truepundit--2020-09-10--Whitmer Hypes COVID Concerns Ahead Of Trump Rally, Says Biden Rally Not A Problem

Democratic Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer slammed President Donald Trump for holding a rally in her state amid a pandemic immediately before voicing approval for an event scheduled for Democratic candidate Joe Biden .
Whitmer appeared Tuesday on CNN and called Trump ’ s event , scheduled for Thursday , “ distressing ” because of the chance of spreading the coronavirus .
She added that in the case of Biden ’ s event , scheduled for Wednesday , she trusted that the organizers are “ following the science ” regarding the coronavirus .
“ It ’ s distressing , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , referring to the Trump campaign rally .
“ You know , we have been following the science here in Michigan .
We have a mask mandate , we ’ ve got gathering rules to ensure that we don ’ t have super-spreader events , yet , we anticipate that he will be descending on this state , and perhaps encouraging people to come mask-less and come together in the ways that we ’ ve seen them happening across the country , and I think this is very distressing.
” “ We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve saved thousands of lives .
We ’ ve gotten people back to work , and events like this threaten all that we ’ ve made and I would love to see the leader of our country embrace masks and encourage people to do the right thing , ” Whitmer continued .
“ This is an economic crisis .
This is a public health crisis .
We ’ ve got to get serious about it and focus on getting this right.
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Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer slammed President Donald Trump for holding a rally in her state amid a pandemic immediately before voicing approval for an event scheduled for Democratic candidate Joe Biden.
Whitmer appeared Tuesday on CNN and called Trump’s event, scheduled for Thursday, “distressing” because of the chance of spreading the coronavirus. She added that in the case of Biden’s event, scheduled for Wednesday, she trusted that the organizers are “following the science” regarding the coronavirus.
“It’s distressing, to say the least,” Whitmer said, referring to the Trump campaign rally. “You know, we have been following the science here in Michigan. We have a mask mandate, we’ve got gathering rules to ensure that we don’t have super-spreader events, yet, we anticipate that he will be descending on this state, and perhaps encouraging people to come mask-less and come together in the ways that we’ve seen them happening across the country, and I think this is very distressing.”
“We’ve pushed our curve down. We’ve saved thousands of lives. We’ve gotten people back to work, and events like this threaten all that we’ve made and I would love to see the leader of our country embrace masks and encourage people to do the right thing,” Whitmer continued. “This is an economic crisis. This is a public health crisis. We’ve got to get serious about it and focus on getting this right.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--AstraZeneca Shares Plunge As COVID Vaccine Study Put On Hold Due To “Adverse Reaction”

Amid the biggest selloff in markets since March , we suspect news from AstraZeneca ’ s massive Phase 3 COVID-19 study will not help at all .
Stat News reports that the large , Phase 3 study testing a Covid-19 vaccine being developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford at dozens of sites across the U.S. has been put on hold due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom .
An individual familiar with the development said researchers had been told the hold was placed on the trial out of “ an abundance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ As part of the ongoing randomized , controlled global trials of the Oxford coronavirus vaccine , our standard review process triggered a pause to vaccination to allow review of safety data .
This is a routine action which has to happen whenever there is a potentially unexplained illness in one of the trials , while it is investigated , ensuring we maintain the integrity of the trials .
In large trials , illnesses will happen by chance but must be independently reviewed to check this carefully .
We are working to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to minimize any potential impact on the trial timeline .
We are committed to the safety of our participants and the highest standards of conduct in our trials.
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Amid the biggest selloff in markets since March, we suspect news from AstraZeneca’s massive Phase 3 COVID-19 study will not help at all.
Stat News reports that the large, Phase 3 study testing a Covid-19 vaccine being developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford at dozens of sites across the U.S. has been put on hold due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom.
An individual familiar with the development said researchers had been told the hold was placed on the trial out of “an abundance of caution.”
Full statement from AstraZeneca: “As part of the ongoing randomized, controlled global trials of the Oxford coronavirus vaccine, our standard review process triggered a pause to vaccination to allow review of safety data.
This is a routine action which has to happen whenever there is a potentially unexplained illness in one of the trials, while it is investigated, ensuring we maintain the integrity of the trials.
In large trials, illnesses will happen by chance but must be independently reviewed to check this carefully.
We are working to expedite the review of the single event to minimize any potential impact on the trial timeline. We are committed to the safety of our participants and the highest standards of conduct in our trials.“ – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--Andrew Cuomo Rants: ‘Donald Trump Caused The COVID Outbreak In New York’

Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday , New York Governor Andrew Cuomo ranted , “ Donald Trump caused the COVID outbreak in New York , ” then immediately chanted again , “ Donald Trump caused the COVID outbreak in New York.
” Cuomo ’ s rant against Trump began , “ Donald Trump caused the COVID outbreak in New York .
Donald Trump caused the COVID outbreak in New York .
That is a fact .
It ’ s a fact that he admitted and the CDC admitted and Fauci admitted .
The China virus , the China virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not the China virus .
It was the European virus that came to New York .
They missed it .
They missed it .
The China virus went to Europe .
It got on a plane .
It went to Europe .
They never even thought of the possibility .
And then three million Europeans got on the plane and came to New York and they brought the virus .
“ January , they brought the virus , ” Cuomo continued .
“ February , they brought the virus .
March , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ federal government does a travel ban from Europe .
Mid-March , too little too late , Mr. President .
He caused the COVID outbreak in New York .
Donald Trump and his incompetent CDC and his incompetent NIH and his incompetent Department of Homeland Security .
Department of Homeland Security , we ’ re going to protect the people of this nation .
We ’ re not going to let the immigrants come across the Southern border .
We ’ re going to create a wall .
Why didn ’ t you stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more Americans than anything you were worried about on the Southern border .
This nation loses more people per day to COVID than any nation on the globe .
Do you hear that point ?
We lose more people per day to COVID than any nation on the globe .
You know who did that ?
Donald Trump ’ s incompetence.
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Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo ranted, “Donald Trump caused the COVID outbreak in New York,” then immediately chanted again, “Donald Trump caused the COVID outbreak in New York.”
Cuomo’s rant against Trump began, “Donald Trump caused the COVID outbreak in New York. Donald Trump caused the COVID outbreak in New York. That is a fact. It’s a fact that he admitted and the CDC admitted and Fauci admitted. The China virus, the China virus, the China virus. It was not the China virus. It was the European virus that came to New York. They missed it. They missed it. The China virus went to Europe. It got on a plane. It went to Europe. They never even thought of the possibility. And then three million Europeans got on the plane and came to New York and they brought the virus.
“January, they brought the virus,” Cuomo continued. “February, they brought the virus. March, they brought the virus and in mid-March the federal government does a travel ban from Europe. Mid-March, too little too late, Mr. President. He caused the COVID outbreak in New York. Donald Trump and his incompetent CDC and his incompetent NIH and his incompetent Department of Homeland Security. Department of Homeland Security, we’re going to protect the people of this nation. We’re not going to let the immigrants come across the Southern border. We’re going to create a wall. Why didn’t you stop the virus? The virus killed many more Americans than anything you were worried about on the Southern border. This nation loses more people per day to COVID than any nation on the globe. Do you hear that point? We lose more people per day to COVID than any nation on the globe. You know who did that? Donald Trump’s incompetence.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--Biden Now Denies He Wants to Defund Police, Claims Trump Is the One Who Wants to Defund Them

The amount of flip-flopping by the Biden-Harris campaign we ’ ve seen in the past week could make you dizzy @ @ @ @ @ question about ads accusing of him of wanting to defund police , Biden tried to @ @ @ @ @ that not only does he want to increase funding to the police , but it @ @ @ @ @ wants to defund the police .
Of course , Biden said , quite clearly in @ @ @ @ @ activist Ady Barkan , that he wants to defund the police by “ redirecting ” @ @ @ @ @ Shortly after Biden said that the police “ become the enemy , ” Barkan asked @ @ @ @ @ agree that we can redirect some of the funding ?
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The amount of flip-flopping by the Biden-Harris campaign we’ve seen in the past week could make you dizzy.
In response to a question about ads accusing of him of wanting to defund police, Biden tried to flip the script and say that not only does he want to increase funding to the police, but it’s Donald Trump who wants to defund the police.
“I’m the one calling for $300M more for local police, for community policing … The only person calling to defund the police is Donald Trump. Look at his budget. He calls for cutting police funding for local — state and local help by $400 million. Once again, he’s pathological.” — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) September 8, 2020
Of course, Biden said, quite clearly in July during an interview with activist Ady Barkan, that he wants to defund the police by “redirecting” funding to other programs. Shortly after Biden said that the police “become the enemy,” Barkan asked, “But do we agree that we can redirect some of the [police] funding?”
“Yes, absolutely,” Biden replied. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--REPORT: Left-Leaning Groups Preparing For ‘Mass Unrest,’ ‘Right-Wing Violence’ If Biden Wins Electio

REPORT: Left-Leaning Groups Preparing For ‘Mass Unrest,’ ‘Right-Wing Violence’ If Biden Wins Election

