truepundit--2020-04-10--CARVILLE: Republicans ‘Will Kill People To Stay In Power, Literally’

James Carville , a former adviser to President Clinton , blasted Republicans after a majority of the Wisconsin ’ s @ @ @ @ @ the state ’ s Democratic primary should proceed , despite concerns over the spread of @ @ @ @ @ of mission in the short-term is to sound the alarm to say Mitch McConnell and @ @ @ @ @ ’ re going to do everything they can to hold onto power , ” Carville @ @ @ @ @ MSNBC .
“ This thing in Wisconsin was one of the most awful things I @ @ @ @ @ my life , ” Carville said .
“ The extent that they will go to @ @ @ @ @ it was all about one Supreme Court seat in Wisconsin — they will kill people @ @ @ @ @ literally.
” Neither MSNBC anchor Brian Williams nor former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele @ @ @ @ @ claim that Republicans “ literally ” will kill people .
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James Carville, a former adviser to President Clinton, blasted Republicans after a majority of the Wisconsin’s Supreme Court justices ruled that the state’s Democratic primary should proceed, despite concerns over the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
“My kind of mission in the short-term is to sound the alarm to say [that] Mitch McConnell and the Supreme Court — they’re going to do everything they can to hold onto power,” Carville said duing an appearance on MSNBC.
“This thing in Wisconsin was one of the most awful things I’ve ever seen in my life,” Carville said. “The extent that they will go to to hold onto power — it was all about one Supreme Court seat in Wisconsin — they will kill people to stay in power, literally.”
Neither MSNBC anchor Brian Williams nor former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele objected to Carville’s claim that Republicans “literally” will kill people. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-10--Judicial Watch Sues North Carolina for 1M Inactive Voters on Voting Rolls

Judicial Watch , a watchdog organization , has filed a lawsuit against North Carolina and two of its counties for @ @ @ @ @ voters on their voting rolls .
On Thursday , Judicial Watch filed the lawsuit against @ @ @ @ @ , and Guildford County , alleging that state election officials have failed to clean voter @ @ @ @ @ National Voter Registration Act of 1993 .
North Carolina , according to its own state @ @ @ @ @ million inactive registered voters on its voter rolls .
Likewise , Judicial Watch alleges that @ @ @ @ @ each have more registered voters on their rolls than the total number of eligible voters @ @ @ @ @ example , Judicial Watch analysis finds that Mecklenburg County has a voter registration rate of @ @ @ @ @ County has a voter registration rate of 102 percent .
In Mecklenburg County , Judicial @ @ @ @ @ 115,000 inactive voters on the voter rolls , and in Guilford County there are about @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Judicial Watch, a watchdog organization, has filed a lawsuit against North Carolina and two of its counties for having nearly one million inactive voters on their voting rolls.
On Thursday, Judicial Watch filed the lawsuit against North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, and Guildford County, alleging that state election officials have failed to clean voter rolls in violation of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.
North Carolina, according to its own state data, has nearly one million inactive registered voters on its voter rolls. Likewise, Judicial Watch alleges that Mecklenburg County and Guilford County each have more registered voters on their rolls than the total number of eligible voters in the regions.
For example, Judicial Watch analysis finds that Mecklenburg County has a voter registration rate of 107 percent, while Guilford County has a voter registration rate of 102 percent. In Mecklenburg County, Judicial Watch alleges there are about 115,000 inactive voters on the voter rolls, and in Guilford County there are about 72,000 inactive voters. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-10--Boris Johnson out of ICU amid coronavirus battle, in ‘good spirits,’ spokesman says

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of the intensive care unit of a London hospital where he has battled coronavirus , a spokesman for the prime minister said Thursday .
“ The Prime Minister has been moved this evening from intensive care back to the ward , where he will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery , ” the spokesman said .
“ He is in extremely good spirits.
” Johnson told the public on March 27 that he tested positive for the virus and that he had “ mild symptoms , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appearing at the doors of 10 Downing Street to applaud the National Health Service in the evening .
He kept briefing the public in daily videos .
On Friday , he said that was extending his isolation as he was still suffering from symptoms of the contagious virus .
“ Although I ’ m feeling better and I ’ ve done my seven days of isolation , alas I still have one of the symptoms , a minor symptom , ” he said on a video message posted to Twitter .
But he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of worsening coronavirus symptoms and on Monday moved into intensive care .
Downing Street said throughout his spell in the hospital that Johnson was “ in good spirits , ” and assured the public that he was conscious and not on a ventilator — although he was receiving oxygen assistance .
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U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of the intensive care unit of a London hospital where he has battled coronavirus, a spokesman for the prime minister said Thursday.
“The Prime Minister has been moved this evening from intensive care back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery,” the spokesman said. “He is in extremely good spirits.”
Johnson told the public on March 27 that he tested positive for the virus and that he had “mild symptoms,” but he kept working in self-isolation — appearing at the doors of 10 Downing Street to applaud the National Health Service in the evening. He kept briefing the public in daily videos.
On Friday, he said that was extending his isolation as he was still suffering from symptoms of the contagious virus.
“Although I’m feeling better and I’ve done my seven days of isolation, alas I still have one of the symptoms, a minor symptom,” he said on a video message posted to Twitter.
But he was admitted to a hospital on Sunday because of worsening coronavirus symptoms and on Monday moved into intensive care. Downing Street said throughout his spell in the hospital that Johnson was “in good spirits,” and assured the public that he was conscious and not on a ventilator — although he was receiving oxygen assistance. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-10--AG Barr: When Pandemic Ends, Americans Will Realize Trump Saved A Lot Of Lives By Closing Border (VI

AG Barr: When Pandemic Ends, Americans Will Realize Trump Saved A Lot Of Lives By Closing Border (VIDEO)

Attorney General William Barr said on Wednesday night that by the time that the entire coronavirus pandemic has come to @ @ @ @ @ look back and realize that President Donald Trump saved a lot of lives by closing @ @ @ @ @ “ Well , one of the things that I think the president has done very @ @ @ @ @ the strength of the federal system where certain decisions should be made in Washington perhaps @ @ @ @ @ state to adapt to the situation that confronts it and make their own choices , @ @ @ @ @ And that ’ s a form of protecting liberty .
The federal system is a @ @ @ @ @ have the government closest to the people make those decisions .
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Attorney General William Barr said on Wednesday night that by the time that the entire coronavirus pandemic has come to an end, America will look back and realize that President Donald Trump saved a lot of lives by closing down the border early.
AG Barr praises @realdonaldtrump on coronavirus response. He “…has made the right decisions for the right reasons. I think against the advice of many people, he closed the borders. And I think when the history of this is written, that’s going to have saved a lot of lives.” pic.twitter.com/QZQz8rfeZf — (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) April 9, 2020
“Well, one of the things that I think the president has done very well here is to use the strength of the federal system where certain decisions should be made in Washington perhaps, but also allowing each state to adapt to the situation that confronts it and make their own choices,” Barr said. “And that’s a form of protecting liberty. The federal system is a form [of] protecting liberty, to have the government closest to the people make those decisions. So I think we do have that protection.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-10--Meet the former NYT reporter who is challenging the coronavirus narrative

As daily life across America is upended by the coronavirus crisis — with mass business closures plunging the economy into freefall — one former New York Times reporter is sounding the alarm about what he believes are flawed models dictating the aggressive strategy .
Alex Berenson has been analyzing the data on the crisis on a daily basis for weeks and has come to the conclusion that the strategy of shutting down entire sectors of the economy is based on modeling that doesn ’ t line up with the realities of the virus .
“ The response we have taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t think that ’ s too strong a word , ” he told Fox News in an interview Thursday .
Berenson is a former reporter who worked for the Times from 1999 to 2010 primarily covering the pharmaceutical industry .
He recently came to prominence again with a book , “ Tell Your Children The Truth About Marijuana , Mental Illness , and Violence , ” which challenged prevailing narratives on marijuana .
In the face of a broadening consensus on both the left and the libertarian right that sees marijuana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in some circumstances , Berenson argued that the evidence instead shows a link between the drug and serious mental illness and an epidemic of violence .
Now he ’ s turned to challenging the narratives on the response to the coronavirus .
What Berenson is promoting isn ’ t coronavirus denialism , or conspiracy theories about plots to curb liberties .
Instead what Berenson is claiming is simple : the models guiding the response were wrong and that it is becoming clearer by the day .
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As daily life across America is upended by the coronavirus crisis — with mass business closures plunging the economy into freefall — one former New York Times reporter is sounding the alarm about what he believes are flawed models dictating the aggressive strategy.
Alex Berenson has been analyzing the data on the crisis on a daily basis for weeks and has come to the conclusion that the strategy of shutting down entire sectors of the economy is based on modeling that doesn’t line up with the realities of the virus.
“The response we have taken has caused enormous societal devastation, I don’t think that’s too strong a word,” he told Fox News in an interview Thursday.
Berenson is a former reporter who worked for the Times from 1999 to 2010 primarily covering the pharmaceutical industry. He recently came to prominence again with a book, “Tell Your Children The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence,” which challenged prevailing narratives on marijuana.
In the face of a broadening consensus on both the left and the libertarian right that sees marijuana as mostly healthy and even a positive in some circumstances, Berenson argued that the evidence instead shows a link between the drug and serious mental illness and an epidemic of violence.
Now he’s turned to challenging the narratives on the response to the coronavirus. What Berenson is promoting isn’t coronavirus denialism, or conspiracy theories about plots to curb liberties. Instead what Berenson is claiming is simple: the models guiding the response were wrong and that it is becoming clearer by the day. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-10--“Let Them Fail” – Billionaire Explains To Gobsmacked CNBC Host How Capitalism Is Supposed To Work (V

