truepundit--2020-06-03--California Faces “Financial Collapse” As It Moves To Allow Businesses To Walk Away From Commercial L

California Faces “Financial Collapse” As It Moves To Allow Businesses To Walk Away From Commercial Leases

One of the bedrocks of modern US capitalism – which is now mutating by the day if not hour as the Fed scrambles to preserve at any cost its the towering edifice after decades of malinvestment , even the nationalziation of the very capital markets that made America great – and one of the constants along with death and taxes , is that residential debt is non-recourse , meaning one can simply walk away from one ’ s mortgage if the bill is untenable , while commercial debt is recourse , or pledged by collateral that has to be handed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of default occurs .
However , in the aftermath of the sheer devastation unleashed upon countless small and medium commercial businesses which will be forced to file for bankruptcy by the thousands , this may all change soon .
As the Commercial Observer reports , last Friday , the California Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a bill that would allow small businesses — like cafes , restaurants and bars — to renegotiate and modify lease deals if they have been impacted by shelter-in-place orders and economic shutdowns .
If an agreement isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tenant can break the lease with no penalty , effectively starting a revolution in the world of credit by retroactively transforming commercial loans into non-recourse debt .
Landlord advocates have , predictably , been mobilizing in opposition , arguing that the proposal is unconstitutional , and that it would “ upend ” leases around the state .
Justin Thompson , a real estate partner with Nixon Peabody , told Commercial Observer that it was illuminating to see so many industry organizations come out “ so vehemently opposed ” in a short period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groups all week , Thompson said the general consensus in the commercial real estate community is that the bill is “ overly broad , overreaching , and it is a bit of a sledgehammer ” when something less blunt would do .
“ Everyone recognizes that restaurant tenants and smaller non-franchise retail tenants in particular really are in dire straits and in need of assistance , ” Thompson said .
“ But I think the implications of SB 939 are really laying it at the feet of landlords , and putting them in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have tenants that were going to make it through this , they might now rethink that and leave the landlord in the lurch.
” Senate Bill 939 was initially introduced as a statewide moratorium that would prohibit landlords from evicting businesses and nonprofits that can ’ t pay rent during the coronavirus emergency .
But it was amended in the week to also give smaller businesses the ability to trigger renegotiations if they have lost more than 40 percent of their revenue due to emergency government restrictions , and if they will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued social distancing mandates .
If the parties do not reach a “ mutually satisfactory agreement ” within 30 days after the landlord received the negotiation notice , then the tenant can terminate the lease without liability for future rent , fees , or costs that otherwise would have been due under the lease .
One of the bill ’ s authors , Sen. Scott Wiener , said during the hearing that the bill is focused on the hospitality sector , which has been most devastated .
The renegotiation provision will not apply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The law would be in effect until the end of 2021 , or two months after the state of emergency ends , whichever is later .
Quoted by the Commercial Observer , Wiener argued that the state faces “ a mass extinction event of small businesses and nonprofits in every neighborhood , ” and the “ very real prospect ” of them permanently closing due to prolonged mandates that reduce capacity , “ chopping in half someone ’ s business.
” And while not everyone shares this view , most seem to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or another California is screwed .
Matthew Hargrove , senior VP of government relations for the California Business Properties Association ( CBPA ) , wrote a letter to the committee saying SB 939 “ could cause a financial collapse.
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One of the bedrocks of modern US capitalism – which is now mutating by the day if not hour as the Fed scrambles to preserve at any cost its the towering edifice after decades of malinvestment, even the nationalziation of the very capital markets that made America great – and one of the constants along with death and taxes, is that residential debt is non-recourse, meaning one can simply walk away from one’s mortgage if the bill is untenable, while commercial debt is recourse, or pledged by collateral that has to be handed over to the creditor if an event of default occurs.
However, in the aftermath of the sheer devastation unleashed upon countless small and medium commercial businesses which will be forced to file for bankruptcy by the thousands, this may all change soon.
As the Commercial Observer reports, last Friday, the California Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a bill that would allow small businesses — like cafes, restaurants and bars — to renegotiate and modify lease deals if they have been impacted by shelter-in-place orders and economic shutdowns. If an agreement isn’t reached after 30 days of negotiations, the tenant can break the lease with no penalty, effectively starting a revolution in the world of credit by retroactively transforming commercial loans into non-recourse debt.
Landlord advocates have, predictably, been mobilizing in opposition, arguing that the proposal is unconstitutional, and that it would “upend” leases around the state. Justin Thompson, a real estate partner with Nixon Peabody, told Commercial Observer that it was illuminating to see so many industry organizations come out “so vehemently opposed” in a short period of time. Having heard from industry groups all week, Thompson said the general consensus in the commercial real estate community is that the bill is “overly broad, overreaching, and it is a bit of a sledgehammer” when something less blunt would do.
“Everyone recognizes that restaurant tenants and smaller non-franchise retail tenants in particular really are in dire straits and in need of assistance,” Thompson said. “But I think the implications of SB 939 are really laying it at the feet of landlords, and putting them in the situation where, even if they have tenants that were going to make it through this, they might now rethink that and leave the landlord in the lurch.”
Senate Bill 939 was initially introduced as a statewide moratorium that would prohibit landlords from evicting businesses and nonprofits that can’t pay rent during the coronavirus emergency. But it was amended in the week to also give smaller businesses the ability to trigger renegotiations if they have lost more than 40 percent of their revenue due to emergency government restrictions, and if they will be operating with stricter capacity limits due to continued social distancing mandates.
If the parties do not reach a “mutually satisfactory agreement” within 30 days after the landlord received the negotiation notice, then the tenant can terminate the lease without liability for future rent, fees, or costs that otherwise would have been due under the lease.
One of the bill’s authors, Sen. Scott Wiener, said during the hearing that the bill is focused on the hospitality sector, which has been most devastated. The renegotiation provision will not apply to publicly owned companies or their businesses. The law would be in effect until the end of 2021, or two months after the state of emergency ends, whichever is later.
Quoted by the Commercial Observer, Wiener argued that the state faces “a mass extinction event of small businesses and nonprofits in every neighborhood,” and the “very real prospect” of them permanently closing due to prolonged mandates that reduce capacity, “chopping in half someone’s business.”
“This would change the face of our state permanently,” he said. “It would severely hamper our ability to recover.”
And while not everyone shares this view, most seem to agree on one thing: one way or another California is screwed. Matthew Hargrove, senior VP of government relations for the California Business Properties Association (CBPA), wrote a letter to the committee saying SB 939 “could cause a financial collapse.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--Trump campaign staffers donate to help Minneapolis firefighter rebuild bar destroyed by rioters

Minneapolis firefighter Korboi “ KB ” Balla ’ s dream to open a sports bar was almost extinguished .
But thanks to a GoFundMe page that exploded with contributions – and an assist from members of President Trump ’ s re-election campaign — Balla ’ s dream may still come true .
At least two dozen staff members from the campaign — including campaign manager Brad Parscale — have also sent donations , Fox News is told .
Balla ’ s initial open date in March had to be pushed back because of the coronavirus pandemic .
He was ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but that plan came to a crashing halt when rioters destroyed his business last week .
The riots followed protests sparked by the death George Floyd , a black man who died a week ago after a white Minneapolis police officer put his knee on the handcuffed Floyd ’ s neck for 8 minutes .
“ I don ’ t know what I ’ m going to do , ” a teary-eyed Balla said in a CBS report .
Balla said he invested his life savings into opening the bar , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We ’ ve been working so hard for this place .
This is not just for me .
This is for my family , ” Balla said on the video .
But nearly $ 1 million from nearly 9,500 contributions has been raised since a GoFundMe page was set up on Thursday for Balla .
Parscale , Trump ’ s campaign manager , took to Twitter to write “ Feel bad for Korboi Balla .
This country is about making your dreams come true .
Before he could open his bar , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his GoFundMe page .
Korboi , hope you make an even better sports bar !
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Minneapolis firefighter Korboi “KB” Balla’s dream to open a sports bar was almost extinguished.
But thanks to a GoFundMe page that exploded with contributions – and an assist from members of President Trump’s re-election campaign — Balla’s dream may still come true.
At least two dozen staff members from the campaign — including campaign manager Brad Parscale — have also sent donations, Fox News is told.
Balla’s initial open date in March had to be pushed back because of the coronavirus pandemic. He was ready to finally open his doors in June, but that plan came to a crashing halt when rioters destroyed his business last week. The riots followed protests sparked by the death George Floyd, a black man who died a week ago after a white Minneapolis police officer put his knee on the handcuffed Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes.
“I don’t know what I’m going to do,” a teary-eyed Balla said in a CBS report. Balla said he invested his life savings into opening the bar, which looters infiltrated as cameras were rolling.
“We’ve been working so hard for this place. This is not just for me. This is for my family,” Balla said on the video.
But nearly $1 million from nearly 9,500 contributions has been raised since a GoFundMe page was set up on Thursday for Balla.
Parscale, Trump’s campaign manager, took to Twitter to write “Feel bad for Korboi Balla. This country is about making your dreams come true. Before he could open his bar, rioters destroyed it. I just donated to his GoFundMe page. Korboi, hope you make an even better sports bar!” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--WATCH: CNN’s Don Lemon Says Trump Ready To Impose Dictatorship

