truepundit--2020-08-09--Freed from jail amid coronavirus, VA rape suspect kills accuser: report

A Virginia rape suspect , who was released from jail because of concerns regarding the new coronavirus , went on @ @ @ @ @ had accused him , according to police .
The Washington Post was first to report @ @ @ @ @ and killed the woman in late July , after he was released April 9 , @ @ @ @ @ Alexandria police .
Bouaichi was indicted last year on charges that included rape , strangulation @ @ @ @ @ , whom police identified as Karla Elizabeth Dominguez Gonzalez , testified against him in Alexandria @ @ @ @ @ He was jailed without bond in Alexandria – until the pandemic hit .
Bouaichi ’ @ @ @ @ @ should be freed awaiting trial because the virus endangered inmates and their attorneys .
He @ @ @ @ @ 25,000 bond over the objections of a prosecutor .
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A Virginia rape suspect, who was released from jail because of concerns regarding the new coronavirus, went on to kill the woman who had accused him, according to police.
The Washington Post was first to report that Ibrahim E. Bouaichi shot and killed the woman in late July, after he was released April 9, according to the newspaper and Alexandria police.
Bouaichi was indicted last year on charges that included rape, strangulation and abduction. The woman, whom police identified as Karla Elizabeth Dominguez Gonzalez, testified against him in Alexandria District Court in December.
He was jailed without bond in Alexandria – until the pandemic hit. Bouaichi’s lawyers argued that he should be freed awaiting trial because the virus endangered inmates and their attorneys. He was released on a $25,000 bond over the objections of a prosecutor. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-09--Seattle City Council Votes to Lay Off 100 Police Officers

The Seattle City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday in support of police budget proposals that would lay off 100 police officers , despite objections from the city ’ s mayor and police chief .
The city council began to reexamine the police department ’ s budget earlier this summer in response to anti-police protests .
Mayor Jenny Durkan ( D. ) and police chief Carmen Best criticized the most recent set of proposals , which would also end the removal of homeless people from the city ’ s streets and cut salaries for police leadership .
Durkan said the cuts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” of officers the city has ever had , as police union rules mandate that layoffs are determined by seniority .
“ We don ’ t want to lay off our newest recruits and newer officers… .
They are our most diverse class ever , and they are so committed to reform and community policing , ” Durkan said .
“ The youngest officers would be the first to go .
Those 100 cuts the council wants to do this year would gut this new class and those new recruits.
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The Seattle City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday in support of police budget proposals that would lay off 100 police officers, despite objections from the city’s mayor and police chief.
The city council began to reexamine the police department’s budget earlier this summer in response to anti-police protests. Mayor Jenny Durkan (D.) and police chief Carmen Best criticized the most recent set of proposals, which would also end the removal of homeless people from the city’s streets and cut salaries for police leadership.
Durkan said the cuts would hit the “most diverse class” of officers the city has ever had, as police union rules mandate that layoffs are determined by seniority.
“We don’t want to lay off our newest recruits and newer officers…. They are our most diverse class ever, and they are so committed to reform and community policing,” Durkan said. “The youngest officers would be the first to go. Those 100 cuts the council wants to do this year would gut this new class and those new recruits.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-09--Democrats will take legal action against Trump to stop coronavirus relief executive action: report

Democrats are expected to take legal action against President Donald Trump for his executive orders aimed at providing Americans with critical economic relief during the coronavirus pandemic .
However , because Congress was heading to recess with no compromise , Trump chose to take action .
He signed a series of executive orders that will provide Americans with a $ 400 supplemental unemployment stipend , defer payroll taxes for Americans who make less than $ 100,000 annually , extend the federal eviction moratorium , and further defer student loan payments and forgive interest According to the Los Angeles Times , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against the president over the executive orders , putting the relief in jeopardy .
However , it ’ s unclear whether Trump has the legal authority to make such changes on his own , because the power to collect taxes , spend money and write laws rests with Congress .
His orders are expected to face legal challenges from Democrats that could blunt their impact .
In a joint statement , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-Calif. ) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ( D-N.Y. ) blasted Trump .
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Democrats are expected to take legal action against President Donald Trump for his executive orders aimed at providing Americans with critical economic relief during the coronavirus pandemic.
However, because Congress was heading to recess with no compromise, Trump chose to take action. He signed a series of executive orders that will provide Americans with a $400 supplemental unemployment stipend, defer payroll taxes for Americans who make less than $100,000 annually, extend the federal eviction moratorium, and further defer student loan payments and forgive interest
According to the Los Angeles Times, Democrats are expected to pursue legal action against the president over the executive orders, putting the relief in jeopardy.
However, it’s unclear whether Trump has the legal authority to make such changes on his own, because the power to collect taxes, spend money and write laws rests with Congress. His orders are expected to face legal challenges from Democrats that could blunt their impact.
In a joint statement, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) blasted Trump. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-09--Bill Maher: Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton ‘Are Huge Distractions’ for Democrats in This Election

Bill Maher brought up the Bill Clinton-Epstein connection in Friday ’ s episode of HBO ’ s Real Time with Bill Maher and warned that Hillary Clinton and the former president are “ huge distractions for ” democrats less than three months away from the presidential election .
Maher said that the Clintons could still be a big liability for Democrats .
“ What should they do with the Clintons ?
” Maher asked .
He later said : “ They are huge distractions .
I can see them being huge distractions.
” But former Clinton advisor Paul Begala insisted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic asset in the 2020 election , saying that the former president has credibility when it comes to talking about the economy .
“ If it was me , that ’ s what I ’ d send him out to do.
” While mainstream media outlets have mostly avoided mentioning Bill Clinton ’ s ties to Jeffrey Epstein , Maher broke ranks with his fellow left-wing talking heads to address the recent revelation that the former president was spotted on Epstein ’ s private Caribbean island Little Saint James — better known as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Bill Maher brought up the Bill Clinton-Epstein connection in Friday’s episode of HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher and warned that Hillary Clinton and the former president are “huge distractions for” democrats less than three months away from the presidential election.
Maher said that the Clintons could still be a big liability for Democrats. “What should they [Democrats] do with the Clintons?” Maher asked. He later said: “They are huge distractions. I can see them being huge distractions.”
But former Clinton advisor Paul Begala insisted that Bill Clinton can still be a Democratic asset in the 2020 election, saying that the former president has credibility when it comes to talking about the economy. “If it was me, that’s what I’d send him out to do.”
While mainstream media outlets have mostly avoided mentioning Bill Clinton’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Maher broke ranks with his fellow left-wing talking heads to address the recent revelation that the former president was spotted on Epstein’s private Caribbean island Little Saint James — better known as “Pedophile Island.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-09--Democratic NY City councilman says hydroxychloroquine saved his life, thanks Trump for advocating dr

Democratic NY City councilman says hydroxychloroquine saved his life, thanks Trump for advocating drug

The drug hydroxychloroquine was instantly transformed into a political football the moment President Donald Trump said that the malaria medication “ could be a game changer ” at a coronavirus press briefing on March 19 .
Since being hopeful about the drug , Trump ’ s adversaries have been completely against hydroxychloroquine , while his supporters are optimistic that the medicine could help fight against COVID-19 .
A Democratic politician has come out to proclaim that hydroxychloroquine saved his life after a near-death battle with coronavirus .
Democratic New York City Councilman Paul Vallone credits hydroxychloroquine with saving his life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease .
Vallone , who represents Queens , told the New York Post that HCQ “ basically saved me.
” Vallone was extremely ill with coronavirus in March .
The situation was dire because he already suffers from sarcoidosis , an incurable auto-immune disease that mostly affects the lungs and lymph glands .
“ We were in panic mode when I went down because I didn ’ t have a lot of immune response , ” Vallone said .
“ I needed something to stay alive.
” “ I couldn ’ t breathe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get out of bed , ” he said .
“ My doctor prescribed it .
My pharmacy had it .
Took it that day and within two to three days I was able to breathe.
” Vallone took hydroxychloroquine with a flu Z-pack and “ within a week ” he was back on his feet .
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The drug hydroxychloroquine was instantly transformed into a political football the moment President Donald Trump said that the malaria medication “could be a game changer” at a coronavirus press briefing on March 19. Since being hopeful about the drug, Trump’s adversaries have been completely against hydroxychloroquine, while his supporters are optimistic that the medicine could help fight against COVID-19. A Democratic politician has come out to proclaim that hydroxychloroquine saved his life after a near-death battle with coronavirus.
Democratic New York City Councilman Paul Vallone credits hydroxychloroquine with saving his life as he fought against the lethal respiratory disease. Vallone, who represents Queens, told the New York Post that HCQ “basically saved me.”
Vallone was extremely ill with coronavirus in March. The situation was dire because he already suffers from sarcoidosis, an incurable auto-immune disease that mostly affects the lungs and lymph glands.
“We were in panic mode when I went down because I didn’t have a lot of immune response,” Vallone said. “I needed something to stay alive.”
“I couldn’t breathe, very weak, couldn’t get out of bed,” he said. “My doctor prescribed it. My pharmacy had it. Took it that day and within two to three days I was able to breathe.”
Vallone took hydroxychloroquine with a flu Z-pack and “within a week” he was back on his feet. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-09--Gretchen Whitmer Interviews for Vice President, Then Mandates Self-Lockdowns for People Exposed to S

Gretchen Whitmer Interviews for Vice President, Then Mandates Self-Lockdowns for People Exposed to Sore Throats

Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer met with Joe Biden in Delaware this week as his search for a running mate comes down to the wire .
The AP reported : Whitmer visited Biden Sunday , according to two high-ranking Michigan Democrats who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly .
The first-term governor of the battleground state has long been on his short list of possible running mates .
Flight records show a chartered plane left Lansing ’ s Capital Region International Airport for Delaware Coastal Airport at 5:33 p.m. and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes as Whitmer has been increasing mandates on Michiganders to blunt the spread of coronavirus , and said in an interview that she was spending “ 100 percent ” of her energy on being governor .
This week — after her session with Biden — Whitmer issued an executive order declaring racism in the state a “ public health crisis ” and mandated implicit bias training for all state government employees .
She also tightened restrictions on masks and self-lockdowns .
Whitmer ordered individuals must self-isolate for 14 days if they are in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has a “ fever , sore throat , a new uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing , diarrhea , vomiting , abdominal pain , new onset of a severe headache , and new loss of taste or smell , ” according to Michigan Capitol Confidential .
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met with Joe Biden in Delaware this week as his search for a running mate comes down to the wire.
The AP reported: Whitmer visited Biden Sunday, according to two high-ranking Michigan Democrats who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. The first-term governor of the battleground state has long been on his short list of possible running mates.
Flight records show a chartered plane left Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport for Delaware Coastal Airport at 5:33 p.m. and returned at 11:16 p.m.
The development comes as Whitmer has been increasing mandates on Michiganders to blunt the spread of coronavirus, and said in an interview that she was spending “100 percent” of her energy on being governor.
This week — after her session with Biden — Whitmer issued an executive order declaring racism in the state a “public health crisis” and mandated implicit bias training for all state government employees.
She also tightened restrictions on masks and self-lockdowns.
Whitmer ordered individuals must self-isolate for 14 days if they are in contact for 15 minutes with a person who has a “fever, sore throat, a new uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, new onset of a severe headache, and new loss of taste or smell,” according to Michigan Capitol Confidential. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-09--Seth Rogen: I’m ‘Actively Trying To Make Less Things Starring White People’

In an interview published Monday , vocal anti-Trump actor and producer Seth Rogen said he is actively working to create fewer projects that star white people , responding to a question concerning the apparent lack of racial diversity in Hollywood .
“ One of the biggest conversations of the last couple years , at least in Hollywood , has been around inclusion riders and the general efforts to bring more diversity to the movies we see , both behind and in front of the camera , ” Entrainment Weekly said to Rogen .
“ As a famous white guy in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like your role in that can be ?
” “ I mean , personally , I think I am just actively trying to make less things starring white people , ” Rogen answered .
“ And if I ’ m succeeding or I ’ m not , I ’ m very much looking to have a far more diverse group of writers and directors and actors that we generally work with , because that group is not incredibly diverse , you know ?
” “ So that ’ s how I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is just to actively take as they would say , anti-racist measures to assure that some work is done to acknowledge that Black people are very marginalized in American society , ” the “ Knocked Up ” star added .
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In an interview published Monday, vocal anti-Trump actor and producer Seth Rogen said he is actively working to create fewer projects that star white people, responding to a question concerning the apparent lack of racial diversity in Hollywood.
“One of the biggest conversations of the last couple years, at least in Hollywood, has been around inclusion riders and the general efforts to bring more diversity to the movies we see, both behind and in front of the camera,” Entrainment Weekly said to Rogen. “As a famous white guy in the industry, what do you feel like your role in that can be?”
“I mean, personally, I think I am just actively trying to make less things starring white people,” Rogen answered. “And if I’m succeeding or I’m not, I’m very much looking to have a far more diverse group of writers and directors and actors that we generally work with, because that group is not incredibly diverse, you know?”


truepundit--2020-08-09--Nearly 18,000 California inmates could be released early due to coronavirus

California could be on track to release a total of 17,600 inmates early to make space in crowded facilities during the coronavirus pandemic .
A spokesperson for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation ( CDCR ) told Fox News that “ in total , 8,032 have had their releases expedited and overall , we have reduced the total incarcerated population by more than 18,300 since March as a result of suspension of county jail intake , the expedited releases ” and those released in accordance with their sentences .
“ We ’ re glad the governor is taking action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Safety and Justice Executive Director Jay Johnson said in a July statement .
“ This is absolutely critical for the health and safety of every Californian .
Too many people are incarcerated for too long in facilities that spread poor health.
” The first 3,500 inmates were freed in April to create space in crowded prisons and 6,900 more were deemed eligible for release in early July , totaling 10,400 releases .
Additionally , early releases could include “ 700 eligible offenders who have less than one-year to serve who reside within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high-risk patients ” and “ approximately 6,500 persons identified by the court-appointed Federal Receiver as medically high-risk for complications should they contract COVID-19 , ” the CDRC spokesperson said .
That totals about 17,600 potential early releases .
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California could be on track to release a total of 17,600 inmates early to make space in crowded facilities during the coronavirus pandemic.
A spokesperson for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) told Fox News that “in total, 8,032 [inmates] have had their releases expedited and overall, we have reduced the total incarcerated population by more than 18,300 since March as a result of suspension of county jail intake, the expedited releases” and those released in accordance with their sentences.
“We’re glad the governor is taking action to release more people,” Californians for Safety and Justice Executive Director Jay Johnson said in a July statement. “This is absolutely critical for the health and safety of every Californian. Too many people are incarcerated for too long in facilities that spread poor health.”
The first 3,500 inmates were freed in April to create space in crowded prisons and 6,900 more were deemed eligible for release in early July, totaling 10,400 releases.
Additionally, early releases could include “700 eligible offenders who have less than one-year to serve who reside within identified institutions that house large populations of high-risk patients” and “approximately 6,500 persons identified by the court-appointed Federal Receiver as medically high-risk for complications should they contract COVID-19,” the CDRC spokesperson said. That totals about 17,600 potential early releases. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-09--Hasbro put out a troll doll that ‘gasps and giggles’ when a button on its ‘private area’ is pushed

Toymaker Hasbro has agreed to pull a new Trolls doll from shelves after outraged parents launched online campaigns exposing how the doll “ gasps and giggles ” when a button located on its “ private area ” is pushed , with critics saying that it is an attempt to groom children .
A petition calling for the “ Trolls World Tour Giggle and Sing Poppy ” doll to be removed from shelves has amassed nearly 330,000 signatories as of this writing .
The petition reads : Our society is conditioning our children to think pedophilia is ok .
This Trolls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ button on her private area under her skirt .
When you push this button on the doll ’ s private she gasps and giggles .
This is not okay for a child ’ s toy !
This toy needs to be removed from our stores .
What will this toy make our innocent , impressionable children think ?
That it ’ s fun when someone touches your private area ?
That pedophilia and child molestation are ok ?
It ’ s not ok !
It ’ s not fun !
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a child ’ s mental/physical health !
Sign this petition to get this toy removed from shelves and help # SaveTheChildren !
Children are our future and WE are their voice !
Utah mother Jamie Nelson Cornaby demonstrated the sounds the doll makes in an online video , saying “ to me , it ’ s just like sexual sounds , and it ’ s so disturbing.
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Toymaker Hasbro has agreed to pull a new Trolls doll from shelves after outraged parents launched online campaigns exposing how the doll “gasps and giggles” when a button located on its “private area” is pushed, with critics saying that it is an attempt to groom children.
A petition calling for the “Trolls World Tour Giggle and Sing Poppy” doll to be removed from shelves has amassed nearly 330,000 signatories as of this writing. The petition reads:
Our society is conditioning our children to think pedophilia is ok. This Trolls World Tour doll named Poppy has a button on her private area under her skirt. When you push this button on the doll’s private she gasps and giggles. This is not okay for a child’s toy! This toy needs to be removed from our stores. What will this toy make our innocent, impressionable children think? That it’s fun when someone touches your private area? That pedophilia and child molestation are ok? It’s not ok! It’s not fun! It’s damaging and has long term affects on a child’s mental/physical health! Sign this petition to get this toy removed from shelves and help #SaveTheChildren! Children are our future and WE are their voice!
Utah mother Jamie Nelson Cornaby demonstrated the sounds the doll makes in an online video, saying “to me, it’s just like sexual sounds, and it’s so disturbing.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-09--Trump orders $400-per-week unemployment payments amid COVID crisis, hits Dems for stonewalling

President Trump signed four executive actions Saturday aimed at delivering relief to Americans struggling with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic while accusing Democrats of stonewalling greater aid efforts .
Trump announced a $ 400-per-week supplemental unemployment payment to out-of-work Americans — short of the $ 600 weekly benefit that expired at the end of July .
He unveiled an extension of student loan relief and protections from evictions for renters and homeowners .
Trump also issued a payroll tax holiday through the end of the year for Americans earning less than $ 100,000 , while promising more relief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The president signed the executive actions from his Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster , N.J. , as club members cheered him on .
He blamed Democrats for the coronavirus stalemate in Congress and said he ’ d take matters into his own hands .
“ Democrats are obstructing all of it , ” Trump said .
“ Therefore , I ’ m taking executive action … and we ’ re going to save American jobs and provide relief to the American workers.
” For the new $ 400-per-week benefit , states would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent for the millions of jobless Americans , while the federal government would pick up 75 percent of the benefit , Trump said .
Asked when the jobless would see the money , Trump said it would be “ rapidly distributed.
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President Trump signed four executive actions Saturday aimed at delivering relief to Americans struggling with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic while accusing Democrats of stonewalling greater aid efforts.
Trump announced a $400-per-week supplemental unemployment payment to out-of-work Americans — short of the $600 weekly benefit that expired at the end of July. He unveiled an extension of student loan relief and protections from evictions for renters and homeowners.
Trump also issued a payroll tax holiday through the end of the year for Americans earning less than $100,000, while promising more relief if he wins a second term.
The president signed the executive actions from his Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., as club members cheered him on. He blamed Democrats for the coronavirus stalemate in Congress and said he’d take matters into his own hands.
“Democrats are obstructing all of it,” Trump said. “Therefore, I’m taking executive action … and we’re going to save American jobs and provide relief to the American workers.”
For the new $400-per-week benefit, states would be on the hook for funding 25 percent for the millions of jobless Americans, while the federal government would pick up 75 percent of the benefit, Trump said. Asked when the jobless would see the money, Trump said it would be “rapidly distributed.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-09--Trump Trolls Media For Complaining About Packed Room With COVID Guidelines: ‘It’s A Peaceful Protest

