clashdaily--2020-06-09--WATCH: Project Veritas Exposes Antifa’s ‘Militia Wing’

They want a revolution and they are training for one .
In 2018 , an undercover journalist for Project Veritas infiltrated the “ militant wing of Antifa ” , Redneck Revolt in Shelby , North Carolina .
The group is a “ pro-worker , anti-racist organization that focuses on working class liberation from the oppressive systems which dominate our lives.
” The branch in Shelby , according to the journalist , sees themselves as revolutionaries who believe in the total abolition of oppressive systems like the police and government .
They are anti-capitalist , against the NRA , and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supremacy.
” Trending : LMAO : Nancy Pelosi Can ’ t Stand Up After Kneeling Stunt In Congress ( VIDEO ) They are anarcho-communists who try to bill themselves as a “ diverse group ” made up of various political backgrounds , but their aims are decidedly far-left .
From the Redneck Revolt website under the “ About ” tab : Redneck Revolt ’ s website states , “ In states where it is legal to practice armed community defense , many branches choose to become John Brown Gun Clubs , training ourselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aid.
” According to the undercover journalist , members of the John Brown Gun Club in Shelby adhere to the same ideology that Antifa does–communist , anarchist ideals where the working class should rule the country with no government .
Project Veritas today released a third installment of the # ExposeANTIFA series , which debuted last week .
In addition to secretive meetings and violent combat training , today ’ s footage brings to light members of an Antifa group , Redneck Revolt , practice shooting with semi-automatic weapons at a local gun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demonstrates how dangerous Antifa is .
This well-organized international organization is willing to engage in street fights and apparently prepares for armed combat .
Project Veritas will not stop until we pull back the veil and find out who is empowering this very heavily-armed group , ” said Project Veritas CEO and founder James O ’ Keefe .
The reason that Antifa/Redneck Revolt/John Brown Gun clubs are joining with Black Lives Matter is their shared goal of destroying “ white supremacy ” and empowering working-class people of all races to be free from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warfare with a nod to racial disparities .
The greatest threat to those that pull the political and economic strings in this society is a unified resistance movement among poor and working class people .
The vast majority of those that live in the United States , have relatively no power over the decisions and conditions that affect our lives .
The overwhelming majority of those that live in the U.S. are poor or working class .
We are the ones that see our paychecks ( if we happen to even get one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dry up , our communities destroyed by drug abuse and poverty related crimes , and our entire lives spent struggling to just survive .
In the moments when white working people have looked beyond their skin color and have worked alongside movements of poor and working class people of all races , the power of the ruling elite has been the most directly threatened .
It is when the working class has started to view itself in terms of class and racial solidarity that liberation has waited just around the corner .
Our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and we may have some work to do , but to suggest that we need to have a revolution in order to impose anarchy with an underlying system of communism is absolutely insane !
Even more so when we have “ revolutionaries ” in our midst fomenting division and causing destruction .
These folks have a radical leftist worldview and are quite happy to impose it onto the rest of us–just like they claim that the “ elites ” do to them .
That ’ s not freedom–that ’ s just tyranny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s name is chaos .
No thanks .

They want a revolution and they are training for one.
In 2018, an undercover journalist for Project Veritas infiltrated the “militant wing of Antifa”, Redneck Revolt in Shelby, North Carolina.
The group is a “pro-worker, anti-racist organization that focuses on working class liberation from the oppressive systems which dominate our lives.”
The branch in Shelby, according to the journalist, sees themselves as revolutionaries who believe in the total abolition of oppressive systems like the police and government. They are anti-capitalist, against the NRA, and other institutions that they believe perpetuates “white supremacy.”
They are anarcho-communists who try to bill themselves as a “diverse group” made up of various political backgrounds, but their aims are decidedly far-left.
From the Redneck Revolt website under the “About” tab:
It is with these conflicting histories in mind that Redneck Revolt hopes to incite a movement amongst working people that works toward the total liberation of all working people, regardless of skin color, religious background, sexual orientation, gender, country of birth, or any other division that bosses and politicians have used to fragment movements for social, political, and economic freedom. Source: Redneck Revolt
Redneck Revolt’s website states, “In states where it is legal to practice armed community defense, many branches choose to become John Brown Gun Clubs, training ourselves and our communities in defense and mutual aid.”
According to the undercover journalist, members of the John Brown Gun Club in Shelby adhere to the same ideology that Antifa does–communist, anarchist ideals where the working class should rule the country with no government.
Project Veritas today released a third installment of the #ExposeANTIFA series, which debuted last week. In addition to secretive meetings and violent combat training, today’s footage brings to light members of an Antifa group, Redneck Revolt, practice shooting with semi-automatic weapons at a local gun range. “Our latest video further demonstrates how dangerous Antifa is. This well-organized international organization is willing to engage in street fights and apparently prepares for armed combat. Project Veritas will not stop until we pull back the veil and find out who is empowering this very heavily-armed group,” said Project Veritas CEO and founder James O’Keefe. Source: Project Veritas
The reason that Antifa/Redneck Revolt/John Brown Gun clubs are joining with Black Lives Matter is their shared goal of destroying “white supremacy” and empowering working-class people of all races to be free from the elites. It’s class warfare with a nod to racial disparities.
The greatest threat to those that pull the political and economic strings in this society is a unified resistance movement among poor and working class people. The vast majority of those that live in the United States, have relatively no power over the decisions and conditions that affect our lives. The overwhelming majority of those that live in the U.S. are poor or working class. We are the ones that see our paychecks (if we happen to even get one) gutted, our pensions and benefits dry up, our communities destroyed by drug abuse and poverty related crimes, and our entire lives spent struggling to just survive. In the moments when white working people have looked beyond their skin color and have worked alongside movements of poor and working class people of all races, the power of the ruling elite has been the most directly threatened. It is when the working class has started to view itself in terms of class and racial solidarity that liberation has waited just around the corner. Source: Redneck Revolt
Our system of government may not be perfect, and we may have some work to do, but to suggest that we need to have a revolution in order to impose anarchy with an underlying system of communism is absolutely insane!
Even more so when we have “revolutionaries” in our midst fomenting division and causing destruction.
These folks have a radical leftist worldview and are quite happy to impose it onto the rest of us–just like they claim that the “elites” do to them. That’s not freedom–that’s just tyranny by a new master. The master’s name is chaos. No thanks.


clashdaily--2020-06-09--Stop Calling Me Racist And Don’t Ask Me To Apologize For Being White

New York Times editorial board member Sarah Jeong tweeted “ cancel white people , ” “ white men are bullshit , ” and “ dumbass f—king white people.
” It came as no surprise to anyone who has been watching current social trends .
Caucasians are being demonized and marginalized by the Left and its media enablers .
Black Lives Matter activists allege that all white people are racists and must apologize for their skin color .
“ Racist ” has become the most often used word in the English language .
It brings up the old story of “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cambridge English Dictionary as implying that , “ If you cry wolf too often , people will stop believing you.
” Thanks to its overuse , the accusation of “ racist ” has become an example of crying wolf .
I have become accustomed to being called the R-word .
It all started in 2008 when some liberal acquaintances , upon discovering that I was not going to vote for Obama , called me a racist .
Calling someone a racist without proof is now part of the liberal playbook .
Welcome to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ establishing culpability : a mere allegation of wrongdoing is sufficient to convict .
Say goodbye to the bulwark of our legal system .
If you are white , you are guilty of racism until proven innocent .
Ironically , the shoe may be on the wrong foot .
A Rasmussen poll reported that 37 % of American adults think most black Americans are racist , while only 15 % say the same about white Americans .
Individual instances of racism are occurring and always will occur—against both blacks and whites—but to suggest that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the colossal changes that have occurred since the civil rights movement that took place more than 50 years ago .
Thanks to those changes—put in place by blacks and whites together—blacks now have the same opportunities as whites .
Not equality of outcome , but equality of opportunity .
White America has bent over backwards to ensure that blacks can realize that opportunity .
Blaming the problems of the black community on white racism is patently false , as respected African-American author Shelby Steele has pointed out .
“ The oppression of black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ America is not a racist country , ” agreed black political activist Candace Owens .
“ Anyone claiming otherwise has a vested interest in keeping us divided .
The easiest way to maintain power over any group is to keep those within it at war with one another.
” Black talk show host Larry Elder is passionate about this .
“ The goal of identity politics is to tell black people that we are victims , ” he says , “ that discrimination and racism remain major problems in America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Trending : LMAO : Nancy Pelosi Can ’ t Stand Up After Kneeling Stunt In Congress ( VIDEO ) “ Racism is not dead , but it is on life support , ” says African-American economist Thomas Sowell , “ kept alive by politicians , race hustlers and people who get a sense of superiority by denouncing others as “ racists.
’ ” By race hustlers , he was undoubtedly referring to Jesse Jackson , Al Sharpton , and the Black Lives Matter crowd .
Sowell also said , “ The word @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It can be put on practically everything—and demanding evidence makes you a ‘ racist.
’ ” A racial inquisition aimed at white people is underway .
The New York Post reports that schools across the country are teaching white students as young as six that “ they ’ re born racist and should feel guilty about benefiting from white privilege.
” Tucker Carlson on Fox News reports that eighth-graders are given a privilege test that identifies them for being white or rich or having an intact family .
In response , Carlson asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ single out little kids to make them feel bad about their race ?
” Racist indoctrination training—for white students only—is pervasive at colleges and universities .
The purpose , says Scott Greer in No Campus for White Men , is to make whites feel badly about their skin color .
The idea that white people are inherently flawed is absurd on its face .
The objective is to foment racial discord .
Minority special interest groups are using the banners of “ equality , ” “ diversity , ” and “ social justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the social justice movement are not seeking justice , they are seeking control .
Blacks who identify as “ oppressed ” want to trade places with their alleged oppressors .
At the forefront of the “ all whites are racists ” campaign is Black Lives Matter .
“ The movement has been criticized for appearing to tolerate violent demonstrations in its name , for stoking racial tensions , and for creating an unsafe environment for police , ” according to influencewatch.org .
“ There are numerous incidents of BLM-associated persons committing acts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against police.
” Marchers using a BLM banner were recorded in a video chanting , “ Pigs in a blanket , fry ’ em like bacon.
” BLM is based on the false narrative that cops are killing blacks .
Heather Mac Donald , author of The War on Cops , observed that violent crime has recently increased in many American cities due to the fact that the false narrative of police brutality , spread by groups like BLM , has forced officers to decrease the use of proactive policing .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the moral support on which law and order depends , are now in jeopardy thanks to the falsehoods of the Black Lives Matter movement , ” says Mac Donald .
“ Police operating in inner-city neighborhoods now find themselves routinely surrounded by cursing , jeering crowds when they make a pedestrian stop or try to arrest a suspect.
” Author David Horowitz is appalled by blatant anti-white racism .
“ The fact that white people are better off is not a privilege , ” he says , “ it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mostly passive about the blitz of anti-white rhetoric—perhaps because of white guilt , perhaps because of fear of violent reprisals , perhaps because so many people are uninformed .
No one wants to be called “ racist.
” It is the contemporary equivalent of the 1950s insult , “ Pinko !
” Because of this , many gullible whites are capitulating to the demand of Black Lives Matter thugs that whites should genuflect before black people .
I thought this was a joke until someone showed me a video of a large crowd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Maryland , as they were led through a mass confession of their racism .
It reminded me of the Chinese Cultural Revolution where victims were forced to admit various crimes before a crowd of people who would verbally and physically abuse them .
Let ’ s hope that BLM doesn ’ t go the same route .
BLM ’ s destructive influence is growing as the public is manipulated by social media into endorsing anti-white messages .
People are losing their jobs simply for speaking out against BLM .
A TV newscaster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right of free speech by saying “ all lives matter , ” which is considered anathema by BLM adherents .
The BLM demand that Caucasians must apologize for their skin color is racist and abhorrent .
It is time to declare that white people are the objects of racism .
Someone should explain to “ people of color ” that white is a color too .

