Reopen America Now!

Sunday , Memorial Day weekend , was a beautiful sunny day .
Mary and I left our West Virginia home to make the 40-mile trek to Walmart and Home Depot in Virginia .
We drove past a Virginia megachurch which usually has state cops directing traffic for the congregation .
The parking lot was empty with a large “ closed ” sign .
Meanwhile , Walmart and Home Depot parking lots were packed .
Around 50 % of shoppers wore masks .
Absurdly , I saw toddlers wearing masks which were particularly annoying .
Professor Dolores J. Cahill , PhD @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Molecular Biologist .
Prof. Cahill , world-renowned Dr. Russel Blaylock , Dr. Judy Mikovits , and countless other scientists around the world say wearing masks is dangerous .
Prof. Cahill explains that coronavirus is not transmitted through the air .
It is transmitted through droplets on surfaces .
Therefore , there is absolutely no need to wear a mask and no need for social distancing .
Prof. Cahill says when you are covered with a mask , you have less oxygen which puts your immune system under stress .
Because you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your body will reappear .
You will have more coronavirus and other latent viruses will reemerge .
Bottom line , fake news media insidiously hyping fear is harming children .
Which is not new .
Everything leftists cram down the throats of the public always harms people .
At Home Depot , not only did the young woman who mixed my paint wear a mask , she spoke to me from behind a Plexiglas window .
Stopping for gas at a tiny West Virginia convenience store , a masked staffer stood guard at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed inside .
The two checkout clerks worked from behind newly installed glass walls ; both wore masks .
Dollar General had strips of Duct tape 6 feet apart on the sidewalk to ensure that patrons socially distanced outside .
Health experts ’ predictions of catastrophic deaths were wrong .
Over 98 % of people who get coronavirus recover .
And yet , in just a few months , fear and political exploitation have taken us from a booming economy to living in a nightmare apocalyptic sci-fi movie .
Americans are suffering Great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ banks , skyrocketing suicides , and Democrats urinating on the Constitution , declaring themselves our supreme dictators .
Observing all the extreme restrictions and precautions , I thought , “ Dear Lord , we are experiencing nationwide hysteria.
” My skin crawls whenever I hear fake news media and Democrats on TV scolding and branding Americans selfish for desiring to reopen their businesses to serve the public and feed their families .
Always believing themselves smarter than God , wicked Democrats are actually advocating that we social distance from now on .
God @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet , these arrogant knuckleheads say humans must never again interact the way they have since the beginning of time .
Every day , I ask myself , “ What on earth is wrong with these people ?
” Back in April when Trump announced plans to reopen America , I noticed that Democrat and a few RINO governors immediately tripled down on their crazy edicts such as all shoppers must wear masks .
Their wicked game plan is to stop America from reopening and convince voters that Trump is deadly .
Despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lie that Trump stole the presidency via collusion with Russia .
They impeached him , falsely accusing him of making illegal demands on a phone call with the president of Ukraine .
These illegal schemes along with others have failed to end Trump ’ s presidency .
Using the coronavirus lock-down to destroy the American economy is Democrats ’ and fake news medias ’ last hope of removing this pro-Christian , America-first Neanderthal from the Oval Office .
Therefore , these months leading to the November election are going to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If you think Democrats and fake news media have behaved badly thus far , you ain ’ t seen nothing yet .
In June , Mary and I will leave our almost-Heaven West Virginia home , flying to the West Coast to tour with the Conservative Campaign Committee on their “ Operation Restore America ” initiative .
A guy sent me an email saying both political parties are corrupt .
While that may be true , we can not stop fighting to turn our country around .
God miraculously gave us President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in battle when Moses ’ hands were in the air , Aaron and Hur held up Moses ’ arms .
We must hold up Trump ’ s arms to make America great again , again .
America recently celebrated Memorial Day .
It would be a devastating slap in the face to the brave men and women who died for our freedom to allow Democrats and fake news media to transform us into a socialist/communist nation .
Unfortunately , fake news media has so successfully filled some conservatives with fear of coronavirus that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Incredibly , they want this unnecessary lock-down which is literally destroying our country to continue .
Folks , those of us who love freedom and America must be the adults in the room , firmly demanding that this insane lock-down end immediately .
God is on our side .

Sunday, Memorial Day weekend, was a beautiful sunny day. Mary and I left our West Virginia home to make the 40-mile trek to Walmart and Home Depot in Virginia. We drove past a Virginia megachurch which usually has state cops directing traffic for the congregation. The parking lot was empty with a large “closed” sign. Meanwhile, Walmart and Home Depot parking lots were packed.
Around 50% of shoppers wore masks. Absurdly, I saw toddlers wearing masks which were particularly annoying. Professor Dolores J. Cahill, PhD is a highly credentialed and respected Immunologist and Molecular Biologist. Prof. Cahill, world-renowned Dr. Russel Blaylock, Dr. Judy Mikovits, and countless other scientists around the world say wearing masks is dangerous.
Prof. Cahill explains that coronavirus is not transmitted through the air. It is transmitted through droplets on surfaces. Therefore, there is absolutely no need to wear a mask and no need for social distancing. Prof. Cahill says when you are covered with a mask, you have less oxygen which puts your immune system under stress. Because you are under immune stress, latent viruses in your body will reappear. You will have more coronavirus and other latent viruses will reemerge. Bottom line, fake news media insidiously hyping fear is harming children. Which is not new. Everything leftists cram down the throats of the public always harms people.
At Home Depot, not only did the young woman who mixed my paint wear a mask, she spoke to me from behind a Plexiglas window. Stopping for gas at a tiny West Virginia convenience store, a masked staffer stood guard at the door restricting the number of customers allowed inside. The two checkout clerks worked from behind newly installed glass walls; both wore masks. Dollar General had strips of Duct tape 6 feet apart on the sidewalk to ensure that patrons socially distanced outside.
Health experts’ predictions of catastrophic deaths were wrong. Over 98% of people who get coronavirus recover. And yet, in just a few months, fear and political exploitation have taken us from a booming economy to living in a nightmare apocalyptic sci-fi movie. Americans are suffering Great Depression levels of unemployment, over-stressed food banks, skyrocketing suicides, and Democrats urinating on the Constitution, declaring themselves our supreme dictators. Observing all the extreme restrictions and precautions, I thought, “Dear Lord, we are experiencing nationwide hysteria.”
My skin crawls whenever I hear fake news media and Democrats on TV scolding and branding Americans selfish for desiring to reopen their businesses to serve the public and feed their families.
Always believing themselves smarter than God, wicked Democrats are actually advocating that we social distance from now on. God built us to withstand viruses. And yet, these arrogant knuckleheads say humans must never again interact the way they have since the beginning of time. Every day, I ask myself, “What on earth is wrong with these people?”
Back in April when Trump announced plans to reopen America, I noticed that Democrat and a few RINO governors immediately tripled down on their crazy edicts such as all shoppers must wear masks. Their wicked game plan is to stop America from reopening and convince voters that Trump is deadly.
Despite Trump proven innocent, Democrats continue promoting the lie that Trump stole the presidency via collusion with Russia. They impeached him, falsely accusing him of making illegal demands on a phone call with the president of Ukraine. These illegal schemes along with others have failed to end Trump’s presidency. Using the coronavirus lock-down to destroy the American economy is Democrats’ and fake news medias’ last hope of removing this pro-Christian, America-first Neanderthal from the Oval Office.
Therefore, these months leading to the November election are going to be a battle like you have never seen before. If you think Democrats and fake news media have behaved badly thus far, you ain’t seen nothing yet.
In June, Mary and I will leave our almost-Heaven West Virginia home, flying to the West Coast to tour with the Conservative Campaign Committee on their “Operation Restore America” initiative.
A guy sent me an email saying both political parties are corrupt. While that may be true, we cannot stop fighting to turn our country around. God miraculously gave us President Trump. Realizing that the Israelites prevailed in battle when Moses’ hands were in the air, Aaron and Hur held up Moses’ arms. We must hold up Trump’s arms to make America great again, again.
America recently celebrated Memorial Day. It would be a devastating slap in the face to the brave men and women who died for our freedom to allow Democrats and fake news media to transform us into a socialist/communist nation.
Unfortunately, fake news media has so successfully filled some conservatives with fear of coronavirus that they accept Democrats repealing our constitutional liberties. Incredibly, they want this unnecessary lock-down which is literally destroying our country to continue.
Folks, those of us who love freedom and America must be the adults in the room, firmly demanding that this insane lock-down end immediately. God is on our side.
Lloyd Marcus, The Unhyphenated American
Help Lloyd Spread the Truth
https://www.trumptrainusa2020. com/


clashdaily--2020-05-29--MEDIA BIAS: New York’s Cuomo Has Been Lauded While Florida’s DeSantis Has Been Vilified