Trump Trolls Media For Complaining About Packed Room With COVID Guidelines: ‘It’s A Peaceful Protest’ (VIDEO)

President Donald Trump mocked the media during a news conference on Friday evening for complaining about a room packed full @ @ @ @ @ violated New Jersey ’ s COVID-19 guidelines , saying that it was a “ peaceful @ @ @ @ @ this room , you have dozens of people who are not following the guidelines in @ @ @ @ @ should not have more than 25 – , ” the reporter stated before being loudly @ @ @ @ @ room .
“ You ’ re wrong on that , ” Trump shot back , @ @ @ @ @ a political activity .
They have exceptions , political activity , and it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

A reporter tries to say President Trump is violating New Jersey’s Coronavirus guidelines. Trump: It’s a peaceful protest. MASTER TROLL pic.twitter.com/8c7NfyuLFP — Benny (@bennyjohnson) August 8, 2020
President Donald Trump mocked the media during a news conference on Friday evening for complaining about a room packed full of people that they claimed violated New Jersey’s COVID-19 guidelines, saying that it was a “peaceful protest.”
“Just in this room, you have dozens of people who are not following the guidelines in New Jersey which say you should not have more than 25 –,” the reporter stated before being loudly booed by many in the room.
“You’re wrong on that,” Trump shot back, “because it’s a political activity. They have exceptions, political activity, and it’s also a peaceful protest.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-09--Evidence Is Mounting That Governor Cuomo Is Targeting Bars That Criticize Him for Suspension

A week after starting a petition calling for Governor Andrew Cuomo to reverse New York ’ s mandate requiring that a substantial amount of food must be served with any alcohol purchase , Abby Ehmann , the owner of East Village dive bar Lucky , found out her liquor license was suspended .
“ Ehmann says that two State Liquor Authority representatives visited the bar on Monday night at 8 p.m. to observe if the bar ’ s eight customers had ordered food with their drinks , ” according to Eater New York .
“ After the visit , Ehmann @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a piece of paper that did not list out the specific violations , she says .
Shortly afterward , and with no further warnings , Lucky ’ s liquor license was suspended.
” “ No other safety measures were inspected or questioned , ” Ehmann told Eater New York .
“ Also , no other bars or restaurants in close proximity to mine received this inspection , causing me to believe that I was intentionally targeted for selective enforcement by the Governor and State Liquor Authority.
” “ I exercised my First @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a redress of grievances , ” Ehmann said .
“ I believe that this same government has selectively enforced the law I ’ m working to change as retaliation.
” This is now the second bar that is accusing Governor Cuomo of retaliating against it for opposing his mandate .
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A week after starting a petition calling for Governor Andrew Cuomo to reverse New York’s mandate requiring that a substantial amount of food must be served with any alcohol purchase, Abby Ehmann, the owner of East Village dive bar Lucky, found out her liquor license was suspended.
“Ehmann says that two State Liquor Authority representatives visited the bar on Monday night at 8 p.m. to observe if the bar’s eight customers had ordered food with their drinks,” according to Eater New York. “After the visit, Ehmann received her first warning from the SLA on a piece of paper that did not list out the specific violations, she says. Shortly afterward, and with no further warnings, Lucky’s liquor license was suspended.”
“No other safety measures were inspected or questioned,” Ehmann told Eater New York. “Also, no other bars or restaurants in close proximity to mine received this inspection, causing me to believe that I was intentionally targeted for selective enforcement by the Governor and State Liquor Authority.”
“I exercised my First Amendment right by petitioning my government for a redress of grievances,” Ehmann said. “I believe that this same government has selectively enforced the law I’m working to change as retaliation.”
This is now the second bar that is accusing Governor Cuomo of retaliating against it for opposing his mandate. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-09--Antifa Beaten After They Allegedly Went After Man In Wheelchair: ‘You Guys Came To The Wrong City’ (

Antifa Beaten After They Allegedly Went After Man In Wheelchair: ‘You Guys Came To The Wrong City’ (VIDEO)

Protesters at a pro-police rally in Fort Collins , Colorado , on Saturday reportedly beat several far-left activists after the far-left activists allegedly went after a veteran who was in a wheelchair .
Several dozen pro-police protesters walked alongside the veteran in the wheelchair , who was carrying an American flag , as they seemingly forced the far-left activists out of the neighborhood .
Numerous people who were on the pro-police side said that the far-left activists went after the man in the wheelchair and suggested that was what ended up starting the fight .
Several people among the pro-police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was a kid ’ s birthday party in the area and suggested that the far-left activists had disturbed the event .
At another point in the video , an unidentifiable man said to the far-left activists that “ as soon as you guys step away from the f***ing houses , we ’ re going to leave.
” The man who recorded the video said , “ So , we are currently marching the Antifa commie bas****s out of the neighborhood because nobody wants Antifa in the neighborhood .
Nobody wants them here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out.
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Protesters at a pro-police rally in Fort Collins, Colorado, on Saturday reportedly beat several far-left activists after the far-left activists allegedly went after a veteran who was in a wheelchair.
Several dozen pro-police protesters walked alongside the veteran in the wheelchair, who was carrying an American flag, as they seemingly forced the far-left activists out of the neighborhood. Numerous people who were on the pro-police side said that the far-left activists went after the man in the wheelchair and suggested that was what ended up starting the fight.
“Everybody keep your hands off your weapons. Keep punching each other in the face just don’t shoot anybody.” Antifa had knives, and were swiftly disarmed. — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) August 9, 2020
Antifa assaulted someone in a wheelchair. That’s what set off the beat down from residents. Police were on the scene to arrest the commies. pic.twitter.com/LhqHFztjV2 — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) August 9, 2020
Several people among the pro-police protesters stated repeatedly throughout the video that there was a kid’s birthday party in the area and suggested that the far-left activists had disturbed the event. At another point in the video, an unidentifiable man said to the far-left activists that “as soon as you guys step away from the f***ing houses, we’re going to leave.”
The man who recorded the video said, “So, we are currently marching the Antifa commie bas****s out of the neighborhood because nobody wants Antifa in the neighborhood. Nobody wants them here, so we’re marching them out.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-09--Rioters splash paint on elderly woman, get in her face when she stands up to their police precinct a

Rioters splash paint on elderly woman, get in her face when she stands up to their police precinct attack: ‘This isn’t your world anymore!’ (VIDEO)

