truepundit--2020-09-06--Why San Francisco Is In Trouble: 19,000 Highly Compensated City Employees Earned Over $150,000

The San Francisco Bay Area is home to wonders of the modern world like the Golden Gate Bridge and Silicon Valley — as well as powerful progressive politicians like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , Governor Gavin Newsom , and U.S .
Senator ( and vice-presidential hopeful ) Kamala Harris .
But the city is in trouble .
Whenever we open the books , San Francisco consistently ranks among the worst tax-and-spend offenders .
In fact , the city ’ s $ 1.5 billion budget deficit isn ’ t stopping 18,759 highly compensated employees from each bringing home pay packages worth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We found truck drivers loaded up with $ 262,898 ; city painters making $ 270,190 ; firefighters earning $ 316,306 ; and plumbing supervisors cleaning up $ 348,291 every year .
One deputy sheriff earned $ 574,595 last year – including $ 315,896 in overtime .
On average , the city ’ s 44,526 employees received pay and perks costing taxpayers $ 131,335 apiece .
Four out of ten – 18,749 city workers – received a compensation package exceeding $ 150,000 per year .
The pay package includes retirement , health , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on top of base salary .
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The San Francisco Bay Area is home to wonders of the modern world like the Golden Gate Bridge and Silicon Valley — as well as powerful progressive politicians like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Governor Gavin Newsom, and U.S. Senator (and vice-presidential hopeful) Kamala Harris.
But the city is in trouble. Whenever we open the books, San Francisco consistently ranks among the worst tax-and-spend offenders.
In fact, the city’s $1.5 billion budget deficit isn’t stopping 18,759 highly compensated employees from each bringing home pay packages worth $150,000 (or more) annually.
We found truck drivers loaded up with $262,898; city painters making $270,190; firefighters earning $316,306; and plumbing supervisors cleaning up $348,291 every year. One deputy sheriff earned $574,595 last year – including $315,896 in overtime.
On average, the city’s 44,526 employees received pay and perks costing taxpayers $131,335 apiece. Four out of ten – 18,749 city workers – received a compensation package exceeding $150,000 per year.
The pay package includes retirement, health, overtime, pension, and other benefits on top of base salary. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-06--Kamala Harris: Biden Could Lose Because of Russian Interference

Democratic vice-presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris ( D-CA ) said on Sunday ’ s broadcast of CNN ’ s “ @ @ @ @ @ that Russian election meddling could cause Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to lose the 2020 @ @ @ @ @ said , “ I want to ask about Russia .
The Department of Homeland Security @ @ @ @ @ trying to amplify claims that mail-in voting will lead to widespread voting fraud and undermine @ @ @ @ @ in the upcoming election .
Are you worried that Russian interference could cost you the @ @ @ @ @ , “ I am clear that Russia interfered in the election of the president of @ @ @ @ @ .
I serve on the Senate Intelligence Committee .
We have published detailed reports about @ @ @ @ @ .
And I do believe that there will be foreign interference in the 2020 election @ @ @ @ @ at the front of the line.
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Democratic vice-presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) said on Sunday’s broadcast of CNN’s “State of the Union” that Russian election meddling could cause Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to lose the 2020 election.
Host Dana Bash said, “I want to ask about Russia. The Department of Homeland Security bulletin said that Russia is trying to amplify claims that mail-in voting will lead to widespread voting fraud and undermine the public’s trust in the upcoming election. Are you worried that Russian interference could cost you the election?”
Harris said, “I am clear that Russia interfered in the election of the president of the United States in 2016. I serve on the Senate Intelligence Committee. We have published detailed reports about exactly what we believe happened. And I do believe that there will be foreign interference in the 2020 election and that Russia will be at the front of the line.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-06--Trump orders defunding of ‘un-American propaganda’ teaching white privilege and critical race theory

Trump orders defunding of ‘un-American propaganda’ teaching white privilege and critical race theory at federal agencies

The Trump administration plans to ban training programs at government agencies that teach that the United States is inherently racist , including concepts of “ white privilege ” and “ critical race theory.
” The announcement was made in a memorandum released late Friday by Russell Vought , the director of the Office of Management and Budget .
“ The President has directed me to ensure that Federal agencies cease and desist from using taxpayer dollars to fund these divisive , un-American propaganda training sessions , ” the memo read .
“ Accordingly , to that end , the Office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more detailed guidance on implementing the President ’ s directive , ” he continued .
“ In the meantime , all agencies are directed to begin to identify all contracts or other agency spending related to any training on ‘ critical race theory , ’ ‘ white privilege , ’ or any training or propaganda effort that teaches or suggests either ( 1 ) that the United States is an inherently racist or evil country or ( 2 ) that any race or ethnicity is inherently racist or evil , ” the memo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agencies should begin to identify all available avenues within the law to cancel any such contracts and/or to divert Federal dollars away from these un-American propaganda training sessions.
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The Trump administration plans to ban training programs at government agencies that teach that the United States is inherently racist, including concepts of “white privilege” and “critical race theory.”
The announcement was made in a memorandum released late Friday by Russell Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget.
“The President has directed me to ensure that Federal agencies cease and desist from using taxpayer dollars to fund these divisive, un-American propaganda training sessions,” the memo read.
“Accordingly, to that end, the Office of Management and Budget will shortly issue more detailed guidance on implementing the President’s directive,” he continued.
“In the meantime, all agencies are directed to begin to identify all contracts or other agency spending related to any training on ‘critical race theory,’ ‘white privilege,’ or any training or propaganda effort that teaches or suggests either (1) that the United States is an inherently racist or evil country or (2) that any race or ethnicity is inherently racist or evil,” the memo read. “In addition, all agencies should begin to identify all available avenues within the law to cancel any such contracts and/or to divert Federal dollars away from these un-American propaganda training sessions.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-06--Hair salon had to remove job ad for ‘happy’ stylist because it is ‘discriminatory’ against unhappy p

Hair salon had to remove job ad for ‘happy’ stylist because it is ‘discriminatory’ against unhappy people

A hair salon says it was told by a job center it couldn ’ t run an advertisement recruiting a “ happy ” stylist because the word is “ discriminatory ” against unhappy people .
Alison Birch listed a job ad looking for a part-time qualified hairdresser at her AJ ’ s Unisex Hair Salon in Stroud , England , .
The position called for someone with five years ’ experience of working in a salon , who is “ confident in barbering as well as all aspects of hairdressing.
” And the advertisement stated , “ This is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so only happy , friendly stylists need apply.
” But on Wednesday , Birch says she received a call from her local job center informing her they could not run her ad because the word “ happy ” is considered “ discriminatory.
” Birch claims the job center told her that the advertisement may make some people feel they can not apply if they do not consider themselves to be a “ happy ” person .
Birch shared the conversation she had with the job center on the salon ’ s Facebook page @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job center said to her : “ I ’ m sorry , but the word happy is a discriminatory word and we aren ’ t allowed to use it , as somebody who is not happy will be discriminated against.
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A hair salon says it was told by a job center it couldn’t run an advertisement recruiting a “happy” stylist because the word is “discriminatory” against unhappy people.
Alison Birch listed a job ad looking for a part-time qualified hairdresser at her AJ’s Unisex Hair Salon in Stroud, England,.
The position called for someone with five years’ experience of working in a salon, who is “confident in barbering as well as all aspects of hairdressing.”
And the advertisement stated, “This is a busy, friendly, small salon, so only happy, friendly stylists need apply.”
But on Wednesday, Birch says she received a call from her local job center informing her they could not run her ad because the word “happy” is considered “discriminatory.”
Birch claims the job center told her that the advertisement may make some people feel they cannot apply if they do not consider themselves to be a “happy” person.
Birch shared the conversation she had with the job center on the salon’s Facebook page.
She claims the man at the job center said to her: “I’m sorry, but the word happy is a discriminatory word and we aren’t allowed to use it, as somebody who is not happy will be discriminated against.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-06--Biden Teaches History: ‘A Black Guy Invented The Light Bulb, Not A White Guy Named Edison’ (VIDEO)

On Thursday , noted historian and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden reinvented history as he preached at a church , @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s , which , that which is different .
We got ta , @ @ @ @ @ God ’ s name don ’ t we teach history in history classes ?
A @ @ @ @ @ bulb , not a white guy named Edison.
” Despite Biden ’ s false notion @ @ @ @ @ would point out that Thomas Edison did indeed invent the incandescent light bulb .
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On Thursday, noted historian and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden reinvented history as he preached at a church, pontificating, “People fear that’s, which, that which is different. We gotta, for example, why in God’s name don’t we teach history in history classes? A black guy invented the light bulb, not a white guy named Edison.”
“People fear that’s, which, that which is different. We gotta, for example, why in God’s name don’t we teach history in history classes? A black man invented the light bulb, not a white guy named Edison.” @JoeBiden spreads a false meme: https://t.co/OI4lIbEAiS pic.twitter.com/XcCPUjgwg1 — Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) September 3, 2020
Despite Biden’s false notion of history, genuine historians would point out that Thomas Edison did indeed invent the incandescent light bulb. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-06--Soros Spends Millions to Win Women Voters in Battleground States

