truepundit--2020-03-23--FBI SELLS MORE FEAR: White supremacists encouraging their members to spread coronavirus to cops, Jew

FBI SELLS MORE FEAR: White supremacists encouraging their members to spread coronavirus to cops, Jews

This is what the FBI is concerned with .
Yikes .
Racist extremist groups , including neo-Nazis and other white supremacists , are encouraging members who contract novel coronavirus disease to spread the contagion to cops and Jews , according to intelligence gathered by the FBI .
In an alert obtained by ABC News , the FBI ’ s New York office reports that “ members of extremist groups are encouraging one another to spread the virus , if contracted , through bodily fluids and personal interactions.
” The FBI alert , which went out on Thursday , told local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to try to use spray bottles to spread bodily fluids to cops on the street .
The extremists are also directing followers to spread the disease to Jews by going “ any place they may be congregated , to include markets , political offices , businesses and places of worship.
” “ Anti-government folks in America love to target law enforcement as a symbol of America ’ s authority , ” said Don Mihalek , the executive vice president of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Foundation and an ABC News contributor .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s their focus at a time of crisis in the nation.
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This is what the FBI is concerned with. Yikes.
Racist extremist groups, including neo-Nazis and other white supremacists, are encouraging members who contract novel coronavirus disease to spread the contagion to cops and Jews, according to intelligence gathered by the FBI.
In an alert obtained by ABC News, the FBI’s New York office reports that “members of extremist groups are encouraging one another to spread the virus, if contracted, through bodily fluids and personal interactions.”
The FBI alert, which went out on Thursday, told local police agencies that extremists want their followers to try to use spray bottles to spread bodily fluids to cops on the street. The extremists are also directing followers to spread the disease to Jews by going “any place they may be congregated, to include markets, political offices, businesses and places of worship.”
“Anti-government folks in America love to target law enforcement as a symbol of America’s authority,” said Don Mihalek, the executive vice president of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Foundation and an ABC News contributor. “It’s just sad that that’s their focus at a time of crisis in the nation.” READ MORE:
Congress, Senate and aides, freinds, big donors shorting the stock market, making millions $$$$ — while delaying legislation on the virus — AND THE FBI IS WORRIED ABOUT WHITE SUPREMACISTS? Tells you all you need to know about William Barr & Christopher Wray. https://t.co/MrGdiILsft — Mike 'Thomas Paine' Moore (@Thomas1774Paine) March 23, 2020
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truepundit--2020-03-22--SHADOW PRESIDENT: Biden To Offer Regular Coronavirus Briefings — From His House In Delaware

He isn ’ t president — but he really , really wants to be .
Joe Biden is planning to start giving his own briefings of the novel coronavirus , COVID-19 .
The former vice president isn ’ t getting much press lately with the Democratic presidential nomination all but over and news networks going to round-the-clock coverage on the pandemic .
What ’ s more , governors of large states — especially New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo — are getting massive air time with their own daily briefings ( in fact , Cuomo ’ s lengthy gabfests have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Biden says he wants to have a forum so he can address “ false and misleading statements ” from Trump , Politico reports , adding that Biden “ gave a preview of what ’ s to come in a conference call with reporters Friday.
” “ President Trump stop saying false things , will ya ?
” Biden said .
“ People are worried , they are really frightened , when these things don ’ t come through .
He just exacerbates their concern .
Stop saying false things you think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start putting the full weight of the federal government behind finding fast , safe and effective treatments.
” Biden , Politico notes , “ made his comments from his home in Wilmington , Delaware , where he has been holed up for more than a week in adherence with Centers for Disease Control guidelines that urge people to practice social distancing.
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He isn’t president — but he really, really wants to be.
Joe Biden is planning to start giving his own briefings of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The former vice president isn’t getting much press lately with the Democratic presidential nomination all but over and news networks going to round-the-clock coverage on the pandemic. What’s more, governors of large states — especially New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo — are getting massive air time with their own daily briefings (in fact, Cuomo’s lengthy gabfests have occasionally pushed back briefings by President Trump).
Biden says he wants to have a forum so he can address “false and misleading statements” from Trump, Politico reports, adding that Biden “gave a preview of what’s to come in a conference call with reporters Friday.”
“President Trump stop saying false things, will ya?” Biden said. “People are worried, they are really frightened, when these things don’t come through. He just exacerbates their concern. Stop saying false things you think make you sound like a hero and start putting the full weight of the federal government behind finding fast, safe and effective treatments.”
Biden, Politico notes, “made his comments from his home in Wilmington, Delaware, where he has been holed up for more than a week in adherence with Centers for Disease Control guidelines that urge people to practice social distancing.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--PA Republican Pushes Permit Requirement for Ammo Purchases

Pennsylvania State Rep. Thomas Murt ( R ) is pushing a permit requirement for ammunition purchases throughout the state .
@ @ @ @ @ — has been referred to the PA ’ s House Judiciary Committee and is filed @ @ @ @ @ Addressing Gun Violence and Enhancing Public Health and Safety.
” Page 21 of the 25-page @ @ @ @ @ Murt ’ s proposed “ Ammunition Purchase Authorization Permits , ” saying , “ A @ @ @ @ @ authorization permit issued under this section may purchase or otherwise seek the transfer of ownership @ @ @ @ @ that sells ammunition.
” The proposed permits would be valid for four years and carry @ @ @ @ @ exceed $ 50.
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Pennsylvania State Rep. Thomas Murt (R) is pushing a permit requirement for ammunition purchases throughout the state.
His legislation — HB 2344 — has been referred to the PA’s House Judiciary Committee and is filed with the memo, “Addressing Gun Violence and Enhancing Public Health and Safety.”
Page 21 of the 25-page bill sets forth details of Murt’s proposed “Ammunition Purchase Authorization Permits,” saying, “A person holding an ammunition purchase authorization permit issued under this section may purchase or otherwise seek the transfer of ownership of ammunition from a retailer that sells ammunition.”
The proposed permits would be valid for four years and carry a fee “not to exceed $50.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--WHO Spread False Chinese Government Propaganda: Coronavirus Not Contagious Among Humans

The World Health Organization ( WHO ) praised Beijing ’ s response to the novel coronavirus in line with Chinese propagandists , at one point denying human-to-human transmission was taking place as the deadly and highly contagious disease spiraled out of control inside the communist country .
WHO Twitter messages from January and February show that the United Nations body was spreading Chinese propaganda .
Health officials detected the first case of the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) on November 17 in Wuhan , China .
Communist officials in China hid the extent of the coronavirus outbreak during the early stages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whistleblowers , a move that allowed the virus to gain a firm hold .
The ruling communist party , however , has hailed the recent slowdown of the outbreak as a sign of the superiority of its authoritarian political system .
A study published earlier this month by the University of Southampton , determined that China could have prevented 95 percent of the coronavirus infections plaguing the globe if Beijing had listened to the doctor whistleblowers in Wuhan about the seriousness of the disease instead of silencing and punishing them for speaking out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chose to put secrecy and order ahead of openly confronting the growing crisis to avoid public alarm and political embarrassment , ” the New York Times acknowledged in early February .
China has refused to apologize for its mishandling of the outbreak during its initial phase .
Meanwhile , it appears that the WHO has been covering for the ruling communist party in China .
On January 14 , the day before the first case to reach the United States reportedly flew from Wuhan to Seattle , Washington , the WHO denied that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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The World Health Organization (WHO) praised Beijing’s response to the novel coronavirus in line with Chinese propagandists, at one point denying human-to-human transmission was taking place as the deadly and highly contagious disease spiraled out of control inside the communist country.
WHO Twitter messages from January and February show that the United Nations body was spreading Chinese propaganda. Health officials detected the first case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on November 17 in Wuhan, China.
Communist officials in China hid the extent of the coronavirus outbreak during the early stages of the epidemic, jailing and silencing whistleblowers, a move that allowed the virus to gain a firm hold. The ruling communist party, however, has hailed the recent slowdown of the outbreak as a sign of the superiority of its authoritarian political system.
A study published earlier this month by the University of Southampton, determined that China could have prevented 95 percent of the coronavirus infections plaguing the globe if Beijing had listened to the doctor whistleblowers in Wuhan about the seriousness of the disease instead of silencing and punishing them for speaking out.
“At critical moments, officials chose to put secrecy and order ahead of openly confronting the growing crisis to avoid public alarm and political embarrassment,” the New York Times acknowledged in early February. China has refused to apologize for its mishandling of the outbreak during its initial phase.
Meanwhile, it appears that the WHO has been covering for the ruling communist party in China.
On January 14, the day before the first case to reach the United States reportedly flew from Wuhan to Seattle, Washington, the WHO denied that the disease was spreading through human-to-human transmission. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Distilleries Take Action To Help Americans In COVID-19 Crisis; Trump Cheers

growing number of local distilleries are finding a creative way to help Americans — and their employees — amid the @ @ @ @ @ Pennsylvania , Vermont and North Carolina are temporarily converting their operations to produce a much-needed @ @ @ @ @ panic-buying : hand sanitizer .
In a report promoted by President Trump on Thursday , @ @ @ @ @ of multiple local distillery owners responding to the exploding demand for hand sanitizer , which @ @ @ @ @ and is one of the more price-gouged items during the crisis .
“ America ’ @ @ @ @ @ up to help us be STRONG !
” Trump tweeted Thursday in reference to NBC @ @ @ @ @ Many of the Nation ’ s distillers , large and small , are producing and @ @ @ @ @ fight .
THANK YOU !
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growing number of local distilleries are finding a creative way to help Americans — and their employees — amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Distilleries in Pennsylvania, Vermont and North Carolina are temporarily converting their operations to produce a much-needed product amid the plague of panic-buying: hand sanitizer.
In a report promoted by President Trump on Thursday, NBC News tells the story of multiple local distillery owners responding to the exploding demand for hand sanitizer, which has largely disappeared from shelves and is one of the more price-gouged items during the crisis.
“America’s Private Sector is stepping up to help us be STRONG!” Trump tweeted Thursday in reference to NBC’s report. “Many of the Nation’s distillers, large and small, are producing and donating hand sanitizer to help fight [COVID-19]. THANK YOU!” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Mnuchin: Fed To Make $4 Trillion In Business Loans, Send $3,000 Checks To Family Of Four

