therightscoop--2020-03-30--WATCH: Rachel Maddow said Trump’s promise that USNS Comfort would soon be in NYC was NONSENSE

Rachel Maddow told her viewers a week ago last Friday ( March 20th ) that Trump ’ s promise that the USNS Comfort would be docking in New York soon was just nonsense : Maddow starts the soundbite with an audible sigh and then says… In terms of the happy talk we ’ ve had on this front from the federal government , there is no sign that the Navy hospital ships that the president made such a big deal of , the Comfort and the Mercy – there ’ s no sign that they ’ ll be anywhere on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for weeks yet.. …as she shook her head ‘ no ’ furiously .
She then added mockingly… He said one of those ships would be operational in New York harbor by next week .
That ’ s nonsense .
It will not be there by next week .
That was 10 days ago .
The USNS Comfort is operational in the New York harbor as of this morning .
Maddow said this was nonsense , that neither ship would be available “ for weeks yet ” .
Boy did she miss the boat @ @ @ @

Rachel Maddow told her viewers a week ago last Friday (March 20th) that Trump’s promise that the USNS Comfort would be docking in New York soon was just nonsense:
Maddow starts the soundbite with an audible sigh and then says…
In terms of the happy talk we’ve had on this front from the federal government, there is no sign that the Navy hospital ships that the president made such a big deal of, the Comfort and the Mercy – there’s no sign that they’ll be anywhere on site helping out anywhere in the country for weeks yet..
…as she shook her head ‘no’ furiously. She then added mockingly…
He said one of those ships would be operational in New York harbor by next week. That’s nonsense. It will not be there by next week.
That was 10 days ago. The USNS Comfort is operational in the New York harbor as of this morning. Maddow said this was nonsense, that neither ship would be available “for weeks yet”. Boy did she miss the boat on this one.


therightscoop--2020-03-30--USNS Comfort arrives at New York to help with coronavirus pandemic

The USNS Comfort pulled into the New York harbor this morning to aid hospitals with the coronavirus pandemic : Take a look inside the USNS Comfort , as the hospital ship docks in New York City to support the health care system amid the coronavirus crisis .
https : //t.co/D6C8TET0Kp pic.twitter.com/UgHZMzV4ep NY POST – The USNS Comfort hospital ship arrived in New York Harbor on Monday morning to aid in the coronavirus fight .
The vessel has a capacity of 1,000 beds , sorely needed as the contagion continues to strain the capacities of brick-and-mortar facilities .
“ # NYPD @ @ @ @ @ @ @ USNS Comfort as it enters New York Harbor , ” the department ’ s Special Operations division wrote in a tweet , along with a video of of the mammoth hospital ship cutting through an overcast Monday morning .
Gov .
Andrew Cuomo also heralded the arrival of reinforcements , tweeting a video shot from aboard a New York State Police boat escorting the Comfort .
“ The Comfort brings 1,000 much-needed hospital beds & 1,200 personnel to New York , ” tweeted Cuomo , who noted that he would receive a briefing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pier 90 .

The USNS Comfort pulled into the New York harbor this morning to aid hospitals with the coronavirus pandemic:
Take a look inside the USNS Comfort, as the hospital ship docks in New York City to support the health care system amid the coronavirus crisis. https://t.co/D6C8TET0Kp pic.twitter.com/UgHZMzV4ep
Here’s more:
NY POST – The USNS Comfort hospital ship arrived in New York Harbor on Monday morning to aid in the coronavirus fight.
The vessel has a capacity of 1,000 beds, sorely needed as the contagion continues to strain the capacities of brick-and-mortar facilities.
“#NYPD Harbor and Aviation escort the @USNavy USNS Comfort as it enters New York Harbor,” the department’s Special Operations division wrote in a tweet, along with a video of of the mammoth hospital ship cutting through an overcast Monday morning.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo also heralded the arrival of reinforcements, tweeting a video shot from aboard a New York State Police boat escorting the Comfort.
“The Comfort brings 1,000 much-needed hospital beds & 1,200 personnel to New York,” tweeted Cuomo, who noted that he would receive a briefing upon its arrival at Manhattan’s Pier 90.


therightscoop--2020-03-30--GOOD NEWS: The FDA just approved two Chloroquine drugs for treatment of coronavirus

The FDA just approved yesterday the treatment of the coronavirus with two Chloroquine drugs that have been show effective against the virus : THE HILL – The Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) on Sunday issued an emergency-use authorization for a pair of anti-malaria drugs as health officials work to combat the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus .
The Department of Health and Human Services ( HHS ) said in a statement that the authorization would allow 30 million doses of hydroxychloroquine sulfate and 1 million doses of chloroquine phosphate to be donated to the Strategic National Stockpile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ donated by Sandoz , while the chloroquine phosphate was developed by Bayer Pharmaceuticals .
The products will be “ distributed and prescribed by doctors to hospitalized teen and adult patients with COVID-19 , as appropriate , when a clinical trial is not available or feasible , ” HHS said .
“ President Trump is taking every possible step to protect Americans from the coronavirus and provide them with hope , ” said HHS Secretary Alex Azar .
“ Scientists in America and around the world have identified multiple potential therapeutics for COVID-19 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s bold leadership and the hard work of FDA and HHS ’ s Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response have succeeded in securing this large donation of medicine .
We ’ ll continue working around the clock to get American patients access to therapeutics that may help them battle COVID-19 , while building the evidence to evaluate which options are effective.
” This is great news , as the drugs had previously only been available to doctors for ‘ off-label ’ use only .
Note , however , that it does say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctors to hospitalized teen and adult patients with COVID-19 ” .
“ Hospitalized ” is the key word there .
In other words , if your local family doctor is prescribing it , it ’ s still considered ‘ off-label ’ .
We ’ ve been hearing a lot about ‘ stockpiles ’ lately .
In case you are wondering about the “ Strategic National Stockpile ” , it is “ the nation ’ s largest supply of life-saving pharmaceuticals and medical supplies for use in a public health emergency severe enough to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to their website , “ 200 federal and contract employees ” staff the Strategic National Stockpile .

The FDA just approved yesterday the treatment of the coronavirus with two Chloroquine drugs that have been show effective against the virus:
THE HILL – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Sunday issued an emergency-use authorization for a pair of anti-malaria drugs as health officials work to combat the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said in a statement that the authorization would allow 30 million doses of hydroxychloroquine sulfate and 1 million doses of chloroquine phosphate to be donated to the Strategic National Stockpile. The doses of hydroxychloroquine sulfate were donated by Sandoz, while the chloroquine phosphate was developed by Bayer Pharmaceuticals. The products will be “distributed and prescribed by doctors to hospitalized teen and adult patients with COVID-19, as appropriate, when a clinical trial is not available or feasible,” HHS said.
From the actual HHS press release:
“President Trump is taking every possible step to protect Americans from the coronavirus and provide them with hope,” said HHS Secretary Alex Azar. “Scientists in America and around the world have identified multiple potential therapeutics for COVID-19, including chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine. The President’s bold leadership and the hard work of FDA and HHS’s Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response have succeeded in securing this large donation of medicine. We’ll continue working around the clock to get American patients access to therapeutics that may help them battle COVID-19, while building the evidence to evaluate which options are effective.”
This is great news, as the drugs had previously only been available to doctors for ‘off-label’ use only. Note, however, that it does say the drugs can be “prescribed by doctors to hospitalized teen and adult patients with COVID-19”. “Hospitalized” is the key word there. In other words, if your local family doctor is prescribing it, it’s still considered ‘off-label’.
We’ve been hearing a lot about ‘stockpiles’ lately. In case you are wondering about the “Strategic National Stockpile”, it is “the nation’s largest supply of life-saving pharmaceuticals and medical supplies for use in a public health emergency severe enough to cause local supplies to run out.” According to their website, “200 federal and contract employees” staff the Strategic National Stockpile.


therightscoop--2020-03-30--De Blasio says churches will be closed PERMANENTLY if they don’t comply with coronavirus ban [VIDEO]

Mayor Bill De Blasio is threatening to shut down churches and synagogues permanently if they don ’ t comply with the order that says no gatherings of ten or more during the coronavirus outbreak in New York city : New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio warned religious leaders that their places of worship could be shut down permanently if they did not follow the city ’ s order to pause services during the coronavirus pandemic .
“ A small number of religious communities , specific churches and specific synagogues , are unfortunately not paying attention to this guidance even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the New York Democrat said Friday at his daily press briefing .
“ I want to say to all those who are preparing for the potential of religious services this weekend : If you go to your synagogue , if you go to your church and attempt to hold services after having been told so often not to , our enforcement agents will have no choice but to shut down those services , ” he added .
De Blasio said that continued resistance of authorities to close religious services could mean a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not happen , they will take additional action up to the point of fines and potentially closing the building permanently , ” he said .

