truepundit--2020-05-05--Data show Americans are returning to normal life whether state and local officials like it or not

As the coronavirus pandemic wanes , new mobility data shows that Americans are no longer sheltering in place to the @ @ @ @ @ ago , despite continued state and local guidelines .
According to Apple ’ s mobility @ @ @ @ @ people ’ s searches for directions on Apple Maps — traffic in America has more @ @ @ @ @ three weeks since its low point at -60 % from the baseline .
As of @ @ @ @ @ risen to only -16 % from the baseline .
Another report , this one from @ @ @ @ @ found that “ fast food and gas station visits have returned to pre-COVID-19 levels in @ @ @ @ @ areas across the nation.
” Foursquare collects its data from willing participants who allow the @ @ @ @ @ visit .
The reports correspond with mobile phone data provided to NPR by SafeGraph over @ @ @ @ @ that Americans are not sheltering in place as much as they had in early April @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

As the coronavirus pandemic wanes, new mobility data shows that Americans are no longer sheltering in place to the extent they did several weeks ago, despite continued state and local guidelines.
According to Apple’s mobility trends report — which tracks people’s searches for directions on Apple Maps — traffic in America has more than doubled in the last three weeks since its low point at -60% from the baseline. As of Saturday, that number had risen to only -16% from the baseline.
Another report, this one from location data provider Foursquare, found that “fast food and gas station visits have returned to pre-COVID-19 levels in the Midwest and in rural areas across the nation.” Foursquare collects its data from willing participants who allow the company to track locations they visit.
The reports correspond with mobile phone data provided to NPR by SafeGraph over the weekend which also showed that Americans are not sheltering in place as much as they had in early April. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-05--Dozens Dead After Lockdown Measures Delayed Their Heart Surgeries; Health Official: ‘Certainly Was N

Dozens Dead After Lockdown Measures Delayed Their Heart Surgeries; Health Official: ‘Certainly Was Not Intended’

Tens of thousands of medical procedures have been postponed in Ontario , Canada , anticipating a novel coronavirus patient surge that has yet to come , a report from the independent Financial Accountability Office ( FAO ) found late last month .
Delayed heart surgeries , for example , have already resulted in around 35 deaths , a University Health Network ( UHN ) report states .
“ A report has been released today by UHN with respect to cardiac deaths and it has been estimated that approximately 35 people may have passed away because their surgeries were not performed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last Tuesday , according to Toronto Star .
“ Any death that happened because of COVID-19 — whether directly or indirectly — is a tragedy , ” Elliott continued .
“ We feel for those families who ’ ve lost family members — whether it has been from cancer death , cardiac death or a COVID-19 death .
But these were decisions that we had to make .
The decisions were made by medical personnel.
” According to The Star , Elliott has stressed that decisions to delay treatments “ were made by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as per pandemic plans written years ago , ” adding that the health minister says she “ understands it has left many patients anxious.
” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Tens of thousands of medical procedures have been postponed in Ontario, Canada, anticipating a novel coronavirus patient surge that has yet to come, a report from the independent Financial Accountability Office (FAO) found late last month.
Delayed heart surgeries, for example, have already resulted in around 35 deaths, a University Health Network (UHN) report states.
“A report has been released today by UHN with respect to cardiac deaths and it has been estimated that approximately 35 people may have passed away because their surgeries were not performed,” Health Minister Christine Elliott acknowledged last Tuesday, according to Toronto Star.
“Any death that happened because of COVID-19 — whether directly or indirectly — is a tragedy,” Elliott continued. “We feel for those families who’ve lost family members — whether it has been from cancer death, cardiac death or a COVID-19 death. But these were decisions that we had to make. The decisions were made by medical personnel.”
According to The Star, Elliott has stressed that decisions to delay treatments “were made by teams of doctors and other medical professionals as per pandemic plans written years ago,” adding that the health minister says she “understands it has left many patients anxious.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-05--Billionaire Sam Zell Sees Economy Permanently Scarred by Pandemic

Sam Zell , the billionaire known for buying up troubled real estate , said the coronavirus pandemic will leave the same kind of impact on the economy and society as the Great Depression 80 years ago , with long-lasting changes in human behavior that imperil many business models .
“ Too many people are anticipating a kind of V-like recovery , ” Zell said in an interview with Bloomberg Television .
“ We ’ re all going to be permanently scarred by having lived through this.
” Just as the depression left behind a generation that couldn ’ t shake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and desperation , the burdens this crisis has forced on society may be similarly hard to forget .
Zell , 78 , said it won ’ t be easy for people to live as they did before the “ extraordinary shock ” of the pandemic .
He expects some amount of social distancing and working from home to persist long after the acute phase of the outbreak is over , possibly for years .
Retail , hospitality , travel , live entertainment and professional sports are some of the industries he sees continuing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anybody get on an airplane ?
How soon will anybody stay in a hotel ?
How soon will anybody go to a mall ?
” he asked .
“ The fact that these places may be open doesn ’ t necessarily mean that they ’ ll be doing business.
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Sam Zell, the billionaire known for buying up troubled real estate, said the coronavirus pandemic will leave the same kind of impact on the economy and society as the Great Depression 80 years ago, with long-lasting changes in human behavior that imperil many business models.
“Too many people are anticipating a kind of V-like recovery,” Zell said in an interview with Bloomberg Television. “We’re all going to be permanently scarred by having lived through this.”
Just as the depression left behind a generation that couldn’t shake the experience of mass unemployment, hunger and desperation, the burdens this crisis has forced on society may be similarly hard to forget. Zell, 78, said it won’t be easy for people to live as they did before the “extraordinary shock” of the pandemic.
He expects some amount of social distancing and working from home to persist long after the acute phase of the outbreak is over, possibly for years. Retail, hospitality, travel, live entertainment and professional sports are some of the industries he sees continuing to struggle.
“How soon will anybody get on an airplane? How soon will anybody stay in a hotel? How soon will anybody go to a mall?” he asked. “The fact that these places may be open doesn’t necessarily mean that they’ll be doing business.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-05--SHOCK: ‘More Than 40%’ Of Small Businesses May Close In The Next Six Months

In addition to record unemployment numbers , experts now predict that a “ wave ” of small business bankruptcies is @ @ @ @ @ it could leave the United States with 40 % fewer small businesses .
The New @ @ @ @ @ United States Chamber of Commerce estimates “ more than 40 percent of the nation ’ @ @ @ @ @ could close permanently in the next six months ” — a statistic entirely attributable to @ @ @ @ @ lockdowns .
The economic consequences of such a mass business failure could last for “ @ @ @ @ @ reports .
“ Commercial bankruptcies in the first quarter of 2020 ticked up 4 percent @ @ @ @ @ according to data from the American Bankruptcy Institute , ” according to the NYT .
@ @ @ @ @ filings were made before the pandemic , when the economy was healthy .
Right now @ @ @ @ @ to find out if they will receive federal stimulus aid before deciding whether to file @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

In addition to record unemployment numbers, experts now predict that a “wave” of small business bankruptcies is on the horizon — and it could leave the United States with 40% fewer small businesses.
The New York Times reports that the United States Chamber of Commerce estimates “more than 40 percent of the nation’s 30 million small businesses could close permanently in the next six months” — a statistic entirely attributable to the coronavirus pandemic and ensuing lockdowns.
The economic consequences of such a mass business failure could last for “generations,” the NYT reports.
“Commercial bankruptcies in the first quarter of 2020 ticked up 4 percent from a year earlier, according to data from the American Bankruptcy Institute,” according to the NYT. “But many of those filings were made before the pandemic, when the economy was healthy. Right now, some owners are waiting to find out if they will receive federal stimulus aid before deciding whether to file for bankruptcy protection.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-05--Israeli lab says they have reached a coronavirus antibody breakthrough, will begin mass production

The Israel Institute for Biological Research announced on Monday that they had completed the development phase of an antibody to @ @ @ @ @ it will head to mass production .
Israeli Defense Minister Naftali Bennett visited the lab @ @ @ @ @ joint announcement about the advancement .
“ A significant breakthrough has been achieved in finding @ @ @ @ @ virus that attacks the virus and can neutralize it in the sick body , ” @ @ @ @ @ IIBR and Bennett .
The IIBR is seeking to patent the antibody and to produce @ @ @ @ @ the Israeli Defense Ministry .
“ I am proud of the Biological Institute staff , @ @ @ @ @ breakthrough , ” said Bennett according to the Jerusalem Post .
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The Israel Institute for Biological Research announced on Monday that they had completed the development phase of an antibody to battle the coronavirus, and it will head to mass production.
Israeli Defense Minister Naftali Bennett visited the lab on Monday and made a joint announcement about the advancement.
“A significant breakthrough has been achieved in finding an antidote to the Corona virus that attacks the virus and can neutralize it in the sick body,” read the statement from the IIBR and Bennett.
The IIBR is seeking to patent the antibody and to produce it commercially in partnership with the Israeli Defense Ministry.
“I am proud of the Biological Institute staff, who have made a major breakthrough,” said Bennett according to the Jerusalem Post. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-05--COVER UP: Fauci Approved Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine 15 Years Ago to Cure Coronaviruses; “Nobody

COVER UP: Fauci Approved Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine 15 Years Ago to Cure Coronaviruses; “Nobody Needed to Die”