“Let Them Fail” – Billionaire Explains To Gobsmacked CNBC Host How Capitalism Is Supposed To Work (VIDEO)

With millions of Americans sitting at home working on their laptops , the passive viewership of cable news channels like CNBC must be waaaay up this month , as finance nerds welcome normies to the strange and often hilarious world of live markets news .
In terms of drama , CNBC is usually pretty staid .
But every once in a while , there ’ s a fight , or a contentious interview , that really grabs people ’ s attention .
On Thursday , such a confrontation occurred during “ the Halftime Report ” as Scott “ The Judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uber-wealthy VC investor Chamath Palihapitiya .
Wapner brought up the question of the bailouts for main street and corporate America that the Trump Administration has packaged as part of its $ 2.2 trillion plan .
Palihapitiya raised an issue with the program , arguing that the administration would be using taxpayer money to prop up “ zombie companies.
” Then Wapner asked : “ Are you arguing to let airlines fail ?
Palihapitiya , who was speaking on the phone , responded with a very assertive “ Yes.
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With millions of Americans sitting at home working on their laptops, the passive viewership of cable news channels like CNBC must be waaaay up this month, as finance nerds welcome normies to the strange and often hilarious world of live markets news.
In terms of drama, CNBC is usually pretty staid. But every once in a while, there’s a fight, or a contentious interview, that really grabs people’s attention. On Thursday, such a confrontation occurred during “the Halftime Report” as Scott “The Judge” Wapner interviewed early Facebook investor and uber-wealthy VC investor Chamath Palihapitiya.
The U.S. shouldn’t bail out billionaires and hedge funds during the coronavirus pandemic, Social Capital CEO Chamath Palihapitiya says. “Who cares? Let them get wiped out.” https://t.co/dIbizumtqG pic.twitter.com/u8BSVvr0B1 — CNBC (@CNBC) April 9, 2020
Wapner brought up the question of the bailouts for main street and corporate America that the Trump Administration has packaged as part of its $2.2 trillion plan. Palihapitiya raised an issue with the program, arguing that the administration would be using taxpayer money to prop up “zombie companies.”
Then Wapner asked: “Are you arguing to let airlines fail?
Palihapitiya, who was speaking on the phone, responded with a very assertive “Yes.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-10--Laura Ingraham: Trump Should Re-Open Country On May 1st

Laura Ingraham , the Fox News host , said in a series of tweets that President Donald Trump should ignore medical experts and re-open the country on May 1st .
In a series of tweets , Ingraham slammed the so-called “ experts ” on the coronavirus outbreak for not understanding the troubles that came with locking down the world to prevent coronavirus .
“ At some point ‘ the experts ’ could claim ‘ the models ’ show that private vehicle ownership kills millions worldwide , that ‘ flattening the curve ’ on climate change is a global imperative , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activities.
’ Then what ?
” Ingraham asked .
“ The forbearance and patience of the American people has been extraordinary–they ’ ve lost their basic civil liberties , jobs , income , opportunities , school , and family members , ” she added , while the real numbers of deaths and hospitalizations due the coronavirus epidemic are much lower than epidemiologists predicted .
“ Every day that goes by in shutdown is a day closer to that patience wearing out .
At some point , is going to have to look at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we ’ re opening on May 1st , ” Ingraham argued .
“ Give me your best guidance on protocols , but we can not deny our people their basic freedoms any longer.
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Laura Ingraham, the Fox News host, said in a series of tweets that President Donald Trump should ignore medical experts and re-open the country on May 1st.
In a series of tweets, Ingraham slammed the so-called “experts” on the coronavirus outbreak for not understanding the troubles that came with locking down the world to prevent coronavirus.
“At some point ‘the experts’ could claim ‘the models’ show that private vehicle ownership kills millions worldwide, that ‘flattening the curve’ on climate change is a global imperative, requiring private travel ONLY for ‘essential activities.’ Then what?” Ingraham asked.
“The forbearance and patience of the American people has been extraordinary–they’ve lost their basic civil liberties, jobs, income, opportunities, school, and family members,” she added, while the real numbers of deaths and hospitalizations due the coronavirus epidemic are much lower than epidemiologists predicted.
“Every day that goes by in shutdown is a day closer to that patience wearing out. At some point, [President Trump] is going to have to look at Drs. Fauci and Birx and say, we’re opening on May 1st,” Ingraham argued. “Give me your best guidance on protocols, but we cannot deny our people their basic freedoms any longer.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-10--Dem Senators: GOP Small Business Aid Is ‘Political Stunt’ (VIDEO)

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ’ s ( R. , Ky. ) effort to provide an extra $ 250 billion @ @ @ @ @ latest coronavirus relief bill is a “ political stunt , ” two Senate Democrats said @ @ @ @ @ s just dumping money , ” Sen. Doug Jones ( D. , Ala. ) told @ @ @ @ @ a political stunt by Senator McConnell again , just like he did when we were @ @ @ @ @ and negotiations—about how to get COVID 3 done .
He did the same thing : @ @ @ @ @ of the Senate that he knew was not going to pass so he could have @ @ @ @ @ said McConnell lied , claiming McConnell never negotiated the bill with Senate Minority Leader Chuck @ @ @ @ @ ) and was “ once again playing politics with the American people.
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R., Ky.) effort to provide an extra $250 billion to small businesses in the latest coronavirus relief bill is a “political stunt,” two Senate Democrats said Thursday.
“He’s just dumping money,” Sen. Doug Jones (D., Ala.) told MSNBC. “This is a political stunt by Senator McConnell again, just like he did when we were discussing—and in good faith discussions and negotiations—about how to get COVID 3 done. He did the same thing: put something on the floor of the Senate that he knew was not going to pass so he could have a political message.”
Jones said McConnell lied, claiming McConnell never negotiated the bill with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) and was “once again playing politics with the American people.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-10--FLORIDA: Mountains Of Unsold Vegetables ‘Rot In The Sun’ Due To Restaurant Closures

Though people have been buying up groceries at almost apocalyptic rates , mountains of unsold vegetables in Florida – squash , zucchini , tomatoes – were left to rot due to restaurant closures .
“ Thousands of acres of fruits and vegetables grown in Florida are being plowed over or left to rot because farmers can ’ t sell to restaurants , theme parks or schools nationwide that have closed because of the coronavirus , ” reports The Associated Press .
“ Other states are having the same issues — agriculture officials say leafy greens in California are being hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vermont and Wisconsin say they have had to dump a surplus of milk intended for restaurants.
” The high supply and low demand has created a price drop as well .
At a packing plant in Florida , 25-pound boxes of Roma tomatoes are now going for just $ 5 apiece .
Tony DiMare , tomato grower , said the situation is a catastrophe and predicted losses in the millions .
“ This is a catastrophe , ” said DiMare .
“ We haven ’ t even started to calculate it .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ millions of dollars .
Losses mount every day.
” Though farmers have tried donating the surplus vegetables to food banks , the charities are only able to take in so much at a single time , leaving many already full .
Selling that same produce to grocery stores is an equally difficult task , given that farms have already been contracted .
As much as 80 % of tomatoes grown in Florida are sold to restaurants and theme parks .
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Though people have been buying up groceries at almost apocalyptic rates, mountains of unsold vegetables in Florida – squash, zucchini, tomatoes – were left to rot due to restaurant closures.
“Thousands of acres of fruits and vegetables grown in Florida are being plowed over or left to rot because farmers can’t sell to restaurants, theme parks or schools nationwide that have closed because of the coronavirus,” reports The Associated Press. “Other states are having the same issues — agriculture officials say leafy greens in California are being hit especially hard, and dairy farmers in Vermont and Wisconsin say they have had to dump a surplus of milk intended for restaurants.”
The high supply and low demand has created a price drop as well. At a packing plant in Florida, 25-pound boxes of Roma tomatoes are now going for just $5 apiece. Tony DiMare, tomato grower, said the situation is a catastrophe and predicted losses in the millions.
“This is a catastrophe,” said DiMare. “We haven’t even started to calculate it. It’s going to be in the millions of dollars. Losses mount every day.”
Though farmers have tried donating the surplus vegetables to food banks, the charities are only able to take in so much at a single time, leaving many already full. Selling that same produce to grocery stores is an equally difficult task, given that farms have already been contracted. As much as 80% of tomatoes grown in Florida are sold to restaurants and theme parks. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-10--Fox News Poll: Trump job approval hits new high as voters rally during crisis

Approval of President Trump ’ s job performance inches up to a record high in the latest Fox News Poll , as voters rally to both the White House and Congress in the fight against coronavirus .
Amid widespread concerns about the virus ’ s spread and personally getting infected , 49 percent approve of the job Trump is doing as president .
That ’ s up from 48 percent two weeks ago and 47 percent in late February .
Forty-nine percent of voters disapprove , marking only the third time in Fox News polling that fewer than half rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approve of Trump , which is not far from his record 91 percent in January .
In addition , approval sits at or near his best among women , Democrats , whites , and white evangelical Christians .
Voters give Congress an even bigger ratings bump than the president : 35 percent approve of the job lawmakers are doing , up four points since March and up nine since late February .
On responding to the pandemic , 51 percent approve of Trump .
But it ’ s Dr. Anthony Fauci who gets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as 80 percent approve of him , while 62 percent approve of Dr. Deborah Birx and 52 percent Vice President Pence .
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Approval of President Trump’s job performance inches up to a record high in the latest Fox News Poll, as voters rally to both the White House and Congress in the fight against coronavirus.
Amid widespread concerns about the virus’s spread and personally getting infected, 49 percent approve of the job Trump is doing as president. That’s up from 48 percent two weeks ago and 47 percent in late February.
Forty-nine percent of voters disapprove, marking only the third time in Fox News polling that fewer than half rate him negatively.
Eighty-nine percent of Republicans approve of Trump, which is not far from his record 91 percent in January. In addition, approval sits at or near his best among women, Democrats, whites, and white evangelical Christians.
Voters give Congress an even bigger ratings bump than the president: 35 percent approve of the job lawmakers are doing, up four points since March and up nine since late February.
On responding to the pandemic, 51 percent approve of Trump. But it’s Dr. Anthony Fauci who gets the best ratings of those tested, as 80 percent approve of him, while 62 percent approve of Dr. Deborah Birx and 52 percent Vice President Pence. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-10--Nancy Pelosi Claims There’s ‘No Data’ To Prove Small Businesses Need More Emergency Funds

