clashdaily--2020-03-27--Marines Will Be Phasing Out Their Tanks — Here’s The 411

After nearly a century of Marines using tanks , the times they are a-changing .
This change in their configuration tells us a lot about who the military perceives as the key future political rival or threat .
Instead of a long slog in landlocked regions where armor and firepower are the difference-maker , they ’ re gearing up for a light , mobile , quick-response configuration that would be effective in an island-hopping campaign .
And that — right there — is a clue to exactly what threat they are lining up to stand against .
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The U.S. Marine Corps is remaking itself to better fight China in a potential conflict , and it ’ s making bold choices to make it happen .
The Marines will eliminate all of their tank units ( a capability the service has had for nearly a century ) , most of its tube artillery , and a substantial amount of aviation units .
In return the service will bulk up with long-range rocket artillery and anti-ship missiles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more useful in island-hopping campaigns in the South Pacific .
The Marine Corps , according to USNI News , says it is not “ optimized to meet the demands of the National Defense Strategy.
” The service also identifies China as the “ pacing threat ” to the U.S. and its allies in the coming years .
Most experts believe that in the event of conflict between the two countries , the South China Sea will be a major theater of war .
The sea is the location of several island archipelagos , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and a number of islets , atolls , shoals , and other above-water terrain features .
In recent years China has claimed up to ninety percent of the South China Sea and established military bases at several key locations .
—PopularMechanics More recently , China has been harassing the Philippines by projecting a naval presence deep into their territory .
So , what will we be doing instead of tanks ?
The Marines will make heavy cuts in existing capabilities to stand up new capabilities .
Long range rocket artillery , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ islands and even People ’ s Liberation Army Navy ships at sea , will see a 300 percent boost .
The Marines ’ rocket artillery platform is HIMARS , or High Mobility Artillery Rocket System .
HIMARS is a six tube rocket launcher mounted on the back of an armored truck… The Marines are also buying new Naval Strike Missiles and Maritime Strike Tomahawk , a variant of the Tomahawk land attack cruise missile .
Both missiles will allow the Marines to quickly fortify any islands that fall under their control , forcing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Maritime Strike Tomahawk has an unclassified range , according to Defense News , “ of about 900 nautical miles.
” —PopularMechanics

After nearly a century of Marines using tanks, the times they are a-changing.
This change in their configuration tells us a lot about who the military perceives as the key future political rival or threat. Instead of a long slog in landlocked regions where armor and firepower are the difference-maker, they’re gearing up for a light, mobile, quick-response configuration that would be effective in an island-hopping campaign.
And that — right there — is a clue to exactly what threat they are lining up to stand against.
In a word, China.
The U.S. Marine Corps is remaking itself to better fight China in a potential conflict, and it’s making bold choices to make it happen. The Marines will eliminate all of their tank units (a capability the service has had for nearly a century), most of its tube artillery, and a substantial amount of aviation units. In return the service will bulk up with long-range rocket artillery and anti-ship missiles, weapons the service thinks will be more useful in island-hopping campaigns in the South Pacific. The Marine Corps, according to USNI News, says it is not “optimized to meet the demands of the National Defense Strategy.” The service also identifies China as the “pacing threat” to the U.S. and its allies in the coming years. Most experts believe that in the event of conflict between the two countries, the South China Sea will be a major theater of war. The sea is the location of several island archipelagos, including the Spratly Islands, Paracel Islands, and a number of islets, atolls, shoals, and other above-water terrain features. In recent years China has claimed up to ninety percent of the South China Sea and established military bases at several key locations. —PopularMechanics
More recently, China has been harassing the Philippines by projecting a naval presence deep into their territory.
So, what will we be doing instead of tanks?


clashdaily--2020-03-27--Uh-Oh, Cuomo! Prison Workers Say That They Are NOT Making Hand Sanitizer Touted By The Governor

Was Cuomo just caught in a serious lie ?
Governor Cuomo held a press conference in which he blasted Purel and boasted that the State of New York was creating a far superior product for less money .
There ’ s only one problem with his claim .
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But according to workers at Great Meadow Correctional Facility in Comstock , New York where the hand sanitizer is being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a spokesperson for the prison system , they are doing nothing more than taking existing hand sanitizer and rebottling it into packaging labeled NYS Clean .
…Cuomo claimed that the hand sanitizer would be produced by Corcraft , the public-facing brand name of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision ’ s Division of Industries .
“ Corcraft makes glass cleaner , floor cleaner , degreasers , laundry detergent , vehicle fluids , hand cleaner , and now they make hand sanitizer with alcohol , ” Cuomo told the audience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the hand sanitizer itself is being produced by an outside vendor he would not name ; the Great Meadow Facility is only bottling and labeling it .
Neither NYSDOCCS nor the governor ’ s office would respond to repeated questions about why the state would need to use prison labor to bottle hand sanitizer , nor did the governor ’ s office respond to questions about Cuomo ’ s pitch that this was a cheaper , more effective option than buying bottled hand sanitizer outright .
Buried in that story is an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a 24/7 bottling process without actually getting any extra pay for working longer hours .
The NYS Clean-brand hand sanitizer is cheap because prison labor is cheap .
A 2017 Gothamist report compared to New York prison work to “ slave labor ” on the grounds of the low wages Corcraft pays , coupled with the fact that inmates can legally be compelled to work and punished if they refuse .
A 1998 article from the New York Times cited Corcraft employees making 32 cents an hour to work at call centers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands of pounds of dough around bakeries ; wages do not seem to have meaningfully shifted since , according to data from the Prison Policy Initiative , and inmates ’ own accounts .
Michael said he and the other workers on the hand sanitizer initiative are exhausted .
“ We ’ re completely overworked , ” he told VICE .
“ They treat us like shit.
” — Vice Here is the original story…

Was Cuomo just caught in a serious lie?
Governor Cuomo held a press conference in which he blasted Purel and boasted that the State of New York was creating a far superior product for less money.
There’s only one problem with his claim. It is apparently complete and utter bulls**t.
But according to workers at Great Meadow Correctional Facility in Comstock, New York where the hand sanitizer is being “made,” as well as a spokesperson for the prison system, they are doing nothing more than taking existing hand sanitizer and rebottling it into packaging labeled NYS Clean. …Cuomo claimed that the hand sanitizer would be produced by Corcraft, the public-facing brand name of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision’s Division of Industries. “Corcraft makes glass cleaner, floor cleaner, degreasers, laundry detergent, vehicle fluids, hand cleaner, and now they make hand sanitizer with alcohol,” Cuomo told the audience. But according to a NYSDOCCS spokesperson, the hand sanitizer itself is being produced by an outside vendor he would not name; the Great Meadow Facility is only bottling and labeling it. Neither NYSDOCCS nor the governor’s office would respond to repeated questions about why the state would need to use prison labor to bottle hand sanitizer, nor did the governor’s office respond to questions about Cuomo’s pitch that this was a cheaper, more effective option than buying bottled hand sanitizer outright.
Buried in that story is an interesting anecdote about these prisoners working overtime in a 24/7 bottling process without actually getting any extra pay for working longer hours.
The NYS Clean-brand hand sanitizer is cheap because prison labor is cheap. A 2017 Gothamist report compared to New York prison work to “slave labor” on the grounds of the low wages Corcraft pays, coupled with the fact that inmates can legally be compelled to work and punished if they refuse. A 1998 article from the New York Times cited Corcraft employees making 32 cents an hour to work at call centers or 37 cents an hour to push thousands of pounds of dough around bakeries; wages do not seem to have meaningfully shifted since, according to data from the Prison Policy Initiative, and inmates’ own accounts. Michael said he and the other workers on the hand sanitizer initiative are exhausted. “We’re completely overworked,” he told VICE. “They treat us like shit.” — Vice
(Refer to the Vice article for all the details we couldn’t include here.)
Here is the original story…
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clashdaily--2020-03-27--SICK: China Touts A New ‘Cure’ For Coronavirus … This One Is Derived From BEARS

So , the country that unleashed this damned virus on the planet because they include creepy animals on the menu is now looking to BEARS for a ‘ cure ’ … seriously ?
The Chinese Wuhan Coronavirus has circled the globe , and while it is ( allegedly ) under control in China itself now ( but who knows for sure , what with Western journalists having been chased out of the country ) they are offering their own wisdom to the world .
Until recently , China officially concurred with the published study suggesting the anti-malarial drugs might be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Xinhua ) — Chinese experts , based on the result of clinical trials , have confirmed that Chloroquine Phosphate , an antimalarial drug , has a certain curative effect on the novel coronavirus disease ( COVID-19 ) , a Chinese official said here Monday .
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The experts have “ unanimously ” suggested the drug be included in the next version of the treatment guidelines and applied in wider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sun Yanrong , deputy head of the China National Center for Biotechnology Development under the Ministry of Science and Technology ( MOST ) , said at a press conference .
— Xinhuanet They have since changed their tune on that med… possibly because it is mostly produced in India , and they have produced a rival pharmaceutical in China they are relying on .
But another ‘ cure ’ they are endorsing is one that should be enough to make Lefties start to care about China ’ s unabashed cruelty to animals and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Less than a month after taking steps to permanently ban the trade and consumption of live wild animals for food , the Chinese government has recommended using Tan Re Qing , an injection containing bear bile , to treat severe and critical COVID-19 cases .
It is one of a number of recommended coronavirus treatments—both traditional and Western—on a list published March 4 by China ’ s National Health Commission , the government body responsible for national health policy .
This recommendation highlights what wildlife advocates say is a contradictory approach to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in animals for food on the one hand and promoting the trade in animal parts on the other .
Secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder , bile from various species of bears , including Asiatic black bears and brown bears , has been used in traditional Chinese medicine since at least the eighth century .
It contains high levels of ursodeoxycholic acid , also known as ursodiol , which is clinically proven to help dissolve gallstones and treat liver disease .
Ursodeoxycholic acid has been available as a synthetic drug @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guess , this approach stems from Traditional Chinese medicine and is historically used in the , uh , ‘ treatment ’ of respiratory ailments like bronchitis .
Where do they ‘ harvest ’ bear bile ?
Not from wild animals , that ’ s illegal .
( Officially , anyway ) National Geographic published this photo of a sedated bear being ‘ harvested ’ for bile : At bear bile farms in China and across Southeast Asia , the animals may be kept for decades in small cages .
Bile is routinely extracted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or pipe into the gallbladder .
All methods for extracting bile are invasive and “ cause severe suffering , pain , and infection , ” according to Animals Asia , a nonprofit dedicated to ending bear bile farming .
Neglect and disease are common on these farms , and consumers risk ingesting bile from sick bears , which may be contaminated with blood , feces , pus , urine , and bacteria , according to Animals Asia .

