thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-16--Michelle Obama To Launch Podcast That She Says Will Be America’s ‘Nationwide Reckoning With Race’

It has just been announced that former First Lady Michelle Obama will be launching her own podcast on Spotify , and it will be addressing what she describes as America ’ s “ nationwide reckoning with race.
” The podcast , which is set to premiere on July 29 , will be produced by Michelle ’ s own independent production company Higher Ground .
Reportedly , it will aim to “ show us what ’ s possible when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable , to open up , and to focus on what matters most , ” according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this series can be a place to explore meaningful topics together and sort through so many of the questions we ’ re all trying to answer in our own lives , ” Michelle said in a statement .
“ Perhaps most of all , I hope this podcast will help listeners open up new conversations — and hard conversations — with the people who matter most to them .
That ’ s how we can build more understanding and empathy for one another.
” The show will reportedly feature a variety of guests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Conan O ’ Brien , Valerie Jarrett , Michele Norris , and Dr. Sharon Malone .
“ What I love about these conversations is that they ’ re topics and issues that we ’ re all dealing with , no matter what ’ s going on whether that ’ s a global pandemic or a nationwide reckoning with race , ” Michelle said in the video announcing her podcast .
Spotify also expressed excitement about the podcast .
“ At Spotify , we seek to connect listeners with the world ’ s most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dawn Ostroff , the Spotify Chief Content and Advertising Business Officer .
“ We believe that audiences across the globe will be inspired by these most candid , most human , and most personal conversations between First Lady Michelle Obama and her guests.
” Michelle has been staying busy as of late with her voter organization When We All Vote , which has been pushing vote-by-mail as the presidential election gets closer and closer .
Though the group claims to be bipartisan , it ’ s clear that its real aim is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Michelle will undoubtedly be shamelessly using her upcoming podcast to further this goal as well .
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on July 16 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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It has just been announced that former First Lady Michelle Obama will be launching her own podcast on Spotify, and it will be addressing what she describes as America’s “nationwide reckoning with race.”
The podcast, which is set to premiere on July 29, will be produced by Michelle’s own independent production company Higher Ground. Reportedly, it will aim to “show us what’s possible when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable, to open up, and to focus on what matters most,” according to Deadline.
“My hope is that this series can be a place to explore meaningful topics together and sort through so many of the questions we’re all trying to answer in our own lives,” Michelle said in a statement. “Perhaps most of all, I hope this podcast will help listeners open up new conversations — and hard conversations — with the people who matter most to them. That’s how we can build more understanding and empathy for one another.”
The show will reportedly feature a variety of guests that include Marian and Craig Robinson, Conan O’Brien, Valerie Jarrett, Michele Norris, and Dr. Sharon Malone.
“What I love about these conversations is that they’re topics and issues that we’re all dealing with, no matter what’s going on whether that’s a global pandemic or a nationwide reckoning with race,” Michelle said in the video announcing her podcast.
Spotify also expressed excitement about the podcast.
“At Spotify, we seek to connect listeners with the world’s most authentic and compelling voices,” said Dawn Ostroff, the Spotify Chief Content and Advertising Business Officer. “We believe that audiences across the globe will be inspired by these most candid, most human, and most personal conversations between First Lady Michelle Obama and her guests.”
Michelle has been staying busy as of late with her voter organization When We All Vote, which has been pushing vote-by-mail as the presidential election gets closer and closer. Though the group claims to be bipartisan, it’s clear that its real aim is to ensure President Donald Trump loses this election. Michelle will undoubtedly be shamelessly using her upcoming podcast to further this goal as well.
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on July 16, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-17--Providence Mayor Signs Resolution To Start A ‘Reparations Process’ For Black And Indigenous People

Mayor Jorge Elorza of Providence signed an order on Wednesday to start a “ reparations process ” for black and indigenous people .
The resolution put forward by the Providence Mayor provides for a “ reparations process ” in the community that would start with advisors meeting with “ historical societies and researchers to come up with a plan for sharing the state ’ s role throughout history in the institution of slavery , genocide of Indigenous people , forced assimilation and seizure of land.
” State and local laws will also be reviewed , in an attempt to crack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and indigenous communities .
“ Today ’ s announcement is a commitment that we ’ re making to a process , ” Elorza said in a press conference on Wednesday .
“ What we ’ re doing here together is truly something historic… but most importantly , it comes directly from the voice of our Black community.
” It follows a similar announcement from Asheville City Council in North Carolina earlier this week , who voted for a plan that includes various “ reparations ” to their black community .
This would not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ payments , as many reparation advocates have demanded in the past .
Instead , money will be directed towards areas “ that traditionally see racial disparities , ” directed from a new Community Reparations Commission that will be set up .
“ Hundreds of years of black blood spilled that basically fills the cup we drink from today , ” Councilman Keith Young said , who created the resolution .
“ It is simply not enough to remove statues .
Black people in this country are dealing with issues that are systemic in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the left are yet another example of the virulent anti-white racism that we are seeing across the country today .
They want to take money away from hard-working Americans , just because of the color of their skin , and give it to other people who never experienced the suffering that is being paid for in the first place .
No direct cash payments are involved in both of these cases , but I guarantee you , now that the process has started , it is merely a matter of time .

Mayor Jorge Elorza of Providence signed an order on Wednesday to start a “reparations process” for black and indigenous people.
Providence Mayor: “A Committment That We’re Making To A Process”
The resolution put forward by the Providence Mayor provides for a “reparations process” in the community that would start with advisors meeting with “historical societies and researchers to come up with a plan for sharing the state’s role throughout history in the institution of slavery, genocide of Indigenous people, forced assimilation and seizure of land.”
State and local laws will also be reviewed, in an attempt to crack down up “discrimination” against black and indigenous communities.
“Today’s announcement is a commitment that we’re making to a process,” Elorza said in a press conference on Wednesday. “What we’re doing here together is truly something historic… but most importantly, it comes directly from the voice of our Black community.”
It follows a similar announcement from Asheville City Council in North Carolina earlier this week, who voted for a plan that includes various “reparations” to their black community. This would not come in the form of direct cash payments, as many reparation advocates have demanded in the past. Instead, money will be directed towards areas “that traditionally see racial disparities,” directed from a new Community Reparations Commission that will be set up.
“Hundreds of years of black blood spilled that basically fills the cup we drink from today,” Councilman Keith Young said, who created the resolution. “It is simply not enough to remove statues. Black people in this country are dealing with issues that are systemic in nature.”
Simply Racism From The Left!
These new reparation plans coming from the left are yet another example of the virulent anti-white racism that we are seeing across the country today. They want to take money away from hard-working Americans, just because of the color of their skin, and give it to other people who never experienced the suffering that is being paid for in the first place.
No direct cash payments are involved in both of these cases, but I guarantee you, now that the process has started, it is merely a matter of time.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-17--Biden Set To Effectively Ban Gas-Powered Vehicles If Elected