It ’ s a tale of two governors–one that mishandled things from the get-go and one that considered the threat and took reasonable precautions .
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo ( D ) was called “ Presidential ” despite his disastrous pandemic policies including putting the most vulnerable population in nursing homes at risk while pundits said that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ( R ) had “ blood on his hands ” for not shutting down beaches immediately .
Now that the dust has settled and the initial panic is over , it has become clear that the Florida governor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York governor completely bungled things which only expedited deaths in his state .
Before the disastrous policies on nursing homes were exposed , Governor Cuomo was enjoying record high favorability .
On May 1 , CNN ’ s Chris Cillizza wrote that he might be “ the single most popular politician in America.
” Meanwhile , Governor DeSantis had his approval rating drop in April as the news networks and Democrats shouted that there was “ blood on his hands.
” Governor Ron DeSantis was a punching bag for the Media ( D @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Governor Andrew Cuomo even got in on the act by mocking Spring Breakers–some of whom were from his state–for being on Florida beaches during a pandemic .
This was just days before Governor Cuomo issued his disastrous March 25 policy to force nursing homes to take COVID-positive patients which he allowed to continue for 6 weeks despite pleas by staff members and families to end the order .
That order is now being memory-holed .
What was DeSantis doing ?
Well , all the way back in February , the Florida Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prepare for a possible pandemic .
In an article meant to lambast Governor DeSantis , the Miami Herald journo was very upset that the state did not create panic when only a handful of positive COVID cases were on record , but instead was working behind the scenes monitoring possible cases and preparing to purchase a stockpile of PPE in case the number of cases exploded .
Samantha Cooksey , coordinator for DOH ’ s COVID-19 response team , also sent an email to the Florida Health Care Association , an industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homes in Florida , spelling out guidelines for “ pandemic planning.
” “ Older populations and people with underlying health issues appear to be at increased risk for this virus , ” Cooksey wrote on Feb. 20 , providing a checklist of protocols including limiting visitors and isolating symptomatic residents .
“ We believe it is important that long-term care facilities begin planning now and ensuring they have protocols in place for a pandemic scenario.
“ ( More than 900 residents and staff of such facilities have since died as a result of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scott Rivkees would not declare a public health emergency until DeSantis directed him to do so on March 1 .
The emergency gave the department more authority , resources and flexibility to reassign staff .
Florida declared a public health emergency on March 1 , but New York didn ’ t do the same until March 7 .
But the quick response to the threat of a pandemic wasn ’ t the only difference–when nursing homes were begging for PPE , Cuomo said , “ That ’ s not our job.
” DeSantis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ almost 7 million masks , almost a million gloves , half a million face shields , and 160,000 gowns to the nursing facilities in Florida .
As we reported earlier , Cuomo didn ’ t just send thousands of COVID-positive patients into nursing homes ( sometimes with body bags , ) he also permitted COVID-positive employees to continue to work with COVID patients despite the likelihood of shedding the virus to a vulnerable population .
DeSantis , on the other hand , had nursing home employees screened for temperature and required wearing PPE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ created 120 “ ambulatory assessment teams ” to visit 3,800 long-term care facilities to find any deficiencies and prepare them for a pandemic .
In New York , residents were told that they needed to “ flatten the curve ” to not overwhelm the hospitals .
The Javits Center was converted into a makeshift hospital with 3,000 beds and the USNS Comfort was deployed able to care for an additional 1,000 patients .
The hospitals were never overwhelmed , however , and both of those facilities were largely unused .
When nursing homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state government said no .
The result was that over 5,400 deaths in New York nursing homes versus just over 700 in Florida facilities .
And , although we know that Cuomo ’ s team is cooking the books on the numbers , the reported infection rate is comparable–at the time of writing , New York is sitting at 5,637 cases and Florida has 5,573 .
This is despite Florida having a significantly older population than New York .
The actual numbers in New York , believed to be twice what is reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In a stunning opinion piece in Newsweek , Jonathan Tobin noted that while DeSantis has been cast as a pandemic villain and Cuomo as the COVID hero , their records show that the reverse is actually true .
Tobin says that Cuomo should forever be linked to the spread of the virus against the most vulnerable .
It isn ’ t just “ nature ” as Cuomo has claimed .
The more than 5,600 nursing home deaths in New York are a significant portion of the over 23,000 people that have died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care facilities can be directly linked to Cuomo ’ s policy .
Despite the predictions of doom about DeSantis ’ decisions , the impact of the pandemic on Florida has been relatively light , especially when one considers the heavy concentration of elderly retirees in the state .
As of this writing , only 2,382 people have died in Florida , which stands in contrast to the man-made disaster in New York .
DeSantis issued orders to ensure that his state ’ s nursing homes were not inundated with coronavirus patients .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of the homes rather than turning them into virus hotspots , as Cuomo did .
While the national media obsessed about open Florida beaches , DeSantis seemed to understand that they posed little or no threat to those most at risk from the disease .
His approach appears to have been far more rooted in the facts about the disease than did Cuomo ’ s approach , despite the claim that Republicans don ’ t believe in science .
Tobin poses the question , “ Why , then , has the national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same outlets that lambasted DeSantis for his supposed mismanagement have moved on to other stories without correcting the record ?
” He answers with one word : Politics .
No wonder DeSantis went off on the Media ( D ) in such a spectacular way for the way Florida has been covered in the partisan press .
In case you missed it , watch it here : Simply put , DeSantis is close to Trump and the lefties don ’ t like that one bit .
So , as “ Grandma Killer ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blame by saying he was just following the CDC guidelines and lashing out at the New York Post for reporting on his disastrous policies , he ’ s still getting great press ( except at the Post ) as well as some celebrity endorsements and DeSantis is still a punching bag .
Every now and then you ’ ll see an op-ed in a mainstream publication that blasts Cuomo and , just like this article , they compare his panicked response to DeSantis ’ s reasoned and controlled one .
DeSantis deserves an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s unlikely that that ’ s going to happen while the mainstream press still carries water for the Democrats .
But now , you know the truth , and you can spread the truth .

It’s a tale of two governors–one that mishandled things from the get-go and one that considered the threat and took reasonable precautions.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo(D) was called “Presidential” despite his disastrous pandemic policies including putting the most vulnerable population in nursing homes at risk while pundits said that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis(R) had “blood on his hands” for not shutting down beaches immediately.
Now that the dust has settled and the initial panic is over, it has become clear that the Florida governor handled the pandemic correctly and the New York governor completely bungled things which only expedited deaths in his state.
Before the disastrous policies on nursing homes were exposed, Governor Cuomo was enjoying record high favorability. On May 1, CNN’s Chris Cillizza wrote that he might be “the single most popular politician in America.” Meanwhile, Governor DeSantis had his approval rating drop in April as the news networks and Democrats shouted that there was “blood on his hands.”
Governor Ron DeSantis was a punching bag for the Media(D) and Democrats pushing pandemic panic porn.
Governor Andrew Cuomo even got in on the act by mocking Spring Breakers–some of whom were from his state–for being on Florida beaches during a pandemic.
Don't be reckless with your life — and especially don't be reckless with other people's lives.#StayAtHome #FlattenTheCurve pic.twitter.com/nm2hrPBkfo — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 19, 2020
This was just days before Governor Cuomo issued his disastrous March 25 policy to force nursing homes to take COVID-positive patients which he allowed to continue for 6 weeks despite pleas by staff members and families to end the order. That order is now being memory-holed.
What was DeSantis doing? Well, all the way back in February, the Florida Department of Health issued protocols for nursing homes to prepare for a possible pandemic. In an article meant to lambast Governor DeSantis, the Miami Herald journo was very upset that the state did not create panic when only a handful of positive COVID cases were on record, but instead was working behind the scenes monitoring possible cases and preparing to purchase a stockpile of PPE in case the number of cases exploded.
Samantha Cooksey, coordinator for DOH’s COVID-19 response team, also sent an email to the Florida Health Care Association, an industry group of assisted living facilities and nursing homes in Florida, spelling out guidelines for “pandemic planning.” “Older populations and people with underlying health issues appear to be at increased risk for this virus,” Cooksey wrote on Feb. 20, providing a checklist of protocols including limiting visitors and isolating symptomatic residents. “We believe it is important that long-term care facilities begin planning now and ensuring they have protocols in place for a pandemic scenario.“ (More than 900 residents and staff of such facilities have since died as a result of the disease.) State Surgeon General Scott Rivkees would not declare a public health emergency until DeSantis directed him to do so on March 1. The emergency gave the department more authority, resources and flexibility to reassign staff. Source: Miami Herald (Emphasis Added)
Florida declared a public health emergency on March 1, but New York didn’t do the same until March 7.
But the quick response to the threat of a pandemic wasn’t the only difference–when nursing homes were begging for PPE, Cuomo said, “That’s not our job.” DeSantis, on the other hand, provided almost 7 million masks, almost a million gloves, half a million face shields, and 160,000 gowns to the nursing facilities in Florida.
As we reported earlier, Cuomo didn’t just send thousands of COVID-positive patients into nursing homes (sometimes with body bags,) he also permitted COVID-positive employees to continue to work with COVID patients despite the likelihood of shedding the virus to a vulnerable population.
DeSantis, on the other hand, had nursing home employees screened for temperature and required wearing PPE such as masks. Additionally, DeSantis created 120 “ambulatory assessment teams” to visit 3,800 long-term care facilities to find any deficiencies and prepare them for a pandemic.
Critically, DeSantis immediately prohibited hospitals from sending COVID-positive patients to nursing homes.
…DeSantis prohibited Florida hospitals from discharging patients with the disease to the state’s 4,400 long-term care facilities, which are home to 150,000 residents and employ 200,000 people. That policy, he said, is one of the key reasons an average of only two elder-care residents per 100,000 people have died in Florida since the pandemic began in mid-March. The actual number is 3.5 per 100,000. Source: Palm Beach Times
In New York, residents were told that they needed to “flatten the curve” to not overwhelm the hospitals. The Javits Center was converted into a makeshift hospital with 3,000 beds and the USNS Comfort was deployed able to care for an additional 1,000 patients. The hospitals were never overwhelmed, however, and both of those facilities were largely unused. When nursing homes begged to send patients there, the state government said no.
The result was that over 5,400 deaths in New York nursing homes versus just over 700 in Florida facilities. And, although we know that Cuomo’s team is cooking the books on the numbers, the reported infection rate is comparable–at the time of writing, New York is sitting at 5,637 cases and Florida has 5,573. This is despite Florida having a significantly older population than New York. The actual numbers in New York, believed to be twice what is reported, is even more damning for Cuomo.
In a stunning opinion piece in Newsweek, Jonathan Tobin noted that while DeSantis has been cast as a pandemic villain and Cuomo as the COVID hero, their records show that the reverse is actually true.
The pandemic policies followed by Florida have been proven correct, while New York’s were a disaster. But the mainstream media hasn’t noticed. Few politicians have had their public profiles enhanced by a crisis as much as New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s was by the coronavirus pandemic. By the same token, few have absorbed as much abuse for their crisis management as has Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Tobin says that Cuomo should forever be linked to the spread of the virus against the most vulnerable. It isn’t just “nature” as Cuomo has claimed.
Cuomo’s legacy should forever be tarnished by a New York State Health Department order that mandated that nursing homes could not refuse admittance to recovering coronavirus patients. Despite protests from administrators and the families of residents, as late as April 25—several weeks into the crisis—Cuomo was still publicly insisting that the order be enforced. It would not be until six weeks after it was first issued that Cuomo rescinded the rule.
The more than 5,600 nursing home deaths in New York are a significant portion of the over 23,000 people that have died in New York–and those deaths in long-term care facilities can be directly linked to Cuomo’s policy.
According to NY Times data on nursing homes, the states where "new cases are increasing" have the highest share of nursing home deaths from COVID-19 (52% vs 35%). Yet we continue to focus on beach activity and blanket lockdowns as opposed to protecting those in nursing homes. — James Todaro, MD (@JamesTodaroMD) May 20, 2020
Despite the predictions of doom about DeSantis’ decisions, the impact of the pandemic on Florida has been relatively light, especially when one considers the heavy concentration of elderly retirees in the state. As of this writing, only 2,382 people have died in Florida, which stands in contrast to the man-made disaster in New York. DeSantis issued orders to ensure that his state’s nursing homes were not inundated with coronavirus patients. In fact, he worked to get them out of the homes rather than turning them into virus hotspots, as Cuomo did. While the national media obsessed about open Florida beaches, DeSantis seemed to understand that they posed little or no threat to those most at risk from the disease. His approach appears to have been far more rooted in the facts about the disease than did Cuomo’s approach, despite the claim that Republicans don’t believe in science. Source: Newsweek
Tobin poses the question, “Why, then, has the national media continued to extol Cuomo while the same outlets that lambasted DeSantis for his supposed mismanagement have moved on to other stories without correcting the record?”
He answers with one word: Politics.
No wonder DeSantis went off on the Media(D) in such a spectacular way for the way Florida has been covered in the partisan press.
In case you missed it, watch it here:
EPIC: DeSantis Takes A BLOWTORCH To The Left’s COVID Narrative (VIDEO)
Simply put, DeSantis is close to Trump and the lefties don’t like that one bit.
So, as “Grandma Killer” Cuomo is now trying to shift the blame by saying he was just following the CDC guidelines and lashing out at the New York Post for reporting on his disastrous policies, he’s still getting great press (except at the Post) as well as some celebrity endorsements and DeSantis is still a punching bag.
Every now and then you’ll see an op-ed in a mainstream publication that blasts Cuomo and, just like this article, they compare his panicked response to DeSantis’s reasoned and controlled one.
DeSantis deserves an apology and Cuomo deserves condemnation, but it’s unlikely that that’s going to happen while the mainstream press still carries water for the Democrats.
But now, you know the truth, and you can spread the truth.


