truepundit--2020-05-25--LISTEN: PAINE in the Morning — News Scoops & Analysis for Monday 5.25.20

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Social Isolation Increases Risk Of Heart Attack , Stroke , & Death From All Causes – Social isolation is a word on the tip of everyone ’ s tongues these days .
Staying away from others during this pandemic is keeping us safe , but a new study finds that prolonged social isolation is also quite dangerous .
Researchers warn that socially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely to suffer a heart attack , stroke , or other major cardiovascular event .
Moreover , the socially isolated are nearly 50 % more likely to die from any cause .
– READ MORE Joe Biden : ‘ You Ain ’ t Black ’ if You Don ’ t Back Me over Trump ( VIDEO ) – Former Vice President Joe Biden ( D ) declared Friday morning that if black Americans are unsure whether to support him over President Donald Trump in the November election , “ then you ain ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ racially-charged remark as he departed his virtual interview with Breakfast Club co-host Charlamagne tha God .
– READ MORE Cuomo attempts to deflect blame of deadly nursing home coronavirus debacle on to Trump – New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo Saturday doubled down on his state ’ s now-scrapped nursing home policy that critics say contributed to thousands of coronavirus deaths and instead blamed the problem on President Trump and his administration .
“ New York followed the president ’ s agencies ’ guidance , ” Cuomo said Saturday at his press conference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did was follow what the Republican Administration said to do .
That ’ s not my attempt to politicize it .
It ’ s my attempt to depoliticize it .
So don ’ t criticize the state for following the president ’ s policy.
” – READ MORE Fauci says extended stay-home orders could cause ‘ irreparable damage ’ – Stay-home orders that extend too long could cause the U.S. “ irreparable damage , ” Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Friday .
Strict crackdowns on large gatherings and other orders , such as for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus first hit the nation , but those rules can now begin to be lifted in many parts of the country , Fauci said during an interview on CNBC .
– READ MORE Wuhan lab had three live bat coronaviruses : Chinese state media – The Chinese virology institute at the centre of US allegations it may have been the source of the COVID-19 pandemic has three live strains of bat coronavirus on-site , but none match the new global contagion , its director has said .
Scientists think COVID-19 — which first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wuhan and has killed more than 340,000 people worldwide — originated in bats and could have been transmitted to people via another mammal .
– READ MORE Election Official Rigged Election Results For Democrats , Constituted ‘ Significant Percentage Of The Total Votes , ’ DOJ Says – United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced on Thursday that Domenick J. DeMuro , a Judge of Elections in Philadelphia , has been charged with and pleaded guilty to stuffing ballot boxes over the course of several years with fraudulent votes for Democrat candidates in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ During his guilty plea hearing , DeMuro admitted that an unnamed political consultant gave DeMuro directions and paid him money to illegally add votes for certain Democratic candidates , ” the Department of Justice said in a statement .
“ These candidates were individuals running for judicial office whose campaigns had hired the consultant , as well as other candidates for various federal , state , and local elective offices who were preferred by this consultant for a variety of reasons.
” – READ MORE NYC shutters field hospital that never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taxpayers to pick up the tab – A field hospital set up in Brooklyn specifically for coronavirus patients is now being dismantled without having served a single patient , The City reported .
As New York City quickly became the global COVID-19 epicenter , city officials ordered that many sites across the city be converted into field hospitals .
At the time , experts said the growing pandemic would easily overwhelm the city ’ s hospital system .
– READ MORE “ We ’ ve Never Seen Numbers Like This ” – Trauma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We suggested , at the beginning of April , that a “ suicide wave ” was imminent considering the economic devastation sparked by COVID-19 lockdowns .
In the last nine weeks , 38.6 million Americans have lost their jobs and were thrown into instant poverty .
Many were already skating on thin financial ice even before the pandemic , and now they ’ ve fallen through , drowning in insurmountable debts , no savings , and limited lifelines .
The first signs of a suicide wave could be originating in California .
ABC7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek , in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area , are reporting deaths by suicide far exceed COVID-19 deaths during the pandemic .
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Social Isolation Increases Risk Of Heart Attack, Stroke, & Death From All Causes – Social isolation is a word on the tip of everyone’s tongues these days. Staying away from others during this pandemic is keeping us safe, but a new study finds that prolonged social isolation is also quite dangerous.
Researchers warn that socially isolated people are over 40% more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke, or other major cardiovascular event. Moreover, the socially isolated are nearly 50% more likely to die from any cause. – READ MORE
Joe Biden: ‘You Ain’t Black’ if You Don’t Back Me over Trump (VIDEO) – Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) declared Friday morning that if black Americans are unsure whether to support him over President Donald Trump in the November election, “then you ain’t black.”
Retweet if you think this sounds racist AF!!! Imagine if Donald Trump said this… https://t.co/cyrzWWgmaJ — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) May 22, 2020
Biden made the unsolicited racially-charged remark as he departed his virtual interview with Breakfast Club co-host Charlamagne tha God. – READ MORE
Cuomo attempts to deflect blame of deadly nursing home coronavirus debacle on to Trump – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Saturday doubled down on his state’s now-scrapped nursing home policy that critics say contributed to thousands of coronavirus deaths and instead blamed the problem on President Trump and his administration.
“New York followed the president’s agencies’ guidance,” Cuomo said Saturday at his press conference. “…. What New York did was follow what the Republican Administration said to do. That’s not my attempt to politicize it. It’s my attempt to depoliticize it. So don’t criticize the state for following the president’s policy.” – READ MORE
Fauci says extended stay-home orders could cause ‘irreparable damage’ – Stay-home orders that extend too long could cause the U.S. “irreparable damage,” Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Friday.
Strict crackdowns on large gatherings and other orders, such as for home quarantines, were needed when the coronavirus first hit the nation, but those rules can now begin to be lifted in many parts of the country, Fauci said during an interview on CNBC. – READ MORE
Wuhan lab had three live bat coronaviruses: Chinese state media – The Chinese virology institute at the centre of US allegations it may have been the source of the COVID-19 pandemic has three live strains of bat coronavirus on-site, but none match the new global contagion, its director has said.
Scientists think COVID-19 — which first emerged in the central Chinese city of Wuhan and has killed more than 340,000 people worldwide — originated in bats and could have been transmitted to people via another mammal. – READ MORE
Election Official Rigged Election Results For Democrats, Constituted ‘Significant Percentage Of The Total Votes,’ DOJ Says – United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced on Thursday that Domenick J. DeMuro, a Judge of Elections in Philadelphia, has been charged with and pleaded guilty to stuffing ballot boxes over the course of several years with fraudulent votes for Democrat candidates in federal, state, and local elections.
“During his guilty plea hearing, DeMuro admitted that an unnamed political consultant gave DeMuro directions and paid him money to illegally add votes for certain Democratic candidates,” the Department of Justice said in a statement. “These candidates were individuals running for judicial office whose campaigns had hired the consultant, as well as other candidates for various federal, state, and local elective offices who were preferred by this consultant for a variety of reasons.” – READ MORE
NYC shutters field hospital that never saw single patient — and officials want taxpayers to pick up the tab – A field hospital set up in Brooklyn specifically for coronavirus patients is now being dismantled without having served a single patient, The City reported.
As New York City quickly became the global COVID-19 epicenter, city officials ordered that many sites across the city be converted into field hospitals. At the time, experts said the growing pandemic would easily overwhelm the city’s hospital system. – READ MORE
“We’ve Never Seen Numbers Like This” – Trauma Doc Sees Post-Lockdown Suicide Wave Starting – We suggested, at the beginning of April, that a “suicide wave” was imminent considering the economic devastation sparked by COVID-19 lockdowns. In the last nine weeks, 38.6 million Americans have lost their jobs and were thrown into instant poverty. Many were already skating on thin financial ice even before the pandemic, and now they’ve fallen through, drowning in insurmountable debts, no savings, and limited lifelines.
The first signs of a suicide wave could be originating in California. ABC7 News reports doctors and nurses at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, are reporting deaths by suicide far exceed COVID-19 deaths during the pandemic. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-05-25--Rapper P. Diddy Rips Democrat Joe Biden Over Racist ‘You Ain’t Black’ Comment

Rapper Sean Combs , commonly known as P. Diddy , slammed Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden on Friday over the @ @ @ @ @ remarks that were widely deemed to be racist .
In an interview with “ The @ @ @ @ @ said , without being asked a question , “ I tell you if you have @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re for me or Trump , then you ain ’ t black.
” @ @ @ @ @ of Biden making the widely condemned remarks , saying , “ Aye bruh @ JoeBiden @ @ @ @ @ # BlackVoteAintFree ” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Rapper Sean Combs, commonly known as P. Diddy, slammed Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden on Friday over the former vice president’s remarks that were widely deemed to be racist.
In an interview with “The Breakfast Club,” Biden said, without being asked a question, “I tell you if you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.”
To Whom It May Concern: It’s called, Black Leverage. #BlackVoteAintFree — Diddy (@Diddy) May 22, 2020
Combs tweeted out the video of Biden making the widely condemned remarks, saying, “Aye bruh @JoeBiden I already told you the #BlackVoteAintFree” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Birx: It Is ‘Difficult to Tell’ If the US Will Close Again If There Is a Second Wave of the Coronavi

Birx: It Is ‘Difficult to Tell’ If the US Will Close Again If There Is a Second Wave of the Coronavirus (VIDEO)

