truepundit--2020-12-08--Matthew McConaughey calls out Hollywood hypocrisy for mocking conservatives’ refusal to accept Biden

Matthew McConaughey calls out Hollywood hypocrisy for mocking conservatives’ refusal to accept Biden win

Matthew McConaughey last week took his Hollywood peers to task for their condescending attitude toward conservatives and Trump supporters who are refusing to accept the results of the 2020 presidential election .
The “ Beach Bum ” actor made the comments during an appearance on Russell Brand ’ s podcast , “ Under the Skin.
” Asked by Brand whether he noticed “ condemnation and criticism of ordinary working people ” in Hollywood when discussing politics , McConaughey said “ absolutely.
” “ There are a lot of people on that illiberal left that absolutely condescend , patronize and are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” McConaughey told the host .
He noted how many liberals who mock some conservatives ’ refusal to accept the 2020 election were in the same boat four years ago with their denial to accept the 2016 presidential victory of Donald Trump .
“ I ’ m sure you saw it in our industry when Trump was voted in four years ago , they were in denial that was real , ” McConaughey said .
“ Some of them were in absolute denial.
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Matthew McConaughey last week took his Hollywood peers to task for their condescending attitude toward conservatives and Trump supporters who are refusing to accept the results of the 2020 presidential election.
The “Beach Bum” actor made the comments during an appearance on Russell Brand’s podcast, “Under the Skin.”
Asked by Brand whether he noticed “condemnation and criticism of ordinary working people” in Hollywood when discussing politics, McConaughey said “absolutely.”
“There are a lot of people on that illiberal left that absolutely condescend, patronize and are arrogant toward the other 50 percent,” McConaughey told the host.
He noted how many liberals who mock some conservatives’ refusal to accept the 2020 election were in the same boat four years ago with their denial to accept the 2016 presidential victory of Donald Trump.
“I’m sure you saw it in our industry when Trump was voted in four years ago, they were in denial that was real,” McConaughey said. “Some of them were in absolute denial.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-12-08--Gun Violence Has Killed 23 Times More Chicago Youth Than COVID

Chicago youth are at far higher risk of dying from gun violence than they are from COVID-19 .
That ’ @ @ @ @ @ the start of the pandemic .
As of December 1 , four Chicago youth have @ @ @ @ @ 90 have died from gun violence .
That ’ s 23 children dead from gun @ @ @ @ @ .
The numbers are far worse than they were five months ago when Wirepoints laid @ @ @ @ @ Chicago Public Schools to in-class learning .
One of the more revealing points we covered @ @ @ @ @ far less a threat to Chicago children than gun violence .
Data from the Cook @ @ @ @ @ children had died from COVID-19 between Mar .
1 and Jul 22 .
In comparison @ @ @ @ @ died of gun violence.– READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Chicago youth are at far higher risk of dying from gun violence than they are from COVID-19. That’s been the case since the start of the pandemic.
As of December 1, four Chicago youth have died from COVID but over 90 have died from gun violence. That’s 23 children dead from gun violence for every COVID death.
The numbers are far worse than they were five months ago when Wirepoints laid out the facts about reopening Chicago Public Schools to in-class learning. One of the more revealing points we covered was that the virus was far less a threat to Chicago children than gun violence.
Data from the Cook County Medical Examiner showed 3 children had died from COVID-19 between Mar. 1 and Jul 22. In comparison, over 46 had already died of gun violence.– READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-12-08--Gingrich: Republicans Have to ‘Turn Out More Votes Than Stacey Abrams Can Steal’

On Monday , former House Speaker Newt Gingrich deflected Republican fears that it does not matter whether or not they vote because alleged Democratic ballot shenanigans will steal the Georgia Senate runoff elections , just as President Donald Trump claims Democrats stole the presidential election in Georgia .
Gingrich said he thinks Democrats stole the election , but he urged Republicans to vote in such high numbers that Democrats can not pull off the heist again .
“ This election is going to come down to turnout .
The objective fact is , I believe Trump probably did carry Georgia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a mess .
I really wish the governor would call a special session to clean it up , ” Gingrich insisted .
However , he argued that “ the Republicans simply have to turn out more votes than Stacey Abrams can steal.
” Fox News hosts pressed Gingrich to explain how Abrams supposedly stole the election .
The former speaker noted that there were 1.2 million unverified absentee ballots in the 2020 election , a mere 0.3 percent of the total , while in 2018 , 3.5 percent of the absentee ballots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is three times Biden ’ s margin , ” he noted .
“ The agreement the secretary of State made with Stacey Abrams was crazy , ” Gingrich said .
He mentioned the election-night surveillance video presented before the Georgia State Senate Judiciary Committee that allegedly showed at least four suitcases of ballots being pulled out from under a table after election supervisors had told party poll watchers to leave the room at the State Farm Arena in Fulton County , Georgia .
Lead Stories claimed that the video only showed election workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while party poll watchers were present , but the video has still caused an uproar .
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On Monday, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich deflected Republican fears that it does not matter whether or not they vote because alleged Democratic ballot shenanigans will steal the Georgia Senate runoff elections, just as President Donald Trump claims Democrats stole the presidential election in Georgia. Gingrich said he thinks Democrats stole the election, but he urged Republicans to vote in such high numbers that Democrats cannot pull off the heist again.
“This election is going to come down to turnout. The objective fact is, I believe Trump probably did carry Georgia. I believe that the election process is a mess. I really wish the governor would call a special session to clean it up,” Gingrich insisted. However, he argued that “the Republicans simply have to turn out more votes than Stacey Abrams can steal.”
Fox News hosts pressed Gingrich to explain how Abrams supposedly stole the election. The former speaker noted that there were 1.2 million unverified absentee ballots in the 2020 election, a mere 0.3 percent of the total, while in 2018, 3.5 percent of the absentee ballots were thrown out. “The difference is three times Biden’s margin,” he noted.
“The agreement the secretary of State made with Stacey Abrams was crazy,” Gingrich said. He mentioned the election-night surveillance video presented before the Georgia State Senate Judiciary Committee that allegedly showed at least four suitcases of ballots being pulled out from under a table after election supervisors had told party poll watchers to leave the room at the State Farm Arena in Fulton County, Georgia. Lead Stories claimed that the video only showed election workers counting ballots that had already been checked while party poll watchers were present, but the video has still caused an uproar. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-12-08--Jill Biden will back debt-free community college as student debt nears $1.7 trillion: report

Jill Biden will advocate for debt-free community college as first lady , a source close to President-elect Joe Biden ’ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ That is what she would like to see .
We have often talked @ @ @ @ @ unsung heroes , ” Martha Kanter , the under secretary of education in the Obama @ @ @ @ @ outlet .
Biden has two master ’ s degrees and a doctorate in education from @ @ @ @ @ She continued to teach at a community college while her husband was vice president and @ @ @ @ @ the first lady .
“ Teaching is my life ’ s work , ” she @ @ @ @ @ Twitter Saturday .
“ I teach because I love seeing the difference that I hope @ @ @ @ @ ’ lives .
My goal is to always give them confidence in their own abilities @ @ @ @ @ carry them well beyond my classroom in whatever they do.
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Jill Biden will advocate for debt-free community college as first lady, a source close to President-elect Joe Biden’s wife told Yahoo News.
“That is what she would like to see. We have often talked about community colleges as the unsung heroes,” Martha Kanter, the under secretary of education in the Obama administration, told the news outlet.
Biden has two master’s degrees and a doctorate in education from the University of Delaware.
She continued to teach at a community college while her husband was vice president and she intends to continue as the first lady.
“Teaching is my life’s work,” she said through her spokesperson on Twitter Saturday.
“I teach because I love seeing the difference that I hope to make in my students’ lives. My goal is to always give them confidence in their own abilities because I know confidence will carry them well beyond my classroom in whatever they do.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-12-08--Michigan AG Slams People Wishing ‘Merry Christmas’ After Trump Warning

Responding to President Trump wishing attendees at a Georgia rally a “ Merry Christmas ” and reminding them he had stated years ago that Americans would again use the phrase proudly despite those who would “ try to take that word out of the vocabulary , ” Michigan Democrat Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a tweet ( later deleted ) in which she claimed her son had been “ devastated ” when an employee at a store wished them a “ Merry Christmas.
” Nessel tweeted that after her son asked her if they were the only Americans who didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him , “ No , and we are just as American as everyone else.
” She then insinuated that President Trump was unaware of such diversity by adding , “ Glad @ JoeBiden knows that.
” Nessel wrote , “ I remember the first time I was at a store with my son and an employee said ‘ Merry Christmas ’ to us .
My son looked devastated as asked ‘ Are we the only people who don ’ t celebrate Christmas ?
’ I answered ‘ No , and we are just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ JoeBiden knows that.
” Let me begin by wishing you all a very Merry Christmas .
Remember the word ?
Remember we started five years ago and I said “ You ’ re going to be saying Christmas again , ” and we say it proudly again although they ’ ll be trying to take that word again out of the vocabulary .
We ’ re not going to let them do that .
Nessel later issued another tweet , writing , “ Saying ‘ Happy Holidays ’ this time of year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acknowledges and respects the great diversity of our nation and includes each and everyone of us who call ourselves proud Americans.
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Responding to President Trump wishing attendees at a Georgia rally a “Merry Christmas” and reminding them he had stated years ago that Americans would again use the phrase proudly despite those who would “try to take that word out of the vocabulary,” Michigan Democrat Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a tweet (later deleted) in which she claimed her son had been “devastated” when an employee at a store wished them a “Merry Christmas.”
Nessel tweeted that after her son asked her if they were the only Americans who didn’t celebrate Christmas, she told him, “No, and we are just as American as everyone else.” She then insinuated that President Trump was unaware of such diversity by adding, “Glad @JoeBiden knows that.”
Nessel wrote, “I remember the first time I was at a store with my son and an employee said ‘Merry Christmas’ to us. My son looked devastated as asked ‘Are we the only people who don’t celebrate Christmas?’ I answered ‘No, and we are just as American as everyone else.’ Glad @JoeBiden knows that.”
Let me begin by wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. Remember the word? Remember we started five years ago and I said “You’re going to be saying Christmas again,” and we say it proudly again although they’ll be trying to take that word again out of the vocabulary. We’re not going to let them do that.
President Trump: “I said you’re going to be saying ‘Christmas’ again — and we say it proudly again… [Democrats] will be trying to take that word again out of the vocabulary.” pic.twitter.com/IfAgr7s9NN — The Hill (@thehill) December 6, 2020
Nessel later issued another tweet, writing, “Saying ‘Happy Holidays’ this time of year does not denigrate Christianity. It simply acknowledges and respects the great diversity of our nation and includes each and everyone of us who call ourselves proud Americans.”- READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-12-08--Columbia Failed to Disclose $1 Million in CCP Funding