New York Times editorial board member Sarah Jeong tweeted “cancel white people,” “white men are bullshit,” and “dumbass f—king white people.” It came as no surprise to anyone who has been watching current social trends. Caucasians are being demonized and marginalized by the Left and its media enablers. Black Lives Matter activists allege that all white people are racists and must apologize for their skin color. “Racist” has become the most often used word in the English language. It brings up the old story of “cry wolf,” defined by the Cambridge English Dictionary as implying that, “If you cry wolf too often, people will stop believing you.” Thanks to its overuse, the accusation of “racist” has become an example of crying wolf.
I have become accustomed to being called the R-word. It all started in 2008 when some liberal acquaintances, upon discovering that I was not going to vote for Obama, called me a racist. Calling someone a racist without proof is now part of the liberal playbook. Welcome to the Left’s new rule for establishing culpability: a mere allegation of wrongdoing is sufficient to convict. Say goodbye to the bulwark of our legal system. If you are white, you are guilty of racism until proven innocent. Ironically, the shoe may be on the wrong foot. A Rasmussen poll reported that 37% of American adults think most black Americans are racist, while only 15% say the same about white Americans.
Individual instances of racism are occurring and always will occur—against both blacks and whites—but to suggest that white racism is institutionalized is to deny the colossal changes that have occurred since the civil rights movement that took place more than 50 years ago. Thanks to those changes—put in place by blacks and whites together—blacks now have the same opportunities as whites. Not equality of outcome, but equality of opportunity. White America has bent over backwards to ensure that blacks can realize that opportunity. Blaming the problems of the black community on white racism is patently false, as respected African-American author Shelby Steele has pointed out. “The oppression of black Americans is over with,” he said.
“America is not a racist country,” agreed black political activist Candace Owens. “Anyone claiming otherwise has a vested interest in keeping us divided. The easiest way to maintain power over any group is to keep those within it at war with one another.” Black talk show host Larry Elder is passionate about this. “The goal of identity politics is to tell black people that we are victims,” he says, “that discrimination and racism remain major problems in America when in fact they don’t.”
“Racism is not dead, but it is on life support,” says African-American economist Thomas Sowell, “kept alive by politicians, race hustlers and people who get a sense of superiority by denouncing others as “racists.’” By race hustlers, he was undoubtedly referring to Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, and the Black Lives Matter crowd. Sowell also said, “The word ‘racism’ is like ketchup. It can be put on practically everything—and demanding evidence makes you a ‘racist.’”
A racial inquisition aimed at white people is underway. The New York Post reports that schools across the country are teaching white students as young as six that “they’re born racist and should feel guilty about benefiting from white privilege.” Tucker Carlson on Fox News reports that eighth-graders are given a privilege test that identifies them for being white or rich or having an intact family. In response, Carlson asked, “How is this compassionate to single out little kids to make them feel bad about their race?” Racist indoctrination training—for white students only—is pervasive at colleges and universities. The purpose, says Scott Greer in No Campus for White Men, is to make whites feel badly about their skin color.
The idea that white people are inherently flawed is absurd on its face. The objective is to foment racial discord. Minority special interest groups are using the banners of “equality,” “diversity,” and “social justice” as a power grab. Supporters of the social justice movement are not seeking justice, they are seeking control. Blacks who identify as “oppressed” want to trade places with their alleged oppressors.
At the forefront of the “all whites are racists” campaign is Black Lives Matter. “The movement has been criticized for appearing to tolerate violent demonstrations in its name, for stoking racial tensions, and for creating an unsafe environment for police,” according to influencewatch.org. “There are numerous incidents of BLM-associated persons committing acts of violence and lawlessness, particularly violence against police.” Marchers using a BLM banner were recorded in a video chanting, “Pigs in a blanket, fry ’em like bacon.”
BLM is based on the false narrative that cops are killing blacks. Heather Mac Donald, author of The War on Cops, observed that violent crime has recently increased in many American cities due to the fact that the false narrative of police brutality, spread by groups like BLM, has forced officers to decrease the use of proactive policing. “The crime victories of the last two decades, and the moral support on which law and order depends, are now in jeopardy thanks to the falsehoods of the Black Lives Matter movement,” says Mac Donald. “Police operating in inner-city neighborhoods now find themselves routinely surrounded by cursing, jeering crowds when they make a pedestrian stop or try to arrest a suspect.”
Author David Horowitz is appalled by blatant anti-white racism. “The fact that white people are better off is not a privilege,” he says, “it’s earned.” Yet white America has been mostly passive about the blitz of anti-white rhetoric—perhaps because of white guilt, perhaps because of fear of violent reprisals, perhaps because so many people are uninformed. No one wants to be called “racist.” It is the contemporary equivalent of the 1950s insult, “Pinko!” Because of this, many gullible whites are capitulating to the demand of Black Lives Matter thugs that whites should genuflect before black people. I thought this was a joke until someone showed me a video of a large crowd of whites on their knees in Bethesda, Maryland, as they were led through a mass confession of their racism. It reminded me of the Chinese Cultural Revolution where victims were forced to admit various crimes before a crowd of people who would verbally and physically abuse them. Let’s hope that BLM doesn’t go the same route.
BLM’s destructive influence is growing as the public is manipulated by social media into endorsing anti-white messages. People are losing their jobs simply for speaking out against BLM. A TV newscaster in California was fired for exercising his right of free speech by saying “all lives matter,” which is considered anathema by BLM adherents. The BLM demand that Caucasians must apologize for their skin color is racist and abhorrent. It is time to declare that white people are the objects of racism. Someone should explain to “people of color” that white is a color too.


clashdaily--2020-06-09--Why Has AOC Been Fundraising For Pro-Antifa Media Org ‘Unicorn Riot’?

We remember who ELSE joined her in backing Bernie… and they weren ’ t shy about political violence , either .
AOC ’ s ‘ defund the police ’ position seems a lot more suspect when it ’ s clear she ’ s thrown in with people like this .
Not that her commitment to the militant left was ever in doubt .
We ’ ve been talking about her and her Democratic Socialist views from the get-go .
Here ’ s one of our articles that outlines those beliefs .
She has cheered those who rose up against ICE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offered to help arrange bail for Antifa after an event last September .
Trending : LMAO : Nancy Pelosi Can ’ t Stand Up After Kneeling Stunt In Congress ( VIDEO ) Unicorn Riot is a registered nonprofit that purports to be alternative media , but runs pro-Antifa and anti-law enforcement content on a regular basis .
They have recently been praised in the New Yorker for their “ extremely compelling view ” of the recent protests and riots .
…The publication has an extensive archive of articles dedicated to opposing law enforcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interviews with anti-government activists .
It also runs an on-going series called “ Icebreaker , ” leaking numerous Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) policy manuals and tactical handbooks .
—PostMillenial We should probably ask her opinion about Soviet Gulags , since a number of her far-left fellow travelers and BernieBros are absolutely enchanted by them .
Hey Bernie : Why Does Your ‘ Democratic Socialism ’ Look So Much Like Lenin ’ s Communism ?