clashdaily--2020-05-29--Did Amy Klobuchar Miss An Opportunity To Prevent The Death Of George Floyd Entirely?

There were red flags raised about the cops under whose heavy hand ( or knees ) George Floyd met an untimely end .
If Klobuchar had known then what she knows now , would Angry Amy have handled allegations against these rogue cops differently ?
Before Klobuchar was a Presidential candidate with one lame ‘ snow woman ’ story she tells again and again… Before she was a Senator… Trending : MEME OF THE DAY : The ‘ Battle Of Wits ’ Between President Trump And CNN ’ s Brian Stelter She was a prosecutor .
And among the cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police officers .
Namely , some of the same police officers that were directly involved in Floyd ’ s final moments .
The Minnesota senator Amy Klobuchar , a former Democratic presidential candidate , has faced backlash for what critics have called a tame demand for “ a complete and thorough outside investigation ” , and is now being questioned on her record .
Between 1999 and 2007 , Klobuchar , the state ’ s then top prosecutor , declined to press charges against more than a dozen officers accused of killing civilians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of several officers involved in the shooting death of a man who stabbed others before turning on the police .
Although Klobuchar was the Hennepin county attorney at the time of an October 2006 police shooting involving Chauvin , she did not prosecute and instead the case went to a grand jury that declined to charge the officers with wrongdoing in 2008 .
As protests continued in the Twin Cities on Wednesday , Chauvin ’ s past altercations have drawn additional scrutiny of the Minneapolis police department ’ s handling of Floyd ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law enforcement in the state .
—The Guardian Could this Democrat Presidential contender and short-list VEEP consideration have taken another path ?
Could taking a harder line on police malfeasance have made a difference in kicking this bad cop out of the system in time to save Floyd ’ s life ?
It ’ s one possibility .
( So much for that Veep slot . )
If nothing else , the people of Minneapolis might have actually believed that fatal encounters with cops are evaluated with the seriousness such encounters truly warrant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kept the cops that killed him from being quite so cavalier in their use of physical restraints .
But Democrats like Sharpton and Mad Maxine will go ahead and look for ways to blame Trump for what happened in a solidly blue state .

There were red flags raised about the cops under whose heavy hand (or knees) George Floyd met an untimely end.
If Klobuchar had known then what she knows now, would Angry Amy have handled allegations against these rogue cops differently?
Before Klobuchar was a Presidential candidate with one lame ‘snow woman’ story she tells again and again…
Before she was a Senator…
She was a prosecutor. And among the cases that came before her were complaints against police officers. Namely, some of the same police officers that were directly involved in Floyd’s final moments.
The Minnesota senator Amy Klobuchar, a former Democratic presidential candidate, has faced backlash for what critics have called a tame demand for “a complete and thorough outside investigation”, and is now being questioned on her record. Between 1999 and 2007, Klobuchar, the state’s then top prosecutor, declined to press charges against more than a dozen officers accused of killing civilians. In 2006, Chauvin was one of several officers involved in the shooting death of a man who stabbed others before turning on the police. Although Klobuchar was the Hennepin county attorney at the time of an October 2006 police shooting involving Chauvin, she did not prosecute and instead the case went to a grand jury that declined to charge the officers with wrongdoing in 2008. As protests continued in the Twin Cities on Wednesday, Chauvin’s past altercations have drawn additional scrutiny of the Minneapolis police department’s handling of Floyd’s death, and race relations with law enforcement in the state. —The Guardian
Could this Democrat Presidential contender and short-list VEEP consideration have taken another path? Could taking a harder line on police malfeasance have made a difference in kicking this bad cop out of the system in time to save Floyd’s life?
It’s one possibility. (So much for that Veep slot.)
If nothing else, the people of Minneapolis might have actually believed that fatal encounters with cops are evaluated with the seriousness such encounters truly warrant. And being under scrutiny may have kept the cops that killed him from being quite so cavalier in their use of physical restraints.
But Democrats like Sharpton and Mad Maxine will go ahead and look for ways to blame Trump for what happened in a solidly blue state.


clashdaily--2020-05-29--WATCH: Chris Rock Gushes Over Cuomo, Forgets What He Said About Listening To POTUS

Chris Rock , who was glad to lecture us all on politics during Obama ’ s term , is shocked to discover that Federalism is a feature of the American Experiment .
It ’ s embarrassing to see a grown man successful in his career , gushing over a politician and calling him a source of ‘ joy ’ .
Honestly , Chris .
Where is your self-respect ?
How did you get to be such a kiss-ass ?
Also — Chris might want to diversify his information sources .
Cuomo isn ’ t especially reliable .
He contradicts himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , cooks the books in numbers , and is straight-up deleting evidence of catastrophic past mistakes from government websites .
Mistakes he made that triggered a wave of infections among New York nursing homes .
Nursing homes went on to carry the lion ’ s share of New York fatalities .
But Chris Rock sees in Cuomo a source of ‘ joy ’ ?
And directs a message directly to the Governor .
“ You bring me calm .
You bring me joy .
Every single day.
” He went on to display @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Federalist system of government .
“ Cause I don ’ t know what ’ s going on .
I thought I lived in the United States .
I thought I lived in a country .
And now I realize we have 50 countries , essentially .
Right now we ’ re in the country of New York .
ummmm – ” Surprise .
Good thing , too .
Imagine if all fifty states handled this situation as ineptly as Cuomo and his killer body count did !
Chris wouldn ’ t have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He could look right there within New York .
Janice Dean has firsthand experience with Cuomo ’ s policies .
Both of her husband ’ s parents died of Wuhan China Coronavirus while in retirement homes in NY .
She ’ s not exactly impressed with Chris Rock getting brought in to help with his messaging .
He slobbers all over Andrew Cuomo , but has nothing but vitriol for President Trump .
“ A new message on the impact of Trump ’ s presidency from a political expert , comedian Chris Rock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and makes the argument that while bullying is bad , if as a culture nobody knows how to take on a bully , then bullies can win , ” Melber explained .
“ We need f*cking bullies , that ’ s how Trump became president , ” Rock said in his stand-up special , which was released Wednesday .
“ We got rid of bullies , a real bully showed up and nobody knew how to handle it.
” — Read More How quickly he forgets his own words… Isn ’ t this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obama was President ) tried to tell us that the President is like the boss of the states , he and FLOTUS are like the Mom and Dad of America , and we should listen ?
It took having a President he didn ’ t like to shake his belief that citizens should fall prostrate before a President .
In the unfolding of Corona crisis , where each Governor exercised his constitutional authority , and the current President did NOT invoke a ‘ pen and a phone ’ to run roughshod over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chris finally stumbled on what his school failed to teach him about federalism in civics .
Maybe someone can tell him that this is what is meant by the ‘ American Experiment ’ .
He Chris .
Go back to being funny .
You ’ re not so good at being ‘ deep ’ .