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) , the architect behind Democrats ’ decision to block $ 250 @ @ @ @ @ small businesses suffering because of coronavirus-related lockdowns , now says there ’ s “ no @ @ @ @ @ influx of emergency cash , even as banks are reaching their lending capacity due to @ @ @ @ @ Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ( D-NY ) moved to block Senate Majority @ @ @ @ @ ) from passing the emergency bill by unanimous consent on Thursday morning .
McConnell had @ @ @ @ @ assistance would be evident enough that he would not have to call Congress back from @ @ @ @ @ measure , but Democrats disagreed .
McConnell was left incensed , noting that the $ @ @ @ @ @ fund , which guarantees entrepreneurs with fewer than 500 employees low-interest loans that will be @ @ @ @ @ money to keep workers on the payroll , is “ on track to be depleted @ @ @ @ @ month.
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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), the architect behind Democrats’ decision to block $250 billion in additional funding to small businesses suffering because of coronavirus-related lockdowns, now says there’s “no data” to support an influx of emergency cash, even as banks are reaching their lending capacity due to unprecedented demand for aid.
Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) moved to block Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) from passing the emergency bill by unanimous consent on Thursday morning. McConnell had hoped that the need for assistance would be evident enough that he would not have to call Congress back from recess to vote on the measure, but Democrats disagreed.
McConnell was left incensed, noting that the $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program fund, which guarantees entrepreneurs with fewer than 500 employees low-interest loans that will be forgiven if they use the money to keep workers on the payroll, is “on track to be depleted by the end of this month.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-10--WARNING GRAPHIC LANGUAGE – SHOCK VIDEO: PHILLY POLICE Rag Doll, Rip Commuter Without Medical Mask fr

WARNING GRAPHIC LANGUAGE – SHOCK VIDEO: PHILLY POLICE Rag Doll, Rip Commuter Without Medical Mask from City Bus

We ’ re sure Philadelphia ’ s shanty mayor Jim Kenney will do nothing about it , especially since he @ @ @ @ @ .
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This is ridiculous.
We’re sure Philadelphia’s shanty mayor Jim Kenney will do nothing about it, especially since he encourages this type of thuggery.
do riders know that they might be pulled off a SEPTA bus by 10 cops for not having a mask? pic.twitter.com/NnHXJC02E8 — Philly Transit Riders Union (@phillyTRU) April 10, 2020
If you’re a cop and you’re doing this shit … then you’re not a cop, you’re a f*cking robot. https://t.co/FScibeOAsy — Thomas Paine (@Thomas1774Paine) April 10, 2020
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truepundit--2020-04-10--German study shows coronavirus mortality rate of 0.37%, five times lower than widely reported number

German study shows coronavirus mortality rate of 0.37%, five times lower than widely reported numbers

The COVID-19 case cluster study was led by Dr. Hendrik Streeck of the Bonn University Institute of Virology .
It was done in the Gangelt district of Heinsberg , one of the earliest places to experience the spread of the coronavirus in Germany .
About 1,000 people participated in the study by way of questionnaires , throat swabs , and blood tests to detect the presence of COVID-19 antibodies .
These interim results are based on data from about 500 people .
What did they find ?
The study revealed significant spread throughout the district .
The overall infection rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people , less than one-half of 1 % died , indicating that currently reported mortality rates could be overestimating the fatality of the virus : The overall infection rate ( current infection or already gone through ) was approximately 15 % .
The mortality rate ( case fatality rate ) based on the total number of infected people in the community of Gangelt is approx .
0.37 % with the preliminary data from this study .
The lethality currently calculated by the Johns-Hopkins University in Germany is 1.98 % and is 5 times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the total population in Gangelt is currently 0.06 % .
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The COVID-19 case cluster study was led by Dr. Hendrik Streeck of the Bonn University Institute of Virology. It was done in the Gangelt district of Heinsberg, one of the earliest places to experience the spread of the coronavirus in Germany.
About 1,000 people participated in the study by way of questionnaires, throat swabs, and blood tests to detect the presence of COVID-19 antibodies. These interim results are based on data from about 500 people.
What did they find? The study revealed significant spread throughout the district. The overall infection rate was 15%. Of those infected people, less than one-half of 1% died, indicating that currently reported mortality rates could be overestimating the fatality of the virus:
The overall infection rate (current infection or already gone through) was approximately 15%. The mortality rate (case fatality rate) based on the total number of infected people in the community of Gangelt is approx. 0.37% with the preliminary data from this study. The lethality currently calculated by the Johns-Hopkins University in Germany is 1.98% and is 5 times higher. The mortality rate based on the total population in Gangelt is currently 0.06%. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-10--WATCH: Chilling video reveals how coronavirus spreads from a single cough in a supermarket

Researchers in Finland have created a chilling video that models how coronavirus could spread from a single cough in a supermarket .
The video was uploaded to YouTube by scientists at Finland ’ s Aalto University .
“ In the 3D model , a person coughs in a corridor bounded by shelves under representative indoor ventilation airflow conditions , ” the video explains .
“ As a result of coughing , an aerosol cloud travels in the air to the corridor .
It takes up to several minutes for the cloud to spread and disperse.
” “ Preliminary results indicate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain in the air longer than was originally thought , so it is important to avoid busy public indoor spaces , ” the researchers explain in a statement .
“ This also reduces the risk of droplet infection , which remains the main path of transmission for coronavirus.
” As of Thursday morning , at least 1.5 million coronavirus cases have been diagnosed worldwide , 2,605 of which are in Finland .
The disease has accounted for at least 89,915 deaths around the world , including 42 people in Finland .
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Researchers in Finland have created a chilling video that models how coronavirus could spread from a single cough in a supermarket.
The video was uploaded to YouTube by scientists at Finland’s Aalto University. “In the 3D model, a person coughs in a corridor bounded by shelves under representative indoor ventilation airflow conditions,” the video explains. “As a result of coughing, an aerosol cloud travels in the air to the corridor. It takes up to several minutes for the cloud to spread and disperse.”
“Preliminary results indicate that aerosol particles carrying the virus can remain in the air longer than was originally thought, so it is important to avoid busy public indoor spaces,” the researchers explain in a statement. “This also reduces the risk of droplet infection, which remains the main path of transmission for coronavirus.”
As of Thursday morning, at least 1.5 million coronavirus cases have been diagnosed worldwide, 2,605 of which are in Finland. The disease has accounted for at least 89,915 deaths around the world, including 42 people in Finland. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-10--While The Masses Panicked Over A Virus: US House Wrote A Bill Will Ban “Assault Weapons”

While the majority of the country has been laser-focused on the coronavirus , stocking up on decades worth of toilet paper , and mass purchasing Clorox wipes , the United States House of Representative wrote a bill that will ban “ assault weapons.
” Representative Hank Johnson , a Georgia Democrat who sits on the House Judiciary Committee , introduced H.R .
5717 on January 30 , which would , among other items , ban the purchasing and possession of assault weapons , according to USA Today .
Senator Elizabeth Warren , D-Mass.
, introduced in February the Senate version @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long after , the coronavirus hype was all over mainstream media burying the news of this draconian legislation .
The legislation introduced a variety of reforms with the intent to “ end the epidemic of gun violence and build safer communities by strengthening Federal firearms laws and supporting gun violence research , intervention , and prevention initiatives.
” It would require state law enforcement authorities to be notified when a background check is denied and mandate the attorney general to issue an annual report to Congress detailing the number of background check denials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owners to obtain a federal firearms owner ’ s license , although purchases made before the enactment of the bill are exempt .
And the bill , as correctly stated by the Military Arms Channel , would make it illegal “ to import , sell , manufacture , transfer , or possess , in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce , a semiautomatic assault weapon.
” The bill defines a semiautomatic assault weapon as any firearm with the capability to “ accept a detachable magazine ” and either a pistol grip , forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , threaded barrel or a folding , telescoping or detachable stock .
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While the majority of the country has been laser-focused on the coronavirus, stocking up on decades worth of toilet paper, and mass purchasing Clorox wipes, the United States House of Representative wrote a bill that will ban “assault weapons.”
Representative Hank Johnson, a Georgia Democrat who sits on the House Judiciary Committee, introduced H.R. 5717 on January 30, which would, among other items, ban the purchasing and possession of assault weapons, according to USA Today. Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced in February the Senate version of the bill, S.3254. Not long after, the coronavirus hype was all over mainstream media burying the news of this draconian legislation.
The legislation introduced a variety of reforms with the intent to “end the epidemic of gun violence and build safer communities by strengthening Federal firearms laws and supporting gun violence research, intervention, and prevention initiatives.”
It would require state law enforcement authorities to be notified when a background check is denied and mandate the attorney general to issue an annual report to Congress detailing the number of background check denials.
It would also necessitate all firearm owners to obtain a federal firearms owner’s license, although purchases made before the enactment of the bill are exempt.
And the bill, as correctly stated by the Military Arms Channel, would make it illegal “to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, a semiautomatic assault weapon.”
The bill defines a semiautomatic assault weapon as any firearm with the capability to “accept a detachable magazine” and either a pistol grip, forward grip, grenade launcher, barrel shroud, threaded barrel or a folding, telescoping or detachable stock. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-10--WATCH: Investment Firm Heavyweight CEO & NBA Owner — U.S. Should Not Bail Out Airlines & Billionaire