Liberal billionaire George Soros is funding a multimillion-dollar effort to turn out women voters for Democrats in battleground states .
Supermajority , a progressive women ’ s group , is launching a $ 10 million campaign targeting women voters in Michigan , Pennsylvania , and Arizona .
Its super PAC is funded almost entirely by Democracy PAC , which is fully funded by Soros .
Of the $ 2.5 million Supermajority has raised so far this cycle , $ 2 million came from Democracy PAC , Federal Election Commission records show .
Supermajority is just one of the many election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the Democracy PAC .
The financier has pushed $ 50 million into the Democracy PAC , which is then passed off to liberal groups such as the Nancy Pelosi-linked House Majority PAC , the Chuck Schumer-linked Senate Majority PAC , Planned Parenthood Votes , and the dark money group Sixteen Thirty Fund .
Later this month , Supermajority is launching a national organizing effort called “ Supercharge : Women All In ” with a virtual event featuring Sen. Elizabeth Warren ( D. , Mass . )
, actress Eva Longoria , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported .
The group ’ s website says the event “ will bring together thousands of women to laugh , sing , dance , and celebrate women ’ s political power.
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Liberal billionaire George Soros is funding a multimillion-dollar effort to turn out women voters for Democrats in battleground states.
Supermajority, a progressive women’s group, is launching a $10 million campaign targeting women voters in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Arizona. Its super PAC is funded almost entirely by Democracy PAC, which is fully funded by Soros. Of the $2.5 million Supermajority has raised so far this cycle, $2 million came from Democracy PAC, Federal Election Commission records show.
Supermajority is just one of the many election projects that Soros has bankrolled this cycle through the Democracy PAC. The financier has pushed $50 million into the Democracy PAC, which is then passed off to liberal groups such as the Nancy Pelosi-linked House Majority PAC, the Chuck Schumer-linked Senate Majority PAC, Planned Parenthood Votes, and the dark money group Sixteen Thirty Fund.
Later this month, Supermajority is launching a national organizing effort called “Supercharge: Women All In” with a virtual event featuring Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.), actress Eva Longoria, and former HUD secretary Julian Castro, Politico reported. The group’s website says the event “will bring together thousands of women to laugh, sing, dance, and celebrate women’s political power.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-06--‘You shoot at the police, expect us to shoot back’: Sheriff is fed up with cop haters and abusers

With violence against law enforcement on the rise around the country , a sheriff from Ohio issued a stern warning to all those who think they can get away with it in Butler County : “ You shoot at the police , expect us to shoot back.
” The throw down came from Sheriff Richard K. Jones , and his Wednesday message referred to “ lawlessness in the country over the last few months ” directed at cops , including “ water dumped on police in New York , bricks and frozen water bottles thrown at police as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oregon.
” Jones ’ message also noted police were shot at in Chicago as well as in other areas .
“ I won ’ t tolerate it , period , ” he added .
“ You shoot at the police , expect us to shoot back .
I will not allow my deputies or any law enforcement officer in Butler County to take the abuse I have seen over the past several months .
If you come to this county expecting a free pass to harm one of my men or women in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life is free.
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With violence against law enforcement on the rise around the country, a sheriff from Ohio issued a stern warning to all those who think they can get away with it in Butler County: “You shoot at the police, expect us to shoot back.”
The throw down came from Sheriff Richard K. Jones, and his Wednesday message referred to “lawlessness in the country over the last few months” directed at cops, including “water dumped on police in New York, bricks and frozen water bottles thrown at police as well as officers blinded by lasers in Portland, Oregon.” Jones’ message also noted police were shot at in Chicago as well as in other areas.
“I won’t tolerate it, period,” he added. “You shoot at the police, expect us to shoot back. I will not allow my deputies or any law enforcement officer in Butler County to take the abuse I have seen over the past several months. If you come to this county expecting a free pass to harm one of my men or women in uniform, keep in mind [that] nothing in life is free.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-06--10 Witnesses Go On The Record Stating Atlantic Report On Trump Denigrating Troops Is A Lie

Four more witnesses have gone on the record to say that The Atlantic ’ s anonymously-sourced report claiming President Donald Trump called dead soldiers “ losers ” and “ suckers ” is false , bringing the total to 10 .
Mick Mulvaney , former acting White House Chief of Staff , shot down The Atlantic ’ s report , saying , “ As you all can probably imagine , I have seen more than my share of outrageous ( and false ) attacks on the President over the last few years .
But this whole injured soldiers thing really , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , just to be clear : These claims are simply outrageous .
I never heard the President disparage our war dead or wounded .
In fact , the exact opposite is true .
I was with him at the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion in Normandy .
As we flew over the beaches by helicopter he was outwardly in awe of the accomplishments of the Allied Forces , and the sacrifices they paid.
” Johnny DeStefano , former counselor to the president , also disputed the report , saying : “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit is not true .
Period.
” Derek Lyons , staff secretary and counselor to the president , and Dan Walsh , former White House deputy chief of staff , have also both denied the report .
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Four more witnesses have gone on the record to say that The Atlantic’s anonymously-sourced report claiming President Donald Trump called dead soldiers “losers” and “suckers” is false, bringing the total to 10.
Mick Mulvaney, former acting White House Chief of Staff, shot down The Atlantic’s report, saying, “As you all can probably imagine, I have seen more than my share of outrageous (and false) attacks on the President over the last few years. But this whole injured soldiers thing really, really pushes the envelope.”
“So, just to be clear: These claims are simply outrageous. I never heard the President disparage our war dead or wounded. In fact, the exact opposite is true. I was with him at the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion in Normandy. As we flew over the beaches by helicopter he was outwardly in awe of the accomplishments of the Allied Forces, and the sacrifices they paid.”
Johnny DeStefano, former counselor to the president, also disputed the report, saying: “I was on this trip. The Atlantic bit is not true. Period.”
Derek Lyons, staff secretary and counselor to the president, and Dan Walsh, former White House deputy chief of staff, have also both denied the report. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-06--FBI Raids Pennsylvania Nursing Home Which Saw A Whopping 447 COVID-19 Infections

A nursing home which has seen at least 73 residents die of COVID-19 and more than 400 residents and staff infected has been raided by the FBI late this week after being flagged for rampant health violations , including administering experimental doses of hydroxychloroquine to about half its 435 residents in an attempt to stave off the outbreak , despite not having state health authorities or families ’ approval to do so .
Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center , located northeast of Pittsburgh , drove headlines last spring into the summer for seeing the single biggest coronavirus outbreak numbers of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three weeks ago Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro launched a criminal investigation related to unsafe “ conditions and practices ” of the nursing home , namely according to a prior statement , that it failed to meet a “ high threshold of certain circumstances when the caretaker of a person fails to properly provide for their health , safety and welfare.
” In other press statements “ neglect ” of patients has been central to the allegations , including abandoning patients for long periods of time , without access to clean clothes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ water to drink .
According to police records , local law enforcement had at some point stopped responding to calls to the facility , given the danger to police of potentially catching the virus .
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A nursing home which has seen at least 73 residents die of COVID-19 and more than 400 residents and staff infected has been raided by the FBI late this week after being flagged for rampant health violations, including administering experimental doses of hydroxychloroquine to about half its 435 residents in an attempt to stave off the outbreak, despite not having state health authorities or families’ approval to do so.
Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, located northeast of Pittsburgh, drove headlines last spring into the summer for seeing the single biggest coronavirus outbreak numbers of any facility in the state.
Over three weeks ago Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro launched a criminal investigation related to unsafe “conditions and practices” of the nursing home, namely according to a prior statement, that it failed to meet a “high threshold of certain circumstances when the caretaker of a person fails to properly provide for their health, safety and welfare.”
In other press statements “neglect” of patients has been central to the allegations, including abandoning patients for long periods of time, without access to clean clothes, or simple needs like tissues and enough water to drink.
According to police records, local law enforcement had at some point stopped responding to calls to the facility, given the danger to police of potentially catching the virus. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-06--John Bolton Rejects Atlantic Story: ‘I Was There’; ‘I Didn’t Hear That’

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton has disputed a story in The Atlantic claiming that President Donald Trump called fallen World War I soldiers “ losers.
” Bolton told the New York Times Friday that “ I was there ” and “ I didn ’ t hear that.
” The Atlantic ‘ s Jeffrey Goldberg published an article titled “ Trump : Americans Who Died in War Are ‘ Losers ’ and ‘ Suckers ’ .
” The story also claimed that Trump skipped a 2018 visit to the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery near Paris , where the fallen of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because he feared rain would ruin his hair .
Goldberg ’ s sources were all anonymous .
The White House vigorously denied the report , and several officials who accompanied Trump on his trip to Europe in 2018 denied that the president had ever said anything like that .
Public documents also support the idea that the president ’ s visit was canceled due to weather , not because the president worried about his hair .
On Friday , Bolton confirmed his account in an interview with the Times , and added that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” or “ suckers ” : He got support from an unlikely source on Friday when John R. Bolton , his former national security adviser who has broken with him and called him unfit for office , said he was on the trip in question and never heard Mr. Trump make those remarks .
“ I didn ’ t hear that , ” Mr. Bolton said in an interview .
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Former National Security Advisor John Bolton has disputed a story in The Atlantic claiming that President Donald Trump called fallen World War I soldiers “losers.” Bolton told the New York Times Friday that “I was there” and “I didn’t hear that.”
The Atlantic‘s Jeffrey Goldberg published an article titled “Trump: Americans Who Died in War Are ‘Losers’ and ‘Suckers’.” The story also claimed that Trump skipped a 2018 visit to the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery near Paris, where the fallen of the battle of Belleau Wood are buried, because he feared rain would ruin his hair. Goldberg’s sources were all anonymous.
The White House vigorously denied the report, and several officials who accompanied Trump on his trip to Europe in 2018 denied that the president had ever said anything like that. Public documents also support the idea that the president’s visit was canceled due to weather, not because the president worried about his hair.
On Friday, Bolton confirmed his account in an interview with the Times, and added that he never heard Trump say “losers” or “suckers”:
He got support from an unlikely source on Friday when John R. Bolton, his former national security adviser who has broken with him and called him unfit for office, said he was on the trip in question and never heard Mr. Trump make those remarks. “I didn’t hear that,” Mr. Bolton said in an interview. “I’m not saying he didn’t say them later in the day or another time but I was there for that discussion.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-06--It’s Being Projected That Over 50 Million Americans Will Be Fighting Hunger By Year-End