Amid the rioting and vandalism at the precinct , KOIN-TV reported that officers were hit with projectiles that included glass @ @ @ @ @ cops said one officer was severely injured after taking a large rock to the shoulder @ @ @ @ @ all that , the station said an elderly woman who said she lives in the @ @ @ @ @ to stop the vandalism and stood in the way of those who were splashing paint @ @ @ @ @ building .
The rioters doubled down on their tactics against elderly women at the precinct @ @ @ @ @ a walker , no less — was in the process of trying to extinguish a @ @ @ @ @ .
But Antifa is nothing if not thorough .
KOIN noted that the woman “ @ @ @ @ @ dressed in all black.
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Antifa splashed paint at an elderly Portland woman and verbally abused her. “This isn’t your world anymore.” pic.twitter.com/lmkbR1fewb — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) August 7, 2020
Amid the rioting and vandalism at the precinct, KOIN-TV reported that officers were hit with projectiles that included glass bottles and rocks — and cops said one officer was severely injured after taking a large rock to the shoulder.
In the middle of all that, the station said an elderly woman who said she lives in the neighborhood pleaded with the group to stop the vandalism and stood in the way of those who were splashing paint on the plywood outside the building.
Antifa punk bullies old woman. pic.twitter.com/O1gsJcSNt4 — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) August 7, 2020
The rioters doubled down on their tactics against elderly women at the precinct after noticing one — using a walker, no less — was in the process of trying to extinguish a fire in a trash can.
But Antifa is nothing if not thorough. KOIN noted that the woman “was blocked by a person dressed in all black.” – READ MORE
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Trump Trolls Media For Complaining About Packed Room With COVID Guidelines : ‘ It ’ s A Peaceful Protest ’ ( VIDEO ) – President Donald Trump mocked the media during a news conference on Friday evening for complaining about a room packed full of people that they claimed violated New Jersey ’ s COVID-19 guidelines , saying that it was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this room , you have dozens of people who are not following the guidelines in New Jersey which say you should not have more than 25 – , ” the reporter stated before being loudly booed by many in the room .
– READ MORE Trump orders $ 400-per-week unemployment payments amid COVID crisis , hits Dems for stonewalling – President Trump signed four executive actions Saturday aimed at delivering relief to Americans struggling with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic while accusing Democrats of stonewalling greater aid efforts .
Trump announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out-of-work Americans — short of the $ 600 weekly benefit that expired at the end of July .
He unveiled an extension of student loan relief and protections from evictions for renters and homeowners .
– READ MORE Antifa Beaten After They Allegedly Went After Man In Wheelchair : ‘ You Guys Came To The Wrong City ’ ( VIDEO ) – Protesters at a pro-police rally in Fort Collins , Colorado , on Saturday reportedly beat several far-left activists after the far-left activists allegedly went after a veteran who was in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alongside the veteran in the wheelchair , who was carrying an American flag , as they seemingly forced the far-left activists out of the neighborhood .
Numerous people who were on the pro-police side said that the far-left activists went after the man in the wheelchair and suggested that was what ended up starting the fight .
– READ MORE Portland mayor condemns rioters for ‘ attempting to commit murder ’ – Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Thursday evening condemned the actions of rioters who attempted to set fire to a police precinct and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ When you commit arson with an accelerant in an attempt to burn down a building that is occupied by people who you have intentionally trapped inside , you are not demonstrating , you are attempting to commit murder , ” Wheeler said in a news conference with Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell .
– READ MORE After Burning Police Union , Portland Rioters Threaten Nearby House : ‘ We ’ re Gon na Burn Your Building Down ’ – In the wee hours of Sunday morning on the 71st straight night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rioters who had again set a fire inside the police union threatened to burn a civilian ’ s home apparently because he had the audacity to look outside his window .
For the last few nights , rioters have targeted police buildings in a residential neighborhood , harassing Portlanders in the middle of the night .
While multiple protests during the day remained peaceful , a group of protesters that had remained peaceful until that point marched toward the Portland Police Association ( PPA ) Office , the police union , at around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rioters , illegally blocking all other vehicle traffic , Portland Police reported .
– READ MORE Evidence Is Mounting That Governor Cuomo Is Targeting Bars That Criticize Him for Suspension – A week after starting a petition calling for Governor Andrew Cuomo to reverse New York ’ s mandate requiring that a substantial amount of food must be served with any alcohol purchase , Abby Ehmann , the owner of East Village dive bar Lucky , found out her liquor license was suspended .
“ Ehmann says that two State Liquor Authority representatives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8 p.m. to observe if the bar ’ s eight customers had ordered food with their drinks , ” according to Eater New York .
“ After the visit , Ehmann received her first warning from the SLA on a piece of paper that did not list out the specific violations , she says .
Shortly afterward , and with no further warnings , Lucky ’ s liquor license was suspended.
” – READ MORE Gretchen Whitmer Interviews for Vice President , Then Mandates Self-Lockdowns for People Exposed to Sore Throats – Michigan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden in Delaware this week as his search for a running mate comes down to the wire .
The AP reported : Whitmer visited Biden Sunday , according to two high-ranking Michigan Democrats who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly .
The first-term governor of the battleground state has long been on his short list of possible running mates .
– READ MORE Oregon Governor Caught Violating Her Own Mask Order – Oregon Governor Kate Brown ( D-Portland ) and her security detail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own mask mandate , according to a post that has gone viral on Facebook .
In addition , a member of that security detail , an Oregon state trooper , has yet to be publicly recognized for rescuing a teenage girl from drowning .
A witness to the incident last Sunday is now demanding that the trooper be awarded a medal from the Oregon State Police , but so far Brown has not publicly acknowledged the heroic act by the police officer .
In an interview with PJ Media , the witness , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us not to include her last name out of fear of retaliation from Gov .
Brown ) described the scene .
Rebekah brought her kids to a riverside park on a hot summer day to go swimming .
She happened upon Kate Brown and her Oregon State Police security detail on a trail next to the park in Marion County .
None were wearing masks , despite a mid-July executive order requiring masks outdoors , not just inside public buildings .
– READ MORE California Using $ 100 Million of $ 550 Million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hotels – The California Department of Housing and Community Development is using $ 100 million of the $ 550 million it got from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund to put homeless people in hotel rooms or other facilities in San Francisco as a way to allegedly curb the spread of the disease .
The state ’ s Homekey program announced the millions of taxpayer dollars available as grants to pay for the housing and that the deadline to apply is December 30 .
– READ MORE Ohio Gov .
DeWine tests negative for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gov .
Mike DeWine tested negative for COVID-19 on Thursday hours after testing positive before he was set to greet President Trump at the Cleveland airport , according to a statement by the governor ’ s office .
Instead of meeting with Trump , DeWine returned to Columbus and was ultimately tested for coronavirus a second time .
– READ MORE Nashville councilwoman wants attempted murder charges for people who don ’ t wear face mask , pass on COVID-19 – Sharon Hurt , an at-large member of the Nashville Metro Council , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not wear a face mask , but spread coronavirus , should be hit with attempted murder or murder charges .
During an August 5 meeting between the city ’ s Public Safety , Beer & Regulated Beverages and Health , Hospitals , & Social Services committees , Hurt asked whether the council could enact legislation criminally charging people who don ’ t wear face coverings in a similar fashion HIV-positive people who knowingly spread HIV without informing partners .
– READ MORE Democratic NY City councilman says hydroxychloroquine saved his life , thanks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hydroxychloroquine was instantly transformed into a political football the moment President Donald Trump said that the malaria medication “ could be a game changer ” at a coronavirus press briefing on March 19 .
Since being hopeful about the drug , Trump ’ s adversaries have been completely against hydroxychloroquine , while his supporters are optimistic that the medicine could help fight against COVID-19 .
A Democratic politician has come out to proclaim that hydroxychloroquine saved his life after a near-death battle with coronavirus .
Democratic New York City Councilman Paul Vallone credits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fought against the lethal respiratory disease .
Vallone , who represents Queens , told the New York Post that HCQ “ basically saved me.
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Trump Trolls Media For Complaining About Packed Room With COVID Guidelines: ‘It’s A Peaceful Protest’ (VIDEO) – President Donald Trump mocked the media during a news conference on Friday evening for complaining about a room packed full of people that they claimed violated New Jersey’s COVID-19 guidelines, saying that it was a “peaceful protest.”
A reporter tries to say President Trump is violating New Jersey’s Coronavirus guidelines. Trump: It’s a peaceful protest. MASTER TROLL pic.twitter.com/8c7NfyuLFP — Benny (@bennyjohnson) August 8, 2020
“Just in this room, you have dozens of people who are not following the guidelines in New Jersey which say you should not have more than 25 –,” the reporter stated before being loudly booed by many in the room. – READ MORE
Trump orders $400-per-week unemployment payments amid COVID crisis, hits Dems for stonewalling – President Trump signed four executive actions Saturday aimed at delivering relief to Americans struggling with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic while accusing Democrats of stonewalling greater aid efforts.
Trump announced a $400-per-week supplemental unemployment payment to out-of-work Americans — short of the $600 weekly benefit that expired at the end of July. He unveiled an extension of student loan relief and protections from evictions for renters and homeowners. – READ MORE
Antifa Beaten After They Allegedly Went After Man In Wheelchair: ‘You Guys Came To The Wrong City’ (VIDEO) – Protesters at a pro-police rally in Fort Collins, Colorado, on Saturday reportedly beat several far-left activists after the far-left activists allegedly went after a veteran who was in a wheelchair.
Several dozen pro-police protesters walked alongside the veteran in the wheelchair, who was carrying an American flag, as they seemingly forced the far-left activists out of the neighborhood. Numerous people who were on the pro-police side said that the far-left activists went after the man in the wheelchair and suggested that was what ended up starting the fight. – READ MORE
Portland mayor condemns rioters for ‘attempting to commit murder’ – Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Thursday evening condemned the actions of rioters who attempted to set fire to a police precinct and blocked the exits while officers were inside.
“When you commit arson with an accelerant in an attempt to burn down a building that is occupied by people who you have intentionally trapped inside, you are not demonstrating, you are attempting to commit murder,” Wheeler said in a news conference with Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell. – READ MORE
After Burning Police Union, Portland Rioters Threaten Nearby House: ‘We’re Gonna Burn Your Building Down’ – In the wee hours of Sunday morning on the 71st straight night of violent antifa riots in Portland, rioters who had again set a fire inside the police union threatened to burn a civilian’s home apparently because he had the audacity to look outside his window. For the last few nights, rioters have targeted police buildings in a residential neighborhood, harassing Portlanders in the middle of the night.
While multiple protests during the day remained peaceful, a group of protesters that had remained peaceful until that point marched toward the Portland Police Association (PPA) Office, the police union, at around 9:50 p.m. Support vehicles moved alongside the rioters, illegally blocking all other vehicle traffic, Portland Police reported. – READ MORE
Evidence Is Mounting That Governor Cuomo Is Targeting Bars That Criticize Him for Suspension – A week after starting a petition calling for Governor Andrew Cuomo to reverse New York’s mandate requiring that a substantial amount of food must be served with any alcohol purchase, Abby Ehmann, the owner of East Village dive bar Lucky, found out her liquor license was suspended.
“Ehmann says that two State Liquor Authority representatives visited the bar on Monday night at 8 p.m. to observe if the bar’s eight customers had ordered food with their drinks,” according to Eater New York. “After the visit, Ehmann received her first warning from the SLA on a piece of paper that did not list out the specific violations, she says. Shortly afterward, and with no further warnings, Lucky’s liquor license was suspended.” – READ MORE
Gretchen Whitmer Interviews for Vice President, Then Mandates Self-Lockdowns for People Exposed to Sore Throats – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met with Joe Biden in Delaware this week as his search for a running mate comes down to the wire.
The AP reported: Whitmer visited Biden Sunday, according to two high-ranking Michigan Democrats who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. The first-term governor of the battleground state has long been on his short list of possible running mates. – READ MORE
Oregon Governor Caught Violating Her Own Mask Order – Oregon Governor Kate Brown (D-Portland) and her security detail appear to have violated Brown’s own mask mandate, according to a post that has gone viral on Facebook. In addition, a member of that security detail, an Oregon state trooper, has yet to be publicly recognized for rescuing a teenage girl from drowning. A witness to the incident last Sunday is now demanding that the trooper be awarded a medal from the Oregon State Police, but so far Brown has not publicly acknowledged the heroic act by the police officer.
In an interview with PJ Media, the witness, a woman named Rebekah (she asked us not to include her last name out of fear of retaliation from Gov. Brown) described the scene. Rebekah brought her kids to a riverside park on a hot summer day to go swimming. She happened upon Kate Brown and her Oregon State Police security detail on a trail next to the park in Marion County. None were wearing masks, despite a mid-July executive order requiring masks outdoors, not just inside public buildings. – READ MORE
California Using $100 Million of $550 Million Federal Coronavirus Funds to Put Homeless in Hotels – The California Department of Housing and Community Development is using $100 million of the $550 million it got from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund to put homeless people in hotel rooms or other facilities in San Francisco as a way to allegedly curb the spread of the disease.
The state’s Homekey program announced the millions of taxpayer dollars available as grants to pay for the housing and that the deadline to apply is December 30. – READ MORE
Ohio Gov. DeWine tests negative for COVID-19 hours after testing positive – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tested negative for COVID-19 on Thursday hours after testing positive before he was set to greet President Trump at the Cleveland airport, according to a statement by the governor’s office.
Instead of meeting with Trump, DeWine returned to Columbus and was ultimately tested for coronavirus a second time. – READ MORE
Nashville councilwoman wants attempted murder charges for people who don’t wear face mask, pass on COVID-19 – Sharon Hurt, an at-large member of the Nashville Metro Council, suggested this week that people who do not wear a face mask, but spread coronavirus, should be hit with attempted murder or murder charges.
During an August 5 meeting between the city’s Public Safety, Beer & Regulated Beverages and Health, Hospitals, & Social Services committees, Hurt asked whether the council could enact legislation criminally charging people who don’t wear face coverings in a similar fashion HIV-positive people who knowingly spread HIV without informing partners. – READ MORE
Democratic NY City councilman says hydroxychloroquine saved his life, thanks Trump for advocating drug – The drug hydroxychloroquine was instantly transformed into a political football the moment President Donald Trump said that the malaria medication “could be a game changer” at a coronavirus press briefing on March 19. Since being hopeful about the drug, Trump’s adversaries have been completely against hydroxychloroquine, while his supporters are optimistic that the medicine could help fight against COVID-19. A Democratic politician has come out to proclaim that hydroxychloroquine saved his life after a near-death battle with coronavirus.
Democratic New York City Councilman Paul Vallone credits hydroxychloroquine with saving his life as he fought against the lethal respiratory disease. Vallone, who represents Queens, told the New York Post that HCQ “basically saved me.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-11--Jussie Smollett’s sister defends him from ‘f***ing painful’ accusations he staged hate crime