On Monday , President Trump finally broke his silence after leaving the nation in agony over the weekend with his failure to issue a formal address as rioters rampaged across America .
Speaking from the White House Rose Garden , the president pledged to offer military aid to quell what he described as domestic terror .
“ First we are ending the riots and lawlessness that has spread throughout our country .
We will end it now , ” Trump said .
“ Today I have strongly recommended to every governor to deploy the National Guard in sufficient numbers that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ governors must establish an overwhelming law enforcement presence until the violence has been quelled .
If a city or state refuses to take the actions that are necessary to defend the life and property of their residents , then I will quickly deploy the United States military and quickly solve the problem for them.
” According to CNN ’ s Don Lemon , this was evidence that President Trump was ready to institute a dictatorship .
“ This was a made-for-television moment , ” Lemon said , as reported by Fox News .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ after that and that I believed to be true and that I know to be true now is that earlier on that phone call … when the president said , ‘ You are being weak , you have to show strength ’ … those were the orders from the commander in chief.
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On Monday, President Trump finally broke his silence after leaving the nation in agony over the weekend with his failure to issue a formal address as rioters rampaged across America. Speaking from the White House Rose Garden, the president pledged to offer military aid to quell what he described as domestic terror.
“First we are ending the riots and lawlessness that has spread throughout our country. We will end it now,” Trump said. “Today I have strongly recommended to every governor to deploy the National Guard in sufficient numbers that we dominate the streets. Mayors and governors must establish an overwhelming law enforcement presence until the violence has been quelled. If a city or state refuses to take the actions that are necessary to defend the life and property of their residents, then I will quickly deploy the United States military and quickly solve the problem for them.”
#BREAKING video -> CNN’s @DonLemon declares: “Open your eyes, America. Open your eyes. We are teetering on a dictatorship. We are teetering — this is chaos. Has the President — I’m listening — is the President declaring war on Americans? What is happening here? pic.twitter.com/ipKjqa8Xta — Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) June 1, 2020
According to CNN’s Don Lemon, this was evidence that President Trump was ready to institute a dictatorship.
“This was a made-for-television moment,” Lemon said, as reported by Fox News. “And what I wanted to say after that and that I believed to be true and that I know to be true now is that earlier on that phone call … when the president said, ‘You are being weak, you have to show strength’ … those were the orders from the commander in chief.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--Debra Messing Tweets Fake Photo of Hitler Holding Bible Like Trump

Actress and left-wing activist Debra Messing shared a photoshopped image of German dictator Adolf Hitler alongside a photo of President @ @ @ @ @ to social media on Tuesday morning .
The image tweeted by Messing shows Hitler holding @ @ @ @ @ hand as he is surrounded by Nazi officers and apparent supporters and President Trump also @ @ @ @ @ right hand in front of St. John ’ s Episcopal Church in Washington D.C. on @ @ @ @ @ is not an accident !
” the photo reads .
The Will & Grace star @ @ @ @ @ A dog whistle to white nationalists and Nazis.
” BuzzFeed reporter Craig Silverman called out @ @ @ @ @ image , tweeting directly at her : “ Please check stuff before you spread it @ @ @ @ @ fake.
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Actress and left-wing activist Debra Messing shared a photoshopped image of German dictator Adolf Hitler alongside a photo of President Donald Trump holding a bible to social media on Tuesday morning.
The image tweeted by Messing shows Hitler holding a bible up with right hand as he is surrounded by Nazi officers and apparent supporters and President Trump also holding a bible with his right hand in front of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington D.C. on Monday afternoon. “This is not an accident!” the photo reads.
Please check stuff before you spread it. The Hitler photo is fake. https://t.co/hVLlQiSO4q — Craig Silverman (@CraigSilverman) June 2, 2020
The Will & Grace star captioned the tweet: “A dog whistle to white nationalists and Nazis.”
BuzzFeed reporter Craig Silverman called out Messing for spreading the fake image, tweeting directly at her: “Please check stuff before you spread it. The Hitler photo is fake.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--CJ Hopkins: Mainstream Media Has Been Conditioning You For This Uprising For Four Years

Well , it looks like the Resistance ’ s long-anticipated “ Second Civil War ” has finally begun … more or less exactly on cue .
Rioting has broken out across the nation .
People are looting and burning stores and attacking each other in the streets .
Robocops are beating , tear-gassing , and shooting people with non-lethal projectiles .
State National Guards have been deployed , curfews imposed , “ emergencies ” declared .
Secret Servicemen are fighting back angry hordes attempting to storm the White House .
Trump is tweeting from an “ underground bunker.
” Opportunist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the political spectrum are whipping people up into white-eyed frenzies .
Americans are at each other ’ s throats , divided by identity politics , consumed by rage , hatred , and fear .
Things couldn ’ t be going better for the Resistance if they had scripted it themselves .
Actually , they did kind of script it themselves .
Not the murder of poor George Floyd , of course .
Racist police have been murdering Black people for as long as there have been racist police .
No , the Resistance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just spent the majority of the last four years creating and promoting an official narrative which casts most Americans as “ white supremacists ” who literally elected Hitler president , and who want to turn the country into a racist dictatorship .
According to this official narrative , which has been relentlessly disseminated by the corporate media , the neoliberal intelligentsia , the culture industry , and countless hysterical , Trump-hating loonies , the Russians put Donald Trump in office with those DNC emails they never hacked and some division-sowing Facebook ads that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come out and vote for Clinton .
Putin purportedly ordered this personally , as part of his plot to “ destroy democracy.
” The plan was always for President Hitler to embolden his white-supremacist followers into launching the “ RaHoWa , ” or the “ Boogaloo , ” after which Trump would declare martial law , dissolve the legislature , and pronounce himself Führer .
Then they would start rounding up and murdering the Jews , and the Blacks , and Mexicans , and other minorities , according to this twisted liberal fantasy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roll-out and dissemination of this official narrative since 2016 , and have documented much of it in my essays , so I won ’ t reiterate all that here .
Let ’ s just say , I ’ m not exaggerating , much .
After four years of more or less constant conditioning , millions of Americans believe this fairy tale , despite the fact that there is absolutely zero evidence whatsoever to support it .
Which is not exactly a mystery or anything .
It would be rather surprising if they didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re talking about the most formidable official propaganda machine in the history of official propaganda machines .
And now the propaganda is paying off .
The protesting and rioting that typically follows the murder of an unarmed Black person by the cops has mushroomed into “ an international uprising ” cheered on by the corporate media , corporations , and the liberal establishment , who don ’ t normally tend to support such uprisings , but they ’ ve all had a sudden change of heart , or spiritual or political awakening , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damage , and looting , and preventative self-defense , if that ’ s what it takes to bring about justice , and to restore America to the peaceful , prosperous , non-white-supremacist paradise it was until the Russians put Donald Trump in office .
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Well, it looks like the Resistance’s long-anticipated “Second Civil War” has finally begun … more or less exactly on cue. Rioting has broken out across the nation. People are looting and burning stores and attacking each other in the streets. Robocops are beating, tear-gassing, and shooting people with non-lethal projectiles. State National Guards have been deployed, curfews imposed, “emergencies” declared. Secret Servicemen are fighting back angry hordes attempting to storm the White House. Trump is tweeting from an “underground bunker.” Opportunist social media pundits on both sides of the political spectrum are whipping people up into white-eyed frenzies. Americans are at each other’s throats, divided by identity politics, consumed by rage, hatred, and fear.
Things couldn’t be going better for the Resistance if they had scripted it themselves.
Actually, they did kind of script it themselves. Not the murder of poor George Floyd, of course. Racist police have been murdering Black people for as long as there have been racist police. No, the Resistance didn’t manufacture racism. They just spent the majority of the last four years creating and promoting an official narrative which casts most Americans as “white supremacists” who literally elected Hitler president, and who want to turn the country into a racist dictatorship.
According to this official narrative, which has been relentlessly disseminated by the corporate media, the neoliberal intelligentsia, the culture industry, and countless hysterical, Trump-hating loonies, the Russians put Donald Trump in office with those DNC emails they never hacked and some division-sowing Facebook ads that supposedly hypnotized Black Americans into refusing to come out and vote for Clinton. Putin purportedly ordered this personally, as part of his plot to “destroy democracy.” The plan was always for President Hitler to embolden his white-supremacist followers into launching the “RaHoWa,” or the “Boogaloo,” after which Trump would declare martial law, dissolve the legislature, and pronounce himself Führer. Then they would start rounding up and murdering the Jews, and the Blacks, and Mexicans, and other minorities, according to this twisted liberal fantasy.
I’ve been covering the roll-out and dissemination of this official narrative since 2016, and have documented much of it in my essays, so I won’t reiterate all that here. Let’s just say, I’m not exaggerating, much. After four years of more or less constant conditioning, millions of Americans believe this fairy tale, despite the fact that there is absolutely zero evidence whatsoever to support it. Which is not exactly a mystery or anything. It would be rather surprising if they didn’t believe it. We’re talking about the most formidable official propaganda machine in the history of official propaganda machines.
And now the propaganda is paying off. The protesting and rioting that typically follows the murder of an unarmed Black person by the cops has mushroomed into “an international uprising” cheered on by the corporate media, corporations, and the liberal establishment, who don’t normally tend to support such uprisings, but they’ve all had a sudden change of heart, or spiritual or political awakening, and are down for some serious property damage, and looting, and preventative self-defense, if that’s what it takes to bring about justice, and to restore America to the peaceful, prosperous, non-white-supremacist paradise it was until the Russians put Donald Trump in office. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--Cuomo Blasts Bill de Blasio for Refusing National Guard’s Help: ‘Inexcusable’