In his new $ 2 trillion climate plan , Joe Biden looks to effectively ban gas-powered vehicles from being produced in the United States .
Biden and his team announced on Tuesday a plan for a “ clean energy revolution ” in order to combat climate change .
In step 1 of this plan , which will go into force on day 1 of a potential new Biden administration , he will : Take actions including requiring aggressive methane pollution limits for new and existing oil and gas operations ; developing rigorous new fuel economy standards aimed at ensuring 100 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medium-duty vehicles will be zero emissions and annual improvements for heavy duty vehicles ; protecting America ’ s natural treasures by permanently protecting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and other areas impacted by President Trump ’ s attack on federal lands and waters ; and banning new oil and gas leasing on public lands and waters .
These fuel standards to be set by Biden will effectively ban the production of all new gas-powered vehicles in the United States , and force a switch to electric cars .
Of course , this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden announced this was his plan , the thin veil of being the candidate of the coal-communities and the rust belt would be totally ripped away in one go .
Biden , just like the rest of the Democrats , is not a moderate .
He may not be an avowed radical socialist like Bernie on economics , but boy , he is just as radical as the next man when it comes to social issues , including the environment .
He totally subscribes to the insane greenie agenda that will kill the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on that front .
Ironically , it ’ s not like electric-powered vehicles are any good for the environment either !
Their huge batteries require vast amounts of rare earth minerals , of which their mining destroys the landscape .
And where does their electricity come from anyway ?
Regular coal-fired power plants , so the difference in pollution is overall neglible , albeit more hidden .

In his new $2 trillion climate plan, Joe Biden looks to effectively ban gas-powered vehicles from being produced in the United States.
An Effective Ban On Gas-Powered Vehicles
Biden and his team announced on Tuesday a plan for a “clean energy revolution” in order to combat climate change. In step 1 of this plan, which will go into force on day 1 of a potential new Biden administration, he will:
Take actions including requiring aggressive methane pollution limits for new and existing oil and gas operations; developing rigorous new fuel economy standards aimed at ensuring 100% of new sales for light- and medium-duty vehicles will be zero emissions and annual improvements for heavy duty vehicles; protecting America’s natural treasures by permanently protecting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and other areas impacted by President Trump’s attack on federal lands and waters; and banning new oil and gas leasing on public lands and waters.
These fuel standards to be set by Biden will effectively ban the production of all new gas-powered vehicles in the United States, and force a switch to electric cars. Of course, this is not explicit for a reason – if Biden announced this was his plan, the thin veil of being the candidate of the coal-communities and the rust belt would be totally ripped away in one go.
Electric Vehicles Aren’t Greener Anyway!
Biden, just like the rest of the Democrats, is not a moderate. He may not be an avowed radical socialist like Bernie on economics, but boy, he is just as radical as the next man when it comes to social issues, including the environment. He totally subscribes to the insane greenie agenda that will kill the economy, regardless of his other actions on that front.
Ironically, it’s not like electric-powered vehicles are any good for the environment either! Their huge batteries require vast amounts of rare earth minerals, of which their mining destroys the landscape. And where does their electricity come from anyway? Regular coal-fired power plants, so the difference in pollution is overall neglible, albeit more hidden.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-17--Justice Ginsburg Undergoing Cancer Treatment – Election Could Be Affected

Liberal Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , 87 , has been undergoing chemotherapy since May to deal with a recurring cancer issue .
“ I have often said I would remain a member of the Court as long as I can do the job full steam , ” Ginsburg said .
“ I remain fully able to do that.
” The president sent his good wishes and hoped for the best for her .
Any decent person of sound mind and goodwill will echo the sentiments of the president .
However , we here would be analytically remiss if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political ramifications of Justice Ginsburg leaving the court for health reasons .
And they are monumental .
If it happens between now and Labor Day the GOP just might be able to rush in another justice before the new year when the Senate could change hands .
Most likely choice ?
Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the 7th Court of Appeals .
She ’ s highly telegenic , young , conservative , articulate , and the Democrats would tread lighter against her than against a man .
But tread they would .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have and then some against the high court nominee because they would realize , even if Trump loses the general election , his conservative legacy would live on in the Supreme Court .
Also , if Barrett made it through there would be a decisive 5-4 conservative majority on the court regardless of how Chief Justice John Roberts votes .
On some cases , when Roberts votes conservative , make that 6-3 .
Other liberal justices , feeling like they are now useless , could conceivably retire as well .
The confirmation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be extremely dramatic , as all moves would be done with the presidential race in the backdrop .
Some Democrats in red or Trump-supporting states may feel compelled to vote for the nominee , especially if it ’ s Barrett .
We would probably lose Collins of Maine and maybe Murkowski of Alaska .
Collins voted for Kavanaugh and she ’ s taking tremendous heat for it in Democrat-leaning Maine .
If she voted for this nominee she ’ s toast .
Does she have the guts to do it and lose her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could keep Romney on this one .
He just might react well to Barrett ’ s , if it ’ s her , total professionalism .
If it ’ s not her all bets are off with Mittens .
Of course , the vote could happen after the election when the lame duck GOP Senate is still in power , even though it lost the majority .
Then the media and the Democrats would try to cave in the political roof by claiming the vote would be anti-constitutional , fascist , unethical , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and so goes the Senate , the GOP lame duck ploy could work .
The presidential race would go bonkers , as not only the court nominee but the future of the entire court is at play .
Biden and the Democrats , especially the loony left faction , will scream to the hills that if the nominee is confirmed the Earth itself will he devoured by the Atomic Mole People .
Trump and the GOP will argue that this is another benefit of reelecting the president and , if he can get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the president ’ s winning ways .
In fact , if he did get Barrett on the court the momentum from that win may be enough of a push to propel him back into office in November .
This piece was written by David Kamioner on July 17 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Liberal Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 87, has been undergoing chemotherapy since May to deal with a recurring cancer issue.
Top liberal US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has recurrence of cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy https://t.co/440uoXM3QL — BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) July 17, 2020
“I have often said I would remain a member of the Court as long as I can do the job full steam,” Ginsburg said. “I remain fully able to do that.” The president sent his good wishes and hoped for the best for her.
Any decent person of sound mind and goodwill will echo the sentiments of the president. However, we here would be analytically remiss if we did not look at the possible political ramifications of Justice Ginsburg leaving the court for health reasons. And they are monumental.
If it happens between now and Labor Day the GOP just might be able to rush in another justice before the new year when the Senate could change hands. Most likely choice? Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the 7th Court of Appeals. She’s highly telegenic, young, conservative, articulate, and the Democrats would tread lighter against her than against a man. But tread they would.
The Democrats will throw everything in the world they have and then some against the high court nominee because they would realize, even if Trump loses the general election, his conservative legacy would live on in the Supreme Court.
Also, if Barrett made it through there would be a decisive 5-4 conservative majority on the court regardless of how Chief Justice John Roberts votes. On some cases, when Roberts votes conservative, make that 6-3.
Other liberal justices, feeling like they are now useless, could conceivably retire as well. The confirmation hearings and vote in the Senate would be extremely dramatic, as all moves would be done with the presidential race in the backdrop.
Some Democrats in red or Trump-supporting states may feel compelled to vote for the nominee, especially if it’s Barrett. We would probably lose Collins of Maine and maybe Murkowski of Alaska. Collins voted for Kavanaugh and she’s taking tremendous heat for it in Democrat-leaning Maine.
If she voted for this nominee she’s toast. Does she have the guts to do it and lose her seat? No. Weirdly, we could keep Romney on this one. He just might react well to Barrett’s, if it’s her, total professionalism. If it’s not her all bets are off with Mittens.
Of course, the vote could happen after the election when the lame duck GOP Senate is still in power, even though it lost the majority. Then the media and the Democrats would try to cave in the political roof by claiming the vote would be anti-constitutional, fascist, unethical, etc. But even if Trump loses and so goes the Senate, the GOP lame duck ploy could work.
The presidential race would go bonkers, as not only the court nominee but the future of the entire court is at play. Biden and the Democrats, especially the loony left faction, will scream to the hills that if the nominee is confirmed the Earth itself will he devoured by the Atomic Mole People.
Trump and the GOP will argue that this is another benefit of reelecting the president and, if he can get the nomination through, more proof of the president’s winning ways. In fact, if he did get Barrett on the court the momentum from that win may be enough of a push to propel him back into office in November.
This piece was written by David Kamioner on July 17, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-17--Florida Man In His 20s Is Listed Among Coronavirus Deaths – Health Official Reveals He Died In Motor

