truepundit--2020-08-31--Pro-Trump Dem Vernon Jones calls for congressional investigations after being hounded by ‘mob’ in DC

Vernon Jones , the Georgia Democratic representative who spoke at the Republican National Convention ( RNC ) Monday on behalf of President Trump , is calling on Democrats in Congress to open hearings on the unrest that ’ s been gripping American cities .
Jones spoke with Fox News on Friday , following his experience being surrounded by an angry crowd as he left the White House after President Trump ’ s RNC speech Thursday night .
The crowd , which was held at bay by a handful of police officers shouting “ move back ” and forming a protective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ugly racial slurs .
“ Joe Biden , Nancy Pelosi , Chuck Schumer , and the entire DNC and Congress and all the state heads and chairs of Democratic parties , they need to come out and denounce this hatred , this vitriol , condemn Black Lives Matter and then Antifa , ” Jones , who is Black , told Fox News .
“ Congress should hold hearings … and hear testimonies from those of us who are being attacked .
It should also do a thorough investigation to see who ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they should be held accountable.
” Jones did not provide evidence that the people who hounded him and those who are looting and vandalizing cities across the U.S. are being paid by a third party , but his allegation is similar to one made by Sen. Rand Paul , R-Ky. , Friday morning on “ Fox & Friends.
” Paul was also escorted on his way out of the White House Thursday night , with police standing between him and crowds attempting to get at him and his wife , all while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top proponents of criminal justice reform in Congress , to support criminal justice reform .
“ I believe there are going to be people who are involved with the attack on us that actually were paid to come here , are not from Washington , D.C. , and are sort of paid to be anarchists , ” Paul said .
“ This is disturbing because really , if you ’ re inciting a riot that ’ s a crime , but if you ’ re paying someone to incite a riot that person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Vernon Jones, the Georgia Democratic representative who spoke at the Republican National Convention (RNC) Monday on behalf of President Trump, is calling on Democrats in Congress to open hearings on the unrest that’s been gripping American cities.
Jones spoke with Fox News on Friday, following his experience being surrounded by an angry crowd as he left the White House after President Trump’s RNC speech Thursday night. The crowd, which was held at bay by a handful of police officers shouting “move back” and forming a protective barrier around Jones, hurled insults including ugly racial slurs.
“Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, and the entire DNC and Congress and all the state heads and chairs of Democratic parties, they need to come out and denounce this hatred, this vitriol, condemn Black Lives Matter and then Antifa,” Jones, who is Black, told Fox News. “Congress should hold hearings … and hear testimonies from those of us who are being attacked. It should also do a thorough investigation to see who’s funding … these professional domestic terrorists, and they should be held accountable.”
Jones did not provide evidence that the people who hounded him and those who are looting and vandalizing cities across the U.S. are being paid by a third party, but his allegation is similar to one made by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., Friday morning on “Fox & Friends.” Paul was also escorted on his way out of the White House Thursday night, with police standing between him and crowds attempting to get at him and his wife, all while shouting for Paul, one of the top proponents of criminal justice reform in Congress, to support criminal justice reform.
“I believe there are going to be people who are involved with the attack on us that actually were paid to come here, are not from Washington, D.C., and are sort of paid to be anarchists,” Paul said. “This is disturbing because really, if you’re inciting a riot that’s a crime, but if you’re paying someone to incite a riot that person needs to go to jail as well.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-31--Kenosha Court Docs Suggest Shooting Was Self-Defense; New Video Shows Another Gun Shot First

A criminal complaint filed in Kenosha County against Kyle Rittenhouse on Thursday appears to suggest that he acted in self-defense @ @ @ @ @ people this week during a riot .
This comes as The New York Times released @ @ @ @ @ shooting that shows that an unidentified person fired a handgun off into the air moments @ @ @ @ @ shot that night .
Rittenhouse was charged with six criminal counts including felony charges of @ @ @ @ @ recklessly endangering safety ( 2 ) , first-degree intentional homicide , and attempted first-degree intentional @ @ @ @ @ cause portion of the criminal complaint , Assistant District Attorney Carli McNeill outlined what investigators @ @ @ @ @ videos that were reviewed and a witness account from Daily Caller reporter Richard McGinnis .
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A criminal complaint filed in Kenosha County against Kyle Rittenhouse on Thursday appears to suggest that he acted in self-defense when he allegedly shot three people this week during a riot. This comes as The New York Times released a video analysis of the shooting that shows that an unidentified person fired a handgun off into the air moments before the first person was shot that night.
Rittenhouse was charged with six criminal counts including felony charges of first-degree reckless homicide, first-degree recklessly endangering safety (2), first-degree intentional homicide, and attempted first-degree intentional homicide.
At 23:19, Rittenhouse is seen in this YouTube livestream. He’s being chased into a parking lot. While he is being pursued, an unknown gunman fires the first shot into the air. pic.twitter.com/BSD8rd6ARN — Christiaan Triebert (@trbrtc) August 27, 2020
In the probable cause portion of the criminal complaint, Assistant District Attorney Carli McNeill outlined what investigators believe happened based on numerous videos that were reviewed and a witness account from Daily Caller reporter Richard McGinnis. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-31--US Marshals find 39 missing children in Georgia in ‘Operation Not Forgotten’

A two-week mission to rescue endangered and missing children in Georgia led to the recovery of 39 juveniles and the arrests of nine suspects , the U.S .
Marshals Service announced Thursday .
“ The message to missing children and their families is that we will never stop looking for you , ” Donald Washington , the director of the Marshals Service , said in a statement .
“ Operation Not Forgotten ” led to the rescue of 26 missing children and the safe location of 13 more , according to authorities .
The nine suspects face a total of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Marshals assisted state and local authorities in a number of separate cases during the operation .
The federal authorities periodically assist police with federal resources to help clear separate missing persons cases .
Authorities said the missing children were at high risk of child sex trafficking , exploitation and abuse – and some suffered from medical and mental health conditions .
The 2015 Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act gave the Marshal ’ s broader authority to assist state and local police departments tracking down missing children , regardless of whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the case , officials said .
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A two-week mission to rescue endangered and missing children in Georgia led to the recovery of 39 juveniles and the arrests of nine suspects, the U.S. Marshals Service announced Thursday.
“The message to missing children and their families is that we will never stop looking for you,” Donald Washington, the director of the Marshals Service, said in a statement.
“Operation Not Forgotten” led to the rescue of 26 missing children and the safe location of 13 more, according to authorities.
The nine suspects face a total of 26 charges, including sex offender violations.
The Marshals assisted state and local authorities in a number of separate cases during the operation. The federal authorities periodically assist police with federal resources to help clear separate missing persons cases.
Authorities said the missing children were at high risk of child sex trafficking, exploitation and abuse – and some suffered from medical and mental health conditions.
The 2015 Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act gave the Marshal’s broader authority to assist state and local police departments tracking down missing children, regardless of whether fugitives or sex offenders are involved in the case, officials said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-31--CDC: 6% Of US COVID-19 Deaths List COVID-19 As Only Cause Of Death

The Centers for Disease Control ( CDC ) this week released a report that shows the types of health conditions @ @ @ @ @ conjunction with deaths involving coronavirus disease 2019 ( COVID-19 ) .
In the latest update @ @ @ @ @ that only 6 % of deaths related to COVID-19 listed COVID-19 as the only cause @ @ @ @ @ majority of patients that were listed as COVID-19 related deaths also suffered from serious comorbidities @ @ @ @ @ 167,558 COVID-19 related deaths in the United State as of August 28 , 2020 .
@ @ @ @ @ related deaths , only 10,053 ( 6 % ) mentioned COVID-19 as the only cause @ @ @ @ @ s new numbers .
The other 94 % of the COVID-19 related deaths had comorbidities @ @ @ @ @ For deaths with conditions or causes in addition to COVID-19 , on average , there @ @ @ @ @ causes per death .
The number of deaths with each condition or cause is shown @ @ @ @ @ age groups here.–READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) this week released a report that shows the types of health conditions and contributing causes mentioned in conjunction with deaths involving coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
In the latest update, the CDC pointed out that only 6% of deaths related to COVID-19 listed COVID-19 as the only cause of death. The vast majority of patients that were listed as COVID-19 related deaths also suffered from serious comorbidities.
The CDC is reporting 167,558 COVID-19 related deaths in the United State as of August 28, 2020. Out of the 167,558 COVID-19 related deaths, only 10,053 (6%) mentioned COVID-19 as the only cause according to the CDC’s new numbers. The other 94% of the COVID-19 related deaths had comorbidities associated with those deaths.
For deaths with conditions or causes in addition to COVID-19, on average, there were 2.6 additional conditions or causes per death. The number of deaths with each condition or cause is shown for all deaths and by age groups here.–READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-31--Exposing The Waste In The Democrats’ “HEROES Act”

Taxpayers of America , you may soon be funding a $ 500 billion bailout of the 50 states , all U.S. territories , and the District of Columbia .
But where is this vast sum of money going ?
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ’ s “ HEROES Act ” — more accurately titled “ Pelosi Throw-Money-at-the-States Bailout Bill ” — vividly illustrates why transparency is crucial .
If the Senate passes the legislation , taxpaying citizens of financially responsible states will bear the burden of financially irresponsible states .
At OpenTheBooks , our goal is transparency .
We are nonpartisan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taxpayer , should be able to access every government expense — local , state , and federal — in real-time on your mobile phone , iPad , and computer .
It ’ s your money .
You deserve to see where every dime is spent .
We have posted 5 billion government expenditures online .
Last year , we filed 41,500 Freedom of Information Act requests .
We documented the salaries and pensions of 23 million public employee .
We sued three states that refused to give us information about how they spent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Taxpayers of America, you may soon be funding a $500 billion bailout of the 50 states, all U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. But where is this vast sum of money going?
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s “HEROES Act” — more accurately titled “Pelosi Throw-Money-at-the-States Bailout Bill” — vividly illustrates why transparency is crucial. If the Senate passes the legislation, taxpaying citizens of financially responsible states will bear the burden of financially irresponsible states.
At OpenTheBooks, our goal is transparency. We are nonpartisan. We believe you, the American taxpayer, should be able to access every government expense — local, state, and federal — in real-time on your mobile phone, iPad, and computer. It’s your money. You deserve to see where every dime is spent. We have posted 5 billion government expenditures online.
Last year, we filed 41,500 Freedom of Information Act requests. We documented the salaries and pensions of 23 million public employee. We sued three states that refused to give us information about how they spent your money. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-31--Kyle Rittenhouse attorneys break silence, give key details in Kenosha shooting: ‘Kyle did nothing wr