The US , in conjunction with the Federal Reserve , will lend up to $ 4 trillion to businesses affected @ @ @ @ @ according to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin .
“ Working with the Federal Reserve — we @ @ @ @ @ $ 4 trillion of liquidity that we can use to support the economy , ” @ @ @ @ @ Sunday .
“ Those are broad-based lending programs .
… We can leverage our equity @ @ @ @ @ , ” he added .
“ The president is very determined to protect American workers @ @ @ @ @ what I call small business retention loans .
If you ’ re a small business @ @ @ @ @ two weeks of cash flow to pay your workers .
You ’ ll also get @ @ @ @ @ you do that , your loans will be forgiven.
” -Steven Mnuchin Mnuchin said the @ @ @ @ @ large businesses “ get through the next 90 to 120 days.
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The US, in conjunction with the Federal Reserve, will lend up to $4 trillion to businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic, according to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
“Working with the Federal Reserve — we’ll have up to $4 trillion of liquidity that we can use to support the economy,” he told Fox News on Sunday.
“Those are broad-based lending programs. … We can leverage our equity working with the Federal Reserve,” he added.
Secretary Mnuchin joined FOX News Sunday to discuss the latest economic relief package being discussed on Capitol Hill amid the coronavirus pandemic. Some highlights include small business loans, direct deposits, and enhanced unemployment insurance. #FNS #FoxNews pic.twitter.com/1eZKI15ONC — FoxNewsSunday (@FoxNewsSunday) March 22, 2020
“The president is very determined to protect American workers. The first part are what I call small business retention loans. If you’re a small business, you’ll get two weeks of cash flow to pay your workers. You’ll also get some overhead, and if you do that, your loans will be forgiven.” -Steven Mnuchin
Mnuchin said the plan should help small and large businesses “get through the next 90 to 120 days.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--‘Legitimate Question My A**’: Brit Hume Rips NBC Reporter Spanked By Trump For ‘Nasty’ Question At C

‘Legitimate Question My A**’: Brit Hume Rips NBC Reporter Spanked By Trump For ‘Nasty’ Question At Coronavirus Briefing (VIDEO)

Journalist Brit Hume worked for 23 years with ABC News before becoming anchor and managing editor of “ Special Report @ @ @ @ @ During his time with ABC , Hume served as chief White House correspondent from 1989 @ @ @ @ @ knows a thing or two about covering the President of the United States .
On @ @ @ @ @ on the heated exchange between NBC correspondent Peter Alexander , who asked what President Trump @ @ @ @ @ ” Hume responded to a post on Twitter by journalist David French , who wrote @ @ @ @ @ legitimate question , the response is inexcusable.
” “ Legitimate question my a** , ” @ @ @ @ @ was the kind of bullsh*t gotcha question which hack WH reporters have been asking for @ @ @ @ @ going off on the reporter , Trump should have said the whole briefing in all @ @ @ @ @ to people who are scared , ” Hume added .
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Journalist Brit Hume worked for 23 years with ABC News before becoming anchor and managing editor of “Special Report” on Fox News. During his time with ABC, Hume served as chief White House correspondent from 1989 to 1996, so he knows a thing or two about covering the President of the United States.
On Friday, Hume weighed in on the heated exchange between NBC correspondent Peter Alexander, who asked what President Trump considered a “nasty question.” Hume responded to a post on Twitter by journalist David French, who wrote, “This was a legitimate question, the response is inexcusable.”
Legitimate question my a**. It was the kind of bullsh*t gotcha question which hack WH reporters have been asking for decades. But instead of going off on the reporter, Trump should have said the whole briefing in all its particulars was a message to people who are scared. https://t.co/Qg0lYC1fxk — Brit Hume (@brithume) March 20, 2020
“Legitimate question my a**,” Hume wrote. “It was the kind of bullsh*t gotcha question which hack WH reporters have been asking for decades. But instead of going off on the reporter, Trump should have said the whole briefing in all its particulars was a message to people who are scared,” Hume added. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--One Third Of All Coronavirus Cases Show No Symptoms, Classified China Data Reveals

China , which has been praising itself for its draconian response in shutting down much of the country for most of February and thus halting the spread of the coronavirus pandemic domestically ( at least if one ignores the glaring discrepancies from reports on the ground ) , may have a new problem on its hands .
According to the South China Morning Post , which cited classified data from the Chinese government , as many as a third of the people who test positive for the coronavirus – also known as “ silent carriers ” – may show delayed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ data show that 43,000 people in China tested positive by the end of February , but had no actual symptoms , the newspaper reported .
They were quarantined and monitored , though as we noted last month , in a radical change in how China is underreporting the severity of the disease , asymptomatic cases aren ’ t included in China ’ s tally of those infected with the virus .
“ The number of novel coronavirus cases worldwide continues to grow , and the gap between reports from China and statistical estimates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China indicates that a substantial number of cases are underdiagnosed , ” a group of Japanese experts led by Hiroshi Nishiura , an epidemiologist at Hokkaido University , wrote in a letter to the International Journal of Infectious Diseases in February .
Based on his research , Nishiura put the proportion of asymptomatic Japanese patients evacuated from Wuhan , ground zero of the outbreak in China , at 30.8 per cent – similar to the classified Chinese government data .
Another useful point of reference is the data collected from the Diamond Princess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks in Yokohama , Japan .
All of its passengers and crew were tested , with 712 people testing positive – 334 of whom were asymptomatic , according to official Japanese figures .
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China, which has been praising itself for its draconian response in shutting down much of the country for most of February and thus halting the spread of the coronavirus pandemic domestically (at least if one ignores the glaring discrepancies from reports on the ground), may have a new problem on its hands.
According to the South China Morning Post, which cited classified data from the Chinese government, as many as a third of the people who test positive for the coronavirus – also known as “silent carriers” – may show delayed symptoms or none at all.
The data show that 43,000 people in China tested positive by the end of February, but had no actual symptoms, the newspaper reported. They were quarantined and monitored, though as we noted last month, in a radical change in how China is underreporting the severity of the disease, asymptomatic cases aren’t included in China’s tally of those infected with the virus.
“The number of novel coronavirus cases worldwide continues to grow, and the gap between reports from China and statistical estimates of incidence based on cases diagnosed outside China indicates that a substantial number of cases are underdiagnosed,” a group of Japanese experts led by Hiroshi Nishiura, an epidemiologist at Hokkaido University, wrote in a letter to the International Journal of Infectious Diseases in February. Based on his research, Nishiura put the proportion of asymptomatic Japanese patients evacuated from Wuhan, ground zero of the outbreak in China, at 30.8 per cent – similar to the classified Chinese government data.
Another useful point of reference is the data collected from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which was quarantined for weeks in Yokohama, Japan. All of its passengers and crew were tested, with 712 people testing positive – 334 of whom were asymptomatic, according to official Japanese figures. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--California’s Stay-at-Home Order Raises Constitutional Questions

The unprecedented steps government leaders have taken to contain the coronavirus—and the more extreme measures being considered—are raising thorny legal questions for U.S. courts .
California ’ s Gavin Newsom became the first governor to impose an extraordinary lockdown measure Thursday night , directing state residents to remain at home or face fines , except for essential tasks like grocery shopping or walking a pet .
Yet it ’ s unclear whether Newsom ’ s order is constitutional .
Even if it isn ’ t , judges might allow such extreme steps , at least for a limited period of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presented by COVID-19 are new , like Newsom ’ s confinement order , or whether the Centers for Disease Control can impose quarantines inside U.S. borders to contain the virus .
Professor James Hodge , a public health law specialist at Arizona State University , said lockdowns of the sort seen in France—where President Emmanuel Macron has mobilized 100,000 police officers to enforce a shelter in place order for 15 days—is likely to trip multiple constitutional wires .
“ We ’ ve seen lockdowns in China and Italy .
The capacity to pull @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at any level of government is sketchy at best because of rights to travel , due process and other specific constitutional norms , ” Hodge told the Washington Free Beacon .
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The unprecedented steps government leaders have taken to contain the coronavirus—and the more extreme measures being considered—are raising thorny legal questions for U.S. courts.
California’s Gavin Newsom became the first governor to impose an extraordinary lockdown measure Thursday night, directing state residents to remain at home or face fines, except for essential tasks like grocery shopping or walking a pet. Yet it’s unclear whether Newsom’s order is constitutional. Even if it isn’t, judges might allow such extreme steps, at least for a limited period of time.
Some of the legal questions presented by COVID-19 are new, like Newsom’s confinement order, or whether the Centers for Disease Control can impose quarantines inside U.S. borders to contain the virus.
Professor James Hodge, a public health law specialist at Arizona State University, said lockdowns of the sort seen in France—where President Emmanuel Macron has mobilized 100,000 police officers to enforce a shelter in place order for 15 days—is likely to trip multiple constitutional wires.
“We’ve seen lockdowns in China and Italy. The capacity to pull off similar efforts in the United States at any level of government is sketchy at best because of rights to travel, due process and other specific constitutional norms,” Hodge told the Washington Free Beacon. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Chelsea Clinton unravels: blasts Trump and Senate Republicans over coronavirus response