Florida Man In His 20s Is Listed Among Coronavirus Deaths – Health Official Reveals He Died In Motorcycle Crash

An Orange County , Florida health officer just admitted that a man in his 20s who was listed among the state ’ s coronavirus deaths actually died in a motorcycle crash .
Reporters with WOFL-TV discovered that two people in their 20s were listed among COVID-19 deaths in the state , so they asked Orange County Health Officer Dr. Raul Pino if either one of them had underlying conditions .
That ’ s when things took an interesting turn .
“ The first one didn ’ t have any .
He died in a motorcycle accident , ” Pino replied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s data was removed , to which Pino responded : “ I don ’ t think so .
I have to double-check .
We were arguing , we were discussing , and trying to argue with the state .
Not because of the numbers— I mean , it ’ s a hundred ; it [ doesn ’ t ] make any difference if it ’ s 99 .
But…the fact that the individual…didn ’ t die from COVID-19 , died in [ the ] crash .
But you can actually argue that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caused him to crash .
So I don ’ t know the conclusion of that one.
” The news station said that despite this , the man is still listed among Orange County ’ s list of coronavirus deaths .
It added that the Florida Department of Health responded to their report by clarifying that a “ COVID death ” is determined if “ COVID-19 is listed as the immediate or underlying cause of death , or listed as one of the significant conditions contributing to death .
Or , if there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test — and the cause of death doesn ’ t meet exclusion criteria — like trauma , suicide , homicide , overdose , motor-vehicle accident , etc.
” Pino went on to say “ the only thing I can offer people is the data I provide you with is the data we consume from the state , and we offer you…the best data that we have.
” This comes after we reported that this same news station had discovered that various Florida counties had been greatly exaggerating the number of people who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was written by PoliZette Staff on July 17 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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An Orange County, Florida health officer just admitted that a man in his 20s who was listed among the state’s coronavirus deaths actually died in a motorcycle crash.
Reporters with WOFL-TV discovered that two people in their 20s were listed among COVID-19 deaths in the state, so they asked Orange County Health Officer Dr. Raul Pino if either one of them had underlying conditions. That’s when things took an interesting turn.
“The first one didn’t have any. He died in a motorcycle accident,” Pino replied.
Reporters then asked if the man’s data was removed, to which Pino responded:
“I don’t think so. I have to double-check. We were arguing, we were discussing, and trying to argue with the state. Not because of the numbers— I mean, it’s a hundred; it [doesn’t] make any difference if it’s 99. But…the fact that the individual…didn’t die from COVID-19, died in [the] crash. But you can actually argue that it could have been the COVID-19 that caused him to crash. So I don’t know the conclusion of that one.”
The news station said that despite this, the man is still listed among Orange County’s list of coronavirus deaths. It added that the Florida Department of Health responded to their report by clarifying that a “COVID death” is determined if “COVID-19 is listed as the immediate or underlying cause of death, or listed as one of the significant conditions contributing to death. Or, if there is a confirmed COVID-19 infection from a lab test — and the cause of death doesn’t meet exclusion criteria — like trauma, suicide, homicide, overdose, motor-vehicle accident, etc.”
Pino went on to say “the only thing I can offer people is the data I provide you with is the data we consume from the state, and we offer you…the best data that we have.”
This comes after we reported that this same news station had discovered that various Florida counties had been greatly exaggerating the number of people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on July 17, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-17--Kayleigh McEnany Fires Back at ‘Derelict’ Mayor Lightfoot After ‘Karen’ Threat