We remember who ELSE joined her in backing Bernie… and they weren’t shy about political violence, either.
AOC’s ‘defund the police’ position seems a lot more suspect when it’s clear she’s thrown in with people like this. Not that her commitment to the militant left was ever in doubt. We’ve been talking about her and her Democratic Socialist views from the get-go. Here’s one of our articles that outlines those beliefs.
She has cheered those who rose up against ICE, has cheered Antifa, and even offered to help arrange bail for Antifa after an event last September.
It’s in her nature.
Why is AOC raising money for anti-government radical extremists? Unicorn Riot is straight up Antifa. pic.twitter.com/gGZz5HwfCA — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) June 8, 2020
Unicorn Riot is a registered nonprofit that purports to be alternative media, but runs pro-Antifa and anti-law enforcement content on a regular basis. They have recently been praised in the New Yorker for their “extremely compelling view” of the recent protests and riots. …The publication has an extensive archive of articles dedicated to opposing law enforcement, immigration control, and regularly hosts interviews with anti-government activists. It also runs an on-going series called “Icebreaker,” leaking numerous Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policy manuals and tactical handbooks. —PostMillenial
We should probably ask her opinion about Soviet Gulags, since a number of her far-left fellow travelers and BernieBros are absolutely enchanted by them.
PROJECT VERITAS: Bernie Staffer Part III … Praising AK47s, Gulags, And Soviet Slave Labor
Hey Bernie: Why Does Your ‘Democratic Socialism’ Look So Much Like Lenin’s Communism?


clashdaily--2020-06-09--Pop Culture Celebrities: A Hurdle To Agricultural And Economic Liberation

A reader curious about celebrities ’ role in the radical environmental movement emailed me recently .
He wondered if and their claims about Genetically Modified Organisms ( GMO ) were credible .
He was particularly interested in anti-GMO claims by Indian scientist Vandana Shiva .
Shiva is no newbie to GMO .
She speaks often against it .
Her celebrity status gives her high visibility .
Recently , Shiva claimed that Bill Gates perpetuates Monsanto ’ s work by promoting GMO in India .
She said GMO crops have a lower yield than non-GMO .
She also said farmers would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s influence .
Trending : LMAO : Nancy Pelosi Can ’ t Stand Up After Kneeling Stunt In Congress ( VIDEO ) I come from a region with high agricultural output .
I know many farmers .
The Indian government has no control over their choices of seeds .
Farmers are concerned about their livelihood .
Most prefer crops that give larger yield .
Why ?
You can guess .
They give higher profit margins .
Farmers prefer gene-edited crops .
Only a few experiment with organic farming .
Many so-called “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traces of toxins .
That makes them dangerous .
But they also cost twice as much as non- “ organic.
” Expensive , organic coconut oils from India sold in the United States may not be completely organic , despite certification .
Shiva is popular in the media .
But 95 % of the farmers I know ( hundreds in my own family circle ) reject her ideas .
India ’ s two major political parties support GMO .
True , a few individuals side with the anti-GMO lobby .
But the dominant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Yet anti-GMO groups have blocked GM crops through court interference .
Shiva is a leading agent .
Shiva ’ s claims on GMO farming are false .
She calls Golden Rice a hoax .
Golden Rice is a GM variant that can help eradicate vitamin A deficiencies that cause blindness and death .
Scientific authorities in nations like the US and Canada declare it safe and beneficial .
Over 100 Nobel Laureates have hailed it .
Although Shiva is involved in an anti-GM cartel , she is ignorant about GM .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on genetic science .
Her bachelor ’ s degree was in physics .
She specialized in the philosophy of science .
Her doctoral dissertation mused on the “ hidden variables and locality in quantum theory.
” Vandana Shiva is a radical environmentalist .
Her anti-GMO policies reduce poor farmers ’ profits and deprive other poor people of affordable food .
Pop-culture celebrities like her , who pontificate on matters on which they know little or nothing , are a menace to agricultural and economic development .

A reader curious about celebrities’ role in the radical environmental movement emailed me recently. He wondered if and their claims about Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) were credible.
He was particularly interested in anti-GMO claims by Indian scientist Vandana Shiva. Shiva is no newbie to GMO. She speaks often against it. Her celebrity status gives her high visibility.
Recently, Shiva claimed that Bill Gates perpetuates Monsanto’s work by promoting GMO in India. She said GMO crops have a lower yield than non-GMO. She also said farmers would not choose GMO if not for Gates’s influence.
Her claims are baseless.
I come from a region with high agricultural output. I know many farmers. The Indian government has no control over their choices of seeds.
Farmers are concerned about their livelihood. Most prefer crops that give larger yield. Why? You can guess. They give higher profit margins.
Farmers prefer gene-edited crops. Only a few experiment with organic farming.
Many so-called “organic” products in India have high traces of toxins. That makes them dangerous. But they also cost twice as much as non-“organic.” Expensive, organic coconut oils from India sold in the United States may not be completely organic, despite certification.
Shiva is popular in the media. But 95% of the farmers I know (hundreds in my own family circle) reject her ideas.
India’s two major political parties support GMO. True, a few individuals side with the anti-GMO lobby. But the dominant position is based on solid scientific testing.
Yet anti-GMO groups have blocked GM crops through court interference. Shiva is a leading agent.
Shiva’s claims on GMO farming are false. She calls Golden Rice a hoax. Golden Rice is a GM variant that can help eradicate vitamin A deficiencies that cause blindness and death. Scientific authorities in nations like the US and Canada declare it safe and beneficial. Over 100 Nobel Laureates have hailed it.
Although Shiva is involved in an anti-GM cartel, she is ignorant about GM. She is neither a biologist nor an expert on genetic science. Her bachelor’s degree was in physics. She specialized in the philosophy of science. Her doctoral dissertation mused on the “hidden variables and locality in quantum theory.”
Vandana Shiva is a radical environmentalist. Her anti-GMO policies reduce poor farmers’ profits and deprive other poor people of affordable food. Pop-culture celebrities like her, who pontificate on matters on which they know little or nothing, are a menace to agricultural and economic development.


clashdaily--2020-06-10--Tucker Carlson Goes Ham On BLM’s Cynical Political Endgame (VIDEO)

This show got a LOT of attention .
Because he dared to say a lot of things that others wouldn ’ t .
Sure , he went to some of the expected places .
Ideas that people would have blushed to admit to only a week ago are suddenly in the drivers ’ seat and driving the political agenda .
Liberal Hypocrisy .
He touched on all of that .
But he dug deeper and went much further .
Trending : Hey Pelosi : This Lady From Africa Has Something To Say About Your BLM Photo Op He went on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facto political party .
Not just a political party , but one that has been invigorated the effects of a political upsurge .
Perhaps the strongest political party in the nation at this snapshot of time .
They are bold and plain-speaking because they believe they are winning .
The Left ’ s zealots have somehow managed to push leaders to adopt an idea that almost nobody in the public supports .
And they believe they can continue to do so .
Keith Ellison , DNC bigwig and chief law enforcement officer in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NOT bring their firearm with them into Domestic Disturbance and other ‘ routine ’ calls .
This is the guy who , if Biden won , could end up getting the AG position .
AOC , who herself is talented at spotting trends , and leveraging her social media following with her credulous audience , joined in on the Defund The Police angle .
She , TOO , is now a Biden surrogate .
What could possibly be the motivation behind this sudden movement ?
From about the 9-minute mark , he explains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grab , to politically and culturally ‘ capture ’ the police force in the way that they managed to ‘ capture ’ the Pentagon during the Obama purges .
He makes the case that it ’ s about power — that it is ALWAYS about power .
Whether you decide you accept his conclusions or not , this line of thinking is definitely worth the listen .
And in their own words , he reminds us , BLM is about ‘ defunding the police ’ .
This is helpful in case you mistakenly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some such thing .

This show got a LOT of attention. Because he dared to say a lot of things that others wouldn’t.
Sure, he went to some of the expected places.
Ideas that people would have blushed to admit to only a week ago are suddenly in the drivers’ seat and driving the political agenda. Liberal Hypocrisy. He touched on all of that.
But he dug deeper and went much further.
He went on to say that BLM is a de facto political party. Not just a political party, but one that has been invigorated the effects of a political upsurge. Perhaps the strongest political party in the nation at this snapshot of time.
They are bold and plain-speaking because they believe they are winning.
The Left’s zealots have somehow managed to push leaders to adopt an idea that almost nobody in the public supports. And they believe they can continue to do so.
Keith Ellison, DNC bigwig and chief law enforcement officer in Minnesota, is calling for cops to NOT bring their firearm with them into Domestic Disturbance and other ‘routine’ calls.
This is the guy who, if Biden won, could end up getting the AG position.
AOC, who herself is talented at spotting trends, and leveraging her social media following with her credulous audience, joined in on the Defund The Police angle. She, TOO, is now a Biden surrogate.
What could possibly be the motivation behind this sudden movement?
From about the 9-minute mark, he explains how this looks like a political power grab, to politically and culturally ‘capture’ the police force in the way that they managed to ‘capture’ the Pentagon during the Obama purges.
See: American Thinker
Almost as soon as he took office, President Obama began a military purge not dissimilar to those routinely conducted by third-world despots, with the goal of eliminating voices that might oppose his withdrawing America from the world stage —AmericanThinker
He makes the case that it’s about power — that it is ALWAYS about power.
Whether you decide you accept his conclusions or not, this line of thinking is definitely worth the listen.
And in their own words, he reminds us, BLM is about ‘defunding the police’.
This is helpful in case you mistakenly thought this was prioritizing racial equality or some such thing.


clashdaily--2020-06-10--Flying Old Glory? Your House Just Might Get Torched By Leftists

Remember when they called us crazy for saying the hard Left hated America ?
Now they ’ re shouting it from the rooftops .
Whether spouting their ‘ America was never great ’ line , or denigrating our institutions and Western Culture generally , they really DO hate everything America stands for .
When they say they want to ‘ fundamentally change ’ America , those are the things they want to do away with .
They have learned to loathe not just America but anyone who embraces the national symbols .
Trending : Hey Pelosi : This Lady From @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BLM Photo Op As you read this story , notice the placement of this flagpole , and how easily the fire could have spread to the home .
Police are investigating a string of arsons , targeting Citrus Heights homes with American flags on display .
At least four homes were targeted in the Sungarden neighborhood early Saturday morning .
So far , police say they don ’ t know the motive .
A charred pole is all that ’ s left of the American Flag that had been flying outside Marie Nuzzi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had burned longer it would have caught the house on fire , ” Nuzzi said .
“ Somebody ’ s lives , for what ?
” The fire was set at about 3 a.m. Saturday morning and burnt out before reaching the house where Nuzzi and three other family members were sleeping inside .
“ It was a nylon flag , so it ’ s just all this black soot is just on the concrete , ” Nuzzi said .
Arsonists also set the trees on fire outside another home on Nuzzi ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on display around the front lawn .
At least two other American flags were also set on fire .
—CBSSacramento It ’ s not enough that they have a private belief .
They feel a need to intimidate and harass anyone who dares to hold a belief they oppose .
It ’ s a totalitarian impulse… and it indicates a willingness to embrace a totalitarian government .
Just a little something to keep in mind when elections come around in November .