Mayor Bill De Blasio is threatening to shut down churches and synagogues permanently if they don’t comply with the order that says no gatherings of ten or more during the coronavirus outbreak in New York city:
Here’s more from DC Examiner:
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio warned religious leaders that their places of worship could be shut down permanently if they did not follow the city’s order to pause services during the coronavirus pandemic.
“A small number of religious communities, specific churches and specific synagogues, are unfortunately not paying attention to this guidance even though it’s so widespread,” the New York Democrat said Friday at his daily press briefing.
“I want to say to all those who are preparing for the potential of religious services this weekend: If you go to your synagogue, if you go to your church and attempt to hold services after having been told so often not to, our enforcement agents will have no choice but to shut down those services,” he added.
De Blasio said that continued resistance of authorities to close religious services could mean a permanent shutdown.
“If that does not happen, they will take additional action up to the point of fines and potentially closing the building permanently,” he said.


therightscoop--2020-03-30--Financial Post article calls truckers ‘nobodies’ and exposes elitist attitude against workers

The writer for a Financial Post article about truckers in the time of coronavirus is being bashed online because the framing of the article is pretty elitist .
Now , to be fair to her , the headline is a quote , and it is from a trucker who felt underappreciated : But , that is not how people are taking it : Again , to be fair to her , the entire article is about people suddenly becoming aware of how dependent our society is on truckers : He ’ s also had offers from strangers — upon becoming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — to eat and freshen up in their homes .
“ That kind of appreciation is touching , ” Baird said .
“ I ’ ve been doing this for 39 years , and my father did this for 54 years .
All I ask is to when you see us at a rest stop , say hi , buy us a coffee maybe , know that we care about our jobs and just want to get your stuff to you.
” BUT , on the other hand , read this sentence , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Become ?
Er .
NO , they have ALWAYS BEEN the key cog in our supply chain !
LOL !
I don ’ t think this is as egregious as some are making it out to be , but it proves her point – too many people have been incredibly dependent on the work of truckers and others , and they ’ re all of a sudden finding out about it .
Maybe they should have been more appreciative before… That ’ s it for Sunday .
We hope you had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It looks like we have a lot more time to spend indoors .
Use that time to inform yourselves .
Appreciate what ’ s really important in life .
Also , please comment and share our articles , we love this job and that helps us stay in business .
Well now y ’ all have an open thread .
Here ’ s some comment fodder to discuss : So the economy is crashing , but deaths in general are way down .
Sheesh , what are you people doing out there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happy : And el Scoopy always gives you a dodo post , so here it is : Uh-dorable .
Take care , and wash your hands !

The writer for a Financial Post article about truckers in the time of coronavirus is being bashed online because the framing of the article is pretty elitist.
‘From nobodies to essential workers:’ Truckers now key to getting goods on empty shelves in the coronavirus crisis https://t.co/koxHuGuS1P — National Post (@nationalpost) March 29, 2020
Now, to be fair to her, the headline is a quote, and it is from a trucker who felt underappreciated:
“We went from being nobodies to essential workers,” said Chad Montgomery, also a driver with Challenger Motor Freight. “I’ve never felt appreciated in my job until now. A lot of people don’t realize it takes a truck to get stuff on shelves. If it wasn’t for a truck driver, you would have nothing.”
But, that is not how people are taking it:
@VanmalaS Terrible headline. Whoever put it up maybe should have read it first to realize how it would look and sound. I hope that someone was not you but whoever it was,not very classy at all.Shame on them. https://t.co/qK17sKgzRf — Karol Grant (@Northerndrums) March 29, 2020
Really.’From nobodies to essential workers.’You couldn’t come up with anything better to call this article. You are praising the truckers and calling them nobodies at the same time.A lot ofthese guys have higher education and this might be their second career.Don’t stereotype. — Bart Wojciechowski (@bartwojci) March 29, 2020
@VanmalaS should be thanking her lucky stars that truckers are still out there doing everything they can to make this pandemic easier for the rest of us. I think @VanmalaS and @nationpost need to formally apologize to these heros and stop being assholes. — scarlogo (@scarlogo) March 29, 2020
Article by @VanmalaS The people who transport our food were NEVER “nobodies.” They were ALWAYS some of the most important HUMAN BEINGS in your life. They are the reason you have milk, eggs, cereal, and coffee in the morning! https://t.co/HgK3ICMBni — Star Trek: Krennic (@BeingKrennic) March 29, 2020
Again, to be fair to her, the entire article is about people suddenly becoming aware of how dependent our society is on truckers:
He’s also had offers from strangers — upon becoming aware that truck stops have closed down — to eat and freshen up in their homes. “That kind of appreciation is touching,” Baird said. “I’ve been doing this for 39 years, and my father did this for 54 years. All I ask is to when you see us at a rest stop, say hi, buy us a coffee maybe, know that we care about our jobs and just want to get your stuff to you.”
BUT, on the other hand, read this sentence, and the key word “become”:
Indeed, truckers have become the key cog in the supply chain as grocery stores empty out and hospitals and pharmacies have an ever-increasing need for supplies such as soap, sanitizer, masks, ventilators, and basic flu medication.
Become? Er. NO, they have ALWAYS BEEN the key cog in our supply chain! LOL!
I don’t think this is as egregious as some are making it out to be, but it proves her point – too many people have been incredibly dependent on the work of truckers and others, and they’re all of a sudden finding out about it. Maybe they should have been more appreciative before…
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That’s it for Sunday. We hope you had a great weekend, despite the coronavirus quarantine. It looks like we have a lot more time to spend indoors. Use that time to inform yourselves. Appreciate what’s really important in life. Also, please comment and share our articles, we love this job and that helps us stay in business.
Well now y’all have an open thread. Here’s some comment fodder to discuss:
Weekly deaths in the US down by 7,000 – 10,000 for the week ending March 7 2020! Silver lining with people changing their behaviors during COVID-19? Raw weekly death numbers taken from @CDCgov: pic.twitter.com/Y7tzG5TSTU — Siddhartha Sanghi (@SidSanghi) March 29, 2020
So the economy is crashing, but deaths in general are way down. Sheesh, what are you people doing out there normally?
This little girl handled herself pretty well…I see a future cheerleader! pic.twitter.com/1A2ocWLjQp — ℜ (@RMata0312) March 29, 2020
AOC will still not be happy:
Remember this? This new mask converts bovine belches to water and carbon dioxide to reduce harmful methane emissions pic.twitter.com/YEebWZByoV — Reuters (@Reuters) March 29, 2020
And el Scoopy always gives you a dodo post, so here it is:
This dog runs out to greet his mailman every single day ❤ pic.twitter.com/aFO5Sez9a7 — The Dodo (@dodo) March 29, 2020
Uh-dorable. Take care, and wash your hands!


therightscoop--2020-03-29--WATCH: President Trump’s coronavirus task force briefing for Sunday; distancing extended thru April

Trump is speaking now , I ’ ll add updates about what he said already : He has announced that @ @ @ @ @ period .
Here ’ s that video : I have heard it said that April @ @ @ @ @ It sounds like he ’ s listening very closely to his experts : Buckle in @ @ @ @ @ hands .
Not sure that is.. accurate .
The journalists will obsess on that one @ @ @ @ @ ended .
The two big takeaways are that the social distancing will extend until the @ @ @ @ @ Dr. Anthony Fauci stood by his prediction that we ’ re look at between 100,000 @ @ @ @ @ virus .
Wow .

Trump is speaking now, I’ll add updates about what he said already:
He has announced that he is extending the lockdown period. Here’s that video:
BREAKING: President Trump extends White House coronavirus guidelines: "We will be extending our guidelines to April 30th, to slow the spread. https://t.co/f8v3xLemaU pic.twitter.com/g25JWGe47q — ABC News (@ABC) March 29, 2020
I have heard it said that April is the cruelest month.
It sounds like he’s listening very closely to his experts:
President Trump: "The peak, the highest point of death rates…is likely to hit in two weeks." "Nothing would be worse than declaring victory before the victory is won. That would be the greatest loss of all." https://t.co/f8v3xLemaU pic.twitter.com/3WqhmocvRV — ABC News (@ABC) March 29, 2020
Buckle in everybody. And wash your hands.
This is odd:
Pres Trump voices suspicions that some hospitals may be hoarding ventilators and/or face masks – or secretly selling them. Asks reporters to investigate pic.twitter.com/uL9tcm5pC9 — Mark Knoller (@markknoller) March 29, 2020
Not sure that is.. accurate.
On Easter:
When asked if previously suggesting he wanted America “back open by easter” was a mistake, Pres. Trump said on Sunday, “No, that was aspirational.” https://t.co/er9ZCtlAkB pic.twitter.com/Vs9ZUf3rbI — CBS News (@CBSNews) March 29, 2020
Sounds good to me.
Another one:
The journalists will obsess on that one.
UPDATE:
The press conference has ended. The two big takeaways are that the social distancing will extend until the end of April, and Dr. Anthony Fauci stood by his prediction that we’re look at between 100,000 and 200,000 deaths from the virus. Wow.


therightscoop--2020-03-29--Marco Rubio slaps down the media for ‘glee and delight’ over coronavirus, and they’re really angry a

Marco Rubio slaps down the media for ‘glee and delight’ over coronavirus, and they’re really angry about it

Marco Rubio paused from tweeting out Bible verses just long enough to rip into the media for enjoying the devastation @ @ @ @ @ through our country .
I ’ m glad he ’ s talking about it because @ @ @ @ @ but also because he said “ some ” – not all of the media are @ @ @ @ @ Chinese propaganda in order to hurt Trump .
As you can imagine , some in @ @ @ @ @ about it : Is white hot rage worst than the colored kind ?
Seems kinda @ @ @ @ @ about how China is passing off medical supplies that just don ’ t work to @ @ @ @ @ .
And then you got Chuck Todd asking if Trump has blood on his hands @ @ @ @ @ ’ mon .

