truepundit--2020-06-24--James Woods Shuts Down Kimmel For His Pathetic Blackface Apology – ‘Just Own It, You Unabashed Racis

James Woods Shuts Down Kimmel For His Pathetic Blackface Apology – ‘Just Own It, You Unabashed Racist’

Legendary actor James Woods just responded to the apology late night host Jimmy Kimmel offered for past actions that have been deemed racist , which Kimmel redirected into blasting his critics .
Kimmel wrote , “ I have long been reluctant to address this , as I knew doing so would be celebrated as a victory by those who equate apologies with weakness and cheer for leaders who use prejudice to divide us.
” “ I know that this will not be the last I hear of this and that it will be used again to try to quiet me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love this country too much to allow that .
I won ’ t be bullied into silence by those who feign outrage to advance their oppressive and genuinely racist agendas.
” Woods shot back on Twitter , quoting Kimmel , “ I have long been reluctant to address this , as I knew doing so would be celebrated as a victory by those who equate apologies with weakness.
” // So another leftist essentially uses his ‘ apology ’ as an attack on others .
Just own it , you unabashed racist.
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Legendary actor James Woods just responded to the apology late night host Jimmy Kimmel offered for past actions that have been deemed racist, which Kimmel redirected into blasting his critics.
Kimmel wrote, “I have long been reluctant to address this, as I knew doing so would be celebrated as a victory by those who equate apologies with weakness and cheer for leaders who use prejudice to divide us.”
“I know that this will not be the last I hear of this and that it will be used again to try to quiet me,” he continued. “I love this country too much to allow that. I won’t be bullied into silence by those who feign outrage to advance their oppressive and genuinely racist agendas.”
“I have long been reluctant to address this, as I knew doing so would be celebrated as a victory by those who equate apologies with weakness.” // So another leftist essentially uses his “apology” as an attack on others. Just own it, you unabashed racist. https://t.co/ucUojKttxZ — James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) June 23, 2020
Woods shot back on Twitter, quoting Kimmel, “I have long been reluctant to address this, as I knew doing so would be celebrated as a victory by those who equate apologies with weakness.” // So another leftist essentially uses his ‘apology’ as an attack on others. Just own it, you unabashed racist.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--Sammy Hagar says he’s OK with getting COVID-19 and dying if it will help save the economy: ‘We all g

Sammy Hagar says he’s OK with getting COVID-19 and dying if it will help save the economy: ‘We all gotta die, man.’

Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar says he has no problem playing concerts before there ’ s a COVID-19 vaccine , and insists that he ’ d rather get sick and die than live his life in fear .
“ I ’ ll be comfortable playing a show before there ’ s a vaccine , if it ’ s declining and seems to be going away , ” he promised .
“ I ’ m going to make a radical statement here .
This is hard to say without stirring somebody up , but truthfully , I ’ d rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if that ’ s what it takes.
” “ We have to save the world and this country from this economic thing that ’ s going to kill more people in the long run , ” he reasoned .
“ I would rather see everyone go back to work .
If some of us have to sacrifice on that , OK .
I will die for my children and my grandchildren to have a life anywhere close to the life that I had in this wonderful country.
” “ That ’ s just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he added .
“ I ’ m not going to go around spreading the disease .
But there may be a time where we have to sacrifice .
I mean , how many people die on the Earth every day ?
I have no idea .
I ’ m sorry to say it , but we all got ta die , man.
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Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar says he has no problem playing concerts before there’s a COVID-19 vaccine, and insists that he’d rather get sick and die than live his life in fear.
“I’ll be comfortable playing a show before there’s a vaccine, if it’s declining and seems to be going away,” he promised. “I’m going to make a radical statement here. This is hard to say without stirring somebody up, but truthfully, I’d rather personally get sick and even die, if that’s what it takes.”
“We have to save the world and this country from this economic thing that’s going to kill more people in the long run,” he reasoned. “I would rather see everyone go back to work. If some of us have to sacrifice on that, OK. I will die for my children and my grandchildren to have a life anywhere close to the life that I had in this wonderful country.”
“That’s just the way that I feel about it,” he added. “I’m not going to go around spreading the disease. But there may be a time where we have to sacrifice. I mean, how many people die on the Earth every day? I have no idea. I’m sorry to say it, but we all gotta die, man.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--San Francisco 49ers display Black Lives Matter flag at stadium next to the American and California f

San Francisco 49ers display Black Lives Matter flag at stadium next to the American and California flags

The San Francisco 49ers flew the Black Lives Matter flag outside Levi ’ s Stadium on Monday in support of @ @ @ @ @ have taken place across the country since former Minneapolis Police Department officers killed George Floyd @ @ @ @ @ reported .
The 49ers , which previously employed former quarterback-turned-activist Colin Kaepernick , posted a @ @ @ @ @ Matter flag flying next to the American flag and the California state flag with the @ @ @ @ @ and justice for all.
” Although major American professional sports leagues are still on hiatus @ @ @ @ @ recent racial unrest in the U.S. leads to questions about what role political activism will @ @ @ @ @ do return .
The most prominent and divisive sports protests in recent memory , kneeling @ @ @ @ @ could potentially become source of debate and controversy whenever the NFL and NBA resume play @ @ @ @ @ weighed in on that issue again .
– READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas @ @ @ @

The San Francisco 49ers flew the Black Lives Matter flag outside Levi’s Stadium on Monday in support of the social justice protests that have taken place across the country since former Minneapolis Police Department officers killed George Floyd in May, NBC Sports reported.
The 49ers, which previously employed former quarterback-turned-activist Colin Kaepernick, posted a picture of the Black Lives Matter flag flying next to the American flag and the California state flag with the caption “indivisible with liberty and justice for all.”
Although major American professional sports leagues are still on hiatus due to COVID-19, the recent racial unrest in the U.S. leads to questions about what role political activism will play in sports when they do return.
The most prominent and divisive sports protests in recent memory, kneeling during the national anthem, could potentially become source of debate and controversy whenever the NFL and NBA resume play. President Donald Trump recently weighed in on that issue again. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--Rob Reiner: ‘A Vote for Trump Is a Vote for Death’

That didn ’ t take long .
It ’ s been a while but left-wing Hollywood director Rob Reiner is @ @ @ @ @ , this time telling his one million Twitter followers on Tuesday that a vote for @ @ @ @ @ a vote for Death.
” It remains unclear why , specifically , Reiner believes a @ @ @ @ @ vote for “ Death.
” But the Few good Men director usually doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ Twitter feed contains no shortage of provocative and paranoid statements regarding the president and his @ @ @ @ @ the filmmaker claimed that Trump is mentally ill and added that his mental illness is @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

That didn’t take long. It’s been a while but left-wing Hollywood director Rob Reiner is back to his old tricks, this time telling his one million Twitter followers on Tuesday that a vote for President Donald Trump “is a vote for Death.”
A vote for Trump is a vote for Death. — Rob Reiner (@robreiner) June 23, 2020
It remains unclear why, specifically, Reiner believes a vote for Trump is a vote for “Death.” But the Few good Men director usually doesn’t need a reason. His Twitter feed contains no shortage of provocative and paranoid statements regarding the president and his administration. In March, the filmmaker claimed that Trump is mentally ill and added that his mental illness is “killing people.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--GOP Shreds Rioters, Democrats In New Video: ‘This Isn’t About Justice, It’s About Destroying America

GOP Shreds Rioters, Democrats In New Video: ‘This Isn’t About Justice, It’s About Destroying America.’

The Republican National Committee ( RNC ) released a damning new video highlighting the damage that far-left rioters have inflicted @ @ @ @ @ weeks and showing how some Democrats have vocally supported calls from the far-left to defund @ @ @ @ @ anarchists are sowing chaos across the country as they attempt to destroy the fundamental foundation @ @ @ @ @ spokesman Steve Guest said .
“ Meanwhile , Joe Biden and his radical allies continue @ @ @ @ @ this as an opportunity to transform the country .
But under President Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ will always prevail.
” The video features one of the Black Lives Matter co-founders stating @ @ @ @ @ Marxism , an ideology that has led to the deaths of 100 million people .
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The Republican National Committee (RNC) released a damning new video highlighting the damage that far-left rioters have inflicted across the country in recent weeks and showing how some Democrats have vocally supported calls from the far-left to defund law enforcement.
“Left-wing anarchists are sowing chaos across the country as they attempt to destroy the fundamental foundation of America,” RNC spokesman Steve Guest said. “Meanwhile, Joe Biden and his radical allies continue to dodge scrutiny, viewing this as an opportunity to transform the country. But under President Trump’s leadership, law and order will always prevail.”
The video features one of the Black Lives Matter co-founders stating that their ideological frame is Marxism, an ideology that has led to the deaths of 100 million people. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--Virginia History Professor Challenges Claim That Jefferson Designed ‘Serpentine Wall’ to Hide Slaves