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany fired back at Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot saying Americans are “ outraged ” at her “ dereliction of duty ” in refusing help for her city .
McEnany ’ s reply is the latest in a testy back-and-forth between the two , including a racially charged taunt from the mayor .
“ While you ‘ re focused on words , America is outraged by the violence perpetuated in your city , ” McEnany tweeted .
“ One person is taking action to stop violence in our streets : President [ Trump ] .
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help , ” She added .
“ It ’ s a dereliction of duty not to take it.
” RELATED : Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Tells Kayleigh McEnany She Better Watch Her Mouth McEnany ’ s tweet linked to a June 26th letter from the President to the Governor of Illinois and Lightfoot .
“ If you are willing to put partisanship aside , we can revitalize distressed neighborhoods in Chicago , together .
But to succeed , you must establish law and order , ” the letter states .
The President also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devise a plan to make Chicago safe again .
“ You continue to put your own political interests ahead of the lives , safety , and fortunes of your own citizens , ” he concluded .
“ The people of Chicago deserve better.
” RELATED : Radio Host Mark Levin Calls Out Fauci : ‘ Let ’ s Be Honest , He ’ s Been Wrong A Lot ’ Rather than getting better for the residents of her city , Lightfoot has decided to focus on childish name-calling and making threats .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as ‘ Karen ’ – a term for white women perceived to be entitled or demanding – and told her she better “ watch her mouth.
” What she is trying to do is take the focus off of the truly deplorable crime rates in Chicago .
Fortunately , the Trump campaign also put her on blast , focusing more on statistics which prove McEnany is right about Lightfoot ’ s “ dereliction of duty.
” The mayor is “ a total failure at stopping this violence , ” said Trump campaign Digital @ @ @ @

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany fired back at Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot saying Americans are “outraged” at her “dereliction of duty” in refusing help for her city.
McEnany’s reply is the latest in a testy back-and-forth between the two, including a racially charged taunt from the mayor.
“While you‘re focused on words, America is outraged by the violence perpetuated in your city,” McEnany tweeted. “One person is taking action to stop violence in our streets: President [Trump].”
“He’s offered your city help,” She added. “It’s a dereliction of duty not to take it.”
While you‘re focused on words, America is outraged by the violence perpetuated in your city. One person is taking action to stop violence in our streets: President @realDonaldTrump. He’s offered your city help. It’s a dereliction of duty not to take it.https://t.co/OFBwDKveax https://t.co/QLhQnQn2eW — Kayleigh McEnany (@PressSec) July 17, 2020
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Law and Order
McEnany’s tweet linked to a June 26th letter from the President to the Governor of Illinois and Lightfoot.
“If you are willing to put partisanship aside, we can revitalize distressed neighborhoods in Chicago, together. But to succeed, you must establish law and order,” the letter states.
The President also offered cabinet members to meet and help devise a plan to make Chicago safe again.
“You continue to put your own political interests ahead of the lives, safety, and fortunes of your own citizens,” he concluded. “The people of Chicago deserve better.”
Hey, Karen. Watch your mouth. pic.twitter.com/zhjRyokKD5 — Mayor Lori Lightfoot (@chicagosmayor) July 16, 2020
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Don’t Hold Your Breath, Chicago
Rather than getting better for the residents of her city, Lightfoot has decided to focus on childish name-calling and making threats.
On Twitter Thursday, Lightfoot referred to McEnany as ‘Karen’ – a term for white women perceived to be entitled or demanding – and told her she better “watch her mouth.”
What she is trying to do is take the focus off of the truly deplorable crime rates in Chicago.
Fortunately, the Trump campaign also put her on blast, focusing more on statistics which prove McEnany is right about Lightfoot’s “dereliction of duty.”
Black people are being murdered at a record rate in Chicago. The violence and death is out of control… 64 shot & 11 killed just last weekend. 373 have been killed just this year, a 35% increase. Here is the Mayor, who is a total failure at stopping this violence. https://t.co/2s0nV5OEVX — Text TRUMP to 88022 (@GaryCoby) July 16, 2020
The mayor is “a total failure at stopping this violence,” said Trump campaign Digital Director Gary Coby.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-17--Going To Court: Georgia Gov. Kemp Says Atlanta Mayor Bottoms Is Wrong For Mandating Masks