So, the country that unleashed this damned virus on the planet because they include creepy animals on the menu is now looking to BEARS for a ‘cure’… seriously?
The Chinese Wuhan Coronavirus has circled the globe, and while it is (allegedly) under control in China itself now (but who knows for sure, what with Western journalists having been chased out of the country) they are offering their own wisdom to the world.
Until recently, China officially concurred with the published study suggesting the anti-malarial drugs might be effective.
BEIJING, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) — Chinese experts, based on the result of clinical trials, have confirmed that Chloroquine Phosphate, an antimalarial drug, has a certain curative effect on the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), a Chinese official said here Monday. The experts have “unanimously” suggested the drug be included in the next version of the treatment guidelines and applied in wider clinical trials as soon as possible, Sun Yanrong, deputy head of the China National Center for Biotechnology Development under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), said at a press conference. — Xinhuanet
They have since changed their tune on that med… possibly because it is mostly produced in India, and they have produced a rival pharmaceutical in China they are relying on.
But another ‘cure’ they are endorsing is one that should be enough to make Lefties start to care about China’s unabashed cruelty to animals and other living things (like people).
Less than a month after taking steps to permanently ban the trade and consumption of live wild animals for food, the Chinese government has recommended using Tan Re Qing, an injection containing bear bile, to treat severe and critical COVID-19 cases. It is one of a number of recommended coronavirus treatments—both traditional and Western—on a list published March 4 by China’s National Health Commission, the government body responsible for national health policy. This recommendation highlights what wildlife advocates say is a contradictory approach to wildlife: shutting down the live trade in animals for food on the one hand and promoting the trade in animal parts on the other. Secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, bile from various species of bears, including Asiatic black bears and brown bears, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine since at least the eighth century. It contains high levels of ursodeoxycholic acid, also known as ursodiol, which is clinically proven to help dissolve gallstones and treat liver disease. Ursodeoxycholic acid has been available as a synthetic drug worldwide for decades.
As you might guess, this approach stems from Traditional Chinese medicine and is historically used in the, uh, ‘treatment’ of respiratory ailments like bronchitis.
Where do they ‘harvest’ bear bile? Not from wild animals, that’s illegal. (Officially, anyway)
National Geographic published this photo of a sedated bear being ‘harvested’ for bile:


clashdaily--2020-03-27--WATCH: Actor Daniel Dae Kim Says Hydroxychloroquine Helped Him Recover From Coronavirus

He ’ s no fan of Trump — and even called this a ‘ New York ’ Virus — but he would tell you himself that Hydroxychloroquine has been a Godsend .
Kim said that it was the off-label use of the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine that was the “ secret weapon ” of his recovery .
In a video which he posted to social media , Kim said , “ ‘ I am happy to report that my progress has continued and I practically feel back to normal .
I am lucky enough to be in the 80 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Kim ’ s personal physician prescribed him a ‘ drug cocktail ’ that consisted of the antiviral medicine TamiFlu , the antibiotic Azithromycin , a Glycopyrrolate inhaler , and the antimalarial drug Hydroxychloroquine .
Though all of the medicines worked in conjunction to aid in Kim ’ s healing process , the actor stated that Hydroxychloroquine was the ‘ secret weapon.
’ According to Kim , the drug ‘ has been used with great success in Korea in their fight against the coronavirus ’ and was the drug mentioned by President Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the week .
President Trump has been lambasted by the Partisan Press for having hope that the reports of success with the use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are accurate and could lead to a viable treatment option .
However , Dr. Anthony Fauci has cautioned that the off-label use success of the drugs are anecdotal and needs to be approached with caution as well as more study .
Kim addressed this .
‘ [ Fauci ] said that evidence suggesting the drug was promising was anecdotal and that is correct .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on personal accounts , ’ said Kim , who cautioned viewers to remember that he was not a doctor .
‘ Well , add my name to those personal accounts because I am feeling better .
‘ I won ’ t say this is a cure and I won ’ t say definitively that you should go out and use it , but what I will say is that I believe it was crucial to my recovery , ’ worded Kim carefully .
‘ I believe the entire mixture of drugs was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point the actor brought up was that he began taking his ‘ drug cocktail ’ prior to the onset of the virus ’ signature fever .
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Clinical trials are beginning in Europe of several different drugs including chloroquine , hydroxychloroquine , and several other drugs to treat coronavirus .
Kim isn ’ t the only one , however .
A 52-year old man in Florida , Rio Giardinieri @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pneumonia .
He was put in the ICU with oxygen and after more than a week , doctors told him that there was nothing further that they could do , so he said goodbye to his wife and three children .
A friend sent him an article about hydroxychloroquine that had been used overseas with some success .
His friend gave him all the reasons not to try it , but Giardinieri wasn ’ t sure he ’ d “ make it to morning ” so he figured he ’ d give it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for saving his life .
Despite the promising results , there is increasing opposition to these medications in the media .
It seems that if the President says that it ’ s good , that it must somehow actually be bad .
They ’ ve accused him of peddling “ false hope ” and that the medication is “ deadly in small doses.
” That last one was a particularly egregious article by Bloomberg News that said just two grams can be deadly .
Yes , and so can other drugs .
How @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the gram ?
Part of the fearmongering stems from the Very Fake News story that was going around in the Media ( D ) about the couple that decided to self-medicate with fish tank cleaner , chloroquine phosphate .
Leftists blamed President Trump for the death of the man and that his wife is in critical care instead of the woman who saw fish tank cleaner on her shelf and dumped a tablespoon into their sodas to prevent them from getting COVID-19 .
Speaking of fake news , there ’ s been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what President Trump ’ s response to COVID-19 .
From the pearl-clutching of NBC ’ s Peter Alexander to pushing Chi-Com propaganda and outright lies , the Partisan Press has been working overtime to make this “ Trump ’ s Katrina.
” They ’ ve even gone so far as blatantly lie about what President Trump said about the medications that have shown some promise .
Wesley J. Smith at National Review covers these here : First , the medicine has to be prescribed by a doctor .
You can ’ t just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Trump never said the FDA had approved the drug for this use .
He said he was ordering the FDA to fast-track the testing for this use since the drug had already gone through the approval process for other uses .
That is absolutely true , and that included safety testing and an understanding of the potential side effects .
Prescribing hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus before that investigation is complete would be what is known as an “ off-label ” use — which is legal .
Indeed , Trump specifically said it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is , to save someone who would otherwise be likely to die .
There have been cases in France , for example , where it seems to have helped .
Dr. Fauci did not say he opposed using the drug for compassionate prescribing , but that ( properly ) he couldn ’ t say it would work because it hadn ’ t been tested .
New York governor Andrew Cuomo has also supported trying the drug because of its positive anecdotal potential , to the point that the state obtained 70,000 doses and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in New York .

He’s no fan of Trump — and even called this a ‘New York’ Virus — but he would tell you himself that Hydroxychloroquine has been a Godsend.
Lost star Daniel Dae Kim has credited an antimalarial drug for his recovery from coronavirus. Taking to Instagram on Saturday evening the 51-year-old said he felt ‘back to normal’ and had not needed hospital treatment.
Kim said that it was the off-label use of the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine that was the “secret weapon” of his recovery.
In a video which he posted to social media, Kim said, “‘I am happy to report that my progress has continued and I practically feel back to normal. I am lucky enough to be in the 80% of diagnosed cases that have not required hospitalization.”
Kim’s personal physician prescribed him a ‘drug cocktail’ that consisted of the antiviral medicine TamiFlu, the antibiotic Azithromycin, a Glycopyrrolate inhaler, and the antimalarial drug Hydroxychloroquine. Though all of the medicines worked in conjunction to aid in Kim’s healing process, the actor stated that Hydroxychloroquine was the ‘secret weapon.’ According to Kim, the drug ‘has been used with great success in Korea in their fight against the coronavirus’ and was the drug mentioned by President Trump during a White House press conference earlier in the week.
President Trump has been lambasted by the Partisan Press for having hope that the reports of success with the use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are accurate and could lead to a viable treatment option. However, Dr. Anthony Fauci has cautioned that the off-label use success of the drugs are anecdotal and needs to be approached with caution as well as more study.
Kim addressed this. ‘[Fauci] said that evidence suggesting the drug was promising was anecdotal and that is correct. It means it was studied, but only based on personal accounts,’ said Kim, who cautioned viewers to remember that he was not a doctor. ‘Well, add my name to those personal accounts because I am feeling better. ‘I won’t say this is a cure and I won’t say definitively that you should go out and use it, but what I will say is that I believe it was crucial to my recovery,’ worded Kim carefully. ‘I believe the entire mixture of drugs was crucial to my recovery.’ Another crucial point the actor brought up was that he began taking his ‘drug cocktail’ prior to the onset of the virus’ signature fever. Source: Daily Mail
Clinical trials are beginning in Europe of several different drugs including chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, and several other drugs to treat coronavirus.
Daniel Dae Kim gives an update on his Coronavirus diagnosis. pic.twitter.com/vDVdnydCa3 — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) March 22, 2020
Kim isn’t the only one, however.
A 52-year old man in Florida, Rio Giardinieri, was diagnosed with COVID-19 and developed pneumonia. He was put in the ICU with oxygen and after more than a week, doctors told him that there was nothing further that they could do, so he said goodbye to his wife and three children. A friend sent him an article about hydroxychloroquine that had been used overseas with some success. His friend gave him all the reasons not to try it, but Giardinieri wasn’t sure he’d “make it to morning” so he figured he’d give it a shot. He credits the medication for saving his life.
Despite the promising results, there is increasing opposition to these medications in the media. It seems that if the President says that it’s good, that it must somehow actually be bad.
They’ve accused him of peddling “false hope” and that the medication is “deadly in small doses.” That last one was a particularly egregious article by Bloomberg News that said just two grams can be deadly. Yes, and so can other drugs. How many times to you see medication prescribed by the gram?
Part of the fearmongering stems from the Very Fake News story that was going around in the Media(D) about the couple that decided to self-medicate with fish tank cleaner, chloroquine phosphate. Leftists blamed President Trump for the death of the man and that his wife is in critical care instead of the woman who saw fish tank cleaner on her shelf and dumped a tablespoon into their sodas to prevent them from getting COVID-19.
Speaking of fake news, there’s been a ton of it going around about what President Trump’s response to COVID-19. From the pearl-clutching of NBC’s Peter Alexander to pushing Chi-Com propaganda and outright lies, the Partisan Press has been working overtime to make this “Trump’s Katrina.” They’ve even gone so far as blatantly lie about what President Trump said about the medications that have shown some promise.
Wesley J. Smith at National Review covers these here:


clashdaily--2020-03-27--Can You Really Save American Lives By Destroying The American Economy?

This article originally appeared on the Falkirk Center website and is reprinted with permission .
Rahm Emanuel once famously stated , “ Never let a good crisis go to waste.
” As of today , the total US cases of the coronavirus exceeds 79,000 with total number of deaths over 1,100 .
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( DJIA ) has lost over 25 % of its value from its mid-February zenith of nearly 30,000 points .
March 9th , Black Monday , was the single greatest point loss in U.S. market history while March 24 was the single greatest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points .
This tumultuous time marks the uncertainty of the present crisis .
The United States Senate has finalized a $ 2 trillion package that has gone to the House , which is now seeking a $ 2.2 Trillion stimulus package as a lifeline to save the country from complete economic collapse .
Both House and Senate Democrats wasted no time with a proposal that highlighted a radical new vision for America .
House Majority Whip James Clyburn said last week , “ this was a tremendous opportunity to restructure things to fit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Remington Arms Is Opening Its NY Factory To Make Medical Gear To Fight Coronavirus — Are They Still Evil ?
Senate Minority Leader , Chuck Schumer and Speaker of the House , Nancy Pelosi , looked for an opportunity to give more collective bargaining power to unions , expand wind and solar tax credits , and create new fuel emission standards that would all but promise to destroy the airline industry it was seeking to aid .
These provisions were not economic , but ideological .
No different than the kind of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to employ that would not only ensure the decline of the American economy but , more importantly , American freedom .
The COVID-19 which originated in China ’ s Wuhan province , that was covered up by the Chinese Communist Party ( CCP ) with the help of the World Health Organization ( WHO ) , has had devastating effect on human life and the economy all around the world .
The 15-day quarantine in America has already cost trillions in market capital , but long-term it threatens to do more than that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fighting the virus can not be reached .
Can you really save American lives by destroying the American economy ?
Texas Lt Gov .
Dan Patrick made headlines on Tucker Carlson last night by suggesting that as a senior citizen he would be willing to put his own life at risk in the coronavirus pandemic , if it would mean “ keeping the America that America loves for its children and grandchildren , ” adding , “ I ’ m all in.
” No doubt the consequences of economic shutdown means more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sacrifice , he is talking about liberty itself .
The freedom and way of life enjoyed by Americans today would be significantly altered if the economy underwent a collapse .
President Trump said at the White House press briefing , “ Our Country wasn ’ t built to be shut down ” adding “ America will again and soon be open for business.
” The great economic Nobel laureate , Milton Friedman , taught us that free markets and economic freedom are “ a necessary condition for political freedom.
” This is literally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economics isn ’ t just about money , and certainly not greed .
Economics is about the human dignity , flourishing , individual liberty and the freedom to choose .
The political reality of the United States is based on the economic miracles of an elaborate system of cooperation and collaboration in private , free markets .
Destroy the market economy and you don ’ t just inhibit a free peoples ’ ability to earn money , you place significant constraints on their freedom , opportunity and voluntarism .
Furthermore , you leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coercive power to violate freedom and the precepts of God-given rights to life , liberty and the pursuit of happiness .
A well-meaning , government bureaucracy can not do better in the long-term than what God-fearing , freedom-loving people can achieve through self-interest , voluntarism , and cooperation .
This is the American experiment at its finest .
A mobilized economy can do more rapidly deploy life-saving tools , medicines , and instruments of war against a virus than it can in waiting .
World War II was won on European battlefields and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brave-fighting man , but because of unparalleled supply chains , distribution , and production .
In 3 short years the American domestic economy produced 27 aircraft carriers , 1,200 naval vessels , 300,000 aircraft , and 86,000 tanks and was catapulted out of the Great Depression .
Right now , President Trump understands this fact .
He is responding to this challenge by marshalling the resources of the private sector to shore up our domestic production and distribution of a vast quantity of medical supplies , testing kits and the anti-malarial drug , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China to both tell the truth and supply critical infrastructure in a moment of crisis was a mistake not of his making .
Whatever decision is made over the next several days , this is one of the greatest tests of the President and the nation in our lifetime .
It is deserving of our deepest prayers , unconditional support and unmitigated action .
Make no mistake , America will survive the Coronavirus , but we can not expect freedom to prosper or persevere if we destroy the conditions upon which it has @ @ @ @ @ @

By Ryan Helfenbein
Executive Director, Falkirk Center
This article originally appeared on the Falkirk Center website and is reprinted with permission.
Rahm Emanuel once famously stated, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.”
As of today, the total US cases of the coronavirus exceeds 79,000 with total number of deaths over 1,100. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has lost over 25% of its value from its mid-February zenith of nearly 30,000 points. March 9th, Black Monday, was the single greatest point loss in U.S. market history while March 24 was the single greatest point gain in US History at 1,985 points. This tumultuous time marks the uncertainty of the present crisis.
The United States Senate has finalized a $2 trillion package that has gone to the House, which is now seeking a $2.2 Trillion stimulus package as a lifeline to save the country from complete economic collapse. Both House and Senate Democrats wasted no time with a proposal that highlighted a radical new vision for America.
House Majority Whip James Clyburn said last week, “this was a tremendous opportunity to restructure things to fit our vision.”
Senate Minority Leader, Chuck Schumer and Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, looked for an opportunity to give more collective bargaining power to unions, expand wind and solar tax credits, and create new fuel emission standards that would all but promise to destroy the airline industry it was seeking to aid.
These provisions were not economic, but ideological. No different than the kind of provisions the Green New Deal was seeking to employ that would not only ensure the decline of the American economy but, more importantly, American freedom.
The COVID-19 which originated in China’s Wuhan province, that was covered up by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) with the help of the World Health Organization (WHO), has had devastating effect on human life and the economy all around the world.
The 15-day quarantine in America has already cost trillions in market capital, but long-term it threatens to do more than that to American freedom if a balanced approach to fighting the virus cannot be reached.
Can you really save American lives by destroying the American economy?
Texas Lt Gov. Dan Patrick made headlines on Tucker Carlson last night by suggesting that as a senior citizen he would be willing to put his own life at risk in the coronavirus pandemic, if it would mean “keeping the America that America loves for its children and grandchildren,” adding, “I’m all in.”
No doubt the consequences of economic shutdown means more to Dan Patrick than a mere financial sacrifice, he is talking about liberty itself. The freedom and way of life enjoyed by Americans today would be significantly altered if the economy underwent a collapse.
President Trump said at the White House press briefing, “Our Country wasn’t built to be shut down” adding “America will again and soon be open for business.”
The great economic Nobel laureate, Milton Friedman, taught us that free markets and economic freedom are “a necessary condition for political freedom.” This is literally what defines the American experiment and why economics isn’t just about money, and certainly not greed.
Economics is about the human dignity, flourishing, individual liberty and the freedom to choose.
The political reality of the United States is based on the economic miracles of an elaborate system of cooperation and collaboration in private, free markets. Destroy the market economy and you don’t just inhibit a free peoples’ ability to earn money, you place significant constraints on their freedom, opportunity and voluntarism.
Furthermore, you leave an unchecked federal bureaucracy with unrestricted, coercive power to violate freedom and the precepts of God-given rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. A well-meaning, government bureaucracy cannot do better in the long-term than what God-fearing, freedom-loving people can achieve through self-interest, voluntarism, and cooperation.
This is the American experiment at its finest. A mobilized economy can do more rapidly deploy life-saving tools, medicines, and instruments of war against a virus than it can in waiting. World War II was won on European battlefields and Asian-Pacific waters not only as a result brave-fighting man, but because of unparalleled supply chains, distribution, and production. In 3 short years the American domestic economy produced 27 aircraft carriers, 1,200 naval vessels, 300,000 aircraft, and 86,000 tanks and was catapulted out of the Great Depression.
Right now, President Trump understands this fact. He is responding to this challenge by marshalling the resources of the private sector to shore up our domestic production and distribution of a vast quantity of medical supplies, testing kits and the anti-malarial drug, hydroxychloroquine. He understands that dependence on China to both tell the truth and supply critical infrastructure in a moment of crisis was a mistake not of his making.
Whatever decision is made over the next several days, this is one of the greatest tests of the President and the nation in our lifetime. It is deserving of our deepest prayers, unconditional support and unmitigated action.
Make no mistake, America will survive the Coronavirus, but we cannot expect freedom to prosper or persevere if we destroy the conditions upon which it has thrived for over 200 years.