Remember when they called us crazy for saying the hard Left hated America? Now they’re shouting it from the rooftops.
Whether spouting their ‘America was never great’ line, or denigrating our institutions and Western Culture generally, they really DO hate everything America stands for.
When they say they want to ‘fundamentally change’ America, those are the things they want to do away with.
They have learned to loathe not just America but anyone who embraces the national symbols.
As you read this story, notice the placement of this flagpole, and how easily the fire could have spread to the home.
Police are investigating a string of arsons, targeting Citrus Heights homes with American flags on display. At least four homes were targeted in the Sungarden neighborhood early Saturday morning. So far, police say they don’t know the motive. A charred pole is all that’s left of the American Flag that had been flying outside Marie Nuzzi’s home. “If it had burned longer it would have caught the house on fire,” Nuzzi said. “Somebody’s lives, for what?” The fire was set at about 3 a.m. Saturday morning and burnt out before reaching the house where Nuzzi and three other family members were sleeping inside. “It was a nylon flag, so it’s just all this black soot is just on the concrete,” Nuzzi said. Arsonists also set the trees on fire outside another home on Nuzzi’s street where smaller American flags are on display around the front lawn. At least two other American flags were also set on fire. —CBSSacramento
It’s not enough that they have a private belief. They feel a need to intimidate and harass anyone who dares to hold a belief they oppose.
It’s a totalitarian impulse… and it indicates a willingness to embrace a totalitarian government.
Just a little something to keep in mind when elections come around in November.


clashdaily--2020-06-10--HEY CNN: Leftist Rioters Trashed SEVENTY Coronavirus Testing Sites… Is That News?

Remember all those Leftist mantras about the dangers of Coronavirus , how testing was going to save the day , and that everything , EVERYTHING is Trump ’ s fault ?
Let ’ s see what the ‘ mainstream ’ Left does with THIS little narrative-busting news item , shall we ?
In a DailyBeast article in which they make sure to report that Trump hasn ’ t spoken to Fauci ‘ in weeks ’ ( framing that as a bad thing ) they tell us the following… Speaking via conference call , a recording of which The Daily Beast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Coronavirus Response Coordinator , relayed fears that the yelling by protesters could potentially negate the health benefits of wearing a mask , and that the destruction of testing sites at those protests would set back efforts to contain the virus ’ spread .
Birx said that 70 such sites had been destroyed , which had already resulted in an appreciable dip in testing rates there .
She advised governors to “ scramble now to make sure there is testing available in urban areas.
” Trending : Hey Pelosi : This Lady @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Your BLM Photo Op Vice President Mike Pence , who hosted the call , bluntly conceded that protest-related infection spikes were “ an issue our team is following and there is a concern.
” Those remarks echoed similar fears raised by coronavirus task force officials , including CDC Director Robert Redfield , during a telephone call with governors last week , a recording of which The Daily Beast also obtained .
In that June 3 call , Birx said while she , like Pence , did not see a big surge in coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was concerned that large metro areas—ones already struggling to stabilize case numbers—would experience an uptick in cases because of the protests .
“ This could result in a fight over the next two weeks , ” she said .
On the call five days later , Birx added her fears that as the protests had grown more peaceful , more people from higher-risk populations began attending them .
For good measure , she told governors to also make sure that law enforcement officials who worked the protests without masks get tested as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ —DailyBeast Stop for a second and think about the staggering implications of that .
Testing centers were by no means the focus of any mob outrage .
These 70 testing sites were destroyed incidentally .
What scale is the wave of destruction required to incidentally sweep up SEVENTY testing sites in its wake ?
Remember how we were all lectures about the racist nature of Coronavirus ?
How it disproportionately impacted minorities ?
And now , in the name of BLM , we have seen seventy testing sites destroyed .
Presumably in urban @ @ @ @ @ @ @ congregate the most… and be at the greatest risk of incidental transmission .
Will Pelosi come back and lecture us on Testing , Testing , Testing , Tracing , Tracing , Tracing again ?
Or was that just another disposable talking point useful to club Trump and the GOP over the head with only until she tired of it and moved on to exploit the very NEXT talking point ?

Remember all those Leftist mantras about the dangers of Coronavirus, how testing was going to save the day, and that everything, EVERYTHING is Trump’s fault?
Let’s see what the ‘mainstream’ Left does with THIS little narrative-busting news item, shall we?
In a DailyBeast article in which they make sure to report that Trump hasn’t spoken to Fauci ‘in weeks’ (framing that as a bad thing) they tell us the following…
Speaking via conference call, a recording of which The Daily Beast obtained, Dr. Deborah Birx, Trump’s Coronavirus Response Coordinator, relayed fears that the yelling by protesters could potentially negate the health benefits of wearing a mask, and that the destruction of testing sites at those protests would set back efforts to contain the virus’ spread. Birx said that 70 such sites had been destroyed, which had already resulted in an appreciable dip in testing rates there. She advised governors to “scramble now to make sure there is testing available in urban areas.” Vice President Mike Pence, who hosted the call, bluntly conceded that protest-related infection spikes were “an issue our team is following and there is a concern.” Those remarks echoed similar fears raised by coronavirus task force officials, including CDC Director Robert Redfield, during a telephone call with governors last week, a recording of which The Daily Beast also obtained. In that June 3 call, Birx said while she, like Pence, did not see a big surge in coronavirus cases over Memorial Day weekend, she was concerned that large metro areas—ones already struggling to stabilize case numbers—would experience an uptick in cases because of the protests. “This could result in a fight over the next two weeks,” she said. On the call five days later, Birx added her fears that as the protests had grown more peaceful, more people from higher-risk populations began attending them. For good measure, she told governors to also make sure that law enforcement officials who worked the protests without masks get tested as well, calling it “absolutely critical.” —DailyBeast
Seventy testing sites have been destroyed.
Stop for a second and think about the staggering implications of that.
Testing centers were by no means the focus of any mob outrage. These 70 testing sites were destroyed incidentally. What scale is the wave of destruction required to incidentally sweep up SEVENTY testing sites in its wake?
Remember how we were all lectures about the racist nature of Coronavirus? How it disproportionately impacted minorities? And now, in the name of BLM, we have seen seventy testing sites destroyed. Presumably in urban areas, where minority congregations tend to congregate the most… and be at the greatest risk of incidental transmission.
Will Pelosi come back and lecture us on Testing, Testing, Testing, Tracing, Tracing, Tracing again? Or was that just another disposable talking point useful to club Trump and the GOP over the head with only until she tired of it and moved on to exploit the very NEXT talking point?


clashdaily--2020-06-10--EPIC: Fired Up NYC Top Cop Rips Media And Legislators A New One