There are times when this constant politicizing of everything becomes very tiresome .
Unfortunately , that ’ s the nature of totalitarianism .
Everything becomes political .
Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia filed a lawsuit against Atlanta ’ s Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and the Atlanta City Council in an attempt to challenge the city ’ s decision to make masks mandatory .
Kemp ’ s lawsuit claims that the Bottom ’ s new mask requirements should be “ void and unenforceable ” and wants the judge to block the city from issuing any orders or press releases imposing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are stricter than the state ’ s .
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Kemp quickly swatted those claims down , and Bottoms on Thursday described them as guidelines .
But Kemp ’ s lawsuit says the court should set Bottoms straight on those statements as well , and forbid her from making more claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says he strongly supports mask-wearing to combat the spread of COVID-19 infections .
He traveled the state this month to encourage face coverings .
But he has maintained for weeks that cities and counties can ’ t require masks in public places , saying local actions can ’ t be more or less restrictive than his statewide orders .
( AP ) First of all , to accept that case counts are rising , you have to accept that the tests are reasonably accurate – which they ’ re NOT .
Production of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep up with limitless demand , and when has ANYTHING mass-produced been faultless ?
Currently , “ cases ” are double counted as people are tested multiple times , and they include many asymptomatic positives .
If Biden wins , the Democrat governors will immediately pivot to only caring about symptomatic positives and eliminating duplicates , because it improves the numbers and they ’ ll claim their actions saved lives and allowed us to go back to work .
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Cuomo Says Mask Debate Led To Trump Letting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that everyone should be required by law either to stay home or if they are willing to allow people to go out , they must wear face masks and stay six feet apart except for Black Lives Matter protestors , which are exempt from these restrictions .
I can think of only two possible explanations for this inconsistency : • Liberals are only concerned about protecting the health and lives of white people .
They don ’ t care if black people get sick and die .
• They don ’ t believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public health , and it ’ s all just a power grab , from which they , therefore , exempt politically favored groups .
KEMP MIGHT LOSE THIS ONE Cities can establish an ordinance that applies to their city alone , such as no fireworks in City limits , establish curfews , and other actions for the safety of citizens in their town .
I don ’ t see how a Governor can override , and win in court .
This is bad governance .
These politicians should be putting aside their partisan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best course of action that meets the needs of the citizens of their state and the individual municipalities where they live .
This is a waste of Georgia taxpayers ’ dollars to do nothing more than score political points .
It is entirely dysfunctional and serves no one .
BOTTOMS MIGHT LOSE THIS ONE TOO ?
Bottoms are prepared to spend tax money to support her losing in court .
While she is in court , perhaps she can answer a few questions about telling the police to stand down and allow armed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mom got lost and tried to use a city street to avoid the area that Bottoms gave to that gang .
MORE NEWS : Whoopi Goldberg Defies Left To Push Back On Black Female Veep The government has always been able to go beyond ordinary measures during times of a public health crisis – including quarantining you if they want to .
There ’ s a balance between freedom and public health – and the courts know this I wouldn ’ t be surprised if the courts allowed for a face mask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can not wear a mask for medical purposes , then the court would probably rule that you should stay home and the government has to provide you with assistance in getting your needs met .
This entire Chinese coronavirus pandemic will end in November when it ’ s no longer politically viable .
The media will just forget about it as it no longer serves their purpose in taking out the current Administration .
The pandemic will just be forgotten about .
There ’ s simply no reason to wear a mask or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election interference on behalf of the Liberals .
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There are times when this constant politicizing of everything becomes very tiresome. Unfortunately, that’s the nature of totalitarianism. Everything becomes political.
Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia filed a lawsuit against Atlanta’s Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and the Atlanta City Council in an attempt to challenge the city’s decision to make masks mandatory.
Kemp’s lawsuit claims that the Bottom’s new mask requirements should be “void and unenforceable” and wants the judge to block the city from issuing any orders or press releases imposing a mask mandate or enacting other restrictions that are stricter than the state’s.
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[AP] Bottoms last week made statements that people had to return to sheltering at home and forcing restaurants to return to only offering takeout and delivery. Kemp quickly swatted those claims down, and Bottoms on Thursday described them as guidelines. But Kemp’s lawsuit says the court should set Bottoms straight on those statements as well, and forbid her from making more claims about her power to reporters. Kemp says he strongly supports mask-wearing to combat the spread of COVID-19 infections. He traveled the state this month to encourage face coverings. But he has maintained for weeks that cities and counties can’t require masks in public places, saying local actions can’t be more or less restrictive than his statewide orders. (AP)
These men and women are doing their very best to put food on the table for their families while local elected officials shutter businesses and undermine economic growth. (2/4) — Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) July 16, 2020
We will fight to stop these reckless actions and put people over pandemic politics. (4/4) — Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) July 16, 2020
LET’S MAKE ONE THING CLEAR
First of all, to accept that case counts are rising, you have to accept that the tests are reasonably accurate – which they’re NOT. Production of test kits has been rushed to try to keep up with limitless demand, and when has ANYTHING mass-produced been faultless?
Currently, “cases” are double counted as people are tested multiple times, and they include many asymptomatic positives. If Biden wins, the Democrat governors will immediately pivot to only caring about symptomatic positives and eliminating duplicates, because it improves the numbers and they’ll claim their actions saved lives and allowed us to go back to work.
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Liberals say that everyone should be required by law either to stay home or if they are willing to allow people to go out, they must wear face masks and stay six feet apart except for Black Lives Matter protestors, which are exempt from these restrictions.
I can think of only two possible explanations for this inconsistency:
Liberals are only concerned about protecting the health and lives of white people. They don’t care if black people get sick and die. They don’t believe all the rules are necessary to protect public health, and it’s all just a power grab, from which they, therefore, exempt politically favored groups.
KEMP MIGHT LOSE THIS ONE
Cities can establish an ordinance that applies to their city alone, such as no fireworks in City limits, establish curfews, and other actions for the safety of citizens in their town. I don’t see how a Governor can override, and win in court.
This is bad governance. These politicians should be putting aside their partisan differences and work together to negotiate the best course of action that meets the needs of the citizens of their state and the individual municipalities where they live. This is a waste of Georgia taxpayers’ dollars to do nothing more than score political points. It is entirely dysfunctional and serves no one.
BOTTOMS MIGHT LOSE THIS ONE TOO?
Bottoms are prepared to spend tax money to support her losing in court. While she is in court, perhaps she can answer a few questions about telling the police to stand down and allow armed gangs to shoot a young girl when the mom got lost and tried to use a city street to avoid the area that Bottoms gave to that gang.
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IN THE END…
The government has always been able to go beyond ordinary measures during times of a public health crisis – including quarantining you if they want to. There’s a balance between freedom and public health – and the courts know this I wouldn’t be surprised if the courts allowed for a face mask mandate to be enforced.
If you cannot wear a mask for medical purposes, then the court would probably rule that you should stay home and the government has to provide you with assistance in getting your needs met.
This entire Chinese coronavirus pandemic will end in November when it’s no longer politically viable. The media will just forget about it as it no longer serves their purpose in taking out the current Administration. The pandemic will just be forgotten about. There’s simply no reason to wear a mask or take any precautions. China has committed election interference on behalf of the Liberals.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-17--Sen. Kennedy Slams NYT Op-Ed Praising Biden – Says Liberal Elites Think Americans Are ‘Moronic’

Republican Senator John Kennedy told Fox News ’ Shannon Bream Thursday that he had some major problems with a recent New York Times op-ed that praised presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden .
The Louisiana Republican told Bream that if you believe the words of the op-ed which supposedly offers “ hope , ” then “ you were probably that kid in grade school who always ate the paste.
” Sen. Kennedy on NYT op-ed : ‘ My words , not the author ’ s .
America is a depraved country ’ Kennedy was citing Nicholas Kristof ’ s recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gloom to Offer … Hope.
” “ It ’ s supposedly about hope .
I mean , who can be against hope ?
” Kennedy asked .
“ That ’ s like , that ’ s like hating golden retrievers.
” But Kennedy said he could not actually find where any hope was in the column .
“ Here ’ s what the article says , ” Kennedy said .
“ My words , not the author ’ s .
America is a depraved country .
Most Americans , he says — in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are racist , and misogynistic , and ignorant .
They ’ re morons.
” “ And then , the author goes on to say — my words , not his — that the American people are so moronic that they can ’ t fix their country , ” Kennedy gasped .
Kristof says 2020 is America ’ s ‘ chance at a do-over ’ by electing Biden Kristof wrote Thursday that while the United States is “ a mess , ” simultaneous “ catastrophes have also created conditions that may finally let us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as the “ grim awareness of [ our ] national failures.
” Kristof portrayed Trump as the “ avatar of failed ‘ let them eat cake ’ policies , comparing the president to Richard Nixon , but said there is a “ chance for a reset ” come November .
Kristof wrote that “ America ’ s 50 years of failures had their roots in racism , ” but that the Black Lives Matter movement “ along with a broad recognition that America has taken a wrong path ” creates an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get elected to the White House .
“ Is that a pipe dream ?
” Kristof asked .
“ Perhaps .
But a series of national crises may have exposed our failings enough to give us a chance at a do-over.
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Kennedy tired of elites who think ‘ they ’ re smarter and more virtuous than the American people ’ Sen. Kennedy was having none of Kristof Thursday night .
“ And so , the answer is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Kennedy said to Bream .
“ And , by that , I mean the cultured , cosmopolitan , bacon-wrapped shrimp and tuna tartare crowd who think they ’ re smarter and more virtuous than the American people.
” “ And , the author seems to think that those , that managerial elite , is comprised of what I call the Ritz Carlton Democrats , ” the senator said .
“ Though I will tell you , I know some big-government Republicans who act the same way , ” Kennedy finished .