WATCH: Investment Firm Heavyweight CEO & NBA Owner — U.S. Should Not Bail Out Airlines & Billionaires; Let Hedge Funds Get “Wiped Out” — Bail Out Regular Americans INSTEAD

One of the best video clips and statements you will see all week , perhaps longer .
“ Chamath Palihapitiya @ @ @ @ @ investment firm Social Capital , said that the U.S. shouldn ’ t be bailing out @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic.
” — CNBC — Watch the clip below .
Wow .
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One of the best video clips and statements you will see all week, perhaps longer.
“Chamath Palihapitiya, founder and CEO of investment firm Social Capital, said that the U.S. shouldn’t be bailing out billionaires and hedge funds during the coronavirus pandemic.” — CNBC — Watch the clip below. Wow.
It is essential that you watch this. Major kudos to @chamath.#SpeakTruthToPower pic.twitter.com/PZ5rp2FtD3 — TF Metals Report (@TFMetals) April 9, 2020
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truepundit--2020-04-10--WATCH: U.S. FOOD SUPPLY DISASTER — FOOD SHUTDOWN: Farmers Told to “QUIT FARMING” — Crops rotting in

WATCH: U.S. FOOD SUPPLY DISASTER — FOOD SHUTDOWN: Farmers Told to “QUIT FARMING” — Crops rotting in fields, Dairy farmers Paid to quit

“ Crops rotting in fields .
Dairy farmers incentivized to quit for good .
Beef/pork processors shutting down .
All @ @ @ @ @ word and make sure everyone starts growing food , no matter how small scale — @ @ @ @ @ Ice Age Farmer Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

“Crops rotting in fields. Dairy farmers incentivized to quit for good. Beef/pork processors shutting down. All by design. Spread the word and make sure everyone starts growing food, no matter how small scale — every bit helps.” — Ice Age Farmer

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truepundit--2020-04-09--AG Barr: ‘Draconian’ Coronavirus Restrictions Represent ‘Continuing Encroachment on Personal Liberty

AG Barr: ‘Draconian’ Coronavirus Restrictions Represent ‘Continuing Encroachment on Personal Liberty’

Attorney General William Barr expressed concerns in an interview on Wednesday that “ draconian ” measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus will come at the cost of freedom for the American people .
“ I ’ m very concerned about the slippery slope in terms of continuing encroachments on personal liberty , ” Barr said .
“ I do think during the emergency , appropriate , reasonable steps are fine.
” During the interview with Fox News , the attorney general “ suggested that the federal government in May should begin relaxing some of the ‘ draconian ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” the Hill reported .
“ Barr said in an interview with Fox News that the U.S. had to be ‘ very careful ’ to ensure some of the measures being ‘ adopted are fully justified , and there are not alternative ways of protecting people ’ amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.
” “ I think , you know , when this — when this period of time is — at the end of April expires , I think we have to allow people to adapt more than we have and not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hide under the bed , but allow them to use other ways — social distancing and other means — to protect themselves , ” Barr said .
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Attorney General William Barr expressed concerns in an interview on Wednesday that “draconian” measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus will come at the cost of freedom for the American people.
“I’m very concerned about the slippery slope in terms of continuing encroachments on personal liberty,” Barr said. “I do think during the emergency, appropriate, reasonable steps are fine.”
During the interview with Fox News, the attorney general “suggested that the federal government in May should begin relaxing some of the ‘draconian’ social distancing restrictions imposed throughout the U.S,” the Hill reported. “Barr said in an interview with Fox News that the U.S. had to be ‘very careful’ to ensure some of the measures being ‘adopted are fully justified, and there are not alternative ways of protecting people’ amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.”
“I think, you know, when this — when this period of time is — at the end of April expires, I think we have to allow people to adapt more than we have and not just tell people to go home and hide under the bed, but allow them to use other ways — social distancing and other means — to protect themselves,” Barr said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--Oklahoma City Hospital Temporarily Closing Due to Lack of Patients

The INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City , Oklahoma , is temporarily closing most of its facility due to a mass decline in patients , it confirmed on Wednesday .
The postponement of non-emergent surgeries and procedures , according to the hospital ’ s statement , “ has led to a declining census at both facilities.
” Therefore , to better consolidate resources , the bulk of the 238-bed acute-care facility is temporarily shutting down , with the exception of the emergency room and “ some Radiology and infusion services , ” according to KFOR .
Per the hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Center Portland Ave. is an extension of the INTEGRIS Baptist campus with the same leadership team .
The postponement of non-emergent surgeries and procedures has led to a declining census at both facilities .
In an effort to better consolidate our resources we are temporarily closing the Portland Ave. building with the exception of the emergency room , it will remain open , and limited outpatient services .
We fully anticipate that if and when we see a surge of COVID-19 patients in Oklahoma City , we will be reopening this campus .
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The INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is temporarily closing most of its facility due to a mass decline in patients, it confirmed on Wednesday.
The postponement of non-emergent surgeries and procedures, according to the hospital’s statement, “has led to a declining census at both facilities.” Therefore, to better consolidate resources, the bulk of the 238-bed acute-care facility is temporarily shutting down, with the exception of the emergency room and “some Radiology and infusion services,” according to KFOR.
Per the hospital’s statement: INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Portland Ave. is an extension of the INTEGRIS Baptist campus with the same leadership team. The postponement of non-emergent surgeries and procedures has led to a declining census at both facilities. In an effort to better consolidate our resources we are temporarily closing the Portland Ave. building with the exception of the emergency room, it will remain open, and limited outpatient services. We fully anticipate that if and when we see a surge of COVID-19 patients in Oklahoma City, we will be reopening this campus. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--Bill Gates Touts China ‘Extreme Intervention’ Coronavirus Efforts — ‘They Were Able to Crush That Ep

Bill Gates Touts China ‘Extreme Intervention’ Coronavirus Efforts — ‘They Were Able to Crush That Epidemic’

During an interview that aired on Thursday ’ s broadcast of CNBC ’ s “ Squawk Box , ” Microsoft @ @ @ @ @ Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates was asked to react to other efforts around @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus , particularly China , a country that proclaimed to have moved past the height @ @ @ @ @ ’ labeled Mainland China ’ s efforts as “ extreme intervention , ” describing the @ @ @ @ @ to “ crush that epidemic.
” “ China took the situation in Wuhan , which @ @ @ @ @ by extreme intervention in terms of reducing movement — they were able to crush that @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Those hospitals are gone .
Look at the commerce .
Stores are open @ @ @ @ @ else , whereas before , it was the opposite .
It ’ s a real @ @ @ @ @ significant number of cases — not only flattened it but brought it down to very @ @ @ @ @ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

During an interview that aired on Thursday’s broadcast of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Microsoft co-founder and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates was asked to react to other efforts around the globe to take on coronavirus, particularly China, a country that proclaimed to have moved past the height of the pandemic.
Gates’ labeled Mainland China’s efforts as “extreme intervention,” describing the outcome as having been able to “crush that epidemic.”
“China took the situation in Wuhan, which was quite dramatic, and by extreme intervention in terms of reducing movement — they were able to crush that epidemic,” Gate said. “Those hospitals are gone. Look at the commerce. Stores are open now in China and nowhere else, whereas before, it was the opposite. It’s a real thing that they took a significant number of cases — not only flattened it but brought it down to very small levels.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--AG Barr: ‘The Chinese Are Engaged In A Full-Court Blitzkrieg’ Against The U.S. (VIDEO)

Attorney General William Barr told Fox News ’ Laura Ingraham on Wednesday night that the Chinese government is engaged in a “ full-court blitzkrieg ” against the United States .
“ This virus originated in China , we still don ’ t have all the data , we still don ’ t really know about Patient Zero in China , ” Ingraham said .
“ A lot of that data is being withheld still from the United States , and top medical people are saying that .
What about the Justice Department getting involved more , I guess obviously , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against the ongoing propaganda machine of China in the United States at our universities , in businesses – hey , in the White House Press Room the other day.
” “ Yes .
The Department is heavily engaged in that , in fact that ’ s one of our highest priorities in the counter intelligence realm , counter espionage realm , and protection of trade secrets as our activity ’ s directed to defend against the Chinese , ” Barr responded .
“ The Chinese are engaged in a full-court blitzkrieg of stealing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political system , trying to steal secrets at our research universities and so forth .
And we are focused on it .
We have something we call the China Initiative .
We ’ ve brought a lot of indictments , but it ’ s something that we also have to expose by letting the business community understand exactly the nature of the threat.
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Attorney General William Barr told Fox News’ Laura Ingraham on Wednesday night that the Chinese government is engaged in a “full-court blitzkrieg” against the United States.
“This virus originated in China, we still don’t have all the data, we still don’t really know about Patient Zero in China,” Ingraham said. “A lot of that data is being withheld still from the United States, and top medical people are saying that. What about the Justice Department getting involved more, I guess obviously, to the American people in this battle against the ongoing propaganda machine of China in the United States at our universities, in businesses – hey, in the White House Press Room the other day.”
AG Bill Barr says China is “engaged in a full-court blitzkrieg of stealing American technology, trying to influence our political system, trying to steal secrets at our research universities and so forth. And we are focused on it. We have something we call the China Initiative.” pic.twitter.com/E0T05teZBB — (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) April 9, 2020
“Yes. The Department is heavily engaged in that, in fact that’s one of our highest priorities in the counter intelligence realm, counter espionage realm, and protection of trade secrets as our activity’s directed to defend against the Chinese,” Barr responded. “The Chinese are engaged in a full-court blitzkrieg of stealing American technology, trying to influence our political system, trying to steal secrets at our research universities and so forth. And we are focused on it. We have something we call the China Initiative. We’ve brought a lot of indictments, but it’s something that we also have to expose by letting the business community understand exactly the nature of the threat.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--Pence Blacklists CNN After Network Cut Back Airtime For Coronavirus Briefings