In their rush to condemn police malfeasance , media and legislators have done us all the disservice of painting ALL cops with a broad brush .
In doing so , they have , knowingly or unknowingly , advanced the anarchist left ’ s favorite narrative of ‘ ACAB ’ .
( All cops are bastards . )
When someone condemns an entire racial or ethnic group on the basis of the actions of a few individuals , we rightly denounce that as bigotry .
So what makes it ok to judge 800k police officers by the actions of their worst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach with teachers and coaches who physically or sexually assault students ?
No .
But somehow , cops are different .
It has become acceptable to suggest they are ‘ all bastards ’ .
Trending : Hey Pelosi : This Lady From Africa Has Something To Say About Your BLM Photo Op New York ’ s Mike O ’ Meara has had enough of it .
He ’ s taking the criticism personally .
And he ’ s pushing back .
Not just for himself , but for the rank-and-file as well .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mike O ’ Meara slammed the media for attempting to vilify all police officers in the wake of the tragic killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis .
According to O ’ Meara , the NYPD has over 375 million interactions with the public each year , the majority of which have “ been overwhelmingly positive.
” Despite that , the police union president said the media ’ s projection of what ’ s taking place in the United States is different than what ’ s actually occurring .
“ But I read in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ read in the papers – that in the black community , mothers are worried about their children getting home from school without being killed by a cop .
What world are we living in ?
That doesn ’ t happen !
” he exclaimed .
“ It .
Does .
Not .
Happen.
” –TownHall He won ’ t be bullied into being ashamed of who he is or what he does .
He refuses to be smeared by the actions of that one incident in Minneapolis .
HIS badge still shines brightly… @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does .
Did anyone cry out on social media , or in marches about cops who died in the last week ?
Do we even know their names ?
Because most of the media only runs stories that put cops in the worst possible light .
Hard to believe that only a few weeks ago , they were hailed as ‘ essential workers ’ and ‘ first responders ’ in the Covid Crisis , isn ’ t it ?
NYPD : How The Media Narrative Took Them From Hero To Villain In No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wit and wisdom of 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 .
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In their rush to condemn police malfeasance, media and legislators have done us all the disservice of painting ALL cops with a broad brush.
In doing so, they have, knowingly or unknowingly, advanced the anarchist left’s favorite narrative of ‘ACAB’. (All cops are bastards.)
When someone condemns an entire racial or ethnic group on the basis of the actions of a few individuals, we rightly denounce that as bigotry.
So what makes it ok to judge 800k police officers by the actions of their worst offenders? Do we take that same approach with teachers and coaches who physically or sexually assault students? No. But somehow, cops are different. It has become acceptable to suggest they are ‘all bastards’.
New York’s Mike O’Meara has had enough of it. He’s taking the criticism personally. And he’s pushing back. Not just for himself, but for the rank-and-file as well.
New York City Police Benevolent Association President Mike O’Meara slammed the media for attempting to vilify all police officers in the wake of the tragic killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. According to O’Meara, the NYPD has over 375 million interactions with the public each year, the majority of which have “been overwhelmingly positive.” Despite that, the police union president said the media’s projection of what’s taking place in the United States is different than what’s actually occurring. “But I read in the papers all week – we all read in the papers – that in the black community, mothers are worried about their children getting home from school without being killed by a cop. What world are we living in? That doesn’t happen!” he exclaimed. “It. Does. Not. Happen.”–TownHall
WATCH ? New York police boss Mike O'Meara went off on the media today: "Stop treating us like animals and thugs and start treating us with some respect … Our legislators abandoned us. The press is vilifying us. It's disgusting." pic.twitter.com/CXOPARKff7 — August Takala (@AugustTakala) June 9, 2020
He won’t be bullied into being ashamed of who he is or what he does. He refuses to be smeared by the actions of that one incident in Minneapolis. HIS badge still shines brightly… as does his pride in what he does.
Did anyone cry out on social media, or in marches about cops who died in the last week? Do we even know their names?
No. We don’t.
Because most of the media only runs stories that put cops in the worst possible light.
Hard to believe that only a few weeks ago, they were hailed as ‘essential workers’ and ‘first responders’ in the Covid Crisis, isn’t it?
NYPD: How The Media Narrative Took Them From Hero To Villain In No Time Flat
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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--2020-06-10--‘Cop Free Zone’: Leadership Vacuum Yields Control Of Seattle To Activist Mob

Not long after the nation watched in horror as a police precinct in Minneapolis was torched by an angry mob , police in a ‘ sanctuary city ’ yielded control of Seattle to a sea of activists .
Not that we ’ re expecting a strong law-and-order leadership from the crowd in Seattle .
They are chronically the ‘ tip of the spear ’ with every social experiment going , no matter how detrimental it is for their society .
Fifteen dollar minimum wage ?
Sanctuary city ?
Yielding part of the city to a camp of Anti-ICE squatters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police ?
Yup , they did all of those things .
Trending : Hey Pelosi : This Lady From Africa Has Something To Say About Your BLM Photo Op And what happened when Andy Ngo got violently attacked on film by Antifa ?
Under ordinary circumstances , he would be the poster child for violent persecution .
Journalist ?
Check .
Racial minority ?
Check .
LGBT ?
Check .
He ’ s even a child of a refugee family .
That would normally count as bonus points .
Andy would have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with for their bigoted attacks against the First Amendment , and intersectional minorities .
The media would have attacked us in his name with all the zeal they have mustered against the police with the latest BLM case .
But not in this instance .
He wound up being attacked by the militant wing of the far left .
So HE was designated as a political pariah… and ‘ Alt-Right ’ .
So what did we really EXPECT would happen when the mob decided that they were going to seize control of City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abdicated to the mob .
They now have become the functional equivalent of people bribed by invading armies to open the gates .
To whom did they yield it ?
Protesters declared a “ Cop Free Zone ” near where Seattle police boarded up and seemingly abandoned their East Precinct building Monday night , according to local reports — following days of demonstrations in response to the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis .
The surrounding area had seen more than a week of protests , with some of them growing violent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department sent a memo to officers noting that brass had decided to unblock the streets and allow demonstrators to march past the building on their way to Capitol Hill .
— FoxNews Here is some eyewitness reporting on what ’ s going on… Notice , they ’ ve moved the protest INDOORS now , where Chinese Coronavirus transmission risks are much higher .
Now we will see whether our officials still truly care about COVID transmission risks or not .

Not long after the nation watched in horror as a police precinct in Minneapolis was torched by an angry mob, police in a ‘sanctuary city’ yielded control of Seattle to a sea of activists.
Not that we’re expecting a strong law-and-order leadership from the crowd in Seattle. They are chronically the ‘tip of the spear’ with every social experiment going, no matter how detrimental it is for their society.
Fifteen dollar minimum wage? Sanctuary city? Yielding part of the city to a camp of Anti-ICE squatters, and letting them refuse entry to the police?
Yup, they did all of those things.
And what happened when Andy Ngo got violently attacked on film by Antifa? Under ordinary circumstances, he would be the poster child for violent persecution. Journalist? Check. Racial minority? Check. LGBT? Check. He’s even a child of a refugee family. That would normally count as bonus points.
Andy would have been the cudgel the media attacked the Right with for their bigoted attacks against the First Amendment, and intersectional minorities. The media would have attacked us in his name with all the zeal they have mustered against the police with the latest BLM case. But not in this instance. He wound up being attacked by the militant wing of the far left. So HE was designated as a political pariah… and ‘Alt-Right’.
So what did we really EXPECT would happen when the mob decided that they were going to seize control of City Hall? They courageously turned tail and abdicated to the mob. They now have become the functional equivalent of people bribed by invading armies to open the gates.
To whom did they yield it?
This is one of the individuals running the "Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone" in Seattle. No additional commentary from me needed, lol pic.twitter.com/eDYfFQOQLU — Michael Tracey (@mtracey) June 9, 2020
Protesters declared a “Cop Free Zone” near where Seattle police boarded up and seemingly abandoned their East Precinct building Monday night, according to local reports — following days of demonstrations in response to the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The surrounding area had seen more than a week of protests, with some of them growing violent. On Monday, the Seattle Police Department sent a memo to officers noting that brass had decided to unblock the streets and allow demonstrators to march past the building on their way to Capitol Hill. — FoxNews
Here is some eyewitness reporting on what’s going on…
I’m outside of the Seattle Police Department’s East Precinct for @townhallcom. Police have pulled out of the area and protesters have set up barricades in the streets. They have declared it a “Cop Free Zone.” pic.twitter.com/iYFQ9B4jhz — Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) June 9, 2020
Protesters have put on the barricades that those coming into the area are “now leaving the USA” and entering the “Cap Hill autonomous zone” or “Free Capitol Hill.” pic.twitter.com/zGNBYAyLOg — Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) June 9, 2020
Marching away from the East Precinct in the streets of Seattle, large protest crowd chants: “Defund SPD!” Have yet to see any police presence. pic.twitter.com/XL9tRdORsE — Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) June 10, 2020
Protesters have now taken over the lobby of Seattle City Hall. Again, don’t see any police. pic.twitter.com/9N5Pq6AmR3 — Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) June 10, 2020
Notice, they’ve moved the protest INDOORS now, where Chinese Coronavirus transmission risks are much higher.
Now we will see whether our officials still truly care about COVID transmission risks or not.


clashdaily--2020-06-10--State Rep Proposes Politically-Motivated Violence Be Called ‘Hate Crime’ … Is He Right?

It ’ s no secret that our political conflict has been heating up over the last few years .
It ’ s gotten to the point that people have been physically assaulting strangers and politicians over their political views .
The examples of this are endless , and for all the talk about the right being hateful bigots , the specific examples seem to line up mostly on one side of the ledger .
Scalise was nearly assassinated by a BernieBro supporter .
Rand Paul was attacked so severely that he needed part of his lung removed .
People have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MAGA flag .
Vehicles burned for a bumper sticker .
We saw a young woman get a roundhouse kick from some skinny leftist for having the ‘ wrong ’ view on abortion .
Not to mention all the lower-level insanity whipped up over that iconic red hat .
Just ask any of the Covington kids… or this older black gentleman who got knocked cold and basically left for dead on the subway .
It was some young woman who tended to the unconscious man and dialed 911 .
That ’ s every bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an injured 75-year-old man in Buffalo… isn ’ t it ?
This one had nothing to do with the complex dynamics of policing , protesting and any possible mutual antagonism .
It was nothing less than opportunistic malice .
An example of the strong preying upon the weak… simply because he could .
That is the sort of cruel , opportunistic malice that is best described by invoking the word ‘ hate ’ , isn ’ t it ?
At least one honest Democrat still believes that our fight should be in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He understands that is what makes our system strong .
And give him credit , he is risking a lot to put forward a bold new idea .
Now , our more libertarian readers would argue against ‘ hate ’ being used as a modifier for any sort of crime .
They would argue that motives can be slippery things , while specific acts are more easily proven or ( just as importantly ) falsified .
But if we are going to have a separate classification for crimes motivated by what group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , religious , sexuality etc — should our protected First Amendment right guaranteeing freedom of political association be subject to similar special protections ?
Rep Jones is proposing it at the State level .
Should something similar be proposed at the national level ?