Chelsea Clinton , the daughter of failed 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton , just took to Twitter to say she @ @ @ @ @ ” at President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans over the way they have responded to @ @ @ @ @ completely unraveled as she attacked Trump and the Senate Republicans who have supported his agenda @ @ @ @ @ to claim that some of them benefited financially from the lack of response to the @ @ @ @ @ am full of fury at @ realDonaldTrump & Senate Republicans , ” she tweeted .
@ @ @ @ @ our already-vulnerable : our children , elderly , people in jail/detention , people who are @ @ @ @ @ .
To find out tonight some profited ?
” Chelsea added , “ As my @ @ @ @ @ ” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of failed 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, just took to Twitter to say she is “full of fury” at President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans over the way they have responded to the coronavirus.
Chelsea came completely unraveled as she attacked Trump and the Senate Republicans who have supported his agenda, going so far as to claim that some of them benefited financially from the lack of response to the coronavirus epidemic.
I am full of fury at @realDonaldTrump & Senate Republicans. For making more vulnerable our already-vulnerable: our children, elderly, people in jail/detention, people who are homeless, people w/o insurance. To find out tonight some profited? As my Grandma Ginger wld say-To satan. https://t.co/7DqnsLS2uD — Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) March 20, 2020
“I am full of fury at @realDonaldTrump & Senate Republicans,” she tweeted. “For making more vulnerable our already-vulnerable: our children, elderly, people in jail/detention, people who are homeless, people w/o insurance. To find out tonight some profited?” Chelsea added, “As my Grandma Ginger wld say-To satan.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Trump: This Invisible Enemy Is No Match For The Spirit And Resolve Of The American People

In the midst of a global crisis that has brought the country to a grinding halt as a result of mass shutdowns of whole industries , President Trump ’ s famously “ unpresidential ” Twitter feed has undergone a dramatic transformation .
An account famous for blasting out bruising attacks on political enemies , has become a source for inspiration to a nation beset with widespread fear and uncertainty .
“ I want all Americans to understand : we are at war with an invisible enemy , but that enemy is no match for the spirit and resolve of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online this week .
“ It can not overcome the dedication of our doctors , nurses , and scientists — and it can not beat the LOVE , PATRIOTISM , and DETERMINATION of our citizens .
Strong and United , WE WILL PREVAIL !
” “ STRONG & UNITED , WE WILL PREVAIL !
” Trump exclaimed later that day along with a 1-minute video of him encouraging the nation .
“ We are going to WIN , sooner rather than later !
” he assured Americans in a follow-up post .
Along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ optimism in the face of panic-inducing headlines , Trump has also made a point of thanking Americans in various industries working tirelessly for the good of their communities , states and country .
“ Today I spoke with American physicians and nurses to thank them for their tireless work , ” the president wrote Wednesday .
“ Doctors and nurses are at the front lines of this war and are true American HEROES !
With their help , America will WIN.
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In the midst of a global crisis that has brought the country to a grinding halt as a result of mass shutdowns of whole industries, President Trump’s famously “unpresidential” Twitter feed has undergone a dramatic transformation. An account famous for blasting out bruising attacks on political enemies, has become a source for inspiration to a nation beset with widespread fear and uncertainty.
“I want all Americans to understand: we are at war with an invisible enemy, but that enemy is no match for the spirit and resolve of the American people,” President Trump declared online this week. “It cannot overcome the dedication of our doctors, nurses, and scientists — and it cannot beat the LOVE, PATRIOTISM, and DETERMINATION of our citizens. Strong and United, WE WILL PREVAIL!”
“STRONG & UNITED, WE WILL PREVAIL!” Trump exclaimed later that day along with a 1-minute video of him encouraging the nation. “We are going to WIN, sooner rather than later!” he assured Americans in a follow-up post.
Along with messages declaring American resolve and promoting optimism in the face of panic-inducing headlines, Trump has also made a point of thanking Americans in various industries working tirelessly for the good of their communities, states and country.
“Today I spoke with American physicians and nurses to thank them for their tireless work,” the president wrote Wednesday. “Doctors and nurses are at the front lines of this war and are true American HEROES! With their help, America will WIN.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Report: MD Governor Slams de Blasio for Absurdly Claiming Trump is “Ignoring” Coronavirus

Maryland ’ s Republican Governor Larry Hogan took serious issue with de Blasio ’ s claims that the Trump administration continues to ignore the coronavirus pandemic .
I mean , I get playing politics , but this claim is so wildly off the mark and stupid that it really shows how desperate de Blasio is to do “ damage control ” for himself right now .
“ Just know that people all over the place are working as hard as they possibly can to fight this hidden enemy and it ’ s going to take all of us , not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like the mayor and state governments , the federal government , but it takes every one of our citizens as a part of this and we can ’ t stop it without them cooperating , ” Hogan told NBC News ’ “ Meet the Press , ” adding , “ We ’ re going to keep fighting it 24 hours a day until we get it done.
” De Blasio , who has said President Donald Trump remains inactive on the COVID-19 response and needs to deploy the U.S. military to New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It ’ s not true that people everywhere are fighting with all they ’ ve got because our military is being sidelined and the White House is in denial .
It ’ s just not true , governor .
It ’ s just not true.
” Hogan told de Blasio that the military was anything but sidelined .
“ We have military all over our state doing all kinds of great things like humanitarian missions … and building new hospital beds , ” he said .
Trump has invoked the Defense Protection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ essential material to combat the coronavirus .
The governor suggested the mayor should talk to Democratic New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo who has praised the Trump administration ’ s evolving response to the coronavirus outbreak .
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Maryland’s Republican Governor Larry Hogan took serious issue with de Blasio’s claims that the Trump administration continues to ignore the coronavirus pandemic.
“Ignoring the crisis.”
I mean, I get playing politics, but this claim is so wildly off the mark and stupid that it really shows how desperate de Blasio is to do “damage control” for himself right now.
“Just know that people all over the place are working as hard as they possibly can to fight this hidden enemy and it’s going to take all of us, not only the local government, the cities like the mayor and state governments, the federal government, but it takes every one of our citizens as a part of this and we can’t stop it without them cooperating,” Hogan told NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” adding, “We’re going to keep fighting it 24 hours a day until we get it done.”
De Blasio, who has said President Donald Trump remains inactive on the COVID-19 response and needs to deploy the U.S. military to New York City, repeated that demand Sunday. “It’s not true that people everywhere are fighting with all they’ve got because our military is being sidelined and the White House is in denial. It’s just not true, governor. It’s just not true.”
Hogan told de Blasio that the military was anything but sidelined. “We have military all over our state doing all kinds of great things like humanitarian missions … and building new hospital beds,” he said. Trump has invoked the Defense Protection Act to ensure private sector industry produces essential material to combat the coronavirus.
The governor suggested the mayor should talk to Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo who has praised the Trump administration’s evolving response to the coronavirus outbreak. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Warren Bashes Trump Over Executive Order Tweet, Censors Word ‘Chinese’

Senator Elizabeth Warren ( D-MA ) bashed President Trump on Thursday morning for a tweet in which the president defended @ @ @ @ @ wartime measures , despite signing an order approving such emergency actions .
“ President Trump @ @ @ @ @ shut ?
” asked Warren in a tweet .
“ Hospitals need test kids , @ @ @ @ @ supplies .
That ’ s why the exists .
Stop dragging your feet & burying @ @ @ @ @ hospitals that are about to be slammed by this pandemic.
” According to ABC News @ @ @ @ @ was a response to the previous day ’ s executive order , which grants the @ @ @ @ @ industries what they need to produce to support the national defense .
But when Warren @ @ @ @ @ invoke emergency authority , the former Democratic presidential candidate also blurred the word “ Chinese @ @ @ @ @ , which references the coronavirus strain that has caused a global pandemic as the “ @ @ @ @ @ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) bashed President Trump on Thursday morning for a tweet in which the president defended himself for not immediately invoking wartime measures, despite signing an order approving such emergency actions.
“President Trump, are your eyes stitched shut?” asked Warren in a tweet. “Hospitals need test kids, ventilators, & other medical supplies. That’s why the [Defense Production Act] exists. Stop dragging your feet & burying your head & start helping hospitals that are about to be slammed by this pandemic.”
According to ABC News, Trump’s tweet was a response to the previous day’s executive order, which grants the president emergency authority to tell industries what they need to produce to support the national defense.
President Trump, are your eyes stitched shut? Hospitals need test kits, ventilators, & other medical supplies. That’s why the DPA exists. Stop dragging your feet & burying your head & start helping hospitals that are about to be slammed by this pandemic. pic.twitter.com/9bb4Bl05ob — Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) March 19, 2020
But when Warren called on Trump to immediately invoke emergency authority, the former Democratic presidential candidate also blurred the word “Chinese” from the original tweet, which references the coronavirus strain that has caused a global pandemic as the “Chinese Virus.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Police in North Carolina find stolen trailer full of toilet paper