Vice President Mike Pence ’ s office has blocked CNN ’ s access to administration health officials over the way the network has covered the Coronavirus Task Force daily briefings .
For the past week , Pence ’ s office has refused to make available health officials , such as Drs .
Deborah Birx or Anthony Fauci , for appearances on CNN , according to the network .
CNN has frequently refused to air the opening portion of President Trump ’ s daily press briefings , only to cut in when Trump begins taking question from reporters .
As CNN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump ’ s question and answer session , which sometimes includes the health care officials , live on-air .
After Trump leaves the podium , CNN frequently cuts out of the White House briefing to discuss and fact-check what the President had said .
A CNN executive said that the network usually returns to such programming because of the extensive length of the full briefing that includes Pence , which can run in excess of two hours .
The White House has approved two non-health officials , Secretary of Defense Mark Esper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to appear on CNN within the past week .
Pence ’ s office has not blacklisted any other network from bringing on administration officials .
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Vice President Mike Pence’s office has blocked CNN’s access to administration health officials over the way the network has covered the Coronavirus Task Force daily briefings.
For the past week, Pence’s office has refused to make available health officials, such as Drs. Deborah Birx or Anthony Fauci, for appearances on CNN, according to the network. CNN has frequently refused to air the opening portion of President Trump’s daily press briefings, only to cut in when Trump begins taking question from reporters. As CNN reports:
CNN often only broadcasts President Donald Trump’s question and answer session, which sometimes includes the health care officials, live on-air.
After Trump leaves the podium, CNN frequently cuts out of the White House briefing to discuss and fact-check what the President had said. A CNN executive said that the network usually returns to such programming because of the extensive length of the full briefing that includes Pence, which can run in excess of two hours.
The White House has approved two non-health officials, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and White House economic adviser Peter Navarro, to appear on CNN within the past week. Pence’s office has not blacklisted any other network from bringing on administration officials. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--WATCH: Trump Thinks Obama Has Not Endorsed Biden Because ‘He Knows Something’

President Donald Trump thinks former President Barack Obama knows something about Joe Biden that is keeping him from endorsing his @ @ @ @ @ does amaze me that President Obama hasn ’ t supported Sleepy Joe , ” Trump @ @ @ @ @ at the White House on Wednesday .
He continued , “ It just hasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ s it going to happen ?
When is it going to happen ?
He knows @ @ @ @ @ t know.
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President Donald Trump thinks former President Barack Obama knows something about Joe Biden that is keeping him from endorsing his vice president.
“It does amaze me that President Obama hasn’t supported Sleepy Joe,” Trump said during a press conference at the White House on Wednesday.
TRUMP: “I don’t know why President Obama hasn’t supported Joe Biden a long time ago.. He knows something that you don’t know.. that I think I know.” pic.twitter.com/WPE49Wtxm3 — ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) April 8, 2020
He continued, “It just hasn’t happened. When’s it going to happen? When is it going to happen? He knows something that you don’t know.”
“I think I know, but you don’t know,” Trump added. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--Majority of Americans Support Reparations… From China

Most Americans think the Chinese government should pay reparations for failing to prevent the coronavirus from becoming a pandemic , @ @ @ @ @ published this week .
A majority of respondents—54 percent—said they agreed that China should be @ @ @ @ @ countries for the spread of the virus.
” A majority of independent voters expressed support @ @ @ @ @ did 41 percent of Democrats .
The poll ’ s findings suggest that most Americans @ @ @ @ @ are not persuaded by the national media ’ s efforts to downplay China ’ s @ @ @ @ @ , which in some cases has included the promotion of Chinese propaganda .
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Most Americans think the Chinese government should pay reparations for failing to prevent the coronavirus from becoming a pandemic, according to a Harris poll published this week.
A majority of respondents—54 percent—said they agreed that China should be “required to pay other countries for the spread of the virus.” A majority of independent voters expressed support for Chinese reparations, as did 41 percent of Democrats.
The poll’s findings suggest that most Americans, and most Democrats, are not persuaded by the national media’s efforts to downplay China’s role in causing the pandemic, which in some cases has included the promotion of Chinese propaganda. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--CA Gov. Newsom: Stimulus Checks to Illegals ‘Being Considered’

California Governor Gavin Newsom ( D ) is reportedly considering issuing cash payments to the state ’ s illegal immigrants as part of a Golden State “ Disaster Relief Fund ” for the state ’ s illegal immigrants , according to a Wednesday Associated Press report .
When asked about giving potential financial assistance to illegal immigrants impacted by the coronavirus crisis , Newsom reportedly replied on Tuesday evening that “ all of that is being considered.
” According to the report , Newsom said that the broader state-level stimulus package , which he hopes to roll out in May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have “ some economic stimulus strategies at a state level , not just waiting for the federal government to do that for us.
” “ Californians care deeply about undocumented residents in this state , ” Newsom reportedly added .
The coronavirus relief bill that President Donald Trump signed will issue cash payments to individuals and couples who meet the income requirements and have Social Security numbers .
Illegal immigrants are not eligible to receive the federal stimulus checks or the extra $ 600 a week in unemployment benefits .
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California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) is reportedly considering issuing cash payments to the state’s illegal immigrants as part of a Golden State “Disaster Relief Fund” for the state’s illegal immigrants, according to a Wednesday Associated Press report.
When asked about giving potential financial assistance to illegal immigrants impacted by the coronavirus crisis, Newsom reportedly replied on Tuesday evening that “all of that is being considered.”
According to the report, Newsom said that the broader state-level stimulus package, which he hopes to roll out in May and is discussing with legislators, will have “some economic stimulus strategies at a state level, not just waiting for the federal government to do that for us.”
“Californians care deeply about undocumented residents in this state,” Newsom reportedly added.
The coronavirus relief bill that President Donald Trump signed will issue cash payments to individuals and couples who meet the income requirements and have Social Security numbers. Illegal immigrants are not eligible to receive the federal stimulus checks or the extra $600 a week in unemployment benefits. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--GOP sounds alarm after ‘quasi-official’ Chinese outlet gains access to coronavirus press briefing, p

GOP sounds alarm after ‘quasi-official’ Chinese outlet gains access to coronavirus press briefing, promotes Beijing

Republicans are sounding the alarm after a reporter with ties to China ’ s propaganda machine gained access to Monday ’ s White House coronavirus press briefing and used the platform to promote Beijing ’ s efforts — even as right-leaning outlets , including One America News Network ( OANN ) , were being denied seating privileges at the briefings .
Several lawmakers said late Monday that the possibility China was spreading propaganda in the White House clearly merited immediate action , especially given Democrats ’ stated concerns about foreign interference in U.S. politics .
The White House Correspondents ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affiliation of journalists , nominally controls which reporters have access to the briefings , although the Trump administration has unilaterally invited OANN to the events after the WHCA revoked the network ’ s privileges .
But it turns out that Phoenix TV , which has aggressively sought to expand in the United States , has closer ties to the Chinese government than the reporter let on .
Within minutes of the exchange in the briefing room , consultant Elliot Schwartz flagged that in 2018 , a former Phoenix TV news director testified as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outlet is essentially controlled by China ’ s Communist Propaganda Department , and follows a directive to not report positively on the United States .
Specifically , the former director , Chung Pong , remarked : “ I know from personal experience that Phoenix TV ’ s content is subject to the dictates of the leadership of the Central Communist Propaganda Department , Central Communist Overseas Propaganda Office , and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs which often directly sent instructions to Phoenix Satellite TV.
” Pong said he was fired in 2002 on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And , The Daily Caller ‘ s Chuck Ross found that the Hoover Institution has said it considers Phoenix TV a “ quasi-official ” broadcaster with “ links to the PRC ’ s Ministry of State Security.
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Republicans are sounding the alarm after a reporter with ties to China’s propaganda machine gained access to Monday’s White House coronavirus press briefing and used the platform to promote Beijing’s efforts — even as right-leaning outlets, including One America News Network (OANN), were being denied seating privileges at the briefings.
Several lawmakers said late Monday that the possibility China was spreading propaganda in the White House clearly merited immediate action, especially given Democrats’ stated concerns about foreign interference in U.S. politics.
The White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA), an independent affiliation of journalists, nominally controls which reporters have access to the briefings, although the Trump administration has unilaterally invited OANN to the events after the WHCA revoked the network’s privileges.
“Who are you working for, China?”@realDonaldTrump questions whether a reporter for Phoenix TV works for China. pic.twitter.com/sLnPlQAoRz — Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) April 7, 2020
But it turns out that Phoenix TV, which has aggressively sought to expand in the United States, has closer ties to the Chinese government than the reporter let on.
Within minutes of the exchange in the briefing room, consultant Elliot Schwartz flagged that in 2018, a former Phoenix TV news director testified as part of an FCC filing that the outlet is essentially controlled by China’s Communist Propaganda Department, and follows a directive to not report positively on the United States.
Specifically, the former director, Chung Pong, remarked: “I know from personal experience that Phoenix TV’s content is subject to the dictates of the leadership of the Central Communist Propaganda Department, Central Communist Overseas Propaganda Office, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs which often directly sent instructions to Phoenix Satellite TV.”
Pong said he was fired in 2002 on orders of then-Chinese leader Jiang Zemin.
And, The Daily Caller‘s Chuck Ross found that the Hoover Institution has said it considers Phoenix TV a “quasi-official” broadcaster with “links to the PRC’s Ministry of State Security.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--Adam Schiff Accused Of Sending Letter To Media Before Acting Director Of National Intelligence, Who