Columbia University failed to disclose at least $ 1 million in Chinese government funding that went toward hosting a Confucius Institute , which the State Department has described as a part of Beijing ’ s propaganda effort targeting U.S. students .
The New York-based university is the only Ivy League institution to host a Confucius Institute , a controversial Chinese government-funded program that at its height operated in more than 100 U.S. colleges .
Hanban , the Beijing-controlled entity that manages the Confucius Institute , pledged at least $ 1 million in donations to Columbia University , according to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Education records show that Columbia never disclosed any such donations to the federal government .
At least part of the Chinese government money went toward bringing on Prof. Wei Dedong , an adviser to the Chinese regime ’ s propaganda department , to serve as the director of Columbia ’ s Confucius Institute starting in 2016 .
Wei , who is an associate professor at Renmin University in Beijing , gave several lectures and organized events at Columbia , including a seminar on “ China ’ s regulation of religious affairs ” in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Institute ’ s Mandarin instruction and grant programs for Columbia students .
The outsized role of a Chinese government adviser in an Ivy League school is in line with widespread concerns about the Confucius Institute , which critics say is a propaganda apparatus that hopes to influence how young Americans think about China .
The controversial program has prompted bipartisan concern in Congress .
Government scrutiny has convinced dozens of schools to drop Confucius Institute partnerships , making Columbia University one of the last remaining high-profile universities with a Confucius Institute program.- READ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Podcast Below --

Columbia University failed to disclose at least $1 million in Chinese government funding that went toward hosting a Confucius Institute, which the State Department has described as a part of Beijing’s propaganda effort targeting U.S. students.
The New York-based university is the only Ivy League institution to host a Confucius Institute, a controversial Chinese government-funded program that at its height operated in more than 100 U.S. colleges. Hanban, the Beijing-controlled entity that manages the Confucius Institute, pledged at least $1 million in donations to Columbia University, according to a Chinese state media report. Department of Education records show that Columbia never disclosed any such donations to the federal government.
At least part of the Chinese government money went toward bringing on Prof. Wei Dedong, an adviser to the Chinese regime’s propaganda department, to serve as the director of Columbia’s Confucius Institute starting in 2016. Wei, who is an associate professor at Renmin University in Beijing, gave several lectures and organized events at Columbia, including a seminar on “China’s regulation of religious affairs” in Tibet. He also oversaw the Confucius Institute’s Mandarin instruction and grant programs for Columbia students.
The outsized role of a Chinese government adviser in an Ivy League school is in line with widespread concerns about the Confucius Institute, which critics say is a propaganda apparatus that hopes to influence how young Americans think about China. The controversial program has prompted bipartisan concern in Congress. Government scrutiny has convinced dozens of schools to drop Confucius Institute partnerships, making Columbia University one of the last remaining high-profile universities with a Confucius Institute program.- READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-12-08--Trump plans to outshine Biden on Inauguration Day with opposing rally: report

People familiar with the discussions told NBC News that Trump plans to skip the swearing-in ceremony of his successor and @ @ @ @ @ idea of a Florida rally to announce a 2024 bid to reclaim the White House @ @ @ @ @ that he would leave office if the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden , @ @ @ @ @ fraud ” in the vote count and promised to continue with his legal battle.- READ @ @ @ @ @ Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

People familiar with the discussions told NBC News that Trump plans to skip the swearing-in ceremony of his successor and that he has floated the idea of a Florida rally to announce a 2024 bid to reclaim the White House.
Trump said last month that he would leave office if the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden, but also alleged “massive fraud” in the vote count and promised to continue with his legal battle.- READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-12-08--Goya Foods CEO: AOC Called For Boycott. Our Sales Jumped, So We Named Her Employee Of The Month

Goya Foods and president CEO Bob Unanue revealed that after Rep. Alexandria Cortez ( D-NY ) echoed a call for @ @ @ @ @ back in July because Unanue supported President Trump , his company named her “ Employee @ @ @ @ @ sales rose so dramatically .
Unanue had visited the White House , where he stated @ @ @ @ @ all truly blessed at the same time to have a leader like President Trump , @ @ @ @ @ That prompted Julian Castro , former Housing and Urban Development secretary in the Obama administration @ @ @ @ @ Foods “ has been a staple of so many Latino households for generations .
Now @ @ @ @ @ , is praising a president who villainizes and maliciously attacks Latinos for political gain .
@ @ @ @ @ buying their products.
” Ocasio-Cortez chimed in , “ Oh look , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ ‘ how to make your own Adobo.
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Goya Foods and president CEO Bob Unanue revealed that after Rep. Alexandria Cortez (D-NY) echoed a call for a boycott of Goya products back in July because Unanue supported President Trump, his company named her “Employee of the Month” because sales rose so dramatically.
Unanue had visited the White House, where he stated, “We’re all truly blessed at the same time to have a leader like President Trump, who is a builder.”
That prompted Julian Castro, former Housing and Urban Development secretary in the Obama administration, to tweet that Goya Foods “has been a staple of so many Latino households for generations. Now their CEO, Bob Unanue, is praising a president who villainizes and maliciously attacks Latinos for political gain. Americans should think twice before buying their products.”
.@GoyaFoods has been a staple of so many Latino households for generations. Now their CEO, Bob Unanue, is praising a president who villainizes and maliciously attacks Latinos for political gain. Americans should think twice before buying their products. #Goyaway https://t.co/lZDQlK6TcU — Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) July 9, 2020
Ocasio-Cortez chimed in, “Oh look, it’s the sound of me Googling ‘how to make your own Adobo.’” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-12-08--Trump to sign coronavirus vaccine executive order prioritizing Americans over foreign nations

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday that will ensure all Americans have access to the coronavirus vaccine before the U.S. government begins aiding nations around the world , Fox News has learned .
Senior administration officials told Fox News Monday that the president will reemphasize to the American people that the “ priority has been an America First approach , ” during a vaccine summit at the White House Tuesday .
The news of the executive order comes just days ahead of the Food and Drug Administration ’ s Thursday meeting regarding Pfizer and BioNTech ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus vaccine , three weeks after the companies filed for it .
The FDA also plans to meet on Dec. 17 to discuss Moderna ’ s vaccine .
A source close to the White House Coronavirus Task Force told Fox News last week that the Pfizer-BioNTech authorization could come as early as Friday .
FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn last week said that they are “ very hopeful ” of approval and that they are “ moving very quickly.
” “ The priority is to make sure we distribute these vaccines to Americans before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get international access , ” an official told Fox News , predicting that international assistance could come “ late spring , early summer , ” and after they “ achieve vaccinating those who have a desire to be vaccinated.
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President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday that will ensure all Americans have access to the coronavirus vaccine before the U.S. government begins aiding nations around the world, Fox News has learned.
Senior administration officials told Fox News Monday that the president will reemphasize to the American people that the “priority has been an America First approach,” during a vaccine summit at the White House Tuesday.
The news of the executive order comes just days ahead of the Food and Drug Administration’s Thursday meeting regarding Pfizer and BioNTech’s application for emergency authorization of their coronavirus vaccine, three weeks after the companies filed for it. The FDA also plans to meet on Dec. 17 to discuss Moderna’s vaccine.
A source close to the White House Coronavirus Task Force told Fox News last week that the Pfizer-BioNTech authorization could come as early as Friday. FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn last week said that they are “very hopeful” of approval and that they are “moving very quickly.”
“The priority is to make sure we distribute these vaccines to Americans before we start shipping them around the world to get international access,” an official told Fox News, predicting that international assistance could come “late spring, early summer,” and after they “achieve vaccinating those who have a desire to be vaccinated.”- READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-12-08--Chicago City Council Member Accused Of Running ‘COVID Speakeasy’ At His Dine-In Restaurant