Chris Rock, who was glad to lecture us all on politics during Obama’s term, is shocked to discover that Federalism is a feature of the American Experiment.
It’s embarrassing to see a grown man successful in his career, gushing over a politician and calling him a source of ‘joy’.
Honestly, Chris. Where is your self-respect? How did you get to be such a kiss-ass?
Also — Chris might want to diversify his information sources. Cuomo isn’t especially reliable.
He contradicts himself, deflects on stories embarrassing to him, cooks the books in numbers, and is straight-up deleting evidence of catastrophic past mistakes from government websites.
Mistakes he made that triggered a wave of infections among New York nursing homes. Nursing homes went on to carry the lion’s share of New York fatalities.
But Chris Rock sees in Cuomo a source of ‘joy’? And directs a message directly to the Governor.
Comedian Chris Rock praises New York Governor Cuomo, says Coronavirus press briefings ‘bring him joy’ pic.twitter.com/ce71whGVEm — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 29, 2020
“You bring me calm. You bring me joy. Every single day.”
He went on to display his absolute ignorance about America’s Federalist system of government.
“Cause I don’t know what’s going on. I thought I lived in the United States. I thought I lived in a country. And now I realize we have 50 countries, essentially. Right now we’re in the country of New York. ummmm –”
Surprise. Good thing, too. Imagine if all fifty states handled this situation as ineptly as Cuomo and his killer body count did!
Chris wouldn’t have to go far to broaden his horizons. He could look right there within New York. Janice Dean has firsthand experience with Cuomo’s policies. Both of her husband’s parents died of Wuhan China Coronavirus while in retirement homes in NY.
You exposed thousands of our elderly loved ones to the virus thanks to your order of forcing recovering Covid 19 patients into nursing homes. How awesome though that you brought some famous Hollywood actors to your press conference to talk about wearing masks. https://t.co/kqEgVJJvpT — Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) May 28, 2020
She’s not exactly impressed with Chris Rock getting brought in to help with his messaging.
Hilarious @NYGovCuomo and @chrisrock can do maybe do a stand up tour together and joke about dead old people. pic.twitter.com/dCpiP5rL2i — Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) May 28, 2020
He slobbers all over Andrew Cuomo, but has nothing but vitriol for President Trump.
“A new message on the impact of Trump’s presidency from a political expert, comedian Chris Rock in his new special talks about bullies and makes the argument that while bullying is bad, if as a culture nobody knows how to take on a bully, then bullies can win,” Melber explained. “We need f*cking bullies, that’s how Trump became president,” Rock said in his stand-up special, which was released Wednesday. “We got rid of bullies, a real bully showed up and nobody knew how to handle it.” — Read More
How quickly he forgets his own words…
Isn’t this the same Chris Rock who (when Obama was President) tried to tell us that the President is like the boss of the states, he and FLOTUS are like the Mom and Dad of America, and we should listen?
It took having a President he didn’t like to shake his belief that citizens should fall prostrate before a President.
In the unfolding of Corona crisis, where each Governor exercised his constitutional authority, and the current President did NOT invoke a ‘pen and a phone’ to run roughshod over the boundaries of his Article II powers — Chris finally stumbled on what his school failed to teach him about federalism in civics.
Maybe someone can tell him that this is what is meant by the ‘American Experiment’.
He Chris. Go back to being funny. You’re not so good at being ‘deep’.
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clashdaily--2020-05-29--ANARCHY: Police Precinct Burns As Mob Runs Riot In Minneapolis Streets

How many of these rage cases have already forgotten the name of the victim whose cause they claim to champion ?
The wrongful death of George Floyd has sparked a powderkeg of outrage that is either the cause , or the cover for , a rash of rioting and destruction sweeping across the streets of Minneapolis .
The police chief has sized up the situation and police have abandoned the field .
Without any upper limit to the crowd ’ s potential for violence , it has spilled over into a wave of destruction… burning the precinct where the four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were fired .
What happens if this rioting destroys the very evidence that would be required for a criminal conviction ?
Here ’ s what it looks like from the air .
And what was the police chief doing while a police station was being stormed as if it were the freaking Bastille ?
While important blue-check people on social media assure us that these protests are the natural bubbling up of outrage fuelled by locals who have been pushed too far by their own police , that isn ’ t the story @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ground : Agitators have descended upon the city under the cover of the tragic and heinous death of George Floyd — that people on both sides of the spectrum agree was an absolute outrage — exploiting this event to whip up black-versus-white racial tensions and anti-authoritarian animosity .
… any way to honor the memory of Floyd and his family who have called for NOBODY to get hurt ?
Running riot and burning down police stations won ’ t speed the investigation — what happens if it turns out they have been destroying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criminally culpable for the death of George Floyd ?

How many of these rage cases have already forgotten the name of the victim whose cause they claim to champion?
The wrongful death of George Floyd has sparked a powderkeg of outrage that is either the cause, or the cover for, a rash of rioting and destruction sweeping across the streets of Minneapolis.
The police chief has sized up the situation and police have abandoned the field.
Rioters are climbing the outside building of the 3rd police precincts in Minneapolis. The police jumped in their cars and left. The rioters started cheering and now they're demolishing the building. pic.twitter.com/SkNXxAsrWu — Go Trump ?? (@GKeile) May 29, 2020
Without any upper limit to the crowd’s potential for violence, it has spilled over into a wave of destruction… burning the precinct where the four cops in question had worked until they were fired.
What happens if this rioting destroys the very evidence that would be required for a criminal conviction?
Reports from Minneapolis tonight that protestors have taken over police precinct 3. It is burning. LIVE feed from @WCCO #GeorgeFloydprotest pic.twitter.com/LJVtVDteC8 — Heidi Hatch (@tvheidihatch) May 29, 2020
Here’s what it looks like from the air.
Reports from Minneapolis tonight that protestors have taken over police precinct 3. It is burning. LIVE feed from @WCCO #GeorgeFloydprotest pic.twitter.com/LJVtVDteC8 — Heidi Hatch (@tvheidihatch) May 29, 2020
This is awkward…
The Minneapolis Fire Chief just said he was not aware that people had even gotten into the police station that is now completely engulfed in flames. He said he was at another location tending to another fire. What a disaster this all is. pic.twitter.com/OHp9ieBBBT — Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) May 29, 2020
And what was the police chief doing while a police station was being stormed as if it were the freaking Bastille?
The Fire Chief just said rioters set fire to a first floor business while there were two floors of apartments above it. If they hadn't rushed into scene and made an aggressive move to get to those apartments, those people in there would have died. — Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) May 29, 2020
While important blue-check people on social media assure us that these protests are the natural bubbling up of outrage fuelled by locals who have been pushed too far by their own police, that isn’t the story we are getting from people on the ground:
VIDEO – Minneapolis Police Chief Says Many People Involved in Rioting, Looting Not from City https://t.co/efSgGfZDnp — Grabien (@GrabienMedia) May 28, 2020
Agitators have descended upon the city under the cover of the tragic and heinous death of George Floyd — that people on both sides of the spectrum agree was an absolute outrage — exploiting this event to whip up black-versus-white racial tensions and anti-authoritarian animosity.
Is THIS…
or this…
Video captured earlier of the elderly wheelchair-bound woman who was attacked at the Minneapolis Target during the BLM riot. In a later interview, she said she was trying to do her part in stopping the looting. She was beat on the head & sprayed in the face w/a fire extinguisher. pic.twitter.com/EpcAAF0HLY — Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) May 28, 2020
… any way to honor the memory of Floyd and his family who have called for NOBODY to get hurt?
Running riot and burning down police stations won’t speed the investigation — what happens if it turns out they have been destroying evidence critical to proving that someone is criminally culpable for the death of George Floyd?


clashdaily--2020-05-29--Masculinity Is A Threat To Control Freaks – That’s Why They Hate Real Men

It ’ s not the bearded women we see in so much Christian art that puts the fear of God in tyrants… it ’ s real-deal masculine men of substance .
The kind of men craven clowns in their ivory towers really fear are the ones that can ’ t be bought , intimidated , or tempted to defect to their side .
You know… real men .
The kind of man the verbum dei calls us to follow .
People like the original badass from Bethlehem , himself .
Trending : 3.7 Million Views : Four Bros With Guns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suits a pathetic culture and political tyrants more than their subjects ’ losing access to masculine roles models filled with the warrior spirit .
That ’ s why they came after Moses and Jesus and why , The Left , in particular , are trying to eradicate masculinity from our culture and your son and grandson .
And here ’ s why : genuine masculinity is a threat to oppressive governments and policies that enslave people .
Check out ClashRadio for more wit and wisdom from ClashDaily ’ s Big Dawg .
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s his latest book : Much of the Left loathes masculinity and they love to paint Jesus as a non-offensive bearded woman who endorses their agenda .
This book blows that nonsense all to hell .
From the stonking laptop of bestselling author , Doug Giles , comes a new book that focuses on Jesus ’ overt masculine traits like no other books have heretofore .
It ’ s informative , bold , hilarious , and scary .
Giles has concluded , after many years of scouring the scripture that , If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jesus Radioactive .

It’s not the bearded women we see in so much Christian art that puts the fear of God in tyrants… it’s real-deal masculine men of substance.
The kind of men craven clowns in their ivory towers really fear are the ones that can’t be bought, intimidated, or tempted to defect to their side.
You know… real men. The kind of man the verbum dei calls us to follow.
People like the original badass from Bethlehem, himself.
Nothing suits a pathetic culture and political tyrants more than their subjects’ losing access to masculine roles models filled with the warrior spirit. That’s why they came after Moses and Jesus and why, The Left, in particular, are trying to eradicate masculinity from our culture and your son and grandson. And here’s why: genuine masculinity is a threat to oppressive governments and policies that enslave people.
Check out ClashRadio for more wit and wisdom from ClashDaily’s Big Dawg. While you’re at it, here’s his latest book:
Much of the Left loathes masculinity and they love to paint Jesus as a non-offensive bearded woman who endorses their agenda. This book blows that nonsense all to hell. From the stonking laptop of bestselling author, Doug Giles, comes a new book that focuses on Jesus’ overt masculine traits like no other books have heretofore. It’s informative, bold, hilarious, and scary. Giles has concluded, after many years of scouring the scripture that, If Masculinity Is ‘Toxic’, Call Jesus Radioactive.


clashdaily--2020-05-29--These Rowdy Republicans Defend Democracy While Pelosi Fiddles And America Burns

In case you missed it , House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is blasting dozens of House Democrats for shirking their Congressional duties .
Now that many states are beginning to reopen , some House Democrats don ’ t want Congress to do the same .
Instead of making the trek to Washington , they ’ ve decided to rely on proxy-voting .
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy ( R-CA ) was just not having it .
On Wednesday , he used his time to express his displeasure .
And he ( rightly ) hasn ’ t let it go yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House Minority Leader was discussing : Some Democrats used it as an opportunity all right–an opportunity to not go to work .
When the House reconvened two weeks ago , around a dozen House Dems couldn ’ t make it back , but now that number has ballooned .
More than 70 House Democrats were suddenly unable to travel and wanted their votes counted by proxy .
Two Florida Democrats , Rep. Charlie Crist of Florida ’ s 13th district and Rep. Darren Soto of Florida ’ s 9th district , managed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the planned Space X launch at Cape Canaveral .
More than 70 House Democrats voted by proxy Wednesday for the first time in the chamber ’ s 231 year history after sweeping rule changes granted Speaker Nancy Pelosi unprecedented powers and allowed members to vote from home .
Citing health concerns over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic , two House members that voted by proxy Wednesday skipped out on their constitutional duties in Washington to attend the historic space launch in Florida , which was ultimately postponed until Saturday due to inclement weather .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t think that anything would happen to them because they posted that they were at Cape Canaveral on Twitter .
House Republicans are taking it seriously , however , and have launched a lawsuit against Speaker Pelosi for allowing members to shirk their duties to their constituents .
At a time when Americans are going back to work , why should Congress not be in session ?
House Republicans are planning to file a lawsuit against Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a bid to block a new proxy voting system , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remote votes on the floor this week amid the global pandemic .
Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy ( R-Calif. ) , along with 20 other GOP lawmakers , will file a lawsuit Tuesday challenging the voting method , calling it unconstitutional .
Four constituents are also signing on to the lawsuit , claiming their representation in Congress is at risk of being diluted .
Source : POLITICO House Minority Whip Steve Scalise had some thoughts on proxy voting as well .
He called it a “ scheme to play hooky.
” The list of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Good luck , Ladies and Gents !
We need you to continue fighting for us before we ’ re run by Pelosi and a handful of her henchmen .

