truepundit--2020-07-12--Chicago Mayor Blames Increased Violence on Lack of Gun Control (VIDEO)

Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot ( D. ) on Friday blamed her city ’ s sharp rise in gun violence on the federal government ’ s failure to conduct background checks , a measure the state of Illinois has already implemented .
“ We have got to make sure that we do a better job of taking guns out of the hands of criminals , ” Lightfoot told MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle .
“ You ’ ve heard me say this before : We have to have a federal policy on background checks and making sure that dangerous people are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ states like Indiana and get military-grade weapons in quantities and then bring them back to the streets and shoot people up.
” Illinois has a universal background check system and strict permitting practices in place .
That has not prevented Chicago from experiencing a rise in gun violence over the past year , punctuated by the deaths of nine children under the age of 18 between June 20 and July 5 .
Eighteen people were wounded by gunfire in the past two days in the city , as a drop in police activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the police union , which blames her for low morale .
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Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot (D.) on Friday blamed her city’s sharp rise in gun violence on the federal government’s failure to conduct background checks, a measure the state of Illinois has already implemented.
“We have got to make sure that we do a better job of taking guns out of the hands of criminals,” Lightfoot told MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle. “You’ve heard me say this before: We have to have a federal policy on background checks and making sure that dangerous people are not able to go across the border to states like Indiana and get military-grade weapons in quantities and then bring them back to the streets and shoot people up.”
Illinois has a universal background check system and strict permitting practices in place. That has not prevented Chicago from experiencing a rise in gun violence over the past year, punctuated by the deaths of nine children under the age of 18 between June 20 and July 5. Eighteen people were wounded by gunfire in the past two days in the city, as a drop in police activity has coincided with Lightfoot’s feud with the police union, which blames her for low morale. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-12--Trump Says Schools ‘Are About Radical Left Indoctrination,’ Threatens Tax-Exempt Status

President Donald Trump is taking aim at schools and universities accusing them of not focusing on education .
Trump took @ @ @ @ @ accuse schools and universities of failing to properly educate students and threatened to revoke their @ @ @ @ @ many Universities and School Systems are about Radical Left Indoctrination , not Education .
Therefore @ @ @ @ @ Treasury Department to re-examine their Tax-Exempt Status… ” Trump said .
He added , “ @ @ @ @ @ will be taken away if this Propaganda or Act Against Public Policy continues .
Our @ @ @ @ @ not Indoctrinated !
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President Donald Trump is taking aim at schools and universities accusing them of not focusing on education.
Trump took to Twitter on Friday to accuse schools and universities of failing to properly educate students and threatened to revoke their tax-exempt status.
“Too many Universities and School Systems are about Radical Left Indoctrination, not Education. Therefore, I am telling the Treasury Department to re-examine their Tax-Exempt Status…” Trump said.
He added, “… and/or Funding, which will be taken away if this Propaganda or Act Against Public Policy continues. Our children must be Educated, not Indoctrinated!” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-12--Homeowner Opens Fire, Kills Two of Three Home Invasion Suspects

A Wesley Chapel , Florida , homeowner shot and killed two out of three home invasion suspects Friday morning .
@ @ @ @ @ homeowner was playing video games when he heard glass breaking just before 1:00 a.m .
@ @ @ @ @ shot one suspect in a hallway , then fired again when a second suspect allegedly @ @ @ @ @ a gun .
Sheriff Chris Nocco says the suspect fired his gun , then it @ @ @ @ @ him .
Then a third suspect appeared in the hallway .
The homeowner shot the @ @ @ @ @ The homeowner ’ s gun then jammed and he went to grab another gun .
@ @ @ @ @ that the third suspect had gotten up and fled the scene .
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A Wesley Chapel, Florida, homeowner shot and killed two out of three home invasion suspects Friday morning.
Fox 35 reports that the homeowner was playing video games when he heard glass breaking just before 1:00 a.m. He retrieved a gun and shot one suspect in a hallway, then fired again when a second suspect allegedly appeared in the hallway with a gun.
Sheriff Chris Nocco says the suspect fired his gun, then it jammed. The homeowner shot him. Then a third suspect appeared in the hallway. The homeowner shot the third suspect as well.
The homeowner’s gun then jammed and he went to grab another gun. When he returned he saw that the third suspect had gotten up and fled the scene. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-12--Missouri AG On Warrant Served On St. Louis Couple: Democrat Prosecutor Has History Of ‘Politically M

Missouri AG On Warrant Served On St. Louis Couple: Democrat Prosecutor Has History Of ‘Politically Motivated Decisions,’ Has Not Charged Those Who Attacked Prayerful Protesters

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt responded to Friday night ’ s breaking news that a search warrant was served and at least one gun confiscated from the St. Louis couple who defended their home last month from an angry mob by saying that the Democrat prosecutor who was handling the decision has an alleged track record of making politically motivated decisions .
“ I know this is being handled by a local prosecutor , not something you ’ d be involved with , but what is your take on what we ’ re seeing tonight ?
” Fox News host @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local warrant there signed off by a judge and being executed by St. Louis police ?
” “ Under Missouri law , under the Castle Doctrine , the individual has really expansive authority to protect their own lives , their home , and their property , and I think the story here to watch is the local prosecutor , Kim Gardner , ” Schmitt responded .
“ Kim Gardner has an abysmal record in prosecuting violent crime , has recently released and been complicit in the release of dozens and dozens of inmates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and has a record of making politically motivated decisions not based on the law .
So , this is certainly something to watch.
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Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt responded to Friday night’s breaking news that a search warrant was served and at least one gun confiscated from the St. Louis couple who defended their home last month from an angry mob by saying that the Democrat prosecutor who was handling the decision has an alleged track record of making politically motivated decisions.
“I know this is being handled by a local prosecutor, not something you’d be involved with, but what is your take on what we’re seeing tonight?” Fox News host Shannon Bream asked Schmitt. “The local warrant there signed off by a judge and being executed by St. Louis police?”
In St Louis, when you defend yourself, the local prosecutor goes after you in a disgusting abuse of power. The Missouri AG weighs in on FOX News at Night as the McCloskey family is under siege. pic.twitter.com/2OG3jj5yA7 — (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) July 11, 2020
“Under Missouri law, under the Castle Doctrine, the individual has really expansive authority to protect their own lives, their home, and their property, and I think the story here to watch is the local prosecutor, Kim Gardner,” Schmitt responded. “Kim Gardner has an abysmal record in prosecuting violent crime, has recently released and been complicit in the release of dozens and dozens of inmates who have been charged with violent crimes, and has a record of making politically motivated decisions not based on the law. So, this is certainly something to watch.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-12--WATCH: Bath And Body Works Manager Says ‘F*** Donald Trump’ To Man ‘Simply For Wearing A Trump Face

WATCH: Bath And Body Works Manager Says ‘F*** Donald Trump’ To Man ‘Simply For Wearing A Trump Face Mask’

On Thursday evening , a manager of a Bath & Body Works store in Scottsdale , Arizona , told a @ @ @ @ @ who claims he was wearing a pro-President Donald Trump face mask , “ F*** Donald @ @ @ @ @ at Scottsdale Fashion Square was not nice , ” posted pro-Trump activist Jeremiah Cota via @ @ @ @ @ I was accosted by the Bath [ & ] Body Woks manager simply for wearing @ @ @ @ @ “ She yelled at me ‘ F—- Donald Trump ’ while I was simply walking @ @ @ @ @ was not in the store ; she yelled at me while I was walking by @ @ @ @ @ “ I went to ask if I misheard her and she said no , ” @ @ @ @ @ shown on video ( see below ) .
“ Sorry for the coarse language ; @ @ @ @ @ she said just to make sure I heard correctly.
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On Thursday evening, a manager of a Bath & Body Works store in Scottsdale, Arizona, told a man walking by the store who claims he was wearing a pro-President Donald Trump face mask, “F*** Donald Trump.”
“My experience at Scottsdale Fashion Square was not nice,” posted pro-Trump activist Jeremiah Cota via Facebook on Thursday. “I was accosted by the Bath [&] Body Woks manager simply for wearing a Trump face mask.”
I was accosted by @bathbodyworks manager simply for wearing a Trump face mask. She yelled at me “F—- Donald Trump” while I was simply walking by the store. I went to ask if I misheard her and she said no. Poor customer service at @bathbodyworks pic.twitter.com/RFvKk9FoW9 — Jeremiah Cota ~ Text TRUMP to 88022 (@jeremiahcota) July 10, 2020
“She yelled at me ‘F—- Donald Trump’ while I was simply walking by the store. I was not in the store; she yelled at me while I was walking by,” he clarified.


truepundit--2020-07-12--Pastor slams CNN, Don Lemon for claiming Jesus wasn’t perfect: ‘Uncontested champions of Fake News’

CNN anchor Don Lemon made the claim that Jesus Christ was “ not perfect , ” which Pastor Robert Jeffress said “ makes him and his network the uncontested champions of Fake News.
” “ Jesus Christ , if that ’ s who you believe in , Jesus Christ , admittedly was not perfect when he was here on this earth , ” Lemon told his colleague Chris Cuomo during “ CNN Tonight with Don Lemon ” on Monday .
“ So why are we deifying the founders of this country , many of whom owned slaves ?
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Don Lemon ’ s comments are , first of all , heretical , ” Jeffress , the pastor of 14,000-member First Baptist Church of Dallas , Texas , told Fox News , “ and it contradicts the most basic tenet of the Christian faith and demonstrates how tone-deaf the left is to faith issues .
“ Our founding fathers , like all of us , were imperfect human beings , ” Jeffress added , “ but Jesus Christ was different than any other man that lived , and as the founder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be perfect.
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CNN anchor Don Lemon made the claim that Jesus Christ was “not perfect,” which Pastor Robert Jeffress said “makes him and his network the uncontested champions of Fake News.”
“Jesus Christ, if that’s who you believe in, Jesus Christ, admittedly was not perfect when he was here on this earth,” Lemon told his colleague Chris Cuomo during “CNN Tonight with Don Lemon” on Monday. “So why are we deifying the founders of this country, many of whom owned slaves?”
The clip was widely shared on social media.
.@donlemon’s claim last night on @CNN that “Jesus Christ was not perfect” makes him and his network the uncontested champions of Fake News. https://t.co/QC0TC6WInL — Dr. Robert Jeffress (@robertjeffress) July 9, 2020
“Don Lemon’s comments are, first of all, heretical,” Jeffress, the pastor of 14,000-member First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, told Fox News, “and it contradicts the most basic tenet of the Christian faith and demonstrates how tone-deaf the left is to faith issues.
“Our founding fathers, like all of us, were imperfect human beings,” Jeffress added, “but Jesus Christ was different than any other man that lived, and as the founder of our faith, he had to be perfect.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-12--California could release up to 8,000 prisoners to prevent coronavirus spread, officials say