Left-leaning activism powerhouse MoveOn.org , along with some of the nation ’ s largest teachers ’ unions , are warning Democrats of “ mass unrest ” and possible “ right-wing violence ” if President Donald Trump loses the presidential election to former Vice President Joe Biden in November , even going so far as to issue a memo to Democrat groups with suggestions on how to counter or protect themselves from violence .
The memo comes just days after The Washington Post warned , in a fever-dream op-ed , that left-leaning and progressive activists could engage in large scale rioting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even going so far as to envision a scenario that ends in a civil-war-like battle between “ anti-fascists ” — or , “ Antifa ” — and right-wing protesters , cheered on by President Donald Trump himself .
“ With the exception of the ‘ big Biden win ’ scenario , each of our exercises reached the brink of catastrophe , with massive disinformation campaigns , violence in the streets , and a constitutional impasse , ” the founder of the “ Transition Integrity Project ” panicked on the op-ed page .
Only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would result in “ a relatively orderly transfer of power.
” The Daily Beast reports that MoveOn , Color of Change , and the American Federation of Teachers — a group that refers to itself as the “ Fight Back Table ” — are warning the same , and to help counter what they believe could be a nationwide effort to keep Trump in power — up to and including threats of secession by key states — they ’ ve founded a Democracy Defense Nerve Center to keep Biden ’ s and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Left-leaning activism powerhouse MoveOn.org, along with some of the nation’s largest teachers’ unions, are warning Democrats of “mass unrest” and possible “right-wing violence” if President Donald Trump loses the presidential election to former Vice President Joe Biden in November, even going so far as to issue a memo to Democrat groups with suggestions on how to counter or protect themselves from violence.
The memo comes just days after The Washington Post warned, in a fever-dream op-ed, that left-leaning and progressive activists could engage in large scale rioting and destruction following a Biden loss, even going so far as to envision a scenario that ends in a civil-war-like battle between “anti-fascists” — or, “Antifa” — and right-wing protesters, cheered on by President Donald Trump himself.
“With the exception of the ‘big Biden win’ scenario, each of our exercises reached the brink of catastrophe, with massive disinformation campaigns, violence in the streets, and a constitutional impasse,” the founder of the “Transition Integrity Project” panicked on the op-ed page. Only a “landslide for Joe Biden” would result in “a relatively orderly transfer of power.”
The Daily Beast reports that MoveOn, Color of Change, and the American Federation of Teachers — a group that refers to itself as the “Fight Back Table” — are warning the same, and to help counter what they believe could be a nationwide effort to keep Trump in power — up to and including threats of secession by key states — they’ve founded a Democracy Defense Nerve Center to keep Biden’s and other Democrat campaign teams appraised. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--Oscars Announce New ‘Inclusion’ Standards For Best Picture Revolving Around ‘Underrepresented Groups

Oscars Announce New ‘Inclusion’ Standards For Best Picture Revolving Around ‘Underrepresented Groups’

On Tuesday , the Academy of Motion Picture Art and Sciences announced that for any film to be nominated for Best Picture starting in the year 2024 , new standards of inclusion must be met .
“ Those standards require one of the following : at least one of the lead actors or significant supporting actors is from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group ; at least 30 % of all actors in secondary and more minor roles are from certain underrepresented groups ; or the main storyline , theme or narrative is centered on an underrepresented group , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : To be eligible for best picture , a film must meet at least two standards across four categories : “ Onscreen Representation , Themes and Narratives , ” “ Creative Leadership and Project Team , ” “ Industry Access and Opportunities ” and “ Audience Development.
” Within each category are a variety of criteria … Academy President David Rubin and Chief Executive Dawn Hudson stated , “ The aperture must widen to reflect our diverse global population in both the creation of motion pictures and in the audiences who connect with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing a vital role in helping make this a reality .
We believe these inclusion standards will be a catalyst for long-lasting , essential change in our industry.
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On Tuesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Art and Sciences announced that for any film to be nominated for Best Picture starting in the year 2024, new standards of inclusion must be met.
“Those standards require one of the following: at least one of the lead actors or significant supporting actors is from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group; at least 30% of all actors in secondary and more minor roles are from certain underrepresented groups; or the main storyline, theme or narrative is centered on an underrepresented group,” The Los Angeles Times reported, adding:
To be eligible for best picture, a film must meet at least two standards across four categories: “Onscreen Representation, Themes and Narratives,” “Creative Leadership and Project Team,” “Industry Access and Opportunities” and “Audience Development.” Within each category are a variety of criteria …
Academy President David Rubin and Chief Executive Dawn Hudson stated, “The aperture must widen to reflect our diverse global population in both the creation of motion pictures and in the audiences who connect with them. The Academy is committed to playing a vital role in helping make this a reality. We believe these inclusion standards will be a catalyst for long-lasting, essential change in our industry.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--Cuomo changes stance, announces indoor dining in NYC for end of September

Update : Gov .
Cuomo announced Wednesday that restaurants in New York City would be allowed to open for indoor dining at 25 % capacity beginning on Sept. 30 .
Customers will be subject to temperature checks at the door and will have to leave contact information for the purpose of contact tracing .
There will be no bar service and no service after midnight .
The original story is below .
New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ( D ) said he doesn ’ t want to allow New York City restaurants to have indoor dining services until Mayor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a social distancing enforcement task force , according to WNBC-TV .
Restaurant owners are suing Cuomo and de Blasio over the continued restrictions , which remain in place despite the number of daily COVID-19 deaths sitting in the single digits and the infection rate staying below 1 % .
Even though restaurants in other parts of New York and New Jersey can serve customers indoors , Cuomo isn ’ t budging on New York City .
“ If we have the enforcement mechanism in place , then we can talk about opening restaurants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported .
“ It would be negligent and reckless to open indoor dining , knowing that you have issues in Upstate New York , knowing that compliance is going to be a problem , and knowing that you have no enforcement mechanism .
And we ’ re still working through that because I believe local governments could help us accomplish this goal if they wanted to.
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Update: Gov. Cuomo announced Wednesday that restaurants in New York City would be allowed to open for indoor dining at 25% capacity beginning on Sept. 30. Customers will be subject to temperature checks at the door and will have to leave contact information for the purpose of contact tracing. There will be no bar service and no service after midnight. The original story is below.
UPDATE: On September 30, indoor dining in NYC can resume at 25% capacity. Strict restrictions will be in place. pic.twitter.com/ORzwGM67PQ — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) September 9, 2020
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said he doesn’t want to allow New York City restaurants to have indoor dining services until Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) establishes a social distancing enforcement task force, according to WNBC-TV.
Restaurant owners are suing Cuomo and de Blasio over the continued restrictions, which remain in place despite the number of daily COVID-19 deaths sitting in the single digits and the infection rate staying below 1%. Even though restaurants in other parts of New York and New Jersey can serve customers indoors, Cuomo isn’t budging on New York City.
“If we have the enforcement mechanism in place, then we can talk about opening restaurants,” Cuomo said Tuesday, WNBC reported. “It would be negligent and reckless to open indoor dining, knowing that you have issues in Upstate New York, knowing that compliance is going to be a problem, and knowing that you have no enforcement mechanism. And we’re still working through that because I believe local governments could help us accomplish this goal if they wanted to.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--Wall Street Explains Why Despite A “Second Wave” In COVID Cases, Deaths Have Barely Budged

With Wall Street hailing a coronavirus vaccine as a silver bullet to virtually everything that is ailing the global economy – with Goldman recently upgrading its 2021 GDP forecast on the assumption that a covid-19 vaccine will be available in late 2020 and widely used early next year – the reality , as Goldman also wrote in a report earlier this week , is that “ even without a vaccine , so far the death toll from the recent virus spike has not risen ” suggesting that the rise in cases is “ either related to more testing or is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in which case it points to evidence of society better protecting vulnerable groups.
” Picking up on this point at a time when many countries in Europe are suffering from a second wave of covid infections ( as shown in the chart above ) DB ’ s Jim Reid writes that “ in recent days and weeks , concern has risen that Europe could be at the beginning of a second wave of the pandemic.
” He adds that just in his native UK “ the number of confirmed cases rose by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daily increase since May 22.
” Yet noting the point brought up by Goldman above , Reid then counters that even as case numbers have risen , “ hospitalizations and deaths have thankfully not.
” A key reason for this – as we first discussed in July in “ The Under-40s Dilemma ” – is that it ’ s now younger people who are more likely to get the virus .
As Reid points out , while most of this evidence has been anecdotal across the world the attached chart from Public Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the peak of the pandemic in late March , 61 % of the confirmed cases were among those over 60 .
But they now make up just 11 % of cases .
For over 80 year olds it ’ s dropped from 28 % to 3 % .
For those under 40 it ’ s the reverse picture with cases increasing from 14 % to 67 % of the total .
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With Wall Street hailing a coronavirus vaccine as a silver bullet to virtually everything that is ailing the global economy – with Goldman recently upgrading its 2021 GDP forecast on the assumption that a covid-19 vaccine will be available in late 2020 and widely used early next year – the reality, as Goldman also wrote in a report earlier this week, is that “even without a vaccine, so far the death toll from the recent virus spike has not risen” suggesting that the rise in cases is “either related to more testing or is occurring in younger, less vulnerable cohorts, in which case it points to evidence of society better protecting vulnerable groups.”
Picking up on this point at a time when many countries in Europe are suffering from a second wave of covid infections (as shown in the chart above) DB’s Jim Reid writes that “in recent days and weeks, concern has risen that Europe could be at the beginning
of a second wave of the pandemic.” He adds that just in his native UK “the number of confirmed cases rose by 2,988 yesterday, which was the largest daily increase since May 22.”
Yet noting the point brought up by Goldman above, Reid then counters that even as case numbers have risen, “hospitalizations and deaths have thankfully not.”
A key reason for this – as we first discussed in July in “The Under-40s Dilemma” – is that it’s now younger people who are more likely to get the virus.
As Reid points out, while most of this evidence has been anecdotal across the world the attached chart from Public Health England provides some telling statistics: back at the peak of the pandemic in late March, 61% of the confirmed cases were among those over 60. But they now make up just 11% of cases. For over 80 year olds it’s dropped from 28% to 3%. For those under 40 it’s the reverse picture with cases increasing from 14% to 67% of the total. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--Whitmer Opposed Trump’s Wall. Now They’re Building A Fence Around Her Residence.