As Chicago slaps restaurants with fines and shutdowns for violating Democratic Gov .
Pritzker ’ s order against dine-in eating , Chicago City Council Alderman Tom Tunney ( D ) has been accused of running a “ COVID speakeasy ” after photos emerged on a local blog of people eating inside one of his three restaurants .
According to Second City Cop – a blog devoted to police issues , a tipster sent photos of themselves dining in at Tunney ’ s restaurant , Ann Sather .
The photo includes a placemat menu for the restaurant , a copy of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and clearly shows people dining in .
You enter the restaurant and ask the staff on the sly , “ Can we dine in ?
” They ’ ll look around and whisper , “ Yes ” and take you to the “ VIP Room.
” Chances improve dramatically if they know you , and they knew our contributor .
–Second City Cop If anyone had further doubts , the decor matches a photo posted to Chicago building contractor Chas Bender & Co ’ s website .
In a Monday article in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having defied Governor J.B. Pritzker ’ s order , saying “ We have , on occasion , sat regular diners in the back of the restaurant .
I acknowledge that .
It ’ s not OK .
I made a mistake , and I ’ m owning up to it .
I should have not sat regular customers in my restaurant whatsoever.
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As Chicago slaps restaurants with fines and shutdowns for violating Democratic Gov. Pritzker’s order against dine-in eating, Chicago City Council Alderman Tom Tunney (D) has been accused of running a “COVID speakeasy” after photos emerged on a local blog of people eating inside one of his three restaurants.
According to Second City Cop – a blog devoted to police issues, a tipster sent photos of themselves dining in at Tunney’s restaurant, Ann Sather. The photo includes a placemat menu for the restaurant, a copy of the New York Times from December 3, and clearly shows people dining in.
You enter the restaurant and ask the staff on the sly, “Can we dine in?” They’ll look around and whisper, “Yes” and take you to the “VIP Room.” Chances improve dramatically if they know you, and they knew our contributor. –Second City Cop
If anyone had further doubts, the decor matches a photo posted to Chicago building contractor Chas Bender & Co’s website.
In a Monday article in the Chicago Sun Times, Tunney acknowledged having defied Governor J.B. Pritzker’s order, saying “We have, on occasion, sat regular diners in the back of the restaurant. I acknowledge that. It’s not OK. I made a mistake, and I’m owning up to it. I should have not sat regular customers in my restaurant whatsoever.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-12-08--Virginia Military Institute Removes ‘Stonewall’ Jackson Statue

Virginia Military Institute began tearing down a statue of Confederate Gen. Thomas “ Stonewall ” Jackson Monday morning after school leadership approved the removal in October .
Virginia Military Institute ’ s ( VMI ) Board of Visitors unanimously approved Gen. Thomas “ Stonewall ” Jackson statue ’ s removal in October after the school was accused of systemic racism and of fostering a hostile environment for black cadets .
An Oct. 17 Washington Post report laid out several accusations of racism and insensitivity at VMI .
“ VMI does not define itself by this statue and that is why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Interim Superintendent Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins said in a Monday statement , according to CBS affiliate WDBJ-TV .
“ We are defined by our unique system of education and the quality and character of the graduates the Institute produces.
” “ Though change can sometimes be difficult , it is time for our beloved Institution to move forward , ” Wins said .
Wins said the removal has “ evoked strong opinions ” on both sides , and that the statue will be relocated to the Virginia Museum of the Civil War @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to WDBJ .
The statue had been located in front of student barracks on VMI ’ s Lexington , Virginia campus .
William Bunton , a black senior at VMI , and other black students interviewed by The Post alleged that VMI has fostered a racist environment .
One graduate filed a complaint in 2019 after she witnessed a white professor “ reminisce ” about their father ’ s Ku Klux Klan membership and until recently freshmen had to salute the Jackson statue despite its Confederate ties , The Post reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wondering , ‘ Why am I still here ?
’ ” Bunton told The Post .
Democratic Virginia Gov .
Ralph Northam ordered an investigation into the racism allegations on Oct. 19 , days after The Post report .
The state ’ s House of Delegates and Senate approved the $ 1 million investigation on Nov. 9 , The Associated Press reported .
A group of black VMI alumni , led by Kaleb Tucker , started a campaign to remove the statue in June following the death of George Floyd who died in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protests .
More than 1,600 people had signed Tucker ’ s Change.org petition as of Monday afternoon .
Tucker stated that there has been “ story on top of story of racism ” at VMI which have been swept under the rug .
He said removing the statue of Jackson would show VMI was beginning to acknowledge its racist past .
VMI superintendent Gen. J.H .
Binford Peay III defended the statue in a July letter to cadets , faculty and staff .
“ Unlike many communities who are grappling with icons of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to many of the historical figures that are the subject of the current unrest .
Stonewall Jackson was a professor at VMI , a West Point graduate who served in combat in the Mexican War , a military genius , a staunch Christian , and yes , a Confederate General , ” Peay wrote .
Peay was forced to resign shortly after Northam ordered an investigation into the school , according to CBS News .
VMI , which was founded in 1839 , is the oldest state-supported military college in the U.S. , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Virginia Military Institute began tearing down a statue of Confederate Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson Monday morning after school leadership approved the removal in October.
Virginia Military Institute’s (VMI) Board of Visitors unanimously approved Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson statue’s removal in October after the school was accused of systemic racism and of fostering a hostile environment for black cadets. An Oct. 17 Washington Post report laid out several accusations of racism and insensitivity at VMI.
“VMI does not define itself by this statue and that is why this move is appropriate,” VMI Interim Superintendent Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins said in a Monday statement, according to CBS affiliate WDBJ-TV. “We are defined by our unique system of education and the quality and character of the graduates the Institute produces.”
“Though change can sometimes be difficult, it is time for our beloved Institution to move forward,” Wins said.
Wins said the removal has “evoked strong opinions” on both sides, and that the statue will be relocated to the Virginia Museum of the Civil War in New Market Battlefield State Historical Park, according to WDBJ. The statue had been located in front of student barracks on VMI’s Lexington, Virginia campus.
Here are a couple photographs of the removal of Stonewall Jackson at VMI. pic.twitter.com/eA5tNoorKm — Kevin M. Levin (@KevinLevin) December 7, 2020
William Bunton, a black senior at VMI, and other black students interviewed by The Post alleged that VMI has fostered a racist environment. One graduate filed a complaint in 2019 after she witnessed a white professor “reminisce” about their father’s Ku Klux Klan membership and until recently freshmen had to salute the Jackson statue despite its Confederate ties, The Post reported.
“I wake up every day wondering, ‘Why am I still here?’” Bunton told The Post.
Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam ordered an investigation into the racism allegations on Oct. 19, days after The Post report. The state’s House of Delegates and Senate approved the $1 million investigation on Nov. 9, The Associated Press reported.
A group of black VMI alumni, led by Kaleb Tucker, started a campaign to remove the statue in June following the death of George Floyd who died in Minneapolis police custody in May sparking nationwide protests. More than 1,600 people had signed Tucker’s Change.org petition as of Monday afternoon.
Tucker stated that there has been “story on top of story of racism” at VMI which have been swept under the rug. He said removing the statue of Jackson would show VMI was beginning to acknowledge its racist past.
VMI superintendent Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III defended the statue in a July letter to cadets, faculty and staff.
“Unlike many communities who are grappling with icons of the past, VMI has direct ties to many of the historical figures that are the subject of the current unrest. Stonewall Jackson was a professor at VMI, a West Point graduate who served in combat in the Mexican War, a military genius, a staunch Christian, and yes, a Confederate General,” Peay wrote.
Peay was forced to resign shortly after Northam ordered an investigation into the school, according to CBS News.
VMI, which was founded in 1839, is the oldest state-supported military college in the U.S., according to the school’s website.


truepundit--2020-12-08--DC Mayor Suspends High School Sports

DC Mayor Suspends High School Sports

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser suspended high school sports and limited other sporting activities in an order that takes effect Friday , the mayor tweeted Monday .
“ Beginning Friday , a new order will limit recreational activities in the District , including high-contact sports and high school sports and competitions , ” Bowser tweeted .
The suspension of high school sports activities extends to “ DC Public Schools , public charter schools , private schools , and parochial schools , ” the slideshow said .
High school athletes ’ sports , including “ other sports and physical activities , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” are suspended .
Middle-school students and younger kids can still do “ organized drills and clinics for high-contact sports ” if groups have a maximum of 12 people , according to the slideshow .
Another condition is “ the activities do not involve actual physical contact with one another.
” The Department of Parks and Recreation will not give permits that cover “ organized sports and team play on DPR fields , ” according to the slideshow .
“ Residents may continue to use DPR fields for individual exercise or casual , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provided they adhere to guidance relating to social distancing , ” the slideshow said .
Gym classes will not be allowed to do physical activities where students are “ within six feet of one another ” at any grade level , according to the slideshow .
The District of Columbia reported four additional deaths connected to the coronavirus Monday , according to The Washington Post .
The total of COVID-19 deaths in DC is now at 701 with the update and the district is facing 183 reported cases per day .
Monday marked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the greater D.C. area ’ s coronavirus cases , the Post reported .
Compared to last week , cases have gone up 40 % and the average number of cases per day reached a record 252 cases .
Bowser ’ s office didn ’ t immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation ’ s request for comment .