A longtime architectural history professor at the University of Virginia is questioning the idea that the Thomas Jefferson-designed “ serpentine wall ” surrounding the university ’ s lawn was built to hide slave labor , a claim made by activists who successfully pushed the school to remove a reference to the wall from its official logo .
Professor emeritus Richard Guy Wilson said that while the curved brick structures enclosed the professors ’ gardens , where slaves likely worked , Jefferson did not intend for the walls to hide slaves from the public .
“ I don ’ t think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of hiding slaves , ” Wilson told the Washington Free Beacon .
“ Not to say there weren ’ t enslaved African Americans working there , but I don ’ t think it was there to hide them away.
” UVA ’ s decision to remove the walls from its logo comes as historical structures and figures across the country are under attack by activists who have called for the removal of all statues of people—including those of presidents—who have ties to slavery .
New York City council members have called for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York ’ s city hall because he was a slave owner .
Other logos , such as Quaker Oats ’ s Aunt Jemima pancake mix and syrup , are dropping their images and namesakes based on claims that the branding is based on racial stereotypes .
UVA came under fire last week for its new “ V-sabres ” logo , which was unveiled in April .
Second-year student Lauren Cochran and assistant media studies professor Meredith Clark claimed the famous curved garden walls—depicted in the sabre handles ’ ridged detailing—were used to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be redesigned .
Athletic director Carla Williams , who joined the school in 2017 , said she decided to alter the logo after she was “ made aware of the negative connotation between the serpentine walls and slavery.
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A longtime architectural history professor at the University of Virginia is questioning the idea that the Thomas Jefferson-designed “serpentine wall” surrounding the university’s lawn was built to hide slave labor, a claim made by activists who successfully pushed the school to remove a reference to the wall from its official logo.
Professor emeritus Richard Guy Wilson said that while the curved brick structures enclosed the professors’ gardens, where slaves likely worked, Jefferson did not intend for the walls to hide slaves from the public.
“I don’t think they were made for the explicit purpose of hiding slaves,” Wilson told the Washington Free Beacon. “Not to say there weren’t enslaved African Americans working there, but I don’t think it was there to hide them away.”
UVA’s decision to remove the walls from its logo comes as historical structures and figures across the country are under attack by activists who have called for the removal of all statues of people—including those of presidents—who have ties to slavery. New York City council members have called for the removal of Jefferson’s statue from New York’s city hall because he was a slave owner. Other logos, such as Quaker Oats’s Aunt Jemima pancake mix and syrup, are dropping their images and namesakes based on claims that the branding is based on racial stereotypes.
UVA came under fire last week for its new “V-sabres” logo, which was unveiled in April. Second-year student Lauren Cochran and assistant media studies professor Meredith Clark claimed the famous curved garden walls—depicted in the sabre handles’ ridged detailing—were used to conceal slaves and that the logos should be redesigned. Athletic director Carla Williams, who joined the school in 2017, said she decided to alter the logo after she was “made aware of the negative connotation between the serpentine walls and slavery.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--Leftist protesters beat up 60-year-old ‘gay progressive’ state senator: ‘Sad thing I’m on their side

Leftist protesters beat up 60-year-old ‘gay progressive’ state senator: ‘Sad thing I’m on their side’ (VIDEO)

Protesters outside the Wisconsin Capitol in Madison smashed windows at the statehouse , tore down statues , and beat up @ @ @ @ @ who was observing them overnight Tuesday , the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported .
Carpenter , @ @ @ @ @ Post the violence “ has got to stop before someone gets killed .
Sad thing @ @ @ @ @ side for peaceful demonstrations — am a Gay Progressive Dem Senator served 36 years in @ @ @ @ @ posted video on Twitter showing protesters charging at him — after which WKOW-TV staffer Lance @ @ @ @ @ he was assaulted and then collapsed – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine @ @ @

Protesters outside the Wisconsin Capitol in Madison smashed windows at the statehouse, tore down statues, and beat up Democratic state Sen. Tim Carpenter who was observing them overnight Tuesday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.
Carpenter, 60, told the Washington Post the violence “has got to stop before someone gets killed. Sad thing I’m on their side for peaceful demonstrations — am a Gay Progressive Dem Senator served 36 years in the legislature.”
I took this pic- it got me assaulted & beat up. Punched/kicked in the head, neck, ribs. Maybe concussion, socked in left eye is little blurry, sore neck & ribs. 8-10 people attacked me. Innocent people are going to get killed. Capitol locked- stuck in office.Stop violence nowPlz! pic.twitter.com/Zw2hdfYG66 — Tim Carpenter (@TimCarpenterMKE) June 24, 2020
He also posted video on Twitter showing protesters charging at him — after which WKOW-TV staffer Lance Vesser tweeted that Carpenter said he was assaulted and then collapsed – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--Pompeo Tears Into Bolton: He ‘Thought He Was More Important Than the President’

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says former National Security Advisor John Bolton is a “ traitor.
” Those were not @ @ @ @ @ had for Bolton .
In an interview on Fox News on Monday , Pompeo said @ @ @ @ @ of himself and compared Bolton to Edward Snowden — who leaked classified information about the @ @ @ @ @ surveillance operations in 2013 .
“ It was a really difficult situation where John Bolton @ @ @ @ @ than the President of the United States and the American people , ” Pompeo said @ @ @ @ @ Bolton was “ cut out of ” meetings because he was “ leaking or he @ @ @ @ @ or he ’ d lie.
” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine @ @ @

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says former National Security Advisor John Bolton is a “traitor.”
Those were not the only strong words he had for Bolton. In an interview on Fox News on Monday, Pompeo said Bolton had a haughty view of himself and compared Bolton to Edward Snowden — who leaked classified information about the National Security Agency’s surveillance operations in 2013.
“It was a really difficult situation where John Bolton thought he was more important than the President of the United States and the American people,” Pompeo said.
He also claimed that Bolton was “cut out of” meetings because he was “leaking or he’d twist things, or he’d lie.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--Governor Andrew Cuomo Says Tearing Down Monuments Is Healthy Expression (VIDEO)

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is like the gift that keeps giving .
Because Democrats fell in love with him @ @ @ @ @ he keeps going on television to tell us just how insane Democrats generally are .
@ @ @ @ @ to defer to the radical left , spewing pretzel logic to defend them .
The @ @ @ @ @ .
The COVID-19 impact on older adults was present in the outbreaks from both China @ @ @ @ @ one of the first pieces of data we learned about how the virus impacted society @ @ @ @ @ time Cuomo has tried to blame his disastrous nursing home debacle on the federal government @ @ @ @ @ he said his policy followed the CDC guidelines .
The order had been removed from @ @ @ @ @ when he made this claim .
Even Politifact rated his assertion as ‘ Mostly False.
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is like the gift that keeps giving. Because Democrats fell in love with him during the pandemic response, he keeps going on television to tell us just how insane Democrats generally are. And how willing they are to defer to the radical left, spewing pretzel logic to defend them.
The first video is bad enough. The COVID-19 impact on older adults was present in the outbreaks from both China and Europe. It was one of the first pieces of data we learned about how the virus impacted society.
Cuomo on tearing down statues: “It’s a healthy expression of people saying let’s get some priorities here and let’s remember the sin and mistake that this nation made and let’s not celebrate it.” pic.twitter.com/u7uUEL6VJO — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) June 23, 2020
This is the second time Cuomo has tried to blame his disastrous nursing home debacle on the federal government. When first confronted, he said his policy followed the CDC guidelines. The order had been removed from the state’s website when he made this claim. Even Politifact rated his assertion as ‘Mostly False.’ – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--Rioters Destroy Statue Of Union Colonel Who Died Fighting Slavery, Confederacy. Also Destroy The ‘Fo

Rioters Destroy Statue Of Union Colonel Who Died Fighting Slavery, Confederacy. Also Destroy The ‘Forward’ Statue.

Violent rioters in Wisconsin destroyed two statues on Tuesday night , including a statue of a Union colonel who died fighting against slavery and to bring an end to the Confederacy .
The destruction of property happened outside the Wisconsin State Capitol , where rioters destroyed the statues of Wisconsin ’ s motto “ Forward ” and of Col. Hans Christian Heg , “ an abolitionist who died trying to end slavery during the Civil War , ” The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported .
“ Heg was an anti-slavery activist who fought and died for the Union during the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ His nearly 100-year-old sculpture was decapitated and thrown into a Madison lake by protesters.
” While the original Forward statue was erected in 1895 , the protesters tore down the replica commissioned in the 1990s .
The Wisconsin Historical Society describes the “ Forward ” statue as an “ allegory of devotion and progress.
” The fact that the statue was given a prominent position at the Wisconsin State Capitol was considered “ an unusual honor for a woman ” of Jean Pond Miner ’ s day , who created the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Violent rioters in Wisconsin destroyed two statues on Tuesday night, including a statue of a Union colonel who died fighting against slavery and to bring an end to the Confederacy.
The destruction of property happened outside the Wisconsin State Capitol, where rioters destroyed the statues of Wisconsin’s motto “Forward” and of Col. Hans Christian Heg, “an abolitionist who died trying to end slavery during the Civil War,” The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.
Statue of Hans Christian Heg, an anti-slavery activist and American Civil War soldier, was beheaded in Madison, Wis. and thrown in the lake. The Forward statue was also toppled. #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/kx0OTbcMyR — Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) June 24, 2020
“Heg was an anti-slavery activist who fought and died for the Union during the U.S. Civil War,” the outlet notes. “His nearly 100-year-old sculpture was decapitated and thrown into a Madison lake by protesters.”
While the original Forward statue was erected in 1895, the protesters tore down the replica commissioned in the 1990s. The Wisconsin Historical Society describes the “Forward” statue as an “allegory of devotion and progress.” The fact that the statue was given a prominent position at the Wisconsin State Capitol was considered “an unusual honor for a woman” of Jean Pond Miner’s day, who created the statue. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--Joy Behar says she and her husband drive around looking for people not wearing masks