Dr. Anthony Fauci , whose “ expert ” advice to President Trump has resulted in the complete shutdown of the greatest economic engine in world history , has known since 2005 that chloroquine is an effective inhibitor of coronaviruses .
How did he know this ?
Because of research done by the National Institutes of Health , of which he is the director .
In connection with the SARS outbreak – caused by a coronavirus dubbed SARS- CoV – the NIH researched chloroquine and concluded that it was effective at stopping the SARS coronavirus in its tracks .
The COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SARS-CoV-2 .
While not exactly the same virus as SARS-CoV-1 , it is genetically related to it , and shares 79 % of its genome , as the name SARS-CoV-2 implies .
They both use the same host cell receptor , which is what viruses use to gain entry to the cell and infect the victim .
The Virology Journal – the official publication of Dr. Fauci ’ s National Institutes of Health – published what is now a blockbuster article on August 22 , 2005 , under the heading – get ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potent inhibitor of SARS coronavirus infection and spread.
” ( Emphasis mine throughout . )
Write the researchers , “ We report…that chloroquine has strong antiviral effects on SARS-CoV infection of primate cells .
These inhibitory effects are observed when the cells are treated with the drug either before or after exposure to the virus , suggesting both prophylactic and therapeutic advantage.
” Dr. Anthony FauciThis means , of course , that Dr. Fauci ( pictured at right ) has known for 15 years that chloroquine and it ’ s even milder derivative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treat a current case of coronavirus ( “ therapeutic ” ) but prevent future cases ( “ prophylactic ” ) .
So HCQ functions as both a cure and a vaccine .
In other words , it ’ s a wonder drug for coronavirus .
Said Dr. Fauci ’ s NIH in 2005 , “ concentrations of 10 μM completely abolished SARS-CoV infection.
” Fauci ’ s researchers add , “ chloroquine can effectively reduce the establishment of infection and spread of SARS-CoV.
” Dr. Didier Raoult , the Anthony Fauci of France @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to treat victims of SARS-CoV-2 that he said way back on February 25 that “ it ’ s game over ” for coronavirus .
He and a team of researchers reported that the use of HCQ administered with both azithromycin and zinc cured 79 of 80 patients with only “ rare and minor ” adverse events .
“ In conclusion , ” these researchers write , “ we confirm the efficacy of hydroxychloroquine associated with azithromycin in the treatment of COVID-19 and its potential effectiveness in the early impairment of contagiousness.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HCQ was ineffective showed nothing of the sort .
HCQ wasn ’ t administered until the patients were virtually on their deathbeds when research indicates it should be prescribed as soon as symptoms are apparent .
Plus , HCQ was administered without azithromycin and zinc , which form the cocktail that makes it supremely effective .
At-risk individuals need to receive the HCQ cocktail at the first sign of symptoms .
But Governor Andrew Cuomo banned the use of HCQ in the entire state of New York on March 6 , the Democrat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suit , and by March 28 the whole country was under incarceration-in-place fatwas .
Nothing happened with regard to the use of HCQ in the U.S. until March 20 , when President Trump put his foot down and insisted that the FDA consider authorizing HCQ for off-label use to treat SARS-CoV-2 .
On March 23 , Dr. Vladimir Zelenko reported that he had treated around 500 coronavirus patients with HCQ and had seen an astonishing 100 % success rate .
That ’ s not the “ anecdotal ” evidence Dr. Fauci sneers at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in clinical settings .
“ Since last Thursday , my team has treated approximately 350 patients in Kiryas Joel and another 150 patients in other areas of New York with the above regimen .
Of this group and the information provided to me by affiliated medical teams , we have had ZERO deaths , ZERO hospitalizations , and ZERO intubations .
In addition , I have not heard of any negative side effects other than approximately 10 % of patients with temporary nausea and diarrhea.
” “ If you scale this nationally , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The country will open again .
And let me tell you a very important point .
This treatment costs about $ 20 .
That ’ s very important because you can scale that nationally .
If every treatment costs $ 20,000 , that ’ s not so good .
All I ’ m doing is repurposing old , available drugs which we know their safety profiles , and using them in a unique combination in an outpatient setting.
” The questions are disturbing to a spectacular degree .
If Dr. Fauci has known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , why hasn ’ t it been administered immediately after people show symptoms , as Dr. Zelenko has done ?
Maybe then nobody would have died and nobody would have been incarcerated in place except the sick , which is who a quarantine is for in the first place .
To paraphrase Jesus , it ’ s not the symptom-free who need HCQ but the sick .
And they need it at the first sign of symptoms .
While the regressive health care establishment wants the HCQ cocktail to only be administered late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a medical standpoint , this is stupid .
Said one doctor , “ As a physician , this baffles me .
I can ’ t think of a single infectious condition — bacterial , fungal , or viral — where the best medical treatment is to delay the use of an anti-bacterial , anti-fungal , or anti-viral until the infection is far advanced.
” So why has Dr. Fauci minimized and dismissed HCQ at every turn instead of pushing this thing from jump street ?
He didn ’ t even launch clinical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by which time 33,000 people had died .
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, whose “expert” advice to President Trump has resulted in the complete shutdown of the greatest economic engine in world history, has known since 2005 that chloroquine is an effective inhibitor of coronaviruses.
How did he know this? Because of research done by the National Institutes of Health, of which he is the director. In connection with the SARS outbreak – caused by a coronavirus dubbed SARS- CoV – the NIH researched chloroquine and concluded that it was effective at stopping the SARS coronavirus in its tracks. The COVID-19 bug is likewise a coronavirus, labeled SARS-CoV-2. While not exactly the same virus as SARS-CoV-1, it is genetically related to it, and shares 79% of its genome, as the name SARS-CoV-2 implies. They both use the same host cell receptor, which is what viruses use to gain entry to the cell and infect the victim.
The Virology Journal – the official publication of Dr. Fauci’s National Institutes of Health – published what is now a blockbuster article on August 22, 2005, under the heading – get ready for this – “Chloroquine is a potent inhibitor of SARS coronavirus infection and spread.” (Emphasis mine throughout.) Write the researchers, “We report…that chloroquine has strong antiviral effects on SARS-CoV infection of primate cells. These inhibitory effects are observed when the cells are treated with the drug either before or after exposure to the virus, suggesting both prophylactic and therapeutic advantage.”
Dr. Anthony FauciThis means, of course, that Dr. Fauci (pictured at right) has known for 15 years that chloroquine and it’s even milder derivative hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) will not only treat a current case of coronavirus (“therapeutic”) but prevent future cases (“prophylactic”). So HCQ functions as both a cure and a vaccine. In other words, it’s a wonder drug for coronavirus. Said Dr. Fauci’s NIH in 2005, “concentrations of 10 μM completely abolished SARS-CoV infection.” Fauci’s researchers add, “chloroquine can effectively reduce the establishment of infection and spread of SARS-CoV.”
Dr. Didier Raoult, the Anthony Fauci of France, had such spectacular success using HCQ to treat victims of SARS-CoV-2 that he said way back on February 25 that “it’s game over” for coronavirus.
He and a team of researchers reported that the use of HCQ administered with both azithromycin and zinc cured 79 of 80 patients with only “rare and minor” adverse events. “In conclusion,” these researchers write, “we confirm the efficacy of hydroxychloroquine associated with azithromycin in the treatment of COVID-19 and its potential effectiveness in the early impairment of contagiousness.”
The highly-publicized VA study that purported to show HCQ was ineffective showed nothing of the sort. HCQ wasn’t administered until the patients were virtually on their deathbeds when research indicates it should be prescribed as soon as symptoms are apparent. Plus, HCQ was administered without azithromycin and zinc, which form the cocktail that makes it supremely effective. At-risk individuals need to receive the HCQ cocktail at the first sign of symptoms.
But Governor Andrew Cuomo banned the use of HCQ in the entire state of New York on March 6, the Democrat governors of Nevada and Michigan soon followed suit, and by March 28 the whole country was under incarceration-in-place fatwas.
Nothing happened with regard to the use of HCQ in the U.S. until March 20, when President Trump put his foot down and insisted that the FDA consider authorizing HCQ for off-label use to treat SARS-CoV-2.
On March 23, Dr. Vladimir Zelenko reported that he had treated around 500 coronavirus patients with HCQ and had seen an astonishing 100% success rate. That’s not the “anecdotal” evidence Dr. Fauci sneers at, but actual results with real patients in clinical settings.
“Since last Thursday, my team has treated approximately 350 patients in Kiryas Joel and another 150 patients in other areas of New York with the above regimen. Of this group and the information provided to me by affiliated medical teams, we have had ZERO deaths, ZERO hospitalizations, and ZERO intubations. In addition, I have not heard of any negative side effects other than approximately 10% of patients with temporary nausea and diarrhea.”
Said Dr. Zelenko:
“If you scale this nationally, the economy will rebound much quicker. The country will open again. And let me tell you a very important point. This treatment costs about $20. That’s very important because you can scale that nationally. If every treatment costs $20,000, that’s not so good.
All I’m doing is repurposing old, available drugs which we know their safety profiles, and using them in a unique combination in an outpatient setting.”
The questions are disturbing to a spectacular degree. If Dr. Fauci has known since 2005 of the effectiveness of HCQ, why hasn’t it been administered immediately after people show symptoms, as Dr. Zelenko has done? Maybe then nobody would have died and nobody would have been incarcerated in place except the sick, which is who a quarantine is for in the first place. To paraphrase Jesus, it’s not the symptom-free who need HCQ but the sick. And they need it at the first sign of symptoms.
While the regressive health care establishment wants the HCQ cocktail to only be administered late in the course of the infection, from a medical standpoint, this is stupid. Said one doctor, “As a physician, this baffles me. I can’t think of a single infectious condition — bacterial, fungal, or viral — where the best medical treatment is to delay the use of an anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, or anti-viral until the infection is far advanced.”
So why has Dr. Fauci minimized and dismissed HCQ at every turn instead of pushing this thing from jump street? He didn’t even launch clinical trials of HCQ until April 9, by which time 33,000 people had died. READ MORE:
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truepundit--2020-05-06--LISTEN: PAINE in the Morning — News Scoops & Analysis for Wednesday 5.6.20