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser suspended high school sports and limited other sporting activities in an order that takes effect Friday, the mayor tweeted Monday.
Nine high-contact sports, including martial arts, football, soccer and others, will be banned across the district, with the exception of “universities or professional leagues” if they are adhering “to a health and safety plan approved by its accrediting or governing body,” according to a slideshow Bowser linked in her tweet.
“Beginning Friday, a new order will limit recreational activities in the District, including high-contact sports and high school sports and competitions,” Bowser tweeted.
3/ The order will also limit youth sports, physical education, and DPR permits. Please stay tuned to https://t.co/yn4jbS0FeA for full guidance. pic.twitter.com/vS0nUl0c7Q — Mayor Muriel Bowser (@MayorBowser) December 7, 2020
The suspension of high school sports activities extends to “DC Public Schools, public charter schools, private schools, and parochial schools,” the slideshow said. High school athletes’ sports, including “other sports and physical activities,” from “recreation centers and sports clubs” are suspended.
Middle-school students and younger kids can still do “organized drills and clinics for high-contact sports” if groups have a maximum of 12 people, according to the slideshow. Another condition is “the activities do not involve actual physical contact with one another.”
The Department of Parks and Recreation will not give permits that cover “organized sports and team play on DPR fields,” according to the slideshow.
“Any organization holding an existing DPR permit for sports involving physical contact may only use the permit to conduct no-contact drills and workouts, for children younger than high school or for adults,” the slideshow said.
“Residents may continue to use DPR fields for individual exercise or casual, non-league, non-high-contact games and activities, provided they adhere to guidance relating to social distancing,” the slideshow said.
Gym classes will not be allowed to do physical activities where students are “within six feet of one another” at any grade level, according to the slideshow.
The District of Columbia reported four additional deaths connected to the coronavirus Monday, according to The Washington Post. The total of COVID-19 deaths in DC is now at 701 with the update and the district is facing 183 reported cases per day.
Monday marked a record for the weekly average of the greater D.C. area’s coronavirus cases, the Post reported. Compared to last week, cases have gone up 40% and the average number of cases per day reached a record 252 cases.
Bowser’s office didn’t immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.


truepundit--2020-12-08--Cuomo Says He And Fauci Are ‘Like The Modern Day De Niro And Pacino’

Democratic New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo compared himself and Dr. Anthony Fauci to iconic actors Robert De Niro and Al Pacino during a press conference Monday .
“ I think your voice on saying the vaccines are safe would be important .
I said that as soon as the vaccine is deemed ready and safe , I ’ ll be the first one to take a vaccine , ” Cuomo told Fauci in the video tweeted by The Hill .
“ Maybe we enlist you , do it with you , we ’ ll do an ad telling New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vaccine , to , you know put us together , we ’ re like the modern day De Niro and Pacino .
You can be which one ever , whichever you want .
You can be the De Niro or Pacino .
Fauci and Cuomo , ” Cuomo said in the video .
Operation Warp Speed officials said to reporters in late November that around 6.4 million Pfizer vaccine doses are going to be sent to states and territories by the middle of December if by then , the U.S. Food and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Hill .
State officials were previously informed of the number of vaccine dosages they should anticipate to get upon the first delivery , The Hill reported .
State officials will determine for themselves who will get vaccinated first .
Cuomo and Fauci laughed as the New York governor asked Fauci which actor he ’ d like to be during the video .
“ I love them both , ” Fauci said .
“ I wouldn ’ t insult one or the other .
If I pick one , I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other.
” Cuomo thanked Fauci for helping the U.S. and said the pandemic ’ s pressure formed him “ into a rock that really stabilized this nation .
”

Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo compared himself and Dr. Anthony Fauci to iconic actors Robert De Niro and Al Pacino during a press conference Monday.
“I think your voice on saying the vaccines are safe would be important. I said that as soon as the vaccine is deemed ready and safe, I’ll be the first one to take a vaccine,” Cuomo told Fauci in the video tweeted by The Hill.
“Maybe we enlist you, do it with you, we’ll do an ad telling New Yorkers it’s safe to take the vaccine, to, you know put us together, we’re like the modern day De Niro and Pacino. You can be which one ever, whichever you want. You can be the De Niro or Pacino. Fauci and Cuomo,” Cuomo said in the video.
Operation Warp Speed officials said to reporters in late November that around 6.4 million Pfizer vaccine doses are going to be sent to states and territories by the middle of December if by then, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration grants authorization, according to The Hill.
State officials were previously informed of the number of vaccine dosages they should anticipate to get upon the first delivery, The Hill reported. State officials will determine for themselves who will get vaccinated first.
Cuomo to Fauci: “We’re like the modern day De Niro and Pacino.” pic.twitter.com/1WHJZFG3rf — The Hill (@thehill) December 7, 2020
Cuomo and Fauci laughed as the New York governor asked Fauci which actor he’d like to be during the video.
“I love them both,” Fauci said. “I wouldn’t insult one or the other. If I pick one, I don’t want to hurt their feelings than the other.”
“Who’s the politician?” Cuomo said.
Cuomo thanked Fauci for helping the U.S. and said the pandemic’s pressure formed him “into a rock that really stabilized this nation.”


truepundit--2020-12-08--400 Restaurants Band Together To Fight Whitmer’s COVID-19 Rules

Hundreds of restaurants banded together to push back against Democratic Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer ’ s recent coronavirus mandates , Fox Business reported Monday .
Joe Vicari , president of the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group in a Monday appearance said a total of 400 eateries in the state have joined the push against Whitmer ’ s lockdowns , Fox reported .
Michigan is nearing the end of a three-week pause that shuttered indoor dining and bar service , but the governor has indicated a willingness to re-extend the restrictions that end on Tuesday , according to Bridge Michigan .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ southeastern Michigan to band together , ” Vicari told Fox ’ s Stuart Varney .
“ We had about 400 restaurants come together.We ’ re standing united .
We want to get to a solution with the governor to reopen restaurants.
” The group , which has been conducting meetings through Skype , initially tried to outright resist the lockdowns by keeping their doors open , but authorities quickly threatened to close them down , Rosalie Vicari , a co-owner of the restaurant group , told Varney .
“ We learned very quickly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hall , ” she said .
“ When you work in an industry that is controlled by licenses , a food license and a liquor license that the state holds , you don ’ t have a lot of say.
” “ We , as restaurateurs , feel very confident that we ’ ve been following the protocols that have been established by the governor to make our restaurants safe , ” she continued .

Hundreds of restaurants banded together to push back against Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent coronavirus mandates, Fox Business reported Monday.
Joe Vicari, president of the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group in a Monday appearance said a total of 400 eateries in the state have joined the push against Whitmer’s lockdowns, Fox reported. Michigan is nearing the end of a three-week pause that shuttered indoor dining and bar service, but the governor has indicated a willingness to re-extend the restrictions that end on Tuesday, according to Bridge Michigan.
“I called my restaurant groups in southeastern Michigan to band together,” Vicari told Fox’s Stuart Varney. “We had about 400 restaurants come together.We’re standing united. We want to get to a solution with the governor to reopen restaurants.”
The group, which has been conducting meetings through Skype, initially tried to outright resist the lockdowns by keeping their doors open, but authorities quickly threatened to close them down, Rosalie Vicari, a co-owner of the restaurant group, told Varney.
“We learned very quickly it’s hard to fight City Hall,” she said. “When you work in an industry that is controlled by licenses, a food license and a liquor license that the state holds, you don’t have a lot of say.”
“We, as restaurateurs, feel very confident that we’ve been following the protocols that have been established by the governor to make our restaurants safe,” she continued.


truepundit--2020-12-08--The Plot Against Small Businesses

The Plot Against Small Businesses

If one were to consider the upward transfer of wealth and market share to Big Business since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic , one would think such economic changes were intended .
After all , it ’ s no secret that the interests of politicians and the corporate elite align more often than not .
As we near a year of lockdowns and sheltering in place , the long-term effects of pandemic policy on the economy are becoming clearer .
Almost every piece of legislation ostensibly designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus and protect workers has wreaked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ corporations .
Roughly 100,000 small businesses have permanently closed due to COVID-19 , while big-box retailers , tech giants , and pharmaceutical manufacturers have seen record profits .
America ’ s small businesses currently face an attack on all fronts .
• First , there are the more visible policies ( e.g.
, lockdowns , mask mandates , and social distancing requirements ) that strongly discourage people from patronizing brick-and-mortar retailers and restaurants .
These policies impact small businesses more than large chains and corporations .
Small retailers , for example , may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing policies , and often lack an online infrastructure to support curbside pickups of retail goods .
• Second , the cost of complying with health and safety guidelines , and the corresponding fines if businesses don ’ t comply , have forced businesses to incur additional expenses while their revenue declines .
According to the Small Business Administration , the cost of compliance disproportionately impacts small businesses , who lack the funds and infrastructure of large corporations to adapt to new regulation .
Overhauling a business to accommodate remote work , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an investment of resources that many small businesses simply do not have .
For dine-in restaurants , the vast majority of which are small businesses , switching to outdoor dining is often not even possible given the business ’ s location .
• Lastly , there are ever-evolving COVID-19 employment regulations that disproportionately expose small businesses to lawsuits and the subsequent legal expenses and damages that may result .
The conspicuous absence of liability protection also disadvantages small businesses , as the largest corporations can spare the capital required to fight lawsuits and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ example , Publix , a large supermarket chain , has so far managed to avoid paying damages to the family of an employee who died of COVID-19 due to the fact that he wasn ’ t allowed to wear a mask at work .
Despite the fact that these policies are explicitly harmful to small businesses , they can be justified on the basis of “ public health ” and thereby shielded from criticism .
Practically unlimited regulation ( that always seems to benefit the corporate elite ) can be defended , because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure the health and safety of the public .
Opposition to these onerous restrictions can therefore be conveniently characterized as “ anti-science , ” or worse , reckless and/or malicious endangerment of one ’ s community .
As a consequence , policies that explicitly disadvantage small businesses , such as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ( FFCRA ) , can be passed under the guise of public health and worker protection without raising any alarm bells .
When considering the cumulative effects of pandemic policy , a clear pattern begins to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legislation enacted at the federal level has harmed small businesses while benefiting large corporations .
This indicates , at the very least , a willful indifference on the part of lawmakers to the plight of small businesses , but more likely , a conscious effort to disadvantage small businesses for the advantage of Big Business .
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If one were to consider the upward transfer of wealth and market share to Big Business since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, one would think such economic changes were intended. After all, it’s no secret that the interests of politicians and the corporate elite align more often than not.
As we near a year of lockdowns and sheltering in place, the long-term effects of pandemic policy on the economy are becoming clearer. Almost every piece of legislation ostensibly designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus and protect workers has wreaked devastation on small businesses—while benefiting the largest corporations. Roughly 100,000 small businesses have permanently closed due to COVID-19, while big-box retailers, tech giants, and pharmaceutical manufacturers have seen record profits.
America’s small businesses currently face an attack on all fronts.
First, there are the more visible policies (e.g., lockdowns, mask mandates, and social distancing requirements) that strongly discourage people from patronizing brick-and-mortar retailers and restaurants. These policies impact small businesses more than large chains and corporations. Small retailers, for example, may not have the space to effectively implement social distancing policies, and often lack an online infrastructure to support curbside pickups of retail goods.
These policies impact small businesses more than large chains and corporations. Small retailers, for example, may not have the space to effectively implement social distancing policies, and often lack an online infrastructure to support curbside pickups of retail goods. Second, the cost of complying with health and safety guidelines, and the corresponding fines if businesses don’t comply, have forced businesses to incur additional expenses while their revenue declines. According to the Small Business Administration, the cost of compliance disproportionately impacts small businesses, who lack the funds and infrastructure of large corporations to adapt to new regulation. Overhauling a business to accommodate remote work, for example, requires a flexibility and an investment of resources that many small businesses simply do not have. For dine-in restaurants, the vast majority of which are small businesses, switching to outdoor dining is often not even possible given the business’s location.
According to the Small Business Administration, the cost of compliance disproportionately impacts small businesses, who lack the funds and infrastructure of large corporations to adapt to new regulation. Overhauling a business to accommodate remote work, for example, requires a flexibility and an investment of resources that many small businesses simply do not have. For dine-in restaurants, the vast majority of which are small businesses, switching to outdoor dining is often not even possible given the business’s location. Lastly, there are ever-evolving COVID-19 employment regulations that disproportionately expose small businesses to lawsuits and the subsequent legal expenses and damages that may result. The conspicuous absence of liability protection also disadvantages small businesses, as the largest corporations can spare the capital required to fight lawsuits and painlessly pay out any damages. For example, Publix, a large supermarket chain, has so far managed to avoid paying damages to the family of an employee who died of COVID-19 due to the fact that he wasn’t allowed to wear a mask at work.
Despite the fact that these policies are explicitly harmful to small businesses, they can be justified on the basis of “public health” and thereby shielded from criticism. Practically unlimited regulation (that always seems to benefit the corporate elite) can be defended, because such policies are said to be designed to ensure the health and safety of the public. Opposition to these onerous restrictions can therefore be conveniently characterized as “anti-science,” or worse, reckless and/or malicious endangerment of one’s community. As a consequence, policies that explicitly disadvantage small businesses, such as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), can be passed under the guise of public health and worker protection without raising any alarm bells.
When considering the cumulative effects of pandemic policy, a clear pattern begins to emerge. Every substantial piece of COVID-19 legislation enacted at the federal level has harmed small businesses while benefiting large corporations. This indicates, at the very least, a willful indifference on the part of lawmakers to the plight of small businesses, but more likely, a conscious effort to disadvantage small businesses for the advantage of Big Business. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-12-08--Satellite-Controlled Machine Gun Mounted On A Pickup Truck Used To Assassinate Nuclear Scientist, Ir