California will release around 8,000 prison inmates early in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus in state correctional facilities , with more than half expected to return to society by the end of July , officials said Friday .
The move will allow prisons to use the extra space to impose social distancing rules , isolation and quarantine measures , the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said in a statement .
“ These actions are taken to provide for the health and safety of the incarcerated population and staff , ” CDCR Secretary Ralph Diaz said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decompression measures in a way that aligns both public health and public safety.
” The department estimates 8,000 inmates could be released by the end of August , providing they meet several criteria .
Prisoners with a year or less left on their sentences are eligible for early release .
Those with convictions of violent felonies and sex crimes are not .
Anyone released from custody will be tested for the virus within seven days of their return to society , the CDCR said .
Several states have opted to release some prison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in correctional institutions .
California has reduced its prison population by 10,000 since mid-March , when the COVID-19 pandemic first triggered government protection measures in the United States .
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California will release around 8,000 prison inmates early in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus in state correctional facilities, with more than half expected to return to society by the end of July, officials said Friday.
The move will allow prisons to use the extra space to impose social distancing rules, isolation and quarantine measures, the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said in a statement.
“These actions are taken to provide for the health and safety of the incarcerated population and staff,” CDCR Secretary Ralph Diaz said. “We aim to implement these decompression measures in a way that aligns both public health and public safety.”
The department estimates 8,000 inmates could be released by the end of August, providing they meet several criteria. Prisoners with a year or less left on their sentences are eligible for early release. Those with convictions of violent felonies and sex crimes are not.
Anyone released from custody will be tested for the virus within seven days of their return to society, the CDCR said.
Several states have opted to release some prison inmates early amid a surge in infections in correctional institutions. California has reduced its prison population by 10,000 since mid-March, when the COVID-19 pandemic first triggered government protection measures in the United States. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-12--Between COVID lockdown and pricey divorce, anti-Trump mouthpiece Robert De Niro confronts ‘financial

Between COVID lockdown and pricey divorce, anti-Trump mouthpiece Robert De Niro confronts ‘financial ruin’

Anti-Trump actor Robert De Niro , a far-left , pro-lockdown zealot who ’ s been adamant that society must not “ return to normal ” amid the coronavirus pandemic , is now whining that the ongoing coronavirus lockdowns have hurt his finances .
Appearing virtually in court this week as per his ongoing divorce proceedings with his estranged wife , Grace Hightower , De Niro tried to defend his decision to cut his wife ’ s monthly AmEx allowance to $ 50,000 from $ 100,000 by citing the same lockdown measures he ’ d seemingly been more than happy to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ awyers for De Niro said he cut Hightower ’ s credit card limit because he ’ s taken a huge financial hit as the restaurant chain Nobu and Greenwich Hotel , both of which he has stakes in , have been closed or partially closed for months with barely any business , ” Page Six reported .
“ De Niro ’ s lawyer , Caroline Krauss , told the judge that Nobu lost $ 3 million in April and another $ 1.87 million in May .
And he had to pay investors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which he borrowed money from his business partners to make , ‘ because he doesn ’ t have the cash , ’ Krauss said.
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Anti-Trump actor Robert De Niro, a far-left, pro-lockdown zealot who’s been adamant that society must not “return to normal” amid the coronavirus pandemic, is now whining that the ongoing coronavirus lockdowns have hurt his finances.
Appearing virtually in court this week as per his ongoing divorce proceedings with his estranged wife, Grace Hightower, De Niro tried to defend his decision to cut his wife’s monthly AmEx allowance to $50,000 from $100,000 by citing the same lockdown measures he’d seemingly been more than happy to see be imposed on regular Americans.
“[L]awyers for De Niro said he cut Hightower’s credit card limit because he’s taken a huge financial hit as the restaurant chain Nobu and Greenwich Hotel, both of which he has stakes in, have been closed or partially closed for months with barely any business,” Page Six reported.
“De Niro’s lawyer, Caroline Krauss, told the judge that Nobu lost $3 million in April and another $1.87 million in May. And he had to pay investors $500,000 on a capital call, which he borrowed money from his business partners to make, ‘because he doesn’t have the cash,’ Krauss said.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-12--Fake News? NBC Contributor Reveals He Never Had Coronavirus After Network Documented His Recovery

An NBC medical expert who was brought on air nearly a dozen times to detail his struggle with COVID-19 never @ @ @ @ @ revealed this week .
After believing he had the coronavirus in spite of getting negative @ @ @ @ @ News science contributor Dr. Joseph Fair tweeted Tuesday that he had tested negative for the @ @ @ @ @ that hospitalized him in May “ remains an undiagnosed mystery.
” Steve Krakauer reported on @ @ @ @ @ Watch newsletter .

An NBC medical expert who was brought on air nearly a dozen times to detail his struggle with COVID-19 never had the virus, he revealed this week.
After believing he had the coronavirus in spite of getting negative tests, virologist and NBC News science contributor Dr. Joseph Fair tweeted Tuesday that he had tested negative for the antibodies and that the illness that hospitalized him in May “remains an undiagnosed mystery.” Steve Krakauer reported on the developments for his Fourth Watch newsletter.
I was severely ill for 2 weeks, 4 days of it in critical condition, resulting in pneumonia, diffuse lung injury & 18lbs of weight loss. My path forward is a 2nd AB test, & follow-up with a pulmonologist & tropical medicine specialist in an effort to diagnose what made me so ill. — Dr. Joseph Fair (@curefinder) July 7, 2020


truepundit--2020-07-12--Trump: Dr. Fauci ‘Made a Lot of Mistakes’ Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

President Donald Trump is turning his focus to Dr. Anthony Fauci amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Asked what he makes of the current hotspots in the U.S. , such as Florida and Texas , during a Fox News phone interview Thursday evening , Trump responded by appearing to shift the blame to Fauci .
“ First of all , the mortality rate , and Dr. Fauci is a nice man but he ’ s made a lot of mistakes , ” Trump said , noting the travel ban on China .
He continued , “ But a lot of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mask , don ’ t wear a mask.
’ Now they are saying ‘ wear a mask.
’ So a lot of mistakes were made , a lot of mistakes , ” before again touting , “ We do testing like nobody ’ s ever done testing .
And when we test , the more you test , the more cases you find.
” The president then said on younger people contracting the virus , “ We have cases all over the place .
Most of those cases immediately get better , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have sniffles and two days later they are fine and they are not sick to start off with .
They are asymptomatic.
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President Donald Trump is turning his focus to Dr. Anthony Fauci amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Asked what he makes of the current hotspots in the U.S., such as Florida and Texas, during a Fox News phone interview Thursday evening, Trump responded by appearing to shift the blame to Fauci.
“First of all, the mortality rate, and Dr. Fauci is a nice man but he’s made a lot of mistakes,” Trump said, noting the travel ban on China.
He continued, “But a lot of them said ‘Don’t wear a mask, don’t wear a mask.’ Now they are saying ‘wear a mask.’ So a lot of mistakes were made, a lot of mistakes,” before again touting, “We do testing like nobody’s ever done testing. And when we test, the more you test, the more cases you find.”
The president then said on younger people contracting the virus, “We have cases all over the place. Most of those cases immediately get better, they are people, young people, they have sniffles and two days later they are fine and they are not sick to start off with. They are asymptomatic.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-12--Five Guys Employees Fired After Refusing Service to Police Officers

Multiple Five Guys employees have been fired or suspended from the Daphne , Alabama , location after they refused to serve members of the Daphne Police Department , according to a statement from the company .
Earlier this week , Alabama-based Yellowhammer News reported that three Daphne police officers were refused service when they entered the Five Guys restaurant in Alabama .
The statement read : Five Guys and the Daphne , AL franchise want to thank the Daphne Police Department for their support in working together toward a resolution .
The actions the Daphne , AL franchise have taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved .
The store has temporarily closed for further education and customer service training with a representative from the Daphne Police Department and will reopen at 4PM today , July 10th .
“ Please know that the actions and sentiments of a few employees in Daphne , AL do not represent Five Guys or the local franchisee , ” Five Guys wrote in response to a concerned Twitter user .
“ The actions the Daphne , AL franchise have taken include termination and suspension of the employees involved.
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Multiple Five Guys employees have been fired or suspended from the Daphne, Alabama, location after they refused to serve members of the Daphne Police Department, according to a statement from the company.
Earlier this week, Alabama-based Yellowhammer News reported that three Daphne police officers were refused service when they entered the Five Guys restaurant in Alabama.
The statement read: Five Guys and the Daphne, AL franchise want to thank the Daphne Police Department for their support in working together toward a resolution. The actions the Daphne, AL franchise have taken include termination and suspension of the employees involved. The store has temporarily closed for further education and customer service training with a representative from the Daphne Police Department and will reopen at 4PM today, July 10th.
“Please know that the actions and sentiments of a few employees in Daphne, AL do not represent Five Guys or the local franchisee,” Five Guys wrote in response to a concerned Twitter user. “The actions the Daphne, AL franchise have taken include termination and suspension of the employees involved.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-12--Young Mother Shot To Death After Telling BLM Supporters ‘All Lives Matter,’ Family Says