Adam Schiff Accused Of Sending Letter To Media Before Acting Director Of National Intelligence, Who Responds on Twitter

Rep. Adam Schiff ( D-CA ) has a history of using a willing media to further his interests and narratives @ @ @ @ @ from media reports of a letter Schiff sent to Acting Director of National Security Ric @ @ @ @ @ was provided a copy of the letter before Grenell .
The director and former ambassador @ @ @ @ @ the media out on Twitter , suggesting they were “ politicizing the intelligence community.
” @ @ @ @ @ to the press before it was sent to me .
These press leaks politicizing the @ @ @ @ @ ” Grenell said in response to a Hill reporter tweeting out a copy of the @ @ @ @ @ chief .
A House Intelligence Committee official told CBS News that the letter was sent @ @ @ @ @ Director of National Intelligence at 1:14 p.m. on Tuesday .
This anonymous official also told @ @ @ @ @ confirmed receipt of the letter and that the letter was provided to reporters 14 minutes @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) has a history of using a willing media to further his interests and narratives.
The latest example comes from media reports of a letter Schiff sent to Acting Director of National Security Ric Grenell, except the media was provided a copy of the letter before Grenell. The director and former ambassador to Germany called Schiff and the media out on Twitter, suggesting they were “politicizing the intelligence community.”
“His letter was sent to the press before it was sent to me. These press leaks politicizing the intelligence community must stop,” Grenell said in response to a Hill reporter tweeting out a copy of the letter meant for the DNI chief.
His letter was sent to the press before it was sent to me. These press leaks politicizing the intelligence community must stop. https://t.co/hdWIzGWvZr — Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) April 7, 2020
A House Intelligence Committee official told CBS News that the letter was sent to the Office for the Director of National Intelligence at 1:14 p.m. on Tuesday. This anonymous official also told the outlet that the ODNI confirmed receipt of the letter and that the letter was provided to reporters 14 minutes later, at 1:28 p.m. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--Trump Considers Reopening the US Economy in Sections

President Donald Trump is sharing that reopening the U.S. economy may not happen all at once .
Trump is mulling @ @ @ @ @ economy in different sections of the nation as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc .
@ @ @ @ @ looking at two concepts .
We ’ re looking at the concept where we open @ @ @ @ @ re also looking at the concept where you open up everything , ” Trump said @ @ @ @ @ for the nation ’ s economy to reopen all at once .
“ I ’ @ @ @ @ @ a big bang , one beautiful country and just open , ” Trump said .
@ @ @ @ @ to discuss parts of the nation that have been hit hard as well as those @ @ @ @ @ He cited New York and New Jersey as states that have fallen on hard times @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

President Donald Trump is sharing that reopening the U.S. economy may not happen all at once.
Trump is mulling the possibility of reopening the economy in different sections of the nation as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc.
“So we’re looking at two concepts. We’re looking at the concept where we open up sections and we’re also looking at the concept where you open up everything,” Trump said.
Trump acknowledged his desire for the nation’s economy to reopen all at once.
“I’d love to open with a big bang, one beautiful country and just open,” Trump said.
However, he went on to discuss parts of the nation that have been hit hard as well as those that have not been. He cited New York and New Jersey as states that have fallen on hard times. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--Joy Reid Falsely Accuses Trump of Rejecting WHO Tests (VIDEO)

“ Trump again today alleged remarkably that the World Health Organization—whose gold standard , approved coronavirus test Trump ordered the @ @ @ @ @ reject—he ’ s now accusing that World Health Organization of minimizing the threat , ” @ @ @ @ @ .
A Politifact fact-check found that this claim is “ mostly false ” because the @ @ @ @ @ attempted to buy the kits in the first place .
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MSNBC anchor Joy Reid falsely accused the Trump administration of rejecting a World Health Organization coronavirus test.
“Trump again today alleged remarkably that the World Health Organization—whose gold standard, approved coronavirus test Trump ordered the Centers for Disease Control to reject—he’s now accusing that World Health Organization of minimizing the threat,” Reid said on Wednesday evening.
A Politifact fact-check found that this claim is “mostly false” because the Centers for Disease Control never attempted to buy the kits in the first place. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--Peter Navarro: China ‘Very Aggressively’ Trying To ‘Gain Control’ Of U.N. By Using ‘Colonial Type Pr

Peter Navarro: China ‘Very Aggressively’ Trying To ‘Gain Control’ Of U.N. By Using ‘Colonial Type Proxies’

White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro explained to Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum on Wednesday night how communist China is trying to take control of United Nations ’ agencies and how China harmed the rest of the world by trying to cover-up the coronavirus outbreak in their country .
“ Martha , let me — let me give you a kind of bigger look at the chessboard here , because the U.N. itself has 15 specialized agencies including the WHO , the World Intellectual Property Organization , things like that , ” Navarro said .
“ And what China has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last decade is to try to gain control of those by electing people to the top .
It already controls 5 of the 15 .
And also by using proxies , colonial type proxies like Tedros , at the WHO.
” “ And as you can see in this crisis , the damage that that kind of control by China , the key health organization , has been just absolutely enormous .
They suppressed the human to human transmission .
They refused to call this a pandemic… They basically discouraged travel ban @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I mean this is one of the most serious things we ’ ve ever seen .
And it all tracks to China ’ s view of the world and how they want to control different types of international organizations , even as they don ’ t play by the international rules.
” Navarro said that the problem and the threat that China poses to the world is unique to China and the U.S. does not have the same problems with other countries .
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White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro explained to Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum on Wednesday night how communist China is trying to take control of United Nations’ agencies and how China harmed the rest of the world by trying to cover-up the coronavirus outbreak in their country.
“Martha, let me — let me give you a kind of bigger look at the chessboard here, because the U.N. itself has 15 specialized agencies including the WHO, the World Intellectual Property Organization, things like that,” Navarro said. “And what China has been doing very, very aggressively over the last decade is to try to gain control of those by electing people to the top. It already controls 5 of the 15. And also by using proxies, colonial type proxies like Tedros, at the WHO.”
“And as you can see in this crisis, the damage that that kind of control by China, the key health organization, has been just absolutely enormous. They suppressed the human to human transmission. They refused to call this a pandemic… They basically discouraged travel ban,” Navarro continued. “So I mean this is one of the most serious things we’ve ever seen. And it all tracks to China’s view of the world and how they want to control different types of international organizations, even as they don’t play by the international rules.”
Navarro said that the problem and the threat that China poses to the world is unique to China and the U.S. does not have the same problems with other countries. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--Tyler Perry Pays the Bill for Seniors at 44 Atlanta Kroger Grocery Stores and Shoppers at 30 New Orl

Tyler Perry Pays the Bill for Seniors at 44 Atlanta Kroger Grocery Stores and Shoppers at 30 New Orleans Winn-Dixie Stores

Movie mogul and actor Tyler Perry surprised seniors at more than 40 Atlanta-area Kroger grocery stores Wednesday by paying for @ @ @ @ @ added that Perry initially wanted to remain anonymous and was hoping his donation would be @ @ @ @ @ “ Atlanta angel.
” According to 11Alive , the entertainment mogul and philanthropist paid for @ @ @ @ @ 44 local Atlanta Kroger stores .
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Movie mogul and actor Tyler Perry surprised seniors at more than 40 Atlanta-area Kroger grocery stores Wednesday by paying for all their groceries.
WXIA reporter Brendan Keefe reported the Madea star’s generosity.
CONFIRMED: @tylerperry paid for all groceries during Seniors Hour at 44 Atlanta-area @Kroger stores. Look at these faces — you can see the smiles and tears through the masks! pic.twitter.com/MIm7F5Hssr — Brendan Keefe (@BrendanKeefe) April 8, 2020
Keefe added that Perry initially wanted to remain anonymous and was hoping his donation would be reported as coming from the “Atlanta angel.” According to 11Alive, the entertainment mogul and philanthropist paid for the groceries of shoppers in 44 local Atlanta Kroger stores. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--Trump Calls on Sanders’ Supporters to ‘Come to the Republican Party’ as Dem Bows out of the Race

President Donald Trump is reaching out to Sen. Bernie Sanders ’ ( I-Vt. ) supporters , urging them to join @ @ @ @ @ senator ’ s decision to suspend his campaign .
Shortly after the Vermont senator announced @ @ @ @ @ , Trump took to Twitter with a message blaming Sen. Elizabeth Warren ( D-Mass .
@ @ @ @ @ on Super Tuesday .
Former Vice President Joe Biden walked away with big wins on @ @ @ @ @ reported on IJR .
At the time , the president took to Twitter to weigh @ @ @ @ @ ’ s presumed opinion of Sanders .
He speculated that the Democratic primary was rigged @ @ @ @ @ blasting the party again , alluding to the same theory .
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President Donald Trump is reaching out to Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) supporters, urging them to join the Republican party amid the senator’s decision to suspend his campaign.
Shortly after the Vermont senator announced the suspension of his campaign, Trump took to Twitter with a message blaming Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) for Sanders’ loss on Super Tuesday.
Former Vice President Joe Biden walked away with big wins on Super Tuesday, as previously reported on IJR.
Bernie Sanders is OUT! Thank you to Elizabeth Warren. If not for her, Bernie would have won almost every state on Super Tuesday! This ended just like the Democrats & the DNC wanted, same as the Crooked Hillary fiasco. The Bernie people should come to the Republican Party, TRADE! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 8, 2020
At the time, the president took to Twitter to weigh in on the Democratic party’s presumed opinion of Sanders. He speculated that the Democratic primary was rigged. Now, he is blasting the party again, alluding to the same theory. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--Pope Francis Says Pandemic Is ‘Nature’s Response’ to Human Inaction over Climate Change