Satellite-Controlled Machine Gun Mounted On A Pickup Truck Used To Assassinate Nuclear Scientist, Iran Says

The killing of top Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was conducted remotely using artificial intelligence and a machine gun equipped with a “ satellite-controlled smart system , ” Tasnim News Agency reported , quoting a senior Iranian military commander .
Iran has blamed Israel for carrying out the attack on a highway near Tehran last month that killed the country ’ s top nuclear scientist , who was a senior official in Iran ’ s nuclear program and seen as the mastermind behind Iran ’ s program to develop nuclear weapons , according to Reuters .
Iran has long denied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toward creating a nuclear weapons program .
Israel has declined to either confirm or deny responsibility for the killing and an Israeli official suggested that the use of tactics reported by Tasnim was an attempt to save face by Iran , according to Reuters .
“ The machine gun was equipped with artificial intelligence to target Martyr Fakhrizadeh , ” Iranian Mehr News Agency quoted Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Ali Fadavi as saying on Sunday .
“ The gun was focused only on Martyr Fakhrizadeh , and his wife was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centimeters away.
” “ The machine gun was placed on a pick-up truck and was controlled by a satellite , ” the official said .
Officials told Reuters that the killing exposed serious security gaps that suggest their security forces may have been infiltrated and that the Islamic Republic was vulnerable to further attacks .
Israel ’ s Intelligence Minister , Eli Cohen , told BBC News that he didn ’ t know who was responsible for the killing .
But an unnamed senior Israeli official , speaking on condition of anonymity , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iran ’ s aspirations for nuclear weapons , promoted by Mr. Fakhrizadeh , posed such a menace that the world should thank Israel.
” Fakhrizadeh , who was viewed by Israel as the leader of what it says is Iran ’ s continued quest for nuclear weapons , was the fifth Iranian nuclear scientist killed in targeted attacks since 2010 inside Iran , according to Reuters .

The killing of top Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was conducted remotely using artificial intelligence and a machine gun equipped with a “satellite-controlled smart system,” Tasnim News Agency reported, quoting a senior Iranian military commander.
Iran has blamed Israel for carrying out the attack on a highway near Tehran last month that killed the country’s top nuclear scientist, who was a senior official in Iran’s nuclear program and seen as the mastermind behind Iran’s program to develop nuclear weapons, according to Reuters. Iran has long denied any claim that they have any ambitions toward creating a nuclear weapons program.
Israel has declined to either confirm or deny responsibility for the killing and an Israeli official suggested that the use of tactics reported by Tasnim was an attempt to save face by Iran, according to Reuters.
“The machine gun was equipped with artificial intelligence to target Martyr Fakhrizadeh,” Iranian Mehr News Agency quoted Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Ali Fadavi as saying on Sunday. “The gun was focused only on Martyr Fakhrizadeh, and his wife was not shot, despite being a few centimeters away.”
“The machine gun was placed on a pick-up truck and was controlled by a satellite,” the official said.
Officials told Reuters that the killing exposed serious security gaps that suggest their security forces may have been infiltrated and that the Islamic Republic was vulnerable to further attacks.
Israel’s Intelligence Minister, Eli Cohen, told BBC News that he didn’t know who was responsible for the killing. But an unnamed senior Israeli official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told the New York Times that “Iran’s aspirations for nuclear weapons, promoted by Mr. Fakhrizadeh, posed such a menace that the world should thank Israel.”
Fakhrizadeh, who was viewed by Israel as the leader of what it says is Iran’s continued quest for nuclear weapons, was the fifth Iranian nuclear scientist killed in targeted attacks since 2010 inside Iran, according to Reuters.


truepundit--2020-12-08--Mental Health Continues To Plummet Amid Pandemic, Hits 20-Year Low, Survey Finds

Americans ’ mental health has plummeted during the coronavirus pandemic as lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures remain in effect across the country , according to a survey published Monday .
Mental health is worse than any other point in the last two decades , Gallup reported on Monday .
A survey conducted by Gallup showed 76 % of Americans reported their mental health as either excellent or good , a decline from past surveys in which more than 80 % of Americans reported positive mental health .
“ Each year since 2001 , Gallup has asked Americans as part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say whether their own mental or emotional wellbeing is excellent , good , only fair or poor , ” Gallup reported .
“ The reading for those rating their mental health as excellent or good ranged from 81 % to 89 % until this year ’ s 76 % .
” While the vast majority of Americans said their mental health was positive , the number of respondents who said their mental health was “ excellent ” dropped eight percentage points lower than Gallup has reported in any previous year , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in positive ratings … are undoubtedly influenced by the coronavirus pandemic , which continues to profoundly disrupt people ’ s lives , ” Gallup wrote in the report .
Most Americans ’ way of life was disrupted in the spring as the novel coronavirus spread rapidly around the world .
In March , President Donald Trump declared a national emergency and local governments implemented a variety of restrictions limiting how people could interact , exercise , work and shop .
The American Psychological Association ( APA ) released its annual “ Stress in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found that the pandemic has contributed to a “ national mental health crisis.
” “ Our 2020 survey is different , ” the report said .
“ It reveals that Americans have been profoundly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic , and that the external factors Americans have listed in previous years as significant sources of stress remain present and problematic.
” “ The unusual combination of these factors and the persistent drumbeat of a crisis that shows no sign of abating that is leading APA to sound the alarm : We are facing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yield serious health and social consequences for years to come , ” the report continued .
Gallup randomly sampled 1,000 Americans for the survey , which was conducted between Nov. 5 and Nov. 19 .
The survey had a sampling error margin of 4 % .