Last Sunday , a young mother from Indianapolis , Indiana , Jessica Doty Whitaker , was shot to death after allegedly getting into an argument about Black Lives Matter and language .
The incident started “ with an argument over Black Lives Matter and language , ” according to the victim ’ s family , Fox 59 reported .
“ Eventually the two sides separated and walked away from each other , until witnesses claim the killer opened fire from a nearby bridge and ran away.
” Fiancé Jose Ramirez , who was with Doty Whitaker , 24 , at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident , told the news station , “ It was squashed and they went up the hill and left we thought , but they were sitting on St. Claire waiting for us to come under the bridge and that ’ s when she got shot.
” Ramirez says he fired back but did not hit anyone .
Robert J. Doty , the victim ’ s father , told reporter Cassandra Fairbanks that his daughter told the Black Lives Matter supporters that “ All Lives Matter.
” The Daily Wire spoke to Mr. Doty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accurate , ” Doty said when asked if his daughter said “ all lives matter ” during the argument about BLM .
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Last Sunday, a young mother from Indianapolis, Indiana, Jessica Doty Whitaker, was shot to death after allegedly getting into an argument about Black Lives Matter and language.
The incident started “with an argument over Black Lives Matter and language,” according to the victim’s family, Fox 59 reported. “Eventually the two sides separated and walked away from each other, until witnesses claim the killer opened fire from a nearby bridge and ran away.”
Fiancé Jose Ramirez, who was with Doty Whitaker, 24, at the canal at the time of the incident, told the news station, “It was squashed and they went up the hill and left we thought, but they were sitting on St. Claire waiting for us to come under the bridge and that’s when she got shot.”
Ramirez says he fired back but did not hit anyone.
Robert J. Doty, the victim’s father, told reporter Cassandra Fairbanks that his daughter told the Black Lives Matter supporters that “All Lives Matter.”
The Daily Wire spoke to Mr. Doty to confirm. “Yes that is accurate,” Doty said when asked if his daughter said “all lives matter” during the argument about BLM. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-12--Nikki Haley makes the case to reelect Trump, warns ‘we will lose our rule of law’ if Biden wins

Former U.S .
Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley called out presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden on “ Hannity ” Wednesday for seeming to cave to pressure from many in his party who have called to defund the police .
“ If we go with a President Biden , ” Haley warned , “ we will lose our rule of law , we will have the progressives really running away with everything , getting all of what they want and we will get closer and closer to the socialist countries that we have fought so hard not to become.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ we ’ ve had true results with President Trump .
You don ’ t have to like him but look at the results that he ’ s done and raised the quality of life for so many people .
“ Then look at the results of Biden with President Obama .
The African-American community , women , Hispanics , none of us felt those results like we have with President Trump , ” she continued .
“ So facts matter .
Results matter .
Haley spoke hours after Biden declared in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” be redirected from police and law enforcement departments .
The former South Carolina governor also questioned the credibility of the Black Lives Matter movement , which she accused of “ picking and choosing which lives really do matter.
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Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley called out presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden on “Hannity” Wednesday for seeming to cave to pressure from many in his party who have called to defund the police.
“If we go with a President Biden,” Haley warned, “we will lose our rule of law, we will have the progressives really running away with everything, getting all of what they want and we will get closer and closer to the socialist countries that we have fought so hard not to become.”
By contrast, Haley said, “we’ve had true results with President Trump. You don’t have to like him but look at the results that he’s done and [how he’s] raised the quality of life for so many people.
“Then look at the results of Biden with President Obama. The African-American community, women, Hispanics, none of us felt those results like we have with President Trump,” she continued. “So facts matter. Results matter.
Haley spoke hours after Biden declared in an interview that some funding should “absolutely” be redirected from police and law enforcement departments.
The former South Carolina governor also questioned the credibility of the Black Lives Matter movement, which she accused of “picking and choosing which lives really do matter.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-12--Obama Granted Clemency to Terrorists and Traitors, But Democrats Are Angry About Roger Stone

Soon after it was announced that President Trump had commuted the prison sentence of Roger Stone , the outrage mob mobilized .
Nancy Pelosi went on CNN to suggest that a law should be passed limiting the president ’ s clemency powers .
Just before leaving office in 2017 , Barack Obama commuted the sentence of Bradley Manning ( you may also know him as Chelsea ) , who leaked hundreds of thousands of sensitive government documents to WikiLeaks .
A traitor in every sense , in 2013 Manning was convicted and sentenced to 35 years in prison .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the political left for declaring himself to be transgender , and Obama made his controversial commutation literally just days before leaving office .
Manning maintains hero status amongst the left today .
Obama also commuted the sentence of convicted terrorist Oscar Lopez Rivera , the leader of the Fuerzas Armadas de Liberación Nacional Puertorriqueña ( FALN ) , a Puerto Rican terrorist group .
FALN was responsible for 130 attacks in the United States , and at least six deaths .
An unrepentant Lopez-Rivera was serving a 70-year sentence when Obama set him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repeatedly lobbied for Lopez ’ s release during the Obama years , and the commutation was met with praise from Democrats like Bill de Blasio , Congressman Luis Gutiérrez , Bernie Sanders , and others .
Obama also granted clemency to hundreds of drug offenders he claimed were non-violent offenders who deserved a second chance , because of racism or something .
It later came out that many of the people he released were actually violent offenders guilty of gun crimes .
Obama granted more acts of clemency than any president since Truman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executive use of power for the latter months and days of his presidency .
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Soon after it was announced that President Trump had commuted the prison sentence of Roger Stone, the outrage mob mobilized. Nancy Pelosi went on CNN to suggest that a law should be passed limiting the president’s clemency powers.
Just before leaving office in 2017, Barack Obama commuted the sentence of Bradley Manning (you may also know him as Chelsea), who leaked hundreds of thousands of sensitive government documents to WikiLeaks. A traitor in every sense, in 2013 Manning was convicted and sentenced to 35 years in prison. But, Bradley Manning became a hero of the political left for declaring himself to be transgender, and Obama made his controversial commutation literally just days before leaving office. Manning maintains hero status amongst the left today.
Obama also commuted the sentence of convicted terrorist Oscar Lopez Rivera, the leader of the Fuerzas Armadas de Liberación Nacional Puertorriqueña (FALN), a Puerto Rican terrorist group. FALN was responsible for 130 attacks in the United States, and at least six deaths. An unrepentant Lopez-Rivera was serving a 70-year sentence when Obama set him free. The Congressional Black Caucus had repeatedly lobbied for Lopez’s release during the Obama years, and the commutation was met with praise from Democrats like Bill de Blasio, Congressman Luis Gutiérrez, Bernie Sanders, and others.
Obama also granted clemency to hundreds of drug offenders he claimed were non-violent offenders who deserved a second chance, because of racism or something. It later came out that many of the people he released were actually violent offenders guilty of gun crimes. Obama granted more acts of clemency than any president since Truman, though he saved much of that executive use of power for the latter months and days of his presidency. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-12--Maryland Governor Blasts Pelosi’s Indifference to Baltimore Vandalism

Maryland governor Larry Hogan ( R. ) on Thursday said Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ( D. , Calif. @ @ @ @ @ ” with her childhood city of Baltimore after she expressed indifference about the toppling of @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It ’ s disappointing that Speaker Pelosi has lost touch with the Baltimore @ @ @ @ @ , ” Hogan wrote on Twitter .
“ While efforts towards peaceful change are welcome @ @ @ @ @ in Maryland for lawlessness , vandalism , and destruction of public property.
” Pelosi said @ @ @ @ @ do what they do ” after a reporter asked about the statue being brought down @ @ @ @ @ Italy and tossed into the harbor .
The statue had to be recovered piecemeal by @ @ @ @ @ Baltimore ’ s Italian-American community—Pelosi ’ s own community from her childhood .
Both her @ @ @ @ @ the city , and she helped her father , Thomas D ’ Alesandro Jr. , @ @ @ @ @ .
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Maryland governor Larry Hogan (R.) on Thursday said Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) has “lost touch” with her childhood city of Baltimore after she expressed indifference about the toppling of a statue of Christopher Columbus.
“It’s disappointing that Speaker Pelosi has lost touch with the Baltimore community that her family served,” Hogan wrote on Twitter. “While efforts towards peaceful change are welcome, there is no place in Maryland for lawlessness, vandalism, and destruction of public property.”
While efforts towards peaceful change are welcome, there is no place in Maryland for lawlessness, vandalism, and destruction of public property. pic.twitter.com/eXNv5qsCUP — Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) July 9, 2020
Pelosi said Thursday that “people will do what they do” after a reporter asked about the statue being brought down from its perch in Little Italy and tossed into the harbor. The statue had to be recovered piecemeal by divers organized in part by Baltimore’s Italian-American community—Pelosi’s own community from her childhood. Both her parents held public office in the city, and she helped her father, Thomas D’Alesandro Jr., with his campaign for mayor. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-12--De Blasio, Al Sharpton Help Paint ‘BLM’ Mural Outside of Trump Tower (VIDEO)

