truepundit--2020-08-16--Hillary Clinton suggests she’s willing to serve in Biden administration: ‘I’m ready to help any way

Hillary Clinton suggests she’s willing to serve in Biden administration: ‘I’m ready to help any way I can’

Hillary Clinton ‘ s days as a public servant may not be behind her .
Speaking at The 19th Represents Summit on Thursday , Clinton was asked if she would accept a job in the Biden administration .
“ I ’ m ready to help in any way I can , ” Clinton responded , “ because I think this will be a moment where every American — I don ’ t care what party you are , I don ’ t care what age , race , gender , I don ’ t care — every American should want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re asked to serve , you should certainly consider that.
” Clinton previously served alongside Joe Biden in the Obama administration as Secretary of State .
Republicans were critical about her tenure at the State Department between her handling of the 2012 Benghazi terrorist attack and the controversy over her private email server , which plagued her 2016 presidential campaign .
Earlier this year , Clinton offered her endorsement of the former VP .
“ I want to add my voice to the many who have endorsed you to be our president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think of what a difference it would make right now if we had a president who not only listened to the science , put fact over fiction , but brought us together , showed the kind of compassion and caring that we need from our president and which Joe Biden has been exemplifying throughout his entire life , ” Clinton emphasized .
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Hillary Clinton‘s days as a public servant may not be behind her.
Speaking at The 19th Represents Summit on Thursday, Clinton was asked if she would accept a job in the Biden administration.
“I’m ready to help in any way I can,” Clinton responded, “because I think this will be a moment where every American — I don’t care what party you are, I don’t care what age, race, gender, I don’t care — every American should want to fix our country… So if you’re asked to serve, you should certainly consider that.”
Clinton previously served alongside Joe Biden in the Obama administration as Secretary of State. Republicans were critical about her tenure at the State Department between her handling of the 2012 Benghazi terrorist attack and the controversy over her private email server, which plagued her 2016 presidential campaign.
Earlier this year, Clinton offered her endorsement of the former VP.
“I want to add my voice to the many who have endorsed you to be our president,” Clinton said.
“Just think of what a difference it would make right now if we had a president who not only listened to the science, put fact over fiction, but brought us together, showed the kind of compassion and caring that we need from our president and which Joe Biden has been exemplifying throughout his entire life,” Clinton emphasized. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Lockdown Restrictions Are A Test To See How Much Tyranny Americans Will Accept

The pandemic lockdowns are a complicated issue , and that is absolutely deliberate .
The point of 4th Generation psychological warfare is to present the target individual or population with a hard choice – a no-win scenario .
You are damned if you do and damned if you don ’ t .
I often equate this to the key moves in a difficult chess game ; your primary goal is to create a dual threat and force your opponent to sacrifice one piece over another in order to escape with the least amount of damage .
Do this a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game .
There are multiple aspects to the global pandemic which seem engineered to push our society to make “ sacrificial decisions ” .
We can choose to sacrifice the lives of those that are susceptible to the virus , sacrifice our economy , or sacrifice many of our freedoms with the promise that the economy and lives will be protected .
The easiest choice is always to give away a little more freedom .
We ’ ll get it all back eventually…right ?
Of course , we don ’ t actually get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play along with this game .
4th Gen warfare is meant to eventually take IT ALL from the target population while making people think it was their choice to give those things away .
To be clear , it ’ s not only the pandemic being exploited as leverage to conjure these situations .
The leftist riots are another example of a bought and paid for crisis that is being used in an attempt to convince half of Americans that breaking constitutional principles and instituting unprecedented government power is somehow an acceptable sacrifice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work hand-in-hand ; one is created to get leftists to demand totalitarianism in the name of public safety , the other is created to get conservatives to demand totalitarianism in the name of public safety .
The solution always ends up being totalitarian government .
There are those that would have you believe that this is the only way .
The new propaganda meme out there is : Sound familiar ?
Yes , this nonsense narrative is everywhere on forums and message boards these days , almost as if someone was paying people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The problem is , I ’ ve seen this all before .
Right after the events of 9/11 , America went insane for at least a few years , hyperfocused on the threat of terrorists while ignoring the greater root danger of all powerful government .
The number of constitutional protections being violated in the name of “ beating the terrorists ” was staggering , and the number of mostly conservative citizens cheering for this at the time was immense .
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The pandemic lockdowns are a complicated issue, and that is absolutely deliberate. The point of 4th Generation psychological warfare is to present the target individual or population with a hard choice – a no-win scenario. You are damned if you do and damned if you don’t. I often equate this to the key moves in a difficult chess game; your primary goal is to create a dual threat and force your opponent to sacrifice one piece over another in order to escape with the least amount of damage. Do this a few times and you have won the long game.
There are multiple aspects to the global pandemic which seem engineered to push our society to make “sacrificial decisions”. We can choose to sacrifice the lives of those that are susceptible to the virus, sacrifice our economy, or sacrifice many of our freedoms with the promise that the economy and lives will be protected. The easiest choice is always to give away a little more freedom. We’ll get it all back eventually…right?
Of course, we don’t actually get to “choose” anything when we play along with this game. 4th Gen warfare is meant to eventually take IT ALL from the target population while making people think it was their choice to give those things away.
To be clear, it’s not only the pandemic being exploited as leverage to conjure these situations. The leftist riots are another example of a bought and paid for crisis that is being used in an attempt to convince half of Americans that breaking constitutional principles and instituting unprecedented government power is somehow an acceptable sacrifice. The riots and the virus response work hand-in-hand; one is created to get leftists to demand totalitarianism in the name of public safety, the other is created to get conservatives to demand totalitarianism in the name of public safety.
The solution always ends up being totalitarian government.
There are those that would have you believe that this is the only way. The new propaganda meme out there is:
“Silly libertarians live in a fantasy world where freedom is valued over security in times of crisis. We don’t have the luxury of freedom when communist terrorists/deadly virus threaten to destroy the fabric of our society…”
Sound familiar? Yes, this nonsense narrative is everywhere on forums and message boards these days, almost as if someone was paying people to inject it into everyday discussion. The problem is, I’ve seen this all before. Right after the events of 9/11, America went insane for at least a few years, hyperfocused on the threat of terrorists while ignoring the greater root danger of all powerful government. The number of constitutional protections being violated in the name of “beating the terrorists” was staggering, and the number of mostly conservative citizens cheering for this at the time was immense. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Dolly Parton Weighs in on Black Lives Matter: ‘Do We Think Our Little White Asses Are the Only Ones

Dolly Parton Weighs in on Black Lives Matter: ‘Do We Think Our Little White Asses Are the Only Ones That Matter? No!’ (VIDEO)

Dolly Parton has weighed in on the Black Lives Matter debate , offering a politic answer that seems designed to @ @ @ @ @ , anti police group and keep her in good graces with the media and her @ @ @ @ @ Billboard profile , the country music legend voiced sympathy for black lives while stopping short @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I understand people having to make themselves known and felt and seen , @ @ @ @ @ And of course Black lives matter .
Do we think our little white asses are @ @ @ @ @ ?
No !
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“Of course Black lives matter. Do we think our little white asses are the only ones that matter? No!” –@DollyParton on supporting the #BlackLivesMatter movement and protests. Check out the full cover story here: https://t.co/AN9zNk1dRX pic.twitter.com/Oe1ZfZAl2t — billboard (@billboard) August 14, 2020
Dolly Parton has weighed in on the Black Lives Matter debate, offering a politic answer that seems designed to avoid controversy over the far-left, anti police group and keep her in good graces with the media and her fans.
In a lengthy Billboard profile, the country music legend voiced sympathy for black lives while stopping short of endorsing the movement itself. “I understand people having to make themselves known and felt and seen,” she said. “And of course Black lives matter. Do we think our little white asses are the only ones that matter? No!” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Oregon State Police pull out of Portland after DA announces rioters won’t be prosecuted in most case

Oregon State Police pull out of Portland after DA announces rioters won’t be prosecuted in most cases

The Oregon State Police will no longer be assisting with Portland riot control , pulling out of the city after the district attorney announced that many crimes committed by rioters would not be prosecuted , according to the Oregonian .
About 100 state troopers had been assisting Portland police in controlling riots and protecting property during the nightly unrest that has been taking place in the city for at least 78 days .
After Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced Tuesday that crimes such as disorderly conduct , interference with a police officer , and resisting arrest might not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Capt .
Timothy Fox said the department would not be extending its assignment in the city , which he said was only supposed to be two weeks long anyway .
From the Oregonian : State police committed to two weeks “ and that two weeks ended today , ” said spokesman Capt .
Timothy R. Fox .
“ We ’ re in a county that ’ s not going to prosecute this criminal behavior , ” Fox added .
It was a pointed reference to Tuesday ’ s announcement by new Multnomah County @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won ’ t pursue many of the charges against demonstrators , including disorderly conduct , interfering with a police officer and even riot in some circumstances .
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The Oregon State Police will no longer be assisting with Portland riot control, pulling out of the city after the district attorney announced that many crimes committed by rioters would not be prosecuted, according to the Oregonian.
About 100 state troopers had been assisting Portland police in controlling riots and protecting property during the nightly unrest that has been taking place in the city for at least 78 days.
After Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced Tuesday that crimes such as disorderly conduct, interference with a police officer, and resisting arrest might not be prosecuted in many cases, OSP Capt. Timothy Fox said the department would not be extending its assignment in the city, which he said was only supposed to be two weeks long anyway.
From the Oregonian: State police committed to two weeks “and that two weeks ended today,” said spokesman Capt. Timothy R. Fox.
“We’re in a county that’s not going to prosecute this criminal behavior,” Fox added.
It was a pointed reference to Tuesday’s announcement by new Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt that his office won’t pursue many of the charges against demonstrators, including disorderly conduct, interfering with a police officer and even riot in some circumstances. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--New York City’s Annual 9/11 light Installation canceled over coronavirus, now to be reinstated