Americans’ mental health has plummeted during the coronavirus pandemic as lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures remain in effect across the country, according to a survey published Monday.
Mental health is worse than any other point in the last two decades, Gallup reported on Monday. A survey conducted by Gallup showed 76% of Americans reported their mental health as either excellent or good, a decline from past surveys in which more than 80% of Americans reported positive mental health.
“Each year since 2001, Gallup has asked Americans as part of its November Health and Healthcare survey to say whether their own mental or emotional wellbeing is excellent, good, only fair or poor,” Gallup reported. “The reading for those rating their mental health as excellent or good ranged from 81% to 89% until this year’s 76%.”
While the vast majority of Americans said their mental health was positive, the number of respondents who said their mental health was “excellent” dropped eight percentage points lower than Gallup has reported in any previous year, according to Gallup.
“The latest weakening in positive ratings … are undoubtedly influenced by the coronavirus pandemic, which continues to profoundly disrupt people’s lives,” Gallup wrote in the report.
Most Americans’ way of life was disrupted in the spring as the novel coronavirus spread rapidly around the world. In March, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency and local governments implemented a variety of restrictions limiting how people could interact, exercise, work and shop.
The American Psychological Association (APA) released its annual “Stress in America” report in October, which found that the pandemic has contributed to a “national mental health crisis.”
“Our 2020 survey is different,” the report said. “It reveals that Americans have been profoundly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and that the external factors Americans have listed in previous years as significant sources of stress remain present and problematic.”
“The unusual combination of these factors and the persistent drumbeat of a crisis that shows no sign of abating that is leading APA to sound the alarm: We are facing a national mental health crisis that could yield serious health and social consequences for years to come,” the report continued.
Gallup randomly sampled 1,000 Americans for the survey, which was conducted between Nov. 5 and Nov. 19. The survey had a sampling error margin of 4%.


truepundit--2020-12-08--Armed Demonstrators Protest Election Results Outside Michigan Official’s Home

A group of armed demonstrators protested the results of the 2020 election in front of the home of Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson Saturday .
The group shouted with bullhorns and held signs during the evening protest , where individuals contested the results of the race between President-elect Joe Biden and President Donald Trump , according to video .
Genevieve Peters , who took the footage while donning a “ Trump 2020 ” snow hat , called the election “ bullshit , ” before police eventually arrived at the scene , the video showed .
“ We are over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , man , ” Peters said , according to the Washington Examiner .
“ We are letting her know that we ’ re not taking this bullshit election , we are not standing down , we are not giving up .
You are not going to take this election from a man that has earned it completely 100 % by a freaking landslide .
Let me tell you : This ain ’ t over.
” Benson said she and her son were finishing up Christmas decorations when the crowd arrived .
“ As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up decorating the house for Christmas on Saturday night , and he was about to sit down to watch How The Grinch Stole Christmas , dozens of armed individuals stood outside my home shouting obscenities and chanting into bullhorns in the dark of night , ” Benson wrote in a statement .
“ Through threats of violence , intimidation , and bullying , the armed people outside my home and their political allies seek to undermine and silence the will and voices of every voter in this state , no matter who they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overturn and upend the results of an election are clear and unequivocal , and that 5.5 million Michigan citizens participated in.
” Biden won Michigan by roughly 155,000 votes , and the former vice president garnered 306 electoral votes overall compared to Trump ’ s 232 , according to the New York Times election map .

A group of armed demonstrators protested the results of the 2020 election in front of the home of Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson Saturday.
The group shouted with bullhorns and held signs during the evening protest, where individuals contested the results of the race between President-elect Joe Biden and President Donald Trump, according to video. Genevieve Peters, who took the footage while donning a “Trump 2020” snow hat, called the election “bullshit,” before police eventually arrived at the scene, the video showed.
“We are over here in the fricking dead of night, man,” Peters said, according to the Washington Examiner. “We are letting her know that we’re not taking this bullshit election, we are not standing down, we are not giving up. You are not going to take this election from a man that has earned it completely 100% by a freaking landslide. Let me tell you: This ain’t over.”
“Dozens of armed individuals” showed up to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s home last night, shouting “Stop The Steal!” pic.twitter.com/rZhPK5hbsv — philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) December 7, 2020
Benson said she and her son were finishing up Christmas decorations when the crowd arrived.
“As my four-year-old son and I were finishing up decorating the house for Christmas on Saturday night, and he was about to sit down to watch How The Grinch Stole Christmas, dozens of armed individuals stood outside my home shouting obscenities and chanting into bullhorns in the dark of night,” Benson wrote in a statement.
“Through threats of violence, intimidation, and bullying, the armed people outside my home and their political allies seek to undermine and silence the will and voices of every voter in this state, no matter who they voted for. Their goal is to overturn and upend the results of an election are clear and unequivocal, and that 5.5 million Michigan citizens participated in.”
Biden won Michigan by roughly 155,000 votes, and the former vice president garnered 306 electoral votes overall compared to Trump’s 232, according to the New York Times election map.


truepundit--2020-12-08--Sidney Powell To Appeal Dismissal Of Georgia Lawsuit

The legal team led by former federal prosecutor Sidney Powell will appeal the dismissal of the election lawsuit tossed by @ @ @ @ @ .
Powell told The Epoch Times in an email that they “ will proceed as @ @ @ @ @ Supreme Court.
” U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Batten dismissed Powell ’ s lawsuit on @ @ @ @ @ the plaintiffs have no standing to sue , should have brought the lawsuit to a @ @ @ @ @ filed the case too late .
“ There ’ s no question that Georgia has @ @ @ @ @ that elections contests be filed in Georgia Superior Court , ” Batten , an appointee @ @ @ @ @ said in explaining his decision following an hour of oral arguments in court on Monday @ @ @ @ @ elections .
State courts should evaluate these proceedings from start to finish.
” Batten signaled @ @ @ @ @ at the opening of the hearing , choosing some of the talking points emphasized by @ @ @ @ @ case .
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The legal team led by former federal prosecutor Sidney Powell will appeal the dismissal of the election lawsuit tossed by a federal judge on Monday.
Powell told The Epoch Times in an email that they “will proceed as fast as possible to the Supreme Court.”
U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Batten dismissed Powell’s lawsuit on Dec. 7, opining that the plaintiffs have no standing to sue, should have brought the lawsuit to a state court, and had filed the case too late.
“There’s no question that Georgia has a statute that explicitly directs that elections contests be filed in Georgia Superior Court,” Batten, an appointee of President George Bush, said in explaining his decision following an hour of oral arguments in court on Monday. “They are state elections. State courts should evaluate these proceedings from start to finish.”
Batten signaled his skepticism about the lawsuit at the opening of the hearing, choosing some of the talking points emphasized by the defendants to introduce the case. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-12-08--Biden’s HHS Pick Thinks AR-15s Are ‘Not In Common Use For Self Defense’

• California Attorney General Xavier Becerra , Biden ’ s pick for the Department of Health and Human Services , said AR-15s are “ not in common use for lawful purposes like self-defense ” in a 2019 court case .
• The AG also cited the Brady Center To Prevent Gun Violence , which stated that “ [ ‘ assault weapons ’ ] have no legitimate civilian purpose.
” • Becerra sued the Trump administration in late September to compel the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco and Firearms to rethink its definition of firearm and ban so-called “ ghost guns.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ President-elect Joe Biden ’ s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services , said AR-15s are akin to military-grade weapons and not useful for self defense in a 2019 court filing .
The AG ’ s statements were included in a court case that challenged California ’ s gun ban titled Rupp v. Becerra , in which multiple state residents sued government officials to overturn the prohibition of certain semi-automatic firearms .
Becerra , an advocate for the Affordable Care Act , was announced as Biden ’ s pick to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York Times .
“ Assault rifles may be banned because they are , like the M-16 , ‘ weapons that are most useful in military service ’ ’ ; and ‘ they are also not ‘ in common use ’ for lawful purposes like self-defense , ’ ” Becerra wrote in defense of California ’ s weapon ban .
The AG also argued , citing Kolbe v. Hogan , a prominent gun case , that an M-16 , a military rifle capable of firing fully automatic , is less lethal than an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fully automatic fire , the court document read .
Becerra also presented an argument from the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence which alleged that “ assault weapons ” possess “ no legitimate civilian purpose.
” “ In addition to utilizing military features useful in combat , but which have no legitimate civilian purpose , assault weapons are exceedingly dangerous if used in self defense , because the bullets many of the weapons fire are designed to penetrate humans and will penetrate structures , and therefore pose a heightened risk of hitting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote .
The National Shooting Sports Foundation estimates nearly 20 million rifles that may be classified as “ assault weapons ” by the state of California have been in circulation in the U.S. since 1990 , according to a report .
Becerra also teamed up with Giffords Law Center , a prominent anti-Second Amendment group , and filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump ’ s administration to demand the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco and Firearms ( ATF ) “ correct its interpretation of what qualifies as a firearm , ” according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The lawsuit sought to effectively ban 80 % receivers , which are unfinished firearm components that are not classified as complete guns in the eyes of the ATF .
The AG referred to the unfinished components as “ ghost guns.
” Companies like 80 % Arms sell unfinished handgun and rifle receivers where the buyer can order items directly to their home without undergoing a background check .
“ Ghost guns are untraceable weapons that have been used in mass shootings throughout the country and right here in California — from Santa Monica @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2017 , and at Saugus High School just last year , ” Becerra said in the release .
“ We can ’ t afford to wait for another tragedy to happen before we take action .
It ’ s time for ATF to prioritize the safety of our communities by calling these products what they are : firearms , and regulating them accordingly .
”

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, Biden’s pick for the Department of Health and Human Services, said AR-15s are “not in common use for lawful purposes like self-defense” in a 2019 court case.
The AG also cited the Brady Center To Prevent Gun Violence, which stated that “[‘assault weapons’] have no legitimate civilian purpose.”
Becerra sued the Trump administration in late September to compel the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to rethink its definition of firearm and ban so-called “ghost guns.”
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, said AR-15s are akin to military-grade weapons and not useful for self defense in a 2019 court filing.
The AG’s statements were included in a court case that challenged California’s gun ban titled Rupp v. Becerra, in which multiple state residents sued government officials to overturn the prohibition of certain semi-automatic firearms. Becerra, an advocate for the Affordable Care Act, was announced as Biden’s pick to lead HHS Sunday, according to the New York Times.
“Assault rifles may be banned because they are, like the M-16, ‘weapons that are most useful in military service’’; and ‘they are also not ‘in common use’ for lawful purposes like self-defense,’” Becerra wrote in defense of California’s weapon ban.
The AG also argued, citing Kolbe v. Hogan, a prominent gun case, that an M-16, a military rifle capable of firing fully automatic, is less lethal than an AR-15, which is incapable of transitioning to fully automatic fire, the court document read. Becerra also presented an argument from the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence which alleged that “assault weapons” possess “no legitimate civilian purpose.”
“In addition to utilizing military features useful in combat, but which have no legitimate civilian purpose, assault weapons are exceedingly dangerous if used in self defense, because the bullets many of the weapons fire are designed to penetrate humans and will penetrate structures, and therefore pose a heightened risk of hitting innocent bystanders,” the Brady Center wrote.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation estimates nearly 20 million rifles that may be classified as “assault weapons” by the state of California have been in circulation in the U.S. since 1990, according to a report.
Becerra also teamed up with Giffords Law Center, a prominent anti-Second Amendment group, and filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration to demand the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) “correct its interpretation of what qualifies as a firearm,” according to a late September press release.
The lawsuit sought to effectively ban 80% receivers, which are unfinished firearm components that are not classified as complete guns in the eyes of the ATF. The AG referred to the unfinished components as “ghost guns.”
Companies like 80% Arms sell unfinished handgun and rifle receivers where the buyer can order items directly to their home without undergoing a background check.
“Ghost guns are untraceable weapons that have been used in mass shootings throughout the country and right here in California — from Santa Monica in 2013, to Tehama County in 2017, and at Saugus High School just last year,” Becerra said in the release. “We can’t afford to wait for another tragedy to happen before we take action. It’s time for ATF to prioritize the safety of our communities by calling these products what they are: firearms, and regulating them accordingly.”