The sister of disgraced “ Empire ” star Jussie Smollett is speaking out to defend him this week as many Americans continue to believe that he faked a hate crime against himself .
“ It ’ s been f***ing painful , ” actress Jurnee Smollett told the Hollywood Reporter of her brother being accused of falsely reporting a hate crime .
“ One of the most painful things my family ’ s ever experienced , to love someone as much as we love my brother , and to watch someone who you love that much go through something like this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been devastating.
” Back in January of 2019 , Smollett claimed that he was jumped by two men in Chicago , with them putting a noose around his neck .
He alleged that the men hurled racial and homophobic slurs at him while also shouting “ this is MAGA country.
” After launching an investigation , however , police concluded that Smollett staged the hate crime and paid the two men to jump him in the hopes that the publicity from the event would earn him a higher salary on “ Empire.
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The sister of disgraced “Empire” star Jussie Smollett is speaking out to defend him this week as many Americans continue to believe that he faked a hate crime against himself.
“It’s been f***ing painful,” actress Jurnee Smollett told the Hollywood Reporter of her brother being accused of falsely reporting a hate crime. “One of the most painful things my family’s ever experienced, to love someone as much as we love my brother, and to watch someone who you love that much go through something like this, that is so public, has been devastating.”
Back in January of 2019, Smollett claimed that he was jumped by two men in Chicago, with them putting a noose around his neck. He alleged that the men hurled racial and homophobic slurs at him while also shouting “this is MAGA country.”
After launching an investigation, however, police concluded that Smollett staged the hate crime and paid the two men to jump him in the hopes that the publicity from the event would earn him a higher salary on “Empire.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-11--Willie Brown Advises Ex-Girlfriend Harris to Reject VP Slot

Former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown says ex-girlfriend Sen. Kamala Harris ( D. , Calif. ) should decline Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ his running mate if it is offered , calling the position a political “ dead @ @ @ @ @ for the vice presidency is obviously a huge honor , and if Biden wins , @ @ @ @ @ being the first woman to hold the job .
But the glory would be short-lived @ @ @ @ @ vice presidency has often ended up being a dead end , ” Brown wrote in @ @ @ @ @ Harris , who is 31 years Brown ’ s junior , dated him in the @ @ @ @ @ of the California State Assembly .
While they were dating , he appointed Harris to @ @ @ @ @ Commission and Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board .
Harris split up with Brown shortly before he @ @ @ @ @ 1996 .
Brown suggested Harris seek the position of attorney general if Biden wins instead @ @ @ @ @ power.
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Former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown says ex-girlfriend Sen. Kamala Harris (D., Calif.) should decline Joe Biden’s offer to be his running mate if it is offered, calling the position a political “dead end.”
“Being picked for the vice presidency is obviously a huge honor, and if Biden wins, Harris would make history by being the first woman to hold the job. But the glory would be short-lived, and historically, the vice presidency has often ended up being a dead end,” Brown wrote in the San Francisco Chronicle.
Harris, who is 31 years Brown’s junior, dated him in the mid-1990s when he was speaker of the California State Assembly. While they were dating, he appointed Harris to the high-paying California Medical Assistance Commission and Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board. Harris split up with Brown shortly before he became San Francisco mayor in 1996.
Brown suggested Harris seek the position of attorney general if Biden wins instead, repeatedly citing its “power.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-11--WATCH: Woman Shouts ‘I Can’t Breathe’ As She Loots Luxury Clothing Store In Chicago

A woman apparently taking a video of herself looting a high-end store in Chicago at one point yelled , “ @ @ @ @ @ ” — the phrase George Floyd uttered before his death that has become a slogan @ @ @ @ @ movement .
In the video , posted on social media , the woman is seen @ @ @ @ @ store , saying she is searching for a tool to remove security tags .
“ @ @ @ @ @ where the f***ing keys at !
” she yells as she searches drawers attempting to @ @ @ @ @ Canada gooses , ” a type of security tag .
“ Let me see , @ @ @ @ @ does that say Dolce and Gabbana ?
” she says , then begins running through @ @ @ @ @ “ I can ’ t breathe !
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A woman apparently taking a video of herself looting a high-end store in Chicago at one point yelled, “I can’t breathe” — the phrase George Floyd uttered before his death that has become a slogan for the Black Lives Matter movement.
In the video, posted on social media, the woman is seen walking through a luxury department store, saying she is searching for a tool to remove security tags.
Looter shouts “I can’t breathe” as she runs through store looking for something to remove security tags. #Chicago pic.twitter.com/uElON1OYmf — The Columbia Bugle 🇺🇸 (@ColumbiaBugle) August 10, 2020
“I don’t know where the f***ing keys at!” she yells as she searches drawers attempting to remove what she calls “Canada gooses,” a type of security tag.
“Let me see, does that say Valentino, does that say Dolce and Gabbana?” she says, then begins running through the store before yelling, “I can’t breathe!” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-11--As Potential Veep, Susan Rice and Husband Stepped Up Contributions to Biden Campaign

Susan Rice and her multimillionaire husband have poured thousands of dollars into Joe Biden ’ s presidential campaign , substantially increasing their contributions as the former national security adviser was floated as a potential running mate .
Rice and her husband , the former ABC News producer Ian Cameron , increased their contributions to Biden as Rice ’ s name moved to the top of his list of vice presidential options , campaign finance records show , funneling $ 24,000 to Biden in the month of June alone .
The sum marks a vast increase over their previous giving : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had contributed a total of $ 5,800 to the campaign over the course of the cycle .
On June 2 , two days before CNN reported that Rice was among eight women who had met with the campaign , Cameron cut a $ 5,600 check to the Biden Victory Fund , his largest contribution of the cycle .
Cameron donated another $ 5,600 to the Biden Victory Fund three weeks later on June 26 , the same day Rice herself gave $ 12,800 , bringing the total to $ 24,000 .
News reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under consideration for a senior position in the Biden administration .
But her star has risen in recent months as her name was floated as a finalist for the vice presidential nomination .
Rice has openly lobbied for the position , telling NPR she was “ honored and humbled ” to be considered and that her experience would make her an effective member of the executive branch .
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Susan Rice and her multimillionaire husband have poured thousands of dollars into Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, substantially increasing their contributions as the former national security adviser was floated as a potential running mate.
Rice and her husband, the former ABC News producer Ian Cameron, increased their contributions to Biden as Rice’s name moved to the top of his list of vice presidential options, campaign finance records show, funneling $24,000 to Biden in the month of June alone. The sum marks a vast increase over their previous giving: Prior to that time, the couple had contributed a total of $5,800 to the campaign over the course of the cycle.
On June 2, two days before CNN reported that Rice was among eight women who had met with the campaign, Cameron cut a $5,600 check to the Biden Victory Fund, his largest contribution of the cycle. Cameron donated another $5,600 to the Biden Victory Fund three weeks later on June 26, the same day Rice herself gave $12,800, bringing the total to $24,000.
News reports have indicated since March that Rice is under consideration for a senior position in the Biden administration. But her star has risen in recent months as her name was floated as a finalist for the vice presidential nomination. Rice has openly lobbied for the position, telling NPR she was “honored and humbled” to be considered and that her experience would make her an effective member of the executive branch. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-11--Brooklyn College Education Prof. Claims Math Is ‘White Supremacist Patriarchy’