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio ( D ) and Rev .
Al Sharpton joined forces to send a @ @ @ @ @ directly in front of one of his own buildings , Trump Tower .
De Blasio @ @ @ @ @ in painting a mural with the words “ Black Lives Matter ” on Fifth Avenue @ @ @ @ @ streets , in New York City .
The New York City mayor opened the initiative @ @ @ @ @ own .
“ We are not denigrating anything .
We are liberating Fifth Avenue .
@ @ @ @ @ , ” de Blasio said .
He added , “ Who built this city ?
@ @ @ @ @ never got the acknowledgment , the recognition , the compensation ?
When we say black @ @ @ @ @ no more American statement .
There ’ s no more patriotic statement because there is @ @ @ @ @ ” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) and Rev. Al Sharpton joined forces to send a message to President Donald Trump directly in front of one of his own buildings, Trump Tower.
De Blasio and Sharpton lead the charge in painting a mural with the words “Black Lives Matter” on Fifth Avenue, between 56th and 57th streets, in New York City.
The New York City mayor opened the initiative with a message of his own.
“We are not denigrating anything. We are liberating Fifth Avenue. We are uplifting Fifth Avenue,” de Blasio said.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Rev. Al Sharpton help paint the “Black Lives Matter” mural in front of Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue. https://t.co/bLsMQaI734 pic.twitter.com/dCx2Sy0NVo — ABC News (@ABC) July 9, 2020
He added, “Who built this city? Who built this nation and never got the acknowledgment, the recognition, the compensation? When we say black lives matter, there is no more American statement. There’s no more patriotic statement because there is no America without black America.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-12--Army’s ‘Captain America’ dies by suicide after nearly a dozen combat tours

The enemy could never break him , but what this decorated Green Beret eventually found was that his enemy was within .
Friends who served with him in the military say he was the real “ Captain America.
” Master Sgt .
Andrew Christian Marckesano served six full tours in Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne and the Ranger regiment and a half dozen more combat tours overseas .
He rose to become a decorated Green Beret and a Silver Star recipient .
He had just moved to Washington , D.C. , to start a coveted job at the Pentagon .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Monday night , after having dinner with his former battalion leader , Marckesano returned home from dinner in Old Town , Alexandria , and died by suicide in front of his wife .
He had three small children and was still on active duty .
His death sent shock waves through the military .
His friends , family and military leaders were at a loss .
Many told Fox News that Marckesano never got over his tour in Afghanistan ’ s Arghandab Valley in 2009 with the 2-508 , a battalion that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of any unit during the war .
“ That deployment was like being in the ring with Mike Tyson for a year , ” according to the battalion ’ s former Command Sgt Major Bert Puckett .
He sent a passionate appeal this week to the rest of the battalion : “ Text me , I told you before my door is open… my phone is at hand .
We did things that people make movies about and in some cases , writers and producers wouldn ’ t even try to write our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it gets heavy we [ & $ # * ] help each other , but you have to reach out… Don ’ t let the Valley win.
” Marckesano ’ s suicide was the 30th from this battalion .
He is one of the 20 combat veterans taking their lives each day — an epidemic the military and White House are trying to stop .
Last month , President Trump launched the PREVENTS Task Force with a White House ceremony .
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The enemy could never break him, but what this decorated Green Beret eventually found was that his enemy was within. Friends who served with him in the military say he was the real “Captain America.”
Master Sgt. Andrew Christian Marckesano served six full tours in Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne and the Ranger regiment and a half dozen more combat tours overseas. He rose to become a decorated Green Beret and a Silver Star recipient. He had just moved to Washington, D.C., to start a coveted job at the Pentagon. Two days after the Fourth of July on Monday night, after having dinner with his former battalion leader, Marckesano returned home from dinner in Old Town, Alexandria, and died by suicide in front of his wife. He had three small children and was still on active duty.
His death sent shock waves through the military. His friends, family and military leaders were at a loss. Many told Fox News that Marckesano never got over his tour in Afghanistan’s Arghandab Valley in 2009 with the 2-508, a battalion that had one of the highest casualty rates of any unit during the war. “That deployment was like being in the ring with Mike Tyson for a year,” according to the battalion’s former Command Sgt Major Bert Puckett.
He sent a passionate appeal this week to the rest of the battalion: “Text me, I told you before my door is open… my phone is at hand. We did things that people make movies about and in some cases, writers and producers wouldn’t even try to write our story… the rucksack is heavy… and when it gets heavy we [&$#*] help each other, but you have to reach out… Don’t let the Valley win.”
Marckesano’s suicide was the 30th from this battalion. He is one of the 20 combat veterans taking their lives each day — an epidemic the military and White House are trying to stop. Last month, President Trump launched the PREVENTS Task Force with a White House ceremony. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-12--Warrant Served On St. Louis Couple Who Defended Private Property, Rifle Confiscated

Law enforcement officials in St. Louis have allegedly served a warrant on the St. Louis couple who recently defended their home when a large mob of angry demonstrators allegedly trespassed onto their private property .
“ 5 On Your Side has learned St. Louis police officers executed a search warrant Friday evening at the home of Mark and Patricia McCloskey , the Central West end couple who confronted protesters with weapons in June , ” KSDK News reported .
“ Sources tell 5 On Your Side police seized one of the weapons , the rifle , from the couple and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pistol seen in photos.
” Fox News host Shannon Bream confirmed the news in a tweet , writing , “ BREAKING : Warrant reportedly served on St. Louis couple who stood outside their home with weapons as protesters approached .
We ’ re told weapon ( s ) seized .
We ’ ve got the warrant and pictures for you at 11p – PLUS , Missouri @ AGEricSchmitt joins us LIVE… ” Attorney Harmeet K. Dhillon responded to the news by tweeting , “ Missouri is a Castle Doctrine state , permitted among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using even deadly force to protect yourself or your property .
This couple used NO force , despite the imminent threat from a trespassing mob .
The seizure of weapons is government overreach.
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Law enforcement officials in St. Louis have allegedly served a warrant on the St. Louis couple who recently defended their home when a large mob of angry demonstrators allegedly trespassed onto their private property.
“5 On Your Side has learned St. Louis police officers executed a search warrant Friday evening at the home of Mark and Patricia McCloskey, the Central West end couple who confronted protesters with weapons in June,” KSDK News reported. “Sources tell 5 On Your Side police seized one of the weapons, the rifle, from the couple and they told police their attorney has the pistol seen in photos.”
Fox News host Shannon Bream confirmed the news in a tweet, writing, “BREAKING: Warrant reportedly served on St. Louis couple who stood outside their home with weapons as protesters approached. We’re told weapon(s) seized. We’ve got the warrant and pictures for you at 11p – PLUS, Missouri @AGEricSchmitt joins us LIVE…”
BREAKING: Warrant reportedly served on St. Louis couple who stood outside their home with weapons as protesters approached. We’re told weapon(s) seized. We’ve got the warrant and pictures for you at 11p – PLUS, Missouri @AGEricSchmitt joins us LIVE @FoxNews @FoxNewsNight — Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) July 11, 2020
Attorney Harmeet K. Dhillon responded to the news by tweeting, “Missouri is a Castle Doctrine state, permitted among the broadest latitudes of any state in using even deadly force to protect yourself or your property. This couple used NO force, despite the imminent threat from a trespassing mob. The seizure of weapons is government overreach.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-12--Goya Foods CEO won’t apologize in face of boycott, backlash for pro-Trump remarks: ‘Suppression of s

Goya Foods CEO won’t apologize in face of boycott, backlash for pro-Trump remarks: ‘Suppression of speech’

Goya Foods President and CEO Bob Unanue said on Friday that he is not backing down in the face of a boycott over his visit to the White House .
“ We were part of a commission called the White House Hispanic Prosperity Initiative and they called on us to be there to see how we could help opportunities within the economic and educational realm for prosperity among Hispanics and among the United States , ” Unanue told “ Fox & Friends.
” Unanue said that the United States is the second-largest Hispanic country in the world behind Mexico .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the country , after its CEO , Robert Unanue , praised President Donald Trump during an event Thursday at the White House .
“ We ’ re all truly blessed at the same time to have a leader like President Trump , who is a builder , ” said Unanue , who is of Spanish descent , at the event .
Unanue called the pushback against him visiting the White House “ suppression of speech.
” Unanue said that he was previously invited to the White House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ administration for Hispanic Heritage Month .
“ So , you ’ re allowed to talk good or to praise one president , but you ’ re not allowed to aid in economic and educational prosperity ?
And you make a positive comment and all of a sudden , it is not acceptable , ” Unanue said .
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Goya Foods President and CEO Bob Unanue said on Friday that he is not backing down in the face of a boycott over his visit to the White House.
“We were part of a commission called the White House Hispanic Prosperity Initiative and they called on us to be there to see how we could help opportunities within the economic and educational realm for prosperity among Hispanics and among the United States,” Unanue told “Fox & Friends.”
Unanue said that the United States is the second-largest Hispanic country in the world behind Mexico.
Politicians and celebrities are boycotting Goya, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the country, after its CEO, Robert Unanue, praised President Donald Trump during an event Thursday at the White House.
“We’re all truly blessed at the same time to have a leader like President Trump, who is a builder,” said Unanue, who is of Spanish descent, at the event.
Unanue called the pushback against him visiting the White House “suppression of speech.” Unanue said that he was previously invited to the White House for an event hosted by the Obama administration for Hispanic Heritage Month.
“So, you’re allowed to talk good or to praise one president, but you’re not allowed to aid in economic and educational prosperity? And you make a positive comment and all of a sudden, it is not acceptable,” Unanue said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-12--Phoenix Mayor Lied About Morgues Bringing In ‘Refrigerator Trucks’ To Store Overflow COVID Bodies