Kyle Rittenhouse attorneys break silence, give key details in Kenosha shooting: ‘Kyle did nothing wrong’

The attorneys representing Kyle Rittenhouse released a lengthy statement on Saturday defending the 17-year-old from the list of criminal charges @ @ @ @ @ , from the law firm of Pierce Bainbridge , did not mince words — they @ @ @ @ @ the charges against him on the grounds of self-defense .
“ Kyle did nothing wrong @ @ @ @ @ , Constitutional , common law and statutory law right to self-defense , ” they said @ @ @ @ @ appear to align with video evidence .
They said Rittenhouse was in Kenosha to protect @ @ @ @ @ when needed , and that he only discharged his rifle because he was being attacked @ @ @ @ @ to the attorneys , Rittenhouse even attempted to render medical aid to Joseph Rosenbaum after @ @ @ @ @ to flee the scene “ for his safety and his survival.
” Video evidence shows @ @ @ @ @ before being shot .
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The attorneys representing Kyle Rittenhouse released a lengthy statement on Saturday defending the 17-year-old from the list of criminal charges against him.
The attorneys, from the law firm of Pierce Bainbridge, did not mince words — they said Rittenhouse is innocent of the charges against him on the grounds of self-defense.
“Kyle did nothing wrong. He exercised his God-given, Constitutional, common law and statutory law right to self-defense,” they said.
Their version of events appear to align with video evidence. They said Rittenhouse was in Kenosha to protect businesses and render medical aid when needed, and that he only discharged his rifle because he was being attacked.
In fact, according to the attorneys, Rittenhouse even attempted to render medical aid to Joseph Rosenbaum after shooting him, but had to flee the scene “for his safety and his survival.” Video evidence shows that Rosenbaum was pursing Rittenhouse before being shot. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-31--Kenosha police union reveal key details in Jacob Blake shooting to correct ‘misleading narrative’

The Kenosha Professional Police Association released a statement Friday contradicting key details of the Jacob Blake shooting as purported by the media .
Communicating through attorney Brendan Matthews , the police union released a timeline of the Blake incident to correct what it called a “ wholly inaccurate ” depiction by the media and Wisconsin Department of Justice .
“ The purely fictional depiction of events coming from those without direct knowledge of what actually occurred is incredibly harmful , and provides no benefit to anyone whatsoever , other than to perpetuate a misleading narrative , ” the statement explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ update from the Wisconsin Department of Justice … is riddled with incomplete information , and omits important details that would help to paint a more complete picture of the incident , ” the union continued .
The union said officers were dispatched because a 911 caller claimed Blake was “ attempting to steal keys/vehicle.
” According to state investigators , the caller said Blake “ was not supposed to be on the premises.
” Police dispatched to the scene were “ aware of Mr. Blake ’ s open warrant for felony sexual assault @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Blake was not intervening in a domestic dispute like many reports claim .
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The Kenosha Professional Police Association released a statement Friday contradicting key details of the Jacob Blake shooting as purported by the media.
Communicating through attorney Brendan Matthews, the police union released a timeline of the Blake incident to correct what it called a “wholly inaccurate” depiction by the media and Wisconsin Department of Justice.
“The purely fictional depiction of events coming from those without direct knowledge of what actually occurred is incredibly harmful, and provides no benefit to anyone whatsoever, other than to perpetuate a misleading narrative,” the statement explained.
“Unfortunately, even the incident update from the Wisconsin Department of Justice … is riddled with incomplete information, and omits important details that would help to paint a more complete picture of the incident,” the union continued.
The union said officers were dispatched because a 911 caller claimed Blake was “attempting to steal [her] keys/vehicle.” According to state investigators, the caller said Blake “was not supposed to be on the premises.”
Police dispatched to the scene were “aware of Mr. Blake’s open warrant for felony sexual assault,” the union said, adding that Blake was not intervening in a domestic dispute like many reports claim. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-31--Rand Paul calls for FBI arrests, investigation into ‘mob’ he believes ‘would have killed us,’ if not

Rand Paul calls for FBI arrests, investigation into ‘mob’ he believes ‘would have killed us,’ if not for police

Sen. Rand Paul , R-Ky. , told “ Fox & Friends ” he believes he would have been killed if not for the police when he and his wife were surrounded and attacked by a “ mob ” yelling threats and pushing police upon exiting the White House after President Trump ‘ s acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention ( RNC ) Thursday night .
“ It was horrific , ” the Republican senator — who had part of his lung removed due to a complication from the 2017 assault by his neighbor — told host Steve Doocy of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get bigger and bigger .
“ They ’ re attempting to push the police over to get to me , so at one point they push a policeman backwards , he stumbles and he ’ s trying to catch his balance and I catch the back of his flak jacket to stabilize him to make sure he ’ s OK because he ’ s our defense , ” Paul explained .
“ If he ’ s down , the mob ’ s loose on us.
” If not for the police , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ killed or recovering in the hospital , adding that people followed him into the hotel .
“ I truly believe this with every fiber of my being , had they gotten at us they would have gotten us to the ground , we might not have been killed , might just have been injured by being kicked in the head , or kicked in the stomach until we were senseless , ” he explained .
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Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., told “Fox & Friends” he believes he would have been killed if not for the police when he and his wife were surrounded and attacked by a “mob” yelling threats and pushing police upon exiting the White House after President Trump‘s acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention (RNC) Thursday night.
“It was horrific,” the Republican senator — who had part of his lung removed due to a complication from the 2017 assault by his neighbor — told host Steve Doocy of the “unhinged” mob that continued to get bigger and bigger.
“They’re attempting to push the police over to get to me, so at one point they push a policeman backwards, he stumbles and he’s trying to catch his balance and I catch the back of his flak jacket to stabilize him to make sure he’s OK because he’s our defense,” Paul explained. “If he’s down, the mob’s loose on us.”
Just got attacked by an angry mob of over 100, one block away from the White House. Thank you to @DCPoliceDept for literally saving our lives from a crazed mob. — Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) August 28, 2020
If not for the police, Paul said he could’ve been killed or recovering in the hospital, adding that people followed him into the hotel.
“I truly believe this with every fiber of my being, had they gotten at us they would have gotten us to the ground, we might not have been killed, might just have been injured by being kicked in the head, or kicked in the stomach until we were senseless,” he explained. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-31--LISTEN: PAINE in the Morning — News Scoops & Analysis for Monday 8.31.20