The “ Tribute in Light ” 9/11 memorial will happen after all .
This week , New York City said the tribute to the victims who died Sept. 11 , 2001 , would be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic .
But on Saturday , New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo said the state will provide the support needed for the art installation .
“ NYS will provide health personnel & supervision so that @ Sept11Memorial can mount the Tribute in Light safely , ” Cuomo announced on Twitter .
“ I am glad that we can continue this powerful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to the heroism of all New Yorkers .
We will # NeverForget.
” He said that former Mayor Mike Bloomberg would provide support for the memorial .
“ Throughout my tenure as Mayor the Tribute in Light was a powerful symbol of New York ’ s recovery after 9/11 .
I am pleased that once again it will shine this year as a beacon of our city ’ s resilience , ” Bloomberg , who chairs the 9/11 Memorial and Museum , said in a statement .
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The “Tribute in Light” 9/11 memorial will happen after all.
This week, New York City said the tribute to the victims who died Sept. 11, 2001, would be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
But on Saturday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state will provide the support needed for the art installation.
“NYS will provide health personnel & supervision so that @Sept11Memorial can mount the Tribute in Light safely,” Cuomo announced on Twitter. “I am glad that we can continue this powerful tribute to those we lost on 9/11 and to the heroism of all New Yorkers. We will #NeverForget.”
He said that former Mayor Mike Bloomberg would provide support for the memorial.
“Throughout my tenure as Mayor the Tribute in Light was a powerful symbol of New York’s recovery after 9/11. I am pleased that once again it will shine this year as a beacon of our city’s resilience,” Bloomberg, who chairs the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, said in a statement. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--WATCH: Rudy Giuliani lights up pot-smokin’ Kamala Harris, destroys her in one brilliant puff

Rudy Giuliani went after Kamala ’ s privilege by pointing out that she went after a whopping 1,500 marijuana smokers @ @ @ @ @ then when asked if she smoked pot , she giggled and cracked “ Jamaican Rasta @ @ @ @ @ her favorite music to listen to while she was high as a kite .
What @ @ @ @ @ to the peasants she now expects to vote for her .
Rudy Giuliani says she @ @ @ @ @ person.
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Giuliani on Kamala Harris prosecuting marijuana smokers pic.twitter.com/HTMRgDt6Tq — Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) August 15, 2020
Rudy Giuliani went after Kamala’s privilege by pointing out that she went after a whopping 1,500 marijuana smokers —not dealers, SMOKERS— and then when asked if she smoked pot, she giggled and cracked “Jamaican Rasta” jokes and talked about her favorite music to listen to while she was high as a kite.
What a slap in the face to the peasants she now expects to vote for her. Rudy Giuliani says she’s a “horrible person.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--REPORT: Minneapolis Forcing Riot-Wrecked Businesses To Pay Property Taxes Before Getting Permits To

REPORT: Minneapolis Forcing Riot-Wrecked Businesses To Pay Property Taxes Before Getting Permits To Rebuild

Cash-strapped Minneapolis , Minnesota , is reportedly demanding that riot-wrecked businesses , including those that were burned to the ground in the protests following George Floyd ’ s death while in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department , pay their property taxes before being allowed to rebuild .
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that Minneapolis city government is not issuing permits to remove ashes and debris leftover from arson attacks until business owners pay their 2020 taxes in full .
“ In Minneapolis , on a desolate lot where Don Blyly ’ s bookstore stood before being destroyed in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cigarettes and then walk through a dangerous landscape filled with slippery debris and sharp objects , ” the Star-Tribune said Wednesday .
“ The city won ’ t let Blyly haul away his wreckage without a permit , and he can ’ t get a contractor to tell him how much it will cost to rebuild the store until that happens.
” Dozens of homes and businesses were destroyed in widespread looting in the days following George Floyd ’ s death .
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune , in a separate report , noted that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ burned to the ground .
TwinCities.com said , in June , that the damage could cost business owners as much as $ 55 million – and that was nearly two months ago .
Minneapolis officials say they ’ re bound by a law that “ prohibits the removal of any structures or standing timber until all of the taxes assessed against the building have been fully paid , ” but Hennepin county , which enforces that law , says they ’ ve suspended enforcement of that law for “ riot-damaged properties.
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Cash-strapped Minneapolis, Minnesota, is reportedly demanding that riot-wrecked businesses, including those that were burned to the ground in the protests following George Floyd’s death while in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department, pay their property taxes before being allowed to rebuild.
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that Minneapolis city government is not issuing permits to remove ashes and debris leftover from arson attacks until business owners pay their 2020 taxes in full.
“In Minneapolis, on a desolate lot where Don Blyly’s bookstore stood before being destroyed in the May riots, two men finish their cigarettes and then walk through a dangerous landscape filled with slippery debris and sharp objects,” the Star-Tribune said Wednesday. “The city won’t let Blyly haul away his wreckage without a permit, and he can’t get a contractor to tell him how much it will cost to rebuild the store until that happens.”
Dozens of homes and businesses were destroyed in widespread looting in the days following George Floyd’s death. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune, in a separate report, noted that 1,500 businesses were damaged and 150 were burned to the ground. TwinCities.com said, in June, that the damage could cost business owners as much as $55 million – and that was nearly two months ago.
Minneapolis officials say they’re bound by a law that “prohibits the removal of any structures or standing timber until all of the taxes assessed against the building have been fully paid,” but Hennepin county, which enforces that law, says they’ve suspended enforcement of that law for “riot-damaged properties.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Pelosi says no coronavirus relief talks until Republicans agree to $2 trillion price tag

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that coronavirus relief talks would be back on the table only when Republicans agreed to a $ 2 trillion relief package .
When asked in her weekly news conference when she would begin again on relief negotiations , Pelosi replied : “ I don ’ t know , when they come with $ 2 trillion .
When they ’ re ready to do that , we ’ ll sit down.
” When asked why the GOP would not “ meet in the middle , ” Pelosi said , “ Perhaps you mistook them for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for weeks have been trying to close the divide between the Senate Republicans ’ $ 1 trillion HEALS Act and the House ’ s $ 3.4 trillion HEROES Act .
The White House rejected Pelosi ’ s offer to decrease her package by $ 1 trillion if Republicans would come up $ 1 trillion .
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin called a $ 2 trillion price tag “ a non-starter.
” White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows argued that Pelosi ’ s offer does not trim fat from the relief package but instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t know that that ’ s a reduction , as much as she is just changing the time frames .
I don ’ t think she ’ s come off with her number , other than just made a shorter time , ” Meadows said .
While Democrats do not believe the House would have the votes to pass legislation with a number lower than $ 2 trillion , the Republicans say the Senate would not have the votes to pass a bill with such a high price tag .
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that coronavirus relief talks would be back on the table only when Republicans agreed to a $2 trillion relief package.
When asked in her weekly news conference when she would begin again on relief negotiations, Pelosi replied: “I don’t know, when they come with $2 trillion. When they’re ready to do that, we’ll sit down.”
When asked why the GOP would not “meet in the middle,” Pelosi said, “Perhaps you mistook them for someone who gave a damn.”
Negotiators for weeks have been trying to close the divide between the Senate Republicans’ $1 trillion HEALS Act and the House’s $3.4 trillion HEROES Act.
The White House rejected Pelosi’s offer to decrease her package by $1 trillion if Republicans would come up $1 trillion. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin called a $2 trillion price tag “a non-starter.”
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows argued that Pelosi’s offer does not trim fat from the relief package but instead shortens the timeline.
“I don’t know that that’s a reduction, as much as she is just changing the time frames. I don’t think she’s come off with her number, other than just made a shorter time,” Meadows said.
While Democrats do not believe the House would have the votes to pass legislation with a number lower than $2 trillion, the Republicans say the Senate would not have the votes to pass a bill with such a high price tag. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--WATCH: Seattle liberals want President Trump after Democrat rioting

The tide is definitely turning and people are waking up .
The Democrats started the “ summer of riots ” @ @ @ @ @ mind .
What they expected to happen was that the American people would rally around @ @ @ @ @ ) and turn on President Donald Trump .
But , once again , the Left @ @ @ @ @ were outraged that George Floyd died .
It was terrible… I still can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ should be treated that way .
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After weeks of riots in Seattle, even Liberals want Law and Order. The Radical Left is creating new Trump voters. Check out what residents had to say: pic.twitter.com/Gi236EvmvO — Benny (@bennyjohnson) August 14, 2020
The tide is definitely turning and people are waking up.
The Democrats started the “summer of riots” with a different outcome in mind.
What they expected to happen was that the American people would rally around Black Lives Matter (BLM) and turn on President Donald Trump.
But, once again, the Left miscalculated.
Yes, Americans were outraged that George Floyd died. It was terrible… I still can’t watch that video. Nobody should be treated that way. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--NBA fires veteran photographer for posting offensive meme about Kamala Harris on Facebook

