems the aforementioned age group — otherwise known as Generation Z — has grown up with smartphones they use to send short messages without periods , the outlet said .
According to a 2015 study from State University of New York , Binghamton , those who finish messages with periods are viewed as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adding that the debate resurfaced after writer Rhiannon Cosslett tweeted : “ Older people — do you realize that ending a sentence with a full stop comes across as sort of abrupt and unfriendly to younger people in an email/chat ?
Genuinely curious.
” The outlet said several Twitter users couldn ’ t believe it — particularly because Cosslett ’ s own tweet ended with a full stop ( i.e.
, period ) .
One Twitter user even accused her of “ peak snowflakery , ” the Daily Mail said .
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Social media messages using periods, believe it or not, can intimidate teens and young adults, who interpret such punctuation as a sign of anger, the Daily Mail reported, citing linguists.
Say. It. Ain’t. So.
It seems the aforementioned age group — otherwise known as Generation Z — has grown up with smartphones they use to send short messages without periods, the outlet said.
According to a 2015 study from State University of New York, Binghamton, those who finish messages with periods are viewed as insincere, the Daily Mail said, adding that the debate resurfaced after writer Rhiannon Cosslett tweeted: “Older people — do you realize that ending a sentence with a full stop comes across as sort of abrupt and unfriendly to younger people in an email/chat? Genuinely curious.”
The outlet said several Twitter users couldn’t believe it — particularly because Cosslett’s own tweet ended with a full stop (i.e., period). One Twitter user even accused her of “peak snowflakery,” the Daily Mail said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--RNC Digital Viewership Demolishes DNC, SIX TIMES Higher On C-SPAN Livestream

The Democratic National Convention ( DNC ) struggled badly with ratings last week , performing poorly via online streaming and @ @ @ @ @ viewership on the first night , and hitting a massive 48 % decline by the @ @ @ @ @ .
Due to the same coronavirus-related issues facing the GOP , the Republican National Convention @ @ @ @ @ to similarly flail .
But this appears to not be the case , at least @ @ @ @ @ the first night of the convention , C-SPAN livestream viewership was six times higher than @ @ @ @ @ Democrat ’ s convention .
According to The Hill , C-SPAN ’ s livestream of @ @ @ @ @ views .
The first night of the DNC , by comparison , gathered a mere @ @ @ @ @ by the outlet , the livestream numbers are preceded by traditional broadcast ratings from Nielsen @ @ @ @ @ to be released until later in the day on Tuesday .
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The Democratic National Convention (DNC) struggled badly with ratings last week, performing poorly via online streaming and dropping 25% in broadcast viewership on the first night, and hitting a massive 48% decline by the second night of the convention.
Due to the same coronavirus-related issues facing the GOP, the Republican National Convention (RNC) was predicted to similarly flail.
But this appears to not be the case, at least digitally.
On Monday, the first night of the convention, C-SPAN livestream viewership was six times higher than the first night of the Democrat’s convention.
According to The Hill, C-SPAN’s livestream of the RNC garnered nearly 440,000 views. The first night of the DNC, by comparison, gathered a mere 76,000 views.
As noted by the outlet, the livestream numbers are preceded by traditional broadcast ratings from Nielsen Media Research, not set to be released until later in the day on Tuesday. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Rashida Tlaib: This Moment and ‘Movement’ on the Streets ‘Gives More Credibility to Why I Ran’

Rep. Rashida Tlaib ( D-MI ) told Vanity Fair that the current moment — and “ movement ” on the streets — gives more “ credibility ” to why she ran for office .
Vanity Fair published a photo portfolio to celebrate Black Lives Matter activists and those who are on the “ forefront of change.
” The collection of activists includes “ Squad ” member Rashida Tlaib , who told the magazine that the current movement solidifies why she ran for Congress .
“ How has this moment galvanized you and your activism ?
” the magazine asked .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ why I ran .
It gives more credibility why I fight to people out of poverty , why I am saying enough with structural racism , and ending mass incarceration , and ending the injustices that we see in our school system , ” Tlaib explained , speaking of the “ movement on the street , ” specifically .
“ When I see this movement on the street—that ’ s where transformative change really starts and it ’ s hitting us right here in the halls of Congress , ” she said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watch it happen.
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) told Vanity Fair that the current moment — and “movement” on the streets — gives more “credibility” to why she ran for office.
Vanity Fair published a photo portfolio to celebrate Black Lives Matter activists and those who are on the “forefront of change.” The collection of activists includes “Squad” member Rashida Tlaib, who told the magazine that the current movement solidifies why she ran for Congress.
“How has this moment galvanized you and your activism?” the magazine asked.
“It just gives more credibility to why I ran. It gives more credibility [to] why I fight to [lift] people out of poverty, why I am saying enough with structural racism, and ending mass incarceration, and ending the injustices that we see in our school system,” Tlaib explained, speaking of the “movement on the street,” specifically.
“When I see this movement on the street—that’s where transformative change really starts and it’s hitting us right here in the halls of Congress,” she said, adding that it is “powerful to watch it happen.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--WATCH: Rising Republican Candidate Kim Klacik Delivers Speech At Republican Convention

Republican congressional candidate Kim Klacik , who is running in Maryland ’ s 7th district , slammed the Democratic Party on Monday night during the first night of the Republican National Convention .
“ I ’ m the first Black female Republican candidate running for a Maryland Congressional seat , ever , ” Klacik said .
“ The Democrats have controlled my city , Charm City , for over 50 years and they have run this beautiful place into the ground .
Abandoned buildings , liquor stores on every corner , drug addicts and guns on the street — that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ You ’ d think Maryland taxpayers would be getting a whole lot since our taxes are out of control ; instead , we are paying for decades of incompetence and corruption , ” Klacik continued .
“ Sadly , this same cycle of decay exists in many of America ’ s Democrat-run cities .
And yet , the Democrats still assume that Black people will vote for them , no matter how much they let us down and take us for granted.
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Republican congressional candidate Kim Klacik, who is running in Maryland’s 7th district, slammed the Democratic Party on Monday night during the first night of the Republican National Convention.
“I’m the first Black female Republican candidate running for a Maryland Congressional seat, ever,” Klacik said. “The Democrats have controlled my city, Charm City, for over 50 years and they have run this beautiful place into the ground. Abandoned buildings, liquor stores on every corner, drug addicts and guns on the street — that is now the norm in many neighborhoods.”
“You’d think Maryland taxpayers would be getting a whole lot since our taxes are out of control; instead, we are paying for decades of incompetence and corruption,” Klacik continued. “Sadly, this same cycle of decay exists in many of America’s Democrat-run cities. And yet, the Democrats still assume that Black people will vote for them, no matter how much they let us down and take us for granted.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Markey Staffer Calls for ‘Complete Destruction of White Men’