There is also a full , ad-free video podcast of this broadcast available on True Pundit ’ s Patreon Page and/or True Pundit ’ s SubscribeStar.com page for our subscribers to help us do what we do .
CDC : 6 % Of US COVID-19 Deaths List COVID-19 As Only Cause Of Death – The Centers for Disease Control ( CDC ) this week released a report that shows the types of health conditions and contributing causes mentioned in conjunction with deaths involving coronavirus disease 2019 ( COVID-19 ) .
In the latest update , the CDC pointed out that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 listed COVID-19 as the only cause of death .
The vast majority of patients that were listed as COVID-19 related deaths also suffered from serious comorbidities .
– READ MORE Kenosha police union reveal key details in Jacob Blake shooting to correct ‘ misleading narrative ’ – The Kenosha Professional Police Association released a statement Friday contradicting key details of the Jacob Blake shooting as purported by the media .
Communicating through attorney Brendan Matthews , the police union released a timeline of the Blake incident to correct what it called a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media and Wisconsin Department of Justice .
– READ MORE Kyle Rittenhouse attorneys break silence , give key details in Kenosha shooting : ‘ Kyle did nothing wrong ’ – The attorneys representing Kyle Rittenhouse released a lengthy statement on Saturday defending the 17-year-old from the list of criminal charges against him .
The attorneys , from the law firm of Pierce Bainbridge , did not mince words — they said Rittenhouse is innocent of the charges against him on the grounds of self-defense .
– READ MORE Black man allegedly ‘ felt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at random after watching videos of police shootings online – Police in Columbus , Georgia , reported Wednesday that a black man told them he “ felt compelled ” to stab a white man at random after watching videos of police shootings online .
Jayvon Hatchett , 19 , allegedly walked into an AutoZone on Tuesday morning and proceeded to stab a white employee in the neck and torso seven times , according to WLTZ-TV reporter Robbie Watson .
– READ MORE Portland Mayor Sends Nasty , Mocking Letter Rejecting Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler , whose limp response to rioters in his city has enabled violence and rage for roughly three months , published a letter he had written to President Trump in which he rejected the president ’ s offer of federal law enforcement .
In the letter , Wheeler ripped into Trump ’ s alleged “ politics of division and demagoguery , ” “ reckless disregard for human life , ” “ bumbling response to the COVID pandemic , ” and concluded that Trump ’ s offer was “ a cynical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the real work of our city.
” – READ MORE Portland Business Leaders Slam City Officials for Endorsing Riots – Community leaders in Portland are calling out Mayor Ted Wheeler ( D. ) and other city officials for “ endorsing ” the riots that have plagued the city for months and caused many local businesses to move or shutter their stores .
“ departure has absolutely nothing to do with Black Lives Matter movement ( which has been a positive ) , but does have most everything to do with the lawlessness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Goodman , who co-owns a real estate agency in Portland , said in an email to the mayor last week .
Goodman and Helen Ying , chair of the Old Town Community Association , have both written to city officials condemning their failure to keep businesses and the community safe .
– READ MORE Fleet of Moving Trucks Seen in Manhattan ’ s Upper West Side : ‘ Mass Evacuation in Full Effect ’ – A string of moving trucks was spotted in Manhattan ’ s Upper West Side on Saturday , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The mass evacuation of Upper West Siders from NYC is in full effect , ” he told the New York Post .
– READ MORE Exposing The Waste In The Democrats ’ “ HEROES Act ” – Taxpayers of America , you may soon be funding a $ 500 billion bailout of the 50 states , all U.S. territories , and the District of Columbia .
But where is this vast sum of money going ?
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ’ s “ HEROES Act ” — more accurately titled “ Pelosi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why transparency is crucial .
If the Senate passes the legislation , taxpaying citizens of financially responsible states will bear the burden of financially irresponsible states .
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There is also a full, ad-free video podcast of this broadcast available on True Pundit’s Patreon Page and/or True Pundit’s SubscribeStar.com page for our subscribers to help us do what we do.
CDC: 6% Of US COVID-19 Deaths List COVID-19 As Only Cause Of Death – The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) this week released a report that shows the types of health conditions and contributing causes mentioned in conjunction with deaths involving coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
In the latest update, the CDC pointed out that only 6% of deaths related to COVID-19 listed COVID-19 as the only cause of death. The vast majority of patients that were listed as COVID-19 related deaths also suffered from serious comorbidities. – READ MORE
Kenosha police union reveal key details in Jacob Blake shooting to correct ‘misleading narrative’ – The Kenosha Professional Police Association released a statement Friday contradicting key details of the Jacob Blake shooting as purported by the media.
Communicating through attorney Brendan Matthews, the police union released a timeline of the Blake incident to correct what it called a “wholly inaccurate” depiction by the media and Wisconsin Department of Justice. – READ MORE
Kyle Rittenhouse attorneys break silence, give key details in Kenosha shooting: ‘Kyle did nothing wrong’ – The attorneys representing Kyle Rittenhouse released a lengthy statement on Saturday defending the 17-year-old from the list of criminal charges against him.
The attorneys, from the law firm of Pierce Bainbridge, did not mince words — they said Rittenhouse is innocent of the charges against him on the grounds of self-defense. – READ MORE
Black man allegedly ‘felt compelled’ to stab a white man at random after watching videos of police shootings online – Police in Columbus, Georgia, reported Wednesday that a black man told them he “felt compelled” to stab a white man at random after watching videos of police shootings online.
Jayvon Hatchett, 19, allegedly walked into an AutoZone on Tuesday morning and proceeded to stab a white employee in the neck and torso seven times, according to WLTZ-TV reporter Robbie Watson. – READ MORE
Portland Mayor Sends Nasty, Mocking Letter Rejecting Trump’s Offer To Help – On Friday, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, whose limp response to rioters in his city has enabled violence and rage for roughly three months, published a letter he had written to President Trump in which he rejected the president’s offer of federal law enforcement.
In the letter, Wheeler ripped into Trump’s alleged “politics of division and demagoguery,” “reckless disregard for human life,” “bumbling response to the COVID pandemic,” and concluded that Trump’s offer was “a cynical attempt to stoke fear and distract us from the real work of our city.” – READ MORE
Portland Business Leaders Slam City Officials for Endorsing Riots – Community leaders in Portland are calling out Mayor Ted Wheeler (D.) and other city officials for “endorsing” the riots that have plagued the city for months and caused many local businesses to move or shutter their stores.
“ departure has absolutely nothing to do with Black Lives Matter movement (which has been a positive), but does have most everything to do with the lawlessness you are endorsing downtown,” Greg Goodman, who co-owns a real estate agency in Portland, said in an email to the mayor last week. Goodman and Helen Ying, chair of the Old Town Community Association, have both written to city officials condemning their failure to keep businesses and the community safe. – READ MORE
Fleet of Moving Trucks Seen in Manhattan’s Upper West Side: ‘Mass Evacuation in Full Effect’ – A string of moving trucks was spotted in Manhattan’s Upper West Side on Saturday, according to Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa.
“The mass evacuation of Upper West Siders from NYC is in full effect,” he told the New York Post. – READ MORE
Exposing The Waste In The Democrats’ “HEROES Act” – Taxpayers of America, you may soon be funding a $500 billion bailout of the 50 states, all U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. But where is this vast sum of money going?
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s “HEROES Act” — more accurately titled “Pelosi Throw-Money-at-the-States Bailout Bill” — vividly illustrates why transparency is crucial. If the Senate passes the legislation, taxpaying citizens of financially responsible states will bear the burden of financially irresponsible states. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--California Gave $35 Million ‘Voter Outreach’ Contract to ‘Team Biden’ Firm

A consulting firm run by a top Biden campaign official is receiving $ 35 million from California for a voter outreach program linked to the state ’ s coronavirus response .
The state awarded Democratic public relations giant SKDKnickerbocker the lucrative deal as part of the state ’ s “ Vote Safe California ” program on Aug. 13 .
The program aims to “ educate the public on the safety , security , and ease of voting in the November General Election amid the COVID-19 pandemic ” and was launched following Democratic governor Gavin Newsom ’ s May decision to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mail-in ballot .
The $ 35 million comes in addition to the $ 2.1 million SKDK has collected from the Biden campaign since June 2019 .
According to documents obtained by the Sacramento Bee , the contract asks SKDK to give “ special attention ” to “ reaching first-time mail voters , ” as well as those with language barriers .
The state ’ s contract approval process was expedited for the November election .
SKDK has close ties to former president Barack Obama and Democratic nominee Joe Biden .
The firm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , previously served as Obama ’ s White House communications director and is now leading Biden ’ s presidential campaign .
SKDK ’ s political consulting webpage says it is “ proud to be a part of Team Biden ” and touts previous campaign work with former president Bill Clinton , former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg , and disgraced former congresswoman Katie Hill ( D. , Calif. ) , among other Democrats .
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A consulting firm run by a top Biden campaign official is receiving $35 million from California for a voter outreach program linked to the state’s coronavirus response.
The state awarded Democratic public relations giant SKDKnickerbocker the lucrative deal as part of the state’s “Vote Safe California” program on Aug. 13. The program aims to “educate the public on the safety, security, and ease of voting in the November General Election amid the COVID-19 pandemic” and was launched following Democratic governor Gavin Newsom’s May decision to send every registered voter in the state a mail-in ballot. The $35 million comes in addition to the $2.1 million SKDK has collected from the Biden campaign since June 2019.
According to documents obtained by the Sacramento Bee, the contract asks SKDK to give “special attention” to “reaching first-time mail voters,” as well as those with language barriers. The state’s contract approval process was expedited for the November election.
SKDK has close ties to former president Barack Obama and Democratic nominee Joe Biden. The firm’s managing director, Anita Dunn, previously served as Obama’s White House communications director and is now leading Biden’s presidential campaign. SKDK’s political consulting webpage says it is “proud to be a part of Team Biden” and touts previous campaign work with former president Bill Clinton, former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, and disgraced former congresswoman Katie Hill (D., Calif.), among other Democrats. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--Philadelphia mayor seen dining indoors while city’s restaurants can only serve outside

Philadelphia ’ s mayor is facing criticism after a photo has emerged of him dining indoors in Maryland while his @ @ @ @ @ only permitted to serve customers outside .
The image of Jim Kenney – posted on @ @ @ @ @ – was taken Sunday in the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland , his office told @ @ @ @ @ Glad you ’ re enjoying indoor dining with no social distancing or mask wearing in @ @ @ @ @ in Philly close , suffer and fight for every nickel just to survive , ” @ @ @ @ @ photo .
“ I guess all your press briefings and your narrative of unsafe indoor @ @ @ @ @ to you .
Thank you for clearing it all up for us tonight.
” Indoor @ @ @ @ @ in Philadelphia at 25-percent capacity on Sept. 8 , according to Fox 29 .
Outdoor @ @ @ @ @ after restaurants were shut down because of the coronavirus , while indoor dining has been @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Philadelphia’s mayor is facing criticism after a photo has emerged of him dining indoors in Maryland while his city’s restaurants are only permitted to serve customers outside.
The image of Jim Kenney – posted on Instagram by restaurateur Marc Vetri – was taken Sunday in the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland, his office told the Philadelphia Inquirer.
“Glad you’re enjoying indoor dining with no social distancing or mask wearing in Maryland tonight while restaurants here in Philly close, suffer and fight for every nickel just to survive,” Vetri wrote next to the photo. “I guess all your press briefings and your narrative of unsafe indoor dining don’t apply to you. Thank you for clearing it all up for us tonight.”
Indoor dining is set to resume in Philadelphia at 25-percent capacity on Sept. 8, according to Fox 29. Outdoor dining returned there in June after restaurants were shut down because of the coronavirus, while indoor dining has been permitted elsewhere in Pennsylvania. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--‘Top Democratic operative’ spills the beans on how prevalent voter fraud is for mail-in ballots