“ The View ” co-host Joy Behar revealed on Tuesday that she regularly spends time looking at people who are @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic .
“ I don ’ t have much faith that this is @ @ @ @ @ … Barring a vaccine , all we have is social distancing and masks — neither @ @ @ @ @ this country right now … this is going to go on and on and on @ @ @ @ @ tell you the truth , it ’ s making me crazy , ” she said @ @ @ @ @ is I get in my car maybe with Steve and we go around town looking @ @ @ @ @ wearing masks , ” she added , referring to her husband .
Behar ’ s @ @ @ @ @ that social distancing guidelines were being abused by some as a justification for surveilling fellow @ @ @ @ @ Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

“The View” co-host Joy Behar revealed on Tuesday that she regularly spends time looking at people who are walking around without masks during the coronavirus pandemic.
“I don’t have much faith that this is going to end anytime soon … Barring a vaccine, all we have is social distancing and masks — neither of which is happening in this country right now … this is going to go on and on and on, and I’ll tell you the truth, it’s making me crazy,” she said.
“All I do is I get in my car maybe with Steve and we go around town looking for people who are not wearing masks,” she added, referring to her husband.
Behar’s comments touched on growing concerns that social distancing guidelines were being abused by some as a justification for surveilling fellow Americans. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--New Loeffler Bill Would Give Gun Owners More Privacy Protections

Georgia senator Kelly Loeffler ( R. ) introduced on Tuesday a Second Amendment rights bill that would safeguard the privacy of gun owners .
Loeffler ’ s bill , the Gun Owner Privacy Act , would ban the use of federal funds to store personal information collected during background checks attached to gun purchases .
Federal agencies are already barred from creating a database of gun owners , but the legislation will give citizens recourse for any infringements on their privacy .
While the law would not apply to Americans who fail background checks , those whose records are illegally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in federal court and collect damages .
Loeffler also introduced a resolution condemning what she said were “ laws that unduly inhibit and infringe upon the rights of a law-abiding individual to carry a firearm outside of the home.
” The resolution attacks limits on gun-carry permits as “ unlawful infringements of the rights granted by the Second Amendment.
“ She called on the legislature to step up to protect gun rights .
“ The Second Amendment is our Founding Fathers ’ reaffirmation of our natural God-given right to defend life , liberty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement first obtained by the Washington Free Beacon .
“ Law-abiding citizens should be free to exercise their Second Amendment rights without overly intrusive government regulation.
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Georgia senator Kelly Loeffler (R.) introduced on Tuesday a Second Amendment rights bill that would safeguard the privacy of gun owners.
Loeffler’s bill, the Gun Owner Privacy Act, would ban the use of federal funds to store personal information collected during background checks attached to gun purchases. Federal agencies are already barred from creating a database of gun owners, but the legislation will give citizens recourse for any infringements on their privacy. While the law would not apply to Americans who fail background checks, those whose records are illegally stored will be able to sue agencies in federal court and collect damages.
Loeffler also introduced a resolution condemning what she said were “laws that unduly inhibit and infringe upon the rights of a law-abiding individual to carry a firearm outside of the home.” The resolution attacks limits on gun-carry permits as “unlawful infringements of the rights granted by the Second Amendment.“ She called on the legislature to step up to protect gun rights.
“The Second Amendment is our Founding Fathers’ reaffirmation of our natural God-given right to defend life, liberty and property,” Loeffler said in a statement first obtained by the Washington Free Beacon. “Law-abiding citizens should be free to exercise their Second Amendment rights without overly intrusive government regulation.” –READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--Bubba Wallace: ‘Doesn’t Matter If We Provide 100% Facts,’ People Will Use ‘Photoshop’ To Make Me Loo

Bubba Wallace: ‘Doesn’t Matter If We Provide 100% Facts,’ People Will Use ‘Photoshop’ To Make Me Look Bad

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace appeared on CNN on Tuesday night for an interview after federal investigators concluded that there were no crimes committed over allegations that a noose had been left in Wallace ’ s garage stall .
When asked how he was doing after the FBI found that there was no hate crime , Wallace responded that he was “ pissed , ” saying that he is angry because people are questioning his character over the incident .
“ I have been racing all my life .
We have raced out of hundreds of garages .
They never had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed .
“ People that call it a garage pull and put out videos and photos of knots being in as their evidence , go ahead .
But from the evidence that we have , that I have .
It ’ s a straight up noose .
The FBI has stated that it was a noose , over and over again .
NASCAR leadership has stated it was a noose .
I can confirm that .
I actually got evidence of what was hanging in my garage over my car , to confirm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , when asked if he was worried about backlash , Wallace said , “ You get backlash every day .
We talked about that .
Whatever , I ’ m used to it .
It stings a little bit worse when they are trying to test your character and take something away from me that ’ s false .
But the backlash will always be there .
It doesn ’ t matter if we provide 100 % facts and evidence , photo evidence .
People are going to photoshop it to make me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of the day.
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NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace appeared on CNN on Tuesday night for an interview after federal investigators concluded that there were no crimes committed over allegations that a noose had been left in Wallace’s garage stall.
When asked how he was doing after the FBI found that there was no hate crime, Wallace responded that he was “pissed,” saying that he is angry because people are questioning his character over the incident.
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“I have been racing all my life. We have raced out of hundreds of garages. They never had garage pulls like that,” Wallace claimed. “People that call it a garage pull and put out videos and photos of knots being in as their evidence, go ahead. But from the evidence that we have, that I have. It’s a straight up noose. The FBI has stated that it was a noose, over and over again. NASCAR leadership has stated it was a noose. I can confirm that. I actually got evidence of what was hanging in my garage over my car, to confirm that it was a noose.”
Later, when asked if he was worried about backlash, Wallace said, “You get backlash every day. We talked about that. Whatever, I’m used to it. It stings a little bit worse when they are trying to test your character and take something away from me that’s false. But the backlash will always be there. It doesn’t matter if we provide 100% facts and evidence, photo evidence. People are going to photoshop it to make me look like the bad person at the end of the day.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--Burgess Owens ‘willing to not watch the game’ if NFL allows players to kneel during national anthem

Burgess Owens , a former player for the New York Jets , said that he is prepared to stop watching the NFL because of commissioner Roger Goodell ’ s encouragement of teams to consider signing Colin Kaepernick and players choosing to peacefully protest during the national anthem .
“ If Goodell allows Kaepernick to come back , if they allow players to kneel during the national anthem , I ’ m willing to not watch the game , ” Owens told Sports Illustrated ’ s JetCountry.com .
“ The only thing that can change the league is to change commissioners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too long , it is four years of this mess.
” Owens played for the Jets and Oakland Raiders during a career that spanned 10 years .
He is currently running for Congress in Utah as a Republican , and he ’ s also one of the few former black players who agrees with President Trump when it comes to peacefully protesting during the national anthem before football games .
Owens also said that the movement to bring back Kaepernick isn ’ t based on meritocracy .
“ If it was a meritocracy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he would work hard , he would prove himself .
He wouldn ’ t be taking someone else ’ s position .
We ’ re looking at affirmative action for a Marxist .
We ’ re approving their ideology , ” Owens said .
“ If we ’ re going that route , we should also ask Tim Tebow to come back .
It doesn ’ t matter how long he ’ s been out of the game .
It doesn ’ t matter his talent .
He was a Christian who kneeled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his team , ” Owens added .
“ The reason why Tim Tebow , as talented as he was with the Denver Broncos , the NFL didn ’ t like his essence .
They thought he was too distracting … too distracting to his team and the organization .
Owens continued : “ Meanwhile we ’ re willing to have the distraction of a Marxist , a Castro , brother-loving Marxist to come back and play that many Americans don ’ t want to see him play .
I just find it very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their audience last time , maybe a little bit more .
The goal has been to increase their base , their revenue by going overseas to places like China , Mexico , and England .
They don ’ t care enough about their fans who love this country.
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Burgess Owens, a former player for the New York Jets, said that he is prepared to stop watching the NFL because of commissioner Roger Goodell’s encouragement of teams to consider signing Colin Kaepernick and players choosing to peacefully protest during the national anthem.
“If Goodell allows Kaepernick to come back, if they allow players to kneel during the national anthem, I’m willing to not watch the game,” Owens told Sports Illustrated’s JetCountry.com. “The only thing that can change the league is to change commissioners. This has been going on way too long, it is four years of this mess.”
Owens played for the Jets and Oakland Raiders during a career that spanned 10 years. He is currently running for Congress in Utah as a Republican, and he’s also one of the few former black players who agrees with President Trump when it comes to peacefully protesting during the national anthem before football games.
Owens also said that the movement to bring back Kaepernick isn’t based on meritocracy.
“If it was a meritocracy he would be out there anyway, he would work hard, he would prove himself. He wouldn’t be taking someone else’s position. We’re looking at affirmative action for a Marxist. We’re approving their ideology,” Owens said.
“If we’re going that route, we should also ask Tim Tebow to come back. It doesn’t matter how long he’s been out of the game. It doesn’t matter his talent. He was a Christian who kneeled in prayer and was a positive on his team,” Owens added. “The reason why Tim Tebow, as talented as he was with the Denver Broncos, the NFL didn’t like his essence. They thought he was too distracting … too distracting to his team and the organization.
Owens continued: “Meanwhile we’re willing to have the distraction of a Marxist, a Castro, brother-loving Marxist to come back and play that many Americans don’t want to see him play. I just find it very disappointing. The NFL lost 15 percent of their audience last time, maybe a little bit more. The goal has been to increase their base, their revenue by going overseas to places like China, Mexico, and England. They don’t care enough about their fans who love this country.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--Hundreds ‘ambush’ Tampa police responding to report of shots fired, 2 officers injured, chief says

