truepundit--2020-06-17--Pence: The ‘Panic’ Over a Second Wave of Coronavirus Is ‘Overblown’

Vice President Mike Pence says the media is stirring up “ panic ” about a second wave of the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ U.S. is “ winning the fight against the invisible enemy.
” In recent days , @ @ @ @ @ an increase in the number of new coronavirus cases which led to fears of a @ @ @ @ @ sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average into a nosedive .
“ In recent days , @ @ @ @ @ sounding the alarm bells over a ‘ second wave ’ of coronavirus infections .
Such @ @ @ @ @ Pence wrote in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday afternoon .
He @ @ @ @ @ the leadership of President Trump and the courage and compassion of the American people , @ @ @ @ @ far stronger than it was four months ago , and we are winning the fight @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Vice President Mike Pence says the media is stirring up “panic” about a second wave of the coronavirus, and argues that the U.S. is “winning the fight against the invisible enemy.”
In recent days, 22 states have reported in an increase in the number of new coronavirus cases which led to fears of a resurgence of the virus and sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average into a nosedive.
“In recent days, the media has taken to sounding the alarm bells over a ‘second wave’ of coronavirus infections. Such panic is overblown,” Pence wrote in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday afternoon.
He continued, “Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and the courage and compassion of the American people, our public health system is far stronger than it was four months ago, and we are winning the fight against the invisible enemy.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--‘Snap, Crackle, Pop’ Determined To Be Racist

Fiona Onasanya , a Black Lives Matter activist and former member of the UK parliament , claims that Kellogg ’ @ @ @ @ @ racist cereal because it has “ three white boys ” as mascots .
If Ms. @ @ @ @ @ she would simply be dismissed as a fool and that would have been that .
@ @ @ @ @ to prove racism , Onasanya doubled down on her charge and , in the process @ @ @ @ @ ignorant fool .
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Fiona Onasanya, a Black Lives Matter activist and former member of the UK parliament, claims that Kellogg’s Rice Krispies is a racist cereal because it has “three white boys” as mascots.
Now that’s “systemic racism”!
You are such an amazing idiot. pic.twitter.com/VJPWV8trdJ — Ministry of Truth (@BanTheBBC) June 15, 2020
If Ms. Onasanya had stopped there, she would simply be dismissed as a fool and that would have been that. But. in her eagerness to prove racism, Onasanya doubled down on her charge and, in the process, proved she is an ignorant fool. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Quaker Foods to Rename ‘Aunt Jemima,’ Scrub Logo ‘to Make Progress Toward Racial Equality’

Quaker Foods , the company behind the “ Aunt Jemima ” brand of syrup and other breakfast foods , says it will rename this line of products and discontinue its label ’ s image of a black woman “ to make progress toward racial equality.
” Aunt Jemima has been featured on these products for 130 years .
NBC reported on the development : The picture has changed over time , and in recent years Quaker removed the “ mammy ” kerchief from the character to blunt growing criticism that the brand perpetuated a racist stereotype that dated to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a subsidiary of PepsiCo , said removing the image and name is part of an effort by the company “ to make progress toward racial equality.
” “ We recognize Aunt Jemima ’ s origins are based on a racial stereotype , ” Kristin Kroepfl , vice president and chief marketing officer of Quaker Foods North America , said in a press release .
“ As we work to make progress toward racial equality through several initiatives , we also must take a hard look at our portfolio of brands and ensure they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ expectations.
” Kroepfl said the company has worked to “ update ” the brand to be “ appropriate and respectful ” but it realized the changes were insufficient .
As an example of “ consumers ’ expectations , ” NBC quoted Riché Richardson , an associate professor at Cornell University , who said Aunt Jemima is “ a retrograde image of black womanhood on store shelves.
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Quaker Foods, the company behind the “Aunt Jemima” brand of syrup and other breakfast foods, says it will rename this line of products and discontinue its label’s image of a black woman “to make progress toward racial equality.”
Aunt Jemima has been featured on these products for 130 years.
NBC reported on the development: The picture has changed over time, and in recent years Quaker removed the “mammy” kerchief from the character to blunt growing criticism that the brand perpetuated a racist stereotype that dated to the days of slavery. But Quaker, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, said removing the image and name is part of an effort by the company “to make progress toward racial equality.”
“We recognize Aunt Jemima’s origins are based on a racial stereotype,” Kristin Kroepfl, vice president and chief marketing officer of Quaker Foods North America, said in a press release. “As we work to make progress toward racial equality through several initiatives, we also must take a hard look at our portfolio of brands and ensure they reflect our values and meet our consumers’ expectations.”
Kroepfl said the company has worked to “update” the brand to be “appropriate and respectful” but it realized the changes were insufficient.
As an example of “consumers’ expectations,” NBC quoted Riché Richardson, an associate professor at Cornell University, who said Aunt Jemima is “a retrograde image of black womanhood on store shelves.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell wants Colin Kaepernick to ‘guide’ the league on social justice

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday that he hopes former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick will help “ guide ” the league on issues pertaining to social justice .
The commissioner also said during the interview with ESPN ’ s Mike Greenberg that he would “ support ” and “ encourage ” a team signing the controversial signal caller to its roster .
Kaepernick has not played in the league since 2016 when he was released by the 49ers following the season after losing his starting job to Blaine Gabbert .
During that same season , he ignited controversy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the start of games to protest racial injustice and police brutality in the United States .
“ Well , listen , if he wants to resume his career in the NFL , then obviously it ’ s going to take a team to make that decision , ” Goodell said .
“ But I welcome that , support a club making that decision and encourage them to do that .
“ If his efforts are not on the field but continuing to work in this space , we welcome him to that table @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , help us make better decisions about the kinds of things that need to be done in the communities , ” Goodell continued .
“ We have invited him in before , and we want to make sure that everybody ’ s welcome at that table and trying to help us deal with some very complex , difficult issues that have been around for a long time.
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday that he hopes former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick will help “guide” the league on issues pertaining to social justice.
The commissioner also said during the interview with ESPN’s Mike Greenberg that he would “support” and “encourage” a team signing the controversial signal caller to its roster.
Kaepernick has not played in the league since 2016 when he was released by the 49ers following the season after losing his starting job to Blaine Gabbert. During that same season, he ignited controversy by kneeling during the national anthem at the start of games to protest racial injustice and police brutality in the United States.
“Well, listen, if he wants to resume his career in the NFL, then obviously it’s going to take a team to make that decision,” Goodell said. “But I welcome that, support a club making that decision and encourage them to do that.
“If his efforts are not on the field but continuing to work in this space, we welcome him to that table and to help us, guide us, help us make better decisions about the kinds of things that need to be done in the communities,” Goodell continued. “We have invited him in before, and we want to make sure that everybody’s welcome at that table and trying to help us deal with some very complex, difficult issues that have been around for a long time.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Young Americans Less Patriotic Than Ever Before

A Gallup poll published Monday found that only 20 percent of adults between the ages of 18 and 29 are @ @ @ @ @ an American.
” This is the lowest percentage of any demographic , falling 23 percent @ @ @ @ @ the poll , this is the sixth consecutive year of decline in American pride across @ @ @ @ @ first time “ extreme pride ” among whites fell below 50 percent .
American pride @ @ @ @ @ .
The partisan gap in American pride also fell to 43 percent from 54 percent @ @ @ @ @ year , 67 percent of Republicans—a 9 point drop from last year—and 24 percent of @ @ @ @ @ proud to be an American .
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A Gallup poll published Monday found that only 20 percent of adults between the ages of 18 and 29 are “extremely proud to be an American.” This is the lowest percentage of any demographic, falling 23 percent since 2017.
According to the poll, this is the sixth consecutive year of decline in American pride across all demographics, and the first time “extreme pride” among whites fell below 50 percent. American pride among nonwhites is 24 percent.
The partisan gap in American pride also fell to 43 percent from 54 percent a year ago. This year, 67 percent of Republicans—a 9 point drop from last year—and 24 percent of Democrats said they are extremely proud to be an American. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Truth: Democrats Feed Racism to Control Our Black Community