In case you missed it, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is blasting dozens of House Democrats for shirking their Congressional duties.
Now that many states are beginning to reopen, some House Democrats don’t want Congress to do the same. Instead of making the trek to Washington, they’ve decided to rely on proxy-voting.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy(R-CA) was just not having it. On Wednesday, he used his time to express his displeasure.
Minority Leader McCarthy EXPLODES from House floor over the Democrats' plan for unconstitutional proxy voting. This is a MUST-WATCH: pic.twitter.com/h0irMlSW6f — Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) May 27, 2020
And he (rightly) hasn’t let it go yet.
Nearly a third of House Democrats didn't show up for work this week. But they'll still get a paycheck. A couple even lied so they could travel across Florida for a rocket launch. This should outrage everyone—including the 50 million Americans who were without representation. pic.twitter.com/h2kSjeNC9G — Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) May 28, 2020
This is the sentiment that the House Minority Leader was discussing:
Nancy Pelosi on the coronavirus: “this is an opportunity, every crisis is”https://t.co/SEKTlwmhWQ pic.twitter.com/rs6HAlh877 — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) May 27, 2020
Some Democrats used it as an opportunity all right–an opportunity to not go to work.
When the House reconvened two weeks ago, around a dozen House Dems couldn’t make it back, but now that number has ballooned. More than 70 House Democrats were suddenly unable to travel and wanted their votes counted by proxy. Two Florida Democrats, Rep. Charlie Crist of Florida’s 13th district and Rep. Darren Soto of Florida’s 9th district, managed to stay healthy enough to make it to the planned Space X launch at Cape Canaveral.
More than 70 House Democrats voted by proxy Wednesday for the first time in the chamber’s 231 year history after sweeping rule changes granted Speaker Nancy Pelosi unprecedented powers and allowed members to vote from home. Citing health concerns over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, two House members that voted by proxy Wednesday skipped out on their constitutional duties in Washington to attend the historic space launch in Florida, which was ultimately postponed until Saturday due to inclement weather.
Source: The Fedearalist
The pair clearly didn’t think that anything would happen to them because they posted that they were at Cape Canaveral on Twitter.
Looking forward to attending today’s historic manned @SpaceX launch to @Space_Station – the first from American soil since 2011 and first ever on a commercial spacecraft. Huge step for space exploration and Florida! pic.twitter.com/EHhF5U8F5M — Rep. Charlie Crist (@RepCharlieCrist) May 27, 2020
Wishing @AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug the best of luck as they lead us into a new era of space flight. Honored to be at @NASAKennedy today to experience this milestone! pic.twitter.com/CVxJ7KK6on — US Rep. Darren Soto (@RepDarrenSoto) May 27, 2020
House Republicans are taking it seriously, however, and have launched a lawsuit against Speaker Pelosi for allowing members to shirk their duties to their constituents.
At a time when Americans are going back to work, why should Congress not be in session?
House Republicans are planning to file a lawsuit against Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a bid to block a new proxy voting system, which will allow lawmakers to cast their first remote votes on the floor this week amid the global pandemic. Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), along with 20 other GOP lawmakers, will file a lawsuit Tuesday challenging the voting method, calling it unconstitutional. Four constituents are also signing on to the lawsuit, claiming their representation in Congress is at risk of being diluted.
Source: POLITICO
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise had some thoughts on proxy voting as well. He called it a “scheme to play hooky.”
Yesterday 2 Dems got caught using Pelosi's proxy voting scheme to play hooky. They claimed they couldn't show up to work "due to the ongoing public health emergency"—but then went to attend the rocket launch. This isn't Ferris Bueller's Day Off. It's the United States Congress. pic.twitter.com/C2NuRDIcKw — Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) May 28, 2020
The list of Republican House members filing the lawsuit are:
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy
Rep. Chip Roy
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise
Rep. Liz Cheney
Rep. Jim Jordan
Rep. Mike Johnson
Rep. Tom Cole
Rep. Andy Biggs
Rep. Russ Fulcher
Rep. Warren Davidson
Rep. Michael Cloud
Rep. Mark Green
Rep. Jody Hice
Rep. Debbie Lesko
Rep. Andy Harris
Rep. Jeffrey Duncan
Rep. Ron Wright
Rep. Scott Perry
Rep. Bradley Byrne
Rep. Glen Clay Higgins
Good luck, Ladies and Gents! We need you to continue fighting for us before we’re run by Pelosi and a handful of her henchmen.


clashdaily--2020-05-29--Cuomo Signs E.O. Allowing Businesses To Refuse Service To People Not Wearing Masks

But bakers who hold religious convictions about marriage still can ’ t refuse to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding , right ?
Business owners in New York can now discriminate against a customer for refusing to wear a mask , but if a baker has deeply-held religious views and doesn ’ t want to create a centerpiece for a wedding ceremony that they believe is against God ’ s laws , well , they ’ re out of luck .
Ok. As long as we ’ re clear on the double-standards right up-front we can proceed .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) signed an Executive Order allowing businesses to refuse entry to any customer who doesn ’ t wear a mask or other face-covering in order to stop the spread of COVID-19 .
Trending : 3.7 Million Views : Four Bros With Guns Stand Guard For Strangers During Riot This comes after a bunch of mask-wearing customers mask-shamed an unmasked woman in a grocery store in Staten Island .
Cuomo sided with the right of businesses to refuse service and the loud , angry mob going after a woman looking to buy groceries the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few weeks ago .
So…this is all about the rights of business owners ?
I thought that Democrats like Cuomo put the rights of customers ahead of the rights of business owners .
He and his shack-up honey , Sandra Lee , were very disappointed that the Supreme Court found in favor of Jack Phillips of Masterpiece Cake Shop for refusing to create a wedding cake for a same-sex couple ’ s wedding–and during Pride Month , no less !
This was consistent with Cuomo ’ s earlier stance that “ extreme conservatives…have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York.
” Governor Cuomo has been very vocal about mask use all of a sudden .
He lectures about it in his daily briefings to the press , and he ’ s been tweeting about it , too .
It ’ s one of his most frequent topics lately .
Interestingly , his mask advocacy is equal parts lecturing and shaming .
But don ’ t be deceived–there is method to his sudden mask madness .
The executive order means “ law enforcement has the legal authority to arrest individuals for failing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or face covering requirement , ” Biscone said .
“ All signs point to the order giving law enforcement the mechanism they need to make an arrest and to enforce the order , ” he said .
“ At the very least , Governor Cuomo ’ s order is a robust gesture of support for businesses that are being pressured to not be so strict about mask-wearing.
” But it ’ s unlikely that police officers will be slapping handcuffs on uncooperative customers , unless they get violent , said Raymond Scheppach , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Virginia .
Source : NBC News The natural comparison of denying entry for not having your face covered is to the “ No Shirt , No Shoes , No Service ” policies , but it isn ’ t the same .
The masks are to prevent the spread of the coronavirus , but what if someone has already had it and has antibodies ?
Do they still have to wear a mask ?
Apparently , in the North American epicenter , the answer is “ yes.
” Masks are used to prevent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and , ( especially the homemade variety , ) don ’ t do much to protect the wearer from contracting the virus .
Ill-fitting masks are actually a problem because they fall down and people are touching their faces more in order to adjust the mask .
Despite what Governor Cuomo says , the science isn ’ t “ settled ” on mask-use–even experts disagree on the efficacy .
Dr. Fauci is now saying that he is wearing a mask as a “ symbol ” of what people should do .
Several conservative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new symbol of the Resistance–it ’ s like the anti-MAGA hat .
I ’ m not sure if that ’ s the case for everyone at the moment , but that may be the end result of coerced mask-use .
I think that the reason for the sudden push for mask use is a much simpler one–it ’ s a distraction .
Governor “ Grandma Killer ” Cuomo has taken heat for his policies regarding nursing homes now that it ’ s been made clear how devastating the effects have been .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ facilities to transfer residents to the empty Javits Center or the USNS Comfort despite pleas from staff and residents ’ family members .
• Under-reported the number of COVID cases in nursing homes .
• Tried to cover up his malfeasance by scrubbing the order from the state website .
Now , he ’ s trying to shift blame to the federal government pointing to the CDC guidelines and is now blasting the New York Post for reporting on his policies .
Cuomo is saying that masks are vitally important for stopping the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if it saves one life.
” He means that , too .
What the governor is not saying is that the life he is trying to protect is his own political one .
No wonder he doesn ’ t want to show his face .
• MEDIA BIAS : New York ’ s Cuomo Has Been Lauded While Florida ’ s DeSantis Has Been Vilified • NYC ’ s COVID Death Rate In Nursing Homes Is Due To Governor Cuomo ’ s Disastrous Policies • SHOCKING : Cuomo ’ s Policy Sent More @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Gov .
Andrew Cuomo Sent COVID Patients To Retirement Homes–With A Supply Of Body Bags • END THE LOCKDOWN : Cuomo ‘ Shocked ’ That 84 % Of NYC Hospitalizations For COVID Were People Sheltering In Place