New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ( D ) revealed Tuesday that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio ( D ) refused assistance from the state ’ s National Guard to thwart widespread looting as protests and riots rage over the death of George Floyd .
In his daily press briefing , Cuomo issued stinging criticism of De Blasio and the New York Police Department , saying Monday evening ’ s failed attempt to quell violence unrest was “ inexcusable.
” “ The NYPD and New York City mayor did not do their job last night , ” Cuomo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ underestimates the scope of the problem and the duration of the problem .
What happened in NYC was inexcusable.
” The governor explained that he offered cities around the state , including the Big Apple , help from the National Guard to stop looting , but De Blasio rejected the offer .
“ My option is to displace the mayor of New York City and bring in the National Guard as the governor in an emergency and basically you would have to take over the mayor ’ s job , ” Cuomo then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think we ’ re at the point , ” he said , before adding the move would yield a “ chaotic situation ” that “ wouldn ’ t make any sense.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) revealed Tuesday that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) refused assistance from the state’s National Guard to thwart widespread looting as protests and riots rage over the death of George Floyd.
In his daily press briefing, Cuomo issued stinging criticism of De Blasio and the New York Police Department, saying Monday evening’s failed attempt to quell violence unrest was “inexcusable.”
“The NYPD and New York City mayor did not do their job last night,” Cuomo said. “I think the mayor underestimates the scope of the problem and the duration of the problem. What happened in NYC was inexcusable.”
The governor explained that he offered cities around the state, including the Big Apple, help from the National Guard to stop looting, but De Blasio rejected the offer.
“My option is to displace the mayor of New York City and bring in the National Guard as the governor in an emergency and basically you would have to take over the mayor’s job,” Cuomo then explained. “I don’t think we’re at the point,” he said, before adding the move would yield a “chaotic situation” that “wouldn’t make any sense.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--Wendy’s facing backlash following reports of franchisee’s $440G donation to Trump reelection campaig

Wendy’s facing backlash following reports of franchisee’s $440G donation to Trump reelection campaign

Twitter has got serious beef with Wendy ’ s right now .
The fast-food chain is currently facing backlash on social media after it was reported that James Bodenstedt , the CEO of a company that franchises hundreds of Wendy ’ s , Pizza Hut and Taco Bell locations , had donated over $ 440,000 to President Donald Trump ’ s reelection campaign .
Bodenstedt ’ s donations were reported by Business Insider back in May , ahead of a roundtable discussion between members of the White House and members of the restaurant industry regarding coronavirus relief efforts .
Bodenstedt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was reportedly the first fast-food franchise operator to participate in such discussions .
The White House meeting also took place after Bodenstedt had donated more than $ 440,000 to Trump ’ s reelection campaign , the latest being a $ 200,000 donation to the Trump Victory PAC in March , according to Business Insider .
Now , those critical of Bodenstedt ’ s donations are taking to Twitter , sharing their outrage and vowing to stop eating at Wendy ’ s in posts tagged with # WendysIsOverParty .
The hashtag , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , has currently been included in over 18,000 tweets as of Tuesday morning .
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Twitter has got serious beef with Wendy’s right now.
The fast-food chain is currently facing backlash on social media after it was reported that James Bodenstedt, the CEO of a company that franchises hundreds of Wendy’s, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell locations, had donated over $440,000 to President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign.
Bodenstedt’s donations were reported by Business Insider back in May, ahead of a roundtable discussion between members of the White House and members of the restaurant industry regarding coronavirus relief efforts. Bodenstedt, the CEO of Muy! Companies, was reportedly the first fast-food franchise operator to participate in such discussions. The White House meeting also took place after Bodenstedt had donated more than $440,000 to Trump’s reelection campaign, the latest being a $200,000 donation to the Trump Victory PAC in March, according to Business Insider.
Now, those critical of Bodenstedt’s donations are taking to Twitter, sharing their outrage and vowing to stop eating at Wendy’s in posts tagged with #WendysIsOverParty. The hashtag, which began trending on the platform earlier this week, has currently been included in over 18,000 tweets as of Tuesday morning. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--THE GREAT DIVIDER: Barack Obama Urges Activists to Capitalize on George Floyd Outrage

On Monday , former President Barack Obama encouraged activists to make the protests and riots following the horrific death of George Floyd into a “ turning point for real change.
” While Obama has championed radical “ transformative ” change in America that undermines many of the virtues of the Founding and the Constitution , his advice for criminal justice reform proved surprisingly apt and measured .
While the groups he recommends are suspect , activists should indeed follow some of his advice — and especially listen to his powerful condemnation of the looting and riots .
Obama acknowledged that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legitimate frustration over a decades-long failure to reform police practices and the broader criminal justice system in the United States.
” He insisted that “ the overwhelming majority of participants have been peaceful , courageous , responsible , and inspiring.
” Yet he condemned “ the small minority of folks who ’ ve resorted to violence in various forms , whether out of genuine anger or mere opportunism , are putting innocent people at risk , compounding the destruction of neighborhoods that are often already short on services and investment and detracting from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an elderly black woman being interviewed today in tears because the only grocery store in her neighborhood had been trashed .
If history is any guide , that store may take years to come back .
So let ’ s not excuse violence , or rationalize it , or participate in it .
If we want our criminal justice system , and American society at large , to operate on a higher ethical code , then we have to model that code ourselves , ” Obama said .
While the former president had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this violence was important .
The former president insisted that translating “ aspirations ” into “ specific laws and institutional practices ” involves political action , but he insisted that “ the elected officials who matter most in reforming police departments and the criminal justice system work at the state and local levels.
” While the Democrat would of course like to see his former vice president win in November , he encouraged activists to focus on local races where they could have a more concrete impact on criminal justice reform .
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On Monday, former President Barack Obama encouraged activists to make the protests and riots following the horrific death of George Floyd into a “turning point for real change.” While Obama has championed radical “transformative” change in America that undermines many of the virtues of the Founding and the Constitution, his advice for criminal justice reform proved surprisingly apt and measured. While the groups he recommends are suspect, activists should indeed follow some of his advice — and especially listen to his powerful condemnation of the looting and riots.
Obama acknowledged that the protests “represent a genuine and legitimate frustration over a decades-long failure to reform police practices and the broader criminal justice system in the United States.” He insisted that “the overwhelming majority of participants have been peaceful, courageous, responsible, and inspiring.”
Yet he condemned “the small minority of folks who’ve resorted to violence in various forms, whether out of genuine anger or mere opportunism, are putting innocent people at risk, compounding the destruction of neighborhoods that are often already short on services and investment and detracting from the larger cause.”
“I saw an elderly black woman being interviewed today in tears because the only grocery store in her neighborhood had been trashed. If history is any guide, that store may take years to come back. So let’s not excuse violence, or rationalize it, or participate in it. If we want our criminal justice system, and American society at large, to operate on a higher ethical code, then we have to model that code ourselves,” Obama said. While the former president had previously exacerbated racial tensions, his condemnation of this violence was important.
The former president insisted that translating “aspirations” into “specific laws and institutional practices” involves political action, but he insisted that “the elected officials who matter most in reforming police departments and the criminal justice system work at the state and local levels.” While the Democrat would of course like to see his former vice president win in November, he encouraged activists to focus on local races where they could have a more concrete impact on criminal justice reform. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--Driver Rams Car Into Crowd Of Police Officers In Democrat-Controlled New York