With the American population fighting over a single precious roll of toilet paper amid the coronavirus outbreak , police in North Carolina uncovered nearly 18,000 pounds of commercial bathroom paper products inside a stolen tractor-trailer on Wednesday .
Police said they aren ’ t releasing the name of the driver because the topic of toilet paper is “ fairly sensitive right now.
” “ After further investigation , it was determined the 53-foot Hyundai dry-van trailer was reported stolen locally and was being utilized to transport nearly 18,000 pounds of commercial bathroom paper products , ” the Guilford County Sheriff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ release .
Deputies initiated the investigation over a reported violation of the state ’ s motor vehicle law by the driver of the 18-wheel tractor-trailer traveling on Interstate 40 in Whitsett , N.C. , the release said .
Police followed the vehicle to a warehouse a short distance off the highway where they determined the trailer had been stolen .
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Daryl Loftis told the Associated Press the cargo included a mixture of paper towels , toilet paper , and other commercial products .
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With the American population fighting over a single precious roll of toilet paper amid the coronavirus outbreak, police in North Carolina uncovered nearly 18,000 pounds of commercial bathroom paper products inside a stolen tractor-trailer on Wednesday.
Police said they aren’t releasing the name of the driver because the topic of toilet paper is “fairly sensitive right now.”
“After further investigation, it was determined the 53-foot Hyundai dry-van trailer was reported stolen locally and was being utilized to transport nearly 18,000 pounds of commercial bathroom paper products,” the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
Deputies initiated the investigation over a reported violation of the state’s motor vehicle law by the driver of the 18-wheel tractor-trailer traveling on Interstate 40 in Whitsett, N.C., the release said. Police followed the vehicle to a warehouse a short distance off the highway where they determined the trailer had been stolen.
Capt. Daryl Loftis told the Associated Press the cargo included a mixture of paper towels, toilet paper, and other commercial products. He described it as “legitimate cargo going to a legitimate place.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--‘OVER MY DEAD BODY’: DOJ’s request for new ’emergency powers’ over coronavirus met with swift condem

‘OVER MY DEAD BODY’: DOJ’s request for new ’emergency powers’ over coronavirus met with swift condemnation

The Justice Department has quietly asked Congress for new “ emergency powers ” amid the coronavirus outbreak , including the power to ask chief judges to indefinitely detain people without trial .
The DOJ has proposed numerous emergency measures , according to Politico , which obtained and reviewed documents the DOJ sent to lawmakers .
From Politico : In one of the documents , the department proposed that Congress grant the attorney general power to ask the chief judge of any district court to pause court proceedings “ whenever the district court is fully or partially closed by virtue of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or other emergency situation.
” The proposal would also grant those top judges broad authority to pause court proceedings during emergencies .
It would apply to “ any statutes or rules of procedure otherwise affecting pre-arrest , post-arrest , pre-trial , trial , and post-trial procedures in criminal and juvenile proceedings and all civil process and proceedings , ” according to draft legislative language the department shared with Congress .
In making the case for the change , the DOJ document wrote that individual judges can currently pause proceedings during emergencies , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ judges in any particular district could handle emergencies “ in a consistent manner.
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The Justice Department has quietly asked Congress for new “emergency powers” amid the coronavirus outbreak, including the power to ask chief judges to indefinitely detain people without trial.
The DOJ has proposed numerous emergency measures, according to Politico, which obtained and reviewed documents the DOJ sent to lawmakers.
If this is a joke, it’s not funny. — Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) March 21, 2020
Congress must loudly reply NO. “The Justice Department has quietly asked Congress for the ability to ask chief judges to detain people indefinitely without trial during emergencies.” https://t.co/B0TL8y6Sbh — Justin Amash (@justinamash) March 21, 2020
From Politico: In one of the documents, the department proposed that Congress grant the attorney general power to ask the chief judge of any district court to pause court proceedings “whenever the district court is fully or partially closed by virtue of any natural disaster, civil disobedience, or other emergency situation.”
The proposal would also grant those top judges broad authority to pause court proceedings during emergencies. It would apply to “any statutes or rules of procedure otherwise affecting pre-arrest, post-arrest, pre-trial, trial, and post-trial procedures in criminal and juvenile proceedings and all civil process and proceedings,” according to draft legislative language the department shared with Congress. In making the case for the change, the DOJ document wrote that individual judges can currently pause proceedings during emergencies, but that their proposal would make sure all judges in any particular district could handle emergencies “in a consistent manner.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Larry the Cable Guy Rips ‘Clueless’ Celebs Who Filmed Themselves Singing ‘Imagine’ In Their Million-

Larry the Cable Guy Rips ‘Clueless’ Celebs Who Filmed Themselves Singing ‘Imagine’ In Their Million-Dollar Mansions

If you ’ re looking for an on-the-level , common-sense take on what ’ s going on with the whole coronavirus thing , look no further than Larry the Cable Guy .
Larry , who ’ s real name is Daniel Lawrence Whitney , is part of the Blue Collar Comedy crew , along with Jeff Foxworthy , Bill Engvall , and Ron White , and he ’ s got a very sane take on the slew of celebrities who recently cut a video in which they sang John Lennon ’ s famous song “ Imagine.
” “ Here ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of possessions that can take a year off of work and not flinch telling everyone outa work to imagine a world with no possessions while people are living in the street a half mile away from ‘ em.
” Whitney wrote on Twitter .
“ They ’ re clueless.
” The video was posted this week by “ Wonder Woman ” actress Gal Gadot , and featured stars like Kristen Wiig , Sarah Silverman , Jimmy Fallon , and Natalie Portman singing lyrics from the song while in isolation due to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

If you’re looking for an on-the-level, common-sense take on what’s going on with the whole coronavirus thing, look no further than Larry the Cable Guy.
Larry, who’s real name is Daniel Lawrence Whitney, is part of the Blue Collar Comedy crew, along with Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, and Ron White, and he’s got a very sane take on the slew of celebrities who recently cut a video in which they sang John Lennon’s famous song “Imagine.”
“Here’s a message from people with a lot of possessions that can take a year off of work and not flinch telling everyone outa work to imagine a world with no possessions while people are living in the street a half mile away from ‘em.” Whitney wrote on Twitter. “They’re clueless.”
Here’s a message from people with a lot of possessions that can take a year off of work and not flinch telling everyone outa work to imagine a world with no possessions while people are living in the street a half mile away from ‘em. RT @MattWalshBlog: pic.twitter.com/UrGyDUoDNN — Larry The Cable Guy (@GitRDoneLarry) March 19, 2020
The video was posted this week by “Wonder Woman” actress Gal Gadot, and featured stars like Kristen Wiig, Sarah Silverman, Jimmy Fallon, and Natalie Portman singing lyrics from the song while in isolation due to the COVID-19 outbreak. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--The WHO Was Warned In December About The Coronavirus, Taiwan Says. The Organization Ignored The Warn

The WHO Was Warned In December About The Coronavirus, Taiwan Says. The Organization Ignored The Warning.

Health officials in Taiwan say they warned the World Health Organization in December 2019 that the coronavirus could be passed via human-to-human contact , but the organization ignored its warnings , possibly due to its relationship with China , where the virus originated .
The Financial Times reported Friday that Taiwan made the claim , insisting the WHO didn ’ t communicate the possible ease of transmission early enough .
Taiwan , the Times noted , “ is excluded from the WHO because China , which claims it as part of its territory , demands that third countries and international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way that resembles how independent states are treated.
” The Taiwanese health officials said doctors in the country learned that medical staff on mainland China were getting ill , suggesting human-to-human contact was possible .
Officials in Taipei said they reported the information at the end of December 2019 .
Taiwanese government officials who spoke to the Times said their warnings were not shared by the WHO .
“ While the internal website provides a platform for all countries to share information on the epidemic and their response , none of the information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being put up there , ” Taiwan Vice President Chen Chien-jen told the Times .
“ The WHO could not obtain first-hand information to study and judge whether there was human-to-human transmission of Covid-19 .
This led it to announce human-to-human transmission with a delay , and an opportunity to raise the alert level both in China and the wider world was lost.
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Health officials in Taiwan say they warned the World Health Organization in December 2019 that the coronavirus could be passed via human-to-human contact, but the organization ignored its warnings, possibly due to its relationship with China, where the virus originated.
The Financial Times reported Friday that Taiwan made the claim, insisting the WHO didn’t communicate the possible ease of transmission early enough. Taiwan, the Times noted, “is excluded from the WHO because China, which claims it as part of its territory, demands that third countries and international bodies to not treat it in any way that resembles how independent states are treated.”
The Taiwanese health officials said doctors in the country learned that medical staff on mainland China were getting ill, suggesting human-to-human contact was possible. Officials in Taipei said they reported the information at the end of December 2019. Taiwanese government officials who spoke to the Times said their warnings were not shared by the WHO.
“While the [International Health Regulations’] internal website provides a platform for all countries to share information on the epidemic and their response, none of the information shared by our country’s [Centers for Disease Control] is being put up there,” Taiwan Vice President Chen Chien-jen told the Times. “The WHO could not obtain first-hand information to study and judge whether there was human-to-human transmission of Covid-19. This led it to announce human-to-human transmission with a delay, and an opportunity to raise the alert level both in China and the wider world was lost.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Vice President Pence, wife test negative for COVID-19

Vice President Mike Pence and his wife , Second Lady Karen Pence , have both tested negative for COVID-19 , his press secretary announced Saturday night .
“ Pleased to report that the COVID-19 test results came back negative for both Vice President @ Mike_Pence and Second Lady @ KarenPence , ” Katie Miller tweeted .
Pence earlier Saturday said he will be tested for the coronavirus , after one of his staffers tested positive for the virus earlier this week .
“ While the White House doctor has indicated that he has no reason to believe I was exposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given the unique position i have as vice president and as leader of the White House Coronavirus Task Force , both I and my wife will be tested for the coronavirus later this afternoon , ” he said at a White House press briefing .
Pence ’ s office said Friday that the unidentified staffer tested positive .
Pence said that the staffer is doing well , and had cold-like symptoms for a day and a half and has not been to the White House since Monday .
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Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Second Lady Karen Pence, have both tested negative for COVID-19, his press secretary announced Saturday night.
“Pleased to report that the COVID-19 test results came back negative for both Vice President @Mike_Pence and Second Lady @KarenPence,” Katie Miller tweeted.
Pence earlier Saturday said he will be tested for the coronavirus, after one of his staffers tested positive for the virus earlier this week.
“While the White House doctor has indicated that he has no reason to believe I was exposed and no need to be tested, given the unique position i have as vice president and as leader of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, both I and my wife will be tested for the coronavirus later this afternoon,” he said at a White House press briefing.
Pence’s office said Friday that the unidentified staffer tested positive. Pence said that the staffer is doing well, and had cold-like symptoms for a day and a half and has not been to the White House since Monday. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--“Stop The Coronavirus Corporate Coup”: Here Is A List Of Everyone Demanding A Bail Out