Has there ever been a time in your life when you haven ’ t had enough food to make it through the week ?
If you have never experienced this , you are extremely fortunate .
Even during the best of times , millions of Americans struggle with hunger , and these definitely are not the best of times .
Because of all the crazy things that have happened so far in 2020 , large numbers of people have been forced into dramatic lifestyle changes .
Many Americans have deeply cut their food budgets due to a lack of income @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or two meals a day , and we are seeing more demand at food banks around the country than we ever have before .
It is quite obvious that massive numbers of people are really hurting , and Bloomberg is reporting that it is being projected that the number of Americans that are “ fighting hunger ” will rise to “ more than 50 million ” by the end of this calendar year… To me , that is an absolutely staggering figure .
Right now , the U.S. has a total population of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that figure that Bloomberg quoted represents a sizable chunk of the country .
And we certainly don ’ t have to wait until the end of the year for the numbers to get really , really bad .
In fact , it is being reported that one recent survey found that approximately one-tenth of all U.S. households “ haven ’ t had enough food in a given week ” … – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Has there ever been a time in your life when you haven’t had enough food to make it through the week? If you have never experienced this, you are extremely fortunate. Even during the best of times, millions of Americans struggle with hunger, and these definitely are not the best of times. Because of all the crazy things that have happened so far in 2020, large numbers of people have been forced into dramatic lifestyle changes. Many Americans have deeply cut their food budgets due to a lack of income, others are now only eating one or two meals a day, and we are seeing more demand at food banks around the country than we ever have before.
It is quite obvious that massive numbers of people are really hurting, and Bloomberg is reporting that it is being projected that the number of Americans that are “fighting hunger” will rise to “more than 50 million” by the end of this calendar year…
The ranks of Americans fighting hunger are projected to swell some 45% this year to more than 50 million.
To me, that is an absolutely staggering figure.
Right now, the U.S. has a total population of about 328 million people, and so that figure that Bloomberg quoted represents a sizable chunk of the country.
And we certainly don’t have to wait until the end of the year for the numbers to get really, really bad. In fact, it is being reported that one recent survey found that approximately one-tenth of all U.S. households “haven’t had enough food in a given week”… – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-06--‘Angry Salon Customers’ Protest At Pelosi’s Home; Hang Blow Dryers And Curlers On Pelosi’s Tree

Women who reportedly described themselves as “ angry salon customers ” peacefully protested at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ’ s @ @ @ @ @ San Francisco on Thursday after video surfaced this week that showed Pelosi getting her hair @ @ @ @ @ violation of coronavirus lockdown measures .
“ Protesters have gathered in front of Nancy Pelosi @ @ @ @ @ and are stringing up curlers and blow dryers on a tree after a video surfaced @ @ @ @ @ done indoors/maskless at a SF salon , ” San Francisco Chronicle reporter Jessica Christian wrote @ @ @ @ @ , “ None of these demonstrators in front of Nancy Pelosi ’ s home are @ @ @ @ @ They ’ ve all described themselves ‘ angry salon customers ’ who want to get @ @ @ @ @ ” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Women who reportedly described themselves as “angry salon customers” peacefully protested at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) home in San Francisco on Thursday after video surfaced this week that showed Pelosi getting her hair done at a salon in violation of coronavirus lockdown measures.
“Protesters have gathered in front of Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home and are stringing up curlers and blow dryers on a tree after a video surfaced of Pelosi getting her hair done indoors/maskless at a SF salon,” San Francisco Chronicle reporter Jessica Christian wrote on Twitter.
None of these demonstrators in front of Nancy Pelosi’s home are salon owners or workers. They’ve all described themselves “angry salon customers” who want to get their hair and nails done @sfchronicle pic.twitter.com/fVMVM2Aajl — Jessica Christian (@jachristian) September 3, 2020
Christian continued, “None of these demonstrators in front of Nancy Pelosi’s home are salon owners or workers. They’ve all described themselves ‘angry salon customers’ who want to get their hair and nails done.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-06--‘I’m The Public Face’: Here’s A List Of Lawmakers Who Broke COVID Rules