Two Tampa police officers were injured early Saturday after a crowd of hundreds surrounded a group of officers in an “ ambush , ” the Tampa police chief said .
Officers were responding to a report of shots fired and a possible gunshot victim at an intersection near the Ybor City neighborhood around 1 a.m. , Chief Brian Duggan told reporters Monday .
A crowd of hundreds was at the scene when police arrived .
As offices searched for a possible victim , Duggan said the hundreds of people blocked all four ends of the intersection and became aggressive .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and glass , and jumped on a police vehicle .
Officers could not locate a victim .
“ It ’ s an ambush .
I have no other way to describe it , ” Duggan said .
“ When there are that many people out there and clearly no one had been shot .
It was just a set up to get the cops there.
” One officer was hit in the head with an object and suffered a small laceration and swelling , police said .
The officer was treated and released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was hit in the head with a glass bottle is also expected to be OK. Aerial footage from the scene shows a crowd surrounding officers at an intersection and officials can be heard over audio saying that an officer had been struck with a bottle .
At one point , a large group of the crowd can be seen running away down the street .
“ There were hundreds of them , ” Dugan said , referring to the crowd .
“ Hundreds .
We actually ended up having to call every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night to respond there , from New Tampa to South Tampa.
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Two Tampa police officers were injured early Saturday after a crowd of hundreds surrounded a group of officers in an “ambush,” the Tampa police chief said.
Officers were responding to a report of shots fired and a possible gunshot victim at an intersection near the Ybor City neighborhood around 1 a.m., Chief Brian Duggan told reporters Monday. A crowd of hundreds was at the scene when police arrived.
As offices searched for a possible victim, Duggan said the hundreds of people blocked all four ends of the intersection and became aggressive. The crowd surrounded officers, threw bottles and glass, and jumped on a police vehicle. Officers could not locate a victim.
“It’s an ambush. I have no other way to describe it,” Duggan said. “When there are that many people out there and clearly no one had been shot. It was just a set up to get the cops there.”
One officer was hit in the head with an object and suffered a small laceration and swelling, police said. The officer was treated and released from the hospital. A second officer who was hit in the head with a glass bottle is also expected to be OK.
Aerial footage from the scene shows a crowd surrounding officers at an intersection and officials can be heard over audio saying that an officer had been struck with a bottle. At one point, a large group of the crowd can be seen running away down the street.
“There were hundreds of them,” Dugan said, referring to the crowd. “Hundreds. We actually ended up having to call every single police officer that was available that night to respond there, from New Tampa to South Tampa.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--Pelosi Suggests Republicans Are ‘Trying to Get Away With Murder’ of George Floyd

Republicans are “ trying to get away with murder , ” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-Calif. ) is claiming regarding police reform legislation .
After being asked about if legislation will pass in Congress on police reform during a CBS Radio interview Tuesday , Pelosi called the Senate Republicans ’ bill “ unsalvageable ” and suggested “ it doesn ’ t take action ” and “ doesn ’ t make any difference.
” The House speaker then added , “ For something to happen , they ’ re going to have to face the realities of police brutality , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in policing , and the recognition that there ’ s many , many good people in law enforcement , but not all .
And that we have to address those concerns.
” Pelosi then went on to make her claim that Republicans are “ trying to get away with murder ” of George Floyd — an unarmed black man who had his neck pinned on by a police officer ’ s knee and died in Minneapolis police custody roughly a month ago .
“ So , when they admit that , and have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — but so far they were trying to get away with murder , actually , the murder of George Floyd , ” she said .
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Republicans are “trying to get away with murder,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is claiming regarding police reform legislation.
After being asked about if legislation will pass in Congress on police reform during a CBS Radio interview Tuesday, Pelosi called the Senate Republicans’ bill “unsalvageable” and suggested “it doesn’t take action” and “doesn’t make any difference.”
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The House speaker then added, “For something to happen, they’re going to have to face the realities of police brutality, the realities of the need for justice in policing, and the recognition that there’s many, many good people in law enforcement, but not all. And that we have to address those concerns.”
Pelosi then went on to make her claim that Republicans are “trying to get away with murder” of George Floyd — an unarmed black man who had his neck pinned on by a police officer’s knee and died in Minneapolis police custody roughly a month ago.
“So, when they admit that, and have some suggestions that are worthy of consideration — but so far they were trying to get away with murder, actually, the murder of George Floyd,” she said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--New Series Shows Blacks Enslaving Whites: ‘You Raped Our Daughters, What if We Rape Yours?’ (VIDEO)

A new series called “ Cracka ” envisions an America in which white people were enslaved by black people .
@ @ @ @ @ trailer for the series on Friday , saying it would be available for purchase on @ @ @ @ @ 2020 .
The trailer shows a white man with Nazi tattoos being transported to an @ @ @ @ @ is made a slave by black people .
The title cards read : “ You @ @ @ @ @ what if we took yours ?
You raped our daughters , what if we raped @ @ @ @ @ freedom , now we steal yours.
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A new series called “Cracka” envisions an America in which white people were enslaved by black people.
Director Dale Resteghini released the trailer for the series on Friday, saying it would be available for purchase on Amazon and elsewhere later in 2020. The trailer shows a white man with Nazi tattoos being transported to an alternate universe in which he is made a slave by black people.
The title cards read: “You took our breath away, what if we took yours? You raped our daughters, what if we raped yours? You stole our freedom, now we steal yours.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--South Dakota gov warns Mount Rushmore won’t be targeted: ‘Not on my watch’

Amid a campaign to take down statues across the country that has moved quickly from targeting monuments of Confederate generals @ @ @ @ @ , South Dakota ’ s governor is promising that the famed Mount Rushmore will not @ @ @ @ @ on my watch , ” tweeted South Dakota GOP Gov .
Kristi Noem after conservative @ @ @ @ @ the chiseled faces of Presidents George Washington , Thomas Jefferson , Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham @ @ @ @ @ target of the “ woke historical revisionist priesthood.
” There ’ s no indication yet @ @ @ @ @ the towering monument and tourist attraction in the Black Hills of South Dakota .
But @ @ @ @ @ their likenesses targeted elsewhere .
Groups began ripping down and defacing statues in the wake @ @ @ @ @ after the death of George Floyd in police custody .
While those protests initially focused @ @ @ @ @ , it has escalated into a new phase .
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Amid a campaign to take down statues across the country that has moved quickly from targeting monuments of Confederate generals to those of former presidents, South Dakota’s governor is promising that the famed Mount Rushmore will not be next.
“Not on my watch,” tweeted South Dakota GOP Gov. Kristi Noem after conservative commentator Ben Shapiro quipped that the chiseled faces of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln could be the next target of the “woke historical revisionist priesthood.”
Not on my watch. https://t.co/U6gGap5Ib6 — Governor Kristi Noem (@govkristinoem) June 23, 2020
There’s no indication yet of any serious push against the towering monument and tourist attraction in the Black Hills of South Dakota. But the figures depicted have had their likenesses targeted elsewhere.
Groups began ripping down and defacing statues in the wake of the protests that emerged after the death of George Floyd in police custody. While those protests initially focused on racism and police brutality, it has escalated into a new phase. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--Travelers to NY, New Jersey, Connecticut Told to Isolate

New York , Connecticut and New Jersey will require visitors from states with high infection rates to quarantine for 14 @ @ @ @ @ .
Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday .
“ We now have to make sure the rates @ @ @ @ @ Cuomo said .
“ We also have to make sure the virus doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ ” Cuomo announced what was called a “ travel advisory ” at a briefing jointly @ @ @ @ @ Jersey Gov .
Phil Murphy and Connecticut Gov .
Ned Lamont , both fellow Democrats @ @ @ @ @ departments will provide details of how the rule will work , Murphy said .
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New York, Connecticut and New Jersey will require visitors from states with high infection rates to quarantine for 14 days, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday.
“We now have to make sure the rates continue to drop,” Cuomo said. “We also have to make sure the virus doesn’t come on a plane again.”
Cuomo announced what was called a “travel advisory” at a briefing jointly via video feeds with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, both fellow Democrats.
The states’ health departments will provide details of how the rule will work, Murphy said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--Oregon County Issues Face Mask Order That Exempts Non-White People

A county in Oregon is exempting non-white people from a new order that requires facemasks be worn in public .
@ @ @ @ @ last week that all residents must wear face coverings when in public places in which @ @ @ @ @ within six feet of another person who is not from their own household .
“ @ @ @ @ @ not have to follow the new rule if they have ‘ heightened concerns about racial @ @ @ @ @ wearing the masks , officials said , ” The New York Post reported .
Those @ @ @ @ @ , Lincoln County ’ s June 16 directive states , are “ persons with health @ @ @ @ @ or are exacerbated by wearing a face covering , ” “ children under the age @ @ @ @ @ with certain disabilities that do no allow them to wear one , and “ people @ @ @ @ @ concerns about racial profiling and harassment due to wearing face coverings in public.
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A county in Oregon is exempting non-white people from a new order that requires facemasks be worn in public.
The reason? To prevent racial profiling.
Lincoln County health officials announced last week that all residents must wear face coverings when in public places in which they are likely to come within six feet of another person who is not from their own household.
“But people of color do not have to follow the new rule if they have ‘heightened concerns about racial profiling and harassment’ over wearing the masks, officials said,” The New York Post reported.
Those exempted from wearing face masks, Lincoln County’s June 16 directive states, are “persons with health or medical conditions that preclude or are exacerbated by wearing a face covering,” “children under the age of 12,” persons with certain disabilities that do no allow them to wear one, and “people of color who have heightened concerns about racial profiling and harassment due to wearing face coverings in public.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--‘It’s a straight-up noose!’ — Bubba Wallace is angry at online response to FBI’s investigation (VIDE