or the past few months , we have witnessed the raw and unmasked Democrat Party , live and in living color .
Their constituents are rioting , looting , and murdering because they have finally realized that there are only three areas where the government is supremely prolific and highly efficient : theft , incarceration , and killing .
Outside this “ Iron Triangle ” government fails horribly at education , protection , health care , economic development , border security , drug enforcement and infrastructure .
Yet after months of economic collapse , pandemic hysteria and racial anarchy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Black America was revealed , black leadership still chooses the government as its vehicle to solve these indignities .
Why ?
Because this is what the Democrats desire .
Except for a brief time during Reconstruction , there has never been a time since its inception in 1800 that the Democrats have not had absolute control over most of the black population in America .
They have used race in one way or another to maintain power ever since .
The fact that one-hundred fifty years since the 13th , 14th and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since the 1964 Civil Rights Act , blacks are still rioting over racism and still begging government to eradicate it , should tell us something : The Democrat Party uses racism to subdue and control black Americans , not eradicate racism to institute justice .
Ending racism would end the Democrats ’ stranglehold on Black America .
The proof of this charge is evidenced in a June 4 , 2020 , Washington Post story , in which a devastating critique highlights the Democrat Party ’ s dismal failure , in its fake effort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black and white Americans .
Heather Long and Andrew Van Dam write , “ In many ways , the gap between the finances of black and whites is still as wide as it was in 1968.
” The story illustrates the fact that in 1968 the average black household had $ 6,674 in wealth compared to $ 70,786 for a white household .
In 2016 the typical black household had $ 13,024 in wealth vs $ 149,703 for a white household .
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or the past few months, we have witnessed the raw and unmasked Democrat Party, live and in living color. Their constituents are rioting, looting, and murdering because they have finally realized that there are only three areas where the government is supremely prolific and highly efficient: theft, incarceration, and killing.
Outside this “Iron Triangle” government fails horribly at education, protection, health care, economic development, border security, drug enforcement and infrastructure. Yet after months of economic collapse, pandemic hysteria and racial anarchy, where 60 years of Democrat Party abuse of Black America was revealed, black leadership still chooses the government as its vehicle to solve these indignities. Why? Because this is what the Democrats desire.
Except for a brief time during Reconstruction, there has never been a time since its inception in 1800 that the Democrats have not had absolute control over most of the black population in America. They have used race in one way or another to maintain power ever since.
The fact that one-hundred fifty years since the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments were ratified and fifty-six years since the 1964 Civil Rights Act, blacks are still rioting over racism and still begging government to eradicate it, should tell us something: The Democrat Party uses racism to subdue and control black Americans, not eradicate racism to institute justice. Ending racism would end the Democrats’ stranglehold on Black America.
The proof of this charge is evidenced in a June 4, 2020, Washington Post story, in which a devastating critique highlights the Democrat Party’s dismal failure, in its fake effort, to narrow the wealth gap between black and white Americans. Heather Long and Andrew Van Dam write, “In many ways, the gap between the finances of black and whites is still as wide as it was in 1968.” The story illustrates the fact that in 1968 the average black household had $6,674 in wealth compared to $70,786 for a white household. In 2016 the typical black household had $13,024 in wealth vs $149,703 for a white household. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--George Takei: ‘When You Defend So-Called Biological Sex, You Sound Scientifically Ignorant’

“ Star Trek ” actor and noted LGBT activist George Takei issued a veiled swipe at author J.K. Rowling this @ @ @ @ @ those who defend “ so-called biological sex ” are actually scientifically ignorant .
“ When @ @ @ @ @ sex , ’ you sound scientifically ignorant and you elevate transphobia , ” the actor @ @ @ @ @ social media star throughout the past decade , George Takei has issued multiple incendiary , @ @ @ @ @ controversy over standing for the National Anthem , the actor compared it to North Korea @ @ @ @ @ .
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“Star Trek” actor and noted LGBT activist George Takei issued a veiled swipe at author J.K. Rowling this week when he said that those who defend “so-called biological sex” are actually scientifically ignorant.
“When you defend so-called ‘biological sex,’ you sound scientifically ignorant and you elevate transphobia,” the actor tweeted.
When you defend so-called “biological sex,” you sound scientifically ignorant and you elevate transphobia. — George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) June 10, 2020
While becoming a social media star throughout the past decade, George Takei has issued multiple incendiary, far-left statements. During the controversy over standing for the National Anthem, the actor compared it to North Korea, prompting severe backlash online. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--WHO Chief to Speak at Top Chinese University Graduation Ceremony

The head of the WHO is due to give a speech to Beijing university students this week , as the @ @ @ @ @ a resurgence of the coronavirus in China amid hostility from its biggest donor , the @ @ @ @ @ Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will deliver the graduation speech online to Tsinghua University ’ @ @ @ @ @ Management on June 21 , according to a notice from the university .
Washington has @ @ @ @ @ WHO , which President Donald Trump has accused of becoming a puppet of China for @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic .
The WHO has rejected Trump ’ s assertions that it promoted @ @ @ @ @ virus from China , where a flare-up of COVID-19 cases has stoked fears of a @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

The head of the WHO is due to give a speech to Beijing university students this week, as the U.N. body seeks to manage a resurgence of the coronavirus in China amid hostility from its biggest donor, the United States.
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will deliver the graduation speech online to Tsinghua University’s School of Economics and Management on June 21, according to a notice from the university.
Washington has suspended its funding to the WHO, which President Donald Trump has accused of becoming a puppet of China for the way it has handled the coronavirus pandemic.
The WHO has rejected Trump’s assertions that it promoted “disinformation” about the virus from China, where a flare-up of COVID-19 cases has stoked fears of a second wave of infections. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Kevin Bacon goes full social justice warrior: ‘It’s time for old white guys like me to shut up and l

Kevin Bacon goes full social justice warrior: ‘It’s time for old white guys like me to shut up and listen’

Hollywood star Kevin Bacon disappointed many of his fans by making it clear that he is just another pathetic liberal elitist when he launched an attack on “ old white men ” like himself during an appearance on “ The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
” “ It ’ s incredible to experience this and to go through this historically , not just the COVID-19 , but clearly seeing the protests and what ’ s going on , ” Bacon said before shifting to talking about police brutality and the role “ white guys ” need to play in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like me , I was born in 1958 , and to witness the passion of the young people across the world for social justice—it leaves me speechless , which is probably a good idea because I think it ’ s a good time for old white guys like me to just shut up and listen , ” he added .
The former “ Footloose ” star went on to add that he is trying to learn as much as he can about the situation right now .
“ I ’ ve been taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t have a full understanding of the life experience of people that are different than me and I will never have a full understanding of that , ” Bacon explained .
How very “ woke ” of you , Kevin Bacon !
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Hollywood star Kevin Bacon disappointed many of his fans by making it clear that he is just another pathetic liberal elitist when he launched an attack on “old white men” like himself during an appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.”
“It’s incredible to experience this and to go through this historically, not just the COVID-19, but clearly seeing the protests and what’s going on,” Bacon said before shifting to talking about police brutality and the role “white guys” need to play in the dialogue.
“For an old guy like me, I was born in 1958, and to witness the passion of the young people across the world for social justice—it leaves me speechless, which is probably a good idea because I think it’s a good time for old white guys like me to just shut up and listen,” he added.
The former “Footloose” star went on to add that he is trying to learn as much as he can about the situation right now. “I’ve been taking this time to first admit that I don’t have a full understanding of the life experience of people that are different than me and I will never have a full understanding of that,” Bacon explained. How very “woke” of you, Kevin Bacon! – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Seattle’s Top Cop Says Don’t Look at Me, Abandoning Police Station Wasn’t My Idea

Chief Best released a video ( below ) to her officers in which she said they were “ family ” in one of “ the toughest times ever ” in the history of the Seattle Police Department .
She claimed that she was “ angry ” about it and didn ’ t care if anyone knows it – even Mayor Jenny Durkan , from whom the order came .
…eaving the precinct was not my decision .
You fought for days to protect it .
I asked you to stand on that line day in and day out , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ screamed at , threatened , and in some case , hurt .
Then to have a change of course nearly two weeks in – it seems like an insult to you and our community .
Ultimately , the City had other plans for the building and relented to severe public pressure .
I ’ m angry about how this all came about .
I understand that my comments and this message may be leaked to the public , but I ’ m not concerned about that .
I stand by what I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to believe that anti-government groups would destroy the precinct once we left through vandalism or arson .
The East Precinct is still standing , but it looks nothing like it looked before , as our colleague Julio Rosas at Townhall shows below .
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Chief Best released a video (below) to her officers in which she said they were “family” in one of “the toughest times ever” in the history of the Seattle Police Department. She claimed that she was “angry” about it and didn’t care if anyone knows it – even Mayor Jenny Durkan, from whom the order came.
I’m outside of the Seattle Police Department’s East Precinct for @townhallcom. Police have pulled out of the area and protesters have set up barricades in the streets. They have declared it a “Cop Free Zone.” pic.twitter.com/iYFQ9B4jhz — Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) June 9, 2020
…[L]eaving the precinct was not my decision. You fought for days to protect it.
I asked you to stand on that line day in and day out, to be pelted with projectiles, to be screamed at, threatened, and in some case, hurt. Then to have a change of course nearly two weeks in – it seems like an insult to you and our community.
Ultimately, the City had other plans for the building and relented to severe public pressure. I’m angry about how this all came about.
I understand that my comments and this message may be leaked to the public, but I’m not concerned about that. I stand by what I’m saying.
We had solid information to believe that anti-government groups would destroy the precinct once we left through vandalism or arson.
The East Precinct is still standing, but it looks nothing like it looked before, as our colleague Julio Rosas at Townhall shows below. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Roger Goodell Encourages an NFL Team to Sign Colin Kaepernick

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is no longer silent or ambivalent on the subject of Colin Kaepernick signing with an NFL team .
In fact , he encourages it .
In an interview with ESPN ’ s Mike Greenberg , Goodell said that a Kaepernick signing is something that he would “ welcome.
” “ Well , listen , if he wants to resume his career in the NFL , then obviously it ’ s gon na take a team to make that decision , ” Goodell said .
“ But I welcome that , support a club making that decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ If his efforts are not on the field but continuing to work in this space , we welcome him to that table and to help us , guide us , help us make better decisions about the kinds of things that need to be done in the communities .
We have invited him in before , and we want to make sure that everybody ’ s welcome at that table , and trying to help us deal with some very complex , difficult issues , that have been around for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is no longer silent or ambivalent on the subject of Colin Kaepernick signing with an NFL team.
In fact, he encourages it.
In an interview with ESPN’s Mike Greenberg, Goodell said that a Kaepernick signing is something that he would “welcome.”
“Well, listen, if he wants to resume his career in the NFL, then obviously it’s gonna take a team to make that decision,” Goodell said. “But I welcome that, support a club making that decision, and encourage them to do that.
“If his efforts are not on the field but continuing to work in this space, we welcome him to that table and to help us, guide us, help us make better decisions about the kinds of things that need to be done in the communities. We have invited him in before, and we want to make sure that everybody’s welcome at that table, and trying to help us deal with some very complex, difficult issues, that have been around for a long time. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Trump’s birthday marks RNC, Trump campaign’s single best online fundraising day ever