A person driving an SUV rammed into a group of law enforcement officials in Buffalo , New York , on @ @ @ @ @ people are reportedly hurt .
Local reporter Ali Ingersoll reported : “ An officer got @ @ @ @ @ on Bailey Ave. , per police sources .
People on scene at E District where @ @ @ @ @ me a truck drove through the crowd and hit multiple police officers.
” Ingersoll added @ @ @ @ @ throwing rocks at the injured officer now , ’ ” a text from a police @ @ @ @ @ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

A person driving an SUV rammed into a group of law enforcement officials in Buffalo, New York, on Monday night, and multiple people are reportedly hurt.
Local reporter Ali Ingersoll reported: “An officer got ran over by a car on Bailey Ave., per police sources. People on scene at E District where a protest is happening told me a truck drove through the crowd and hit multiple police officers.”
“They are throwing rocks at the injured officer now,” a text from a police source reads. — Ali Ingersoll (@Ali_IngNews) June 2, 2020
BREAKING: A trooper and an officer were hit by a car that blew through a line of officers at the protest on Bailey Avenue according to PBA President John Evans. They were taken to ECMC. Stay with @SPECNewsBuffalo for updates. #Buffalo pic.twitter.com/odQygo09lH — Stephen Marth (@StephenMarth) June 2, 2020
Ingersoll added: “‘They are throwing rocks at the injured officer now,’” a text from a police source reads.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--Biden’s Advice To Curb Police Killings: ‘Shoot ’Em In The Leg Instead Of The Heart’

In his first in-person appearance in weeks , presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden addressed the concept of “ institutionalized racism , ” and he included a few choice words of wisdom for police officers confronting a difficult situation that could involve the use of deadly force : aim lower .
In a speech to religious leaders at Bethel AME Church in Wilmington , Delaware , on Monday , Biden took President Donald Trump to task for failing to lead in times of crisis and criticized the president for his response to racial unrest in Charlottesville , Virginia in 2017 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wisdom for police officers who might find themselves in difficult situations , facing off with a suspect who has placed them in a position of potentially using deadly force .
“ Instead of standing there and teaching a cop when there ’ s an unarmed person coming at ’ em with a knife or something to shoot ’ em in the leg instead of the heart is a very different thing , ” Biden said , according to The Recount .
He did not specify any details about his hypothetical leg-shooting situation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in fact , armed or “ unarmed , ” and it ’ s not clear whether Biden was speaking about an arrest or a confrontation , just that he believes lives could be saved by simply moving the target .
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In his first in-person appearance in weeks, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden addressed the concept of “institutionalized racism,” and he included a few choice words of wisdom for police officers confronting a difficult situation that could involve the use of deadly force: aim lower.
In a speech to religious leaders at Bethel AME Church in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday, Biden took President Donald Trump to task for failing to lead in times of crisis and criticized the president for his response to racial unrest in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2017.
He also had some words of wisdom for police officers who might find themselves in difficult situations, facing off with a suspect who has placed them in a position of potentially using deadly force.
“Instead of standing there and teaching a cop when there’s an unarmed person coming at ’em with a knife or something to shoot ’em in the leg instead of the heart is a very different thing,” Biden said, according to The Recount.
He did not specify any details about his hypothetical leg-shooting situation, or whether his hypothetical suspect was, in fact, armed or “unarmed,” and it’s not clear whether Biden was speaking about an arrest or a confrontation, just that he believes lives could be saved by simply moving the target. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--Dennis Rodman pleads for end to Floyd looting: ‘We’re not f–king animals’

Former Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls great Dennis Rodman shared his thoughts about the violent protests in the aftermath of George Floyd ’ s death .
“ It ’ s a bad situation and I think that we should all understand there ’ s a new generation , ” Rodman said .
“ People my age knew about the Rodney King thing and things started to happen .
People looting , setting fires , damaging people ’ s homes , businesses , stuff like that .
“ And now we have this incident .
I think someone needs to come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , why are we looting Why are we stealing ?
Why are we creating more issues , more problems , stuff like that .
Let ’ s get to the head of what ’ s really going on , ’ ” Rodman added .
“ This is a bad , bad situation .
You ’ ve got to protest in the right way .
You don ’ t have to go and burn down things , steal things , burn things , stuff like that .
We have to keep things together .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the COVID virus right now .
We have enough issues .
But for this to happen right now , we just add to it .
“ You got people , big corporations closing stores because people are looting .
Why ?
Why are we doing this ?
Why are we hurting each other again ?
Why not just help each other , hold each other ’ s hands , and try to solve the problem ?
We didn ’ t create this problem but guess what , we can help , ” Rodman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today .
The 21st-century generation .
Help us as older individuals who understand this .
Don ’ t add to it .
Do not add to it .
“ Help us and help everybody right now .
We ’ ve got too many issues right now , and this is a bad one right now .
We ’ ve got to all come together and try to help each other and try to get through all this situation .
Please , please understand .
We have to live together .
We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ f–king animals .
We ’ re human beings.
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Former Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls great Dennis Rodman shared his thoughts about the violent protests in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death.
“It’s a bad situation and I think that we should all understand there’s a new generation,” Rodman said. “People my age knew about the Rodney King thing and things started to happen. People looting, setting fires, damaging people’s homes, businesses, stuff like that.
“And now we have this incident. I think someone needs to come out and say, ‘Hey guys, why are we looting Why are we stealing? Why are we creating more issues, more problems, stuff like that. Let’s get to the head of what’s really going on,’” Rodman added. “This is a bad, bad situation. You’ve got to protest in the right way. You don’t have to go and burn down things, steal things, burn things, stuff like that. We have to keep things together. We’ve got enough issues with the COVID virus right now. We have enough issues. But for this to happen right now, we just add to it.
“You got people, big corporations closing stores because people are looting. Why? Why are we doing this? Why are we hurting each other again? Why not just help each other, hold each other’s hands, and try to solve the problem? We didn’t create this problem but guess what, we can help,” Rodman said. “Especially the new generation today. The 21st-century generation. Help us as older individuals who understand this. Don’t add to it. Do not add to it.
“Help us and help everybody right now. We’ve got too many issues right now, and this is a bad one right now. We’ve got to all come together and try to help each other and try to get through all this situation. Please, please understand. We have to live together. We’re human beings. We’re not f–king animals. We’re human beings.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--Three Months, 6 Million Guns Sold