The NBA has cut ties with a freelance photographer who worked with the Houston Rockets for more than three decades , after the league discovered he posted a meme on Facebook that referred to Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris ( D-Calif. ) by a derogatory term .
Shortly after presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced that Harris would be joining his ticket , Houston-based freelance photographer Bill Baptist shared a meme to his Facebook page that made fun of Biden ’ s campaign logo and his running mate that read , “ Joe and the Hoe.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Baptist ’ s post , she shared it on her own timeline and called for the NBA to fire the photographer , writing , “ So this guy works for the NBA but covers the Houston Rockets .
Has been around for a while .
Even worked for the Houston Comets .
It ’ s amazing how people will smile in your face but eventually their true colors will show .
@ NBA and Houston Rockets he needs to GO !
!
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So disrespectful .
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The NBA has cut ties with a freelance photographer who worked with the Houston Rockets for more than three decades, after the league discovered he posted a meme on Facebook that referred to Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) by a derogatory term.
Shortly after presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced that Harris would be joining his ticket, Houston-based freelance photographer Bill Baptist shared a meme to his Facebook page that made fun of Biden’s campaign logo and his running mate that read, “Joe and the Hoe.”
When former WNBA star Sheryl Swoopes saw Baptist’s post, she shared it on her own timeline and called for the NBA to fire the photographer, writing, “So this guy works for the NBA but covers the Houston Rockets. Has been around for a while. Even worked for the Houston Comets. It’s amazing how people will smile in your face but eventually their true colors will show. @NBA and Houston Rockets he needs to GO!!! So disrespectful. Bill Baptiste (sic) shame on you!!!” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Woman Shot with BB Gun After Taking Trump Sign from Wrong Yard

A Lincoln County , North Carolina , woman was shot with a BB gun Thursday after removing a Trump sign @ @ @ @ @ ABC 11 reports that Peggy Fox was visiting her brother in Lincolnton when she saw @ @ @ @ @ she thought was her brother ’ s property .
Fox indicated that her brother has @ @ @ @ @ she assumed the sign was a prank , and she removed it .
As she @ @ @ @ @ sign , 76-year-old Worth McAllister shot her in the arm with a BB gun .
@ @ @ @ @ as was the property .
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A Lincoln County, North Carolina, woman was shot with a BB gun Thursday after removing a Trump sign from the wrong yard.
ABC 11 reports that Peggy Fox was visiting her brother in Lincolnton when she saw the Trump sign on what she thought was her brother’s property.
A Lincolnton man is charged for shooting a woman wt a BB gun in a dispute over a Trump 2020 sign. Peggy Fox showed us the BB still lodged in her arm. She thought her brother placed the sign as a prank. It belonged to his neighbor who said he was protecting his property. pic.twitter.com/tvLXGQFXbF — Ken (@kenlemonWSOC9) August 14, 2020
Fox indicated that her brother has never been political, so she assumed the sign was a prank, and she removed it.
As she was walking away with the sign, 76-year-old Worth McAllister shot her in the arm with a BB gun. The sign was his, as was the property. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Chicago Mayor Lightfoot: Looters Exploiting ‘Anger,’ ‘Frustration’ over Trump’s Coronavirus Response

Friday on MSNBC , Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said while it was not a justification for the violence in her city , she believed the looters are exploiting the anger and frustration caused by President Donald Trump ’ s coronavirus response .
Guest-host Chris Jansing said , “ First , let me ask you how your city is doing after the violence this past weekend ?
” Lightfoot said , “ Look .
I think we ’ re seeing the same challenges in Chicago that we ’ ve seen across the country .
Chicago was not the only city unfortunately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It happened in other places across the country .
I think this is a challenging time for our country in general because of the continued concerns and response necessary for COVID-19 .
There ’ s a lot of anger .
There ’ s a lot of frustration.
” She continued , “ It absolutely never , never justifies the kind of criminal conduct we saw in our city and other cities on Sunday night .
These are organized robbery crews .
Certainly , there are people who are opportunistic , but the reality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unite as a city and stand against this kind of bald criminal activity .
I ’ ve been very direct with our law enforcement folks , particularly our prosecutors .
We ’ ve got to bring these people out of the shadows and bring justice .
There ’ s a lot of concern among equity and systematic racism that ’ s been happened for decades , but there ’ s never , ever a justification for criminal conduct .
Looting is criminal conduct .
Looting is stealing the business and dreams of business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re just not going to stand for it here in Chicago , period.
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Friday on MSNBC, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said while it was not a justification for the violence in her city, she believed the looters are exploiting the anger and frustration caused by President Donald Trump’s coronavirus response.
Guest-host Chris Jansing said, “First, let me ask you how your city is doing after the violence this past weekend?”
Lightfoot said, “Look. I think we’re seeing the same challenges in Chicago that we’ve seen across the country. Chicago was not the only city unfortunately, that was hit with looting. It happened in other places across the country. I think this is a challenging time for our country in general because of the continued concerns and response necessary for COVID-19. There’s a lot of anger. There’s a lot of frustration.”
She continued, “It absolutely never, never justifies the kind of criminal conduct we saw in our city and other cities on Sunday night. These are organized robbery crews. Certainly, there are people who are opportunistic, but the reality is we have to stand up and unite as a city and stand against this kind of bald criminal activity. I’ve been very direct with our law enforcement folks, particularly our prosecutors. We’ve got to bring these people out of the shadows and bring justice. There’s a lot of concern among equity and systematic racism that’s been happened for decades, but there’s never, ever a justification for criminal conduct. Looting is criminal conduct. Looting is stealing the business and dreams of business owners and employees, and we’re just not going to stand for it here in Chicago, period.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--GOP Senate source claims Mitt Romney leading effort to stop subpoena of Comey and Brennan

A senior Republican Senate source has claimed that Mitt Romney is blocking the subpoenas of James Comey and John Brennan .
During a radio interview on Wednesday evening , Senator Ron Johnson , the chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee , said that fellow committee members were blocking him from sending subpoenas to James Comey , the former FBI director , and John Brennan , the former CIA director , as well as others involved in the investigation of President Donald Trump ’ s 2016 campaign .
“ We had a number of my committee members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looks politically , ” Johnson told Hugh Hewitt on his show .
If one of the eight Republicans were to defect on the committee of fourteen , the decision could very easily end in a deadlock .
Johnson , however , refused to name any names on the show , despite Hewitt repeatedly asking him .
“ If there ’ s a senator who is blocking a subpoena , we need to know who that is so we throw them out , ” Hewitt said .
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A senior Republican Senate source has claimed that Mitt Romney is blocking the subpoenas of James Comey and John Brennan.
During a radio interview on Wednesday evening, Senator Ron Johnson, the chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, said that fellow committee members were blocking him from sending subpoenas to James Comey, the former FBI director, and John Brennan, the former CIA director, as well as others involved in the investigation of President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign.
“We had a number of my committee members that were highly concerned about how this looks politically,” Johnson told Hugh Hewitt on his show. If one of the eight Republicans were to defect on the committee of fourteen, the decision could very easily end in a deadlock.
Johnson, however, refused to name any names on the show, despite Hewitt repeatedly asking him.
“If there’s a senator who is blocking a subpoena, we need to know who that is so we throw them out,” Hewitt said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Democratic State House candidate suggests Minnesota suburb be burned down: ‘I didn’t come here to be

Democratic State House candidate suggests Minnesota suburb be burned down: ‘I didn’t come here to be peaceful’

John Thompson , a Democrat campaigning for State House in Minnesota , launched into a fiery diatribe during a Black Lives Matter protest outside the home of Minneapolis Police Federation President Bob Kroll on Saturday .
During the vitriolic tirade , Thompson hinted that the town of Hugo be burned down , which is where Kroll lives .
The crowd outside Kroll ’ s home were demanding his resignation , accusing him of “ fostering a toxic culture within the Minneapolis Police Department , ” according to KSTP-TV .
One of the most blunt and unreserved speakers during the hours-long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic primary for the Minnesota House of Representatives District 67A last week .
Thompson , who is trying to represent the constituents of Eastside of St. Paul , set a hostile tone by stating , “ I didn ’ t come here to be peaceful.
” Thompson said Kroll was a member of the Ku Klux Klan and even claimed he was the Grand Wizard .
“ Why the f*** is we so peaceful in this neighborhood , ” Thompson shouted .
“ F*** your motherf***ing peace , white racist motherf***ers !
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blue Lives Matter flag and Thompson told him to “ stick it up his a**.
” Thompson suggested to the crowd that the entire town should be burned down .
“ This whole god***n state burned down for $ 20 goddamn dollars , you think we give a f*** about burning Hugo down ?
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John Thompson, a Democrat campaigning for State House in Minnesota, launched into a fiery diatribe during a Black Lives Matter protest outside the home of Minneapolis Police Federation President Bob Kroll on Saturday. During the vitriolic tirade, Thompson hinted that the town of Hugo be burned down, which is where Kroll lives.
The crowd outside Kroll’s home were demanding his resignation, accusing him of “fostering a toxic culture within the Minneapolis Police Department,” according to KSTP-TV.
One of the most blunt and unreserved speakers during the hours-long protest was Thompson, who won the Democratic primary for the Minnesota House of Representatives District 67A last week. Thompson, who is trying to represent the constituents of Eastside of St. Paul, set a hostile tone by stating, “I didn’t come here to be peaceful.”
Thompson said Kroll was a member of the Ku Klux Klan and even claimed he was the Grand Wizard.
“Why the f*** is we so peaceful in this [homophobic slur removed] neighborhood,” Thompson shouted. “F*** your motherf***ing peace, white racist motherf***ers!”
One of the neighbors was holding a Blue Lives Matter flag and Thompson told him to “stick it up his a**.”
Thompson suggested to the crowd that the entire town should be burned down. “This whole god***n state burned down for $20 goddamn dollars, you think we give a f*** about burning Hugo down?” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Donald Trump Donates Quarterly Salary to Repair National Monuments