Republican Senator John Kennedy told Fox News’ Shannon Bream Thursday that he had some major problems with a recent New York Times op-ed that praised presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
The Louisiana Republican told Bream that if you believe the words of the op-ed which supposedly offers “hope,” then “you were probably that kid in grade school who always ate the paste.”
Sen. Kennedy on NYT op-ed: ‘My words, not the author’s. America is a depraved country’
Kennedy was citing Nicholas Kristof’s recent piece, titled “We Interrupt This Gloom to Offer … Hope.”
“It’s supposedly about hope. I mean, who can be against hope?” Kennedy asked. “That’s like, that’s like hating golden retrievers.”
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But Kennedy said he could not actually find where any hope was in the column.
“Here’s what the article says,” Kennedy said. “My words, not the author’s. America is a depraved country. Most Americans, he says — in my opinion — particularly white Americans, are racist, and misogynistic, and ignorant. They’re morons.”
“And then, the author goes on to say — my words, not his — that the American people are so moronic that they can’t fix their country,” Kennedy gasped.
Americans are despairing, with 2 out of 3 of us fearful of the future. So here's my effort to introduce something into the conversation: Hope. Yes, we're profoundly screwed up right now — and that may force change and save us, in a Biden administration https://t.co/0x2yzgwn6U — Nicholas Kristof (@NickKristof) July 16, 2020
Kristof says 2020 is America’s ‘chance at a do-over’ by electing Biden
Kristof wrote Thursday that while the United States is “a mess,” simultaneous “catastrophes have also created conditions that may finally let us extricate ourselves from the mire,” as well as the “grim awareness of [our] national failures.”
Kristof portrayed Trump as the “avatar of failed ‘let them eat cake’ policies, comparing the president to Richard Nixon, but said there is a “chance for a reset” come November.
Kristof wrote that “America’s 50 years of failures had their roots in racism,” but that the Black Lives Matter movement “along with a broad recognition that America has taken a wrong path” creates an “opportunity” for Joe Biden to get elected to the White House.
“Is that a pipe dream?” Kristof asked. “Perhaps. But a series of national crises may have exposed our failings enough to give us a chance at a do-over.”
RELATED: What Could The First Year Of A Biden Administration Look Like?
Unfortunately, some people want to keep our schools closed because they think it gives them a political advantage. That’s sick. A pox on their houses. pic.twitter.com/QXXl5PrONf — John Kennedy (@SenJohnKennedy) July 14, 2020
Kennedy tired of elites who think ‘they’re smarter and more virtuous than the American people’
Sen. Kennedy was having none of Kristof Thursday night.
“And so, the answer is to turn America over to the managerial elites,” Kennedy said to Bream. “And, by that, I mean the cultured, cosmopolitan, bacon-wrapped shrimp and tuna tartare crowd who think they’re smarter and more virtuous than the American people.”
“And, the author seems to think that those, that managerial elite, is comprised of what I call the Ritz Carlton Democrats,” the senator said.
“Though I will tell you, I know some big-government Republicans who act the same way,” Kennedy finished.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-17--Nobody Is Going To Blame This Michigan Officer For Taking Action Against This Suspect—Nobody