President Donald Trump has stated that the country will not shut down again if there is another wave of the @ @ @ @ @ Birx , the White House coronavirus task force coordinator , stressed that the virus is @ @ @ @ @ States has not really dealt with a similar situation — where the whole country has @ @ @ @ @ act like we ’ ve actually done this before , ” Birx said during an @ @ @ @ @ “ This Week ” on Sunday .
“ We ’ re trying to understand , @ @ @ @ @ out of a closure , how do we maintain openness and safety .
And I @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re going to be learning through May , June , and July.
” @ @ @ @ @ officials are preparing for a potential second wave of the virus , including stocking up @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

President Donald Trump has stated that the country will not shut down again if there is another wave of the coronavirus.
But Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus task force coordinator, stressed that the virus is new and that the United States has not really dealt with a similar situation — where the whole country has shut down.
Asked about Trump’s comments that if there is a COVID-19 second wave, the U.S. will stay open, Dr. Deborah Birx says they are “trying to learn” how to “reopen safely.” “It’s difficult to tell,” Birx says when asked if she sees the country closing again. https://t.co/27wiSnRlJE pic.twitter.com/IchVQ7Kzfx — This Week (@ThisWeekABC) May 24, 2020
“We act like we’ve actually done this before,” Birx said during an interview on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday. “We’re trying to understand, during this period of coming out of a closure, how do we maintain openness and safety. And I think that’s what we’re going to be learning through May, June, and July.”
Birx also said that medical officials are preparing for a potential second wave of the virus, including stocking up on medical equipment. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--More than 1,200 California pastors vow to hold services in defiance of state order

More than 1,200 pastors in California plan on resuming in-person religious services on May 31 , in defiance of Gov .
Gavin Newsom ’ s temporary ban on religious gatherings to limit the spread of coronavirus .
Robert Tyler , an attorney representing a church in Lodi that sued Newsom last month , said the large group of pastors signed a “ declaration of essentially ” asserting their churches were essential and should be allowed to open .
It detailed their plan to reopen on May 31 — with or without the governor ’ s permission — while observing physical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We believe you are attempting to act in the best interests of the state , ” Tyler wrote to Newsom , according to the Los Angeles Times , “ but the restrictions have gone too far and for too long .
Newsom has slowly allowed some businesses to reopen as California ’ s coronavirus hospitalizations have flattened in recent weeks .
While retail business , office buildings , restaurants , shopping centers were approved to open as part of California ’ s second phase — churches are still banned — along with hair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ barred from reopening until the state ’ s third phase .
On Monday , Newsom said that could happen within weeks .
Tyler said some of the pastors represent multiple churches .
He expects that up to 3,000 churches across California could have in-person services on May 31 .
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More than 1,200 pastors in California plan on resuming in-person religious services on May 31, in defiance of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s temporary ban on religious gatherings to limit the spread of coronavirus.
Robert Tyler, an attorney representing a church in Lodi that sued Newsom last month, said the large group of pastors signed a “declaration of essentially” asserting their churches were essential and should be allowed to open. It detailed their plan to reopen on May 31 — with or without the governor’s permission — while observing physical distancing and other virus precautions.
“We believe you are attempting to act in the best interests of the state,” Tyler wrote to Newsom, according to the Los Angeles Times, “but the restrictions have gone too far and for too long.
Newsom has slowly allowed some businesses to reopen as California’s coronavirus hospitalizations have flattened in recent weeks. While retail business, office buildings, restaurants, shopping centers were approved to open as part of California’s second phase — churches are still banned — along with hair salons and sporting events.
They are barred from reopening until the state’s third phase. On Monday, Newsom said that could happen within weeks.
Tyler said some of the pastors represent multiple churches. He expects that up to 3,000 churches across California could have in-person services on May 31. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Second stimulus check coming ‘sooner rather than later,’ Trump’s economic advisor says

White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said it is “ pretty likely ” that the federal government would issue a second stimulus check to Americans .
“ I think it ’ s coming sooner rather than later , ” Hassett told CNN on Friday .
Hassett warned that another stimulus package will likely be necessary as the U.S. economy attempts to stay afloat during Great Depression-like unemployment rates .
The U.S. unemployment rate rose by 10.3 percentage points in April to 14.7 % — 11.1 points higher than in April 2019 .
More than 38 million people have filed jobless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ states have unemployment rates over 20 % : Hawaii , Michigan , and Nevada , which is at 28.2 % .
Hassett is concerned that national unemployment could balloon to over 20 % in May and June .
Hassett said that unemployment might increase to 22 % to 23 % by the end of May and could edge up a bit in June before dropping off .
“ June will be higher , ” he said on Friday .
“ That will be the turning point.
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White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said it is “pretty likely” that the federal government would issue a second stimulus check to Americans. “I think it’s coming sooner rather than later,” Hassett told CNN on Friday.
Hassett warned that another stimulus package will likely be necessary as the U.S. economy attempts to stay afloat during Great Depression-like unemployment rates. The U.S. unemployment rate rose by 10.3 percentage points in April to 14.7% — 11.1 points higher than in April 2019. More than 38 million people have filed jobless claims since the COVID-19 shutdown. Three states have unemployment rates over 20%: Hawaii, Michigan, and Nevada, which is at 28.2%.
Hassett is concerned that national unemployment could balloon to over 20% in May and June. Hassett said that unemployment might increase to 22% to 23% by the end of May and could edge up a bit in June before dropping off.
“June will be higher,” he said on Friday. “That will be the turning point.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Hollywood producer arrested for stealing $1.7M in COVID-19 relief funds, embezzling $25M for Beverly

Hollywood producer arrested for stealing $1.7M in COVID-19 relief funds, embezzling $25M for Beverly Hills mansion

The U.S. Department of Justice , the Security and Exchange Committee , and the U.S Attorney ’ s Office for the Southern District of New York announced fraud charges against former Hollywood executive producer William Sadleir on Friday .
Sadlier allegedly stole $ 1.7 million in funds meant for coronavirus relief and swindled $ 25 million from an investor .
Sadleir , the founder and former chairman of Los Angeles-based film production company Aviron Pictures , reportedly lied on applications to get $ 1.7 million in Paycheck Protection Program funds from the federal government , according to the Department of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April through three Aviron entities ; each said to have 33 employees .
However , the entities had been removed from Aviron months earlier , and all but a handful of employees had been let go in January .
The PPP funds were part of the Coronavirus Aid , Relief , and Economic Security Act to provide small businesses with loans to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic .
Sadleir used the coronavirus money to pay his and his wife ’ s American Express bills , and to make a $ 40,000 car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reportedly embezzled $ 25 million from a publicly traded investment fund .
The SEC alleges that Sadleir created a fake company to mislead investment management company BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust .
Sadleir also reportedly created a fake person named “ Amanda Stevens ” to defraud the company .
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The U.S. Department of Justice, the Security and Exchange Committee, and the U.S Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced fraud charges against former Hollywood executive producer William Sadleir on Friday. Sadlier allegedly stole $1.7 million in funds meant for coronavirus relief and swindled $25 million from an investor.
Sadleir, the founder and former chairman of Los Angeles-based film production company Aviron Pictures, reportedly lied on applications to get $1.7 million in Paycheck Protection Program funds from the federal government, according to the Department of Justice.
Sadleir obtained PPP loans in April through three Aviron entities; each said to have 33 employees. However, the entities had been removed from Aviron months earlier, and all but a handful of employees had been let go in January.
The PPP funds were part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to provide small businesses with loans to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sadleir used the coronavirus money to pay his and his wife’s American Express bills, and to make a $40,000 car payment.
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Sadleir, 66, also reportedly embezzled $25 million from a publicly traded investment fund. The SEC alleges that Sadleir created a fake company to mislead investment management company BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust. Sadleir also reportedly created a fake person named “Amanda Stevens” to defraud the company. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Largest contract yet for US-Mexico border wall announced, worth $1.3 billion

A North Dakota construction company has been awarded a massive $ 1.3 billion contract to build a portion of President Trump ’ s signature wall along the U.S.-Mexico border .
Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota confirmed that the contract to build the 42-mile section of wall in Arizona was awarded to Fisher Sand and Gravel Co .
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Wednesday that there was no set date to start or complete construction on the latest contract award .
Construction will take place near Nogales and Sasabe , both in Arizona .
The Army Corps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Fisher was one of several companies chosen in May 2019 to partake in building $ 5 billion worth of border wall .
This month ’ s contract to Fisher was part of that award .
When asked if there were any additional bidders for this latest contract , a spokesman said the agency couldn ’ t provide that information because of “ procurement sensitivities.
” The Arizona Daily Star first reported news of the contract .
Trump has promised to build 450 miles of wall along the border with Mexico by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the government has awarded millions of dollars in contracts for the construction of 30-foot-tall barriers , along with new lighting , technology and infrastructure .
The Trump administration says it has already built 187 miles of wall .
Some of it is new but most is replacing old , much shorter barriers that officials said were not sufficient .
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A North Dakota construction company has been awarded a massive $1.3 billion contract to build a portion of President Trump’s signature wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota confirmed that the contract to build the 42-mile section of wall in Arizona was awarded to Fisher Sand and Gravel Co.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Wednesday that there was no set date to start or complete construction on the latest contract award. Construction will take place near Nogales and Sasabe, both in Arizona.
The Army Corps of Engineers, which awards contracts, said Fisher was one of several companies chosen in May 2019 to partake in building $5 billion worth of border wall. This month’s contract to Fisher was part of that award.
When asked if there were any additional bidders for this latest contract, a spokesman said the agency couldn’t provide that information because of “procurement sensitivities.”
The Arizona Daily Star first reported news of the contract.
Trump has promised to build 450 miles of wall along the border with Mexico by the end of the year. So far, the government has awarded millions of dollars in contracts for the construction of 30-foot-tall barriers, along with new lighting, technology and infrastructure. The Trump administration says it has already built 187 miles of wall. Some of it is new but most is replacing old, much shorter barriers that officials said were not sufficient. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Carville: Trump ‘Will Get His Fat Ass Beat’ in 2020