Marco Rubio paused from tweeting out Bible verses just long enough to rip into the media for enjoying the devastation from the coronavirus pandemic rampaging through our country.
Some in our media can’t contain their glee & delight in reporting that the U.S. has more #CoronaVirus cases than #China Beyond being grotesque,its bad journalism We have NO IDEA how many cases China really has but without any doubt its significantly more than why they admit to — Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) March 29, 2020
I’m glad he’s talking about it because it’s true, but also because he said “some” – not all of the media are complete scumbags eager to report Chinese propaganda in order to hurt Trump.
As you can imagine, some in the media were not happy about it:
Senator, either you have no clue what you’re talking about or you’re being a jerk. I have friends in this industry who have the virus. We have to make exceptionally challenging calls about sending reporters into hot spots or places where they could get it. Do better. — Sam Stein (@samstein) March 29, 2020
We have colleagues who have died. https://t.co/h36kWayxpQ — Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC) March 29, 2020
Glee and delight? Every journalist I know is terrified about being laid off right now. People are dying. You had the chance to remove Trump from office in January and looked the other way even though you know he’s corrupt and incompetent. Now look where we are. — Molly Knight (@molly_knight) March 29, 2020
Journalists are concentrated in cities that are being ravaged by a plague that could have been better contained with a competent president. They’re lonely and scared and reporting while homeschooling their kids. No one feels glee or delight. Some of us feel white hot rage. — Michelle Goldberg (@michelleinbklyn) March 29, 2020
Is white hot rage worst than the colored kind? Seems kinda racist. Anyway… we wrote about how China is passing off medical supplies that just don’t work to the rest of the world. And then you got Chuck Todd asking if Trump has blood on his hands! I mean, c’mon.


therightscoop--2020-03-29--‘Do you think there is blood on the President’s hands?’ asks Chuck Todd

Chuck Todd was trending today because of a ridiculous question that he tried to corral Biden into agreeing with .
@ @ @ @ @ all hinges .
Anyway… this is kinda stupid right ?
Biden has been bashing Trump @ @ @ @ @ lot , because that ’ s what he ’ s expected to do , but @ @ @ @ @ statement in order to try to make headlines .
I mean , when even Joe @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s too harsh , you ’ re probably going too far…

Chuck Todd was trending today because of a ridiculous question that he tried to corral Biden into agreeing with.
NBC's Chuck Todd is COMPLETELY UNHINGED this morning. Chuck Todd: "Do you think there is blood on the President's hands?" Joe Biden: "I think that's a little too harsh." When Chuck Todd's attacks on @realDonaldTrump are too much for even Biden, you got a problem. pic.twitter.com/nzm82f8Ghf — Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) March 29, 2020
That man is lacking of all hinges. Anyway… this is kinda stupid right? Biden has been bashing Trump over the coronavirus response a lot, because that’s what he’s expected to do, but Chuck Todd just posits this statement in order to try to make headlines.
I mean, when even Joe Biden is like, uhm that’s too harsh, you’re probably going too far…


therightscoop--2020-03-30--WATCH: CNN Jim Acosta gets NUKED by Trump for asking a snarky question, and other highlights…

CNN ’ s Jim Acosta asked another snarky question at today ’ s press briefing and thus Trump nuked him @ @ @ @ @ reporter for a snarky question too : There were a couple other moments that were @ @ @ @ @ Mike from My Pillow encouraged everyone use this quarantined time to read the Bible , @ @ @ @ @ , and pray : He ’ s also gon na be producing a lot of @ @ @ @ @ ’ s another highlight where Trump is talking about his hair… If you missed the @ @ @ @ @ it , it ’ s below :

CNN’s Jim Acosta asked another snarky question at today’s press briefing and thus Trump nuked him for it…
Video: HERE IT IS — Fake News Jim @Acosta gets NUKED by the President for "asking a snarky question" that does nothing to help save lives and move the country forward through this #coronaviruspandemic pic.twitter.com/Qpm0BKub2S — Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) March 30, 2020
Trump knocked another reporter for a snarky question too:
Video: And here's today's exchange between PBS's Yamiche Alcindor and President Trump, whom the President also knocked for asking a "snarky question" (hers was about testing) #coronaviruspandemic pic.twitter.com/XUPSPOIrxV — Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) March 30, 2020
There were a couple other moments that were noteworthy, like one where Mike from My Pillow encouraged everyone use this quarantined time to read the Bible, spend time with their families, and pray:
MyPillow Guy In The Rose Garden: "God gave us grace on November 8, 2016, to change the course we were on. God had been taken out of our schools & lives, a nation had turned its back on God. I encourage you to use this time at home to get back in the word. Read our Bibles…" pic.twitter.com/RvvCFlotaG — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) March 30, 2020
He’s also gonna be producing a lot of masks in his factories…
I ran into @MyPillowUSA founder Mike Lindell in front of the West Wing. He said his factory will be cranking out 50k masks/day by Friday. “The most comfortable mask you’ll ever own” pic.twitter.com/FCzCnmjwwV — Debra J. Saunders (@debrajsaunders) March 30, 2020
Here’s another highlight where Trump is talking about his hair…
"My hair is blowing around. And it is mine. The one thing you cannot get away with. It is a problem if you are president" — Trump pic.twitter.com/ZifUxnquYQ — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 30, 2020
If you missed the presser and watch to watch it, it’s below:


therightscoop--2020-03-30--WATCH LIVE NOW: President Trump and coronavirus task force daily briefing…

President Trump and his coronavirus task force is scheduled to have a daily briefing at 5pm .
Sometimes it ’ @ @ @ @ @ back if it doesn ’ t start at 5pm .
Here ’ s a couple @ @ @ @ @ you wait…

President Trump and his coronavirus task force is scheduled to have a daily briefing at 5pm. Sometimes it’s delayed so keep checking back if it doesn’t start at 5pm.
WHITE HOUSE:
FOX NEWS:
PBS NEWSHOUR
Here’s a couple of dodo’s while you wait…
He doesn't even look real! pic.twitter.com/x160fRpuUq — The Dodo (@dodo) March 30, 2020
Nursing home residents are so excited to see their favorite dog through the window ❤ pic.twitter.com/GFueGOiPCa — The Dodo (@dodo) March 30, 2020


therightscoop--2020-03-30--Megachurch pastor arrested for holding large church services yesterday

The pastor of a megachurch in Tampa Florida has been arrested for unlawful assembly and violation of public health emergency rules after he openly defied the coronavirus ban in Florida and held two large services over the weekend : FOX 8 – A Tampa Bay area pastor has been arrested following two large services at his church over the weekend .
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister says he has made the decision Sunday night to seek an arrest warrant against the pastor of River at Tampa Bay Church for violating social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The sheriff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne had been arrested .
Sheriff Chronister says Howard-Browne “ repeatedly ” violated social distancing orders from the president , CDC and local authorities .
“ His reckless disregard for human life put hundreds of people in his congregation at risk and thousands of residents who may interact with them this week in danger , ” the sheriff said .
According to Sheriff Chronister , the Hillsborough County Sheriff ’ s Office has been in contact with leaders at the church since last Friday .
The sheriff says his office received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refusing to stop holding large services and was instead encouraging his congregation to meet in person at the church .
Chronister added that the church has the capability to stream the services online and on TV to people at home but instead encouraged people to attend the church services .
He says the church even provided bus transportation to two large services on Sunday .
The pastor will be charged with unlawful assembly and violation of public health emergency rules .
Both charges are second-degree misdemeanors .
Just to give you an idea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is located , has 253 cases of coronavirus and 2 deaths as of today .
Considering this is megachurch where thousands of people attended this weekend , it ’ s likely the number cases could go up more than normal in the coming days .
I can guarantee people will be watching .
According to TMZ , Browne “ bragged during the service that River Church would remain open for the duration ” and said the “ only time the church will close is when the Rapture is taking place.
” I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sheriff when he says that the pastor ’ s “ reckless disregard for human life put hundreds of people in his congregation at risk and thousands of residents who may interact with them this week in danger.
” I completely understand the idea of wanting to have church services and applaud it , under normal circumstances .
But it ’ s also a fact that this coronavirus spreads very easily and can prove fatal for many older people and some younger people .
I hate the fact that I can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Mass , however I will be glad the day I step foot back into the church and the 82-year-old lady I sit beside is still there with me .
I should also note that no one in Tampa or the state of Florida is discussing shutting this church down , unlike NYC ’ s commie mayor .
Below is the church service from yesterday on Youtube if you want to watch :

The pastor of a megachurch in Tampa Florida has been arrested for unlawful assembly and violation of public health emergency rules after he openly defied the coronavirus ban in Florida and held two large services over the weekend:
FOX 8 – A Tampa Bay area pastor has been arrested following two large services at his church over the weekend. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister says he has made the decision Sunday night to seek an arrest warrant against the pastor of River at Tampa Bay Church for violating social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic. The sheriff confirmed in a tweet Monday afternoon that Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne had been arrested. Sheriff Chronister says Howard-Browne “repeatedly” violated social distancing orders from the president, CDC and local authorities. “His reckless disregard for human life put hundreds of people in his congregation at risk and thousands of residents who may interact with them this week in danger,” the sheriff said. According to Sheriff Chronister, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has been in contact with leaders at the church since last Friday. The sheriff says his office received a tip that the church pastor was refusing to stop holding large services and was instead encouraging his congregation to meet in person at the church. Chronister added that the church has the capability to stream the services online and on TV to people at home but instead encouraged people to attend the church services. He says the church even provided bus transportation to two large services on Sunday. The pastor will be charged with unlawful assembly and violation of public health emergency rules. Both charges are second-degree misdemeanors.
Just to give you an idea, Hillsborough county, where Tampa Florida is located, has 253 cases of coronavirus and 2 deaths as of today. Considering this is megachurch where thousands of people attended this weekend, it’s likely the number cases could go up more than normal in the coming days. I can guarantee people will be watching.
According to TMZ, Browne “bragged during the service that River Church would remain open for the duration” and said the “only time the church will close is when the Rapture is taking place.”
I can’t say I completely disagree with the sheriff when he says that the pastor’s “reckless disregard for human life put hundreds of people in his congregation at risk and thousands of residents who may interact with them this week in danger.” I completely understand the idea of wanting to have church services and applaud it, under normal circumstances. But it’s also a fact that this coronavirus spreads very easily and can prove fatal for many older people and some younger people. I hate the fact that I can’t go to church right now and participate in the Mass, however I will be glad the day I step foot back into the church and the 82-year-old lady I sit beside is still there with me.
I should also note that no one in Tampa or the state of Florida is discussing shutting this church down, unlike NYC’s commie mayor. Below is the church service from yesterday on Youtube if you want to watch:


therightscoop--2020-03-31--UH OH: Congresswoman say she has coronavirus a few days after she was with Pelosi and others…

A Democratic Congresswoman claims she has coronavirus just days after she was with Nancy Pelosi and others : FOX NEWS – Rep. Nydia Velazquez , D-N.Y. , said Monday that she has been diagnosed “ with presumed coronavirus infection ” but added that her symptoms so far have been mild .
“ In the wee hours of Sunday morning , I began to feel under the weather , ” Velazquez said in a statement .
“ I developed the abrupt onset of muscle aches , fevers , nasal congestion and stomach upset .
I noticed that I could no longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After speaking with The Attending Physician by phone , I was diagnosed with presumed coronavirus infection.
” Velazquez was not administered a test for COVID-19 but said she was resting at home and monitoring her symptoms .
Assuming her doctor knows what they are doing , this doesn ’ t sound good .
Not only was Velazquez with Pelosi , but she was with other high ranking Democrats and Republicans as well as on the House floor : What ’ s bad for some , like Pelosi , is that they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contract the virus .
I would assume there ’ s going to be some testing going on soon on Capitol Hill .