A campaign staffer for Sen. Ed Markey ( D. , Mass . )
took to Twitter to request the “ @ @ @ @ @ white men , ” a group to which his boss belongs .
“ I am @ @ @ @ @ utter and complete destruction of white men , ” Abhi Agarwal tweeted after a Democratic @ @ @ @ @ refused to drop out after admitting to spreading revenge porn .
Aaron Coleman , a @ @ @ @ @ district ’ s incumbent in the Democratic primary , admitted last week to releasing revenge @ @ @ @ @ when he was in middle school .
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A campaign staffer for Sen. Ed Markey (D., Mass.) took to Twitter to request the “utter and complete destruction of white men,” a group to which his boss belongs.
“I am once again asking for the utter and complete destruction of white men,” Abhi Agarwal tweeted after a Democratic state house candidate in Kansas refused to drop out after admitting to spreading revenge porn.
This is the kind of demented language that passes for normal among the educated professional left activist and operative class. Also: Has Abhi ever met his boss? pic.twitter.com/7Zo8X6TGZt — Shant Mesrobian (@ShantMM) August 25, 2020
Aaron Coleman, a 19-year-old Kansan who defeated his district’s incumbent in the Democratic primary, admitted last week to releasing revenge porn and engaging in cyberbullying when he was in middle school. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Trump accuses Democrats of ‘using COVID to steal our election’ in defiant RNC remarks after nominati

Trump accuses Democrats of ‘using COVID to steal our election’ in defiant RNC remarks after nomination

President Trump accused Democrats of “ using COVID to steal our election ” after securing the Republican nomination for president on the first day of the 2020 Republican National Convention .
The president , after an in-person roll call vote where Republicans officially renominated him to represent the party on the ballot in the Nov. 3 presidential election–and locking in the GOP ticket for the battle against Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Sen. Kamala Harris–took the stage and warned that Democrats are trying to “ steal ” the election .
“ What they ’ re doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Trump said Monday from Charlotte , N.C. , warning also against potential widespread fraud with regard to mail-in ballots for the election .
The Biden campaign , in a statement to Fox News during the president ’ s remarks , slammed his claim , and said he has no “ coherent strategy ” for handling the coronavirus pandemic .
“ Last week , voters heard about Joe Biden and Kamala Harris ’ commitment to stand up for all Americans and their vision for overcoming this moment of crisis that Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building back better with historic investments in American competitiveness and our middle class , ” Biden campaign spokesman Andrew Bates told Fox News Monday .
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President Trump accused Democrats of “using COVID to steal our election” after securing the Republican nomination for president on the first day of the 2020 Republican National Convention.
The president, after an in-person roll call vote where Republicans officially renominated him to represent the party on the ballot in the Nov. 3 presidential election–and locking in the GOP ticket for the battle against Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Sen. Kamala Harris–took the stage and warned that Democrats are trying to “steal” the election.
“What they’re doing is using COVID to steal our election,” Trump said Monday from Charlotte, N.C., warning also against potential widespread fraud with regard to mail-in ballots for the election.
The Biden campaign, in a statement to Fox News during the president’s remarks, slammed his claim, and said he has no “coherent strategy” for handling the coronavirus pandemic.
“Last week, voters heard about Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ commitment to stand up for all Americans and their vision for overcoming this moment of crisis that Donald Trump’s failed leadership has severely worsened—by building back better with historic investments in American competitiveness and our middle class,” Biden campaign spokesman Andrew Bates told Fox News Monday. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Kenosha car dealership targeted by rioters during overnight protest

A Kenosha , Wis. , car dealership was targeted by rioters during protests overnight in the wake of the police-involved @ @ @ @ @ that was caught on video and circulated on social media .
The parking lot that @ @ @ @ @ ’ s selection of used cars was instead filled with rows of the vehicles ’ @ @ @ @ @ took to the streets in and around the city ’ s downtown area , according @ @ @ @ @ social media .
Kenosha was an auto manufacturing center for more than 100 years before @ @ @ @ @ given its location almost directly in between Milwaukee and Chicago .
Multiple reports identified the @ @ @ @ @ Source , a pre-owned vehicle dealership located on Sheridan Avenue .
Local affiliate FOX 6 @ @ @ @ @ of the charred remnants of cars left in the parking lot , which is located @ @ @ @ @ Courthouse .
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A Kenosha, Wis., car dealership was targeted by rioters during protests overnight in the wake of the police-involved shooting of a Black man that was caught on video and circulated on social media.
The parking lot that typically stores a local business’s selection of used cars was instead filled with rows of the vehicles’ metal remains hours after rioters took to the streets in and around the city’s downtown area, according to several images shared on social media.
A look at the car lot we saw on fire around 3 this morning. (About a block from the Kenosha courthouse). @fox6now pic.twitter.com/NI0bJOvIn5 — Cassidy Williams (@CassidyWtv) August 24, 2020
This used car dealership was set on fire overnight by protestors. Car Source is just down the street from the Kenosha courthouse. The owners are devastated. Their business a total loss. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/emYtWNzvh9 — Vi Nguyen (@ViNguyen) August 24, 2020
Kenosha was an auto manufacturing center for more than 100 years before transforming into a bedroom community given its location almost directly in between Milwaukee and Chicago.
Multiple reports identified the lot as belonging to Car Source, a pre-owned vehicle dealership located on Sheridan Avenue. Local affiliate FOX 6 reporter Cassidy Williams shared photographs of the charred remnants of cars left in the parking lot, which is located just blocks from Kenosha County Courthouse. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-08-25--University Suspends 228 Students for Allegedly Breaking Pandemic Guidelines