There are walls and there are walls … The official residence of Democrat Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in Lansing will soon have an eight-foot high , electrified fence surrounding it ; the fence and ancillary security upgrades will reportedly cost $ 1.1 million .
The Washington Free Beacon pointed out : Whitmer , a Biden surrogate , has attacked the idea of using barriers to prevent illegal immigration .
She called President Donald Trump ’ s border wall “ costly and ineffective ” in February 2017 , nearly a week after suggesting that money for the wall would be better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the wall , ” Whitmer tweeted .
“ Think how many kids that would educate , how many roads , bridges and pipes it would fix.
” Whitmer also campaigned against Trump ’ s wall in 2018 , saying , “ it is time we get back to building bridges , not walls.
” The Detroit News reported that Whitmer spokeswoman Tiffany Brown said , “ Routine maintenance and upgrades are performed as needed to ensure the safety , security and protection of any sitting governor and the first family.
” She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paid for with funds from the executive office budget .
The renovations at the governor ’ s residence were recommended by the Michigan State Police and the state Department of Technology , according to Brown .
Shanon Banner , spokeswoman for the Michigan State Police stated , “ As a matter of practice , we ’ re constantly reviewing security protocols and adjusting as needed .
We don ’ t comment on specific threats against the governor nor do we provide information about security measures.
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There are walls and there are walls …
The official residence of Democrat Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in Lansing will soon have an eight-foot high, electrified fence surrounding it; the fence and ancillary security upgrades will reportedly cost $1.1 million.
The Washington Free Beacon pointed out: Whitmer, a Biden surrogate, has attacked the idea of using barriers to prevent illegal immigration. She called President Donald Trump’s border wall “costly and ineffective” in February 2017, nearly a week after suggesting that money for the wall would be better spent elsewhere. “$40 BILLION for the wall,” Whitmer tweeted. “Think how many kids that would educate, how many roads, bridges and pipes it would fix.” Whitmer also campaigned against Trump’s wall in 2018, saying, “it is time we get back to building bridges, not walls.”
The Detroit News reported that Whitmer spokeswoman Tiffany Brown said, “Routine maintenance and upgrades are performed as needed to ensure the safety, security and protection of any sitting governor and the first family.” She added that the added security would be paid for with funds from the executive office budget.
The renovations at the governor’s residence were recommended by the Michigan State Police and the state Department of Technology, according to Brown. Shanon Banner, spokeswoman for the Michigan State Police stated, “As a matter of practice, we’re constantly reviewing security protocols and adjusting as needed. We don’t comment on specific threats against the governor nor do we provide information about security measures.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--This Obama-Biden Administration Failure Killed More Americans Than COVID-19

There is an actual example of government incompetence leading to hundreds of thousands of deaths nationwide—but it didn ’ t happen under Trump .
It happened during the Obama-Biden administration .
And their incompetence killed more people than the Chinese coronavirus has in this country .
The Veterans Affairs Department was notorious for its poorly managed health care system , and the Obama-Biden administration promised to end the horrendous backlog in VA benefits claims , some of which languished for years .
But the backlog of VA claims , which had been on the decline when Obama and Biden took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unprocessed claims exceeded 900,000 , with roughly two-thirds of all claims idling for 125 days or longer .
From 2011 to 2013 , the time it took to process claims increased 40 percent , to an unthinkable 272 days .
As a result of this backlog surge the number of veterans who died waiting for care and benefits skyrocketed .
And the Obama-Biden administration did nothing .
Even after reports of vets dying waiting for care started getting attention , the administration didn ’ t seem interested in solving the problem .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lists and unnecessary deaths at hospitals nationwide started being reported by the media , the Obama-Biden administration not only refused to conduct its own investigation , but actually retaliated against whistleblowers .
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There is an actual example of government incompetence leading to hundreds of thousands of deaths nationwide—but it didn’t happen under Trump. It happened during the Obama-Biden administration. And their incompetence killed more people than the Chinese coronavirus has in this country.
The Veterans Affairs Department was notorious for its poorly managed health care system, and the Obama-Biden administration promised to end the horrendous backlog in VA benefits claims, some of which languished for years.
But the backlog of VA claims, which had been on the decline when Obama and Biden took office, skyrocketed on their watch. Unprocessed claims exceeded 900,000, with roughly two-thirds of all claims idling for 125 days or longer.
From 2011 to 2013, the time it took to process claims increased 40 percent, to an unthinkable 272 days. As a result of this backlog surge the number of veterans who died waiting for care and benefits skyrocketed.
And the Obama-Biden administration did nothing.
Even after reports of vets dying waiting for care started getting attention, the administration didn’t seem interested in solving the problem. In fact, as reports of falsified waiting lists and unnecessary deaths at hospitals nationwide started being reported by the media, the Obama-Biden administration not only refused to conduct its own investigation, but actually retaliated against whistleblowers. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--Quebec City Says It Will Isolate “Uncooperative” Citizens In Secret Corona Facility

Authorities in Quebec City , Canada have announced they will isolate “ uncooperative ” citizens in a coronavirus facility , the location of which remains a secret .
During a press conference , Dr. Jacques Girard , who heads the Quebec City public health authority , drew attention to a case where patrons at a bar were ordered to wait until their COVID-19 tests came back , but disregarded the command and left the premises before the results came back positive .
This led to them being deemed “ uncooperative ” and forcibly interned in a quarantine facility .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Girard said during the press conference .
“ And it is what we did this morning…forced a person to cooperate with the investigation…and police cooperation was exceptional.
” The health official then outlined how the state is also tracking down people for violating their home quarantine and forcibly removing them to the secret facility .
“ Because we have had people isolated at home .
And then , we saw the person was not at home .
So , we went to their home , and then told them , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be , ” said Girard .
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Authorities in Quebec City, Canada have announced they will isolate “uncooperative” citizens in a coronavirus facility, the location of which remains a secret.
During a press conference, Dr. Jacques Girard, who heads the Quebec City public health authority, drew attention to a case where patrons at a bar were ordered to wait until their COVID-19 tests came back, but disregarded the command and left the premises before the results came back positive.
This led to them being deemed “uncooperative” and forcibly interned in a quarantine facility.
“[W]e may isolate someone for 14 days,” Girard said during the press conference. “And it is what we did this morning…forced a person to cooperate with the investigation…and police cooperation was exceptional.”
The health official then outlined how the state is also tracking down people for violating their home quarantine and forcibly removing them to the secret facility.
“Because we have had people isolated at home. And then, we saw the person was not at home. So, we went to their home, and then told them, we are isolating you where we want you to be,” said Girard. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--Entire Rochester Command Staff, Police Chief Resign Over Daniel Prude Case

The entire Rochester Police Department ( RPD ) command staff , including Police Chief La ’ Ron Singletary , is resigning , reports said Tuesday ( video below ) .
“ Whoa .
After days of protests in Rochester over the killing of Daniel Prude , mayor Lovely Warren just announced entire Rochester police department command staff , including the chief of police , is resigning , ” reported BuzzFeed News ’ Paul McLeod .
“ Asked during a city council meeting who will be in charge during tonight ’ s protests , the mayor said she doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find an interim chief , ’ says Warren .
‘ Because I just got the call before this hearing , I don ’ t know.
’ ” In a press release from the RPD late in the day , it was confirmed that seven RPD leaders were resigning , including Deputy Chief Joseph Morabito , after nearly 34 years of service on the force , and Commander Fabian Rivera .
Deputy Chief Mark Simmons and Commander Henry Favor are remaining on the force but dropping back to their previous rank of lieutenant , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
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The entire Rochester Police Department (RPD) command staff, including Police Chief La’Ron Singletary, is resigning, reports said Tuesday (video below).
“Whoa. After days of protests in Rochester over the killing of Daniel Prude, mayor Lovely Warren just announced entire Rochester police department command staff, including the chief of police, is resigning,” reported BuzzFeed News’ Paul McLeod. “Asked during a city council meeting who will be in charge during tonight’s protests, the mayor said she doesn’t know. ‘We would have to find an interim chief,’ says Warren. ‘Because I just got the call before this hearing, I don’t know.’”
Asked during a city council meeting who will be in charge during tonight’s protests, the mayor said she doesn’t know. “We would have to find an interim chief,” says Warren says. “Because I just got the call before this hearing, I don’t know. — Paul McLeod (@pdmcleod) September 8, 2020
In a press release from the RPD late in the day, it was confirmed that seven RPD leaders were resigning, including Deputy Chief Joseph Morabito, after nearly 34 years of service on the force, and Commander Fabian Rivera.
Deputy Chief Mark Simmons and Commander Henry Favor are remaining on the force but dropping back to their previous rank of lieutenant, according to the department, Fox News said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--L.A. Mayor During Insane Heat Wave: ‘Use A Fan.’ Crenshaw Fires Back: ‘Alexa, Show Me What Happens W

L.A. Mayor During Insane Heat Wave: ‘Use A Fan.’ Crenshaw Fires Back: ‘Alexa, Show Me What Happens When You Let Democrats Control Energy Policy’