A Democratic Congresswoman claims she has coronavirus just days after she was with Nancy Pelosi and others:
FOX NEWS – Rep. Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., said Monday that she has been diagnosed “with presumed coronavirus infection” but added that her symptoms so far have been mild. “In the wee hours of Sunday morning, I began to feel under the weather,” Velazquez said in a statement. “I developed the abrupt onset of muscle aches, fevers, nasal congestion and stomach upset. I noticed that I could no longer smell my perfume or taste my food. After speaking with The Attending Physician by phone, I was diagnosed with presumed coronavirus infection.” Velazquez was not administered a test for COVID-19 but said she was resting at home and monitoring her symptoms.
Assuming her doctor knows what they are doing, this doesn’t sound good.
Not only was Velazquez with Pelosi, but she was with other high ranking Democrats and Republicans as well as on the House floor:
NY Rep. Velázquez attended last Friday's $2T coronavirus economic aid bill enrollment ceremony on Capitol Hill with Speaker Pelosi, GOP Leader McCarthy & Majority Leader Hoyer. She's standing in the photo between Majority Whip Clyburn and VA Chair Takano. https://t.co/PBZzE5jbin pic.twitter.com/gcw9ofoyn6 — Craig Caplan (@CraigCaplan) March 30, 2020
Rep Nydia Velazquez D-NY was on the House floor, in her Capitol Hill office, and at a ceremony with Speaker Pelosi & House GOP Leader McCarthy on Friday. Now Velazquez thinks she may have the Coronavirus. https://t.co/9HuyXKItsw pic.twitter.com/uxNfqT2bOn — Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) March 30, 2020
What’s bad for some, like Pelosi, is that they are older and more at risk if they contract the virus. I would assume there’s going to be some testing going on soon on Capitol Hill.


therightscoop--2020-03-31--NBC News writes garbage article about Trump peddling My Pillow while thousands are dying

NBC News has written another smear attack piece against Trump during the pandemic , accusing him of putting on an infomercial for My Pillow today in the Rose Garden while thousands are dying .
First , here ’ s the title of their hit piece : And here ’ s how they began their hit piece : As the U.S. death toll from coronavirus climbed toward 3,000 , President Donald Trump touted corporate America ’ s role in producing medical equipment at an infomercial-like White House briefing Monday .
Trump invited a lineup of CEOs to applaud him and advertise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidential seal in the Rose Garden .
It wasn ’ t until they were done congratulating each other that the victims of the disease , and the people fighting it on the front lines , became a focus of Monday ’ s daily White House briefing .
“ Trump invited a lineup of CEOs to applaud him and advertise their companies from a podium ” ?
?
Their TDS is bleeding through like a gaping chest wound .
That ’ s not what Trump did at all .
Granted everyone who comes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but these corporate CEOs were they to educate the public about what they are doing to help out in this pandemic , which deserves to be highlighted .
They are converting their manufacturing to significantly aid hospitals and the public with essential medical goods for our better health .
What is wrong with them getting a public pat on the back for their contribution ?
Pillow company founder Michael Lindell , who has donated more than $ 200,000 to Trump ’ s campaigns and associated committees , praised the president for bringing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Executives from an underwear manufacturer and a defense contractor detailed how their operations are being pointed toward producing medical equipment in accordance with Trump ’ s wishes .
Trump ’ s love of CEOs , and his willingness to use official White House briefings to praise corporate leaders and political allies , is nothing new — even in the midst of the current crisis .
But Monday ’ s showcase , which represents the heart of the president ’ s daily communication to the public on efforts to combat the coronavirus , signaled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he and his friends in the private sector will save America out of the goodness of their hearts .
And it comes at a time when Trump ’ s critics are questioning the amount of money taxpayers have been asked to pump into companies that paid CEOs big salaries and bought back their own stock while racking up debt .
They are making it sound like it ’ s all cronyism .
What a bunch of garbage .
Sure , Lindell is a donor .
But he and these other CEOs are giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sick and the medical community during a time of great need .
What NBC News saw as an infomercial , I saw Trump wanting the public to understand that things ARE being done to help fight this virus as people continue to get sick and die .
This garbage piece continues on if you want to read it .
But this is how it began and given that most people only read the first part of the article , NBC News is doing a great disservice to both their readers , these @ @ @ @ @

NBC News has written another smear attack piece against Trump during the pandemic, accusing him of putting on an infomercial for My Pillow today in the Rose Garden while thousands are dying. First, here’s the title of their hit piece:
And here’s how they began their hit piece:
As the U.S. death toll from coronavirus climbed toward 3,000, President Donald Trump touted corporate America’s role in producing medical equipment at an infomercial-like White House briefing Monday. Trump invited a lineup of CEOs to applaud him and advertise their companies from a podium bearing the presidential seal in the Rose Garden. It wasn’t until they were done congratulating each other that the victims of the disease, and the people fighting it on the front lines, became a focus of Monday’s daily White House briefing.
“Trump invited a lineup of CEOs to applaud him and advertise their companies from a podium”?? Their TDS is bleeding through like a gaping chest wound. That’s not what Trump did at all. Granted everyone who comes to the podium speaks highly of the president, but these corporate CEOs were they to educate the public about what they are doing to help out in this pandemic, which deserves to be highlighted. They are converting their manufacturing to significantly aid hospitals and the public with essential medical goods for our better health. What is wrong with them getting a public pat on the back for their contribution?
It continues…
Pillow company founder Michael Lindell, who has donated more than $200,000 to Trump’s campaigns and associated committees, praised the president for bringing God back to the public square. Executives from an underwear manufacturer and a defense contractor detailed how their operations are being pointed toward producing medical equipment in accordance with Trump’s wishes. Trump’s love of CEOs, and his willingness to use official White House briefings to praise corporate leaders and political allies, is nothing new — even in the midst of the current crisis. But Monday’s showcase, which represents the heart of the president’s daily communication to the public on efforts to combat the coronavirus, signaled a massive escalation of his message that he and his friends in the private sector will save America out of the goodness of their hearts. And it comes at a time when Trump’s critics are questioning the amount of money taxpayers have been asked to pump into companies that paid CEOs big salaries and bought back their own stock while racking up debt.
They are making it sound like it’s all cronyism. What a bunch of garbage. Sure, Lindell is a donor. But he and these other CEOs are giving back in a wonderful way to help the sick and the medical community during a time of great need.
What NBC News saw as an infomercial, I saw Trump wanting the public to understand that things ARE being done to help fight this virus as people continue to get sick and die.
This garbage piece continues on if you want to read it. But this is how it began and given that most people only read the first part of the article, NBC News is doing a great disservice to both their readers, these CEOs and President Trump.


therightscoop--2020-03-31--WATCH LIVE: Trump’s coronavirus task force briefing

Trump just tweeted that his coronavirus task force briefing will be held at 5:15pm and you can watch it below @ @ @ @ @ purrrfect Dodo video for you while you wait…

Trump just tweeted that his coronavirus task force briefing will be held at 5:15pm and you can watch it below:
WHITE HOUSE:
FOX BUSINESS:
PBS NEWSHOUR:
Here’s a purrrfect Dodo video for you while you wait…
This couple took in a stray cat — and she gave birth in their closet! pic.twitter.com/G3La7EcOYB — The Dodo (@dodo) March 31, 2020


therightscoop--2020-03-31--AWESOME: Idaho governor signs bill banning ‘transgender females’ from competing in female sports!

A few weeks ago we told you about the Idaho House and Senate passing a bill that would ban ‘ transgender females ’ , otherwise known as males , from competing in female sports .
Well their Republican governor just signed the bill so now it ’ s law : FREE BEACON – Idaho governor Brad Little ( R. ) on Monday signed the Fairness in Women ’ s Sports Act to prohibit biologically male students from participating in all-female sports .
“ Athletic teams or sports designated for females , women , or girls shall not be open to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bill states .
The law cites differences in male and female physiology that results in distinct athletic capabilities .
“ Under this bill , boys and men will not be able to take the place of girls and women in sports because it is not fair , ” state representative Barbara Ehardt told Reuters .
“ Because it is not fair… ” Exactly !
No matter how you size it up , biological males have a clear advantage in athletic competitions .
Free Beacon also reports that the “ governor also signed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transgender people from changing their sex on their birth certificate.
” Honestly , I ’ m a little surprised the governor signed the bill even though he is a Republican .
When we first reported this a few weeks back , we also pointed out that earlier this year the governor had stated “ I don ’ t think we ought to be sending signals that we ’ re intolerant in Idaho .
That ’ s my personal position.
” But regardless of his personal position , he came down on the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Governor Brad Little .