The Republican National Committee and the Trump campaign posted their largest online fundraising day ever on Sunday , bringing in $ 14 million across three entities on the president ’ s birthday — smashing their previous online fundraising record of $ 10 million on Oct. 19 , 2016 .
The surge in cash comes as Republicans ’ war chest continues to dwarf Democrats ’ holdings , as it has for the entire primary cycle .
Trump and the RNC – which have been building a fundraising juggernaut for more than three years – have roughly $ 255 million cash on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 million the Joe Biden campaign and DNC have in their coffers .
A competitive primary with numerous candidates on the Democratic side essentially stalled their effort to consolidate donations for months .
The RNC , along with the Trump Make America Great Again Committee ( TMAGAC ) and Donald J. Trump for President , Inc. ( DJTP ) , received an average online gift of $ 46 , Fox News is told .
Trump turned 74 on Sunday .
“ Enthusiasm for President Trump continues to be our greatest motivator and political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Fox News .
“ Republicans are thinking smarter digitally and harnessing support and energy for President Trump to up our online fundraising game and outwork , outdo , and outmaneuver the Democrats at every turn.
” The largest-ever total 24-hour haul for the campaign was recorded the day Trump launched his reelection campaign last year , bringing in nearly $ 25 million .
The birthday windfall marks the largest online fundraising figure .
The RNC-Trump campaign ’ s online birthday card campaign for the president received 1 million signatures alone .
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The Republican National Committee and the Trump campaign posted their largest online fundraising day ever on Sunday, bringing in $14 million across three entities on the president’s birthday — smashing their previous online fundraising record of $10 million on Oct. 19, 2016.
The surge in cash comes as Republicans’ war chest continues to dwarf Democrats’ holdings, as it has for the entire primary cycle. Trump and the RNC – which have been building a fundraising juggernaut for more than three years – have roughly $255 million cash on hand, compared with the approximately $100 million the Joe Biden campaign and DNC have in their coffers. A competitive primary with numerous candidates on the Democratic side essentially stalled their effort to consolidate donations for months.
The RNC, along with the Trump Make America Great Again Committee (TMAGAC) and Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. (DJTP), received an average online gift of $46, Fox News is told. Trump turned 74 on Sunday.
“Enthusiasm for President Trump continues to be our greatest motivator and political weapon,” RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel told Fox News. “Republicans are thinking smarter digitally and harnessing support and energy for President Trump to up our online fundraising game and outwork, outdo, and outmaneuver the Democrats at every turn.”
The largest-ever total 24-hour haul for the campaign was recorded the day Trump launched his reelection campaign last year, bringing in nearly $25 million. The birthday windfall marks the largest online fundraising figure.
The RNC-Trump campaign’s online birthday card campaign for the president received 1 million signatures alone. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Dem Rep: Religious Liberty Is a ‘Bogus Term’ (VIDEO)

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney ( D. , N.Y. ) said Monday that religious liberty is a “ bogus term ” @ @ @ @ @ “ pretext for discrimination.
” Maloney was celebrating the morning ’ s high-profile victory for @ @ @ @ @ Court , but he took time to criticize the author of the decision , Justice @ @ @ @ @ supported religious liberty .
“ We know that Neil Gorsuch is a supporter of so-called @ @ @ @ @ a bogus term—it is actually some sort of pretext for discrimination hiding behind the guise @ @ @ @ @ said .
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Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D., N.Y.) said Monday that religious liberty is a “bogus term” that merely serves as a “pretext for discrimination.”
Maloney was celebrating the morning’s high-profile victory for LGBT rights at the Supreme Court, but he took time to criticize the author of the decision, Justice Neil Gorsuch, for having supported religious liberty.
“We know that Neil Gorsuch is a supporter of so-called religious liberty, which is a bogus term—it is actually some sort of pretext for discrimination hiding behind the guise of religion,” Maloney said. “I’m still on the lookout for that from the author of this opinion.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--BSA says it supports ‘Black Lives Matter,’ will require diversity merit badge for Eagle Scouts

The Boy Scouts of America announced late Monday that scouts will now be required to earn a “ specific diversity @ @ @ @ @ to become an Eagle Scout .
The announcement comes amid a national discussion about racism @ @ @ @ @ BSA national executive council said in a letter that the organization stands with the Black @ @ @ @ @ The Boy Scouts of America stands with Black families and the Black community because we @ @ @ @ @ , ” the letter stated .
“ This is not a political issue ; it @ @ @ @ @ and one we all have a duty to address.
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The Boy Scouts of America announced late Monday that scouts will now be required to earn a “specific diversity and inclusion” merit badge to become an Eagle Scout.
The announcement comes amid a national discussion about racism and systemic oppression. The BSA national executive council said in a letter that the organization stands with the Black Lives Matter movement.
“The Boy Scouts of America stands with Black families and the Black community because we believe that Black Lives Matter,” the letter stated. “This is not a political issue; it is a human rights issue and one we all have a duty to address.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--This Democrat Is So Outraged She Doesn’t Mind if Rioters ‘Burn It to the Ground’

When protests over the police killing of George Floyd devolved into looting , vandalism , and arson across America , destroying black lives , black livelihoods , and black monuments , Democrats and liberals shamefully downplayed or even excused the violence because the perpetrators agreed with their political agenda .
Yet it seems none have proven quite as vocal as a Democrat running for U.S. House in Texas ’ s 24th congressional district .
In a live digital event on Tuesday , Kim Olson complained about police snipers stationed on a roof at a protest she attended in Dallas , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the roof , what the hell you got snipers on the roof for in a peaceful march ?
Even if people loot , so what ?
Burn it to the ground , if that ’ s what it ’ s gon na take to fix our nation , ” Olson said in video obtained by The Washington Examiner .
“ I don ’ t think — but I ’ m just saying , what are you going to do ?
Shoot us as we protest ?
” “ I mean , we really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police force .
… It used to be ‘ protect and serve , ’ ” she complained .
Olson made the comment during a long answer to a question about her position on far-left calls to disband or defund police departments .
The candidate began by admitting that while “ defunding ” is a “ tough word , ” she supports shifting funding toward rehab centers and social workers .
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When protests over the police killing of George Floyd devolved into looting, vandalism, and arson across America, destroying black lives, black livelihoods, and black monuments, Democrats and liberals shamefully downplayed or even excused the violence because the perpetrators agreed with their political agenda. Yet it seems none have proven quite as vocal as a Democrat running for U.S. House in Texas’s 24th congressional district.
In a live digital event on Tuesday, Kim Olson complained about police snipers stationed on a roof at a protest she attended in Dallas, Texas.
“They had snipers on the roof, what the hell you got snipers on the roof for in a peaceful march? Even if people loot, so what? Burn it to the ground, if that’s what it’s gonna take to fix our nation,” Olson said in video obtained by The Washington Examiner. “I don’t think — but I’m just saying, what are you going to do? Shoot us as we protest?”
“I mean, we really have fundamentally pivoted the militarization of our police force. … It used to be ‘protect and serve,’” she complained.
Olson made the comment during a long answer to a question about her position on far-left calls to disband or defund police departments. The candidate began by admitting that while “defunding” is a “tough word,” she supports shifting funding toward rehab centers and social workers. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--WEEKEND: Over 30 Shot, Two Killed, in Gun-Controlled Chicago

More than 30 people were shot , two fatally , as gun violence raged in the city of Chicago over @ @ @ @ @ reported that the shooting started Friday around 1:30 p.m. and continued through Monday morning .
@ @ @ @ @ , the wounded included those standing outside when vehicles pulled up and the occupants opened @ @ @ @ @ place when occupants of one vehicle opened fire on another as they drove down the @ @ @ @ @ verbal altercations , and shootings in which the source of the gunfire is unknown .
@ @ @ @ @ the numerous individuals wounded in the shootings , the Chicago Sun-Times reported .
The first @ @ @ @ @ Saturday at 3:45 a.m. , when officers found a man on North Kildare “ lying @ @ @ @ @ gunshot wounds to his head and body.
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More than 30 people were shot, two fatally, as gun violence raged in the city of Chicago over the weekend.
NBC 5 reported that the shooting started Friday around 1:30 p.m. and continued through Monday morning. In many of the cases, the wounded included those standing outside when vehicles pulled up and the occupants opened fire.
Shootings also took place when occupants of one vehicle opened fire on another as they drove down the interstate, shootings that followed verbal altercations, and shootings in which the source of the gunfire is unknown.
A 12-year-old boy was among the numerous individuals wounded in the shootings, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
The first homicide of the weekend occurred Saturday at 3:45 a.m., when officers found a man on North Kildare “lying on the round with multiple gunshot wounds to his head and body.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--VIDEO: ‘Devastated’ black mother cries because she can’t feed her kids after looters ransacked a loc