ames Carville has a lot of rage — that ’ s why he ’ s known as the Ragin ’ Cajun .
And at 75 , the former architect of Bill Clinton ’ s two presidential wins doesn ’ t have much a filter , either .
On Friday , Carville joined former Howard Stern personality John Melendez on The Stuttering John Podcast , where he talked about the 2020 election – making a prediction about President Trump .
“ He ’ s gon na ’ get his ass beat , ” Carville said .
“ All right , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fat ass beat .
The question is by how much.
” “ If we want to go to the lethargic stuff , blah , blah , blah , worry about this , we can get 290 , 295 electoral votes and it ’ ll change nothing , ” Carville said .
“ If we go and take it to him and talk about what a massive fat failure he is , we can runaway with this thing .
The idea is not to defeat Trump , we have to defeat Trump-ism.
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ames Carville has a lot of rage — that’s why he’s known as the Ragin’ Cajun.
And at 75, the former architect of Bill Clinton’s two presidential wins doesn’t have much a filter, either.
On Friday, Carville joined former Howard Stern personality John Melendez on The Stuttering John Podcast, where he talked about the 2020 election – making a prediction about President Trump.
“He’s gonna’ get his ass beat,” Carville said. “All right, he’s gonna’ get his fat ass beat. The question is by how much.”
“If we want to go to the lethargic stuff, blah, blah, blah, worry about this, we can get 290, 295 electoral votes and it’ll change nothing,” Carville said. “If we go and take it to him and talk about what a massive fat failure he is, we can runaway with this thing. The idea is not to defeat Trump, we have to defeat Trump-ism.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--CNBC Reporter: Biden Tax Plan ‘Most Expensive’ in Recent History (VIDEO)

CNBC reporter Robert Frank said Friday that presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden is putting forward the most burdensome tax plan @ @ @ @ @ truth is that Joe Biden , even though he ’ s portrayed as a moderate @ @ @ @ @ expensive Democratic tax plan that we ’ ve seen from any Democratic candidate in recent @ @ @ @ @ in an interview .
“ Hillary Clinton ’ s total plan was $ 1.5 trillion @ @ @ @ @ is $ 4 trillion.
” Biden has been courting a number of progressives in advisory @ @ @ @ @ recent weeks .
Last Wednesday , he announced his new “ unity task forces ” @ @ @ @ @ Bernie Sanders ( I. , Vt. ) .
The group , which includes freshman congresswoman @ @ @ @ @ N.Y. ) and top economic advisers to the Sanders campaign , will collectively develop the @ @ @ @ @ platform .
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CNBC reporter Robert Frank said Friday that presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden is putting forward the most burdensome tax plan in years.
“The truth is that Joe Biden, even though he’s portrayed as a moderate, is offering the most expensive Democratic tax plan that we’ve seen from any Democratic candidate in recent history,” Frank said in an interview. “Hillary Clinton’s total plan was $1.5 trillion. Biden’s plan is $4 trillion.”
Biden has been courting a number of progressives in advisory roles to his campaign in recent weeks. Last Wednesday, he announced his new “unity task forces” with rival primary candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.). The group, which includes freshman congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) and top economic advisers to the Sanders campaign, will collectively develop the Democratic Party’s 2020 platform. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Trump Unloads on Biden: ‘He Doesn’t Know He’s Alive’

President Donald Trump is unleashing a barrage of attacks on the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden .
During an @ @ @ @ @ ” over the weekend , Trump was asked by host Sharyl Attkisson to say what @ @ @ @ @ “ strongest feature ” is as a political competitor .
“ Well , I would @ @ @ @ @ he doesn ’ t really have experience because I don ’ t think he remembers @ @ @ @ @ ” Trump responded .
He continued , “ First of all , he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ be president .
He ’ s got China , and he ’ s got all @ @ @ @ @ Biden doesn ’ t know , I mean , he doesn ’ t know he @ @ @ @ @ ’ m against somebody .
Think of it .
I ’ m against somebody that @ @ @ @ @ questions .
I ’ ve never seen anything like it , ” he added .
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President Donald Trump is unleashing a barrage of attacks on the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
During an interview on “Full Measure” over the weekend, Trump was asked by host Sharyl Attkisson to say what he believes Biden’s “strongest feature” is as a political competitor.
“Well, I would have said experience, but he doesn’t really have experience because I don’t think he remembers what he did yesterday,” Trump responded.
He continued, “First of all, he’s not mentally sharp enough to be president. He’s got China, and he’s got all these countries.”
“But Biden doesn’t know, I mean, he doesn’t know he’s alive. I’m against somebody. Think of it. I’m against somebody that can’t answer simple questions. I’ve never seen anything like it,” he added. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Lori Loughlin’s Daughters Are ‘Devastated’ She’s Going to Jail After Finally Pleading Guilty to Char

Lori Loughlin’s Daughters Are ‘Devastated’ She’s Going to Jail After Finally Pleading Guilty to Charges

Yesterday , we reported that Lori Loughlin had finally agreed to plead guilty to the charges against her in the college admissions scandal , taking a deal that includes her spending two months in prison .
Now , it ’ s been revealed that Loughlin ’ s two daughters are having a hard time dealing with the fact that both their parents are heading to prison , as their father Mossimo Giannulli is set to plead guilty and spend five months behind bars .
An insider told Us Weekly that 21 year-old Isabella Giannulli and her 20 year-old influencer sister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the realization that both their parents are going to be locked up .
“ Olivia and Bella were devastated when Lori and Mossimo told them they were pleading guilty , ” the source said .
“ The girls have been spending a lot of time at their parents ’ house recently , and they are becoming much more of a tight-knit family.
” The insider went on to add that while the prospect of Loughlin and Giannulli going to prison is devastating to the sisters , the young women are relieved that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The girls have been on so many ups and downs that they were happy it was going to be over , but fear for their mom going to jail , ” the source said .
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Yesterday, we reported that Lori Loughlin had finally agreed to plead guilty to the charges against her in the college admissions scandal, taking a deal that includes her spending two months in prison. Now, it’s been revealed that Loughlin’s two daughters are having a hard time dealing with the fact that both their parents are heading to prison, as their father Mossimo Giannulli is set to plead guilty and spend five months behind bars.
An insider told Us Weekly that 21 year-old Isabella Giannulli and her 20 year-old influencer sister Olivia Jade Giannulli are “devastated” by the realization that both their parents are going to be locked up.
“Olivia and Bella were devastated when Lori and Mossimo told them they were pleading guilty,” the source said. “The girls have been spending a lot of time at their parents’ house recently, and they are becoming much more of a tight-knit family.”
The insider went on to add that while the prospect of Loughlin and Giannulli going to prison is devastating to the sisters, the young women are relieved that this humiliating scandal will finally be over.
“The girls have been on so many ups and downs that they were happy it was going to be over, but [they] fear for their mom going to jail,” the source said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Birx announces ‘dramatic decline’ in coronavirus cases across the states

Dr. Deborah Birx on Friday announced a “ dramatic decline ” in coronavirus deaths and hospitalizations across the country , @ @ @ @ @ City metro area .
“ A dramatic decline across the states ” has also been @ @ @ @ @ , as testing capabilities are expanded , said Birx , the White House coronavirus response @ @ @ @ @ with reporters .
Birx called out three metro areas where the positivity rate has either @ @ @ @ @ , D.C. , Baltimore and Minneapolis .
She said D.C. has the “ number one @ @ @ @ @ any metro area in the country , adding that “ went through their logarithmic phase @ @ @ @ @ high plateau with an unchanging number of cases day over day.
” Speaking about opening @ @ @ @ @ of worship would be considered “ essential , ” Birx called on people who have @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 cases to “ wait a week.
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Dr. Deborah Birx on Friday announced a “dramatic decline” in coronavirus deaths and hospitalizations across the country, particularly in the New York City metro area.
“A dramatic decline across the states” has also been seen in the positivity rate, as testing capabilities are expanded, said Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, during a briefing with reporters.
“A dramatic decline across the states” in percent positive per state, says Dr. Birx. #CoronavirusUSA pic.twitter.com/qTWnkLepxc — Steve Herman (@W7VOA) May 22, 2020
Birx called out three metro areas where the positivity rate has either stalled or increased: Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Minneapolis.
She said D.C. has the “number one” highest positivity rate of any metro area in the country, adding that “went through their logarithmic phase and are now at a high plateau with an unchanging number of cases day over day.”
Speaking about opening churches after Trump announced houses of worship would be considered “essential,” Birx called on people who have comorbidities in areas with high COVID-19 cases to “wait a week.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Michael Moore: The Only Way Trump Wins In 2020 Is If He ‘Cheats’