Ohio State University temporarily suspended 228 students recently who allegedly violated guidelines for social gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic .
“ Students moved back to campus starting August 12 .
At the time , the university sent out a note telling students they must wear a mask , practice social distancing , and that gatherings could not include more than 10 people , ” according to CNN .
In a letter Friday , Vice President of Student Life Melissa Shivers warned that the university ’ s student conduct team was working on opening dozens of cases that would “ likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that student organizations involved in unsafe gatherings were in danger of losing their recognition and funding .
She continued : Perhaps knowing about the action we are taking will influence your decisions and prompt you to encourage others to take this situation seriously .
And remember that this is all about more than the individual .
We have one shot at this — responding to what so many of you asked for : an on campus semester at Ohio State .
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Ohio State University temporarily suspended 228 students recently who allegedly violated guidelines for social gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic.
“Students moved back to campus starting August 12. At the time, the university sent out a note telling students they must wear a mask, practice social distancing, and that gatherings could not include more than 10 people,” according to CNN.
In a letter Friday, Vice President of Student Life Melissa Shivers warned that the university’s student conduct team was working on opening dozens of cases that would “likely result in interim suspensions.”
Shivers added that student organizations involved in unsafe gatherings were in danger of losing their recognition and funding.
She continued: Perhaps knowing about the action we are taking will influence your decisions and prompt you to encourage others to take this situation seriously. And remember that this is all about more than the individual. We have one shot at this — responding to what so many of you asked for: an on campus semester at Ohio State. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--California Looters Invade Wildfire Zone, Steal Firefighter’s Wallet, Drain Bank Account As He Battle

California Looters Invade Wildfire Zone, Steal Firefighter’s Wallet, Drain Bank Account As He Battles Blaze

California wildfires , which have so far torched more than a million acres of land , including parts of the state ’ s historic redwood forest , have become a target for looters , and at least one firefighter had his bank account “ drained ” as he risked his life battling the historic blaze .
“ California ’ s ongoing historic wildfires have forced tens of thousands of people from their homes , and police said looters are taking advantage of the empty houses , ” USA Today reported Monday .
“ In one case , a looter took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart on Sunday told reporters that a California firefighter ’ s marked vehicle was burglarized.
” The looters apparently entered the firefighter ’ s truck as he and his crew were fighting to control the Santa Cruz blaze sometime between Friday evening and Saturday morning .
In a matter of hours , they ’ d taken his possessions and allegedly drained his bank account using a debit card , per the Santa Cruz sheriff ’ s office .
“ That ’ s the extent these people have gone , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Protection Battalion Chief Mark Brunton said at a press conference .
“ Again , this is why we ’ ve asked for people to evacuate .
The sheriff ’ s department has done a fantastic job in trying to wrangle this , but again , this is what we have as a result.
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California wildfires, which have so far torched more than a million acres of land, including parts of the state’s historic redwood forest, have become a target for looters, and at least one firefighter had his bank account “drained” as he risked his life battling the historic blaze.
“California’s ongoing historic wildfires have forced tens of thousands of people from their homes, and police said looters are taking advantage of the empty houses,” USA Today reported Monday. “In one case, a looter took advantage of an unoccupied car. Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart on Sunday told reporters that a California firefighter’s marked vehicle was burglarized.”
The looters apparently entered the firefighter’s truck as he and his crew were fighting to control the Santa Cruz blaze sometime between Friday evening and Saturday morning. In a matter of hours, they’d taken his possessions and allegedly drained his bank account using a debit card, per the Santa Cruz sheriff’s office.
“That’s the extent these people have gone,” California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Battalion Chief Mark Brunton said at a press conference. “Again, this is why we’ve asked for people to evacuate. The sheriff’s department has done a fantastic job in trying to wrangle this, but again, this is what we have as a result.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Are You Ready For The “No One Could Have Known” Routine?

Ready for another rendition of the “ no one could have known ” routine made famous by all the self-proclaimed liberals who shamelessly went along with the Neo-Cons planned and lie-supported destruction of the Middle East nearly two decades ago ?
As in “ no one could have known ” that by shutting down life as we know it to focus obsessively on a virus mostly affecting what is still a relatively small number of people at the end of their lives ( yes , oh squeamish ones we must summon the courage to talk about Quality Adjusted Life Years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would : 1 .
Cause economic devastation and hence excess deaths , suicides , divorces depressions in much larger numbers than those killed by the virus .
2 .
Provide an already monopolistic and predatory online retailing establishment with competitive advantages in terms of capital reserves and market share that will make it virtually impossible at any time in the near or medium future for the country ’ s and the world ’ s small and even medium-sized businesses to ever catch up to them .
And that this will plunge huge sectors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with all that this portends in terms of additional death and human suffering .
3 .
Cause greatly increased misery and countless additional deaths in the so-called Global South where many people , rightly or wrongly , depend on the consumption patterns of us relatively fortunate sit-at-homers to make it through the week .
4 .
Destroy much of what was attractive about urban life as we know it and lead to a real estate collapse of extraordinary proportions , turning even our few remaining showplace cities into crime-ridden reserves of ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state and local governments , already struggling before the crisis , and unable to print at money at will like the Feds , to cut their already insufficient budgets at a time when their broke and stressed constituents need those services more than ever .
6 .
Push “ smart ” monitoring of our lives , already intolerable for anyone still clinging to memories of freedom in the pre-September 11th world , to the point where most people will no longer understand what people used to know as privacy , intimacy or the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7 .
Train of a generation of children to be fearful and distrustful of others from day one , and to view bending to diktats “ to keep them safe ” , ( no matter how empirically dubious the actual threat to them might be ) , rather than the courageous pursuit of joy and human fullness , as the key goal in life .
We will also no doubt be told that no one could have imagined or known at the time : That governments often make policy on the basis of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or flat-out false .
Because they know ( Karl Rove spilled the beans in his famous interview with Ron Susskind ) that by the time the few conscientious researchers out there get around looking past the hype to debunk their initial storylines , the structures favorable to them put into place on the basis of the false narrative will have been normalized , and thus be in no danger of being dismantled .
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Ready for another rendition of the “no one could have known” routine made famous by all the self-proclaimed liberals who shamelessly went along with the Neo-Cons planned and lie-supported destruction of the Middle East nearly two decades ago?
As in “no one could have known” that by shutting down life as we know it to focus obsessively on a virus mostly affecting what is still a relatively small number of people at the end of their lives (yes, oh squeamish ones we must summon the courage to talk about Quality Adjusted Life Years when making public policy) we probably would:
1. Cause economic devastation and hence excess deaths, suicides, divorces depressions in much larger numbers than those killed by the virus.
2. Provide an already monopolistic and predatory online retailing establishment with competitive advantages in terms of capital reserves and market share that will make it virtually impossible at any time in the near or medium future for the country’s and the world’s small and even medium-sized businesses to ever catch up to them. And that this will plunge huge sectors of the world-wide economy into serf-like ruin, with all that this portends in terms of additional death and human suffering.
3. Cause greatly increased misery and countless additional deaths in the so-called Global South where many people, rightly or wrongly, depend on the consumption patterns of us relatively fortunate sit-at-homers to make it through the week.
4. Destroy much of what was attractive about urban life as we know it and lead to a real estate collapse of extraordinary proportions, turning even our few remaining showplace cities into crime-ridden reserves of ever more desperate people.
5. Force state and local governments, already struggling before the crisis, and unable to print at money at will like the Feds, to cut their already insufficient budgets at a time when their broke and stressed constituents need those services more than ever.
6. Push “smart” monitoring of our lives, already intolerable for anyone still clinging to memories of freedom in the pre-September 11th world, to the point where most people will no longer understand what people used to know as privacy, intimacy or the simple dignity of being left alone.
7. Train of a generation of children to be fearful and distrustful of others from day one, and to view bending to diktats “to keep them safe”, (no matter how empirically dubious the actual threat to them might be), rather than the courageous pursuit of joy and human fullness, as the key goal in life.
We will also no doubt be told that no one could have imagined or known at the time:
That governments often make policy on the basis of information they know to be largely unsubstantiated or flat-out false. Because they know (Karl Rove spilled the beans in his famous interview with Ron Susskind) that by the time the few conscientious researchers out there get around looking past the hype to debunk their initial storylines, the structures favorable to them put into place on the basis of the false narrative will have been normalized, and thus be in no danger of being dismantled. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--California’s All-Out War on Church Worship Intensifies With Bans, Fines, and Sending in Spies