As the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Maricopa County climbed to new highs late this week , Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego appeared on MSNBC Friday morning for an interview with Chuck Todd and Katy Tur to discuss the situation in the state , which has moved to close bars , and rollback other reopening measures to combat the outbreak .
During the interview , Gallego claimed that the county ’ s public health agency had just put in an order for refrigerated trucks because they were running out of space in the morgue .
“ Maricopa County , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just announced that they ’ re going to be getting refrigerated trucks because the Abrazo health care system has run out of morgue beds , ” Gallego said .
Hours later , as the mayor ’ s comments started proliferating through the media , representatives for the hospital system called and complained that the mayor ’ s comment wasn ’ t true , despite the fact that she made the claim – seemingly with a high degree of certainty – on a popular cable new show .
Here ’ s the story : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been asked to implement their emergency plans to prepare for possible COVID-19 overloads .
Part of the plan , Jones said , was to proactively make sure there would be enough morgue space .
So , but they have yet to be deployed .
“ At this point , it is not needed , ” Jones said .
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As the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Maricopa County climbed to new highs late this week, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego appeared on MSNBC Friday morning for an interview with Chuck Todd and Katy Tur to discuss the situation in the state, which has moved to close bars, and rollback other reopening measures to combat the outbreak.
During the interview, Gallego claimed that the county’s public health agency had just put in an order for refrigerated trucks because they were running out of space in the morgue.
“Maricopa County, which is our county public health agency, just announced that they’re going to be getting refrigerated trucks because the Abrazo health care system has run out of morgue beds,” Gallego said.
Hours later, as the mayor’s comments started proliferating through the media, representatives for the hospital system called and complained that the mayor’s comment wasn’t true, despite the fact that she made the claim – seemingly with a high degree of certainty – on a popular cable new show.
Spokesman Keith Jones told azcentral.com that Abrazo hospitals have “adequate morgue space.”
Here’s the story: Phoenix and the rest of the state have been asked to implement their emergency plans to prepare for possible COVID-19 overloads.
Part of the plan, Jones said, was to proactively make sure there would be enough morgue space. So the hospital system ordered refrigerated storage weeks ago , but they have yet to be deployed.
“At this point, it is not needed,” Jones said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-12--NYC Mayor de Blasio says he’s banning all large gatherings to stop coronavirus — except for BLM prot

NYC Mayor de Blasio says he’s banning all large gatherings to stop coronavirus — except for BLM protests (VIDEO)

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Thursday that he ’ s banning all large public gatherings to @ @ @ @ @ , except for Black Lives Matter protests .
De Blasio made the curious comments while @ @ @ @ @ Blitzer on Thursday .
“ It means things like parades , you know things that @ @ @ @ @ mean not just thousands , tens of thousands , hundreds of thousands of people , @ @ @ @ @ his ban .
“ It ’ s just not time for that now.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ people want to march down Fifth Avenue , are they gon na be allowed to @ @ @ @ @ Blitzer .
“ Look , Wolf , this is always an area of real sensitivity @ @ @ @ @ just talking about health , we would always say hey folks you know stay home @ @ @ @ @ responded de Blasio .
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Thursday that he’s banning all large public gatherings to stop the spread of coronavirus, except for Black Lives Matter protests.
De Blasio made the curious comments while appearing on CNN with Wolf Blitzer on Thursday.
“It means things like parades, you know things that here in the city could mean not just thousands, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands of people,” said de Blasio of his ban. “It’s just not time for that now.”
.@NYCMayor tells Wolf Blitzer he’s banning all large gatherings through September, because it’s “just not the time.” Is he banning protests? Nope. “This is a historic moment of change. We have to respect that.” pic.twitter.com/clNzf6XTZw — Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) July 10, 2020
“What about protests? If people want to march down Fifth Avenue, are they gonna be allowed to do so?” asked Blitzer.
“Look, Wolf, this is always an area of real sensitivity. If you’re just talking about health, we would always say hey folks you know stay home if you can,” responded de Blasio. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-12--Trump Admin Tells Minnesota Governor To Get Bent Over Aid Request Following Riots

The Trump administration rejected a $ 500 million federal aid request from Minnesota after Democrat Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Democrat Mayor Jacob Frey failed to stop significant damage from being inflicted on the city in response to the death of George Floyd .
“ We ’ re asking our federal partners to step up and help our communities recover , ” Walz said in a statement at the start of the month .
“ We need to come together to ensure Minnesotans who were victims of this destruction have access to critical infrastructure they need so they can go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their medication , and live their lives .
Together , we will rebuild.
” Estimates provided by the state said that an estimated 1,500 businesses were destroyed by violent rioters who burned down many of the businesses and looted countless stores .
The state said that the estimated damage exceeded $ 500 million .
The Trump administration reportedly did not approve the request after the Democrat mayor and governor failed to stop the damage from happening in the first place .
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The Trump administration rejected a $500 million federal aid request from Minnesota after Democrat Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Democrat Mayor Jacob Frey failed to stop significant damage from being inflicted on the city in response to the death of George Floyd.
“We’re asking our federal partners to step up and help our communities recover,” Walz said in a statement at the start of the month. “We need to come together to ensure Minnesotans who were victims of this destruction have access to critical infrastructure they need so they can go to the grocery store, pick up their medication, and live their lives. Together, we will rebuild.”
Estimates provided by the state said that an estimated 1,500 businesses were destroyed by violent rioters who burned down many of the businesses and looted countless stores. The state said that the estimated damage exceeded $500 million.
The Trump administration reportedly did not approve the request after the Democrat mayor and governor failed to stop the damage from happening in the first place. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-12--Politico reports Chelsea Clinton and Ghislaine Maxwell were such ‘close friends’ they actually vacat

Politico reports Chelsea Clinton and Ghislaine Maxwell were such ‘close friends’ they actually vacationed together

( PUBLISHED 07/21/2019 ) Politico ’ s report on Maxwell , 57 , focuses on how the daughter of the late British publishing mogul Robert Maxwell helped Epstein , the Brooklyn-born son of a New York City parks groundskeeper , gain access to social circles that allowed him to become friendly with two U.S. presidents , billionaire business moguls , America ’ s media elite and at least one member of the British royal family .
Maxwell has not been criminally charged , but has settled two lawsuits filed by women who say she participated in Epstein ’ s alleged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported last week .
She has denied any wrongdoing .
Politico said Maxwell first grew close to the Clinton family after former president Bill Clinton left office , and eventually became friends with Chelsea Clinton , vice chair of the Clinton Foundation .
According to the news outlet , the two women vacationed together on a yacht in 2009 , and Maxwell attended Chelsea ’ s wedding to Marc Mezvinsky in 2010 , Politico reported .
A photo of Maxwell at the wedding has circulated online .
Maxwell also participated in the Clinton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently as 2013 , through The TerraMar Project , an oceanic non-profit she founded , according to the Initiative ’ s website .
The contacts between Chelsea Clinton and Maxwell appear to have occurred after Maxwell ’ s name first emerged in accounts of Epstein ’ s alleged sexual abuse .
“ Ghislaine was the contact between Epstein and Clinton , ” a person familiar with the relationship told Politico .
“ She ended up being close to the family because she and Chelsea ended up becoming close.
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(PUBLISHED 07/21/2019) Politico’s report on Maxwell, 57, focuses on how the daughter of the late British publishing mogul Robert Maxwell helped Epstein, the Brooklyn-born son of a New York City parks groundskeeper, gain access to social circles that allowed him to become friendly with two U.S. presidents, billionaire business moguls, America’s media elite and at least one member of the British royal family.
Maxwell has not been criminally charged, but has settled two lawsuits filed by women who say she participated in Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking, the New York Times reported last week. She has denied any wrongdoing.
Politico said Maxwell first grew close to the Clinton family after former president Bill Clinton left office, and eventually became friends with Chelsea Clinton, vice chair of the Clinton Foundation. According to the news outlet, the two women vacationed together on a yacht in 2009, and Maxwell attended Chelsea’s wedding to Marc Mezvinsky in 2010, Politico reported. A photo of Maxwell at the wedding has circulated online.
Here’s Ghislaine Maxwell, by many accounts Jeffrey Epstein’s “pimp” and “groomer of girls” at Chelsea Clinton’s wedding. pic.twitter.com/leBUwqoWnT — Adam McKay (@GhostPanther) July 7, 2019
Maxwell also participated in the Clinton Foundation’s Clinton Global Initiative as recently as 2013, through The TerraMar Project, an oceanic non-profit she founded, according to the Initiative’s website. The contacts between Chelsea Clinton and Maxwell appear to have occurred after Maxwell’s name first emerged in accounts of Epstein’s alleged sexual abuse.
“Ghislaine was the contact between Epstein and Clinton,” a person familiar with the relationship told Politico. “She ended up being close to the family because she and Chelsea ended up becoming close.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-12--Major Tax Increases Are About To Slam America As Cities & States Want You To Pay For COVID Fallout

The question for mayors and governors will be , ‘ how much money can we extract from the people without causing extreme poverty and triggering widespread revolt ?
’ The answer , of course , is taxes .
Primarily property taxes , because that ’ s the one thing people are still paying while locked down at home and unable to shop .
Nashville Mayor John Cooper is openly proposing raising property taxes by 32 % in order to correct an estimated $ 250 million budget shortfall .
“ There is no choice but to have a significant increase in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Measured in a percent , it ’ s going to be on the order of more than 20 percent to be sure.
” [ Source ] Dallas , TX is looking at a proposed 8 % increase in property taxes , and is having to work a loophole that allows them to ignore state law which would prevent them from raising taxes more than 3.5 % .
[ Source ] Expecting a $ 700 million shortfall , Chicago ’ s Mayor Lightfoot has said that a property tax increase is ‘ on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is considering a partial reversal of Proposition 13 , which would allow government to assess commercial properties differently , creating an increase in property tax revenue without actually increasing the property tax rate .
[ Source ] Other initiatives include “ Arizona , where taxes would be raised on incomes above $ 250,000 to boost teacher salaries ; Colorado , which is targeting corporations for at least $ 151 million in taxes to fund out-of-school learning ; and North Carolina , which would issue bonds worth $ 1.9 billion in part to pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] New York is pitching the idea of tax increases for wealthier people .
[ Source ] New Jersey is expected to see an unknown increase in taxes as the governor moves to borrow billions of dollars to cover budget gaps .
[ Source ] CNBC reports that many states across the nation will be looking at tax increases in many areas , including corporate income taxes , online purchases , excise and sales taxes , property taxes , and gross receipts taxes .
[ Source ] – READ MORE Listen to the @ @ @ @ @ @