Courtesy of BIG newsletter author and monopoly researcher , Matt Stoller , here is an ever expanding list of every industry and entity that has floated bailout demands in what Stoller dubs the “ CoronavirusCoup ” – which if allowed to continue will make America ’ s big business bigger and more entrenched than ever , and crush most of the country ’ s small business .
Why ?
Because from Defense contractors , to billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos , to meatpackers and the beer industry , everyone wants a piece , and thanks to their lobby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get it .
Who won ’ t get it ?
The mom and pop store down the street which will have to quickly shut down for good in the coming weeks .
Here is how Stoller summarizes the dynamic currently taking place in Congress , which is certainly not going to let this crisis go to waste , and jockeying for trillions and trillions in pork , all on the back of US taxpayers and the viability of the world ’ s reserve currency .
We have to support industry in a moment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the conditions , and what is likely to happen by allowing Mnuchin to set the terms of all aid is a consolidation of power in the hands of a few .
No more small business .
America will be unrecognizable .
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Courtesy of BIG newsletter author and monopoly researcher, Matt Stoller, here is an ever expanding list of every industry and entity that has floated bailout demands in what Stoller dubs the “CoronavirusCoup” – which if allowed to continue will make America’s big business bigger and more entrenched than ever, and crush most of the country’s small business. Why? Because from Defense contractors, to billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, to meatpackers and the beer industry, everyone wants a piece, and thanks to their lobby connections and political bribes, they will get it.
Who won’t get it? The mom and pop store down the street which will have to quickly shut down for good in the coming weeks.
2. Speeding up of payments to defense contractors. Lifting of Other Transaction Authority caps for the Pentagon to shovel money to defense contractors without restrictions. Transdigm likes to use this one. https://t.co/FmbCX3yNoT — Matt Stoller (@matthewstoller) March 21, 2020
4. “The hotel industry wants $150 billion. The restaurant industry wants $145 billion. The National Association of Manufacturers wants $1.4 trillion. The International Council of Shopping Centers wants a guarantee of up to $1 trillion.” https://t.co/aADuheKMOh — Matt Stoller (@matthewstoller) March 21, 2020
6. Big meatpackers want expedited visas for seasonal workers. https://t.co/gJ91cQZnpY — Matt Stoller (@matthewstoller) March 21, 2020
8. Importers are rushing to get rid of duties paid by those found guilty of dumping. https://t.co/LnkB6Ez4ER — Matt Stoller (@matthewstoller) March 21, 2020
10. McConnell wants big business to rule. So he is refusing aid to normal people, and the Dems are negotiating with him to try to get unemployment assistance and social welfare. He knows Dems won’t pay attention to corporate bailouts if he takes the public hostage. — Matt Stoller (@matthewstoller) March 21, 2020
12. We have to support industry in a moment of crisis. But the key here is the conditions, and what is likely to happen by allowing Mnuchin to set the terms of all aid is a consolidation of power in the hands of a few. No more small business. America will be unrecognizable. — Matt Stoller (@matthewstoller) March 21, 2020
14. Take this blog post, repost it, forward it, whatever. We need to stop the opportunistic power grab. Bailouts can wait, we need aid to the people. Rent is coming due at the end of the month, but I can assure you Boeing will be fine for awhile. https://t.co/QicjuRdqYO — Matt Stoller (@matthewstoller) March 21, 2020
Here is how Stoller summarizes the dynamic currently taking place in Congress, which is certainly not going to let this crisis go to waste, and jockeying for trillions and trillions in pork, all on the back of US taxpayers and the viability of the world’s reserve currency.
We have to support industry in a moment of crisis. But the key here is the conditions, and what is likely to happen by allowing Mnuchin to set the terms of all aid is a consolidation of power in the hands of a few. No more small business. America will be unrecognizable. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--WATCH: Judge Jeanine Give Four Amazing Reasons Why the Economy Will Come ‘Roaring Back’ Under Trump

“ I don ’ t have all the answers , but there are four things I know for sure .
Number one , we will get through this , ” Pirro said .
“ Remember , we ’ re Americans born of a revolution .
Fight is in our DNA .
America is at her best when she ’ s tested .
She ’ s strong , determined , and has the mettle to get through anything.
” Her second point predicted that the economy will bounce back after taking a hit amid the outbreak .
“ Number two , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be stronger than ever , ” Pirro argued .
“ Economists agree that once this virus plateaus , as it has in other countries , our economy will come roaring back.
” Pirro ’ s third point called attention to the solidarity found during the crisis , praising President Trump for uniting people .
“ Number three , we are finding common ground in unusual places , ” she said .
“ The president has brought together former competitors to fight this together , all focused on America ’ s common enemy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even though they ’ re suffering financially.
” She finished her opening remarks by referencing the “ purpose ” and “ faith ” found in recent weeks .
“ Number four , we are getting close to our humanity , our faith , and our purpose in life .
The silence of isolation is deafening , ” Pirro said .
“ And it is forcing us to think about our purpose .
We are social beings , but maybe the silver lining will be the time we have to self-examine , reflect , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

“I don’t have all the answers, but there are four things I know for sure. Number one, we will get through this,” Pirro said. “Remember, we’re Americans born of a revolution. Fight is in our DNA. America is at her best when she’s tested. She’s strong, determined, and has the mettle to get through anything.”
Her second point predicted that the economy will bounce back after taking a hit amid the outbreak.
“Number two, when we get through this, we will be stronger than ever,” Pirro argued. “Economists agree that once this virus plateaus, as it has in other countries, our economy will come roaring back.”
Pirro’s third point called attention to the solidarity found during the crisis, praising President Trump for uniting people.
“Number three, we are finding common ground in unusual places,” she said. “The president has brought together former competitors to fight this together, all focused on America’s common enemy. Companies and workers are volunteering, even though they’re suffering financially.”
She finished her opening remarks by referencing the “purpose” and “faith” found in recent weeks.
“Number four, we are getting close to our humanity, our faith, and our purpose in life. The silence of isolation is deafening,” Pirro said. “And it is forcing us to think about our purpose. We are social beings, but maybe the silver lining will be the time we have to self-examine, reflect, and get closer to our creator.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Ayatollah’s American Allies Seize on Pandemic in Fresh Push for Sanctions Relief

The architects of the Obama administration ’ s self-described pro-Iran echo chamber have used the coronavirus outbreak to argue that U.S. sanctions are to blame for the virus ’ s aggressive spread across the Islamic Republic—a line the Iranian government is also peddling .
Former Obama officials and their allies have argued that the United States is depriving Iranian citizens of much-needed food and medical supplies by continuing to impose sanctions as the coronavirus has devastated the country .
Trump administration officials say , however , that humanitarian channels have remained open to Iran since before the virus erupted .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ security adviser and creator of what he described as an echo chamber—media and think-tank support for the Obama administration ’ s efforts to ink the landmark nuclear accord—argued that the United States is committing a “ moral abomination ” by refusing to lift sanctions .
“ It is a moral abomination that the United States is continuing to enforce sanctions on Iran while its people die because of a virus that threatens all humanity , ” Rhodes wrote on Twitter .
These arguments were soon echoed by MSNBC host Chris Hayes who called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ madness.
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The architects of the Obama administration’s self-described pro-Iran echo chamber have used the coronavirus outbreak to argue that U.S. sanctions are to blame for the virus’s aggressive spread across the Islamic Republic—a line the Iranian government is also peddling.
Former Obama officials and their allies have argued that the United States is depriving Iranian citizens of much-needed food and medical supplies by continuing to impose sanctions as the coronavirus has devastated the country. Trump administration officials say, however, that humanitarian channels have remained open to Iran since before the virus erupted.
Ben Rhodes, the Obama deputy national security adviser and creator of what he described as an echo chamber—media and think-tank support for the Obama administration’s efforts to ink the landmark nuclear accord—argued that the United States is committing a “moral abomination” by refusing to lift sanctions.
“It is a moral abomination that the United States is continuing to enforce sanctions on Iran while its people die because of a virus that threatens all humanity,” Rhodes wrote on Twitter.
These arguments were soon echoed by MSNBC host Chris Hayes who called the U.S. sanctions against Iran “sociopathic madness.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Former NBA star Jeremy Lin lets loose on Trump for calling coronavirus ‘Chinese virus’