Democrats are heavily pushing for mail-in voting for the November general election .
Republicans oppose this , arguing widespread vote-by-mail would increase the possibility that voter fraud would influence the outcome .
According to one “ top Democratic operative , ” Republicans are correct .
The Democrat anonymously told the New York Post that mail-in ballot voter fraud is the rule , not the exception — because he has spent years manipulating elections on behalf of Democratic candidates .
The fraudster told the Post his dirty work includes everything from municipal to federal elections in New York , New Jersey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the operative , whose resumé was confirmed by the Post , claimed his team has manipulated most elections in the Garden State .
“ There is no race in New Jersey — from City Council to United States Senate — that we haven ’ t worked on , ” the fraudster said .
“ I worked on a fire commissioner ’ s race in Burlington County .
The smaller the race the easier it is to do.
” “ An election that is swayed by 500 votes , 1,000 votes — it can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explained .
“ It could be enough to flip states.
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Democrats are heavily pushing for mail-in voting for the November general election. Republicans oppose this, arguing widespread vote-by-mail would increase the possibility that voter fraud would influence the outcome.
According to one “top Democratic operative,” Republicans are correct.
The Democrat anonymously told the New York Post that mail-in ballot voter fraud is the rule, not the exception — because he has spent years manipulating elections on behalf of Democratic candidates.
The fraudster told the Post his dirty work includes everything from municipal to federal elections in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. In fact, the operative, whose resumé was confirmed by the Post, claimed his team has manipulated most elections in the Garden State.
“There is no race in New Jersey — from City Council to United States Senate — that we haven’t worked on,” the fraudster said. “I worked on a fire commissioner’s race in Burlington County. The smaller the race the easier it is to do.”
“An election that is swayed by 500 votes, 1,000 votes — it can make a difference,” the operative explained. “It could be enough to flip states.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--2020’s Economic Destruction Due To The State’s COVID Response Will Pale In Comparison To What’s Comi

2020’s Economic Destruction Due To The State’s COVID Response Will Pale In Comparison To What’s Coming

“ It is important to remember that government interference always means either violent action or the threat of such action .
Government is in the last resort the employment of armed men , of policemen , gendarmes , soldiers , prison guards , and hangmen .
The essential feature of government is the enforcement of its decrees by beating , killing , and imprisoning .
Those who are asking for more government interference are asking ultimately for more compulsion and less freedom.
” – Ludwig Von Mises ( 1990 ) .
“ Economic freedom and interventionism : an anthology of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the United States today , the hierarchy begins with the top tier of self-proclaimed elites , those in central and high level banking , those in the large corporate world , those at the top of the ‘ healthcare ’ pyramid , and those controlling monetary and economic policy above the level of government , including the class running the large tax exempt foundations .
While government is below this level , it is nonetheless responsible for the economic carnage because it is the initiator and enforcer of policies meant to enrich the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the many .
This could never be more evident than it is today .
This country has gone through hell this year due to policies put into place to combat what has been called a deadly ‘ pandemic.
’ Considering our history , and current numbers of total death , this ‘ pandemic ’ has proved to be a fraud .
Apparently , that matters not , as the public at large has accepted the propaganda , and has given in to immense draconian measures that have devastated this economy and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far , things have gone exactly as planned , and the people have surrendered to the hype to such an extent as to allow the destruction of their natural immune systems and in many cases their livelihoods .
This does not bode well for the future if the current trend is not reversed .
The bloated economic systems worldwide have been inflated by a constant increase in the money supply for at least the past 12 plus years .
This year alone , that expansion has exploded exponentially , and with no end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blamed on a virus outbreak .
With this kind of expansion , and the coinciding response of lockdowns , business and travel closures , quarantines , and fear mongering , prices have dramatically escalated and unemployment has skyrocketed .
Businesses across the country have been shut down , many permanently , and many have been forced into bankruptcy .
These of course are small and medium sized businesses for the most part , the backbone of this country .
The unemployment caused by this harsh and unwarranted government response , has been unimaginable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million people being out of work .
This alone has the potential to destroy the economy of this nation , but this is just the beginning .
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“It is important to remember that government interference always means either violent action or the threat of such action. Government is in the last resort the employment of armed men, of policemen, gendarmes, soldiers, prison guards, and hangmen. The essential feature of government is the enforcement of its decrees by beating, killing, and imprisoning. Those who are asking for more government interference are asking ultimately for more compulsion and less freedom.” – Ludwig Von Mises (1990). “Economic freedom and interventionism: an anthology of articles and essays”
Concerning economics in the United States today, the hierarchy begins with the top tier of self-proclaimed elites, those in central and high level banking, those in the large corporate world, those at the top of the ‘healthcare’ pyramid, and those controlling monetary and economic policy above the level of government, including the class running the large tax exempt foundations. While government is below this level, it is nonetheless responsible for the economic carnage because it is the initiator and enforcer of policies meant to enrich the few at the top at the expense of the many. This could never be more evident than it is today.
This country has gone through hell this year due to policies put into place to combat what has been called a deadly ‘pandemic.’ Considering our history, and current numbers of total death, this ‘pandemic’ has proved to be a fraud. Apparently, that matters not, as the public at large has accepted the propaganda, and has given in to immense draconian measures that have devastated this economy and the natural health of the population. So far, things have gone exactly as planned, and the people have surrendered to the hype to such an extent as to allow the destruction of their natural immune systems and in many cases their livelihoods. This does not bode well for the future if the current trend is not reversed.
The bloated economic systems worldwide have been inflated by a constant increase in the money supply for at least the past 12 plus years. This year alone, that expansion has exploded exponentially, and with no end in sight, and was of course blamed on a virus outbreak. With this kind of expansion, and the coinciding response of lockdowns, business and travel closures, quarantines, and fear mongering, prices have dramatically escalated and unemployment has skyrocketed. Businesses across the country have been shut down, many permanently, and many have been forced into bankruptcy. These of course are small and medium sized businesses for the most part, the backbone of this country. The unemployment caused by this harsh and unwarranted government response, has been unimaginable, and has led to over 40 million people being out of work. This alone has the potential to destroy the economy of this nation, but this is just the beginning. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--Violators Of New Zealand’s New Mask Law Face Up To $700 Fine

During the same week Germany ’ s Merkel announced that across all but one German states a mandatory mask law will be backed by a 50 euro fine for any violators , New Zealand has announced its own nationwide mask mandate aboard all public transit amid a feared resurgence of COVID-19 cases , with a possible penalty for refusal of up to $ 1000 ( NZD ) .
The small Pacific nation was previously celebrated as the first in the world to completely eradicate the virus after previously witnessing rapid community transmission .
By the early part of August the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ” as new cases stopped being reported , and following the strict lockdown measures of months prior which had also involved shutting down the border for the island-nation .
Clusters of dozens of new cases began recently popping up again , however , after which the government ordered some 500 troops to border quarantine facilities to prevent the infected from breaching isolation order .
Many blamed foreign travel .
Reuters summarizes that the “ The Pacific nation of 5 million people had seemed to stop community transmission of COVID-19 due to tough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ largest city , Auckland , this month following a fresh outbreak.
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During the same week Germany’s Merkel announced that across all but one German states a mandatory mask law will be backed by a 50 euro fine for any violators, New Zealand has announced its own nationwide mask mandate aboard all public transit amid a feared resurgence of COVID-19 cases, with a possible penalty for refusal of up to $1000 (NZD).
The small Pacific nation was previously celebrated as the first in the world to completely eradicate the virus after previously witnessing rapid community transmission.
By the early part of August the Wellington government announced “we had beaten it” as new cases stopped being reported, and following the strict lockdown measures of months prior which had also involved shutting down the border for the island-nation.
Clusters of dozens of new cases began recently popping up again, however, after which the government ordered some 500 troops to border quarantine facilities to prevent the infected from breaching isolation order. Many blamed foreign travel.
Reuters summarizes that the “The Pacific nation of 5 million people had seemed to stop community transmission of COVID-19 due to tough lockdown measures but reintroduced restrictions in its largest city, Auckland, this month following a fresh outbreak.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--Biden: If Trump Is Reelected, Violence Won’t Stop

On Monday morning , Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden issued a tweet insinuating that if he is elected , the @ @ @ @ @ will stop , but if President Trump is elected it will continue .
Biden tweeted @ @ @ @ @ there will be less violence in America if Donald Trump is reelected ?
” Biden @ @ @ @ @ is the proper candidate to stop the violence from people who generally promote left-wing causes @ @ @ @ @ and defunding the police , contradicts a prediction made by his choice of a vice-presidential @ @ @ @ @ Senator Kamala Harris told Stephen Colbert that the protests were “ Not gon na stop.
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On Monday morning, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden issued a tweet insinuating that if he is elected, the current violence around the country will stop, but if President Trump is elected it will continue.
Biden tweeted, “Does anyone believe there will be less violence in America if Donald Trump is reelected?”
Does anyone believe there will be less violence in America if Donald Trump is reelected? — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 31, 2020
Biden’s claim that he is the proper candidate to stop the violence from people who generally promote left-wing causes, particularly Black Lives Matter and defunding the police, contradicts a prediction made by his choice of a vice-presidential candidate. In June, Senator Kamala Harris told Stephen Colbert that the protests were “Not gonna stop.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--Tens of Thousands Converge on Berlin to Denounce Coronavirus Restrictions

BERLIN—Tens of thousands of protesters occupied the center of the German capital for the second time in a month on Saturday , denouncing pandemic restrictions in defiance of governments that are battling a resurgence of infections .
Berlin authorities said some 35,000 to 38,000 demonstrators from Germany and elsewhere in Europe gathered throughout the day .
In the early afternoon police broke up a march through Berlin ’ s Mitte district after tens of thousands of protesters disregarded safety measures , but the main rally still took place in the afternoon .
Coronavirus skeptics are a minority .
A median @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advanced nations polled by the Pew Research Center between June and August said their country had done a good job fighting the virus .
In Germany , a poll for German broadcaster ZDF published Friday showed 88 % viewed current coronavirus measures as adequate or insufficient while 10 % thought they were excessive .
But the eclectic front of conspiracy theorists , libertarians , far-right activists and other discontents that was represented at the Berlin protest could pose a challenge to nations that are scrambling to get the pandemic under control before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ median of 48 % thought the pandemic had deepened divisions in society .
“ There are movements already critical of the state that are trying to join these protests now , as that gives them the opportunity to be more visible in the political debate , ” said Michael Böcher , a professor of political science at the Otto-von-Guericke-University in Magdeburg .
“ But a democracy must tolerate critical voices.
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BERLIN—Tens of thousands of protesters occupied the center of the German capital for the second time in a month on Saturday, denouncing pandemic restrictions in defiance of governments that are battling a resurgence of infections.
Berlin authorities said some 35,000 to 38,000 demonstrators from Germany and elsewhere in Europe gathered throughout the day. In the early afternoon police broke up a march through Berlin’s Mitte district after tens of thousands of protesters disregarded safety measures, but the main rally still took place in the afternoon.


truepundit--2020-09-01--As a Young Senator, Biden Supported Keeping ‘Boat People’ Out of the U.S.