It’s no secret that our political conflict has been heating up over the last few years. It’s gotten to the point that people have been physically assaulting strangers and politicians over their political views.
The examples of this are endless, and for all the talk about the right being hateful bigots, the specific examples seem to line up mostly on one side of the ledger.
Scalise was nearly assassinated by a BernieBro supporter. Rand Paul was attacked so severely that he needed part of his lung removed. People have had their truck shot at over a MAGA flag. Vehicles burned for a bumper sticker. We saw a young woman get a roundhouse kick from some skinny leftist for having the ‘wrong’ view on abortion.
Not to mention all the lower-level insanity whipped up over that iconic red hat. Just ask any of the Covington kids… or this older black gentleman who got knocked cold and basically left for dead on the subway. It was some young woman who tended to the unconscious man and dialed 911.
That’s every bit as heinous as what enraged people about an injured 75-year-old man in Buffalo… isn’t it? This one had nothing to do with the complex dynamics of policing, protesting and any possible mutual antagonism. It was nothing less than opportunistic malice. An example of the strong preying upon the weak… simply because he could.
That is the sort of cruel, opportunistic malice that is best described by invoking the word ‘hate’, isn’t it?
At least one honest Democrat still believes that our fight should be in the arena of ideas, not physical confrontation. He understands that is what makes our system strong. And give him credit, he is risking a lot to put forward a bold new idea.
I’ve watched countless videos of Trump supporters getting attacked in the streets simply due to their support of @realDonaldTrump. Let’s call this what this is: a hate crime. And as we return to the legislature next week, I’ll be introducing legislation that’ll make it such. — Vernon Jones (@RepVernonJones) June 9, 2020
Now, our more libertarian readers would argue against ‘hate’ being used as a modifier for any sort of crime. They would argue that motives can be slippery things, while specific acts are more easily proven or (just as importantly) falsified.
But if we are going to have a separate classification for crimes motivated by what group you belong to — be that ethnic, religious, sexuality etc — should our protected First Amendment right guaranteeing freedom of political association be subject to similar special protections?
Rep Jones is proposing it at the State level. Should something similar be proposed at the national level?
Should politically-motivated violence be classed as a hate crime in federal law? Should politically-motivated violence be classed as a hate crime in federal law? * Yes. Let's do our fighting in the arena of ideas. No. Prosecute actions and crimes, not 'hate' and hearts. No. I dare not trust the 'speech is violence' left with such a law.
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clashdaily--2020-06-10--CCP CRACKDOWN: 53 Pro-Democracy Activists Arrested In Hong Kong

So much for “ one country , two systems ” framework .
The Chinese Communist Party ( CCP ) has been working to stomp out democracy in Hong Kong for the past year .
While the world is focused on the coronavirus , local issues , an upcoming Presidential election in the United States , and now discussions about systemic racism and police brutality , the CCP is bullying pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong .
On Tuesday evening , Hong Kong police arrested 53 pro-democracy activists during a protest marking a year of pro-democracy rallies .
Just last month , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hong Kong legislature and kicked out pro-democracy legislators in order to vote for a new chair of a committee and pass controversial “ national security ” legislation that critics say would target pro-democracy activists .
• China Stages Coup In Hong Kong–Pro-Democracy Politicians Are Physically Removed From Legislature ( VIDEO ) Police said on Wednesday that 36 males and 17 females were arrested for offences including unlawful assembly and participating in unauthorised assembly .
Protesters had defied a ban on gatherings of more than eight people introduced by the Hong Kong government to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hong Kong Security Secretary John Lee told the South China Morning Post in an interview published on Wednesday that local police were setting up a dedicated unit to enforce the law and it would have intelligence gathering , investigation and training capabilities .
Companies including HSBC ( HSBA.L ) and Standard Chartered ( STAN.L ) have backed the security law without knowing the details of it , drawing criticism from some investors and U.S. and British officials .
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo singled out HSBC on Tuesday , saying such “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Beijing and criticising the Chinese Communist Party ’ s “ coercive bullying tactics.
” Hong Kong ’ s year of pro-democracy protests was sparked by a government bill that would have allowed people to be extradited to mainland China , where courts are controlled by the Communist Party , for trial .
China has an atrocious record on human rights , and they ’ re now cracking down on the former British colony .
Since the coronavirus outbreak , China has been flexing its power over Hong Kong , Taiwan , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pay attention to the ways that China is taking opportunities to push their agenda and flex their muscle while the world is still distracted by the virus that they allowed to become a global pandemic .

So much for “one country, two systems” framework.
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been working to stomp out democracy in Hong Kong for the past year. While the world is focused on the coronavirus, local issues, an upcoming Presidential election in the United States, and now discussions about systemic racism and police brutality, the CCP is bullying pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong.
On Tuesday evening, Hong Kong police arrested 53 pro-democracy activists during a protest marking a year of pro-democracy rallies.
"We've been in this constant terror of being arrested." LOOK BACK: Meet Rachel, one of the many faceless protesters in Hong Kong on the 1-year anniversary of the demonstrations sparked by the now-withdrawn extradition bill #香港 pic.twitter.com/omeob6MuM4 — Bloomberg QuickTake (@QuickTake) June 9, 2020
Just last month, the CCP staged a coup of the Hong Kong legislature and kicked out pro-democracy legislators in order to vote for a new chair of a committee and pass controversial “national security” legislation that critics say would target pro-democracy activists.
ClashDaily covered that here:
Reuters reports:
Police said on Wednesday that 36 males and 17 females were arrested for offences including unlawful assembly and participating in unauthorised assembly. Protesters had defied a ban on gatherings of more than eight people introduced by the Hong Kong government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
VIDEO: ?? A young woman is arrested by police in Hong Kong as protesters marked a year since the start of the pro-democracy protests in the semi-autonomous city #HongKongProtest pic.twitter.com/ayYFGjdtEb — AFP news agency (@AFP) June 9, 2020
Hong Kong Security Secretary John Lee told the South China Morning Post in an interview published on Wednesday that local police were setting up a dedicated unit to enforce the law and it would have intelligence gathering, investigation and training capabilities. Companies including HSBC (HSBA.L) and Standard Chartered (STAN.L) have backed the security law without knowing the details of it, drawing criticism from some investors and U.S. and British officials. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo singled out HSBC on Tuesday, saying such “corporate kowtows” got little in return from Beijing and criticising the Chinese Communist Party’s “coercive bullying tactics.” Hong Kong’s year of pro-democracy protests was sparked by a government bill that would have allowed people to be extradited to mainland China, where courts are controlled by the Communist Party, for trial. Source: Reuters
China has an atrocious record on human rights, and they’re now cracking down on the former British colony.
Since the coronavirus outbreak, China has been flexing its power over Hong Kong, Taiwan, and getting aggressive with India.
We need to pay attention to the ways that China is taking opportunities to push their agenda and flex their muscle while the world is still distracted by the virus that they allowed to become a global pandemic.


clashdaily--2020-06-10--The Ultimate ‘Mansplain’: Daniel Radcliffe Apologizes To Fans For J.K. Rowling’s Tweets On Gender Id

The Ultimate ‘Mansplain’: Daniel Radcliffe Apologizes To Fans For J.K. Rowling’s Tweets On Gender Identity