On Sunday afternoon , in the midst of the insane heat in Los Angeles where the temperature in the San @ @ @ @ @ degrees , Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti issued an advisory for the city ’ s @ @ @ @ @ them to “ turn off major appliances , set the thermostat to 78 degrees ( @ @ @ @ @ ) , turn off excess lights and unplug any appliances you ’ re not using.
@ @ @ @ @ Dan Crenshaw responded to Garcetti ’ s tweet with one of his own , writing @ @ @ @ @ me what happens when you let Democrats control energy policy.
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On Sunday afternoon, in the midst of the insane heat in Los Angeles where the temperature in the San Fernando Valley reached near 120 degrees, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti issued an advisory for the city’s residents in which he told them to “turn off major appliances, set the thermostat to 78 degrees (or use a fan instead), turn off excess lights and unplug any appliances you’re not using.”
Alexa, show me what happens when you let Democrats control energy policy. https://t.co/PLtgofajlg — Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) September 8, 2020
On Tuesday, Rep. Dan Crenshaw responded to Garcetti’s tweet with one of his own, writing, “Alexa, show me what happens when you let Democrats control energy policy.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--Atlanta ICE operation nets 77 ‘worst of the worst’ offenders: report

At least 77 “ worst of the worst ” accused offenders were arrested during an operation by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) Atlanta Field Office earlier this summer , according to a report on Thursday .
Most of the individuals arrested have had convictions for aggravated assault , cruelty towards children and other crimes that targeted the young , Thomas Giles , the ICE Atlanta Field Office director , told FOX 5 .
He said the operation — which spanned from July 13 to Aug. 20 — focused on individuals he deemed “ the worst of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety.
” Giles said ICE is keeping its detention centers at less than 70 % capacity to allow for social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic .
The area of responsibility for ICE Atlanta consists of Georgia , North Carolina , and South Carolina .
He said a third of the arrests were made in Georgia .
One of the arrests included Juan Cabrera-Vial , 39 , of Guatemala .
Authorities found him in Canton , which is 40 miles outside Atlanta , according to the station .
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At least 77 “worst of the worst” accused offenders were arrested during an operation by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Atlanta Field Office earlier this summer, according to a report on Thursday.
Most of the individuals arrested have had convictions for aggravated assault, cruelty towards children and other crimes that targeted the young, Thomas Giles, the ICE Atlanta Field Office director, told FOX 5.
He said the operation — which spanned from July 13 to Aug. 20 — focused on individuals he deemed “the worst of the worst — the threats to public safety.”
Giles said ICE is keeping its detention centers at less than 70% capacity to allow for social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.
The area of responsibility for ICE Atlanta consists of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. He said a third of the arrests were made in Georgia.
One of the arrests included Juan Cabrera-Vial, 39, of Guatemala. Authorities found him in Canton, which is 40 miles outside Atlanta, according to the station. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--Kenosha County: Donald Trump Brought Help, Joe Biden Visit Was ‘Waste of Time’

A member of the Kenosha County Board of Supervisors told The Kyle Olson Show that President Trump brought help with him to the community this week , while Joe Biden just talked .
Supervisor Amy Maurer , and several other supervisors , wrote Trump a letter asking him not to cancel his visit to the area , despite demands by Gov .
Tony Evers ( D ) and the NAACP .
“ I don ’ t care who comes as long as they bring help , ” she said .
The Trump administration is providing $ 41 million “ in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and provide support to victims affected by recent violence , ” NBC 15 reported .
Maurer said $ 1 million would go to the downtown Kenosha association to help the 30+ businesses hit by rioting , looting , and arson “ get back on their feet.
” “ I don ’ t think Joe Biden brought any help .
This was a campaign stop for him , ” she told The Kyle Olson Show .
“ For Joe Biden to come , it was kind of a waste of time , in my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said many of the arrests in Kenosha were of people who do not reside in the county .
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A member of the Kenosha County Board of Supervisors told The Kyle Olson Show that President Trump brought help with him to the community this week, while Joe Biden just talked.
Supervisor Amy Maurer, and several other supervisors, wrote Trump a letter asking him not to cancel his visit to the area, despite demands by Gov. Tony Evers (D) and the NAACP.
“I don’t care who comes as long as they bring help,” she said.
The Trump administration is providing $41 million “in emergency funding to hire more police officers and provide support to victims affected by recent violence,” NBC 15 reported.
Maurer said $1 million would go to the downtown Kenosha association to help the 30+ businesses hit by rioting, looting, and arson “get back on their feet.”
“I don’t think Joe Biden brought any help. This was a campaign stop for him,” she told The Kyle Olson Show.
“For Joe Biden to come, it was kind of a waste of time, in my opinion,” she said.
Maurer said many of the arrests in Kenosha were of people who do not reside in the county. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--California Is Now a Third-World Country

California Is Now a Third-World Country

The mayor of Los Angeles told residents to unplug their appliances , shut off their air conditioners , and turn @ @ @ @ @ p.m. And they call those of us in flyover country backwards… All I know is @ @ @ @ @ sticks , out here in hick country , out here in the hinterlands , my @ @ @ @ @ if you count my finished basement ) is as comfortable , cool , and dry @ @ @ @ @ A 72 perfect degrees , and it has been at least five years since the @ @ @ @ @ , and even then it wasn ’ t longer than an hour .
There is @ @ @ @ @ in a third world country than rationed electricity .
Honestly , if your government is @ @ @ @ @ basics , and other than water — something else California can ’ t deliver — @ @ @ @ @ than electricity , you live in a third world country .
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The mayor of Los Angeles told residents to unplug their appliances, shut off their air conditioners, and turn on a fan after 3 p.m.
Look at this…
It’s almost 3 p.m. Time to turn off major appliances, set the thermostat to 78 degrees (or use a fan instead), turn off excess lights and unplug any appliances you’re not using. We need every Californian to help conserve energy. Please do your part. #FlexAlert — MayorOfLA (@MayorOfLA) September 6, 2020
And they call those of us in flyover country backwards…
All I know is that out here in the sticks, out here in hick country, out here in the hinterlands, my 3,200 square foot home (if you count my finished basement) is as comfortable, cool, and dry as a shopping mall. A 72 perfect degrees, and it has been at least five years since the power’s gone out, and even then it wasn’t longer than an hour.
Who’s the bumpkin now?
There is no better sign you live in a third world country than rationed electricity.
Honestly, if your government is too inept to deliver the basics, and other than water — something else California can’t deliver — there is nothing more basic than electricity, you live in a third world country. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--WATCH: Democrat Leader Ilhan Omar Appears to Endorse Riots That Have Destroyed Lives and Businesses

WATCH: Democrat Leader Ilhan Omar Appears to Endorse Riots That Have Destroyed Lives and Businesses in Minneapolis

In a video tweeted by The Hill Sunday , Democrat “ squad ” member Rep. Ilhan Omar ( Minn. ) endorsed the riots that have destroyed countless lives and businesses over the past three months .
Omar is speaking in the video to her constituents .
Reading from a script , Omar calls the riots “ an ongoing uprising over centuries of racial neglect and oppression.
” She added that “ we maintain a system that grinds millions into desperate poverty.
” She further calls for a socialist system to replace our open capitalist system .
Omar ’ s ingratitude @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her family is staggering .
According to her official biography , the first-term Democrat was born in the capital of Somalia , Mogadishu , which had been ravaged by “ uprisings ” from warlords and terrorists after its government collapsed in 1991 .
Children were being taken by the rival militias , armed with guns and a powerful local drug called “ khat , ” and made to fight in the horrific gang war .
An estimated 500,000 Somalis died in the street wars , and about 1.5 million fled .
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In a video tweeted by The Hill Sunday, Democrat “squad” member Rep. Ilhan Omar (Minn.) endorsed the riots that have destroyed countless lives and businesses over the past three months. Omar is speaking in the video to her constituents.
Reading from a script, Omar calls the riots “an ongoing uprising over centuries of racial neglect and oppression.” She added that “we maintain a system that grinds millions into desperate poverty.” She further calls for a socialist system to replace our open capitalist system.
Rep. @IlhanMN: “We are in the midst of an ongoing uprising over centuries of racial neglect and oppression.” pic.twitter.com/XyzJ85JIqQ — The Hill (@thehill) September 6, 2020
Omar’s ingratitude to the country that saved her and her family is staggering.
According to her official biography, the first-term Democrat was born in the capital of Somalia, Mogadishu, which had been ravaged by “uprisings” from warlords and terrorists after its government collapsed in 1991. Children were being taken by the rival militias, armed with guns and a powerful local drug called “khat,” and made to fight in the horrific gang war. An estimated 500,000 Somalis died in the street wars, and about 1.5 million fled. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--Colin Kaepernick included in ‘Madden 21’ video game as ‘starting-caliber quarterback’

Colin Kaepernick hasn ’ t played quarterback in the NFL since 2016 , and there ’ s no indication that he will return this season .
Still the popular EA Sports “ Madden ” video game franchise will include Kaepernick as a player in the 2021 version of the game , the company announced Tuesday .
Not only will Kaepernick be playable in the game , but he will have a higher skill rating than several current high-profile starting quarterbacks in the NFL .
“ Colin Kaepernick is one of the top free agents in football and a starting-caliber quarterback @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Madden NFL 21 Twitter page .
“ The team at EA SPORTS , along with millions of Madden NFL fans , want to see him back in our game .
We ’ ve had a long relationship with Colin through Madden NFL and worked through our past soundtrack mistakes .
“ Knowing that our EA SPORTS experiences are platforms for players to create , we want to make Madden NFL a place that reflects Colin ’ s position and talent , rates him as a starting QB , and empowers our fans to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football , ” the statement continued .
“ We ’ ve worked with Colin to make this possible , and we ’ re excited to bring it to all of you today.
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Colin Kaepernick hasn’t played quarterback in the NFL since 2016, and there’s no indication that he will return this season. Still the popular EA Sports “Madden” video game franchise will include Kaepernick as a player in the 2021 version of the game, the company announced Tuesday.
Not only will Kaepernick be playable in the game, but he will have a higher skill rating than several current high-profile starting quarterbacks in the NFL.
“Colin Kaepernick is one of the top free agents in football and a starting-caliber quarterback,” read a statement on the Madden NFL 21 Twitter page. “The team at EA SPORTS, along with millions of Madden NFL fans, want to see him back in our game. We’ve had a long relationship with Colin through Madden NFL and worked through our past soundtrack mistakes.
“Knowing that our EA SPORTS experiences are platforms for players to create, we want to make Madden NFL a place that reflects Colin’s position and talent, rates him as a starting QB, and empowers our fans to express their hopes for the future of football,” the statement continued. “We’ve worked with Colin to make this possible, and we’re excited to bring it to all of you today.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--Donald Trump: If Biden Wins, China Wins. It’s as Simple as That