There is also a full video podcast of this broadcast available on True Pundit ’ s Patreon Page for our subscribers to help us do what we do .
Elvis Was King , Ike Was President , & 116,000 Americans Died In A Pandemic – The year was 1957 .
Elvis ’ s new movie “ Jailhouse Rock ” was packing the theaters .
The last episode of “ I Love Lucy ” aired on television .
The show “ West Side Story ” held tryouts in Washington , D.C. , and opened on Broadway in September .
Ford ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the assembly line .
The Cold War with Russia was on and “ In God We Trust ” appeared on U.S. currency .
The first Toys R Us store opened .
– READ MORE Meat Shortages Leave Wendy ’ s Diners Asking , ‘ Where ’ s the Beef ?
’ – With meat shortages roiling the U.S. , some Wendy ’ s Co. restaurants have taken burgers — their hallmark item — off the menu .
Customers have taken to Twitter to complain they couldn ’ t order burgers from the restaurant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and never frozen in its marketing .
– READ MORE Tyson expects to keep slowing meat production as coronavirus sickens workers and tanks income – Major meat provider Tyson Foods reported a steep decline in income Monday , raising more fears about America ’ s food supply chain during the world ’ s fight against the coronavirus .
Net income fell by 15 percent for the second quarter , ending March 28 , compared to the same period the previous fiscal year , Tyson reported .
– READ MORE The meat shortages are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limited supply – The meat shortages have come sooner than expected — likely thanks to the hoarders .
Costco on Monday said it will be limiting customers to just three packages of meat per shopper , while Kroger supermarkets posted an alert on the meat section of its website warning that it may have limited inventory “ due to high demand.
” – READ MORE Dozens Dead After Lockdown Measures Delayed Their Heart Surgeries ; Health Official : ‘ Certainly Was Not Intended ’ – Tens of thousands of medical procedures have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a novel coronavirus patient surge that has yet to come , a report from the independent Financial Accountability Office ( FAO ) found late last month .
Delayed heart surgeries , for example , have already resulted in around 35 deaths , a University Health Network ( UHN ) report states .
– READ MORE Data show Americans are returning to normal life whether state and local officials like it or not – As the coronavirus pandemic wanes , new mobility data shows that Americans are no longer sheltering in place to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despite continued state and local guidelines .
According to Apple ’ s mobility trends report — which tracks people ’ s searches for directions on Apple Maps — traffic in America has more than doubled in the last three weeks since its low point at -60 % from the baseline .
As of Saturday , that number had risen to only -16 % from the baseline .
– READ MORE Billionaire Sam Zell Sees Economy Permanently Scarred by Pandemic – Sam Zell , the billionaire known for buying up troubled real estate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same kind of impact on the economy and society as the Great Depression 80 years ago , with long-lasting changes in human behavior that imperil many business models .
“ Too many people are anticipating a kind of V-like recovery , ” Zell said in an interview with Bloomberg Television .
“ We ’ re all going to be permanently scarred by having lived through this.
” – READ MORE SHOCK : ‘ More Than 40 % ’ Of Small Businesses May Close In The Next Six Months – In addition to record @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a “ wave ” of small business bankruptcies is on the horizon — and it could leave the United States with 40 % fewer small businesses .
The New York Times reports that the United States Chamber of Commerce estimates “ more than 40 percent of the nation ’ s 30 million small businesses could close permanently in the next six months ” — a statistic entirely attributable to the coronavirus pandemic and ensuing lockdowns .
– READ MORE Chicago Fed economists see ‘ U-Cov ’ jobless rate as high as 34 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April , due out this Friday , will likely vastly understate job destruction from the coronavirus pandemic , so a pair of economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago set out to create a measure that captures the true extent of labor market losses .
Their estimate : a ‘ U-Cov ’ rate in April of somewhere between 25.1 % and 34.6 % .
That ’ s compared to the 16 % rate forecast by economists polled by Reuters , who also estimate American employers shed more than 20 million jobs last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

There is also a full video podcast of this broadcast available on True Pundit’s Patreon Page for our subscribers to help us do what we do.
Elvis Was King, Ike Was President, & 116,000 Americans Died In A Pandemic – The year was 1957.
Elvis’s new movie “Jailhouse Rock” was packing the theaters. The last episode of “I Love Lucy” aired on television. The show “West Side Story” held tryouts in Washington, D.C., and opened on Broadway in September. Ford’s new car the Edsel rolled off the assembly line. The Cold War with Russia was on and “In God We Trust” appeared on U.S. currency. The first Toys R Us store opened. – READ MORE
Meat Shortages Leave Wendy’s Diners Asking, ‘Where’s the Beef?’ – With meat shortages roiling the U.S., some Wendy’s Co. restaurants have taken burgers — their hallmark item — off the menu.
Customers have taken to Twitter to complain they couldn’t order burgers from the restaurant, which touts its beef as fresh and never frozen in its marketing. – READ MORE
Tyson expects to keep slowing meat production as coronavirus sickens workers and tanks income – Major meat provider Tyson Foods reported a steep decline in income Monday, raising more fears about America’s food supply chain during the world’s fight against the coronavirus.
Net income fell by 15 percent for the second quarter, ending March 28, compared to the same period the previous fiscal year, Tyson reported. – READ MORE
The meat shortages are here: Costco and Kroger warn of limited supply – The meat shortages have come sooner than expected — likely thanks to the hoarders.
Costco on Monday said it will be limiting customers to just three packages of meat per shopper, while Kroger supermarkets posted an alert on the meat section of its website warning that it may have limited inventory “due to high demand.” – READ MORE
Dozens Dead After Lockdown Measures Delayed Their Heart Surgeries; Health Official: ‘Certainly Was Not Intended’ – Tens of thousands of medical procedures have been postponed in Ontario, Canada, anticipating a novel coronavirus patient surge that has yet to come, a report from the independent Financial Accountability Office (FAO) found late last month.
Delayed heart surgeries, for example, have already resulted in around 35 deaths, a University Health Network (UHN) report states. – READ MORE
Data show Americans are returning to normal life whether state and local officials like it or not – As the coronavirus pandemic wanes, new mobility data shows that Americans are no longer sheltering in place to the extent they did several weeks ago, despite continued state and local guidelines.
According to Apple’s mobility trends report — which tracks people’s searches for directions on Apple Maps — traffic in America has more than doubled in the last three weeks since its low point at -60% from the baseline. As of Saturday, that number had risen to only -16% from the baseline. – READ MORE
Billionaire Sam Zell Sees Economy Permanently Scarred by Pandemic – Sam Zell, the billionaire known for buying up troubled real estate, said the coronavirus pandemic will leave the same kind of impact on the economy and society as the Great Depression 80 years ago, with long-lasting changes in human behavior that imperil many business models.
“Too many people are anticipating a kind of V-like recovery,” Zell said in an interview with Bloomberg Television. “We’re all going to be permanently scarred by having lived through this.” – READ MORE
SHOCK: ‘More Than 40%’ Of Small Businesses May Close In The Next Six Months – In addition to record unemployment numbers, experts now predict that a “wave” of small business bankruptcies is on the horizon — and it could leave the United States with 40% fewer small businesses.
The New York Times reports that the United States Chamber of Commerce estimates “more than 40 percent of the nation’s 30 million small businesses could close permanently in the next six months” — a statistic entirely attributable to the coronavirus pandemic and ensuing lockdowns. – READ MORE
Chicago Fed economists see ‘U-Cov’ jobless rate as high as 34% – The official U.S. unemployment rate for April, due out this Friday, will likely vastly understate job destruction from the coronavirus pandemic, so a pair of economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago set out to create a measure that captures the true extent of labor market losses.
Their estimate: a ‘U-Cov’ rate in April of somewhere between 25.1% and 34.6%. That’s compared to the 16% rate forecast by economists polled by Reuters, who also estimate American employers shed more than 20 million jobs last month. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--President Trump Slams George Conway Group: ‘They’re All Losers’ (VIDEO)

In a series of late night tweets , President Donald Trump blasted a group led by lawyer George Conway , @ @ @ @ @ is married to White House counselor Kellyanne Conway , calling its members “ all losers @ @ @ @ @ a video criticizing Trump ’ s response to the coronavirus crisis .
The Lincoln Project @ @ @ @ @ is largely made up by GOP strategists and consultants .
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President Trump on the anti-Trump ‘Lincoln Project’: “I would have them change the name to the Losers Project.” pic.twitter.com/EGF8jiOTiT — Benny (@bennyjohnson) May 5, 2020
In a series of late night tweets, President Donald Trump blasted a group led by lawyer George Conway, a staunch Never Trumper who is married to White House counselor Kellyanne Conway, calling its members “all losers” after the group released a video criticizing Trump’s response to the coronavirus crisis.
The Lincoln Project is an anti-Trump group that is largely made up by GOP strategists and consultants. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--WATCH: Wait, Did Schiff Just Say COVID-19 Deaths Are ‘Casualties’ of His Failure to Remove Trump in

WATCH: Wait, Did Schiff Just Say COVID-19 Deaths Are ‘Casualties’ of His Failure to Remove Trump in Impeachment?!