Three Months, 6 Million Guns Sold

An estimated 6 million guns have been sold since the coronavirus outbreak began in March , as May marked the third consecutive month of record-high sales .
More than 1.7 million guns were sold in May 2020 , according to an analysis by Small Arms Analytics & Forecasting .
That is an all-time record for the month and an 80 percent increase from 2019 .
The spike in sales comes as rioting grips the nation and the coronavirus continues to dominate headlines .
Jurgen Brauer , the group ’ s chief economist , called the trend “ unprecedented.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he said in a statement .
“ The boom in handgun sales has been particularly noticeable in recent months.
” May is typically the slowest month of gun sales in the spring , but 2020 ’ s record-setting monthly figures were down only slightly from April ’ s 1.8 million and March ’ s 2.5 million—the highest sales total ever recorded in a single month .
Most surprising to observers is the fact that May 2020 saw more sales than both March and April of 2019 .
The record-setting sales pace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new gun owners , according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation , the gun industry ’ s trade group .
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An estimated 6 million guns have been sold since the coronavirus outbreak began in March, as May marked the third consecutive month of record-high sales.
More than 1.7 million guns were sold in May 2020, according to an analysis by Small Arms Analytics & Forecasting. That is an all-time record for the month and an 80 percent increase from 2019. The spike in sales comes as rioting grips the nation and the coronavirus continues to dominate headlines. Jurgen Brauer, the group’s chief economist, called the trend “unprecedented.”
“Firearms sales have surged in unprecedented ways,” he said in a statement. “The boom in handgun sales has been particularly noticeable in recent months.”
May is typically the slowest month of gun sales in the spring, but 2020’s record-setting monthly figures were down only slightly from April’s 1.8 million and March’s 2.5 million—the highest sales total ever recorded in a single month. Most surprising to observers is the fact that May 2020 saw more sales than both March and April of 2019. The record-setting sales pace has been driven in large part by new gun owners, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the gun industry’s trade group. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--WATCH: De Blasio Demands Cop Be Fired For Pulling Gun On Crowd In Viral Video. Then The Full Video C

WATCH: De Blasio Demands Cop Be Fired For Pulling Gun On Crowd In Viral Video. Then The Full Video Comes Out.

Democrat New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio demanded on Monday that a police officer who appeared to pull a gun on a crowd have “ his gun and badge taken away today ” and face consequences for the alleged actions .
However , hours after de Blasio made the remarks , additional video footage surfaced that showed that the police officer was responding to his supervisor being struck in the back of the head by a violent rioter — something that was left out of the initial video clip that went viral .
Jake Offenhartz , a reporter with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter , writing : “ A source shared this video , which he says he took at around 10 pm near near 12th and Broadway .
It appears to show an NYPD officer pointing a gun at protesters outside the Strand.
” The Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York tweeted out a full length version of the video that appeared to come from the same person who was recording it .
NYC PBA tweeted : “ Now we have the full story : this police officer unholstered his weapon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a brick.
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Democrat New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio demanded on Monday that a police officer who appeared to pull a gun on a crowd have “his gun and badge taken away today” and face consequences for the alleged actions. However, hours after de Blasio made the remarks, additional video footage surfaced that showed that the police officer was responding to his supervisor being struck in the back of the head by a violent rioter — something that was left out of the initial video clip that went viral.
A source shared this video, which he says he took at around 10 pm near near 12th and Broadway. It appears to show an NYPD officer pointing a gun at protesters outside the Strand pic.twitter.com/pCTNIYL7op — Jake Offenhartz (@jangelooff) June 1, 2020
Jake Offenhartz, a reporter with the Gothamist, posted the misleading video on Twitter, writing: “A source shared this video, which he says he took at around 10 pm near near 12th and Broadway. It appears to show an NYPD officer pointing a gun at protesters outside the Strand.”
The Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York tweeted out a full length version of the video that appeared to come from the same person who was recording it.
Now we have the full story: this police officer unholstered his weapon only after his supervisor was nearly killed with a brick. #FactsMatter pic.twitter.com/6PzqgI991I — NYC PBA (@NYCPBA) June 1, 2020
NYC PBA tweeted: “Now we have the full story: this police officer unholstered his weapon only after his supervisor was nearly killed with a brick.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--Florida Sheriff Tells Looters His Message To Residents: ‘I’m Highly Recommending They Blow You Back

Florida Sheriff Tells Looters His Message To Residents: ‘I’m Highly Recommending They Blow You Back Out Of The House With Their Guns’

Speaking at a Monday press conference about his area in Florida , Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd issued a harsh message to those who would riot and destroy the area under his supervision , telling them , “ If you come here to riot , to loot , to injure people , we ’ re gon na lock you up in the county jail before ‘ quick , ’ ” and warning that if they targeted residential neighborhoods , his message to residents would be , “ I ’ m highly recommending they blow you back out of the house @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asserting , “ Clearly and unequivocally , as a law enforcement community , I would like to say first and foremost that the death of George in Minneapolis at the hands of that police officer was outrageous .
Had that police officer done here what he did there , he would have been locked up in the County jail by sundown .
But Minneapolis is not Polk County , Atlanta is not Polk County ; Los Angeles is not Polk County , and I want to say unequivocally here that the community here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noting that the local protest was a “ good thing , ” adding that people “ have a right to express themselves , ” he added , “ And we expect them to do it in a peaceful manner.
” Then he stated bluntly , “ But please understand : let there be no misunderstanding at all that if you come here to riot , to loot , to injure people , we ’ re gon na lock you up in the county jail before ‘ quick.
’ And it ’ s not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s all of us working together.
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Speaking at a Monday press conference about his area in Florida, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd issued a harsh message to those who would riot and destroy the area under his supervision, telling them, “If you come here to riot, to loot, to injure people, we’re gonna lock you up in the county jail before ‘quick,’” and warning that if they targeted residential neighborhoods, his message to residents would be, “I’m highly recommending they blow you back out of the house with their guns.”
Judd started by asserting, “Clearly and unequivocally, as a law enforcement community, I would like to say first and foremost that the death of George in Minneapolis at the hands of that police officer was outrageous. Had that police officer done here what he did there, he would have been locked up in the County jail by sundown. But Minneapolis is not Polk County, Atlanta is not Polk County; Los Angeles is not Polk County, and I want to say unequivocally here that the community here has been absolutely totally wonderful.”
After noting that the local protest was a “good thing,” adding that people “have a right to express themselves,” he added, “And we expect them to do it in a peaceful manner.”
Then he stated bluntly, “But please understand: let there be no misunderstanding at all that if you come here to riot, to loot, to injure people, we’re gonna lock you up in the county jail before ‘quick.’ And it’s not one agency or the other; it’s all of us working together.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--Omaha bar owner who shot, killed protester won’t face charges, county attorney says

A white Omaha bar owner who shot and killed a black protester over the weekend will not be facing charges after prosecutors determined he had acted in self-defense , a county attorney said Monday .
Douglas County Attorney Donald Kleine , speaking during a press conference , said the actions of the bar owner , Jake Gardner , “ were justified.
” Kleine acknowledged that the decision would not be popular , given the calls for Gardner to be charged with murder in the death of 22-year-old James Scurlock .
The decision was announced after a weekend of nationwide protests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ George Floyd and other killings of black people by police and U.S. citizens .
Floyd , who was black , died after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee on Floyd ’ s neck for more than eight minutes .
Anticipating further unrest in the decision not to charge Gardner , Omaha officials urged businesses to close early .
During the press conference , Kleine played video clips of the Saturday night confrontation between Gardner and several other people that lead to Scurlock ’ s death , the Omaha World-Herald reported .
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A white Omaha bar owner who shot and killed a black protester over the weekend will not be facing charges after prosecutors determined he had acted in self-defense, a county attorney said Monday.
Douglas County Attorney Donald Kleine, speaking during a press conference, said the actions of the bar owner, Jake Gardner, “were justified.”
Kleine acknowledged that the decision would not be popular, given the calls for Gardner to be charged with murder in the death of 22-year-old James Scurlock.
The decision was announced after a weekend of nationwide protests and riots sparked by the death of George Floyd and other killings of black people by police and U.S. citizens. Floyd, who was black, died after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee on Floyd’s neck for more than eight minutes.
Anticipating further unrest in the decision not to charge Gardner, Omaha officials urged businesses to close early.
During the press conference, Kleine played video clips of the Saturday night confrontation between Gardner and several other people that lead to Scurlock’s death, the Omaha World-Herald reported. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--George Clooney launches attack on America: says U.S. has a racism ‘pandemic’ that ‘infects all of us

George Clooney launches attack on America: says U.S. has a racism ‘pandemic’ that ‘infects all of us’