Former NBA star Jeremy Lin spoke out to blast President Donald Trump this week for calling coronavirus the “ Chinese virus , ” claiming that doing so is racist .
Lin , a Taiwanese-American who currently plays for the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association , accused Trump of “ empowering racism ” every time he used the phrase “ Chinese virus.
” “ I wish you would powerfully support the vulnerable people that will suffer due to our mismanagement of this virus , including those that will be affected by the racism you ’ re empowering , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previously played for the New York Knicks .
Lin went on to seemingly address those who have pointed out that many diseases have been named after their places of origin .
“ And I dont wan na hear about no German measles/Spanish flu everyday Asian-Americans I know are threatened and physically attacked , ” he tweeted .
“ I dont give a crap about the history of names .
What I do know is this subtle anti-Chinese message only empowers more hate towards Asians.
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Former NBA star Jeremy Lin spoke out to blast President Donald Trump this week for calling coronavirus the “Chinese virus,” claiming that doing so is racist.
Lin, a Taiwanese-American who currently plays for the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association, accused Trump of “empowering racism” every time he used the phrase “Chinese virus.”
“I wish you would powerfully support the vulnerable people that will suffer due to our mismanagement of this virus, including those that will be affected by the racism you’re empowering,” tweeted the 31-year-old basketball star, who previously played for the New York Knicks.
🤦🏻♂I wish you would powerfully support the vulnerable people that will suffer due to our mismanagement of this virus, including those that will be affected by the racism you’re empowering https://t.co/QfRHiOFGEm — Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) March 17, 2020
Lin went on to seemingly address those who have pointed out that many diseases have been named after their places of origin.
“And I dont wanna hear about no German measles/Spanish flu [because] everyday Asian-Americans [including people] I know are threatened and physically attacked,” he tweeted. “I dont give a crap about the history of names [right now]. What I do know is this subtle anti-Chinese message only empowers more hate towards Asians.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--California Becomes First State to Issue State-Wide Shelter in Place Order

Some 40 million Californians are being required to stay at home to help slow the spread of the coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ where we need some straight talk , and we need to tell people the truth @ @ @ @ @ the curve , ” California Gov .
Gavin Newsom ( D ) said on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ to do that , we need to recognize the reality , ” Newsom said , @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s manifesting all across the United States — and for that matter around @ @ @ @ @ requires us to adjust our thinking and to adjust our activities.
” Newsome continued to @ @ @ @ @ Californian residents are already under a stay at home order .
He added that while @ @ @ @ @ “ there ’ s a mutuality and a recognition of our interdependence ” that led @ @ @ @ @ appropriate for a state-wide stay at home order .
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Some 40 million Californians are being required to stay at home to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
“This is a moment where we need some straight talk, and we need to tell people the truth: We need to bend the curve,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said on Thursday night.
“In order to do that, we need to recognize the reality,” Newsom said, adding, “The experience that’s manifesting all across the United States — and for that matter around the rest of world — requires us to adjust our thinking and to adjust our activities.”
Newsome continued to note that some 23 million Californian residents are already under a stay at home order. He added that while the state is large, “there’s a mutuality and a recognition of our interdependence” that led him to determine it was appropriate for a state-wide stay at home order. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Adam Schiff Doesn’t Want You To Know About His Impeachment Subpoena Records

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff ( D-CA ) , who has led the charge against President Donald Trump since he was inaugurated , is fighting in court to keep secret the subpoenas he issued last year as part of Democrats ’ impeachment investigation into the president .
Jerry Dunleavy reported at The Washington Examiner ( my former employer ) that Schiff has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch , who sought access to “ the controversial subpoenas issued for phone records , ” that led to the revealing of contact between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nunes ( R-CA ) and journalist John Solomon , among others .
“ legal team , led by Douglas Letter , the Democratic-led House ’ s general counsel , told the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Friday that ‘ these requests and subpoenas were integral to the Committee ’ s inquiry and consistent with its mandate to investigate and issue a report ’ about whether Trump should be impeached , ” Dunleavy reported .
Judicial Watch ’ s lawsuit had argued : “ The records are of critical public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any lawful basis and violated the rights of numerous private citizens.
” It further stated that “ disclosure of the requested records would serve the public interest by providing information about the unlawful issuance of the subpoenas ” and that “ the requested records fall within the scope of the public ’ s right of access to governmental records.
” Schiff ’ s motion argued that Judicial Watch “ has not demonstrated that the public interest in disclosure outweighs the House Defendants ’ interest in non-disclosure , ” adding that “ it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conservative watchdog group wanted the records , claiming it “ does not allege whose rights have been violated.
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House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA), who has led the charge against President Donald Trump since he was inaugurated, is fighting in court to keep secret the subpoenas he issued last year as part of Democrats’ impeachment investigation into the president.
Jerry Dunleavy reported at The Washington Examiner (my former employer) that Schiff has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch, who sought access to “the controversial subpoenas issued for phone records,” that led to the revealing of contact between Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) and journalist John Solomon, among others.
“[Schiff’s] legal team, led by Douglas Letter, the Democratic-led House’s general counsel, told the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Friday that ‘these requests and subpoenas were integral to the Committee’s inquiry and consistent with its mandate to investigate and issue a report’ about whether Trump should be impeached,” Dunleavy reported.
Judicial Watch’s lawsuit had argued: “The records are of critical public importance as the subpoenas were issued without any lawful basis and violated the rights of numerous private citizens.” It further stated that “disclosure of the requested records would serve the public interest by providing information about the unlawful issuance of the subpoenas” and that “the requested records fall within the scope of the public’s right of access to governmental records.”
Schiff’s motion argued that Judicial Watch “has not demonstrated that the public interest in disclosure outweighs the House Defendants’ interest in non-disclosure,” adding that “it is unclear for what precise purpose” the conservative watchdog group wanted the records, claiming it “does not allege whose rights have been violated.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Sen. Rand Paul tests positive for coronavirus

Sen. Rand Paul , R-Ky. , became the first U.S. senator to test positive for the coronavirus Sunday and will remain in quarantine , his staff announced .
The senator entered into quarantine in Kentucky and was continuing to work , while staffers in Paul ’ s Washington , D.C. , office have been working remotely for the past 10 days , Fox News has learned .
A spokesman for Paul confirmed that the senator had been at the Senate gym Sunday morning before learning of his diagnosis and leaving for Kentucky ; Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a safe distance .
“ Senator Rand Paul has tested positive for COVID-19 .
He is feeling fine and is in quarantine , ” Paul ’ s staff tweeted Sunday afternoon .
“ He is asymptomatic and was tested out of an abundance of caution due to his extensive travel and events .
He was not aware of any direct contact with any infected person.
” “ He expects to be back in the Senate after his quarantine period ends and will continue to work for the people of Kentucky at this difficult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Ten days ago , our D.C. office began operating remotely , hence virtually no staff has had contact with Senator Rand Paul.
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Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., became the first U.S. senator to test positive for the coronavirus Sunday and will remain in quarantine, his staff announced.
The senator entered into quarantine in Kentucky and was continuing to work, while staffers in Paul’s Washington, D.C., office have been working remotely for the past 10 days, Fox News has learned. A spokesman for Paul confirmed that the senator had been at the Senate gym Sunday morning before learning of his diagnosis and leaving for Kentucky; Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas said he saw Paul at the gym and kept a safe distance.
“Senator Rand Paul has tested positive for COVID-19. He is feeling fine and is in quarantine,” Paul’s staff tweeted Sunday afternoon. “He is asymptomatic and was tested out of an abundance of caution due to his extensive travel and events. He was not aware of any direct contact with any infected person.”
“He expects to be back in the Senate after his quarantine period ends and will continue to work for the people of Kentucky at this difficult time,” a second tweet said. “Ten days ago, our D.C. office began operating remotely, hence virtually no staff has had contact with Senator Rand Paul.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Top National Guard general refutes nationwide coronavirus quarantine rumors

A top National Guard general on Friday refuted false rumors of martial law and a nationwide quarantine as troops continue @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic .
“ I hear unfounded rumors about # NationalGuard troops supporting a @ @ @ @ @ Gen. Joseph Lengyel , chief of the National Guard Bureau .
“ Let me be @ @ @ @ @ no such discussion.
” Lengyel ’ s tweet comes as many people across the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ of martial law , prompting authorities to assure residents the messages were fake .
U.S. @ @ @ @ @ foreign bad actors could use this uncertain time to plant bad rumors in order to @ @ @ @ @ Governors across the country continue to deploy Guard troops in response to the coronavirus pandemic @ @ @ @ @ been activated in nearly 30 states to help with efforts to contain the outbreak .
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A top National Guard general on Friday refuted false rumors of martial law and a nationwide quarantine as troops continue to get called up amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“I hear unfounded rumors about #NationalGuard troops supporting a nationwide quarantine,” tweeted Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National Guard Bureau. “Let me be clear: There has been no such discussion.”
I hear unfounded rumors about #NationalGuard troops supporting a nationwide quarantine. Let me be clear: There has been no such discussion. … For news about the great work the Guard IS doing to support the #Covid_19 response, click the link. #COVID19 https://t.co/JZROM4xfF9 — Gen. Joseph Lengyel (@ChiefNGB) March 20, 2020
Lengyel’s tweet comes as many people across the U.S. reported receiving text messages warning of martial law, prompting authorities to assure residents the messages were fake.
U.S. defense officials have warned that foreign bad actors could use this uncertain time to plant bad rumors in order to panic the American public.
Governors across the country continue to deploy Guard troops in response to the coronavirus pandemic. More than 3,000 have been activated in nearly 30 states to help with efforts to contain the outbreak. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Labor Group Exploits Coronavirus to Fill Coffers

