truepundit--2020-05-14--Pelosi Bill Aims to Fight Coronavirus With Hate Crime Reform and ‘Environmental Justice Grants’

The $ 3 trillion coronavirus relief package unveiled by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D. , Calif. ) and her Democratic colleagues on Tuesday contains only 20 mentions of “ diversity.
” That ’ s a significant reduction compared with the 32 times the word “ diversity ” appeared in the relief package Pelosi introduced in March , which was several hundred pages shorter than the current version .
But there ’ s still plenty for progressives to be excited about .
The word “ economy , ” for example , appears just twice in the entire bill .
Like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic legislation is stuffed with left-wing policies that have been slightly reframed to suggest a relevance to the coronavirus pandemic .
For example , the bill would allocate $ 50 million for “ environmental justice grants to prevent , prepare for , and respond to coronavirus.
” The Environmental Protection Agency would use the funding to “ investigate or address the disproportionate impacts of the COVID–19 pandemic in environmental justice communities , ” whatever that means .
The word “ cannabis ” appears 68 times in the text of the bill , occasionally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One provision of the bill , for example , would force federal banking regulators to issue an annual “ diversity and inclusion report ” to Congress on “ minority-owned and women-owned cannabis-related legitimate businesses.
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The $3 trillion coronavirus relief package unveiled by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) and her Democratic colleagues on Tuesday contains only 20 mentions of “diversity.”
That’s a significant reduction compared with the 32 times the word “diversity” appeared in the relief package Pelosi introduced in March, which was several hundred pages shorter than the current version. But there’s still plenty for progressives to be excited about. The word “economy,” for example, appears just twice in the entire bill.
Like its previous iteration, the newly introduced Democratic legislation is stuffed with left-wing policies that have been slightly reframed to suggest a relevance to the coronavirus pandemic. For example, the bill would allocate $50 million for “environmental justice grants to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus.”
The Environmental Protection Agency would use the funding to “investigate or address the disproportionate impacts of the COVID–19 pandemic in environmental justice communities,” whatever that means.
The word “cannabis” appears 68 times in the text of the bill, occasionally in close proximity to “diversity.” One provision of the bill, for example, would force federal banking regulators to issue an annual “diversity and inclusion report” to Congress on “minority-owned and women-owned cannabis-related legitimate businesses.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Joe Biden taps AOC to lead campaign’s climate change task force

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said on Tuesday that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-N.Y. ) is working with the Biden campaign to promote her “ Green New Deal.
” According to a CNN report , the democratic socialist will “ co-chair a task force ” for the Biden campaign centered on climate change .
The move , according to the outlet , is intended to add “ progressive credentials to the former vice president ’ s effort to unify the party ahead of the general election.
” In an interview with KLAS-TV in Las Vegas , Biden confirmed the news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bernie has robustly endorsed me , we ’ ve set up joint committees together to deal with how we would deal with everything from … the virus all the way down to education , the criminal justice system , the New Green Deal , et cetera , ” he said .
“ And we ’ ve got overwhelming support .
I mean , we ’ re more united today than almost every , every single person who competed in the primary is now wholeheartedly endorsed me , campaigned around the country for me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign , and I ’ m working with Bernie and with his people.
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Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said on Tuesday that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is working with the Biden campaign to promote her “Green New Deal.”
According to a CNN report, the democratic socialist will “co-chair a task force” for the Biden campaign centered on climate change.
The move, according to the outlet, is intended to add “progressive credentials to the former vice president’s effort to unify the party ahead of the general election.”
In an interview with KLAS-TV in Las Vegas, Biden confirmed the news.
“[T]he good news is that Bernie [Sanders] has robustly endorsed me, we’ve set up joint committees together to deal with how we would deal with everything from … the virus all the way down to education, the criminal justice system, the New Green Deal, et cetera,” he said. “And we’ve got overwhelming support. I mean, we’re more united today than almost every, every single person who competed in the primary is now wholeheartedly endorsed me, campaigned around the country for me using their digital media to promote our campaign, and I’m working with Bernie and with his people.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Schumer Calls Biden’s Denial of Sexual Assualt Allegation ‘Sufficient’ (VIDEO)

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ( D-N.Y. ) is weighing in on the sexual assault allegation against presumptive Democratic presidential @ @ @ @ @ Look , before the Me Too movement , women were not listened to who were @ @ @ @ @ them .
Since Me Too , women are listened to .
Now , I have @ @ @ @ @ explanation .
I think it ’ s sufficient , ” Schumer said when asked if @ @ @ @ @ accuser — Tara Reade .
“ I think he will be a great candidate , @ @ @ @ @ a great president , and I think he ’ ll help us take back the @ @ @ @ @ .
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is weighing in on the sexual assault allegation against presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
Chuck Schumer is asked if he believes Tara Reade’s sexual assault allegation against Joe Biden: “I have heard Joe Biden’s explanation. I think it’s sufficient. I think he will be a great candidate, I think he will be a great president.” https://t.co/Nj065CIsxp pic.twitter.com/vYcvsqO2jf — CBS News (@CBSNews) May 12, 2020
“Look, before the Me Too movement, women were not listened to who were telling what had happened to them. Since Me Too, women are listened to. Now, I have heard Joe Biden’s explanation. I think it’s sufficient,” Schumer said when asked if he believes Biden’s accuser — Tara Reade.
“I think he will be a great candidate, I think he will be a great president, and I think he’ll help us take back the Senate,” he added. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Boy Scouts banned from planting American flags on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day due to coronavir

Boy Scouts banned from planting American flags on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day due to coronavirus

A longtime Memorial Day weekend tradition to honor veterans is now canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic , but there are persisting calls to bring it back .
For decades , the Boy Scouts , Girl Scouts and other groups have devoted part of the holiday to place small American flags at the graves of veterans and those who have given the ultimate sacrifice as a way to honor our country ’ s war heroes .
Yet this year the Department of Veteran ’ s Affairs has prohibited public events at the sites because of COVID-19 .
The Boy Scouts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carrying out the mass flag placements .
On Long Island , N.Y. , where more than 500,000 veterans are buried at two national military cemeteries , there are demands for the VA to reconsider and rescind the ban .
“ If we can ’ t figure out a way to make sure we are placing flags at their graves to honor them , then something is seriously wrong , ” said Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone , whose county includes the sprawling Calverton and Long Island National Cemeteries , which hold more veterans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nation , including Arlington National Cemetery .
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A longtime Memorial Day weekend tradition to honor veterans is now canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but there are persisting calls to bring it back.
For decades, the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and other groups have devoted part of the holiday to place small American flags at the graves of veterans and those who have given the ultimate sacrifice as a way to honor our country’s war heroes.
Yet this year the Department of Veteran’s Affairs has prohibited public events at the sites because of COVID-19. The Boy Scouts and other groups have been barred from carrying out the mass flag placements.
On Long Island, N.Y., where more than 500,000 veterans are buried at two national military cemeteries, there are demands for the VA to reconsider and rescind the ban.
“If we can’t figure out a way to make sure we are placing flags at their graves to honor them, then something is seriously wrong,” said Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone, whose county includes the sprawling Calverton and Long Island National Cemeteries, which hold more veterans than any other military cemetery in the nation, including Arlington National Cemetery. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--LISTEN: PAINE in the Morning — News Scoops & Analysis for Friday 5.15.20

Listen to “ PAINE in the Morning 5.15.20 ” on Spreaker .
There is also a full , ad-free video podcast of this broadcast available on True Pundit ’ s Patreon Page for our subscribers to help us do what we do .
Heartbreaking : Michigan Gov .
Whitmer Strips 77-Year-Old Barber of His License Without Due Process – A Michigan barber who reopened his shop in defiance of Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer ’ s coronavirus shutdown orders had his license temporarily stripped Wednesday .
Karl Manke , 77 , became a symbol of resistance when he opened the doors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and refused to close , pledging to keep his doors open until police arrest him or “ Jesus walks in.
” – READ MORE Wisconsin ’ s Supreme Court strikes down governor ’ s ‘ safer at home ’ order Wisconsin ’ s Supreme Court struck down the state ’ s “ safer at home ” order Wednesday , saying Democratic Gov .
Tony Evers ’ administration overstepped its authority when it extended the order through the end of May .
The court ruled four to three in a case brought forth by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order issued last month by Evers ’ top health secretary , Andrea Palm .
– READ MORE Nearly 40 % of low-income workers lost their jobs in March – The Federal Reserve Bank on Thursday reported just how unequally the coronavirus-induced economic downturn is hitting Americans .
On one hand , lower-income people are getting slammed .
Nearly 40 % of those with a household income below $ 40,000 reported a job loss in March , according to the Economic Well-Being of US Households report .
– READ MORE Thousands of Pigs Rot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – There is perhaps no more dramatic an example of the destruction plaguing America ’ s food supply chain than this : Thousands of pigs are rotting on compost heaps as grocers run out of meat .
Covid-19 outbreaks at slaughterhouses have led to the largest pig culling effort the U.S. has ever seen .
Hundreds of thousands of animals are already backed up , and CoBank estimates 7 million animals may have to be destroyed this quarter alone .
That ’ s about a billion pounds of meat lost to consumers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Only 6 Of 194 Coronavirus-Recorded Deaths ‘ Pure ’ Coronavirus Deaths – On Tuesday , San Diego county Supervisor Jim Desmond said after digging into the data that he believes only six of the county ’ s 194 coronavirus-identified deaths are “ pure ” coronavirus deaths , meaning they died from the virus , not merely with the virus .
Desmond was seemingly ruling out deaths from individuals with preexisting conditions .
– READ MORE Poll : 40 % of Families More Likely to Homeschool When Pandemic Ends – A RealClear Opinion Research @ @ @ @ @ @ @ families are more likely to choose to homeschool their children or engage in virtual learning once the coronavirus pandemic subsides .
The survey asked parents , “ Are you more or less likely to enroll your son or daughter in a homeschool , neighborhood homeschool co-op , or virtual school once the lockdowns are over ?
” – READ MORE Why Shut Down ?
COVID-19 Infections Would Plummet If 80 % Of Americans Just Wore Masks According To Study – Despite what the World Health Organization and Dr. Anthony Fauci tell you , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 80 % of Americans were to wear a mask , COVID-19 infections would drop by more than 90 % .
– READ MORE Corona-Daze : Average Person Forgets What Day It Is Five Times Per Week !
– What day is it again ?
If you ’ ve been feeling like all days blur together lately , you ’ re definitely not alone .
As millions of Americans continue to spend 24 hours per day at home during the coronavirus pandemic , it ’ s become worryingly common for people to forget what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new survey of 2,000 U.S. adults , the average person can ’ t seem to recall which day it is five times per week .
Another 80 % said that each day is just like the one before at this point .
– READ MORE