Hollywood star George Clooney , a notorious liberal , just responded to the death of George Floyd with a brutal attack on America , going so far as to declare that “ anti-black racism ” is this country ’ s pandemic .
“ The anger and the frustration we see playing out once again in our streets is just a reminder of how little we ’ ve grown as a country from our original sin of slavery , ” Clooney wrote in a piece for The Daily Beast .
“ The fact that we aren ’ t actually buying and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a badge of honor .
We need systemic change in our law enforcement and in our criminal justice system .
We need policymakers and politicians that reflect basic fairness to all of their citizens equally .
Not leaders that stoke hatred and violence as if the idea of shooting looters could ever be anything less than a racial dog whistle .
Bull Connor was more subtle.
” “ This is our pandemic , ” he added .
“ It infects all of us , and in 400 years we ’ ve yet to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve stopped even looking for one and we just try to treat the wound on an individual basis.
” Clooney ended his op-ed by pleading with his fans to vote in the November election , clearly hoping that his shaming of America would help bring Joe Biden to power over Donald Trump .
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Hollywood star George Clooney, a notorious liberal, just responded to the death of George Floyd with a brutal attack on America, going so far as to declare that “anti-black racism” is this country’s pandemic.
“The anger and the frustration we see playing out once again in our streets is just a reminder of how little we’ve grown as a country from our original sin of slavery,” Clooney wrote in a piece for The Daily Beast. “The fact that we aren’t actually buying and selling other human beings anymore is not a badge of honor. We need systemic change in our law enforcement and in our criminal justice system. We need policymakers and politicians that reflect basic fairness to all of their citizens equally. Not leaders that stoke hatred and violence as if the idea of shooting looters could ever be anything less than a racial dog whistle. Bull Connor was more subtle.”
“This is our pandemic,” he added. “It infects all of us, and in 400 years we’ve yet to find a vaccine. It seems we’ve stopped even looking for one and we just try to treat the wound on an individual basis.”
Clooney ended his op-ed by pleading with his fans to vote in the November election, clearly hoping that his shaming of America would help bring Joe Biden to power over Donald Trump. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--Philly residents protect store from looters: ‘We stand with peaceful protesters,’ not rioters

South Philadelphia residents are uniting to put an end to looting and rioting in their community amid the nationwide protests @ @ @ @ @ Floyd , Stand Up South Philly founder Anthony Giordano explained Tuesday .
In an interview @ @ @ @ @ ” with host Ainsley Earhardt , Giordano stated that his organization mobilized against the crime @ @ @ @ @ tired.
” “ We are fed up with the crime and the revolving door in @ @ @ @ @ the looting , and the rioting , ” he asserted .
“ This was not @ @ @ @ @ Philadelphia and around the country .
This was looting and rioting and criminal behavior .
@ @ @ @ @ to stand for it.
” Giordano ’ s Facebook group — which he created in @ @ @ @ @ 11,000 members .
On Saturday , Floyd protesters in Brooklyn , N.Y. defended a Target @ @ @ @ @ between protesters and police escalated further .
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South Philadelphia residents are uniting to put an end to looting and rioting in their community amid the nationwide protests against the death of George Floyd, Stand Up South Philly founder Anthony Giordano explained Tuesday.
In an interview on “Fox & Friends” with host Ainsley Earhardt, Giordano stated that his organization mobilized against the crime because they are “just tired.”
“We are fed up with the crime and the revolving door in the criminal justice system, the looting, and the rioting,” he asserted. “This was not protesting that was happening in Philadelphia and around the country. This was looting and rioting and criminal behavior. And we were not going to stand for it.”
Giordano’s Facebook group — which he created in January — now has almost 11,000 members.
On Saturday, Floyd protesters in Brooklyn, N.Y. defended a Target store from looting as clashes between protesters and police escalated further. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--Cuomo slams de Blasio’s handling of riots, claims he has power to ‘displace’ mayor but not ‘at that

Cuomo slams de Blasio’s handling of riots, claims he has power to ‘displace’ mayor but not ‘at that point’

New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday slammed New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio ’ s handling of riots in his city , calling it a “ disgrace ” and saying he has the power to “ displace ” the mayor — although doesn ’ t want to at this point .
“ The NYPD and the mayor did not do their job last night , I believe that , ” Cuomo said of the mayor .
Cuomo spoke after another night of devastation in the Big Apple , after protests in response to the death of George @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The New York City Police Department tells Fox News that 700 arrests were made overnight .
A half dozen police officers were injured , while at least six police vehicles were vandalized .
Cuomo said at a press conference that the mayor “ underestimates ” the scope and duration of the problem , suggesting he needs to deploy more police .
“ You have 38,000 NYPD people , it is the largest police department in the United States of America , ” he said .
“ Use 38,000 people and protect property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and people .
Look at the videos , it was a disgrace.
” In an extraordinary statement , he went on to say his “ option is to displace the mayor … bring in the National Guard ” and essentially “ take over.
” However , he said , “ I don ’ t think we ’ re at that point.
” He added , “ That would be such a chaotic situation in the midst of an already chaotic situation .
I don ’ t think that makes any sense.
” Cuomo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calls from President Trump for him to accept his offer of a “ dominating National Guard.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday slammed New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s handling of riots in his city, calling it a “disgrace” and saying he has the power to “displace” the mayor — although doesn’t want to at this point.
“The NYPD and the mayor did not do their job last night, I believe that,” Cuomo said of the mayor.
Cuomo spoke after another night of devastation in the Big Apple, after protests in response to the death of George Floyd again devolved into riots and looting. The New York City Police Department tells Fox News that 700 arrests were made overnight. A half dozen police officers were injured, while at least six police vehicles were vandalized.
Cuomo said at a press conference that the mayor “underestimates” the scope and duration of the problem, suggesting he needs to deploy more police.
“You have 38,000 NYPD people, it is the largest police department in the United States of America,” he said. “Use 38,000 people and protect property. Use the police, protect property and people. Look at the videos, it was a disgrace.”
In an extraordinary statement, he went on to say his “option is to displace the mayor … bring in the National Guard” and essentially “take over.” However, he said, “I don’t think we’re at that point.”
He added, “That would be such a chaotic situation in the midst of an already chaotic situation. I don’t think that makes any sense.”
Cuomo was responding, in part, to calls from President Trump for him to accept his offer of a “dominating National Guard.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--Flyers May Soon See Iris Scans, Socially Distanced Searches

Travelers returning to flying after coronavirus lockdowns ease can expect a very different experience than before the pandemic hit .
The International Civil Aviation Organization has issued guidelines to regulators and operators on how to restart the global air-transport system .
The group , a specialized agency of the United Nations , recommends more automation and touch-free equipment in airport bathrooms .
Travelers may have to get used to electronic visa forms , dropping their baggage off with a facial or iris scan and being searched while facing away from border agents .
Addressing passengers ’ safety concerns will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the skies that airlines are counting on to survive .
Industry experts say the key will be coordinating efforts globally in order to avoid conflicting regulations that have followed previous travel stoppages , most notably after 9/11 .
The International Air Transport Association , which represents airlines , called for “ urgent implementation ” of the ICAO guidance .
“ Airlines strongly support it , ” Alexandre de Juniac , head of IATA , said in a statement .
“ Now we are counting on governments to implement the recommendations quickly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and needs airlines to play a key role in the economic recovery.
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Travelers returning to flying after coronavirus lockdowns ease can expect a very different experience than before the pandemic hit.
The International Civil Aviation Organization has issued guidelines to regulators and operators on how to restart the global air-transport system. The group, a specialized agency of the United Nations, recommends more automation and touch-free equipment in airport bathrooms. Travelers may have to get used to electronic visa forms, dropping their baggage off with a facial or iris scan and being searched while facing away from border agents.
Addressing passengers’ safety concerns will be a vital step in ensuring the return to the skies that airlines are counting on to survive. Industry experts say the key will be coordinating efforts globally in order to avoid conflicting regulations that have followed previous travel stoppages, most notably after 9/11.
The International Air Transport Association, which represents airlines, called for “urgent implementation” of the ICAO guidance.
“Airlines strongly support it,” Alexandre de Juniac, head of IATA, said in a statement. “Now we are counting on governments to implement the recommendations quickly, because the world wants to travel again and needs airlines to play a key role in the economic recovery.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--Police: Man Dies After Attempting To Break Into North Philadelphia ATM With Explosives, Several ATMs