Brooklyn College Professor of Math Education Laurie Rubel argued this week on Twitter that the mathematical equation 2+2=4 “ reeks of white supremacist patriarchy.
” Rubel ’ s tweet was retweeted and promoted by several academics at universities and colleges around the nation .
According to a report by Campus Reform , Brooklyn College Professor Laurie Rubel , who teaches math education , tried to make the case this week that basic math is “ white supremacist.
” The tweets are part of a larger trend in recent scholarship by American academics , many of which have argued that “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The idea that math ( or data ) is culturally neutral or in any way objective is a MYTH .
I ’ m ready to move on with that understanding .
Who ’ s coming with me ?
” Rubel wrote in a tweet .
“ Along with the ‘ of course math is neutral because 2+2=4 ’ trope and the related ( and creepy ) ‘ math is pure ’ and ‘ protect math.
’ Reeks of white supremacist patriarchy , ” Rubel added .
“ I ’ d rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planet ( with math in service of them goals ) .
” Several academics from institutions around the nation chimed in .
Harvard Ph.D. candidate Kareem Carr suggested that math should be reevaluated because it was primarily developed by white men .
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Brooklyn College Professor of Math Education Laurie Rubel argued this week on Twitter that the mathematical equation 2+2=4 “reeks of white supremacist patriarchy.” Rubel’s tweet was retweeted and promoted by several academics at universities and colleges around the nation.
According to a report by Campus Reform, Brooklyn College Professor Laurie Rubel, who teaches math education, tried to make the case this week that basic math is “white supremacist.” The tweets are part of a larger trend in recent scholarship by American academics, many of which have argued that “objective truth” is a social construct.
“The idea that math (or data) is culturally neutral or in any way objective is a MYTH. I’m ready to move on with that understanding. Who’s coming with me?” Rubel wrote in a tweet.
“Along with the ‘of course math is neutral because 2+2=4’ trope and the related (and creepy) ‘math is pure’ and ‘protect math.’ Reeks of white supremacist patriarchy,” Rubel added. “I’d rather think on nurturing people & protecting the planet (with math in service of them goals).”
Several academics from institutions around the nation chimed in. Harvard Ph.D. candidate Kareem Carr suggested that math should be reevaluated because it was primarily developed by white men. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-11--CNN avoids on-air coverage of Biden’s ‘Are you a junkie?’ remark about taking a cognitive test

CNN appears to be making it common practice not to report news that may portray presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden in a negative light .
Biden raised eyebrows Wednesday morning during an interview with a virtual panel at the convention of the National Association of Black Journalists and National Association of Hispanic Journalists , which was posted in full on Thursday , where he was asked if he has taken a cognitive test .
“ No , I haven ’ t taken a test .
Why the hell would I take a test ?
” Biden reacted to the question @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is Black .
“ Come on , man .
That ’ s like saying you , before you got on this program , you take a test where you ’ re taking cocaine or not .
What do you think ?
Huh ?
Are you a junkie ?
” However , despite the attention Biden ’ s remarks received online , CNN gave them no attention on air .
A search of CNN transcripts did not find one mention of the word “ junkie ” over a 24-hour period ending at 9 a.m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the clip went viral .
Other clips from the same interview made waves on Thursday , showing Biden stumbling when asked how he would take on China and comparing the African American and Latino communities .
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CNN appears to be making it common practice not to report news that may portray presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden in a negative light.
Biden raised eyebrows Wednesday morning during an interview with a virtual panel at the convention of the National Association of Black Journalists and National Association of Hispanic Journalists, which was posted in full on Thursday, where he was asked if he has taken a cognitive test.
“No, I haven’t taken a test. Why the hell would I take a test?” Biden reacted to the question from CBS reporter Errol Barnett, who is Black. “Come on, man. That’s like saying you, before you got on this program, you take a test where you’re taking cocaine or not. What do you think? Huh? Are you a junkie?”
(…)
However, despite the attention Biden’s remarks received online, CNN gave them no attention on air. A search of CNN transcripts did not find one mention of the word “junkie” over a 24-hour period ending at 9 a.m. ET on Thursday, long after the clip went viral.
Other clips from the same interview made waves on Thursday, showing Biden stumbling when asked how he would take on China and comparing the African American and Latino communities. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-11--Ted Cruz condemns Oprah comments on White privilege: ‘Utter, racist BS’

Sen. Ted Cruz condemned comments that media mogul Oprah Winfrey made about White privilege and succeeding as a person of color on her new Apple TV+ series , saying in a tweet early Thursday morning that her points were “ utter , racist BS.
” “ Billionaire Oprah lectures the rest of us , ” Cruz , R-Texas , said before quoting some of the comments Winfrey made in the first episode of the series , titled “ The Oprah Conversation.
” He added : “ What utter , racist BS.
” The episode featured former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man.
” During a conversation on White privilege in the episode , which premiered last Thursday , one of the guests on the show said that many White people grow up without privilege or power .
Winfrey then went on to make the comments that upset Cruz , and others on social media .
“ There are White people who are not as powerful as the system of White people — the caste system that ’ s been put in place .
But they still , no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or the ladder of success , they still have their whiteness , ” Winfrey said .
Also during the episode , Winfrey said of White privilege ’ s meaning : “ You still have your whiteness .
That ’ s what the term ‘ White privilege ’ is .
It means that whiteness still gives you an advantage , no matter what.
” Cruz was one of many to criticize the comments by the media mogul .
Trump-supporting “ Dilbert ” cartoonist Scott Adams and others also weighed in .
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Sen. Ted Cruz condemned comments that media mogul Oprah Winfrey made about White privilege and succeeding as a person of color on her new Apple TV+ series, saying in a tweet early Thursday morning that her points were “utter, racist BS.”
“Billionaire Oprah lectures the rest of us,” Cruz, R-Texas, said before quoting some of the comments Winfrey made in the first episode of the series, titled “The Oprah Conversation.” He added: “What utter, racist BS.”
The episode featured former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho, who hosts a Youtube series called “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man.” During a conversation on White privilege in the episode, which premiered last Thursday, one of the guests on the show said that many White people grow up without privilege or power. Winfrey then went on to make the comments that upset Cruz, and others on social media.
“There are White people who are not as powerful as the system of White people — the caste system that’s been put in place. But they still, no matter where they are on the rung or the ladder of success, they still have their whiteness,” Winfrey said.
Also during the episode, Winfrey said of White privilege’s meaning: “You still have your whiteness. That’s what the term ‘White privilege’ is. It means that whiteness still gives you an advantage, no matter what.”
Cruz was one of many to criticize the comments by the media mogul. Trump-supporting “Dilbert” cartoonist Scott Adams and others also weighed in. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-11--Joe Biden: Trump’s Coronavirus Relief Is ‘A Reckless War On Social Security’

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden weighed in against President Donald Trump ’ s executive order , unilaterally extending coronavirus relief measures , on Sunday , zeroing in on the president ’ s decision to suspend the payroll tax , and calling it a “ war ” on social security .
Trump issued four separate EOs on Saturday , three of which extended a measure of the CARES Act – continuing supplemental federal unemployment benefits and drawing out protections for renters and student loan borrowers – and one of which suspends the employer-side contributions to the payroll tax from July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrats are laser-focused on the latter EO rather than on the former in an effort to distract from stalled negotiations on a coronavirus relief package , calling the president ’ s actions an attack on the social security subsidy and , as The Daily Wire reported Saturday , threatening legal action .
Biden joined the chorus of detractors late Saturday , claiming that the president ’ s effort is just the first step in a wholesale elimination of Social Security .
“ He is laying out his roadmap to cutting Social Security , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and millions of Americans with disabilities are under enough stress without Trump putting their hard-earned Social Security benefits in doubt.
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Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden weighed in against President Donald Trump’s executive order, unilaterally extending coronavirus relief measures, on Sunday, zeroing in on the president’s decision to suspend the payroll tax, and calling it a “war” on social security.
Trump issued four separate EOs on Saturday, three of which extended a measure of the CARES Act – continuing supplemental federal unemployment benefits and drawing out protections for renters and student loan borrowers – and one of which suspends the employer-side contributions to the payroll tax from July 1st through the end of 2020.
Democrats are laser-focused on the latter EO rather than on the former in an effort to distract from stalled negotiations on a coronavirus relief package, calling the president’s actions an attack on the social security subsidy and, as The Daily Wire reported Saturday, threatening legal action.
Biden joined the chorus of detractors late Saturday, claiming that the president’s effort is just the first step in a wholesale elimination of Social Security.
“He is laying out his roadmap to cutting Social Security,” Biden said. “Our seniors and millions of Americans with disabilities are under enough stress without Trump putting their hard-earned Social Security benefits in doubt.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-11--Hundreds gather in Beverly Hills for pro-Trump ‘Rescue America’ rally, encouraging Californians to w