Filmmaker Michael Moore , who not too long ago predicted President Trump would win re-election in 2020 , has flip-flopped and now claims the only way the president wins in November is if he “ cheats.
” Moore , who appeared Friday on “ Real Time with Bill Maher , ” said Trump may be planning some shenanigans in order to hold onto the White House .
“ The only way they are going to pull it off is if he ’ s able to cancel the election or postpone it , ” Moore said of the Trump campaign .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to have to fight against because I ’ m certain that is what is going on in his head right now.
” Moore worried that presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden , who he said will win by 5 million votes , could still lose the Electoral College because of high turnout for Trump .
Hillary Clinton , he noted , won the popular vote in 2016 by 3 million votes and lost the Electoral College vote 304-227 .
The filmmaker said if voting can be made easy , including allowing Americans to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to lose.
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Filmmaker Michael Moore, who not too long ago predicted President Trump would win re-election in 2020, has flip-flopped and now claims the only way the president wins in November is if he “cheats.”
Moore, who appeared Friday on “Real Time with Bill Maher,” said Trump may be planning some shenanigans in order to hold onto the White House.
“The only way they are going to pull it off is if he’s able to cancel the election or postpone it,” Moore said of the Trump campaign. “That is what we’re going to have to fight against because I’m certain that is what is going on in his head right now.”
Moore worried that presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden, who he said will win by 5 million votes, could still lose the Electoral College because of high turnout for Trump. Hillary Clinton, he noted, won the popular vote in 2016 by 3 million votes and lost the Electoral College vote 304-227.
The filmmaker said if voting can be made easy, including allowing Americans to vote by mail, “Republicans are going to lose.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--The Economic “Reopening” Is A Fake Out

The Economic “Reopening” Is A Fake Out

How does one define an economic “ reopening ” ?
I think most people would say that a reopening means that everything goes back to the way it was before the crisis ; or at least as close as possible .
Most people would also say that a reopening is something that will last .
Simply declaring “ America has reopened ” while keeping many restrictions in place in certain parts of the country is a bit of a farce .
And , reopening with the intention of implementing lockdowns again in a matter of weeks without explaining the situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the highest order .
For example , states like New York , California , Illinois and New Jersey have extended their lockdowns ; with LA ’ s extension remaining ambiguous after they initially declared restrictions for another 3 months .
New York ’ s lockdown is extended to the end of May ( so far ) .
This is the case in many US states and cities , while rural areas are mostly open .
This is being called a “ partial reopening ” , but is there a purpose behind the uneven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ article ‘ Pandemic And Economic Collapse : The Next 60 Days ’ , the restrictions will continue in major US population centers while rural areas have mostly opened with much fanfare .
The end result of this will be a flood of city dwellers into rural towns looking for relief from more strict lockdown conditions .
In about a month , we should expect new viral clusters in places where there was limited transmission .
I suggest that before the 4th of July holiday , state governments and the Federal government will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ predictable infection spike as an excuse .
This is happening in Northeast China right now – another resurgence has occurred and 100 million people are now subject to quarantine restrictions .
China ’ s reopening is barely two weeks old , and concerns of infection “ flare ups ” were widespread when the announcement was made .
Now the mainstream media seems to be confused ; is China open , or locked down ?
Of course , we may never know how bad the problem is and was in China as their numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and suppressed from the beginning , but the point is that the phrase “ reopening ” is meaningless there , just as it will be meaningless here in the US .
This is part of the plan .
The farce of reopenings does indeed have a purpose .
I discuss this in great detail in my article ‘ Waves Of Mutilation : Medical Tyranny And The Cashless Society ’ published in April .
The globalists are clearly the only beneficiaries of this event ; with a world-wide surveillance state now openly on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ digital currency systems , the globalists are either taking advantage of this crisis to push their agenda , or they ENGINEERED the virus and caused the crisis to push their agenda .
In white papers published by globalists at the Imperial College of London as well as MIT , the plan is openly admitted .
They suggest using “ waves ” of economic openings and then lockdowns to control the spread of the virus .
The timelines seem to vary , but in general the models call for a one month open , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is to deliberately increase infections every couple of months in specific regions of a country , then declare economic shutdown and quarantine measures once the spread reaches a certain level ; this is meant to continue until a vaccine is developed , which could take years .
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How does one define an economic “reopening”? I think most people would say that a reopening means that everything goes back to the way it was before the crisis; or at least as close as possible. Most people would also say that a reopening is something that will last. Simply declaring “America has reopened” while keeping many restrictions in place in certain parts of the country is a bit of a farce. And, reopening with the intention of implementing lockdowns again in a matter of weeks without explaining the situation to the public is a scam of the highest order.
For example, states like New York, California, Illinois and New Jersey have extended their lockdowns; with LA’s extension remaining ambiguous after they initially declared restrictions for another 3 months. New York’s lockdown is extended to the end of May (so far). This is the case in many US states and cities, while rural areas are mostly open. This is being called a “partial reopening”, but is there a purpose behind the uneven approach?
As I predicted in my article ‘Pandemic And Economic Collapse: The Next 60 Days’, the restrictions will continue in major US population centers while rural areas have mostly opened with much fanfare. The end result of this will be a flood of city dwellers into rural towns looking for relief from more strict lockdown conditions. In about a month, we should expect new viral clusters in places where there was limited transmission. I suggest that before the 4th of July holiday, state governments and the Federal government will be talking about new lockdowns, using the predictable infection spike as an excuse.
This is happening in Northeast China right now – another resurgence has occurred and 100 million people are now subject to quarantine restrictions. China’s reopening is barely two weeks old, and concerns of infection “flare ups” were widespread when the announcement was made. Now the mainstream media seems to be confused; is China open, or locked down? Of course, we may never know how bad the problem is and was in China as their numbers have been shown to be utterly rigged and suppressed from the beginning, but the point is that the phrase “reopening” is meaningless there, just as it will be meaningless here in the US.
This is part of the plan. The farce of reopenings does indeed have a purpose. I discuss this in great detail in my article ‘Waves Of Mutilation: Medical Tyranny And The Cashless Society’ published in April. The globalists are clearly the only beneficiaries of this event; with a world-wide surveillance state now openly on the table along with an accelerated shift into digital currency systems, the globalists are either taking advantage of this crisis to push their agenda, or they ENGINEERED the virus and caused the crisis to push their agenda.
In white papers published by globalists at the Imperial College of London as well as MIT, the plan is openly admitted. They suggest using “waves” of economic openings and then lockdowns to control the spread of the virus. The timelines seem to vary, but in general the models call for a one month open, two months closed cycle. The goal is to deliberately increase infections every couple of months in specific regions of a country, then declare economic shutdown and quarantine measures once the spread reaches a certain level; this is meant to continue until a vaccine is developed, which could take years. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Cotton Leads Republican Senators Calling For DOJ Investigation of Planned Parenthood

Sen. Tom Cotton ( R. , Ark . )
led a group of 27 Republican lawmakers calling on the Department @ @ @ @ @ Parenthood over allegations the abortion provider fraudulently obtained federal loans .
“ Planned Parenthood fraudulently @ @ @ @ @ dollars that were intended to help keep those small businesses and nonprofit organizations afloat can @ @ @ @ @ addressed , ” a letter sent by the lawmakers to Attorney General William Barr stated @ @ @ @ @ a statement from Planned Parenthood Action Fund , the group ’ s political action committee @ @ @ @ @ for excluding Planned Parenthood as evidence that the group fraudulently obtained the loans .
“ @ @ @ @ @ Business Administration broad discretion to exclude Planned Parenthood affiliates and other non-profits serving people with @ @ @ @ @ benefits under the new small business loan program , ” Planned Parenthood said in a @ @ @ @ @ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Sen. Tom Cotton (R., Ark.) led a group of 27 Republican lawmakers calling on the Department of Justice to investigate Planned Parenthood over allegations the abortion provider fraudulently obtained federal loans.
“Planned Parenthood fraudulently taking tens of millions of dollars that were intended to help keep those small businesses and nonprofit organizations afloat cannot stand and must be addressed,” a letter sent by the lawmakers to Attorney General William Barr stated.
The letter points to a statement from Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the group’s political action committee, criticizing the CARES Act for excluding Planned Parenthood as evidence that the group fraudulently obtained the loans.
“The bill gives the Small Business Administration broad discretion to exclude Planned Parenthood affiliates and other non-profits serving people with low incomes and deny them benefits under the new small business loan program,” Planned Parenthood said in a press release. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--New York Times on Memorial Day Weekend: ‘Why Does the U.S. Military Celebrate White Supremacy?’

The New York Times published an editorial on the first day of Memorial Day weekend asking : “ Why Does the U.S. Military Celebrate White Supremacy ?
” The article ‘ s byline is the entire editorial board , and it is accompanied by an image of a bullet shaped like a Ku Klux Klan robe .
The central complaint of the article is that there are U.S. military bases named after Confederate Army officers : This same toxic legacy clings to the 10 United States military installations across the South that were named for Confederate Army officers during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Apologists often describe the names as a necessary gesture of reconciliation in the wake of the Civil War .
In truth , the namings reflect a federal embrace of white supremacy that found its most poisonous expression in military installations where black servicemen were deliberately placed under the command of white Southerners — who were said to better “ understand ” Negroes — and confined to substandard housing , segregated transportation systems and even “ colored only ” seating in movie houses .
The editorial further claims that “ The federal government embraced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it named military bases in the South.
” It rejects the argument — offered by the U.S. Army during the Obama administration that “ there was no need to expunge Confederate base names because the names were merely ‘ historic ’ and ‘ represent individuals , not causes or ideologies.
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The New York Times published an editorial on the first day of Memorial Day weekend asking: “Why Does the U.S. Military Celebrate White Supremacy?”
The article‘s byline is the entire editorial board, and it is accompanied by an image of a bullet shaped like a Ku Klux Klan robe.
The central complaint of the article is that there are U.S. military bases named after Confederate Army officers:
This same toxic legacy clings to the 10 United States military installations across the South that were named for Confederate Army officers during the first half of the 20th century. Apologists often describe the names as a necessary gesture of reconciliation in the wake of the Civil War. In truth, the namings reflect a federal embrace of white supremacy that found its most poisonous expression in military installations where black servicemen were deliberately placed under the command of white Southerners — who were said to better “understand” Negroes — and confined to substandard housing, segregated transportation systems and even “colored only” seating in movie houses.
The editorial further claims that “The federal government embraced pillars of the white supremacist movement when it named military bases in the South.”
It rejects the argument — offered by the U.S. Army during the Obama administration that “there was no need to expunge Confederate base names because the names were merely ‘historic’ and ‘represent individuals, not causes or ideologies.’” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--DOJ intervenes in case challenging Illinois coronavirus restrictions, says governor went too far