Detroit Police released body cam video footage showing a law enforcement officer firing off eight shots in rapid succession as the suspect allegedly fired a couple of rounds at the officers .
The video below ( although grainy ) was explained to have shown 20-year-old Hakim Littleton armed with a 25-caliber blue steel semi-automatic pistol .
The video release was an immediate one to quell rising false narratives that the suspect was unarmed .
One of the narratives mentioned how the police officers were to have fired the first shot , but in the video , Littleton fired at officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Tells Kayleigh McEnany She Better Watch Her Mouth The first sign of trouble was when the guy got out of his vehicle .
Never , never get out of your vehicle during a traffic stop .
Your chances of having a terrible day will go up a thousand percent .
This will teach the Left nothing since they don ’ t care about police officers or facts .
They care about posturing in a manner that makes them feel enlightened and righteous .
THIS IS A WAR , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ IT This is war ; we did not ask for it and has been forced on us by agents of the DNC in all their many flavors .
The DNC has normalized violence as an electoral tool ; as of one week ago , 600 people have died in this rioting , looting , and rebellion by any other name .
The DNC is basically a criminal enterprise masquerading as a political party .
They have so corrupted the intent of our electoral process so that their criminal endeavors are maintained , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is civil insurrection and civil war and needs to be decertified since they are no longer Americans as you or I know them , and deserve death for all the misery they have caused this nation , now is the time to stand , your ground they are taking the nation to civil war once again , for the second time in 150 years , they deserve consequences that shake the planet earth .
MORE NEWS : Hawley Pushes AG Barr For Civil Rights Investigation Into Prosecutor Going After St. Louis Couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strongly recommend that everyone read “ On Combat ” by Lt.Col .
Dave Grossman .
He has devoted his life to the study of the psychological , physiological , and emotional issues attendant to those whose job it is to “ protect and serve ” or to “ close with and destroy the enemy by fire and close combat.
” In other words , he ’ s talking about police and soldiers .
Among the things that will surprise you is that killing another human being is an unnatural act .
Nearly all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Another point that surprised me is that hardly any of the training provided to police prepares them to walk into a situation that rapidly goes terminal .
Even when the training is excellent , the human factors that impact how a cop reacts in any given case are subject to a host of variables .
We try so hard , in this goofy society , to understand the criminal and afford him lots of sympathies ( his momma beat him , etc . )
, but we judge cops from the vantage point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work , day in , day out , you are ignorant of what it is like .
When a bullet comes so close to your head that the cracking sound hurts your ears , at that point , your life has changed .
For cops , these academic discussions are enraging , if you haven ’ t “ been there , done that ” best keep your opinions respectful and sympathetic .
Defund the cops , and one day , you may be making those life and death decisions yourself .
COPS WILL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always be a cop on occasion who is a pain , but I have found that most of them are actually nice and very polite , and I always make sure I ’ m very respectful towards them .
It ’ s been a while since I ’ ve had an encounter with a police officer , but I ’ ve had them let me go with no ticket when speeding , and they ’ ve also lowered my speed on a ticket a couple of times because of my good driving record @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not only a cop but was also a State Trooper in the state of Maryland .
This family member is precious to us all .
Every day that he walks out of his home , he does know that he could very well come back in a body bag .
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Cuomo Says Mask Debate Led To Trump Letting Politics Kill 40,000 More Americans Support your local crime fighters .
They are the only ones standing between you and those crazy people who have been paid to kill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Its amazing to me how stupid some people are .
This guy must have wanted suicide by cop approach to the end of his life .
There ’ s a whole new generation out there being taught that the Police don ’ t have the authority to order the perp to stop , and this is the result .
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Detroit Police released body cam video footage showing a law enforcement officer firing off eight shots in rapid succession as the suspect allegedly fired a couple of rounds at the officers.
The video below (although grainy) was explained to have shown 20-year-old Hakim Littleton armed with a 25-caliber blue steel semi-automatic pistol. The video release was an immediate one to quell rising false narratives that the suspect was unarmed.
One of the narratives mentioned how the police officers were to have fired the first shot, but in the video, Littleton fired at officers around three feet away.
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Detroit Michigan— Police have released footage from dash-cam and bodycam video, that shows suspect Hakeem Littleton shooting a 25 caliber pistol close range at officers. #detroit #hakeemlittleton pic.twitter.com/McmKrBjVWU — Story still developing… (@ppv_tahoe) July 11, 2020
The first sign of trouble was when the guy got out of his vehicle. Never, never get out of your vehicle during a traffic stop. Your chances of having a terrible day will go up a thousand percent.
This will teach the Left nothing since they don’t care about police officers or facts. They care about posturing in a manner that makes them feel enlightened and righteous.
THIS IS A WAR, AND WE DIDN’T ASK FOR IT
This is war; we did not ask for it and has been forced on us by agents of the DNC in all their many flavors. The DNC has normalized violence as an electoral tool; as of one week ago, 600 people have died in this rioting, looting, and rebellion by any other name.
The DNC is basically a criminal enterprise masquerading as a political party. They have so corrupted the intent of our electoral process so that their criminal endeavors are maintained, and their power over others is entrenched.
This is civil insurrection and civil war and needs to be decertified since they are no longer Americans as you or I know them, and deserve death for all the misery they have caused this nation, now is the time to stand, your ground they are taking the nation to civil war once again, for the second time in 150 years, they deserve consequences that shake the planet earth.
MORE NEWS: Hawley Pushes AG Barr For Civil Rights Investigation Into Prosecutor Going After St. Louis Couple That Defended Home From BLM Protesters
HERE’S A STRONG RECOMMENDATION
I strongly recommend that everyone read “On Combat” by Lt.Col. Dave Grossman. He has devoted his life to the study of the psychological, physiological, and emotional issues attendant to those whose job it is to “protect and serve” or to “close with and destroy the enemy by fire and close combat.”
In other words, he’s talking about police and soldiers. Among the things that will surprise you is that killing another human being is an unnatural act. Nearly all humans recoil from actually doing it.
Another point that surprised me is that hardly any of the training provided to police prepares them to walk into a situation that rapidly goes terminal. Even when the training is excellent, the human factors that impact how a cop reacts in any given case are subject to a host of variables.
We try so hard, in this goofy society, to understand the criminal and afford him lots of sympathies (his momma beat him, etc.), but we judge cops from the vantage point of ignorance.
Unless you do the work, day in, day out, you are ignorant of what it is like. When a bullet comes so close to your head that the cracking sound hurts your ears, at that point, your life has changed.
For cops, these academic discussions are enraging, if you haven’t “been there, done that” best keep your opinions respectful and sympathetic. Defund the cops, and one day, you may be making those life and death decisions yourself.
COPS WILL ALWAYS BE A PAIN
There will probably always be a cop on occasion who is a pain, but I have found that most of them are actually nice and very polite, and I always make sure I’m very respectful towards them.
It’s been a while since I’ve had an encounter with a police officer, but I’ve had them let me go with no ticket when speeding, and they’ve also lowered my speed on a ticket a couple of times because of my good driving record.
I have a family member who is not only a cop but was also a State Trooper in the state of Maryland. This family member is precious to us all. Every day that he walks out of his home, he does know that he could very well come back in a body bag.
MORE NEWS: Gov. Cuomo Says Mask Debate Led To Trump Letting Politics Kill 40,000 More Americans
Support your local crime fighters. They are the only ones standing between you and those crazy people who have been paid to kill anything that moves on two legs.
Its amazing to me how stupid some people are. This guy must have wanted suicide by cop approach to the end of his life.
There’s a whole new generation out there being taught that the Police don’t have the authority to order the perp to stop, and this is the result.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-17--Radio Host Mark Levin Calls Out Fauci: ‘Let’s Be Honest, He’s Been Wrong A Lot’

Conservative radio host Mark Levin feels the American people should know about Dr. Anthony Fauci ’ s track record because he ’ s “ been wrong a lot.
” Levin ’ s comments , made on his self-named program , come as the White House has been accused by left-wing media outlets of trying to ‘ attack ’ the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases .
“ Shouldn ’ t the American people know this [ Fauci ’ s mistakes ] ?
” Levin asked his viewers .
“ I mean , shouldn ’ t the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is going to be held up as the number one , planet ’ s expert on the subject ?
” “ Let ’ s be honest , Fauci ’ s been wrong a lot , ” the host added .
“ And the president is not ignoring the science — he has other experts giving him advice.
” RELATED : Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick : Dr. Fauci Doesn ’ t Know What He ’ s Talking About Levin makes an incredibly important point here .
The media have latched onto Fauci as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and any dissension from that is portrayed as not following the science .
But there is an entire coronavirus task force made up of experts in many fields .
And let ’ s face it – not everybody has been on board with Fauci who , by his own admission , is focused solely on pandemic response and not other matters of national interest .
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro recently penned a controversial op-ed in USA Today that said the good doctor “ has been wrong about everything I have interacted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was behind the ball on restricting travel from China which “ might well have saved hundreds of thousands of American lives.
” He noted Fauci had downplayed the pandemic to the media as well .
To paraphrase Levin , shouldn ’ t this information be laid out before the public so they can decide whether or not Fauci ’ s predictions and recommendations are wise ?
RELATED : Congressmen Rand Paul , Andy Biggs : If We Keep Listening to Fauci , There Won ’ t Be an America to Reopen Navarro is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person to call Fauci out for his history of mistakes .
Fox News host Tucker Carlson has repeatedly called out the doctor ’ s history of missteps saying that “ this is just buffoon level stuff.
” Congressman Rand Paul ( R-KY ) has repeatedly taken Fauci to task over school openings or placing restrictions on the economy .
During congressional testimony in May , Paul told him that “ one-size-fits-all ” lockdowns are “ kind of ridiculous ” and told Fauci that “ I don ’ t think you ’ re the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good of the nation .
Meanwhile , Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has advised that he would no longer be taking advice from Fauci .
“ He has been wrong every time on every issue , ” Patrick claimed .
“ I don ’ t need his advice anymore.
” Levin is not arguing to ignore Fauci ’ s advice , but he is saying President Trump is justified in listening to more than one expert in formulating his response to the pandemic .