As a freshman senator in 1975 , Joe Biden joined Sen. Robert Byrd ( D. , W.Va. ) in opposing legislation allowing 130,000 Vietnam War refugees asylum in the United States , including thousands of children .
President Gerald Ford proposed a Vietnam refugee relief program that would settle thousands of Vietnamese and Cambodian families in the United States .
The bill was met with resistance from a Democratic majority in Congress .
Sen. Byrd cited fear of admitting “ undesirables ” such as “ barmaids , prostitutes , and criminals ” to the country .
Biden also took issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Foreign Relations Committee hearing with Secretary of State Henry Kissinger , Biden announced his concern with welcoming the refugees , charging that the Senate had not been informed of the number of refugees that the White House intended to offer safe harbor to .
Many of the refugees escaped communist rule and mass murder in Vietnam and Cambodia on leaky fishing boats .
Thousands of these boat people , as they were called , died due to piracy , starvation , and drowning .
While the Indochina Refugee and Migration Assistance Act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efforts to obstruct assistance proved effective .
The Senate cut over $ 100 million in funding from the House version of the bill , allocating $ 405 million toward refugee settlement rather than $ 507 million .
Biden was one of only 20 senators to abstain from voting when the bill passed the Senate .
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As a freshman senator in 1975, Joe Biden joined Sen. Robert Byrd (D., W.Va.) in opposing legislation allowing 130,000 Vietnam War refugees asylum in the United States, including thousands of children.
President Gerald Ford proposed a Vietnam refugee relief program that would settle thousands of Vietnamese and Cambodian families in the United States. The bill was met with resistance from a Democratic majority in Congress. Sen. Byrd cited fear of admitting “undesirables” such as “barmaids, prostitutes, and criminals” to the country.
Biden also took issue with Ford’s proposal. During a Foreign Relations Committee hearing with Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, Biden announced his concern with welcoming the refugees, charging that the Senate had not been informed of the number of refugees that the White House intended to offer safe harbor to.
Many of the refugees escaped communist rule and mass murder in Vietnam and Cambodia on leaky fishing boats. Thousands of these boat people, as they were called, died due to piracy, starvation, and drowning.
While the Indochina Refugee and Migration Assistance Act ultimately passed in May 1975, Senate efforts to obstruct assistance proved effective. The Senate cut over $100 million in funding from the House version of the bill, allocating $405 million toward refugee settlement rather than $507 million. Biden was one of only 20 senators to abstain from voting when the bill passed the Senate. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--‘In Defense of Looting’ Author Says the Value of Small Businesses Is a ‘Right-Wing Myth’

After the police killing of George Floyd , mobs descended on major cities , rioting , looting , and burning down buildings .
Yet left-leaning journalists , commentators , and politicians insisted that the riots were “ mostly peaceful protests.
” A new book seeks to justify looting , in particular , and taxpayer-funded National Public Radio ( NPR ) published a lengthy interview with the author .
Among other things , the author defends looting as a way to undermine the “ white supremacy ” behind the idea of property and that the value of small businesses is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Natalie Escobar introduced the subject by claiming “ there has been a lot of hand-wringing about looting.
” In the newly-released book In Defense of Looting , ( published by Hachette Book Group , which has published books by Joel Osteen , J.K. Rowling , Newt Gingrich , and others ) Vicky Osterweil “ argues that looting is a powerful tool to bring about real , lasting change in society .
The rioters who smash windows and take items from stores , she says , are engaging in a powerful tactic that questions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ’ and the distribution of property and wealth in an unequal society.
” Indeed , in an interview with Escobar , Osterweil claimed that looting — which she defined as “ the mass expropriation of property , mass shoplifting during a moment of upheaval or riot ” — is a tool for justice that doesn ’ t really harm anyone .
She also dispelled certain “ myths ” about looting , like the idea that rioters and looters are disconnected from a peaceful protest .
According to Osterweil , looting “ attacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things are distributed .
It attacks the idea of property .
She claimed that property itself is unjust because it means that “ in order for someone to have a roof over their head or have a meal ticket , they have to work for a boss , in order to buy things that people just like them somewhere else in the world had to make under the same conditions.
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After the police killing of George Floyd, mobs descended on major cities, rioting, looting, and burning down buildings. Yet left-leaning journalists, commentators, and politicians insisted that the riots were “mostly peaceful protests.” A new book seeks to justify looting, in particular, and taxpayer-funded National Public Radio (NPR) published a lengthy interview with the author. Among other things, the author defends looting as a way to undermine the “white supremacy” behind the idea of property and that the value of small businesses is a “right-wing myth.”
NPR’s Natalie Escobar introduced the subject by claiming “there has been a lot of hand-wringing about looting.” In the newly-released book In Defense of Looting, (published by Hachette Book Group, which has published books by Joel Osteen, J.K. Rowling, Newt Gingrich, and others) Vicky Osterweil “argues that looting is a powerful tool to bring about real, lasting change in society. The rioters who smash windows and take items from stores, she says, are engaging in a powerful tactic that questions the justice of ‘law and order,’ and the distribution of property and wealth in an unequal society.”
Indeed, in an interview with Escobar, Osterweil claimed that looting — which she defined as “the mass expropriation of property, mass shoplifting during a moment of upheaval or riot” — is a tool for justice that doesn’t really harm anyone. She also dispelled certain “myths” about looting, like the idea that rioters and looters are disconnected from a peaceful protest.
According to Osterweil, looting “attacks the very way in which food and things are distributed. It attacks the idea of property. She claimed that property itself is unjust because it means that “in order for someone to have a roof over their head or have a meal ticket, they have to work for a boss, in order to buy things that people just like them somewhere else in the world had to make under the same conditions.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--Chicago weekend shootings leave 10 dead, 45 wounded — including 2 police officers

A violent weekend in Chicago has left 10 people dead and 45 wounded , including two police officers who were shot at a traffic stop , reports say .
The most recent fatal attack happened Sunday afternoon when a man – who police believe was the intended target – was struck multiple times by gunfire while dining outdoors at the Lumes Pancake House restaurant in Morgan Park , according to the Chicago Sun-Times .
“ All Chicagoans should be able to go out to eat without fear , ” Alderman Matt O ’ Shea , who represents the area , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Today ’ s incident was a horrific tragedy , and we must work together to hold those responsible accountable.
” Police say a white-colored SUV pulled up to a tent outside the restaurant and then someone inside the vehicle started opening fire , striking a 31-year-old man and four other people .
The man , identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner ’ s Office as Devon Walsh , later was pronounced dead at a local hospital , the newspaper reports .
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A violent weekend in Chicago has left 10 people dead and 45 wounded, including two police officers who were shot at a traffic stop, reports say.
The most recent fatal attack happened Sunday afternoon when a man – who police believe was the intended target – was struck multiple times by gunfire while dining outdoors at the Lumes Pancake House restaurant in Morgan Park, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
“All Chicagoans should be able to go out to eat without fear,” Alderman Matt O’Shea, who represents the area, was quoted by the newspaper as saying. “Today’s incident was a horrific tragedy, and we must work together to hold those responsible accountable.”
Police say a white-colored SUV pulled up to a tent outside the restaurant and then someone inside the vehicle started opening fire, striking a 31-year-old man and four other people.
The man, identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office as Devon Walsh, later was pronounced dead at a local hospital, the newspaper reports. The other victims – three women and a man – suffered injuries to the legs, abdomen, buttocks and feet, but are expected to survive.- READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--“I Hate Brussels Sprouts” – Jacob Blake’s Father Stuns CNN Host With Incoherent Responses (VIDEO)

As Jacob Blake Jr. remains handcuffed in a hospital bed , paralyzed from the waist down after he was shot @ @ @ @ @ last week , his father , Jacob Blake Sr. , joined CNN ’ s Anderson @ @ @ @ @ interview .
Cooper asked Blake Sr. a series of questions during the interview about the @ @ @ @ @ son and police officers .
Some of Blake Sr. ’ s responses stunned the liberal-leaning @ @ @ @ @ Blake Sr. about the new narrative the Kenosha police union published late last week , @ @ @ @ @ officer and had a knife before he was shot in the back seven times .
@ @ @ @ @ question : “ Some say Brussels sprouts taste good.
” Cooper paused for a few @ @ @ @ @ Umm , I don ’ t get the reference , ” prompting Blake Sr. to @ @ @ @ @ Brussels sprouts.
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As Jacob Blake Jr. remains handcuffed in a hospital bed, paralyzed from the waist down after he was shot seven times by Kenosha police last week, his father, Jacob Blake Sr., joined CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Friday for an interview.
Cooper asked Blake Sr. a series of questions during the interview about the incident, which involved his son and police officers. Some of Blake Sr.’s responses stunned the liberal-leaning news host.
Cooper asked Blake Sr. about the new narrative the Kenosha police union published late last week, alleging Blake Jr. fought an officer and had a knife before he was shot in the back seven times.
Blake Sr. responded to the question: “Some say Brussels sprouts taste good.” Cooper paused for a few seconds and said, “Umm, I don’t get the reference,” prompting Blake Sr. to say, “I hate Brussels sprouts.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--Oregon Governor Blames ‘Armed White Supremacists’ for Violence