President Donald Trump announced Friday that he would donate his salary for this financial quarter to the National Park Service @ @ @ @ @ ’ s national monuments .
The president announced the news on Twitter , together with @ @ @ @ @ 100,000 check .
“ I promised YOU I would not take a dime of salary @ @ @ @ @ donate the entire $ 400,000 !
” Trump wrote .
“ It is my honor @ @ @ @ @ the National Park Service to help repair and restore our GREAT National Monuments , ” @ @ @ @ @ important to our American History !
Thank You !
!
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President Donald Trump announced Friday that he would donate his salary for this financial quarter to the National Park Service for the restoration of America’s national monuments.
The president announced the news on Twitter, together with an image of the $100,000 check.
“I promised YOU I would not take a dime of salary as your President. I donate the entire $400,000!” Trump wrote.
“It is my honor to give $100,000 to the National Park Service to help repair and restore our GREAT National Monuments,” Trump wrote. “So important to our American History! Thank You!!” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Federal appeals court overturns order for Hillary Clinton to sit for deposition on private email use

A federal appeals court on Friday overturned an order that would have made former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her former chief of staff sit for a private deposition about her use of a private email server for government work when she served as the nation ’ s top diplomat .
A district court in March had granted conservative watchdog Judicial Watch its request to depose both Clinton and former chief of staff Cheryl Mills to depose them about topics related to the use of a server .
The case had arisen from a Freedom of Information Act ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the State Department .
Clinton has argued that she has already answered questions about the controversy and should not have to do so again — the matter did not result in any charges for the then-presidential candidate in 2016 after a high-profile investigation — but D.C. District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth said in his ruling that her past responses left much to be desired .
Judicial Watch had requested to question Clinton and Mills about the 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi , Libya , but was limited to questions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of emails and documents related to the attack .
Judicial Watch , which initiated the case in 2014 , is looking for information regarding whether Clinton used her private email server to intentionally get around the Freedom of Information Act , whether the State Department acted in bad faith when they tried to settle the case years ago , and whether the department had adequately looked for records in response to Judicial Watch ’ s initial FOIA request .
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A federal appeals court on Friday overturned an order that would have made former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her former chief of staff sit for a private deposition about her use of a private email server for government work when she served as the nation’s top diplomat.
A district court in March had granted conservative watchdog Judicial Watch its request to depose both Clinton and former chief of staff Cheryl Mills to depose them about topics related to the use of a server.
The case had arisen from a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from Judicial Watch to the State Department. Clinton has argued that she has already answered questions about the controversy and should not have to do so again — the matter did not result in any charges for the then-presidential candidate in 2016 after a high-profile investigation — but D.C. District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth said in his ruling that her past responses left much to be desired.
Judicial Watch had requested to question Clinton and Mills about the 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, but was limited to questions related to their knowledge of the existence of emails and documents related to the attack.
Judicial Watch, which initiated the case in 2014, is looking for information regarding whether Clinton used her private email server to intentionally get around the Freedom of Information Act, whether the State Department acted in bad faith when they tried to settle the case years ago, and whether the department had adequately looked for records in response to Judicial Watch’s initial FOIA request. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Franklin Graham warns Biden-Harris ticket ‘should be a great concern to all Christians’

Evangelist Franklin Graham , a prominent evangelical supporter of President Trump , is calling on Christians to take note of one issue presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris both adamantly support .
The son of the late Rev .
Billy Graham notes , Biden-Harris “ are labeled as the most pro-abortion presidential ticket in the history of our nation.
” “ This should be a great concern to all Christians , ” Graham , the president and CEO of Samaritan ’ s Purse , tweeted .
“ As a follower of Jesus Christ , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to God.
” A Gallup poll from May found that almost a quarter of Democrats consider themselves pro-life , but Biden , who is Catholic , and Harris , a Baptist believer , both support abortion rights , in stark contrast to Trump and Vice President Mike Pence .
Kristen Day of Democrats for Life of America , told “ Fox & Friends First ” Thursday the anti-abortion group was “ already concerned about Joe Biden and his stance on abortion.
” Citing Biden ’ s recent reversal of decades-long support for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Medicaid to include abortion coverage , and that “ he made the Democratic platform the most pro-abortion platform we have seen in history.
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Evangelist Franklin Graham, a prominent evangelical supporter of President Trump, is calling on Christians to take note of one issue presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris both adamantly support.
The son of the late Rev. Billy Graham notes, Biden-Harris “are labeled as the most pro-abortion presidential ticket in the history of our nation.”
“This should be a great concern to all Christians,” Graham, the president and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, tweeted. “As a follower of Jesus Christ, I am pro-life [and] believe every life is precious to God.”
A Gallup poll from May found that almost a quarter of Democrats consider themselves pro-life, but Biden, who is Catholic, and Harris, a Baptist believer, both support abortion rights, in stark contrast to Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.
Kristen Day of Democrats for Life of America, told “Fox & Friends First” Thursday the anti-abortion group was “already concerned about Joe Biden and his stance on abortion.”
Citing Biden’s recent reversal of decades-long support for the Hyde Amendment, which does not allow Medicaid to include abortion coverage, and that “he made the Democratic platform the most pro-abortion platform we have seen in history.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Democratic Rep. Ayanna Pressley calls for ‘unrest in the streets,’ targets Trump’s allies

Rep. Ayanna Pressley ( D-Mass . )
called for “ unrest in the streets ” on Saturday during an appearance @ @ @ @ @ AM Joy.
” “ I ’ m looking to the public .
You know , @ @ @ @ @ public outcry , and organizing , and mobilizing , and applying pressure so that this @ @ @ @ @ that continue to carry water for this administration , putting the American people in harm @ @ @ @ @ a deaf ear to the needs of our families and our communities , hold them @ @ @ @ @ calls , send the emails , show up , ” Pressley said of President Donald @ @ @ @ @ “ There needs to be unrest in the streets for as long as there ’ @ @ @ @ @ and unfortunately there ’ s plenty to go around.
” Pressley told “ AM Joy @ @ @ @ @ .
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UNHINGED: Squad member Democrat Rep. Ayanna Pressley calls for targeting GOP officials with “unrest in the streets”https://t.co/peHGAZMh7T pic.twitter.com/wR20ddCVks — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) August 15, 2020
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) called for “unrest in the streets” on Saturday during an appearance on MSNBC’s “AM Joy.”
“I’m looking to the public. You know, this is as much about public outcry, and organizing, and mobilizing, and applying pressure so that this GOP-led Senate and these governors that continue to carry water for this administration, putting the American people in harm’s way, turning a deaf ear to the needs of our families and our communities, hold them accountable. Make the phone calls, send the emails, show up,” Pressley said of President Donald Trump’s allies.
“There needs to be unrest in the streets for as long as there’s unrest in our lives and unfortunately there’s plenty to go around.” Pressley told “AM Joy” guest host Tiffany Cross. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Sweden Hits COVID-19 “Triple Whammy”: No Lockdowns, Low Deaths & Minimal Economic Damage

Perhaps the biggest example of the Western media ’ s inherent biases surrounding its coverage of Sweden ’ s approach to tackling COVID-19 .
Plenty of media outlets decried the country ’ s “ massive ” fatality rate compared to its lockdown-favoring neighbors , but failed to add the context necessary to see that the difference was only a couple thousand deaths , and that Sweden ’ s per capita mortality rate was still lower than Britain ’ s , and other countries that favored lockdowns .
When Anders Tegnell , the architect of Sweden ’ s strategy , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done things “ differently ” if given a second chance , the Western press , including the NYT , rushed to frame this as an admission of guilt for failing to order the types of restrictive lockdowns seen in other European countries .
Tegnell later clarified that this isn ’ t what he meant at all .
What ’ s more , in Sweden , deaths have declined nearly to zero .
And since the country ’ s economy has remained open this whole time , there ’ s little risk of resurgence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place are finally lifted .
In a column published Thursday , The Telegraph ’ s Allister Heath argued that Sweden ’ s success at fighting the virus while minimizing economic damage elucidates the depth of the British medical establishment ’ s incompetence , as it was Britain ’ s health experts whose advice PM Johnson assiduously followed .
Read an excerpt from the column below ( courtesy of the Telegraph ) : So now we know : Sweden got it largely right , and the British establishment catastrophically wrong .
Anders Tegnell , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off a remarkable triple whammy : far fewer deaths per capita than Britain , a maintenance of basic freedoms and opportunities , including schooling , and , most strikingly , a recession less than half as severe as our own .
Our arrogant quangocrats and state “ experts ” should hang their heads in shame : their reaction to coronavirus was one of the greatest public policy blunders in modern history , more severe even than Iraq , Afghanistan , the financial crisis , Suez or the ERM fiasco .
Millions will lose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of thousands of small businesses are failing ; schooling is in chaos , with A-level grades all over the place ; vast numbers are likely to die from untreated or undetected illnesses ; and we have seen the first exodus of foreigners in years , with the labour market survey suggesting a decline in non-UK born adults .
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Perhaps the biggest example of the Western media’s inherent biases surrounding its coverage of Sweden’s approach to tackling COVID-19. Plenty of media outlets decried the country’s “massive” fatality rate compared to its lockdown-favoring neighbors, but failed to add the context necessary to see that the difference was only a couple thousand deaths, and that Sweden’s per capita mortality rate was still lower than Britain’s, and other countries that favored lockdowns.
When Anders Tegnell, the architect of Sweden’s strategy, said during an interview that he would have done things “differently” if given a second chance, the Western press, including the NYT, rushed to frame this as an admission of guilt for failing to order the types of restrictive lockdowns seen in other European countries. Tegnell later clarified that this isn’t what he meant at all.
What’s more, in Sweden, deaths have declined nearly to zero. And since the country’s economy has remained open this whole time, there’s little risk of resurgence when whatever minimal restrictions are still in place are finally lifted.
In a column published Thursday, The Telegraph’s Allister Heath argued that Sweden’s success at fighting the virus while minimizing economic damage elucidates the depth of the British medical establishment’s incompetence, as it was Britain’s health experts whose advice PM Johnson assiduously followed.
Read an excerpt from the column below (courtesy of the Telegraph):
So now we know: Sweden got it largely right, and the British establishment catastrophically wrong. Anders Tegnell, Stockholm’s epidemiologist-king, has pulled off a remarkable triple whammy: far fewer deaths per capita than Britain, a maintenance of basic freedoms and opportunities, including schooling, and, most strikingly, a recession less than half as severe as our own.
Our arrogant quangocrats and state “experts” should hang their heads in shame: their reaction to coronavirus was one of the greatest public policy blunders in modern history, more severe even than Iraq, Afghanistan, the financial crisis, Suez or the ERM fiasco. Millions will lose their jobs when furlough ends; tens of thousands of small businesses are failing; schooling is in chaos, with A-level grades all over the place; vast numbers are likely to die from untreated or undetected illnesses; and we have seen the first exodus of foreigners in years, with the labour market survey suggesting a decline in non-UK born adults. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Obama Alums Lash Out After Trump Announces Israel-U.A.E Peace Deal