clashdaily--2020-03-27--American Exceptionalism: Our Advantage In The Post-Coronavirus World

It was Rahm Emanuel , former Obama Chief of Staff as well as former Mayor of Chicago , who said : “ Never let a crisis go to waste.
” We are seeing that thought played out right now by Democratic Socialists during the Wuhan Flu crisis .
President Trump , however , has the opportunity to do the same .
Once this virus subsides , he has the ability to make some substantial changes in how we operate as a nation .
Here are just a few examples and/or suggestions .
Closing the border to travel from China and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is the best opportunity to tell the open borders traitors to collectively go to hell .
We need the wall .
The U.S./Mexico border is 1,954 miles long .
In 2011 , the Dept .
of Homeland Security stated there were 649 miles of wall .
450 miles more are planned by the end of this year .
World-wide , 38 countries have border walls , or at least portions of a wall in specific locations .
The Vatican even has a wall .
Read the O.T .
book of Nehemiah to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walls .
This is an opportunity to finally deal with illegal immigration .
The sad reality , though , is that our immigration laws have not been adequately enforced for so long that we now have any where from 11 million to 20+ million illegals living here .
No real need to list all the grief that ’ s caused taxpayers , education and medical services and the criminal justice system .
We ’ ve all heard and read the stats .
But the problem won ’ t be solved overnight .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to clean up such a monumental mess .
Therefore , it ’ s past time for a 25-year moratorium on ALL immigration .
This should include even the legal methods such as amnesty , asylum , guest-worker visas , student visas , etc .
All of it until we sort out who exactly should be here and who shouldn ’ t .
It ’ s such a catastrophe that it probably will take 25 years ( or more ) to completely rectify .
But it needs to start and now is the perfect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Remington Arms Is Opening Its NY Factory To Make Medical Gear To Fight Coronavirus — Are They Still Evil ?
With the amount of money we ’ re already in debt , coupled with the new stimulus package , we can no longer afford to bankroll anyone else .
Therefore , it ’ s also time for at least a 25-year moratorium on ALL foreign aid .
The only possible exception should be Israel .
While the media has tried to portray President Trump as a dictator , they have failed miserably .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ still has to work with Congress to get anything done , no matter how crucial the issue may be .
The media seems to want to ignore that basic fact of our government .
And therein lies the problem .
By now , we ’ ve all seen the liberal wish list of non-virus related stuff the Dems have included in the stimulus .
Even though President Trump is a master negotiator , he ’ s , unfortunately , going to have to acquiesce to some socialist B.S .
to get done what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s time for the President of the United States of America to be given the power of the line-item veto .
The governors of 44 states have that power , as does the Mayor of D.C .
It would no doubt take a constitutional amendment to do this , but it ’ s time .
In 1996 during the Clinton Administration , under the Line Item Veto Act , the president briefly had that power .
It was struck down by the Supreme Court in Clinton v. City of New York .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of States could rally around .
Plus , we have an entirely different SCOTUS now .
There are other issues that are coming to the forefront as well during this crisis : curtail outsourcing and bring manufacturing back to the U.S. ; single-payer insurance would have had no impact whatsoever during this Wuhan Flu crisis ; it ’ s obvious that basic capitalism can get things done ( i.e .
supplies and transportation ) a lot quicker than government .
President Trump is being criticized for supposedly caring more about the economy than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though , he is focusing on the American people and not a political agenda .
It was America ’ s economic might that had as much to do with winning WWII as did the military .
Being the businessman and negotiator that he is , President Trump will utilize advantages we already have that the anti-American Dems only choose to either politicize or completely ignore .
Not really much to say in this regard except this : continue to practice Empiricism and really , really , REALLY , pay attention to the liberal/socials/Dems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wash your hands .
Thanks for your indulgence .

It was Rahm Emanuel, former Obama Chief of Staff as well as former Mayor of Chicago, who said: “Never let a crisis go to waste.” We are seeing that thought played out right now by Democratic Socialists during the Wuhan Flu crisis. President Trump, however, has the opportunity to do the same. Once this virus subsides, he has the ability to make some substantial changes in how we operate as a nation. Here are just a few examples and/or suggestions.
The Border
Closing the border to travel from China and then Europe was just the start. This is the best opportunity to tell the open borders traitors to collectively go to hell. We need the wall.
The U.S./Mexico border is 1,954 miles long. In 2011, the Dept. of Homeland Security stated there were 649 miles of wall. 450 miles more are planned by the end of this year. World-wide, 38 countries have border walls, or at least portions of a wall in specific locations. The Vatican even has a wall. Read the O.T. book of Nehemiah to better understand God’s attitude about walls.
Immigration
This is an opportunity to finally deal with illegal immigration. The sad reality, though, is that our immigration laws have not been adequately enforced for so long that we now have any where from 11 million to 20+ million illegals living here. No real need to list all the grief that’s caused taxpayers, education and medical services and the criminal justice system. We’ve all heard and read the stats. But the problem won’t be solved overnight. It’s going to take some time to clean up such a monumental mess.
Therefore, it’s past time for a 25-year moratorium on ALL immigration. This should include even the legal methods such as amnesty, asylum, guest-worker visas, student visas, etc. All of it until we sort out who exactly should be here and who shouldn’t. It’s such a catastrophe that it probably will take 25 years (or more) to completely rectify. But it needs to start and now is the perfect opportunity.
Foreign Aid
With the amount of money we’re already in debt, coupled with the new stimulus package, we can no longer afford to bankroll anyone else. Therefore, it’s also time for at least a 25-year moratorium on ALL foreign aid. The only possible exception should be Israel.
Presidential Veto Power
While the media has tried to portray President Trump as a dictator, they have failed miserably. Regardless of the crisis, the President still has to work with Congress to get anything done, no matter how crucial the issue may be. The media seems to want to ignore that basic fact of our government.
And therein lies the problem. By now, we’ve all seen the liberal wish list of non-virus related stuff the Dems have included in the stimulus. Even though President Trump is a master negotiator, he’s, unfortunately, going to have to acquiesce to some socialist B.S. to get done what is really needed.
Therefore, it’s time for the President of the United States of America to be given the power of the line-item veto. The governors of 44 states have that power, as does the Mayor of D.C. It would no doubt take a constitutional amendment to do this, but it’s time.
In 1996 during the Clinton Administration, under the Line Item Veto Act, the president briefly had that power. It was struck down by the Supreme Court in Clinton v. City of New York.
This is one issue that a Convention of States could rally around. Plus, we have an entirely different SCOTUS now.
There are other issues that are coming to the forefront as well during this crisis: curtail outsourcing and bring manufacturing back to the U.S.; single-payer insurance would have had no impact whatsoever during this Wuhan Flu crisis; it’s obvious that basic capitalism can get things done (i.e. supplies and transportation) a lot quicker than government.
President Trump is being criticized for supposedly caring more about the economy than people. By focusing on the economy though, he is focusing on the American people and not a political agenda. It was America’s economic might that had as much to do with winning WWII as did the military. Being the businessman and negotiator that he is, President Trump will utilize advantages we already have that the anti-American Dems only choose to either politicize or completely ignore.
Homework Assignment
Not really much to say in this regard except this: continue to practice Empiricism and really, really, REALLY, pay attention to the liberal/socials/Dems. Oh, and stop hoarding and wash your hands. Thanks for your indulgence.


clashdaily--2020-03-26--Democrat Governor Issues Restriction On Malaria Drugs For Coronavirus Treatment

Is this Trump Derangement Syndrome or is there more to it ?
One governor has decided to restrict the use of the drugs chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine used to treat other illnesses like malaria , lupus , and arthritis , from being prescribed for the treatment of COVID-19 despite apparent success in other countries .
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has nonetheless issued an emergency resolution restricting the distribution of the drugs .
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A local news report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Governor was at the request of the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy after some hoarding of the drugs came to light .
Clearly , the people that are suffering from lupus or arthritis and rely on these medications should not be denied them .
Yet , they are also showing promise as a treatment to coronavirus .
Surely there must be a better way than an outright ban on off-label use .
There is opposition to limiting the prescriptions because they appear to be successful in treating coronavirus and there is no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medication for “ off-label use ” is something that is done all the time .
The FDA has guidance on how medication can be used off-label .
Isn ’ t it better to have an FDA approved medication than wait for some new , magical drug to be created ?

Is this Trump Derangement Syndrome or is there more to it?
One governor has decided to restrict the use of the drugs chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine used to treat other illnesses like malaria, lupus, and arthritis, from being prescribed for the treatment of COVID-19 despite apparent success in other countries.
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has nonetheless issued an emergency resolution restricting the distribution of the drugs.
Today, I signed an emergency regulation limiting the prescription & issuance of two drugs that have unproven results with treating COVID-19. While these drugs serve necessary medical purposes, this regulation protects the Nevadans who need them and prevents unnecessary hoarding. pic.twitter.com/dGMDJfdNAW — Governor Sisolak (@GovSisolak) March 24, 2020
A local news report clarifies that the emergency order issued by the Governor was at the request of the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy after some hoarding of the drugs came to light.
Clearly, the people that are suffering from lupus or arthritis and rely on these medications should not be denied them. Yet, they are also showing promise as a treatment to coronavirus. Surely there must be a better way than an outright ban on off-label use.
There is opposition to limiting the prescriptions because they appear to be successful in treating coronavirus and there is no other treatment at this time.
Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine show promise in treatment of #coronavirus Gov. Steve Sisolak bars Medical Doctors from prescribing these drugs SPECIFICALLY for treatment of #coronavirus Why does Gov. Steve Sisolak want to kill Americans? https://t.co/jz2mGCZWjt — Repeal AB5; Kill HR 2474 (@distrumption) March 25, 2020
Prescribing medication for “off-label use” is something that is done all the time.
The FDA has guidance on how medication can be used off-label.
Isn’t it better to have an FDA approved medication than wait for some new, magical drug to be created?