On Monday , Rep. Adam Schiff ( D-Calif. ) , one of the leaders of the Democrats ’ failed impeachment push to remove President Donald Trump , called the deaths from the coronavirus “ casualties ” of the Senate ’ s refusal to remove Trump from office in February .
He appeared to suggest that all the deaths from coronavirus could be attributed to the fact that Donald Trump is president during this crisis .
“ We certainly told the senators that he was not going to change and there was no way to constrain him , that he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to operate the way he had , and indeed that ’ s exactly what we ’ ve seen since , ” Schiff told MSNBC ’ s Lawrence O ’ Donnell .
“ Now the one thing I think we dramatically understated is when we asked the question , ‘ If you found him guilty , do you really need to remove him , given that there ’ s another election only nine months away , how much damage could he do ?
’ ” “ We said a lot but little did we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be , ” Schiff argued .
“ Some days we lose the equivalent of the number of people we lost on 9/11 .
And you know I think there ’ s no way we could have foreseen just how tragic his malfeasance would be in the remaining months of his administration.
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On Monday, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), one of the leaders of the Democrats’ failed impeachment push to remove President Donald Trump, called the deaths from the coronavirus “casualties” of the Senate’s refusal to remove Trump from office in February. He appeared to suggest that all the deaths from coronavirus could be attributed to the fact that Donald Trump is president during this crisis.
“We certainly told the senators that he was not going to change and there was no way to constrain him, that he is who he is and he would continue to operate the way he had, and indeed that’s exactly what we’ve seen since,” Schiff told MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell. “Now the one thing I think we dramatically understated is when we asked the question, ‘If you found him guilty, do you really need to remove him, given that there’s another election only nine months away, how much damage could he do?’”
UNHINGED: Adam Schiff claims the casualties of coronavirus are casualties of the failed impeachment, implies the failed impeachment was worse than 9/11https://t.co/XMnXzCnIVi pic.twitter.com/geRbI1pOdR — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) May 5, 2020
“We said a lot but little did we know just how great the casualties would be,” Schiff argued. “Some days we lose the equivalent of the number of people we lost on 9/11. And you know I think there’s no way we could have foreseen just how tragic his malfeasance would be in the remaining months of his administration.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--California’s Newsom: ‘We’re Not Going Back To Normal’

Though California Gov .
Gavin Newsom is allowing retail stores to reopen for “ curbside pickup ” on Friday , he emphasized to residents of the state this week that they are “ not going back to normal ” anytime soon .
Instead , Californians must embrace the “ new normal , ” marked by continued social distancing measures , “ until we get to immunity and a vaccine , ” said the Democratic governor .
“ We ’ re not going back to normal , ” Newsom said during Tuesday ’ s press briefing , as reported by SF @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new normal with adaptations and modifications , until we get to immunity and a vaccine.
” While Newsom announced on Monday that some retail sectors will be allowed to reopen for curbside service on Friday , among them sporting goods stores , clothing stores , book stores and flower shops , they must maintain certain new standards , including ensuring that all employees wear masks .
Other guidelines are expected later this week .
The partial easing of the restrictions that begin Friday is part of Stage 2 of the governor ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sonia Angell and reported by ABC 7 last week , Newsom has laid out four stages for reopening the state , all contingent on various metrics and approval of health officials – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Though California Gov. Gavin Newsom is allowing retail stores to reopen for “curbside pickup” on Friday, he emphasized to residents of the state this week that they are “not going back to normal” anytime soon. Instead, Californians must embrace the “new normal,” marked by continued social distancing measures, “until we get to immunity and a vaccine,” said the Democratic governor.
“We’re not going back to normal,” Newsom said during Tuesday’s press briefing, as reported by SF Gate. “It’s a new normal with adaptations and modifications, until we get to immunity and a vaccine.”
While Newsom announced on Monday that some retail sectors will be allowed to reopen for curbside service on Friday, among them sporting goods stores, clothing stores, book stores and flower shops, they must maintain certain new standards, including ensuring that all employees wear masks. Other guidelines are expected later this week.
The partial easing of the restrictions that begin Friday is part of Stage 2 of the governor’s four-phase reopening plan. As detailed by Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sonia Angell and reported by ABC 7 last week, Newsom has laid out four stages for reopening the state, all contingent on various metrics and approval of health officials – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--Cruz: China ‘the Single-Greatest Political Threat the United States Faces over the Next Century’

Saturday , Sen. Ted Cruz ( R-TX ) outlined the threat communist Asian superpower China poses to the United States @ @ @ @ @ single-great political threat ” to the country over the next 100 years .
“ China @ @ @ @ @ single-greatest political threat the United States faces over the next century , ” he said @ @ @ @ @ espionage .
They engage in censorship .
They engage in torture and murder of their @ @ @ @ @ up free speech.
” Cruz pointed to legislation that he was introducing .
One imposes @ @ @ @ @ for the coronavirus “ coverup , ” as he deemed it .
Another he was @ @ @ @ @ for kowtowing to the Chinese government in movie scripts .
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Saturday, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) outlined the threat communist Asian superpower China poses to the United States, calling it the “single-great political threat” to the country over the next 100 years.
“China is in my judgment the single-greatest political threat the United States faces over the next century,” he said. “They engage in espionage. They engage in censorship. They engage in torture and murder of their own citizens. They cover up free speech.”
Cruz pointed to legislation that he was introducing. One imposes sanctions on Chinese government officials for the coronavirus “coverup,” as he deemed it. Another he was introducing took aim at Hollywood for kowtowing to the Chinese government in movie scripts. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--Does Cuomo Even Have the Authority to Slap $1000 Fines on People Disobeying His Mask Edict?

Governor Andrew Cuomo confused all of New York law enforcement on Saturday by ordering police to enforce his mask order .
Anyone caught not socially distancing will be issued a $ 1000 fine .
“ I ’ ve said to law enforcement all across the state : Enforce the mask executive order , ” Cuomo told reporters on Saturday in response to a protest , where people attended without masks to demanded that the state be reopened .
“ It ’ s reckless , it ’ s irresponsible and it ’ s not about your life , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said .
It seems the only police in the state that got that memo are the NYPD and they aren ’ t divulging under what authority or legal code they can issue such fines .
PJ Media reached out to sheriff ’ s offices in Lawrence County , Ontario County , Monroe County , and several local police departments in upstate New York .
None of them had received any guidance or orders to enforce the edicts .
On Sunday , the New York Post reported that 51 citations had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing .
But considering there is no law that tells us what social distancing is , the question remains : by what authority did they do so ?
Commissioner Shea was quoted saying , “ In parks specifically yesterday , we issued 43 summonses , ” but Shea ’ s office refused to tell PJ Media what code was placed on those citations or how they were written .
Instead of answering that simple question , we were told to submit a FOIA request , which we did .
However , due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no one is working , and the chances that anyone will respond to that request in a timely fashion are slim .
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Governor Andrew Cuomo confused all of New York law enforcement on Saturday by ordering police to enforce his mask order. Anyone caught not socially distancing will be issued a $1000 fine.
“I’ve said to law enforcement all across the state: Enforce the mask executive order,” Cuomo told reporters on Saturday in response to a protest, where people attended without masks to demanded that the state be reopened. “It’s reckless, it’s irresponsible and it’s not about your life, it’s about other people’s lives,” he said.
A couple days after saying he ordered police to fine New Yorker who don’t wear masks @NYGovCuomo showed up in Rochester without a mask. I’ll wear one when he does. How about that? pic.twitter.com/iNeagOmYof — Lockdowns Are For Losers (@MeganFoxWriter) May 5, 2020
It seems the only police in the state that got that memo are the NYPD and they aren’t divulging under what authority or legal code they can issue such fines. PJ Media reached out to sheriff’s offices in Lawrence County, Ontario County, Monroe County, and several local police departments in upstate New York. None of them had received any guidance or orders to enforce the edicts.
On Sunday, the New York Post reported that 51 citations had been issued in New York City for improper social distancing. But considering there is no law that tells us what social distancing is, the question remains: by what authority did they do so? Commissioner Shea was quoted saying, “In parks specifically yesterday, we issued 43 summonses,” but Shea’s office refused to tell PJ Media what code was placed on those citations or how they were written. Instead of answering that simple question, we were told to submit a FOIA request, which we did. However, due to COVID-19, nothing is open, no one is working, and the chances that anyone will respond to that request in a timely fashion are slim. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--Trump ‘Turbocharging’ Initiative To Remove China From Global Supply Chain, Create New Group

President Donald Trump is reportedly spearheading a new initiative to remove global supply chains from China in response to the Chinese Communist Party ’ s ( CCP ) disastrous response to the coronavirus pandemic that originated in their country .
“ Economic destruction and the U.S. coronavirus death toll are driving a government-wide push to move U.S. production and supply chain dependency away from China , even if it goes to other more friendly nations instead , current and former senior U.S. administration officials said , ” according to Reuters .
“ The U.S. Commerce Department , State and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies to move both sourcing and manufacturing out of China .
Tax incentives and potential re-shoring subsidies are among measures being considered to spur changes , the current and former officials told Reuters.
” Keith Krach , undersecretary for Economic Growth , Energy and the Environment at the State Department , told Reuters that the U.S. has been working on reducing the reliance of U.S. supply chains on China but that in light of recent events the administration is “ now turbo-charging that initiative.
” “ This moment is a perfect storm ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that people have had about doing business with China , ” a top U.S. official told Reuters .
“ All the money that people think they made by making deals with China before , now they ’ ve been eclipsed many fold by the economic damage .
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President Donald Trump is reportedly spearheading a new initiative to remove global supply chains from China in response to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) disastrous response to the coronavirus pandemic that originated in their country.
“Economic destruction and the U.S. coronavirus death toll are driving a government-wide push to move U.S. production and supply chain dependency away from China, even if it goes to other more friendly nations instead, current and former senior U.S. administration officials said,” according to Reuters. “The U.S. Commerce Department, State and other agencies are looking for ways to push companies to move both sourcing and manufacturing out of China. Tax incentives and potential re-shoring subsidies are among measures being considered to spur changes, the current and former officials told Reuters.”
Keith Krach, undersecretary for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment at the State Department, told Reuters that the U.S. has been working on reducing the reliance of U.S. supply chains on China but that in light of recent events the administration is “now turbo-charging that initiative.”
“This moment is a perfect storm; the pandemic has crystallized all the worries that people have had about doing business with China,” a top U.S. official told Reuters. “All the money that people think they made by making deals with China before, now they’ve been eclipsed many fold by the economic damage [from the pandemic].” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--‘Think Big’: Pelosi Demands Coronavirus Relief Wish Lists From Dems, Will Forge Ahead On Bill Withou