California Governor Gavin Newsom and county leaders are escalating the state ’ s war on church worship services , dragging pastors into court and demanding thousands of dollars in fines for illegally singing and holding indoor worship services .
This stand-off is getting closer to a religious hot war , with some of the same tactics being used , such as sending “ agents ” behind enemy lines to “ spy ” on worship services .
The state is armed with Newsom ’ s no-worship order and subpoenas .
One county even nailed a complaint letter to a church door @ @ @ @ @ @ @ folly of that move .
In California during the Wuhan coronavirus , you can shop , eat out , riot , loot , and protest .
But there are tough constraints on church worship .
Churches can feed the hungry , but parishioners can ’ t take communion .
Churches can house the homeless , but can ’ t sit six feet apart in the same pew with a neighbor .
Liberty Counsel , a public service law firm , represents two churches being fined and penalized for opening their doors to worship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s worship ban is clearly unconstitutional .
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California Governor Gavin Newsom and county leaders are escalating the state’s war on church worship services, dragging pastors into court and demanding thousands of dollars in fines for illegally singing and holding indoor worship services.
This stand-off is getting closer to a religious hot war, with some of the same tactics being used, such as sending “agents” behind enemy lines to “spy” on worship services.
The state is armed with Newsom’s no-worship order and subpoenas. One county even nailed a complaint letter to a church door. Even Martin Luther would see the folly of that move.
In California during the Wuhan coronavirus, you can shop, eat out, riot, loot, and protest. But there are tough constraints on church worship. Churches can feed the hungry, but parishioners can’t take communion. Churches can house the homeless, but can’t sit six feet apart in the same pew with a neighbor.
Liberty Counsel, a public service law firm, represents two churches being fined and penalized for opening their doors to worship. Founder Mat Staver says Newsom’s worship ban is clearly unconstitutional. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Donna Brazile was so triggered by RNC, she had major meltdown on Fox: ‘You don’t recognize my existe

Donna Brazile was so triggered by RNC, she had major meltdown on Fox: ‘You don’t recognize my existence’ (VIDEO)

I haven ’ t seen a liberal on TV get this triggered and have such a hysterical meltdown in a @ @ @ @ @ The Republican National Convention is doing a number on Democrats .
Donna Brazile absolutely lost @ @ @ @ @ and Friends.
” She and conservative pundit Tammy Bruce were discussing last night ’ s @ @ @ @ @ careening off the cliff of sanity and fell into a sea of crazy—and it was @ @ @ @ @ .
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Will FOX continue to have the Ursula sea creature on! 🤦♀ #DemonsAreManifesting pic.twitter.com/MkNvdym4Gw — Karli 🇺🇸 (@KarluskaP) August 25, 2020
I haven’t seen a liberal on TV get this triggered and have such a hysterical meltdown in a long, long while. The Republican National Convention is doing a number on Democrats.
Donna Brazile absolutely lost her marbles on “Fox and Friends.”
She and conservative pundit Tammy Bruce were discussing last night’s Republican convention when Brazile went careening off the cliff of sanity and fell into a sea of crazy—and it was all captured on live TV. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Alyssa Milano: ‘I’m So Sad to See Herschel Walker Say That Trump Is a Champion of Social Justice’

Actress Alyssa Milano has called out former NFL athlete Herschel Walker for showing his support for President Donald Trump during @ @ @ @ @ Republican National Convention .
The Hollywood star and left-wing operative targeted Walker for saying that @ @ @ @ @ social justice.
” “ As a sports fan I ’ m so sad to see @ @ @ @ @ is a champion of social justice , ” she tweeted .
In his RNC speech @ @ @ @ @ is black , dismissed the notion that President Trump is racist .
“ Growing up @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve seen racism up close .
I know what it is .
And @ @ @ @ @ Trump .
Just because someone loves and respects the flag , our National Anthem , @ @ @ @ @ t mean they don ’ t care about social justice , ” he said .
@ @ @ @ @ of those things and so does Donald Trump.
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Actress Alyssa Milano has called out former NFL athlete Herschel Walker for showing his support for President Donald Trump during the first night of the Republican National Convention.
The Hollywood star and left-wing operative targeted Walker for saying that President Trump cares about “social justice.” “As a sports fan I’m so sad to see @HerschelWalker say that Trump is a champion of social justice,” she tweeted.
As a sports fan I’m so sad to see @HerschelWalker say that Trump is a champion of social justice. #TrumpChaos #LiarInChief #RNCConvention — Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) August 25, 2020
In his RNC speech, Herschel Walker, who is black, dismissed the notion that President Trump is racist.
“Growing up in the deep south, I’ve seen racism up close. I know what it is. And it isn’t Donald Trump. Just because someone loves and respects the flag, our National Anthem, and our country doesn’t mean they don’t care about social justice,” he said. “I care about all of those things and so does Donald Trump.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--WATCH: Nasty Nancy Pelosi calls Republicans ‘domestic enemies’ and ‘enemies of the state’ and stuns