Listen to “PAINE in the Morning 5.15.20” on Spreaker.
There is also a full, ad-free video podcast of this broadcast available on True Pundit’s Patreon Page for our subscribers to help us do what we do.
Heartbreaking: Michigan Gov. Whitmer Strips 77-Year-Old Barber of His License Without Due Process – A Michigan barber who reopened his shop in defiance of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s coronavirus shutdown orders had his license temporarily stripped Wednesday.
Karl Manke, 77, became a symbol of resistance when he opened the doors of his Owosso shop on May 4 and refused to close, pledging to keep his doors open until police arrest him or “Jesus walks in.” – READ MORE
Wisconsin’s Supreme Court strikes down governor’s ‘safer at home’ order Wisconsin’s Supreme Court struck down the state’s “safer at home” order Wednesday, saying Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ administration overstepped its authority when it extended the order through the end of May.
The court ruled four to three in a case brought forth by Republican lawmakers that sought to block the order issued last month by Evers’ top health secretary, Andrea Palm. – READ MORE
Nearly 40% of low-income workers lost their jobs in March – The Federal Reserve Bank on Thursday reported just how unequally the coronavirus-induced economic downturn is hitting Americans.
On one hand, lower-income people are getting slammed. Nearly 40% of those with a household income below $40,000 reported a job loss in March, according to the Economic Well-Being of US Households report. – READ MORE
Thousands of Pigs Rot in Compost as U.S. Faces Meat Shortage – There is perhaps no more dramatic an example of the destruction plaguing America’s food supply chain than this: Thousands of pigs are rotting on compost heaps as grocers run out of meat.
Covid-19 outbreaks at slaughterhouses have led to the largest pig culling effort the U.S. has ever seen. Hundreds of thousands of animals are already backed up, and CoBank estimates 7 million animals may have to be destroyed this quarter alone. That’s about a billion pounds of meat lost to consumers. – READ MORE
San Diego Supervisor Says Only 6 Of 194 Coronavirus-Recorded Deaths ‘Pure’ Coronavirus Deaths – On Tuesday, San Diego county Supervisor Jim Desmond said after digging into the data that he believes only six of the county’s 194 coronavirus-identified deaths are “pure” coronavirus deaths, meaning they died from the virus, not merely with the virus.
Desmond was seemingly ruling out deaths from individuals with preexisting conditions. – READ MORE
Poll: 40% of Families More Likely to Homeschool When Pandemic Ends – A RealClear Opinion Research poll released Thursday found 40 percent of families are more likely to choose to homeschool their children or engage in virtual learning once the coronavirus pandemic subsides.
The survey asked parents, “Are you more or less likely to enroll your son or daughter in a homeschool, neighborhood homeschool co-op, or virtual school once the lockdowns are over?” – READ MORE
Why Shut Down? COVID-19 Infections Would Plummet If 80% Of Americans Just Wore Masks According To Study – Despite what the World Health Organization and Dr. Anthony Fauci tell you, a new study has concluded that if 80% of Americans were to wear a mask, COVID-19 infections would drop by more than 90%. – READ MORE
Corona-Daze: Average Person Forgets What Day It Is Five Times Per Week! – What day is it again? If you’ve been feeling like all days blur together lately, you’re definitely not alone. As millions of Americans continue to spend 24 hours per day at home during the coronavirus pandemic, it’s become worryingly common for people to forget what day it is. According to a new survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, the average person can’t seem to recall which day it is five times per week.
Another 80% said that each day is just like the one before at this point. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-05-15--New York Dem: Securing PPE May Not Be Worth ‘Bowing Down’ to Trump

A Democratic congressional candidate questioned whether securing medical supplies vital to combating the coronavirus was “ worth ” working with President Donald Trump .
Perry Gershon , a Long Island businessman challenging GOP incumbent Rep. Lee Zeldin ( N.Y. ) , acknowledged that the Republican has successfully obtained personal protective equipment ( PPE ) for his district during a virtual town hall in April .
But Gershon questioned whether obtaining the life-saving equipment was “ worth ” working with Trump , saying Zeldin is “ essentially bowing down ” to the president .
“ I think sincerely Zeldin has helped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after a supporter asked if the equipment obtained by Zeldin was “ actually being distributed.
” “ But I ask the question , is it worth essentially bowing down to Donald Trump and being part of his society where he rewards the people who say good things about him and he penalizes the people who don ’ t ?
” Gershon , a former commercial real estate lender , is again running to unseat Zeldin after losing to the Republican by 6 points in 2018 .
Trump won the district by 12 points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tighter midterm margins as evidence that the president has lost support in the New York suburbs .
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee released a digital ad in January tying Zeldin to Trump after the president suggested he would consider cutting entitlement programs .
Gershon took the strategy a step further in April when he attempted to deflect Zeldin ’ s bipartisan coronavirus work and link it to Trump .
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A Democratic congressional candidate questioned whether securing medical supplies vital to combating the coronavirus was “worth” working with President Donald Trump.
Perry Gershon, a Long Island businessman challenging GOP incumbent Rep. Lee Zeldin (N.Y.), acknowledged that the Republican has successfully obtained personal protective equipment (PPE) for his district during a virtual town hall in April. But Gershon questioned whether obtaining the life-saving equipment was “worth” working with Trump, saying Zeldin is “essentially bowing down” to the president.
“I think sincerely Zeldin has helped bring PPE here,” Gershon said after a supporter asked if the equipment obtained by Zeldin was “actually being distributed.”
“But I ask the question, is it worth essentially bowing down to Donald Trump and being part of his society where he rewards the people who say good things about him and he penalizes the people who don’t?”
Gershon, a former commercial real estate lender, is again running to unseat Zeldin after losing to the Republican by 6 points in 2018. Trump won the district by 12 points in 2016, but national Democrats see the tighter midterm margins as evidence that the president has lost support in the New York suburbs. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee released a digital ad in January tying Zeldin to Trump after the president suggested he would consider cutting entitlement programs. Gershon took the strategy a step further in April when he attempted to deflect Zeldin’s bipartisan coronavirus work and link it to Trump. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--Fancy Prep School Clinton, Obama Children Attended Won’t Return Funds Loaned By Feds, Report Says

An expensive prep school with a $ 50 million endowment which the children of former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama attended accepted a $ 5.2 million loan under the Paycheck Protection Program ( PPP ) , but after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin urged “ private schools with significant endowments ” to “ return ” PPP funds , the school refused to do so .
The school , Sidwell Friends , where Chelsea Clinton , Maila Obama and Sasha Obama were educated , receives tens of millions of dollars in tuition every year , but its board of trustees claimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Quakervalues ” were enough justification for refusing to return the money , as The Washington Free Beacon reports .
The school said it would utilize the money to pay its faculty and staff .
The huge loan , the Beacon noted , “ is one of the largest in the second tranche of PPP funds , ” as less than 0.07 % of the 2.2 million loans handed out since April 27 have reached $ 5 million .
Sidwell Friends is launching a capital campaign to fund its purchase of properties it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wisconsin Ave. , N.W , which cost $ 8.2 million , and 3720 Upton St .
N.W.
, which had been a nursing home and whose residents had attempted to block the sale of the property in 2016 for $ 32.5 million , according to the Free Beacon .
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An expensive prep school with a $50 million endowment which the children of former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama attended accepted a $5.2 million loan under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), but after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin urged “private schools with significant endowments” to “return” PPP funds, the school refused to do so.
The school, Sidwell Friends, where Chelsea Clinton, Maila Obama and Sasha Obama were educated, receives tens of millions of dollars in tuition every year, but its board of trustees claimed its “fiduciary responsibilities” and “Quakervalues” were enough justification for refusing to return the money, as The Washington Free Beacon reports. The school said it would utilize the money to pay its faculty and staff.
The huge loan, the Beacon noted, “is one of the largest in the second tranche of PPP funds,” as less than 0.07% of the 2.2 million loans handed out since April 27 have reached $5 million.
Sidwell Friends is launching a capital campaign to fund its purchase of properties it has bought in recent years, including 3939 Wisconsin Ave., N.W, which cost $8.2 million, and 3720 Upton St. N.W., which had been a nursing home and whose residents had attempted to block the sale of the property in 2016 for $32.5 million, according to the Free Beacon. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--How New York Turned Nursing Homes Into ‘Slaughter Houses’