‘Think Big’: Pelosi Demands Coronavirus Relief Wish Lists From Dems, Will Forge Ahead On Bill Without Republican Input

House Democrats , lead by Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) are “ forging ahead ” with plans for a fourth coronavirus relief package , even though Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said the Senate will not entertain any spending bills until they can be sure the multi-trillion handouts won ’ t topple the precarious American economy .
The CARES Act 4 , as it ’ s being called , definitely seems as if it will run afoul of McConnell ’ s requirements .
Politico reports that Democrats have decided to “ go it alone ” on the package @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and without Republican consent , even though House Democrats have yet to officially return from April recess .
Pelosi and House majority leader Rep. Steny Hoyer ( D-MD ) have called time on Democrats ’ return , they say , over fears that the mostly elderly caucus would be at risk for contracting and spreading the coronavirus .
While they ’ re working from home , though , key Democratic legislators are to compile “ wish lists ” and submit them to Pelosi who , Politico says , will compile them into a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finally reconvenes .
“ Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked her chairmen to submit their drafts for ‘ CARES 2 ’ before the close of business yesterday , with the goal of releasing a sweeping proposal by Friday that could be ready for a floor vote as soon as next week , ” the outlet noted .
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House Democrats, lead by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) are “forging ahead” with plans for a fourth coronavirus relief package, even though Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said the Senate will not entertain any spending bills until they can be sure the multi-trillion handouts won’t topple the precarious American economy.
The CARES Act 4, as it’s being called, definitely seems as if it will run afoul of McConnell’s requirements.
Politico reports that Democrats have decided to “go it alone” on the package, drafting the measure without Republican input and without Republican consent, even though House Democrats have yet to officially return from April recess. Pelosi and House majority leader Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) have called time on Democrats’ return, they say, over fears that the mostly elderly caucus would be at risk for contracting and spreading the coronavirus.
While they’re working from home, though, key Democratic legislators are to compile “wish lists” and submit them to Pelosi who, Politico says, will compile them into a final document to be presented with Congress finally reconvenes.
“Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked her chairmen to submit their drafts for ‘CARES 2’ before the close of business yesterday, with the goal of releasing a sweeping proposal by Friday that could be ready for a floor vote as soon as next week,” the outlet noted. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--Thousands Donate To GoFundMe For Jailed Salon Owner Who Stood Up To Judge In Viral Video

A GoFundMe account set up for a Texas salon owner who was sentenced to seven days in jail for flouting Governor Greg Abbott ’ s stay-at-home rules has raised over $ 265,000 as of this writing .
Shelly Luther , owner of Salon À la Mode , found to be in criminal and civil contempt by Judge Eric V. Moyé of 14th Civil District Court in Dallas County , who also slapped her with a $ 7,000 fine , after she continued to operate in violation of the statewide order and a restraining order from the court .
Luther , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ordering her to close the salon .
Instead , she made a public display of ripping it up – which gained attention among supporters , several of whom were at court .
Judge Moyé chastised Luther , saying she acted selfishly when she resumed operations – and called on her to apologize to elected officials whose orders she disobeyed .
Moyé added that until a vaccine is found for COVID-19 , citizens must obey emergency orders , according to the New York Times .
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A GoFundMe account set up for a Texas salon owner who was sentenced to seven days in jail for flouting Governor Greg Abbott’s stay-at-home rules has raised over $175,000 $265,000 as of this writing.
Shelly Luther, owner of Salon À la Mode, found to be in criminal and civil contempt by Judge Eric V. Moyé of 14th Civil District Court in Dallas County, who also slapped her with a $7,000 fine, after she continued to operate in violation of the statewide order and a restraining order from the court.
Luther, 46, received a cease-and-desist letter from ordering her to close the salon. Instead, she made a public display of ripping it up – which gained attention among supporters, several of whom were at court.
Judge Moyé chastised Luther, saying she acted selfishly when she resumed operations – and called on her to apologize to elected officials whose orders she disobeyed. Moyé added that until a vaccine is found for COVID-19, citizens must obey emergency orders, according to the New York Times. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--The Worldwide Lockdown May Be the Greatest Mistake in History

The idea that the worldwide lockdown of virtually every country other than Sweden may have been an enormous mistake strikes many — including world leaders ; most scientists , especially health officials , doctors and epidemiologists ; those who work in major news media ; opinion writers in those media ; and the hundreds of millions , if not billions , of people who put their faith in these people — as so preposterous as to be immoral .
Timothy Egan of The New York Times described Republicans who wish to enable their states to open up as “ the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the way it is today on planet Earth , where deceit , cowardice and immaturity now dominate almost all societies because the elites are deceitful , cowardly and immature .
But for those open to reading thoughts they may differ with , here is the case for why the worldwide lockdown is not only a mistake but also , possibly , the worst mistake the world has ever made .
And for those intellectually challenged by the English language and/or logic , “ mistake ” and “ evil ” are not synonyms .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Holocaust , slavery , communism , fascism , etc.
, were evils .
Massive mistakes are made by arrogant fools ; massive evils are committed by evil people .
The forcible prevention of Americans from doing anything except what politicians deem “ essential ” has led to the worst economy in American history since the Great Depression of the 1930s .
It is panic and hysteria , not the coronavirus , that created this catastrophe .
And the consequences in much of the world will be more horrible than in America .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the WFP , states that by the end of the year , more than 260 million people will face starvation — double last year ’ s figures .
According to WFP director David Beasley on April 21 : “ We could be looking at famine in about three dozen countries .
… There is also a real danger that more people could potentially die from the economic impact of COVID-19 than from the virus itself ” ( italics added ) .
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The idea that the worldwide lockdown of virtually every country other than Sweden may have been an enormous mistake strikes many — including world leaders; most scientists, especially health officials, doctors and epidemiologists; those who work in major news media; opinion writers in those media; and the hundreds of millions, if not billions, of people who put their faith in these people — as so preposterous as to be immoral. Timothy Egan of The New York Times described Republicans who wish to enable their states to open up as “the party of death.”
That’s the way it is today on planet Earth, where deceit, cowardice and immaturity now dominate almost all societies because the elites are deceitful, cowardly and immature.
But for those open to reading thoughts they may differ with, here is the case for why the worldwide lockdown is not only a mistake but also, possibly, the worst mistake the world has ever made. And for those intellectually challenged by the English language and/or logic, “mistake” and “evil” are not synonyms. The lockdown is a mistake; the Holocaust, slavery, communism, fascism, etc., were evils. Massive mistakes are made by arrogant fools; massive evils are committed by evil people.
The forcible prevention of Americans from doing anything except what politicians deem “essential” has led to the worst economy in American history since the Great Depression of the 1930s. It is panic and hysteria, not the coronavirus, that created this catastrophe. And the consequences in much of the world will be more horrible than in America.
The United Nations World Food Programme, or the WFP, states that by the end of the year, more than 260 million people will face starvation — double last year’s figures. According to WFP director David Beasley on April 21: “We could be looking at famine in about three dozen countries. … There is also a real danger that more people could potentially die from the economic impact of COVID-19 than from the virus itself” (italics added). – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--Wisconsin Judge Slams Dem Governor’s Stay-At-Home Orders: ‘The Very Definition Of Tyranny’

During oral arguments on Tuesday over a lawsuit filed by Wisconsin GOP legislators to bar the state from extending Governor Tony Evers ’ stay-at-home orders , a conservative judge called the decision to implement stay-at-home orders “ the very definition of tyranny.
” “ The 90 minutes of argument , heard remotely by video conference , came after Evers , a Democrat , and leaders from both parties in the Legislature met for the first time to discuss a bipartisan response to the pandemic , which through Tuesday afternoon had killed 353 Wisconsin residents and sickened more than 8,500 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Evers first issued his stay-at-home order on March 24 , then extended it to April 16 to expire on May 26 .
State Assistant Attorney General Colin Roth stated that “ people will die ” if the extension order were to be repealed and nothing replaced it , according to The Hill .
That prompted Judge Rebecca Bradley to counter , “ My question for you is , where in the constitution did the people of Wisconsin confer authority on a single , unelected Cabinet secretary to compel almost 6 million people to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and face imprisonment if they don ’ t comply , with no input from the Legislature , without the consent of the people ?
” Bradley continued , “ Isn ’ t it the very definition of tyranny for one person to order people to be imprisoned for going to work , among other ordinarily lawful activities ?
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During oral arguments on Tuesday over a lawsuit filed by Wisconsin GOP legislators to bar the state from extending Governor Tony Evers’ stay-at-home orders, a conservative judge called the decision to implement stay-at-home orders “the very definition of tyranny.”
“The 90 minutes of argument, heard remotely by video conference, came after Evers, a Democrat, and leaders from both parties in the Legislature met for the first time to discuss a bipartisan response to the pandemic, which through Tuesday afternoon had killed 353 Wisconsin residents and sickened more than 8,500,” the Wisconsin State Journal reported.
Evers first issued his stay-at-home order on March 24, then extended it to April 16 to expire on May 26.
State Assistant Attorney General Colin Roth stated that “people will die” if the extension order were to be repealed and nothing replaced it, according to The Hill. That prompted Judge Rebecca Bradley to counter, “My question for you is, where in the constitution did the people of Wisconsin confer authority on a single, unelected Cabinet secretary to compel almost 6 million people to stay at home and close their businesses and face imprisonment if they don’t comply, with no input from the Legislature, without the consent of the people?”
Bradley continued, “Isn’t it the very definition of tyranny for one person to order people to be imprisoned for going to work, among other ordinarily lawful activities?” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--Trump names terms for next coronavirus bill, says no ‘bailing out poorly run’ states