WATCH: Nasty Nancy Pelosi calls Republicans ‘domestic enemies’ and ‘enemies of the state’ and stuns MSNBC host

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-Calif. ) castigated President Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Congress as “ enemies @ @ @ @ @ “ domestic enemies ” in a rant on Monday .
Pelosi was speaking to MSNBC @ @ @ @ @ election interference when she made the divisive comments .
“ The Russians were there and @ @ @ @ @ , trying to interfere in our election .
But they ’ re not the only @ @ @ @ @ oath to protect and defend the Constitution from all enemies foreign and domestic , and @ @ @ @ @ to our voting system and our honoring our Constitution are right at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue @ @ @ @ @ Congress of the United States , ” Pelosi said .
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) castigated President Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Congress as “enemies of the state” and “domestic enemies” in a rant on Monday.
Pelosi was speaking to MSNBC host Ayman Mohyeldin about Russian election interference when she made the divisive comments.
“The Russians were there and they are there now 24-7, trying to interfere in our election. But they’re not the only ones. We take an oath to protect and defend the Constitution from all enemies foreign and domestic, and sadly, the domestic enemies to our voting system and our honoring our Constitution are right at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue with their allies in the Congress of the United States,” Pelosi said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--McCloskeys, St. Louis gun-wielding couple, warn: ‘Your family will not be safe in the radical Democr

McCloskeys, St. Louis gun-wielding couple, warn: ‘Your family will not be safe in the radical Democrats’ America’

Mark and Patricia McCloskey , the St. Louis couple who garnered national media attention when they aimed guns at Black Lives Matters protesters in June outside their home , warned during their Monday night speech at the first night of the Republican National Convention that Americans would not be safe in a nation run by the “ radical Democrats.
” “ The radicals are not content just marching in the streets , ” Mark McCloskey said .
“ They want to walk the halls of Congress .
They want power .
This is Joe Biden ’ s party .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charge.
” The McCloskeys , both personal injury attorneys , were charged with one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon after they waved guns at demonstrators near their St. Louis home in June .
Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner told the Associated Press that their actions risked creating a violent situation during an otherwise nonviolent protest last month .
Several Republican leaders , including President Trump , have urged Attorney General William Barr to pursue a civil rights investigation of Gardner .
The couple defended themselves again on Monday night , saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mob ” — none of whom were charged with a crime — and were merely defending their home on a private street in an upscale neighborhood .
“ They ’ ve actually charged us with felonies for daring to defend our home , ” Mark McCloskey said .
They warned that their situation is not unique , saying that it could “ easily happen to any of you who are watching from quiet neighborhoods around our country.
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Mark and Patricia McCloskey, the St. Louis couple who garnered national media attention when they aimed guns at Black Lives Matters protesters in June outside their home, warned during their Monday night speech at the first night of the Republican National Convention that Americans would not be safe in a nation run by the “radical Democrats.”
“The radicals are not content just marching in the streets,” Mark McCloskey said. “They want to walk the halls of Congress. They want power. This is Joe Biden’s party. These are the people who will be in charge.”
The McCloskeys, both personal injury attorneys, were charged with one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon after they waved guns at demonstrators near their St. Louis home in June.
Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner told the Associated Press that their actions risked creating a violent situation during an otherwise nonviolent protest last month. Several Republican leaders, including President Trump, have urged Attorney General William Barr to pursue a civil rights investigation of Gardner.
The couple defended themselves again on Monday night, saying they were faced with an “out-of-control mob” — none of whom were charged with a crime — and were merely defending their home on a private street in an upscale neighborhood.
“They’ve actually charged us with felonies for daring to defend our home,” Mark McCloskey said.
They warned that their situation is not unique, saying that it could “easily happen to any of you who are watching from quiet neighborhoods around our country.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--VERY FAKE NEWS: Lincoln Project Deletes Viral Tweet after Falsely Claiming Trump Supporter Called Ob

VERY FAKE NEWS: Lincoln Project Deletes Viral Tweet after Falsely Claiming Trump Supporter Called Obama ‘Monkey’ (VIDEO)

The anti-Trump Lincoln Project was forced to delete a viral tweet that falsely claimed President Trump “ relished ” in @ @ @ @ @ President Barack Obama a “ monkey , ” while the video clearly shows the term @ @ @ @ @ When President Trump mentioned Obama , someone from the crowd shouted , “ Monkey !
@ @ @ @ @ in it .
Disgusting , ” the Lincoln Project tweeted , tagging Republican senator Thom @ @ @ @ @ for reelection .
But footage of the clip in question , during which Trump claims @ @ @ @ @ steal the election , ” clearly shows an onlooker yelling “ Spygate ” — a @ @ @ @ @ s allegations that the Obama administration spied on his 2016 campaign .
The tweet was @ @ @ @ @ Project has been called out repeatedly for copying content from other users — from a @ @ @ @ @ the tweet after being corrected by journalist Aaron Rupar , who regularly covers Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