The Department of Justice on Friday intervened in an Illinois case that has the potential to invalidate the state ’ s stay-at-home order implemented by Democratic Gov .
J.B. Pritzker — while also writing to the mayor of Los Angeles to warn that a lengthy lockdown could be “ arbitrary and unlawful.
” The DOJ filed a statement of interest in support of a lawsuit by state lawmaker Rep. Darren Bailey , who has sought to challenge Pritzker ’ s stay-at-home restrictions — challenging whether he can keep the restrictions in place longer than the 30 days allowed by state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 pandemic , the Governor of Illinois has , over the past two months , sought to rely on authority under the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act to impose sweeping limitations on nearly all aspects of life for citizens of Illinois , significantly impairing in some instances their ability to maintain their economic livelihoods , ” the agency said in a statement .
Continuing , the DOJ said : “ According to the lawsuit , the Governor ’ s actions are not authorized by state law , as they extend beyond the 30-day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Governor ’ s exercise of emergency powers granted under the Act.
” Bailey last month won a lawsuit against the stay-at-home order , seeking to prevent the governor “ from taking any action … which orders Darren Bailey to stay at home , or at his place of residence , as well as limiting his ability to travel within the state… ” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

The Department of Justice on Friday intervened in an Illinois case that has the potential to invalidate the state’s stay-at-home order implemented by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker — while also writing to the mayor of Los Angeles to warn that a lengthy lockdown could be “arbitrary and unlawful.”
The DOJ filed a statement of interest in support of a lawsuit by state lawmaker Rep. Darren Bailey, who has sought to challenge Pritzker’s stay-at-home restrictions — challenging whether he can keep the restrictions in place longer than the 30 days allowed by state law.
“In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor of Illinois has, over the past two months, sought to rely on authority under the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act to impose sweeping limitations on nearly all aspects of life for citizens of Illinois, significantly impairing in some instances their ability to maintain their economic livelihoods,” the agency said in a statement.
Continuing, the DOJ said: “According to the lawsuit, the Governor’s actions are not authorized by state law, as they extend beyond the 30-day time period imposed by the Illinois legislature for the Governor’s exercise of emergency powers granted under the Act.”
Bailey last month won a lawsuit against the stay-at-home order, seeking to prevent the governor “from taking any action … which orders Darren Bailey to stay at home, or at his place of residence, as well as limiting his ability to travel within the state…” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Alyssa Milano gets relentlessly mocked for posting crocheted face mask: ‘Masks keep people safe and

Alyssa Milano gets relentlessly mocked for posting crocheted face mask: ‘Masks keep people safe and healthy’

Actress-turned-radically liberal activist Alyssa Milano got humiliated on Saturday when she found herself being roasted on Twitter for posting a @ @ @ @ @ family in face masks , encouraging others to wear them as well .
Unfortunately for @ @ @ @ @ mask had holes in it ; it was crocheted , and social media users had @ @ @ @ @ about it .
“ Show me your masks !
Masks keep people safe and healthy @ @ @ @ @ Ready ?
Go !
” Milano tweeted alongside a photo of herself with her husband @ @ @ @ @ of whom were wearing face masks .
Social media enthusiasts immediately fired back at Milano @ @ @ @ @ mask had holes in it , meaning it likely wasn ’ t doing anything at @ @ @ @ @ is exactly what this fence does to keep mosquitoes out , ” one social media @ @ @ @ @ of a fence with holes in it .
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Actress-turned-radically liberal activist Alyssa Milano got humiliated on Saturday when she found herself being roasted on Twitter for posting a photo of herself and her family in face masks, encouraging others to wear them as well. Unfortunately for Milano, however, her mask had holes in it; it was crocheted, and social media users had a field trip schooling her about it.
“Show me your masks! Masks keep people safe and healthy. Show me yours! Ready? Go!” Milano tweeted alongside a photo of herself with her husband and two children, all of whom were wearing face masks.
Your mask is exactly what this fence does to keep mosquitoes out. pic.twitter.com/G5GT5A3Z9p — Not PC (@ksbyron) May 23, 2020
Social media enthusiasts immediately fired back at Milano, pointing out that her mask had holes in it, meaning it likely wasn’t doing anything at all. “Your mask is exactly what this fence does to keep mosquitoes out,” one social media user commented alongside a photo of a fence with holes in it. –READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Trump Participates in Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arlington to Honor Fallen Service Members

President Donald Trump is honoring America ’ s fallen service members on Memorial Day by participating in a wreath-laying ceremony @ @ @ @ @ On Monday , Trump travelled to Arlington for the ceremony .
Vice President Mike Pence @ @ @ @ @ also participated .
Trump was also scheduled to visit Fort McHenry , near the location @ @ @ @ @ the poem during the War of 1812 that became the “ Star-Spangled Banner.
” But @ @ @ @ @ without controversy , Baltimore Mayor Bernard Young urged Trump to stay at the White House @ @ @ @ @ .
In a statement , Young wrote , “ I wish that the president , @ @ @ @ @ leader , would set a positive example and not travel during this holiday weekend.
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President Donald Trump is honoring America’s fallen service members on Memorial Day by participating in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetary.
On Monday, Trump travelled to Arlington for the ceremony. Vice President Mike Pence and Defense Secretary Mark Esper also participated.
Pres. Trump participates in wreath-laying ceremony at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Memorial Day. https://t.co/shvQlsxQij pic.twitter.com/jbYo1VuV08 — ABC News (@ABC) May 25, 2020
Trump was also scheduled to visit Fort McHenry, near the location where Francis Scott Key penned the poem during the War of 1812 that became the “Star-Spangled Banner.”
But, the trip was not without controversy, Baltimore Mayor Bernard Young urged Trump to stay at the White House due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, Young wrote, “I wish that the president, as our nation’s leader, would set a positive example and not travel during this holiday weekend.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--States give few details on billions spent on virus supplies

States are spending billions of dollars stocking up on medical supplies such as masks and breathing machines during the coronavirus pandemic .
But more than two months into the buying binge , many aren ’ t sharing details about how much they ’ re spending , what they ’ re getting for their money or which companies they ’ re paying .
An Associated Press survey of all 50 states found a hodgepodge of public information about the purchase of masks , gloves , gowns and other hard-to-get equipment for medical and emergency workers .
Illinois has one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ date , vendor , purpose , quantity and price of each purchase .
In most states , it ’ s not that easy .
Some provided similar information only after the AP pointed to laws requiring the release of government documents .
The public can see only a piece of the procurement puzzle in many states — maybe an estimate of the total spent on supplies , but not the names of the providers or the price of each item , which could show whether the state got a good deal or was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because many states set aside purchasing safeguards amid a scramble for supplies among health care providers , states , the U.S. government and other countries .
Instead of seeking competitive bids and vetting them for months , states have closed emergency deals in days with businesses claiming to have access to supplies .
In some cases , states have prepaid to ensure orders aren ’ t diverted elsewhere .
Some states say technological barriers prevent them from posting more information .
Others provided no explanation for why they aren ’ t doing so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

States are spending billions of dollars stocking up on medical supplies such as masks and breathing machines during the coronavirus pandemic. But more than two months into the buying binge, many aren’t sharing details about how much they’re spending, what they’re getting for their money or which companies they’re paying.
An Associated Press survey of all 50 states found a hodgepodge of public information about the purchase of masks, gloves, gowns and other hard-to-get equipment for medical and emergency workers.
Illinois has one of the most detailed tracking websites, showing the date, vendor, purpose, quantity and price of each purchase. In most states, it’s not that easy. Some provided similar information only after the AP pointed to laws requiring the release of government documents.
The public can see only a piece of the procurement puzzle in many states — maybe an estimate of the total spent on supplies, but not the names of the providers or the price of each item, which could show whether the state got a good deal or was ripped off.
Those details are important because many states set aside purchasing safeguards amid a scramble for supplies among health care providers, states, the U.S. government and other countries. Instead of seeking competitive bids and vetting them for months, states have closed emergency deals in days with businesses claiming to have access to supplies. In some cases, states have prepaid to ensure orders aren’t diverted elsewhere.
Some states say technological barriers prevent them from posting more information. Others provided no explanation for why they aren’t doing so. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Joe Biden: One Thing People in Jail Have in Common, They ‘Can’t Read’