clashdaily--2020-03-26--SICK: Media Presstitutes Want To Stop Running Trump’s Coronavirus Briefings Because…

With their cards on the table like this , can we really still call them ‘ news ’ at this point ?
The President — who had long been jeered by the media for failing to speak to the press enough — is now standing on camera every day for an hour or more answering direct questions about the most important question facing the country .
Was that enough to make them happy ?
Of course not .
This is the press we ’ re talking about .
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They did what they always do — they just moved the goalposts .
Hard-left website Daily Beast explains it this way : The nation ’ s television news outlets , especially the three major cable-news networks , are grappling with a nagging paradox as President Donald Trump continues to orchestrate his White House briefings on the novel coronavirus pandemic .
On the one hand , their ratings have never been higher , and viewers ’ appetites for the live sessions have shown no signs of dwindling .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ executives at MSNBC , CNN and the often Trump-friendly Fox News—which scored an impressive 6.2 million viewers for Sunday ’ s installment of the Trump show , according to Nielsen—are increasingly facing the likelihood that they are becoming an uncritical and unvetted transmission belt for propaganda and misinformation .
“ These White House sessions—ostensibly meant to give the public critical and truthful information about this frightening crisis—are in fact working against that end , ” wrote Washington Post media columnist Margaret Sullivan , summarizing such concerns .
“ Rather , they have become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his greatest hits to captive audience members .
They come in search of life-or-death information , but here ’ s what they get from him instead : Self-aggrandizement… Media-bashing… Exaggeration and outright lies.
” — Source : DailyBeast That ’ s really ironic , considering how many bogus stories and claims the ‘ mainstream media ’ have had to walk back even just since the beginning of this crisis .
Hugh Hewitt ’ s response is one of many summing up the opinions from the Right… What could POSSIBLY be driving this response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a news story that came out one day earlier in BLOOMBERG of all places : Some six in 10 Americans approve of the job Donald Trump is doing to combat the coronavirus crisis , pushing the president ’ s approval rating – 49 % – to the highest of his presidency , according to a poll released Tuesday by Gallup .
Trump ’ s gains come as his standing has improved among Democrats and independents amid the viral outbreak , which has killed more than 660 people even as the nation has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s job approval numbers are up 6 points among Democrats and 8 points among independents , according to the survey .
And voters are largely giving Trump positive marks for his handling of the pandemic , with 94 % of Republicans , 60 % of independents , and 27 % of Democrats approving of his efforts .
That ’ s higher than his general approval rating among each group .

With their cards on the table like this, can we really still call them ‘news’ at this point?
The President — who had long been jeered by the media for failing to speak to the press enough — is now standing on camera every day for an hour or more answering direct questions about the most important question facing the country.
Was that enough to make them happy?
Of course not. This is the press we’re talking about.
They did what they always do — they just moved the goalposts.
Hard-left website Daily Beast explains it this way:
The nation’s television news outlets, especially the three major cable-news networks, are grappling with a nagging paradox as President Donald Trump continues to orchestrate his White House briefings on the novel coronavirus pandemic. On the one hand, their ratings have never been higher, and viewers’ appetites for the live sessions have shown no signs of dwindling. On the other hand, journalists and executives at MSNBC, CNN and the often Trump-friendly Fox News—which scored an impressive 6.2 million viewers for Sunday’s installment of the Trump show, according to Nielsen—are increasingly facing the likelihood that they are becoming an uncritical and unvetted transmission belt for propaganda and misinformation. “These White House sessions—ostensibly meant to give the public critical and truthful information about this frightening crisis—are in fact working against that end,” wrote Washington Post media columnist Margaret Sullivan, summarizing such concerns. “Rather, they have become a daily stage for Trump to play his greatest hits to captive audience members. They come in search of life-or-death information, but here’s what they get from him instead: Self-aggrandizement… Media-bashing… Exaggeration and outright lies.” — Source: DailyBeast
Their editor-in-chief tweeted:
Top MSNBC talking head piled on…
"During these briefings, Trump has lied that the virus is 'something that we have tremendous control over'." "He has promoted an unproven drug treatment." "He is spreading misinformation that could actually put people’s lives in danger."https://t.co/mRyZwodeHL — Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) March 24, 2020
That’s really ironic, considering how many bogus stories and claims the ‘mainstream media’ have had to walk back even just since the beginning of this crisis.
Hugh Hewitt’s response is one of many summing up the opinions from the Right…
What could POSSIBLY be driving this response?
Might it have something to do with a news story that came out one day earlier in BLOOMBERG of all places:


clashdaily--2020-03-26--Dear Gun-Grabbers: Remington Arms Is Opening Its NY Factory To Make Medical Gear To Fight Coronaviru

Dear Gun-Grabbers: Remington Arms Is Opening Its NY Factory To Make Medical Gear To Fight Coronavirus — Are They Still Evil?

The anti-gun crowd is about to learn that gun manufacturers aren ’ t heartless bastards who love death .
It ’ s going to be a shock for them .
As the country continues to deal with the coronavirus that originated in China and the shortages in medical equipment for those in the medical field and first responders , companies that normally produce other products are stepping in to make up the shortfall .
Remington Arms , America ’ s oldest gun manufacturer , is opening up its Ilion , NY plant to produce much-needed medical supplies — ventilators , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or any other products mission-critical to the war on coronavirus.
” In a letter addressed to President Trump and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo , the CEO of Remington Arms , Ken D ’ Arcy , offered up the space in the small town of Ilion for use as the state lockdown of non-essential businesses continues .
Using wartime language , D ’ Arcy said that “ Remington stands ready to enlist in wartime production ” in this “ new kind of war.
” “ The Remington plant in Ilion now has approximately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available manufacturing space , ” said Ken D ’ Arcy , chief executive officer of Remington Arms in a March 23 letter to Cuomo and President Donald Trump .
“ We would be honored to donate our facility to the production of ventilators , surgical masks , hospital beds or any other products mission-critical to the war on coronavirus.
” D ’ Arcy noted in the letter that “ ventilators are essential to winning this new kind of war and Remington stands ready to enlist in wartime production.
” This is welcome news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it produces .
Germany and South Korea are adding to the shortage as they ban the export of masks .
There is also a shortage of ventilators in New York state as Gov .
Cuomo had mentioned during a Tuesday press briefing .
The state estimates that it will need 30,000 ventilators to treat the surge in patients expected to test positive and seek medical intervention , but the Governor said that it only has 7,000 available .
It ’ s unclear how the facility would be used as it is set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but there is significant space available , and using the facility to make other products is something that Remington has done in the past .
The plan is being praised by the Mayor of Ilion , Brian Lamica .
“ This is in line with Remington to do something like this , ” Ilion Mayor Brian Lamica said Tuesday .
“ They have always been there to help.
” Lamica said the Ilion plant has a history that goes beyond producing firearms , as it has also produced typewriters , sewing machines , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s absolutely fantastic that the CEO would do that and reach out and try to help , ” he said .
“ The Remington Arms workforce consists of dedicated , skilled men and women and I am working closely with the plant manager in Ilion to get them back on the job , ” he said in an email .
“ I have discussed this tremendous offer with company officials and pledged my support .
Anything we can do to get people back to work in a safe environment , while helping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has my full endorsement.
” Source : Democrat & Chronicle Kudos to Remington and all of the other companies that are stepping forward at this time .

The anti-gun crowd is about to learn that gun manufacturers aren’t heartless bastards who love death. It’s going to be a shock for them.
As the country continues to deal with the coronavirus that originated in China and the shortages in medical equipment for those in the medical field and first responders, companies that normally produce other products are stepping in to make up the shortfall.
Remington Arms, America’s oldest gun manufacturer, is opening up its Ilion, NY plant to produce much-needed medical supplies — ventilators, surgical masks, hospital beds, “or any other products mission-critical to the war on coronavirus.”
In a letter addressed to President Trump and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, the CEO of Remington Arms, Ken D’Arcy, offered up the space in the small town of Ilion for use as the state lockdown of non-essential businesses continues. Using wartime language, D’Arcy said that “Remington stands ready to enlist in wartime production” in this “new kind of war.”
“The Remington plant in Ilion now has approximately one million square feet of unused and available manufacturing space,” said Ken D’Arcy, chief executive officer of Remington Arms in a March 23 letter to Cuomo and President Donald Trump. “We would be honored to donate our facility to the production of ventilators, surgical masks, hospital beds or any other products mission-critical to the war on coronavirus.” D’Arcy noted in the letter that “ventilators are essential to winning this new kind of war and Remington stands ready to enlist in wartime production.”
This is welcome news as China has been hoarding the facemasks that it produces. Germany and South Korea are adding to the shortage as they ban the export of masks.
There is also a shortage of ventilators in New York state as Gov. Cuomo had mentioned during a Tuesday press briefing. The state estimates that it will need 30,000 ventilators to treat the surge in patients expected to test positive and seek medical intervention, but the Governor said that it only has 7,000 available.
It’s unclear how the facility would be used as it is set up for the manufacturing of firearms, but there is significant space available, and using the facility to make other products is something that Remington has done in the past.
The plan is being praised by the Mayor of Ilion, Brian Lamica.
“This is in line with Remington to do something like this,” Ilion Mayor Brian Lamica said Tuesday. “They have always been there to help.” Lamica said the Ilion plant has a history that goes beyond producing firearms, as it has also produced typewriters, sewing machines, bicycles and fire engines. “It’s absolutely fantastic that the CEO would do that and reach out and try to help,” he said.
State Senator James Seward gave the plan his “full endorsement.”
“The Remington Arms workforce consists of dedicated, skilled men and women and I am working closely with the plant manager in Ilion to get them back on the job,” he said in an email. “I have discussed this tremendous offer with company officials and pledged my support. Anything we can do to get people back to work in a safe environment, while helping our state recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, has my full endorsement.”
Source: Democrat & Chronicle
Kudos to Remington and all of the other companies that are stepping forward at this time.


clashdaily--2020-03-31--Ronald Reagan’s Son Just Paid President Trump The Most Amazing Compliment

In a world where ‘ Orange Man Bad ’ is getting dunked on from every direction… an observation like this gives some fresh perspective .
Talking heads have demanded that it stop being carried on TV because of the President ’ s alleged ‘ lies ’ .
( These are some of the same cast of luminaries who assured us that Trump was Putin ’ s puppet during the Russian Collusion hoax . )
The real reason they hate it more likely has something to do with public opinion of his handling of this crisis redounding to Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rachel Maddow Said It Was ‘ Nonsense ’ A Navy Ship Would Reach NY Harbor This Week — The ‘ Comfort ’ Arrived Monday His public support is on the rise , but the favorable view of how he ’ s handling the pandemic crisis is up over 60 % .
So the Left jumps on him whenever they get the chance , including lines like Chuck Todd ’ s question to Biden about Trump having blood on his hands — one that Pelosi echoed elsewhere asserting that yes , people SHOULD blame @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to assert why that ’ s HIS responsibility and not the failure of Governors to adequately prepare or restock ventilators and masks .
She fails to explain why SHE and de Blasio should get a pass for calling caution ‘ xenophobic ’ and encouraging people to come visit Chinatown ( in her case ) or to attend parades and go enjoy New York ’ s night life ( in his case ) .
With that as a backdrop , what does the son of the President whose nickname was ‘ The Great Communicator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his pressers ?
It ’ s one thing for someone on the Trump Train to speak glowingly of the current president… but nothing obligated Reagan to compare Trump so favorably to his highly-respected father .
Yet he did so anyway .
And what is Reagan saying about all the haters ?
Yeah… that sounds about right .

In a world where ‘Orange Man Bad’ is getting dunked on from every direction… an observation like this gives some fresh perspective.
Media hacks hate — HATE! — Trump’s daily Coronovirus pressers.
Talking heads have demanded that it stop being carried on TV because of the President’s alleged ‘lies’. (These are some of the same cast of luminaries who assured us that Trump was Putin’s puppet during the Russian Collusion hoax.)
The real reason they hate it more likely has something to do with public opinion of his handling of this crisis redounding to Trump’s credit.
His public support is on the rise, but the favorable view of how he’s handling the pandemic crisis is up over 60%.
So the Left jumps on him whenever they get the chance, including lines like Chuck Todd’s question to Biden about Trump having blood on his hands — one that Pelosi echoed elsewhere asserting that yes, people SHOULD blame him for American deaths. She fails to assert why that’s HIS responsibility and not the failure of Governors to adequately prepare or restock ventilators and masks. She fails to explain why SHE and de Blasio should get a pass for calling caution ‘xenophobic’ and encouraging people to come visit Chinatown (in her case) or to attend parades and go enjoy New York’s night life (in his case).
With that as a backdrop, what does the son of the President whose nickname was ‘The Great Communicator’ have to say about Trump and his pressers?
I’ve never seen any POTUS even my father that could do a Q&A like trump and have a grasp of every questions asked without using notes..This is why we hired a business person to be president. Public Private partnership is going to save us — Michael Reagan (@ReaganWorld) March 29, 2020
It’s one thing for someone on the Trump Train to speak glowingly of the current president… but nothing obligated Reagan to compare Trump so favorably to his highly-respected father. Yet he did so anyway.
And what is Reagan saying about all the haters?
Don’t you wish all the naysayers would just shut the blank up and get on the team to make America healthy again instead of pointing fingers &blame.. — Michael Reagan (@ReaganWorld) March 29, 2020
Yeah… that sounds about right.


clashdaily--2020-03-31--Hey Lefties: If Franklin Graham Is Such A Bad Guy, Why Did His Org Do THIS For NYC?

In times of crisis like this one , the true nature of people comes out .
Which will throw some serious wrenches in a carefully-constructed Orange Man Bad narrative .
He has also said some very politically incorrect things about Woke politics ranging from gender politics to political Islam .
Not surprisingly , the Left HATES him for it , dismissing him as a terrible , horrible , no good , very bad person .
Then along came a crisis .
Trending : MSNBC ’ s Rachel Maddow Said It Was ‘ Nonsense ’ A Navy Ship Would Reach NY @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ Arrived Monday Have you heard of Samaritan ’ s Purse ?
It ’ s an organization he founded to help people in need around the world .
Including airlifting a field hospital to Italy in the midst of this crisis .
You may be more familiar with their program of collecting shoeboxes full of gifts to be given to needy children around the world in ‘ Operation Christmas Child ‘ .
Now , Samaritan ’ s Purse has reached out their helping hands to New York City .
Staff members are quickly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ East Meadow in New York City ’ s Central Park to provide care for patients seriously ill with COVID-19 .
A 72-member Disaster Assistance Response Team , including doctors , nurses , and other medical personnel is now on the ground .
Coronavirus patients will be coming to us from our partner , the Mount Sinai Health System .
The first priority is to move patients from Mount Sinai Brooklyn and Mount Sinai Queens .
Today volunteers from local churches are helping our staff set up the 14-tent , 68-bed respiratory care unit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response to provide much needed support and to help save lives during the coronavirus pandemic .
The field hospital , in partnership with Mount Sinai Health System and intergovernmental agencies , is expected to open on Tuesday .
“ People are dying from the coronavirus , hospitals are out of beds , and the medical staff are overwhelmed , ” said Franklin Graham , president of Samaritan ’ s Purse .
“ We are deploying our Emergency Field Hospital to New York to help carry this burden .
This is what Samaritan ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of crises to help people in Jesus ’ Name .
Please pray for our teams and for everyone around the world affected by the virus.
” …Luther Harrison , vice president for Samaritan ’ s Purse North American Ministries , prayed with our staff before a convoy of tractor trailers left North Carolina on March 28 and began the drive to New York City .
“ Lord , our name is on the side of these trucks , but more importantly , Your Name is on the side of these trucks .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he said .
“ Our U.S .
Disaster Relief team , international relief team , medical ministries—the whole organization—has come together for this response at the two epicenters of the disease , ” Harrison said .
“ This is what it means to be the Body of Christ .
We ’ re all coming together to represent the Lord , and every role is important .
This whole team is committed to doing all they can to help people in Jesus ’ Name.
” —Samaritian ’ s Purse While militant secularists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ thoughts and prayers ’ , it is helpful to remember that THIS is what the practical outgrowth of such ‘ thoughts and prayers ’ looks like in real life .
All done to honor the name of Jesus Christ and to live out in real time the gospel message he sent his church to share in his name .

In times of crisis like this one, the true nature of people comes out. Which will throw some serious wrenches in a carefully-constructed Orange Man Bad narrative.
Franklin Graham is unabashedly pro-Trump.
He has also said some very politically incorrect things about Woke politics ranging from gender politics to political Islam. Not surprisingly, the Left HATES him for it, dismissing him as a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad person.
Then along came a crisis.
Have you heard of Samaritan’s Purse? It’s an organization he founded to help people in need around the world. Including airlifting a field hospital to Italy in the midst of this crisis.
You may be more familiar with their program of collecting shoeboxes full of gifts to be given to needy children around the world in ‘Operation Christmas Child‘.
Now, Samaritan’s Purse has reached out their helping hands to New York City.
Staff members are quickly setting up an Emergency Field Hospital in East Meadow in New York City’s Central Park to provide care for patients seriously ill with COVID-19. A 72-member Disaster Assistance Response Team, including doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel is now on the ground. Coronavirus patients will be coming to us from our partner, the Mount Sinai Health System. The first priority is to move patients from Mount Sinai Brooklyn and Mount Sinai Queens. Today volunteers from local churches are helping our staff set up the 14-tent, 68-bed respiratory care unit, which was prepared especially for this response to provide much needed support and to help save lives during the coronavirus pandemic. The field hospital, in partnership with Mount Sinai Health System and intergovernmental agencies, is expected to open on Tuesday. “People are dying from the coronavirus, hospitals are out of beds, and the medical staff are overwhelmed,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. “We are deploying our Emergency Field Hospital to New York to help carry this burden. This is what Samaritan’s Purse does—we respond in the middle of crises to help people in Jesus’ Name. Please pray for our teams and for everyone around the world affected by the virus.” …Luther Harrison, vice president for Samaritan’s Purse North American Ministries, prayed with our staff before a convoy of tractor trailers left North Carolina on March 28 and began the drive to New York City. “Lord, our name is on the side of these trucks, but more importantly, Your Name is on the side of these trucks. We commit ourselves and our mission to You,” he said. “Our U.S. Disaster Relief team, international relief team, medical ministries—the whole organization—has come together for this response at the two epicenters of the disease,” Harrison said. “This is what it means to be the Body of Christ. We’re all coming together to represent the Lord, and every role is important. This whole team is committed to doing all they can to help people in Jesus’ Name.” —Samaritian’s Purse
While militant secularists enjoy their opportunities to blast Christians over ‘thoughts and prayers’, it is helpful to remember that THIS is what the practical outgrowth of such ‘thoughts and prayers’ looks like in real life.
Donated supplies. Resources. Volunteers.
All done to honor the name of Jesus Christ and to live out in real time the gospel message he sent his church to share in his name.


clashdaily--2020-03-31--Hey CNN: Biden’s Campaign Advisor Memory-Holed All Her MeToo Tweets — Is That News?

Unfortunately for her , she wasn ’ t able to memory-hole her CNN interviews… or the REPLIES to her tweets .
Will CNN talking heads speak out against Joe with the same self-righteous fury as they did against Justice Kavanaugh ?
It wasn ’ t all that long ago that the Left was on an orchestrated crusade to derail the nomination of Justice Kavanaugh .
In fact , there are elected Democrats even today that refer to the discredited testimony of Christine Blasey Ford as though it were gospel truth and the sitting Justice as some kind of a sexual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retracted and the main one was blown full of holes and completely uncorroborated .
Ilhan Omar , for example , refers to two sitting justices as ‘ accused sexual predators ’ .
Trending : MSNBC ’ s Rachel Maddow Said It Was ‘ Nonsense ’ A Navy Ship Would Reach NY Harbor This Week — The ‘ Comfort ’ Arrived Monday The bar is pretty low for the left .
Men aren ’ t presumed innocent until proven otherwise , they are presumed guilty unless and until they can prove their innocence when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this important ?
Because this low standard is in the process of boomeranging against Joe Biden… in the person of Tara Reade .
Biden ’ s own Campaign advisor joined right in on the Kavanaugh pile-on in the name of # MeToo and # BelieveAllWomen .
Now that there is a Democrat politician in the crosshairs — a guy she ’ s working for , no less — she ’ s about as committed to ‘ believing all women ’ as Hillary Clinton was during the BimboEruptions .
Realizing that her past position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eye for Sleepy Joe Biden in the light of new Tara Reade accusations , she set about scrubbing all her anti-Kavanaugh and MeToo ‘ Believe All Women ’ posts .
Biden openly dreamed about beating up Trump over what was said on that infamous ‘ Billy Bush ’ audio… but the ( as yet , untested ) allegation of Tara Reade is that he actually PENETRATED her body with his hand .
If we ’ re going by the Left ’ s own standards of evidence , he ’ s toast .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rely on ever-moving goalposts… an endless series of political heads-I-win-tails-you-lose scenarios .
Here ’ s the rest of the thread exposing the duplicity of Symone Sanders .

Unfortunately for her, she wasn’t able to memory-hole her CNN interviews… or the REPLIES to her tweets.
Will CNN talking heads speak out against Joe with the same self-righteous fury as they did against Justice Kavanaugh?
It wasn’t all that long ago that the Left was on an orchestrated crusade to derail the nomination of Justice Kavanaugh. In fact, there are elected Democrats even today that refer to the discredited testimony of Christine Blasey Ford as though it were gospel truth and the sitting Justice as some kind of a sexual deviant despite having several accusations against him retracted and the main one was blown full of holes and completely uncorroborated.
Ilhan Omar, for example, refers to two sitting justices as ‘accused sexual predators’.
The bar is pretty low for the left. Men aren’t presumed innocent until proven otherwise, they are presumed guilty unless and until they can prove their innocence when accused by a woman.
Why is this important? Because this low standard is in the process of boomeranging against Joe Biden… in the person of Tara Reade.
Biden’s own Campaign advisor joined right in on the Kavanaugh pile-on in the name of #MeToo and #BelieveAllWomen.
Now that there is a Democrat politician in the crosshairs — a guy she’s working for, no less — she’s about as committed to ‘believing all women’ as Hillary Clinton was during the BimboEruptions.
Realizing that her past position on this issue would be a black eye for Sleepy Joe Biden in the light of new Tara Reade accusations, she set about scrubbing all her anti-Kavanaugh and MeToo ‘Believe All Women’ posts.
Since Joe Biden has been credibly accused of sexual assault, his campaign advisor, Symone Sanders, just completely scrubbed her timeline of any mention of her ardent support of Christine Blasey Ford. Appalling.#MeToo #IBelieveTara #TaraReade #JusticeForTara #IBelieveTaraReade pic.twitter.com/dcpiMoH2rT — cursed-dem social distancer (@kallllisti) March 29, 2020
Biden openly dreamed about beating up Trump over what was said on that infamous ‘Billy Bush’ audio… but the (as yet, untested) allegation of Tara Reade is that he actually PENETRATED her body with his hand.
If we’re going by the Left’s own standards of evidence, he’s toast. But the Left HAS no standard. They rely on ever-moving goalposts… an endless series of political heads-I-win-tails-you-lose scenarios.
Here’s the rest of the thread exposing the duplicity of Symone Sanders.
Full interview of Tara Reade's account of sexual assault by Joe Biden.
Interviewer: @kthalps https://t.co/GnFq5wt3PE — cursed-dem social distancer (@kallllisti) March 29, 2020


clashdaily--2020-03-31--MyPillow Owner, Mike Lindell, Speaks In The Rose Garden–Leftists Lose Their Minds!

Well , it looks like we ’ ve found someone that leftists like even less than President Trump .
It would seem that the incredible man , Mike Lindell , whose story of redemption and success should be an inspiration to every American , isn ’ t appreciated by some of the Resist crowd–not even when he has dedicated 75 % of his factory ’ s production to make face masks to help protect against the spread of the novel coronavirus .
Lindell created a bit of a stir when he spoke some “ off-the-cuff ” remarks suggesting that people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Bible .
One of the CNN “ Media Watchdogs ” Oliver Darcy : MSNBC contributor that even Mother Jones has called a “ Resistance grifter ” , Scott Dworkin .
The editor-at-large of The Daily Beast and contributor to Bill Kristol ’ s publication The Bulwark which attempts to “ conserve conservatism ” by bringing in devout leftists like Molly Jong-Fast .
MSNBC ’ s Mika Brzezinski didn ’ t seem to understand recognizing private companies that are stepping up to help out .
And of course , the most awful of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But even the leftists weren ’ t as awful as the NeverTrumpers .
Conservative Twitter tore these jerks a new one , and let ’ s face it , it was well-deserved .
And how did Mike Lindell react to his Rose Garden appearance ?
He told the Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter that his factory will be producing 50,000 masks per day and they ’ ll be “ The most comfortable mask you ’ ll ever own .
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Well, it looks like we’ve found someone that leftists like even less than President Trump.
It would seem that the incredible man, Mike Lindell, whose story of redemption and success should be an inspiration to every American, isn’t appreciated by some of the Resist crowd–not even when he has dedicated 75% of his factory’s production to make face masks to help protect against the spread of the novel coronavirus.
.@MyPillowUSA is proud to answer the Presidents call to action as we are producing much needed face masks to help protect our brave medical workers on the frontlines of this invisible war. It’s time for manufacturers across the USA to help @realdonaldtrump. #KeepAmericaSafe pic.twitter.com/jZEnuEap9N — MyPillow (@MyPillowUSA) March 26, 2020
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell went wildly off-script during a White House coronavirus task force briefing from the Rose Garden — calling on Americans to read the Bible and find God during quarantine. The mustachioed friend of President Trump was invited to speak at Monday’s briefing to announce he had joined the effort to produce critically needed face masks, churning out up to 50,000 masks a day by this Friday at one of his converted pillow factories. Source: New York Post
Lindell created a bit of a stir when he spoke some “off-the-cuff” remarks suggesting that people take their time in quarantine to read the Bible.
My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell: "God gave us grace on November 8, 2016 to change the course we were on. God had been taken out of our schools and lives. A nation had turned its back on God. I encourage you to use this time at home to get back in the Word, read our Bibles." pic.twitter.com/KlH55S3wIn — The Hill (@thehill) March 30, 2020
Democrat strategist:
The fucking my pillow guy. — Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) March 30, 2020
A New York Times sports blogger:
Are you f cking kidding me, HE HAS THE MY PILLOW GUY ON TO SELL HIS GARBAGE PRODUCT DURING A PANDEMIC BRIEFING???!!! — Jamie O’Grady ⚡ (@JamieOGrady) March 30, 2020
One of the CNN “Media Watchdogs” Oliver Darcy:
CNN cuts away from the White House coronavirus briefing when Trump invites the My Pillow guy up to the podium to talk. — Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) March 30, 2020
CNN’s Executive Editor Ram Ramgopal quote-tweets Aaron Rupar of Vox:
In case you were wondering what My Pillow is doing in a time of coronavirus. https://t.co/W3ocMJe7Ym — Ram Ramgopal (@RamCNN) March 30, 2020
NBC and MSNBC reporter, David Gura:
FUN FACT: If the My Pillow guy, Michael Lindell, appears at a briefing, it is no longer a briefing. — David Gura ? (@davidgura) March 30, 2020
Former Business Insider journo:
I was not expecting the My Pillow Guy to go all Sinners in the hands of an angry god on us, but I guess this is part of the new paradigm we are in — Frank Chaparro (@fintechfrank) March 30, 2020
Newsweek columnist:
OMG the CEO of My Pillow is briefing America about coronavirus response — Seth Abramson (@?) (@SethAbramson) March 30, 2020
Dear Trumpists, *this* is why media doesn't want to cover your God-Emperor's coronavirus rallies: because the g*ddamned My Pillow CEO was holding forth from the lectern on a day that 500+ Americans died and 20,000+ got sick from the virus the briefing was *intended* to focus on. https://t.co/z7FSMxLwUi — Seth Abramson (@?) (@SethAbramson) March 30, 2020
MSNBC contributor that even Mother Jones has called a “Resistance grifter”, Scott Dworkin.
Now Trump is having the My Pillow guy speak. This is absurd. #StopAiringTrump — Scott Dworkin (@funder) March 30, 2020
The My Pillow guy just said a prayer about how great Trump is and I can’t watch this anymore. #StopAiringTrump — Scott Dworkin (@funder) March 30, 2020
Washington Post national correspondent:
He went on to suggest that people at home with their families spend time reading the Bible. — Philip Bump (@pbump) March 30, 2020
Daily Beast columnist and CNN op-ed writer:
Apparently if you advertise on Fox News like My Pillow you get to speak at a White House press conference about a deadly virus that has killed nearly 3,000 Americans!! This is absolute BS!! #StopAiringTrump — (((DeanObeidallah))) (@DeanObeidallah) March 30, 2020
The editor-at-large of The Daily Beast and contributor to Bill Kristol’s publication The Bulwark which attempts to “conserve conservatism” by bringing in devout leftists like Molly Jong-Fast.
No one fights a pandemic better or more scientifically than the insane mypillow guy talking bible. — Molly Jong-Fast? (@MollyJongFast) March 30, 2020
MSNBC host Ali Velshi:
Trump just called the “My Pillow” guy up to the podium in the Rose Garden. You cannot make this stuff up. — Ali Velshi (@AliVelshi) March 30, 2020
MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski didn’t seem to understand recognizing private companies that are stepping up to help out.
Is that the my pillow guy??Do I need to turn the volume up. I was waiting for the doctors — Mika Brzezinski (@morningmika) March 30, 2020
And of course, the most awful of the late-night (alleged) comedy shows…
My Pillow is now making highly absorbent pillows so you can cry yourself to sleep after watching this press conference. — Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) March 30, 2020
But even the leftists weren’t as awful as the NeverTrumpers.
My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell: "God gave us grace on November 8, 2016 to change the course we were on.” God: ?♂??♂ — Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) March 30, 2020
NeverTrumper Tom Nichols just couldn’t stop:
Well, imagine my relief that the My Pillow guy is on the job — Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) March 30, 2020
A company doing the right thing without having to tell us that Jeebus saved us from the Bad Place in November 2016. https://t.co/39HiC8rcIl — Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) March 30, 2020
When you use your charitable activity to make a political endorsement – and then to advise your fellow citizens to get God back in the schools – it's not just charity, it's an in-kind contribution to your candidate and your cause. — Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) March 30, 2020
Millions of people are doing their duty in a difficult time without being asked to give a Trump campaign speech in the Rose Garden and then telling us we need God back in the schools.
It's supposed to be a briefing during a national emergency, not a creepy Trumper rally. https://t.co/nxpckLyd9w — Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) March 30, 2020
Jerry is mad that I am castigating the expertise of Mike Lindell. Because anti-anti-Trumpism isn't at all a derangement syndrome all its own. No more campaign ads from the Rose Garden during a national emergency isn't too much to ask. https://t.co/17AVVc6IBx — Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) March 30, 2020
Remember, people, during a national emergency that threatens the lives of your family, the most important thing is to be grateful for the charitable donations of a guy who helped Trump get elected, as he tells you to read your Bible and put God back in the schools. https://t.co/bbg89jFdtY — Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) March 31, 2020
Conservative Twitter tore these jerks a new one, and let’s face it, it was well-deserved.
While @CNN was cutting away from “The My Pillow Guy” @realMikeLindell announced that he is producing 10,000 masks a day and is aiming to start producing 50,000 per day by Friday to help in the fight against the Coronavirus. What is CNN doing to help out?pic.twitter.com/2RM25MQLDN — Benny (@bennyjohnson) March 30, 2020
Everything about his story is anathema to them. Everything. 1. Recovering Drug Addict finds God
2. Turns Life Around
3. Makes a simple, good product
4. Becomes Millionaire
5. In time of great emergency gives back by repurposing his plant to produce Masks.#MyPillow — Vladimir Volosi (@LeninsBarber) March 30, 2020
This My Pillow episode is giving us a great opportunity to see who cares about coming together and helping those who are risking their lives to save others, and who cares more about dunking on conservatives. You don’t have to like what he said. The guy is helping save lives. — Matt Whitlock (@mattdizwhitlock) March 31, 2020
Let me get this straight-
People are ripping on companies like My Pillow for- checks notes- stepping up to help w critical supplies during a crisis. You really are a bunch of ungrateful d*cks. — Carol Roth (@caroljsroth) March 30, 2020
The media (who create nothing) mocking the creator of "My Pillow" who retooled his OWN factories to pump out 50K masks per day is emblematic of everything wrong with leftist elitism today. — Steven Crowder (@scrowder) March 30, 2020
The funniest part about the My Pillow thing is how much free marketing all the people complaining about Mike Lindell are giving him — Peter J. Hasson (@peterjhasson) March 31, 2020
It's funny that the same people who were mad that Mike Lindell was promoting his business made "My Pillow" the number one trending topic in America. — neontaster (@neontaster) March 31, 2020
And how did Mike Lindell react to his Rose Garden appearance? He told the Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter that his factory will be producing 50,000 masks per day and they’ll be “The most comfortable mask you’ll ever own.”
I ran into @MyPillowUSA founder Mike Lindell in front of the West Wing. He said his factory will be cranking out 50k masks/day by Friday. “The most comfortable mask you’ll ever own” pic.twitter.com/FCzCnmjwwV — Debra J. Saunders (@debrajsaunders) March 30, 2020
It’s probably true, too.
Stay rowdy, Mike! Stay rowdy.