Oregon Gov .
Kate Brown ( D ) blamed “ right-wing vigilantes ” and “ armed white supremacists ” for the bloodshed in the city of Portland during a Sunday press release .
Brown called to stop the “ cycle of violence ” during the press release , which announced additional law enforcement resources for the city of Portland , but did not recognize the lawless acts of violence committed by protesters on a nightly basis , such as targeting police with commercial-grade fireworks , rocks , and lasers , and vandalizing federal buildings .
Instead , she berated “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the “ Patriot Prayer ” group , which saw an alleged member shot and killed in Portland on Saturday .
“ The right-wing group Patriot Prayer and self-proclaimed militia members drove into downtown Portland last night , armed and looking for a fight .
Every Oregonian has the right to freely express their views without fear of deadly violence , ” Brown said , vowing that she will “ not allow Patriot Prayer and armed white supremacists to bring more bloodshed to our streets.
” “ Time and again , from Charlottesville to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tragic outcome when armed right-wing vigilantes take matters into their own hands , ” Brown said .
“ Gun violence is never , ever the answer.
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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown (D) blamed “right-wing vigilantes” and “armed white supremacists” for the bloodshed in the city of Portland during a Sunday press release.
Brown called to stop the “cycle of violence” during the press release, which announced additional law enforcement resources for the city of Portland, but did not recognize the lawless acts of violence committed by protesters on a nightly basis, such as targeting police with commercial-grade fireworks, rocks, and lasers, and vandalizing federal buildings. Instead, she berated “armed right-wing vigilantes” and specifically targeted the “Patriot Prayer” group, which saw an alleged member shot and killed in Portland on Saturday.
“The right-wing group Patriot Prayer and self-proclaimed militia members drove into downtown Portland last night, armed and looking for a fight. Every Oregonian has the right to freely express their views without fear of deadly violence,” Brown said, vowing that she will “not allow Patriot Prayer and armed white supremacists to bring more bloodshed to our streets.”
“Time and again, from Charlottesville to Kenosha to Portland, we have seen the tragic outcome when armed right-wing vigilantes take matters into their own hands,” Brown said. “Gun violence is never, ever the answer.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--New Jersey Town Bills Teenage BLM Protest Organizer $2,500 For Police Overtime

In what appears a case of epic trolling by a local New Jersey police department ( or more seriously a severe violation of 1st Amendment rights ) , a teen organizer behind a Black Lives Matters rally was billed by local police for $ 2,500 for their overtime pay .
In the town of Englewood Cliffs , which sits across the river from Upper Manhattan , an eighteen-year old girl and recent high school graduate named Emily Gil organized a protest on July 25 .
It turns out to have been relatively small and peaceful , with a mere 30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the town ’ s administration offices on a single day .
The town says she was supposed to submit advanced proper notification about the event , but failed to .
“ Please promptly forward your payment to the borough in the amount of $ 2,499.26 for the police overtime caused by your protest , ” Englewood Cliffs Mayor Mario M. Kranjac subsequently demanded in a letter following the protest .
“ Your lack of notification left the borough with little time to prepare for your protest so that the police department and department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be safe , ” the letter adds .
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In what appears a case of epic trolling by a local New Jersey police department (or more seriously a severe violation of 1st Amendment rights), a teen organizer behind a Black Lives Matters rally was billed by local police for $2,500 for their overtime pay.
In the town of Englewood Cliffs, which sits across the river from Upper Manhattan, an eighteen-year old girl and recent high school graduate named Emily Gil organized a protest on July 25. It turns out to have been relatively small and peaceful, with a mere 30 to 40 people gathered in front of the town’s administration offices on a single day.
The town says she was supposed to submit advanced proper notification about the event, but failed to.
“Please promptly forward your payment to the borough in the amount of $2,499.26 for the police overtime caused by your protest,” Englewood Cliffs Mayor Mario M. Kranjac subsequently demanded in a letter following the protest.
“Your lack of notification left the borough with little time to prepare for your protest so that the police department and department of public works could ensure that everyone would be safe,” the letter adds. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--Barack Obama Counseled LeBron James, NBA Players On Playoff Boycott

Former President Barack Obama gave advice to a number of NBA players , including the Los Angeles Lakers ’ LeBron James and the Oklahoma Thunder ’ s Chris Paul amid discussions about a possible playoff boycott following an officer-involved shooting in Kenosha , Wisconsin , that left a 29-year-old black man in critical condition .
CNN reports that Paul reached out to the former president last week following the shooting in Kenosha , to ask whether Obama would consider speaking with a small group of NBA players who were considering drastic action to draw attention to social justice causes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is widely believed to have led a player effort to force the NBA to cancel its playoffs — an effort that ended with the NBA postponing , but not canceling , games and pledging to have the playoffs go forward as planned .
The players , including James , ultimately agreed to end the boycott after just one day citing fears that other , less well-paid professional basketball players , might find themselves in dire financial straits if the season came to a swift and unplanned conclusion .
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Former President Barack Obama gave advice to a number of NBA players, including the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and the Oklahoma Thunder’s Chris Paul amid discussions about a possible playoff boycott following an officer-involved shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, that left a 29-year-old black man in critical condition.
CNN reports that Paul reached out to the former president last week following the shooting in Kenosha, to ask whether Obama would consider speaking with a small group of NBA players who were considering drastic action to draw attention to social justice causes.
The call included LeBron James, who is widely believed to have led a player effort to force the NBA to cancel its playoffs — an effort that ended with the NBA postponing, but not canceling, games and pledging to have the playoffs go forward as planned.
The players, including James, ultimately agreed to end the boycott after just one day citing fears that other, less well-paid professional basketball players, might find themselves in dire financial straits if the season came to a swift and unplanned conclusion. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--Six Democrat MN Mayors Endorse Trump: Democrats ‘Left Us,’ Moved ‘So Far’ Left We ‘Don’t Recognize’

Six Democrat MN Mayors Endorse Trump: Democrats ‘Left Us,’ Moved ‘So Far’ Left We ‘Don’t Recognize’ The Party

Six Democrat mayors in the swing-state of Minnesota formally endorsed President Donald Trump for a second term on Friday while taking shots at Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden .
The letter mainly highlighted economic issues as being the primary driver for the Democrat mayors ’ endorsement , but it also noted that the party has gone “ so far to the left ” that they no longer “ recognize ” it , and that the party “ left ” them .
“ Today , we write to formally endorse President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence for four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was signed by Virginia Mayor Larry Cuffe , Chisholm Mayor John Champa , Ely Mayor Chuck Novak , Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson , Eveleth Mayor Robert Vlaisavljevich , and Babbitt Mayor Andrea Zupancich .
“ Like many in our region , we have voted for Democrats over many decades , ” the letter said .
“ We have watched as our constituents ’ jobs left not only the Iron Range , but our country .
By putting tariffs on our products and supporting bad trade deals , politicians like Joe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ class .
We lost thousands of jobs , and generations of young people have left the Iron Range in order to provide for their families with good paying jobs elsewhere .
Today , we don ’ t recognize the Democratic Party .
It has been moved so far to the left it can no longer claim to be advocates of the working class .
The hard-working Minnesotans that built their lives and supported their families here on the Range have been abandoned by radical Democrats .
We didn ’ t choose to leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us.
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Six Democrat mayors in the swing-state of Minnesota formally endorsed President Donald Trump for a second term on Friday while taking shots at Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden.
The letter mainly highlighted economic issues as being the primary driver for the Democrat mayors’ endorsement, but it also noted that the party has gone “so far to the left” that they no longer “recognize” it, and that the party “left” them.
“Today, we write to formally endorse President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence for four more years,” the letter said. It was signed by Virginia Mayor Larry Cuffe, Chisholm Mayor John Champa, Ely Mayor Chuck Novak, Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson, Eveleth Mayor Robert Vlaisavljevich, and Babbitt Mayor Andrea Zupancich.
“Like many in our region, we have voted for Democrats over many decades,” the letter said. “We have watched as our constituents’ jobs left not only the Iron Range, but our country. By putting tariffs on our products and supporting bad trade deals, politicians like Joe Biden did nothing to help the working class. We lost thousands of jobs, and generations of young people have left the Iron Range in order to provide for their families with good paying jobs elsewhere. Today, we don’t recognize the Democratic Party. It has been moved so far to the left it can no longer claim to be advocates of the working class. The hard-working Minnesotans that built their lives and supported their families here on the Range have been abandoned by radical Democrats. We didn’t choose to leave the Democratic Party, the party left us.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--Kenosha activist declares open season on white people: ‘It’s time for us to kill one of yours’ (VIDE

Kenosha activist declares open season on white people: ‘It’s time for us to kill one of yours’ (VIDEO)