A few weeks ago we told you about the Idaho House and Senate passing a bill that would ban ‘transgender females’, otherwise known as males, from competing in female sports. Well their Republican governor just signed the bill so now it’s law:
FREE BEACON – Idaho governor Brad Little (R.) on Monday signed the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act to prohibit biologically male students from participating in all-female sports. “Athletic teams or sports designated for females, women, or girls shall not be open to students of the male sex,” the bill states. The law cites differences in male and female physiology that results in distinct athletic capabilities. “Under this bill, boys and men will not be able to take the place of girls and women in sports because it is not fair,” state representative Barbara Ehardt told Reuters.
“Because it is not fair…” Exactly! No matter how you size it up, biological males have a clear advantage in athletic competitions.
Free Beacon also reports that the “governor also signed a second bill on Monday that prohibits transgender people from changing their sex on their birth certificate.”
Honestly, I’m a little surprised the governor signed the bill even though he is a Republican. When we first reported this a few weeks back, we also pointed out that earlier this year the governor had stated “I don’t think we ought to be sending signals that we’re intolerant in Idaho. That’s my personal position.” But regardless of his personal position, he came down on the right side of this. So major kudos to Governor Brad Little.


therightscoop--2020-03-31--Another pastor arrested for holding church services in defiance of coronavirus bans…

A pastor in Louisiana has been arrested for continually holding church services despite the governor ’ s order that there be no gatherings of more than ten : KNOE – The pastor of a church in Central , La .
will be charged with six misdemeanor counts of disobeying the powers of the governor , prosecutors said Tuesday .
On Tuesday , March 31 , Chief Roger Corcoran with Central Police Department issued Mark Anthony Spell , ( Aka : Tony Spell ) , Pastor of Life Tabernacle Church in Central , a Misdemeanor Summons for six counts of violating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LA R.S .
29:724E ) following his decision to host multiple large gatherings .
“ Over the last two weeks I have worked with the Sheriff , State Police the State Fire Marshal , Reverend Tony Perkins and others to address this matter outside of legal action .
Mr .
Spell made his intentions to continue to violate the law clear , ” he said in a statement .
“ Instead of showing the strength and resilience of our community during this difficult time , Mr .
Spell has chosen to embarrass us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Spell will have his day in court where he will be held responsible for his reckless and irresponsible decisions that endangered the health of his congregation and our community .
“ This is not an issue over religious liberty , and it ’ s not about politics .
We are facing a public health crisis and expect our community ’ s leaders to set a positive example and follow the law.
” East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says one count was issued for each time Spell allegedly held a gathering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set by the governor .
Spell has continually disobeyed orders by Governor John Bel Edwards that large groups should not gather during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
He has held multiple church services with hundreds in attendance .
Unlike the Pastor arrested yesterday in Tampa , Spell ’ s church isn ’ t a megachurch .
According to the Washington Examiner , one service that was broken up by authorities had over 300 in attendance .
Other services attracted as many as 1,000 .
They also report that Spell “ faces a $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in prison.
” Yikes !
Six months in prison sounds egregious to me , especially for doing something that is a right protected by our Constitution .
I ’ m honestly mixed on this one .
While I hate to see our fundamental rights curtailed and our economy shut down by the government , I understand the desire to keep this virus at bay until we can get a better handle on it in order to keep people safe .
It ’ s a difficult place to be in because , on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place our hospitals could be overrun and many more could be dying .
On the other hand , these are our God-given rights that are being curtailed .

A pastor in Louisiana has been arrested for continually holding church services despite the governor’s order that there be no gatherings of more than ten:
#BREAKING: Pastor Tony Spell now facing six misdemeanor counts of disobeying the powers of the governor. One count for each alleged church service held during the stay home order. @WAFB MORE –> https://t.co/AGPqgY6k46 pic.twitter.com/KdxJGRkSpw — Graham Ulkins (@GrahamUlkins) March 31, 2020
KNOE – The pastor of a church in Central, La. will be charged with six misdemeanor counts of disobeying the powers of the governor, prosecutors said Tuesday. On Tuesday, March 31, Chief Roger Corcoran with Central Police Department issued Mark Anthony Spell, (Aka: Tony Spell), Pastor of Life Tabernacle Church in Central, a Misdemeanor Summons for six counts of violating the governor’s executive order (LA R.S. 29:724E) following his decision to host multiple large gatherings. “Over the last two weeks I have worked with the Sheriff, State Police the State Fire Marshal, Reverend Tony Perkins and others to address this matter outside of legal action. Mr. Spell made his intentions to continue to violate the law clear,” he said in a statement. “Instead of showing the strength and resilience of our community during this difficult time, Mr. Spell has chosen to embarrass us for his own self-promotion. “Mr. Spell will have his day in court where he will be held responsible for his reckless and irresponsible decisions that endangered the health of his congregation and our community. “This is not an issue over religious liberty, and it’s not about politics. We are facing a public health crisis and expect our community’s leaders to set a positive example and follow the law.” East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says one count was issued for each time Spell allegedly held a gathering at his church that exceeded the limit set by the governor. Spell has continually disobeyed orders by Governor John Bel Edwards that large groups should not gather during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. He has held multiple church services with hundreds in attendance.
Unlike the Pastor arrested yesterday in Tampa, Spell’s church isn’t a megachurch. According to the Washington Examiner, one service that was broken up by authorities had over 300 in attendance. Other services attracted as many as 1,000.
They also report that Spell “faces a $500 fine and up to six months in prison.” Yikes! Six months in prison sounds egregious to me, especially for doing something that is a right protected by our Constitution.
I’m honestly mixed on this one. While I hate to see our fundamental rights curtailed and our economy shut down by the government, I understand the desire to keep this virus at bay until we can get a better handle on it in order to keep people safe. It’s a difficult place to be in because, on the one hand, without these temporary measures in place our hospitals could be overrun and many more could be dying. On the other hand, these are our God-given rights that are being curtailed.


therightscoop--2020-03-31--BREAKING: Fifth Circuit overturns ruling, says Texas can implement abortion ban during coronavirus p

BREAKING: Fifth Circuit overturns ruling, says Texas can implement abortion ban during coronavirus pandemic!

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has just overturned an injunction from a lower court last night that prohibit Texas from banning abortions during the coronavirus pandemic : CBS NEWS – Texas will again be allowed to implement its temporary ban on abortion , the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday afternoon .
Per the order , any abortion “ not medically necessary to preserve the life or health ” of the patient must be halted until further review by the court .
Those in violation face “ penalties of up to $ 1,000 or 180 days of jail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the state ’ s suspension of all “ non-essential ” medical procedures , was briefly lifted on Monday evening when a lower court ruled the suspension of abortion services was in violation of Roe v. Wade , the 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide .
This is great news .
While it ’ s only a temporary ban , there will be many innocent lives saved in Texas because of this decision .
I don ’ t have any additional information about the ruling , other than to point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very happy : Last night ’ s ruling , which claimed the ban violated Roe v Wade , was from a district judge appointed by George W. Bush :

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has just overturned an injunction from a lower court last night that prohibit Texas from banning abortions during the coronavirus pandemic:
BREAKING Texas's abortion ban is going back into effect. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals just issued a temporary stay of last night's decision to block the ban from going into effect. Abortion will now be discontinued in Texas. Story coming… — Kate Smith (@byKateSmith) March 31, 2020
CBS NEWS – Texas will again be allowed to implement its temporary ban on abortion, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday afternoon. Per the order, any abortion “not medically necessary to preserve the life or health” of the patient must be halted until further review by the court. Those in violation face “penalties of up to $1,000 or 180 days of jail time.” The ban, which is part of the state’s suspension of all “non-essential” medical procedures, was briefly lifted on Monday evening when a lower court ruled the suspension of abortion services was in violation of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide.
This is great news. While it’s only a temporary ban, there will be many innocent lives saved in Texas because of this decision.
I don’t have any additional information about the ruling, other than to point out that Texas AG Ken Paxton is very happy:
UPDATE: Victory at 5th Circuit – Abortion ruling stayed! https://t.co/vmpyXsje0B — Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) March 31, 2020
Last night’s ruling, which claimed the ban violated Roe v Wade, was from a district judge appointed by George W. Bush:
BREAKING: A Texas judge appointed by George W. Bush just sided with abortion clinics who were challenging the state's order to halt abortions during the #covid19 pandemic. The state is banned from enforcing the order for the next couple week while the lawsuit continues in court. — Alice Miranda Ollstein (@AliceOllstein) March 30, 2020


therightscoop--2020-03-31--BOOM: Ted Cruz FIXES Obama’s tweet taking a shot at Trump over coronavirus warnings…

This morning the LA Times reported that Trump has rolled back one of Obama ’ s biggest climate change regulations by lowering Obama ’ s gas mileage economy demands on the auto industry from 5 % increases per year to 1.5 % : The Trump administration on Tuesday weakened one of the nation ’ s most aggressive efforts to combat climate change , releasing new fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks that handed a victory to the oil and gas industry .
The new rule , from the Environmental Protection Agency and Transportation Department , will almost immediately be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ states with stricter standards , led by California , plan to challenge it .
If the administration ’ s policy survives those fights , it would spare automakers from having to meet ambitious gas mileage and emissions requirements put in place in 2012 under President Obama .
It is among the biggest steps the administration has taken to reverse an existing environmental policy .
The proposal is a dialed-down version of the one the administration originally planned .
Instead of proposing zero improvements in fuel efficiency in coming years , it would require @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fleets by 1.5 % a year , with a goal of achieving an average of 40 miles per gallon by 2026 .
That ’ s still a major departure from current rules , which mandate annual increases of 5 % , reaching an average of 54 mpg by 2025 .
“ We are delivering on President Trump ’ s promise to correct the current fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards , ” EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said in a statement .
The administration ’ s plan , he said , “ strikes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ environment and sets reasonable targets for the auto industry.
” As you can imagine , Obama was not happy with this and took a shot at Trump over the coronavirus pandemic : We ’ ve seen all too terribly the consequences of those who denied warnings of a pandemic .
We can ’ t afford any more consequences of climate denial .
All of us , especially young people , have to demand better of our government at every level and vote this fall .
Ted Cruz just responded to Obama ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boom !
And he ’ s exactly right .
They were politicizing Trump ’ s response to the coronavirus from the start .
And what ’ s hilarious is that just over a month ago Nancy Pelosi was playing down the coronavirus in San Francisco , telling people to go out and eat in their Chinatown district because there was no concern :