At an April 23 press conference , Gov .
Andrew Cuomo sounded indignant when a reporter asked if anyone had objected to New York ’ s policy of forcing nursing homes to admit recently discharged COVID-19 patients .
“ They don ’ t have the right to object , ” Cuomo answered before the reporter finished his question .
“ That is the rule , and that is the regulation , and they have to comply with it.
” New York isn ’ t the only state to adopt a policy ordering long-term care facilities to admit COVID-19-infected patients discharged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and California —three states also hit particularly hard by the novel coronavirus —passed similar policies to free up hospital beds to make room for sicker patients .
The practice is coming under increased scrutiny by health experts and family members of deceased patients who say the orders needlessly put the most susceptible populations at risk .
“ The whole thing has just been handled awfully… by everybody in regard to nursing homes , ” said Kathleen Cole , a nurse who recently lost her 89-year-old mother who lived at Ferncliff Nursing Home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who shared her story with the Bucks County Courier Times , told the paper her mother , Dolores McGoldrick , became infected with COVID-19 on April 2 after Ferncliff re-admitted a resident who had been discharged in late March .
Two weeks later her mother , a former school teacher , was dead .
McGoldrick is one of nearly five thousand COVID-19 victims who died in New York nursing homes , according to new figures from The New York Times .
New York ’ s high nursing home death toll is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showing that some 40 percent of California ’ s COVID-19 fatalities have come from eldercare homes .
In Pennsylvania , nursing homes account for 65 percent of COVID-19 deaths .
Both states , like New York , had orders in place that required nursing homes to admit recently released COVID-19 patients .
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At an April 23 press conference, Gov. Andrew Cuomo sounded indignant when a reporter asked if anyone had objected to New York’s policy of forcing nursing homes to admit recently discharged COVID-19 patients.
“They don’t have the right to object,” Cuomo answered before the reporter finished his question. “That is the rule, and that is the regulation, and they have to comply with it.”
New York isn’t the only state to adopt a policy ordering long-term care facilities to admit COVID-19-infected patients discharged from hospitals. New Jersey, Massachusetts, and California —three states also hit particularly hard by the novel coronavirus —passed similar policies to free up hospital beds to make room for sicker patients.
The practice is coming under increased scrutiny by health experts and family members of deceased patients who say the orders needlessly put the most susceptible populations at risk.
“The whole thing has just been handled awfully… by everybody in regard to nursing homes,” said Kathleen Cole, a nurse who recently lost her 89-year-old mother who lived at Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck, New York:
“It’s like a slaughterhouse at these places.”
Cole, who shared her story with the Bucks County Courier Times, told the paper her mother, Dolores McGoldrick, became infected with COVID-19 on April 2 after Ferncliff re-admitted a resident who had been discharged in late March. Two weeks later her mother, a former school teacher, was dead.
McGoldrick is one of nearly five thousand COVID-19 victims who died in New York nursing homes, according to new figures from The New York Times. New York’s high nursing home death toll is not an outlier. California recently released data showing that some 40 percent of California’s COVID-19 fatalities have come from eldercare homes. In Pennsylvania, nursing homes account for 65 percent of COVID-19 deaths. Both states, like New York, had orders in place that required nursing homes to admit recently released COVID-19 patients. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--Biden: Democrats Among Chief Victims of Coronavirus (VIDEO)

Joe Biden told a North Carolina news station that Democrats are among the primary victims of the coronavirus pandemic and @ @ @ @ @ a difficult time .
“ The people who are getting hurt are Democrats , hard-working @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t afford to stay home , the people who are getting clobbered , @ @ @ @ @ an hourly wage , the people who are out there saving our lives , carrying @ @ @ @ @ , ” he said in an interview with Spectrum News posted Tuesday .
Scoffing at @ @ @ @ @ were holding back on reopening state economies to hurt President Donald Trump , Biden said @ @ @ @ @ were “ our constituency , ” as opposed to millionaires and people making “ hundreds @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Joe Biden told a North Carolina news station that Democrats are among the primary victims of the coronavirus pandemic and are carrying the country during a difficult time.
“The people who are getting hurt are Democrats, hard-working people, the people who can’t afford to stay home, the people who are getting clobbered, the people who are making an hourly wage, the people who are out there saving our lives, carrying the country on their back,” he said in an interview with Spectrum News posted Tuesday.
Scoffing at the idea that Democratic governors were holding back on reopening state economies to hurt President Donald Trump, Biden said the victims of the pandemic were “our constituency,” as opposed to millionaires and people making “hundreds of thousands of dollars.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--Benghazi Liar Susan Rice Reveals She’d Say ‘Yes’ To Being Biden’s Running Mate

Susan Rice , former National Security Advisor and Ambassador to the United Nations under Barack Obama , has said she @ @ @ @ @ be Joe Biden ’ s running mate .
Rice told PBS she is “ humbled @ @ @ @ @ on a list of token women Biden has insisted he must choose as his Vice @ @ @ @ @ she would accept the invite from the Democrat nominee , the noted Benghazi liar excitedly @ @ @ @ @ would say yes.
” “ If that were the role in which he felt I @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m not going to say no , ” Rice added .
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Susan Rice, former National Security Advisor and Ambassador to the United Nations under Barack Obama, has said she would accept if asked to be Joe Biden’s running mate.
Rice told PBS she is “humbled and honored” to be on a list of token women Biden has insisted he must choose as his Vice President.
When asked if she would accept the invite from the Democrat nominee, the noted Benghazi liar excitedly replied, “I certainly would say yes.”
“If that were the role in which he felt I could best serve, then I’m not going to say no,” Rice added. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--Elon Wins: California Will Allow Tesla Plant To Reopen With ‘Safety Precautions’

Elon Musk and Tesla scored a win late Tuesday when Alameda County officials finally , begrudgingly , allowed the company to reopen its California assembly plant as long as it ascribes to certain specific safety standards .
The decision , of course , comes a bit too late for Alameda County officials ; Tesla opened its Fremont , California , plant on Tuesday and is looking to ramp up production of both its electric vehicles and electric batteries despite state-level coronavirus lockdowns .
California is allowing some industrial activities to resume , but counties , like Alameda , are given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they feel it would prevent or slow the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 .
Alameda , of course , took advantage of that power , shutting down the county and sidelining Musk ’ s Fremont assembly plant .
This week , Musk announced he would reopen regardless of Alameda County restrictions and challenged county officials to shut down his operation , noting that he would be on the line with Tesla workers when the plant reopened and was willing to be arrested for putting his employees back to work .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ operation from California to either Nevada or Texas — a threat that caught the attention of no less than California governor Gavin Newsom ( and of a handful of Texas and Nevada officials who announced that they ’ d welcome Musk to their states with open arms ) .
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Elon Musk and Tesla scored a win late Tuesday when Alameda County officials finally, begrudgingly, allowed the company to reopen its California assembly plant as long as it ascribes to certain specific safety standards.
The decision, of course, comes a bit too late for Alameda County officials; Tesla opened its Fremont, California, plant on Tuesday and is looking to ramp up production of both its electric vehicles and electric batteries despite state-level coronavirus lockdowns.
California is allowing some industrial activities to resume, but counties, like Alameda, are given leeway in restricting local businesses further if they feel it would prevent or slow the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Alameda, of course, took advantage of that power, shutting down the county and sidelining Musk’s Fremont assembly plant.
This week, Musk announced he would reopen regardless of Alameda County restrictions and challenged county officials to shut down his operation, noting that he would be on the line with Tesla workers when the plant reopened and was willing to be arrested for putting his employees back to work.
Musk also threatened to relocate his entire operation from California to either Nevada or Texas — a threat that caught the attention of no less than California governor Gavin Newsom (and of a handful of Texas and Nevada officials who announced that they’d welcome Musk to their states with open arms). – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--Michigan Barber Promises ‘I’m Not Caving’ After State Suspends His License For Violating Lockdown Or

Michigan Barber Promises ‘I’m Not Caving’ After State Suspends His License For Violating Lockdown Order

A Michigan barber intends to continue defying the state ’ s lockdown order and giving haircuts despite officials revoking his professional license .
Karl Manke , a 77-year-old barber in Owosso , returned to work on May 4 after the state government forced him to close his shop on March 21 .
Democratic Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer has extended the state shutdown order through May 28 , but Manke has refused close his business again despite citations from the police and the threat of 90 days in jail and a $ 500 fine for violating the emergency order .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m not caving in to this , ” Manke told The New York Times on Wednesday after the state voided his professional license to be a barber .
“ I ’ m not a rabble-rouser and I ’ m not a scofflaw .
I ’ m a small-town barber .
I just want to make my living.
” People have driven from over 100 miles away to support his business , while Whitmer is having increasing amounts of trouble getting local police to enforce her dictate .
In Shiawassee County , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BeGole has said he will not enforce Whitmer ’ s lockdown order while the Michigan Supreme Court weighs the orders legality .
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A Michigan barber intends to continue defying the state’s lockdown order and giving haircuts despite officials revoking his professional license.
Karl Manke, a 77-year-old barber in Owosso, returned to work on May 4 after the state government forced him to close his shop on March 21. Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has extended the state shutdown order through May 28, but Manke has refused close his business again despite citations from the police and the threat of 90 days in jail and a $500 fine for violating the emergency order.
“I’m not closing up; I’m not caving in to this,” Manke told The New York Times on Wednesday after the state voided his professional license to be a barber. “I’m not a rabble-rouser and I’m not a scofflaw. I’m a small-town barber. I just want to make my living.”
People have driven from over 100 miles away to support his business, while Whitmer is having increasing amounts of trouble getting local police to enforce her dictate. In Shiawassee County, where Owosso is located, Sheriff Brian BeGole has said he will not enforce Whitmer’s lockdown order while the Michigan Supreme Court weighs the orders legality. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--Florida Gov. DeSantis calls out other governors for ‘draconian’ lockdowns: ‘You’re not a dictator’