ROME — Pope Francis said he believes the Chinese coronavirus pandemic is “ certainly nature ’ s response ” to humanity ’ s failure to address the “ partial catastrophes ” wrought by human-induced climate change .
Asked by British journalist Austen Ivereigh whether the COVID-19 crisis is an opportunity for an “ ecological conversion , ” the pontiff reasserted his belief that humanity has provoked nature by not responding adequately to the climate crisis .
“ There is an expression in Spanish : ‘ God always forgives , we forgive sometimes , but nature never forgives , ’ ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We did not respond to the partial catastrophes .
Who now speaks of the fires in Australia , or remembers that a year and a half ago a boat could cross the North Pole because the glaciers had all melted ?
Who speaks now of the floods ?
” “ I don ’ t know if it is nature ’ s revenge , but it is certainly nature ’ s response , ” he added .
“ Every crisis contains both danger and opportunity : the opportunity to move out from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Today I believe we have to slow down our rate of production and consumption and to learn to understand and contemplate the natural world.
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ROME — Pope Francis said he believes the Chinese coronavirus pandemic is “certainly nature’s response” to humanity’s failure to address the “partial catastrophes” wrought by human-induced climate change.
Asked by British journalist Austen Ivereigh whether the COVID-19 crisis is an opportunity for an “ecological conversion,” the pontiff reasserted his belief that humanity has provoked nature by not responding adequately to the climate crisis.
“There is an expression in Spanish: ‘God always forgives, we forgive sometimes, but nature never forgives,’” Francis said in the interview published Wednesday. “We did not respond to the partial catastrophes. Who now speaks of the fires in Australia, or remembers that a year and a half ago a boat could cross the North Pole because the glaciers had all melted? Who speaks now of the floods?”
“I don’t know if it is nature’s revenge, but it is certainly nature’s response,” he added.
“Every crisis contains both danger and opportunity: the opportunity to move out from the danger,” he said. “Today I believe we have to slow down our rate of production and consumption and to learn to understand and contemplate the natural world.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--Government To Decide What Items Are Essential Purchases And What Things You’re Not Allowed To Buy

Living under lockdown restrictions , prevalent in nearly every state , is about to get a whole lot worse .
The government in the United States and Canada has decided to take away the guesswork in the stores that are still open and decide for you what ’ s “ essential ” and what ’ s not .
When I have gone to the store to pick up groceries ( I ’ m still getting fresh produce while I can ) , I also like to pick up a couple of things that are pleasant diversions : magazines , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some craft supplies .
It ’ s nice to have some things that are enjoyable on hand to keep lockdown from feeling so grim and torturous .
If the store is already open , getting a sunny yellow pillow for the living room is a pick-me-up , not a frivolous jaunt to a place I wasn ’ t already going .
When we had a birthday in the family , we even picked up a few small gifts on our regular trip to the grocery store to provide a sense of normalcy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ item to brighten a family member ’ s day may be numbered .
The government ( at least in some places ) wants to make this already unpleasant time as dismal as possible for us all .
Vermont has decided to choose for you what is essential and what is not , banning the sale of non-essential items at stores like Target , Walmart , and Costco .
The Agency of Commerce and Community Development ( ACCD ) is directing large “ big box ” retailers , such as Walmart , Target and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , beverage and pharmacy , as well as electronics , toys , clothing , and the like to cease in-person sales of non-essential items in order to reduce the number of people coming into the stores .
“ Large ‘ big box ’ retailers generate significant shopping traffic by virtue of their size and the variety of goods offered in a single location , ” said Agency of Commerce and Community Development Secretary Lindsay Kurrle .
“ This volume of shopping traffic significantly increases the risk of further spread of this dangerous virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s health care system .
We are directing these stores to put public health first and help us reduce the number of shoppers by requiring on-line ordering , delivery and curbside pickup whenever possible , and by stopping the sale of non-essential items.
” ( source ) Retailers are asked to close certain areas of the stores , rope them off to deny access , or pull non-essentials from their shelves .
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Living under lockdown restrictions, prevalent in nearly every state, is about to get a whole lot worse. The government in the United States and Canada has decided to take away the guesswork in the stores that are still open and decide for you what’s “essential” and what’s not.
When I have gone to the store to pick up groceries (I’m still getting fresh produce while I can), I also like to pick up a couple of things that are pleasant diversions: magazines, a crossword puzzle book, coloring pencils, some craft supplies. It’s nice to have some things that are enjoyable on hand to keep lockdown from feeling so grim and torturous. If the store is already open, getting a sunny yellow pillow for the living room is a pick-me-up, not a frivolous jaunt to a place I wasn’t already going. When we had a birthday in the family, we even picked up a few small gifts on our regular trip to the grocery store to provide a sense of normalcy.
But the days of getting a random item to brighten a family member’s day may be numbered. The government (at least in some places) wants to make this already unpleasant time as dismal as possible for us all.
Vermont has decided to choose for you what is essential and what is not, banning the sale of non-essential items at stores like Target, Walmart, and Costco.
The Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) is directing large “big box” retailers, such as Walmart, Target and Costco, with in-store sales of food, beverage and pharmacy, as well as electronics, toys, clothing, and the like to cease in-person sales of non-essential items in order to reduce the number of people coming into the stores.
“Large ‘big box’ retailers generate significant shopping traffic by virtue of their size and the variety of goods offered in a single location,” said Agency of Commerce and Community Development Secretary Lindsay Kurrle. “This volume of shopping traffic significantly increases the risk of further spread of this dangerous virus to Vermonters and the viability of Vermont’s health care system. We are directing these stores to put public health first and help us reduce the number of shoppers by requiring on-line ordering, delivery and curbside pickup whenever possible, and by stopping the sale of non-essential items.” (source)
Retailers are asked to close certain areas of the stores, rope them off to deny access, or pull non-essentials from their shelves. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--Joe Biden: Coronavirus crisis has ‘helped’ my presidential campaign

Joe Biden said in an interview earlier this week that the coronavirus crisis has “ helped ” his presidential campaign @ @ @ @ @ Democratic presidential nominee following Sen. Bernie Sanders ’ exit from the race , which now @ @ @ @ @ under Barack Obama alone in the field — spoke Tuesday on video to Jim Gardner @ @ @ @ @ in Philadelphia , about the coronavirus and President Donald Trump .
At one point Gardner @ @ @ @ @ Vice President , obviously this crisis has upended this campaign .
It has made it @ @ @ @ @ heard the way you ordinarily would be under normal circumstances .
And obviously President Trump @ @ @ @ @ is watched by millions of Americans .
To what degree has this pandemic hurt Joe @ @ @ @ @ Based on the polling data it ’ s helped me , ” Biden replied .
@ @ @ @ @ , the more my numbers go up .
I ’ m not being facetious.
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Joe Biden said in an interview earlier this week that the coronavirus crisis has “helped” his presidential campaign.
Biden — the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee following Sen. Bernie Sanders’ exit from the race, which now leaves the former vice president under Barack Obama alone in the field — spoke Tuesday on video to Jim Gardner, veteran anchor of WPVI-TV in Philadelphia, about the coronavirus and President Donald Trump.
At one point Gardner said, “Mr. Vice President, obviously this crisis has upended this campaign. It has made it difficult for you to be heard the way you ordinarily would be under normal circumstances. And obviously President Trump has a daily forum that is watched by millions of Americans. To what degree has this pandemic hurt Joe Biden politically?”
“Based on the polling data it’s helped me,” Biden replied. “The more he speaks, the more my numbers go up. I’m not being facetious.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--Michelle Obama Makes Rare Political Move As She Blasts Wisconsin For Holding Primary Vote

Former First Lady Michelle Obama made a rare political statement on Tuesday when she took to Twitter to chastise Wisconsin @ @ @ @ @ , saying that the United States needs to “ do better to ensure voting is @ @ @ @ @ “ Today , Wisconsin voters had to choose between making their voice heard and keeping @ @ @ @ @ , ” Michelle tweeted .
“ No American should ever have to make that choice @ @ @ @ @ to ensure voting is safe for all voters .
The latest Wisconsin voting information is @ @ @ @ @ alongside a link giving more information on how voters in Wisconsin can ensure that their @ @ @ @ @ counted .
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama made a rare political statement on Tuesday when she took to Twitter to chastise Wisconsin for holding their primary vote, saying that the United States needs to “do better to ensure voting is safe for all voters.”
“Today, Wisconsin voters had to choose between making their voice heard and keeping themselves and their family safe,” Michelle tweeted. “No American should ever have to make that choice. We must do better to ensure voting is safe for all voters. The latest Wisconsin voting information is below.”
Today, Wisconsin voters had to choose between making their voice heard and keeping themselves and their family safe. No American should ever have to make that choice. We must do better to ensure voting is safe for all voters. The latest Wisconsin voting information is below. https://t.co/x1LwEb9H4N — Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) April 7, 2020
Michelle posted this alongside a link giving more information on how voters in Wisconsin can ensure that their absentee mail-in ballots will be counted. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--Trump Forming Task Force To Reopen Economy; Key Members Named; Follows His ‘Good Idea’ Tweet

On Saturday , President Donald Trump expressed his support for the idea of a second coronavirus task force charged specifically with laying out a plan for “ the reopening of the economy ” through the easing of coronavirus-related shutdowns and other social-distancing measures .
According to officials , he ’ s now in the process of following up on the idea .
Trump first signaled that he was looking into the idea in response to a social media post from Fox News host Dana Perino .
“ I think we need a 2nd task force assembled at direction of POTUS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy .
Made up of a nonpartisan/bipartisan mix of experts across industry sectors , so that we have their recommendations plan – let 1st taskforce focus on crisis at the moment , ” Perino tweeted Saturday .
On Wednesday , citing multiple unnamed administration officials , The Washington Post reported that Trump is “ preparing to announce as soon as this week a second , smaller coronavirus task force aimed specifically at combating the economic ramifications of the virus and focused on reopening the nation ’ s economy , according to four people @ @ @ @ @ @