Joe Biden ( D ) , during a Friday appearance on the Breakfast Club radio program , suggested that people in jail have a few things in common , one of which is they “ can ’ t read.
” The Democrat Party ’ s presumptive nominee made the remarks during a conversation defending his support of anti-crime bills in the 1990s , which critics say led to increased incarceration of black Americans , particularly due to heavier prison sentences for non-violent drug offenses .
“ You take a look at my record .
People talk about the crime bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mass incarceration .
Other things increased mass incarceration , ” Biden said , adding that the effort “ did , in fact , bring down violent crime in black communities as well.
” Biden said he , along with “ my colleagues in a black caucus in the United States Congress , ” has been fighting to change the “ entire prison system for one that is punishment to rehabilitation ” before explaining the three things he believes incarcerated individuals have in common .
“ There ’ s only a couple things everybody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden began .
“ One is they were the victims of abuse , or their kids were , or their or the mother was .
Number two , can ’ t read , ” he stated , offering no elaboration .
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Joe Biden (D), during a Friday appearance on the Breakfast Club radio program, suggested that people in jail have a few things in common, one of which is they “can’t read.”
The Democrat Party’s presumptive nominee made the remarks during a conversation defending his support of anti-crime bills in the 1990s, which critics say led to increased incarceration of black Americans, particularly due to heavier prison sentences for non-violent drug offenses.
“You take a look at my record. People talk about the crime bill. [The] crime bill didn’t increase mass incarceration. Other things increased mass incarceration,” Biden said, adding that the effort “did, in fact, bring down violent crime in black communities as well.”
Biden said he, along with “my colleagues in a black caucus in the United States Congress,” has been fighting to change the “entire prison system for one that is punishment to rehabilitation” before explaining the three things he believes incarcerated individuals have in common.
“There’s only a couple things everybody has in common in jail,” Biden began. “One is they were the victims of abuse, or their kids were, or their or the mother was. Number two, can’t read,” he stated, offering no elaboration. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Democrat Sheila Jackson Lee Claims That Biden Did Not Really Make Bigoted ‘You Ain’t Black’ Remark (

Democrat Sheila Jackson Lee Claims That Biden Did Not Really Make Bigoted ‘You Ain’t Black’ Remark (VIDEO)

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee ( D-TX ) falsely suggested late last week that presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden did @ @ @ @ @ you ain ’ t black ” remark that was widely condemned as racist and arrogant @ @ @ @ @ “ The Breakfast Club ” with co-host Charlamagne Tha God , Biden said , “ @ @ @ @ @ figuring out whether you ’ re for me or Trump , then you ain ’ @ @ @ @ @ the false claim during an appearance on Fox News when asked about the remark during @ @ @ @ @ Baier .
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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) falsely suggested late last week that presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden did not really make his “you ain’t black” remark that was widely condemned as racist and arrogant.
During an interview on “The Breakfast Club” with co-host Charlamagne Tha God, Biden said, “If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.”
A rather shameless Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee claims Joe Biden didn’t say you’re not black (or: “you ain’t black”) if you vote for @realDonaldTrump. It’s exactly what Biden said. pic.twitter.com/NgBszlNaxT — (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) May 25, 2020
Lee made the false claim during an appearance on Fox News when asked about the remark during an interview with anchor Bret Baier. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Poll: President Trump Leading Joe Biden in Battleground Pennsylvania

President Trump is leading Joe Biden ( D ) in the battleground state of Pennsylvania , a Restoration PAC poll @ @ @ @ @ The survey , taken May 9-13 , 2020 , among of 600 likely voters in @ @ @ @ @ leading Biden , the Democrat Party ’ s presumptive nominee , 50.2 percent to 45.5 @ @ @ @ @ , as it reflects a 4.7 percent jump from the previous survey .
Restoration PAC @ @ @ @ @ noted that the increase could stem from the backlash over Gov .
Tom Wolf ’ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown orders , which continue to bar several counties from reopening their economies , causing @ @ @ @ @ Definitely seemed to be some backlash in Pennsylvania against the virus shutdown orders and a @ @ @ @ @ resurrect the economy , ” Truax stated .
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President Trump is leading Joe Biden (D) in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, a Restoration PAC poll released on Thursday showed.
The survey, taken May 9-13, 2020, among of 600 likely voters in Pennsylvania, shows President Trump leading Biden, the Democrat Party’s presumptive nominee, 50.2 percent to 45.5 percent. This is significant, as it reflects a 4.7 percent jump from the previous survey.
Restoration PAC founder and president Doug Truax noted that the increase could stem from the backlash over Gov. Tom Wolf’s (D) stringent lockdown orders, which continue to bar several counties from reopening their economies, causing frustration among residents.
“Definitely seemed to be some backlash in Pennsylvania against the virus shutdown orders and a confidence that President Trump can resurrect the economy,” Truax stated. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Joe Biden expresses regret over ‘you ain’t black’ comments: ‘I shouldn’t have been so cavalier’

Joe Biden expressed regret Friday during a call with black business leaders for suggesting in an earlier interview that African-Americans unsure about whether to support him or President Trump “ ain ’ t black.
” “ I shouldn ’ t have been so cavalier , ” Biden said in an afternoon phone call with the U.S. Black Chambers , addressing the controversy within seconds of the session starting .
The public attempt to walk back the remarks underscored how explosive the issue became for the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee ’ s campaign in a matter of hours , at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unite the party and avoid the kind of internal divisions that helped Trump win in 2016 .
Biden said he understands the comments sounded like he was taking the black vote “ for granted ” but insisted that wasn ’ t the case .
“ I shouldn ’ t have been such a wise guy , ” Biden said .
“ … No one should have to vote for any party , based on their race or religion or background.
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Joe Biden expressed regret Friday during a call with black business leaders for suggesting in an earlier interview that African-Americans unsure about whether to support him or President Trump “ain’t black.”
“I shouldn’t have been so cavalier,” Biden said in an afternoon phone call with the U.S. Black Chambers, addressing the controversy within seconds of the session starting.
The public attempt to walk back the remarks underscored how explosive the issue became for the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee’s campaign in a matter of hours, at a time when he’s working to unite the party and avoid the kind of internal divisions that helped Trump win in 2016.
Biden said he understands the comments sounded like he was taking the black vote “for granted” but insisted that wasn’t the case.
“I shouldn’t have been such a wise guy,” Biden said. “… No one should have to vote for any party, based on their race or religion or background.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Biden makes 1st in-person appearance in more than 2 months

Joe Biden made his first in-person appearance in more than two months on Monday as he marked Memorial Day by laying a wreath at a veterans park near his Delaware home .
Since abruptly canceling a March 10 rally in Cleveland at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic , the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee has waged much of his campaign from his home in Wilmington .
When Biden emerged on Monday , he wore a face mask , in contrast to President Donald Trump , who has refused to cover his face in public as health officials suggest .
Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a wreath of white flowers tied with a white bow , and bowed their heads in silence at the park .
He saluted .
“ Never forget the sacrifices that these men and women made , ” he said after .
“ Never , ever , forget.
” “ I feel great to be out here.
” Biden told reporters , his words muffled through his black cloth mask .
His visit to the park was unannounced and there was no crowd waiting for him .
But Biden briefly greeted a county official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks and standing a few feet away .
Biden also yelled to another , larger group standing nearby , “ Thank you for your service.
” His campaign says Biden has gone to the park for Memorial Day often in the past , though services were canceled Monday in the pandemic .
Though low-key , the appearance was a milestone in a presidential campaign that has largely been frozen by the coronavirus outbreak .
While the feasibility of traditional events such as rallies and the presidential conventions are in doubt , Biden ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spend the nearly five months that remain until the election entirely at home .
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Joe Biden made his first in-person appearance in more than two months on Monday as he marked Memorial Day by laying a wreath at a veterans park near his Delaware home.
Since abruptly canceling a March 10 rally in Cleveland at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee has waged much of his campaign from his home in Wilmington. When Biden emerged on Monday, he wore a face mask, in contrast to President Donald Trump, who has refused to cover his face in public as health officials suggest.
Biden and his wife, Jill, laid a wreath of white flowers tied with a white bow, and bowed their heads in silence at the park. He saluted. “Never forget the sacrifices that these men and women made,” he said after. “Never, ever, forget.”
“I feel great to be out here.” Biden told reporters, his words muffled through his black cloth mask. His visit to the park was unannounced and there was no crowd waiting for him.
But Biden briefly greeted a county official and another man, both wearing face masks and standing a few feet away. Biden also yelled to another, larger group standing nearby, “Thank you for your service.” His campaign says Biden has gone to the park for Memorial Day often in the past, though services were canceled Monday in the pandemic.
Though low-key, the appearance was a milestone in a presidential campaign that has largely been frozen by the coronavirus outbreak. While the feasibility of traditional events such as rallies and the presidential conventions are in doubt, Biden’s emergence suggests he won’t spend the nearly five months that remain until the election entirely at home. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Trump Threatens to Pull Republican Convention From North Carolina

President Trump threatened to move the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina if the state ’ s governor can ’ t guarantee that the event will take place at full capacity .
In a series of Monday tweets , Mr. Trump called on North Carolina Gov .
Roy Cooper , a Democrat , to reassure Republican officials that the event can continue without coronavirus-related restrictions on the number of attendees .
The Republican National Convention is scheduled to take place at an arena in Charlotte that can hold as many as 20,000 people .
Republicans “ must be immediately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to whether or not the space will be allowed to be fully occupied , “ Mr. Trump wrote in a series of tweets .
“ If not , we will be reluctantly forced…to find , with all of the jobs and economic development it brings , another Republican National Convention site.
” A spokeswoman for Mr. Cooper ’ s office said on Monday that “ state health officials are working with the RNC and will review its plans as they make decisions about how to hold the convention in Charlotte .
North Carolina @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect our state ’ s public health and safety.
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President Trump threatened to move the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina if the state’s governor can’t guarantee that the event will take place at full capacity.
In a series of Monday tweets, Mr. Trump called on North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, to reassure Republican officials that the event can continue without coronavirus-related restrictions on the number of attendees.


