clashdaily--2020-06-19--WTF? Snapchat’s Juneteenth Filter Had People Smile To Break Chains That Appeared On The Screen

If this is not the most tone-deaf move in social media , it ’ s got ta be in he top 3 .
Now that the entire country has been wokescolded into admitting that America is a racist country and it has been thus since the founding , corporations everywhere are virtue-signaling their support for African Americans .
Juneteenth is the day that many African Americans recognize as the day that slavery in the United States officially ended .
It was on June 19 , 1865 , that Major General Gordon Granger of the Union Army landed in Galveston , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Civil war was over and that slavery had been abolished .
President Abraham Lincoln had issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation on September 22 , 1862 , but it didn ’ t go into effect until January 1 , 1863 .
The social media platform SnapChat decided to commemorate Juneteenth by introducing a special filter that has users smile in order to break chains that appear behind them .
The text read “ Juneteenth Freedom Day.
” Trending : GOOD SLEUTHING : Social Pics And Etsy Lead To Felony Charges For Cop Car Arsonist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of himself using the filter , with the caption , “ Smile to break the chains ?
Okay then , ” and calling it “ um…interesting ” and it quickly went viral with other users posting their videos .
Really , guys ?
What kind of idiots work over there ?
!
“ Smile to break the chains ” ?
What the heck is wrong with people ?
Did they think that this would heal the racial divide ?
This is by far the worst example of trivializing the horrors of slavery that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life .
And so did another… Apparently there was another filter that featured chains : After the backlash , Snapchat pulled the filter .
In a statement , the company said they “ deeply apologize to the members of the Snapchat community who found this Lens offensive.
” In the statement , a spokesperson for Snap said “ diverse ” employees were “ involved in developing the concept.
” The spokesperson said the filter going live was a mistake , as it had “ not been approved through our review process.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so that we can avoid it in the future , ” the spokesperson said .
Luckie then told SnapChat to “ hire more black people.
” Yeah , that may not be the only problem over there , though Luckie .
The problem is that there probably aren ’ t many conservatives there , either .
There is not one conservative that I know that wouldn ’ t eye-roll this move as a stupid , insulting , completely tone-deaf attempt at virtue-signaling slactivism in order to appease the woke mob .
The problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of other companies is filled with leftists who want to show just how not racist they are .
They did that by creating a filter that was quintessentially racist .

If this is not the most tone-deaf move in social media, it’s gotta be in he top 3.
Now that the entire country has been wokescolded into admitting that America is a racist country and it has been thus since the founding, corporations everywhere are virtue-signaling their support for African Americans.
Juneteenth is the day that many African Americans recognize as the day that slavery in the United States officially ended. It was on June 19, 1865, that Major General Gordon Granger of the Union Army landed in Galveston, Texas, and informed slaves that the Civil war was over and that slavery had been abolished. President Abraham Lincoln had issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862, but it didn’t go into effect until January 1, 1863.
The social media platform SnapChat decided to commemorate Juneteenth by introducing a special filter that has users smile in order to break chains that appear behind them. The text read “Juneteenth Freedom Day.”
Journalist Mark S. Luckie posted a video of himself using the filter, with the caption, “Smile to break the chains? Okay then,” and calling it “um…interesting” and it quickly went viral with other users posting their videos.
This SnapChat #Juneteenth filter is…um…interesting. Smile to break the chains? Okay then. pic.twitter.com/Wyob3kT3ew — Mark S. Luckie (@marksluckie) June 19, 2020
Really, guys? What kind of idiots work over there?!
“Smile to break the chains”? What the heck is wrong with people? Did they think that this would heal the racial divide?
This is by far the worst example of trivializing the horrors of slavery that I have ever seen in my entire life.
Another user shared her video…
yoooooo, I barely get on Snapchat but I had to see what the tea was… yalll .. wtf ????? smile you break the chains ???? Deadass ? ? pic.twitter.com/GWdvpmsAkv — Friendly Black Mami? (@_BodyBySunny) June 19, 2020
And so did another…
guess they thought this was gonna be our reaction pic.twitter.com/TNsq2W6QBG — Kane⚡ (@SaintLouisNigga) June 19, 2020
More…
And more…
Apparently there was another filter that featured chains:
I didn’t even get that one I got this. pic.twitter.com/8dWCeul4We — Deshawn (@the_d022) June 19, 2020
It received a lot of criticism online.
Snapchat put out a filter where you smile and fucking chains break for Juneteenth??????????? If anyone ever has questions of why diversity in executive leadership/creative matters this is a PERFECT example — Liam (@lconley55) June 19, 2020
—Chad, our entire staff at SnapChat is white.
—I know, Brent.
—What should we do?
—Make diversity a priority in hiring?
—No, even better. We make #Juneteenth filter where people can break free of chains!
—I don’t see a problem. You guys? [murmurs of white people’s approval] — Stephen Black (@stephenablack) June 19, 2020
After the backlash, Snapchat pulled the filter. In a statement, the company said they “deeply apologize to the members of the Snapchat community who found this Lens offensive.” In the statement, a spokesperson for Snap said “diverse” employees were “involved in developing the concept.” The spokesperson said the filter going live was a mistake, as it had “not been approved through our review process.” “We are investigating why this mistake occurred so that we can avoid it in the future,” the spokesperson said. Source: Buzzfeed News
Luckie then told SnapChat to “hire more black people.”
Well many thanks to you @Snapchat. Now hire more black people. https://t.co/ckdfbW2h4e — Mark S. Luckie (@marksluckie) June 19, 2020
Yeah, that may not be the only problem over there, though Luckie.
The problem is that there probably aren’t many conservatives there, either.
There is not one conservative that I know that wouldn’t eye-roll this move as a stupid, insulting, completely tone-deaf attempt at virtue-signaling slactivism in order to appease the woke mob.
The problem is that SnapChat, just like a lot of other companies is filled with leftists who want to show just how not racist they are. They did that by creating a filter that was quintessentially racist.
Good job, SnapChat! Very cool.


clashdaily--2020-06-19--SEATTLE: Activist Answers KEY Questions Other Reporters Were Too Gutless To Ask (VIDEO)

We get all kinds of platitudes from high-ranking officials about how peaceful these protesters are .
But they are gathered for a reason , and if we misread what their true goal is , things could spin out of control pretty quickly .
Is this a protest about George Floyd ?
Not exactly .
His death was the match that lit the fire , but their issues and goals are bigger than that .
Is it just some Summer Of Love festival environment , where another generation is rebooting the nostalgia Woodstock ?
No , that ’ s not what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is a group that has been conditioned to hate the American system , to think it is Evil Personified .
They believe it has been designed and calibrated specifically to ensure the financial or failure of people that look just like them .
Trending : GOOD SLEUTHING : Social Pics And Etsy Lead To Felony Charges For Cop Car Arsonist Every story that fits neatly within that narrative they hear magnified day by day .
Police and justice are ‘ systemically racist ’ , they tell us .
The President is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ racist .
Movies are racist .
Corporations are racist .
The Covington kids ‘ smirking ’ was ‘ racist ’ .
Poverty is racist .
Health care is racist .
Songs are racist .
Even the freaking virus is ‘ racist ’ and brown people are dying because of it .
That ’ s the media soundtrack playing in the background of our lives all day long… and it never goes away .
The New York Times is publishing a 1619 project that is reframing every aspect of US history through a ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the protests of actual historians .
Now school curriculums will be adopting it .
We hear every day in the news and other media about how horribly racist white people are .
If you were an ethnic minority and believed half of what they are telling you , how would you feel about your country ?
Sadly , this poison has had a predictable effect .
As yourself if this chick has a ‘ Woodstock ’ vibe to her , or if she sounds as serious as a heart attack .
Is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She ’ s just making clear the rest of us understand what the next step is .
She said it herself .
She ’ s not here to ‘ protest ’ .
She ’ s here to make demands of compliance .
No police .
( No , that isn ’ t to be understood euphemistically .
She wants all cops to turn in their badges . )
No prisons .
No legal system as we currently know it .
Knock it down , and let these people figure out what to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sift through the ashes of more than a thousand years of jurisprudence .
This isn ’ t a protest .
This is a hostage-taking .
She ’ s not there sounding like some bong-smoking philosopher .
She sounds intelligent , determined , and prepared to make a stand .
Whether or not she ’ s indoctrinated with flawed ideas isn ’ t even the point right now .
She is part of a group that has seized the political initiative and is entrenching themselves , while politicians are whistling past the graveyard .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ you are dealing with , any proposed remedy is doomed to fail .
The Mayor and Governor are either ignorant , gutless , or complicit in what is shaping up to be very real , and very deeply financed attempt at an actual revolutionary toppling of our government .
And all of the Democrats who have proudly worn their little # Resistance labels , will have themselves a HELL of a lot of explaining to do to posterity if we fail to reign it in .
We ’ ve all seen the dishonest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power they ’ re entrusted with , they ’ re obviously unworthy of that trust .
But what about 2020 ?
Could a moral person pull a lever for Trump with their integrity intact ?
Would Jesus himself vote for Trump ?
We ’ re glad you asked .
There ’ s a brand new book that covers precisely that question : “ Would Jesus Vote For Trump ?
” by Doug Giles and Brandon Vallorani .
Would Jesus ever choose someone , with a less than stellar past , to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how Trump blasts CNN , The Left , and his feckless ‘ compadres ’ on The Right ?
What about Health Care ?
Would the Great Physician give Trump ’ s opposition to ObamaCare the ‘ two thumbs up ?
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We get all kinds of platitudes from high-ranking officials about how peaceful these protesters are. But they are gathered for a reason, and if we misread what their true goal is, things could spin out of control pretty quickly.
Is this a protest about George Floyd? Not exactly. His death was the match that lit the fire, but their issues and goals are bigger than that.
Is it just some Summer Of Love festival environment, where another generation is rebooting the nostalgia Woodstock? No, that’s not what this is about. Not even close.
This is a group that has been conditioned to hate the American system, to think it is Evil Personified. They believe it has been designed and calibrated specifically to ensure the financial or failure of people that look just like them.
Every story that fits neatly within that narrative they hear magnified day by day.
Police and justice are ‘systemically racist’, they tell us. The President is ‘literally Hitler’. Republicans are racist. Movies are racist. Corporations are racist. The Covington kids ‘smirking’ was ‘racist’. Poverty is racist. Health care is racist. Songs are racist. Even the freaking virus is ‘racist’ and brown people are dying because of it. That’s the media soundtrack playing in the background of our lives all day long… and it never goes away.
The New York Times is publishing a 1619 project that is reframing every aspect of US history through a ‘that’s racist’ lens… despite the protests of actual historians. Now school curriculums will be adopting it.
We hear every day in the news and other media about how horribly racist white people are.
If you were an ethnic minority and believed half of what they are telling you, how would you feel about your country?
Sadly, this poison has had a predictable effect.
As yourself if this chick has a ‘Woodstock’ vibe to her, or if she sounds as serious as a heart attack.
“I’m not here to peacefully protest. I’m here to disrupt until my demands are met.” “You cannot rebuild until you break it all the way down.” “Respond to the demands of the people, or prepare to be met with any means necessary.”
Is that a threat? A warning? Nope. She’s just making clear the rest of us understand what the next step is.
She said it herself. She’s not here to ‘protest’. She’s here to make demands of compliance.
No police. (No, that isn’t to be understood euphemistically. She wants all cops to turn in their badges.) No prisons. No legal system as we currently know it.
Knock it down, and let these people figure out what to build next as the rest of us sift through the ashes of more than a thousand years of jurisprudence.
ANY MEANS NECESSARY.
This isn’t a protest. This is a hostage-taking.
She’s not there sounding like some bong-smoking philosopher. She sounds intelligent, determined, and prepared to make a stand. Whether or not she’s indoctrinated with flawed ideas isn’t even the point right now. She is part of a group that has seized the political initiative and is entrenching themselves, while politicians are whistling past the graveyard.
If you cannot diagnose the problem you are dealing with, any proposed remedy is doomed to fail.
The Mayor and Governor are either ignorant, gutless, or complicit in what is shaping up to be very real, and very deeply financed attempt at an actual revolutionary toppling of our government.
And all of the Democrats who have proudly worn their little #Resistance labels, will have themselves a HELL of a lot of explaining to do to posterity if we fail to reign it in.
We’ve all seen the dishonest games the left have played with the power they’re entrusted with, they’re obviously unworthy of that trust.
But what about 2020? Could a moral person pull a lever for Trump with their integrity intact? Would Jesus himself vote for Trump? We’re glad you asked. There’s a brand new book that covers precisely that question:
“Would Jesus Vote For Trump?” by Doug Giles and Brandon Vallorani.
Would Jesus ever choose someone, with a less than stellar past, to be a leader? Would Jesus be cool with how Trump blasts CNN, The Left, and his feckless ‘compadres’ on The Right? What about Health Care? Would the Great Physician give Trump’s opposition to ObamaCare the ‘two thumbs up?’ Find out in this BEST-SELLER!
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clashdaily--2020-06-19--Albuquerque: Man Who Shot Attacker Dead During Statue Protest Goes Free… For Now