• Not all lawmakers have been willing to follow social distancing restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic .
• Democratic Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney was photographed dining indoors Sunday , though Philadelphia still prohibits indoor dining .
• Here ’ s a list of lawmakers who have tried to dodge coronavirus rules .
Lawmakers have mandated a variety of COVID restrictions to stem the spread of the pandemic , but not all lawmakers have been willing to follow the rules .
Governors , mayors and state health departments have required that Americans wear masks , social distance , refrain from spending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traveling across state lines , stay home from church services and much more .
But many political leaders and members of their families have failed to comply with social distancing rules .
Here ’ s a list of lawmakers who appeared to dodge coronavirus-related restrictions .
Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi attended a hair appointment in San Francisco Monday , though indoor hair salons in the California city are currently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic , Fox News reported .
Security footage obtained by Fox News shows a wet-haired Pelosi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday as she attended her appointment for a wash and blow-out .
Hair services at the salon range from $ 85 for a shampoo , haircut , blow dry to $ 325 for a Brazilian blowout , according to the eSalon website .
The house speaker ’ s nose and mouth are not covered by a face mask , though a face mask appears to be hanging around her neck , video shows .
San Francisco hair salons have been closed since March and were permitted to open Sept. 1 for outdoor hair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Erica Kious , the owner of the salon , told Fox News Tuesday that a stylist who rents a chair texted her Sunday night and let her know that “ Pelosi assistant just messaged me to do her hair.
” “ It was a slap in the face that she went in , you know , that she feels that she can just go and get her stuff done while no one else can go in , and I can ’ t work , ” the salon owner said , adding that she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pelosi was not wearing a mask .
“ We ’ re supposed to look up to this woman , right ?
” Kious said , according to Fox News .
“ It is just disturbing.
” Pelosi spokesman Drew Hammill said that Pelosi “ always wears a mask and complies with local COVID requirements.
” “ This business offered for the Speaker to come in on Monday and told her they were allowed by the city to have one customer at a time in the business , ” he told KTVU .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presented to her by this establishment.
” A photo posted Sunday shows Democratic Philadelphia , Pennsylvania Mayor Jim Kenney eating without a mask in a restaurant in Maryland , the Philadelphia Inquirer reported .
The mayor ’ s office confirmed that the photo was taken Sunday in the Chesapeake Bay area .
Indoor dining is prohibited in Philadelphia until Sept. 8 , according to the Philadelphia Department of Health .
A spokesperson for Kenney ’ s office told the Daily Caller News Foundation that Kenney visited a restaurant owned by one of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way back to Philadelphia to eat outdoors at Rouge in Rittenhouse Square .
“ Throughout the pandemic , the Mayor has consistently deferred to the guidance of the Health Commissioner , who in this case felt strongly about waiting until Sept. 8 to resume indoor dining , ” Deana Gamble told the DCNF .
“ If elected officials at the federal level had similarly deferred to health experts over the past five months , this might not even be an issue by now.
” Gamble added that Kenney understands “ the frustrations of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit by the pandemic , ” but emphasized to the Inquirer that the Maryland County where Kenney dined has only 782 total coronavirus cases while Philadelphia has more than 33,000 .
Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot obtained a haircut during a state-wide stay-at-home order in April — a haircut she defended by saying that the stylist wore both a face mask and gloves .
“ I ’ m the public face of this city , ” the mayor said , according to NBC News .
“ I ’ m on national media and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eye.
” “ I think what really people want to talk about is , we ’ re talking about people dying here , ” Lightfoot said when she defended the haircut , NBC reported .
“ We ’ re talking about significant health disparities .
I think that ’ s what people care most about.
” Lightfoot ’ s haircut came after her public service announcement that “ getting your roots done is not essential , ” according to the Chicago Tribune .
Her hair stylist posted a photo of the mayor ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that she had the “ pleasure of giving Mayor Lightfoot a hair trim , ” according to NBC .
Democratic Illinois Gov .
J.B. Pritzker joined protestors in Chicago to commemorate Juneteenth on June 19 .
Photographs from the event show Pritzker marching in the midst of the crowds wearing a mask .
Pritzker ’ s decision to join protestors came though both the state of Illinois and Chicago had entered Phase 3 of the state ’ s reopening plan .
Chicago entered Phase 3 on June 3 , and guidance from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or social gatherings be limited to less than 10 persons , NBC Chicago reported .
Democratic New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo traveled to Georgia July 20 to discuss the continuing coronavirus pandemic with Democratic Savannah , Georgia , Mayor Van Johnson .
Officials from New York brought a large quantity of PPE to Georgia , including surgical masks , test kits , and over a thousand gallons of hand sanitizer , the Democrat and Chronicle reported .
Critics blasted the trip as a public relations stunt following Cuomo ’ s order that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and other long term care facilities .
Experts called Cuomo ’ s order a “ fatal error , ” and said that this order led to higher levels of death among nursing home residents .
Cuomo ’ s visit to Georgia took place though Georgia was one of the 22 states on New York ’ s travel advisory list , the Democrat and Chronicle noted .
Travelers from states that are on the list must quarantine for 14 days after they arrive in New York , but Cuomo did not quarantine since he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his trip was less than 24 hours , the publication reported .
A video taken during Cuomo ’ s visit shows the mask-less governor hugging Van Johnson , despite New York ’ s mask mandate .
“ Everyone wore masks the entire time except when they spoke at the press conference and these photos were taken three seconds after it ended , ” Cuomo senior adviser Rich Azzopardi told The New York Post .
“ There is no bigger champion of wearing masks than this governor and it ’ s ironic that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to politicize mask wearing is now trying to seize of this cheap political attack , ” Azzopardi added .
Democratic Virginia Gov .
Ralph Northam sparked a backlash when he was seen reviewing security at Virginia Beach without a face mask in late May , according to local outlet NBC12 .
Photographs of the incident , which occurred as Northam pondered mandating a statewide face mask policy , circulated on social media mocking the Virginia governor for failing to follow his own advice .
Northam ’ s office said in a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be within six feet of anyone.
” “ The Governor has repeatedly encouraged wearing face coverings inside or when social distancing is impossible , ” Northam ’ s office said .
“ He was outside today and not expecting to be within six feet of anyone.
” Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti joined protestors on the streets of Los Angeles , California on June 2 , taking a knee outside police headquarters to show solidarity with those protesting despite the Los Angeles stay-at-home order issued June 1 .
“ I hear you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the police , ” Garcetti told protestors , Fox News reported .
Despite his gesture of solidarity , hundreds of protestors gathered that night to demonstrate outside his home .
The move came three days after Garcetti called in the National Guard to deal with the continuing riots and protests occurring throughout the city .
The mayor also imposed a curfew , Fox reported , telling media : “ This is no longer a protest .
This is destruction .
This is vandalism.
” Democratic New York Mayor Bill de Blasio drew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempt to go to the gym on March 16 , the day that Cuomo announced all gyms in the state would shut down to stop the spread of the coronavirus .
“ The YMCA has been a huge part of his and his family ’ s life , like it has been for a lot of New Yorkers , ” ” de Blasio ’ s office said in a statement about his decision to go to the gym only hours before Cuomo closed gyms in the state .
“ It ’ s clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before that , the mayor wanted to visit a place that keeps him grounded one last time.
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Not all lawmakers have been willing to follow social distancing restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic.
Democratic Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney was photographed dining indoors Sunday, though Philadelphia still prohibits indoor dining.
Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi attended hair appointments despite COVID restrictions.
Here’s a list of lawmakers who have tried to dodge coronavirus rules.
Lawmakers have mandated a variety of COVID restrictions to stem the spread of the pandemic, but not all lawmakers have been willing to follow the rules.
Governors, mayors and state health departments have required that Americans wear masks, social distance, refrain from spending time in large groups, quarantine after traveling across state lines, stay home from church services and much more.
But many political leaders and members of their families have failed to comply with social distancing rules. Here’s a list of lawmakers who appeared to dodge coronavirus-related restrictions.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi attended a hair appointment in San Francisco Monday, though indoor hair salons in the California city are currently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Fox News reported.
Security footage obtained by Fox News shows a wet-haired Pelosi walking through eSalon in San Francisco on Monday as she attended her appointment for a wash and blow-out. Hair services at the salon range from $85 for a shampoo, haircut, blow dry to $325 for a Brazilian blowout, according to the eSalon website.
The house speaker’s nose and mouth are not covered by a face mask, though a face mask appears to be hanging around her neck, video shows.
San Francisco hair salons have been closed since March and were permitted to open Sept. 1 for outdoor hair appointments only, Fox News reported.
Erica Kious, the owner of the salon, told Fox News Tuesday that a stylist who rents a chair texted her Sunday night and let her know that “Pelosi assistant just messaged me to do her hair.”
“It was a slap in the face that she went in, you know, that she feels that she can just go and get her stuff done while no one else can go in, and I can’t work,” the salon owner said, adding that she “can’t believe” that Pelosi was not wearing a mask.
“We’re supposed to look up to this woman, right?” Kious said, according to Fox News. “It is just disturbing.”
Pelosi spokesman Drew Hammill said that Pelosi “always wears a mask and complies with local COVID requirements.”
“This business offered for the Speaker to come in on Monday and told her they were allowed by the city to have one customer at a time in the business,” he told KTVU. “The Speaker complied with the rules as presented to her by this establishment.”
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney
A photo posted Sunday shows Democratic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mayor Jim Kenney eating without a mask in a restaurant in Maryland, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. The mayor’s office confirmed that the photo was taken Sunday in the Chesapeake Bay area.
Indoor dining is prohibited in Philadelphia until Sept. 8, according to the Philadelphia Department of Health.
A spokesperson for Kenney’s office told the Daily Caller News Foundation that Kenney visited a restaurant owned by one of his friends in Maryland and stopped on his way back to Philadelphia to eat outdoors at Rouge in Rittenhouse Square.
“Throughout the pandemic, the Mayor has consistently deferred to the guidance of the Health Commissioner, who in this case felt strongly about waiting until Sept. 8 to resume indoor dining,” Deana Gamble told the DCNF. “If elected officials at the federal level had similarly deferred to health experts over the past five months, this might not even be an issue by now.”
Gamble added that Kenney understands “the frustrations of local restaurant owners who have been hardest hit by the pandemic,” but emphasized to the Inquirer that the Maryland County where Kenney dined has only 782 total coronavirus cases while Philadelphia has more than 33,000.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot
Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot obtained a haircut during a state-wide stay-at-home order in April — a haircut she defended by saying that the stylist wore both a face mask and gloves.
“I’m the public face of this city,” the mayor said, according to NBC News. “I’m on national media and I’m out in the public eye.”
“I think what really people want to talk about is, we’re talking about people dying here,” Lightfoot said when she defended the haircut, NBC reported. “We’re talking about significant health disparities. I think that’s what people care most about.”
Lightfoot’s haircut came after her public service announcement that “getting your roots done is not essential,” according to the Chicago Tribune. Her hair stylist posted a photo of the mayor’s fresh cut on Facebook and said said that she had the “pleasure of giving Mayor Lightfoot a hair trim,” according to NBC.
Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker
Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined protestors in Chicago to commemorate Juneteenth on June 19. Photographs from the event show Pritzker marching in the midst of the crowds wearing a mask.
Pritzker’s decision to join protestors came though both the state of Illinois and Chicago had entered Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan. Chicago entered Phase 3 on June 3, and guidance from the City of Chicago mandated that non-business or social gatherings be limited to less than 10 persons, NBC Chicago reported.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo traveled to Georgia July 20 to discuss the continuing coronavirus pandemic with Democratic Savannah, Georgia, Mayor Van Johnson. Officials from New York brought a large quantity of PPE to Georgia, including surgical masks, test kits, and over a thousand gallons of hand sanitizer, the Democrat and Chronicle reported.
Critics blasted the trip as a public relations stunt following Cuomo’s order that coronavirus patients be placed in nursing homes and other long term care facilities. Experts called Cuomo’s order a “fatal error,” and said that this order led to higher levels of death among nursing home residents.
Cuomo’s visit to Georgia took place though Georgia was one of the 22 states on New York’s travel advisory list, the Democrat and Chronicle noted. Travelers from states that are on the list must quarantine for 14 days after they arrive in New York, but Cuomo did not quarantine since he is an “essential
” employee and his trip was less than 24 hours, the publication reported.
A video taken during Cuomo’s visit shows the mask-less governor hugging Van Johnson, despite New York’s mask mandate.
“Everyone wore masks the entire time except when they spoke at the press conference and these photos were taken three seconds after it ended,” Cuomo senior adviser Rich Azzopardi told The New York Post.
“There is no bigger champion of wearing masks than this governor and it’s ironic that the right wing echo chamber that spent months trying to politicize mask wearing is now trying to seize of this cheap political attack,” Azzopardi added.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam
Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam sparked a backlash when he was seen reviewing security at Virginia Beach without a face mask in late May, according to local outlet NBC12.
JUST IN: Statement from @GovernorVA on not wearing a mask today while in Virginia Beach. “The Governor has repeatedly encouraged wearing face coverings inside or when social distancing is impossible. He was outside today and not expecting to be within six feet of anyone.” @NBC12 — Henry Graff (@HenryGraff) May 23, 2020
Photographs of the incident, which occurred as Northam pondered mandating a statewide face mask policy, circulated on social media mocking the Virginia governor for failing to follow his own advice.
Northam’s office said in a statement that Northam was “not expecting to be within six feet of anyone.”
“The Governor has repeatedly encouraged wearing face coverings inside or when social distancing is impossible,” Northam’s office said. “He was outside today and not expecting to be within six feet of anyone.”
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti
Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti joined protestors on the streets of Los Angeles, California on June 2, taking a knee outside police headquarters to show solidarity with those protesting despite the Los Angeles stay-at-home order issued June 1.
“I hear you. I hear what you are saying about the police,” Garcetti told protestors, Fox News reported. Despite his gesture of solidarity, hundreds of protestors gathered that night to demonstrate outside his home.
The move came three days after Garcetti called in the National Guard to deal with the continuing riots and protests occurring throughout the city.
The mayor also imposed a curfew, Fox reported, telling media: “This is no longer a protest. This is destruction. This is vandalism.”
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio
Democratic New York Mayor Bill de Blasio drew fire when he made a last ditch attempt to go to the gym on March 16, the day that Cuomo announced all gyms in the state would shut down to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
“The YMCA has been a huge part of his and his family’s life, like it has been for a lot of New Yorkers,””de Blasio’s office
said in a statement about his decision to go to the gym only hours before Cuomo closed gyms in the state. “It’s clear that’s about to change and before that, the mayor wanted to visit a place that keeps him grounded one last time.”
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truepundit--2020-09-06--Biden Megadonor Owns The Atlantic And Reportedly Communicates Often With Reporter Behind Anonymously