But bakers who hold religious convictions about marriage still can’t refuse to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding, right?
Business owners in New York can now discriminate against a customer for refusing to wear a mask, but if a baker has deeply-held religious views and doesn’t want to create a centerpiece for a wedding ceremony that they believe is against God’s laws, well, they’re out of luck.
Ok. As long as we’re clear on the double-standards right up-front we can proceed.
On Thursday, Governor Andrew Cuomo(D) signed an Executive Order allowing businesses to refuse entry to any customer who doesn’t wear a mask or other face-covering in order to stop the spread of COVID-19.
This comes after a bunch of mask-wearing customers mask-shamed an unmasked woman in a grocery store in Staten Island.
Staten Islanders with masks drive out non-mask wearing person in grocery store. #Coronavirus pic.twitter.com/iPQwk7lD9y — McAuley (@McauleyHolmes) May 25, 2020
Cuomo sided with the right of businesses to refuse service and the loud, angry mob going after a woman looking to buy groceries the way that we used to just a few weeks ago.
“That store owner has a right to protect himself,” Cuomo said at his daily coronavirus briefing. “That store owner has a right to protect the other patrons in that store. “You don’t want to wear a mask, fine, but you don’t have a right to go into that store if that store owner doesn’t want you to,” he added.
So…this is all about the rights of business owners? I thought that Democrats like Cuomo put the rights of customers ahead of the rights of business owners. He and his shack-up honey, Sandra Lee, were very disappointed that the Supreme Court found in favor of Jack Phillips of Masterpiece Cake Shop for refusing to create a wedding cake for a same-sex couple’s wedding–and during Pride Month, no less! This was consistent with Cuomo’s earlier stance that “extreme conservatives…have no place in the state of New York.”
Governor Cuomo has been very vocal about mask use all of a sudden.
He lectures about it in his daily briefings to the press, and he’s been tweeting about it, too.
It’s one of his most frequent topics lately. Interestingly, his mask advocacy is equal parts lecturing and shaming.
But don’t be deceived–there is method to his sudden mask madness.
I’ll keep saying it for as long as it’s necessary to say it: Wearing a mask is about RESPECT. — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) May 22, 2020
Health care workers wear masks for 5+ hours non-stop. You can wear one for 45 minutes. — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) May 24, 2020
Do your part. Show respect. Wear a mask. — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) May 25, 2020
Be smart. Masks work. In simple New York terms: Don’t be stupid. — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) May 25, 2020
We asked NYers to tell us in their own words why it's important to #WearAMask. They delivered. Vote for your favorite Wear A Mask video at https://t.co/5ki6iPh1zy. Voting closes at midnight. — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) May 25, 2020
The future will be written by each of us. -Wash your hands
-Social distance
-Wear a mask This is our responsibility to one another. — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) May 26, 2020
And congrats to Natalia Bougadellis and Emory Parker, the creators of the runner-up video. They finished in 2nd place by only about 500 votes (out of nearly 200K votes cast). Well done. pic.twitter.com/GrGeZiaek1 — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) May 26, 2020
Wear a mask it’s cool.
And that’s official. pic.twitter.com/mge4OWg8J4 — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) May 27, 2020
Wear a mask. It's the right thing to do. https://t.co/vT4hEezgyZ — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) May 28, 2020
Spread love the Brooklyn way. Get tested. Wear a mask. Stand up & do the right thing.@rosieperezbklyn @chrisrock — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) May 28, 2020
People have a right to jeopardize their own health (I don’t recommend it). People don’t have a right to jeopardize other people’s health. https://t.co/kBBAex72W3 — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) May 28, 2020
Watch Governor Cuomo lecture about masks:
NY Gov. Cuomo: "Today, I'm signing an executive order that authorizes private businesses to deny entrance to people who do not wear a mask or a face covering" https://t.co/hKf82dkUIf pic.twitter.com/g3yHnxXwmp — CBS News (@CBSNews) May 28, 2020
The executive order means “law enforcement has the legal authority to arrest individuals for failing to adhere to a private business’ mask or face covering requirement,” Biscone said. “All signs point to the order giving law enforcement the mechanism they need to make an arrest and to enforce the order,” he said. “At the very least, Governor Cuomo’s order is a robust gesture of support for businesses that are being pressured to not be so strict about mask-wearing.” But it’s unlikely that police officers will be slapping handcuffs on uncooperative customers, unless they get violent, said Raymond Scheppach, a public policy professor at the University of Virginia.
Source: NBC News
The natural comparison of denying entry for not having your face covered is to the “No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service” policies, but it isn’t the same. The masks are to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but what if someone has already had it and has antibodies? Do they still have to wear a mask? Apparently, in the North American epicenter, the answer is “yes.”
Masks are used to prevent an infected person from spreading the virus and, (especially the homemade variety,) don’t do much to protect the wearer from contracting the virus. Ill-fitting masks are actually a problem because they fall down and people are touching their faces more in order to adjust the mask.
Despite what Governor Cuomo says, the science isn’t “settled” on mask-use–even experts disagree on the efficacy. Dr. Fauci is now saying that he is wearing a mask as a “symbol” of what people should do.
Several conservative pundits are saying that the mask is a new symbol of the Resistance–it’s like the anti-MAGA hat. I’m not sure if that’s the case for everyone at the moment, but that may be the end result of coerced mask-use.
I think that the reason for the sudden push for mask use is a much simpler one–it’s a distraction.
Governor “Grandma Killer” Cuomo has taken heat for his policies regarding nursing homes now that it’s been made clear how devastating the effects have been.
Cuomo had:
Forced nursing homes to admit thousands of COVID-positive patients.
Denied the requests from long-term care facilities to transfer residents to the empty Javits Center or the USNS Comfort despite pleas from staff and residents’ family members.
Under-reported the number of COVID cases in nursing homes.
Tried to cover up his malfeasance by scrubbing the order from the state website.
Now, he’s trying to shift blame to the federal government pointing to the CDC guidelines and is now blasting the New York Post for reporting on his policies.
Cuomo is saying that masks are vitally important for stopping the spread of COVID-19 and are necessary “if it saves one life.” He means that, too. What the governor is not saying is that the life he is trying to protect is his own political one.
It’s shameful.
No wonder he doesn’t want to show his face.
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clashdaily--2020-05-29--Minneapolis Riots: We Are Never More Than One Step Away From Anarchy

While attending Brooklyn College , I worked the night shift as a toilet cleaner in a Manhattan office building .
One particular evening at the end of my shift , I rode the subway back home to Brooklyn and found myself in the middle of one of the infamous Bedford-Stuyvesant riots .
The horror of what I witnessed has stayed with me over the years .
It left me with the uncomfortable feeling that the ordered world we are accustomed to could be destroyed in the blink of an eye .
That memory was rekindled today as I watched videos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that an African-American suspect died when the arresting policeman placed his knee on the man ’ s neck for eight minutes .
In response , the local citizens went on a rampage of rioting and looting and damaging automobiles .
The rioters even burned down a police station .
Watching the man being tortured was horrifying , but so was the violence .
Both of them made me sick to my stomach .
Peaceful protest is protected by the US Constitution .
Violence and looting are not .
It has been suggested that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they perceived as a racist assault by police .
Minorities are said to feel helpless in the face of racism .
Their resulting anger is considered by some on the Left as an acceptable excuse for creating havoc in the streets .
I do not agree .
Police misconduct can never be used as justification for violence and looting .
Sadly , the inadequate response of police has encouraged mob violence because rioters know they can get away with it .
We have a history of not dealing effectively with outbreaks of looting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 1992 riots when police were unable to stop the violence .
An entire neighborhood was trashed .
The only exception was in Korea Town where a group of shopkeepers protected their property by arming themselves and standing on rooftops .
The same thing occurred in Baltimore in 2015 after the death of Freddie Gray .
It is believed that police were ordered by the mayor to stand down , effectively tying the hands of officers as they were pelted with rocks and bottles .
In this week ’ s Minneapolis riots , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down .
The police chief said he doesn ’ t want police to go into areas where their safety is at risk .
The safety of the police , did you say ?
The job of police is to protect the public , argued an outraged Tucker Carlson on his Fox TV show , and part of that job is to risk their own safety .
Things tend to fall apart when the police fail to do so .
Trending : 3.7 Million Views : Four Bros With Guns Stand Guard For Strangers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violence justify greater concern ?
Civil order is something we take for granted , but should we ?
World leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum in Davos , Switzerland , have predicted that civil unrest and violent protests could be a serious risk to businesses and communities in the near future .
According to CNBC , almost a quarter of the world ’ s countries witnessed a surge in protest and unrest in 2019 and that figure is set to rise further in 2020 .
The US is not immune .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fragile civil order will be susceptible to complete and utter collapse .
This could happen at any moment , suddenly and swiftly—in the blink of an eye—just as it did in Brooklyn when I was a college student .
The current viral pandemic has the potential to destroy the civil society .
“ The threat of social and political unrest around the world is rising , ” claims the Los Angeles Times , “ as the coronavirus crisis fuels discontent amid food shortages , job losses and lockdowns.
” If the economy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ civil order could go with it .
In place of civil order , we will be at the mercy of anarchy .
Looting will not be limited to public areas .
You can expect looting to occur in your home .
Home invasions could become commonplace .
The result would be martial law .
Our streets would be patrolled by the National Guard on a permanent basis .
You would not be able to leave your home without armed protection .
If you think the coronavirus lockdown is unpleasant , it would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breakdown of order in our streets .
How can anarchy be avoided without the imposition of a police state ?
Violence and looting are criminal activities that must have consequences .
The police must be empowered to arrest looters in order to set an example .
In a Stalinist state , looters would be shot .
We certainly don ’ t want that , but we have a right to feel confident that our police are capable of protecting us .
As it stands , that confidence is slipping away .