This morning the LA Times reported that Trump has rolled back one of Obama’s biggest climate change regulations by lowering Obama’s gas mileage economy demands on the auto industry from 5% increases per year to 1.5%:
The Trump administration on Tuesday weakened one of the nation’s most aggressive efforts to combat climate change, releasing new fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks that handed a victory to the oil and gas industry. The new rule, from the Environmental Protection Agency and Transportation Department, will almost immediately be plunged into litigation as environmental groups and states with stricter standards, led by California, plan to challenge it. If the administration’s policy survives those fights, it would spare automakers from having to meet ambitious gas mileage and emissions requirements put in place in 2012 under President Obama. It is among the biggest steps the administration has taken to reverse an existing environmental policy.
The proposal is a dialed-down version of the one the administration originally planned. Instead of proposing zero improvements in fuel efficiency in coming years, it would require automakers to increase fuel economy across their fleets by 1.5% a year, with a goal of achieving an average of 40 miles per gallon by 2026. That’s still a major departure from current rules, which mandate annual increases of 5%, reaching an average of 54 mpg by 2025. “We are delivering on President Trump’s promise to correct the current fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards,” EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said in a statement. The administration’s plan, he said, “strikes the right regulatory balance that protects our environment and sets reasonable targets for the auto industry.”
As you can imagine, Obama was not happy with this and took a shot at Trump over the coronavirus pandemic:
We’ve seen all too terribly the consequences of those who denied warnings of a pandemic. We can’t afford any more consequences of climate denial. All of us, especially young people, have to demand better of our government at every level and vote this fall.
We've seen all too terribly the consequences of those who denied warnings of a pandemic. We can't afford any more consequences of climate denial. All of us, especially young people, have to demand better of our government at every level and vote this fall. https://t.co/K8Ucu7iVDK — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 31, 2020
Ted Cruz just responded to Obama’s tweet, fixing it for him….
Bold: Obama calls for the overwhelming electoral defeat of Joe Biden & Nancy Pelosi, after they opposed & demagogued Trump’s China travel ban, which helped slow the coronavirus pandemic. https://t.co/DaRygnaMQb — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) March 31, 2020
Boom! And he’s exactly right. They were politicizing Trump’s response to the coronavirus from the start. And what’s hilarious is that just over a month ago Nancy Pelosi was playing down the coronavirus in San Francisco, telling people to go out and eat in their Chinatown district because there was no concern:


therightscoop--2020-03-31--BREAKING: CNN host Chris Cuomo tests positive for coronavirus…

CNN ’ s Chris Cuomo has revealed this morning that he ’ s been diagnosed with the coronavirus and that @ @ @ @ @ case you can ’ t read it , Cuomo essentially says he ’ s had @ @ @ @ @ shortness of breath and worries that he ’ s gon na give it to his @ @ @ @ @ s staying quarantined in his basement , where he ’ ll do his show .
@ @ @ @ @ , says he also found out this morning and adds that his brother is strong @ @ @ @ @ wish Chris Cuomo the best in his recovery from the coronavirus and pray that his @ @ @ @ @ any worse .

CNN’s Chris Cuomo has revealed this morning that he’s been diagnosed with the coronavirus and that he has significant symptoms…
In case you can’t read it, Cuomo essentially says he’s had a fever, chills and shortness of breath and worries that he’s gonna give it to his family. So he’s staying quarantined in his basement, where he’ll do his show.
His brother, Governor Cuomo, says he also found out this morning and adds that his brother is strong and will be fine…
Andrew Cuomo: "My brother Chris is positive for coronavirus He found out this morning. He’s going to be fine. He’s young, in good shape, strong. Not as strong as he thinks he is. I spoke to him this morning. He’s going to be quarantined in his basement at home.” pic.twitter.com/2WqARiSPoa — Jim Roberts (@nycjim) March 31, 2020
We wish Chris Cuomo the best in his recovery from the coronavirus and pray that his symptoms don’t get any worse.


therightscoop--2020-03-31--BREAKING: Justice Dept audit finds WIDESPREAD flaws in FBI surveillance of American citizens

Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz found major problems with the FBI ’ s surveillance of Carter Page in December of last year and promised he would do an audit of other FISA applications for surveillance on American citizens .
That audit is now done and , as you might have expected , he ’ s found widespread problems : POLITICO – A Justice Department audit of the FBI ’ s use of secret surveillance warrants has found widespread problems with the law enforcement agency ’ s process for ensuring that all claims it makes to judges to get the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a bid to assess whether the faults in the Page ’ s surveillance process were an aberration or a chronic problem , Horowitz ’ s audit team zeroed in on 29 applications for surveillance on U.S. citizens or green-card holders over a five year period and whether the so-called “ Woods procedures ” for justifying an application were properly followed .
“ We do not have confidence that the FBI has executed its Woods Procedures in compliance with FBI policy , or that the process is working as it was intended to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standard for FISA applications , ” Horowitz wrote in a “ management advisory ” addressed to FBI Director Chris Wray .
These 29 applications reviewed are just a sample chosen by the IG from a total of 700 applications from between 2014 and 2019 .
There ’ s not much detail yet on what was wrong with the 29 applications .
But from what I ’ ve seen reported elsewhere , at least four of the applications had no corresponding facts at all : I grabbed this directly from the report which relates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lack of confidence that the Woods Procedures are working as intended stems primarily from the fact that : ( 1 ) we could not review original Woods Files for 4 of the 29 selected FISA applications because the FBI has not been able to locate them and , in 3 of these instances , did not know if they ever existed ; ( 2 ) our testing of FISA applications to the associated Woods Files identified apparent errors or inadequately supported facts in all of the 25 applications we reviewed , and interviews @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in field offices generally have confirmed the issues we identified ; Yeesh , this sounds bad .
Just imagine what a comprehensive review of all 700 applications would find… Below is the full IG report from the Justice Department if you want to read it :

Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz found major problems with the FBI’s surveillance of Carter Page in December of last year and promised he would do an audit of other FISA applications for surveillance on American citizens. That audit is now done and, as you might have expected, he’s found widespread problems:
New: Management Advisory Memorandum for the Federal Bureau of Investigation concerning the FBI’s execution of its Woods Procedures for applications filed with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court relating to U.S. persons. https://t.co/rzD5eAvj2X pic.twitter.com/di1n0sMBMK — Justice OIG (@JusticeOIG) March 31, 2020
POLITICO – A Justice Department audit of the FBI’s use of secret surveillance warrants has found widespread problems with the law enforcement agency’s process for ensuring that all claims it makes to judges to get the warrants are backed up by facts. In a bid to assess whether the faults in the Page’s surveillance process were an aberration or a chronic problem, Horowitz’s audit team zeroed in on 29 applications for surveillance on U.S. citizens or green-card holders over a five year period and whether the so-called “Woods procedures” for justifying an application were properly followed. “We do not have confidence that the FBI has executed its Woods Procedures in compliance with FBI policy, or that the process is working as it was intended to help achieve the ‘scrupulously accurate’ standard for FISA applications,” Horowitz wrote in a “management advisory” addressed to FBI Director Chris Wray.
These 29 applications reviewed are just a sample chosen by the IG from a total of 700 applications from between 2014 and 2019.
There’s not much detail yet on what was wrong with the 29 applications. But from what I’ve seen reported elsewhere, at least four of the applications had no corresponding facts at all:
This is kind of in the weeds, but basically: The Justice Department’s inspector general reviewed a sample of 29 FBI warrant applications to spy on Americans, and: 1) Four of them had no corresponding factual file supporting the application; 2) All other 25 had many errors. https://t.co/9KEsfvY8aj — Cristian Farias (@cristianafarias) March 31, 2020
I grabbed this directly from the report which relates to what’s above:
Our lack of confidence that the Woods Procedures are working as intended stems primarily from the fact that: (1) we could not review original Woods Files for 4 of the 29 selected FISA applications because the FBI has not been able to locate them and, in 3 of these instances, did not know if they ever existed; (2) our testing of FISA applications to the associated Woods Files identified apparent errors or inadequately supported facts in all of the 25 applications we reviewed, and interviews to date with available agents or supervisors in field offices generally have confirmed the issues we identified;
Yeesh, this sounds bad. Just imagine what a comprehensive review of all 700 applications would find…
Below is the full IG report from the Justice Department if you want to read it:
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therightscoop--2020-03-31--BREAKING: Trump just called for another 2 trillion dollar bill…

Trump just called for another 2 trillion dollar bill after the one we just spent , this time for infrastructure… “ With interest rates for the United States being at ZERO , this is the time to do our decades long awaited Infrastructure Bill .
It should be VERY BIG & BOLD , Two Trillion Dollars , and be focused solely on jobs and rebuilding the once great infrastructure of our Country !
Phase 4 ” I understand that the economy is struggling right now due to government intervention over the coronavirus .
But I thought the 2 trillion we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Even if interest rates are zero , 2 trillion dollars is half of the money we bring in every year in taxes .
We just spent the other half on this pandemic .
Money doesn ’ t grow on trees .
Caruso is exactly right .
Trump ’ s admitted that the lard in the emergency stimulus bill was due to the fact that the Democrats control the House and it was the only way to get it passed in a hurry .
How much worse do you think it will be with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t an emergency ?
How many “ Kennedy centers ” will be in that one ?