Biden Megadonor Owns The Atlantic And Reportedly Communicates Often With Reporter Behind Anonymously-Sourced Trump Bombshell

• Billionaire philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs , the majority owner of The Atlantic , has donated over $ 1.2 million to former Vice President Joe Biden and other Democratic candidates and groups since 2019 , Federal Election Commission records show .
• Powell Jobs owns a 70 % stake in The Atlantic , and she reportedly communicates often with its editor-in-chief , Jeffrey Goldberg .
• Goldberg published an anonymously-sourced story Thursday alleging that President Donald Trump had denigrated fallen American soldiers .
The Atlantic ’ s majority owner has donated over $ 1.2 million to Democratic candidates and political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close contact with the magazine ’ s editor-in-chief , who published an anonymously-sourced story Thursday alleging that President Donald Trump denigrated fallen American soldiers .
Billionaire philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs , the widow of former Apple CEO Steve Jobs , obtained a 70 % stake in The Atlantic in 2017 through her firm , the Emerson Collective .
In November , she further solidified her control over the magazine after its longtime chairman , David Bradley , said he was going to step away from management , according to Politico .
Politico noted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often with The Atlantic ’ s editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg .
Powell Jobs contributed $ 2,800 to former Vice President Joe Biden ’ s primary campaign in October , and in June she divvied out an additional $ 610,600 to the Biden Victory Fund .
She ’ s also provided maxed out donations to at least 66 other Democratic politicians since the start of 2019 , all the while providing nothing to Republican candidates , according to Federal Election Commission records .
Other notable Democrats that Powell Jobs has contributed to this election season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Tom Steyer , Amy Klobuchar , Andrew Yang and Michael Bennett , FEC records show .
She also contributed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , Democratic Reps. Joe Kennedy , Ayanna Pressley , Eric Swalwell and Adam Schiff , the records show .
The Atlantic was the first outlet to report that Biden was running for president in April 2019 .
Bradley , who ’ s still identified as The Atlantic ’ s chairman in the magazine ’ s masthead , served as a board member of the now-defunct Biden Cancer Initiative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return requests for comment asking if Powell Jobs had any involvement in or had any advanced knowledge of Goldberg ’ s anonymously-sourced story .
The report , published Thursday evening , alleged that Trump called fallen soldiers “ losers ” and “ suckers ” during a 2018 trip to France .
Democrat immediately seized upon the story , and by Friday morning , the progressive PAC VoteVets had produced an ad featuring six Gold Star families pillorying Trump for his alleged comments .
A VoteVets spokesman told Daily Caller News Foundation reporter Chuck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knowledge of The Atlantic ’ s story and that they pulled an all-nighter to get the ad up so quickly .
FEC records show that Powell Jobs has never made a contribution to VoteVets .
Biden said Friday that he ’ s “ never been as disappointed in my whole career ” after reading Goldberg ’ s report , saying it would be “ absolutely damnable ” if it ’ s true that Trump made disparaging comments about fallen troops .
Trump and multiple high-level administration officials denied Goldberg ’ s report , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report were flawed .
Goldberg opened the story saying that Trump had falsely claimed he canceled a visit to the venerated Aisne-Marne American Cemetery near Paris in 2018 because rain had grounded his helicopter and the Secret Service refused to drive him there .
“ Neither claim was true , ” Goldberg wrote .
Instead , Goldberg reported that four anonymous sources told him that Trump rejected the idea of visiting the cemetery “ because he feared his hair would become disheveled in the rain , and because he did not believe it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , BuzzFeed News reporter Jason Leopold published documents Thursday evening showing that the Navy did indeed cancel Trump ’ s air transport to the cemetery that day due to rain .
And Bloomberg News reporter Jennifer Jacobs tweeted Thursday that she was told by Trump administration officials that it would have taken three hours to drive the president to the cemetery .
The White House said in a statement at the time that Trump ’ s visit to the cemetery was “ canceled due to scheduling and logistical difficulties caused by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chief of Staff John Kelly , whose son was killed while serving in Afghanistan , went instead .

Billionaire philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs, the majority owner of The Atlantic, has donated over $1.2 million to former Vice President Joe Biden and other Democratic candidates and groups since 2019, Federal Election Commission records show.
Powell Jobs owns a 70% stake in The Atlantic, and she reportedly communicates often with its editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg.
Goldberg published an anonymously-sourced story Thursday alleging that President Donald Trump had denigrated fallen American soldiers.
The Atlantic’s majority owner has donated over $1.2 million to Democratic candidates and political committees since 2019 while reportedly keeping in close contact with the magazine’s editor-in-chief, who published an anonymously-sourced story Thursday alleging that President Donald Trump denigrated fallen American soldiers.
Billionaire philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of former Apple CEO Steve Jobs, obtained a 70% stake in The Atlantic in 2017 through her firm, the Emerson Collective. In November, she further solidified her control over the magazine after its longtime chairman, David Bradley, said he was going to step away from management, according to Politico.
Politico noted in its report that Powell Jobs communicates often with The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg.
Powell Jobs contributed $2,800 to former Vice President Joe Biden’s primary campaign in October, and in June she divvied out an additional $610,600 to the Biden Victory Fund. She’s also provided maxed out donations to at least 66 other Democratic politicians since the start of 2019, all the while providing nothing to Republican candidates, according to Federal Election Commission records.
Other notable Democrats that Powell Jobs has contributed to this election season include former Democratic presidential candidates Cory Booker, Tom Steyer, Amy Klobuchar, Andrew Yang and Michael Bennett, FEC records show. She also contributed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Reps. Joe Kennedy, Ayanna Pressley, Eric Swalwell and Adam Schiff, the records show.
The Atlantic was the first outlet to report that Biden was running for president in April 2019. Bradley, who’s still identified as The Atlantic’s chairman in the magazine’s masthead, served as a board member of the now-defunct Biden Cancer Initiative.
Goldberg and Powell Jobs did not return requests for comment asking if Powell Jobs had any involvement in or had any advanced knowledge of Goldberg’s anonymously-sourced story. The report, published Thursday evening, alleged that Trump called fallen soldiers “losers” and “suckers” during a 2018 trip to France.
Democrat immediately seized upon the story, and by Friday morning, the progressive PAC VoteVets had produced an ad featuring six Gold Star families pillorying Trump for his alleged comments.
Donald Trump called our fallen troops “suckers” and “losers.”
They can’t speak for themselves, but these 6 Gold Star families speak for our fallen.
Here is their POWERFUL message.#GoldStarParentsAgainstTrump #VeteransAgainstTrump pic.twitter.com/ZnbFevqkNR — VoteVets (@votevets) September 4, 2020
A VoteVets spokesman told Daily Caller News Foundation reporter Chuck Ross that the group had no advanced knowledge of The Atlantic’s story and that they pulled an all-nighter to get the ad up so quickly. FEC records show that Powell Jobs has never made a contribution to VoteVets.
Biden said Friday that he’s “never been as disappointed in my whole career” after reading Goldberg’s report, saying it would be “absolutely damnable” if it’s true that Trump made disparaging comments about fallen troops.
Trump and multiple high-level administration officials denied Goldberg’s report, and critics said crucial aspects of the report were flawed.
Goldberg opened the story saying that Trump had falsely claimed he canceled a visit to the venerated Aisne-Marne American Cemetery near Paris in 2018 because rain had grounded his helicopter and the Secret Service refused to drive him there. “Neither claim was true,” Goldberg wrote.
Instead, Goldberg reported that four anonymous sources told him that Trump rejected the idea of visiting the cemetery “because he feared his hair would become disheveled in the rain, and because he did not believe it important to honor American war dead.”
However, BuzzFeed News reporter Jason Leopold published documents Thursday evening showing that the Navy did indeed cancel Trump’s air transport to the cemetery that day due to rain.
And Bloomberg News reporter Jennifer Jacobs tweeted Thursday that she was told by Trump administration officials that it would have taken three hours to drive the president to the cemetery.
The White House said in a statement at the time that Trump’s visit to the cemetery was “canceled due to scheduling and logistical difficulties caused by the weather” and that former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, whose son was killed while serving in Afghanistan, went instead.


truepundit--2020-09-06--“Dead” Virus Cells Frequently Trigger “False Positives” In Most Common COVID Test, New Study Finds