President Donald Trump on Tuesday again warned once again that if Vice President Joe Biden won the election , it @ @ @ @ @ If Biden wins , China wins .
It ’ s as simple as that , @ @ @ @ @ that the former vice president was “ surrendering our children ’ s future to countries @ @ @ @ @ spoke during a campaign rally in Winston-Salem , North Carolina , on Tuesday evening .
@ @ @ @ @ so badly , ” he said .
Trump recalled Biden ’ s career of passing @ @ @ @ @ offshore important jobs , loosen up restrictions on the American borders , and sending Americans @ @ @ @ @ I am running for reelection to keep jobs at home , to put violent criminals @ @ @ @ @ that the future belongs to America , not China and other countries , ” Trump @ @ @ @ @ Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

President Donald Trump on Tuesday again warned once again that if Vice President Joe Biden won the election, it would benefit China.
“If Biden wins, China wins. It’s as simple as that,” Trump said, adding that the former vice president was “surrendering our children’s future to countries like China.”
The president spoke during a campaign rally in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on Tuesday evening.
“China wants Joe Biden so badly,” he said.
Trump recalled Biden’s career of passing policies that allowed companies to offshore important jobs, loosen up restrictions on the American borders, and sending Americans into foreign wars.
“I am running for reelection to keep jobs at home, to put violent criminals behind bars and to ensure that the future belongs to America, not China and other countries,” Trump said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--REPORT: NFL Interest In Rehiring Colin Kaepernick Was ‘Fake’

When the Black Lives Matter protests gained steam in early summer , rumors swirled that the NFL would seek to sign former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick as an apology for not initially supporting his kneeling protest against police brutality .
According to a recent report from Pro Football Talk , however , no NFL teams showed any interest in the prospect .
Citing a source , the report said that any speculation about Kaepernick heroically returning to the NFL as a revived social justice warrior was entirely “ fake.
” “ Per a source with knowledge of the situation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expressed immediately after Floyd ’ s death , seemingly out of guilt .
There has been zero interest expressed as to Kaepernick ‘ in months , ’ ” reported the outlet .
“ At one point along the way , NFL Media reported that teams had contacted ‘ friends and associates ’ of Kaepernick and that they would be contacting his agent when they ‘ get to the point where they ’ re confident enough that they think they can work out a contract , ’ ” the report continued .
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When the Black Lives Matter protests gained steam in early summer, rumors swirled that the NFL would seek to sign former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick as an apology for not initially supporting his kneeling protest against police brutality. According to a recent report from Pro Football Talk, however, no NFL teams showed any interest in the prospect.
Citing a source, the report said that any speculation about Kaepernick heroically returning to the NFL as a revived social justice warrior was entirely “fake.”
“Per a source with knowledge of the situation, there was some ‘fake’ interest expressed immediately after Floyd’s death, seemingly out of guilt. There has been zero interest expressed as to Kaepernick ‘in months,’” reported the outlet.
“At one point along the way, NFL Media reported that teams had contacted ‘friends and associates’ of Kaepernick and that they would be contacting his agent when they ‘get to the point where they’re confident enough that they think they can work out a contract,’” the report continued. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--Dallas Police Chief Resigns After City Council Criticized Her Handling of Protests

Dallas police chief Ulysha Reneé Hall announced her resignation on Tuesday following criticism from the city council over her crackdown on violent protests in the city .
Dallas City Council bashed Hall in August after the Dallas Police Department released a report detailing its response to a massive protest in June , which included arresting more than 647 and using tear gas to quell riots .
While city council members said the incident damaged the community ’ s trust in police , Hall insisted the department ’ s approach to quelling the protest kept Dallas from being overtaken by riots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violent protests , looting , injuries to officers .
We ’ re not seeing that , ” Hall said in August .
“ So for everything that we recognized that we could ’ ve done differently , I think we are not looking at things we did right.
” In her resignation letter , Hall , the first black woman to serve as Dallas ’ s top cop , referenced challenges she ’ s faced reforming the police department during her three-year tenure – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast @ @

Dallas police chief Ulysha Reneé Hall announced her resignation on Tuesday following criticism from the city council over her crackdown on violent protests in the city.
Dallas City Council bashed Hall in August after the Dallas Police Department released a report detailing its response to a massive protest in June, which included arresting more than 647 and using tear gas to quell riots. While city council members said the incident damaged the community’s trust in police, Hall insisted the department’s approach to quelling the protest kept Dallas from being overtaken by riots.
“Other cities are still experiencing violent protests, looting, injuries to officers. We’re not seeing that,” Hall said in August. “So for everything that we recognized that we could’ve done differently, I think we are not looking at things we did right.”
In her resignation letter, Hall, the first black woman to serve as Dallas’s top cop, referenced challenges she’s faced reforming the police department during her three-year tenure – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--Report: Peter Strzok Admits Falsehood in His Book About Russia Collusion

Former FBI agent Peter Strzok , a major player in the Russian collusion hoax against President Trump , when recently called out by a Washington Examiner journalist , admitted that his book contains a major falsehood .
Strzok claimed in his book , Compromised , that Australian diplomat Alexander Downer informed the U.S. government about a conversation he had with then-Trump campaign aide George Papadopoulos after Papadopoulos allegedly told him in May 2016 that Russia had dirt on Hillary Clinton and after hearing Trump joke that he hoped Russia would find her lost emails .
He wrote that Downer ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public statement by Donald Trump ” and that “ Trump ’ s words jarred his memory of a series of conversations months earlier.
” However , as Washington Examiner ‘ s Jerry Dunleavy pointed out , Australia had informed the U.S. government of the conversation on July 26 , 2016 — one day before Trump had jokingly said , “ Russia , if you ’ re listening , I hope you ’ re able to find the 30,000 emails.
” Strzok was asked about his claim in the book that Downer had informed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s joke , and Strzok admitted he got that wrong .
“ So , I got that wrong .
So I was writing my book without the benefit of the notes — the FBI had those — and the IG report had not been issued , ” he said .
Strzok claimed that Australians saw a “ big dump ” of emails through WikiLeaks , which prompted them to recall the conversation and contact the U.S. – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Former FBI agent Peter Strzok, a major player in the Russian collusion hoax against President Trump, when recently called out by a Washington Examiner journalist, admitted that his book contains a major falsehood.
Strzok claimed in his book, Compromised, that Australian diplomat Alexander Downer informed the U.S. government about a conversation he had with then-Trump campaign aide George Papadopoulos after Papadopoulos allegedly told him in May 2016 that Russia had dirt on Hillary Clinton and after hearing Trump joke that he hoped Russia would find her lost emails.
He wrote that Downer’s “communication…had been precipitated by a public statement by Donald Trump” and that “Trump’s words jarred his memory of a series of conversations months earlier.”
However, as Washington Examiner‘s Jerry Dunleavy pointed out, Australia had informed the U.S. government of the conversation on July 26, 2016 — one day before Trump had jokingly said, “Russia, if you’re listening, I hope you’re able to find the 30,000 emails.”
Strzok was asked about his claim in the book that Downer had informed the U.S. government after he heard Trump’s joke, and Strzok admitted he got that wrong.
“So, I got that wrong. So I was writing my book without the benefit of the notes — the FBI had those — and the IG report had not been issued,” he said.
Strzok claimed that Australians saw a “big dump” of emails through WikiLeaks, which prompted them to recall the conversation and contact the U.S. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--Chicago murder rate cut ‘roughly in half’ since before Operation Legend: AG Barr

The federal government through Operation Legend has “ reversed ” Chicago ’ s surge in violence , making more than 500 arrests and charging 124 people with federal criminal charges since it started , officials announced .
U.S. Attorney General William Barr said during a Wednesday morning press conference in the Windy City that the federal program had helped decrease Chicago ’ s murder rate to the lowest it ’ s been “ at any time ” since April , cutting the rate “ roughly in half since before the operation.
” “ The results of those actions speak for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Operation Legend in Chicago , murders dropped by 50 % over the previous five weeks .
August ultimately saw a 45 % decrease in murders compared to July , and a 35 % decrease compared to June , ” he said .
At least 400 federal agents have been assigned to the Illinois city as part of Operation Legend – roughly 200 of whom were already working there but whose roles were repurposed , and the remainder being deployed from elsewhere – and over one-thousand in total have been dispatched nationwide .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Chicago Police Superintendent David O .
Brown were not in attendance for Wednesday ’ s press conference , though they were invited , Barr said .
Barr added that the decrease in Chicago ’ s murder rate can not only be attributed to Operation Legend but noted : “ I believe that it is an important part of that drop.
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The federal government through Operation Legend has “reversed” Chicago’s surge in violence, making more than 500 arrests and charging 124 people with federal criminal charges since it started, officials announced.
U.S. Attorney General William Barr said during a Wednesday morning press conference in the Windy City that the federal program had helped decrease Chicago’s murder rate to the lowest it’s been “at any time” since April, cutting the rate “roughly in half since before the operation.”
“The results of those actions speak for themselves: over the first five weeks of Operation Legend in Chicago, murders dropped by 50% over the previous five weeks. August ultimately saw a 45% decrease in murders compared to July, and a 35% decrease compared to June,” he said.
At least 400 federal agents have been assigned to the Illinois city as part of Operation Legend – roughly 200 of whom were already working there but whose roles were repurposed, and the remainder being deployed from elsewhere – and over one-thousand in total have been dispatched nationwide.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, a Democrat, and Chicago Police Superintendent David O. Brown were not in attendance for Wednesday’s press conference, though they were invited, Barr said.
Barr added that the decrease in Chicago’s murder rate cannot only be attributed to Operation Legend but noted: “I believe that it is an important part of that drop.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--DC Comics ‘Wonder Women Of History’ To Feature ‘Real World Heroes’ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida

DC Comics ‘Wonder Women Of History’ To Feature ‘Real World Heroes’ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib

DC Comics is releasing a new graphic novel celebrating the “ Wonder Women of History , ” and included among 17 female “ real-world heroes ” will be leftist darlings Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-NY ) , Rep. Rashida Tlaib ( D-MI ) , and even former presidential candidate , Sen. Elizabeth Warren ( D-MA ) .
The list of “ Wonder Women of History ” also includes Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , tennis star Serena Williams , Beyonce , and alternative comedian Tig Notaro , as well as a number of social justice activists .
No conservative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ruth Bader Ginsburg , Serena Williams , and more will be spotlighted by DC as in the upcoming anthology ‘ Wonder Women of History.
’ Taking a cue from its popular superhero Wonder Woman , DC will spotlight 17 real-world heroes in the fields of science , social justice activism , politics , sports , and entertainment , ” according to Games Radar .
“ Wonder Woman has been an inspiration for decades , and while not everyone would choose her star-spangled outfit for themselves , her compassion and fairness are worthy of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notes , according to Bounding Into Comics .
The graphic novel features 17 separate stories – “ tales of the real-world heroes who take up Diana ’ s mantle and work in the fields of science , social justice activism , diplomacy and more !
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DC Comics is releasing a new graphic novel celebrating the “Wonder Women of History,” and included among 17 female “real-world heroes” will be leftist darlings Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), and even former presidential candidate, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).
The list of “Wonder Women of History” also includes Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, tennis star Serena Williams, Beyonce, and alternative comedian Tig Notaro, as well as a number of social justice activists. No conservative women were included.
“Beyoncé, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Serena Williams, and more will be spotlighted by DC as in the upcoming anthology ‘Wonder Women of History.’ Taking a cue from its popular superhero Wonder Woman, DC will spotlight 17 real-world heroes in the fields of science, social justice activism, politics, sports, and entertainment,” according to Games Radar.
“Wonder Woman has been an inspiration for decades, and while not everyone would choose her star-spangled outfit for themselves, her compassion and fairness are worthy of emulation,” DC’s website notes, according to Bounding Into Comics. The graphic novel features 17 separate stories –“tales of the real-world heroes who take up Diana’s mantle and work in the fields of science, social justice activism, diplomacy and more!” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--US Army vet says he was used as a ‘prop’ in anti-Trump ‘propaganda’

One U.S. wounded veteran is speaking out against his image being used across all social media platforms to further perpetuate a story he believes is false and made up by Democrats for political gain .
“ I ’ m just so irritated that they put my image up there because now it looks like the president called me a loser.
” Bobby Henline , a four-tour Iraq War veteran told Fox News referring to comments allegedly made by the president regarding wounded veterans .
“ And they ’ re using that to sell something that they believe in for their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to put us as props in the middle of all that , ” Last week , The Atlantic published a story in which anonymous sources claimed President Trump had made disparaging remarks about fallen U.S. soldiers and veterans , calling them “ suckers ” and “ losers ” in 2018 .
Henline is the lone survivor out of five soldiers in an IED blast in Iraq .
He now dedicates his time to spreading laughs through comedy and positivity by speaking about veteran ’ s issues .
As a highly recognized figure , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week that his image was being used in anti-Trump memes posted in and shared by various left-wing social media groups .
He quickly took to Instagram to criticize those using him in order to spread their own “ propaganda.
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One U.S. wounded veteran is speaking out against his image being used across all social media platforms to further perpetuate a story he believes is false and made up by Democrats for political gain.
“I’m just so irritated that they put my image up there because now it looks like the president called me a loser.” Bobby Henline, a four-tour Iraq War veteran told Fox News referring to comments allegedly made by the president regarding wounded veterans. “And they’re using that to sell something that they believe in for their agenda. It’s not fair to put us [veterans] as props in the middle of all that,”
Last week, The Atlantic published a story in which anonymous sources claimed President Trump had made disparaging remarks about fallen U.S. soldiers and veterans, calling them “suckers” and “losers” in 2018.
Henline is the lone survivor out of five soldiers in an IED blast in Iraq. He now dedicates his time to spreading laughs through comedy and positivity by speaking about veteran’s issues. As a highly recognized figure, it was brought to his attention last week that his image was being used in anti-Trump memes posted in and shared by various left-wing social media groups. He quickly took to Instagram to criticize those using him in order to spread their own “propaganda.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--Fauci Admits He Finds the Lack of Masks at Trump Rallies ‘Frustrating’

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shared unhinged conspiracy theories about President Donald Trump being blackmailed and controlled by Russian President Vladimir @ @ @ @ @ ’ t know what Putin has on the president politically , personally or financially , @ @ @ @ @ appearance with MSNBC ‘ s Maria Theresa Kumar .
“ We ’ ll find out @ @ @ @ @ ’ s tax returns.
” “ But I do know that has engaged in these @ @ @ @ @ countries in order to discredit democracy , in order to discredit democracy .
And that @ @ @ @ @ an accomplice to that just raises so many questions , ” Pelosi concluded .
This @ @ @ @ @ time that Pelosi has indulged in the spreading of completely fanciful misinformation .
Last month @ @ @ @ @ Trump and Republican lawmakers were “ domestic enemies ” and “ enemies of the state @ @ @ @ @ their opposition to mail-in voting .
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shared unhinged conspiracy theories about President Donald Trump being blackmailed and controlled by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“I don’t know what Putin has on the president politically, personally or financially,” Pelosi said during an appearance with MSNBC‘s Maria Theresa Kumar. “We’ll find out when we see the president’s tax returns.”
“But I do know that [Putin] has engaged in these kind of activities in other countries in order to discredit democracy, in order to discredit democracy. And that our own president should be an accomplice to that just raises so many questions,” Pelosi concluded.
This isn’t the first time that Pelosi has indulged in the spreading of completely fanciful misinformation. Last month, Pelosi claimed that President Trump and Republican lawmakers were “domestic enemies” and “enemies of the state,” simply due to their opposition to mail-in voting. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--President Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize; person behind nomination slams Obama

President Donald Trump has officially been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize .
Christian Tybring-Gjedde , a member of Norway ’ s Parliament , said Trump is deserving of the esteemed award because of his efforts to broker peaceful relationships between countries , specifically citing the historic peace treaty between Israel and the United Arab Emirates .
In an exclusive interview with Fox News , Tybring-Gjedde said the Nobel Prize Committee should examine Trump ’ s record , for they will find that it is much more impressive than former President Barack Obama ’ s .
Obama was awarded the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For his merit , I think he has done more trying to create peace between nations than most other Peace Prize nominees , ” Tybring-Gjedde said .
“ I ’ m not a big Trump supporter .
The committee should look at the facts and judge him on the facts — not on the way he behaves sometimes , ” the Norwegian lawmaker continued .
“ The people who have received the Peace Prize in recent years have done much less than Donald Trump .
For example , Barack Obama did nothing.
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President Donald Trump has officially been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Christian Tybring-Gjedde, a member of Norway’s Parliament, said Trump is deserving of the esteemed award because of his efforts to broker peaceful relationships between countries, specifically citing the historic peace treaty between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.
In an exclusive interview with Fox News, Tybring-Gjedde said the Nobel Prize Committee should examine Trump’s record, for they will find that it is much more impressive than former President Barack Obama’s.
Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009.
“For his merit, I think he has done more trying to create peace between nations than most other Peace Prize nominees,” Tybring-Gjedde said.
“I’m not a big Trump supporter. The committee should look at the facts and judge him on the facts — not on the way he behaves sometimes,” the Norwegian lawmaker continued. “The people who have received the Peace Prize in recent years have done much less than Donald Trump. For example, Barack Obama did nothing.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--Women Plan All-Black Community in Georgia After ‘400 Years of Racial Oppression’