Wasn ’ t telling a woman what to think anathema to the left ?
Apparently it ’ s fine when you ’ re defining what a woman is .
In one of the most absurd moments of 2020–and there have been many , many of them so far–is the woke left turning on itself in this particular way .
Daniel Radcliffe , the 30-year old actor who became famous due solely to his starring role in the Harry Potter movie franchise , has decided to apologize to fans who were hurt by recent tweets regarding gender identity by author J.K. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sex–Leftists Attack And ‘ Cancel ’ Her ( Again ) Rowling ’ s ire was initially sparked by an article that referred to women as “ people who menstruate.
” She then wrote a short twitter thread where Rowling defended the science of biological sex and the implications of self-identification solely determining one ’ s gender .
Rowling wrote : If sex isn ’ t real , there ’ s no same-sex attraction .
If sex isn ’ t real , the lived reality of women globally is erased .
I know and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives .
It isn ’ t hate to speak the truth .
The idea that women like me , who ’ ve been empathetic to trans people for decades , feeling kinship because they ’ re vulnerable in the same way as women – ie , to male violence – ‘ hate ’ trans people because they think sex is real and has lived consequences – is a nonsense .
I respect every trans person ’ s right to live any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
I ’ d march with you if you were discriminated against on the basis of being trans .
At the same time , my life has been shaped by being female .
I do not believe it ’ s hateful to say so .
The backlash was immediate .
Now , Daniel Radcliffe is jumping in to do some damage control as well as educate his friend Jo ( Rowling ) on what he ’ s learned working with The Trevor Project–a non-profit organization which works to prevent youth suicide in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transgender women are women despite what Rowling tweeted about biological sex .
Rowling is no longer woke enough because she accepts and embraces trans people , but refuses to say that transgender women are biological women .
So , Racliffe , a man , is setting her straight .
In the ultimate act of “ manslplaining ” , Radcliffe explains what a woman is for the woman that apparently can ’ t comprehend that self-identification now trumps actual science to the left .
“ Transgender women are women .
Any statement to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transgender people , ” wrote Radcliffe in his statement released through the Trevor Project on Monday .
Does accepting biological men as women just because they say that they are women not erase the identity and dignity of women ?
How about calling women menstruators ?
It ’ s pretty degrading to just refer to women by one biological function .
Rowling isn ’ t “ erasing ” the existence of trans women or anyone who is transgender .
She is saying that biological sex exists and to say that it doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempting to use the fringe cases to suggest that biology is on a spectrum , but that ’ s not the case with 99 % of people .
Do we now redefine biology because of 1 % ?
Aren ’ t leftists always the ones talking about being the “ party of science ” ?
Clearly science doesn ’ t include biology .
What ’ s just as awful as the mansplaining is that this man , who was quite literally made famous by the world created by Rowling , is apologizing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s tweets , “ To all the people who now feel that their experience of the books has been tarnished or diminished , I am deeply sorry for the pain these comments have caused you .
I really hope that you don ’ t entirely lose what was valuable in these stories to you.
” He continues , “ If these books taught you that love is the strongest force in the universe , capable of overcoming anything ; if they taught you that strength is found in diversity , and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oppression of vulnerable groups ; if you believe that a particular character is trans , nonbinary , or gender fluid , or that they are gay or bisexual ; if you found anything in these stories that resonated with you and helped you at any time in your life — then that is between you and the book that you read , and it is sacred.
” Here is his statement in full : I realize that certain press outlets will probably want to paint this as in-fighting between J.K. Rowling and myself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is about , nor is it what ’ s important right now .
While Jo is unquestionably responsible for the course my life has taken , as someone who has been honored to work with and continues to contribute to The Trevor Project for the last decade , and just as a human being , I feel compelled to say something at this moment .
Transgender women are women .
Any statement to the contrary erases the identity and dignity of transgender people and goes against all advice given by professional health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on this subject matter than either Jo or I .
According to The Trevor Project , 78 % of transgender and nonbinary youth reported being the subject of discrimination due to their gender identity .
It ’ s clear that we need to do more to support transgender and nonbinary people , not invalidate their identities , and not cause further harm .
I am still learning how to be a better ally , so if you want to join me in learning more about transgender and nonbinary identities check out The Trevor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth .
It ’ s an introductory educational resource that covers a wide range of topics , including the differences between sex and gender , and shares best practices on how to support transgender and nonbinary people .
To all the people who now feel that their experience of the books has been tarnished or diminished , I am deeply sorry for the pain these comments have caused you .
I really hope that you don ’ t entirely lose what was valuable in these stories to you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love is the strongest force in the universe , capable of overcoming anything ; if they taught you that strength is found in diversity , and that dogmatic ideas of pureness lead to the oppression of vulnerable groups ; if you believe that a particular character is trans , nonbinary , or gender fluid , or that they are gay or bisexual ; if you found anything in these stories that resonated with you and helped you at any time in your life — then that is between you and the book that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And in my opinion nobody can touch that .
It means to you what it means to you and I hope that these comments will not taint that too much .
Radcliffe himself didn ’ t get by unscathed .

Wasn’t telling a woman what to think anathema to the left? Apparently it’s fine when you’re defining what a woman is.
In one of the most absurd moments of 2020–and there have been many, many of them so far–is the woke left turning on itself in this particular way.
Daniel Radcliffe, the 30-year old actor who became famous due solely to his starring role in the Harry Potter movie franchise, has decided to apologize to fans who were hurt by recent tweets regarding gender identity by author J.K. Rowling.
ClashDaily covered that story here:
J.K. Rowling Tweets About Biological Sex–Leftists Attack And ‘Cancel’ Her (Again)
Rowling’s ire was initially sparked by an article that referred to women as “people who menstruate.” She then wrote a short twitter thread where Rowling defended the science of biological sex and the implications of self-identification solely determining one’s gender. Rowling wrote:
If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction. If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased. I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. It isn’t hate to speak the truth. The idea that women like me, who’ve been empathetic to trans people for decades, feeling kinship because they’re vulnerable in the same way as women – ie, to male violence – ‘hate’ trans people because they think sex is real and has lived consequences – is a nonsense. I respect every trans person’s right to live any way that feels authentic and comfortable to them. I’d march with you if you were discriminated against on the basis of being trans. At the same time, my life has been shaped by being female. I do not believe it’s hateful to say so.
The backlash was immediate.
Now, Daniel Radcliffe is jumping in to do some damage control as well as educate his friend Jo (Rowling) on what he’s learned working with The Trevor Project–a non-profit organization which works to prevent youth suicide in the LGBTQ+ community.
The actor, 30, felt compelled to make a statement about the acclaimed novelist, after she tweeted about an article entitled ‘Creating a more equal post COVID-19 world for people who menstruate’ on Friday. Rowling wrote: ”People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?’ In response, Radcliffe hit out at the author who made him famous, saying: ‘To all the people who now feel that their experience of the books has been tarnished or diminished, I am deeply sorry for the pain these comments have caused you’. Source: Daily Mail
Radcliffe affirmed that transgender women are women despite what Rowling tweeted about biological sex. Rowling is no longer woke enough because she accepts and embraces trans people, but refuses to say that transgender women are biological women. So, Racliffe, a man, is setting her straight.
In the ultimate act of “manslplaining”, Radcliffe explains what a woman is for the woman that apparently can’t comprehend that self-identification now trumps actual science to the left. “Transgender women are women. Any statement to the contrary erases the identity and dignity of transgender people,” wrote Radcliffe in his statement released through the Trevor Project on Monday.
Does accepting biological men as women just because they say that they are women not erase the identity and dignity of women? How about calling women menstruators? It’s pretty degrading to just refer to women by one biological function.
Rowling isn’t “erasing” the existence of trans women or anyone who is transgender. She is saying that biological sex exists and to say that it doesn’t is wrong. Activists are now attempting to use the fringe cases to suggest that biology is on a spectrum, but that’s not the case with 99% of people. Do we now redefine biology because of 1%? Aren’t leftists always the ones talking about being the “party of science”? Clearly science doesn’t include biology.
What’s just as awful as the mansplaining is that this man, who was quite literally made famous by the world created by Rowling, is apologizing to the fans of her books for Rowling’s tweets, “To all the people who now feel that their experience of the books has been tarnished or diminished, I am deeply sorry for the pain these comments have caused you. I really hope that you don’t entirely lose what was valuable in these stories to you.”
He continues, “If these books taught you that love is the strongest force in the universe, capable of overcoming anything; if they taught you that strength is found in diversity, and that dogmatic ideas of pureness lead to the oppression of vulnerable groups; if you believe that a particular character is trans, nonbinary, or gender fluid, or that they are gay or bisexual; if you found anything in these stories that resonated with you and helped you at any time in your life — then that is between you and the book that you read, and it is sacred.”
Here is his statement in full:
I realize that certain press outlets will probably want to paint this as in-fighting between J.K. Rowling and myself, but that is really not what this is about, nor is it what’s important right now. While Jo is unquestionably responsible for the course my life has taken, as someone who has been honored to work with and continues to contribute to The Trevor Project for the last decade, and just as a human being, I feel compelled to say something at this moment.
Transgender women are women. Any statement to the contrary erases the identity and dignity of transgender people and goes against all advice given by professional health care associations who have far more expertise on this subject matter than either Jo or I. According to The Trevor Project, 78% of transgender and nonbinary youth reported being the subject of discrimination due to their gender identity. It’s clear that we need to do more to support transgender and nonbinary people, not invalidate their identities, and not cause further harm.
I am still learning how to be a better ally, so if you want to join me in learning more about transgender and nonbinary identities check out The Trevor Project’s Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth. It’s an introductory educational resource that covers a wide range of topics, including the differences between sex and gender, and shares best practices on how to support transgender and nonbinary people.
To all the people who now feel that their experience of the books has been tarnished or diminished, I am deeply sorry for the pain these comments have caused you. I really hope that you don’t entirely lose what was valuable in these stories to you. If these books taught you that love is the strongest force in the universe, capable of overcoming anything; if they taught you that strength is found in diversity, and that dogmatic ideas of pureness lead to the oppression of vulnerable groups; if you believe that a particular character is trans, nonbinary, or gender fluid, or that they are gay or bisexual; if you found anything in these stories that resonated with you and helped you at any time in your life — then that is between you and the book that you read, and it is sacred. And in my opinion nobody can touch that. It means to you what it means to you and I hope that these comments will not taint that too much.
Love always,
Dan
Source: The Trevor Project
Radcliffe himself didn’t get by unscathed.
I’m not sure I will ever adjust to how much young men like Daniel Radcliffe appear to loathe females. The woman who gave him his big break is treated deplorably. Shame he did not avail himself of the facts regarding transgender issues before showing how disloyal & ignorant he is. — Sonia Poulton (@SoniaPoulton) June 9, 2020
So we should erase the identity and dignity of women instead. Gee thanks Daniel Radcliffe. https://t.co/37AgfIXFYD — Jackie Doyle-Price (@JackieDP) June 9, 2020
Releasing a statement on Twitter whilst not being on Twitter is a very interesting PR move by Daniel Radcliffe, maximum publicity & minimum accountability. Meanwhile the flames of hatred towards JK Rowling who is on here, are multiplied. A man who’d have no voice without her… — Nicky Clark (@MrsNickyClark) June 9, 2020
Thanks, Daniel Radcliffe, because what we all really needed was a white bloke mansplaining what women are to the woman whose genius his lacklustre career was built on. — Catherine Philp (@scribblercat) June 9, 2020
Daniel Radcliffe is an actor, he’s clearly not a biologist and clearly not a woman. A biological woman is born with a vagina. That’s all for today class. ? — Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) June 9, 2020
Thank heavens for Daniel Radcliffe, for without his expertise on womanhood, we women would all be lost. Let’s all cheer this super helpful, not-at-all cringeworthy example of condescending patriarchy. https://t.co/do9eGH62EW — Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) June 10, 2020
Daniel Radcliffe being celebrated for mansplaining what being a woman is to women is peak wokeness. — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) June 9, 2020
Thank god we have Harry Potter boy to explain womanhood to a real woman. https://t.co/7GTx0ZxzQQ — Rita Panahi (@RitaPanahi) June 9, 2020
Virtue signallers like Daniel Radcliffe are so desperate to get it right they get it massively wrong. You don’t acknowledge the trans community by calling them something they’re not. Which is why trans women are trans women and trans men are trans men. Clue is in the title, Dan. — Sonia Poulton (@SoniaPoulton) June 9, 2020


clashdaily--2020-06-10--Disbanding the Police: A Civilized Society Cannot Tolerate Lawlessness