Police: Man Dies After Attempting To Break Into North Philadelphia ATM With Explosives, Several ATMs Destroyed Overnight

Police are investigating a series of ATM explosions after several loud booms were heard throughout Philadelphia overnight .
In all @ @ @ @ @ to blow up 10 ATMs , and a botched attempt left one person dead Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ over West Susquehanna Avenue and North 2nd Street in Kensington around 6 a.m. Tuesday .
@ @ @ @ @ called in after an ATM explosion rocked the neighborhood .
Police say a 24-year-old man @ @ @ @ @ to blow up the ATM by Sidekicks Sports Bar , but when the device went @ @ @ @ @ to the ground with serious injuries .
He was rushed to a nearby hospital and @ @ @ @ @ explosive device never penetrated the ATM ’ s safe .
Live explosives were recovered at @ @ @ @ @ there were several other ATM explosions across Philadelphia overnight .
Video from Amber Street and @ @ @ @ @ shows an ATM blown apart with the main compartment pried open .
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Police are investigating a series of ATM explosions after several loud booms were heard throughout Philadelphia overnight. In all, police say vandals tried to blow up 10 ATMs, and a botched attempt left one person dead Tuesday morning.
Chopper 3 was over West Susquehanna Avenue and North 2nd Street in Kensington around 6 a.m. Tuesday. The bomb squad had been called in after an ATM explosion rocked the neighborhood.
Police say a 24-year-old man tried using an explosive device to blow up the ATM by Sidekicks Sports Bar, but when the device went off, he was thrown to the ground with serious injuries. He was rushed to a nearby hospital and died.
Police say the explosive device never penetrated the ATM’s safe. Live explosives were recovered at the scene.
Meantime, there were several other ATM explosions across Philadelphia overnight.
Video from Amber Street and East Allegheny Avenue in Kensington shows an ATM blown apart with the main compartment pried open. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--Israeli disinfectant tunnel may lead way to safer public events during pandemic

A new way to make disinfectant out of water may offer a way to reduce teh danger of congregating in synagogues and schools , sports games and concerts even during pandemics .
A Karmiel , Israel-based industrial automation firm , RD Pack , has taken disinfecting technology developed by researchers at Bar-Ilan University and created a sanitation and disinfection tunnel that sprays visitors at mass events with the liquid .
The tunnel , composed of an aluminum and polycarbonate frame , is now being piloted at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv as soccer teams are set to resume playing there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ When people walk through the tunnel , their whole body gets sprayed with the disinfectant , which works fast and efficiently , and provides the complete sterilization of a person , ” said Eran Druker , business development manager at RD Pack , as the firm showcased the tunnel at one of the entrances of the imposing white stadium on Tuesday .
The coronavirus pandemic has killed over 377,000 people worldwide and infected over 6.3 million people .
In Israel the death toll from the virus has reached 289 , with over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdowns into place to enforce social distancing in a bid to halt the deadly spread of the virus .
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A new way to make disinfectant out of water may offer a way to reduce teh danger of congregating in synagogues and schools, sports games and concerts even during pandemics.
A Karmiel, Israel-based industrial automation firm, RD Pack, has taken disinfecting technology developed by researchers at Bar-Ilan University and created a sanitation and disinfection tunnel that sprays visitors at mass events with the liquid.
The tunnel, composed of an aluminum and polycarbonate frame, is now being piloted at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv as soccer teams are set to resume playing there albeit without fans in the stands.
“When people walk through the tunnel, their whole body gets sprayed with the disinfectant, which works fast and efficiently, and provides the complete sterilization of a person,” said Eran Druker, business development manager at RD Pack, as the firm showcased the tunnel at one of the entrances of the imposing white stadium on Tuesday.
The coronavirus pandemic has killed over 377,000 people worldwide and infected over 6.3 million people. In Israel the death toll from the virus has reached 289, with over 17,000 people infected. Countries have put lockdowns into place to enforce social distancing in a bid to halt the deadly spread of the virus. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--Wells Fargo, worried about defaults, stops making loans to most independent car dealerships

Wells Fargo is tapping the brakes on its auto loan business , CNBC has learned exclusively .
The bank , one of the biggest lenders for new and used car purchases in the U.S. , sent letters to hundreds of independent auto dealerships last month telling them that the San Francisco-based company was dropping them as a customer , according to people with knowledge of the situation .
A Wells Fargo spokeswoman confirmed that the bank , which only makes auto loans through car dealerships , will no longer accept loan applications from most independent shops .
Independent dealerships typically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that focus on new vehicles from specific manufacturers .
The bank had “ an obligation to review our business practices in light of the economic uncertainty presented by COVID-19 and have let the majority of our independent dealer customers know that we will suspend accepting applications from them , ” Natalie Brown , the spokeswoman , said in an email .
“ The independent dealers we will continue doing business with are those with deep , long-standing relationships with Wells Fargo.
” The move follows Wells Fargo ’ s retrenchment from parts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took hold in the U.S .
The bank is operating under a dozen consent orders tied to its 2016 fake accounts scandal , and one of those orders , from the Federal Reserve , limits the bank ’ s ability to grow its balance sheet until it fixes compliance shortcomings .
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Wells Fargo is tapping the brakes on its auto loan business, CNBC has learned exclusively.
The bank, one of the biggest lenders for new and used car purchases in the U.S., sent letters to hundreds of independent auto dealerships last month telling them that the San Francisco-based company was dropping them as a customer, according to people with knowledge of the situation.
A Wells Fargo spokeswoman confirmed that the bank, which only makes auto loans through car dealerships, will no longer accept loan applications from most independent shops. Independent dealerships typically sell used cars, unlike franchise dealerships that focus on new vehicles from specific manufacturers.
The bank had “an obligation to review our business practices in light of the economic uncertainty presented by COVID-19 and have let the majority of our independent dealer customers know that we will suspend accepting applications from them,” Natalie Brown, the spokeswoman, said in an email. “The independent dealers we will continue doing business with are those with deep, long-standing relationships with Wells Fargo.”
The move follows Wells Fargo’s retrenchment from parts of the mortgage market as the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the U.S. The bank is operating under a dozen consent orders tied to its 2016 fake accounts scandal, and one of those orders, from the Federal Reserve, limits the bank’s ability to grow its balance sheet until it fixes compliance shortcomings. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--Handheld UV Light Devices That Kill COVID-19, Other Viruses May Soon Be As Common As Phone, Keys

UNIVERSITY PARK , Pa. — Phone , keys , wallet…ultraviolet light device .
Just in case you wanted yet another item to carry around all day , researchers say that portable , handheld COVID-19 killing ultraviolet light devices may be a reality in the future .
These gadgets would emit high-intensity ultraviolet light and quickly disinfect targeted areas .
There are two main ways to clean and remove bacteria and viruses from a given surface : chemicals and ultraviolet ( UV ) radiation exposure .
UV radiation between 200 and 300 nanometers can effectively kill a virus and stop it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emitting UV rays would come in handy these days due to COVID-19 , but as of now such devices require an expensive , bulky mercury-containing gas discharge lamp with a short battery life .
The study ’ s authors , however , believe that much more portable , longer lasting , energy efficient , and environmentally friendly UV light emitting diodes can be developed .
The necessary LEDs already exist , but the process has been complicated by the fact that electrode materials must also be transparent .
“ You have to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the viruses , ” says Roman Engel-Herbert , Penn State associate professor of materials science , physics and chemistry , in a release .
“ This means you need a high-performance UV LED emitting a high intensity of UV light , which is currently limited by the transparent electrode material being used.
” Attaining transparent electrode materials has already proven difficult for smartphones and LED lighting , and researchers say it is even harder when it comes to ultraviolet light .
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Phone, keys, wallet…ultraviolet light device. Just in case you wanted yet another item to carry around all day, researchers say that portable, handheld COVID-19 killing ultraviolet light devices may be a reality in the future. These gadgets would emit high-intensity ultraviolet light and quickly disinfect targeted areas.
There are two main ways to clean and remove bacteria and viruses from a given surface: chemicals and ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure. UV radiation between 200 and 300 nanometers can effectively kill a virus and stop it from replicating itself. Obviously, devices emitting UV rays would come in handy these days due to COVID-19, but as of now such devices require an expensive, bulky mercury-containing gas discharge lamp with a short battery life.
The study’s authors, however, believe that much more portable, longer lasting, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly UV light emitting diodes can be developed. The necessary LEDs already exist, but the process has been complicated by the fact that electrode materials must also be transparent.
“You have to ensure a sufficient UV light dose to kill all the viruses,” says Roman Engel-Herbert, Penn State associate professor of materials science, physics and chemistry, in a release. “This means you need a high-performance UV LED emitting a high intensity of UV light, which is currently limited by the transparent electrode material being used.”
Attaining transparent electrode materials has already proven difficult for smartphones and LED lighting, and researchers say it is even harder when it comes to ultraviolet light. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--Illinois man accused of passing out explosives at Minneapolis George Floyd protest