Florida Gov .
Ron DeSantis had a message on Thursday for other governors who have implemented “ really draconian , arbitrary restrictions ” during the coronavirus outbreak , saying , “ You don ’ t have unlimited authority and people do have rights.
” DeSantis made the comments on “ Fox & Friends ” in response to a question from host Ainsley Earhardt , who asked if he thinks that “ some of these governors that are just doing a one-size-fits-all for the entire state ” are “ being too strict and going too far.
” “ I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to restrict anyone unless there ’ s a direct relationship to combating this virus , ” DeSantis said in response , cautioning governors against acting like a “ dictator.
” “ If you look around the country , clearly there have been examples of really draconian , arbitrary restrictions that have nothing to do with public health , like you can ’ t plant a seed in your front yard in your garden , you can ’ t walk around the neighborhood with your daughter or something like that.
” “ So some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into social control , ” DeSantis continued .
“ I think absolutely it ’ s gotten out of hand.
” He went on to note that in Florida “ we did not do that.
” “ We were reasonable , ” DeSantis said .
“ We trusted the people to act appropriately and we ’ ve had better results than some of the states that you ’ ve seen.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had a message on Thursday for other governors who have implemented “really draconian, arbitrary restrictions” during the coronavirus outbreak, saying, “You don’t have unlimited authority and people do have rights.”
DeSantis made the comments on “Fox & Friends” in response to a question from host Ainsley Earhardt, who asked if he thinks that “some of these governors that are just doing a one-size-fits-all for the entire state” are “being too strict and going too far.”
“I don’t think any governor has the authority to restrict anyone unless there’s a direct relationship to combating this virus,” DeSantis said in response, cautioning governors against acting like a “dictator.”
“If you look around the country, clearly there have been examples of really draconian, arbitrary restrictions that have nothing to do with public health, like you can’t plant a seed in your front yard in your garden, you can’t walk around the neighborhood with your daughter or something like that.”
“So some of this stuff I think has devolved into social control,” DeSantis continued. “I think absolutely it’s gotten out of hand.”
He went on to note that in Florida “we did not do that.”
“We were reasonable,” DeSantis said. “We trusted the people to act appropriately and we’ve had better results than some of the states that you’ve seen.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--Lockdown Lawsuit: Doctors Hit Gretchen Whitmer With Lawsuit Over Medical ‘Time Bomb’

The plaintiffs allege in federal court that Ms. Whitmer ’ s “ drastic , unprecedented unilateral executive actions ” to cease economic activity that her office deemed nonessential were based on “ grossly inaccurate ” models that no longer apply and therefore should be lifted .
“ Medical providers are on the brink of financial ruin , facing extreme revenue shortages caused by the Governor ’ s order forcing the postponement or cancellation of so-called ‘ non-essential ’ procedures , ” said the suit filed by the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation and a private law firm , Miller Johnson .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been furloughed or laid off.
” In addition to the economic devastation , Ms. Whitmer ’ s order has left hospitals and patients facing a dangerous backlog on procedures that will create a public health catastrophe of its own , said Dr. Randal Baker , a general surgeon and president of Grand Health Partners , a plaintiff based in Grand Rapids .
“ This whole ‘ elective-procedure ’ thing is now a time bomb , ” Dr. Baker told The Washington Times .
“ There is no good reason to have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is now a significant health problem for the people of Michigan and our patients , and I ’ ve had one patient attempt suicide — a very serious attempt.
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The plaintiffs allege in federal court that Ms. Whitmer’s “drastic, unprecedented [and] unilateral executive actions” to cease economic activity that her office deemed nonessential were based on “grossly inaccurate” models that no longer apply and therefore should be lifted.
“Medical providers are on the brink of financial ruin, facing extreme revenue shortages caused by the Governor’s order forcing the postponement or cancellation of so-called ‘non-essential’ procedures,” said the suit filed by the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation and a private law firm, Miller Johnson. “Thousands of healthcare workers across Michigan have been furloughed or laid off.”
In addition to the economic devastation, Ms. Whitmer’s order has left hospitals and patients facing a dangerous backlog on procedures that will create a public health catastrophe of its own, said Dr. Randal Baker, a general surgeon and president of Grand Health Partners, a plaintiff based in Grand Rapids.
“This whole ‘elective-procedure’ thing is now a time bomb,” Dr. Baker told The Washington Times. “There is no good reason to have a ban on elective surgery any more. This is now a significant health problem for the people of Michigan and our patients, and I’ve had one patient attempt suicide — a very serious attempt.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--Trump Declares House Coronavirus Relief Bill Dead on Arrival

President Donald Trump says House Democrats ’ $ 3 trillion coronavirus relief bill will not make it very far in @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s , as they say , D.O.A .
Dead on arrival , ” @ @ @ @ @ with governors of Colorado and North Dakota on Wednesday .
He added , “ Of @ @ @ @ @ ” Trump claimed the bill is a “ voting package ” that would hurt Republicans @ @ @ @ @ They want to be able to make sure that Republicans can ’ t win an @ @ @ @ @ sorts of mail-in ballots.
” On Tuesday , House Democrats unveiled their new coronavirus relief @ @ @ @ @ $ 3 trillion .
The bill would provide $ 1 trillion to state and local @ @ @ @ @ Americans of up to $ 6,000 per household , as well as $ 25 billion @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

President Donald Trump says House Democrats’ $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill will not make it very far in the legislative process.
“It’s, as they say, D.O.A. Dead on arrival,” Trump said during a meeting with governors of Colorado and North Dakota on Wednesday.
He added, “Of course Nancy Pelosi knows that.”
Trump claimed the bill is a “voting package” that would hurt Republicans’ electoral chances, “They want to be able to make sure that Republicans can’t win an election by putting in all sorts of mail-in ballots.”
On Tuesday, House Democrats unveiled their new coronavirus relief that is estimated to cost $3 trillion. The bill would provide $1 trillion to state and local governments, direct payments to Americans of up to $6,000 per household, as well as $25 billion for the Post Office. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--Michigan’s Gov. Whitmer Now Under Fire For State’s COVID-19 Nursing Home Policy

Michigan ’ s Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer — once on the short list to be former Vice President Joe Biden ’ s running mate in the 2020 Democratic presidential election — is the latest official to come under fire for a policy requiring some nursing homes and other adult care facilities to take COVID-19 patients , many of whom are still suffering with the after-effects of the viral infection and could be contagious .
Thanks to a Detroit lawmaker who blew the whistle on the policy , according to the Detroit News — enacted by Whitmer in an executive order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the governor put elderly Michigan residents at risk of contracting the novel coronavirus , and whether her order perpetuated Michigan ’ s ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
“ Michigan has been putting long-term care patients recovering from the virus in the same facilities with patients who don ’ t have the virus , ” the Detroit News reported Monday , adding that Whitmer ’ s executive order “ requires seniors who are positive for COVID-19 to be brought to the TCF Center in Detroit or to ‘ regional hubs , ’ which are nursing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be separation of the COVID-19 positive and negative patients.
” The TCF Center was an overflow coronavirus hospital located in a convention center — a hospital that has since wrapped up operations , forcing patients who might have been cared for by TCF Center nurses to enter “ regional hubs.
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Michigan’s Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer — once on the short list to be former Vice President Joe Biden’s running mate in the 2020 Democratic presidential election — is the latest official to come under fire for a policy requiring some nursing homes and other adult care facilities to take COVID-19 patients, many of whom are still suffering with the after-effects of the viral infection and could be contagious.
Thanks to a Detroit lawmaker who blew the whistle on the policy, according to the Detroit News — enacted by Whitmer in an executive order — Michigan Republicans are now investigating whether the governor put elderly Michigan residents at risk of contracting the novel coronavirus, and whether her order perpetuated Michigan’s ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
“Michigan has been putting long-term care patients recovering from the virus in the same facilities with patients who don’t have the virus,” the Detroit News reported Monday, adding that Whitmer’s executive order “requires seniors who are positive for COVID-19 to be brought to the TCF Center in Detroit or to ‘regional hubs,’ which are nursing homes where the state says there has to be separation of the COVID-19 positive and negative patients.”
The TCF Center was an overflow coronavirus hospital located in a convention center — a hospital that has since wrapped up operations, forcing patients who might have been cared for by TCF Center nurses to enter “regional hubs.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--GOP victories from Tuesday’s special election races largely ignored by media

The GOP clinched major victories in two special elections held on Tuesday but was largely ignored by the mainstream media .
Mike Garcia managed to flip California ’ s 25th District , becoming the first Republican to do that in the state since 1998 .
Garcia , a former Navy combat pilot , was declared the winner on Wednesday after his Democratic challenger , state assemblywoman Christy Smith , conceded the race .
The congressional seat was previously held by Rep. Katie Hill , who resigned last year .
Both Garcia and Smith will face off again in November .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to maintain the GOP ’ s control over the state ’ s conservative-leaning 7th district left vacant by Rep. Sean Duffy .
Past special elections in recent memory generated plenty of news coverage , particularly when Democrats pick up congressional seats as pundits often hype that such victories are a “ bellwether ” for what ’ s to come in the upcoming elections .
However , there was little to zero mention of Garcia and Tiffany ’ s victories on any of the major news networks .
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The GOP clinched major victories in two special elections held on Tuesday but was largely ignored by the mainstream media.
Mike Garcia managed to flip California’s 25th District, becoming the first Republican to do that in the state since 1998. Garcia, a former Navy combat pilot, was declared the winner on Wednesday after his Democratic challenger, state assemblywoman Christy Smith, conceded the race. The congressional seat was previously held by Rep. Katie Hill, who resigned last year.
Both Garcia and Smith will face off again in November.
Wisconsin state senator Tom Tiffany was able to maintain the GOP’s control over the state’s conservative-leaning 7th district left vacant by Rep. Sean Duffy.
Past special elections in recent memory generated plenty of news coverage, particularly when Democrats pick up congressional seats as pundits often hype that such victories are a “bellwether” for what’s to come in the upcoming elections.
However, there was little to zero mention of Garcia and Tiffany’s victories on any of the major news networks. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--Has President Trump Figured Out That Anthony Fauci Is A Con Man?