The question for mayors and governors will be, ‘how much money can we extract from the people without causing extreme poverty and triggering widespread revolt?’
The answer, of course, is taxes. Primarily property taxes, because that’s the one thing people are still paying while locked down at home and unable to shop.
Nashville Mayor John Cooper is openly proposing raising property taxes by 32% in order to correct an estimated $250 million budget shortfall.
“There is no choice but to have a significant increase in property taxes,” he said. “Measured in a percent, it’s going to be on the order of more than 20 percent to be sure.” [Source]
Dallas, TX is looking at a proposed 8% increase in property taxes, and is having to work a loophole that allows them to ignore state law which would prevent them from raising taxes more than 3.5%. [Source]
Expecting a $700 million shortfall, Chicago’s Mayor Lightfoot has said that a property tax increase is ‘on the table.’ [Source]
California is considering a partial reversal of Proposition 13, which would allow government to assess commercial properties differently, creating an increase in property tax revenue without actually increasing the property tax rate. [Source]
Other initiatives include “Arizona, where taxes would be raised on incomes above $250,000 to boost teacher salaries; Colorado, which is targeting corporations for at least $151 million in taxes to fund out-of-school learning; and North Carolina, which would issue bonds worth $1.9 billion in part to pay for school capital improvements.” [Source]
New York is pitching the idea of tax increases for wealthier people. [Source]
New Jersey is expected to see an unknown increase in taxes as the governor moves to borrow billions of dollars to cover budget gaps. [Source]
CNBC reports that many states across the nation will be looking at tax increases in many areas, including corporate income taxes, online purchases, excise and sales taxes, property taxes, and gross receipts taxes. [Source] – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-13--LISTEN: PAINE in the Morning — News Scoops & Analysis for Monday 7.13.20

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Phoenix Mayor Lied About Morgues Bringing In ‘ Refrigerator Trucks ’ To Store Overflow COVID Bodies – As the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Maricopa County climbed to new highs late this week , Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego appeared on MSNBC Friday morning for an interview with Chuck Todd and Katy Tur to discuss the situation in the state , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rollback other reopening measures to combat the outbreak .
During the interview , Gallego claimed that the county ’ s public health agency had just put in an order for refrigerated trucks because they were running out of space in the morgue .
– READ MORE Missouri AG On Warrant Served On St. Louis Couple : Democrat Prosecutor Has History Of ‘ Politically Motivated Decisions , ’ Has Not Charged Those Who Attacked Prayerful Protesters – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt responded to Friday night ’ s breaking news that a search warrant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confiscated from the St. Louis couple who defended their home last month from an angry mob by saying that the Democrat prosecutor who was handling the decision has an alleged track record of making politically motivated decisions .
“ I know this is being handled by a local prosecutor , not something you ’ d be involved with , but what is your take on what we ’ re seeing tonight ?
” Fox News host Shannon Bream asked Schmitt .
“ The local warrant there signed off by a judge and being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Obama Granted Clemency to Terrorists and Traitors , But Democrats Are Angry About Roger Stone – Soon after it was announced that President Trump had commuted the prison sentence of Roger Stone , the outrage mob mobilized .
Nancy Pelosi went on CNN to suggest that a law should be passed limiting the president ’ s clemency powers .
Just before leaving office in 2017 , Barack Obama commuted the sentence of Bradley Manning ( you may also know him as Chelsea ) , who leaked hundreds of thousands of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traitor in every sense , in 2013 Manning was convicted and sentenced to 35 years in prison .
But , Bradley Manning became a hero of the political left for declaring himself to be transgender , and Obama made his controversial commutation literally just days before leaving office .
Manning maintains hero status amongst the left today .
– READ MORE Trump Admin Tells Minnesota Governor To Get Bent Over Aid Request Following Riots – The Trump administration rejected a $ 500 million federal aid request from Minnesota after Democrat Governor Tim Walz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stop significant damage from being inflicted on the city in response to the death of George Floyd .
“ We ’ re asking our federal partners to step up and help our communities recover , ” Walz said in a statement at the start of the month .
“ We need to come together to ensure Minnesotans who were victims of this destruction have access to critical infrastructure they need so they can go to the grocery store , pick up their medication , and live their lives .
Together , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mayor de Blasio says he ’ s banning all large gatherings to stop coronavirus — except for BLM protests ( VIDEO ) – New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Thursday that he ’ s banning all large public gatherings to stop the spread of coronavirus , except for Black Lives Matter protests .
De Blasio made the curious comments while appearing on CNN with Wolf Blitzer on Thursday .
– READ MORE Fauci on His Decreased Television Time : ‘ I Have a Reputation ’ of ‘ Speaking the Truth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , is revealing why he thinks he has not “ been on television ” while also pushing back against President Donald Trump ’ s claim that 99 % of coronavirus cases are considered “ totally harmless.
” During an interview with The Financial Times , Fauci noted that his refusal to sugar-coat things may be the reason why he no longer appears on television with the White House Coronavirus Task Force .
– READ MORE Left-wing Philly mayor throws out hundreds of citations handed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is throwing out hundreds of citations handed out to protesters over the past month in the wake of the George Floyd killing , PhillyVoice reported .
Philadelphia ’ s Law Department and Office of Administrative Review previously recommended that the city drop most civil citations handed out during the height of protest activity , the outlet said , adding that while they don ’ t carry criminal charges , such citations typically come with fines .
For Philly protesters , they also came with arrests and time in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PhillyVoice said .
– READ MORE Politico reports Chelsea Clinton and Ghislaine Maxwell were such ‘ close friends ’ they actually vacationed together – ( PUBLISHED 07/21/2019 ) Politico ’ s report on Maxwell , 57 , focuses on how the daughter of the late British publishing mogul Robert Maxwell helped Epstein , the Brooklyn-born son of a New York City parks groundskeeper , gain access to social circles that allowed him to become friendly with two U.S. presidents , billionaire business moguls , America ’ s media elite and at least one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maxwell has not been criminally charged , but has settled two lawsuits filed by women who say she participated in Epstein ’ s alleged sex trafficking , the New York Times reported last week .
She has denied any wrongdoing .
– READ MORE Major Tax Increases Are About To Slam America As Cities & States Want You To Pay For COVID Fallout – The question for mayors and governors will be , ‘ how much money can we extract from the people without causing extreme poverty and triggering widespread revolt ?
’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taxes .
Primarily property taxes , because that ’ s the one thing people are still paying while locked down at home and unable to shop .
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Phoenix Mayor Lied About Morgues Bringing In ‘Refrigerator Trucks’ To Store Overflow COVID Bodies – As the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Maricopa County climbed to new highs late this week, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego appeared on MSNBC Friday morning for an interview with Chuck Todd and Katy Tur to discuss the situation in the state, which has moved to close bars, and rollback other reopening measures to combat the outbreak.
During the interview, Gallego claimed that the county’s public health agency had just put in an order for refrigerated trucks because they were running out of space in the morgue. – READ MORE
Missouri AG On Warrant Served On St. Louis Couple: Democrat Prosecutor Has History Of ‘Politically Motivated Decisions,’ Has Not Charged Those Who Attacked Prayerful Protesters – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt responded to Friday night’s breaking news that a search warrant was served and at least one gun confiscated from the St. Louis couple who defended their home last month from an angry mob by saying that the Democrat prosecutor who was handling the decision has an alleged track record of making politically motivated decisions.
“I know this is being handled by a local prosecutor, not something you’d be involved with, but what is your take on what we’re seeing tonight?” Fox News host Shannon Bream asked Schmitt. “The local warrant there signed off by a judge and being executed by St. Louis police?” – READ MORE
Obama Granted Clemency to Terrorists and Traitors, But Democrats Are Angry About Roger Stone – Soon after it was announced that President Trump had commuted the prison sentence of Roger Stone, the outrage mob mobilized. Nancy Pelosi went on CNN to suggest that a law should be passed limiting the president’s clemency powers.
Just before leaving office in 2017, Barack Obama commuted the sentence of Bradley Manning (you may also know him as Chelsea), who leaked hundreds of thousands of sensitive government documents to WikiLeaks. A traitor in every sense, in 2013 Manning was convicted and sentenced to 35 years in prison. But, Bradley Manning became a hero of the political left for declaring himself to be transgender, and Obama made his controversial commutation literally just days before leaving office. Manning maintains hero status amongst the left today. – READ MORE
Trump Admin Tells Minnesota Governor To Get Bent Over Aid Request Following Riots – The Trump administration rejected a $500 million federal aid request from Minnesota after Democrat Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Democrat Mayor Jacob Frey failed to stop significant damage from being inflicted on the city in response to the death of George Floyd.
“We’re asking our federal partners to step up and help our communities recover,” Walz said in a statement at the start of the month. “We need to come together to ensure Minnesotans who were victims of this destruction have access to critical infrastructure they need so they can go to the grocery store, pick up their medication, and live their lives. Together, we will rebuild.” – READ MORE
NYC Mayor de Blasio says he’s banning all large gatherings to stop coronavirus — except for BLM protests (VIDEO) – New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Thursday that he’s banning all large public gatherings to stop the spread of coronavirus, except for Black Lives Matter protests.
De Blasio made the curious comments while appearing on CNN with Wolf Blitzer on Thursday. – READ MORE
Fauci on His Decreased Television Time: ‘I Have a Reputation’ of ‘Speaking the Truth’ –Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is revealing why he thinks he has not “been on television” while also pushing back against President Donald Trump’s claim that 99% of coronavirus cases are considered “totally harmless.”
During an interview with The Financial Times, Fauci noted that his refusal to sugar-coat things may be the reason why he no longer appears on television with the White House Coronavirus Task Force. – READ MORE
Left-wing Philly mayor throws out hundreds of citations handed out to Black Lives Matter protesters – Democratic Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is throwing out hundreds of citations handed out to protesters over the past month in the wake of the George Floyd killing, PhillyVoice reported.
Philadelphia’s Law Department and Office of Administrative Review previously recommended that the city drop most civil citations handed out during the height of protest activity, the outlet said, adding that while they don’t carry criminal charges, such citations typically come with fines. For Philly protesters, they also came with arrests and time in jail until violations could be processed, PhillyVoice said. – READ MORE
Politico reports Chelsea Clinton and Ghislaine Maxwell were such ‘close friends’ they actually vacationed together – (PUBLISHED 07/21/2019) Politico’s report on Maxwell, 57, focuses on how the daughter of the late British publishing mogul Robert Maxwell helped Epstein, the Brooklyn-born son of a New York City parks groundskeeper, gain access to social circles that allowed him to become friendly with two U.S. presidents, billionaire business moguls, America’s media elite and at least one member of the British royal family.
Maxwell has not been criminally charged, but has settled two lawsuits filed by women who say she participated in Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking, the New York Times reported last week. She has denied any wrongdoing. – READ MORE
Major Tax Increases Are About To Slam America As Cities & States Want You To Pay For COVID Fallout – The question for mayors and governors will be, ‘how much money can we extract from the people without causing extreme poverty and triggering widespread revolt?’
The answer, of course, is taxes. Primarily property taxes, because that’s the one thing people are still paying while locked down at home and unable to shop. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-13--Gavin Newsom Orders 30 Counties to Halt Indoor Activities, Including Bars