A labor group plans to line its pockets with donations sent to an emergency fund that claims to help service-sector workers affected by the coronavirus .
The forced closure of restaurants amid the coronavirus outbreak has forced the service sector to furlough or terminate its employees , a major economic disruption that is expected to cost workers between $ 300 to $ 400 million per month in New York City alone .
In response , One Fair Wage ( OFW ) , a labor group , set up the “ Emergency Coronavirus Affected Workers Support Fund ” on Monday to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tipped and service-sector workers in 10 U.S. states and the District of Columbia .
OFW ’ s “ no-strings-attached cash assistance ” for workers comes with some major caveats : Workers must sign up for OFW , “ participate in a confirmation interview ” to qualify , and kick back a portion of donations to organizers , while the group will pocket any unclaimed donations for its own purposes .
The group asked supporters to contribute to the fund , but it is unclear how much of that money will end up in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an “ administrative fee ” from all donations , according to the website .
Furthermore , OFW will pocket all unclaimed money to fuel its activism if not enough people claim the stipend .
“ Our goal is to raise a significant amount of money to temporarily meet some of the significant needs in our community , and get that money out the door quickly , ” the fundraising page said .
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A labor group plans to line its pockets with donations sent to an emergency fund that claims to help service-sector workers affected by the coronavirus.
The forced closure of restaurants amid the coronavirus outbreak has forced the service sector to furlough or terminate its employees, a major economic disruption that is expected to cost workers between $300 to $400 million per month in New York City alone. In response, One Fair Wage (OFW), a labor group, set up the “Emergency Coronavirus Affected Workers Support Fund” on Monday to pay $213 in cash to any tipped and service-sector workers in 10 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. OFW’s “no-strings-attached cash assistance” for workers comes with some major caveats: Workers must sign up for OFW, “participate in a confirmation interview” to qualify, and kick back a portion of donations to organizers, while the group will pocket any unclaimed donations for its own purposes.
The group asked supporters to contribute to the fund, but it is unclear how much of that money will end up in the hands of workers. It deducts an “administrative fee” from all donations, according to the website. Furthermore, OFW will pocket all unclaimed money to fuel its activism if not enough people claim the stipend.
“Our goal is to raise a significant amount of money to temporarily meet some of the significant needs in our community, and get that money out the door quickly,” the fundraising page said. “The One Fair Wage campaign will deduct a standard administrative fee and any unspent funds will support tipped worker organizing and advocacy efforts.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Trump Suspends Payments on Federal Student Loans Amid Coronavirus Crisis

President Donald Trump is suspending payments on federal student loans amid the coronavirus outbreak .
On Friday , Trump and @ @ @ @ @ Force held a news conference to give an update about the administration ’ s response @ @ @ @ @ conference , Trump confirmed he is pausing all student loan payments on federally held loans @ @ @ @ @ interest will not accrue on those loans .
The president has indicated that the order @ @ @ @ @ also encouraged students to contact lenders in an effort to communicate .
The order is @ @ @ @ @ days .
However , Trump did indicate that the order could be extended depending on @ @ @ @ @ outbreak is contained by that time .
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President Donald Trump is suspending payments on federal student loans amid the coronavirus outbreak.
On Friday, Trump and the White House Coronavirus Task Force held a news conference to give an update about the administration’s response efforts.
During the press conference, Trump confirmed he is pausing all student loan payments on federally held loans. He also announced the interest will not accrue on those loans. The president has indicated that the order is effective immediately.
He also encouraged students to contact lenders in an effort to communicate. The order is effective for the next 60 days. However, Trump did indicate that the order could be extended depending on whether or not the coronavirus outbreak is contained by that time. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Chinese State Communist Propaganda Promotes Hillary’s Coronavirus Attacks On Trump

Chinese state communist propaganda promoted a tweet from Democrat Hillary Clinton on Friday that contained misleading information about President Donald @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus , which originated in China .
Chinese state media took a screenshot of @ @ @ @ @ wrote : “ Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday critiqued President Donald @ @ @ @ @ of ‘ Chinese Virus ’ to refer to the # COVID19 as ‘ racist rhetoric @ @ @ @ @ attempt to eclipse his poor response in curbing the virus outbreak.
” Chinese Ambassador to @ @ @ @ @ the tweet , writing , “ It is true .
Justice always speak loudly.
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Chinese state communist propaganda promoted a tweet from Democrat Hillary Clinton on Friday that contained misleading information about President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus, which originated in China.
“The president is turning to racist rhetoric to distract from his failures to take the coronavirus seriously early on, make tests widely available, and adequately prepare the country for a period of crisis,” Clinton wrote on Twitter. “Don’t fall for it. Don’t let your friends and family fall for it.” It is true. Justice always speak loudly. https://t.co/kZjcYccFPg — Chinese Ambassador to South Africa (@AmbLINSongtian) March 20, 2020
Chinese state media took a screenshot of Clinton’s tweet and wrote: “Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday critiqued President Donald Trump’s recent usage of ‘Chinese Virus’ to refer to the #COVID19 as ‘racist rhetoric,’ which is an attempt to eclipse his poor response in curbing the virus outbreak.”
Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Lin Songtian promoted the tweet, writing, “It is true. Justice always speak loudly.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Cher Declares President Trump ‘a Murderer’

Cher has called President Donald Trump “ a cancer ravaging our nation.
” She demanded last week that the president @ @ @ @ @ up killing thousands of Americans .
And now , the left-wing pop icon has declared @ @ @ @ @ ” “ trump HAS ACCESS 2 EVERY MASK , SHIELD , GOWN , GLOVE , @ @ @ @ @ , TEST KIT , NATIONAL GUARDSMAN , SOLDIER FROM ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS , NURSES @ @ @ @ @ TECHS , 1ST RESPONDERS NEEDED 2 SAVE THE LIVES OF CORONAVIRUS PATIENTS , & CAREGIVERS @ @ @ @ @ a late-night Twitter tirade .
“ Trump IS A LIAR , & MURDERER .
OPEN @ @ @ @ @ the latest unhinged celebrity to float a wild conspiracy about the president ’ s handling @ @ @ @ @ that has thrown countries around the world into economy-crippling health crisis and has caused nearly @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Cher has called President Donald Trump “a cancer ravaging our nation.” She demanded last week that the president step down before he ends up killing thousands of Americans. And now, the left-wing pop icon has declared President Trump a “murderer.”
“trump HAS ACCESS 2 EVERY MASK, SHIELD, GOWN, GLOVE, BED, VENTiLATOR, RESPIRATOR, TEST KIT, NATIONAL GUARDSMAN, SOLDIER FROM ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NURSES, DR.’S, TECHS, 1ST RESPONDERS NEEDED 2 SAVE THE LIVES OF CORONAVIRUS PATIENTS, & CAREGIVERS,” Cher said in a late-night Twitter tirade. “Trump IS A LIAR, & MURDERER. OPEN UR.”
Cher is just the latest unhinged celebrity to float a wild conspiracy about the president’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak, that has thrown countries around the world into economy-crippling health crisis and has caused nearly 12,000 death world wide. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Dems Reject Gun Violence Bill as Shootings Surge in Baltimore

Maryland Democrats rejected a bill aimed at combating gun violence as Baltimore mayor Jack Young publicly begged residents to stop shooting each other so hospitals could be used to treat coronavirus patients .
Young , a Democrat , pleaded with residents on Wednesday not to “ clog up our hospitals and beds with people are being shot senselessly.
” But on the same day , his partymates in the state legislature voted down a bill pushed by Republican governor Larry Hogan that would strengthen penalties for violent criminals .
Hogan ’ s Violent Firearms Offenders Act would make the theft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ penalties for those who repeatedly carry illegal guns or use a gun while drug dealing .
The bill passed the state Senate on March 10 following a contentious back-and-forth between lawmakers .
Democrats successfully removed the legislation ’ s mandatory minimum sentencing increase , arguing it would punish violent criminals too severely .
Following the removal of mandatory minimums and the bill ’ s subsequent passage , state Senate president and Baltimore Democrat Bill Ferguson lauded the legislation ’ s bipartisan nature , saying it included “ the legislature ’ s priorities and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Speaker of the House Adrienne Jones did not respond to a request for comment on why the bill was rejected .
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Maryland Democrats rejected a bill aimed at combating gun violence as Baltimore mayor Jack Young publicly begged residents to stop shooting each other so hospitals could be used to treat coronavirus patients.
Young, a Democrat, pleaded with residents on Wednesday not to “clog up our hospitals and beds with people [who] are being shot senselessly.” But on the same day, his partymates in the state legislature voted down a bill pushed by Republican governor Larry Hogan that would strengthen penalties for violent criminals.
Hogan’s Violent Firearms Offenders Act would make the theft of a firearm a felony and increase penalties for those who repeatedly carry illegal guns or use a gun while drug dealing. The bill passed the state Senate on March 10 following a contentious back-and-forth between lawmakers. Democrats successfully removed the legislation’s mandatory minimum sentencing increase, arguing it would punish violent criminals too severely.
Following the removal of mandatory minimums and the bill’s subsequent passage, state Senate president and Baltimore Democrat Bill Ferguson lauded the legislation’s bipartisan nature, saying it included “the legislature’s priorities and some of the governor’s priorities.” Speaker of the House Adrienne Jones did not respond to a request for comment on why the bill was rejected. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow wants President Trump off the air