If you don ’ t think the fix is in , please take note of the big news of the morning .
Namely , that the allegedly ultra-busy Dr. Fauci had time last evening to ping Sheryl Gay Stolberg , correspondent for the “ failing New York Times ” , in order to dump a VLCC size tanker- load of cold water on the urgent need to end Lockdown Nation , now .
In a nanosecond , of course , Stolberg was on Twitter and on-line with Fauci ’ s stern admonition to the restless natives of Flyover America to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the entire MSM had plenty of time to crank-up a feverish barrage of messaging during Fauci ’ s actual Senate appearance as to how Red State governors are jumping the gun and putting life and limp in danger throughout the country : “ The major message that I wish to convey to the Senate HLP committee tomorrow is the danger of trying to open the country prematurely , ” Fauci wrote in the email , which Stolberg posted on Twitter .
“ If we skip over the checkpoints in the guidelines to : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we risk the danger of multiple outbreaks throughout the country .
This will not only result in needless suffering and death , but would actually set us back on our quest to return to normal , ” wrote Fauci , the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases .
The mad doctor ’ s plot against you ( and the American people ) is being played out right in public by a camarilla of wan na be public health rulers and their compliant media megaphones , who presume to control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still in America .
But for crying out loud , where does this supercilious old geezer come up with “ needless suffering and death ” if American workers , students , shoppers and consumers are let out of house arrest ?
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If you don’t think the fix is in, please take note of the big news of the morning. Namely, that the allegedly ultra-busy Dr. Fauci had time last evening to ping Sheryl Gay Stolberg, correspondent for the “failing New York Times”, in order to dump a VLCC size tanker- load of cold water on the urgent need to end Lockdown Nation, now.
In a nanosecond, of course, Stolberg was on Twitter and on-line with Fauci’s stern admonition to the restless natives of Flyover America to shut-up and stay put. That way the entire MSM had plenty of time to crank-up a feverish barrage of messaging during Fauci’s actual Senate appearance as to how Red State governors are jumping the gun and putting life and limp in danger throughout the country:
“The major message that I wish to convey to the Senate HLP committee tomorrow is the danger of trying to open the country prematurely,” Fauci wrote in the email, which Stolberg posted on Twitter.
“If we skip over the checkpoints in the guidelines to: ‘Open America Again,’ then we risk the danger of multiple outbreaks throughout the country. This will not only result in needless suffering and death, but would actually set us back on our quest to return to normal,” wrote Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
For god’s sake, WAKE UP, Donald!
The mad doctor’s plot against you (and the American people) is being played out right in public by a camarilla of wanna be public health rulers and their compliant media megaphones, who presume to control all that moves and all that stands still in America.
But for crying out loud, where does this supercilious old geezer come up with “needless suffering and death” if American workers, students, shoppers and consumers are let out of house arrest? – READ MORE
Zero hedge about 2+ weeks late on this and did not quote TP. What a surprise. They get our sloppy seconds again. https://t.co/PyfAoLuHL7 — Thomas Paine (@Thomas1774Paine) May 17, 2020
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truepundit--2020-05-15--James Clapper refuses to testify to Congress in person ‘until there’s a COVID vaccine’

Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper is in no hurry to come to D.C. and answer questions regarding his role in the General Michael Flynn unmasking scandal .
In an interview with CNN , Clapper made it perfectly clear that he will not travel to testify in person until there ’ s a COVID-19 vaccine .
After he made the remarks , he was silent for a second or two , then he quickly added , “ but I can testify remotely… ” During the same interview , he also declared how “ routine ” it is to unmask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couldn ’ t recall what prompted him to unmask General Flynn.
” How convenient .
Given Clapper ’ s history of lying under oath , it ’ s unclear how much it matters to have him testify at all , frankly .
Clapper , who was Director of National Intelligence from 2010 to 2017 , admitted giving “ clearly erroneous ” testimony to Congress about mass surveillance in March 2013 .
The under-oath fallacy was exposed by National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden , who sparked national debate on surveillance policy with leaks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that cover lying to Congress have five-year statutes of limitations .
Clapper managed to avoid being charged for those lies to Congress due to five years of inaction by the Justice Department—the statutory limitations expired in 2018 .
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Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper is in no hurry to come to D.C. and answer questions regarding his role in the General Michael Flynn unmasking scandal. In an interview with CNN, Clapper made it perfectly clear that he will not travel to testify in person until there’s a COVID-19 vaccine.
After he made the remarks, he was silent for a second or two, then he quickly added, “but I can testify remotely…” During the same interview, he also declared how “routine” it is to unmask Americans. Clapper responded that he “couldn’t recall what prompted him to unmask General Flynn.” How convenient. Given Clapper’s history of lying under oath, it’s unclear how much it matters to have him testify at all, frankly.
Clapper, who was Director of National Intelligence from 2010 to 2017, admitted giving “clearly erroneous” testimony to Congress about mass surveillance in March 2013. The under-oath fallacy was exposed by National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, who sparked national debate on surveillance policy with leaks to the press. Tw0 criminal statutes that cover lying to Congress have five-year statutes of limitations. Clapper managed to avoid being charged for those lies to Congress due to five years of inaction by the Justice Department—the statutory limitations expired in 2018. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--Trump announces public-private partnership to develop coronavirus vaccine ‘by the end of the year if

Trump announces public-private partnership to develop coronavirus vaccine ‘by the end of the year if we can’

President Trump on Friday announced a new public-private partnership to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus as part of what ’ s being called “ Operation Warp Speed , ” saying he hopes it will be produced “ quickly ” and will possibly be ready by the end of the year .
“ This is an endeavor unlike anything our country has seen since the Manhattan Project…No one has seen anything like we ’ re doing now within our country since the second world war .
Incredible , ” Trump said in introducing “ Operation Warp Speed.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Rose Garden .
The president was joined by his chief of staff Mark Meadows , senior advisor Jared Kushner , coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx and Dr. Anthony Fauci–both of whom wore face masks during the event .
“ That means big and it means fast , ” Trump said of the efforts .
“ It ’ s objective is to finish developing and then to manufacture and distribute a proven coronavirus vaccine…prior to the end of the year .
I think we ’ re going to have some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin , Defense Secretary Mark Esper , Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley , Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar , and Surgeon General Jerome Adams , as well as other officials from the Food and Drug Administration , National Institutes of Health , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also participated in the Rose Garden event .
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President Trump on Friday announced a new public-private partnership to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus as part of what’s being called “Operation Warp Speed,” saying he hopes it will be produced “quickly” and will possibly be ready by the end of the year.
“This is an endeavor unlike anything our country has seen since the Manhattan Project…No one has seen anything like we’re doing now within our country since the second world war. Incredible,” Trump said in introducing “Operation Warp Speed.”
The event took place at the White House in the Rose Garden. The president was joined by his chief of staff Mark Meadows, senior advisor Jared Kushner, coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx and Dr. Anthony Fauci–both of whom wore face masks during the event.
“That means big and it means fast,” Trump said of the efforts. “It’s objective is to finish developing and then to manufacture and distribute a proven coronavirus vaccine…prior to the end of the year. I think we’re going to have some very good results coming out very quickly.”
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Defense Secretary Mark Esper, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, and Surgeon General Jerome Adams, as well as other officials from the Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also participated in the Rose Garden event. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--Former White House Physician Doubles Down on Claim Obama ‘Weaponized’ the Government to Spy on Trump

Retired Navy Adm. Ronny Jackson ( R ) is not backing down from his claim that former President Barack Obama @ @ @ @ @ to spy on President Donald Trump .
“ I stand by my comments calling out @ @ @ @ @ for weaponizing our government to spy on President Trump and his supporters , ” Jackson @ @ @ @ @ Thursday afternoon .
He added , “ I will never apologize for standing up to @ @ @ @ @ security interests and constitutional freedoms , even if that means triggering liberals and the ‘ @ @ @ @ @ s statement comes one day after he tweeted , “ President Obama weaponized the highest @ @ @ @ @ spy on President Trump .
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Retired Navy Adm. Ronny Jackson (R) is not backing down from his claim that former President Barack Obama “weaponized” the government to spy on President Donald Trump.
“I stand by my comments calling out President Obama’s administration for weaponizing our government to spy on President Trump and his supporters,” Jackson wrote in a statement on Thursday afternoon.
He added, “I will never apologize for standing up to protect America’s national security interests and constitutional freedoms, even if that means triggering liberals and the ‘mainstream media.”
Today, I issued the following statement regarding recent false accusations from former Obama officials and the mainstream media. #TX13 pic.twitter.com/iJQpWsx9Y2 — Ronny Jackson (@RonnyJackson4TX) May 14, 2020
Jackson’s statement comes one day after he tweeted, “President Obama weaponized the highest levels of our government to spy on President Trump. Every Deep State traitor deserves to be brought to justice for their heinous actions.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--Germany’s Bild Newspaper Says ‘Lockdown Was a Huge Mistake’

Europe ’ s best-selling newspaper announced this weekend the lockdown in response to the Chinese coronavirus pandemic was a “ huge mistake , ” citing a number of public intellectuals critical of the country ’ s official response .
Reproducing comments from seven well-known intellectuals , Bild underscores the importance of “ warning , doubting , and arguing ” in the case of a public crisis that involves the suppression of the fundamental rights of citizens .
In presenting the opinions of highly esteemed “ lateral thinkers , ” the newspaper notes Germany ’ s political leaders , on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other luminaries to justify the lockdown of the economy and public life , as well as the severe interference with everyone ’ s freedoms , ” while ignoring contrary voices .
Prof. Klaus Püschel , for instance , a respected pathologist and head of the Institute of Forensic Medicine at Hamburg University Hospital , argues that “ in the end , COVID-19 is a viral disease like the flu , which in most cases is harmless and is only fatal in exceptional cases .
“ It is important to look at the aftermath @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really was the cause of death , ” Püschel observes .
“ Of the approximately 180 deceased with coronavirus that we have now examined , all suffered from severe pre-existing conditions and were not children or adolescents .
The COVID-19 infection was the straw that broke the camel ’ s back.
” University of Hanover Professor Stefan Homburg , a former adviser to the federal government , agrees official figures in Germany in no way justified the lockdown .
“ In Italy , the coronavirus epidemic was worse than a flu epidemic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Homburg said .
“ With the lockdown , the federal and state governments have made a huge mistake.
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Europe’s best-selling newspaper announced this weekend the lockdown in response to the Chinese coronavirus pandemic was a “huge mistake,” citing a number of public intellectuals critical of the country’s official response.
Reproducing comments from seven well-known intellectuals, Bild underscores the importance of “warning, doubting, and arguing” in the case of a public crisis that involves the suppression of the fundamental rights of citizens.
In presenting the opinions of highly esteemed “lateral thinkers,” the newspaper notes Germany’s political leaders, on the contrary, “pushed the recommendations of other luminaries to justify the lockdown of the economy and public life, as well as the severe interference with everyone’s freedoms,” while ignoring contrary voices.
Prof. Klaus Püschel, for instance, a respected pathologist and head of the Institute of Forensic Medicine at Hamburg University Hospital, argues that “in the end, COVID-19 is a viral disease like the flu, which in most cases is harmless and is only fatal in exceptional cases.
“It is important to look at the aftermath of the epidemic to see if COVID-19 really was the cause of death,” Püschel observes. “Of the approximately 180 deceased with coronavirus that we have now examined, all suffered from severe pre-existing conditions and were not children or adolescents. The COVID-19 infection was the straw that broke the camel’s back.”
University of Hanover Professor Stefan Homburg, a former adviser to the federal government, agrees official figures in Germany in no way justified the lockdown.
“In Italy, the coronavirus epidemic was worse than a flu epidemic, in Germany it was less severe,” Homburg said. “With the lockdown, the federal and state governments have made a huge mistake.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--China has arrested hundreds for speaking out about coronavirus, reports show

Chinese authorities on Sunday arrested a constitutional lawyer for posting an open letter on social media that criticized the government ’ s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and its suppression of free speech , according to reports .
In his letter posted on WeChat , Zhang Xuezhong , 43 , said China ’ s absence of nonstate media and the prevention of medical experts from providing advice to the public showed that “ the government ’ s long-term tight control society and people has almost completely destroyed the organization and self-help capabilities of Chinese society.
” He denounced China ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the outbreak and spread of the COVID-19 epidemic is a good illustration of the problem.
” “ The best way to fight for freedom of expression is for everyone to speak as if we already have freedom of speech , ” Zhang wrote on the WeChat post alongside the letter .
The letter , addressed to the National People ’ s Congress ( NPC ) , was circulated online , according to the South China Morning Post .
The next day , three police cars arrive at this house in Shanghai and arrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political analyst , told the paper .
Zhang ’ s arrest has highlighted China ’ s zero-tolerance approach to dissidents .
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 late last year , hundreds of people , including doctors , journalists and lawyers , have been arrested in China for merely speaking out about the virus , according to reports from human rights activists .
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Chinese authorities on Sunday arrested a constitutional lawyer for posting an open letter on social media that criticized the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and its suppression of free speech, according to reports.
In his letter posted on WeChat, Zhang Xuezhong, 43, said China’s absence of nonstate media and the prevention of medical experts from providing advice to the public showed that “the government’s long-term tight control society and people has almost completely destroyed the organization and self-help capabilities of Chinese society.”
He denounced China’s government as backward and said “the outbreak and spread of the COVID-19 epidemic is a good illustration of the problem.”
“The best way to fight for freedom of expression is for everyone to speak as if we already have freedom of speech,” Zhang wrote on the WeChat post alongside the letter.
The letter, addressed to the National People’s Congress (NPC), was circulated online, according to the South China Morning Post.
The next day, three police cars arrive at this house in Shanghai and arrested him, Wen Kejian, an independent political analyst, told the paper.
Zhang’s arrest has highlighted China’s zero-tolerance approach to dissidents. Since the outbreak of COVID-19 late last year, hundreds of people, including doctors, journalists and lawyers, have been arrested in China for merely speaking out about the virus, according to reports from human rights activists. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--Biden Says If Voters Believe Tara Reade They ‘Probably Shouldn’t Vote for Me’ (VIDEO)

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is speaking directly to voters after publicly denying the sexual assault allegation made against @ @ @ @ @ Lawrence O ’ Donnell asked Biden what he would say to women who may have @ @ @ @ @ the allegation but are now hesitant because of the allegation made by Tara Reade , @ @ @ @ @ was a senator .
Biden encouraged them to vote their conscience .
“ I think @ @ @ @ @ and if they believe Tara Reade , they probably shouldn ’ t vote for me @ @ @ @ @ “ I wouldn ’ t vote for me if I believed Tara Reade.
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Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is speaking directly to voters after publicly denying the sexual assault allegation made against him.
Biden to women who believe Tara Reade’s assault allegation: “If they believe Tara Reade, they probably shouldn’t vote for me. I wouldn’t vote for me if I believed Tara Reade.” pic.twitter.com/xGf84Jtu1S — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 15, 2020
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell asked Biden what he would say to women who may have voted for him prior to the allegation but are now hesitant because of the allegation made by Tara Reade, a former staffer while Biden was a senator.
Biden encouraged them to vote their conscience.
“I think they should vote their heart and if they believe Tara Reade, they probably shouldn’t vote for me,” Biden said. “I wouldn’t vote for me if I believed Tara Reade.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--Facebook Blacklists Michigan Lockdown Protest Group

Facebook has blacklisted the page “ Michiganders Against Excessive Quarantine , ” a group with over 380,000 members that served @ @ @ @ @ for protests against Michigan ’ s Chinese virus lockdown .
Garrett Soldano , one of @ @ @ @ @ protests , said on his Twitter account that the group has created a new Facebook @ @ @ @ @ Up Michigan.
” “ They just shut us down .
We have a new page @ @ @ @ @ new one https : //www.facebook.com/standupmi/ ” said Soldano in a post on Twitter .
“ @ @ @ @ @ will not be shut down !
” Soldano will be appearing on local radio this @ @ @ @ @ s censorship .
“ At 10:30 am today I will be going on Wood Radio @ @ @ @ @ is trying to censor our movement by shutting down our group of over 385,000 Michiganders @ @ @ @ @ “ Tune in via 1300AM or 106.9 FM if you live in West Michigan.
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Facebook has blacklisted the page “Michiganders Against Excessive Quarantine,” a group with over 380,000 members that served as a central organizing hub for protests against Michigan’s Chinese virus lockdown.
Garrett Soldano, one of the leaders of the Michigan protests, said on his Twitter account that the group has created a new Facebook page, called “Stand Up Michigan.”
“They just shut us down. We have a new page. Here’s the new one https://www.facebook.com/standupmi/” said Soldano in a post on Twitter. “Invite invite invite. We will not be shut down!”
Soldano will be appearing on local radio this morning to discuss Facebook’s censorship.
“At 10:30 am today I will be going on Wood Radio to talk about how Facebook is trying to censor our movement by shutting down our group of over 385,000 Michiganders,” said Soldano. “Tune in via 1300AM or 106.9 FM if you live in West Michigan.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--Neurosurgeon Says Face Masks Pose Serious Risk to Healthy People