clashdaily--2020-03-31--New Tech Can Sterilize Used N95 Masks — Thanks To Another ‘Evil’ Corporation

When all this is over , let ’ s all remember who scapegoated all the Millionaires and Billionaires whose companies have worked so hard to get critical solutions to market in record time .
The corporations donating masks and other PPE ( Personal Protective Equipment ) .
Trending : MSNBC ’ s Rachel Maddow Said It Was ‘ Nonsense ’ A Navy Ship Would Reach NY Harbor This Week — The ‘ Comfort ’ Arrived Monday And innovators like the one whose story we will relate here .
All of them used their available ‘ capital ’ — that key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a solution .
This is EXACTLY the framework that slingshotted America from being a backwater colony to an Economic Superpower .
It ’ s the framework that providing us much-needed solutions on impossible timelines .
And it ’ s what the left so soundly and roundly denounces as ‘ evil ’ .
Let ’ s look at the work of yet another ‘ evil ’ corporation , shall we ?
An Ohio-based company was just given FDA approval on their technology designed to sterilize used surgical masks .
At a time where concern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on their difficulties in accessing protective supplies including masks , this is a game-changer .
The [ Ohio ] governor said Ohio-based tech company Battelle developed the breakthrough , which now allows previously-used surgical masks to be sterilized and reused in the field .
Initially , the FDA gave only limited approval to Battelle ’ s technology , which led to DeWine holding an emergency press conference on Sunday to plea with the FDA for full approval .
… ” This will not only help Ohio ’ s healthcare workers on the front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Battelle will also be helping health care workers in hot spots throughout the country including New York and Washington state , ” DeWine said in a statement .
Besides using the technology in Ohio , Battelle is sending one of their surgical mask sterilizing machines to New York City and one to Stony Brook , New York .
The company plans to send four more units elsewhere in the U.S. over the course of this week .
“ We ’ re grateful that the President and the FDA moved quickly to help us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said Lt. Gov .
Jon Husted .
“ This Ohio-driven solution has the potential to save lives now and in the future across the United States.
” — Patch A little about the process , from their own site : What is Battelle ?
It was part of an ‘ evil ’ industrialist ’ s last will and testament .
Steel industrialist Gordon Battelle provided for the Battelle Memorial Institute in his 1923 last will and testament after a career devoted to the idea that science and research can solve problems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His vision became our mission when we opened our doors six years later .
Translate scientific discovery and technology advances into societal benefits “ .
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for the purpose of education in connection with and the encouragement of creative and research work in the making of discoveries and inventions .
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to do the greatest good for humanity .
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” – Gordon Battelle ’ s last will and testament — Battelle Website We may be distracted by a great many other things right now , but keep this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ party gets back to telling how ‘ evil ’ millionaires , billionaires and corporations are .
Hollywood may give us the Tony Starks and Bruce Waynes of fiction , but even those fictional bros were modeled after real-life American success stories — business AND philanthropy .
Why would anyone in their right minds POSSIBLY want to cripple that engine of innovation ?

When all this is over, let’s all remember who scapegoated all the Millionaires and Billionaires whose companies have worked so hard to get critical solutions to market in record time.
Let’s remember the Billionaires throwing money into research.
The corporations donating masks and other PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
The factories retrofitting to produce much-needed medical equipment.
The Health Insurance companies waiving copays.
And innovators like the one whose story we will relate here.
All of them used their available ‘capital’ — that key ingredient in capitalism — to invest in a solution.
This is EXACTLY the framework that slingshotted America from being a backwater colony to an Economic Superpower. It’s the framework that providing us much-needed solutions on impossible timelines. And it’s what the left so soundly and roundly denounces as ‘evil’.
Let’s look at the work of yet another ‘evil’ corporation, shall we?
An Ohio-based company was just given FDA approval on their technology designed to sterilize used surgical masks. At a time where concern for the health of front-line workers hinges on their difficulties in accessing protective supplies including masks, this is a game-changer.
The [Ohio] governor said Ohio-based tech company Battelle developed the breakthrough, which now allows previously-used surgical masks to be sterilized and reused in the field. Initially, the FDA gave only limited approval to Battelle’s technology, which led to DeWine holding an emergency press conference on Sunday to plea with the FDA for full approval. …”This will not only help Ohio’s healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis, but Battelle will also be helping health care workers in hot spots throughout the country including New York and Washington state,” DeWine said in a statement. Besides using the technology in Ohio, Battelle is sending one of their surgical mask sterilizing machines to New York City and one to Stony Brook, New York. The company plans to send four more units elsewhere in the U.S. over the course of this week. “We’re grateful that the President and the FDA moved quickly to help us get this solution back up and running,” said Lt. Gov. Jon Husted. “This Ohio-driven solution has the potential to save lives now and in the future across the United States.” — Patch
A little about the process, from their own site:
What is Battelle? It was part of an ‘evil’ industrialist’s last will and testament.
Steel industrialist Gordon Battelle provided for the Battelle Memorial Institute in his 1923 last will and testament after a career devoted to the idea that science and research can solve problems in business and society as a whole. His vision became our mission when we opened our doors six years later. Translate scientific discovery and technology advances into societal benefits “. . . for the purpose of education in connection with and the encouragement of creative and research work in the making of discoveries and inventions . . . to do the greatest good for humanity . . .” – Gordon Battelle’s last will and testament — Battelle Website
We may be distracted by a great many other things right now, but keep this story in mind come November when one party gets back to telling how ‘evil’ millionaires, billionaires and corporations are.
Hollywood may give us the Tony Starks and Bruce Waynes of fiction, but even those fictional bros were modeled after real-life American success stories — business AND philanthropy.
Why would anyone in their right minds POSSIBLY want to cripple that engine of innovation?