At a rally in Kenosha on Saturday , an activist declared that black people should retaliate against white people when @ @ @ @ @ black community .
Kenosha has been reeling from racial unrest over the last week after @ @ @ @ @ times last Sunday .
Following the shooting , violence erupted in the southern Wisconsin city @ @ @ @ @ , riots , and even two deaths .
According to the Kenosha News , the @ @ @ @ @ a rally on Saturday during which demonstrators demanded justice for Blake .
The man , @ @ @ @ @ one demonstrator as “ our president , ” according to the newspaper , made his @ @ @ @ @ News called a “ peaceful march.
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At a rally in Kenosha on Saturday, an activist declared that black people should retaliate against white people when they kill members of the black community.
Kenosha has been reeling from racial unrest over the last week after police shot Jacob Blake seven times last Sunday. Following the shooting, violence erupted in the southern Wisconsin city, resulting in widespread destruction, riots, and even two deaths.
According to the Kenosha News, the shocking comments were made during a rally on Saturday during which demonstrators demanded justice for Blake.
The man, who was only identified by one demonstrator as “our president,” according to the newspaper, made his comments during what the Kenosha News called a “peaceful march.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--Over 100 Former John McCain Staffers Endorse Biden, Explicitly Because He’s Worse On War

You can ’ t make this stuff up .
The New York Times presents us with the only “ respectable ” option , given it ’ s all about “ character ” that can supposedly measure up to the national security state ’ s late great patriotic icon : More than 100 former staff members for Senator John McCain are supporting Joseph R. Biden Jr. , a show of support across the political divide that they hope amplifies the “ Country First ” credo of the former Arizona senator .
Many of the onetime McCain aides who signed the letter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recoil from Mr. Trump ’ s “ America First ” politics , which Mr. Salter called his “ coddling of dictators or disinterest in our alliances.
” We should interject that in the late Senator McCain ’ s twisted Manichean worldview it was not at all “ Country First ” to begin with , more like “ Which country to invade first ?
” Here ’ s more from The Times : The list of signatories includes a range of people — from chiefs of staff in Mr. McCain ’ s Senate office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who worked for him over his 35 years in Congress and during two presidential bids .
“ We have different views of Joe Biden and the Democratic Party platform — most of us will disagree with a fair amount of it — but we all agree that getting Donald Trump out of office is clearly in the national interest , ” Salter said .
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You can’t make this stuff up. The New York Times presents us with the only “respectable” option, given it’s all about “character” that can supposedly measure up to the national security state’s late great patriotic icon:
More than 100 former staff members for Senator John McCain are supporting Joseph R. Biden Jr., a show of support across the political divide that they hope amplifies the “Country First” credo of the former Arizona senator.
Many of the onetime McCain aides who signed the letter share his hawkish foreign policy views and recoil from Mr. Trump’s “America First” politics, which Mr. Salter called his “coddling of dictators or disinterest in our alliances.”
We should interject that in the late Senator McCain’s twisted Manichean worldview it was not at all “Country First” to begin with, more like “Which country to invade first?”
Here’s more from The Times: The list of signatories includes a range of people — from chiefs of staff in Mr. McCain’s Senate office to junior aides on his campaigns — who worked for him over his 35 years in Congress and during two presidential bids.
Mark Salter, Mr. McCain’s longtime chief aide and speechwriter, helped organize the letter.
“We have different views of Joe Biden and the Democratic Party platform — most of us will disagree with a fair amount of it — but we all agree that getting Donald Trump out of office is clearly in the national interest,” Salter said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--County Seizes Property From L.A. Church Challenging Coronavirus Restrictions

A California church challenged local coronavirus restrictions on worship services , and county authorities responded by canceling the church ’ s five-decade-old lease .
County officials informed Grace Community Church that it will terminate its decades-old lease on a parking lot after the church filed a lawsuit over local restrictions against in-person worship .
The county told the church in a letter it intends to terminate the lease of a large section of the parking lot that the church leases , threatening to forcibly remove any of the church ’ s property that remained in the lot .
“ If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ required , the District may enter the premises and remove Grace ’ s personal property in accordance with the Agreement and applicable law , and Grace will be responsible for any resultant expenses incurred by the District , ” the letter states .
Jenna Ellis , special counsel to the Thomas More Society , said the move is meant to punish a religious organization for requesting the same privileges afforded to protesters .
She accused county officials of attempting to “ abuse their power through burdensome , restrictive , and unconstitutional orders ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

A California church challenged local coronavirus restrictions on worship services, and county authorities responded by canceling the church’s five-decade-old lease.
County officials informed Grace Community Church that it will terminate its decades-old lease on a parking lot after the church filed a lawsuit over local restrictions against in-person worship. The county told the church in a letter it intends to terminate the lease of a large section of the parking lot that the church leases, threatening to forcibly remove any of the church’s property that remained in the lot.
“If Grace fails to vacate the premise as required, the District may enter the premises and remove Grace’s personal property in accordance with the Agreement and applicable law, and Grace will be responsible for any resultant expenses incurred by the District,” the letter states.
Jenna Ellis, special counsel to the Thomas More Society, said the move is meant to punish a religious organization for requesting the same privileges afforded to protesters. She accused county officials of attempting to “abuse their power through burdensome, restrictive, and unconstitutional orders” and retaliate against those who object. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--Felony Warrant Against Jacob Blake Has Been Vacated, Handcuffs Removed At Hospital Bed

Local ABC affiliate WISN-TV in Milwaukee is reporting Friday afternoon that Jacob Blake ’ s attorney has told the station @ @ @ @ @ Blake has just been vacated .
Further , deputies have been reported as removing the @ @ @ @ @ to his hospital bed at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa .
Hours prior on Friday Wisconsin @ @ @ @ @ to confirm whether Kenosha police knew beforehand that Blake had a knife in his vehicle @ @ @ @ @ he reached into the driver ’ s side .
“ We ’ re not commenting @ @ @ @ @ point in the investigation .
Mr. Blake stated to investigators that he had a knife @ @ @ @ @ was one that was found on the driver ’ s side floorboard , ” Kaul @ @ @ @ @ Good Morning America.
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Local ABC affiliate WISN-TV in Milwaukee is reporting Friday afternoon that Jacob Blake’s attorney has told the station that the felony warrant against Blake has just been vacated.
Further, deputies have been reported as removing the handcuffs that kept Blake shackled to his hospital bed at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.
Hours prior on Friday Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul refused to confirm whether Kenosha police knew beforehand that Blake had a knife in his vehicle before they opened fire when he reached into the driver’s side.
“We’re not commenting on that detail at this point in the investigation. Mr. Blake stated to investigators that he had a knife in his possession and there was one that was found on the driver’s side floorboard,” Kaul told ABC News on “Good Morning America.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--CVS Told Staff Not To Reveal That COVID-Positive Employee Filled Their Prescriptions: Leaked Email

An internal email leaked from CVS Health reveals that the company instructed pharmacy employees not to tell patients that someone who tested positive for COVID-19 had filled their prescriptions , according to Business Insider .
A Georgia CVS technician shared the internal email with Business Insider that asked employees to track down which prescriptions were filled by a COVID-positive employee and to pull them from the shelves .
However , the email also emphasized that if a patient had already picked up one of those prescriptions , the standard policy is to “ NOT make an outreach call.
” –Business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DeAngelis , told Business Insider “ We are looking into your specific question .
Generally speaking , our priority during this pandemic is the safety of our employees , patients , and customers.
” According to a technician , staff were threatened with disciplinary action or termination if they revealed that someone at the store had tested positive for the virus .
“ We were told not to contact anyone or let anyone know , ” the technician told BI .
Meanwhile , at least 14 employees across the United States anonymously told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bullying ” staff while disregarding their safety during the pandemic .
Business Insider has confirmed their identities .
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An internal email leaked from CVS Health reveals that the company instructed pharmacy employees not to tell patients that someone who tested positive for COVID-19 had filled their prescriptions, according to Business Insider.
A Georgia CVS technician shared the internal email with Business Insider that asked employees to track down which prescriptions were filled by a COVID-positive employee and to pull them from the shelves. However, the email also emphasized that if a patient had already picked up one of those prescriptions, the standard policy is to “NOT make an outreach call.” –Business Insider
A spokesman for CVS, Michael DeAngelis, told Business Insider “We are looking into your specific question. Generally speaking, our priority during this pandemic is the safety of our employees, patients, and customers.”
According to a technician, staff were threatened with disciplinary action or termination if they revealed that someone at the store had tested positive for the virus.
“We were told not to contact anyone or let anyone know,” the technician told BI.
Meanwhile, at least 14 employees across the United States anonymously told the outlet that CVS has been “bullying” staff while disregarding their safety during the pandemic. Business Insider has confirmed their identities. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--St. Louis cop dies after sustaining gunshot wound to the head during weekend assault against officer

St. Louis cop dies after sustaining gunshot wound to the head during weekend assault against officers

Tamarris Bohannon , a 29-year-old St. Louis , Missouri , police officer is dead after a suspect shot him in @ @ @ @ @ He succumbed to his injuries Sunday evening .
Bohannon and another officer responded to a @ @ @ @ @ when they encountered a man who had barricaded himself inside a residence .
The suspect @ @ @ @ @ they approached the home .
The second officer was shot in the leg , and @ @ @ @ @ for treatment and release .
Bohannon is survived by his wife and their three young @ @ @ @ @ shared on Twitter , the fallen officer ’ s family refers to Bohannon as a @ @ @ @ @ ” but “ most importantly to his loving wife and three incredible children.
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Tamarris Bohannon, a 29-year-old St. Louis, Missouri, police officer is dead after a suspect shot him in the head on Saturday. He succumbed to his injuries Sunday evening.
Bohannon and another officer responded to a shooting call on Saturday evening when they encountered a man who had barricaded himself inside a residence.
The suspect began firing on officers as they approached the home.
The second officer was shot in the leg, and transported to a local hospital for treatment and release.
Bohannon is survived by his wife and their three young children.
In a letter shared on Twitter, the fallen officer’s family refers to Bohannon as a “hero to many,” but “most importantly to his loving wife and three incredible children.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--Michael Moore warns Dems: Trump voters’ enthusiasm is ‘OFF THE CHARTS!’