On Saturday, President Donald Trump expressed his support for the idea of a second coronavirus task force charged specifically with laying out a plan for “the reopening of the economy” through the easing of coronavirus-related shutdowns and other social-distancing measures. According to officials, he’s now in the process of following up on the idea.
Trump first signaled that he was looking into the idea in response to a social media post from Fox News host Dana Perino. “I think we need a 2nd task force assembled at direction of POTUS to look ahead to reopening of the economy. Made up of a nonpartisan/bipartisan mix of experts across industry sectors, so that we have their recommendations [and] plan – let 1st taskforce focus on crisis at the moment,” Perino tweeted Saturday.
On Wednesday, citing multiple unnamed administration officials, The Washington Post reported that Trump is “preparing to announce as soon as this week a second, smaller coronavirus task force aimed specifically at combating the economic ramifications of the virus and focused on reopening the nation’s economy, according to four people familiar with the plans.”


truepundit--2020-04-09--Trump’s Economic Approval Rating Hits Highest Level Ever

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown the American economy into a deep contraction and sent unemployment soaring but Americans approve of @ @ @ @ @ handling of the crisis .
Approval of President Trump ’ s handling of the economy @ @ @ @ @ the highest level of his presidency , CNBC ’ s “ All America ” survey @ @ @ @ @ up from 49 percent in December .
The survey of 800 Americans was taken between @ @ @ @ @ ’ s overall approval rating jumped as well , to 46 percent from 40 percent @ @ @ @ @ best ranking of the Trump presidency .
Trump is even scoring higher marks from Democrats @ @ @ @ @ rose to 20 percent among Democrats , a record high and up from 8 percent @ @ @ @ @ marks are all the more notable because the survey also reveals that ten percent of @ @ @ @ @ jobs because of the outbreak .
Another 16 percent have had their pay cut .
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The coronavirus pandemic has thrown the American economy into a deep contraction and sent unemployment soaring but Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s handling of the crisis.
Approval of President Trump’s handling of the economy rose to 52 percent, the highest level of his presidency, CNBC’s “All America” survey showed Wednesday. That is up from 49 percent in December.
The survey of 800 Americans was taken between Friday and Monday.
Trump’s overall approval rating jumped as well, to 46 percent from 40 percent. That too is the best ranking of the Trump presidency.
Trump is even scoring higher marks from Democrats. His job approval rating rose to 20 percent among Democrats, a record high and up from 8 percent in December.
The high marks are all the more notable because the survey also reveals that ten percent of Americans say they lost their jobs because of the outbreak. Another 16 percent have had their pay cut. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--WATCH: CNN’s Chris Cuomo Caught Deceptively Editing Trump Briefing

CNN ’ s Chris Cuomo , a proven liar and unstable anti-Trump activist , was caught selectively editing Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ though the president did nothing during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic .
As @ @ @ @ @ this is something Cuomo has done in the past .
You have to watch the @ @ @ @ @ below ; at the end of the clip , the Daily Wire ’ s Ryan @ @ @ @ @ full remarks , which make it clear the president was taking plenty of action while @ @ @ @ @ premature and unnecessary panic : Another important thing Trump did during this time , something @ @ @ @ @ mention , was the formation of the Coronavirus Task Force as early as January 27 @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

CNN’s Chris Cuomo, a proven liar and unstable anti-Trump activist, was caught selectively editing Donald Trump to make it look as though the president did nothing during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
As you will see below, this is something Cuomo has done in the past.
You have to watch the full video from Tuesday night below; at the end of the clip, the Daily Wire’s Ryan Saavedra includes Trump’s full remarks, which make it clear the president was taking plenty of action while trying not to cause a premature and unnecessary panic:
CNN’s Chris Cuomo deceptively edited this clip to make it look like Trump said that he didn’t take action on the coronavirus because he didn’t want to upset people After the CNN clip, Trump’s full remarks play which show Trump talking about the action he took Cuomo cut that out pic.twitter.com/9cwgPvhj1u — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) April 8, 2020
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truepundit--2020-04-09--More People Died Of Suicide Last Week In Tennessee Than COVID-19

As we previously warned , this pandemic will bankrupt and kill more people from suicide than the virus will .
When you sacrifice people ’ s livelihoods , you create a difficult situation of desperation for many who will see no other way out .
We are about to have a mental health crisis during an economic depression that will be tough to live through .
The virus is no longer the problem .
The government ’ s reaction has been the problem and even some politicians have figured it out .
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs revealed in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic has not been a good one .
“ Thus far , our reaction to COVID-19 has been to sacrifice the global economy , ” said Jacobs .
Most people don ’ t want to hear the truth , unfortunately , and the longer state governments insist on businesses being closed and an economy shut down to combat what ’ s looking like a fairly insignificant virus for most of the population , the aftermath will worsen .
Each day that drags on will make the next few years more difficult .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ autopsies for 199 confirmed or suspected suicides from across the region , with 83 of those coming from Knox County .
Over the past 48 hours , that office has now examined nine suspected suicides , eight of which are from Knox County alone .
For Knox County , that ’ s almost ten percent of last year ’ s total number in the past two days alone , ” Jacobs added .
We ’ ve said it before and it needs to be said again , we should no longer be preparing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , violence , and economic depression .
The longer the economy is shut down , the more horrific the future social unrest will be .
Jacobs is questioning the tyrannical measures and authoritarian power grabs by politicians .
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As we previously warned, this pandemic will bankrupt and kill more people from suicide than the virus will. When you sacrifice people’s livelihoods, you create a difficult situation of desperation for many who will see no other way out.
We are about to have a mental health crisis during an economic depression that will be tough to live through. The virus is no longer the problem. The government’s reaction has been the problem and even some politicians have figured it out. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs revealed in a weekly update that our solution to this pandemic has not been a good one.
“Thus far, our reaction to COVID-19 has been to sacrifice the global economy,” said Jacobs.
“The truth is: a sick economy produces sick people.”
Most people don’t want to hear the truth, unfortunately, and the longer state governments insist on businesses being closed and an economy shut down to combat what’s looking like a fairly insignificant virus for most of the population, the aftermath will worsen. Each day that drags on will make the next few years more difficult.
“Last year, our medical examiner performed autopsies for 199 confirmed or suspected suicides from across the region, with 83 of those coming from Knox County. Over the past 48 hours, that office has now examined nine suspected suicides, eight of which are from Knox County alone. For Knox County, that’s almost ten percent of last year’s total number in the past two days alone,” Jacobs added.
We’ve said it before and it needs to be said again, we should no longer be preparing for a pandemic, but social unrest, violence, and economic depression. The longer the economy is shut down, the more horrific the future social unrest will be. Jacobs is questioning the tyrannical measures and authoritarian power grabs by politicians. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--WATCH: Biden suffers verbal collapse — ‘Let me put it another way, it makes no sense’

Joe Biden suffered another verbal collapse on Wednesday , leaving some wondering if there isn ’ t more going on @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Joe Biden: “we should be making it easier not harder to make sure…to make sense…let me put another way, it makes no sense, it makes no sense” pic.twitter.com/Fuhkro8pEn — Tommy Pigott (@TCPigott) April 8, 2020
Joe Biden suffered another verbal collapse on Wednesday, leaving some wondering if there isn’t more going on. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-09--AOC Remained in Posh D.C. Apartment as Coronavirus Ravaged Her District

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D. , N.Y. ) spent the opening weeks of the coronavirus outbreak in her luxury Washington , D.C. , apartment as the deadly virus ravaged her New York City district .
On April 1 , Ocasio-Cortez held a “ virtual forum ” with New York City constituents from her lavish apartment building in D.C. ’ s swanky Navy Yard neighborhood .
Her Democratic primary opponent , Michelle Caruso-Cabrera , criticized the freshman lawmaker ’ s absence .
“ She is out of touch , ” Caruso-Cabrera said in a statement .
“ For weeks families have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get their next paycheck .
AOC hasn ’ t been here to see their desperation and their struggle to survive .
Why is she in DC when Congress isn ’ t in session ?
” A spokeswoman for Ocasio-Cortez confirmed that the freshman lawmaker remained in D.C. for nearly a week following the House ’ s coronavirus stimulus bill vote on March 27 .
Congress adjourned for at least three weeks following the vote .
Since emerging as a Democratic political juggernaut , Ocasio-Cortez has faced scrutiny for living a lavish lifestyle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working class .
When in Washington , the freshman congresswoman resides in a luxury apartment building where rent for a small studio exceeds $ 2,000 a month .
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) spent the opening weeks of the coronavirus outbreak in her luxury Washington, D.C., apartment as the deadly virus ravaged her New York City district.
On April 1, Ocasio-Cortez held a “virtual forum” with New York City constituents from her lavish apartment building in D.C.’s swanky Navy Yard neighborhood. Her Democratic primary opponent, Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, criticized the freshman lawmaker’s absence.
“She is out of touch,” Caruso-Cabrera said in a statement. “For weeks families have been worried about where they are going to get their next paycheck. AOC hasn’t been here to see their desperation and their struggle to survive. Why is she in DC when Congress isn’t in session?”
A spokeswoman for Ocasio-Cortez confirmed that the freshman lawmaker remained in D.C. for nearly a week following the House’s coronavirus stimulus bill vote on March 27. Congress adjourned for at least three weeks following the vote.
Since emerging as a Democratic political juggernaut, Ocasio-Cortez has faced scrutiny for living a lavish lifestyle while posturing as a champion of the working class. When in Washington, the freshman congresswoman resides in a luxury apartment building where rent for a small studio exceeds $2,000 a month. – READ MORE
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