Prominent Democrats took to social media to lash out at President Donald Trump after Washington helped broker a historic peace deal normalizing relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates .
The deal received high marks from national security experts—former White House Iran staffer and Foundation for Defense of Democracies adviser Rich Goldberg said it was “ likely the greatest foreign policy achievement of any president in a generation.
” And national security adviser Robert O ’ Brien even suggested the deal should make Trump a front-runner for the Nobel Peace Prize .
But Democrats lamented the passage of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ formal channels of communication , bilateral security agreements , and future collaboration between the two countries .
For Obama alum and Iran deal mastermind Ben Rhodes , the deal was “ dressed up as an election eve achievement from two leaders who want Trump to win.
” “ We won ’ t be fooled by another Trump/Netanyahu deal , ” Squad member Rep. Rashida Tlaib ( D. , Mich. ) said .
“ This Trump/Netanyahu deal will not alleviate Palestinian suffering—it will further normalize it.
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Prominent Democrats took to social media to lash out at President Donald Trump after Washington helped broker a historic peace deal normalizing relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.
The deal received high marks from national security experts—former White House Iran staffer and Foundation for Defense of Democracies adviser Rich Goldberg said it was “likely the greatest foreign policy achievement of any president in a generation.” And national security adviser Robert O’Brien even suggested the deal should make Trump a front-runner for the Nobel Peace Prize.
But Democrats lamented the passage of the deal, which opens the door for formal channels of communication, bilateral security agreements, and future collaboration between the two countries.
For Obama alum and Iran deal mastermind Ben Rhodes, the deal was “dressed up as an election eve achievement from two leaders who want Trump to win.”
“We won’t be fooled by another Trump/Netanyahu deal,” Squad member Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D., Mich.) said. “This Trump/Netanyahu deal will not alleviate Palestinian suffering—it will further normalize it.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Nunes: Obama and Biden Knew About Spying on the Trump Campaign

On Thursday , Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo interviewed President Trump .
Trump told Bartiromo that the Obama administration “ spied on my campaign , which is treason.
” “ President Obama knew everything .
Vice President Biden , as dumb as he may be , he knew everything .
And everybody else knew everything , Maria , and you know it .
And Comey and Brennan and Clapper , they all were terrible and they lied to Congress… ” After the president ’ s interview , Rep. Devin Nunes , the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She asked Nunes about Trump ’ s comments about the spying on his campaign , and whether he agreed with Trump ’ s statement that it went all the way up to Obama and Biden .
“ It ’ s way worse than even we thought it was , ” Nunes told her .
“ And we knew it was really , really bad.
” Nunes then pointed out that , based on declassified notes , we know that it was Biden who suggested going after Flynn , based on the Logan Act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previous administration knew that they were spying on the Trump campaign .
Joe Biden should have known at the time to put a halt to this .
So he is just as guilty as everybody else.
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On Thursday, Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo interviewed President Trump. Trump told Bartiromo that the Obama administration “spied on my campaign, which is treason.”
“President Obama knew everything. Vice President Biden, as dumb as he may be, he knew everything. And everybody else knew everything, Maria, and you know it. And Comey and Brennan and Clapper, they all were terrible and they lied to Congress…”
After the president’s interview, Rep. Devin Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, appeared on Bartiromo’s show. She asked Nunes about Trump’s comments about the spying on his campaign, and whether he agreed with Trump’s statement that it went all the way up to Obama and Biden.
“It’s way worse than even we thought it was,” Nunes told her. “And we knew it was really, really bad.”
Nunes then pointed out that, based on declassified notes, we know that it was Biden who suggested going after Flynn, based on the Logan Act.
“So, clearly, the previous administration knew that they were spying on the Trump campaign. Joe Biden should have known at the time to put a halt to this. So he is just as guilty as everybody else.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Duke University Economist Calls for $12 Trillion in Slavery Reparations

Duke University economist William Darity Jr. and his wife Kirsten Mullen have co-authored a report proposing $ 12 trillion in reparations for Americans whose ancestors were enslaved .
The plan , written for The Roosevelt Institute , calls for between $ 10 trillion and $ 12 trillion — approximately $ 800,000 per African-American household — to be paid .
“ US government—the culpable party—must pay the debt , ” the report proclaims .
“ Ultimately , respect for black Americans as people and as citizens—and acknowledgment , redress , and closure for the history and financial hardship they have endured—requires @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dismissed by conservative and libertarian-leaning experts , who say it would greatly hinder economic growth .
“ Our national debt is already now up to around $ 26-27 trillion given the money we ’ re spending on Covid , ” said Cato Institute fellow Michael Tanner .
“ And we ’ re losing more money because we ’ re not picking up the revenue because economic growth is so slow right now .
This hardly seems the time to burden the economy with more debt , more taxes .
Essentially what you want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all our benefits.
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Duke University economist William Darity Jr. and his wife Kirsten Mullen have co-authored a report proposing $12 trillion in reparations for Americans whose ancestors were enslaved.
The plan, written for The Roosevelt Institute, calls for between $10 trillion and $12 trillion — approximately $800,000 per African-American household — to be paid.
“[The] US government—the culpable party—must pay the debt,” the report proclaims. “Ultimately, respect for black Americans as people and as citizens—and acknowledgment, redress, and closure for the history and financial hardship they have endured—requires monetary compensation.”
The proposal has been dismissed by conservative and libertarian-leaning experts, who say it would greatly hinder economic growth.
“Our national debt is already now up to around $26-27 trillion given the money we’re spending on Covid,” said Cato Institute fellow Michael Tanner. “And we’re losing more money because we’re not picking up the revenue because economic growth is so slow right now. This hardly seems the time to burden the economy with more debt, more taxes. Essentially what you want to do is stimulate economic growth for all our benefits.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Biden calls for mandate requiring all Americans to wear masks

Former Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday called for a nationwide mask mandate to help fight the spread of the coronavirus pandemic .
“ Every American should be wearing a mask when they ’ re outside for the next three months at a minimum , ” Biden told reporters in Wilmington , Del .
The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee spoke after sitting down for a briefing on the coronavirus with public health experts .
He was joined at the briefing by his newly named running mate , Sen. Kamala Harris of California .
“ Let ’ s institute a mask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ save lives .
The estimates are we will save over 40,000 lives in the next three months if that is done , ” Biden emphasized .
And the former vice president stressed that wearing a mask “ increases exponentially the prospect that if you are a carrier and you don ’ t even know it , that you will not infect anyone if you cough , sneeze , sing , shout.
” And pointing to the nation ’ s death toll from the coronavirus , Biden said that “ a lot of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over 160,000 people dead so far.
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Former Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday called for a nationwide mask mandate to help fight the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
“Every American should be wearing a mask when they’re outside for the next three months at a minimum,” Biden told reporters in Wilmington, Del.
The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee spoke after sitting down for a briefing on the coronavirus with public health experts. He was joined at the briefing by his newly named running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris of California.
“Let’s institute a mask mandate nationwide starting immediately and we will save lives. The estimates are we will save over 40,000 lives in the next three months if that is done,” Biden emphasized.
And the former vice president stressed that wearing a mask “increases exponentially the prospect that if you are a carrier and you don’t even know it, that you will not infect anyone if you cough, sneeze, sing, shout.”
And pointing to the nation’s death toll from the coronavirus, Biden said that “a lot of people are dying. We’re up over 160,000 people dead so far.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Federal Court Rules California Gun Magazine Ban and Confiscation Scheme Unconstitutional