VIDEO: ‘Devastated’ black mother cries because she can’t feed her kids after looters ransacked a local grocery store

A video of a “ devastated ” black mother crying because she won ’ t be able to feed her kids after looters ransacked a local grocery store is going viral on the internet .
In the video , the woman walks the aisles of the store documenting the destruction .
Nearly every shelf in the store is cleared of food and supplies , and the floor is littered with damaged goods .
“ Look at this , every grocery store looks like this , ” the woman says .
“ Everything is … on the floor .
Look at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t even get no food for my kids.
” It ’ s not clear from the video which city the store is located in .
“ But this is what we ’ re fighting for ; this is honoring George Floyd , ” the woman says sarcastically .
“ People who already couldn ’ t feed their kids , now they really can ’ t feed their kids.
” “ I am so devastated right now , ” she added , bursting into tears .
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A video of a “devastated” black mother crying because she won’t be able to feed her kids after looters ransacked a local grocery store is going viral on the internet.
In the video, the woman walks the aisles of the store documenting the destruction. Nearly every shelf in the store is cleared of food and supplies, and the floor is littered with damaged goods.
“Look at this, every grocery store looks like this,” the woman says. “Everything is … on the floor. Look at this … in my hood, can’t even get no food for my kids.”
To all of you tolerant liberals who displayed your wokeness by justifying rioting while sitting on your fat comfortable asses totally insulated from the damage, this is what you supported. This is on you. Congratulations you despicable monsters. pic.twitter.com/PtSvq19yfZ — Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) June 15, 2020
It’s not clear from the video which city the store is located in.
“But this is what we’re fighting for; this is honoring George Floyd,” the woman says sarcastically. “People who already couldn’t feed their kids, now they really can’t feed their kids.”
“I am so devastated right now,” she added, bursting into tears. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Bill Maher Says Leftists’ ‘Defund The Police’ Movement Will Make Americans Vote For Trump

HBO host Bill Maher says the “ defund the police ” movement being pushed by liberal Democrats is a “ terrible idea ” and will prompt more Americans to vote for President Trump in November .
“ Liberals want to take police money , police funds and divert it to community services , which sounds like a very good thing , good idea , ” Maher said Friday during the opening monologue of his show “ Real Time with Bill Maher.
” “ But they ’ re calling it ‘ defund the police , ’ which sounds bad !
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrats for you , ” Maher said .
“ They must have meetings to be this f****ing stupid about politics .
‘ Hey , guys .
We ’ re making some headway here .
Um , how can we turn this into something that makes people have to vote for Trump ?
’ ” Maher also said that Democrats might be moving too far left , which could be bad on Election Day .
“ I worry that Democrats are wandering into another purity test that ’ s not going to serve them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And it ’ s going to be about how much you want to get rid of police altogether.
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HBO host Bill Maher says the “defund the police” movement being pushed by liberal Democrats is a “terrible idea” and will prompt more Americans to vote for President Trump in November.
“Liberals want to take police money, police funds and divert it to community services, which sounds like a very good thing, good idea,” Maher said Friday during the opening monologue of his show “Real Time with Bill Maher.”
“But they’re calling it ‘defund the police,’ which sounds bad!” he said.
“That is so Democrats for you,” Maher said. “They must have meetings to be this f****ing stupid about politics. ‘Hey, guys. We’re making some headway here. Um, how can we turn this into something that makes people have to vote for Trump?’”
Maher also said that Democrats might be moving too far left, which could be bad on Election Day.
“I worry that Democrats are wandering into another purity test that’s not going to serve them well,” Maher said. “And it’s going to be about how much you want to get rid of police altogether.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Democratic Leaders Urge Against Assuming Biden Will Win in November

As former Vice President Joe Biden ( D ) maintains a steady lead in the polls over President Donald Trump , some Democrats are warning voters against assuming that Biden will be victorious in November .
With the country best by a health crisis , social unrest , and a recession , Biden has maintained one of the steadiest leads over an incumbent since the beginning of scientific polling .
But during a virtual event on Monday , Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer ( D ) said , “ I believe we are going to be successful but we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down .
We can not for one second make an assumption that Michigan is going to go with Joe Biden.
” “ We don ’ t want people to get complacent or for people to think showing up in Michigan doesn ’ t matter .
I know Joe Biden gets it .
I know he ’ ll be here , ” she added .
During that same event , Rep. Debbie Dingell ( D-Mich. ) warned that there is plenty of time for the situation to change before the election .
“ Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the numbers , ’ ” Dingell said , adding , “ I don ’ t believe these numbers.
” “ And look at what ’ s happened in five months .
The world is upside down and not one of us on this phone call would have predicted that the world will be as it is today .
And it is five months from now until November , ” she added .
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As former Vice President Joe Biden (D) maintains a steady lead in the polls over President Donald Trump, some Democrats are warning voters against assuming that Biden will be victorious in November.
With the country best by a health crisis, social unrest, and a recession, Biden has maintained one of the steadiest leads over an incumbent since the beginning of scientific polling.
But during a virtual event on Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) said, “I believe we are going to be successful but we cannot for one second let our guard down. We cannot for one second make an assumption that Michigan is going to go with Joe Biden.”
“We don’t want people to get complacent or for people to think showing up in Michigan doesn’t matter. I know Joe Biden gets it. I know he’ll be here,” she added.
During that same event, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) warned that there is plenty of time for the situation to change before the election.
“Some people say, ‘Oh, look at the numbers,’” Dingell said, adding, “I don’t believe these numbers.”
“And look at what’s happened in five months. The world is upside down and not one of us on this phone call would have predicted that the world will be as it is today. And it is five months from now until November,” she added. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Former Top Michigan Elections Official Slams Mass Mail-In Vote

Michigan ’ s former top elections official said that Democrats ’ decision to send unsolicited absentee ballot applications to nearly 8 million voters may violate state laws .
Former Republican secretary of state Ruth Johnson said her successor , Democrat Jocelyn Benson , may have made an “ illegal ” decision that “ threatens the integrity of elections ” by ordering state officials to distribute millions of mail-in ballot applications .
Benson ’ s decision contradicted legal precedent and the secretary of state ’ s own election manual , which mandates that “ clerks may not mail absentee voter applications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ request , ” according to Johnson .
“ For decades , getting applications to voters has been the job of local clerks .
What Benson is doing is possibly illegal—I think it is , ” Johnson told the Washington Free Beacon .
“ It oversteps and threatens the integrity of our elections.
” President Donald Trump criticized Benson ’ s decision in a May tweet , calling her a “ rogue Secretary of State.
” While the comment received pushback from Democrats , local and state officials have expressed concerns that expanded mail-in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an important swing state .
Allegan County clerk Bob Genetski ( R. ) told the Free Beacon that Benson has “ made it a lot easier for people to take advantage of the system ” by circumventing local election officials who have a specialized knowledge of voters in their area .
He called the situation “ extremely frustrating , ” saying that state officials are not well-positioned to prevent fraud .
“ My local clerks know their voters , they know the areas in their districts , and the state does not , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asking the state to take this over , and it ’ s very concerning the direction things are going.
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Michigan’s former top elections official said that Democrats’ decision to send unsolicited absentee ballot applications to nearly 8 million voters may violate state laws.
Former Republican secretary of state Ruth Johnson said her successor, Democrat Jocelyn Benson, may have made an “illegal” decision that “threatens the integrity of elections” by ordering state officials to distribute millions of mail-in ballot applications. Benson’s decision contradicted legal precedent and the secretary of state’s own election manual, which mandates that “clerks may not mail absentee voter applications without having received a verbal or written request,” according to Johnson.
“For decades, getting applications to voters has been the job of local clerks. What Benson is doing is possibly illegal—I think it is,” Johnson told the Washington Free Beacon. “It oversteps and threatens the integrity of our elections.”
President Donald Trump criticized Benson’s decision in a May tweet, calling her a “rogue Secretary of State.” While the comment received pushback from Democrats, local and state officials have expressed concerns that expanded mail-in voting opens the door to fraud in an important swing state. Allegan County clerk Bob Genetski (R.) told the Free Beacon that Benson has “made it a lot easier for people to take advantage of the system” by circumventing local election officials who have a specialized knowledge of voters in their area. He called the situation “extremely frustrating,” saying that state officials are not well-positioned to prevent fraud.
“My local clerks know their voters, they know the areas in their districts, and the state does not,” he said. “Nobody was asking the state to take this over, and it’s very concerning the direction things are going.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Trump Should Leave the CHAZ Alone and Let It Destroy Itself