truepundit--2020-05-25--The Pandemic Is Exposing the Limits of Science

The 2008 financial crisis led the public to discover the limits of economics .
The Covid-19 pandemic risks having the same effect on scientists and medical doctors .
Since the start of the outbreak , citizens have struggled to get clear answers to some basic questions .
Consider masks , for example : The World Health Organization said early on that there was no point in encouraging healthy people to use them , but now most doctors agree that widespread mask-wearing is a good idea .
There was also confusion around lockdowns : In the U.K. , scientists argued for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and keeping people at home — a quarrel that may have cost the country lives .
And now that the outbreak is fading in Italy , there is growing debate between the country ’ s public health experts and doctors over whether the virus has lost strength or remains just as deadly .
These disputes are only natural since we are dealing with a novel coronavirus that caught most Western health-care systems off-guard .
Meanwhile , scientists across the world have raced to share data , and a number of companies have ramped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be one of the fastest-developed in human history .
And yet , the pandemic has reminded us that science — and medicine in particular — has limits .
In a way , the last few months have resembled what occurred in the 2008 crisis , as economists fought over the right response to the crash .
The academic community split between those who said the U.S. government should save all large banks and those who said it should let Lehman Brothers go bust .
In Europe , the controversy centered around whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ budget deficits .
These divisions , and the ensuing policy mistakes , dented economists ’ reputation in the eyes of the general public .
The comparison with 2008 is fitting because economists are faring relatively well during this pandemic .
True , there was some initial support , including from the European Central Bank and the U.K. Treasury , for the idea that the outbreak would be followed by a rapid “ V-shaped ” recovery — and this hypothesis has lost ground as we ’ ve braced for a longer and deeper slump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reach consensus that governments and central banks should expand fiscal and monetary policy , to boost demand as lockdowns crushed economic activity .
Regulators , too , acted swiftly , giving banks greater flexibility to keep lending to companies and individuals .
It is still early days , but the overall impression of economics is that of a united professional and academic body , one that did not let the financial crisis go to waste but instead learned from it .
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The 2008 financial crisis led the public to discover the limits of economics. The Covid-19 pandemic risks having the same effect on scientists and medical doctors.
Since the start of the outbreak, citizens have struggled to get clear answers to some basic questions. Consider masks, for example: The World Health Organization said early on that there was no point in encouraging healthy people to use them, but now most doctors agree that widespread mask-wearing is a good idea. There was also confusion around lockdowns: In the U.K., scientists argued for weeks over the merits of closing businesses and keeping people at home — a quarrel that may have cost the country lives. And now that the outbreak is fading in Italy, there is growing debate between the country’s public health experts and doctors over whether the virus has lost strength or remains just as deadly.
These disputes are only natural since we are dealing with a novel coronavirus that caught most Western health-care systems off-guard. Meanwhile, scientists across the world have raced to share data, and a number of companies have ramped up work on a vaccine, which could be one of the fastest-developed in human history.
And yet, the pandemic has reminded us that science — and medicine in particular — has limits. In a way, the last few months have resembled what occurred in the 2008 crisis, as economists fought over the right response to the crash. The academic community split between those who said the U.S. government should save all large banks and those who said it should let Lehman Brothers go bust. In Europe, the controversy centered around whether countries should pursue austerity or run large-scale budget deficits. These divisions, and the ensuing policy mistakes, dented economists’ reputation in the eyes of the general public.
The comparison with 2008 is fitting because economists are faring relatively well during this pandemic. True, there was some initial support, including from the European Central Bank and the U.K. Treasury, for the idea that the outbreak would be followed by a rapid “V-shaped” recovery — and this hypothesis has lost ground as we’ve braced for a longer and deeper slump. However, economists were quick to reach consensus that governments and central banks should expand fiscal and monetary policy, to boost demand as lockdowns crushed economic activity. Regulators, too, acted swiftly, giving banks greater flexibility to keep lending to companies and individuals. It is still early days, but the overall impression of economics is that of a united professional and academic body, one that did not let the financial crisis go to waste but instead learned from it. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--The CDC Just Gave Us the Biggest Reason to End the Coronavirus Lockdowns

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) nows estimates that 35 percent of coronavirus infections are asymptomatic But , before I got to that , I should note that back in March , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) estimated a 3.4 percent fatality rate and Dr. Anthony Fauci estimated that the fatality rate of the coronavirus was about 2 percent .
President Trump was skeptical of both those numbers , particularly the WHO ’ s estimate : “ Well , I think the 3.4 percent is really a false number , ” Trump told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is just my hunch , and — but based on a lot of conversations with a lot of people that do this .
Because a lot of people will have this and it ’ s very mild .
They ’ ll get better very rapidly .
They don ’ t even see a doctor .
They don ’ t even call a doctor .
I think that that number is very high .
I think the number , personally , I would say the number is way under 1 percent.
” According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ estimate , the case fatality rate of the coronavirus is .4 percent .
And that ’ s just amongst symptomatic cases , which , the CDC estimates , is 65 percent of all cases .
This means the CDC estimates that the fatality rate for all infections across all age groups , symptomatic as well as asymptomatic , is approximately .26 percent .
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) nows estimates that 35 percent of coronavirus infections are asymptomatic
But, before I got to that, I should note that back in March, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated a 3.4 percent fatality rate and Dr. Anthony Fauci estimated that the fatality rate of the coronavirus was about 2 percent.
President Trump was skeptical of both those numbers, particularly the WHO’s estimate: “Well, I think the 3.4 percent is really a false number,” Trump told Sean Hannity. “Now, and this is just my hunch, and — but based on a lot of conversations with a lot of people that do this. Because a lot of people will have this and it’s very mild. They’ll get better very rapidly. They don’t even see a doctor. They don’t even call a doctor. I think that that number is very high. I think the number, personally, I would say the number is way under 1 percent.”
According to the CDC’s current best estimate, the case fatality rate of the coronavirus is .4 percent. And that’s just amongst symptomatic cases, which, the CDC estimates, is 65 percent of all cases. This means the CDC estimates that the fatality rate for all infections across all age groups, symptomatic as well as asymptomatic, is approximately .26 percent. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Nobel Prize-winning scientist explains why COVID lockdowns may have cost more lives than they saved

Stanford School of Medicine Professor Michael Levitt , who won the 2013 Nobel Prize in Chemistry , says the strict lockdown measures imposed to combat the coronavirus pandemic may have cost more lives than they saved .
“ I think lockdown saved no lives , ” Levitt said on Saturday , The Telegraph reported .
“ I think it may have cost lives .
It will have saved a few road accident lives , things like that , but social damage — domestic abuse , divorces , alcoholism — has been extreme .
And then you have those who were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he explained .
Levitt correctly predicted the scale of the pandemic , which most models , such as the widely publicized model from Imperial College , grossly overestimated .
Those overestimations resulted in unnecessary “ panic , ” Levitt said .
“ I think that the real virus was the panic virus , ” Levitt said .
“ For reasons that were not clear to me , I think the leaders panicked and the people panicked and I think there was a huge lack of discussion.
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Stanford School of Medicine Professor Michael Levitt, who won the 2013 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, says the strict lockdown measures imposed to combat the coronavirus pandemic may have cost more lives than they saved.
“I think lockdown saved no lives,” Levitt said on Saturday, The Telegraph reported.
“I think it may have cost lives. It will have saved a few road accident lives, things like that, but social damage — domestic abuse, divorces, alcoholism — has been extreme. And then you have those who were not treated for other conditions,” he explained.
Levitt correctly predicted the scale of the pandemic, which most models, such as the widely publicized model from Imperial College, grossly overestimated. Those overestimations resulted in unnecessary “panic,” Levitt said.
“I think that the real virus was the panic virus,” Levitt said. “For reasons that were not clear to me, I think the leaders panicked and the people panicked and I think there was a huge lack of discussion.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Oxford epidemiologist on COVID-19 lockdowns: ‘We might have done better by doing nothing at all’

During an interview on UnHerd , Sunetra Gupta , professor of theoretical epidemiology at Oxford , said the virus is on its way out in the United Kingdom , and the true infection fatality rate is likely extremely low .
“ I think the epidemic has largely come and is on its way out in this country so I think it would definitely be less than 1 in 1,000 ( 0.1 % ) and probably closer to 1 in 10,000 ( 0.01 % ) , ” Gupta said .
“ In almost every context we ’ ve seen the epidemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — almost like clockwork , ” Gupta told UnHerd .
“ Different countries have had different lockdown policies , and yet what we ’ ve observed is almost a uniform pattern of behavior which is highly consistent with the SIR model .
To me that suggests that much of the driving force here was due to the build-up of immunity .
I think that ’ s a more parsimonious explanation than one which requires in every country for lockdown ( or various degrees of lockdown , including no lockdown ) to have had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there ’ s a chance we might have done better by doing nothing at all , ” Gupta said .
“ Or at least by doing something different , which would have been to pay attention to protecting the vulnerable , to have thought about protecting the vulnerable 30 or 40 years ago when we started cutting hospital beds .
The roots of this go a long , long way back.
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During an interview on UnHerd, Sunetra Gupta, professor of theoretical epidemiology at Oxford, said the virus is on its way out in the United Kingdom, and the true infection fatality rate is likely extremely low.
“I think the epidemic has largely come and is on its way out in this country so I think it would definitely be less than 1 in 1,000 (0.1%) and probably closer to 1 in 10,000 (0.01%),” Gupta said.
“In almost every context we’ve seen the epidemic grow, turn around and die away — almost like clockwork,” Gupta told UnHerd. “Different countries have had different lockdown policies, and yet what we’ve observed is almost a uniform pattern of behavior which is highly consistent with the SIR model. To me that suggests that much of the driving force here was due to the build-up of immunity. I think that’s a more parsimonious explanation than one which requires in every country for lockdown (or various degrees of lockdown, including no lockdown) to have had the same effect.”
“I think there’s a chance we might have done better by doing nothing at all,” Gupta said. “Or at least by doing something different, which would have been to pay attention to protecting the vulnerable, to have thought about protecting the vulnerable 30 or 40 years ago when we started cutting hospital beds. The roots of this go a long, long way back.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Ignoring Warnings, Mich. AG Sued to RAISE Lake Level Ahead of Dam Break—to Protect Mussels