California Gov .
Gavin Newsom ( D ) on Monday ordered the shut down of bars and indoor dining statewide and directed churches , gyms , and hair salons to close in 30 counties as the state experiences a rise in Chinese coronavirus cases .
“ We ’ ve made this point on multiple occasions and that is we ’ re moving back into a modification mode of our original stay-at-home order , ” Newsom said in a press conference .
“ This continues to be a deadly disease.
” The order follows the governor directing such businesses to halt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s “ monitoring list.
” 31 counties are on the monitoring list , totaling approximately 80 percent of its population .
On Sunday , California reported 8,358 additional coronavirus cases and a 28 percent increase in hospitalizations in the past 14 days .
The state has a total of 320,000 cases and over 7,000 fatalities .
Ahead of 4th of July weekend , Newsom directed multiple counties to shut down bars and indoor operations at restaurants and family entertainment businesses , including bowling alleys .
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday ordered the shut down of bars and indoor dining statewide and directed churches, gyms, and hair salons to close in 30 counties as the state experiences a rise in Chinese coronavirus cases.
“We’ve made this point on multiple occasions and that is we’re moving back into a modification mode of our original stay-at-home order,” Newsom said in a press conference. “This continues to be a deadly disease.”
The order follows the governor directing such businesses to halt operations in counties on the state’s “monitoring list.” 31 counties are on the monitoring list, totaling approximately 80 percent of its population.
On Sunday, California reported 8,358 additional coronavirus cases and a 28 percent increase in hospitalizations in the past 14 days. The state has a total of 320,000 cases and over 7,000 fatalities.
Ahead of 4th of July weekend, Newsom directed multiple counties to shut down bars and indoor operations at restaurants and family entertainment businesses, including bowling alleys. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-13--Pelosi: No Regrets About Downplaying Coronavirus Threat (VIDEO)

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ( D. , Calif. ) said Sunday that she does not regret initially downplaying @ @ @ @ @ late February .
“ No , not at all , ” Pelosi said on CNN @ @ @ @ @ Union when asked if she regretted underestimating the extent of widespread infection in the United @ @ @ @ @ Pelosi wrote in a press release on Feb. 29 that “ there are no current @ @ @ @ @ the United States , ” the same day that the first confirmed death from the @ @ @ @ @ .
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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) said Sunday that she does not regret initially downplaying the threat of coronavirus in late February.
“No, not at all,” Pelosi said on CNN’s State of the Union when asked if she regretted underestimating the extent of widespread infection in the United States at the time.
Pelosi wrote in a press release on Feb. 29 that “there are no current indications of widespread infections in the United States,” the same day that the first confirmed death from the virus was recorded in Washington. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-13--Police Under Investigation for Traffic Safety Message That Offended Black Lives Matter Protesters

Last week , Paul Brodeur , mayor of Melrose , Mass.
, apologized for a supposedly offensive traffic safety message @ @ @ @ @ it .
He made a federal case about a police billboard reading “ THE SAFETY @ @ @ @ @ This simple statement expressing the importance of safety for everyone is purportedly offensive or racist @ @ @ @ @ to the “ Black Lives Matter ” movement with signs reading “ All Lives Matter.
@ @ @ @ @ been made aware that the following traffic sign is being displayed on Main Street , @ @ @ @ @ picture of the sign .
“ I have ordered that it be taken down immediately @ @ @ @ @ find out how this happened .
I apologize to the residents of Melrose.
” The @ @ @ @ @ viral as conservatives drew attention to the idea that the message “ all lives matter @ @ @ @ @ clearly apolitical context , is considered too offensive .
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Last week, Paul Brodeur, mayor of Melrose, Mass., apologized for a supposedly offensive traffic safety message and launched an investigation into it. He made a federal case about a police billboard reading “THE SAFETY OF ALL LIVES MATTER.” This simple statement expressing the importance of safety for everyone is purportedly offensive or racist or something because many respond to the “Black Lives Matter” movement with signs reading “All Lives Matter.”
“I have just been made aware that the following traffic sign is being displayed on Main Street,” Brodeur tweeted with a picture of the sign. “I have ordered that it be taken down immediately and am taking steps to find out how this happened. I apologize to the residents of Melrose.”
I have just been made aware that the following traffic sign is being displayed on Main Street. I have ordered that it be taken down immediately and am taking steps to find out how this happened. I apologize to the residents of Melrose. pic.twitter.com/BMGmFYcWfd — Mayor Paul Brodeur (@MayorBrodeur) July 8, 2020
The mayor’s tweet went viral as conservatives drew attention to the idea that the message “all lives matter,” even in a clearly apolitical context, is considered too offensive.
“So…all lives *don’t* matter, Mr. Mayor?” Mark Dice tweeted. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-13--Police arrest suspect who brutally beat Macy’s manager in ‘unprovoked attack’

An 18-year-old man , who was charged in an “ unprovoked attack ” on a Macy ’ s manager in Michigan , was arrested Thursday night .
Damire Canell Palmer was charged with felony assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder on June 26 .
The charges stemmed from the vicious June 15 attack on a Macy ’ s employee at the Genesee Valley Center shopping mall in Flint Township .
The physical assault was captured on video and went viral last month .
Cellphone video shows the aggressor landing several punches on the 50-year-old Macy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the ground .
Surveillance video from Macy ’ s reportedly shows Palmer walking around the department store before he approaches the manager in the men ’ s clothing section and then punching him in the head .
There were allegations that the manager , who is white , said a racial slur toward the suspect , who is black .
Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said investigators did not find any evidence of the Macy ’ s employee making racial comments or doing anything to provoke the attack .
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An 18-year-old man, who was charged in an “unprovoked attack” on a Macy’s manager in Michigan, was arrested Thursday night.
Damire Canell Palmer was charged with felony assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder on June 26. The charges stemmed from the vicious June 15 attack on a Macy’s employee at the Genesee Valley Center shopping mall in Flint Township.
The physical assault was captured on video and went viral last month. Cellphone video shows the aggressor landing several punches on the 50-year-old Macy’s manager, and knocking him to the ground.
Surveillance video from Macy’s reportedly shows Palmer walking around the department store before he approaches the manager in the men’s clothing section and then punching him in the head.
There were allegations that the manager, who is white, said a racial slur toward the suspect, who is black. Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said investigators did not find any evidence of the Macy’s employee making racial comments or doing anything to provoke the attack. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-13--Point of No Return? Sowell Tells Mark Levin He Fears Americans Have Caved In to the Woke Mob

Thomas Sowell appeared with Mark Levin on the July 12 episode of Life , Liberty , and Levin to talk about his new book and to share his opinion on the push to fight “ systemic racism ” in America .
Sowell told Levin that he fears America is approaching a point of no return , and that too many Americans have caved in to those attacking the country as systemically racist .
Of the term systemic racism , Sowell said , “ It really has no meaning that can be specified and tested in the way that one tests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Levin asked Sowell about the rioting that has gone on nightly in America since the murder of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police .
“ I ’ m regarded as pessimistic , ” Sowell said , “ but I was never pessimistic enough to believe that things would degenerate to the point where they are now , where adult human beings are talking about getting rid of the police … what is frightening is how many people in responsible positions are caving in to every demand that is made , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re supposed to repeat .
I do believe that we may well reach a point of no return .
I hope , of course , that will never happen.
” Of the term “ systemic racism , ” Sowell told Levin it reminds him of Joseph Goebbels .
“ It does remind me of the propaganda tactics of Joseph Goebbels in the age of the Nazis , ” he said .
“ He was supposed to have said , people will believe any lie if it ’ s repeated long enough and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what we ’ re getting .
It ’ s one of many words that even the people who use it don ’ t have any idea what they ’ re saying .
Their premise is served by having other people cave in.
” Levin gave Sowell the opportunity to talk about his new book , Charter Schools and their Enemies .
“ You have a very powerful vested interest in the traditional public schools , ” Sowell said , “ and charter schools are the greatest threat to that .
I was frankly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between students being educated in charter schools and those that are being educated in traditional public schools , in the very same neighborhood , and in the very same building.
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Thomas Sowell appeared with Mark Levin on the July 12 episode of Life, Liberty, and Levin to talk about his new book and to share his opinion on the push to fight “systemic racism” in America. Sowell told Levin that he fears America is approaching a point of no return, and that too many Americans have caved in to those attacking the country as systemically racist. Of the term systemic racism, Sowell said, “It really has no meaning that can be specified and tested in the way that one tests hypotheses.”
Right off the bat, Levin asked Sowell about the rioting that has gone on nightly in America since the murder of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police. “I’m regarded as pessimistic,” Sowell said, “but I was never pessimistic enough to believe that things would degenerate to the point where they are now, where adult human beings are talking about getting rid of the police … what is frightening is how many people in responsible positions are caving in to every demand that is made, repeating any kind of nonsense that you’re supposed to repeat. I do believe that we may well reach a point of no return. I hope, of course, that will never happen.”
Of the term “systemic racism,” Sowell told Levin it reminds him of Joseph Goebbels. “It does remind me of the propaganda tactics of Joseph Goebbels in the age of the Nazis,” he said. “He was supposed to have said, people will believe any lie if it’s repeated long enough and loud enough. And that’s what we’re getting. It’s one of many words that even the people who use it don’t have any idea what they’re saying. Their premise is served by having other people cave in.”
Levin gave Sowell the opportunity to talk about his new book, Charter Schools and their Enemies. “You have a very powerful vested interest in the traditional public schools,” Sowell said, “and charter schools are the greatest threat to that. I was frankly surprised at the magnitude of the difference between students being educated in charter schools and those that are being educated in traditional public schools, in the very same neighborhood, and in the very same building.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-13--Remember The Red Guards Before You Cheer The Woke Mobs