The anti-Trump Lincoln Project was forced to delete a viral tweet that falsely claimed President Trump “relished” in a convention supporter calling former President Barack Obama a “monkey,” while the video clearly shows the term was not used.
“When President Trump mentioned Obama, someone from the crowd shouted, “Monkey!” and the president relished in it. Disgusting,” the Lincoln Project tweeted, tagging Republican senator Thom Tillis, who is up for reelection.
Twitter explodes claiming Trump laughs after an audience member yells “monkey” at the mention of Obama. Others think the man yelled “Spygate” Another attendee shouts “Sleepy Joe” and the President says “let’s be nice. Biden.” We report, you decide! pic.twitter.com/XXGgIRGmdw — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) August 24, 2020
I don’t think this is right. I went back and re-listened. The man yells “spygate!” and then someone in the crowd says, “Sleepy Joe!” That latter remark is the one Trump joked about. https://t.co/mzVr92MBo8 — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 24, 2020
But footage of the clip in question, during which Trump claims Democrats “are trying to steal the election,” clearly shows an onlooker yelling “Spygate” — a reference to the president’s allegations that the Obama administration spied on his 2016 campaign.
The tweet was apparently stolen — the Lincoln Project has been called out repeatedly for copying content from other users — from a different account, which deleted the tweet after being corrected by journalist Aaron Rupar, who regularly covers Trump’s speeches. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Georgia Democrat Torches His Party During RNC Convention: ‘Infected’ With ‘Bigotry,’ Tolerating Viol

Georgia Democrat Torches His Party During RNC Convention: ‘Infected’ With ‘Bigotry,’ Tolerating Violence (VIDEO)

Georgia State Representative Vernon Jones ( D ) slammed his own party during the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday night , saying that they have become “ infected ” with “ intolerance , bigotry , socialism , anti-law enforcement bias , and a dangerous tolerance for people who attack others , destroy property , and terrorize our communities.
” “ The Democratic Party does not want Black people to leave the mental Plantation they ’ ve had us on for decades , ” Jones said .
“ But I have news for them : We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am part of a large and growing segment of the Black community who are independent thinkers .
And we believe that Donald Trump is the President that America needs to lead us forward.
” Jones ’ s message focused more on why he was voting for Trump vs. slamming Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden .
Jones said that when he publicly came out in support of Trump he was “ threatened , called an embarrassment , and asked to resign by my party.
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.@RepVernonJones: “The Democratic Party does not want Black people to leave their mental plantation. We’ve been forced to be there for decades and generations.” Full #RNCConvention2020 video here: https://t.co/ZpNptJvTzQ pic.twitter.com/E5jlt8vcPM — CSPAN (@cspan) August 25, 2020
Georgia State Representative Vernon Jones (D) slammed his own party during the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday night, saying that they have become “infected” with “intolerance, bigotry, socialism, anti-law enforcement bias, and a dangerous tolerance for people who attack others, destroy property, and terrorize our communities.”
“The Democratic Party does not want Black people to leave the mental Plantation they’ve had us on for decades,” Jones said. “But I have news for them: We are free people with free minds. I am part of a large and growing segment of the Black community who are independent thinkers. And we believe that Donald Trump is the President that America needs to lead us forward.”
Jones’s message focused more on why he was voting for Trump vs. slamming Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. Jones said that when he publicly came out in support of Trump he was “threatened, called an embarrassment, and asked to resign by my party.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Herschel Walker: ‘I Have Seen Racism Up Close. I Know What It Is. And It Isn’t Donald Trump.’ (VIDEO

Herschel Walker: ‘I Have Seen Racism Up Close. I Know What It Is. And It Isn’t Donald Trump.’ (VIDEO)

On Monday night , Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker , who won the trophy at the University of Georgia before starring for the New Jersey Generals of the USFL and the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL , spoke at the Republican National Convention , where he stated of President Trump , “ It hurts my soul to hear the terrible names that people call Donald .
The worst one is ‘ racist.
’ I take it as a personal insult that people would think I would have a 37-year friendship with a racist.
” “ I ’ m Herschel Walker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of you know me as a football player .
I ’ m also a father , a man of faith , and a very good judge of character .
I have known Donald Trump for 37 years .
And I don ’ t mean we just casually ran into each other from time to time .
I ’ m talking about a deep personal friendship.
” Walker spoke of Trump ’ s ownership of the New Jersey Generals : “ I watched him as the owner of a professional football team .
Right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set out to learn .
He learned about the history of the team , the players , the coaches .
Every detail .
Then he used what he learned to make the team better.
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What a classic speech by legendary @HerschelWalker — unreal. Will be fun to see him do all the network interviews tomorrow about the @realDonaldTrump – on with @andersoncooper @donlemon @MorningJoe and @TheView etc. He’ll be a great guest. Inspiring. From any side of the aisle. https://t.co/25gXzq60Mi — Joe Warmington (@joe_warmington) August 25, 2020
On Monday night, Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker, who won the trophy at the University of Georgia before starring for the New Jersey Generals of the USFL and the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL, spoke at the Republican National Convention, where he stated of President Trump, “It hurts my soul to hear the terrible names that people call Donald. The worst one is ‘racist.’ I take it as a personal insult that people would think I would have a 37-year friendship with a racist.”
“I’m Herschel Walker,” he began. “Most of you know me as a football player. I’m also a father, a man of faith, and a very good judge of character. I have known Donald Trump for 37 years. And I don’t mean we just casually ran into each other from time to time. I’m talking about a deep personal friendship.”
Walker spoke of Trump’s ownership of the New Jersey Generals: “I watched him as the owner of a professional football team. Right after he bought the team, he set out to learn. He learned about the history of the team, the players, the coaches. Every detail. Then he used what he learned to make the team better.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--NYU Students Demand Black-Only Student Housing on Campus

How many civil rights workers in the 1960s died trying to end segregated housing ?
It ’ s an academic question but very appropriate given what ’ s happened at New York University recently .
A couple of students circulated a petition that eventually got more than 1,000 signatures for NYU to designate racially-segregated housing for black and “ black-identifying ” students .
Apparently , there are no “ safe spaces ” for blacks because NYU is “ predominantly white.
” Fox News : “ NYU is a predominantly white institution , making it very difficult for Black students to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incidents involving racism occur , ” Black Violets told Fox News .
“ It is not about exclusion , but rather creating a space where Black students can feel included.
” Simply saying it ’ s “ not about exclusion ” doesn ’ t mean it isn ’ t .
If other races are not allowed to live there , it ’ s exclusion .
It ’ s the very definition of exclusion .
But we ’ re all supposed to pretend it isn ’ t ?
Sheesh .
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How many civil rights workers in the 1960s died trying to end segregated housing? It’s an academic question but very appropriate given what’s happened at New York University recently.
A couple of students circulated a petition that eventually got more than 1,000 signatures for NYU to designate racially-segregated housing for black and “black-identifying” students. Apparently, there are no “safe spaces” for blacks because NYU is “predominantly white.”
Fox News: “NYU is a predominantly white institution, making it very difficult for Black students to connect or find community, especially when incidents involving racism occur,” Black Violets told Fox News. “It is not about exclusion, but rather creating a space where Black students can feel included.”
Simply saying it’s “not about exclusion” doesn’t mean it isn’t. If other races are not allowed to live there, it’s exclusion. It’s the very definition of exclusion. But we’re all supposed to pretend it isn’t? Sheesh. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Tim Scott Inspires: ‘Our Family Went From Cotton To Congress In One Lifetime’ (VIDEO)