President Trump on Tuesday laid out what he wants “ on the table ” for the next round of economic stimulus — calling for the elimination of “ sanctuary ” city policies , as well as cuts to payroll and capital gains taxes while arguing that the coronavirus must not be used to bail out “ poorly run ” states .
“ Well run States should not be bailing out poorly run States , using CoronaVirus as the excuse !
” Trump tweeted .
“ The elimination of Sanctuary Cities , Payroll Taxes , and perhaps Capital Gains Taxes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Also lawsuit indemnification & business deductions for restaurants & ent .
” Trump ’ s tweet comes as lawmakers gear up for negotiations for what is becoming known as “ Phase 4 ” of efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and boost the economy back to life after it was largely shut down in response to the virus .
Democrats have called for a $ 500 billion aid injection for state governments , and possibly even more to localities in order to help with their responses to the coronavirus pandemic .
“ In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two packages , one for states and one for locals , ” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif. , said last week during a press call .
Later she clarified : “ It looks like we ’ re going to need 500 for the states and we may also need a very big figure for counties and municipalities.
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President Trump on Tuesday laid out what he wants “on the table” for the next round of economic stimulus — calling for the elimination of “sanctuary” city policies, as well as cuts to payroll and capital gains taxes while arguing that the coronavirus must not be used to bail out “poorly run” states.
“Well run States should not be bailing out poorly run States, using CoronaVirus as the excuse!” Trump tweeted. “The elimination of Sanctuary Cities, Payroll Taxes, and perhaps Capital Gains Taxes, must be put on the table. Also lawsuit indemnification & business deductions for restaurants & ent [sic].”
Trump’s tweet comes as lawmakers gear up for negotiations for what is becoming known as “Phase 4” of efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and boost the economy back to life after it was largely shut down in response to the virus.
Democrats have called for a $500 billion aid injection for state governments, and possibly even more to localities in order to help with their responses to the coronavirus pandemic.
“In terms of funding, we may have two packages, one for states and one for locals,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said last week during a press call. Later she clarified: “It looks like we’re going to need 500 [billion] for the states and we may also need a very big figure for counties and municipalities.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--Scientist Whose Doomsday Models Sparked Global Lockdown Resigns After Breaking Quarantine To meet hi

Scientist Whose Doomsday Models Sparked Global Lockdown Resigns After Breaking Quarantine To meet his married lover

Professor Neil Ferguson – whose dire coronavirus predictions prompted worldwide lockdown measures still in place – broke his own advice on the need for strict social distancing to hook up with his married lover , according to the Telegraph .
On at least two occasions , Antonia Staats , 38 , travelled across London from her home in the south of the capital to spend time with the Government scientist , nicknamed Professor Lockdown .
The 51-year-old had only just finished a two-week spell self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus .
Prof Ferguson told the Telegraph : “ I accept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took the wrong course of action .
I have therefore stepped back from my involvement in Sage .
–Telegraph “ I acted in the belief that I was immune , having tested positive for coronavirus , and completely isolated myself for almost two weeks after developing symptoms , ” he said , adding “ I deeply regret any undermining of the clear messages around the continued need for social distancing to control this devastating epidemic .
The Government guidance is unequivocal , and is there to protect all of us.
” Ferguson , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday , predicted that up to 500,000 Britons and 2.2 million in the US would die without measures .
Somehow , Sweden – which enacted virtually no measures to mitigate the virus .
has a lower per-capita mortality rate than the UK , Italy , Spain , France , Belgium and the Netherlands – all of which enacted lockdown measures .
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Professor Neil Ferguson – whose dire coronavirus predictions prompted worldwide lockdown measures still in place – broke his own advice on the need for strict social distancing to hook up with his married lover, according to the Telegraph.
On at least two occasions, Antonia Staats, 38, travelled across London from her home in the south of the capital to spend time with the Government scientist, nicknamed Professor Lockdown.
The 51-year-old had only just finished a two-week spell self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus.
Prof Ferguson told the Telegraph: “I accept I made an error of judgment and took the wrong course of action. I have therefore stepped back from my involvement in Sage [the government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies]. –Telegraph
“I acted in the belief that I was immune, having tested positive for coronavirus, and completely isolated myself for almost two weeks after developing symptoms,” he said, adding “I deeply regret any undermining of the clear messages around the continued need for social distancing to control this devastating epidemic. The Government guidance is unequivocal, and is there to protect all of us.”
Ferguson, who resigned from his Government advisory position on Tuesday, predicted that up to 500,000 Britons and 2.2 million in the US would die without measures. Somehow, Sweden – which enacted virtually no measures to mitigate the virus. has a lower per-capita mortality rate than the UK, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium and the Netherlands – all of which enacted lockdown measures. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--Biden Voted to Block Creation of Senate Office That Handles Sexual Harassment Complaints

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden voted in favor of a motion that would have blocked the creation of the Senate office that receives sexual harassment complaints .
Biden was one of six Democrats who joined an effort to block the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices in 1991 on the grounds that it was unconstitutional .
The vote came less than two years before Tara Reade allegedly filed a complaint about her treatment as an employee in Biden ’ s Senate office .
Created as a part of the Civil Rights Act of 1991 in the shadow of Anita Hill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices was an attempt to remedy the fact that Congress was , at the time , exempt from workplace discrimination laws .
An amendment to the civil rights law introduced by Sen. Chuck Grassley ( R. , Iowa ) chartered the office and provided “ procedures to protect the right of Senate and other government employees … to be free from discrimination on the basis of race , color , religion , sex , national origin , age , or disability.
” Grassley ’ s amendment sparked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , led by then-Republican senator Warren Rudman ( N.H. ) , who argued that the office would become a “ Son of Frankenstein ” and warned that “ everyone here will be in jeopardy and we will have done much violence to this body and the Constitution.
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Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden voted in favor of a motion that would have blocked the creation of the Senate office that receives sexual harassment complaints.
Biden was one of six Democrats who joined an effort to block the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices in 1991 on the grounds that it was unconstitutional. The vote came less than two years before Tara Reade allegedly filed a complaint about her treatment as an employee in Biden’s Senate office.
Created as a part of the Civil Rights Act of 1991 in the shadow of Anita Hill’s testimony on Capitol Hill, the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices was an attempt to remedy the fact that Congress was, at the time, exempt from workplace discrimination laws. An amendment to the civil rights law introduced by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R., Iowa) chartered the office and provided “procedures to protect the right of Senate and other government employees … to be free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.”
Grassley’s amendment sparked fierce opposition from some of his colleagues, led by then-Republican senator Warren Rudman (N.H.), who argued that the office would become a “Son of Frankenstein” and warned that “everyone here will be in jeopardy and we will have done much violence to this body and the Constitution.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--Michelle Obama Says She Was Insulted By Low Voter Turnout In 2016: It Was ‘A Slap In The Face’

Former First Lady Michelle Obama is headlining a major push to increase voter turnout for the 2020 presidential election — a cause she says she embraced after seeing a major drop off in interest in voting in 2016 .
“ I understand the people who voted for Trump , ” Obama says .
“ The people who didn ’ t vote at all , the young people , the women , that ’ s when you think , man , people think this is a game , ” she said .
“ It wasn ’ t just in this election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t get the Congress he needed , that was because our folks didn ’ t show up .
After all that work , they just couldn ’ t be bothered to vote at all .
That ’ s my trauma.
” “ It takes some energy to go high , and we were exhausted from it .
Because when you are the first black anything , ” Obama says .
“ So the day I left the White House and I write about how painful it was to sit on that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to her required presence at President Donald Trump ’ s inauguration .
“ A lot of our folks didn ’ t vote .
It was almost like a slap in the face.
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama is headlining a major push to increase voter turnout for the 2020 presidential election — a cause she says she embraced after seeing a major drop off in interest in voting in 2016.
“I understand the people who voted for Trump,” Obama says. “The people who didn’t vote at all, the young people, the women, that’s when you think, man, people think this is a game,” she said. “It wasn’t just in this election. Every midterm. Every time Barack didn’t get the Congress he needed, that was because our folks didn’t show up. After all that work, they just couldn’t be bothered to vote at all. That’s my trauma.”
“It takes some energy to go high, and we were exhausted from it. Because when you are the first black anything,” Obama says.
“So the day I left the White House and I write about how painful it was to sit on that stage,” Obama added, referring to her required presence at President Donald Trump’s inauguration. “A lot of our folks didn’t vote. It was almost like a slap in the face.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--‘The Price Is Right’ Will Feature Drag Queen Raising Money For Planned Parenthood