‘It’s a straight-up noose!’ — Bubba Wallace is angry at online response to FBI’s investigation (VIDEO)

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace expressed his anger and frustration in an interview on CNN after the FBI released its conclusion @ @ @ @ @ been committed in the garage noose incident at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama .
“ @ @ @ @ @ ” he told CNN host Don Lemon .
“ I ’ m mad because people @ @ @ @ @ character and the person that I am and my integrity.
” The FBI concluded that @ @ @ @ @ was just a garage pull and that it had been left at the garage long @ @ @ @ @ going to use that garage .
Wallace appeared upset at the conclusions being made by @ @ @ @ @ and specifically pointed out that some people online were accusing him of committing wrongdoing .
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Don asks Bubba Wallace about him maintaining it was a noose and thus act of racism. Bubba’s reply: “It was a noose. It was a noose. Whether tied in 2019 or whatever, it was a noose.” They add Bubba has been subjected to a lot of “backlash” and so many “haters” for awhile now. pic.twitter.com/ElNmMb2RA8 — Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) June 24, 2020
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace expressed his anger and frustration in an interview on CNN after the FBI released its conclusion that no hate crime had been committed in the garage noose incident at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama.
“I’m pissed!” he told CNN host Don Lemon. “I’m mad because people are trying to test my character and the person that I am and my integrity.”
The FBI concluded that what looked like a noose was just a garage pull and that it had been left at the garage long before anyone knew Wallace was going to use that garage.
Wallace appeared upset at the conclusions being made by his critics over the debacle and specifically pointed out that some people online were accusing him of committing wrongdoing. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--Seattle’s CHOP Just Cost The City A Billion Dollar Company

A billion-dollar investment advisory company , fed-up with the instability of the city of Seattle , has decided to leave Seattle and move to Phoenix , Arizona .
Cole Smead , the president and CEO of Smead Capital Management , which manages roughly $ 1.58 billion , told KTAR News 92.3 FM , “ The unrest that has taken place in the city of Seattle … there is really is not a downtown business community today.
” Smead continued , “ We ’ re hearing rumors of 40-story buildings that will be only 20-percent occupied by October … My biggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community is going to come back to , and what kind of businesses are going to come back for customers.
” Smead asserted , “ My colleagues can pick the socio-economic rung of life that they want … live their lives , build their households and have a family if they ’ d like .
Where we ’ re coming from just wasn ’ t like that.
” “ We are playing the long game for our company , colleagues , clients and shareholders with this transition to our new location .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our organization , we believe that we gain tangible and intangible benefits through Greater Phoenix and its surrounding communities , ” Smead added , according to businesswire .
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A billion-dollar investment advisory company, fed-up with the instability of the city of Seattle, has decided to leave Seattle and move to Phoenix, Arizona.
Cole Smead, the president and CEO of Smead Capital Management, which manages roughly $1.58 billion, told KTAR News 92.3 FM, “The unrest that has taken place in the city of Seattle … there is really is not a downtown business community today.”
Smead continued, “We’re hearing rumors of 40-story buildings that will be only 20-percent occupied by October … My biggest concern for Seattle was what the business community is going to come back to, and what kind of businesses are going to come back for customers.”
Smead asserted, “My colleagues can pick the socio-economic rung of life that they want … live their lives, build their households and have a family if they’d like. Where we’re coming from just wasn’t like that.”
“We are playing the long game for our company, colleagues, clients and shareholders with this transition to our new location. As we plan for the next chapter of our organization, we believe that we gain tangible and intangible benefits through Greater Phoenix and its surrounding communities,” Smead added, according to businesswire. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-24--Federal appeals court orders judge to dismiss the case against former national security adviser Mich

Federal appeals court orders judge to dismiss the case against former national security adviser Michael Flynn

A federal appeals court ordered a judge to immediately dismiss the criminal case against President Donald Trump ’ s former national security adviser , Michael Flynn .
A three-judge appellate panel on Wednesday denied U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan the authority to examine whether the government ’ s surprise motion to dismiss the case , in which Flynn pleaded guilty twice to lying to the FBI , was part of a corrupt effort to aid one of Trump ’ s political allies .
The appeals court said such an inquiry would harm the executive branch ’ s exclusive prosecutorial power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ require the Executive to reveal the internal deliberative process behind its exercise of prosecutorial discretion , interfering with the Article II charging authority , ” the opinion said .
The ruling is a win for Trump , who has repeatedly slammed the case against Flynn as part of a broader conspiracy by Democrats to undermine him and his administration .
The Justice Department reversed course on its prosecution of Flynn last month , requesting the court drop the case because Flynn ’ s lies to the two agents weren ’ t “ material @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shouldn ’ t have been interviewed in the first place .
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A federal appeals court ordered a judge to immediately dismiss the criminal case against President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, Michael Flynn.
A three-judge appellate panel on Wednesday denied U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan the authority to examine whether the government’s surprise motion to dismiss the case, in which Flynn pleaded guilty twice to lying to the FBI, was part of a corrupt effort to aid one of Trump’s political allies.
The appeals court said such an inquiry would harm the executive branch’s exclusive prosecutorial power. “The contemplated proceedings would likely require the Executive to reveal the internal deliberative process behind its exercise of prosecutorial discretion, interfering with the Article II charging authority,” the opinion said.
The ruling is a win for Trump, who has repeatedly slammed the case against Flynn as part of a broader conspiracy by Democrats to undermine him and his administration. The Justice Department reversed course on its prosecution of Flynn last month, requesting the court drop the case because Flynn’s lies to the two agents weren’t “material” to the Russia probe and he shouldn’t have been interviewed in the first place. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-25--LISTEN: PAINE in the Morning — News Scoops & Analysis for Thursday 6.25.20