Every Karen on Facebook is shaming her neighbors for not wearing a face mask .
We are being told by governors that if we don ’ t wear them we are selfish , horrible human beings with no souls who want Grandma to die a horrible death .
Police are tackling people who don ’ t wear them properly in the subway .
Grocery stores are throwing maskless people out and denying them service .
But now , there ’ s another doctor weighing in—besides Dr. Fauci , bonafide sex god and ruler of us all , who also said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of no use to the healthy .
Dr. Russell Blaylock , a neurosurgeon , has written an editorial addressing healthy people wearing masks to protect themselves from COVID-19 and his advice is : don ’ t .
First , Blaylock says , there is no scientific evidence that it is effective against COVID-19 transmission .
Pro-science people should care about this .
As for the scientific support for the use of face mask , a recent careful examination of the literature , in which 17 of the best studies were analyzed , concluded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ established a conclusive relationship between mask/respirator use and protection against influenza infection.
” 1 Keep in mind , no studies have been done to demonstrate that either a cloth mask or the N95 mask has any effect on transmission of the COVID-19 virus .
Any recommendations , therefore , have to be based on studies of influenza virus transmission .
And , as you have seen , there is no conclusive evidence of their efficiency in controlling flu virus transmission .
It is also instructive to know that until recently , the CDC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or covering of any kind , unless a person was known to be infected , that is , until recently .
Non-infected people need not wear a mask .
When a person has TB we have them wear a mask , not the entire community of non-infected .
The recommendations by the CDC and the WHO are not based on any studies of this virus and have never been used to contain any other virus pandemic or epidemic in history .
Beyond the lack of scientific data to support wearing a mask as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says the more pressing concern is what can and will happen to the wearer .
Now that we have established that there is no scientific evidence necessitating the wearing of a face mask for prevention , are there dangers to wearing a face mask , especially for long periods ?
Several studies have indeed found significant problems with wearing such a mask .
This can vary from headaches , to increased airway resistance , carbon dioxide accumulation , to hypoxia , all the way to serious life-threatening complications .
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Every Karen on Facebook is shaming her neighbors for not wearing a face mask. We are being told by governors that if we don’t wear them we are selfish, horrible human beings with no souls who want Grandma to die a horrible death. Police are tackling people who don’t wear them properly in the subway. Grocery stores are throwing maskless people out and denying them service. But now, there’s another doctor weighing in—besides Dr. Fauci, bonafide sex god and ruler of us all, who also said face masks are largely security theater and of no use to the healthy. Dr. Russell Blaylock, a neurosurgeon, has written an editorial addressing healthy people wearing masks to protect themselves from COVID-19 and his advice is: don’t.
First, Blaylock says, there is no scientific evidence that it is effective against COVID-19 transmission. Pro-science people should care about this.
As for the scientific support for the use of face mask, a recent careful examination of the literature, in which 17 of the best studies were analyzed, concluded that, “ None of the studies established a conclusive relationship between mask/respirator use and protection against influenza infection.”1 Keep in mind, no studies have been done to demonstrate that either a cloth mask or the N95 mask has any effect on transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Any recommendations, therefore, have to be based on studies of influenza virus transmission. And, as you have seen, there is no conclusive evidence of their efficiency in controlling flu virus transmission.
It is also instructive to know that until recently, the CDC did not recommend wearing a face mask or covering of any kind, unless a person was known to be infected, that is, until recently. Non-infected people need not wear a mask. When a person has TB we have them wear a mask, not the entire community of non-infected. The recommendations by the CDC and the WHO are not based on any studies of this virus and have never been used to contain any other virus pandemic or epidemic in history.
Beyond the lack of scientific data to support wearing a mask as a deterrent to a virus, Blaylock says the more pressing concern is what can and will happen to the wearer.
Now that we have established that there is no scientific evidence necessitating the wearing of a face mask for prevention, are there dangers to wearing a face mask, especially for long periods? Several studies have indeed found significant problems with wearing such a mask. This can vary from headaches, to increased airway resistance, carbon dioxide accumulation, to hypoxia, all the way to serious life-threatening complications. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--California Sheriff: I’m Not Enforcing Lockdown, We’re Too Busy ‘Re-Arresting’ Criminals

On Tuesday , Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims of California said she is not enforcing Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom ’ s lockdown order , noting that her team has their “ hands full trying to re-arrest ” criminals who are out on “ zero-dollar bail , ” a policy implemented in 2019 .
“ I ’ ve heard multiple sheriffs around the nation state they will not enforce their governors ’ shelter-in-place orders .
Is that your position ?
” asked Trevor Carey , host of the Trevor Carey Show .
“ That is my position , ” the sheriff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do not stop the public to find out what they ’ re doing when they ’ re not sheltering in place .
We don ’ t ask those questions , we don ’ t ask if they ’ re ‘ essential ’ .
” “ We ’ ve got our hands full trying to re-arrest people that are released due to zero-dollar bail , ” she explained .
“ So we ’ ve got other things that are on our mind that are more important than stopping normally law-abiding citizens.
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On Tuesday, Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims of California said she is not enforcing Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s lockdown order, noting that her team has their “hands full trying to re-arrest” criminals who are out on “zero-dollar bail,” a policy implemented in 2019.
“I’ve heard multiple sheriffs around the nation state they will not enforce their governors’ shelter-in-place orders. Is that your position?” asked Trevor Carey, host of the Trevor Carey Show.
“That is my position,” the sheriff answered in the affirmative. “We do not stop the public to find out what they’re doing when they’re not sheltering in place. We don’t ask those questions, we don’t ask if they’re ‘essential’.”
“We’ve got our hands full trying to re-arrest people that are released due to zero-dollar bail,” she explained. “So we’ve got other things that are on our mind that are more important than stopping normally law-abiding citizens.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--Robert De Niro says Trump doesn’t care how many die of coronavirus

Robert De Niro Tuesday called President Trump a “ lunatic ” and claimed he doesn ’ t care how many Americans die of the coronavirus .
De Niro , a frequent critic of the president , said it ’ s “ Shakespearean ” how members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force avoid contradicting Trump .
“ You ’ ve got a lunatic saying things that people are trying to dance around…it ’ s appalling , ” he told BBC ’ s Newsnight from his home in New York .
“ It ’ s scary because everybody ’ s sort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this guy is doing.
” “ The Irishman ” actor praised New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ’ s handling of the crisis , saying he ’ s “ done a great job .
He ’ s done what Trump should have done , but he doesn ’ t have a clue how to do that.
” Last week , De Niro told Stephen Colbert he could play Cuomo in a potential movie about the coronavirus .
The Oscar winner claimed the president is solely focused on his re-election and “ he doesn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ die.
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Robert De Niro Tuesday called President Trump a “lunatic” and claimed he doesn’t care how many Americans die of the coronavirus.
De Niro, a frequent critic of the president, said it’s “Shakespearean” how members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force avoid contradicting Trump.
“You’ve got a lunatic saying things that people are trying to dance around…it’s appalling,” he told BBC’s Newsnight from his home in New York. “It’s scary because everybody’s sort of just nonplussed and stunned at what this guy is doing.”
“The Irishman” actor praised New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s handling of the crisis, saying he’s “done a great job. He’s done what Trump should have done, but he doesn’t have a clue how to do that.”
Last week, De Niro told Stephen Colbert he could play Cuomo in a potential movie about the coronavirus.
The Oscar winner claimed the president is solely focused on his re-election and “he doesn’t even care how many people die.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--Government Could Enforce Who You’re Allowed to Socialize With Via Tracking App

In the “ new normal ” of social distancing , governments could dictate who you ’ re allowed to socialize with and punish wrongdoers via a smart phone tracking app .
Governments are now considering a post-lockdown world of “ social bubbles , ” which in the UK translates into a proposal to allow people to visit “ 10 friends and family.
” The Belgian government is also considering permitting people to have a designated list of people they can visit in order to keep the risk of transmitting COVID-19 low .
Psychologist Dr. Linda Papadopoulos said that people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unable to see friends or family “ will see it as progress and a welcome development.
” However , the proposal is completely unenforceable without draconian state monitoring and surveillance .
“ From a psychological perspective , I am not sure that it works at all , ” said Rory Sutherland , a behavioral scientist and vice chairman of the advertising agency Ogilvy .
“ Any group assembling could simply claim that everyone present was part of the same cluster , and without spectacular levels of bureaucracy , it would be impossible to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would re-establish the sight of large groups of people as a norm.
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In the “new normal” of social distancing, governments could dictate who you’re allowed to socialize with and punish wrongdoers via a smart phone tracking app.
Governments are now considering a post-lockdown world of “social bubbles,” which in the UK translates into a proposal to allow people to visit “10 friends and family.”
The Belgian government is also considering permitting people to have a designated list of people they can visit in order to keep the risk of transmitting COVID-19 low.
Psychologist Dr. Linda Papadopoulos said that people who have been locked down for two months unable to see friends or family “will see it as progress and a welcome development.”
However, the proposal is completely unenforceable without draconian state monitoring and surveillance.
“From a psychological perspective, I am not sure that it works at all,” said Rory Sutherland, a behavioral scientist and vice chairman of the advertising agency Ogilvy. “Any group assembling could simply claim that everyone present was part of the same cluster, and without spectacular levels of bureaucracy, it would be impossible to establish the veracity of this. It would re-establish the sight of large groups of people as a norm.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--DNC Communications Director: Convention Must Happen Because ‘We Are Not Officially Nominating Joe Bi

DNC Communications Director: Convention Must Happen Because ‘We Are Not Officially Nominating Joe Biden’ (VIDEO)

Xochitl Hinojosa , communications director for the Democratic National Committee ( DNC ) , sparked confusion this week after stating @ @ @ @ @ News that it is crucial for the party to hold its convention , because they @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden in order to take Donald Trump.
” “ There ’ s a real @ @ @ @ @ happen or it happens in a virtual sense .
Is that correct as of today @ @ @ @ @ Bill Hemmer asked .
“ First of all , our convention has to happen , @ @ @ @ @ nominating Joe Biden in order to take Donald Trump , ” Hinojosa replied .
“ @ @ @ @ @ .
There is business that has to happen ” – READ MORE Listen to the @ @ @ @ @ --

Xochitl Hinojosa, communications director for the Democratic National Committee (DNC), sparked confusion this week after stating during an appearance on Fox News that it is crucial for the party to hold its convention, because they are “not officially nominating Joe Biden in order to take Donald Trump.”
Someone should probably tell Joe Biden that the DNC Comms Director just said this on national television. pic.twitter.com/tjoXCKTjeO — Lauren Boebert for Congress (R-CO3) (@laurenboebert) May 14, 2020
“There’s a real possibility the convention does not happen or it happens in a virtual sense. Is that correct as of today?” Fox News anchor Bill Hemmer asked.
“First of all, our convention has to happen, because we are not officially nominating Joe Biden in order to take Donald Trump,” Hinojosa replied. “So our convention is happening. There is business that has to happen” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--China: Federalism, Lack of ‘National Tracking’ Mean U.S. Cannot Defeat Coronavirus