Next week , a prime-time special version of the iconic game show “ The Price Is Right ” will air featuring drag queen RuPaul playing to raise money for Planned Parenthood .
The show will air on May 11 with host Drew Carey .
Broadway World reported , “ Since 2009 , RuPaul has executive produced and hosted the reality competition series ‘ RuPaul ’ s Drag Race , ’ which airs on VH1 , for which he received six Primetime Emmy Awards in 2016 , 2017 , 2018 and 2019 .
RuPaul is the most commercially successful drag queen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.
” Deadline added , “ CBS aired two The Price Is Right at Night specials in December which proved to be ratings winners .
David Boreanaz , Max Thieriot , Neil Brown Jr. , AJ Buckley , Toni Trucks , Justin Melnick and Dita the dog from the CBS action drama SEAL Team appeared on the special and became the most-watched entertainment program of its night wile Seth Rogen was chosen to ‘ come on down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broadcast of the night in viewers and all key demos.
” Life News pointed out that in 2017 , RuPaul told Marie Claire magazine that his mother used to work at Planned Parenthood , stating , “ Women in our culture have been so marginalized and so really beaten down .
We live in a masculine-dominated culture .
How dare some man tell a woman what to do with her body .
That is outrageous !
Outrageous .
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Next week, a prime-time special version of the iconic game show “The Price Is Right” will air featuring drag queen RuPaul playing to raise money for Planned Parenthood.
The show will air on May 11 with host Drew Carey. Broadway World reported, “Since 2009, RuPaul has executive produced and hosted the reality competition series ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ which airs on VH1, for which he received six Primetime Emmy Awards in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. RuPaul is the most commercially successful drag queen of all time, and in 2017 he was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.”
Deadline added, “CBS aired two The Price Is Right at Night specials in December which proved to be ratings winners. David Boreanaz, Max Thieriot, Neil Brown Jr., AJ Buckley, Toni Trucks, Justin Melnick and Dita the dog from the CBS action drama SEAL Team appeared on the special and became the most-watched entertainment program of its night wile Seth Rogen was chosen to ‘come on down’ and his episode became the top broadcast of the night in viewers and all key demos.”
Life News pointed out that in 2017, RuPaul told Marie Claire magazine that his mother used to work at Planned Parenthood, stating, “Women in our culture have been so marginalized and so really beaten down. We live in a masculine-dominated culture. How dare some man tell a woman what to do with her body. That is outrageous! Outrageous. As a human, that is a big issue for me that really strikes a chord.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--House GOP says Schiff is ‘blocking’ release of Russia probe transcripts, demands access

Republicans on the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees are accusing House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff of “ blocking ” Russia probe transcripts and are demanding access to the materials , Fox News has learned .
Fox News obtained a letter penned by House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan , R-Ohio , and signed by nearly two dozen House Republicans , calling for access to interview transcripts and other material obtained during the House Intelligence Committee ’ s Russia probe .
The letter , directed to Schiff , D-Calif. , and committee Ranking Member Devin Nunes , R-Calif. , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Russian active measures to influence the 2016 presidential election , including whether individuals associated with the presidential campaigns worked with Russia , ” which began in January 2017 .
The committee “ after interviewing 73 individuals and reviewing over 300,000 documents ” issued a report in 2018 revealing that “ the Trump campaign did not collude with Russia , ” it states .
It adds that the committee voted in September 2018 to release “ 53 transcripts.
” “ We understand now that Chairman Schiff is blocking the release of these transcripts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news , if accurate , is disturbing—especially in light of Chairman Schiff ’ s cries in 2019 for transparency regarding allegations that the Trump campaign colluded with Russia.
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Republicans on the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees are accusing House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff of “blocking” Russia probe transcripts and are demanding access to the materials, Fox News has learned.
Fox News obtained a letter penned by House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and signed by nearly two dozen House Republicans, calling for access to interview transcripts and other material obtained during the House Intelligence Committee’s Russia probe.
The letter, directed to Schiff, D-Calif., and committee Ranking Member Devin Nunes, R-Calif., referenced the panel’s investigation into “Russian active measures to influence the 2016 presidential election, including whether individuals associated with the presidential campaigns worked with Russia,” which began in January 2017.
The committee “after interviewing 73 individuals and reviewing over 300,000 documents” issued a report in 2018 revealing that “the Trump campaign did not collude with Russia,” it states. It adds that the committee voted in September 2018 to release “53 transcripts.”
“We understand now that Chairman Schiff is blocking the release of these transcripts,” they wrote. “This news, if accurate, is disturbing—especially in light of Chairman Schiff’s cries in 2019 for transparency regarding allegations that the Trump campaign colluded with Russia.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--De Blasio: Universal Healthcare Would’ve Helped to ‘Beat Back’ Coronavirus (VIDEO)

New York City mayor Bill de Blasio suggested on Wednesday that a universal health care system would have “ beat @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This is a real wakeup call , and certainly it speaks powerfully to @ @ @ @ @ universal approach to health care , which if we had had it , I think @ @ @ @ @ of the ways to beat back this disease .
Universal health care and universal testing @ @ @ @ @ to stop this thing , ” de Blasio said on MSNBC ’ s Morning Joe @ @ @ @ @ countries with universal health care systems and testing strategies “ did a hell of a @ @ @ @ @ United States in fighting the virus , which should spur a reevaluation of “ the @ @ @ @ @ ” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

New York City mayor Bill de Blasio suggested on Wednesday that a universal health care system would have “beat back” the coronavirus outbreak.
“This is a real wakeup call, and certainly it speaks powerfully to why we need a more universal approach to health care, which if we had had it, I think, would have been one of the ways to beat back this disease. Universal health care and universal testing would have been the ways to stop this thing,” de Blasio said on MSNBC’s Morning Joe.
The mayor also said countries with universal health care systems and testing strategies “did a hell of a lot better” than the United States in fighting the virus, which should spur a reevaluation of “the whole approach to health care.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--Sexual Assault Allegation Made Against Biden a ‘Closed Issue’ for Pelosi

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-Calif. ) does not believe it is necessary to continue to discuss the sexual assault @ @ @ @ @ President Joe Biden ( D ) .
MSNBC ’ s Ari Melber asked Pelosi on @ @ @ @ @ matter as a “ closed issue.
” “ Well it is for me , ” @ @ @ @ @ have said I am proud to support Joe Biden for president .
I believe him @ @ @ @ @ ’ t happen.
” Pelosi doubled down on her support of Biden , reiterating she @ @ @ @ @ this issue again .
“ I ’ m not going to answer this question again @ @ @ @ @ I have every confidence that Joe Biden will be a great president of the United @ @ @ @ @ .
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) does not believe it is necessary to continue to discuss the sexual assault allegation made against former Vice President Joe Biden (D).
MSNBC’s Ari Melber asked Pelosi on Tuesday if she viewed the matter as a “closed issue.”
“Well it is for me,” Pelosi said. “I have said I am proud to support Joe Biden for president. I believe him when he says it didn’t happen.”
Pelosi doubled down on her support of Biden, reiterating she is not willing to address this issue again.
“I’m not going to answer this question again. I will just say I have every confidence that Joe Biden will be a great president of the United States,” Pelosi said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--Cuomo Gives People Another Reason to Hate New York: He’ll Tax Coronavirus Volunteers

If you ’ re a healthcare worker who went to New York to volunteer to help fight the coronavirus outbreak there , Gov .
Andrew Cuomo says you owe New York state income taxes .
Even if you were not working for any pay in New York , but you were still being paid in your home state .
Pay that enabled you to volunteer and put your own health in danger to help New York .
That ’ s classic taxation without representation .
Americans have a history of not liking this .
Health care workers that came to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic at its epicenter will have to pay state taxes , according to the governor .
He addressed the issues Tuesday at a news conference .
“ We ’ re not in a position to provide any subsidies right now because we have a $ 13 billion deficit , ” Gov .
Andrew Cuomo said .
“ So there ’ s a lot of good things I ’ d like to do , and if we get federal funding , we can do , but it would be irresponsible for me to sit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deficit and say I ’ m gon na spend more money , when I can ’ t even pay the essential services.
” This man is…what ’ s the nice way to put this ?
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If you’re a healthcare worker who went to New York to volunteer to help fight the coronavirus outbreak there, Gov. Andrew Cuomo says you owe New York state income taxes.
Even if you were not working for any pay in New York, but you were still being paid in your home state. Pay that enabled you to volunteer and put your own health in danger to help New York.
That’s classic taxation without representation. Americans have a history of not liking this.
Health care workers that came to New York to help fight the coronavirus pandemic at its epicenter will have to pay state taxes, according to the governor.
He addressed the issues Tuesday at a news conference.
“We’re not in a position to provide any subsidies right now because we have a $13 billion deficit,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. “So there’s a lot of good things I’d like to do, and if we get federal funding, we can do, but it would be irresponsible for me to sit here looking at a $13 billion deficit and say I’m gonna spend more money, when I can’t even pay the essential services.”
This man is…what’s the nice way to put this? – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--DNC charging people upward of $100K to attend ‘virtual dinner’ with Hillary Clinton

It has just been announced that later this month , two-time failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will be attending a virtual campaign event for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden .
Believe it or not , the Democratic National Committee ( DNC ) is charging people upward of $ 100,000 just to attend the event , which will be hosted on Zoom .
The event will be hosted by the Biden for President Victory Fund and it is set to take place on May 19 , according to POLITICO .
A PDF of the flyer shows that “ hosts ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 100,000 just to attend , with other tickets being available for $ 50,000 , $ 41,100 , $ 15,600 , $ 5,600 , and $ 2,800 at “ limited availability.
” DNC Chair Tom Perez will also be attending the event , which will only last an hour .
This comes one week after Clinton finally endorsed Biden during a virtual town hall : “ I ’ ve been not only a colleague of Joe Biden ’ s , I ’ ve been a friend , and I can tell you that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I can ’ t wait until he is — if all of us do our part to support the kind of person that we want back in the White House , ” she said at the time .
“ I ’ ve been in the lobby of the Senate .
I ’ ve been in the cloakroom and I ’ ve watched Joe bring people together .
We have a lot of the same values in common , the same work ethic , the same belief in America , the same focus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a president , like Joe Biden.
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It has just been announced that later this month, two-time failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will be attending a virtual campaign event for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. Believe it or not, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is charging people upward of $100,000 just to attend the event, which will be hosted on Zoom.
The event will be hosted by the Biden for President Victory Fund and it is set to take place on May 19, according to POLITICO. A PDF of the flyer shows that “hosts” of the event are expected to pay $100,000 just to attend, with other tickets being available for $50,000, $41,100, $15,600, $5,600, and $2,800 at “limited availability.”
DNC Chair Tom Perez will also be attending the event, which will only last an hour. This comes one week after Clinton finally endorsed Biden during a virtual town hall: “I’ve been not only a colleague of Joe Biden’s, I’ve been a friend, and I can tell you that I wish he were president right now but I can’t wait until he is — if all of us do our part to support the kind of person that we want back in the White House,” she said at the time.
“I’ve been in the lobby of the Senate. I’ve been in the cloakroom and I’ve watched Joe bring people together. We have a lot of the same values in common, the same work ethic, the same belief in America, the same focus on family. We need a leader, a president, like Joe Biden.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--Dan Crenshaw: ‘Small-Minded’ Officials Who Arrested Texas Salon Owner Are ‘Drunk With Power’