In the past , our reports raising questions about the accuracy of COVID-19 tests have been met with accusations of ‘ fearmongering ’ and spreading ‘ misinformation ’ .
That ’ s because new research from the University of Oxford ’ s Center for Evidence-Based Medicine and the University of the West of England has found that the swab-based technique used for most COVID-19 testing is at risk of returning “ false positives ” since copies of the virus ’ s RNA detected by the tests might simply be dead , inactive material from a weeks-old infection .
Although patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a week or less , tests can be triggered by virus genetic material left over from a weeks-old infection .
The team ’ s research involved analyzing 25 studies on the widely used polymerase chain reaction test .
PCR tests use material collected with a swab – the most common type of test around the world , and especially in the US – then utilize a “ genetic photocopying ” technique that allows scientists to magnify the small sample of genetic material collected , which they can then analyze for signs of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have effectively found is that these PCR tests just aren ’ t sensitive enough to distinguish if the viral material is active and infectious , or dead and inert .
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In the past, our reports raising questions about the accuracy of COVID-19 tests have been met with accusations of ‘fearmongering’ and spreading ‘misinformation’.
But not today.
That’s because new research from the University of Oxford’s Center for Evidence-Based Medicine and the University of the West of England has found that the swab-based technique used for most COVID-19 testing is at risk of returning “false positives” since copies of the virus’s RNA detected by the tests might simply be dead, inactive material from a weeks-old infection. Although patients infected with COVID-19 are typically only infectious for a week or less, tests can be triggered by virus genetic material left over from a weeks-old infection.
The team’s research involved analyzing 25 studies on the widely used polymerase chain reaction test. PCR tests use material collected with a swab – the most common type of test around the world, and especially in the US – then utilize a “genetic photocopying” technique that allows scientists to magnify the small sample of genetic material collected, which they can then analyze for signs of viral RNA.
What the researchers here have effectively found is that these PCR tests just aren’t sensitive enough to distinguish if the viral material is active and infectious, or dead and inert. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-06--UN Forced To Admit Gates-Funded Vaccine Is Causing Polio Outbreak In Africa

It ’ s important to note that the oral polio vaccine being pushed on to the African population by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative ( GPEI ) , a consortium which is supported and funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation .
All of this should be a cause for concern , especially with western governments and transnational pharmaceutical giant all rushing to roll-out their new Gates-funded experimental coronavirus vaccine for the global population .
Currently , the first experimental COVID-19 vaccine is being tested on the African population through GAVI Vaccine Alliance , another organization funded by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ human trials will take place in South Africa , locally managed by the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg—yet another Gates-funded institution .
This latest revelation from Africa should prompt media and health advocates to ask hard questions about the efficacy and safety of the much-hyped COVID ‘ miracle ’ vaccine .
AP News reports : The World Health Organization says a new polio outbreak in Sudan is linked to an ongoing vaccine-sparked epidemic in Chad – a week after the U.N. health agency declared the African continent free of the wild polio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , WHO said two children in Sudan — one from South Darfur state and the other from Gedarif state , close to the border with Ethiopia and Eritrea — were paralyzed in March and April .
Both had been recently vaccinated against polio .
WHO said initial outbreak investigations show the cases are linked to an ongoing vaccine-derived outbreak in Chad that was first detected last year and is now spreading in Chad and Cameroon .
“ There is local circulation in Sudan and continued sharing of transmission with Chad , ” the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sequencing confirmed numerous introductions of the virus into Sudan from Chad .
WHO said it had found 11 additional vaccine-derived polio cases in Sudan and that the virus had also been identified in environmental samples .
There are typically many more unreported cases for every confirmed polio patient .
The highly infectious disease can spread quickly in contaminated water and most often strikes children under 5 .
In rare instances , the live polio virus in the oral vaccine can mutate into a form capable of sparking new outbreaks .
Last week , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continent was free of the wild polio virus , calling it “ an incredible and emotional day.
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It’s important to note that the oral polio vaccine being pushed on to the African population by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), a consortium which is supported and funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
All of this should be a cause for concern, especially with western governments and transnational pharmaceutical giant all rushing to roll-out their new Gates-funded experimental coronavirus vaccine for the global population.
Currently, the first experimental COVID-19 vaccine is being tested on the African population through GAVI Vaccine Alliance, another organization funded by the Gates Foundation. A large round of human trials will take place in South Africa, locally managed by the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg—yet another Gates-funded institution.
This latest revelation from Africa should prompt media and health advocates to ask hard questions about the efficacy and safety of the much-hyped COVID ‘miracle’ vaccine.
AP News reports: The World Health Organization says a new polio outbreak in Sudan is linked to an ongoing vaccine-sparked epidemic in Chad – a week after the U.N. health agency declared the African continent free of the wild polio virus.
In a statement this week, WHO said two children in Sudan — one from South Darfur state and the other from Gedarif state, close to the border with Ethiopia and Eritrea — were paralyzed in March and April. Both had been recently vaccinated against polio. WHO said initial outbreak investigations show the cases are linked to an ongoing vaccine-derived outbreak in Chad that was first detected last year and is now spreading in Chad and Cameroon.
“There is local circulation in Sudan and continued sharing of transmission with Chad,” the U.N. agency said, adding that genetic sequencing confirmed numerous introductions of the virus into Sudan from Chad.
WHO said it had found 11 additional vaccine-derived polio cases in Sudan and that the virus had also been identified in environmental samples. There are typically many more unreported cases for every confirmed polio patient. The highly infectious disease can spread quickly in contaminated water and most often strikes children under 5.
In rare instances, the live polio virus in the oral vaccine can mutate into a form capable of sparking new outbreaks.
Last week, WHO and partners declared that the African continent was free of the wild polio virus, calling it “an incredible and emotional day.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-06--WATCH: Portland Protester Set Afire By Molotov Cocktail Thrown Toward Police

On Saturday night , as members of Antifa rioted in a residential area in southeast Portland , someone on the @ @ @ @ @ , lighting a fire in the street and setting another protester on fire .
That @ @ @ @ @ with his pants on fire , falling to the ground where other protesters attempted to @ @ @ @ @ which was extinguished when police rushed to his aid and an officer put the fire @ @ @ @ @ of protesters gathered in Ventura Park at around 7 p.m. with plans to march down @ @ @ @ @ precinct .
Authorities announced at around 9 p.m. that people who were planning to march @ @ @ @ @ were not staying to the sidewalks and that the march was unpermitted , ” KATU @ @ @ @ @ Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

On Saturday night, as members of Antifa rioted in a residential area in southeast Portland, someone on the crowd threw a Molotov cocktail, lighting a fire in the street and setting another protester on fire. That protester ran across the street with his pants on fire, falling to the ground where other protesters attempted to put out the blaze, which was extinguished when police rushed to his aid and an officer put the fire out.
Graphic: #Antifa rioters throw a Molotov cocktail in direction of police in SE Portland. It lands next to people, setting one on fire. Video by @TaylerUSA. #PortlandRiots pic.twitter.com/NJfEURKfkC — Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) September 6, 2020
Graphic: Another angle of the person being set on fire by a Molotov cocktail thrown by antifa militants in SE Portland. Rioters try to help but don’t do much. Cops are the ones who rush in & put out the flames. Video by @BGOnTheScene. #PortlandRiots pic.twitter.com/9gNFo73Lyc — Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) September 6, 2020
“The crowd of protesters gathered in Ventura Park at around 7 p.m. with plans to march down to the Portland Police east precinct. Authorities announced at around 9 p.m. that people who were planning to march to the east precinct building were not staying to the sidewalks and that the march was unpermitted,” KATU reported. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-07--Riots Have Hit 48 Of America’s 50 Largest US Cities, New Study Finds

A new study out of Princeton University reveals that 48 out of the 50 largest cities in the United States @ @ @ @ @ the Black Lives Matter movement since late May .
Despite the leftist media ’ s @ @ @ @ @ violence ‘ mostly peaceful ’ , the data indicates that most cities are seeing some @ @ @ @ @ of the study appears to have been to bolster the ‘ mostly peaceful ’ narrative @ @ @ @ @ the perception of the trouble may have been influenced by “ political orientation and biased @ @ @ @ @ as “ disproportionate coverage of violent demonstrations.
” The findings are difficult to ignore , @ @ @ @ @ major city having experienced rioting .
Of the biggest 50 cities , only Fresno , @ @ @ @ @ Arizona have remained unaffected , according to the data .
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A new study out of Princeton University reveals that 48 out of the 50 largest cities in the United States have experienced riots associated with the Black Lives Matter movement since late May.
Despite the leftist media’s obsession with calling the fiery violence ‘mostly peaceful’, the data indicates that most cities are seeing some violent unrest.
The intent of the study appears to have been to bolster the ‘mostly peaceful’ narrative, as it notes that the perception of the trouble may have been influenced by “political orientation and biased media framing” as well as “disproportionate coverage of violent demonstrations.”
Princeton University group studies 3 months of Black Lives Matter protests. Intent is to show they are ‘overwhelmingly peaceful.’ But report reveals nearly 570 violent demonstrations–riots–in nearly 220 locations spread all across country. https://t.co/it60GBbTZT pic.twitter.com/Ph8iECyHIf — Byron York (@ByronYork) September 5, 2020
The findings are difficult to ignore, however, with almost every major city having experienced rioting.
Of the biggest 50 cities, only Fresno, California, and Mesa, Arizona have remained unaffected, according to the data. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-07--A Record 52% Of Millennials Now Live With Their Parents, Highest Since Great Depression