Hundreds gather in Beverly Hills for pro-Trump ‘Rescue America’ rally, encouraging Californians to walk away from Democratic party

Hundreds of demonstrators attended the “ Rescue America ” rally in Beverly Hills on Saturday afternoon .
The pro-Trump march was organized by the # WalkAway Foundation , a campaign that “ encourages and supports those on the Left to walk away from the divisive tenets endorsed and mandated by the Democratic Party of today.
” The group supporting President Donald Trump were carrying “ Make America Great Again ” signs and American flags as they marched to Beverly Gardens Park .
Many held “ # WalkAway ” signs encouraging California liberals to leave the Democratic Party .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted to show the radical left who ’ s been smashing windows , committing acts of violence , committing acts of vandalism they do not own America ’ s streets , ” Brandon Starka , the founder of # WalkAway , said on Saturday .
“ We ’ re going to fight for the heart and soul of America , so this is our third one .
Next week we ’ ll be in Milwaukee and we ’ ll basically be doing ‘ Rescue America ’ rallies around the country for now through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joy Villa , who famously stunned many when she wore a pro-Trump dress that said “ Make America Great Again ” to the 2017 Grammy Awards , was one of the speakers at the “ Rescue America ” rally .
Other notable attendees include actors Scott Baio and Lorenzo Lamas .
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Hundreds of demonstrators attended the “Rescue America” rally in Beverly Hills on Saturday afternoon. The pro-Trump march was organized by the #WalkAway Foundation, a campaign that “encourages and supports those on the Left to walk away from the divisive tenets endorsed and mandated by the Democratic Party of today.”
The group supporting President Donald Trump were carrying “Make America Great Again” signs and American flags as they marched to Beverly Gardens Park. Many held “#WalkAway” signs encouraging California liberals to leave the Democratic Party.
Protesters are holding Trump signs and American flags 📹: KTLA #BeverlyHills pic.twitter.com/F4y6Df0FB9 — KTLA (@KTLA) August 8, 2020
“We’re doing these rallies because we wanted to show the radical left who’s been smashing windows, committing acts of violence, committing acts of vandalism they do not own America’s streets,” Brandon Starka, the founder of #WalkAway, said on Saturday. “We’re going to fight for the heart and soul of America, so this is our third one. Next week we’ll be in Milwaukee and we’ll basically be doing ‘Rescue America’ rallies around the country for now through the end of the year.”
Singer Joy Villa, who famously stunned many when she wore a pro-Trump dress that said “Make America Great Again” to the 2017 Grammy Awards, was one of the speakers at the “Rescue America” rally. Other notable attendees include actors Scott Baio and Lorenzo Lamas. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-11--Jesse Jackson: Chicago Riot ‘Humiliating… Our Martyrs Cry Together in Shame’

Left-wing activist Rev .
Jesse Jackson decried widespread looting in the Democrat-run city of Chicago Monday morning , calling it @ @ @ @ @ and morally wrong.
” “ This act of pillaging , robbing & looting in Chicago @ @ @ @ @ morally wrong , ” Jackson wrote on social media .
“ It must not be @ @ @ @ @ social justice and equality .
# DrKing , # MedgarEvers & , our martyrs , @ @ @ @ @ Hundreds of people descended on downtown Chicago overnight after a police shooting on the city @ @ @ @ @ with vandals smashing the windows of dozens of businesses and making off with merchandise , @ @ @ @ @ else they could carry , authorities said .
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Left-wing activist Rev. Jesse Jackson decried widespread looting in the Democrat-run city of Chicago Monday morning, calling it “humiliating, embarrassing, and morally wrong.”
“This act of pillaging, robbing & looting in Chicago was humiliating, embarrassing & morally wrong,” Jackson wrote on social media. “It must not be associated with our quest for social justice and equality. #DrKing, #MedgarEvers & , our martyrs, cry together in shame.”
This act of pillaging, robbing & looting in Chicago was humiliating, embarrassing &morally wrong. It must not be associated with our quest for social justice and equality. #DrKing, #MedgarEvers & #JohnLewis, our martyrs, cry together in shame. #StopTheViolence #SaveTheChildren pic.twitter.com/UxTJYVq51l — Rev Jesse Jackson Sr (@RevJJackson) August 10, 2020
Hundreds of people descended on downtown Chicago overnight after a police shooting on the city’s South Side, with vandals smashing the windows of dozens of businesses and making off with merchandise, cash machines, and anything else they could carry, authorities said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-11--Chris Wallace Spars With Pelosi Over Coronavirus Relief Negotiations: ‘Didn’t You Mess This One Up?’

President Donald Trump is moving forward with executive orders aimed at providing relief to millions of Americans struggling financially due @ @ @ @ @ weeks of negotiations on Capitol Hill stalled .
But Congressional Democrats have balked at his @ @ @ @ @ would not provide meaningful aide to Americans .
On Sunday , Fox News ’ Chris @ @ @ @ @ Pelosi ( D-Calif. ) on Congressional Democrats ’ unwillingness to compromise .
He said that @ @ @ @ @ “ master negotiator.
” Still , he noted that after talks stalled , the president @ @ @ @ @ that left out money for schools , hospitals , and state and local governments .
@ @ @ @ @ ’ t you mess this one up ?
” “ You knew that the president @ @ @ @ @ executive action .
I understand that you weren ’ t going to get everything that @ @ @ @ @ ’ t get everything you wanted .
But should you have cut a deal ?
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President Donald Trump is moving forward with executive orders aimed at providing relief to millions of Americans struggling financially due to the coronavirus outbreak after weeks of negotiations on Capitol Hill stalled.
But Congressional Democrats have balked at his order and argued that they would not provide meaningful aide to Americans.
On Sunday, Fox News’ Chris Wallace pressed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Congressional Democrats’ unwillingness to compromise.
He said that Pelosi is known as a “master negotiator.” Still, he noted that after talks stalled, the president moved forward with executive orders that left out money for schools, hospitals, and state and local governments. He asked, “Didn’t you mess this one up?”
“You knew that the president was threatening to take this executive action. I understand that you weren’t going to get everything that you wanted — and didn’t get everything you wanted. But should you have cut a deal?” he asked. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-11--WATCH: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is asked a tough question about last night’s riots, she loses he

WATCH: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is asked a tough question about last night’s riots, she loses her cool with reporter

Disgraced and failed Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot ( D ) lost her cool during a press conference when she was @ @ @ @ @ last night ’ s devastating riots in downtown Chicago .
Mayor Lightfoot and her team @ @ @ @ @ last night ’ s riots were so bad is that police and city officials went @ @ @ @ @ rioters during the George Floyd uprising .
However , that didn ’ t go over @ @ @ @ @ mayor .
Instead of answering the question like a responsible elected official , Lightfoot got @ @ @ @ @ silenced the reporter .
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Lori Lightfoot snaps at a reporter for pointing out that looters took advantage of the lack of consequences seen in riots after George Floyd’s death: “Don’t bait us!” pic.twitter.com/WD9ENcutfG — Benny (@bennyjohnson) August 10, 2020
Disgraced and failed Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) lost her cool during a press conference when she was asked a tough question about last night’s devastating riots in downtown Chicago.
Mayor Lightfoot and her team were asked if the reason last night’s riots were so bad is that police and city officials went “easy” on past rioters during the George Floyd uprising.
However, that didn’t go over well with the angry little mayor.
Instead of answering the question like a responsible elected official, Lightfoot got hot under the collar and silenced the reporter. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-11--Report: NFL to Ditch On-Field Anthem Singers This Season, Military/Police Honor Guards Could Also Be

Report: NFL to Ditch On-Field Anthem Singers This Season, Military/Police Honor Guards Could Also Be Limited

Many have speculated that television audiences will watch NFL players kneel in protest this season while the anthem singers sing and the colors are presented by military or police honor guards .
Well , it now appears as though television viewers will only see protesters .
According to a report Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports , part of the NFL ’ s coronavirus mitigation strategy will be to not have on-field anthem singers this year , and the use military/police honor guards could be curtailed as well .
McCarthy writes : The objective is to strictly limit the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potentially infect players and coaches with COVID-19 , said sources .
By the same token , the league will also crack down on the number of credentialed reporters and photographers with access to the playing field .
Given the pandemic , the number of medical personnel on the sidelines will remain the same .
The ‘ Star-Spangled Banner ’ will still be played before each NFL game , said sources .
But the anthem will not be performed live , such as the annual Super Bowl anthem performance most recently sung by Demi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Instead , the league ’ s 32 teams may ask performers to sing the anthem off-site , then pipe it live inside their stadium , or have singers pre-record the anthem elsewhere , then play their rendition before kickoff .
“ This year will be different due to COVID concerns .
They want to limit the number of people around the players on the field , ” a source to Front Office Sports said .
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Many have speculated that television audiences will watch NFL players kneel in protest this season while the anthem singers sing and the colors are presented by military or police honor guards.
Well, it now appears as though television viewers will only see protesters.
According to a report Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports, part of the NFL’s coronavirus mitigation strategy will be to not have on-field anthem singers this year, and the use military/police honor guards could be curtailed as well.
McCarthy writes: The objective is to strictly limit the number of people on the sidelines who can potentially infect players and coaches with COVID-19, said sources. By the same token, the league will also crack down on the number of credentialed reporters and photographers with access to the playing field. Given the pandemic, the number of medical personnel on the sidelines will remain the same.
The ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ will still be played before each NFL game, said sources. But the anthem will not be performed live, such as the annual Super Bowl anthem performance most recently sung by Demi Lovato before Super Bowl LIV in February.
Instead, the league’s 32 teams may ask performers to sing the anthem off-site, then pipe it live inside their stadium, or have singers pre-record the anthem elsewhere, then play their rendition before kickoff.
“This year will be different due to COVID concerns. They want to limit the number of people around the players on the field,” a source to Front Office Sports said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-11--Governor Andrew Cuomo calls President Trump’s executive orders ‘laughable’