When you play stupid games , you win stupid prizes .
You have probably heard about the story where some citizens in Albuquerque decided to stand guard over a local statue , to help stem the tide of the cultural purge America has found itself in lately .
No monument , regardless of historical significance or meaning , truly is safe .
History ’ s good guys and bad guys are equally the targets of the iconoclastic mob .
Confederate soldiers and pioneering abolitionists alike run afoul of the mob .
Trending : GOOD SLEUTHING : Social Pics And Etsy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arsonist In the rioters ’ enthusiasm to destroy , people sometimes get hurt .
The mob did what mobs always do — they relied on their anonymity and numbers to act with impunity in ways that they would not dare to act in a one-on-one situation .
Violence broke out when demonstrators attempting to remove the statue known as La Jornada were met with members of armed right-wing militia group the New Mexico Civil Guard .
Steven Baca , 31 , is accused of shooting the victim , named as 39-year-old Scott Williams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chased down the street .
His attorney said he was attacking in self-defense at the time .
—Newsweek The charges are dropped , but that doesn ’ t mean this is resolved yet .
Torrez said prosecutors dropped an initial aggravated battery with a deadly weapon charge citing concerns that police failed to interview key witnesses or identify where several weapons such as knives which had been recovered from the scene had come from .
“ We believe that fundamentally this is an incomplete police investigation , ” he said .
… ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation too many times in this community where investigations have been rushed , are incomplete , and there is an expectation that quick decisions are made .
As professionals and prosecutors who have to uphold an oath to be objective and impartial , we can ’ t do that .
We have to get it right.
” Torrez said Baca could again face the aggravated battery with a deadly weapon charge if the new investigation calls for it .
Following the shooting , several members of the New Mexico Civil Guard could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the crowd , but they deny that he is a member of the group .
“ They secured the perimeter to help them keep the integrity of the investigation that was going to happen so that no evidence would be destroyed and because the mob was angry and yelling murderer and moving in , ” one member of the New Mexico Civil Guard , who did not wish to be armed , told KOB .
“ And so we needed to keep them back from the suspect in a possible homicide investigation.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ case will be who is deemed the ‘ aggressor ’ .
His accusors will say he pushed one of the group to the ground after repeated physical contact .
His defenders will point out that he was walking away , trying to disengage from the group which had hit him in the head with a skateboard , torn his shirt , and ( by some reports ) had attempted to reach for his firearm .
His lawyer is claiming the incident was one of self-defense .

When you play stupid games, you win stupid prizes.
You have probably heard about the story where some citizens in Albuquerque decided to stand guard over a local statue, to help stem the tide of the cultural purge America has found itself in lately.
No monument, regardless of historical significance or meaning, truly is safe. History’s good guys and bad guys are equally the targets of the iconoclastic mob. Confederate soldiers and pioneering abolitionists alike run afoul of the mob.
Bernalillo County District Attorney Raúl Torrez criticized the Albuquerque Police Department following the disorder while protesters attempted to topple the statue of Spanish conqueror Juan de Oñate outside the Albuquerque Museum on Monday night. — Newsweek
In the rioters’ enthusiasm to destroy, people sometimes get hurt.
The mob did what mobs always do — they relied on their anonymity and numbers to act with impunity in ways that they would not dare to act in a one-on-one situation.
Violence broke out when demonstrators attempting to remove the statue known as La Jornada were met with members of armed right-wing militia group the New Mexico Civil Guard. Steven Baca, 31, is accused of shooting the victim, named as 39-year-old Scott Williams, after clashing with demonstrators and being chased down the street. His attorney said he was attacking in self-defense at the time. —Newsweek
The charges are dropped, but that doesn’t mean this is resolved yet.
Torrez said prosecutors dropped an initial aggravated battery with a deadly weapon charge citing concerns that police failed to interview key witnesses or identify where several weapons such as knives which had been recovered from the scene had come from. “We believe that fundamentally this is an incomplete police investigation,” he said. …”Frankly we have been put in a situation too many times in this community where investigations have been rushed, are incomplete, and there is an expectation that quick decisions are made. As professionals and prosecutors who have to uphold an oath to be objective and impartial, we can’t do that. We have to get it right.” Torrez said Baca could again face the aggravated battery with a deadly weapon charge if the new investigation calls for it. Following the shooting, several members of the New Mexico Civil Guard could be seen gathering around Baca to protect him from the crowd, but they deny that he is a member of the group. “They secured the perimeter to help them keep the integrity of the investigation that was going to happen so that no evidence would be destroyed and because the mob was angry and yelling murderer and moving in,” one member of the New Mexico Civil Guard, who did not wish to be armed, told KOB. “And so we needed to keep them back from the suspect in a possible homicide investigation.” —Newsweek
The key question in this case will be who is deemed the ‘aggressor’.
His accusors will say he pushed one of the group to the ground after repeated physical contact. His defenders will point out that he was walking away, trying to disengage from the group which had hit him in the head with a skateboard, torn his shirt, and (by some reports) had attempted to reach for his firearm.
His lawyer is claiming the incident was one of self-defense.


clashdaily--2020-06-20--With Cancel Culture In Full Swing, The Blackface ‘Progressive Pope’ Is Ducking For Cover

People thought Jimmy Kimmel was funny once .
At least , I think they did .
Late-night comedy isn ’ t what it once was .
Somewhere along the line , it became more important for ‘ comedians ’ to play the role of unfunny social influencers sinking axes into the skulls of their political rivals than it was to make anyone actually… you know … laugh .
Maybe that ’ s why Greg Gutfield has come out of nowhere to beat all of the ‘ big players ’ in some recent ratings battles .
Jimmy Kimmel , who had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is taking a break for the summer .
Conveniently , it ’ s happening at JUST the point in our history where anyone who has even a WHIFF of racism in his history .
Trending : SEATTLE : Activist Answers KEY Questions Other Reporters Were Too Gutless To Ask ( VIDEO ) The fact that Jimmy painted his skin brown and pretended to be Karl Malone gives him a good reason to make himself scarce for a little while .
Kimmel , 52 , is facing increasing pressure to follow his fellow comedian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in skits .
He insisted on Thursday , however , that all was well with him and his family , and he simply needed a break .
‘ I ’ m taking the summer off to spend even more time with my family , ’ he announced .
‘ I ’ ve been doing this job for almost 18 years .
I ’ ve done 3,130 shows and there ’ s nothing wrong .
‘ My family is healthy , I ’ m healthy .
I just need a couple of months off.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he be , really ?
If history is any indicator , he ’ s probably gon na skate on this .
He does , after all , have the implicit immunity of that magical ( D ) party affiliation after his name .
The Media ( D ) tends to forgive their own .
In fact , one observant writer , Kyle Smith , noticed that of all the prominent leftists that have worn blackface… including actors and actresses , Prime Ministers and Governors , the only two people who have paid any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — who , so far as we know , never actually wore blackface — and one ordinary person who dressed in a costume of blackface at a private party , with the express intent ( including a name badge ) of mocking… Megyn Kelly .
Will Late-night comedy ’ s Progressive Pope get a pass from the Media ( D ) .
Smart money says they ’ ll find some way to forgive him .
After all , he is a true believer in OrangeManBad .
WATCH : Cryin ’ Kimmel ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bunkum Jimmy Kimmel ’ s Apology For ‘ Deceptive Video ’ Includes Claim ‘ Lunatic ’ MAGA Hats Are Threatening Him Kimmel Calls For Kavanaugh ’ s Johnson To Be Lopped Off… We Say ‘ You First ’

People thought Jimmy Kimmel was funny once. At least, I think they did. Late-night comedy isn’t what it once was.
Somewhere along the line, it became more important for ‘comedians’ to play the role of unfunny social influencers sinking axes into the skulls of their political rivals than it was to make anyone actually… you know … laugh.
Maybe that’s why Greg Gutfield has come out of nowhere to beat all of the ‘big players’ in some recent ratings battles.
Jimmy Kimmel, who had once served the role of Hollywood’s defacto ‘Progressive Pope’, is taking a break for the summer. Conveniently, it’s happening at JUST the point in our history where anyone who has even a WHIFF of racism in his history.
The fact that Jimmy painted his skin brown and pretended to be Karl Malone gives him a good reason to make himself scarce for a little while.
Kimmel, 52, is facing increasing pressure to follow his fellow comedian Jimmy Fallon and apologize for wearing blackface in skits. He insisted on Thursday, however, that all was well with him and his family, and he simply needed a break. ‘I’m taking the summer off to spend even more time with my family,’ he announced. ‘I’ve been doing this job for almost 18 years. I’ve done 3,130 shows and there’s nothing wrong. ‘My family is healthy, I’m healthy. I just need a couple of months off.’ –Source: DailyMail
How worried should he be, really? If history is any indicator, he’s probably gonna skate on this. He does, after all, have the implicit immunity of that magical (D) party affiliation after his name. The Media(D) tends to forgive their own.
In fact, one observant writer, Kyle Smith, noticed that of all the prominent leftists that have worn blackface… including actors and actresses, Prime Ministers and Governors, the only two people who have paid any real price for blackface are Megyn Kelly — who, so far as we know, never actually wore blackface — and one ordinary person who dressed in a costume of blackface at a private party, with the express intent (including a name badge) of mocking… Megyn Kelly.
Will Late-night comedy’s Progressive Pope get a pass from the Media(D). Smart money says they’ll find some way to forgive him.
After all, he is a true believer in OrangeManBad.
Related:
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WATCH: Cryin’ Kimmel’s EXCUSE For Not Lampooning Weinstein Is Pure Bunkum
BOLD WITNESS: Kanye Visits Kimmel’s Show… Makes BOLD Proclamation Of Faith
Jimmy Kimmel’s Apology For ‘Deceptive Video’ Includes Claim ‘Lunatic’ MAGA Hats Are Threatening Him
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clashdaily--2020-06-20--‘Peaceful’ Protest: Seattle Activists Blocked, Delayed 911 Response To Fatal Shooting

They WANTED a ‘ police-free ’ zone .
They got one .
Now someone is dead , and another is wounded .
The protest zone that Newsmedia types and Washington State politicians keep telling us are so peaceful and under control , was anything but peaceful on the early hours of Saturday morning .
A shooting left one 19yo man dead , and someone else hospitalized with life-threatening injuries .
When authorities tried to respond to the incident , they were driven back by occupiers .
Trending : The United Nations Hates America And Loves Antifa… Should We Cut Them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the scene because they “ were met by a violent crowd that prevented officers safe access to the victims , ” according to a statement by the Seattle Police Department .
The shooting took place in “ Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone ” — or CHAZ — a zone near downtown Seattle set aside for protesters against police brutality .
…The city said 9-1-1 calls placed about a half-hour apart indicated the men were shot a block away from each other .
Police said they are searching for the shooter or shooters and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday morning .
There is no known motive .
Investigators gathered shell casings from the scene Saturday .
—WaPo WAPO put their ideological cards on the table when they editorialized , in the same article : The occupants of the zone have remained mostly peaceful in the past two weeks .
But the zone has become a boogeyman for conservatives , including President Trump , who believes it is dangerous and has threatened to “ take it back ” from the protesters .
—WaPo < This is the greeting they got when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call after ‘ shots fired ’ .
Someone died .
Someone else was at death ’ s door .
It was not known whether the person who shot them was going to shoot anyone else .
And what was the protester ’ s priority ?
The same as it always was , harassing the police and chasing them away .

They WANTED a ‘police-free’ zone. They got one. Now someone is dead, and another is wounded.
The protest zone that Newsmedia types and Washington State politicians keep telling us are so peaceful and under control, was anything but peaceful on the early hours of Saturday morning.
A shooting left one 19yo man dead, and someone else hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. When authorities tried to respond to the incident, they were driven back by occupiers.
Here’s a link to Seattle Police’s official Blotter.
Officers initially had trouble getting to the scene because they “were met by a violent crowd that prevented officers safe access to the victims,” according to a statement by the Seattle Police Department. The shooting took place in “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone” — or CHAZ — a zone near downtown Seattle set aside for protesters against police brutality. …The city said 9-1-1 calls placed about a half-hour apart indicated the men were shot a block away from each other. Police said they are searching for the shooter or shooters and had no description to share as of Saturday morning. There is no known motive. Investigators gathered shell casings from the scene Saturday. —WaPo
WAPO put their ideological cards on the table when they editorialized, in the same article:
The occupants of the zone have remained mostly peaceful in the past two weeks. But the zone has become a boogeyman for conservatives, including President Trump, who believes it is dangerous and has threatened to “take it back” from the protesters. —WaPo<
#BREAKING: 1 dead, one critical in early morning shooting at Seattle protest zone known as CHOP; police say they attempted to respond but were met by a “violent crowd” & victims were taken to hospital by ‘CHOP medics’ pic.twitter.com/jj7EaqOeRD — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) June 20, 2020
This is the greeting they got when they showed up in response to the 911 call after ‘shots fired’.
Someone died. Someone else was at death’s door. It was not known whether the person who shot them was going to shoot anyone else. And what was the protester’s priority?
The same as it always was, harassing the police and chasing them away.


clashdaily--2020-06-20--Amnesty Int’l Researcher Snitched On Hamas Leader Reaching Out To Israeli Peace Activists–No One Has

Amnesty Int’l Researcher Snitched On Hamas Leader Reaching Out To Israeli Peace Activists–No One Has Seen Him Since

Amnesty International bills itself as a human rights organization , but it can ’ t seem to keep politics out of its advocacy .
The massive non-governmental organization says that it is committed to “ campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all ” but it sure has an odd way of advocating for human rights .
In 2015 , NGO Monitor wrote that the human rights organization was protected by a “ halo ” of positive opinion that shields it from criticism .
They found that Amnesty used failed methodology , was corrupt , and had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ details Amnesty ’ s “ financial mismanagement ; repeated examples of “ lawfare ” ; systematic flaws in the reporting of human rights abuses ; limited understanding of armed conflict leading to erroneous claims and incorrect analysis ; and violation of the universality of human rights , including a consistent institutionalized bias against Israel through double-standards.
” In February 2019 , The Guardian reported that Amnesty International isn ’ t such a great place to work .
A report described the environment there as toxic with “ widespread bullying , public humiliation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trending : The United Nations Hates America And Loves Antifa… Should We Cut Them Loose ?
While “ systemic racism ” and “ police brutality ” are the issues du jour in the United States in the wake of the George Floyd protests which have turned into riots , wanton destruction , death , chaos , and the demand for communism to end the “ systemic oppression ” , human rights abuses are occurring in other parts of the world .
Micheal Rubin wrote a piece at the Washington Examiner that brings a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is and how they ’ re willing to use their clout to punish individuals by siding with an oppressor .
So much for human rights for all , eh ?
One particular incident exposes Amnesty International ’ s role in the arrest and disappearance of a man who reached out to Israeli peace activists in a Zoom call .
Rubin wrote that although Amnesty defines its Core Values as a desire to foster “ a global community of human rights defenders based on the principles of international solidarity , effective action for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ universality and indivisibility of human rights , impartiality and independence , and democracy and mutual respect , ” it was one of their own researchers that reported a man who was attempting to do just that .
It was in this spirit that Rami Aman , the founder of the Gaza Youth Committee , in a Zoom call with Israeli peace activists .
Hamas , which seized control of the Gaza Strip in 2006 , however , that “ establishing any activity or communication with the Israeli occupation under any excuse is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treason against our people.
” Aman ’ s exercise of “ international solidarity ” and “ the universality and indivisibility ” initially passed unnoticed by Hamas authorities until Amnesty International “ ” and “ ” Hind Khoudary learned about the Zoom call and Aman to Hamas .
The militant group arrested Aman , and he has not been seen since .
Initially , Amnesty did not react , but only under pressure from other human rights groups did it acknowledge its researcher ’ s role and terminate her affiliation with Amnesty .
Even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ labeled Aman a prisoner of conscience .
Had it not been for the tireless efforts of United Nations Watch Executive Director Hillel Neuer , it is likely that Aman ’ s arrest would have gone unremarked and unpublicized , and Amnesty would still rely on a researcher more committed to a political narrative and her own deep-seated hatreds than any objective understanding of human rights .
Hillel Neuer has been very active advocating for Rami Aman and exposing Amnesty ’ s ex-researcher , Hind Khoudary .
Rubin ’ s article goes on to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ siding against a successful school in Somaliland that was started by a financial analyst .
The article describes Abaarso School as having “ achieved more with a than Somalia as a country has achieved with in annual U.S. aid.
” The school was attacked by a Somali journalist who was doxxing students and accused the school of being a den of impropriety .
The journalist was convicted of defamation charges , but Amnesty International took notice and defended him as a “ social activist ” and an “ activist for human rights.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amnesty International will defend human rights…but only if you ’ re on the “ correct ” side of the issue , and by that , they mean the progressive side .
Some humans , it seems , are more equal than others even to Amnesty International .

Amnesty International bills itself as a human rights organization, but it can’t seem to keep politics out of its advocacy.
The massive non-governmental organization says that it is committed to “campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all” but it sure has an odd way of advocating for human rights.
In 2015, NGO Monitor wrote that the human rights organization was protected by a “halo” of positive opinion that shields it from criticism. They found that Amnesty used failed methodology, was corrupt, and had a blatant anti-Israel bias. Their report details Amnesty’s “financial mismanagement; repeated examples of “lawfare”; systematic flaws in the reporting of human rights abuses; limited understanding of armed conflict leading to erroneous claims and incorrect analysis; and violation of the universality of human rights, including a consistent institutionalized bias against Israel through double-standards.”
In February 2019, The Guardian reported that Amnesty International isn’t such a great place to work. A report described the environment there as toxic with “widespread bullying, public humiliation, discrimination and other abuses of power.”
While “systemic racism” and “police brutality” are the issues du jour in the United States in the wake of the George Floyd protests which have turned into riots, wanton destruction, death, chaos, and the demand for communism to end the “systemic oppression”, human rights abuses are occurring in other parts of the world.
Micheal Rubin wrote a piece at the Washington Examiner that brings a spotlight on just how awful Amnesty International is and how they’re willing to use their clout to punish individuals by siding with an oppressor.
So much for human rights for all, eh?
One particular incident exposes Amnesty International’s role in the arrest and disappearance of a man who reached out to Israeli peace activists in a Zoom call.
Rubin wrote that although Amnesty defines its Core Values as a desire to foster “a global community of human rights defenders based on the principles of international solidarity, effective action for the individual victim, global coverage, the universality and indivisibility of human rights, impartiality and independence, and democracy and mutual respect,” it was one of their own researchers that reported a man who was attempting to do just that.
It was in this spirit that Rami Aman, the founder of the Gaza Youth Committee, participated in a Zoom call with Israeli peace activists. Hamas, which seized control of the Gaza Strip in 2006, however, decrees that “establishing any activity or communication with the Israeli occupation under any excuse is a crime punishable by law, and is treason against our people.” Aman’s exercise of “international solidarity” and “the universality and indivisibility” initially passed unnoticed by Hamas authorities until Amnesty International “ research consultant ” and “ worker ” Hind Khoudary learned about the Zoom call and reported Aman to Hamas. The militant group arrested Aman, and he has not been seen since. Initially, Amnesty did not react, but only under pressure from other human rights groups did it acknowledge its researcher’s role and terminate her affiliation with Amnesty. Even then, however, it took almost a month before Amnesty labeled Aman a prisoner of conscience. Had it not been for the tireless efforts of United Nations Watch Executive Director Hillel Neuer, it is likely that Aman’s arrest would have gone unremarked and unpublicized, and Amnesty would still rely on a researcher more committed to a political narrative and her own deep-seated hatreds than any objective understanding of human rights. Source: Washington Examiner
Hillel Neuer has been very active advocating for Rami Aman and exposing Amnesty’s ex-researcher, Hind Khoudary.
Today marks 10 weeks that Hamas arrested & locked up Gaza peace hero Rami Aman for speaking with Israeli peace activists over Zoom video. He was denounced to Hamas by @amnesty's ex-researcher Hind Khoudary, yet they refuse to campaign for his release.https://t.co/86taQLiYll — Hillel Neuer (@HillelNeuer) June 18, 2020
Here’s the original thread Neuer posted in April:
"They've also initiated video chats between Palestinians and Israelis called 'Skype with Your Enemy.' Last week over 200 people on both sides of the Israel-Gaza divide participated in an English-language Zoom chat initiated by the Gaza Youth Committee…" — Hillel Neuer (@HillelNeuer) April 18, 2020
She also appears to have deleted her Facebook account (https://t.co/ItjC7jvYEI) which she used on April 9th to tag three Hamas officials & call their attention to Rami Aman's crime of holding a dialogue with pro-Palestinian Israeli peace activists. Mr. Aman has since disappeared. pic.twitter.com/zAyA9sl4Eo — Hillel Neuer (@HillelNeuer) April 18, 2020
"In the middle of a pandemic, Hamas is trying to stamp out any embers that might spark interest among Gazans to make peace with Israel… An honest analysis needs to always take into account what Hamas is: a fascist theocracy that exists to be at war."https://t.co/MmOS1194s2 — Hillel Neuer (@HillelNeuer) April 18, 2020
Unreal.
Rubin’s article goes on to expose another troubling incident regarding Amnesty International siding against a successful school in Somaliland that was started by a financial analyst.
The article describes Abaarso School as having “achieved more with a few hundred thousand dollars than Somalia as a country has achieved with almost a billion dollars in annual U.S. aid.”
The school was attacked by a Somali journalist who was doxxing students and accused the school of being a den of impropriety. The journalist was convicted of defamation charges, but Amnesty International took notice and defended him as a “social activist” and an “activist for human rights.”
It just goes to show you that Amnesty International will defend human rights…but only if you’re on the “correct” side of the issue, and by that, they mean the progressive side.
Some humans, it seems, are more equal than others even to Amnesty International.


clashdaily--2020-06-20--The United Nations Hates America And Loves Antifa… Should We Cut Them Loose?

Can we all finally agree that the UN is a failed experiment in global cooperation ?
The problem is not that cooperation between countries is inherently a bad thing .
It ’ s that this particular experiment playing out in real-time exactly what the Framers objected to in a democratic , rather than representative government model .
It ends up being nothing more than mob rule .
The UN , and especially their voting structure , is prone to all sorts of corruption and abuses… corruption and abuses we see in their policies , in their agencies ( the interaction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as but one example ) and a greater commitment to pushing an overarching political agenda than to actually solving real problems .
( Just look at the latest list of member nations on their Human Rights Committee and which issues they find worth sanctioning . )
There is no accountability .
( Do a search sometime on their scandals , including ‘ one-dollar girls ‘ and financial kickback schemes including breaking Saddam Hussein ’ s Oil embargo . )
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They are usually too busy dogpiling on Israel .
But they have taken the occasion of the ( now-international ) race riots that were triggered by the George Flynn case to shift their attention from Israel to America… in two particular ways .
First , they are siding with the anarchists whose explicit goal is burning down our cities to destabilize the government and push their own political agenda .
Then again , should that really surprise us ?
Second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from George Floyd ’ s family to investigate America ’ s racism and police brutality , and they are considering how to proceed .
African countries on Thursday slowed their call for the top human rights body of the United Nations to launch its most intense scrutiny on the hot-button issues of police brutality and systemic racism in the United States , after American officials led back-channel talks to air opposition to anti-West and anti-American ideas , diplomats said .
The Africa Group was reworking a draft resolution but had already cut out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to set up a commission of inquiry — its most potent tool of scrutiny — to examine issues like systemic racism and abuse against “ Africans and of people of African descent ” in the U.S. and beyond , said the diplomats , who were part of the talks .
Once tabled , the text was expected to come up for a vote on Friday or Monday , the council office said .
The wording of the text could still change , diplomats cautioned .
…Human rights scholar and activist Anne Bayefsky , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rights and the Holocaust and president of Human Rights Voices , told Fox News : “ The Council is now engaged in what they do best – cynical political calculations and the search for votes among countries with deeply troubled records .
Unfortunately , such maneuvering has little or nothing to do with providing meaningful support to the compelling victims of racism , discrimination and xenophobia.
” —FoxNews Nor is this a new problem in that supposedly ‘ August ’ body .
So the question we have for our readers is this : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UN the door and repatriate some primo New York real estate ?
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Can we all finally agree that the UN is a failed experiment in global cooperation?
The problem is not that cooperation between countries is inherently a bad thing. It’s that this particular experiment playing out in real-time exactly what the Framers objected to in a democratic, rather than representative government model. It ends up being nothing more than mob rule.
The UN, and especially their voting structure, is prone to all sorts of corruption and abuses… corruption and abuses we see in their policies, in their agencies (the interaction between WHO and China for the WuFlu as but one example) and a greater commitment to pushing an overarching political agenda than to actually solving real problems. (Just look at the latest list of member nations on their Human Rights Committee and which issues they find worth sanctioning.)
There is no accountability. (Do a search sometime on their scandals, including ‘one-dollar girls‘ and financial kickback schemes including breaking Saddam Hussein’s Oil embargo.)
They have no interest in throwing light on some of the most corrupt regimes in the world. They are usually too busy dogpiling on Israel. But they have taken the occasion of the (now-international) race riots that were triggered by the George Flynn case to shift their attention from Israel to America… in two particular ways.
First, they are siding with the anarchists whose explicit goal is burning down our cities to destabilize the government and push their own political agenda. Then again, should that really surprise us?
Antifa doesn’t exist and also the UN just endorsed them — Jack Posobiec (@JackPosobiec) June 19, 2020
UN #HumanRights experts express profound concern over a recent statement by the US Attorney-General describing #Antifa and other anti-fascist activists as domestic terrorists, saying it undermines the rights to freedom of expression and of peaceful assembly in the country. pic.twitter.com/2Pz2dMyq8k — UN Geneva (@UNGeneva) June 19, 2020
Second, they UN has heard the request from George Floyd’s family to investigate America’s racism and police brutality, and they are considering how to proceed.
African countries on Thursday slowed their call for the top human rights body of the United Nations to launch its most intense scrutiny on the hot-button issues of police brutality and systemic racism in the United States, after American officials led back-channel talks to air opposition to anti-West and anti-American ideas, diplomats said. The Africa Group was reworking a draft resolution but had already cut out language calling on the Human Rights Council to set up a commission of inquiry — its most potent tool of scrutiny — to examine issues like systemic racism and abuse against “Africans and of people of African descent” in the U.S. and beyond, said the diplomats, who were part of the talks. Once tabled, the text was expected to come up for a vote on Friday or Monday, the council office said. The wording of the text could still change, diplomats cautioned. …Human rights scholar and activist Anne Bayefsky, director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust and president of Human Rights Voices, told Fox News: “The Council is now engaged in what they do best – cynical political calculations and the search for votes among countries with deeply troubled records. Unfortunately, such maneuvering has little or nothing to do with providing meaningful support to the compelling victims of racism, discrimination and xenophobia.” —FoxNews
Context matters:
"Mr. Chairman, when will the UN stop electing racists and oppressors to be judges on human rights?" Speaking truth to power at #HRC43 in Geneva, @UNWatch's @HillelNeuer calls out @UN_HRC Member States hypocrisy on #racism. Watch full video here: https://t.co/hDjRysehxK — Arsen Ostrovsky (@Ostrov_A) June 18, 2020
No joke: ?? Turkish strongman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan purged 18,000 civil servants, fired 4,000 judges, tortures journalists, occupies northern Syria & denies water to its Kurds. ?? The U.N. just elected Turkey's representative as next President of its General Assembly. pic.twitter.com/rnVkQ9kqD3 — Hillel Neuer (@HillelNeuer) June 18, 2020
Nor is this a new problem in that supposedly ‘August’ body.
On this day 45 years ago, the 1st World Conference on Women in Mexico City adopted an antisemitic "Zionism is racism" resolution, months before the UNGA did the same. When Israel's first lady Leah Rabin rose to speak on advancing women's rights, delegates booed and walked out. pic.twitter.com/SpjYzb8aPy — UN Watch (@UNWatch) June 19, 2020
So the question we have for our readers is this:
Is it finally time to show the UN the door and repatriate some primo New York real estate?
Is it time to cut our losses with the UN? Is it time to cut our losses with the UN? * Yes. Repatriate that NY real estate No. The UN , for all its failings still does some good things No. Our Veto still has viable global strategic value.
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clashdaily--2020-06-20--His Colleagues Disagree With Him, So Congressman Plays The Race Card

Rep. Cedric Richmond ( D-LA ) , who is black , shamefully played the race card on the floor of Congress this week as he rebuked his Republican colleagues because “ you are all white males.
” Richmond ’ s clearly racist remarks included the accusation that the “ white males ” were disagreeing with him because of either “ conscious ” or “ unconscious bias.
” The House Judiciary Committee was holding a hearing on proposed legislation to reform police practices .
Richmond objected to voting on a Republican-backed amendment to investigate Antifa .
Richmond bragged that , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fifth-best public high school in the country , who was a victim of excessive force , who has a black son , who has worries that you all don ’ t , and to my colleagues , especially the ones that keep introducing amendments that are a tangent and a distraction from what we ’ re talking about , you all are white males , you have never lived in my shoes and you don ’ t know what it is like to be an African-American male.
” He then suggested that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law enforcement that white males can ’ t possibly understand .
He made a reference to the current riots with , “ People on the streets are demanding action.
” “ We are not good friends , ” an angry Richmond concluded .
“ All I ’ m sayin ’ is if you are opposed to this legislation , let ’ s just have the vote , but please do not come in this committee room and make a mockery of the pain that exists in my community.
” In other words , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are mocking my community ’ s pain .
If you disagree with me , you are all racists and therefore have no right to disagree with me .
It is a specious line of reasoning that belongs in Venezuela , not in the US Congress .
Rep. Matt Gaetz ( R-FL ) strongly objected to Richmond saying that white men could not understand the issues .
Gaetz was livid that Richmond raised the ugly specter of race .
“ Who in the hell do you think you are ?
” Gaetz asked .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s condescending manner .
Richmond seems to believe that his race entitles him to disregard normal courtesy .
Richmond ’ s response to Gaetz : “ Kicked dogs holler.
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In typical fashion , the media has referred to Gaetz , a Trump supporter , as “ a far right-wing Florida firebrand ” who “ was clearly looking for a fight.
” Richmond appeared to be the one looking for a fight as he deliberately baited Gaetz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
All Gaetz did was respond to the provocation .
Richmond ’ s belligerent , holier-than-thou attitude was appalling .
It reflects a trend , emanating from the recent rash of Black Lives Matter riots , that ( 1 ) blacks are entitled to more consideration than other races or ethnic groups , and that ( 2 ) whites are not entitled to object .
The assumption floated by BLM is that blacks have a monopoly on racism .
Try telling that to Hispanics , Jews , Irish , Italians , Asians , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the receiving end of discrimination and intolerance .
The black experience of racism , while abhorrent , is not unique to blacks .
It does not give blacks the right to demand the breakdown of law and order that we have witnessed in cities throughout the country .
It does not justify the destruction of our institutions and the eradication of American values in order to make restitution for black grievances , which is what BLM preaches .
Demands for giving special treatment to any one group are in violation of the equal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worst kind of racism .
So is using the race card to bully your way through a debate in the House of Representatives .

Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-LA), who is black, shamefully played the race card on the floor of Congress this week as he rebuked his Republican colleagues because “you are all white males.” Richmond’s clearly racist remarks included the accusation that the “white males” were disagreeing with him because of either “conscious” or “unconscious bias.” The House Judiciary Committee was holding a hearing on proposed legislation to reform police practices. Richmond objected to voting on a Republican-backed amendment to investigate Antifa.
Richmond bragged that, “As a black male who went to the fifth-best public high school in the country, who was a victim of excessive force, who has a black son, who has worries that you all don’t, and to my colleagues, especially the ones that keep introducing amendments that are a tangent and a distraction from what we’re talking about, you all are white males, you have never lived in my shoes and you don’t know what it is like to be an African-American male.” He then suggested that black men face a daily threat from law enforcement that white males can’t possibly understand. He made a reference to the current riots with, “People on the streets are demanding action.”
“We are not good friends,” an angry Richmond concluded. “All I’m sayin’ is if you are opposed to this legislation, let’s just have the vote, but please do not come in this committee room and make a mockery of the pain that exists in my community.” In other words, if you disagree with me, you are mocking my community’s pain. If you disagree with me, you are all racists and therefore have no right to disagree with me. It is a specious line of reasoning that belongs in Venezuela, not in the US Congress.
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) strongly objected to Richmond saying that white men could not understand the issues. Gaetz was livid that Richmond raised the ugly specter of race. “Who in the hell do you think you are?” Gaetz asked. He was justifiably upset by Richmond’s condescending manner. Richmond seems to believe that his race entitles him to disregard normal courtesy. Richmond’s response to Gaetz: “Kicked dogs holler.”
In typical fashion, the media has referred to Gaetz, a Trump supporter, as “a far right-wing Florida firebrand” who “was clearly looking for a fight.” Richmond appeared to be the one looking for a fight as he deliberately baited Gaetz and other Republican members of the committee. All Gaetz did was respond to the provocation. Richmond’s belligerent, holier-than-thou attitude was appalling. It reflects a trend, emanating from the recent rash of Black Lives Matter riots, that (1) blacks are entitled to more consideration than other races or ethnic groups, and that (2) whites are not entitled to object.
The assumption floated by BLM is that blacks have a monopoly on racism. Try telling that to Hispanics, Jews, Irish, Italians, Asians, and other groups that have been on the receiving end of discrimination and intolerance. The black experience of racism, while abhorrent, is not unique to blacks. It does not give blacks the right to demand the breakdown of law and order that we have witnessed in cities throughout the country. It does not justify the destruction of our institutions and the eradication of American values in order to make restitution for black grievances, which is what BLM preaches.
Demands for giving special treatment to any one group are in violation of the equal protection clause. They are also the worst kind of racism. So is using the race card to bully your way through a debate in the House of Representatives.


clashdaily--2020-06-21--Hard Pass: Women Don’t Go For Tinkerpots Holding Kitty-Cats In Their Dating Photos

Remember that idea that modern women are really looking for those soft and sensitive pajama-boy types ?
This study blows that straight to Hell .
Most ladies , when they see a pussy in that dating photo , keep on scrolling by .
We mean that cat , in case that needs clarification .
Ladies who are out there , hopin ’ and scopin ’ just don ’ t get a masculine vibe from dudes holding a feline in their photo .
And this may come as a shock to some people .
There are still a lot of ladies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more manly than they are .
Women looking for romance on dating apps perceive are less likely to swipe right if their potential suitor is holding a cat , according to new research .
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The study , carried out by scientists at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences , at Colorado State University , found that profile photos of men holding cats were seen as ‘ less dateable ’ and ‘ less masculine ’ by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confident pose and appeared alone in their profile pic were more likely to attract women , the survey found .
Straight women , aged between 18 and 24 , living in the US , were asked to rate the same man posing with and without a cat on his lap .
Photos of two men , both in their early twenties , were shown to the group .
Both prospective dates had dark hair , wore a blue buttoned down shirt and were photographed against a white background while posing with and without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ladies ’ impressions of the guys ?
The bro with the cat was perceived as ‘ less manly ’ and ‘ less datable ’ both short term and long term .
Cat-dude was also seen as more neurotic .
Single guys : if you DO have a cat at home , don ’ t cuddle him in the photo for that dating app .
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Remember that idea that modern women are really looking for those soft and sensitive pajama-boy types? This study blows that straight to Hell.
Most ladies, when they see a pussy in that dating photo, keep on scrolling by. We mean that cat, in case that needs clarification. Ladies who are out there, hopin’ and scopin’ just don’t get a masculine vibe from dudes holding a feline in their photo.
And this may come as a shock to some people. There are still a lot of ladies out there that prefer to date someone more manly than they are.
Women looking for romance on dating apps perceive are less likely to swipe right if their potential suitor is holding a cat, according to new research. The study, carried out by scientists at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, at Colorado State University, found that profile photos of men holding cats were seen as ‘less dateable’ and ‘less masculine’ by many women. Men who held a confident pose and appeared alone in their profile pic were more likely to attract women, the survey found. Straight women, aged between 18 and 24, living in the US, were asked to rate the same man posing with and without a cat on his lap. Photos of two men, both in their early twenties, were shown to the group. Both prospective dates had dark hair, wore a blue buttoned down shirt and were photographed against a white background while posing with and without the same tabby cat.
What were the ladies’ impressions of the guys?
The bro with the cat was perceived as ‘less manly’ and ‘less datable’ both short term and long term. Cat-dude was also seen as more neurotic.
Single guys: if you DO have a cat at home, don’t cuddle him in the photo for that dating app.
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clashdaily--2020-06-21--Yo, Christians: Don’t Let Corrupt Activist Tactics Weaponize Your Faith Against You

In the midst of so many other teachings and admonitions Jesus makes to his disciples and to the crowds , a few seem almost discordant in the message they give .
But they are no less important than the rest .
The one we ’ ll look at today isn ’ t quite as harsh as the text about priorities where Christ insists that those who would follow him must hate mother and father and even their own lives .
It takes only a cursory familiarity with scripture to understand that he meant loyalty to Christ must be absolutely unwavering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any competing claim against that loyalty .
In the midst of some hard words about being sent to proclaim his good news among others who would sometimes violently reject it , he told his followers : Behold , I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves , so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves .
Beware of men , for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues , and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gentiles .
When they deliver you over , do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say , for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour .
We will be sheep in the midst of wolves , and are called to be wise as serpents and innocent as doves .
There are a great many lessons to be drawn from this , but one relevant to today is to carefully guard his gospel message from those who would exploit it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s eulogy of George Floyd .
We have made our position about Floyd ’ s wrongful death clear .
It bears all the markings of a crime , and should be prosecuted as any other .
We even acknowledge that some points in Sharpton ’ s eulogy/sermon to George Floyd , touching on the Good Samaritan were pretty solid .
But applying to the text ‘ the stone the builders rejected became the chief cornerstone ’ to the deceased was straight-up heresy .
No less a luminary than Jesus himself has called his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that scripture… which was also echoed by the Apostles .
That was just one way in which recent events have been demanding fealty from Christians .
This is ground upon which we must tread very carefully .
We have seen grand gestures that may have meant well , but are ultimately of no value in dealing with the real issue .
We have seen Christian imagery hijacked in order to promote a cause .
Where does this leave the Christian who genuinely opposes racism , but wants no part of the political madness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shapiro is fond of saying , two things can be true at the same time .
On one hand , racial divisions are antithetical to the core teachings of the Christian faith… as we see in the words of Jesus ( the Good Samaritan parable , for instance ) , the teachings of Paul ( i.e .
Gal 3:28 ) , and in the glimpse of the idealized future Christ has promised where people from ‘ every tribe and tongue and nation ’ will be gathered together as one .
On the other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a specific political movement and those same core teaching of Christianity that reject racism .
The open-handed faith of Christ featuring bold witnesses risking death at the hand of violent men while offering nothing but the gospel in return is entirely incompatible with the closed fist of a political movement that demonizes their opponents .
History has already made it quite clear that Marxism is openly at war with all aspects of Christianity .
This is important since Marxism is at the very core of BLM teachings .
And BLM ’ s own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ideas including the dissolution of the nuclear family .
There is no common ground between the Christian message of grace and peace , and a group so willing to embrace political violence and lawlessness .
Christians , if we are to be wise as serpents as Jesus commanded , must find our own way to address the genuine problems of injustice and inequality without throwing support behind a group whose values and aims are so deeply at odds with our own .
Christians must lead the way in bridging racial divisions , rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to promote dangerous and revolutionary ideas to which Christ himself would stand opposed .
After all , the family was his idea .
It was HE who said , what God has joined together , let no man separate .
Why should we throw in with a group whose stated aim includes disband the nuclear family altogether ?
Racism is a great evil , that should be opposed when encountered .
But we must not forget that his word also told us that ” the anger of man does not produce the righteousness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as is true of all our other sins , is a heart change , not a political one .
That change is one for which we must all go to the only effective remedy : Repentance , and seeking the grace of God himself .

In the midst of so many other teachings and admonitions Jesus makes to his disciples and to the crowds, a few seem almost discordant in the message they give. But they are no less important than the rest.
The one we’ll look at today packs a punch, even it it isn’t quite as harsh as the text about priorities where Christ insists that those who would follow him must hate mother and father and even their own lives. (It takes only a cursory familiarity with scripture to understand that he meant loyalty to Christ must be absolutely unwavering when even your closest relationships would make any competing claim against that loyalty.)
In the midst of some hard words about being sent to proclaim his good news among others who would sometimes violently reject it, he told his followers:
Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the Gentiles. When they deliver you over, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour.
We will be sheep in the midst of wolves, and are called to be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.
There are a great many lessons to be drawn from this, but one relevant to today is to carefully guard his gospel message from those who would exploit it.
We have already seen Al Sharpton’s eulogy of George Floyd. We have made our position about Floyd’s wrongful death clear. It bears all the markings of a crime, and should be prosecuted as any other. We even acknowledge that some points in Sharpton’s eulogy/sermon to George Floyd, touching on the Good Samaritan were pretty solid.
But applying to the text ‘the stone the builders rejected became the chief cornerstone’ to the deceased was straight-up heresy. No less a luminary than Jesus himself has called his OWN life and ministry the fulfillment of that scripture… which was also echoed by the Apostles.
That was just one way in which recent events have been demanding fealty from Christians. This is ground upon which we must tread very carefully.
We have seen grand gestures that may have meant well, but are ultimately of no value in dealing with the real issue.
Leftists spent a long time figuring how to worm their way into the church. They found it. It’s guilt. It cost me my own pastor a couple weeks ago when he went this route. Absolutely repulsive. https://t.co/fRBiFuTdiJ — Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC) June 18, 2020
We have seen Christian imagery hijacked in order to promote a cause.
I've been told that this new anti-racism movement is not a religion. pic.twitter.com/0lv1xIDNyd — K. Walker (@TheMrsKnowItAll) June 19, 2020
Yikes.
Where does this leave the Christian who genuinely opposes racism, but wants no part of the political madness we’ve seen lately?
As Shapiro is fond of saying, two things can be true at the same time.
On one hand, racial divisions are antithetical to the core teachings of the Christian faith… as we see in the words of Jesus (the Good Samaritan parable, for instance), the teachings of Paul (i.e. Gal 3:28), and in the glimpse of the idealized future Christ has promised where people from ‘every tribe and tongue and nation’ will be gathered together as one.
On the other hand, there is an incompatibility between a specific political movement and those same core teaching of Christianity that reject racism.
The open-handed faith of Christ featuring bold witnesses risking death at the hand of violent men while offering nothing but the gospel in return is entirely incompatible with the closed fist of a political movement that demonizes their opponents.
History has already made it quite clear that Marxism is openly at war with all aspects of Christianity. This is important since Marxism is at the very core of BLM teachings.
BLM co-founder confirms what anyone who’s read their work knows: they’re proudly marxists. pic.twitter.com/vvUk5jTp7j — Rita Panahi (@RitaPanahi) June 18, 2020
And BLM’s own website explains their commitment for various politically-radical ideas including the dissolution of the nuclear family.
There is no common ground between the Christian message of grace and peace, and a group so willing to embrace political violence and lawlessness.
Christians, if we are to be wise as serpents as Jesus commanded, must find our own way to address the genuine problems of injustice and inequality without throwing support behind a group whose values and aims are so deeply at odds with our own.
Christians must lead the way in bridging racial divisions, rather than joining those who would exploit them to promote dangerous and revolutionary ideas to which Christ himself would stand opposed.
After all, the family was his idea. It was HE who said, what God has joined together, let no man separate.
Why should we throw in with a group whose stated aim includes disband the nuclear family altogether?
Racism is a great evil, that should be opposed when encountered. But we must not forget that his word also told us that ” the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.”
The deeper solution, as is true of all our other sins, is a heart change, not a political one.
That change is one for which we must all go to the only effective remedy:
Repentance, and seeking the grace of God himself.


clashdaily--2020-06-21--CANCEL YALE: Ivy League Elite Getting A Taste Of Their Own Medicine

Keen observers have noticed that the biggest fans of COVID Closures , Race Riots , and mobs knocking down public monuments are the ones who have the least to lose .
What does a CNN talking head or a federal employee have to fear when some inner-city neighborhood goes up in flames ?
Why would they NOT cheer for a recession sweeping the nation ?
Why would they NOT join in with the demonization of law enforcement ?
Their jobs are safe .
And their neighborhoods won ’ t be touched .
Even their homes , in many cases , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So what do the ‘ elites ’ need to worry about at all ?
Why sweat it when Washington , and Lincoln , and Jefferson monuments are defaced and torn down ?
It fits with their own anti-traditional and Anti-American biases , they ’ re happy to let it continue , right ?
As we saw with the NBA player who cheered the rioters until they came within shouting distance of his own neighborhood , be careful what you wish for .
You just might get it .
NBA Bro Cheers Rioters — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Backyard Why ELSE would folks like Bill Maher have openly cheered for a recession — for the working class to suffer — so that HE could get the political outcome he most wanted ( defeating Trump ) in a way that personally costs him nothing .
With everything being branded ‘ Racist ’ and getting torn to pieces by the angry mob , they didn ’ t count on Alinsky ’ s rules being turned against them , did they ?
Two of his subversive tactics , in particular , loom large right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your opponent to the letter of their own rules ( in this case , any person or institution with even the smallest connection to slavery is part of the problem , and must be targeted for destruction ) .
The other one is personalizing the fight .
Calling out one target by name , instead of an entire category .
Freezing it .
Attacking them specifically .
With America ’ s pseudo-Astirocratic elite being a society bound by their networks , money , and education , rather than birth or ethnicity… the Ivy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their cultural power base .
And it just so happens that the guy who founded Yale was no mere slave-owner .
He was a slave TRADER .
And Jesse Kelly has been leading the charge .
Game .
Set .
Match .
According to the Left ’ s very own rules , they are screwed .
Jesse ’ s got more fight in him than most of our elected officials .
There ’ s an actual plan of action .
And this actionable item — completely in line with the Left ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attention : Again , turning their own virtue-signaling bull***t against them : Progressivism ’ s goalposts never stop moving .
He ’ s just taking control of which direction they are shifting next .
The Left ’ s own devotees will see that ( again , by their own rules ) this action against Yale is absolutely necessary .
Instead of the Ivy League quietly moving pawns in a chessboard in their grand game of Fundamentally Transforming America into a Socialist Dystopia , they have just discovered — as Robespierre did before them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will always eat its own .
And we ’ ve already seen those hints that the other deep-pocketed Ivy League universities are next .
Maybe tenuring all those Marxist professors wasn ’ t such a great plan after all , eh guys ?
Oh , well .
Maybe you should have asked yourself if the lessons found in Maurice Ogden ’ s ‘ The Hangman ’ could possibly have applied to your own situation as well ?
“ You tricked me , Hangman !
” I shouted then .
“ That your scaffold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I no henchman of yours , ” I cried , “ You lied to me , Hangman , foully lied !
” Then a twinkle grew in his buckshot eye : “ Lied to you ?
Tricked you ?
” he said , “ Not I .
For I answered straight and I told you true : The scaffold was raised for none but you .
“ For who has served me more faithfully than you with your coward ’ s hope ?
” said he , “ And where are the others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side in the common good ?
” “ Dead , ” I whispered ; and amiably “ Murdered , ” the Hangman corrected me ; “ First the alien , then the Jew… I did no more than you let me do.
” Beneath the beam that blocked the sky , none had stood so alone as I – and the Hangman strapped me , and no voice there cried “ Stay ” for me in the empty square .
–Ogden Don ’ t look to American Traditionalists to save your precious institutions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the carving knives of woke ‘ eat the rich ’ class warriors that you yourselves have thrust out into the world .
You ’ ve done everything in your power to demonize and destroy our own national , religious and cultural institutions — up to and including the nuclear family .
You ’ ve created this problem .
You deal with the consequences .
And to the devouring mob that ’ s coming for all of you , we have but one thing to say :

Keen observers have noticed that the biggest fans of COVID Closures, Race Riots, and mobs knocking down public monuments are the ones who have the least to lose.
What does a CNN talking head or a federal employee have to fear when some inner-city neighborhood goes up in flames? Why would they NOT cheer for a recession sweeping the nation? Why would they NOT join in with the demonization of law enforcement? Their jobs are safe. And their neighborhoods won’t be touched.
Even their homes, in many cases, are neatly tucked behind gated security.
So what do the ‘elites’ need to worry about at all? Why sweat it when Washington, and Lincoln, and Jefferson monuments are defaced and torn down? It fits with their own anti-traditional and Anti-American biases, they’re happy to let it continue, right?
As we saw with the NBA player who cheered the rioters until they came within shouting distance of his own neighborhood, be careful what you wish for. You just might get it. NBA Bro Cheers Rioters — Until The Mob Comes To His Own Backyard
Why ELSE would folks like Bill Maher have openly cheered for a recession — for the working class to suffer — so that HE could get the political outcome he most wanted (defeating Trump) in a way that personally costs him nothing.
With everything being branded ‘Racist’ and getting torn to pieces by the angry mob, they didn’t count on Alinsky’s rules being turned against them, did they?
Two of his subversive tactics, in particular, loom large right now:
The one about making holding your opponent to the letter of their own rules (in this case, any person or institution with even the smallest connection to slavery is part of the problem, and must be targeted for destruction).
The other one is personalizing the fight. Calling out one target by name, instead of an entire category. Freezing it. Attacking them specifically.
With America’s pseudo-Astirocratic elite being a society bound by their networks, money, and education, rather than birth or ethnicity… the Ivy League is at the very heart of their cultural power base.
And it just so happens that the guy who founded Yale was no mere slave-owner. He was a slave TRADER.
And Jesse Kelly has been leading the charge.
Yale University was named for Elihu Yale. Not just a man who had slaves. An actual slave trader. I call on @Yale to change it’s name immediately and strip the name of Yale from every building, piece of paper, and merchandise. Otherwise, they hate black people. #CancelYale — Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC) June 20, 2020
Game. Set. Match. According to the Left’s very own rules, they are screwed.
Jesse’s got more fight in him than most of our elected officials. There’s an actual plan of action.
I am calling on both parties in Congress to pass the Strip University Credentials Act for every American university like Yale, Georgetown, and Brown who are founded by slave owners. I’m calling it the SUC Act. End university racism and these monuments to slavery. #SucAct — Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC) June 20, 2020
And this actionable item — completely in line with the Left’s own talking points — should get their attention:
Yale’s $30 billion endowment was started with money earned by the SLAVE TRADE. This entire endowment should be paid out in reparations to the descendants of slaves. Now. #EnoughIsEnough #CancelYale pic.twitter.com/5Kr4xDinNp — Political Sock (@PoliticalSock) June 21, 2020
Here’s Jesse’s rationale.
We are no longer on equal footing with the Leftists. They have won the culture war. We are now the rebel guerrilla force without access to the pillars of power. So we must use their power against them. As guerrillas do. https://t.co/aSJZ7gi931 — Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC) June 21, 2020
Good point.
Again, turning their own virtue-signaling bull***t against them:
There is no Confederacy without the Ivy League. Anyone suggesting the removal of a Confederate general’s name without also suggesting tearing down Ivy League schools is unserious about solving racism. #WeShallOvercome #CancelYale https://t.co/RvSYqfHAjg — Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC) June 21, 2020
Progressivism’s goalposts never stop moving. He’s just taking control of which direction they are shifting next. The Left’s own devotees will see that (again, by their own rules) this action against Yale is absolutely necessary.
Instead of the Ivy League quietly moving pawns in a chessboard in their grand game of Fundamentally Transforming America into a Socialist Dystopia, they have just discovered — as Robespierre did before them — the axiomatic truth that the Revolution will always eat its own.
And we’ve already seen those hints that the other deep-pocketed Ivy League universities are next. Maybe tenuring all those Marxist professors wasn’t such a great plan after all, eh guys? Oh, well.
Maybe you should have asked yourself if the lessons found in Maurice Ogden’s ‘The Hangman’ could possibly have applied to your own situation as well?
“You tricked me, Hangman!” I shouted then. “That your scaffold was built for other men. And I no henchman of yours,” I cried, “You lied to me, Hangman, foully lied!” Then a twinkle grew in his buckshot eye: “Lied to you? Tricked you?” he said, “Not I. For I answered straight and I told you true: The scaffold was raised for none but you. “For who has served me more faithfully than you with your coward’s hope?” said he, “And where are the others that might have stood side by your side in the common good?” “Dead,” I whispered; and amiably “Murdered,” the Hangman corrected me; “First the alien, then the Jew… I did no more than you let me do.” Beneath the beam that blocked the sky, none had stood so alone as I – and the Hangman strapped me, and no voice there cried “Stay” for me in the empty square. –Ogden
Don’t look to American Traditionalists to save your precious institutions. Or to save your eleven-figure endowments from the carving knives of woke ‘eat the rich’ class warriors that you yourselves have thrust out into the world.
You’ve done everything in your power to demonize and destroy our own national, religious and cultural institutions — up to and including the nuclear family. You’ve created this problem. You deal with the consequences.
And to the devouring mob that’s coming for all of you, we have but one thing to say:
Bon appetite!


clashdaily--2020-06-21--‘Peaceful’ Protest: Seattle Activists Blocked, Delayed 911 Response To Fatal Shooting

They WANTED a ‘ police-free ’ zone .
They got one .
Now someone is dead , and another is wounded .
The protest zone that Newsmedia types and Washington State politicians keep telling us are so peaceful and under control , was anything but peaceful on the early hours of Saturday morning .
A shooting left one 19yo man dead , and someone else hospitalized with life-threatening injuries .
When authorities tried to respond to the incident , they were driven back by occupiers .
Latest : Yo , Christians : Do n't Let Corrupt Activist Tactics Weaponize Your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting to the scene because they “ were met by a violent crowd that prevented officers safe access to the victims , ” according to a statement by the Seattle Police Department .
The shooting took place in “ Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone ” — or CHAZ — a zone near downtown Seattle set aside for protesters against police brutality .
…The city said 9-1-1 calls placed about a half-hour apart indicated the men were shot a block away from each other .
Police said they are searching for the shooter or shooters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Saturday morning .
There is no known motive .
Investigators gathered shell casings from the scene Saturday .
—WaPo WAPO put their ideological cards on the table when they editorialized , in the same article : The occupants of the zone have remained mostly peaceful in the past two weeks .
But the zone has become a boogeyman for conservatives , including President Trump , who believes it is dangerous and has threatened to “ take it back ” from the protesters .
—WaPo < This is the greeting they got when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 911 call after ‘ shots fired ’ .
Someone died .
Someone else was at death ’ s door .
It was not known whether the person who shot them was going to shoot anyone else .
And what was the protester ’ s priority ?
The same as it always was , harassing the police and chasing them away .


clashdaily--2020-06-22--Chicago: 4 Kids Among The 10 Murdered And 67 Shot On Father’s Day Weekend

The youngest of them was a three-year-old boy .
But to even mention this violence to the protesters chanting about the importance of lives is a serious social misstep .
They have a very narrow focus on what really matters .
But do you think the family of that three-year-old boy give a single damn about protests or marches when they have to sort out funeral arrangements in a COVID world ?
He was supposed to be learning to throw a ball , and read .
Now he ’ s gone , shot in the back .
That was just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 17 , and the 16-year-old were in an alley about 5:10 p.m. in the 7900-block of South Luella Avenue when the male suspect approached them and fired shots , authorities said .
They were coming home from the neighborhood store .
“ These kids are not criminals , they are not gang members , they get gunned down for no reason at all , ” Chief of Detectives Brendan Deenihan said .
Francis was shot in the back , chest and hand , while the 16-year-old was shot in the back and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ University of Chicago Medical Center , where they died .
—ABC And another one : About two hours later , a 13-year-old girl was fatally shot in the 1000-block of North LeClaire Avenue in the Austin neighborhood .
Police say 2 teenage boys were sitting on a porch when one noticed a laser pointed at him .
Gunshots followed .
The boys were both hit , but taken to the hospital in good condition .
According to investigators , the 13-year-old girl , Amaria Jones , was inside the home watching TV when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side of the neck .
She was taken to the hospital but later died .
She was going into the seventh grade at John Hay Elementary Community Academy .
Her family said she loved to dance .
—ABC It ’ s a big problem , and a solution will require something more comprehensive then party talking points .
Politics — especially Washington politics — swallows up so much of our attention most of the time .
It ’ s easy to forget that the LOCAL level is where so much life really happens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MY schools preparing kids for a life of learning , or are they failure factories that doom their students to mediocrity ?
While we , on a national level , grapple with questions about policing budgets and methods , let ’ s not lose sight of what ’ s happening in those areas where police do NOT have the upper hand against organized crime , where they don ’ t have the manpower to determine who the violent attackers threatening their citizens are .
Wherever you may live , don ’ t forget @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happening in your own backyard .
It may well be that is where you can make the biggest difference in the lives of your own family and your whole community .

***Update***
The latest reports are now indicating that at least 100 were shot and injured, 14 killed over the weekend.
***End Update***
The youngest of them was a three-year-old boy. But to even mention this violence to the protesters chanting about the importance of lives is a serious social misstep.
They have a very narrow focus on what really matters. But do you think the family of that three-year-old boy give a single damn about protests or marches when they have to sort out funeral arrangements in a COVID world? He was supposed to be learning to throw a ball, and read. Now he’s gone, shot in the back.
A 27-year-old man was driving his 3-year-old son, Mekhi James, in the 600-block of North Central Avenue when a blue Honda pulled up and fired into their car just before 6:30 Saturday night, according to police. —ABC
That was just one story among many.
Jasean Francis, 17, and the 16-year-old were in an alley about 5:10 p.m. in the 7900-block of South Luella Avenue when the male suspect approached them and fired shots, authorities said. They were coming home from the neighborhood store. “These kids are not criminals, they are not gang members, they get gunned down for no reason at all,” Chief of Detectives Brendan Deenihan said. Francis was shot in the back, chest and hand, while the 16-year-old was shot in the back and side. Both were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where they died. —ABC
And another one:
About two hours later, a 13-year-old girl was fatally shot in the 1000-block of North LeClaire Avenue in the Austin neighborhood. Police say 2 teenage boys were sitting on a porch when one noticed a laser pointed at him. Gunshots followed. The boys were both hit, but taken to the hospital in good condition. According to investigators, the 13-year-old girl, Amaria Jones, was inside the home watching TV when a bullet struck her in the right side of the neck. She was taken to the hospital but later died. She was going into the seventh grade at John Hay Elementary Community Academy. Her family said she loved to dance. —ABC
It’s a big problem, and a solution will require something more comprehensive then party talking points.
Politics — especially Washington politics — swallows up so much of our attention most of the time. It’s easy to forget that the LOCAL level is where so much life really happens. Is MY neighborhood safe? Are MY schools preparing kids for a life of learning, or are they failure factories that doom their students to mediocrity?
While we, on a national level, grapple with questions about policing budgets and methods, let’s not lose sight of what’s happening in those areas where police do NOT have the upper hand against organized crime, where they don’t have the manpower to determine who the violent attackers threatening their citizens are.
Wherever you may live, don’t forget to pay attention to what’s happening in your own backyard. It may well be that is where you can make the biggest difference in the lives of your own family and your whole community.


clashdaily--2020-06-22--Son: Muhammad Ali Would Have STRONG Disagreement With The BLM Movement — Here’s Why

You might expect the man who changed his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali as a rejection of slavery would be a fan of the demonstrations and the acts of property destruction and violence that were triggered by the wrongful death of George Floyd .
As was described in published accounts : Ali had already made a name for himself as Clay , winning several fights under the name , and few journalists accepted the his new name initially .
Later , Ali announced : “ Cassius Clay is a slave name .
I didn ’ t choose it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I am Muhammad Ali , a free name – it means beloved of God , and I insist people use it when people speak to me.
” —Independent After all , he was affiliated with the Nation of Islam , whose own leader has openly made public appeals to racial violence .
But you would be wrong .
For one thing , Ali had broken with NOI , and converted to a more mainstream and socially-agreeable branch of Islam .
Ali ’ s son had some strong words about how the great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movement .
On the fourth anniversary of his death , Muhammad Ali ’ s only biological son says that his father would be against Black Lives Matter , calling the movement “ racist ” and the protesters “ devils.
” The legendary boxer and activist stood up against racism throughout his life , but Muhammad Ali Jr. says his dad would have been sickened by how the protests have turned to violence and looting after the death of George Floyd .
“ Don ’ t bust up s–t , don ’ t trash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Post .
“ You can peacefully protest .
‘ ‘ My father would have said , ‘ They ain ’ t nothing but devils.
’ My father said , ‘ all lives matter.
’ I don ’ t think he ’ d agree .
Of the BLM movement , Ali Jr. , a Muslim like his father , said : “ I think it ’ s racist.
” “ It ’ s not just black lives matter , white lives matter , Chinese lives matter , all lives matter , everybody ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he never singled anyone out .
Killing is wrong no matter who it is , ” Ali said during an hour-long interview with The Post .
“ Police don ’ t wake up and think , ‘ I ’ m going to kill a n—-r today or kill a white man , ’ ” he said .
“ They ’ re just trying to make it back home to their family in one piece .
– NYPost That probably wasn ’ t even the most controversial point in the interview .
That honor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he compared Antifa to Muslim Jihadis .
“ They ’ re no different from Muslim terrorists .
They should all get what they deserve .
They ’ re f–king up businesses , beating up innocent people in the neighborhood , smashing up police stations and shops .
They ’ re terrorists – they ’ re terrorizing the community .
I agree with the peaceful protests , but the Antifa , they need to kill everyone in that thing .
“ Black Lives Matter is not a peaceful protest .
Antifa never wanted it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out.
” NYPost Did you hear that CNN ?
Go ahead and try to call him a right-wing bigot for daring to say that the entirety of human lives , regardless of their ethnicity , have value .

You might expect the man who changed his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali as a rejection of slavery would be a fan of the demonstrations and the acts of property destruction and violence that were triggered by the wrongful death of George Floyd.
As was described in published accounts:
Ali had already made a name for himself as Clay, winning several fights under the name, and few journalists accepted the his new name initially. Later, Ali announced: “Cassius Clay is a slave name. I didn’t choose it and I don’t want it. I am Muhammad Ali, a free name – it means beloved of God, and I insist people use it when people speak to me.” —Independent
After all, he was affiliated with the Nation of Islam, whose own leader has openly made public appeals to racial violence.
But you would be wrong. For one thing, Ali had broken with NOI, and converted to a more mainstream and socially-agreeable branch of Islam.
Ali’s son had some strong words about how the great boxer would have felt about the BLM movement.
On the fourth anniversary of his death, Muhammad Ali’s only biological son says that his father would be against Black Lives Matter, calling the movement “racist” and the protesters “devils.” The legendary boxer and activist stood up against racism throughout his life, but Muhammad Ali Jr. says his dad would have been sickened by how the protests have turned to violence and looting after the death of George Floyd. “Don’t bust up s–t, don’t trash the place,” he told The Post. “You can peacefully protest. ‘‘My father would have said, ‘They ain’t nothing but devils.’ My father said, ‘all lives matter.’ I don’t think he’d agree. Of the BLM movement, Ali Jr., a Muslim like his father, said: “I think it’s racist.” “It’s not just black lives matter, white lives matter, Chinese lives matter, all lives matter, everybody’s life matters. God loves everyone — he never singled anyone out. Killing is wrong no matter who it is,” Ali said during an hour-long interview with The Post. On police brutality, Ali defended law enforcement in general. “Police don’t wake up and think, ‘I’m going to kill a n—-r today or kill a white man,’” he said. “They’re just trying to make it back home to their family in one piece. – NYPost
That probably wasn’t even the most controversial point in the interview.
That honor would probably go to the point where he compared Antifa to Muslim Jihadis.
“They’re no different from Muslim terrorists. They should all get what they deserve. They’re f–king up businesses, beating up innocent people in the neighborhood, smashing up police stations and shops. They’re terrorists – they’re terrorizing the community. I agree with the peaceful protests, but the Antifa, they need to kill everyone in that thing. “Black Lives Matter is not a peaceful protest. Antifa never wanted it peaceful. I would take them all out.” NYPost
Did you hear that CNN? Go ahead and try to call him a right-wing bigot for daring to say that the entirety of human lives, regardless of their ethnicity, have value.