While attending Brooklyn College, I worked the night shift as a toilet cleaner in a Manhattan office building. One particular evening at the end of my shift, I rode the subway back home to Brooklyn and found myself in the middle of one of the infamous Bedford-Stuyvesant riots. The horror of what I witnessed has stayed with me over the years. It left me with the uncomfortable feeling that the ordered world we are accustomed to could be destroyed in the blink of an eye.
That memory was rekindled today as I watched videos of the Minneapolis riots. It seems that an African-American suspect died when the arresting policeman placed his knee on the man’s neck for eight minutes. In response, the local citizens went on a rampage of rioting and looting and damaging automobiles. The rioters even burned down a police station. Watching the man being tortured was horrifying, but so was the violence. Both of them made me sick to my stomach. Peaceful protest is protected by the US Constitution. Violence and looting are not.
It has been suggested that the Minneapolis rioters were motivated by what they perceived as a racist assault by police. Minorities are said to feel helpless in the face of racism. Their resulting anger is considered by some on the Left as an acceptable excuse for creating havoc in the streets. I do not agree. Police misconduct can never be used as justification for violence and looting. Sadly, the inadequate response of police has encouraged mob violence because rioters know they can get away with it.
We have a history of not dealing effectively with outbreaks of looting. I was in Los Angeles during the 1992 riots when police were unable to stop the violence. An entire neighborhood was trashed. The only exception was in Korea Town where a group of shopkeepers protected their property by arming themselves and standing on rooftops. The same thing occurred in Baltimore in 2015 after the death of Freddie Gray. It is believed that police were ordered by the mayor to stand down, effectively tying the hands of officers as they were pelted with rocks and bottles. In this week’s Minneapolis riots, the police were again told to stand down. The police chief said he doesn’t want police to go into areas where their safety is at risk. The safety of the police, did you say? The job of police is to protect the public, argued an outraged Tucker Carlson on his Fox TV show, and part of that job is to risk their own safety. Things tend to fall apart when the police fail to do so.
Do these frequent outbreaks of violence justify greater concern? Civil order is something we take for granted, but should we? World leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, have predicted that civil unrest and violent protests could be a serious risk to businesses and communities in the near future. According to CNBC, almost a quarter of the world’s countries witnessed a surge in protest and unrest in 2019 and that figure is set to rise further in 2020. The US is not immune. If we continue to encourage public violence, the fragile civil order will be susceptible to complete and utter collapse. This could happen at any moment, suddenly and swiftly—in the blink of an eye—just as it did in Brooklyn when I was a college student.
The current viral pandemic has the potential to destroy the civil society. “The threat of social and political unrest around the world is rising,” claims the Los Angeles Times, “as the coronavirus crisis fuels discontent amid food shortages, job losses and lockdowns.” If the economy collapses due to the extended lockdown, civil order could go with it.
In place of civil order, we will be at the mercy of anarchy. Looting will not be limited to public areas. You can expect looting to occur in your home. Home invasions could become commonplace. The result would be martial law. Our streets would be patrolled by the National Guard on a permanent basis. You would not be able to leave your home without armed protection. If you think the coronavirus lockdown is unpleasant, it would be a piece of cake compared to the breakdown of order in our streets.
How can anarchy be avoided without the imposition of a police state? Violence and looting are criminal activities that must have consequences. The police must be empowered to arrest looters in order to set an example. In a Stalinist state, looters would be shot. We certainly don’t want that, but we have a right to feel confident that our police are capable of protecting us. As it stands, that confidence is slipping away.
Photo by Carlos Gonzales, Minnesota Star Tribune.


clashdaily--2020-05-29--WTF: Minneapolis Cops Arrest Journalists On Live TV For Just Doing Their Job

Trump catches hell because he loves to dunk on CNN and blast them for bogus reporting , but it ’ s police in BLUE states that are pulling this crap .
We throw a lot of shade at CNN , because they spend so much of their energy proving to us they are the defacto AV department of the DNC .
There is a time for partisan sniping .
This is NOT that time .
What happened to Jimenez and his crew is wrong .
After three days of rioting and looting in Minneapolis , including the torching of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the possible destruction of evidence that could have helped their case , police have shown up in force and are restoring order in the city .
Trending : 3.7 Million Views : Four Bros With Guns Stand Guard For Strangers During Riot The crowds have been more or less dispersed .
CNN was on location and reporting on the attempt to restore order .
Credit where it was due , Omar Jimenez was on location , doing actual journalistic work of observing and reporting , proving that not everything CNN does needs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
( Show us more of that , and you just might regain the public ’ s trust . )
The police came up to him and told the CNN crew to move away .
Jimenez identified himself as press , and respectfully asked to be given clear instructions on where he should relocate to .
He was given no response .
Here is what transpired .
Not long after that , he was released .
No dice .
We all saw him present his credentials .
He was respectful and willing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remove the cameraman ’ s kit .
Ignorance is NOT a defense here .
This reflects badly on the force , and their willingness to over-reach their lawful use of authority as a whole .
Jimenez gives an after-the-fact explanation of what happened , here : A lot of what CNN says is hot garbage and indefensible .
Zucker is a hopeless tool using the network as a cudgel to settle his own political scores .
But the First Amendment still stands .
And no journalist should be arrested for just doing his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to petty thugs like Justin Trudeau .

Trump catches hell because he loves to dunk on CNN and blast them for bogus reporting, but it’s police in BLUE states that are pulling this crap.
We throw a lot of shade at CNN, because they spend so much of their energy proving to us they are the defacto AV department of the DNC.
There is a time for partisan sniping. This is NOT that time. What happened to Jimenez and his crew is wrong.
After three days of rioting and looting in Minneapolis, including the torching of a police precinct, and (ironically) the possible destruction of evidence that could have helped their case, police have shown up in force and are restoring order in the city.
The crowds have been more or less dispersed.
CNN was on location and reporting on the attempt to restore order. Credit where it was due, Omar Jimenez was on location, doing actual journalistic work of observing and reporting, proving that not everything CNN does needs to be a politicized reframing of every issue. (Show us more of that, and you just might regain the public’s trust.)
The police came up to him and told the CNN crew to move away. Jimenez identified himself as press, and respectfully asked to be given clear instructions on where he should relocate to. He was given no response.
Here is what transpired.
Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter and camera crew as they report from protests in Minneapolis https://t.co/oZdqBti776 pic.twitter.com/3QbeTjD5ed — CNN (@CNN) May 29, 2020
Not long after that, he was released.
In the course of clearing the streets and restoring order at Lake Street and Snelling Avenue, four people were arrested by State Patrol troopers, including three members of a CNN crew. The three were released once they were confirmed to be members of the media. — MN State Patrol (@MnDPS_MSP) May 29, 2020
No dice. We all saw him present his credentials. He was respectful and willing to follow your directions. We watched you remove the cameraman’s kit. Ignorance is NOT a defense here.
This reflects badly on the force, and their willingness to over-reach their lawful use of authority as a whole.
Jimenez gives an after-the-fact explanation of what happened, here:
CNN’s @OmarJimenez and his crew have been released from police custody. He recounts getting arrested and what happened while they were in custody. https://t.co/v3kMq77Oro pic.twitter.com/JoqmwlTc5i — CNN (@CNN) May 29, 2020
A lot of what CNN says is hot garbage and indefensible. Zucker is a hopeless tool using the network as a cudgel to settle his own political scores.
But the First Amendment still stands. And no journalist should be arrested for just doing his job.
We leave crap like that to petty thugs like Justin Trudeau.


clashdaily--2020-05-29--Facts And Perspective On The Pandemic Of 2020

We think our models of the world are more real than the world itself .
That tendency is understandable since we can experiment with our simple models , while the real world is awash in complexity .
We ignore what we don ’ t know .
We shut down civilization because a model of the coronavirus said we were in danger .
The facts matter , but we need more than facts and figures and the lastest models to feel safe again .
Are we at risk from COVID-19 ?
Putting facts into perspective lets us see the relative size @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can compare the virus to other infections , to other risks we face , and compare the risks in our state versus other states .
The first thing to notice is that we are not all the same .
We ’ ve long been told that diversity is our strength .
That is true in the case of this pandemic because we can see that a few states contain almost all the deaths from Covid-19 .
Even that statement hides how concentrated the fatalities really are .
New York state has the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is really New York City rather than upstate New York .
Within the city , there are a few nursing homes that provided long-term care where the disease killed significant numbers .
We see the unusual death toll in New York City because New York government demanded that patients discharged from the hospital with Covid-19 had to go to state-supported nursing homes to recover from the virus .
COVID patients were sent to live with elderly people living in nursing homes even though the new patients were still contagious and shedding the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and that difference saved tens-of-thousands of lives across the country .
Before we can evaluate the danger of Covid-19 , we have to ask if we will deliberately put old people into a dangerous setting .
Decisions like that make over a 50-fold difference in the results .
That isn ’ t a model , that is observation .
Trending : 3.7 Million Views : Four Bros With Guns Stand Guard For Strangers During Riot Covid-19 is now projected to kill about a hundred-and-thirty thousand people in the US this year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is about one-fifteenth of all the people we expect to die in the US this year from all causes .
To put that projection into perspective , 130 thousand lives are about twice the number of people who died from the flu over the winter of 2017-2018 .
It is certainly worth our attention , but not the end of the world anymore than the flu was the end of the world two years ago .
We ’ ve seen diseases like Covid-19 before .
SARS ( Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a vaccine for SARS over a decade ago , but SARS disappeared before the vaccine could begin clinical trials .
We are again seeing similar behavior from Covid-19 .
One well-established theory says that about 60 to 70 percent of us have to be immune to the flu before the disease dies out .
One problem with that theory is that we haven ’ t all had Covid-19 and yet we ’ re seeing a sudden drop in new cases .
Now that we ’ re six weeks past the peak , have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at washing our hands ?
We observe that about 17 percent of us may have been exposed to the virus , and yet it is dying out as if we already reached herd immunity .
Those are the results from antibody tests taken across the country .
One untested theory is that many of us , if not most of us , have a natural immunity to Covid-19 .
Our immune system , particularly our T-cells , remember similar coronaviruses even if we don ’ t have the antibodies for this year ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ theory , but epidemiologists are struggling to explain what is protecting many of us from getting the virus as the rate of new Covid-19 infections falls so fast .
You might not have heard about that epidemiological puzzle because good news doesn ’ t sell newspapers .
Here in the USA , it looks like Covid-19 will kill about 4-people-in-ten-thousand .
Some places have been much worse and some have been much better .
No matter where we live , we want to take care of those who are at an elevated risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there .
Whether you find that comforting or troubling remains up to you .
• Covid Death Rates by State as of 25 May , 2020- RM