A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that California ’ s ban on the possession of ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds violates the Second Amendment .
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed U.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez ’ s 2019 ruling against the ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds .
The 2-1 decision asserted the magazine ban , which made both future sales of affected magazines and the possession of those already legally purchased punishable by up to a year in jail , was incompatible with Supreme Court precedent on gun-rights guarantees in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , joined by Judge Connie Callahan , said the ban violated Californians ’ right to self-defense .
“ California ’ s near-categorical ban of strikes at the core of the Second Amendment—the right to armed self-defense , ” Lee wrote in the opinion for the court .
“ Armed self-defense is a fundamental right rooted in tradition and the text of the Second Amendment .
Indeed , from pre-colonial times to today ’ s post-modern era , the right to defend hearth and home has remained paramount .
California ’ s law imposes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-defense.
” The majority took issue with the state ’ s definition of “ large-capacity , ” pointing out that the magazines the state sought to ban and confiscate are standard in the most popular firearms on the market .
It argued the law was too expansive and would make criminals of law-abiding residents who merely possessed a gun magazine in common circulation .
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A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that California’s ban on the possession of ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds violates the Second Amendment.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed U.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez’s 2019 ruling against the ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds. The 2-1 decision asserted the magazine ban, which made both future sales of affected magazines and the possession of those already legally purchased punishable by up to a year in jail, was incompatible with Supreme Court precedent on gun-rights guarantees in the U.S. Constitution. Judge Kenneth Lee, joined by Judge Connie Callahan, said the ban violated Californians’ right to self-defense.
“California’s near-categorical ban of [large-capacity magazines] strikes at the core of the Second Amendment—the right to armed self-defense,” Lee wrote in the opinion for the court. “Armed self-defense is a fundamental right rooted in tradition and the text of the Second Amendment. Indeed, from pre-colonial times to today’s post-modern era, the right to defend hearth and home has remained paramount. California’s law imposes a substantial burden on this right to self-defense.”
The majority took issue with the state’s definition of “large-capacity,” pointing out that the magazines the state sought to ban and confiscate are standard in the most popular firearms on the market. It argued the law was too expansive and would make criminals of law-abiding residents who merely possessed a gun magazine in common circulation. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Michigan Rejects 846 Mailed Ballots ‘Because the Voter Was Dead’

Of those , 846 ballots were not accepted “ because the voter was dead , ” the Detroit News reported @ @ @ @ @ were denied because there was no voter signature on the envelope , and 1,111 votes @ @ @ @ @ moved to a new address after submitting the ballot .
The state claimed the dead @ @ @ @ @ they submitted the ballot and when it was counted .
Michigan ’ s largest city @ @ @ @ @ ballots that were ultimately rejected , according to the paper .
Michigan Secretary of State @ @ @ @ @ legislature pass a bill requiring city and township clerks to call voters who have obvious @ @ @ @ @ such as a missing signature .
“ With turnout and absentee ballot numbers expected to @ @ @ @ @ November , we could be looking at tens of thousands of Michigan citizens disenfranchised if @ @ @ @ @ act , ” she said .
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Michigan clerks rejected 10,694 mailed ballots during the August 4 primary.
Of those, 846 ballots were not accepted “because the voter was dead,” the Detroit News reported.
Further, 2,225 ballots were denied because there was no voter signature on the envelope, and 1,111 votes were discarded because the voter moved to a new address after submitting the ballot. The state claimed the dead voters died between the time they submitted the ballot and when it was counted.
Michigan’s largest city, Detroit, received 820 ballots that were ultimately rejected, according to the paper.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is demanding the legislature pass a bill requiring city and township clerks to call voters who have obvious flaws with their ballot, such as a missing signature.
“With turnout and absentee ballot numbers expected to double or even triple in November, we could be looking at tens of thousands of Michigan citizens disenfranchised if the legislature again fails to act,” she said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--WATCH: Activists Storm Neighborhood, Tell White Residents To ‘Give Black People Back Their Homes’

Black Lives Matter activists stormed a neighborhood area in Seattle earlier this week where they shouted obscenities at white residents @ @ @ @ @ and stealing their property , telling them to “ give black people back their homes.
@ @ @ @ @ all white motherf***ers get the f*** out our neighborhoods so we can go back to @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Get the f*** out .
Get the f*** out and give us our @ @ @ @ @ our sh** back .
… Get the f*** out give us our sh** back.
” @ @ @ @ @ ” another activist said .
“ Open your purse.
” “ Get this back , @ @ @ @ @ it , reparations , ” the first activist appeared to yell .
“ Give us @ @ @ @ @ us our equity back.
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Black Lives Matter activists stormed a neighborhood area in Seattle earlier this week where they shouted obscenities at white residents whom they accused of gentrification and stealing their property, telling them to “give black people back their homes.”
At another point in the night, the crowd in Seattle heckled people saying: “Give us your house… Give black people back their homes!” “You’re ok with it, but guess what we’re not and we’re bringing it to your front fucking door!”pic.twitter.com/vKPAllRNua — Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) August 14, 2020
“All y’all white motherf***ers get the f*** out our neighborhoods so we can go back to [inaudible],” one activist yelled. “Get the f*** out. Get the f*** out and give us our sh** back! Give us our sh** back. … Get the f*** out [and] give us our sh** back.”
“Pay the fee,” another activist said. “Open your purse.”
“Get this back, man, we comin for it, reparations,” the first activist appeared to yell. “Give us our sh** back. Give us our equity back.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Fauci says there is ‘no reason’ Americans can’t vote in person in November

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci said this week there is “ no reason ” Americans can ’ t vote in person for the 2020 presidential election , so long as voters follow proper social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic .
“ I think if carefully done , according to the guidelines , there ’ s no reason that I can see why that not be the case , ” Fauci told ABC News this week .
“ If you go and wear a mask , if you observe the physical distancing , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there ’ s no reason why shouldn ’ t be able to do that.
” Fauci added that individuals who are “ compromised physically or otherwise ” and who are not interested in physically going to the polls on Election Day , can use mail-in voting .
But Fauci doubled-down , saying “ there ’ s no reason why we shouldn ’ t be able to vote in person or otherwise.
” Fauci , in April , during the early stages of the pandemic , said he could not “ guarantee ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vote .
Fauci ’ s comments come amid the mail-in voting battle — with President Trump and Republicans for months warning that the practice would cause widespread voter fraud , and with Democrats saying the practice is a secure way to cast ballots .
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci said this week there is “no reason” Americans can’t vote in person for the 2020 presidential election, so long as voters follow proper social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“I think if carefully done, according to the guidelines, there’s no reason that I can see why that not be the case,” Fauci told ABC News this week. “If you go and wear a mask, if you observe the physical distancing, and don’t have a crowded situation, there’s no reason why shouldn’t be able to do that.”
Fauci added that individuals who are “compromised physically or otherwise” and who are not interested in physically going to the polls on Election Day, can use mail-in voting.
But Fauci doubled-down, saying “there’s no reason why we shouldn’t be able to vote in person or otherwise.”
Fauci, in April, during the early stages of the pandemic, said he could not “guarantee” that it would be safe to physically vote.
“I hope so,” Fauci told CNN in April. “I can’t guarantee it.”
Fauci’s comments come amid the mail-in voting battle — with President Trump and Republicans for months warning that the practice would cause widespread voter fraud, and with Democrats saying the practice is a secure way to cast ballots. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--FLASHBACK: The Obama-Biden Administration Removed Thousands of USPS Collection Boxes

Did you hear the conspiracy theory that Donald Trump is sabotaging the U.S .
Postal Service ( USPS ) by removing mail collection boxes in several states ?
Yeah , it ’ s a real doozy , but apparently that ’ s what the left wants us to believe .
Outcry over the removal of collection boxes actually forced the USPS to suspend the removal of collection boxes until after the election .
Joe Biden even chimed in on the so-called controversy , calling it “ bizarre.
” Democrats are calling the removal of collection boxes “ voter suppression , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . )
is calling for an investigation .
Pop singer-turned-political-whiner Taylor Swift even accused Trump of being behind a “ calculated dismantling of USPS.
” But the fact is the removal of mail collection boxes has been going on for years as part of cost-cutting efforts for the postal service and had nothing to do with the 2020 election .
In September 2016 , the USPS inspector general noted that “ Nationally , the number of collection boxes declined by more than 12,000 in the past 5 years.
” This means that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ removed thousands of mail collection boxes .
Was this a diabolical plan by Obama and Biden to suppress the vote in 2020 ?
Did Trump make them do it ?
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Did you hear the conspiracy theory that Donald Trump is sabotaging the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) by removing mail collection boxes in several states?
Yeah, it’s a real doozy, but apparently that’s what the left wants us to believe. Outcry over the removal of collection boxes actually forced the USPS to suspend the removal of collection boxes until after the election.
Joe Biden even chimed in on the so-called controversy, calling it “bizarre.”
Democrats are calling the removal of collection boxes “voter suppression,” and Senator Jon Tester (D-Mt.) is calling for an investigation.
Pop singer-turned-political-whiner Taylor Swift even accused Trump of being behind a “calculated dismantling of USPS.”
But the fact is the removal of mail collection boxes has been going on for years as part of cost-cutting efforts for the postal service and had nothing to do with the 2020 election.
In September 2016, the USPS inspector general noted that “Nationally, the number of collection boxes declined by more than 12,000 in the past 5 years.” This means that the USPS, during the Obama-Biden administration, removed thousands of mail collection boxes. Was this a diabolical plan by Obama and Biden to suppress the vote in 2020? Did Trump make them do it? – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--“Ghost Town”: Shocking Dystopian Video Of NYC Shows An Abandoned And Boarded Up 5th Avenue (VIDEO)