In stark contrast to most of the Democratic National Convention ( DNC ) last week , Republican South Carolina Sen. @ @ @ @ @ inspiring speech on the first night of the Republican National Convention ( RNC ) , @ @ @ @ @ school flunky to senator , and his family ’ s great advancement as African Americans @ @ @ @ @ lifetime .
“ Our family went from cotton to Congress in one lifetime , ” @ @ @ @ @ s routinely maligned for being a black Republican .
“ And that ’ s why @ @ @ @ @ century can be better than the last.
” “ Do we want a society that @ @ @ @ @ culture that cancels everything it even slightly disagrees with ?
” Scott continued .
“ @ @ @ @ @ , because you see , I am living my mother ’ s American Dream.
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In stark contrast to most of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) last week, Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott landed a most inspiring speech on the first night of the Republican National Convention (RNC), relaying his story from high school flunky to senator, and his family’s great advancement as African Americans in the matter of a lifetime.
“Our family went from cotton to Congress in one lifetime,” said Scott, who’s routinely maligned for being a black Republican. “And that’s why I believe the next American century can be better than the last.”
“Do we want a society that breeds success, or a culture that cancels everything it even slightly disagrees with?” Scott continued. “I know where I stand, because you see, I am living my mother’s American Dream.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Eyewitness Says as Many as 20,000 Unverified Absentee Ballots Counted in Detroit Primary

An eyewitness told The Kyle Olson Show that as many as 20,000 unverified absentee ballots in Detroit were fed through machines and counted during the August 4 primary .
In a segment released exclusively to Breitbart News before airing on Saturday , Michigan Republican Party-appointed poll challenger Bob Cushman said it was chaotic while absentee ballots were being counted in downtown on primary night in Detroit , a city known for voting heavily Democrat Cushman said he is concerned about election integrity and signed up to be an observer .
He noted that a car with Ohio license plates was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he did not know what the purpose was , but he suspected “ that car was somebody that was delivering ballots .
It just seemed a little odd.
” “ This is just my estimate , ” he told The Kyle Olson Show , “ but I would guess there were 10,000 to 20,000 after 2:00 a.m. — could have been more.
” Cushman thought election officials should go back to analyze what ballots were counted after the procedures were suspected and throw those votes out .
All of this is potentially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump won in 2016 and the expected close margin anticipated in 2020 .
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An eyewitness told The Kyle Olson Show that as many as 20,000 unverified absentee ballots in Detroit were fed through machines and counted during the August 4 primary.
In a segment released exclusively to Breitbart News before airing on Saturday, Michigan Republican Party-appointed poll challenger Bob Cushman said it was chaotic while absentee ballots were being counted in downtown on primary night in Detroit, a city known for voting heavily Democrat
Cushman said he is concerned about election integrity and signed up to be an observer.
He noted that a car with Ohio license plates was driven into the large facility. Cushman said he did not know what the purpose was, but he suspected “that car was somebody that was delivering ballots. It just seemed a little odd.”
(…)
“This is just my estimate,” he told The Kyle Olson Show, “but I would guess there were 10,000 to 20,000 after 2:00 a.m. — could have been more.”
Cushman thought election officials should go back to analyze what ballots were counted after the procedures were suspected and throw those votes out.
All of this is potentially consequential given the narrow 10,704-vote victory Donald Trump won in 2016 and the expected close margin anticipated in 2020. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--Man Shot by Police in Kenosha Was Wanted for Sexual Assault

Jacob Blake , the 29-year-old black man shot by police in Kenosha , Wisconsin , on Sunday , was wanted @ @ @ @ @ , among others , according to the Associated Press .
The AP reported Monday : @ @ @ @ @ County prosecutors charged Blake on July 6 with third-degree sexual assault , trespassing and disorderly @ @ @ @ @ abuse .
An arrest warrant was issued for Blake the following day .
The records @ @ @ @ @ do not list an attorney for Blake .
Another article from 2015 describes a Jacob @ @ @ @ @ who had to be subdued by a police dog after he resisted arrest following an @ @ @ @ @ .
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Jacob Blake, the 29-year-old black man shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday, was wanted on charges of sexual assault, among others, according to the Associated Press.
The AP reported Monday: Online court records indicate Kenosha County prosecutors charged Blake on July 6 with third-degree sexual assault, trespassing and disorderly conduct in connection with domestic abuse. An arrest warrant was issued for Blake the following day.


truepundit--2020-08-25--Immigrant Who Escaped Communist Cuba: Democrats Are Doing To America What Castro Did To Cuba (VIDEO)

Maximo Alvarez , an immigrant who escaped communist Cuba , warned Americans during the Republican National Convention on Monday night that he sees in the Democratic Party many of the things he saw in Cuba .
“ I know all about the past .
I ’ ll never forget my own .
My family has fled totalitarianism and communism .
More than once .
First my dad from Spain , then from Cuba , ” Alvarez said .
“ I ’ m speaking to you today because my family is done abandoning what we ’ ve rightfully earned .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m speaking to you today because I ’ ve seen people like this before .
I ’ ve seen movements like this before .
I ’ ve seen ideas like this before and I ’ m here to tell you , we can not let them take over our country , ” he said .
“ I heard the promises of Fidel Castro .
And I can never forget all those who grew up around me , who looked like me , who could have been me , who suffered and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ empty promises .
They swallowed the communist poison pill.
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Maximo Alvarez, an immigrant who escaped communist Cuba, warned Americans during the Republican National Convention on Monday night that he sees in the Democratic Party many of the things he saw in Cuba.
“I know all about the past. I’ll never forget my own. My family has fled totalitarianism and communism. More than once. First my dad from Spain, then from Cuba,” Alvarez said. “I’m speaking to you today because my family is done abandoning what we’ve rightfully earned. There is no place to hide.”
“I’m speaking to you today because I’ve seen people like this before. I’ve seen movements like this before. I’ve seen ideas like this before and I’m here to tell you, we cannot let them take over our country,” he said. “I heard the promises of Fidel Castro. And I can never forget all those who grew up around me, who looked like me, who could have been me, who suffered and starved and died because they believed those empty promises. They swallowed the communist poison pill.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--As Sweden’s COVID-19 Measures Hint At Herd Immunity, US Experts Rethink Lockdown Strategies