Perhaps the most prized of American constitutional rights , the birthright of every citizen , is freedom of speech and expression .
That even goes for the president .
You would think that in a national crisis we all would want to hear what our national leadership is doing to deal with the crisis .
You would think that some people , as some have , would put naked partisanship aside and work for America .
But MSNBC ‘ s Rachel Maddow said the following on Friday night : “ I feel like we should innoculate ( sic ) ourselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ false promises and false statements by the president by recognizing that when he is talking about the coronavirus epidemic , more often than not , he is lying .
Even when he ’ s talking about what he has done or what he will do , he is consistently lying and giving you happy talk that is stuff that the federal government isn ’ t actually doing .
And it ’ s making people around the country count on the fact that the federal government is doing that stuff when they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mentally-damaged hallucination , “ And so the sooner we come to terms with that , I think the better for all of us .
If it were up to me , I would stop putting those briefings on live TV…if he keeps lying like this every day on stuff this important , all of us should stop broadcasting it.
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Perhaps the most prized of American constitutional rights, the birthright of every citizen, is freedom of speech and expression.
That even goes for the president. You would think that in a national crisis we all would want to hear what our national leadership is doing to deal with the crisis. You would think that some people, as some have, would put naked partisanship aside and work for America.
But MSNBC‘s Rachel Maddow said the following on Friday night: “I feel like we should innoculate (sic) ourselves against the harmful impact of these ongoing false promises and false statements by the president by recognizing that when he is talking about the coronavirus epidemic, more often than not, he is lying. Even when he’s talking about what he has done or what he will do, he is consistently lying and giving you happy talk that is stuff that the federal government isn’t actually doing. And it’s making people around the country count on the fact that the federal government is doing that stuff when they’re not.”
She went on with her mentally-damaged hallucination, “And so the sooner we come to terms with that, I think the better for all of us. If it were up to me, I would stop putting those briefings on live TV…if he keeps lying like this every day on stuff this important, all of us should stop broadcasting it.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Plan On Dems Milking A Possible Recession And Blaming Trump

Since there is a reasonable likelihood of a recession coming , the Dems will milk it for all its worth .
The narrative will be that President Trump mismanaged the virus crisis , and that resulted in a recession .
Please do not forget what is being done to this country , from whipped up panic to Nancy Pelosi trying to insert abortion funding into a coronavirus bill , to outright lies about this President ’ s actions to fight this .
I ’ m not a psychiatrist , but I believe even my dog knows these people ain ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the blame should be on the bureaucrats , who are mostly Democrats , that are charged to run the federal government , belong to unions supporting Democrats , and have their hands around the throats of the tax payers .
Blaming the President , who is only one person for the mismanagement of departments is a little misguided and misdirected anger .
Let ’ s call it what it is , malfeasance of the bureaucrats and just one more reason to carve the federal bureaucracy down in size so they can do their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cesspool of ignorance and sloth .
The Trump administration needs to put in place a program to accelerate the return of plants and companies in China .
I would propose a meeting with a group of business representatives and advocate them using their unrepatriated offshore profits together with funds they are using to purchase their stock to finance the move of production facilities in China back to the U.S. Every confirmed dollar so invested would be given a 35 % tax credit on their future Federal Corp Tax .
Give them 24 months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this unacceptable then let them propose an alternative .
Companies probably have close to $ 1 trillion of funds from these sources .
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Since there is a reasonable likelihood of a recession coming, the Dems will milk it for all its worth. The narrative will be that President Trump mismanaged the virus crisis, and that resulted in a recession.
Please do not forget what is being done to this country, from whipped up panic to Nancy Pelosi trying to insert abortion funding into a coronavirus bill, to outright lies about this President’s actions to fight this. I’m not a psychiatrist, but I believe even my dog knows these people ain’t right!
It seems to me the blame should be on the bureaucrats, who are mostly Democrats, that are charged to run the federal government, belong to unions supporting Democrats, and have their hands around the throats of the tax payers.
Blaming the President, who is only one person for the mismanagement of departments is a little misguided and misdirected anger. Let’s call it what it is, malfeasance of the bureaucrats and just one more reason to carve the federal bureaucracy down in size so they can do their jobs efficiently. Washington D.C. is a cesspool of ignorance and sloth.
The Trump administration needs to put in place a program to accelerate the return of plants and companies in China. I would propose a meeting with a group of business representatives and advocate them using their unrepatriated offshore profits together with funds they are using to purchase their stock to finance the move of production facilities in China back to the U.S. Every confirmed dollar so invested would be given a 35% tax credit on their future Federal Corp Tax. Give them 24 months to execute. If the companies find this unacceptable then let them propose an alternative. Companies probably have close to $1 trillion of funds from these sources. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Pelosi Calls McConnell’s Coronavirus Relief Proposal a ‘Non-Starter’

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is criticizing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ’ s ( R-Ky. ) coronavirus relief package , @ @ @ @ @ non-starter.
” Pelosi released a letter on Friday to her fellow House Democrats amid House @ @ @ @ @ proposal .
Her statement argues that the proposed package appears more favorable to corporations than @ @ @ @ @ proposal —now coined the Coronavirus Aid , Relief , and Economic Security ( CARES ) @ @ @ @ @ providing individuals with $ 1,200 .
Households with couples filing joint tax returns would receive @ @ @ @ @ .
However , the proposed amounts are contingent on income caps .
Pelosi argues that @ @ @ @ @ need of direct help .
In her statement , she rejected the proposal as she @ @ @ @ @ not at all pro-worker and puts corporations ahead of working people.
” In short , @ @ @ @ @ bill as “ a non-starter.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is criticizing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) coronavirus relief package, describing it as a “non-starter.”
Pelosi released a letter on Friday to her fellow House Democrats amid House and Senate discussions about the proposal.
Her statement argues that the proposed package appears more favorable to corporations than families in need.
The proposal —now coined the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act— has different elements including providing individuals with $1,200. Households with couples filing joint tax returns would receive a total of $2,400.
However, the proposed amounts are contingent on income caps. Pelosi argues that the American people are in need of direct help.
In her statement, she rejected the proposal as she argued that it is “not at all pro-worker and puts corporations ahead of working people.” In short, Pelosi described the written proposed bill as “a non-starter.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Monica Lewinsky Urges Her 750,000 Followers To Send Feces To White House

The former White House intern who had sexual relations with President Bill Clinton in the Oval Office has finally weighed @ @ @ @ @ response to the coronavirus .
Monica Lewinsky asked her 750,000 Twitter followers to mail feces @ @ @ @ @ “ They ’ ve now decided they will test EVERYONE for the Covid-19 Virus .
@ @ @ @ @ to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW , Washington , DC 20500 , ” she wrote .
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The former White House intern who had sexual relations with President Bill Clinton in the Oval Office has finally weighed in on the White House response to the coronavirus.
Monica Lewinsky asked her 750,000 Twitter followers to mail feces to the White House.
“They’ve now decided they will test EVERYONE for the Covid-19 Virus. Please send a stool sample to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500,” she wrote. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Illinois Governor Lists Gun Stores as ‘Essential,’ Exempts Them from Forced Shutdown

When Illinois Gov .
J.B. Pritzker ( D ) issued an executive order Friday to put a statewide shutdown in place , he exempted gun and ammunition stores by labeling them “ essential.
” The order , titled “ Executive Order in Response to COVID-19 ( COVID-19 Executive Order No .
8 ) , ” contains various headings , under which are listings of businesses considered “ essential ” for day-to-day life .
Under the heading , “ Supplies for Essential Businesses and Operations , ” the order makes clear that “ firearm and ammunition suppliers and retailers ” can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the purposes of “ safety and security.
” The Second Amendment Foundation ’ s Alan Gottlieb reacted to Pritzker ’ s recognition of the “ essential ” nature of firearms to the American life by saying , “ When an anti-gun Democrat Governor declares that essential businesses includes firearm and ammunition suppliers and retailers for purposes of safety and security , that is really a big deal .
Every Governor should copy the Illinois example when issuing stay in place and business closure orders in the face of the Corona Virus.
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When Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) issued an executive order Friday to put a statewide shutdown in place, he exempted gun and ammunition stores by labeling them “essential.”
The order, titled “Executive Order in Response to COVID-19 (COVID-19 Executive Order No. 8),” contains various headings, under which are listings of businesses considered “essential” for day-to-day life. Under the heading, “Supplies for Essential Businesses and Operations,” the order makes clear that “firearm and ammunition suppliers and retailers” can remain open, noting that they serve the purposes of “safety and security.”
The Second Amendment Foundation’s Alan Gottlieb reacted to Pritzker’s recognition of the “essential” nature of firearms to the American life by saying, “When an anti-gun Democrat Governor declares that essential businesses includes firearm and ammunition suppliers and retailers for purposes of safety and security, that is really a big deal. Every Governor should copy the Illinois example when issuing stay in place and business closure orders in the face of the Corona Virus.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--De Blasio: If Trump does not act on coronavirus outbreak, ‘people will die’

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio had a grim prognosis for his city during the coronavirus outbreak and claimed Sunday that if President Trump does not do something soon , it will cost people their lives .
Roughly a third of call cases in the U.S. are in New York City , resulting in much of the city being shut down , with all nonessential workers being told to stay home .
The mayor told NBC ’ s “ Meet the Press ” that he does not expect the situation to improve any time soon .
“ The truth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It ’ s only getting worse.
” De Blasio lamented that Trump ’ s inaction has hampered the city ’ s ability to treat its large numbers of patients .
“ The president of the United States is from New York City and he will not lift a finger to help his hometown , ” he said .
“ I don ’ t get it.
” De Blasio said he asked for the military to be sent out and for Trump to use the Defense Production Act to be used to acquire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ If the president doesn ’ t act , people will die who could have lived otherwise , ” de Blasio said .
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio had a grim prognosis for his city during the coronavirus outbreak and claimed Sunday that if President Trump does not do something soon, it will cost people their lives.
Roughly a third of call cases in the U.S. are in New York City, resulting in much of the city being shut down, with all nonessential workers being told to stay home. The mayor told NBC’s “Meet the Press” that he does not expect the situation to improve any time soon.
“The truth is,” de Blasio said, “It’s only getting worse.”
De Blasio lamented that Trump’s inaction has hampered the city’s ability to treat its large numbers of patients.
“The president of the United States is from New York City and he will not lift a finger to help his hometown,” he said. “I don’t get it.”
De Blasio said he asked for the military to be sent out and for Trump to use the Defense Production Act to be used to acquire ventilators for patients suffering from the illness.
“If the president doesn’t act, people will die who could have lived otherwise,” de Blasio said. – READ MORE
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