New York ’ s Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo said during a phone call that President Donald Trump ’ s executive @ @ @ @ @ caused by the COVID-19 pandemic were “ laughable.
” “ In a call , today @ @ @ @ @ s battle with the pandemic , the Democratic governor of New York Andrew Cuomo questioned @ @ @ @ @ ’ s moves criticizing the directives to force states to pay for more unemployment and @ @ @ @ @ schools to reopen , ” Bash observed .
Governor Cuomo said during the call , @ @ @ @ @ to states , you pay 25 % of the unemployment insurance is just laughable.
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New York’s Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo said during a phone call that President Donald Trump’s executive orders addressing the economic pain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic were “laughable.”
CNN aired the phone call on Sunday.
CNN Host Dana Bash said, “The New York governor is slamming the president’s executive actions, calling them laughable.” “Laughable.” That is how NY Governor Andrew Cuomo terms Trump’s executive order asking states to pay 25% of unemployment benefit. Says it will cost NY $4 billion dollars. “Impossible,” he says. — Gabriel Elizondo (@elizondogabriel) August 9, 2020
“In a call, today, updating the state’s battle with the pandemic, the Democratic governor of New York Andrew Cuomo questioned the legality of the president’s moves criticizing the directives to force states to pay for more unemployment and not providing any funding for schools to reopen,” Bash observed.
Governor Cuomo said during the call, “The concept of saying to states, you pay 25% of the unemployment insurance is just laughable.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-11--New Zealand marks 100 straight days without new coronavirus infection

New Zealand on Sunday marked 100 days since it was able to effectively eliminate the spread of coronavirus .
The @ @ @ @ @ spread of the virus by implementing a strict lockdown — that closed the borders to @ @ @ @ @ 100 people tested positive in late March .
During the past three months , the @ @ @ @ @ cropped up were among returning travelers who were quarantined at the border of the country @ @ @ @ @ 5 million people .
The country has reported just over 1,500 COVID-19 cases and only @ @ @ @ @ lockdown .
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced in early June that officials were “ confident @ @ @ @ @ the virus in New Zealand for now.
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New Zealand on Sunday marked 100 days since it was able to effectively eliminate the spread of coronavirus.
The South Pacific nation suppressed the spread of the virus by implementing a strict lockdown — that closed the borders to foreign nationals — after only 100 people tested positive in late March.
During the past three months, the only new cases that have cropped up were among returning travelers who were quarantined at the border of the country, which is home to 5 million people.
The country has reported just over 1,500 COVID-19 cases and only 22 deaths after the stringent lockdown.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced in early June that officials were “confident we have eliminated transmission of the virus in New Zealand for now.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-11--Seattle Rioters Ransack Amazon Store, Whole Foods, Bank Ahead of Defund the Police Vote

Riots broke out in Seattle on Sunday evening ahead of an expected city council vote to defund the police , @ @ @ @ @ media .
Video by @ BGOnTheScene showed Antifa protesters attacking an Amazon store .
Journalist @ @ @ @ @ the video , said the protesters had been using sledgehammers and have been rioting for @ @ @ @ @ and around Capitol Hill .
“ # Antifa are attacking an Amazon store again in @ @ @ @ @ using sledgehammers and have been rioting for hours and smashing businesses in and around Capitol @ @ @ @ @ BGOnTheScene # SeattleRiots , ” Ngo tweeted .
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Riots broke out in Seattle on Sunday evening ahead of an expected city council vote to defund the police, according to videos on social media.
Video by @BGOnTheScene showed Antifa protesters attacking an Amazon store. Journalist Andy Ngo, who tweeted the video, said the protesters had been using sledgehammers and have been rioting for hours, smashing businesses in and around Capitol Hill.
#Antifa are attacking an Amazon store again in Seattle. They’ve using sledgehammers and have been rioting for hours and smashing businesses in and around Capitol Hill. Video by @BGOnTheScene #SeattleRiots pic.twitter.com/iB4sIVyoBd — Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) August 10, 2020
Windows broken at a Whole Foods Market in Seattle tonight. Security officers are purportedly inside protecting the merchandise, limiting property damage to the exterior #Seattle #seattleprotest pic.twitter.com/31O4pVbdRN — Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) August 10, 2020
“#Antifa are attacking an Amazon store again in Seattle. They’ve using sledgehammers and have been rioting for hours and smashing businesses in and around Capitol Hill. Video by @BGOnTheScene #SeattleRiots,” Ngo tweeted. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-11--L.A. City Councilman Voted To Slash Police Budget. LAPD Called To His Home Eight Times Since April.

A member of the Los Angeles City Council voted to cut $ 150 million out of the Los Angeles Police Department ’ s $ 1.8 billion operating budget .
But , according to a new report , the LAPD has been called to his home eight times by the councilman or a member of his staff since April 4 .
On July 1 , the L.A. City Council voted 12-2 to reduce the budget , and council member Mike Bonin , who lives in Venice Beach , CA , voted for the measure .
On Friday , Fox News reporter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public records request , asserting that Bonin had contacted the police eight times since April .
Melugin started his report by tweeting , “ A public records request reveals that LA city councilman Mike Bonin , who voted to defund LAPD by $ 150 million , has called LAPD to his home 8 times since 4/4/20 , including to provide extra patrols and protection from peaceful protesters at his house.
” He continued , “ ***I do not deserve any credit for this*** someone else filed this records request and once it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it becomes publicly available info .
The request does not say who filed it , but props to whoever did it !
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A member of the Los Angeles City Council voted to cut $150 million out of the Los Angeles Police Department’s $1.8 billion operating budget. But, according to a new report, the LAPD has been called to his home eight times by the councilman or a member of his staff since April 4.
On July 1, the L.A. City Council voted 12-2 to reduce the budget, and council member Mike Bonin, who lives in Venice Beach, CA, voted for the measure. On Friday, Fox News reporter Bill Melugin tweeted a link to a public records request, asserting that Bonin had contacted the police eight times since April.
Melugin started his report by tweeting, “A public records request reveals that LA city councilman Mike Bonin, who voted to defund LAPD by $150 million, has called LAPD to his home 8 times since 4/4/20, including to provide extra patrols and protection from peaceful protesters at his house.”
He continued, “***I do not deserve any credit for this*** someone else filed this records request and once it is fulfilled, LAPD posts it publicly and it becomes publicly available info. The request does not say who filed it, but props to whoever did it!” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-11--Cuomo: ‘Have to Be Blind’ to See Nursing Home Investigations as Not Political, Dismisses Idea of Ind

Cuomo: ‘Have to Be Blind’ to See Nursing Home Investigations as Not Political, Dismisses Idea of Independent Inquiry

During a press conference on Monday , New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ( D ) dismissed the inquiries into the state ’ s nursing home policies during the coronavirus pandemic as something that “ you ’ d have to be blind to realize it ’ s not political.
” And dismissed the idea of having independent experts look into the matter by saying that he already did and there is no one who is trusted by all members of both parties .
Cuomo responded to a question on the investigation by state lawmakers , his past characterization of other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would support an independent investigation by saying , “ I wouldn ’ t do an investigation as to whether or not it ’ s political .
Everybody can make that decision for themselves .
I think you ’ d have to be blind to realize it ’ s not political .
Just look at where it comes from and look at the sources and look at their political affiliation and look at who wrote the letter in Congress and look at what publications raise it and what media networks raise it .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the basic facts on where New York is versus other states , right ?
You look at where New York is as a percentage of nursing home deaths , it ’ s all the way at the bottom of the list of states .
So , I don ’ t think anyone — what ’ s political , what ’ s not political , everyone can make their own decisions.
” Cuomo was then asked a follow-up on whether he would support a nonpolitical group of experts who are trusted by both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ There is no such thing as a person who is trusted by all Democrats and Republicans .
That person doesn ’ t exist.
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During a press conference on Monday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) dismissed the inquiries into the state’s nursing home policies during the coronavirus pandemic as something that “you’d have to be blind to realize it’s not political.” And dismissed the idea of having independent experts look into the matter by saying that he already did and there is no one who is trusted by all members of both parties.
Cuomo responded to a question on the investigation by state lawmakers, his past characterization of other investigations as partisan, and whether he would support an independent investigation by saying, “I wouldn’t do an investigation as to whether or not it’s political. Everybody can make that decision for themselves. I think you’d have to be blind to realize it’s not political. Just look at where it comes from and look at the sources and look at their political affiliation and look at who wrote the letter in Congress and look at what publications raise it and what media networks raise it. It’s kind of incredible. Look at the basic facts on where New York is versus other states, right? You look at where New York is as a percentage of nursing home deaths, it’s all the way at the bottom of the list of states. So, I don’t think anyone — what’s political, what’s not political, everyone can make their own decisions.”
Cuomo was then asked a follow-up on whether he would support a nonpolitical group of experts who are trusted by both parties investigating the matter.
He responded, “There is no such thing as a person who is trusted by all Democrats and Republicans. That person doesn’t exist.” – READ MORE
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