Unless the mayor of Seattle or the governor of Washington request federal help , President Trump should leave the CHAZ alone .
For those who don ’ t know , CHAZ stands for Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone ; it ’ s a six-block confederacy , a government-free zone ( that actually sounds pretty good ! )
, an area of downtown Seattle occupied by the left-wing terrorists of Antifa and Black Lives Matter .
The police station within the CHAZ has been abandoned , border walls have been built , and vigilantes with high-capacity firearms are now the law .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ CHAZ , 500 people who did not vote to be ruled by this CHAZ and its warlords , 500 properties whose values have plummeted… But these are people who almost certainly voted for the Democrats who are standing by and allowing this CHAZ to continue , so haha .
Apparently , there has been a name change .
The CHAZ is now CHOP… Which probably stands for Communist Havoc On Parade… Anyway , who cares ?
I live in Rural America , and as I ’ ve said before , out here in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrat-run cities plays out on my 60-inch plasma like a fascinating reality show called Toldjaso !
Unfortunately , one person who cares is President Trump , who on more than one occasion has announced his intent to liberate the CHAZ from its occupiers , which is a terrible idea – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Unless the mayor of Seattle or the governor of Washington request federal help, President Trump should leave the CHAZ alone.
For those who don’t know, CHAZ stands for Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone; it’s a six-block confederacy, a government-free zone (that actually sounds pretty good!), an area of downtown Seattle occupied by the left-wing terrorists of Antifa and Black Lives Matter. The police station within the CHAZ has been abandoned, border walls have been built, and vigilantes with high-capacity firearms are now the law.
There are about 500 residences within this CHAZ, 500 people who did not vote to be ruled by this CHAZ and its warlords, 500 properties whose values have plummeted… But these are people who almost certainly voted for the Democrats who are standing by and allowing this CHAZ to continue, so haha.
Block Party!
Summer of Love ❤
CHAZ member . .
Had car windows smashed, phone and car keys stolen . . .
No Autonomous Security Warlords in Sight when you need them . .🤔😉pic.twitter.com/QQhjibmmkF — Lawyerforlaws (@lawyer4laws) June 13, 2020
Apparently, there has been a name change. The CHAZ is now CHOP… Which probably stands for Communist Havoc On Parade…
Anyway, who cares? I live in Rural America, and as I’ve said before, out here in MAGA Land, the collapse of these Democrat-run cities plays out on my 60-inch plasma like a fascinating reality show called Toldjaso!
Unfortunately, one person who cares is President Trump, who on more than one occasion has announced his intent to liberate the CHAZ from its occupiers, which is a terrible idea – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--University of Missouri to keep Thomas Jefferson statue despite calls for removal

University of Missouri officials said Friday that a statue of former president Thomas Jefferson will remain in place on its Columbia campus despite a student petition calling for its removal .
More than 3,000 people signed Mizzou student Roman Leapheart ’ s Change.org petition demanding the school remove the statue .
Leapheart cited Jefferson ’ s history as a slave owner in the petition , arguing the statue was located where “ thousands of black students pass by every day , forced to deal with imagery of the past in the future where we should be promoting equality , diversity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Mun Choi met Thursday with Leapheart , three of the school ’ s curators and leaders of the Legion of Black Collegians to discuss concerns related to the statue .
“ The conversation was an example of the power of civil discourse and included discussion of complex issues and different perspectives , ” Choi said in a statement .
“ After further discussion with other curators , the university decided not to remove the Jefferson statue .
We learn from history .
We contextualize historical figures with complex legacies .
We don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emerged amid nationwide protests against racial injustice following George Floyd ’ s death last month while in Minneapolis police custody .
Choi asked the students and university officials to explore ways the school could “ contextualize ” Jefferson ’ s role and actions in American history .
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University of Missouri officials said Friday that a statue of former president Thomas Jefferson will remain in place on its Columbia campus despite a student petition calling for its removal.
More than 3,000 people signed Mizzou student Roman Leapheart’s Change.org petition demanding the school remove the statue. Leapheart cited Jefferson’s history as a slave owner in the petition, arguing the statue was located where “thousands of black students pass by every day, forced to deal with imagery of the past in the future where we should be promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.”
University of Missouri System President Mun Choi met Thursday with Leapheart, three of the school’s curators and leaders of the Legion of Black Collegians to discuss concerns related to the statue.
“The conversation was an example of the power of civil discourse and included discussion of complex issues and different perspectives,” Choi said in a statement. “After further discussion with other curators, the university decided not to remove the Jefferson statue. We learn from history. We contextualize historical figures with complex legacies. We don’t remove history.”
The debate emerged amid nationwide protests against racial injustice following George Floyd’s death last month while in Minneapolis police custody. Choi asked the students and university officials to explore ways the school could “contextualize” Jefferson’s role and actions in American history. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Pelosi Declares ‘A Chokehold Is A Lynching’ And Believes Republicans Will Agree To Ban Them (VIDEO)

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on CNN Monday that police chokeholds were no different from “ a lynching ” and @ @ @ @ @ lawmakers would agree to the ban the police tactic in the Democrats ’ impending bill @ @ @ @ @ asked Pelosi , “ Would it be a deal-breaker if Senate Republicans don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ chokeholds ?
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she “can’t imagine” Senate Republicans wouldn’t include a chokehold ban in upcoming legislation to address police reform: “Chokehold is a lynching. It’s a strangulation” https://t.co/RwRF3r3dVK pic.twitter.com/2nEwPtPGxg — CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) June 15, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on CNN Monday that police chokeholds were no different from “a lynching” and that she was confident Republican lawmakers would agree to the ban the police tactic in the Democrats’ impending bill.
CNN host Wolf Blitzer asked Pelosi, “Would it be a deal-breaker if Senate Republicans don’t include an outright ban on chokeholds?” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Justice Thomas Accuses Supreme Court of Dodging Gun Cases

The Supreme Court on Monday denied a slew of gun-rights challenges focused on everything from state “ assault weapons ” bans to safety requirements and permit issues , sparking a blistering dissent from Justice Clarence Thomas who accused his fellow justices of “ looking the other way ” on Second Amendment cases .
Second Amendment advocates were hoping the High Court would take up at least some of the legal challenges to gun-control laws that have passed in New Jersey , California , Maryland , and Massachusetts .
Those cases were denied certiorari , meaning the High Court will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action sparked some justices to dissent .
Thomas slammed his colleagues for refusing to take up Rogers v. Grewal , a challenge to New Jersey ’ s gun-carry law that allows government officials to subjectively deny permits .
Thomas—joined by Justice Brett Kavanaugh—said the state government ’ s requirement that residents provide a reason for exercising a constitutional right warranted judicial oversight .
“ This Court would almost certainly review the constitutionality of a law requiring citizens to establish a justifiable need before exercising their free speech rights , ” Thomas wrote .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Court would allow a State to enforce a law requiring a woman to provide a justifiable need before seeking an abortion .
But today , faced with a petition challenging just such a restriction on citizens ’ Second Amendment rights , the Court simply looks the other way.
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The Supreme Court on Monday denied a slew of gun-rights challenges focused on everything from state “assault weapons” bans to safety requirements and permit issues, sparking a blistering dissent from Justice Clarence Thomas who accused his fellow justices of “looking the other way” on Second Amendment cases.
Second Amendment advocates were hoping the High Court would take up at least some of the legal challenges to gun-control laws that have passed in New Jersey, California, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Those cases were denied certiorari, meaning the High Court will not take them up.
The lack of action sparked some justices to dissent. Thomas slammed his colleagues for refusing to take up Rogers v. Grewal, a challenge to New Jersey’s gun-carry law that allows government officials to subjectively deny permits. Thomas—joined by Justice Brett Kavanaugh—said the state government’s requirement that residents provide a reason for exercising a constitutional right warranted judicial oversight.
“This Court would almost certainly review the constitutionality of a law requiring citizens to establish a justifiable need before exercising their free speech rights,” Thomas wrote. “And it seems highly unlikely that the Court would allow a State to enforce a law requiring a woman to provide a justifiable need before seeking an abortion. But today, faced with a petition challenging just such a restriction on citizens’ Second Amendment rights, the Court simply looks the other way.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Black Professor to Mark Levin: No Pattern of Epidemic Racism Among Police

On this week ’ s episode of Life , Liberty , and Levin , Dr. Wilfred Reilly pushed back on the concept of systemic racism .
Reilly told Mark Levin that many of the examples cited by activists have huge variables other than race to explain why they happen .
He said that while systems of oppression have existed in America in the past , many of them have disappeared under our civil rights laws .
Reilly is an associate professor of political science at Kentucky State University , a historically black university .
He has authored three books , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Left is Selling a Fake Race War : Professor Wilfred Reilly examines over one hundred widely publicized incidents of so-called hate crimes that never actually happened .
With a critical eye and attention to detail , Reilly debunks these fabricated incidents—many of them alleged to have happened on college campuses—and explores why so many Americans are driven to fake hate crimes .
We ’ re not experiencing an epidemic of hate crimes , Reilly concludes—but we might be experiencing an unprecedented epidemic of hate crime hoaxes .
Levin asked Reilly about the concept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responded , Systemic or institutional racism as an academic is a phrase that I ’ m always a bit skeptical of .
Now obviously , if we want to be honest about some of this country ’ s history , there have been systems like criminal sentencing in the past , where until quite recently , you did see discrimination at kind of a broad , group-targeted level .
But very often this phrase simply means there ’ s a difference in performance between two groups , and we ’ re going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an example of why that doesn ’ t necessarily work , my favorite sports league , the NBA–the National Basketball Association—is more than 65 % black .
I don ’ t think any serious person would believe that ’ s because white jocks just don ’ t get a fair shake in American society .
The reason is that there ’ s what you might call a cultural variable .
African-Americans play basketball more .
On average , with all due respect to the Hick from French Lick , we ’ re better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