Today statues , tomorrow mass firings… or even worse .
There ’ s a history here .
I ’ m ambivalent about statues and J.K. Rowling being torn down , but terrified of the thought process behind the destruction .
Decisions should never be made by mobs .
Is America on the edge of a cultural revolution ?
The historical namesake and obvious parallel is the Cultural Revolution in China , which lasted from 1966 to 1976 .
Its stated goal was to purge capitalist and traditional elements from society , and to substitute a new way of thinking based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The epic struggle for control and power waged war against anybody on the wrong side of an idea .
To set the mobs on somebody , one needed only to tie him to an official blacklist like the Four Olds ( old customs , culture , habits , and ideas ) .
China ’ s young people and urban workers formed Red Guard units to go after whomever was outed .
Violence ?
Yes , please .
When Mao launched the movement in May 1966 , he told his mobs to “ bombard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ to rebel is justified.
” He said “ revisionists should be removed through violent class struggle.
” The old thinkers were everywhere and were systematically trying to preserve their power and subjugate the people .
Whetted , the mobs took the task to heart : Red Guards destroyed historical relics , statues , and artifacts , and ransacked cultural and religious sites .
Libraries were burned .
Religion was considered a tool of capitalists and so churches were destroyed—even the Temple of Confucius was wrecked .
Eventually the Red Guards moved on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think as they did .
Where were the police ?
The cops were told not to intervene in Red Guard activities , and if they did , the national police chief pardoned the Guards for any crimes .
Education was singled out , as it was the way the old values were preserved and transmitted .
Teachers , particularly those at universities , were considered the “ Stinking Old Ninth ” and were widely persecuted .
The lucky ones just suffered the public humiliation of shaved heads , while others were tortured .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Schools and universities eventually closed down and over 10 million former students were sent to the countryside to labor under the Down to the Countryside Movement .
A lost generation was abandoned to fester , uneducated .
Red Guard pogroms eventually came to include the cannibalization of revisionists .
After all , as Mao said , a revolution is not a dinner party .
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Today statues, tomorrow mass firings… or even worse. There’s a history here.
I’m ambivalent about statues and J.K. Rowling being torn down, but terrified of the thought process behind the destruction. Decisions should never be made by mobs.
Is America on the edge of a cultural revolution?
The historical namesake and obvious parallel is the Cultural Revolution in China, which lasted from 1966 to 1976. Its stated goal was to purge capitalist and traditional elements from society, and to substitute a new way of thinking based on Mao’s own beliefs. The epic struggle for control and power waged war against anybody on the wrong side of an idea.
To set the mobs on somebody, one needed only to tie him to an official blacklist like the Four Olds (old customs, culture, habits, and ideas). China’s young people and urban workers formed Red Guard units to go after whomever was outed. Violence? Yes, please. When Mao launched the movement in May 1966, he told his mobs to “bombard the headquarters” and made clear that “to rebel is justified.” He said “revisionists should be removed through violent class struggle.” The old thinkers were everywhere and were systematically trying to preserve their power and subjugate the people.
Whetted, the mobs took the task to heart: Red Guards destroyed historical relics, statues, and artifacts, and ransacked cultural and religious sites. Libraries were burned. Religion was considered a tool of capitalists and so churches were destroyed—even the Temple of Confucius was wrecked. Eventually the Red Guards moved on to openly killing people who did not think as they did. Where were the police? The cops were told not to intervene in Red Guard activities, and if they did, the national police chief pardoned the Guards for any crimes.
Education was singled out, as it was the way the old values were preserved and transmitted. Teachers, particularly those at universities, were considered the “Stinking Old Ninth” and were widely persecuted. The lucky ones just suffered the public humiliation of shaved heads, while others were tortured. Many were slaughtered or harassed into suicide. Schools and universities eventually closed down and over 10 million former students were sent to the countryside to labor under the Down to the Countryside Movement. A lost generation was abandoned to fester, uneducated. Red Guard pogroms eventually came to include the cannibalization of revisionists. After all, as Mao said, a revolution is not a dinner party. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-13--HCQ Helps Contain COVID-19 Cases: New Evidence and a Major Retraction

Hydroxychloroquine ( HCQ ) — the controversial COVID-19 treatment touted by President Donald Trump — might be gaining new traction in the fight against the Wuhan coronavirus .
The latest positive results come from Vadodara , India , where city officials have conducted a major study involving more than 300,000 people , including “ health workers and other frontline staff.
” The administration has analysed a sample of over 1 lakh residents , who were mostly close contacts of positive persons and the effect of HCQ in containing the transmission of the virus .
According to the analysis , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who took one dose of HCQ , 102 turned Covid-19 positive and 12 succumbed to the infection whereas 48 of the 17,776 close contacts of positive patients who took two doses of HCQ turned positive and only one died .
The study also states that of the 33,563 close contacts of patients who took three HCQ doses , 43 tested positive and one died .
Local health official Dr. Devesh Patel told the paper , “ It has shown positive results .
We have the numbers and not one person has complained of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is mild gastritis , which is common with administering heavy medicines and can be effectively handled.
” In other words , anyone who has taken the much more common azithromycin antibiotic for a simple sinus infection has probably suffered about the same distress — all gastric — as a subject of the Vadodara study .
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Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) — the controversial COVID-19 treatment touted by President Donald Trump — might be gaining new traction in the fight against the Wuhan coronavirus.
The latest positive results come from Vadodara, India, where city officials have conducted a major study involving more than 300,000 people, including “health workers and other frontline staff.”
The Indian Express reports:
The administration has analysed a sample of over 1 lakh [lakh = 100,000] residents, who were mostly close contacts of positive persons and the effect of HCQ in containing the transmission of the virus. According to the analysis, of the 48,873 close contacts of positive patients who took one dose of HCQ, 102 turned Covid-19 positive and 12 succumbed to the infection whereas 48 of the 17,776 close contacts of positive patients who took two doses of HCQ turned positive and only one died. The study also states that of the 33,563 close contacts of patients who took three HCQ doses, 43 tested positive and one died.
Local health official Dr. Devesh Patel told the paper, “It has shown positive results. We have the numbers and not one person has complained of complications. The only side effect reported is mild gastritis, which is common with administering heavy medicines and can be effectively handled.”
In other words, anyone who has taken the much more common azithromycin antibiotic for a simple sinus infection has probably suffered about the same distress — all gastric — as a subject of the Vadodara study. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-13--Professor doubles down on prediction model of Trump’s chances in 2020

espite recent polls that identify Joe Biden as the heavy favorite in 2020 , a political science professor is still standing by his prediction model that shows President Trump having a “ 91 percent ” chance of winning in November .
Mediaite reported on Wednesday that Stony Brook professor Helmut Norpoth is doubling down on his “ Primary Model , ” which has correctly predicted five out of the past six elections since 1996 and every single election but two in the past 108 years .
“ The Primary Model gives Trump a 91 percent chance of winning in November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ model gets it right for 25 of the 27 elections since 1912 , when primaries were introduced.
” As Mediaite noted , the two elections the model failed to predict were the 1960 election of John F. Kennedy and the 2000 election of George W. Bush .
Norpoth ’ s model examines the results of presidential primaries as the strongest indicator as to the outcome in the general election , not the polls that dominate the political discussion .
According to Norpoth , Biden is in a much weaker position than Trump because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two primary races .
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espite recent polls that identify Joe Biden as the heavy favorite in 2020, a political science professor is still standing by his prediction model that shows President Trump having a “91 percent” chance of winning in November.
Mediaite reported on Wednesday that Stony Brook professor Helmut Norpoth is doubling down on his “Primary Model,” which has correctly predicted five out of the past six elections since 1996 and every single election but two in the past 108 years.
“The Primary Model gives Trump a 91 percent chance of winning in November,” Norpoth said. “This model gets it right for 25 of the 27 elections since 1912, when primaries were introduced.”
As Mediaite noted, the two elections the model failed to predict were the 1960 election of John F. Kennedy and the 2000 election of George W. Bush.
Norpoth’s model examines the results of presidential primaries as the strongest indicator as to the outcome in the general election, not the polls that dominate the political discussion. According to Norpoth, Biden is in a much weaker position than Trump because of his poor showing in the first two primary races. – READ MORE
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