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Travelers to NY , New Jersey , Connecticut Told to Isolate – New York , Connecticut and New Jersey will require visitors from states with high infection rates to quarantine for 14 days , New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday .
“ We now have to make sure the rates continue to drop , ” Cuomo said .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t come on a plane again.
” – READ MORE Seattle Mayor Defends CHOP Despite Violence , Decision To Dismantle Protest : ‘ Place Of Healing , Education ’ – Seattle ’ s mayor Jenny Durkan , who once called the Capitol Hill Occupied ( or Ongoing ) Protest ( CHOP ) a “ block party ” and contended that protesters were hosting a “ summer of love ” is still defending the six-block “ autonomous zone ” despite her own decision to “ wind down ” CHOP amid increasing violence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supported the CHOP , even though demonstrators hosting the ongoing protest regularly call for her resignation , took to Twitter to defend the six-block autonomous zone Monday night , calling the CHOP a place of “ healing , ” “ education , ” and “ community.
” – READ MORE Seattle ’ s CHOP Just Cost The City A Billion Dollar Company – A billion-dollar investment advisory company , fed-up with the instability of the city of Seattle , has decided to leave Seattle and move to Phoenix , Arizona .
Cole Smead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Capital Management , which manages roughly $ 1.58 billion , told KTAR News 92.3 FM , “ The unrest that has taken place in the city of Seattle … there is really is not a downtown business community today.
” – READ MORE Under fire for nursing home coronavirus deaths , Gov .
Cuomo tries to blame Trump and faces a furious online backlash – New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo attempted to put the blame on the Trump administration for the mishandling of the coronavirus patients in nursing homes , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Cuomo was speaking to Stephanie Ruhle of MSNBC when he made the comments .
– READ MORE Oregon County Issues Face Mask Order That Exempts Non-White People – A county in Oregon is exempting non-white people from a new order that requires facemasks be worn in public .
The reason ?
To prevent racial profiling .
– READ MORE South Dakota gov warns Mount Rushmore won ’ t be targeted : ‘ Not on my watch ’ – Amid a campaign to take down statues across the country that has moved quickly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those of former presidents , South Dakota ’ s governor is promising that the famed Mount Rushmore will not be next .
“ Not on my watch , ” tweeted South Dakota GOP Gov .
Kristi Noem after conservative commentator Ben Shapiro quipped that the chiseled faces of Presidents George Washington , Thomas Jefferson , Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln could be the next target of the “ woke historical revisionist priesthood.
” – READ MORE Governor Andrew Cuomo Says Tearing Down Monuments Is Healthy Expression ( VIDEO ) – New York Governor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keeps giving .
Because Democrats fell in love with him during the pandemic response , he keeps going on television to tell us just how insane Democrats generally are .
And how willing they are to defer to the radical left , spewing pretzel logic to defend them .
The first video is bad enough .
The COVID-19 impact on older adults was present in the outbreaks from both China and Europe .
It was one of the first pieces of data we learned about how the virus impacted society .
– READ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Square Withholds 30 % of Payments During Coronavirus Pandemic – Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey ’ s other company , payment processing service Square , is withholding between 20 and 30 percent of the money that merchants receive from customers .
One small business owner commented : “ It may not be the coronavirus that puts us out of business but actually the greed of Square that breaks the camel ’ s back.
” The New York Times reports that Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey ’ s payment processing firm Square is under fire from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between 20 and 30 percent of the money that they receive from customers .
Square is used by many small businesses to process credit card transactions , now many are claiming that Square is withholding up to 30 percent of their payments for the next four months .
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Travelers to NY, New Jersey, Connecticut Told to Isolate – New York, Connecticut and New Jersey will require visitors from states with high infection rates to quarantine for 14 days, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday.
“We now have to make sure the rates continue to drop,” Cuomo said. “We also have to make sure the virus doesn’t come on a plane again.” – READ MORE
Seattle Mayor Defends CHOP Despite Violence, Decision To Dismantle Protest: ‘Place Of Healing, Education’ – Seattle’s mayor Jenny Durkan, who once called the Capitol Hill Occupied (or Ongoing) Protest (CHOP) a “block party” and contended that protesters were hosting a “summer of love” is still defending the six-block “autonomous zone” despite her own decision to “wind down” CHOP amid increasing violence.
But Durkan, who has long supported the CHOP, even though demonstrators hosting the ongoing protest regularly call for her resignation, took to Twitter to defend the six-block autonomous zone Monday night, calling the CHOP a place of “healing,” “education,” and “community.” – READ MORE
Seattle’s CHOP Just Cost The City A Billion Dollar Company – A billion-dollar investment advisory company, fed-up with the instability of the city of Seattle, has decided to leave Seattle and move to Phoenix, Arizona.
Cole Smead, the president and CEO of Smead Capital Management, which manages roughly $1.58 billion, told KTAR News 92.3 FM, “The unrest that has taken place in the city of Seattle … there is really is not a downtown business community today.” – READ MORE
Under fire for nursing home coronavirus deaths, Gov. Cuomo tries to blame Trump and faces a furious online backlash – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo attempted to put the blame on the Trump administration for the mishandling of the coronavirus patients in nursing homes, and the internet responded back with scorn and ridicule.
Cuomo was speaking to Stephanie Ruhle of MSNBC when he made the comments. – READ MORE
Oregon County Issues Face Mask Order That Exempts Non-White People – A county in Oregon is exempting non-white people from a new order that requires facemasks be worn in public.
The reason? To prevent racial profiling. – READ MORE
South Dakota gov warns Mount Rushmore won’t be targeted: ‘Not on my watch’ – Amid a campaign to take down statues across the country that has moved quickly from targeting monuments of Confederate generals to those of former presidents, South Dakota’s governor is promising that the famed Mount Rushmore will not be next.
“Not on my watch,” tweeted South Dakota GOP Gov. Kristi Noem after conservative commentator Ben Shapiro quipped that the chiseled faces of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln could be the next target of the “woke historical revisionist priesthood.” – READ MORE
Governor Andrew Cuomo Says Tearing Down Monuments Is Healthy Expression (VIDEO) – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is like the gift that keeps giving. Because Democrats fell in love with him during the pandemic response, he keeps going on television to tell us just how insane Democrats generally are. And how willing they are to defer to the radical left, spewing pretzel logic to defend them.
The first video is bad enough. The COVID-19 impact on older adults was present in the outbreaks from both China and Europe. It was one of the first pieces of data we learned about how the virus impacted society. – READ MORE
Jack Dorsey’s Payment Processor Square Withholds 30% of Payments During Coronavirus Pandemic – Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s other company, payment processing service Square, is withholding between 20 and 30 percent of the money that merchants receive from customers. One small business owner commented: “It may not be the coronavirus that puts us out of business but actually the greed of Square that breaks the camel’s back.”
The New York Times reports that Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s payment processing firm Square is under fire from merchants claiming that the service is withholding between 20 and 30 percent of the money that they receive from customers. Square is used by many small businesses to process credit card transactions, now many are claiming that Square is withholding up to 30 percent of their payments for the next four months. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-26--Bruce Springsteen: ‘I Don’t Know if Our Democracy Could Stand Another Four Years of’ Trump

Bruce Springsteen has called President Donald Trump a “ threat to our democracy , ” saying that he doesn ’ t know if “ our democracy could stand another four years of his custodianship.
” The “ Born in the U.S.A ” rocker made the comments in an interview with The Atlantic in which he also said he feels optimistic about the November elections .
“ I think it ’ s all these kids in the street that are inspiring the most hope in me , ” he said .
Bruce Springsteen told the magazine that he views President Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I believe that our current president is a threat to our democracy .
He simply makes any kind of reform that much harder .
I don ’ t know if our democracy could stand another four years of his custodianship .
These are all existential threats to our democracy and our American way of life.
” He also expressed delight at some recent polls showing President Trump falling behind Joe Biden .
He also slammed the president for his walk through Lafayette Square on his way to St. John ’ s church @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lives Matter rioters .
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Bruce Springsteen has called President Donald Trump a “threat to our democracy,” saying that he doesn’t know if “our democracy could stand another four years of his custodianship.”
The “Born in the U.S.A” rocker made the comments in an interview with The Atlantic in which he also said he feels optimistic about the November elections. “I think it’s all these kids in the street that are inspiring the most hope in me,” he said.
Bruce Springsteen told the magazine that he views President Trump as a threat to the country.
“I believe that our current president is a threat to our democracy. He simply makes any kind of reform that much harder. I don’t know if our democracy could stand another four years of his custodianship. These are all existential threats to our democracy and our American way of life.”
He also expressed delight at some recent polls showing President Trump falling behind Joe Biden. He also slammed the president for his walk through Lafayette Square on his way to St. John’s church, which had been vandalized by Black Lives Matter rioters. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-26--Seattle’s CHOP Leader Says ‘I’m Not Here for Peace’ and Reveals ‘What Comes Next’

Apparently Black Lives Matter has another chief at Seattle ’ s CHOP besides warlord Raz Simone .
Behind the scenes , pulling strings and raising money , is a young woman , a dyed-in-the-wool radical , who ’ s in charge of logistics , messaging and , apparently , fundraising .
Her name is Jaiden Grayson .
She appears to be a part-time model and radical .
The Seattle CHOP chief admits that the takeover of public and private property on June 8 has never been about peaceful protest ; it ’ s always been a show of force to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ necessary.
” “ Every single day that I show up here .
I ’ m not here to peacefully protest .
I ’ m here to disrupt until my demands are met .
You can not rebuild until you break it all the way down .
Respond to the demands of the people or be ready to be met with any means necessary .
By any means necessary .
… It ’ s not a slogan .
It ’ s not even a warning .
I ’ m letting people know what comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Black Lives Matter , antifa and CHOP-istanis is no vice .
It ’ s a “ response to violence is not violence itself.
” That ’ s nice if you can get law enforcement to see things your way .
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Apparently Black Lives Matter has another chief at Seattle’s CHOP besides warlord Raz Simone.
Behind the scenes, pulling strings and raising money, is a young woman, a dyed-in-the-wool radical, who’s in charge of logistics, messaging and, apparently, fundraising.
Her name is Jaiden Grayson. She appears to be a part-time model and radical.
The Seattle CHOP chief admits that the takeover of public and private property on June 8 has never been about peaceful protest; it’s always been a show of force to frighten local officials “by any means necessary.”
Jaiden Grayson told independent journalist Ami Horowitz she’s there to disrupt.
“Every single day that I show up here. I’m not here to peacefully protest. I’m here to disrupt until my demands are met. You can not rebuild until you break it all the way down. Respond to the demands of the people or be ready to be met with any means necessary. By any means necessary. … It’s not a slogan. It’s not even a warning. I’m letting people know what comes next.”
Grayson said that violence done by Black Lives Matter, antifa and CHOP-istanis is no vice. It’s a “response to violence is not violence itself.” That’s nice if you can get law enforcement to see things your way. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-26--Melinda Gates: ‘Black People, Indigenous People’ Should Get Coronavirus Vaccine First

Bill Gates ’ wife , Melinda , said last week during a virtual Forbes philanthropy summit with her husband that “ black people ” and “ indigenous people ” should receive the coronavirus vaccine first , if they are in the healthcare field .
“ One of the reasons we are so involved in this is that you don ’ t want the first vaccines to go to the highest-bidding countries , ” Melinda Gates said .
“ There are 60 million healthcare workers .
They deserve to get the vaccine first , they ’ re the ones dealing with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep us all safe.
” Gates then went on to explain who in the healthcare industry should receive the vaccine first .
“ Then you have to start to tier from there , based on the countries and the populations , ” Gates continued .
“ Here in the United States , it ’ s going to be black people who really should get it first and many indigenous people , as well as people with underlying symptoms , and then elderly people.
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Bill Gates’ wife, Melinda, said last week during a virtual Forbes philanthropy summit with her husband that “black people” and “indigenous people” should receive the coronavirus vaccine first, if they are in the healthcare field.
“One of the reasons we are so involved in this is that you don’t want the first vaccines to go to the highest-bidding countries,” Melinda Gates said. “There are 60 million healthcare workers. They deserve to get the vaccine first, they’re the ones dealing with this on the front lines, trying to keep us all safe.”
Gates then went on to explain who in the healthcare industry should receive the vaccine first.
“Then you have to start to tier from there, based on the countries and the populations,” Gates continued. “Here in the United States, it’s going to be black people who really should get it first and many indigenous people, as well as people with underlying symptoms, and then elderly people.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-26--Wray: I Have Disciplined and Terminated People Involved in FISA Abuse