In her ongoing audition to be Joe Biden ’ s veep pick , Michigan Governess Gretchen Whitmer all but convicted @ @ @ @ @ the disastrous floods that struck the middle of the state last Wednesday .
However , @ @ @ @ @ dam company that was trying to save a few clams—it was Whitmer ’ s radical @ @ @ @ @ .
Nessel was suing the dam company to raise the lake level three feet in @ @ @ @ @ and common—and in their response , the dam company cited safety as a reason for @ @ @ @ @ to Dana Nessel , who is also suing to keep Michigan ’ s chilly Upper @ @ @ @ @ source of propane , citing an imaginary concern over a pipeline across the Straits of @ @ @ @ @ .
A distant second .
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In her ongoing audition to be Joe Biden’s veep pick, Michigan Governess Gretchen Whitmer all but convicted a private dam owner for the disastrous floods that struck the middle of the state last Wednesday.
However, it wasn’t the dam company that was trying to save a few clams—it was Whitmer’s radical attorney general, Dana Nessel.
Nessel was suing the dam company to raise the lake level three feet in order to save mussels—both endangered and common—and in their response, the dam company cited safety as a reason for not doing so.
But to Dana Nessel, who is also suing to keep Michigan’s chilly Upper Peninsula from having a reliable source of propane, citing an imaginary concern over a pipeline across the Straits of Mackinac, people come second. A distant second. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-25--Washington State Loses “Hundreds Of Millions” To Nigerian Unemployment Claims Fraud Scheme

Just when you thought the world has reached a level of peak absurdity , the Nigerian scheme makes a grand reappearance .
Washington state officials admitted losing “ hundreds of millions of dollars ” to an international fraud scheme , originating out of Nigeria , that robbed the state ’ s unemployment insurance system and could mean even longer delays for thousands of jobless workers still waiting for legitimate benefits .
As the Seattle Times reported , Suzi LeVine , commissioner of the state Employment Security Department ( ESD ) , disclosed the staggering losses during a news conference Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much money was stolen during the scam , which she said appears to be orchestrated out of Nigeria but she conceded that the amount was “ orders of magnitude above ” the $ 1.6 million that ESD reported losing to fraudsters in April .
While LeVine said state and law enforcement officials were working to recover as much of the stolen money as possible , she declined to say how much had been returned so far .
She also said the ESD had taken “ a number of steps ” to prevent new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but would not specify the steps to avoid alerting criminals .
Thursday ’ s disclosure helped explain the unusual surge in the number of new jobless claims filed last week in Washington , which as we showed this morning was the state with the highest weekly increase in claims .
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Just when you thought the world has reached a level of peak absurdity, the Nigerian scheme makes a grand reappearance.
Washington state officials admitted losing “hundreds of millions of dollars” to an international fraud scheme, originating out of Nigeria, that robbed the state’s unemployment insurance system and could mean even longer delays for thousands of jobless workers still waiting for legitimate benefits.
As the Seattle Times reported, Suzi LeVine, commissioner of the state Employment Security Department (ESD), disclosed the staggering losses during a news conference Thursday afternoon. LeVine declined to specify how much money was stolen during the scam, which she said appears to be orchestrated out of Nigeria but she conceded that the amount was “orders of magnitude above” the $1.6 million that ESD reported losing to fraudsters in April.
While LeVine said state and law enforcement officials were working to recover as much of the stolen money as possible, she declined to say how much had been returned so far. She also said the ESD had taken “a number of steps” to prevent new fraudulent claims from being filed or paid but would not specify the steps to avoid alerting criminals.
Thursday’s disclosure helped explain the unusual surge in the number of new jobless claims filed last week in Washington, which as we showed this morning was the state with the highest weekly increase in claims. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-26--LISTEN: PAINE in the Morning — News Scoops & Analysis for Tuesday 5.26.20

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The CDC Just Gave Us the Biggest Reason to End the Coronavirus Lockdowns – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) nows estimates that 35 percent of coronavirus infections are asymptomatic But , before I got to that , I should note that back in March , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) estimated a 3.4 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the fatality rate of the coronavirus was about 2 percent .
– read more Washington State Loses “ Hundreds Of Millions ” To Nigerian Unemployment Claims Fraud Scheme – Just when you thought the world has reached a level of peak absurdity , the Nigerian scheme makes a grand reappearance .
Washington state officials admitted losing “ hundreds of millions of dollars ” to an international fraud scheme , originating out of Nigeria , that robbed the state ’ s unemployment insurance system and could mean even longer delays for thousands of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
– READ MORE Nobel Prize-winning scientist explains why COVID lockdowns may have cost more lives than they saved – Stanford School of Medicine Professor Michael Levitt , who won the 2013 Nobel Prize in Chemistry , says the strict lockdown measures imposed to combat the coronavirus pandemic may have cost more lives than they saved .
“ I think lockdown saved no lives , ” Levitt said on Saturday , The Telegraph reported .
– READ MORE Ignoring Warnings , Mich. AG Sued to RAISE Lake Level Ahead of Dam Break—to Protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be Joe Biden ’ s veep pick , Michigan Governess Gretchen Whitmer all but convicted a private dam owner for the disastrous floods that struck the middle of the state last Wednesday .
However , it wasn ’ t the dam company that was trying to save a few clams—it was Whitmer ’ s radical attorney general , Dana Nessel .
– READ MORE Oxford epidemiologist on COVID-19 lockdowns : ‘ We might have done better by doing nothing at all ’ – During an interview on UnHerd , Sunetra Gupta , professor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus is on its way out in the United Kingdom , and the true infection fatality rate is likely extremely low .
“ I think the epidemic has largely come and is on its way out in this country so I think it would definitely be less than 1 in 1,000 ( 0.1 % ) and probably closer to 1 in 10,000 ( 0.01 % ) , ” Gupta said .
– READ MORE Hollywood producer arrested for stealing $ 1.7M in COVID-19 relief funds , embezzling $ 25M for Beverly Hills @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Security and Exchange Committee , and the U.S Attorney ’ s Office for the Southern District of New York announced fraud charges against former Hollywood executive producer William Sadleir on Friday .
Sadlier allegedly stole $ 1.7 million in funds meant for coronavirus relief and swindled $ 25 million from an investor .
Sadleir , the founder and former chairman of Los Angeles-based film production company Aviron Pictures , reportedly lied on applications to get $ 1.7 million in Paycheck Protection Program funds from the federal government , according to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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The CDC Just Gave Us the Biggest Reason to End the Coronavirus Lockdowns – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) nows estimates that 35 percent of coronavirus infections are asymptomatic
But, before I got to that, I should note that back in March, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated a 3.4 percent fatality rate and Dr. Anthony Fauci estimated that the fatality rate of the coronavirus was about 2 percent. – read more
Washington State Loses “Hundreds Of Millions” To Nigerian Unemployment Claims Fraud Scheme – Just when you thought the world has reached a level of peak absurdity, the Nigerian scheme makes a grand reappearance.
Washington state officials admitted losing “hundreds of millions of dollars” to an international fraud scheme, originating out of Nigeria, that robbed the state’s unemployment insurance system and could mean even longer delays for thousands of jobless workers still waiting for legitimate benefits. – READ MORE
Nobel Prize-winning scientist explains why COVID lockdowns may have cost more lives than they saved – Stanford School of Medicine Professor Michael Levitt, who won the 2013 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, says the strict lockdown measures imposed to combat the coronavirus pandemic may have cost more lives than they saved.
“I think lockdown saved no lives,” Levitt said on Saturday, The Telegraph reported. – READ MORE
Ignoring Warnings, Mich. AG Sued to RAISE Lake Level Ahead of Dam Break—to Protect Mussels – In her ongoing audition to be Joe Biden’s veep pick, Michigan Governess Gretchen Whitmer all but convicted a private dam owner for the disastrous floods that struck the middle of the state last Wednesday.
However, it wasn’t the dam company that was trying to save a few clams—it was Whitmer’s radical attorney general, Dana Nessel. – READ MORE
Oxford epidemiologist on COVID-19 lockdowns: ‘We might have done better by doing nothing at all’ – During an interview on UnHerd, Sunetra Gupta, professor of theoretical epidemiology at Oxford, said the virus is on its way out in the United Kingdom, and the true infection fatality rate is likely extremely low.
“I think the epidemic has largely come and is on its way out in this country so I think it would definitely be less than 1 in 1,000 (0.1%) and probably closer to 1 in 10,000 (0.01%),” Gupta said. – READ MORE
Hollywood producer arrested for stealing $1.7M in COVID-19 relief funds, embezzling $25M for Beverly Hills mansion – The U.S. Department of Justice, the Security and Exchange Committee, and the U.S Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced fraud charges against former Hollywood executive producer William Sadleir on Friday. Sadlier allegedly stole $1.7 million in funds meant for coronavirus relief and swindled $25 million from an investor.
Sadleir, the founder and former chairman of Los Angeles-based film production company Aviron Pictures, reportedly lied on applications to get $1.7 million in Paycheck Protection Program funds from the federal government, according to the Department of Justice. – READ MORE