As Sweden continues to enjoy a falling COVID-19 infection rate , leading health experts have suggested the country ’ s decision not to lock down or require masks has resulted in herd immunity , according to MarketWatch .
“ Strict rules do not work as people seem to break them , ” said Arne Elofsson , a professor of biometrics at Stockholm University , adding “ Sweden is doing fine.
” Anders Tegnell , an epidemiologist involved in managing Sweden ’ s pandemic , thinks masks give a false sense of security : “ The belief that masks can solve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister Stefan Löfven thinks voluntary social-distancing rules and not closing schools but banning gatherings of more than 50 people has been the right approach .
“ Now there are quite a few people who think we were right , ” he told a newspaper .
“ The strategy that we adopted , I believe is right — to protect individuals , limit the spread of the infection.
” –MarketWatch According to the European CDC , Sweden has an infection rate of 37 cases per 100,000 people – far lower than France ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 152.7 cases per 100,000 despite imposing months of lockdowns of varying degrees .
And while the New York Times ( in July ) and MarketWatch ( in June ) said that Sweden ’ s economy is doing ‘ just as bad ’ as countries which imposed lockdowns , the BBC pointed out earlier this month that Sweden ’ s economy ‘ only ’ contracted 8.6 % in the April-June period vs. the previous three months , while the European Union saw a contraction of 11.9 % over the same period based on newer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ensuing economic fallout have had a significant impact on mental health .
As Sweden ’ s model for dealing with COVID-19 appears to have survived its trial by fire , other countries are now rethinking blanket lockdowns as they weigh the economic impacts against health risks , according to the Wall Street Journal .
Some of their thinking agrees with Sweden ’ s , while several points of disagreement exist .
The Journal also notes that “ Sweden ’ s current infection and death rates are as low as the rest of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experts the country may be close to herd immunity.
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As Sweden continues to enjoy a falling COVID-19 infection rate, leading health experts have suggested the country’s decision not to lock down or require masks has resulted in herd immunity, according to MarketWatch.
“Strict rules do not work as people seem to break them,” said Arne Elofsson, a professor of biometrics at Stockholm University, adding “Sweden is doing fine.”
Anders Tegnell, an epidemiologist involved in managing Sweden’s pandemic, thinks masks give a false sense of security: “The belief that masks can solve our problem is very dangerous.”
Prime Minister Stefan Löfven thinks voluntary social-distancing rules and not closing schools but banning gatherings of more than 50 people has been the right approach.
“Now there are quite a few people who think we were right,” he told a newspaper. “The strategy that we adopted, I believe is right — to protect individuals, limit the spread of the infection.” –MarketWatch
According to the European CDC, Sweden has an infection rate of 37 cases per 100,000 people – far lower than France’s 60 per 100,000 and Spain’s 152.7 cases per 100,000 despite imposing months of lockdowns of varying degrees.
And while the New York Times (in July) and MarketWatch (in June) said that Sweden’s economy is doing ‘just as bad’ as countries which imposed lockdowns, the BBC pointed out earlier this month that Sweden’s economy ‘only’ contracted 8.6% in the April-June period vs. the previous three months, while the European Union saw a contraction of 11.9% over the same period based on newer economic data.
Meanwhile, lockdowns and the ensuing economic fallout have had a significant impact on mental health.
A new approach?
As Sweden’s model for dealing with COVID-19 appears to have survived its trial by fire, other countries are now rethinking blanket lockdowns as they weigh the economic impacts against health risks, according to the Wall Street Journal. Some of their thinking agrees with Sweden’s, while several points of disagreement exist. The Journal also notes that “Sweden’s current infection and death rates are as low as the rest of Europe’s, suggesting to some experts the country may be close to herd immunity.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-25--We Have All The Evidence We Need That Universal Mail-In Voting Would Be a Disaster

Last week , House Democrats passed a $ 25 billion bailout of the U.S .
Postal Service that they say is necessary to help get them ready for the massive influx of mail-in ballots expected in the November election .
They also aim to block various efforts they believe are being done to undermine the postal service , but are actually longstanding cost-saving measures to make the postal service more efficient President Trump and Republicans have repeatedly warned that universal mail-in voting would be a disaster .
This year , we ’ ve seen several elections done via mail that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voter error , counting issues , missing ballots , or outright fraud .
Universal mail-in voting proponents on the left point to states that have been doing vote-by-mail for years as proof it can be done nationwide , but this simply isn ’ t the case .
“ New proponents of mail balloting don ’ t often understand how it actually works , ” says Public Interest Legal Foundation President and PJ Media contributor J. Christian Adams .
“ States like Oregon and Washington spent many years building their mail voting systems and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efforts .
Pride in their own systems does not somehow transfer across state lines .
Nevada , New York , and others are not and will not be ready for November.
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Last week, House Democrats passed a $25 billion bailout of the U.S. Postal Service that they say is necessary to help get them ready for the massive influx of mail-in ballots expected in the November election. They also aim to block various efforts they believe are being done to undermine the postal service, but are actually longstanding cost-saving measures to make the postal service more efficient
President Trump and Republicans have repeatedly warned that universal mail-in voting would be a disaster. This year, we’ve seen several elections done via mail that resulted in significant problems either due to voter error, counting issues, missing ballots, or outright fraud.
Universal mail-in voting proponents on the left point to states that have been doing vote-by-mail for years as proof it can be done nationwide, but this simply isn’t the case.
“New proponents of mail balloting don’t often understand how it actually works,” says Public Interest Legal Foundation President and PJ Media contributor J. Christian Adams. “States like Oregon and Washington spent many years building their mail voting systems and are notably aggressive with voter list maintenance efforts. Pride in their own systems does not somehow transfer across state lines. Nevada, New York, and others are not and will not be ready for November.” – READ MORE
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