Chinese state media on Wednesday asserted that federalism , multi-party democracy , and respect for individual privacy would make it impossible for the United States to defeat the Wuhan coronavirus , since Washington can not dictate top-down solutions for the entire country or micro-monitor American citizens the way Beijing does .
The Global Times made the usual effort to stir up partisan divisions and blame the U.S. for trying to “ pass the buck to China ” instead of agreeing to forget where the coronavirus came from before getting to the meat of its argument , which was that Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being obedient drones governed by an absolute central authority : The epidemic fight must be a people ’ s war , but the Americans have not been fully mobilized to fight the coronavirus with science .
It has taken a long and bumpy road for Americans to wear masks despite being such a simple thing .
Only very recently were White House staffers ordered to wear masks .
However , Washington ’ s attempt to politically mobilize the society hasn ’ t stopped for a moment .
It ’ s working every minute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a political correctness .
The US government keeps telling its people not to be afraid of the epidemic , to go back to work and smear China .
How can such a US defeat the virus ?
The number of deaths in the country has exceeded 82,000 , and will soon surpass the iconic mark of 100,000 .
But the US hasn ’ t formed a unified fight against the epidemic within the country , nor is there a consistent strategy .
The last round of social distancing measures only alleviated the epidemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and production without establishing a strong capability to track the infected .
Constrained by the federal system , the US is weak in coordinating actions nationwide .
The deformed party politics has further hindered the formation of a united epidemic fight .
The US epidemic response has failed to match its scientific strength and superior public health conditions .
It is fighting a chaotic battle , costing a lot while gaining little and ordinary people have become the biggest victims .
Unfortunately , the most prevalent thing within the US now is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China .
The world ’ s sole superpower is degenerating .
The only way to “ Make America Great Again ” is to rebuild the spirit of science , which should start with subduing the novel coronavirus with science itself .
What will defeat the virus is scientific prevention and control .
The virus knows no borders ; it will launch fatal attacks against countries with weaker defenses .
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Chinese state media on Wednesday asserted that federalism, multi-party democracy, and respect for individual privacy would make it impossible for the United States to defeat the Wuhan coronavirus, since Washington cannot dictate top-down solutions for the entire country or micro-monitor American citizens the way Beijing does.
The Global Times made the usual effort to stir up partisan divisions and blame the U.S. for trying to “pass the buck to China” instead of agreeing to forget where the coronavirus came from before getting to the meat of its argument, which was that Americans are paying a steep price for not being obedient drones governed by an absolute central authority: The epidemic fight must be a people’s war, but the Americans have not been fully mobilized to fight the coronavirus with science. It has taken a long and bumpy road for Americans to wear masks despite being such a simple thing. Only very recently were White House staffers ordered to wear masks. However, Washington’s attempt to politically mobilize the society hasn’t stopped for a moment. It’s working every minute to make supporting forced resumption of work a political correctness. The US government keeps telling its people not to be afraid of the epidemic, to go back to work and smear China.
How can such a US defeat the virus? The number of deaths in the country has exceeded 82,000, and will soon surpass the iconic mark of 100,000. But the US hasn’t formed a unified fight against the epidemic within the country, nor is there a consistent strategy. The last round of social distancing measures only alleviated the epidemic. The US rushed to resume work and production without establishing a strong capability to track the infected.
Constrained by the federal system, the US is weak in coordinating actions nationwide. The deformed party politics has further hindered the formation of a united epidemic fight. The US epidemic response has failed to match its scientific strength and superior public health conditions. It is fighting a chaotic battle, costing a lot while gaining little and ordinary people have become the biggest victims. Unfortunately, the most prevalent thing within the US now is to shirk responsibility and pass the buck to China.
The world’s sole superpower is degenerating. The only way to “Make America Great Again” is to rebuild the spirit of science, which should start with subduing the novel coronavirus with science itself. What will defeat the virus is scientific prevention and control. The virus knows no borders; it will launch fatal attacks against countries with weaker defenses. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-15--As lockdown hurts, desperate Venezuelans turn to cow blood soup

Since Venezuela went into its coronavirus lockdown , dozens of needy people have been lining up at a slaughterhouse in the western town of San Cristobal to pick up the only protein they can find for free : cattle blood .
Mechanic Aleyair Romero , 20 , goes twice a week .
He lost his job at a local garage and says boxes of subsidized food from the government of President Nicolas Maduro arrive too slowly .
“ I have to find food however I can , ” said Romero , holding a coffee thermos dripping with blood the slaughterhouse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blood is a traditional ingredient for “ pichon ” soup in the Venezuelan Andes and neighboring Colombia , more people have been seeking it out since the COVID-19 crisis .
In a proudly carnivorous nation , few are happy about eating more blood instead of meat – a kilo of which costs about two times the monthly minimum wage .
Increased consumption of cattle blood is , like stripped mango trees , a striking symbol of hunger as Venezuela ’ s economy , already suffering six years of hyperinflationary implosion , has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Since Venezuela went into its coronavirus lockdown, dozens of needy people have been lining up at a slaughterhouse in the western town of San Cristobal to pick up the only protein they can find for free: cattle blood.
Mechanic Aleyair Romero, 20, goes twice a week. He lost his job at a local garage and says boxes of subsidized food from the government of President Nicolas Maduro arrive too slowly.
“I have to find food however I can,” said Romero, holding a coffee thermos dripping with blood the slaughterhouse gives away.
Though cow’s blood is a traditional ingredient for “pichon” soup in the Venezuelan Andes and neighboring Colombia, more people have been seeking it out since the COVID-19 crisis.
In a proudly carnivorous nation, few are happy about eating more blood instead of meat – a kilo of which costs about two times the monthly minimum wage.
Increased consumption of cattle blood is, like stripped mango trees, a striking symbol of hunger as Venezuela’s economy, already suffering six years of hyperinflationary implosion, has been nearly shuttered in response to the pandemic. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-18--Bars And Restaurants Allowed To Reopen If They Agree To Snitch On Customers

If you ’ re anything like me , you are looking forward to finally getting out of your house and maybe having a few drinks or a nice dinner at your local bar or restaurant .
But going out to your local bar or restaurant once the lockdown ends comes with a steep price .
That ’ s because three cities , in Louisiana , Texas and Missouri , will only allow non-essential businesses to reopen if they agree to collect customers personal information .
According to NOLA Ready , The Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ new normal ” by forcing bars and restaurants to collect customers personal information .
“ We know everyone is eager to reopen .
It ’ s not going back to normal ; it ’ s what we ’ re calling ‘ the new normal.
’ It will be the data and not the date that drives not only the decision but the phased approach to reopen the City of New Orleans .
Today , we are outlining what those guidelines will be for the City , ” said Mayor Latoya Cantrell .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” is for bars and restaurants to become government snitches .
“ New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced business owners will be required to keep logs of the names and contact information of patrons who enter their establishments once the Big Easy reopens to help with contact tracing—a move that Cantrell called part of the new normal , as New Orleans and Louisiana plan to rollback coronavirus restrictions this month.
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If you’re anything like me, you are looking forward to finally getting out of your house and maybe having a few drinks or a nice dinner at your local bar or restaurant. But going out to your local bar or restaurant once the lockdown ends comes with a steep price.
That’s because three cities, in Louisiana, Texas and Missouri, will only allow non-essential businesses to reopen if they agree to collect customers personal information.
According to NOLA Ready, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the city of New Orleans are creating a “new normal” by forcing bars and restaurants to collect customers personal information.
“We know everyone is eager to reopen. It’s not going back to normal; it’s what we’re calling ‘the new normal.’ It will be the data and not the date that drives not only the decision but the phased approach to reopen the City of New Orleans. Today, we are outlining what those guidelines will be for the City,” said Mayor Latoya Cantrell.
As Forbes.com explains the “new normal” is for bars and restaurants to become government snitches.
“New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced business owners will be required to keep logs of the names and contact information of patrons who enter their establishments once the Big Easy reopens to help with contact tracing—a move that Cantrell called part of the new normal, as New Orleans and Louisiana plan to rollback coronavirus restrictions this month.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-18--Billionaire Illinois Gov. Pritzker Admits Wife Fled the State During Stay-at-Home Order (VIDEO)

Billionaire Illinois Gov .
J.B. Pritzker ( D ) admitted this week his wife skipped out on their state ’ @ @ @ @ @ to their $ 12.1 million equestrian estate in South Florida — and indicated that she @ @ @ @ @ Wisconsin .
“ My wife and daughter were down in Florida in early March and @ @ @ @ @ little before that , and you know , they sheltered in place when the stay-at-home @ @ @ @ @ he said .
“ And they stayed there until very recently , so you know @ @ @ @ @ you know , we have a working farm .
They ’ re there now .
@ @ @ @ @ farm .
That is an essential function to take care of animals at a farm @ @ @ @ @ as nonessential travel remains “ discouraged ” in Illinois – READ MORE Listen to the @ @ @ @ @ --

Billionaire Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) admitted this week his wife skipped out on their state’s stay-at-home order — flocking to their $12.1 million equestrian estate in South Florida — and indicated that she recently visited their farm in Wisconsin.
“My wife and daughter were down in Florida in early March and, in fact even a little before that, and you know, they sheltered in place when the stay-at-home order came up,” he said.
WATCH: @govpritzker asked where his family has been during stay at home order. He admits they were in FL at one of their homes…and then traveled to another one of their homes in WI…to take care of farm animals. #twill pic.twitter.com/t95egrJ9kO — Illinois Rising Action (@ILRisingAction) May 15, 2020
“And they stayed there until very recently, so you know we’ll say, you know, we have a working farm. They’re there now. There are animals on that farm. That is an essential function to take care of animals at a farm,” he added, as nonessential travel remains “discouraged” in Illinois – READ MORE
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