Rep. Dan Crenshaw slammed Dallas officials who had a local salon owner arrested for breaking lockdown orders and opening her @ @ @ @ @ Moye sentenced Salon À la Mode owner Shelley Luther to a week in jail and @ @ @ @ @ 3,500 after she opened her business last month , violating state emergency orders .
Crenshaw @ @ @ @ @ ’ s court hearing on Twitter , bashing the public officials who cracked down on @ @ @ @ @ are NOT just .
They are not reasonable .
Small-minded ‘ leaders ’ across the @ @ @ @ @ power .
This must end , ” Crenshaw ( R-TX ) said Tuesday .
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Rep. Dan Crenshaw slammed Dallas officials who had a local salon owner arrested for breaking lockdown orders and opening her business.
Dallas Judge Eric Moye sentenced Salon À la Mode owner Shelley Luther to a week in jail and fined her at least $3,500 after she opened her business last month, violating state emergency orders. Crenshaw shared a video of Luther’s court hearing on Twitter, bashing the public officials who cracked down on her.
These punishments are NOT just. They are not reasonable. Small-minded “leaders” across the country have become drunk with power. This must end. https://t.co/d31aEZg8b4 — Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) May 6, 2020
“These punishments are NOT just. They are not reasonable. Small-minded ‘leaders’ across the country have become drunk with power. This must end,” Crenshaw (R-TX) said Tuesday. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--Dallas salon owner who reopened despite coronavirus restrictions gets 7 days in jail

A Texas salon owner was given seven days in jail on Tuesday after she refused to apologize for defying coronavirus related restrictions by remaining open for business .
Dallas business owner Shelley Luther was given a choice : She could offer an apology for selfishness , pay a fine and shutdown until Friday , or serve jail time .
“ I have to disagree with you , sir , when you say that I ’ m selfish because feeding my kids is not selfish , ” she told the judge .
“ I have hairstylists that are going hungry because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So sir , if you think the law is more important than kids getting fed , then please go ahead with your decision .
But I am not going to shut the salon.
” After her refusal to show contrition , bailiffs led her away to be booked .
Her sentence reportedly symbolizes the seven-days she stayed open , despite county regulations .
Luther had been cited by city officials but chose to ignore the warnings .
She must also now pay a $ 7,000 fine .
Gov .
Greg Abbott held a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ barbershops and salons , which is set to take place on Friday .
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A Texas salon owner was given seven days in jail on Tuesday after she refused to apologize for defying coronavirus related restrictions by remaining open for business.
Dallas business owner Shelley Luther was given a choice: She could offer an apology for selfishness, pay a fine and shutdown until Friday, or serve jail time.
“I have to disagree with you, sir, when you say that I’m selfish because feeding my kids is not selfish,” she told the judge. “I have hairstylists that are going hungry because they would rather feed their kids. So sir, if you think the law is more important than kids getting fed, then please go ahead with your decision. But I am not going to shut the salon.”
After her refusal to show contrition, bailiffs led her away to be booked. Her sentence reportedly symbolizes the seven-days she stayed open, despite county regulations.
Luther had been cited by city officials but chose to ignore the warnings. She must also now pay a $7,000 fine.
Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference Tuesday about the reopening of barbershops and salons, which is set to take place on Friday. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--Coronavirus researcher on verge of ‘significant findings’ killed in murder-suicide: reports

The biology department at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is in mourning after the shooting death of a scientist who it says was studying the biological makeup of the coronavirus and was on the “ verge of making very significant findings toward understanding ” the disease .
Bing Liu , 37 , a research assistant professor , was shot dead Saturday in his suburban Pittsburgh home .
He allegedly knew his killer , a man who walked to his car after the shooting and killed himself , according to reports .
Liu ’ s research centers on computational @ @ @ @ @ @ @ research was leading to breakthroughs .
“ Bing was on the verge of making very significant findings toward understanding the cellular mechanisms that underlie SARS-CoV-2 infection and the cellular basis of the following complications , ” the biology department said in a statement .
“ We will make an effort to complete what he started in an effort to pay homage to his scientific excellence.
” Liu suffered gunshot wounds to his head , neck , and torso in the incident that happened around noon , according to reports .
Liu was from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Pittsburgh Post Gazette reported .
They had no children .
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The biology department at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is in mourning after the shooting death of a scientist who it says was studying the biological makeup of the coronavirus and was on the “verge of making very significant findings toward understanding” the disease.
Bing Liu, 37, a research assistant professor, was shot dead Saturday in his suburban Pittsburgh home. He allegedly knew his killer, a man who walked to his car after the shooting and killed himself, according to reports.
Liu’s research centers on computational systems biology, and apparently his coronavirus research was leading to breakthroughs.
“Bing was on the verge of making very significant findings toward understanding the cellular mechanisms that underlie SARS-CoV-2 infection and the cellular basis of the following complications,” the biology department said in a statement. “We will make an effort to complete what he started in an effort to pay homage to his scientific excellence.”
Liu suffered gunshot wounds to his head, neck, and torso in the incident that happened around noon, according to reports.
Liu was from China and lived with his wife, the Pittsburgh Post Gazette reported. They had no children. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--Kroger CEO: Customers will have meat during the coronavirus pandemic, so long as they are ‘flexible’

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen said customers may not find the meat that ’ s on their shopping list , but he said grocery stores ’ meat departments will still have something for them .
In an interview on CNBC ’ s “ Squawk Alley , ” the leader of the country ’ s largest supermarket chain said coronavirus outbreaks at meatpacking plants have led to lower store inventory .
“ If you ’ re flexible on eating between chicken , pork and beef , we constantly have one of those items or two of those — and usually three , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re working with all of our meat suppliers , figuring out how to get products that were diverted to restaurants before to get diverted to our stores .
We ’ re working with new suppliers .
And it ’ s one of those things where on a daily basis , our teams are working 24/7 finding product and getting it there for our customers.
” Kroger is the parent company of numerous grocery chains , including Fred Meyer .
It has nearly 2,800 food stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that are limiting customers ’ meat purchases to prevent hoarding .
Customers can purchase a combined total of two ground beef , fresh pork and fresh chicken products .
Meatpacking plants have become hotbeds of the coronavirus during the pandemic .
Many have temporarily shut down because of sick workers or to reconfigure the way they process meat to keep workers safe .
For grocery stores , that ’ s led to reduced supply and less variety .
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Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen said customers may not find the meat that’s on their shopping list, but he said grocery stores’ meat departments will still have something for them.
In an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Alley,” the leader of the country’s largest supermarket chain said coronavirus outbreaks at meatpacking plants have led to lower store inventory.
“If you’re flexible on eating between chicken, pork and beef, we constantly have one of those items or two of those — and usually three,” he said. “We’re working with all of our meat suppliers, figuring out how to get products that were diverted to restaurants before to get diverted to our stores. We’re working with new suppliers. And it’s one of those things where on a daily basis, our teams are working 24/7 finding product and getting it there for our customers.”
Kroger is the parent company of numerous grocery chains, including Fred Meyer. It has nearly 2,800 food stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia. It is one of the grocers that are limiting customers’ meat purchases to prevent hoarding. Customers can purchase a combined total of two ground beef, fresh pork and fresh chicken products.
Meatpacking plants have become hotbeds of the coronavirus during the pandemic. Many have temporarily shut down because of sick workers or to reconfigure the way they process meat to keep workers safe. For grocery stores, that’s led to reduced supply and less variety. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-06--To find a coronavirus vaccine, can we ethically infect people with a disease with no cure?

Vaccine trials can take decades .
In the race against COVID-19 , we don ’ t even have years .
To have a vaccine by next summer will require both luck and cutting corners never cut before , putting once seemingly academic questions about vaccine testing suddenly front and center .
Current rules are meant to protect volunteers from harm , but with the global death count from the coronavirus over 250,000 , scientists are asking : Is it acceptable to deliberately infect healthy people with a disease that could kill them , and for which there is no cure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trial , and increasing scientists say the answer is yes .
The tried and true method would be to vaccinate tens of thousands of people , let them go about their daily , socially distanced lives and see who gets sick , knowing some small number would have anyway .
That takes time .
To speed up the process , some researchers are planning to give volunteers experimental vaccines and then infect them with SARS-CoV-2 , the virus that causes COVID-19 .
“ You ’ re weighing risks and benefit to the individual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said David Magnus , director of the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics at Stanford University .
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Vaccine trials can take decades. In the race against COVID-19, we don’t even have years.
To have a vaccine by next summer will require both luck and cutting corners never cut before, putting once seemingly academic questions about vaccine testing suddenly front and center.
Current rules are meant to protect volunteers from harm, but with the global death count from the coronavirus over 250,000, scientists are asking: Is it acceptable to deliberately infect healthy people with a disease that could kill them, and for which there is no cure?
It’s called a challenge trial, and increasing scientists say the answer is yes.
The tried and true method would be to vaccinate tens of thousands of people, let them go about their daily, socially distanced lives and see who gets sick, knowing some small number would have anyway. That takes time.
To speed up the process, some researchers are planning to give volunteers experimental vaccines and then infect them with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
“You’re weighing risks and benefit to the individual versus benefit to society as a whole,” said David Magnus, director of the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics at Stanford University. – READ MORE
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