De Blasio ’ s New York has finally hit an all-time low : the once bustling city is now on @ @ @ @ @ a demilitarized zone .
Between the pandemic and the riots in the city , iconic @ @ @ @ @ like a dystopian nightmare in a recently shot video posted to Twitter .
The video @ @ @ @ @ a deserted 5th Avenue , with almost all of the area ’ s high end @ @ @ @ @ down .
There are few people seen on what is usually a busy street .
@ @ @ @ @ Everything ’ s boarded up .
Even the hotel .
Boarded up , ” the @ @ @ @ @ who is obviously fed up with how the city looks , says .
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De Blasio’s New York has finally hit an all-time low: the once bustling city is now on the verge of looking like a demilitarized zone. Between the pandemic and the riots in the city, iconic 5th Avenue now looks more like a dystopian nightmare in a recently shot video posted to Twitter.
Don’t know who recorded it but I downloaded this yesterday He’s single handedly wrecked Manhattan Ghost town “Beirut DeBlasio” without the explosion pic.twitter.com/5I48ZGcWTZ — tadgermania (@tadgermania) August 7, 2020
The video follows a car driving down a deserted 5th Avenue, with almost all of the area’s high end stores boarded up and shut down. There are few people seen on what is usually a busy street.
“Look at everything. Everything’s boarded up. Even the hotel. Boarded up,” the video’s narrator, who is obviously fed up with how the city looks, says. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Democrat-Controlled Chicago Spent $66 Million On A Coronavirus Facility That Treated 38 Patients—Tot

Democrat-Controlled Chicago Spent $66 Million On A Coronavirus Facility That Treated 38 Patients—Total

Chicago taxpayers spent $ 66 million renovating a convention center into an emergency coronavirus hospital that ended up only treating 38 patients .
Further , the contract to renovate the facility went to a politically connected company instead of one that said it would waive fees or donate such money to coronavirus relief organizations .
The Chicago Sun-Times reported Friday that top aides to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended the decision to spend $ 1.7 million per patient on the renovations , calling it an “ insurance policy ” for the unfounded fear that Chicago ’ s hospitals would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , deputy mayor for economic and neighborhood development , told the outlet that he was “ incredibly proud of ” the converted facility , adding that the millions of dollars in taxpayer money was “ not spent in vain.
” Taxpayers stuck with the bill may see things differently .
The contract for the renovations was awarded to a politically connected company called Walsh Construction after a short search .
The project was initiated with the federal government and the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority , the Sun-Times reported .
A city-state governmental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ convention center and owns a firm called Navy Pier – made the decision to hire Walsh , even though it had received just hours earlier proposals from three other construction companies .
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Chicago taxpayers spent $66 million renovating a convention center into an emergency coronavirus hospital that ended up only treating 38 patients. Further, the contract to renovate the facility went to a politically connected company instead of one that said it would waive fees or donate such money to coronavirus relief organizations.
The Chicago Sun-Times reported Friday that top aides to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended the decision to spend $1.7 million per patient on the renovations, calling it an “insurance policy” for the unfounded fear that Chicago’s hospitals would be overwhelmed with coronavirus patients. Samir Mayekar, deputy mayor for economic and neighborhood development, told the outlet that he was “incredibly proud of” the converted facility, adding that the millions of dollars in taxpayer money was “not spent in vain.”
Taxpayers stuck with the bill may see things differently. The contract for the renovations was awarded to a politically connected company called Walsh Construction after a short search. The project was initiated with the federal government and the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, the Sun-Times reported. A city-state governmental body called McPier – which runs the convention center and owns a firm called Navy Pier – made the decision to hire Walsh, even though it had received just hours earlier proposals from three other construction companies. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Questions Raised About Kamala Harris’s Eligibility to Become Vice President

What does the Constitution say about the eligibility of Kamala Harris to hold the office of vice president of the United States ?
Harris was born in Oakland , California .
For many , that would seem to end the discussion right there .
She is a “ natural-born citizen ” by virtue of her birthplace and the Fourteenth Amendment , and no power on earth says otherwise , right ?
Not so fast , says Claremont University law professor John Eastman .
Tradition and custom may say one thing , but the Constitution actually says another .
Newsweek : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one must be a natural-born citizen .
The original Constitution did not define citizenship , but the 14th Amendment does—and it provides that “ all persons born…in the United States , and subject to the jurisdiction thereof , are citizens.
” Those who claim that birth alone is sufficient overlook the second phrase .
The person must also be “ subject to the jurisdiction ” of the United States , and that meant subject to the complete jurisdiction , not merely a partial jurisdiction such as that which applies to anyone temporarily sojourning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or unlawfully ) .
Indeed , we may claim that anyone born here is automatically a citizen regardless of any other circumstances , but as Eastman points out , “ the Supreme Court has never held that anyone born on U.S. soil , no matter the circumstances of the parents , is automatically a U.S. citizen.
” Harris ’ s father was Jamaican and her mother was Indian .
At the time of Kamala Harris ’ s birth in 1964 , neither parent was a “ lawful permanent resident , ” thus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complete jurisdiction ” of the U.S. government , making Harris ’ s eligibility to become vice president an open question .
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What does the Constitution say about the eligibility of Kamala Harris to hold the office of vice president of the United States? Harris was born in Oakland, California. For many, that would seem to end the discussion right there. She is a “natural-born citizen” by virtue of her birthplace and the Fourteenth Amendment, and no power on earth says otherwise, right?
Not so fast, says Claremont University law professor John Eastman. Tradition and custom may say one thing, but the Constitution actually says another.
Newsweek: The language of Article II is that one must be a natural-born citizen. The original Constitution did not define citizenship, but the 14th Amendment does—and it provides that “all persons born…in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens.” Those who claim that birth alone is sufficient overlook the second phrase. The person must also be “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States, and that meant subject to the complete jurisdiction, not merely a partial jurisdiction such as that which applies to anyone temporarily sojourning in the United States (whether lawfully or unlawfully).
Indeed, we may claim that anyone born here is automatically a citizen regardless of any other circumstances, but as Eastman points out, “the Supreme Court has never held that anyone born on U.S. soil, no matter the circumstances of the parents, is automatically a U.S. citizen.”
Harris’s father was Jamaican and her mother was Indian. At the time of Kamala Harris’s birth in 1964, neither parent was a “lawful permanent resident,” thus, they were not subject to the “complete jurisdiction” of the U.S. government, making Harris’s eligibility to become vice president an open question. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-17--LISTEN: PAINE in the Morning — News Scoops & Analysis for Monday 8.17.20