We think our models of the world are more real than the world itself. That tendency is understandable since we can experiment with our simple models, while the real world is awash in complexity. We ignore what we don’t know. We shut down civilization because a model of the coronavirus said we were in danger. The facts matter, but we need more than facts and figures and the lastest models to feel safe again.
Are we at risk from COVID-19? Putting facts into perspective lets us see the relative size and distance of our concerns. We can compare the virus to other infections, to other risks we face, and compare the risks in our state versus other states. The first thing to notice is that we are not all the same.
Diversity
We’ve long been told that diversity is our strength. That is true in the case of this pandemic because we can see that a few states contain almost all the deaths from Covid-19. Even that statement hides how concentrated the fatalities really are. New York state has the most COVID deaths. Even then, it is really New York City rather than upstate New York. Within the city, there are a few nursing homes that provided long-term care where the disease killed significant numbers. We see the unusual death toll in New York City because New York government demanded that patients discharged from the hospital with Covid-19 had to go to state-supported nursing homes to recover from the virus. COVID patients were sent to live with elderly people living in nursing homes even though the new patients were still contagious and shedding the virus. Other states did not do that, and that difference saved tens-of-thousands of lives across the country.
Before we can evaluate the danger of Covid-19, we have to ask if we will deliberately put old people into a dangerous setting. Decisions like that make over a 50-fold difference in the results. That isn’t a model, that is observation.
Covid-19 is now projected to kill about a hundred-and-thirty thousand people in the US this year. That sounds like a disaster, and it is about one-fifteenth of all the people we expect to die in the US this year from all causes. To put that projection into perspective, 130 thousand lives are about twice the number of people who died from the flu over the winter of 2017-2018. It is certainly worth our attention, but not the end of the world anymore than the flu was the end of the world two years ago.
We’ve seen diseases like Covid-19 before. SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) was also a coronavirus. We developed a vaccine for SARS over a decade ago, but SARS disappeared before the vaccine could begin clinical trials. We are again seeing similar behavior from Covid-19.
One well-established theory says that about 60 to 70 percent of us have to be immune to the flu before the disease dies out. One problem with that theory is that we haven’t all had Covid-19 and yet we’re seeing a sudden drop in new cases. Now that we’re six weeks past the peak, have we suddenly become that much more diligent at washing our hands?
We observe that about 17 percent of us may have been exposed to the virus, and yet it is dying out as if we already reached herd immunity. Those are the results from antibody tests taken across the country. One untested theory is that many of us, if not most of us, have a natural immunity to Covid-19. Our immune system, particularly our T-cells, remember similar coronaviruses even if we don’t have the antibodies for this year’s virus. That is only a theory, but epidemiologists are struggling to explain what is protecting many of us from getting the virus as the rate of new Covid-19 infections falls so fast. You might not have heard about that epidemiological puzzle because good news doesn’t sell newspapers.
Here in the USA, it looks like Covid-19 will kill about 4-people-in-ten-thousand. Some places have been much worse and some have been much better. No matter where we live, we want to take care of those who are at an elevated risk, but there are greater dangers out there.
Whether you find that comforting or troubling remains up to you.
Sources


clashdaily--2020-05-30--Charges Laid In Floyd’s Death: Public Wanted More, Cause Of Death Evidence Complicates It

The difference between justice and vengeance is one cares about the evidence , the other just wants to settle scores .
In light of the outrageous treatment of George Floyd that ended with cop kneeling on his neck as he died — on video , with all of us to see — this creates a tension .
Onlookers in America and around the world can look at the video and draw quick conclusions , the facts take longer to gather and act upon .
The crowds wanted instant gratification of what they assume is the correct response .
But the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The good news , that the restless crowd can take some comfort in , is that charges are being brought against Derek Chauvin , the ( now former ) cop whose knee was pressed onto George Floyd ’ s neck .
For those wanting more , the good news is also the bad news .
Trending : These Rowdy Republicans Defend Democracy While Pelosi Fiddles And America Burns It was assumed by many that the knee on his neck created a problem with his airway , leading to asphyxiation .
This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr. Floyd had an underlying cardiovascular condition .
One of Chauvin ’ s colleagues suggested rolling Floyd on to his side but Chauvin allegedly said , “ No , staying put where we got him.
” When Floyd stopped moving , Officer J. Alexander Kueng “ checked Mr. Floyd ’ s right wrist for a pulse and said , ‘ I couldn ’ t find one.
’ None of the officers moved from their positions , ” the complaint said .
The medical examiner found no evidence that Floyd died from traumatic asphyxia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Instead , Floyd had coronary artery and hypertensive heart disease and , “ the combined effects of Mr. Floyd being restrained by the police , his underlying health conditions and any potential intoxicants in his system likely contributed to his death , ” according to the complaint .
Freeman said he anticipated more charges to come , possibly against some of the other three officers .
“ The investigation is ongoing , ” Freeman said , “ We felt it was appropriate to focus on the most dangerous perpetrator .
This case has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , those charges aren ’ t the end of the story .
They are , perhaps just the beginning .
Floyd ’ s family wanted something stronger than third-degree murder laid against Derek Chauvin .
Ben Crump , attorney for the Floyd family , released a statement calling the arrest of the former Minneapolis police officer “ a welcome but overdue step on the road to justice.
” “ We expected a first-degree murder charge .
We want a first-degree murder charge , ” said the statement .
“ And we want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call on authorities to revise the charges to reflect the true culpability of this officer.
” –WashingtonExaminer This writer is careful NOT to demand any particular court ruling , or particular charges .
That ’ s not how the justice system in a nation with the freedoms America cherishes was designed to work .
Justice is meant to be blind , evaluating the facts and coming to a determination .
This writer wants the charges , the ruling , and ( if found guilty ) the sentencing that is found to be in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this case .
We may not love that outcome , but the American system was specifically designed to draw the best and most just outcome possible out of a messy and complicated situation .

The difference between justice and vengeance is one cares about the evidence, the other just wants to settle scores.
In light of the outrageous treatment of George Floyd that ended with cop kneeling on his neck as he died — on video, with all of us to see — this creates a tension.
Onlookers in America and around the world can look at the video and draw quick conclusions, the facts take longer to gather and act upon. The crowds wanted instant gratification of what they assume is the correct response. But the legal process proceeds more slowly and cautiously.
The good news, that the restless crowd can take some comfort in, is that charges are being brought against Derek Chauvin, the (now former) cop whose knee was pressed onto George Floyd’s neck. For those wanting more, the good news is also the bad news.
It was assumed by many that the knee on his neck created a problem with his airway, leading to asphyxiation. This is not what the autopsy results indicated. Mr. Floyd had an underlying cardiovascular condition.
One of Chauvin’s colleagues suggested rolling Floyd on to his side but Chauvin allegedly said, “No, staying put where we got him.” When Floyd stopped moving, Officer J. Alexander Kueng “checked Mr. Floyd’s right wrist for a pulse and said, ‘I couldn’t find one.’ None of the officers moved from their positions,” the complaint said. The medical examiner found no evidence that Floyd died from traumatic asphyxia or strangulation, the complaint said. Instead, Floyd had coronary artery and hypertensive heart disease and, “the combined effects of Mr. Floyd being restrained by the police, his underlying health conditions and any potential intoxicants in his system likely contributed to his death,” according to the complaint. Freeman said he anticipated more charges to come, possibly against some of the other three officers. “The investigation is ongoing,” Freeman said, “We felt it was appropriate to focus on the most dangerous perpetrator. This case has moved with extraordinary speed.” —NBC
So, those charges aren’t the end of the story. They are, perhaps just the beginning.
Floyd’s family wanted something stronger than third-degree murder laid against Derek Chauvin.
Ben Crump, attorney for the Floyd family, released a statement calling the arrest of the former Minneapolis police officer “a welcome but overdue step on the road to justice.” “We expected a first-degree murder charge. We want a first-degree murder charge,” said the statement. “And we want to see the other officers arrested. We call on authorities to revise the charges to reflect the true culpability of this officer.” –WashingtonExaminer
This writer is careful NOT to demand any particular court ruling, or particular charges. That’s not how the justice system in a nation with the freedoms America cherishes was designed to work. Justice is meant to be blind, evaluating the facts and coming to a determination. This writer wants the charges, the ruling, and (if found guilty) the sentencing that is found to be in line with the full scope of facts of this case.
We may not love that outcome, but the American system was specifically designed to draw the best and most just outcome possible out of a messy and complicated situation.


clashdaily--2020-05-30--Masculinity Is A Threat To Control Freaks – That’s Why They Hate Real Men

It ’ s not the bearded women we see in so much Christian art that puts the fear of God in tyrants… it ’ s real-deal masculine men of substance .
The kind of men craven clowns in their ivory towers really fear are the ones that can ’ t be bought , intimidated , or tempted to defect to their side .
You know… real men .
The kind of man the verbum dei calls us to follow .
People like the original badass from Bethlehem , himself .
Trending : These Rowdy Republicans Defend Democracy While Pelosi Fiddles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ culture and political tyrants more than their subjects ’ losing access to masculine roles models filled with the warrior spirit .
That ’ s why they came after Moses and Jesus and why , The Left , in particular , are trying to eradicate masculinity from our culture and your son and grandson .
And here ’ s why : genuine masculinity is a threat to oppressive governments and policies that enslave people .
Check out ClashRadio for more wit and wisdom from ClashDaily ’ s Big Dawg .
While you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest book : Much of the Left loathes masculinity and they love to paint Jesus as a non-offensive bearded woman who endorses their agenda .
This book blows that nonsense all to hell .
From the stonking laptop of bestselling author , Doug Giles , comes a new book that focuses on Jesus ’ overt masculine traits like no other books have heretofore .
It ’ s informative , bold , hilarious , and scary .
Giles has concluded , after many years of scouring the scripture that , If Masculinity Is ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @