clashdaily--2020-06-03--WTF? Public Health And Disease ‘Experts’ Support Anti-Racism Protests Despite COVID Fears

These are the same people that pushed the endless lockdowns .
Two weeks ago , you couldn ’ t get a haircut in most places and now we ’ re seeing thousands in the streets .
I ’ m old enough to remember how the patriots who protested the lockdowns in Michigan were lectured that they were going to cause a deadly spread of the virus .
But now that tens of thousands of people are gathering to protest the inexcusable and senseless killing of George Floyd by a thuggish Minneapolis cop ( and three others that didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concern over the spread of the virus has taken a backseat to a vital social issue .
Trending : MEME OF THE DAY : Trump ’ s Historic Address And Walk To Church Is Already A Bad @ ss Meme Many Public Health experts have deemed that racism and “ white supremacy ” is a “ lethal public health issue that predates and contributes to COVID-19.
” I ’ m sorry… how does that work , exactly ?
The virus is spread by white supremacy now ?
Clearly , this isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condemning people that protested because they wanted to go back to work , said kids can ’ t go back to school , and we had to shut down everything with no sense of when we can return to even a semblance of normal , but large-scale protests are just fine with public health experts ?
Let me get this straight…state and local governments came down hard on : • churches , synagogues , and other houses of worship from holding in-person services , including on Easter Sunday • a woman who wanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidelines • a gym owner who put severe restrictions on his place of business to open his doors • a SWAT team was sent to a bar to arrest 8 people • parents were handcuffed for taking their kids to the park • a person who broke quarantine rules and put an ankle monitor on them • fining people for not using their one-way social-distancing sidewalks Mass protests that have erupted over police brutality toward black people in America are raising concerns about the risk of spreading the coronavirus .
But some health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said they support the demonstrations — because racism also poses a dire health threat .
Tens of thousands of people , masked and unmasked , have thronged the streets of Minneapolis , Atlanta , Louisville , Ky. , and other cities in the week since George Floyd died after a white Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck .
They are the largest public gatherings in the U.S. since the pandemic forced widespread shutdowns , and many local officials warned of a possible spike in new cases in one or two weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in open spaces , but wherever there is a gathering there is still the risk of transmitting the virus , ” said Dr. Elaine Nsoesie , an assistant professor of global health at Boston University .
It ’ s good to know that we can go to the parks again .
Someone tell those parents that were handcuffed in front of their kids for doing just that back in April .
Remember when they said that if you want to go back to work you ’ re “ killing grandma ” ?
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you should wear a mask to protest , keep in mind social distancing guidelines , and don ’ t chant or yell .
Canada ’ s Medical Officer of Health , Dr. Theresa Tam who flip-flopped on mask use , insisted that closing borders won ’ t stop a virus , and repeatedly said , “ Stay home , save lives ” in just about every appearance on television , agrees that large-scale protests are just fine as long as you don ’ t yell .
This doctor is even out there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the middle of a large protest in Baltimore .
But no worries , he ’ s wearing a mask .
Note how the journalist not wearing gloves touches the doctor ’ s back .
Maybe it ’ s me , but these people don ’ t seem to be 6 feet apart .
Also , is that… chanting and yelling that I hear ?
He ’ s not the only one… Public health experts admit that there may be a spike in COVID cases due to the protests/riots but that ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re saying is that it ’ s worthwhile to “ fight injustice , ” but it ’ s selfish to want to not watch your business be destroyed and have your family destitute .
All this NPR article has done is reinforce the idea that our “ public health experts ” are just as politicized as our media .
It makes it hard to trust them once that proverbial mask has been ripped off .

These are the same people that pushed the endless lockdowns.
Two weeks ago, you couldn’t get a haircut in most places and now we’re seeing thousands in the streets.
I’m old enough to remember how the patriots who protested the lockdowns in Michigan were lectured that they were going to cause a deadly spread of the virus.
But now that tens of thousands of people are gathering to protest the death of George Floyd, concern over the spread of the virus has taken a backseat to a social issue.
Many Public Health experts have deemed that racism and “white supremacy” is a “lethal public health issue that predates and contributes to COVID-19.”
Dozens of public health and disease experts have signed an open letter in support of the nationwide anti-racism protests. "White supremacy is a lethal public health issue that predates and contributes to COVID-19," they wrote.https://t.co/EewPNgDSu3 — NPR (@NPR) June 2, 2020
I’m sorry… how does that work, exactly?
The virus is spread by white supremacy now?
That seems sciencey.
Clearly, this isn’t about public health. They’re condemning people that protested because they wanted to go back to work, said kids can’t go back to school, and we had to shut down everything with no sense of when we can return to even a semblance of normal, but large-scale protests are just fine with public health experts?
Let me get this straight…state and local governments came down hard on:
…but rioting is now hunky-dory?
It appears so.
NPR reports:
Mass protests that have erupted over police brutality toward black people in America are raising concerns about the risk of spreading the coronavirus. But some health experts, even as they urge caution, said they support the demonstrations — because racism also poses a dire health threat. Tens of thousands of people, masked and unmasked, have thronged the streets of Minneapolis, Atlanta, Louisville, Ky., and other cities in the week since George Floyd died after a white Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck. They are the largest public gatherings in the U.S. since the pandemic forced widespread shutdowns, and many local officials warned of a possible spike in new cases in one or two weeks. “Risk of transmission is lower in open spaces, but wherever there is a gathering there is still the risk of transmitting the virus,” said Dr. Elaine Nsoesie, an assistant professor of global health at Boston University.
It’s good to know that we can go to the parks again. Someone tell those parents that were handcuffed in front of their kids for doing just that back in April.
Remember when they said that if you want to go back to work you’re “killing grandma”?
So killing grandma to denounce racism is where the balance lies? — Mark Dice (@MarkDice) June 3, 2020
These “public health experts” are warning that you should wear a mask to protest, keep in mind social distancing guidelines, and don’t chant or yell.
Health experts urged protesters not to sing and shout to reduce the threat of person-to-person transmission. And they cautioned that police tactics such as tear gas and pepper spray could exacerbate the situation by prompting people to cough and gasp for air. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued a list of tips for demonstrators to lower their risk of contracting COVID-19, such as covering their faces and staying in small groups. “Don’t yell; use signs & noise makers instead,” the department advised. Source: NPR
Canada’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Theresa Tam who flip-flopped on mask use, insisted that closing borders won’t stop a virus, and repeatedly said, “Stay home, save lives” in just about every appearance on television, agrees that large-scale protests are just fine as long as you don’t yell.
Dr Tam: Go to protests, but don’t yell. Yelling can increase the risk of spreading the virus. pic.twitter.com/VuubhRnaqX — Roberto Wakerell-Cruz✝ (@Robertopedia) June 1, 2020
This doctor is even out there wearing his scrubs and lab coat in the middle of a large protest in Baltimore. But no worries, he’s wearing a mask.
Note how the journalist not wearing gloves touches the doctor’s back. Maybe it’s me, but these people don’t seem to be 6 feet apart. Also, is that… chanting and yelling that I hear?
He’s not the only one…
Hospital staff battling COVID-19 applauds protestors Still believe the narrative ? pic.twitter.com/aZedVBmydQ — E (@ElijahSchaffer) June 3, 2020
This is nuts.
Public health experts admit that there may be a spike in COVID cases due to the protests/riots but that’s a risk that is acceptable. What they’re saying is that it’s worthwhile to “fight injustice,” but it’s selfish to want to not watch your business be destroyed and have your family destitute.
All this NPR article has done is reinforce the idea that our “public health experts” are just as politicized as our media.
It makes it hard to trust them once that proverbial mask has been ripped off.


clashdaily--2020-06-03--DISGUSTING: Joe Biden Sends Out Fundraising Email Using George Floyd’s Dying Words

George Floyd ’ s death has been politicized , but this is beyond vile .
Joe Biden , who is trying to repair his image with African American voters after his awful “ you ain ’ t black ” comment during an interview , is not letting the crisis of George Floyd ’ s death go to waste .
It was just yesterday that the former Vice President said that he wouldn ’ t “ traffic in fear and division or fan the flames of hate ” but that only lasted about 6 hours , apparently .
Joe says that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certainly didn ’ t take long to make a whopper of a mistake .
His campaign sent out a fundraising email with a transcript of the address to the nation that Biden made regarding George Floyd ’ s death and the subsequent fallout that has affected the entire nation .
The subject line for the email was “ I can ’ t breathe.
” It began just as his address did , with these words : George Floyd ’ s last words .
But they didn ’ t die with him .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re echoing across this nation .
They speak to a nation where too often just the color of your skin puts your life at risk .
It ’ s fine for Biden to email his supporters , but at the end of it was a large , red “ Donate to Elect Joe Biden ” button at the bottom .
You can see the email here .
By the way , if you read through the email and/or listen to the entire address , Mr .
I Won ’ t Traffic In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the entire thing .
He slammed the President for : • not doing enough for black Americans that have lost their jobs due to lockdowns • accusing the administration of using tear gas on “ peaceful protesters ” for a “ photo op ” • “ sweeping away the guardrails that protect our democracy ” • not knowing the Bible or the Constitution like Joe does You can watch Biden slurring through the full speech right here .
Biden can criticize the President as much as he likes , but we are free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s final words to fundraise is an absolutely disgusting thing to do .

George Floyd’s death has been politicized, but this is beyond vile.
Joe Biden, who is trying to repair his image with African American voters after his awful “you ain’t black” comment during an interview, is not letting the crisis of George Floyd’s death go to waste.
It was just yesterday that the former Vice President said that he wouldn’t “traffic in fear and division or fan the flames of hate” but that only lasted about 6 hours, apparently.
The presidency is a big job. Nobody will get everything right. I won’t either. But I promise you this: I won’t traffic in fear and division or fan the flames of hate. I will seek to heal the racial wounds that have long plagued this country — not use them for political gain. pic.twitter.com/TfNaoMRZQp — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) June 2, 2020
Joe says that he’ll make mistakes. It certainly didn’t take long to make a whopper of a mistake.
His campaign sent out a fundraising email with a transcript of the address to the nation that Biden made regarding George Floyd’s death and the subsequent fallout that has affected the entire nation.
The subject line for the email was “I can’t breathe.”
It began just as his address did, with these words:
“I can’t breathe.” “I can’t breathe.” George Floyd’s last words. But they didn’t die with him. They’re still being heard. They’re echoing across this nation. They speak to a nation where too often just the color of your skin puts your life at risk.
It’s fine for Biden to email his supporters, but at the end of it was a large, red “Donate to Elect Joe Biden” button at the bottom.
Just got a fundraising email from @JoeBiden, subject line "I can't breathe." — Susan Ferrechio (@susanferrechio) June 2, 2020
You can see the email here.
Here’s a screenshot of the donate button:
By the way, if you read through the email and/or listen to the entire address, Mr. I Won’t Traffic In Division pretty much attacks President Trump throughout the entire thing.
He slammed the President for:
not doing enough for black Americans that have lost their jobs due to lockdowns
failing to be a “leader”
accusing the administration of using tear gas on “peaceful protesters” for a “photo op”
appealing to his base (racism implied)
“sweeping away the guardrails that protect our democracy”
not knowing the Bible or the Constitution like Joe does
stifling Free Speech
stoking racism and division
repealing Obamacare
It was nutty.
You can watch Biden slurring through the full speech right here.
Biden can criticize the President as much as he likes, but we are free to criticize Biden.
Using George Floyd’s final words to fundraise is an absolutely disgusting thing to do.


clashdaily--2020-06-03--HORRIFIC VIDEO: Retired Black Cop Left To Die … So Looters Could Get A New TV?

Just days ago , we had a chorus of voices telling us that violence to property was insignificant in the moral accounting .
Property can be replaced , lives can not .
Where are those voices now ?
These ‘ peaceful protests ’ are amassing a body count of people who had nothing to do with the wrongful death of George Floyd .
Remember him ?
The guy whose indefensible death we supposedly all cared about ?
He and his cause were quickly forgotten once there was an opportunity for people to smash and grab with little chance of consequence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ just property ’ right ?
How dare we denounce that as criminal !
Trending : MEME OF THE DAY : Trump ’ s Historic Address And Walk To Church Is Already A Bad @ ss Meme Tell that to David Dorn of St. Louis .
Have the mainstream press finally been shamed into speaking his name yet ?
He was slaughtered by indifferent looters who — you guessed it — valued property above human life .
David Dorn was shot dead on — would you believe — Martin Luther King Drive , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ over the disgraceful way George Floyd ’ s life was cruelly cut short .
In reality , he was shot dead because he stood in the way of some dillweed ’ s smash-and-grab .
Around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday , police found 77-year-old David Dorn shot dead outside of Lee ’ s Pawn and Jewelry store in the 4100 block of Martin Luther King Dr. … ” He was murdered by looters at a pawnshop .
He was the type of brother that would ’ ve given his life to save them if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the answer , whether it ’ s a citizen or officer , ” they wrote .
St. Louis Police Chief John Hayden said Dorn was murdered during a looting while “ exercising law enforcement training.
” …Dorn would help out the owners of Lee ’ s Pawn and Jewelry due to his extensive background in police work .
When the business ’ alarm would go off , Dorn would check it out .
And that ’ s what he did early Tuesday morning before he was shot and killed .
—KMOV A Memorial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : We ’ ll let his family have the last word :

Just days ago, we had a chorus of voices telling us that violence to property was insignificant in the moral accounting. Property can be replaced, lives cannot. Where are those voices now?
These ‘peaceful protests’ are amassing a body count of people who had nothing to do with the wrongful death of George Floyd.
Remember him? The guy whose indefensible death we supposedly all cared about? He and his cause were quickly forgotten once there was an opportunity for people to smash and grab with little chance of consequence.
But hey, it’s ‘just property’ right? How dare we denounce that as criminal!
Tell that to David Dorn of St. Louis.
Have the mainstream press finally been shamed into speaking his name yet? He was slaughtered by indifferent looters who — you guessed it — valued property above human life.
No word about #DavidDorn from Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Schiff, AOC, Illhan Omar & CNN President Trump spoke about this mans murder. I guess the democrats only care about black lives when it benefits them . We see who truly care about the lives of others. pic.twitter.com/Yji2NxMiMH — Terrence K. Williams (@w_terrence) June 3, 2020
David Dorn was shot dead on — would you believe — Martin Luther King Drive, during riots dressed up as ‘protests’ over the disgraceful way George Floyd’s life was cruelly cut short. In reality, he was shot dead because he stood in the way of some dillweed’s smash-and-grab.
Around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, police found 77-year-old David Dorn shot dead outside of Lee’s Pawn and Jewelry store in the 4100 block of Martin Luther King Dr. …”He was murdered by looters at a pawnshop. He was the type of brother that would’ve given his life to save them if he had to. Violence is not the answer, whether it’s a citizen or officer,” they wrote. St. Louis Police Chief John Hayden said Dorn was murdered during a looting while “exercising law enforcement training.” …Dorn would help out the owners of Lee’s Pawn and Jewelry due to his extensive background in police work. When the business’ alarm would go off, Dorn would check it out. And that’s what he did early Tuesday morning before he was shot and killed. —KMOV
“He’s gone, over some TVs”
Hard to watch. raw emotion. raw language. But when do we protest for this man’s family? Killed just doing his job. ??
pic.twitter.com/zgD5OL0spV — Dan Bongino (@dbongino) June 2, 2020
A Memorial fund has been raised in his name:
Captain David Dorn Memorial Fund
And Americans responded quickly…
70k in 70 minutes https://t.co/WT7xMk4ZMW — Jack Posobiec (@JackPosobiec) June 3, 2020
We’ll let his family have the last word:


clashdaily--2020-06-03--LMAO: New York Has A Moment Of Unity — Calling For De Blasio To GTFO

The absentee Mayor has worn out his welcome in NYC .
Crowds are now officially calling for him to get out of Dodge .
It hasn ’ t been a good week for Bill de Blasio .
They probably liked him better back in May 2019 when he was too busy deluding himself that he could be President to show up for work as Mayor .
He did less harm then .
De Blasio hasn ’ t exactly been covering himself in glory , lately .
He ’ s still stinging from his terrible management of the Wuhan Coronavirus health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cuomo both have much to answer for on that score . )
The fact that he seems to have been singling out Jewish ( and to a lesser extent , Christian ) groups for special condemnation and enforcement has not escaped notice .
Trending : MEME OF THE DAY : Trump ’ s Historic Address And Walk To Church Is Already A Bad @ ss Meme His own daughter got arrested while running with the crowd who ’ s been so busily tearing up the Big Apple .
NY Riots : Two NY @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mayor ’ s Daughter Got Arrested , Too When the riots came to town , he mishandled that as badly as he has everything else .
He sent cops out to meet a mob , without proper protection .
And the cops called him out for it .
New York ’ s patience is wearing thin .
Especially now that they are seeing beloved city landmarks like Macy ’ s get swarmed and gutted by two-bit criminals .
Interestingly , just after he was publicly denouncing one of his cops , calling for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the context — namely that he was coming to the defense of another officer who had been hit with a brick… … New Yorkers took the idea of resignation in a whole different direction .
The crowd , last night started chanting with one voice and for one purpose : “ De Blasio resign ” .
Such a beautiful show of unity , isn ’ t it ?
Almost enough to bring a tear to your eye .

The absentee Mayor has worn out his welcome in NYC. Crowds are now officially calling for him to get out of Dodge.
It hasn’t been a good week for Bill de Blasio. They probably liked him better back in May 2019 when he was too busy deluding himself that he could be President to show up for work as Mayor. He did less harm then.
De Blasio hasn’t exactly been covering himself in glory, lately.
He’s still stinging from his terrible management of the Wuhan Coronavirus health crisis in NYC. (He and Cuomo both have much to answer for on that score.) The fact that he seems to have been singling out Jewish (and to a lesser extent, Christian) groups for special condemnation and enforcement has not escaped notice.
His own daughter got arrested while running with the crowd who’s been so busily tearing up the Big Apple. NY Riots: Two NY Lawyers Firebombed A Police Car And The Mayor’s Daughter Got Arrested, Too
When the riots came to town, he mishandled that as badly as he has everything else.
Thank you President Trump. Mayor DeBlasio is holding us back. Public safety is at risk, property is being damaged, cars set on fire, cops injured. DeBlasio is destroying NYC. Send in the National Guard. @realDonaldTrump @NYCMayor @WSJ @nytimes @FoxNews @nypost @CNN https://t.co/YIHtAH1Abx — SBA (@SBANYPD) May 31, 2020
He sent cops out to meet a mob, without proper protection. And the cops called him out for it.
Make NO Mistake DeBlasio! Lasts nights riots were NOT the fault of the NYPD. Your comments fuel more attacks just like when you got Ramos & Liu assassinated. You sent cops out without helmets & batons. This is the result. Maybe you need to stand in front of the NYPD at a protest. https://t.co/q1E9gXtQSC pic.twitter.com/cAKNbKh5aU — SBA (@SBANYPD) May 30, 2020
New York’s patience is wearing thin. Especially now that they are seeing beloved city landmarks like Macy’s get swarmed and gutted by two-bit criminals.
New York City is OUT OF CONTROL. Bill de Blasio needs to institute a curfew, bring in the National Guard on every street or resign in shame and have someone do the job that must be done. pic.twitter.com/2WcEdAA0kw — Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) June 3, 2020
Interestingly, just after he was publicly denouncing one of his cops, calling for his badge without bothering to find out the context — namely that he was coming to the defense of another officer who had been hit with a brick…
BREAKING: After @NYCMayor called for his badge, it appears NYPD cop only drew his gun after his supervisor was attacked with a brick pic.twitter.com/rIl3iJOhuK — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) June 1, 2020
… New Yorkers took the idea of resignation in a whole different direction. The crowd, last night started chanting with one voice and for one purpose: “De Blasio resign”.
Such a beautiful show of unity, isn’t it?
Almost enough to bring a tear to your eye.


clashdaily--2020-06-03--What Happens When People Do What’s Right In Their Own Eyes

Anyone familiar with the Bible will recognize Judges 17:6 , which says , “ In those days Israel had no king ; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes.
” This statement was made at the beginning of a series of chapters that described the moral decline of Israel as they simply did whatever they wanted to do without regard to what God expected .
When people do what they want to do , without regard to others and the consequences their actions bring , the result is moral decay leading to depravity .
Is there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ events of the last two weeks ?
George Floyd , a 46-year-old African American man was killed when police attempted to apprehend him on May 25 , 2020 .
Former officer Derek Chauvin pinned Floyd to the ground by planting his knee on his neck until Floyd passed out and died .
Chauvin and three other officers at the scene were fired .
Chauvin has been arrested and charged .
Trending : MEME OF THE DAY : Trump ’ s Historic Address And Walk To Church Is Already A Bad @ ss Meme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened to George Floyd was despicable .
I believe he was murdered .
Police brutality , while committed by a small number of law enforcement professionals , is horrific and unacceptable .
It happens , as I see it , whenever police officers ignore training and protocols and do what they want to do .
I don ’ t know of any police officers that defend it .
Some are even taking a public stand against it .
Peaceful protests have sprung up across the country to decry what happened to George Floyd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a grave tragedy.
” He continued , “ It should never have happened .
It has filled Americans all over the country with horror , anger , and grief.
” Though the president gets hammered by the hate-filled left no matter what he does , in my view , his sentiment is exactly right .
If the protests had remained protests , progress might have come from them .
However , that isn ’ t what happened .
Again , people are doing what they want to do without regard to consequences .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , serious moment and turned it into a lawless riot .
There is evidence that Antifa has a role in these acts of domestic terrorism .
Cities across our country are burning .
Law enforcement officers are under attack and business are being destroyed .
Leaders in Democrat states seem loathe to confront rioters for fear of alienating people , though it is hard to see whom they might be alienating .
The National Guard has been called in to some areas .
Our nation burns as we struggle to find order .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ outcome of people doing what they want without respect to who is hurt or the consequences .
What needs to be done ?
As I see it , first , government officials must restore order .
That applies to the rioters , looters , and also to those who abuse the power entrusted to them ( police officers who abuse citizens ) .
President Trump struck the right note in his speech on June 1 , 2020 .
We are a nation of laws or we are no nation at all .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it comes to rioting and looting .
That kind of action benefits no one and no cause .
Likewise , though they don ’ t occur often , there can be no covering up acts of police brutality and violence .
Second , we have to recognize change comes from real relationships .
While I suppose there is a desire for people to speak out , the social media posts and memes that are everywhere , as I see it , do little more than get lots of likes , retweets , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If real change is to happen , it will happen through genuine relationships .
We must get to know people .
See them , not as a “ black life , ” “ blue life ” or any other kind of “ life , ” but see them as a real person .
This is George .
This is Breonna .
This is Dave .
Third , opportunity to succeed in this country has to be available to everyone .
Prior to the pandemic , the unemployment rate was at an all-time low @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , policies that brought that kind of opportunity must continue .
Our country is at a crossroads at this moment .
Will people continue to just do what they want , or will there be a return to a higher calling ?

Anyone familiar with the Bible will recognize Judges 17:6, which says, “In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes.” This statement was made at the beginning of a series of chapters that described the moral decline of Israel as they simply did whatever they wanted to do without regard to what God expected.
When people do what they want to do, without regard to others and the consequences their actions bring, the result is moral decay leading to depravity.
Is there any better example of this than the events of the last two weeks?
George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American man was killed when police attempted to apprehend him on May 25, 2020. Former officer Derek Chauvin pinned Floyd to the ground by planting his knee on his neck until Floyd passed out and died. Chauvin and three other officers at the scene were fired. Chauvin has been arrested and charged.
It seems clear to me that what happened to George Floyd was despicable. I believe he was murdered. Police brutality, while committed by a small number of law enforcement professionals, is horrific and unacceptable. It happens, as I see it, whenever police officers ignore training and protocols and do what they want to do. I don’t know of any police officers that defend it. Some are even taking a public stand against it.
Peaceful protests have sprung up across the country to decry what happened to George Floyd. President Trump said it was “a grave tragedy.” He continued, “It should never have happened. It has filled Americans all over the country with horror, anger, and grief.” Though the president gets hammered by the hate-filled left no matter what he does, in my view, his sentiment is exactly right.
If the protests had remained protests, progress might have come from them. However, that isn’t what happened. Again, people are doing what they want to do without regard to consequences. Rioters and looters have hijacked this sobering, serious moment and turned it into a lawless riot. There is evidence that Antifa has a role in these acts of domestic terrorism.
Cities across our country are burning. Law enforcement officers are under attack and business are being destroyed. Leaders in Democrat states seem loathe to confront rioters for fear of alienating people, though it is hard to see whom they might be alienating. The National Guard has been called in to some areas. Our nation burns as we struggle to find order. In my view, this is the outcome of people doing what they want without respect to who is hurt or the consequences.
What needs to be done?
As I see it, first, government officials must restore order. That applies to the rioters, looters, and also to those who abuse the power entrusted to them (police officers who abuse citizens). President Trump struck the right note in his speech on June 1, 2020. We are a nation of laws or we are no nation at all. There can be no tolerance or passivity when it comes to rioting and looting. That kind of action benefits no one and no cause. Likewise, though they don’t occur often, there can be no covering up acts of police brutality and violence.
Second, we have to recognize change comes from real relationships. While I suppose there is a desire for people to speak out, the social media posts and memes that are everywhere, as I see it, do little more than get lots of likes, retweets, and affirmation for the one posting it.
If real change is to happen, it will happen through genuine relationships. We must get to know people. See them, not as a “black life,” “blue life” or any other kind of “life,” but see them as a real person. This is George. This is Breonna. This is Dave.
Third, opportunity to succeed in this country has to be available to everyone. Prior to the pandemic, the unemployment rate was at an all-time low for African Americans. In my opinion, policies that brought that kind of opportunity must continue.
Our country is at a crossroads at this moment. Will people continue to just do what they want, or will there be a return to a higher calling?


clashdaily--2020-06-04--How Would Jesus Riot?

How Would Jesus Riot?

When faced with injustices like the killing of George Floyd , would Jesus Riot with the looters at Macy ’ @ @ @ @ @ go another way .
People have been quick to draw a correlation between the lootings @ @ @ @ @ buildings we ’ ve seen over the last week and the incidents where Jesus went @ @ @ @ @ kicking over tables .
But are those folks really ready to see what Jesus example @ @ @ @ @ Like most things in the Christian life , his way is both better , and @ @ @ @ @ rage that ’ s been stealing TVs and burning down cities every night .
His @ @ @ @ @ VENT anger , it directs it toward a constructive purpose .
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When faced with injustices like the killing of George Floyd, would Jesus Riot with the looters at Macy’s, or would he go another way.
People have been quick to draw a correlation between the lootings, beatings and torching of buildings we’ve seen over the last week and the incidents where Jesus went into the Temple and started kicking over tables.
But are those folks really ready to see what Jesus example REALLY requires of us? Like most things in the Christian life, his way is both better, and more difficult than the uncontrolled rage that’s been stealing TVs and burning down cities every night.
His way doesn’t just VENT anger, it directs it toward a constructive purpose.
Rich, Doug, and Guest David Curry discuss the need for limits to righteous outrage in this powerful podcast.
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clashdaily--2020-06-04--Here’s Why Both Sides Can Try To Claim Victory After Steve King’s Primary Defeat

Steven King could have done himself a favor by bowing out gracefully .
But by running again , he gave both parties an opportunity to push a narrative on the topic of racism .
The Democrats may THINK this one will help them more .
But the jury is still out on that one .
Two views of one outcome : Rep. Steve King , the controversial nine-term Republican congressman from Iowa , lost a heavily contested primary race on Tuesday night to a well-funded state Sen. Randy Feenstra .
Trending : WATCH : Antifa Tinkerpot Gets Shrapnel In The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s loss in Iowa ’ s Republican primary contest marks the beginning of the end for the provocative lawmaker who for years had been a conservative lightning rod in Washington for his hardline views on issues ranging from immigration to abortion .
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel tweeted early Wednesday that King ’ s “ white supremacist rhetoric is totally inconsistent with the Republican Party , and I ’ m glad Iowa Republicans rejected him at the ballot.
” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , D-N.Y. , tweeted , “ Goodbye , Rep. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the only white supremacist in federal government , but you were among the most prominent .
It ’ s a shame Republicans held you up as long as they did.
” — FoxNews And that , right in those final two paragraphs , is the basic outline of each party ’ s narrative .
She might not realize it , but one narrative features AOC , herself , pretty prominently .
As the quote says , King was a ‘ lightning rod ’ , and has made a number of controversial statements over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agree with his critics or his defenders , some of those statements were either racist , or they have been misinterpreted as such .
The quote in question : Unfortunately for him , in a ‘ woke ’ world where soundbites determine the rise and fall of political futures , the result was the same either way .
In the short term , King did a Mea Culpa and even voted in agreement with a Congressional vote of disapproval written in response to his allegedly racist statements .
It did not , however @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
King said he ’ d vote “ yes ” on the resolution of disapproval about his comments .
“ I agree with the language in it , ” he said , referring to the language condemning white supremacy and white nationalism .
He urged his colleagues to vote for the resolution .
“ I ’ m putting up a yes on the board here .
What you say here is right and it ’ s true and it ’ s just , ” he said .
This came after King defending his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and lamented that there is no tape to prove it .
He repeated the same premise that was in his statement last night .
— KCCI Consequently , he was stripped of any committee assignments .
Here come the talking points : Now that King has lost the primary , the Democrats are crowing .
As we can see in the AOC tweet , they are pushing the ‘ Republicans-are-racist ’ narrative they love so dearly .
They see this evidence of having taken a scalp , of forcing out one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) make room for one of their own .
But playing that ‘ racist ’ card is a risky gamble for the Democrats .
Especially this year , with the rise of the squad .
It sets up a counter-narrative .
For one thing , this primary means King hasn ’ t quietly slipped off out the back door .
He tried to keep his seat , but the Republican voters of his district had lost confidence in him , giving someone ELSE the right to represent their party ’ s interests , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , contrary to the Democrat talking points , Republicans take such issues seriously , and are willing to clean house .
This , in turn , sets up a potential Achilles heel for the Democrats : Not long after that near-unanimous vote to disapprove of King ’ s comments in a Democrat-controlled House , Ilhan Omar made some antisemitic statements .
With a bulletproof majority , the ball was in the Democrat ’ s court .
Pelosi was faced with a choice .
She could take a strong stand , showing that Democrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Republicans did .
Or she could downplay it .
Raucous Caucus : Pelosi Storms Out Of Closed-Door Meeting Over Omar ’ s Anti-Semitism She downplayed it , leaving her free to criticizes the Republicans alleged racism , without actually acknowledging her own party ’ s racist statements .
Her deliberate obfuscation on this issue was completely unmasked when political goals Pelosi named as ‘ racist ’ in the Spring of 2019 were being openly advanced by Democrats in the Squad only a few months later .
First , it opens up a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a committee role , advancing MAGA policy agenda items .
Second , it shows that Republicans are serious about keeping their own house in order… and Democrats are not .
For example , since AOC decided to weigh in , let ’ s begin with her OWN racial record .
— FAIL : AOC Calls Trump Antisemitic… That Was A Mistake How will this all play out in the end ?
That ’ s anybody ’ s guess .
Should Ilhan Omar ’ s Support For This Terrorist Organization Disqualify Her From Committee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Former CAIR Directer Yanked From Women ’ s March For Antisemitism WATCH : AOC ’ s On Record AGAIN With Fresh Dose Of ANTI-SEMITISM – Here ’ s The 411 WATCH : Rep. Omar And Rep. Tlaib Hold Presser FILLED With Anti-Israel Lies — Here ’ s The 411 HAMAS : Ilhan Omar ’ s Totalitarian BFFs Arrested Own Citizens For Doing THIS Ordinary Thing …With Jews And just for fun , since Dems love that ‘ guilt by association ’ game… Throwback Thursday : Remember When Barack Obama Was The Preferred Candidate @ @ @ @

Steven King could have done himself a favor by bowing out gracefully. But by running again, he gave both parties an opportunity to push a narrative on the topic of racism.
The Democrats may THINK this one will help them more. But the jury is still out on that one.
Two views of one outcome:
Rep. Steve King, the controversial nine-term Republican congressman from Iowa, lost a heavily contested primary race on Tuesday night to a well-funded state Sen. Randy Feenstra. King’s loss in Iowa’s Republican primary contest marks the beginning of the end for the provocative lawmaker who for years had been a conservative lightning rod in Washington for his hardline views on issues ranging from immigration to abortion. Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel tweeted early Wednesday that King’s “white supremacist rhetoric is totally inconsistent with the Republican Party, and I’m glad Iowa Republicans rejected him at the ballot.” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., tweeted, “Goodbye, Rep. Steve King. You are certainly not the only white supremacist in federal government, but you were among the most prominent. It’s a shame Republicans held you up as long as they did.” — FoxNews
And that, right in those final two paragraphs, is the basic outline of each party’s narrative. She might not realize it, but one narrative features AOC, herself, pretty prominently.
As the quote says, King was a ‘lightning rod’, and has made a number of controversial statements over the years. Depending on whether you agree with his critics or his defenders, some of those statements were either racist, or they have been misinterpreted as such.
The quote in question:
“White nationalist, white supremacist, Western civilization — how did that language become offensive?” King asked the paper. “Why did I sit in classes teaching me about the merits of our history and our civilization?” In his statement Monday, King insisted his use of “that language” was referring “ONLY to Western Civilization and NOT to any previously stated evil ideology ALL of which I have denounced. —FoxNews
Unfortunately for him, in a ‘woke’ world where soundbites determine the rise and fall of political futures, the result was the same either way.
Congress Responded
In the short term, King did a Mea Culpa and even voted in agreement with a Congressional vote of disapproval written in response to his allegedly racist statements. It did not, however, name him personally in its language.
King said he’d vote “yes” on the resolution of disapproval about his comments. “I agree with the language in it,” he said, referring to the language condemning white supremacy and white nationalism. He urged his colleagues to vote for the resolution. “I’m putting up a yes on the board here. What you say here is right and it’s true and it’s just,” he said. This came after King defending his comments, arguing again they were mischaracterized and lamented that there is no tape to prove it. He repeated the same premise that was in his statement last night. — KCCI
Consequently, he was stripped of any committee assignments.
Here come the talking points:
Now that King has lost the primary, the Democrats are crowing. As we can see in the AOC tweet, they are pushing the ‘Republicans-are-racist’ narrative they love so dearly. They see this evidence of having taken a scalp, of forcing out one of the other team, to (they think) make room for one of their own.
But playing that ‘racist’ card is a risky gamble for the Democrats. Especially this year, with the rise of the squad. It sets up a counter-narrative.
For one thing, this primary means King hasn’t quietly slipped off out the back door. He tried to keep his seat, but the Republican voters of his district had lost confidence in him, giving someone ELSE the right to represent their party’s interests, instead.
This is proof positive that, contrary to the Democrat talking points, Republicans take such issues seriously, and are willing to clean house. This, in turn, sets up a potential Achilles heel for the Democrats:
The Squad
Not long after that near-unanimous vote to disapprove of King’s comments in a Democrat-controlled House, Ilhan Omar made some antisemitic statements. With a bulletproof majority, the ball was in the Democrat’s court. Pelosi was faced with a choice. She could take a strong stand, showing that Democrats took such things just as seriously as the Republicans did. Or she could downplay it.
Raucous Caucus: Pelosi Storms Out Of Closed-Door Meeting Over Omar’s Anti-Semitism
She downplayed it, leaving her free to criticizes the Republicans alleged racism, without actually acknowledging her own party’s racist statements. Her deliberate obfuscation on this issue was completely unmasked when political goals Pelosi named as ‘racist’ in the Spring of 2019 were being openly advanced by Democrats in the Squad only a few months later.
With King primaried, two things happen.
First, it opens up a spot for a representative who CAN hold a committee role, advancing MAGA policy agenda items.
Second, it shows that Republicans are serious about keeping their own house in order… and Democrats are not. For example, since AOC decided to weigh in, let’s begin with her OWN racial record. — FAIL: AOC Calls Trump Antisemitic… That Was A Mistake
How will this all play out in the end? That’s anybody’s guess.
Related…
Should Ilhan Omar’s Support For This Terrorist Organization Disqualify Her From Committee Work?
‘Squad’ Member Defends Former CAIR Directer Yanked From Women’s March For Antisemitism
WATCH: AOC’s On Record AGAIN With Fresh Dose Of ANTI-SEMITISM – Here’s The 411
WATCH: Rep. Omar And Rep. Tlaib Hold Presser FILLED With Anti-Israel Lies — Here’s The 411
HAMAS: Ilhan Omar’s Totalitarian BFFs Arrested Own Citizens For Doing THIS Ordinary Thing …With Jews
And just for fun, since Dems love that ‘guilt by association’ game…
Throwback Thursday: Remember When Barack Obama Was The Preferred Candidate Of WHITE SUPREMACISTS?


clashdaily--2020-06-04--HEY DEMS: If Trump Is So D@mn ‘Divisive’, What Is He Doing In This Video?

None of the other tactics to undercut , overthrow , or derail the President have worked .
Again and again , Trump is one step ahead of his rivals .
So they ’ re going with the tried-and-true tactic .
There is a reason smear campaigns are so effective .
They don ’ t have to be true .
They just have to plant a seed of doubt in the minds of people .
The preferred smear campaign of choice that they would be leveraging against Trump has been evident since Charlotte .
Forget , for a moment , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against him ( ‘ very fine people ’ ) if let run for another 45 seconds will entirely disprove their claim about Trump praising bigots .
That doesn ’ t matter .
Only the narrative matters .
Sooner or later , everyone gets called Hitlerian these days , but there ’ s some irony in that .
Today ’ s smear campaigns operate under the same rules that we saw in the worst 20th Century propaganda : “ If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it , people will eventually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and petty criminals using the cover of a genuine cause ( the wrongful death of George Floyd ) to pursue their private goals , the conversation of ‘ national division ’ is back on the table .
Trending : WATCH : Antifa Tinkerpot Gets Shrapnel In The Leg And Cries Like A Baby Whether indifferent to , ignorant of , or simply dismissing the way citizens on the Right was treated by the previous administration , Democrats and their media talking head flunkies are trotting out the old accusations of Trump being ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is he ’ s bigot .
Try to reconcile that claim with what he ’ s been saying .
Here is his team ’ s most recent message : Is that a message of division ?
Or unity ?
Is it calling those of us who believe in what ’ s best about America to rally together to those things that unite us ?
Or is he chastising ‘ bitter ’ people for ‘ clinging to ’ the wrong ideas and values ?
Back when Obama made a distinction between protesters and criminals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nobody batted an eye .
But now when Trump does the same thing , he ’ s somehow opposed to the First Amendment .
Lies are spread about use of force — and not retracted when shown to be untrue — so that they can sell that old story of OrangeManBad .
No , teargas and rubber bullets were NOT used in LaFayette Park , the ‘ protest ’ that had been dispersed was NOT peaceful , and it was no mere Presidential ‘ photo op ’ .
It was a show of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will not be held hostage to the whims of violent actors .
We will not cower or comply .
This is a nation of laws , and it belongs to the law-abiding .
Period .

None of the other tactics to undercut, overthrow, or derail the President have worked. Again and again, Trump is one step ahead of his rivals. So they’re going with the tried-and-true tactic.
There is a reason smear campaigns are so effective. They don’t have to be true. They just have to plant a seed of doubt in the minds of people. The preferred smear campaign of choice that they would be leveraging against Trump has been evident since Charlotte.
Forget, for a moment, the fact that the same clip they use against him (‘very fine people’) if let run for another 45 seconds will entirely disprove their claim about Trump praising bigots. That doesn’t matter. Only the narrative matters. Sooner or later, everyone gets called Hitlerian these days, but there’s some irony in that. Today’s smear campaigns operate under the same rules that we saw in the worst 20th Century propaganda: “If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it.”
With Anarchists and petty criminals using the cover of a genuine cause (the wrongful death of George Floyd) to pursue their private goals, the conversation of ‘national division’ is back on the table.
Whether indifferent to, ignorant of, or simply dismissing the way citizens on the Right was treated by the previous administration, Democrats and their media talking head flunkies are trotting out the old accusations of Trump being ‘divisive’. What they REALLY mean is he’s bigot.
Try to reconcile that claim with what he’s been saying.
Here is his team’s most recent message:
We are working toward a more just society, but that means building up, not tearing down. Joining hands, not hurling fists. Standing in solidarity, not surrendering to hostility. pic.twitter.com/mp8957czvh — Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) June 3, 2020
Is that a message of division? Or unity? Is it calling those of us who believe in what’s best about America to rally together to those things that unite us? Or is he chastising ‘bitter’ people for ‘clinging to’ the wrong ideas and values?
Back when Obama made a distinction between protesters and criminals, calling the latter ‘thugs’ nobody batted an eye. But now when Trump does the same thing, he’s somehow opposed to the First Amendment.
Lies are spread about use of force — and not retracted when shown to be untrue — so that they can sell that old story of OrangeManBad. No, teargas and rubber bullets were NOT used in LaFayette Park, the ‘protest’ that had been dispersed was NOT peaceful, and it was no mere Presidential ‘photo op’.
It was a show of strength. A message to America — we will not be held hostage to the whims of violent actors. We will not cower or comply. This is a nation of laws, and it belongs to the law-abiding. Period.


clashdaily--2020-06-04--Congress Can Cut Waste At Pentagon For Coronavirus Response Resources

The United States Senate will soon take up debate on the National Defense Authorization Act ( NDAA ) and there will be pressure to find savings to help pay for the trillions in coronavirus response efforts .
There is one program that is a great target for savings – the bloated budget for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program .
The NDAA will host a spirited debate on a number of hot button issues .
Expect debate on the proper role of the military on keeping peace in the streets of the U.S. after a show of strength by President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A discussion of the future of troops in Afghanistan and posture towards Iran will be an aspect of that debate .
Also , expect the bill to speed through the Senate while progress in the House is slower .
On the right , there is going to be pressure to cut spending to wasteful programs .
Conservatives have pressured the Pentagon for years to cut back on the F-35 program .
David Williams , President of the Taxpayer Protection Alliance wrote in Townhall last month , “ lawmakers should be taking a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s costly , problem-plagued F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program ” for cuts .
Williams cites a May Government Accountability Office ( GAO ) report to Congress that concluded , “ from 2018 to 2019 , the total cost estimate of the F-35 acquisition program increased by $ 22 billion , from $ 406 billion to over $ 428 billion.
” The report found that “ the total cost of the F-35 program to over $ 1.6 trillion ” over the lifetime of the program .
Conservatives are rightfully skeptical of this program @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cutbacks .
On the left , there is always pressured to cut defense spending and shift it to domestic programs .
Defense News reported on May 29 , 2020 , “ Twenty-nine House Democrats are calling for spending cuts to address the COVID-19 pandemic , while the HASC ’ s influential top Republican , Rep. Mac Thornberry , R-Texas , has said cutting defense would be shortsighted.
” The letter included some of the most ‘ progressive ’ members and they may have some influence on how the House handles the NDAA bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both liberals and conservatives is to use the $ 1.6 trillion F-35 program for reform and cuts .
Trending : WATCH : Antifa Tinkerpot Gets Shrapnel In The Leg And Cries Like A Baby The F-35 program just provided some new ammunition for cuts when it was reported in Popular Mechanics , “ the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is the most expensive U.S. defense program in history , and the aircraft itself has had more than its share of controversy .
One recent revelation : The Department of Defense places strict limits on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spend at supersonic speeds , in order to avoid damaging the aircraft.
” When the government invests one and a half trillion in a program , they expect the product to be flawless , yet this program is full of flaws and delays .
The design flaws have been numerous .
The Bulwark reported last year that “ as of 2019 , there were many design defects that cripple the program .
About 400 of the aircraft have been produced and are in service .
Most of these will at some point have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of design defects.
” The GAO report indicated that “ F-35 program test officials had identified over 3,200 deficiencies ” and “ specific instances where the weapon system either does not meet requirements or where the safety , suitability , or effectiveness of the weapon system could be affected.
” These flaws , problems and design deficiencies scream for reform and cuts .
With the national debt exceeding $ 25 trillion and well over $ 3 trillion in new spending this year alone , there is going to be pressure on every department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to spending .
The Pentagon is going to have to find a cut or two and the F-35 seems like the perfect candidate for savings .

The United States Senate will soon take up debate on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and there will be pressure to find savings to help pay for the trillions in coronavirus response efforts. There is one program that is a great target for savings – the bloated budget for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program.
The NDAA will host a spirited debate on a number of hot button issues. Expect debate on the proper role of the military on keeping peace in the streets of the U.S. after a show of strength by President Donald J. Trump near the White House. A discussion of the future of troops in Afghanistan and posture towards Iran will be an aspect of that debate. Also, expect the bill to speed through the Senate while progress in the House is slower.
On the right, there is going to be pressure to cut spending to wasteful programs. Conservatives have pressured the Pentagon for years to cut back on the F-35 program. David Williams, President of the Taxpayer Protection Alliance wrote in Townhall last month, “lawmakers should be taking a long, hard look at the Pentagon’s costly, problem-plagued F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program” for cuts. Williams cites a May Government Accountability Office (GAO) report to Congress that concluded, “from 2018 to 2019, the total cost estimate of the F-35 acquisition program increased by $22 billion, from $406 billion to over $428 billion.” The report found that “the total cost of the F-35 program to over $1.6 trillion” over the lifetime of the program. Conservatives are rightfully skeptical of this program and it is a soft target for cutbacks.
On the left, there is always pressured to cut defense spending and shift it to domestic programs. Defense News reported on May 29, 2020, “Twenty-nine House Democrats are calling for spending cuts to address the COVID-19 pandemic, while the HASC’s influential top Republican, Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, has said cutting defense would be shortsighted.” The letter included some of the most ‘progressive’ members and they may have some influence on how the House handles the NDAA bill. An easy cut that will please both liberals and conservatives is to use the $1.6 trillion F-35 program for reform and cuts.
The F-35 program just provided some new ammunition for cuts when it was reported in Popular Mechanics, “the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is the most expensive U.S. defense program in history, and the aircraft itself has had more than its share of controversy. One recent revelation: The Department of Defense places strict limits on the amount of time a pilot can spend at supersonic speeds, in order to avoid damaging the aircraft.” When the government invests one and a half trillion in a program, they expect the product to be flawless, yet this program is full of flaws and delays.
The design flaws have been numerous. The Bulwark reported last year that “as of 2019, there were many design defects that cripple the program. About 400 of the aircraft have been produced and are in service. Most of these will at some point have to be modified to address a series of design defects.” The GAO report indicated that “F-35 program test officials had identified over 3,200 deficiencies” and “specific instances where the weapon system either does not meet requirements or where the safety, suitability, or effectiveness of the weapon system could be affected.” These flaws, problems and design deficiencies scream for reform and cuts.
With the national debt exceeding $25 trillion and well over $3 trillion in new spending this year alone, there is going to be pressure on every department in the U.S. government to find cuts to spending. The Pentagon is going to have to find a cut or two and the F-35 seems like the perfect candidate for savings.


clashdaily--2020-06-04--CLASH POLL: Should Celebrities Who Want To ‘Defund The Police’ Have To Give Up Their Private Securit

CLASH POLL: Should Celebrities Who Want To ‘Defund The Police’ Have To Give Up Their Private Security?

A whole lot of virtue-signaling celebrities are signing an open letter to defund police departments .
Here ’ s why that ’ s completely stupid .
Systemic racism and police brutality against African Americans has literally become the cause célèbre amongst actual celebrities .
From behind their high walls that hide their huge mansions from the commoners , celebrities have taken a break from flying around in private jets to exotic locations and lecturing aboard their yachts that climate change needs to be taken seriously , in order to address the crisis of the alleged systemic racism in police departments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweeted out that African Americans are “ literally hunted everyday/every time ” they step foot outside their homes .
His view is pervasive , even if it just isn ’ t true .
According to the Washington Post this “ crisis ” that people have destroyed swaths of major cities to protest against can be clearly seen in a total of 10 unarmed African Americans killed by white police officers in 2019 .
And while even one unwarranted death is too many , we need to look at the facts .
Of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individuals had attacked the officer immediately prior to being shot , 1 was deemed to be an accident , and of the final 4 deaths , officers were charged in 2 of them .
ClashDaily covered this thoroughly here : WATCH : Tucker Carlson Takes A Blowtorch To The ‘ Blacks Are Hunted By Police ’ Narrative Using WaPo Data But the narrative sticks aided by the mainstream media .
We know that African Americans are stopped by police more frequently than other races .
It ’ s also an uncomfortable truth that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the population , they commit a large proportion of crime .
( See the video with Heather MacDonald at the bottom of the article linked here . )
It ’ s also clear that there are individuals that are racist in all professions including in police departments .
That doesn ’ t mean that every law enforcement agency is completely corrupted by a handful of terrible individuals , just as not every teacher is a pedophile despite the actions of the Mary Kay Letourneaus within the profession .
Despite facts , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calling for police departments to be defunded and celebrities are on-board with that .
Celebrities have signed an open letter calling for the police to be defunded and the money saved to be put into healthcare and education for minority communities .
John Legend , Common , the Weeknd , Lizzo , Jane Fonda , and others have signed a new open letter urging local governments to decrease police budgets in favor of spending more on health care , education , and other community programs .
Others to sign the letter include Megan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Romero , the executive director of the ACLU .
The letter was released by activist Patrisse Cullors , a co-founder of Black Lives Matter and a founding member of the Movement 4 Black Lives , a coalition of more than 100 black-rights organizations .
The letter arrives in conjunction with # BlackOutTuesday and # TheShowMustBePaused , a grassroots campaign within the music industry to pause work today , June 2nd , and “ reconnect with our community.
” Talib Kweli , Natalie Portman , America Ferrera , Brie Larson , and Taraji P. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letter .
The letter doesn ’ t just lecture about the alleged “ systemic racism ” in police departments around the country , it also remembers to virtue-signal that the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affects black communities .
Do you know what else “ disproportionately affects black communities ” ?
Rioting , looting , and burning them down .
Here ’ s the thing about this nutty response from celebrities–these people will sign onto this because they can hire their own personal security to protect them .
They don ’ t really care about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out a living and make a better life for their families .
They don ’ t care if communities will be inundated with crime if law enforcement is suddenly withdrawn .
The Black Lives Matter movement is a sham and always has been .
But some folks are catching onto that… WATCH : Black Business Owner Has A Message For BLM Protesters That Smashed And Looted Her Business I say we have those celebrities put their money where their signature is–you sign the petition to defund police departments , you stop hiring private @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the goose is good for the gander , after all .
If you don ’ t think that the “ little people ” need police to protect them , then you don ’ t need protection yourself .

A whole lot of virtue-signaling celebrities are signing an open letter to defund police departments. Here’s why that’s completely stupid.
Systemic racism and police brutality against African Americans has literally become the cause célèbre amongst actual celebrities.
From behind their high walls that hide their huge mansions from the commoners, celebrities have taken a break from flying around in private jets to exotic locations and lecturing aboard their yachts that climate change needs to be taken seriously, in order to address the crisis of the alleged systemic racism in police departments all across the country.
LeBron James tweeted out that African Americans are “literally hunted everyday/every time” they step foot outside their homes.
We’re literally hunted EVERYDAY/EVERYTIME we step foot outside the comfort of our homes! Can’t even go for a damn jog man! Like WTF man are you kidding me?!?!?!?!?!? No man fr ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!!! I’m sorry Ahmaud(Rest In Paradise) and my prayers and blessings sent to the….. pic.twitter.com/r1PNxs8Vgn — LeBron James (@KingJames) May 6, 2020
His view is pervasive, even if it just isn’t true.
According to the Washington Post this “crisis” that people have destroyed swaths of major cities to protest against can be clearly seen in a total of 10 unarmed African Americans killed by white police officers in 2019. And while even one unwarranted death is too many, we need to look at the facts. Of those 10 deaths, 5 of the unarmed individuals had attacked the officer immediately prior to being shot, 1 was deemed to be an accident, and of the final 4 deaths, officers were charged in 2 of them.
ClashDaily covered this thoroughly here:
WATCH: Tucker Carlson Takes A Blowtorch To The ‘Blacks Are Hunted By Police’ Narrative Using WaPo Data
But the narrative sticks aided by the mainstream media.
We know that African Americans are stopped by police more frequently than other races. It’s also an uncomfortable truth that although African Americans are a small percentage of the population, they commit a large proportion of crime. (See the video with Heather MacDonald at the bottom of the article linked here.)
It’s also clear that there are individuals that are racist in all professions including in police departments. That doesn’t mean that every law enforcement agency is completely corrupted by a handful of terrible individuals, just as not every teacher is a pedophile despite the actions of the Mary Kay Letourneaus within the profession.
Despite facts, the activist group Black Lives Matter is now calling for police departments to be defunded and celebrities are on-board with that.
We call for an END to the systemic racism that allows this culture of corruption to go unchecked and our lives to be taken. See the Demands. Sign the Petition. #DefundThePolice #blacklivesmatter https://t.co/xGULtImAOY — Black Lives Matter (@Blklivesmatter) May 31, 2020
Celebrities have signed an open letter calling for the police to be defunded and the money saved to be put into healthcare and education for minority communities.
John Legend, Common, the Weeknd, Lizzo, Jane Fonda, and others have signed a new open letter urging local governments to decrease police budgets in favor of spending more on health care, education, and other community programs. Others to sign the letter include Megan Rapinoe, Yada Shahidi, and Anthony Romero, the executive director of the ACLU. The letter was released by activist Patrisse Cullors, a co-founder of Black Lives Matter and a founding member of the Movement 4 Black Lives, a coalition of more than 100 black-rights organizations. The letter arrives in conjunction with #BlackOutTuesday and #TheShowMustBePaused, a grassroots campaign within the music industry to pause work today, June 2nd, and “reconnect with our community.” Talib Kweli, Natalie Portman, America Ferrera, Brie Larson, and Taraji P. Henson also signed on to support the letter. Source: Rolling Stone
The letter doesn’t just lecture about the alleged “systemic racism” in police departments around the country, it also remembers to virtue-signal that the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affects black communities.
Do you know what else “disproportionately affects black communities”? Rioting, looting, and burning them down.
Here’s the thing about this nutty response from celebrities–these people will sign onto this because they can hire their own personal security to protect them.
They don’t really care about innocent minorities who are trying to eke out a living and make a better life for their families. They don’t care if communities will be inundated with crime if law enforcement is suddenly withdrawn.
The Black Lives Matter movement is a sham and always has been.
But some folks are catching onto that…
WATCH: Black Business Owner Has A Message For BLM Protesters That Smashed And Looted Her Business
I say we have those celebrities put their money where their signature is–you sign the petition to defund police departments, you stop hiring private security.
What’s good for the goose is good for the gander, after all.
If you don’t think that the “little people” need police to protect them, then you don’t need protection yourself.
Who’s with me?


clashdaily--2020-06-04--LMAO: Rioter Plants An Explosive Device… His Plan Goes VERY Wrong (VIDEO)

As far as plans go , it wasn ’ t complicated .
Bonehead bro tries to light off an explosive in the middle of a riot .
Pretty straightforward , right ?
Straight out of one of those old ‘ even a Caveman could do it ’ commercials .
Except it WASN ’ T straightforward .
Not at all .
This is Wile .
E. Coyote level of catastrophic failure .
Trending : WATCH : Antifa Tinkerpot Gets Shrapnel In The Leg And Cries Like A Baby Our Zero drove out into an intersection , got out of his car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incendiary device in the middle of the street , with other strangers protesting nearby .
One bystander either didn ’ t approve of him ramping up the chaos , or maybe it was just another troublemaker who thought this would be funny to ruin the first rioter ’ s day… and proceeded to do just that .
Kudos to that second guy .
He saw a situation , sized it up , and sprang into immediate action .
And just like *that*… Bonehead ’ s day was ruined .
Not only was his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car .
Here ’ s a better angle , that catches the end result .
Whoops !
Nobody said criminals were smart .
Not even Hollywood ’ s Joker would want this doofus playing on his team .
And he does a lot of his hiring in Arkham Asylum .
Yikes .
That explosion looks like it might have been expensive .
Lots of luck explaining THAT to your insurance company , genius .
Or maybe we should be saying … ‘ to your mom and dad ’ .

As far as plans go, it wasn’t complicated. Bonehead bro tries to light off an explosive in the middle of a riot.
Pretty straightforward, right? Straight out of one of those old ‘even a Caveman could do it’ commercials.
Except it WASN’T straightforward. Not at all.
This is Wile. E. Coyote level of catastrophic failure.
Our Zero drove out into an intersection, got out of his car, and proceeded to set up his incendiary device in the middle of the street, with other strangers protesting nearby.
One bystander either didn’t approve of him ramping up the chaos, or maybe it was just another troublemaker who thought this would be funny to ruin the first rioter’s day… and proceeded to do just that.
Kudos to that second guy. He saw a situation, sized it up, and sprang into immediate action.
And just like *that*… Bonehead’s day was ruined.
Agent provocateur drops incendiary…
Protestors throw it back into his car pic.twitter.com/dL2xtauXe2 — Donna Barnett (@fienien4ever) June 3, 2020
Not only was his day ruined, but so was his car.
In internet speak… ‘Instant Karma’.
Here’s a better angle, that catches the end result.
Alternate angle of incendiary dropped by antifa person getting blowing up inside his car-pic.twitter.com/SINWWF3ORB — DefinitelyNotSweetDee ? (@NotSweetDeeSez) June 3, 2020
Ka-BOOM!
Whoops! Nobody said criminals were smart.
Not even Hollywood’s Joker would want this doofus playing on his team. And he does a lot of his hiring in Arkham Asylum.
Yikes. That explosion looks like it might have been expensive.
Lots of luck explaining THAT to your insurance company, genius.
Or maybe we should be saying … ‘to your mom and dad’.


clashdaily--2020-06-04--America Is Winding Down

America Is Winding Down

In 1787 our Founders created the US Constitution , the framework , the rules , for governing America .
If you ’ re old enough , you remember the earlier Timex watches that you had to wind back up every day .
If you forgot one day , then the watch would start to slow down and eventually it would stop altogether .
In 1787 the Founders wound up the watch of America .
Today it is winding down ; indeed , has slowed and is almost stopped .
Think about it .
I ’ m 62 years old , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like what ’ s happening to our country right now .
Americans ordered to remain inside their homes for months on end .
I never thought I ’ d see that .
Americans ordered to wear masks , ordered to not get closer than 6 feet from another human .
And what ’ s even more disconcerting to me is this : Americans are complying … en masse … without question .
I am concerned about the anti-police brutality protests that are presently occurring all across the country even as I write .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good and noble thing .
After all , I ’ ve yet to meet anyone who believes that a policeman kneeling on a man ’ s neck is a good idea .
But here ’ s the thing that bothers me : the lines that separate protests from riots seem to be blurred ; no , more than blurred , almost nonexistent .
I would be willing to fight and die for any American ’ s right to protest against our government .
And so would all our Founding Fathers .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right to protest , and then they enshrined that right in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution .
Trending : WATCH : Antifa Tinkerpot Gets Shrapnel In The Leg And Cries Like A Baby 1st Amendment of the Bill of Rights states : But what does that even mean ?
It means we have the right to speak out against the government .
We can call them mean .
We can call them bullies .
We can look them in the face and tell them they are bad people .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We have that right .
I would expand that to call it a moral duty to speak out against a government gone wrong .
Freedom of the press means that I can take my criticisms of the government and put it in writing and even publish it in a book or on the internet .
I have that guaranteed right .
We have the right to “ peaceably ” assemble .
This is crux and core to what ’ s happening to America right now .
I will defend your right to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will condemn all who riot and loot and destroy .
You don ’ t have that right .
You shouldn ’ t have that right .
Indeed , you can not be allowed to have that right , because , quite frankly , if that behavior is tolerated , or even sanctioned , then America is no more .
You ’ ve heard the saying : “ two wrongs do not make a right.
” That ’ s a fairly basic truth , and most people would agree with that … until today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many Americans , two wrongs do make a right .
A police officer kneels on the neck of a man in custody and this leads to his death .
That is a form of homicide and should be treated as such .
That police officer should be arrested , given a trial and punished if the jury finds him guilty .
That is happening .
I suspect that this officer and those complicit with his crime will receive their just punishment .
It ’ s a foregone conclusion .
But here ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A police officer in Minnesota commits a crime , is being punished for it , and then riots break out all across the country , almost in every state of the nation .
In what universe does that make sense ?
There is a fundamental difference between protesters and rioters .
Protest : an expression or declaration of objection , disapproval , or dissent , often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid .
( Dictionary.com ) I founded an organization called The Second Amendment March , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voiced our disapproval to our government .
We were loud but polite .
We made them feel uncomfortable .
I still remember the government snipers on the rooftops of the buildings surrounding us .
But here ’ s the thing .
We left our guns home .
We didn ’ t break the law .
We made our point without hurting anyone .
We didn ’ t shoot anyone and we didn ’ t destroy property .
And therein lies the fundamental difference between a protester and a rioter .
Riot : a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a group or crowd of persons , as by a crowd protesting against another group , a government policy , etc.
, in the streets .
( Dictionary.com ) Many of the protests going on around the country right now are filled with violence and destruction .
Don ’ t believe me ; turn on the television ; do a YouTube search .
It ’ s all there .
We used to believe that communism would destroy America ; then it was socialism ; Now , it ’ s anarchy .
But here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be destroyed from the outside .
The Chinese don ’ t need to attack us ; they just have to wait .
After all , why attack your enemy if he ’ s already terminally ill. Just wait for him to die from natural causes .
And what is the cause of America ’ s death : moral decay ; we are rotting from the inside out .
These protests will continue , then go into remission , then crop up again .
Americans are able to stop this decline .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watch .
But I don ’ t believe we will .
Liberty and morality must mutually co-exist .
An immoral culture can not long remain free .
So , the lawlessness will grow until a stronger power organizes and once more reasserts power and order ; but it won ’ t be freedom .
Many will criticize my words saying , “ You are giving up !
You ’ re a quitter !
” To the contrary ; I ’ ll never give up .
I ’ ll keep on fighting tyranny to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give up the fight simply because the odds are overwhelming and seem hopeless .
In fact , the bleakest of times are when we should be fighting all the more .
I ’ m simply trying to be a realist .
I ’ m hoping and praying for the best … while simultaneously preparing for the worst .
America is winding down .
Prepare yourself and your family for anarchy ; it is violent and unforgiving .
Another name for anarchy is “ Law of the Jungle.
” In the jungle , only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ … become strong .
And there are many ways to do that .
I suggest you get started .
Godspeed and stay safe .
Skip Coryell is the author of 16 books , including “ Civilian Combat : The Concealed Carry Book ” and the post-apocalyptic adventure series “ The Covid Chronicles ” as well as “ The God Virus .
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In 1787 our Founders created the US Constitution, the framework, the rules, for governing America. If you’re old enough, you remember the earlier Timex watches that you had to wind back up every day. If you forgot one day, then the watch would start to slow down and eventually it would stop altogether.
In 1787 the Founders wound up the watch of America. Today it is winding down; indeed, has slowed and is almost stopped. Think about it. I’m 62 years old, and I’ve never seen anything like what’s happening to our country right now. Americans ordered to remain inside their homes for months on end. I never thought I’d see that. Americans ordered to wear masks, ordered to not get closer than 6 feet from another human. And what’s even more disconcerting to me is this: Americans are complying … en masse … without question.
I am concerned about the anti-police brutality protests that are presently occurring all across the country even as I write. On its face; it seems like a good and noble thing. After all, I’ve yet to meet anyone who believes that a policeman kneeling on a man’s neck is a good idea.
But here’s the thing that bothers me: the lines that separate protests from riots seem to be blurred; no, more than blurred, almost nonexistent. I would be willing to fight and die for any American’s right to protest against our government. And so would all our Founding Fathers. In fact, they did fight for our right to protest, and then they enshrined that right in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
1st Amendment of the Bill of Rights states:
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
But what does that even mean? It means we have the right to speak out against the government. We can call them mean. We can call them bullies. We can look them in the face and tell them they are bad people. We can even call them fat and ugly. We have that right. I would expand that to call it a moral duty to speak out against a government gone wrong.
Freedom of the press means that I can take my criticisms of the government and put it in writing and even publish it in a book or on the internet. I have that guaranteed right.
We have the right to “peaceably” assemble. This is crux and core to what’s happening to America right now. I will defend your right to peaceably assemble and protest, but I will condemn all who riot and loot and destroy. You don’t have that right. You shouldn’t have that right. Indeed, you cannot be allowed to have that right, because, quite frankly, if that behavior is tolerated, or even sanctioned, then America is no more.
You’ve heard the saying: “two wrongs do not make a right.” That’s a fairly basic truth, and most people would agree with that … until today.
Now, in the minds of many Americans, two wrongs do make a right. A police officer kneels on the neck of a man in custody and this leads to his death. That is a form of homicide and should be treated as such. That police officer should be arrested, given a trial and punished if the jury finds him guilty. That is happening. I suspect that this officer and those complicit with his crime will receive their just punishment. It’s a foregone conclusion.
But here’s what I don’t understand: A police officer in Minnesota commits a crime, is being punished for it, and then riots break out all across the country, almost in every state of the nation. In what universe does that make sense?
There is a fundamental difference between protesters and rioters.
Protest: an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid. (Dictionary.com)
I founded an organization called The Second Amendment March, and we protested in Washington DC. We voiced our disapproval to our government. We were loud but polite. We made them feel uncomfortable. I still remember the government snipers on the rooftops of the buildings surrounding us.
But here’s the thing. We left our guns home. We didn’t break the law. We made our point without hurting anyone. We didn’t shoot anyone and we didn’t destroy property.
And therein lies the fundamental difference between a protester and a rioter.
Riot: a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets. (Dictionary.com)
Many of the protests going on around the country right now are filled with violence and destruction. Don’t believe me; turn on the television; do a YouTube search. It’s all there. We used to believe that communism would destroy America; then it was socialism; Now, it’s anarchy. But here’s the thing. America will not be destroyed from the outside. The Chinese don’t need to attack us; they just have to wait. After all, why attack your enemy if he’s already terminally ill. Just wait for him to die from natural causes. And what is the cause of America’s death: moral decay; we are rotting from the inside out.
These protests will continue, then go into remission, then crop up again. Americans are able to stop this decline. We have the means to wind up the watch. But I don’t believe we will. Liberty and morality must mutually co-exist. An immoral culture cannot long remain free. So, the lawlessness will grow until a stronger power organizes and once more reasserts power and order; but it won’t be freedom.
Many will criticize my words saying, “You are giving up! You’re a quitter!” To the contrary; I’ll never give up. I’ll keep on fighting tyranny to the end. I don’t give up the fight simply because the odds are overwhelming and seem hopeless. In fact, the bleakest of times are when we should be fighting all the more. I’m simply trying to be a realist. I’m hoping and praying for the best … while simultaneously preparing for the worst.
America is winding down. Prepare yourself and your family for anarchy; it is violent and unforgiving. Another name for anarchy is “Law of the Jungle.” In the jungle, only the strongest survive. Prepare and train … become strong. And there are many ways to do that. I suggest you get started. Godspeed and stay safe.
Skip Coryell is the author of 16 books, including “Civilian Combat: The Concealed Carry Book” and the post-apocalyptic adventure series “The Covid Chronicles” as well as “The God Virus.”


clashdaily--2020-06-04--WATCH: Tucker Carlson Takes A Blowtorch To The ‘Blacks Are Hunted By Police’ Narrative Using WaPo Da

WATCH: Tucker Carlson Takes A Blowtorch To The ‘Blacks Are Hunted By Police’ Narrative Using WaPo Data

Across the country , protests opposing systemic racism and police brutality against African Americans have turned into riots once the sun goes down .
The question no one asked is if the narrative was true .
Tucker Carlson asked the question on his show and , interestingly , he used the Washington Post as his source .
Since 2015 , WaPo has been tracking fatal shootings by on-duty police officers .
According to WaPo , this was in response to the FBI undercounting fatal police shootings by more than half .
The newspaper discovered this when investigating the death of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that WaPo has collected , however , doesn ’ t quite fit the headlines that they print and the narrative that they–and the rest of the Media ( D ) –continue to push .
This is really important because we now have tens of thousands of people rioting , looting , burning things down , assaulting people , and , yes , even murdering law enforcement officers as well as civilians , because they believe that blacks in America are being hunted down by the police .
Ben Crump , the attorney for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a book stating that the systemic racism in the United States is tantamount to “ genocide ” of African Americans .
Trending : WATCH : Antifa Tinkerpot Gets Shrapnel In The Leg And Cries Like A Baby In his opening monologue on Wednesday night , Tucker takes on the narrative and the results of that narrative .
His entire monologue is worth watching , but we will begin the clip where he dissects each individual police shooting of an unarmed black man in 2019 , which is at the 9:28 mark .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t do better with our policing .
We know that police officers do use force more frequently with blacks than with other races .
The question is , was the force justified ?
In the case of George Floyd , it clearly was not .
It ’ s important to review each case individually .
This is why 4 officers are being charged in Floyd ’ s death–the one with his knee on Floyd ’ s neck is facing a 2nd Degree Murder charge .
We know that there are disparities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ race .
But police forces across the country are doing everything that they can to combat this .
They don ’ t want to be seen as targeting one race over others–their job is to serve and protect all people .
We must acknowledge that there are going to be bad cops , dirty cops , and racist cops , and they should be removed from their jobs .
This is what is happening in police departments all across the country as much as police unions will allow .
Another important thing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acknowledge that these incidents are actually decreasing in frequency , but it appears that attacks on police officers are going up .
We can not have a discussion about problems and solutions if we ’ re not getting the entire picture instead of the narrative that the left is pushing .
Heather MacDonald had an excellent piece in the Wall Street Journal about the “ Myth of Systemic Police Racism ” but you need a subscription to read it .
It handles the complexity of the situation very well .
Here is Heather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate of fatal police shootings is because of risk , not because of race .
We can not discuss the behavior of cops without discussing the behavior of criminals .
It ’ s a long video , but also worth every minute of your time .
We don ’ t want to see police officers ever abuse their power , but we also don ’ t want law enforcement officers needlessly vilified , either .