truepundit--2020-12-08--Leaked Congressional Letter Urges Republicans To Pledge Support For Federal Abortion Funding Ban

Republican Indiana Rep. Jim Banks is calling on Republicans to pledge their support for a ban on federal abortion funding , a leaked congressional letter obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation shows .
In a letter addressed to both Democratic and Republican leaders , Banks and the Republican Study Committee expressed “ unified opposition ” to Democratic efforts to repeal the Hyde Amendment , which bans the use of federal funding for abortions except in cases of rape , incest or if the mother ’ s life is in danger .
“ As part of their pro-abortion crusade , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-standing , bipartisan protections that generally prevent the federal government from using taxpayer dollars to support abortion procedures , ” the letter said .
“ Repealing these pro-life provisions would destroy nearly half a century of bipartisan consensus.
” The letter , which will be circulated among Congress members for signatures throughout December before it is released in January , emphasized that Congress has included Hyde protections in appropriations annually since 1976 and that “ no president in American history has ever vetoed an appropriations bill due to its inclusion of the Hyde @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Hyde Amendment and other important pro-life safeguards to be decimated by Congressional Democrats , ” the letter concludes .
“ Accordingly , we pledge to vote against any government funding bill that eliminates or weakens the Hyde Amendment or other current-law , pro-life appropriations provisions.
” Prominent Democrats such as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro have recently expressed renewed opposition to Hyde .
“ The Hyde amendment is a discriminatory policy and one that is routinely considered — every year as a legislative rider — but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the norm , ” DeLauro tweeted November 30 .
“ We are moving forward as we discussed and I promised in August.
” President-elect Joe Biden supported the Hyde Amendment until as recently as June 2019 .
During the Democratic presidential primary , now-Vice President-elect Kamala Harris , Pete Buttigieg and Sens .
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders had pledged to repeal the Hyde Amendment should they become president .
After backlash from abortion advocates and his fellow presidential candidates , Biden announced on June 6 , 2019 that he could “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cuts off abortion funding .
The former vice president cited attacks on abortion legislation from GOP lawmakers as a reason for his switch .
Harris attacked Biden for his flip on Hyde during the Democratic presidential debates , pointing out that Biden only changed his stance on Hyde after he began running for president .
She called his former stances on abortion “ unacceptable.
” “ Why did it take you so long to change your position on the Hyde Amendment ?
” Harris asked Biden .
“ Why did it take so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to change your position on the Hyde Amendment ?
” “ Because there was not full , federal funding for all reproductive services prior to this point , ” Biden responded .

Republican Indiana Rep. Jim Banks is calling on Republicans to pledge their support for a ban on federal abortion funding, a leaked congressional letter obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation shows.
In a letter addressed to both Democratic and Republican leaders, Banks and the Republican Study Committee expressed “unified opposition” to Democratic efforts to repeal the Hyde Amendment, which bans the use of federal funding for abortions except in cases of rape, incest or if the mother’s life is in danger.
“As part of their pro-abortion crusade, Democrats have taken direct aim at these long-standing, bipartisan protections that generally prevent the federal government from using taxpayer dollars to support abortion procedures,” the letter said. “Repealing these pro-life provisions would destroy nearly half a century of bipartisan consensus.”
The letter, which will be circulated among Congress members for signatures throughout December before it is released in January, emphasized that Congress has included Hyde protections in appropriations annually since 1976 and that “no president in American history has ever vetoed an appropriations bill due to its inclusion of the Hyde Amendment.”
“We cannot allow the Hyde Amendment and other important pro-life safeguards to be decimated by Congressional Democrats,” the letter concludes. “Accordingly, we pledge to vote against any government funding bill that eliminates or weakens the Hyde Amendment or other current-law, pro-life appropriations provisions.”
Prominent Democrats such as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro have recently expressed renewed opposition to Hyde.
“The Hyde amendment is a discriminatory policy and one that is routinely considered — every year as a legislative rider — but we are in a moment to reckon with the norm,” DeLauro tweeted November 30. “We are moving forward as we discussed and I promised in August.”
The Hyde amendment is a discriminatory policy and one that is routinely considered — every year as a legislative rider — but we are in a moment to reckon with the norm. We are moving forward as we discussed and I promised in August. — Rosa DeLauro (@rosadelauro) November 30, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden supported the Hyde Amendment until as recently as June 2019. During the Democratic presidential primary, now-Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg and Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders had pledged to repeal the Hyde Amendment should they become president.
After backlash from abortion advocates and his fellow presidential candidates, Biden announced on June 6, 2019 that he could “no longer support an amendment” that cuts off abortion funding. The former vice president cited attacks on abortion legislation from GOP lawmakers as a reason for his switch.
Harris attacked Biden for his flip on Hyde during the Democratic presidential debates, pointing out that Biden only changed his stance on Hyde after he began running for president. She called his former stances on abortion “unacceptable.”
“Why did it take you so long to change your position on the Hyde Amendment?” Harris asked Biden. “Why did it take so long until you were running for president to change your position on the Hyde Amendment?”
“Because there was not full, federal funding for all reproductive services prior to this point,” Biden responded.


truepundit--2020-12-08--Secretary Azar: Vaccine Will Be Widely Available By Second Quarter 2021

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said that every American who wants a coronavirus vaccine will be able to get one by the second quarter of 2021 .
“ My expectation is that next year we return to normalcy in our lives thanks to the incredible work of Operation Warp Speed and these vaccines , as well as the therapeutics , ” Azar said during an interview with Axios .
The distribution of effective coronavirus vaccines is set to begin this month as cases , hospitalizations and deaths from the virus have skyrocketed across the country .
Though vaccines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country to return to life before the pandemic , Azar ’ s timeline will require a lot to go right regarding the vaccines ’ effectiveness , distribution and Americans ’ willingness to take it , Axios reports .
Though Pfizer and Moderna have submitted their vaccines to the FDA for emergency use authorization , it has yet to be granted .
Once they are , hundreds of millions of doses will need to be quickly distributed to hospitals , nursing homes , and pharmacies in all 50 states .
Additionally , both vaccines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month apart , meaning that over 750 million doses would be required to vaccinate every American .
As of Monday , the United States has seen over 14.7 million coronavirus cases , over 100,000 hospitalizations and over 282,000 deaths , according to a Johns Hopkins University database .
The U.S. is now averaging over 200,000 daily cases , prompting some areas to reenter temporary shutdowns through the Christmas holiday .
Despite the alarming surge , Azar remains optimistic , saying that it is “ my hope ” that football stadiums are packed come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on HBO Monday at 11 p.m .

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said that every American who wants a coronavirus vaccine will be able to get one by the second quarter of 2021.
“My expectation is that next year we return to normalcy in our lives thanks to the incredible work of Operation Warp Speed and these vaccines, as well as the therapeutics,” Azar said during an interview with Axios.
The distribution of effective coronavirus vaccines is set to begin this month as cases, hospitalizations and deaths from the virus have skyrocketed across the country. Though vaccines are likely the best chance for this country to return to life before the pandemic, Azar’s timeline will require a lot to go right regarding the vaccines’ effectiveness, distribution and Americans’ willingness to take it, Axios reports.
Though Pfizer and Moderna have submitted their vaccines to the FDA for emergency use authorization, it has yet to be granted. Once they are, hundreds of millions of doses will need to be quickly distributed to hospitals, nursing homes, and pharmacies in all 50 states.
Additionally, both vaccines require two separate injections given approximately a month apart, meaning that over 750 million doses would be required to vaccinate every American.
As of Monday, the United States has seen over 14.7 million coronavirus cases, over 100,000 hospitalizations and over 282,000 deaths, according to a Johns Hopkins University database. The U.S. is now averaging over 200,000 daily cases, prompting some areas to reenter temporary shutdowns through the Christmas holiday.
Despite the alarming surge, Azar remains optimistic, saying that it is “my hope” that football stadiums are packed come Fall 2021.
The full interview airs on HBO Monday at 11 p.m.


truepundit--2020-12-08--Fauci’s Call To ‘Wear A Mask’ Tops Yale’s List Of 2020 Quotes

Dr. Anthony Fauci ’ s quote that implored people to “ wear a mask ” topped a Yale librarian ’ s list of notable 2020 quotes , The Associated Press reported Monday .
Fred Shapiro , an associate director at the library , compiles the list every year for the “ Yale Book of Quotations , ” the AP reported .
The list was first published in 2006 .
“ I think the two biggest news stories this year were the pandemic and the election campaign , ” Shapiro told the Daily Caller News Foundation .
“ In terms of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ development that Dr. Fauci and other experts who had originally not been advocating everyone wearing masks because they were concerned there wouldn ’ t be enough masks to go around for healthcare personnel .
They changed to advocate everyone should wear masks and it obviously was a major development in terms of healthcare and politics , ” Shapiro told the DCNF .
Fauci first said the notable quote during a May 21 interview on CNN , the AP reported .
Taking second place on Yale ’ s list was George Floyd ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Floyd had said “ I can ’ t breathe ” while former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck when being arrested , The Hill reported .
Shapiro said the third biggest story in 2020 was racial tensions , but the “ I can ’ t breathe quote ” has appeared on his list previously .
Black Lives Matter has used the quote for years in order to rally after Erik Garner said it before his death in police custody in New York .
“ The fact that the exact same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was very notable , ” Shapiro told the DCNF .
Shapiro said he chooses the quotes based on whether they are famous or are especially indicative of the essence of the times , the AP reported .
Others who made the list were President Donald Trump , President-elect Joe Biden , former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany and Los Angeles Clipper ’ s coach Doc Rivers .