Wall Street and the Trump administration have been in no rush to acknowledge the deep economic scarring from the virus-induced downturn that is set to prolong the recovery well into 2021 .
Readers , by now , understand the probabilities of a “ V-shaped ” recovery for the real economy for the remainder of 2020 are quickly fading .
Stories of permanent job loss and the collapse of small businesses are gaining traction in the mainstream press in Sept. as the stock market rolls over .
Another dose of economic reality could stun Americans as the total number of young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ levels not seen since the 1930s Great Depression .
A new report via Pew Research Center explains a record amount of young folks have moved back home because the virus pandemic has crippled their finances .
As of July , 52 % of millennials were living at home , up from 47 % in Feb. At least 2.6 million youngsters over the Feb. to July period returned home , pushing up the total to 26.2 million .
“ The number and share of young adults living with their parents grew across the board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , men and women , and metropolitan and rural residents , as well as in all four main census regions .
Growth was sharpest for the youngest adults ( ages 18 to 24 ) and for White young adults , ” Pew said .
The share of young adults living with their parents broke out to new highs .
The previous record was set at 48 % in 1940 , according to Pew data , which was one year into World War II .
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Wall Street and the Trump administration have been in no rush to acknowledge the deep economic scarring from the virus-induced downturn that is set to prolong the recovery well into 2021. Readers, by now, understand the probabilities of a “V-shaped” recovery for the real economy for the remainder of 2020 are quickly fading.
Stories of permanent job loss and the collapse of small businesses are gaining traction in the mainstream press in Sept. as the stock market rolls over. Another dose of economic reality could stun Americans as the total number of young adults living at home has just surpassed levels not seen since the 1930s Great Depression.
A new report via Pew Research Center explains a record amount of young folks have moved back home because the virus pandemic has crippled their finances. As of July, 52% of millennials were living at home, up from 47% in Feb. At least 2.6 million youngsters over the Feb. to July period returned home, pushing up the total to 26.2 million.
“The number and share of young adults living with their parents grew across the board for all major racial and ethnic groups, men and women, and metropolitan and rural residents, as well as in all four main census regions. Growth was sharpest for the youngest adults (ages 18 to 24) and for White young adults,” Pew said.
The share of young adults living with their parents broke out to new highs. The previous record was set at 48% in 1940, according to Pew data, which was one year into World War II. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-07--‘It Must Stop’: California Church Pleads For Relief After County Fines Approach $60,000

A Baptist church in California that is meeting despite coronavirus lockdown restrictions is pleading with their county government to relent after the fines leveled against them have racked up to nearly $ 60,000 .
North Valley Baptist Church in Santa Clara , California , made headlines two weeks ago when senior pastor Jack Trieber released a viral video on Facebook asking Santa Clara County to “ back off.
” The video , which garnered millions of views , explained that his church was fined $ 5,000 for holding a morning service and $ 5,000 for an evening service during which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported , Santa Clara County public health officials , who had slipped into one of their services to observe them , described the singing as “ unlawful activity.
” According to a four-page notice that was plastered on the church ’ s door , their group worship was an offense that they must “ immediately cease.
” The government also warned that “ failure to do so will result in enforcement action by the county.
” Since then , the county ’ s fines against North Valley Baptist Church have continued to pile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being fined $ 5,000 per day regardless of whether they meet in person .
In a subsequent video that has also gone viral , Trieber said , “ The government ’ s done it again .
They have ratcheted this thing up .
They just posted more signs on our building.
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A Baptist church in California that is meeting despite coronavirus lockdown restrictions is pleading with their county government to relent after the fines leveled against them have racked up to nearly $60,000.
North Valley Baptist Church in Santa Clara, California, made headlines two weeks ago when senior pastor Jack Trieber released a viral video on Facebook asking Santa Clara County to “back off.” The video, which garnered millions of views, explained that his church was fined $5,000 for holding a morning service and $5,000 for an evening service during which congregants sang.
As The Daily Wire reported, Santa Clara County public health officials, who had slipped into one of their services to observe them, described the singing as “unlawful activity.” According to a four-page notice that was plastered on the church’s door, their group worship was an offense that they must “immediately cease.” The government also warned that “failure to do so will result in enforcement action by the county.”
Since then, the county’s fines against North Valley Baptist Church have continued to pile up to the point that they are being fined $5,000 per day regardless of whether they meet in person. In a subsequent video that has also gone viral, Trieber said, “The government’s done it again. They have ratcheted this thing up. They just posted more signs on our building.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-07--Facebook Purges Patriot Prayer After Member Killed by Antifa

Facebook has blacklisted the conservative group “ Patriot Prayer , ” as well as the group ’ s leader , Joey Gibson .
The move by Facebook arrives in the wake of a Patriot Prayer member being murdered in Portland by an Antifa rioter .
Facebook told a media outlet the purge is part of its “ ongoing efforts to remove Violent Social Militias from our platform.
” Facebook suspended Joey Gibson ’ s personal account , and his Portland-based group , Patriot Prayer , as well as the personal pages of multiple group members , according to a report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ banned from Facebook on Friday morning , less than one week after Patriot Prayer member Aaron “ Jay ” Danielson was fatally shot by self-professed Portland Antifa member Michael Forest Reinoehl .
After Danielson ’ s murder , Reinoehl was given a platform by Vice News via an interview in which the self-proclaimed Antifa member appeared to admit to shooting Danielson , stating that he “ had no choice.
” “ I hate to say it , but I see a civil war right around the corner , ” said Reinoehl in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a social media post as “ 100 % ANTIFA.
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Facebook has blacklisted the conservative group “Patriot Prayer,” as well as the group’s leader, Joey Gibson. The move by Facebook arrives in the wake of a Patriot Prayer member being murdered in Portland by an Antifa rioter. Facebook told a media outlet the purge is part of its “ongoing efforts to remove Violent Social Militias from our platform.”
Facebook suspended Joey Gibson’s personal account, and his Portland-based group, Patriot Prayer, as well as the personal pages of multiple group members, according to a report by the Oregonian.
The accounts were banned from Facebook on Friday morning, less than one week after Patriot Prayer member Aaron “Jay” Danielson was fatally shot by self-professed Portland Antifa member Michael Forest Reinoehl.
After Danielson’s murder, Reinoehl was given a platform by Vice News via an interview in which the self-proclaimed Antifa member appeared to admit to shooting Danielson, stating that he “had no choice.”
“I hate to say it, but I see a civil war right around the corner,” said Reinoehl in the interview. Reinoehl had previously described himself in a social media post as “100% ANTIFA.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-07--12-year-old suspended after teacher spots toy gun during virtual class

A 12-year-old boy in Colorado got a five-day suspension for flashing a toy gun across his computer screen during an online art class , according to a report .
The El Paso County Sheriff ’ s Office said although the teacher thought it was a toy gun authorities still did a welfare check on Isaiah Elliott without parental notification .
“ It was really frightening and upsetting for me as a parent , especially as the parent of an African-American young man , especially given what ’ s going on in our country right now , ” Curtis Elliott , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said his son , who has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) and has learning disabilities , wasn ’ t aware the gun was shown on screen in his distance learning .
“ He was in tears when the cops came .
He was just in tears .
He was scared .
We all were scared .
I literally was scared for his life , ” said Curtis Elliott .
“ The virtual setting is not the same as the school setting , ” the dad added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toy gun to school .
He ’ s in the comfort of his own home .
It ’ s a toy.
” The toy gun was neon green and black with an orange tip featuring the words on the handle : “ Zombie Hunter.
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A 12-year-old boy in Colorado got a five-day suspension for flashing a toy gun across his computer screen during an online art class, according to a report.
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said although the teacher thought it was a toy gun authorities still did a welfare check on Isaiah Elliott without parental notification.
“It was really frightening and upsetting for me as a parent, especially as the parent of an African-American young man, especially given what’s going on in our country right now,” Curtis Elliott, Isaiah’s father, told KDVR.
He said his son, who has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and has learning disabilities, wasn’t aware the gun was shown on screen in his distance learning.
“He was in tears when the cops came. He was just in tears. He was scared. We all were scared. I literally was scared for his life,” said Curtis Elliott.
“The virtual setting is not the same as the school setting,” the dad added. “He did not take the toy gun to school. He’s in the comfort of his own home. It’s a toy.”
The toy gun was neon green and black with an orange tip featuring the words on the handle: “Zombie Hunter.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-07--Two In Five New Yorkers Want To Leave The City

A new survey has found that two in five New Yorkers want to leave the city , citing concerns over @ @ @ @ @ violent crime .
The survey , carried out by the Manhattan Institute , found that @ @ @ @ @ anemic economy is the biggest issue affecting the city while 21 per cent are concerned @ @ @ @ @ .
Figures show that shootings have doubled and murders are up 50 per cent on @ @ @ @ @ .
This all unfolded after Mayor Bill De Blasio celebrated emptying out New York prisons @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The survey found that two in five New Yorkers say that they would @ @ @ @ @ had the ability to live anywhere they wanted , ” reports Fox 5 .
There @ @ @ @ @ increase in home sales in the suburbs compared to the same time period last year @ @ @ @ @ homes in safer areas .
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A new survey has found that two in five New Yorkers want to leave the city, citing concerns over the faltering COVID economy and violent crime.
The survey, carried out by the Manhattan Institute, found that 22 per cent think the anemic economy is the biggest issue affecting the city while 21 per cent are concerned about crime and public safety.
Figures show that shootings have doubled and murders are up 50 per cent on the same period last year. This all unfolded after Mayor Bill De Blasio celebrated emptying out New York prisons to protect inmates from coronavirus.
“The survey found that two in five New Yorkers say that they would leave the city if they had the ability to live anywhere they wanted,” reports Fox 5.
There was also a 44% increase in home sales in the suburbs compared to the same time period last year as people flee for bigger homes in safer areas. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-07--Restaurants Side With Protesters After Protesters Chase Customers Out Of Establishment