On this week’s episode of Life, Liberty, and Levin, Dr. Wilfred Reilly pushed back on the concept of systemic racism. Reilly told Mark Levin that many of the examples cited by activists have huge variables other than race to explain why they happen. He said that while systems of oppression have existed in America in the past, many of them have disappeared under our civil rights laws.
Reilly is an associate professor of political science at Kentucky State University, a historically black university. He has authored three books, including Hate Crime Hoax: How the Left is Selling a Fake Race War:
Professor Wilfred Reilly examines over one hundred widely publicized incidents of so-called hate crimes that never actually happened. With a critical eye and attention to detail, Reilly debunks these fabricated incidents—many of them alleged to have happened on college campuses—and explores why so many Americans are driven to fake hate crimes. We’re not experiencing an epidemic of hate crimes, Reilly concludes—but we might be experiencing an unprecedented epidemic of hate crime hoaxes.
Levin asked Reilly about the concept of systemic racism, to which he responded,
Systemic or institutional racism as an academic is a phrase that I’m always a bit skeptical of. Now obviously, if we want to be honest about some of this country’s history, there have been systems like criminal sentencing in the past, where until quite recently, you did see discrimination at kind of a broad, group-targeted level.
But very often this phrase simply means there’s a difference in performance between two groups, and we’re going to attribute that to racism. To give an example of why that doesn’t necessarily work, my favorite sports league, the NBA–the National Basketball Association—is more than 65% black. I don’t think any serious person would believe that’s because white jocks just don’t get a fair shake in American society. The reason is that there’s what you might call a cultural variable. African-Americans play basketball more. On average, with all due respect to the Hick from French Lick [Larry Bird], we’re better at it. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Trump Preps for ‘Another Big Lawsuit’ Against Mail-In Voting

President Donald Trump is preparing for a new lawsuit against voting by mail , insisting it is a method Democrats @ @ @ @ @ upcoming general election .
During a radio interview with Michael Savage on Monday , Trump @ @ @ @ @ voting system as he confirmed the Republican National Committee ( RNC ) would be filing @ @ @ @ @ mail-in voting .
“ We ’ re suing , and we ’ re filing another @ @ @ @ @ , on Friday , and I think we have a good case , ” Trump @ @ @ @ @ , the RNC filed a lawsuit in an effort to temporarily block California Gov .
@ @ @ @ @ D ) previous order allowing the expansion of absentee and mail-in voting amid the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

President Donald Trump is preparing for a new lawsuit against voting by mail, insisting it is a method Democrats can use to rig the upcoming general election.
During a radio interview with Michael Savage on Monday, Trump expressed concern about the mail-in voting system as he confirmed the Republican National Committee (RNC) would be filing a new lawsuit to halt mail-in voting.
“We’re suing, and we’re filing another big lawsuit, I think, on Friday, and I think we have a good case,” Trump said.
Back in May, the RNC filed a lawsuit in an effort to temporarily block California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) previous order allowing the expansion of absentee and mail-in voting amid the pandemic. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--WATCH: D.C. Shootout Shows How a World Without Cops Would Look

Video obtained by Fox 5 shows Washington , DC , residents having a wild west shootout right along the street @ @ @ @ @ Fox 5 reports the shootout lasted just under two minutes and left one person injured @ @ @ @ @ on the video toward the end of the shootout and the shooters nonchalantly put their @ @ @ @ @ walk toward a house as police cruisers roll up .
Some of the gunmen can @ @ @ @ @ who was wounded in the exchange .
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Video obtained by Fox 5 shows Washington, DC, residents having a wild west shootout right along the street Friday just before 7 p.m.
Fox 5 reports the shootout lasted just under two minutes and left one person injured.
Sirens can be heard on the video toward the end of the shootout and the shooters nonchalantly put their guns in their cars and walk toward a house as police cruisers roll up.
Some of the gunmen can be seen assisting another individual who was wounded in the exchange. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Amazon considers removing ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ from its streaming library over Confederate flag: repor

Amazon considers removing ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ from its streaming library over Confederate flag: report

Amazon is reportedly considering removing the immensely popular 1970s series “ The Dukes of Hazzard ” from its streaming library as it reviews its content offerings in the wake of racial tensions and protests happening throughout the U.S .
The TV series ran on CBS for seven seasons from 1979 until 1985 .
It follows the adventures of Bo and Luke Duke , who create mischief in their fictional small town of Hazzard County , Ga .
The show has been criticized over the years , specifically for the boys ’ well-known car , The General Lee , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roof .
As a result , Bloomberg reports that the popular streaming service is thinking about removing it so as not to court any controversy with the ongoing movement happening throughout the U.S. Amazon currently offers “ The Dukes of Hazzard ” both for free on its ad-supported streaming service , IMDB TV , as well as for sale on the Amazon store .
Representatives for Amazon did not immediately respond to Fox News ’ request for comment .
The move would be in line with a recent decision made by HBO Max @ @ @ @ @ @ @ film “ Gone with the Wind ” from its library as a result of heightened racial tensions sparked by the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis .
Minn. on May 25 .
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Amazon is reportedly considering removing the immensely popular 1970s series “The Dukes of Hazzard” from its streaming library as it reviews its content offerings in the wake of racial tensions and protests happening throughout the U.S.
The TV series ran on CBS for seven seasons from 1979 until 1985. It follows the adventures of Bo and Luke Duke, who create mischief in their fictional small town of Hazzard County, Ga. The show has been criticized over the years, specifically for the boys’ well-known car, The General Lee, which is emblazoned with a confederate flag on the roof.
As a result, Bloomberg reports that the popular streaming service is thinking about removing it so as not to court any controversy with the ongoing movement happening throughout the U.S. Amazon currently offers “The Dukes of Hazzard” both for free on its ad-supported streaming service, IMDB TV, as well as for sale on the Amazon store.
Representatives for Amazon did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment.
In 2015, TV Land pulled “Dukes of Hazzard” reruns.
The move would be in line with a recent decision made by HBO Max, which removed the Oscar-winning Civil War film “Gone with the Wind” from its library as a result of heightened racial tensions sparked by the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis. Minn. on May 25. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Democrats Slam GOP Police Reform Bill Before Laying Eyes On It

Senate Republicans have yet to release a promised set of reforms for America ’ s police departments , but that has not stopped top Senate Democrats from waging preemptive war on their colleagues ’ forthcoming bill .
Leading Senate Democrats , including minority leader Chuck Schumer ( N.Y. ) and top vice-presidential contender Kamala Harris ( Calif. ) , have blasted Republicans ’ still nascent proposal—which is expected to include restrictions on chokeholds , a national database of police use of force , and the labeling of lynching as a hate crime—as “ cherry-picking ” and “ far from being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House Democrats ’ own policing bill , but Senate Democrats suggest that the GOP bill is not up to the moment .
Those criticisms come even as the bill ’ s contents remain in flux—the ban on chokeholds was added just days after Sen. Tim Scott ( R. , S.C. ) , who is overseeing the bill ’ s drafting , said such a ban could not “ get to the finish line.
” These criticisms lay the groundwork for Schumer ’ s caucus to reject out of the gate a counterproposal to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ widely popular efforts at legislative reform .
The preemptive critiques also indicate the tenuous political position Democrats find themselves in , as a vocal minority on their left flank agitates for the full defunding or abolition of America ’ s police departments .
Although these proposals are unpopular , their sway within some sectors of the progressive base may inform Democrats ’ caution about appearing too conciliatory on reform .
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Senate Republicans have yet to release a promised set of reforms for America’s police departments, but that has not stopped top Senate Democrats from waging preemptive war on their colleagues’ forthcoming bill.
Leading Senate Democrats, including minority leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and top vice-presidential contender Kamala Harris (Calif.), have blasted Republicans’ still nascent proposal—which is expected to include restrictions on chokeholds, a national database of police use of force, and the labeling of lynching as a hate crime—as “cherry-picking” and “far from being relevant.”
All those measures appear in House Democrats’ own policing bill, but Senate Democrats suggest that the GOP bill is not up to the moment. Those criticisms come even as the bill’s contents remain in flux—the ban on chokeholds was added just days after Sen. Tim Scott (R., S.C.), who is overseeing the bill’s drafting, said such a ban could not “get to the finish line.”
These criticisms lay the groundwork for Schumer’s caucus to reject out of the gate a counterproposal to House Democrats’ sweeping package, forestalling widely popular efforts at legislative reform.
The preemptive critiques also indicate the tenuous political position Democrats find themselves in, as a vocal minority on their left flank agitates for the full defunding or abolition of America’s police departments. Although these proposals are unpopular, their sway within some sectors of the progressive base may inform Democrats’ caution about appearing too conciliatory on reform. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Trayvon Martin’s mother calls for more cops, says she disagrees with calls to ‘defund’ police: repor

Trayvon Martin’s mother calls for more cops, says she disagrees with calls to ‘defund’ police: report

The mother of Trayvon Martin said she ’ s doesn ’ t support efforts to reduce law enforcement resources as @ @ @ @ @ police departments toward social service and youth programs continue to gain traction with elected officials @ @ @ @ @ need more police , ” Sybrina Fulton said , according to the Daily Caller .
@ @ @ @ @ better standards , and police with better ethics and better work habits.
” Fulton announced @ @ @ @ @ for Miami Dade County Commissioner District 1 where she will face Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver @ @ @ @ @ residents to feel safe , ” she told the Guardian .
“ I want to @ @ @ @ @ law enforcement and the community.
” Calls to defund police departments have increased in the @ @ @ @ @ s death in police custody .
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The mother of Trayvon Martin said she’s doesn’t support efforts to reduce law enforcement resources as calls to divert funding from police departments toward social service and youth programs continue to gain traction with elected officials.
“I think we need more police,” Sybrina Fulton said, according to the Daily Caller. “We need police with better standards, and police with better ethics and better work habits.”
Fulton announced Monday that she is running for Miami Dade County Commissioner District 1 where she will face Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert.
“I want residents to feel safe,” she told the Guardian. “I want to bridge the gap between the law enforcement and the community.”
Calls to defund police departments have increased in the wake of George Floyd‘s death in police custody. Several cities have committed to shifting resources from law enforcement elsewhere. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Morgan Stanley Experts Say Economy Will Return To Pre-COVID Levels By End Of Year