During an interview aired on Wednesday ’ s broadcast of the Fox News Channel ’ s “ Special Report , ” FBI Director Christopher Wray stated that current FBI employees involved in FISA abuse have been referred for discipline by him and that the most senior people involved in the abuse “ are long gone , ” having been terminated , retired , or resigned , and that some of the terminations took place during his tenure .
Wray also said that he has “ gone above and beyond ” the recommendations of the IG report on FISA abuse .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ put in place an entirely new leadership team .
And even though I wasn ’ t director at the time of all of this , my team and I are fiercely committed to making sure we fix the problems of the past .
We have accepted every finding and recommendation in that IG report , but then gone above and beyond , put in place over 40 corrective measures that enhance our training , strengthen our processes , build in more oversight and accountability and have referred employees , current employees , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most senior people involved in this activity , in this report , are long gone , either terminated , some during my tenure , or retired or resigned.
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During an interview aired on Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Special Report,” FBI Director Christopher Wray stated that current FBI employees involved in FISA abuse have been referred for discipline by him and that the most senior people involved in the abuse “are long gone,” having been terminated, retired, or resigned, and that some of the terminations took place during his tenure. Wray also said that he has “gone above and beyond” the recommendations of the IG report on FISA abuse.
Wray said, “I’ve put in place an entirely new leadership team. And even though I wasn’t director at the time of all of this, my team and I are fiercely committed to making sure we fix the problems of the past. We have accepted every finding and recommendation in that IG report, but then gone above and beyond, put in place over 40 corrective measures that enhance our training, strengthen our processes, build in more oversight and accountability and have referred employees, current employees, for discipline.”
He added, “The most senior people involved in this activity, in this report, are long gone, either terminated, some during my tenure, or retired or resigned.” – WATCH VIDEO
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truepundit--2020-06-26--Oregon Emergency Bill Would Suspend Due Process Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Oregon Governor Kate Brown ( D-Portland ) convened the Oregon legislature into emergency session on Wednesday , which is expected to last two or three days .
The agenda has several bills , including HB 4212 .
That bill includes a clause written by Martha Walters , the chief justice of Oregon ’ s Supreme Court , at the request of Brown .
This clause will allow Walters to suspend due process for up to sixty days if she deems it necessary during the response to the COVID-19 pandemic .
Instead of the legislature reining Gov .
Brown in after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic , they have proposed to expand the emergency powers of state government .
They ’ ll totally give them back after the emergency ends , though .
The relevant sections of the bill ( in bold ) don ’ t pass constitutional muster , but will probably pass anyway : Authorizes Chief Justice of Supreme Court , during emergency period and for 60 days thereafter , and upon finding of good cause , to extend or suspend time period or time requirement in rule or statute in specified court proceedings .
Authorizes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ custody and postpone trials upon finding of good cause , and within specified limits .
Authorizes Chief Justice to direct or permit electronic court appearances .
Extends time to commence civil action or give notice of civil claim if expiration of time falls within emergency period or within 90 days after end of emergency period .
Immunizes owner , officer , operator , employee or agent of isolation shelter , or public entity , from civil liability that is predicated on claim of illness , injury or death from COVID-19 .
Exempts from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ malice or fraud , that is willful , intentional or reckless , that is criminal or that is unrelated to COVID-19 .
Requires Director of Department of Consumer and Business Services to adopt temporary and permanent rules establishing emergency temporary infectious disease standards .
Directs Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules regarding race and ethnicity data collection by health care providers .
Declares emergency , effective on passage .
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Oregon Governor Kate Brown (D-Portland) convened the Oregon legislature into emergency session on Wednesday, which is expected to last two or three days. The agenda has several bills, including HB 4212. That bill includes a clause written by Martha Walters, the chief justice of Oregon’s Supreme Court, at the request of Brown. This clause will allow Walters to suspend due process for up to sixty days if she deems it necessary during the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Instead of the legislature reining Gov. Brown in after her illegal orders under the CCP coronavirus pandemic, they have proposed to expand the emergency powers of state government.
They’ll totally give them back after the emergency ends, though.
The relevant sections of the bill (in bold) don’t pass constitutional muster, but will probably pass anyway:
Authorizes Chief Justice of Supreme Court, during emergency period and for 60 days thereafter, and upon finding of good cause, to extend or suspend time period or time requirement in rule or statute in specified court proceedings. Authorizes presiding judge of circuit court to extend custody and postpone trials upon finding of good cause, and within specified limits. Authorizes Chief Justice to direct or permit electronic court appearances. Extends time to commence civil action or give notice of civil claim if expiration of time falls within emergency period or within 90 days after end of emergency period.
Immunizes owner, officer, operator, employee or agent of isolation shelter, or public entity, from civil liability that is predicated on claim of illness, injury or death from COVID-19. Exempts from immunity conduct that constitutes gross negligence, malice or fraud, that is willful, intentional or reckless, that is criminal or that is unrelated to COVID-19.
Requires Director of Department of Consumer and Business Services to adopt temporary and permanent rules establishing emergency temporary infectious disease standards. Directs Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules regarding race and ethnicity data collection by health care providers. Declares emergency, effective on passage. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-26--Beware: The Woke Mob Is Targeting You Next, Small-Town America

Woke mobs are coming for you if you are an elected official with conservative values .
In cities and towns all across America , organized and well-funded protest groups have begun attacking city councilors , mayors , county commissioners , and members of school boards .
It ’ s not just the big cities .
Increasingly , small towns have faced similar harassment .
The woke mob has targeted local elected officials for the sin of not being sufficiently woke .
Its goal appears to be to intimidate conservatives from getting involved at any level of government .
It also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faster than anyone realizes .
Here in Oregon , the small , rural , conservative-leaning towns of Estacada and Mollala have recently seen elected officials threatened with recall .
In Oregon City , a medium-sized city south of Portland , a protest group has organized a recall against the mayor .
The suburb of Gresham saw resignations from its mayor , city manager , and chief of police .
And in Salem , the state ’ s capital , several school board members have been targeted for destruction .
This trend is growing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the work of well-funded progressive groups on the local level with ties to large national non-profits pushing a radical agenda .
In Estacada , Mayor Sean Drinkwine was forced to apologize after he posted in a Facebook group , “ I would not and have not condoned these BLM Vigils in our community .
All city staff and I are working tirelessly to shut these Vigils down … Our number one concern is to keep our city safe and free from conflict.
” Disagreeing with the Marxist goals of BLM and opposing looting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no matter how small your town is .
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Woke mobs are coming for you if you are an elected official with conservative values. In cities and towns all across America, organized and well-funded protest groups have begun attacking city councilors, mayors, county commissioners, and members of school boards. It’s not just the big cities. Increasingly, small towns have faced similar harassment. The woke mob has targeted local elected officials for the sin of not being sufficiently woke. Its goal appears to be to intimidate conservatives from getting involved at any level of government. It also appears that the mob efforts are expanding faster than anyone realizes.
Here in Oregon, the small, rural, conservative-leaning towns of Estacada and Mollala have recently seen elected officials threatened with recall. In Oregon City, a medium-sized city south of Portland, a protest group has organized a recall against the mayor. The suburb of Gresham saw resignations from its mayor, city manager, and chief of police. And in Salem, the state’s capital, several school board members have been targeted for destruction.
This trend is growing and expanding and it appears to be the work of well-funded progressive groups on the local level with ties to large national non-profits pushing a radical agenda.
In Estacada, Mayor Sean Drinkwine was forced to apologize after he posted in a Facebook group, “I would not and have not condoned these BLM Vigils in our community. All city staff and I are working tirelessly to shut these Vigils down … Our number one concern is to keep our city safe and free from conflict.”
Disagreeing with the Marxist goals of BLM and opposing looting and violence will get you in trouble no matter how small your town is. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-26--Bombshell Penn State study shows 80 times more infections existing in March than the official count

During a Senate Homeland Security Committee remote hearing on May 6 , one of the witnesses , Dr. David Katz , commenting about the lockdown in late March , said , “ We may have closed the barn door after all of the horses were out.
” A new study of hard data demonstrates that those horses left long before the shutdown and shows just how illogical the lockdown was when it was implemented .
It also shows that this virus is much more widespread and less deadly than we thought , yet the “ experts ” refuse to rethink @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We didn ’ t start testing for COVID-19 until March , and testing didn ’ t ramp up in earnest until a month or two later in most parts of the country .
How many cases already existed when the panic set in during mid-March ?
According to a peer-reviewed study by Penn State , “ the number of early COVID-19 cases in the U.S. may have been more than 80 times greater and doubled nearly twice as fast as originally believed.
” The study , which was published in the journal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( ILI ) surveillance data over a three-week period in March 2020 .
Researchers calculated the likely excess cases that clearly were not the typical flu and estimate that “ excess ILI corresponds to more than 8.7 million new cases during the last three weeks of March , compared to the roughly 100,000 cases that were officially reported during the same time period.
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During a Senate Homeland Security Committee remote hearing on May 6, one of the witnesses, Dr. David Katz, commenting about the lockdown in late March, said, “We may have closed the barn door after all of the horses were out.” A new study of hard data demonstrates that those horses left long before the shutdown and shows just how illogical the lockdown was when it was implemented. It also shows that this virus is much more widespread and less deadly than we thought, yet the “experts” refuse to rethink their approach in light of new information.
We didn’t start testing for COVID-19 until March, and testing didn’t ramp up in earnest until a month or two later in most parts of the country. How many cases already existed when the panic set in during mid-March? According to a peer-reviewed study by Penn State, “the number of early COVID-19 cases in the U.S. may have been more than 80 times greater and doubled nearly twice as fast as originally believed.”
The study, which was published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, analyzed influenza-like illnesses (ILI) surveillance data over a three-week period in March 2020. Researchers calculated the likely excess cases that clearly were not the typical flu and estimate that “excess ILI corresponds to more than 8.7 million new cases during the last three weeks of March, compared to the roughly 100,000 cases that were officially reported during the same time period.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-25--Seattle Businesses, Residents Sue City for Tolerating CHAZ Protest Area