Last evening , in order to pass the time while sheltering in place , I watched an old movie called Ishtar starring Dustin Hoffman and Warren Beatty .
Often described as “ the worst film ever made , ” it is one of those wacky , slapstick movies where all kinds of zany things can happen .
It immediately brought to mind the latest in a series of bizarre events surrounding the current crop of riots , namely the zany notion being circulated that our police forces should be disbanded .
As part of the fallout from the George Floyd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considering the possibility of getting rid of the city ’ s police department .
No , that is not a scene from Ishtar .
The proposal is supported by Rep. Ilhan Omar , who tweeted , “ The Minneapolis Police Department has proven themselves beyond reform .
It ’ s time to disband them and reimagine public safety in Minneapolis.
” Other cities have come up with the same idea .
Camden , New Jersey , which is considered to be one of the country ’ s most dangerous cities , will reportedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearly 270 officers as a part of an austerity measure .
After thousands of protesters chanted “ Defund the police ” outside his home , Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said he is supporting substantial budget cuts for the LAPD .
Christopher Rufo in city-journal.org reports that activists are building a case not just to reform policing—viewed by them as an oppressive , violent , and racist institution—but to do away with it altogether .
“ When I first heard this slogan , I assumed that it was a figure of speech , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reform , ” says Rufo .
“ But after reading the academic and activist literature , I realized that ‘ abolish the police ’ is a concrete policy goal.
” A site called “ aworldwithoutpolice ” asks us to “ imagine a world without police .
What if we found other ways to solve our issues ?
What if we rolled back police power , and abolished the institution entirely ?
” The answer is that all hell would break loose .
“ If anything like police abolition ever occurred , ” says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easy to predict what would happen next .
In the subsequent vacuum of physical power , wealthy neighborhoods would deploy private police forces , and poor neighborhoods would organize around criminal gangs—deepening structural inequalities and harming the very people that the police abolitionists say they want to help.
” Where does this nonsense come from ?
The out-of-control hatred for cops can be traced back to Obama .
His injudicious comments about Trayvon Martin and others inflamed racial hostility and led to riots and anti-police protests .
Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ argument , a massive lie whose disastrous consequences are evident in this week ’ s mayhem .
“ Recent studies not only find no ‘ systemic ’ abuse of black suspects by the cops , ” says black talk show host Larry Elder , “ but if anything , cops are more hesitant , more reluctant , to use deadly force against a black suspect than against a white suspect.
” Heather Mac Donald , author of The War on Cops , writes , “ Regarding threats to blacks from the police : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely to be killed by a black male than an unarmed black male is to be killed by a police officer.
” While some criticisms of the police may be justified , we need to remember that every profession has bad apples .
Just because a small number of physicians are incompetent does not mean that we ought to eliminate the medical profession .
The same thing goes for the police .
Watching videos of vandalism and murder around the country , I am amazed that anyone would seriously want to make the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the breakdown of civil society as part of their strategy of “ divide and conquer.
” Then they can take over and impose their version of a socialist paradise .
It goes against the bulwark of our republic—the rule of law .
The US Constitution and our legal system give us a set of rules that we can depend on .
The Constitution protects us from anarchy .
“ Without laws to create civil societies , ” population expert Frosty Wooldridge writes in Sonoran News , “ no city , no state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no civilization can long endure the vagaries of lawlessness.
” Civilization and anarchy are mutually exclusive .
A civilized society can not tolerate lawlessness .
For that reason , and that reason alone , the current violence on our streets is completely unacceptable .
The failure of city and state governments to prevent this week ’ s riots represents a movement away from civilization toward a new dark age .
Our society has slowly but surely been slipping away from law and order .
An alarming example is the existence of over 240 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immigration laws .
As a result , illegal aliens “ enjoy immunity from laws that prohibit illegal migration , murder , rape , and non-payment of income taxes , ” says Frosty Wooldridge .
“ Lawlessness is an overwhelming fact of American life , ” according to political activist Ralph Nader .
“ How many times have we been told that our country is under the rule of law and that nobody is above it ?
Yet the country ’ s legal life is defined instead by major zones of lawlessness created by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lawless society has no rules to govern behavior , says Donald Boudreaux , chairman of the economics department at George Mason University .
“ It is a society in which the physically mighty and the deviously clever prey upon others.
” I don ’ t care to live in that kind of society .
Spineless mayors and governors , by their cowardly unwillingness to stop the looting , have encouraged lawless notions of the “ disband the police ” variety .
We need a forceful response to Antifa and others who would deconstruct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends in blue .

Last evening, in order to pass the time while sheltering in place, I watched an old movie called Ishtar starring Dustin Hoffman and Warren Beatty. Often described as “the worst film ever made,” it is one of those wacky, slapstick movies where all kinds of zany things can happen. It immediately brought to mind the latest in a series of bizarre events surrounding the current crop of riots, namely the zany notion being circulated that our police forces should be disbanded.
As part of the fallout from the George Floyd incident, the Minneapolis City Council is considering the possibility of getting rid of the city’s police department. No, that is not a scene from Ishtar. The proposal is supported by Rep. Ilhan Omar, who tweeted, “The Minneapolis Police Department has proven themselves beyond reform. It’s time to disband them and reimagine public safety in Minneapolis.” Other cities have come up with the same idea. Camden, New Jersey, which is considered to be one of the country’s most dangerous cities, will reportedly disband its police department, laying off nearly 270 officers as a part of an austerity measure. After thousands of protesters chanted “Defund the police” outside his home, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said he is supporting substantial budget cuts for the LAPD.
Christopher Rufo in city-journal.org reports that activists are building a case not just to reform policing—viewed by them as an oppressive, violent, and racist institution—but to do away with it altogether. “When I first heard this slogan, I assumed that it was a figure of speech, used to legitimize more expansive criminal justice reform,” says Rufo. “But after reading the academic and activist literature, I realized that ‘abolish the police’ is a concrete policy goal.”
A site called “aworldwithoutpolice” asks us to “imagine a world without police. What if we found other ways to solve our issues? What if we rolled back police power, and abolished the institution entirely?” The answer is that all hell would break loose. “If anything like police abolition ever occurred,” says Christopher Rufo, “it’s easy to predict what would happen next. In the subsequent vacuum of physical power, wealthy neighborhoods would deploy private police forces, and poor neighborhoods would organize around criminal gangs—deepening structural inequalities and harming the very people that the police abolitionists say they want to help.”
Where does this nonsense come from? The out-of-control hatred for cops can be traced back to Obama. His injudicious comments about Trayvon Martin and others inflamed racial hostility and led to riots and anti-police protests. Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder pushed the “cops are racist” argument, a massive lie whose disastrous consequences are evident in this week’s mayhem. “Recent studies not only find no ‘systemic’ abuse of black suspects by the cops,” says black talk show host Larry Elder, “but if anything, cops are more hesitant, more reluctant, to use deadly force against a black suspect than against a white suspect.” Heather Mac Donald, author of The War on Cops, writes, “Regarding threats to blacks from the police: A police officer is 18.5 times more likely to be killed by a black male than an unarmed black male is to be killed by a police officer.”
While some criticisms of the police may be justified, we need to remember that every profession has bad apples. Just because a small number of physicians are incompetent does not mean that we ought to eliminate the medical profession. The same thing goes for the police.
Watching videos of vandalism and murder around the country, I am amazed that anyone would seriously want to make the cops disappear. The Left is rooting for the breakdown of civil society as part of their strategy of “divide and conquer.” Then they can take over and impose their version of a socialist paradise. It goes against the bulwark of our republic—the rule of law. The US Constitution and our legal system give us a set of rules that we can depend on. The Constitution protects us from anarchy. “Without laws to create civil societies,” population expert Frosty Wooldridge writes in Sonoran News, “no city, no state, no nation, no people and no civilization can long endure the vagaries of lawlessness.” Civilization and anarchy are mutually exclusive. A civilized society cannot tolerate lawlessness. For that reason, and that reason alone, the current violence on our streets is completely unacceptable. The failure of city and state governments to prevent this week’s riots represents a movement away from civilization toward a new dark age.
Our society has slowly but surely been slipping away from law and order. An alarming example is the existence of over 240 sanctuary cities that invite contempt for federal immigration laws. As a result, illegal aliens “enjoy immunity from laws that prohibit illegal migration, murder, rape, and non-payment of income taxes,” says Frosty Wooldridge. “Lawlessness is an overwhelming fact of American life,” according to political activist Ralph Nader. “How many times have we been told that our country is under the rule of law and that nobody is above it? Yet the country’s legal life is defined instead by major zones of lawlessness created by noncompliance and lack of enforcement.” A lawless society has no rules to govern behavior, says Donald Boudreaux, chairman of the economics department at George Mason University. “It is a society in which the physically mighty and the deviously clever prey upon others.”
I don’t care to live in that kind of society. Spineless mayors and governors, by their cowardly unwillingness to stop the looting, have encouraged lawless notions of the “disband the police” variety. We need a forceful response to Antifa and others who would deconstruct America. That includes support for our friends in blue.