Trump just called for another 2 trillion dollar bill after the one we just spent, this time for infrastructure…
“With interest rates for the United States being at ZERO, this is the time to do our decades long awaited Infrastructure Bill. It should be VERY BIG & BOLD, Two Trillion Dollars, and be focused solely on jobs and rebuilding the once great infrastructure of our Country! Phase 4”
With interest rates for the United States being at ZERO, this is the time to do our decades long awaited Infrastructure Bill. It should be VERY BIG & BOLD, Two Trillion Dollars, and be focused solely on jobs and rebuilding the once great infrastructure of our Country! Phase 4 — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 31, 2020
I understand that the economy is struggling right now due to government intervention over the coronavirus. But I thought the 2 trillion we just spent was to fix that?
Even if interest rates are zero, 2 trillion dollars is half of the money we bring in every year in taxes. We just spent the other half on this pandemic. Money doesn’t grow on trees.
Here’s a few responses from Twitter…
I honestly didn't see this coming… but if you're gonna do , might as well get it done now https://t.co/ejLQgCUEJs — Ryan James Girdusky (@RyanGirdusky) March 31, 2020
You think that relief bill had issues? If this comes to pass, it will be amazing to see how much it will get larded up. https://t.co/1MbN5ntSNr — Jay Caruso (@JayCaruso) March 31, 2020
Caruso is exactly right. Trump’s admitted that the lard in the emergency stimulus bill was due to the fact that the Democrats control the House and it was the only way to get it passed in a hurry. How much worse do you think it will be with another 2 trillion dollar bill that isn’t an emergency? How many “Kennedy centers” will be in that one?


therightscoop--2020-03-31--“What is wrong with you?” – Greta van Susteren calls out MSNBC host after he mocked MyPillow CEO

The media has been having fits after yesterday ’ s White House task force briefing where MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell spoke about what he was doing to help in this pandemic .
MSNBC host Ali Velshi was one of them , but got called out by former Fox News host Greta Van Susteren for mocking Lindell , saying “ Trump just called the “ My Pillow ” guy up to the podium in the Rose Garden .
You can not make this stuff up.
” I love how Greta responds , saying “ Why do you mock ANYONE who would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrong w/ you ?
People need help and we should encourage everyone to help in any way.
” Velshi tried to defend himself , saying “ Come on , Greta .
Lots of people are doing things in this effort .
How did the My Pillow guy make the cut with the CEOs of Honeywell and P & G ?
” But Greta wasn ’ t having any of that , and continued to call him out : “ What are YOU doing ?
Tell me what YOU are doing besides sitting on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my job but I know we don ’ t do the heavy lifting ; we get paid big salaries to TALK ABOUT stories and that is easy..thank you to everyone helping..from healthcare workers to businesses ” Velshi finally conceded that he was ‘ grateful ’ for what Lindell was doing , but couldn ’ t stop defending himself : “ Greta , I ’ m grateful for what he ’ s doing , but are you at all curious about whether donations ( $ 200k ) to Trump should play a role in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like this ?
Because asking THAT question on behalf of the public IS our job.
” Greta didn ’ t respond .
But she got a ‘ Go Greta ’ from Brit Hume who loved what she was doing… The anti-Trump media simply can not stop attacking the president they loathe , even during a freaking pandemic where he ’ s bringing the country together to make up for the failings of government and fight this virus , which is the way it should be .
I know I ’ ve said this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I seriously don ’ t ever remember even once when the media were like this with Obama , and he had YUGE scandals !
But he ALWAYS got a pass from this media , just like Trump ALWAYS gets attacked from this media .

The media has been having fits after yesterday’s White House task force briefing where MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell spoke about what he was doing to help in this pandemic. MSNBC host Ali Velshi was one of them, but got called out by former Fox News host Greta Van Susteren for mocking Lindell, saying “Trump just called the “My Pillow” guy up to the podium in the Rose Garden. You cannot make this stuff up.”
Trump just called the “My Pillow” guy up to the podium in the Rose Garden. You cannot make this stuff up. — Ali Velshi (@AliVelshi) March 30, 2020
I love how Greta responds, saying “Why do you mock ANYONE who would help in any way? What is wrong w/ you? People need help and we should encourage everyone to help in any way.”
Why do you mock ANYONE who would help in any way? What is wrong w/ you? People need help and we should encourage everyone to help in any way. https://t.co/rGltqBjs9d — Greta Van Susteren (@greta) March 30, 2020
Velshi tried to defend himself, saying “Come on, Greta. Lots of people are doing things in this effort. How did the My Pillow guy make the cut with the CEOs of Honeywell and P&G?”
Come on, Greta. Lots of people are doing things in this effort. How did the My Pillow guy make the cut with the CEOs of Honeywell and P&G? — Ali Velshi (@AliVelshi) March 30, 2020
But Greta wasn’t having any of that, and continued to call him out: “What are YOU doing? Tell me what YOU are doing besides sitting on the sidelines being snarky? I love my job but I know we don’t do the heavy lifting; we get paid big salaries to TALK ABOUT stories and that is easy..thank you to everyone helping..from healthcare workers to businesses”
What are YOU doing?Tell me what YOU are doing besides sitting on the sidelines being snarky?I love my job but I know we don’t do the heavy lifting;we get paid big salaries to TALK ABOUT stories and that is easy..thank you to everyone helping..from healthcare workers to businesses https://t.co/E6EDhUcSll — Greta Van Susteren (@greta) March 30, 2020
Velshi finally conceded that he was ‘grateful’ for what Lindell was doing, but couldn’t stop defending himself: “Greta, I’m grateful for what he’s doing, but are you at all curious about whether donations ($200k) to Trump should play a role in whom the president highlights at a time like this? Because asking THAT question on behalf of the public IS our job.”
Greta, I’m grateful for what he’s doing, but are you at all curious about whether donations ($200k) to Trump should play a role in whom the president highlights at a time like this? Because asking THAT question on behalf of the public IS our job. — Ali Velshi (@AliVelshi) March 31, 2020
Greta didn’t respond. But she got a ‘Go Greta’ from Brit Hume who loved what she was doing…
The anti-Trump media simply cannot stop attacking the president they loathe, even during a freaking pandemic where he’s bringing the country together to make up for the failings of government and fight this virus, which is the way it should be. I know I’ve said this many times since Trump became president, but I seriously don’t ever remember even once when the media were like this with Obama, and he had YUGE scandals! But he ALWAYS got a pass from this media, just like Trump ALWAYS gets attacked from this media.


therightscoop--2020-03-31--Trump says Pelosi “wasn’t bad” this morning…

Trump just tweeted a few minutes ago that he watched Morning Joe this morning to see how Nancy Pelosi was planning to hurt the country again , but said she “ wasn ’ t bad ” : “ I watched a portion of low rated ( very ) Morning Psycho ( Joe ) this Morning in order to see what Nancy Pelosi had to say , & what moves she was planning to further hurt our Country .
Actually , other than her usual complaining that I ’ m a terrible person , she wasn ’ t bad .
Still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking for the good wherever he can find it .
But I really don ’ t think there is any .
I do think she ’ s planning something .
She ’ s been blaming Trump for coronavirus deaths and that tells me she ’ s going to hold more hearings and possibly another impeachment in order to try make Trump vulnerable enough to defeat in November .
Of this I have no doubt .
Trump also acknowledged that Cuomo said he was “ very helpful ” this morning and seem pleased… Speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ :

Trump just tweeted a few minutes ago that he watched Morning Joe this morning to see how Nancy Pelosi was planning to hurt the country again, but said she “wasn’t bad”:
“I watched a portion of low rated (very) Morning Psycho (Joe) this Morning in order to see what Nancy Pelosi had to say, & what moves she was planning to further hurt our Country. Actually, other than her usual complaining that I’m a terrible person, she wasn’t bad. Still praying!”
I watched a portion of low rated (very) Morning Psycho (Joe) this Morning in order to see what Nancy Pelosi had to say, & what moves she was planning to further hurt our Country. Actually, other than her usual complaining that I’m a terrible person, she wasn’t bad. Still praying! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 31, 2020
Seems like Trump is looking for the good wherever he can find it. But I really don’t think there is any. I do think she’s planning something.
She’s been blaming Trump for coronavirus deaths and that tells me she’s going to hold more hearings and possibly another impeachment in order to try make Trump vulnerable enough to defeat in November. Of this I have no doubt.
Trump also acknowledged that Cuomo said he was “very helpful” this morning and seem pleased…
“New York Governor Cuomo says President Trump has been “very helpful.” @foxandfriends Thank you, everybody is working very hard! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 31, 2020
Speaking of Cuomo, this happened last night:
What is the public value in this pic.twitter.com/h5IpJrp7ng — Peter J. Hasson (@peterjhasson) March 31, 2020
THIS. IS. CNN.


therightscoop--2020-04-01--“Fiscal conservatism is DEAD!” – Mark Levin [AUDIO]

Tonight on his radio show Mark Levin discussed the trillions that ’ s being spent by the government and the trillions that they still want to spend during this pandemic , as well as the shutting down of the economy by governors all over America , and declared that fiscal conservatism and limited constitutional government is dead .
I ’ ve got the player cued up to 20:27 for you to start listening , but I ’ ve transcribed a small portion of Mark ’ s comments below if you prefer .
Just before this section began , Levin was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s ear… But if you listen to what ’ s going on over there , in the administration , you can see it .
It was one trillion , now it ’ s two trillion .
‘ It ’ ll put America back to work !
We can do roads and bridges !
’ And again on my social sites , the commenters come in – not all of them this time , but enough of them – and think this is a swell idea .
Right on top of the 2.2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trillion .
Right on top of the 4 trillion in loans that the federal reserve has now been empowered to issue , so that ’ s 8.2 trillion .
On top of the federal budget which is another 4 and half trillion , so that ’ s almost 13 TRILLION dollars in one year , in an economy that was at least 18 trillion dollars .
So I ’ m here to declare fiscal conservatism is dead .
It ’ s DEAD .
The vast majority of the American people supporting individual liberty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re going to a Mark levin social site , defending these things , well then I guess you ’ re more Bernie Sanders than you know .
I ’ m not talking about the vast majority of you in my audience .
And here ’ s the thing , it ’ s not going to help .
Why don ’ t we embrace the things that grow the economy ?
Why don ’ t we embrace the things that advance entrepreneurship and the building of businesses and employing people and , as I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amounts of centralized government decision making ; throwing money at people , students , or whoever that don ’ t need it , don ’ t deserve it – that doesn ’ t work .
There ’ s a lot more so I encourage you to listen to the entire segment which runs about 15 minutes .