Federal prosecutors have arrested an Illinois man they say attended a George Floyd protest in Minneapolis , and recorded himself handing out explosives and saying “ we came to riot.
” Matthew Lee Rupert , 28 , of Galesburg , Ill. , described by prosecutors as having “ distinctive gold teeth , ” was charged Monday with civil disorder , carrying on a riot and possession of unregistered destructive devices .
Prosecutors in Minnesota said they have evidence showing Rupert particpated in the George Floyd protest in Minneapolis on Friday , after traveling from Illinois .
They said the video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than two hours long and was posted to his Facebook account .
“ In the video , Rupert passes out explosive he indicates he possessed , encourages others to throw his explosives at law enforcement officers , actively damages property , appears to light a fire a building on fire and loots businesses in Minneapolis , ” the complaint says .
“ At time stamp 5:11 Rupert stated , ‘ we came to riot , ’ ” it also says .
The complaint also quotes Rupert as saying “ light that bitch and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person .
That person , the complaint says , lit a device and threw it in the direction of police .
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Federal prosecutors have arrested an Illinois man they say attended a George Floyd protest in Minneapolis, and recorded himself handing out explosives and saying “we came to riot.”
Matthew Lee Rupert, 28, of Galesburg, Ill., described by prosecutors as having “distinctive gold teeth,” was charged Monday with civil disorder, carrying on a riot and possession of unregistered destructive devices.
Prosecutors in Minnesota said they have evidence showing Rupert particpated in the George Floyd protest in Minneapolis on Friday, after traveling from Illinois.
They said the video he shot at the protest was more than two hours long and was posted to his Facebook account.
“In the video, Rupert passes out explosive he indicates he possessed, encourages others to throw his explosives at law enforcement officers, actively damages property, appears to light a fire a building on fire and loots businesses in Minneapolis,” the complaint says.
“At time stamp 5:11 Rupert stated, ‘we came to riot,’” it also says.
The complaint also quotes Rupert as saying “light that bitch and throw it at them” to another person. That person, the complaint says, lit a device and threw it in the direction of police. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--Cop shot in head in one of two police-involved shootings at protests in Vegas

What the local sheriff says were two protest-related shootings in Las Vegas Monday night left a Las Vegas police officer @ @ @ @ @ in the death of a suspect at another scene .
Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Joe @ @ @ @ @ overnight briefing that the demonstrations “ led to ” both incidents .
He said officers @ @ @ @ @ large crowd of demonstrators in front of the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino on the @ @ @ @ @ hit with rocks and bottles form the crowd .
While trying to detain some people @ @ @ @ @ a shot rang out and our officer went down.
” The officer was on life @ @ @ @ @ in custody .
Downtown , city police and federal officers were posted at the stairs @ @ @ @ @ protect it from protesters when a man with “ multiple firearms who appeared to be @ @ @ @ @ for a firearm , Lombardo said .
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What the local sheriff says were two protest-related shootings in Las Vegas Monday night left a Las Vegas police officer on life support and resulted in the death of a suspect at another scene.
Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Joe Lombardo told reporters in an overnight briefing that the demonstrations “led to” both incidents.
He said officers were attempting to disperse a large crowd of demonstrators in front of the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino on the Vegas Strip and were being hit with rocks and bottles form the crowd. While trying to detain some people, Lombado said, “a shot rang out and our officer went down.” The officer was on life support and a suspect was in custody.
Downtown, city police and federal officers were posted at the stairs of the federal building to protect it from protesters when a man with “multiple firearms who appeared to be wearing body armor” reached for a firearm, Lombardo said. He was shot by an offier and pronounced dead at a hospital. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--Looters fatally shoot retired St. Louis police captain on Facebook Live video

A retired police captain was fatally shot by looters in St. Louis on Tuesday — in a chilling incident apparently aired on Facebook Live .
David Dorn , a 77-year-old former cop who had spent half his life on the Missouri force , was shot dead on the sidewalk in front of a pawnshop early Tuesday amid violent protests after the Minnesota police-brutality killing of George Floyd — and several people , including a state pol , said they watched Dorn ’ s murder unfold in a clip on the social media platform , the St. Louis Post-Dispatch said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on live man !
Smh , ” state Rep. Rasheen Aldridge wrote on Facebook .
Another person suggested that as Dorn lay dying , no one helped him , instead choosing to record his death .
“ What I just witnessed on several lives has me sickened to my stomach .
The man just was shot and killed outside of Lee ’ s Pawn and Jewelry , ” wrote Marquaello Futrell , whose profile says he is a former city cop .
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A retired police captain was fatally shot by looters in St. Louis on Tuesday — in a chilling incident apparently aired on Facebook Live.
David Dorn, a 77-year-old former cop who had spent half his life on the Missouri force, was shot dead on the sidewalk in front of a pawnshop early Tuesday amid violent protests after the Minnesota police-brutality killing of George Floyd — and several people, including a state pol, said they watched Dorn’s murder unfold in a clip on the social media platform, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch said.
“I just seen a man die on live man! Smh,” state Rep. Rasheen Aldridge wrote on Facebook.
Another person suggested that as Dorn lay dying, no one helped him, instead choosing to record his death.
“What I just witnessed on several lives has me sickened to my stomach. The man just was shot and killed outside of Lee’s Pawn and Jewelry,” wrote Marquaello Futrell, whose profile says he is a former city cop. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-03--Gretchen Whitmer to Michigan Residents: ‘Google How to Do a Haircut’ (VIDEO)

Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer ( D ) dismissed growing impatience with her economic lockdown orders Monday and recommended residents take to the Internet to learn how to cut their own hair .
Whitmer is easing some restrictions in the coming weeks , but has not budged on allowing barber shops and hair salons to legally reopen .
“ Like me , you need a haircut desperately ?
A couple more weeks of this and we may be back in a place where we ’ re able to do that safely , ” she said .
“ It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s still going to require every one of us keeping our guard up and doing the right thing , ” she continued , saying she hopes to take more steps before July .
“ But we ’ ve got to follow the data .
And so if you ’ re one of those people that ’ s going to Ohio , I hope , I pray , ” she said , holding up a mask , “ that you ’ re doing your part not to bring COVID-19 home.
” For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , “ Google how to do a haircut or throw your hair in a ponytail or curl it and get through the next couple of weeks so we can resume some of these things.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) dismissed growing impatience with her economic lockdown orders Monday and recommended residents take to the Internet to learn how to cut their own hair.
Whitmer is easing some restrictions in the coming weeks, but has not budged on allowing barber shops and hair salons to legally reopen.
“Like me, you need a haircut desperately? A couple more weeks of this and we may be back in a place where we’re able to do that safely,” she said.
Hair salons will still not be open, even though the stay-at-home order has been lifted. Governor Whitmer suggests people Google how to cut hair. Read More: https://t.co/Y78IJOJAnM pic.twitter.com/5nY400hblt — Mid-Michigan NOW (@midmichigannow) June 1, 2020
“It’s still going to require strict protocols. It’s still going to require every one of us keeping our guard up and doing the right thing,” she continued, saying she hopes to take more steps before July.
“But we’ve got to follow the data. And so if you’re one of those people that’s going to Ohio, I hope, I pray,” she said, holding up a mask, “that you’re doing your part not to bring COVID-19 home.”
For those who have not traveled, she said, “Google how to do a haircut or throw your hair in a ponytail or curl it and get through the next couple of weeks so we can resume some of these things.” – READ MORE
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