Liberal filmmaker Michael Moore offered a dire warning to Democrats after the conclusion of the Republican Convention , telling the “ Resistance ” that the level of voter excitement for President Trump far exceeds that for Democratic nominee Joe Biden .
“ Sorry to have to provide the reality check again , but when CNN polled registered voters in August in just the swing states , Biden and Trump were in a virtual tie .
In Minnesota , it ’ s 47-47 .
In Michigan , where Biden had a big lead , Trump has closed the gap to 4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post on Friday .
“ Are you ready for a Trump victory ?
Are you mentally prepared to be outsmarted by Trump again ?
Do you find comfort in your certainty that there is no way Trump can win ?
Are you content with the trust you ’ ve placed in the DNC to pull this off ?
” The “ Fahrenheit 9/11 ” director chided Biden after the former vice president announced he was going to be visiting swing states following Labor Day including Wisconsin , Minnesota , Pennsylvania , and Arizona @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , his home state of Michigan has yet to be included in Biden ’ s itinerary .
“ Sound familiar ?
” Moore asked in a not-so-subtle jab at Hillary Clinton , who has been accused by supporters of neglecting several swing states on her way to defeat in 2016 .
Moore continued , “ I ’ m warning you almost 10 weeks in advance .
The enthusiasm level for the 60 million in Trump ’ s base is OFF THE CHARTS !
For Joe , not so much .
Don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rid of Trump .
YOU have to get rid of Trump .
WE have to wake up every day for the next 67 days and make sure each of us are going to get a hundred people out to vote .
ACT NOW !
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Liberal filmmaker Michael Moore offered a dire warning to Democrats after the conclusion of the Republican Convention, telling the “Resistance” that the level of voter excitement for President Trump far exceeds that for Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
“Sorry to have to provide the reality check again, but when CNN polled registered voters in August in just the swing states, Biden and Trump were in a virtual tie. In Minnesota, it’s 47-47. In Michigan, where Biden had a big lead, Trump has closed the gap to 4 points,” Moore began a Facebook post on Friday.
“Are you ready for a Trump victory? Are you mentally prepared to be outsmarted by Trump again? Do you find comfort in your certainty that there is no way Trump can win? Are you content with the trust you’ve placed in the DNC to pull this off?”
The “Fahrenheit 9/11” director chided Biden after the former vice president announced he was going to be visiting swing states following Labor Day including Wisconsin, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Arizona.
However, as Moore pointed out, his home state of Michigan has yet to be included in Biden’s itinerary.
“Sound familiar?” Moore asked in a not-so-subtle jab at Hillary Clinton, who has been accused by supporters of neglecting several swing states on her way to defeat in 2016.
Moore continued, “I’m warning you almost 10 weeks in advance. The enthusiasm level for the 60 million in Trump’s base is OFF THE CHARTS! For Joe, not so much. Don’t leave it to the Democrats to get rid of Trump. YOU have to get rid of Trump. WE have to wake up every day for the next 67 days and make sure each of us are going to get a hundred people out to vote. ACT NOW!” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--After Biden Condemns Violence In Portland, Crenshaw Fires: ‘You’re Only Commenting Now Because The P

After Biden Condemns Violence In Portland, Crenshaw Fires: ‘You’re Only Commenting Now Because The Polling Told You To’

On Sunday , after a deadly shooting in Portland , Oregon , in which an apparent Trump supporter was shot @ @ @ @ @ candidate Joe Biden issued the following statement on Twitter : “ The deadly violence we @ @ @ @ @ unacceptable .
Shooting in the streets of a great American city is unacceptable .
I @ @ @ @ @ by anyone , whether on the left or the right .
And I challenge Donald @ @ @ @ @ ” Violent protests have plagued the city of Portland for roughly three months .
Congressman @ @ @ @ @ , who lost an eye due to an IED blast while serving in Afghanistan , @ @ @ @ @ “ Too little too late .
The left wing militants have been at war in @ @ @ @ @ MONTHS and you ’ re only commenting now because the polling told you to.
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On Sunday, after a deadly shooting in Portland, Oregon, in which an apparent Trump supporter was shot to death, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden issued the following statement on Twitter: “The deadly violence we saw overnight in Portland is unacceptable. Shooting in the streets of a great American city is unacceptable. I condemn violence of every kind by anyone, whether on the left or the right. And I challenge Donald Trump to do the same.”
Too little too late. The left wing militants have been at war in America’s cities for MONTHS and you’re only commenting now because the polling told you to. https://t.co/LifIyQ3gZQ — Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) August 30, 2020
Violent protests have plagued the city of Portland for roughly three months.
Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), who lost an eye due to an IED blast while serving in Afghanistan, fired back at Biden, “Too little too late. The left wing militants have been at war in America’s cities for MONTHS and you’re only commenting now because the polling told you to.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--U.S. Universities Underreport Donations from Hostile Regimes by Over $1.5 Billion

New data from the Department of Education show that several top-tier universities , including Yale and Cornell , failed to report more than $ 3 billion in foreign gifts and funds—many of which come from anti-American regimes such as China and Qatar .
According to a new study from the Clarion Project , American colleges and universities inaccurately disclosed foreign funding to the Department of Education .
Between 2014 and 2019 , they reported a total of $ 11 billion in foreign funds .
But the Clarion Project ’ s data show that the true number is over $ 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involve Cornell University , Texas A & M University , the University of Colorado Boulder , and Yale University .
Cornell initially reported taking $ 340 million in foreign funding , but the real number is closer to $ 1.3 billion—over $ 800 million of which came from Qatar .
The University of Colorado Boulder initially reported $ 55 million in foreign funding , but the real number is closer to $ 345 million—61 percent of which came from the United Arab Emirates .
Yale initially reported $ 128 million , but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 42 million of which came from China , Qatar , Saudi Arabia , Turkey , and Russia .
Foreign influence is growing on college campuses , and universities seldom disclose their fiscal relationships with foreign actors .
A Washington Free Beacon review of federal records found that over 100 U.S. universities have Confucius Institutes , a Chinese government-backed program that often pushes Chinese Communist Party propaganda on American students .
The Department of Education has mandated that universities report all foreign money through a new online portal , which has unearthed previously hidden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

New data from the Department of Education show that several top-tier universities, including Yale and Cornell, failed to report more than $3 billion in foreign gifts and funds—many of which come from anti-American regimes such as China and Qatar.
According to a new study from the Clarion Project, American colleges and universities inaccurately disclosed foreign funding to the Department of Education. Between 2014 and 2019, they reported a total of $11 billion in foreign funds. But the Clarion Project’s data show that the true number is over $14 billion. Some of the biggest discrepancies involve Cornell University, Texas A&M University, the University of Colorado Boulder, and Yale University.
Cornell initially reported taking $340 million in foreign funding, but the real number is closer to $1.3 billion—over $800 million of which came from Qatar. The University of Colorado Boulder initially reported $55 million in foreign funding, but the real number is closer to $345 million—61 percent of which came from the United Arab Emirates. Yale initially reported $128 million, but the real number is $496 million—almost $42 million of which came from China, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Russia.
Foreign influence is growing on college campuses, and universities seldom disclose their fiscal relationships with foreign actors. A Washington Free Beacon review of federal records found that over 100 U.S. universities have Confucius Institutes, a Chinese government-backed program that often pushes Chinese Communist Party propaganda on American students. The Department of Education has mandated that universities report all foreign money through a new online portal, which has unearthed previously hidden disparities. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-09-01--Tallahassee Police Rule Man Who Pulled Pistol In Viral Protest Confrontation “Lawfully Defended Hims

Tallahassee Police Rule Man Who Pulled Pistol In Viral Protest Confrontation “Lawfully Defended Himself”

No charges have been filed against a Florida man who was pictured in a viral protest video whipping out a gun before being immediately swarmed by police and taken into custody .
In the video , a gang of “ peaceful ” protesters could be seen pursuing and attacking the man , who was found to be carrying a legal concealed carry permit .
But after reviewing several videos of the incident , investigators with the Tallahasse Police Department ruled that the suspect was carrying a concealed carry permit and that brandishing the weapon was justified given the fact that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The suspect appeared at the Tallahassee protest over the weekend carrying a sign during a demonstration at the state capital .
The man soon attracted a crowd who surrounded him and pelted him with curses , until members of the crowd physically lashed out at him .
While several of the protesters told local media that the suspect threw the first punch , the video tells a different story .
And police investigating the incident ruled with that .
The Tallahassee PD released a statement relaying the facts of the incident .
Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the protest ” and then was pushed from behind .
A fight ensued , police said , and the man was knocked to the ground .
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No charges have been filed against a Florida man who was pictured in a viral protest video whipping out a gun before being immediately swarmed by police and taken into custody.
In the video, a gang of “peaceful” protesters could be seen pursuing and attacking the man, who was found to be carrying a legal concealed carry permit.
But after reviewing several videos of the incident, investigators with the Tallahasse Police Department ruled that the suspect was carrying a concealed carry permit and that brandishing the weapon was justified given the fact that he was being “attacked”.
The suspect appeared at the Tallahassee protest over the weekend carrying a sign during a demonstration at the state capital. The man soon attracted a crowd who surrounded him and pelted him with curses, until members of the crowd physically lashed out at him.
While several of the protesters told local media that the suspect threw the first punch, the video tells a different story. And police investigating the incident ruled with that.
The Tallahassee PD released a statement relaying the facts of the incident. Police said a white man began “documenting the protest” and then was pushed from behind. A fight ensued, police said, and the man was knocked to the ground. – READ MORE
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