On Friday night , restaurant-goers were targeted by left-wing Black Lives Matter protesters who chased customers out of establishments and @ @ @ @ @ plates in Rochester , New York , as evidenced by video footage .
The restaurants @ @ @ @ @ with the protesters , emphasizing how apparently little monetary damage the demonstrations caused and outright @ @ @ @ @ customers .
Protesters and violent rioting erupted in the city during the week over the @ @ @ @ @ a 41-year-old black man who died about a week after an interaction with the Rochester @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Three restaurants that were affected by Friday night ’ s protests over the @ @ @ @ @ statements on Saturday acknowledging they did have some property damage while voicing support for the @ @ @ @ @ 10 WHEC reported Saturday .
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On Friday night, restaurant-goers were targeted by left-wing Black Lives Matter protesters who chased customers out of establishments and flipped over patrons’ dinner plates in Rochester, New York, as evidenced by video footage.
The restaurants, however, are siding with the protesters, emphasizing how apparently little monetary damage the demonstrations caused and outright dismissing the terrorizing of their customers.
Protesters and violent rioting erupted in the city during the week over the death of Daniel Prude, a 41-year-old black man who died about a week after an interaction with the Rochester Police Department (RPD).
“Despite what videos might depict, we lost some glassware last night. You can not deny the anger and hurt our community is feeling right now. As always, the actions of a few agitators are amplified louder and louder as videos are shared and conclusions are drawn. We, now and always, stand with those standing against injustice. Stay safe. Listen. Love.
Ever better.”
“Three restaurants that were affected by Friday night’s protests over the death of Daniel Prude released statements on Saturday acknowledging they did have some property damage while voicing support for the peaceful protestors,” News 10 WHEC reported Saturday. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-07--Woman Repeatedly Punches Child In Head For Having Pro-Trump Sign: Police Report

Police in Boulder , Colorado , are searching for a woman that allegedly attacked a young boy earlier this week who was riding his bike while carrying a pro-Trump sign .
“ The attack happened just after noon on Monday when the boy was riding his bike northbound on Folsom Street near Glenwood Drive , ” CBS4 News reported .
“ Police said a woman on a moped passed him and spotted the sign that he had on the back of his bike.
” The woman then reportedly made a U-turn , approached the 12-year-old boy , and then started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the head and the arms ” over his apparent support for the president .
“ The woman then allegedly tried to take the sign away from the boy , but he was ‘ using it to defend himself against the attack , ’ ” CBS4 added .
“ The boy said he was struck between four and five times and also got scratched on the arm.
” The boy described the woman as being “ white , in her late 20 ’ s to mid-30 ’ s with blondish brown hair past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Denver Channel .
“ She was last seen wearing a small tan jacket , a blue shirt and blue jeans and was riding a grayish blue moped with a black seat.
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Police in Boulder, Colorado, are searching for a woman that allegedly attacked a young boy earlier this week who was riding his bike while carrying a pro-Trump sign.
“The attack happened just after noon on Monday when the boy was riding his bike northbound on Folsom Street near Glenwood Drive,” CBS4 News reported. “Police said a woman on a moped passed him and spotted the sign that he had on the back of his bike.”
The woman then reportedly made a U-turn, approached the 12-year-old boy, and then started to punch him “in the back of the head and the arms” over his apparent support for the president.
“The woman then allegedly tried to take the sign away from the boy, but he was ‘using it to defend himself against the attack,’” CBS4 added. “The boy said he was struck between four and five times and also got scratched on the arm.”
The boy described the woman as being “white, in her late 20’s to mid-30’s with blondish brown hair past her shoulders,” according to The Denver Channel. “She was last seen wearing a small tan jacket, a blue shirt and blue jeans and was riding a grayish blue moped with a black seat.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-07--BLM Demands African American Horse Owner To Boycott The Kentucky Derby

Amid protests and dismantling American cities , Black Lives Matter has also turned its teeth on the famous Kentucky Derby .
Since the killing of Breonna Taylor , activists have called for a thorough investigation with little results to show for it .
Now they are pressuring African American horse owner , Greg Harbut , to boycott the derby until their demands are met .
His response , “ No way !
” Owner of the horse Necker Island , Harbut told reporters he had no intention of pulling out of the Kentucky Derby or any future race because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ African American .
He believes his presence is an exact representation of the impact African Americans have had on the Kentucky Derby .
Harbut told reporters , “ The history of the Kentucky Derby started with African-Americans .
The first horse , Aristides , was trained by an African-American named Ansel Williamson and ridden by an African-American jockey named Oliver Lewis .
e are the only black representation in the Kentucky Derby this year .
There hasn ’ t been any representation for us for the past 13 years.
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Amid protests and dismantling American cities, Black Lives Matter has also turned its teeth on the famous Kentucky Derby. Since the killing of Breonna Taylor, activists have called for a thorough investigation with little results to show for it. Now they are pressuring African American horse owner, Greg Harbut, to boycott the derby until their demands are met. His response, “No way!”
Owner of the horse Necker Island, Harbut told reporters he had no intention of pulling out of the Kentucky Derby or any future race because of the simple fact that he is – African American. He believes his presence is an exact representation of the impact African Americans have had on the Kentucky Derby.
Harbut told reporters, “The history of the Kentucky Derby started with African-Americans. The first horse, Aristides, was trained by an African-American named Ansel Williamson and ridden by an African-American jockey named Oliver Lewis. [W]e are the only black representation in the Kentucky Derby this year. There hasn’t been any representation for us for the past 13 years.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-07--Grocery store chain says employees can’t wear American flag masks because they’re ‘offensive’ — it q

Grocery store chain says employees can’t wear American flag masks because they’re ‘offensive’ — it quickly changes course after backlash

North Carolina-based grocery chain Food Lion will now permit its employees to wear American flag-themed face masks while working at @ @ @ @ @ went viral earlier this week after one of its employees revealed he quit after being @ @ @ @ @ American flag-themed mask .
According to a recent report from WCTI-TV , the move appears @ @ @ @ @ the employee — as well as his supporters — demanding such masks after the company @ @ @ @ @ Saturday , the company ’ s Twitter page shared a status on the development , @ @ @ @ @ to our associates and customers about our uniform policy .
We require that associates wear @ @ @ @ @ , or symbols .
We will allow associates to wear masks with the American flag @ @ @ @ @ The company also promised that it “ deeply respects the American flag.
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North Carolina-based grocery chain Food Lion will now permit its employees to wear American flag-themed face masks while working at its stores.
The company went viral earlier this week after one of its employees revealed he quit after being told to avoid wearing his American flag-themed mask.
According to a recent report from WCTI-TV, the move appears to be in response to the employee — as well as his supporters — demanding such masks after the company initially prohibited them.
On Saturday, the company’s Twitter page shared a status on the development, writing, “We listened to our associates and customers about our uniform policy. We require that associates wear masks without writing, insignia, or symbols. We will allow associates to wear masks with the American flag that meet this standard.”
The company also promised that it “deeply respects the American flag.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-07--AG Barr On Police Shooting In Kenosha: Jacob Blake Was ‘Committing A Felony And He Was Armed’

During an interview on Wednesday , Attorney General William Barr weighed in on the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha , Wisconsin , explaining how the situation was different than what happened to George Floyd .
When asked by CNN host Wolf Blitzer how he thought African American parents around the U.S. explain to their kids what happened to Jacob Blake and George Floyd , Barr responded , “ Well , I ’ m not going to talk about Blake , the Blake case.
” “ Because I think it ’ s different than the Floyd case , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was already subdued , incapacitated , in handcuffs , and was not armed , ” Barr responded .
“ In the Jacob case , he was in the midst of committing a felony and he was armed .
So , that ’ s a big difference.
” When Blitzer said that Blake ’ s family said that Blake was not armed , Barr responded , “ Well , I ’ ve stated what I believe to be the difference and that ’ s why I don ’ t want to talk about them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ okay ?
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During an interview on Wednesday, Attorney General William Barr weighed in on the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, explaining how the situation was different than what happened to George Floyd.
When asked by CNN host Wolf Blitzer how he thought African American parents around the U.S. explain to their kids what happened to Jacob Blake and George Floyd, Barr responded, “Well, I’m not going to talk about Blake, the Blake case.”
“Why not?” Blitzer asked.
“Because I think it’s different than the Floyd case,” Barr responded.
“What’s different?” Blitzer pressed.
“Well, Floyd was already subdued, incapacitated, in handcuffs, and was not armed,” Barr responded. “In the Jacob case, he was in the midst of committing a felony and he was armed. So, that’s a big difference.”
When Blitzer said that Blake’s family said that Blake was not armed, Barr responded, “Well, I’ve stated what I believe to be the difference and that’s why I don’t want to talk about them as if they’re interchangeable, okay?” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-07--Sanctuary State: ICE Arrests Over 300 Illegal Aliens in California, Including Child Abusers, Rapists

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) agency has arrested more than 300 illegal aliens , including those convicted @ @ @ @ @ , in the sanctuary state of California .
Between July 13 and August 20 , @ @ @ @ @ illegal aliens in Los Angeles County , Orange County , Riverside County , San Bernardino @ @ @ @ @ County , Santa Barbara County , and Ventura County .
ICE officials said nearly 30 @ @ @ @ @ were of criminal illegal aliens who had been previously freed by California ’ s sanctuary @ @ @ @ @ aliens from arrest and deportation by refusing to turn them over to federal custody .
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The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has arrested more than 300 illegal aliens, including those convicted of child abuse and rape, in the sanctuary state of California.
Between July 13 and August 20, agents arrested more than 300 illegal aliens in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, and Ventura County.
ICE officials said nearly 30 percent of the arrests made were of criminal illegal aliens who had been previously freed by California’s sanctuary state policy that shields illegal aliens from arrest and deportation by refusing to turn them over to federal custody.
Los Angeles County, which recently implemented a permanent sanctuary policy, set free the most number of illegal aliens arrested last month. – READ MORE
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