Two women hope to create an all-black community in central Georgia as a way to deal with “ 400 years of racial oppression.
” Microsoft News used a “ good news ” tag for the report , which said that as the United States “ continues to confront the toxic legacy of slavery and Jim Crow , ” the women want to create “ a tight-knit community for our people to just come and breathe ” : They are calling it Freedom , Georgia , and draw their inspiration from Wakanda , the fictional comic-book country that was the setting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ashley Scott , a realtor from Stonecrest , Georgia , who was driven to seek therapy by her reaction to the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery , a young Black man jogging in a white neighborhood , said that after several sessions she realized that her problem was 400 years of racial oppression and trauma dating back to the establishment of slavery in North America .
With her friend Renee Walters , an entrepreneur and investor , she founded the Freedom Georgia Initiative , a group of 19 Black families who collectively purchased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a town of a few hundred people in central Georgia , with the intention of developing a self-contained Black community .
The space will have small homes for vacation use and will host weddings , retreats and recreational functions , and may eventually evolve into an incorporated , self-sustaining community .
“ We are dealing with systemic racism , ” Scott wrote in an op-ed for Blavity last month .
“ We are dealing with deep-rooted issues that will require more than protesting in the streets.
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Two women hope to create an all-black community in central Georgia as a way to deal with “400 years of racial oppression.”
Microsoft News used a “good news” tag for the report, which said that as the United States “continues to confront the toxic legacy of slavery and Jim Crow,” the women want to create “a tight-knit community for our people to just come and breathe”:
They are calling it Freedom, Georgia, and draw their inspiration from Wakanda, the fictional comic-book country that was the setting for the movie “Black Panther.”
Ashley Scott, a realtor from Stonecrest, Georgia, who was driven to seek therapy by her reaction to the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, a young Black man jogging in a white neighborhood, said that after several sessions she realized that her problem was 400 years of racial oppression and trauma dating back to the establishment of slavery in North America.
With her friend Renee Walters, an entrepreneur and investor, she founded the Freedom Georgia Initiative, a group of 19 Black families who collectively purchased 96.71 acres of rural land in Toomsboro, a town of a few hundred people in central Georgia, with the intention of developing a self-contained Black community. The space will have small homes for vacation use and will host weddings, retreats and recreational functions, and may eventually evolve into an incorporated, self-sustaining community.
“We are dealing with systemic racism,” Scott wrote in an op-ed for Blavity last month. “We are dealing with deep-rooted issues that will require more than protesting in the streets.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--Delaware women accused of stealing MAGA hat indicted on robbery, hate crime charges

Two Delaware women accused of stealing a MAGA hat outside the Democratic National Convention were indicted Tuesday on charges including second-degree robbery and felony hate crimes .
Olivia Winslow and Camryn Amy , both 21 , were indicted by a grand jury on charges of second-degree robbery , second-degree conspiracy , endangering the welfare of a child , third-degree assault , attempted third-degree assault , offensive touching and felony hate crimes , a spokesperson for Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings confirmed to Fox News .
Three of the charges are felonies , and the two women could spend a total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesperson said .
Winslow and Amy are out on bail , Jennings ’ office said .
“ Violence in any form is unacceptable , but harming another person — let alone a child — because of the expression of their views betrays the principles on which our country was founded , ” Jennings said in a statement to Fox News .
The two women were arrested in connection with a viral video that allegedly showed the suspects ripping up Trump signs and stealing a MAGA hat near the site of Democrat Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Two Delaware women accused of stealing a MAGA hat outside the Democratic National Convention were indicted Tuesday on charges including second-degree robbery and felony hate crimes.
Olivia Winslow and Camryn Amy, both 21, were indicted by a grand jury on charges of second-degree robbery, second-degree conspiracy, endangering the welfare of a child, third-degree assault, attempted third-degree assault, offensive touching and felony hate crimes, a spokesperson for Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings confirmed to Fox News.
Three of the charges are felonies, and the two women could spend a total of 15 years in prison, the spokesperson said.
Winslow and Amy are out on bail, Jennings’ office said.
Outside the DNC Convention tonight, radical leftists attacked a 7 year old boy. Why? Because he was simply showing his support for President @realDonaldTrump. Truly shameful.pic.twitter.com/rBFzlg2WFu — Students For Trump (@TrumpStudents) August 21, 2020
“Violence in any form is unacceptable, but harming another person — let alone a child — because of the expression of their views betrays the principles on which our country was founded,” Jennings said in a statement to Fox News.
The two women were arrested in connection with a viral video that allegedly showed the suspects ripping up Trump signs and stealing a MAGA hat near the site of Democrat Joe Biden’s acceptance speech in August. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--LISTEN: PAINE in the Morning — News Scoops & Analysis for Thursday 9.10.20

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AstraZeneca Shares Plunge As COVID Vaccine Study Put On Hold Due To “ Adverse Reaction ” – Amid the biggest selloff in markets since March , we suspect news from AstraZeneca ’ s massive Phase 3 COVID-19 study will not help at all .
Stat News reports that the large , Phase 3 study testing a Covid-19 vaccine being developed by AstraZeneca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of sites across the U.S. has been put on hold due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom .
– READ MORE Wall Street Explains Why Despite A “ Second Wave ” In COVID Cases , Deaths Have Barely Budged – With Wall Street hailing a coronavirus vaccine as a silver bullet to virtually everything that is ailing the global economy – with Goldman recently upgrading its 2021 GDP forecast on the assumption that a covid-19 vaccine will be available in late 2020 and widely used early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Goldman also wrote in a report earlier this week , is that “ even without a vaccine , so far the death toll from the recent virus spike has not risen ” suggesting that the rise in cases is “ either related to more testing or is occurring in younger , less vulnerable cohorts , in which case it points to evidence of society better protecting vulnerable groups.
” Picking up on this point at a time when many countries in Europe are suffering from a second wave of covid infections ( as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Jim Reid writes that “ in recent days and weeks , concern has risen that Europe could be at the beginning of a second wave of the pandemic.
” He adds that just in his native UK “ the number of confirmed cases rose by 2,988 yesterday , which was the largest daily increase since May 22.
” – READ MORE Quebec City Says It Will Isolate “ Uncooperative ” Citizens In Secret Corona Facility –Authorities in Quebec City , Canada have announced they will isolate “ uncooperative ” citizens in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which remains a secret .
During a press conference , Dr. Jacques Girard , who heads the Quebec City public health authority , drew attention to a case where patrons at a bar were ordered to wait until their COVID-19 tests came back , but disregarded the command and left the premises before the results came back positive .
– READ MORE Andrew Cuomo Rants : ‘ Donald Trump Caused The COVID Outbreak In New York ’ –Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday , New York Governor Andrew Cuomo ranted , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York , ” then immediately chanted again , “ Donald Trump caused the COVID outbreak in New York.
” Cuomo ’ s rant against Trump began , “ Donald Trump caused the COVID outbreak in New York .
Donald Trump caused the COVID outbreak in New York .
That is a fact .
It ’ s a fact that he admitted and the CDC admitted and Fauci admitted .
The China virus , the China virus , the China virus .
It was not the China virus .
It was the European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They missed it .
They missed it .
The China virus went to Europe .
It got on a plane .
It went to Europe .
They never even thought of the possibility .
And then three million Europeans got on the plane and came to New York and they brought the virus .
– READ MORE Sweden Close To Victory Over Coronavirus ; Never Had A Lockdown Or Mask Mandate –As the rest of Europe and the world remains under the grip of draconian rules and the threat of new lockdowns , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain free throughout the entire pandemic , has pretty much declared victory over the coronavirus .
The country now has one of the lowest infection rates on the planet , and it ’ s difficult not to admire how it has handled the past year , with no strict lockdown or compulsory face mask rules .
All businesses , schools and public places remained open in Sweden for the duration .
– READ MORE Whitmer Opposed Trump ’ s Wall .
Now They ’ re Building A Fence Around Her Residence .
– @ @ @ @ @ @ @ … The official residence of Democrat Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in Lansing will soon have an eight-foot high , electrified fence surrounding it ; the fence and ancillary security upgrades will reportedly cost $ 1.1 million .
– READ MORE REPORT : Left-Leaning Groups Preparing For ‘ Mass Unrest , ’ ‘ Right-Wing Violence ’ If Biden Wins Election – Left-leaning activism powerhouse MoveOn.org , along with some of the nation ’ s largest teachers ’ unions , are warning Democrats of “ mass unrest ” and possible “ right-wing violence ” if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to former Vice President Joe Biden in November , even going so far as to issue a memo to Democrat groups with suggestions on how to counter or protect themselves from violence .
The memo comes just days after The Washington Post warned , in a fever-dream op-ed , that left-leaning and progressive activists could engage in large scale rioting and destruction following a Biden loss , even going so far as to envision a scenario that ends in a civil-war-like battle between “ anti-fascists ” — or , “ Antifa ” — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Donald Trump himself .
– READ MORE This Obama-Biden Administration Failure Killed More Americans Than COVID-19 –There is an actual example of government incompetence leading to hundreds of thousands of deaths nationwide—but it didn ’ t happen under Trump .
It happened during the Obama-Biden administration .
And their incompetence killed more people than the Chinese coronavirus has in this country .
The Veterans Affairs Department was notorious for its poorly managed health care system , and the Obama-Biden administration promised to end the horrendous backlog in VA benefits claims , some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