Tonight on his radio show Mark Levin discussed the trillions that’s being spent by the government and the trillions that they still want to spend during this pandemic, as well as the shutting down of the economy by governors all over America, and declared that fiscal conservatism and limited constitutional government is dead.
I’ve got the player cued up to 20:27 for you to start listening, but I’ve transcribed a small portion of Mark’s comments below if you prefer.
Just before this section began, Levin was discussing some Franklin-Roosevelt-types who have the president’s ear…
But if you listen to what’s going on over there, in the administration, you can see it. ‘We need a massive infrastructure program – now’s the time!’ It was one trillion, now it’s two trillion. ‘It’ll put America back to work! We can do roads and bridges!’ And again on my social sites, the commenters come in – not all of them this time, but enough of them – and think this is a swell idea. Right on top of the 2.2 trillion, so that’s 4.2 trillion. Right on top of the 4 trillion in loans that the federal reserve has now been empowered to issue, so that’s 8.2 trillion. On top of the federal budget which is another 4 and half trillion, so that’s almost 13 TRILLION dollars in one year, in an economy that was at least 18 trillion dollars. So I’m here to declare fiscal conservatism is dead. It’s DEAD. Limited constitutional government is dead. The vast majority of the American people supporting individual liberty is dead. Because if you’re going to a Mark levin social site, defending these things, well then I guess you’re more Bernie Sanders than you know. I’m not talking about the vast majority of you in my audience. And here’s the thing, it’s not going to help. Why don’t we embrace the things that grow the economy? Why don’t we embrace the things that advance entrepreneurship and the building of businesses and employing people and, as I say, contribute to growth. Massive amounts of centralized government decision making; throwing money at people, students, or whoever that don’t need it, don’t deserve it – that doesn’t work.
There’s a lot more so I encourage you to listen to the entire segment which runs about 15 minutes.


therightscoop--2020-04-01--Mitch McConnell was NOT talking about Trump when he said impeachment distracted the govt from corona

Mitch McConnell was NOT talking about Trump when he said impeachment distracted the govt from coronavirus threat

I saw this story earlier today , where McConnell was on Hugh Hewitt ’ s show and briefly mentioned how impeachment distracted the government from the coronavirus threat in January .
I didn ’ t think much of it .
But then I watched reporters ask Trump about it and I see articles being written about it and people responding to the articles as if McConnell was making excuses for Trump or something .
He wasn ’ t !
McConnell was simply asked by Hugh Hewitt if Tom Cotton was the first one to recognize the coronavirus threat and here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was first , and I think Tom was right on the mark .
And it came up while we were tied down on the impeachment trial .
And I think it diverted the attention of the government , because everything every day was all about impeachment .
But Tom figured this out early , and he was absolutely right .
That ’ s literally all he said .
McConnell was talking about the Senate , he was talking about Tom Cotton .
Trump never even came up in that part of the conversation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hill reported it : Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-Ky. ) on Tuesday blamed the Democrats ’ push to impeach President Trump in January for distracting the Trump administration from the threat posed by the coronavirus .
“ It came up while we were tied down in the impeachment trial .
And I think it diverted the attention of the government because everything every day was all about impeachment , ” McConnell said in an interview on “ The Hugh Hewitt Show.
” Trump has come under sharp criticism for the nation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic , especially for the shortage of coronavirus testing kits when the virus first spread to the United States .
McConnell never mentioned the Trump administration at all .
He only said ‘ government ’ , and the last time I checked the Senate is part of the government and they were very much embroiled in the impeachment hoax .
That ’ s led to idiots blathering about it like this : The list goes on , but this is just an example of how the media can easily twist something someone said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all .

I saw this story earlier today, where McConnell was on Hugh Hewitt’s show and briefly mentioned how impeachment distracted the government from the coronavirus threat in January. I didn’t think much of it. But then I watched reporters ask Trump about it and I see articles being written about it and people responding to the articles as if McConnell was making excuses for Trump or something. He wasn’t!
McConnell was simply asked by Hugh Hewitt if Tom Cotton was the first one to recognize the coronavirus threat and here’s what he said:
He was first, and I think Tom was right on the mark. And it came up while we were tied down on the impeachment trial. And I think it diverted the attention of the government, because everything every day was all about impeachment. But Tom figured this out early, and he was absolutely right.
That’s literally all he said. McConnell was talking about the Senate, he was talking about Tom Cotton. Trump never even came up in that part of the conversation.
But here’s how The Hill reported it:
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday blamed the Democrats’ push to impeach President Trump in January for distracting the Trump administration from the threat posed by the coronavirus. “It came up while we were tied down in the impeachment trial. And I think it diverted the attention of the government because everything every day was all about impeachment,” McConnell said in an interview on “The Hugh Hewitt Show.” Trump has come under sharp criticism for the nation’s slow response to the spreading pandemic, especially for the shortage of coronavirus testing kits when the virus first spread to the United States.
McConnell never mentioned the Trump administration at all. He only said ‘government’, and the last time I checked the Senate is part of the government and they were very much embroiled in the impeachment hoax.
That’s led to idiots blathering about it like this:
I think @senatemajldr and all of these politicians should be prosecuted when this is done for the lies which cost thousands of deaths. He knows Trump is a con man who lied to everyone to delay bad news and that led to thousands of additional deaths. They are all murderers. https://t.co/T0JPLOi8g0 — Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) March 31, 2020
Appears @senatemajldr McConnnell can no longer defend the initial catastrophic failure of @realDonaldTrump in addressing the #COVID19 pandemic. He now blames impeachment. Except the trial ended Feb 5. And both @realDonaldTrump & @GOP continued to downplay the virus after Feb 5. https://t.co/yeUnvpG1tI — Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) March 31, 2020
The lesson? Don’t use the power and prestige of the presidency to coerce foreign leaders to investigate your political opponents—thus forcing Congress to impeach you. Then, you won’t be distracted and totally botch a pandemic…. https://t.co/zIAOkXgLQK — Matt Lewis (@mattklewis) March 31, 2020
“Sorry the president was bad at his job. He was too busy being put on trial because he’s bad at his job.” https://t.co/id5ZNpgRRl — Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) March 31, 2020
The list goes on, but this is just an example of how the media can easily twist something someone said into something they never really said at all.


therightscoop--2020-04-01--De Blasio says he’s going to MONITOR Samaritan’s Purse to make sure they don’t discriminate against

De Blasio says he’s going to MONITOR Samaritan’s Purse to make sure they don’t discriminate against the gays

Commie Mayor Bill De Blasio was very concerned when he first heard that Samaritan ’ s Purse had set up makeshift hospitals in Central Park to help with the virus : NY POST – Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that he has been “ assured ” the evangelical Christian charity overseeing the makeshift Central Park hospital will not discriminate against patients .
Hizzoner acknowledged that he found it “ very troubling ” when he first learned that Samaritan ’ s Purse — a charity run by Franklin Graham , who has raged about “ the sins of homosexuality ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the park to help handle the city ’ s deluge of coronavirus patients .
“ I said immediately to my team that we had to find out exactly what was happening , ” de Blasio said .
“ Was there going to be an approach that was truly consistent with the values and the laws in New York City , that everyone would be served and served equally ?
Samaritan ’ s Purse has been helping people for a long time all around the world .
They don ’ t turn people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
They are Christians who help people in need !
The fact that De Blasio was ‘ concerned ’ at all about them shows more about his own biases than it does anything about Samaritan ’ s Purse .
De Blasio did say he ’ s gotten assurances that they won ’ t be discriminating against anyone , because you know , he had to check : “ We ’ ve received those assurances from the organization , ” the mayor said .
“ I spoke earlier today with the CEO of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Davis , who was adamant that they will only continue their relationship with the organization if those rules are followed , that they have a written agreement , that there ’ s going to be no discrimination whatsoever.
” But these assurances apparently aren ’ t good enough .
He ’ s going to have his own people monitor Samaritan ’ s Purse to make sure they don ’ t do what they ’ ve never done anywhere : “ We ’ re going to send people over from the Mayor ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , de Blasio added .
“ So I ’ m very concerned to make sure this is done right .
But if it is done right , of course , we need all the help we can get.
” This is ridiculous .
They are there to help people throughout this pandemic , not turn people away .
What a schmuck !
I just hope people who have a beef with Samaritan ’ s Purse don ’ t decide to use these ‘ monitors ’ to smear or slander the group , because @ @ @ @ @

Commie Mayor Bill De Blasio was very concerned when he first heard that Samaritan’s Purse had set up makeshift hospitals in Central Park to help with the virus:
NY POST – Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that he has been “assured” the evangelical Christian charity overseeing the makeshift Central Park hospital will not discriminate against patients. Hizzoner acknowledged that he found it “very troubling” when he first learned that Samaritan’s Purse — a charity run by Franklin Graham, who has raged about “the sins of homosexuality” — wanted to open a pop-up hospital in the park to help handle the city’s deluge of coronavirus patients. “I said immediately to my team that we had to find out exactly what was happening,” de Blasio said. “Was there going to be an approach that was truly consistent with the values and the laws in New York City, that everyone would be served and served equally?
Samaritan’s Purse has been helping people for a long time all around the world. They don’t turn people away and aren’t known for it. They are Christians who help people in need! The fact that De Blasio was ‘concerned’ at all about them shows more about his own biases than it does anything about Samaritan’s Purse.
De Blasio did say he’s gotten assurances that they won’t be discriminating against anyone, because you know, he had to check:
“We’ve received those assurances from the organization,” the mayor said. “I spoke earlier today with the CEO of the Mount Sinai system, Dr. Ken Davis, who was adamant that they will only continue their relationship with the organization if those rules are followed, that they have a written agreement, that there’s going to be no discrimination whatsoever.”
But these assurances apparently aren’t good enough. He’s going to have his own people monitor Samaritan’s Purse to make sure they don’t do what they’ve never done anywhere:
“We’re going to send people over from the Mayor’s Office to monitor” the park facility, de Blasio added. “So I’m very concerned to make sure this is done right. But if it is done right, of course, we need all the help we can get.”
This is ridiculous. They are there to help people throughout this pandemic, not turn people away. What a schmuck!
I just hope people who have a beef with Samaritan’s Purse don’t decide to use these ‘monitors’ to smear or slander the group, because that could easily happen.