Across the country, protests opposing systemic racism and police brutality against African Americans have turned into riots once the sun goes down. The question no one asked is if the narrative was true.
Tucker Carlson asked the question on his show and, interestingly, he used the Washington Post as his source. Since 2015, WaPo has been tracking fatal shootings by on-duty police officers. According to WaPo, this was in response to the FBI undercounting fatal police shootings by more than half. The newspaper discovered this when investigating the death of Michael Brown in 2014.
The data that WaPo has collected, however, doesn’t quite fit the headlines that they print and the narrative that they–and the rest of the Media(D)–continue to push.
This is really important because we now have tens of thousands of people rioting, looting, burning things down, assaulting people, and, yes, even murdering law enforcement officers as well as civilians, because they believe that blacks in America are being hunted down by the police. Ben Crump, the attorney for George Floyd’s family, wrote a book stating that the systemic racism in the United States is tantamount to “genocide” of African Americans.
In his opening monologue on Wednesday night, Tucker takes on the narrative and the results of that narrative.
His entire monologue is worth watching, but we will begin the clip where he dissects each individual police shooting of an unarmed black man in 2019, which is at the 9:28 mark.
Watch:
This isn’t to say that we can’t do better with our policing. We know that police officers do use force more frequently with blacks than with other races. The question is, was the force justified? In the case of George Floyd, it clearly was not. It’s important to review each case individually. This is why 4 officers are being charged in Floyd’s death–the one with his knee on Floyd’s neck is facing a 2nd Degree Murder charge.
We know that there are disparities in police interactions that are based on race. But police forces across the country are doing everything that they can to combat this. They don’t want to be seen as targeting one race over others–their job is to serve and protect all people. We must acknowledge that there are going to be bad cops, dirty cops, and racist cops, and they should be removed from their jobs. This is what is happening in police departments all across the country as much as police unions will allow.
Another important thing to note is that the media does not acknowledge that these incidents are actually decreasing in frequency, but it appears that attacks on police officers are going up.
Black lives matter.
Cop lives matter, too.
We cannot have a discussion about problems and solutions if we’re not getting the entire picture instead of the narrative that the left is pushing.
Heather MacDonald had an excellent piece in the Wall Street Journal about the “Myth of Systemic Police Racism” but you need a subscription to read it. It handles the complexity of the situation very well.
Here is Heather summing up the article stating that the rate of fatal police shootings is because of risk, not because of race. We cannot discuss the behavior of cops without discussing the behavior of criminals.
It’s a long video, but also worth every minute of your time.
We don’t want to see police officers ever abuse their power, but we also don’t want law enforcement officers needlessly vilified, either.


clashdaily--2020-06-04--Clash Quiz: If Nancy Pelosi Thought That The D.C. Protests Were ‘Peaceful’ Why Did She Need So Many

Clash Quiz: If Nancy Pelosi Thought That The D.C. Protests Were ‘Peaceful’ Why Did She Need So Many Security Guards?

Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) has been denouncing President Trump ’ s “ photo ops ” but has simultaneously been making several of her own .
Under the heading “ If Democrats Didn ’ t Have Double Standards They Wouldn ’ t Have Standards At All ” , here is Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Joe Scarborough ’ s show very , very upset about President Trump visiting St. John ’ s Episcopal Church after it sustained damage during rioting on Sunday night .
Can you believe the nerve of Pelosi to say says that we need to “ be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Nancy ?
I guess she missed the time that the Pope compared abortion to hiring a hitman .
Trending : WATCH : Antifa Tinkerpot Gets Shrapnel In The Leg And Cries Like A Baby Also , Pelosi says that her daughter–I ’ m sure an absolute paragon of integrity just like her mother–said that the police fired on “ peaceful protesters ” so that the President could have a “ photo op.
” That was debunked as a lie by the authorities .
But hey , it ’ s not like you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nancy ?
She ’ s siding with Black Lives Matter activists who are literally calling for police departments to be defunded .
Democrats seem to believe that if it doesn ’ t fit the narrative you can just ignore it .
All photo ops are bad in an election year…unless they ’ re done by Democrats .
Watch as Speaker Pelosi walks through the throngs of protesters on Capitol Hill while she ’ s surrounded by staffers and security guards .
Perhaps she ’ s still shaken up after her last foray into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illegal aliens crowding and shouting at her .
Illegals Show Up At Pelosi Speech… It Did NOT Go Well For Her And if you think she was there just showing her solidarity , here ’ s the photo op : Earlier Wednesday , Pelosi told MSNBC that she worried nationwide protests could lead to a resurgence in the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus .
“ I am indeed concerned about that , because it is true that wearing a mask and social distancing are very important to stopping the spread , ” the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as people go out there , I hope that they know that they ’ re taking a risk , as well as bringing home – but there ’ s been some good social distancing among some of the crowds and on TV , they all look like they are very close together , ” she added .
“ I think some of them are probably practicing social distancing .
Let us hope so.
” Charlie Kirk of Turning Point USA noted the something similar : Public health “ experts ” have said that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ racism than to stop the spread of a virus that has killed over 100,000 people in the United States alone .
We were all “ sheltered in place ” for months , destroying our economy , bankrupting businesses , decimating personal wealth , keeping kids out of school , unable to attend church services , had our liberties suspended indefinitely , and were unable to properly bury our dead–none of that was worthy of ending the lockdowns .
If you suggested it , you were accused of “ wanting to kill grandma.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( incorrect ) narrative of systemic , racist police brutality ?
Well , heck , let ’ s get on out there and protest !
Because that is a worthy cause .
It ’ s all about priorities .
The left ’ s priorities .

Speaker Nancy Pelosi(D-CA) has been denouncing President Trump’s “photo ops” but has simultaneously been making several of her own.
Under the heading “If Democrats Didn’t Have Double Standards They Wouldn’t Have Standards At All”, here is Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Joe Scarborough’s show very, very upset about President Trump visiting St. John’s Episcopal Church after it sustained damage during rioting on Sunday night.
Can you believe the nerve of Pelosi to say says that we need to “be consistent” with the Bible? Really, Nancy? I guess she missed the time that the Pope compared abortion to hiring a hitman.
Also, Pelosi says that her daughter–I’m sure an absolute paragon of integrity just like her mother–said that the police fired on “peaceful protesters” so that the President could have a “photo op.”
That was debunked as a lie by the authorities.
But hey, it’s not like you need the authorities anyway, eh, Nancy? She’s siding with Black Lives Matter activists who are literally calling for police departments to be defunded.
We call for an END to the systemic racism that allows this culture of corruption to go unchecked and our lives to be taken. See the Demands. Sign the Petition. #DefundThePolice #blacklivesmatter https://t.co/xGULtImAOY — Black Lives Matter (@Blklivesmatter) May 31, 2020
Democrats seem to believe that if it doesn’t fit the narrative you can just ignore it.
Speaking of narratives…
All photo ops are bad in an election year…unless they’re done by Democrats.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on Wednesday became the latest Democrat lawmaker to attended a protest against the death of George Floyd, walking through a demonstration outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Flanked by members of her staff and security guards, a masked Pelosi made her way through a crowd of protesters on the Capitol’s east front.
Watch as Speaker Pelosi walks through the throngs of protesters on Capitol Hill while she’s surrounded by staffers and security guards.
Nancy Pelosi spotted at DC protests pic.twitter.com/FKs4klGyPL — Benny (@bennyjohnson) June 3, 2020
Seems a bit weird, no?
Perhaps she’s still shaken up after her last foray into the public sphere and was surrounded by illegal aliens crowding and shouting at her.
Illegals Show Up At Pelosi Speech… It Did NOT Go Well For Her
And if you think she was there just showing her solidarity, here’s the photo op:
#BREAKING: Speaker Nancy Pelosi meets with protesters on Capitol Hill https://t.co/NpK8YJNYBc pic.twitter.com/hUBXTh9Xob — The Hill (@thehill) June 3, 2020
Earlier Wednesday, Pelosi told MSNBC that she worried nationwide protests could lead to a resurgence in the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus. “I am indeed concerned about that, because it is true that wearing a mask and social distancing are very important to stopping the spread,” the speaker told Morning Joe. “And as people go out there, I hope that they know that they’re taking a risk, as well as bringing home – but there’s been some good social distancing among some of the crowds and on TV, they all look like they are very close together,” she added. “I think some of them are probably practicing social distancing. Let us hope so.” Source: Breitbart
Charlie Kirk of Turning Point USA noted the something similar:
Let me get this straight: Nancy Pelosi won’t let Congress get back to work because of a lack of social distancing …Yet she’s walking around in massive protests? Why are we still paying her salary if this is how she spends her time? RT! pic.twitter.com/xI46vkTFIh — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) June 3, 2020
It’s fine, Charlie.
Public health “experts” have said that it’s more important to protest racism than to stop the spread of a virus that has killed over 100,000 people in the United States alone. We were all “sheltered in place” for months, destroying our economy, bankrupting businesses, decimating personal wealth, keeping kids out of school, unable to attend church services, had our liberties suspended indefinitely, and were unable to properly bury our dead–none of that was worthy of ending the lockdowns. If you suggested it, you were accused of “wanting to kill grandma.” But protests against the left’s (incorrect) narrative of systemic, racist police brutality? Well, heck, let’s get on out there and protest! Because that is a worthy cause.
It’s all about priorities. The left’s priorities.