Numerous businesses and residents in Seattle , Washington , are suing the city for tolerating the CHOP zone , claiming officials were complicit in depriving them of the right to their own property .
“ The plaintiffs , including a tattoo parlor and auto repair shop , emphasized in the lawsuit filed Wednesday that they were not trying to undermine the anti-police-brutality or Black Lives Matter messaging of the ‘ Capitol Hill Occupied Protest , ’ ” King 5 reported .
The lawsuit , filed in U.S. District Court , read : This lawsuit is about the constitutional and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and residents in and around CHOP—which have been overrun by the City of Seattle ’ s unprecedented decision to abandon and close off an entire city neighborhood , leaving it unchecked by the police , unserved by fire and emergency health services , and inaccessible to the public at large .
The City ’ s decision has subjected businesses , employees , and residents of that neighborhood to extensive property damage , public safety dangers , and an inability to use and access their properties .
Business owners also claimed protesters threatened them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ graffiti , adding they wanted to hold officials accountable for their role in allowing violence , assaults , noise pollution , and damage .
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Numerous businesses and residents in Seattle, Washington, are suing the city for tolerating the CHOP zone, claiming officials were complicit in depriving them of the right to their own property.
“The plaintiffs, including a tattoo parlor and auto repair shop, emphasized in the lawsuit filed Wednesday that they were not trying to undermine the anti-police-brutality or Black Lives Matter messaging of the ‘Capitol Hill Occupied Protest,’” King 5 reported.
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court, read: This lawsuit is about the constitutional and other legal rights of Plaintiffs—businesses, employees, and residents in and around CHOP—which have been overrun by the City of Seattle’s unprecedented decision to abandon and close off an entire city neighborhood, leaving it unchecked by the police, unserved by fire and emergency health services, and inaccessible to the public at large. The City’s decision has subjected businesses, employees, and residents of that neighborhood to extensive property damage, public safety dangers, and an inability to use and access their properties.
Business owners also claimed protesters threatened them with retaliation if they painted over their graffiti, adding they wanted to hold officials accountable for their role in allowing violence, assaults, noise pollution, and damage. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-25--Supreme Court hands Trump administration win on deportation powers

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday for the Trump administration in a key immigration case , determining that a federal law limiting an asylum applicant ’ s ability to appeal a determination that he lacked a credible fear of persecution from his home country does not violate the Constitution .
The ruling means the administration can deport some people seeking asylum without allowing them to make their case to a federal judge .
The 7-2 ruling applies to those who fail their initial asylum screenings , making them eligible for quick deportation .
In a decision in the case of Dept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the court ruled that the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act ( IIRIRA ) – which prevents judicial review of the credible fear determination – does not violate the Constitution ’ s Suspension Clause , which protects habeas corpus privileges that allow courts to determine if a person should be released due to unlawful detention .
“ In this case , however , respondent did not ask to be released .
Instead , he sought entirely different relief : vacatur of his ‘ removal order ’ and ‘ an order directing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
opportunity to apply for asylum and other relief from removal , ’ ” Justice Samuel Alito wrote in the court ’ s opinion , ruling “ that relief falls outside the scope of the common-law habeas writ.
” Vijayakumar Thuraissigiam , a Sri Lankan national , had crossed the southern U.S. border without documentation in January 2017 , was apprehended within 25 yards of the border , and detained for expedited removal .
According to court documents , he said he was afraid of returning to Sri Lanka because he had once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of men , but did not know who they were or why they attacked him .
At the time , he said that he did not fear persecution due to his political beliefs , race , or any other protected characteristics .
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The Supreme Court ruled Thursday for the Trump administration in a key immigration case, determining that a federal law limiting an asylum applicant’s ability to appeal a determination that he lacked a credible fear of persecution from his home country does not violate the Constitution.
The ruling means the administration can deport some people seeking asylum without allowing them to make their case to a federal judge. The 7-2 ruling applies to those who fail their initial asylum screenings, making them eligible for quick deportation.
In a decision in the case of Dept. of Homeland Security v. Thuraissigiam, the court ruled that the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) – which prevents judicial review of the credible fear determination – does not violate the Constitution’s Suspension Clause, which protects habeas corpus privileges that allow courts to determine if a person should be released due to unlawful detention.
“In this case, however, respondent did not ask to be released. Instead, he sought entirely different relief: vacatur of his ‘removal order’ and ‘an order directing [the Department] to provide him with a new . . . opportunity to apply for asylum and other relief from removal,’” Justice Samuel Alito wrote in the court’s opinion, ruling “that relief falls outside the scope of the common-law habeas writ.”
Vijayakumar Thuraissigiam, a Sri Lankan national, had crossed the southern U.S. border without documentation in January 2017, was apprehended within 25 yards of the border, and detained for expedited removal. According to court documents, he said he was afraid of returning to Sri Lanka because he had once been abducted and beaten by a group of men, but did not know who they were or why they attacked him. At the time, he said that he did not fear persecution due to his political beliefs, race, or any other protected characteristics. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-25--BET Founder Robert Johnson Mocks Crowds Pulling Down Statues, Canceling TV Shows, Apologizing For Be

BET Founder Robert Johnson Mocks Crowds Pulling Down Statues, Canceling TV Shows, Apologizing For Being White

On Wednesday , BET Founder Robert Johnson mocked those who are destroying statues across the U.S. and who are trying to cancel television shows because they think that ’ s what black people want .
During an interview with Fox News , Johnson said that those who are destroying statues across the country “ have the mistaken assumption that black people are sitting around cheering for them saying ‘ Oh , my God , look at these white people .
They ’ re doing something so important to us .
They ’ re taking down the statue of a Civil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ” “ You know , black people , in my opinion , black people laugh at white people who do this the same way we laugh at white people who say we got to take off the TV shows The Dukes of Hazard , ” Johnson continued .
“ I bet if you go back and look at the Nielsen ratings when The Dukes of Hazard was on television , I ’ ll bet you it had a huge black viewing population .
The one thing you can do is research it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more television than whites did , always has been historically.
” Johnson also took a shot at white Americans who think that by doing “ emotionally or drastic things ” that black people will look at them and think that white people love them .
Johnson said that “ black people don ’ t give a damn ” if statues of people like Stonewall Jackson , who was a Confederate general , are taken down .
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On Wednesday, BET Founder Robert Johnson mocked those who are destroying statues across the U.S. and who are trying to cancel television shows because they think that’s what black people want.
During an interview with Fox News, Johnson said that those who are destroying statues across the country “have the mistaken assumption that black people are sitting around cheering for them saying ‘Oh, my God, look at these white people. They’re doing something so important to us. They’re taking down the statue of a Civil War general who fought for the South.’”
“You know, black people, in my opinion, black people laugh at white people who do this the same way we laugh at white people who say we got to take off the TV shows [like] The Dukes of Hazard,” Johnson continued. “I bet if you go back and look at the Nielsen ratings when The Dukes of Hazard was on television, I’ll bet you it had a huge black viewing population. The one thing you can do is research it, find out, because blacks watched more television than whites did, always has been historically.”
Johnson also took a shot at white Americans who think that by doing “emotionally or drastic things” that black people will look at them and think that white people love them. Johnson said that “black people don’t give a damn” if statues of people like Stonewall Jackson, who was a Confederate general, are taken down. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-25--Google Promises Less Spying on Users’ Web Browsing, Locations

Google has promised to change the default settings on its services to store less user browser history and location data on its servers .
The default setting will only apply to new users — existing users will need to change the settings themselves .
NBC News reports that Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced in a recent blog post that the web giant would be changing the default options on its services , claiming that users ’ browsing history and location data would only be stored on Google ’ s servers for 18 months .
Currently , users have to specifically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be deleted by Google , according to Pichai , the firm ’ s new default options will mean that users ’ data is continuously being stored and deleted .
“ This means your activity data will be automatically and continuously deleted after 18 months , rather than kept until you choose to delete it , ” Pichai said .
No changes will be made to existing Google accounts and users who have already turned on their location history in Google settings , but the firm plans to inform existing users of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their data after three to 18 months .
Users ’ can also opt to have none of their data history stored whatsoever .
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Google has promised to change the default settings on its services to store less user browser history and location data on its servers. The default setting will only apply to new users — existing users will need to change the settings themselves.
NBC News reports that Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced in a recent blog post that the web giant would be changing the default options on its services, claiming that users’ browsing history and location data would only be stored on Google’s servers for 18 months.
Currently, users have to specifically state that they want their activity data to be deleted by Google, according to Pichai, the firm’s new default options will mean that users’ data is continuously being stored and deleted. “This means your activity data will be automatically and continuously deleted after 18 months, rather than kept until you choose to delete it,” Pichai said.
No changes will be made to existing Google accounts and users who have already turned on their location history in Google settings, but the firm plans to inform existing users of the new option to set up auto-deletion of their data after three to 18 months. Users’ can also opt to have none of their data history stored whatsoever. – READ MORE
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