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AstraZeneca Shares Plunge As COVID Vaccine Study Put On Hold Due To “Adverse Reaction” – Amid the biggest selloff in markets since March, we suspect news from AstraZeneca’s massive Phase 3 COVID-19 study will not help at all.
Stat News reports that the large, Phase 3 study testing a Covid-19 vaccine being developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford at dozens of sites across the U.S. has been put on hold due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom. – READ MORE
Wall Street Explains Why Despite A “Second Wave” In COVID Cases, Deaths Have Barely Budged – With Wall Street hailing a coronavirus vaccine as a silver bullet to virtually everything that is ailing the global economy – with Goldman recently upgrading its 2021 GDP forecast on the assumption that a covid-19 vaccine will be available in late 2020 and widely used early next year – the reality, as Goldman also wrote in a report earlier this week, is that “even without a vaccine, so far the death toll from the recent virus spike has not risen” suggesting that the rise in cases is “either related to more testing or is occurring in younger, less vulnerable cohorts, in which case it points to evidence of society better protecting vulnerable groups.”
Picking up on this point at a time when many countries in Europe are suffering from a second wave of covid infections (as shown in the chart above) DB’s Jim Reid writes that “in recent days and weeks, concern has risen that Europe could be at the beginning
of a second wave of the pandemic.” He adds that just in his native UK “the number of confirmed cases rose by 2,988 yesterday, which was the largest daily increase since May 22.” – READ MORE
Quebec City Says It Will Isolate “Uncooperative” Citizens In Secret Corona Facility –Authorities in Quebec City, Canada have announced they will isolate “uncooperative” citizens in a coronavirus facility, the location of which remains a secret.
During a press conference, Dr. Jacques Girard, who heads the Quebec City public health authority, drew attention to a case where patrons at a bar were ordered to wait until their COVID-19 tests came back, but disregarded the command and left the premises before the results came back positive. – READ MORE
Andrew Cuomo Rants: ‘Donald Trump Caused The COVID Outbreak In New York’ –Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo ranted, “Donald Trump caused the COVID outbreak in New York,” then immediately chanted again, “Donald Trump caused the COVID outbreak in New York.”
Cuomo’s rant against Trump began, “Donald Trump caused the COVID outbreak in New York. Donald Trump caused the COVID outbreak in New York. That is a fact. It’s a fact that he admitted and the CDC admitted and Fauci admitted. The China virus, the China virus, the China virus. It was not the China virus. It was the European virus that came to New York. They missed it. They missed it. The China virus went to Europe. It got on a plane. It went to Europe. They never even thought of the possibility. And then three million Europeans got on the plane and came to New York and they brought the virus. – READ MORE
Sweden Close To Victory Over Coronavirus; Never Had A Lockdown Or Mask Mandate –As the rest of Europe and the world remains under the grip of draconian rules and the threat of new lockdowns, Sweden, which allowed its citizens to remain free throughout the entire pandemic, has pretty much declared victory over the coronavirus.
The country now has one of the lowest infection rates on the planet, and it’s difficult not to admire how it has handled the past year, with no strict lockdown or compulsory face mask rules. All businesses, schools and public places remained open in Sweden for the duration. – READ MORE
Whitmer Opposed Trump’s Wall. Now They’re Building A Fence Around Her Residence. – There are walls and there are walls …
The official residence of Democrat Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in Lansing will soon have an eight-foot high, electrified fence surrounding it; the fence and ancillary security upgrades will reportedly cost $1.1 million. – READ MORE
REPORT: Left-Leaning Groups Preparing For ‘Mass Unrest,’ ‘Right-Wing Violence’ If Biden Wins Election – Left-leaning activism powerhouse MoveOn.org, along with some of the nation’s largest teachers’ unions, are warning Democrats of “mass unrest” and possible “right-wing violence” if President Donald Trump loses the presidential election to former Vice President Joe Biden in November, even going so far as to issue a memo to Democrat groups with suggestions on how to counter or protect themselves from violence.
The memo comes just days after The Washington Post warned, in a fever-dream op-ed, that left-leaning and progressive activists could engage in large scale rioting and destruction following a Biden loss, even going so far as to envision a scenario that ends in a civil-war-like battle between “anti-fascists” — or, “Antifa” — and right-wing protesters, cheered on by President Donald Trump himself. – READ MORE
This Obama-Biden Administration Failure Killed More Americans Than COVID-19 –There is an actual example of government incompetence leading to hundreds of thousands of deaths nationwide—but it didn’t happen under Trump. It happened during the Obama-Biden administration. And their incompetence killed more people than the Chinese coronavirus has in this country.
The Veterans Affairs Department was notorious for its poorly managed health care system, and the Obama-Biden administration promised to end the horrendous backlog in VA benefits claims, some of which languished for years. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-11--AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine Test Subjects Stricken With Multiple Sclerosis and Rare Spinal Cord D

AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine Test Subjects Stricken With Multiple Sclerosis and Rare Spinal Cord Disorder

The participant who triggered a global shutdown of AstraZeneca ’ s Phase 3 Covid-19 vaccine trials was a woman in the United Kingdom who experienced neurological symptoms consistent with a rare but serious spinal inflammatory disorder called transverse myelitis , the drug maker ’ s chief executive , Pascal Soriot , said during a private conference call with investors on Wednesday morning .
The woman ’ s diagnosis has not been confirmed yet , but she is improving and will likely be discharged from the hospital as early as Wednesday , Soriot said .
The board tasked with overseeing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clinical trials confirmed that the participant was injected with the company ’ s Covid-19 vaccine and not a placebo , Soriot said on the conference call , which was set up by the investment bank J.P. Morgan .
Soriot also confirmed that the clinical trial was halted once previously in July after a participant experienced neurological symptoms .
Upon further examination , that participant was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis .
Soriot claimed that to be unrelated to the Covid-19 vaccine test treatment .
To date , AstraZeneca ’ s public statements on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For instance , the company has not publicly confirmed that this is the second time its trials have been stopped to investigate health events among participants .
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The participant who triggered a global shutdown of AstraZeneca’s Phase 3 Covid-19 vaccine trials was a woman in the United Kingdom who experienced neurological symptoms consistent with a rare but serious spinal inflammatory disorder called transverse myelitis, the drug maker’s chief executive, Pascal Soriot, said during a private conference call with investors on Wednesday morning.
The woman’s diagnosis has not been confirmed yet, but she is improving and will likely be discharged from the hospital as early as Wednesday, Soriot said.
The board tasked with overseeing the data and safety components of the AstraZeneca clinical trials confirmed that the participant was injected with the company’s Covid-19 vaccine and not a placebo, Soriot said on the conference call, which was set up by the investment bank J.P. Morgan.
Soriot also confirmed that the clinical trial was halted once previously in July after a participant experienced neurological symptoms. Upon further examination, that participant was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Soriot claimed that to be unrelated to the Covid-19 vaccine test treatment.
To date, AstraZeneca’s public statements on the pause have been sparse with details. For instance, the company has not publicly confirmed that this is the second time its trials have been stopped to investigate health events among participants. READ MORE:
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truepundit--2020-09-10--Minneapolis City Council members realize police are important, pull back efforts to abolish departme

Minneapolis City Council members realize police are important, pull back efforts to abolish department

The Minneapolis City Council ’ s attempt to defund or abolish the city ’ s police department appears to have lost momentum as the highly charged emotion after George Floyd ’ s death in May gives way to the reality of how important a police department is to public safety , according to the Star Tribune .
In the aftermath of Floyd ’ s death while being restrained by Minneapolis Police , the city council voted in favor of a commitment to replace the police department with another form of public safety .
That effort failed to get on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a lack of detail on what would replace the police .
The obstacles have forced some city council members to face the fact that creating policy around the anti-police movement is more difficult than it may have appeared during the peak of protests and unrest in the city .
As it turns out , while there was significant anger toward Minneapolis police after an officer kneeled on Floyd ’ s neck for nearly nine minutes during an arrest , many residents of the city still want armed , trained police officers on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Even some who want significant reform of the police department feel the idea of abolishing it altogether is extreme and unhelpful in solving the problem .
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The Minneapolis City Council’s attempt to defund or abolish the city’s police department appears to have lost momentum as the highly charged emotion after George Floyd’s death in May gives way to the reality of how important a police department is to public safety, according to the Star Tribune.
In the aftermath of Floyd’s death while being restrained by Minneapolis Police, the city council voted in favor of a commitment to replace the police department with another form of public safety. That effort failed to get on the November ballot, however, mostly due to a lack of detail on what would replace the police.
The obstacles have forced some city council members to face the fact that creating policy around the anti-police movement is more difficult than it may have appeared during the peak of protests and unrest in the city.
As it turns out, while there was significant anger toward Minneapolis police after an officer kneeled on Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes during an arrest, many residents of the city still want armed, trained police officers on call to respond to dangerous situations. Even some who want significant reform of the police department feel the idea of abolishing it altogether is extreme and unhelpful in solving the problem. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-10--Assange Trial Abruptly Halted After US Attorney Exposed To COVID-19: “Courtroom At Risk”

During the fourth day of resumed Julian Assange extradition hearings the judge has unexpectedly halted proceedings due to one of the lawyers possibly being exposed to coronavirus .
District Judge Vanessa Baraitser said the London hearing has been adjourned until at least next Monday , pending the US government ’ s attorney awaiting results of a COVID-19 test .
The judge and lawyers for both sides are said to be in deliberations over what course the hearings should take if indeed the US lawyer is confirmed with COVID-19 .
The WikiLeaks founder ’ s defense team is especially concerned over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given he ’ s been held within the harsh and virus-prone confines of Belmarsh prison : Assange ’ s attorney , Edward Fitzgerald , said it had to be assumed that the lawyer had the virus and “ COVID will be in the courtroom.
” “ Court staff themselves would be at risk , and you yourself may well be at risk , ” he told the judge .
“ Finally , our client Mr. Assange , who is vulnerable you are aware , would be at risk in court.
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During the fourth day of resumed Julian Assange extradition hearings the judge has unexpectedly halted proceedings due to one of the lawyers possibly being exposed to coronavirus.
District Judge Vanessa Baraitser said the London hearing has been adjourned until at least next Monday, pending the US government’s attorney awaiting results of a COVID-19 test.
The judge and lawyers for both sides are said to be in deliberations over what course the hearings should take if indeed the US lawyer is confirmed with COVID-19.
The WikiLeaks founder’s defense team is especially concerned over the fragile health of their client, given he’s been held within the harsh and virus-prone confines of Belmarsh prison: Assange’s attorney, Edward Fitzgerald, said it had to be assumed that the lawyer had the virus and “COVID will be in the courtroom.”
“Court staff themselves would be at risk, and you yourself may well be at risk,” he told the judge.
“Finally, our client Mr. Assange, who is vulnerable you are aware, would be at risk in court.” – READ MORE
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