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Fauci says there is ‘ no reason ’ Americans can ’ t vote in person in November – National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci said this week there is “ no reason ” Americans can ’ t vote in person for the 2020 presidential election , so long as voters follow proper social distancing guidelines amid the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carefully done , according to the guidelines , there ’ s no reason that I can see why that not be the case , ” Fauci told ABC News this week .
“ If you go and wear a mask , if you observe the physical distancing , and don ’ t have a crowded situation , there ’ s no reason why shouldn ’ t be able to do that.
” – READ MORE Yale Prof : Hydroxychloroquine Haters Spewing ‘ Misleading And Toxic Disinformation ’ –Yale epidemiology professor Harvey Risch has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s been the subject of personal attacks over his insistence that hydroxychloroquine is highly effective in treating COVID-19 if administered early in the disease ’ s progression .
In a Washington Examiner Op-Ed , Risch writes that the pushback against his advocacy for the drug has been “ furious.
” – READ MORE Democrat-Controlled Chicago Spent $ 66 Million On A Coronavirus Facility That Treated 38 Patients—Total – Chicago taxpayers spent $ 66 million renovating a convention center into an emergency coronavirus hospital that ended up only treating 38 patients .
Further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went to a politically connected company instead of one that said it would waive fees or donate such money to coronavirus relief organizations .
The Chicago Sun-Times reported Friday that top aides to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended the decision to spend $ 1.7 million per patient on the renovations , calling it an “ insurance policy ” for the unfounded fear that Chicago ’ s hospitals would be overwhelmed with coronavirus patients .
Samir Mayekar , deputy mayor for economic and neighborhood development , told the outlet that he was “ incredibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adding that the millions of dollars in taxpayer money was “ not spent in vain.
” – READ MORE REPORT : Minneapolis Forcing Riot-Wrecked Businesses To Pay Property Taxes Before Getting Permits To Rebuild – Cash-strapped Minneapolis , Minnesota , is reportedly demanding that riot-wrecked businesses , including those that were burned to the ground in the protests following George Floyd ’ s death while in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department , pay their property taxes before being allowed to rebuild .
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that Minneapolis city government is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debris leftover from arson attacks until business owners pay their 2020 taxes in full .
– READ MORE Oregon State Police pull out of Portland after DA announces rioters won ’ t be prosecuted in most cases – The Oregon State Police will no longer be assisting with Portland riot control , pulling out of the city after the district attorney announced that many crimes committed by rioters would not be prosecuted , according to the Oregonian .
About 100 state troopers had been assisting Portland police in controlling riots and protecting property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking place in the city for at least 78 days .
– READ MORE Michigan Rejects 846 Mailed Ballots ‘ Because the Voter Was Dead ’ – Michigan clerks rejected 10,694 mailed ballots during the August 4 primary .
Of those , 846 ballots were not accepted “ because the voter was dead , ” the Detroit News reported .
– READ MORE FLASHBACK : The Obama-Biden Administration Removed Thousands of USPS Collection Boxes – Did you hear the conspiracy theory that Donald Trump is sabotaging the U.S .
Postal Service ( USPS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several states ?
Yeah , it ’ s a real doozy , but apparently that ’ s what the left wants us to believe .
Outcry over the removal of collection boxes actually forced the USPS to suspend the removal of collection boxes until after the election .
– READ MORE Questions Raised About Kamala Harris ’ s Eligibility to Become Vice President – What does the Constitution say about the eligibility of Kamala Harris to hold the office of vice president of the United States ?
Harris was born in Oakland , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seem to end the discussion right there .
She is a “ natural-born citizen ” by virtue of her birthplace and the Fourteenth Amendment , and no power on earth says otherwise , right ?
Not so fast , says Claremont University law professor John Eastman .
Tradition and custom may say one thing , but the Constitution actually says another .
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Fauci says there is ‘no reason’ Americans can’t vote in person in November – National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci said this week there is “no reason” Americans can’t vote in person for the 2020 presidential election, so long as voters follow proper social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“I think if carefully done, according to the guidelines, there’s no reason that I can see why that not be the case,” Fauci told ABC News this week. “If you go and wear a mask, if you observe the physical distancing, and don’t have a crowded situation, there’s no reason why shouldn’t be able to do that.” – READ MORE
Yale Prof: Hydroxychloroquine Haters Spewing ‘Misleading And Toxic Disinformation’ –Yale epidemiology professor Harvey Risch has hit back against critics who say he’s been the subject of personal attacks over his insistence that hydroxychloroquine is highly effective in treating COVID-19 if administered early in the disease’s progression.
In a Washington Examiner Op-Ed, Risch writes that the pushback against his advocacy for the drug has been “furious.” – READ MORE
Democrat-Controlled Chicago Spent $66 Million On A Coronavirus Facility That Treated 38 Patients—Total – Chicago taxpayers spent $66 million renovating a convention center into an emergency coronavirus hospital that ended up only treating 38 patients. Further, the contract to renovate the facility went to a politically connected company instead of one that said it would waive fees or donate such money to coronavirus relief organizations.
The Chicago Sun-Times reported Friday that top aides to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended the decision to spend $1.7 million per patient on the renovations, calling it an “insurance policy” for the unfounded fear that Chicago’s hospitals would be overwhelmed with coronavirus patients. Samir Mayekar, deputy mayor for economic and neighborhood development, told the outlet that he was “incredibly proud of” the converted facility, adding that the millions of dollars in taxpayer money was “not spent in vain.” – READ MORE
REPORT: Minneapolis Forcing Riot-Wrecked Businesses To Pay Property Taxes Before Getting Permits To Rebuild – Cash-strapped Minneapolis, Minnesota, is reportedly demanding that riot-wrecked businesses, including those that were burned to the ground in the protests following George Floyd’s death while in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department, pay their property taxes before being allowed to rebuild.
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that Minneapolis city government is not issuing permits to remove ashes and debris leftover from arson attacks until business owners pay their 2020 taxes in full. – READ MORE
Oregon State Police pull out of Portland after DA announces rioters won’t be prosecuted in most cases – The Oregon State Police will no longer be assisting with Portland riot control, pulling out of the city after the district attorney announced that many crimes committed by rioters would not be prosecuted, according to the Oregonian.
About 100 state troopers had been assisting Portland police in controlling riots and protecting property during the nightly unrest that has been taking place in the city for at least 78 days. – READ MORE
Michigan Rejects 846 Mailed Ballots ‘Because the Voter Was Dead’ – Michigan clerks rejected 10,694 mailed ballots during the August 4 primary.
Of those, 846 ballots were not accepted “because the voter was dead,” the Detroit News reported. – READ MORE
FLASHBACK: The Obama-Biden Administration Removed Thousands of USPS Collection Boxes – Did you hear the conspiracy theory that Donald Trump is sabotaging the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) by removing mail collection boxes in several states?
Yeah, it’s a real doozy, but apparently that’s what the left wants us to believe. Outcry over the removal of collection boxes actually forced the USPS to suspend the removal of collection boxes until after the election. – READ MORE
Questions Raised About Kamala Harris’s Eligibility to Become Vice President – What does the Constitution say about the eligibility of Kamala Harris to hold the office of vice president of the United States? Harris was born in Oakland, California. For many, that would seem to end the discussion right there. She is a “natural-born citizen” by virtue of her birthplace and the Fourteenth Amendment, and no power on earth says otherwise, right?
Not so fast, says Claremont University law professor John Eastman. Tradition and custom may say one thing, but the Constitution actually says another. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-17--STUDY: Evening News 150 Times More Negative Of Trump Than Biden

As every press conference indicates , the mainstream media and President Trump have a rancorous relationship , but how deep does the press ’ antipathy go ?
A recent study says lopsided coverage of the two presidential candidates is pervasive among all major media outlets .
According to the conservative Media Research Center , which tracks media bias , evening newscasts , which are some of the highest-rated programs on television today , have given President Trump 150 times more negative coverage than Joe Biden throughout this presidential campaign so far .
“ From June 1 through July 31 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newscasts focused 512 minutes of airtime on the President , or nine times more than the 58 minutes allotted to Biden , ” reported Newsbusters .
“ This is an even wider gap than the spring when Trump received seven times more coverage than Biden ( 523 minutes vs. 75 minutes ) .
” “ During these two months , our analysts documented 668 evaluative statements about the President , 95 % of which ( 634 ) were negative , vs. a mere five % ( 34 ) that were positive , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same methodology ( fully described at the end of this article ) , we found very few evaluative statements about Joe Biden — just a dozen , two-thirds of which ( 67 % ) were positive.
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As every press conference indicates, the mainstream media and President Trump have a rancorous relationship, but how deep does the press’ antipathy go? A recent study says lopsided coverage of the two presidential candidates is pervasive among all major media outlets.
According to the conservative Media Research Center, which tracks media bias, evening newscasts, which are some of the highest-rated programs on television today, have given President Trump 150 times more negative coverage than Joe Biden throughout this presidential campaign so far.
“From June 1 through July 31, the ABC, CBS and NBC evening newscasts focused 512 minutes of airtime on the President, or nine times more than the 58 minutes allotted to Biden,” reported Newsbusters. “This is an even wider gap than the spring when Trump received seven times more coverage than Biden (523 minutes vs. 75 minutes).”
“During these two months, our analysts documented 668 evaluative statements about the President, 95% of which (634) were negative, vs. a mere five% (34) that were positive,” the report continued. “Using the same methodology (fully described at the end of this article), we found very few evaluative statements about Joe Biden — just a dozen, two-thirds of which (67%) were positive.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-17--More Than Sixty 9-1-1 Calls Go Unanswered During Portland Riot

Saturday was the 80th consecutive night of riots in Portland with no sign that the urban terrorists have any intention of letting up .
I guess we ’ re supposed to call them “ demonstrators , ” but do any of them remember what they ’ re supposed to be protesting ?
Racial injustice ?
The white faces that make up a majority of the rioters are hardly effective representatives of the oppressed .
The death of George Floyd ?
It would be interesting to ask 10 rioters if they know who George Floyd was .
How many would keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their shoulders in ignorance ?
This is an anti-police , anti-civic-order protest .
And as long as anarchists and “ anti-fascists ” are allowed to congregate and attack police , they will continue .
The embattled police try to push back , but when they do , they ’ re accused of brutality .
So their commanders increase the police presence hoping the number of cops alone can keep the peace .
It ’ s a fool ’ s hope .
Commanders are pulling police from all over the city , leading to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News : Two officers went to the hospital .
A photo shared by the police bureau showed a 9.5-pound rock that was thrown by a person posing as “ press ” as the officer “ prepared to ride away on a truck.
” Several arrests were made .
“ At the time of this release over 60 calls for police service were holding around the city , ” the Police Bureau said in a statement .
“ Some had been holding for the length of the events described here .
Call types ranged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , hazards , hit and run , burglary , violation of restraining order , alarms , stolen cars , harassment and many others.
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Saturday was the 80th consecutive night of riots in Portland with no sign that the urban terrorists have any intention of letting up.
I guess we’re supposed to call them “demonstrators,” but do any of them remember what they’re supposed to be protesting? Racial injustice? The white faces that make up a majority of the rioters are hardly effective representatives of the oppressed. The death of George Floyd? It would be interesting to ask 10 rioters if they know who George Floyd was. How many would keep throwing rocks at the cops and shrug their shoulders in ignorance?
This is an anti-police, anti-civic-order protest. And as long as anarchists and “anti-fascists” are allowed to congregate and attack police, they will continue.
The embattled police try to push back, but when they do, they’re accused of brutality. So their commanders increase the police presence hoping the number of cops alone can keep the peace. It’s a fool’s hope. Commanders are pulling police from all over the city, leading to a breakdown in emergency services.
Fox News: Two officers went to the hospital. A photo shared by the police bureau showed a 9.5-pound rock that was thrown by a person posing as “press” as the officer “prepared to ride away on a truck.” Several arrests were made.
“At the time of this release over 60 calls for police service were holding around the city,” the Police Bureau said in a statement. “Some had been holding for the length of the events described here. Call types ranged from theft, vandalism, suspicious activity, hazards, hit and run, burglary, violation of restraining order, alarms, stolen cars, harassment and many others.” – READ MORE
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