Economists from Morgan Stanley have predicted that the world economy will return to pre-coronavirus levels by the year ’ s end , creating a “ v-shaped recovery.
” “ We have greater confidence in our call for a V-shaped recovery , given recent upside surprises in growth data and policy action , ” said Chetan Ahya , the chief economist at Morgan Stanley .
“ The global economy bottomed in April and the recovery will gather further momentum , making this a short recession.
” The Morgan Stanley team is arguing that the US economy has “ moved into expansion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and deflation caused by the coronavirus outbreak .
It seems likely that this was helped by the decisive action taken by the government when passing the $ 2.2 trillion CARES Act that gave every American $ 1,200 to spend and stimulate the economy , along with further packages for businesses .
Larry Kudlow , the economic advisor at the White House , backed this judgement .
“ I think we ’ re off to the races in what will be a strong v-shaped recovery , ” he told Maria Baritromo on Sunday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ by 3 % in the first quarter of next year , the Morgan Stanley economists predicted , a strong reversal from the coronavirus drop .
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Economists from Morgan Stanley have predicted that the world economy will return to pre-coronavirus levels by the year’s end, creating a “v-shaped recovery.”
“We have greater confidence in our call for a V-shaped recovery, given recent upside surprises in growth data and policy action,” said Chetan Ahya, the chief economist at Morgan Stanley. “The global economy bottomed in April and the recovery will gather further momentum, making this a short recession.”
The Morgan Stanley team is arguing that the US economy has “moved into expansion,” past the insanely sharp dip and deflation caused by the coronavirus outbreak. It seems likely that this was helped by the decisive action taken by the government when passing the $2.2 trillion CARES Act that gave every American $1,200 to spend and stimulate the economy, along with further packages for businesses.
Larry Kudlow, the economic advisor at the White House, backed this judgement.
“I think we’re off to the races in what will be a strong v-shaped recovery,” he told Maria Baritromo on Sunday.
The global economy is likely to grow by 3% in the first quarter of next year, the Morgan Stanley economists predicted, a strong reversal from the coronavirus drop. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Kente Cloth Worn By Democrats Was ‘Historically Worn’ By African Empire Involved In Slave Trade, Fac

Kente Cloth Worn By Democrats Was ‘Historically Worn’ By African Empire Involved In Slave Trade, Fact Checker Says

A top mainstream fact-checker wrote on Tuesday that the Kente cloths that Democrats wore earlier this month after the death of George Floyd were “ historically worn ” by an “ empire involved in West African slave trade.
” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer , and other top Democrats wore the cloth to an event on June 8 in response to Floyd ’ s death , which was widely criticized online .
USA Today fact-checked the following statement from a Facebook user : Yesterday the Democrats wore kente scarfs and knelt down for their photo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kente cloth was worn by the Ashanti .
It ’ s made of silk so the affluent wore it .
The Ashanti were also known as slave owners and traders .
Huh ?
… This makes me wonder why they chose to wear this particular tribe ’ s garb .
It ’ s important to note that the cloth has historical significance that extends beyond the slave trade and has “ become a symbol of pride for African Americans over the last 50 years.
” USA Today rated the claim “ true , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was historically worn by the Asante people of Ghana , who were involved in the West African slave trade.
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A top mainstream fact-checker wrote on Tuesday that the Kente cloths that Democrats wore earlier this month after the death of George Floyd were “historically worn” by an “empire involved in [the] West African slave trade.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, and other top Democrats wore the cloth to an event on June 8 in response to Floyd’s death, which was widely criticized online.
USA Today fact-checked the following statement from a Facebook user:
Yesterday the Democrats wore kente scarfs and knelt down for their photo op. So check this out, Kente cloth was worn by the Ashanti. It’s made of silk so the affluent wore it. The Ashanti were also known as slave owners and traders. Huh? … This makes me wonder why they chose to wear this particular tribe’s garb.
It’s important to note that the cloth has historical significance that extends beyond the slave trade and has “become a symbol of pride for African Americans over the last 50 years.”
USA Today rated the claim “true,” saying that the “kente cloth was historically worn by the Asante people of Ghana, who were involved in the West African slave trade.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--REPORT: DOJ to Propose Rolling Back Big Tech’s Legal Immunity

The Department of Justice is preparing proposals to roll back the legal immunities enjoyed by Big Tech companies under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act ( CDA ) , in measures that will be announced as early as Wednesday , sources told the Wall Street Journal .
Via the WSJ : The Justice Department is set to propose a rollback of legal protections that online platforms have enjoyed for more than two decades , in an effort to make tech companies more responsible in how they police their content , according to a Trump administration official .
Section 230 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arising from user-generated content .
If a person is defamed on Google , YouTube , Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , or other big tech platforms like Reddit , those platforms are not legally liable for the content like a traditional publisher might be .
This allows social media platforms to host billions of posts from users without a potentially crippling legal risk .
As Big Tech platforms have grown increasingly interested in censoring content posted by their users , however , many lawmakers have argued that they are behaving like traditional publishers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ users ’ posts .
As such , a growing number of lawmakers have argued that the legal immunities of Section 230 should be contingent on platforms maintaining a hands-off approach to the speech of their users .
Another problematic element of Section 230 is subsection c-2 , which grants tech companies immunity from lawsuits arising from their censorship of “ objectionable ” content .
This immunity gives them broad leeway to censor users , leaving no legal recourse for those who are censored — even if their social media accounts are critical to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

The Department of Justice is preparing proposals to roll back the legal immunities enjoyed by Big Tech companies under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA), in measures that will be announced as early as Wednesday, sources told the Wall Street Journal.
Via the WSJ: The Justice Department is set to propose a rollback of legal protections that online platforms have enjoyed for more than two decades, in an effort to make tech companies more responsible in how they police their content, according to a Trump administration official.
Section 230 gives Big Tech companies immunity from lawsuits arising from user-generated content. If a person is defamed on Google, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or other big tech platforms like Reddit, those platforms are not legally liable for the content like a traditional publisher might be. This allows social media platforms to host billions of posts from users without a potentially crippling legal risk.
As Big Tech platforms have grown increasingly interested in censoring content posted by their users, however, many lawmakers have argued that they are behaving like traditional publishers, censoring and editing and approving their users’ posts. As such, a growing number of lawmakers have argued that the legal immunities of Section 230 should be contingent on platforms maintaining a hands-off approach to the speech of their users.
Another problematic element of Section 230 is subsection c-2, which grants tech companies immunity from lawsuits arising from their censorship of “objectionable” content. This immunity gives them broad leeway to censor users, leaving no legal recourse for those who are censored — even if their social media accounts are critical to their livelihood or career. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Celebs Say No: ‘Emergency Order’ Bans Protests, Autonomous Zones In Beverly Hills

Celebrities and other wealthy residents of Beverly Hills , California , and the surrounding area may be happy to contribute millions to “ freedom funds ” to pay bail for rioters arrested in other major cities , but they ’ re moving quickly to shut down demonstrations — and the possibility of an “ autonomous zone ” like the one taking shape in Seattle , Washington — from coming anywhere near .
Using coronavirus as an excuse , the City of Beverly Hills issued a strict order earlier this week banning protests , demonstrations , and curtailing plans for an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country ’ s wealthiest districts .
“ To preserve the peace and tranquility of residential neighborhoods , effective tonight and until further notice , no more than 10 people shall gather in an assembly in a public right of way in a residential area between the hours of 9 p.m. – 8 a.m. , ” the city ’ s social media accounts announced .
“ An assembly is defined as any gathering or group of 10 or more people on a public street , sidewalk , or other public places if those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal , ” the order reads .
“ Any assembly that is silent , such as a candlelight vigil , and gatherings on private property are exempt from this emergency order.
” The order , Hot Air reports , stems from fallout over an “ Occupy ” protest that played loud music and otherwise disrupted sleeping Beverly Hills residents between the hours of 10 pm and 1 am sometime last week .
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Celebrities and other wealthy residents of Beverly Hills, California, and the surrounding area may be happy to contribute millions to “freedom funds” to pay bail for rioters arrested in other major cities, but they’re moving quickly to shut down demonstrations — and the possibility of an “autonomous zone” like the one taking shape in Seattle, Washington — from coming anywhere near.
Using coronavirus as an excuse, the City of Beverly Hills issued a strict order earlier this week banning protests, demonstrations, and curtailing plans for an “autonomous zone” in one of the country’s wealthiest districts.
“To preserve the peace and tranquility of residential neighborhoods, effective tonight and until further notice, no more than 10 people shall gather in an assembly in a public right of way in a residential area between the hours of 9 p.m. – 8 a.m.,” the city’s social media accounts announced.
“An assembly is defined as any gathering or group of 10 or more people on a public street, sidewalk, or other public places if those 10 people have a common purpose or goal,” the order reads. “Any assembly that is silent, such as a candlelight vigil, and gatherings on private property are exempt from this emergency order.”
The order, Hot Air reports, stems from fallout over an “Occupy” protest that played loud music and otherwise disrupted sleeping Beverly Hills residents between the hours of 10 pm and 1 am sometime last week. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--FAUCI Admits Trump Has Put Him on Ice: ‘I Wouldn’t Attend a Trump Rally’