Dr. Anthony Fauci’s quote that implored people to “wear a mask” topped a Yale librarian’s list of notable 2020 quotes, The Associated Press reported Monday.
Fred Shapiro, an associate director at the library, compiles the list every year for the “Yale Book of Quotations,” the AP reported. The list was first published in 2006.
“I think the two biggest news stories this year were the pandemic and the election campaign,” Shapiro told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
“In terms of the pandemic, it was a major development that Dr. Fauci and other experts who had originally not been advocating everyone wearing masks because they were concerned there wouldn’t be enough masks to go around for healthcare personnel. They changed to advocate everyone should wear masks and it obviously was a major development in terms of healthcare and politics,” Shapiro told the DCNF.
Fauci plea to “wear a mask” tops list of most notable 2020 quotes https://t.co/lFupzf0dTB pic.twitter.com/dNz4nmgFTn — The Hill (@thehill) December 7, 2020
Fauci first said the notable quote during a May 21 interview on CNN, the AP reported.
Taking second place on Yale’s list was George Floyd’s “I can’t breathe.”
Floyd had said “I can’t breathe” while former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck when being arrested, The Hill reported.
Floyd’s death sparked racial justice protests across the country.
Shapiro said the third biggest story in 2020 was racial tensions, but the “I can’t breathe quote” has appeared on his list previously.
Black Lives Matter has used the quote for years in order to rally after Erik Garner said it before his death in police custody in New York.
“The fact that the exact same issue is still with us I thought was very notable,” Shapiro told the DCNF.
Shapiro said he chooses the quotes based on whether they are famous or are especially indicative of the essence of the times, the AP reported. Others who made the list were President Donald Trump, President-elect Joe Biden, former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany and Los Angeles Clipper’s coach Doc Rivers.


truepundit--2020-12-08--Dutch Man Attempting To Attend Custody Hearing In US Detained For Illegally Crossing Southern Border

A Dutch man who illegally entered the U.S. in an effort to attend the custody hearing of his three children has been detained in El Paso , Texas , for around a month , the NL Times reported Sunday .
Frank Vingerhoed , 58 , from Emmen , Netherlands , first attempted to enter the U.S. on a visa that was denied upon entry , the NL Times reported .
Vingerhoed was reportedly trying to be present for the custody hearing of his 11 , 10 , and 5-year-old daughters .
Vingerhoed stayed in Mexico for five weeks before trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visa .
After he was denied admission he reportedly walked through the desert for 12 hours and swam across the Rio Grande river into the U.S. , according to the Times .
“ He wanted to attend a lawsuit over custody of his three daughters , but he did not enter the US .
He crossed the border illegally out of sheer desperation , ” Vingerhoed ’ s sister said , the Times reported .
“ He almost drowned .
Once in America , he was almost immediately arrested by the American border @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed Vingerhoed ’ s detention at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) Service Processing Center in El Paso , according to the Times .
Vingerhoed reportedly does not know whether he will be prosecuted or deported and he has not been assigned a lawyer .
A spokesperson for the Dutch government said that because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and strict U.S. immigration law , there weren ’ t many ways that the Government of the Netherlands could help Vingerhoed , the Times reported .
“ Due to the pandemic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not possible .
This is especially true in the US where all correctional facilities are in complete lockdown , ” Dutch Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Willemien Veldman said , the Times reported .
“ Where possible , we maintain contact by telephone , but because many detainees are kept in quarantine , there is unfortunately not always the opportunity to do so , ” Veldman added , according to the Times .
Vingerhoed , his ex-wife , and their three daughters reportedly illegally lived in the U.S. before he returned to the Netherlands , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Homeland Security and ICE did not respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation ’ s request for comment .

A Dutch man who illegally entered the U.S. in an effort to attend the custody hearing of his three children has been detained in El Paso, Texas, for around a month, the NL Times reported Sunday.
Frank Vingerhoed, 58, from Emmen, Netherlands, first attempted to enter the U.S. on a visa that was denied upon entry, the NL Times reported. Vingerhoed was reportedly trying to be present for the custody hearing of his 11, 10, and 5-year-old daughters.
Vingerhoed stayed in Mexico for five weeks before trying to legally enter the U.S. through a visa. After he was denied admission he reportedly walked through the desert for 12 hours and swam across the Rio Grande river into the U.S., according to the Times.
“He wanted to attend a lawsuit over custody of his three daughters, but he did not enter the US. He crossed the border illegally out of sheer desperation,” Vingerhoed’s sister said, the Times reported. “He almost drowned. Once in America, he was almost immediately arrested by the American border police.”
De 58-jarige Frank Vingerhoed uit Emmen zit al bijna een maand vast in een Amerikaans detentiecentrum in El Paso (Texas) vlak bij de grens met Mexico https://t.co/1ucGYXzvvk — AD.nl (@ADnl) December 5, 2020
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed Vingerhoed’s detention at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Service Processing Center in El Paso, according to the Times. Vingerhoed reportedly does not know whether he will be prosecuted or deported and he has not been assigned a lawyer.
A spokesperson for the Dutch government said that because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and strict U.S. immigration law, there weren’t many ways that the Government of the Netherlands could help Vingerhoed, the Times reported.
“Due to the pandemic, visiting detainees by embassy staff is unfortunately not possible. This is especially true in the US where all correctional facilities are in complete lockdown,” Dutch Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Willemien Veldman said, the Times reported.
“Where possible, we maintain contact by telephone, but because many detainees are kept in quarantine, there is unfortunately not always the opportunity to do so,” Veldman added, according to the Times.
Vingerhoed, his ex-wife, and their three daughters reportedly illegally lived in the U.S. before he returned to the Netherlands, according to the Times.
The Department of Homeland Security and ICE did not respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.


truepundit--2020-12-09--PAINE IN THE MORNING: The 9 things you need to know this Wednesday the 9th — Dec 2020 — **A Bucket o

PAINE IN THE MORNING: The 9 things you need to know this Wednesday the 9th — Dec 2020 — **A Bucket of Breaking News**

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truepundit--2020-12-09--EXCLUSIVE: FBI Criminal Probe Tracks 500,000 Counterfeit Biden Ballots in Four Key Battleground Stat

EXCLUSIVE: FBI Criminal Probe Tracks 500,000 Counterfeit Biden Ballots in Four Key Battleground States

The FBI has widened a criminal probe into 2020 presidential election fraud and are on the trail of 500,000 manufactured/phony @ @ @ @ @ Biden , according to high-ranking federal sources on the Thomas Paine Podcast .
The states @ @ @ @ @ Wisconsin , Georgia and Michicgan .
The fraud is massive and complex .
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The FBI has widened a criminal probe into 2020 presidential election fraud and are on the trail of 500,000 manufactured/phony ballots for Democratic candidate Joe Biden, according to high-ranking federal sources on the Thomas Paine Podcast. The states in play? Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Georgia and Michicgan. The fraud is massive and complex. Listen above or below for details.
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EXCLUSIVE: President Trump Lights Up A.G. Bill Barr in Private & Heated Election-Fraud Clash; DOJ Boss Fuming https://t.co/Jc2ng2MVOt — Thomas Paine (@Thomas1774Paine) December 10, 2020
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truepundit--2020-12-10--PAINE IN THE MORNING: The 10 things you need to know this Thursday the 10th — Dec 2020

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truepundit--2020-12-10--LEAK: Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf Cancels Christmas — Set to Close Bars, Restuarants, Sports & More TODAY

Pennsylvania Gov .
Tom Wolf has set a 4 pm press conference today and — according to high-placed sources in @ @ @ @ @ s chief tyrant is set to reportedly close vital parts of the state down until @ @ @ @ @ closing of youth sports K-12 games and tournaments ( pro sports not affected ) ; @ @ @ @ @ and restaurants ; reduced retail occupancy to stores at 50 % ; casinos closed ; @ @ @ @ @ 10 people ; outdoor no more than 50 people and more details are to come @ @ @ @ @ Starting 12:01 am THIS Saturday through Jan. 4 , 2021 .
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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has set a 4 pm press conference today and — according to high-placed sources in Harrisburg — the state’s chief tyrant is set to reportedly close vital parts of the state down until 2021.
These reportedly include closing of youth sports K-12 games and tournaments (pro sports not affected); all in dining/drinking at taverns and restaurants; reduced retail occupancy to stores at 50%; casinos closed; indoor gatherings no more than 10 people; outdoor no more than 50 people and more details are to come.
Proposed time frame: Starting 12:01 am THIS Saturday through Jan. 4, 2021.
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