The nation ’ s top infectious diseases expert , Dr. Anthony Fauci , warned that the country hasn ’ t yet finished with its first wave of the Covid-19 outbreak and definitively swore off personally attending a massive indoor rally like the upcoming Trump campaign rally in Tulsa , Oklahoma .
According to an interview , Fauci struck a very different tone about the nation ’ s ongoing pandemic than Vice President Mike Pence ’ s misleading comments on Tuesday .
“ We are seeing infections to a greater degree than they had previously seen in certain states , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ south , ” Fauci told the Daily Beast .
“ I don ’ t like to talk about a second wave right now , because we haven ’ t gotten out of our first wave.
” Fauci , however , said it was too soon to talk of restarting lockdowns despite Covid-19 cases still increasing in more than 20 states .
On Tuesday , he revealed that he hadn ’ t spoken with President Donald Trump in two weeks , even as the nation continues to have more than 20,000 new cases and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE : Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

The nation’s top infectious diseases expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, warned that the country hasn’t yet finished with its first wave of the Covid-19 outbreak and definitively swore off personally attending a massive indoor rally like the upcoming Trump campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
According to an interview, Fauci struck a very different tone about the nation’s ongoing pandemic than Vice President Mike Pence’s misleading comments on Tuesday.
“We are seeing infections to a greater degree than they had previously seen in certain states, including states in the southwest and in the south,” Fauci told the Daily Beast. “I don’t like to talk about a second wave right now, because we haven’t gotten out of our first wave.”
Fauci, however, said it was too soon to talk of restarting lockdowns despite Covid-19 cases still increasing in more than 20 states. On Tuesday, he revealed that he hadn’t spoken with President Donald Trump in two weeks, even as the nation continues to have more than 20,000 new cases and nearly 1,000 new deaths a day. READ MORE:
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truepundit--2020-06-17--Dexamethasone, life-saving coronavirus drug, discovered after ‘fantastic’ trial

Researchers in England say they found a breakthrough in COVID-19 treatment with a cheap , widely available drug that can @ @ @ @ @ one-third among severely ill patients in the hospital .
University of Oxford researchers announced Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ can decrease the risk of death by 35 % among patients on ventilators after 28 @ @ @ @ @ .
Hospitalized patients who don ’ t need breathing machines , only supplemental oxygen , @ @ @ @ @ survival improve by 20 % in the same time frame , researchers said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ result , ” one study leader , Peter Horby of the University of Oxford , @ @ @ @ @ “ The survival benefit is clear and large in those patients who are sick enough @ @ @ @ @ so dexamethasone should now become standard of care in these patients .
Dexamethasone is inexpensive @ @ @ @ @ and can be used immediately to save lives worldwide.
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Researchers in England say they found a breakthrough in COVID-19 treatment with a cheap, widely available drug that can improve survival by up to one-third among severely ill patients in the hospital.
University of Oxford researchers announced Tuesday that the steroid called dexamethasone can decrease the risk of death by 35% among patients on ventilators after 28 days of taking the drug.
Hospitalized patients who don’t need breathing machines, only supplemental oxygen, have seen their chances of survival improve by 20% in the same time frame, researchers said.
“This is an extremely welcome result,” one study leader, Peter Horby of the University of Oxford, said in a statement.
“The survival benefit is clear and large in those patients who are sick enough to require oxygen treatment, so dexamethasone should now become standard of care in these patients. Dexamethasone is inexpensive, on the shelf, and can be used immediately to save lives worldwide.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--The LAPD has run out of cash and can’t pay officers overtime; morale is at ‘rock bottom’

The Los Angeles Police Department ’ s budget has been so depleted by the COVID-19 outbreak , and officers have been working so much due to the recent protests , that the department has run out of cash and can no longer afford to pay officers overtime , KTTV-TV reported .
Going forward , officers will be paid for overtime they work with additional paid time off , and the normal limit on the number of hours they can accrue has been lifted .
But during a difficult time for the department , and with more budget cuts being pushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the LAPD .
“ It ’ s very disheartening , ” Sgt .
Jerretta Sandoz , vice president of the Los Angeles Police Protective League , said .
“ The officers have lost trust , they were told , cancel days off , cancel vacations , and we will pay you cash overtime , then a memo comes out that they have no more cash .
The officers are not happy right now , aside from taking bottles , bricks , I don ’ t know what else they can handle and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no cash , they ’ re at their wit ’ s end.
” LAPD officers have worked about $ 40 million in overtime , during the recent protests and riots , that the city is unable to pay .
Going forward , nonessential overtime has been canceled .
Metropolitan Transit Authority overtime can potentially be cashed out when the budget is replenished .
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The Los Angeles Police Department’s budget has been so depleted by the COVID-19 outbreak, and officers have been working so much due to the recent protests, that the department has run out of cash and can no longer afford to pay officers overtime, KTTV-TV reported.
Going forward, officers will be paid for overtime they work with additional paid time off, and the normal limit on the number of hours they can accrue has been lifted. But during a difficult time for the department, and with more budget cuts being pushed in the city council, morale low at the LAPD.
“It’s very disheartening,” Sgt. Jerretta Sandoz, vice president of the Los Angeles Police Protective League, said. “The officers have lost trust, they were told, cancel days off, cancel vacations, and we will pay you cash overtime, then a memo comes out that they have no more cash. The officers are not happy right now, aside from taking bottles, bricks, I don’t know what else they can handle and now to be told there’s no cash, they’re at their wit’s end.”
LAPD officers have worked about $40 million in overtime, during the recent protests and riots, that the city is unable to pay. Going forward, nonessential overtime has been canceled. Metropolitan Transit Authority overtime can potentially be cashed out when the budget is replenished. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--National Guard soldiers found glass in pizza they ordered while deployed in DC, report says

Two soldiers from South Carolina ’ s National Guard who were recently deployed to the nation ’ s capital to @ @ @ @ @ of George Floyd reportedly found shards of glass baked into a pizza they had ordered @ @ @ @ @ was made amid the dough and cheese after the pie arrived at the Marriott Marquis @ @ @ @ @ been staying , according to The Post and Courier newspaper , citing a report from @ @ @ @ @ The report said the troops did not eat the pizza .
“ The command says @ @ @ @ @ , and that this was the only incident to their knowledge , ” Capt .
@ @ @ @ @ for S.C. National Guard , told The Post and Courier .
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Two soldiers from South Carolina’s National Guard who were recently deployed to the nation’s capital to quell unrest following the death of George Floyd reportedly found shards of glass baked into a pizza they had ordered there.
The startling discovery was made amid the dough and cheese after the pie arrived at the Marriott Marquis Hotel where the troops had been staying, according to The Post and Courier newspaper, citing a report from the Department of Defense.
The report said the troops did not eat the pizza.
“The command says that the soldiers are OK, and that this was the only incident to their knowledge,” Capt. Jessica Donnelly, a spokeswoman for S.C. National Guard, told The Post and Courier. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-17--‘Unusually Large’ Number Of Minneapolis Police Are Quitting, Cite Lack Of Support From City’s Democr

‘Unusually Large’ Number Of Minneapolis Police Are Quitting, Cite Lack Of Support From City’s Democrat Leaders, Riots

A growing number of Minneapolis police officers are quitting their jobs and are saying that they made the decision based on the lack of support that they have received from local Democrat political leaders .
“ At least seven Minneapolis police officers have resigned from the department since widespread unrest began over the death of George Floyd last month , and more than half a dozen are in the process of leaving , according to department officials , ” The Star Tribune reported Saturday .
“ Morale has sunk to new lows in recent weeks , say department insiders , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by all sides : by the state probe ; by protesters , who hurled bricks and epithets their way ; by city leaders , who surrendered a police station that later burned on national television , and by the media .
Numerous officers and protesters were injured the rioting.
” The Star Tribune underscores that the number of police officers who are quitting represents “ an unusually large exodus.
” One officer that the newspaper spoke to said that officers do not feel appreciated and then questioned why he should stay when “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the newspaper that they were angered by Democratic Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey ’ s decision to abandon the Third Precinct police station , which they said they interpreted as a sign that he was siding with the rioters .
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A growing number of Minneapolis police officers are quitting their jobs and are saying that they made the decision based on the lack of support that they have received from local Democrat political leaders.
“At least seven Minneapolis police officers have resigned from the department since widespread unrest began over the death of George Floyd last month, and more than half a dozen are in the process of leaving, according to department officials,” The Star Tribune reported Saturday. “Morale has sunk to new lows in recent weeks, say department insiders, as officers reported feeling misunderstood and squeezed by all sides: by the state probe; by protesters, who hurled bricks and epithets their way; by city leaders, who surrendered a police station that later burned on national television, and by the media. Numerous officers and protesters were injured the rioting.”
The Star Tribune underscores that the number of police officers who are quitting represents “an unusually large exodus.”
One officer that the newspaper spoke to said that officers do not feel appreciated and then questioned why he should stay when “everybody hates the police.”
Police told the newspaper that they were angered by Democratic Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s decision to abandon the Third Precinct police station, which they said they interpreted as a sign that he was siding with the rioters. – READ MORE
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