Conservative radio host Mark Levin feels the American people should know about Dr. Anthony Fauci’s track record because he’s “been wrong a lot.”
Levin’s comments, made on his self-named program, come as the White House has been accused by left-wing media outlets of trying to ‘attack’ the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
“Shouldn’t the American people know this [Fauci’s mistakes]?” Levin asked his viewers. “I mean, shouldn’t the media be informing us, if Fauci is going to be held up as the number one, planet’s expert on the subject?”
“Let’s be honest, Fauci’s been wrong a lot,” the host added. “And the president is not ignoring the science — he has other experts giving him advice.”
RELATED: Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick: Dr. Fauci Doesn’t Know What He’s Talking About
Wrong A Lot
Levin makes an incredibly important point here. The media have latched onto Fauci as the be-all-end-all on the COVID-19 pandemic response and any dissension from that is portrayed as not following the science.
But there is an entire coronavirus task force made up of experts in many fields.
And let’s face it – not everybody has been on board with Fauci who, by his own admission, is focused solely on pandemic response and not other matters of national interest.
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White House trade adviser Peter Navarro recently penned a controversial op-ed in USA Today that said the good doctor “has been wrong about everything I have interacted with him on.”
Navarro claimed Fauci was behind the ball on restricting travel from China which “might well have saved hundreds of thousands of American lives.”
He noted Fauci had downplayed the pandemic to the media as well.
To paraphrase Levin, shouldn’t this information be laid out before the public so they can decide whether or not Fauci’s predictions and recommendations are wise?
RELATED: Congressmen Rand Paul, Andy Biggs: If We Keep Listening to Fauci, There Won’t Be an America to Reopen
Not the End-All
Navarro is, by no means, the only person to call Fauci out for his history of mistakes.
Fox News host Tucker Carlson has repeatedly called out the doctor’s history of missteps saying that “this is just buffoon level stuff.”
Congressman Rand Paul (R-KY) has repeatedly taken Fauci to task over school openings or placing restrictions on the economy.
During congressional testimony in May, Paul told him that “one-size-fits-all” lockdowns are “kind of ridiculous” and told Fauci that “I don’t think you’re the end-all” on decisions pertaining to the good of the nation.
“I give advice according to the best scientific evidence”: Dr. Anthony Fauci and Sen. Rand Paul argued Tuesday during a Senate hearing over the impact of the coronavirus on children and the decision to reopen schools while Fauci testified to the Senate https://t.co/CrtBnaGkxK pic.twitter.com/05VNNTa66x — The New York Times (@nytimes) May 12, 2020
Meanwhile, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has advised that he would no longer be taking advice from Fauci.
“He has been wrong every time on every issue,” Patrick claimed. “I don’t need his advice anymore.”
Levin is not arguing to ignore Fauci’s advice, but he is saying President Trump is justified in listening to more than one expert in formulating his response to the pandemic.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-17--Ivanka Trump Stresses Practical Job Skills Over College Degrees

There are many things wrong with our education system .
Teachers unions , PC curriculum , and low test scores are just some of them .
Another is the emphasis , in secondary education , on going to college over practical job skills .
How many parents have funded useless liberal arts degrees only to have their son or daughter searching for work everywhere but in their field ?
How many of those former gender studies or interdisciplinary diversity administration majors end up asking near the end of their workday , “ Do you want fries with that ?
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a trade right out of high school are making a good living in just a couple of years ?
Lots .
But the emphasis on college for all , regardless of skills and income potential , remains .
And even in a professional position , people without formal higher education but with practical job experience can bring an awful lot to the table and leave their degreed colleagues panting in the dust .
But so much of the hiring focus for professional positions requires a college degree .
To combat that problem last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executive order that mandated the federal government replace “ outdated degree-based hiring with skills-based hiring.
” The president , when he signed the order , said his “ administration already valued merit but the federal government would no longer be narrowly focused on where an individual went to school , but rather the skills and talents they bring to the table.
” His daughter and close advisor Ivanka Trump agrees .
She has started a White House initiative to foster a greater direction towards practical skills in the work place .
“ As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead by example .
We care about what you know , not where you learned it .
The first step is reviewing position requirements to identify what the relevant knowledge , skills , competencies , and abilities are for the job .
Some of these descriptions , known as ‘ occupational classifications ’ haven ’ t been updated for more than 50 years.
” “ The second step is matching these descriptions with what skills a job candidate has ( or doesn ’ t have ) when determining their likelihood of succeeding .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ prior work experience , some other test or assessment , or their education history if it is relevant .
Previously , job candidates with college degrees were presumed to be qualified regardless of their skills , and job candidates with the necessary skills were crowded out… We want to expand opportunity for the two-thirds of Americans , disproportionately lower income and minorities , without college degrees whose skills and talents were overlooked—and we want to ensure that we are hiring the most qualified people to work on behalf of the American people.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is to find the most dedicated and talented Americans to work in the federal government .
By modernizing the recruitment and hiring process and focusing on skills , we believe we will have a broader reach to touch more communities and provide for a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
” Let us hope this gets somewhere .
If so , the badly educated spoiled young rabble on the streets could be directed toward real jobs and people with excellent skills , regardless of college degrees , could find the job they deserve .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on July 17 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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There are many things wrong with our education system. Teachers unions, PC curriculum, and low test scores are just some of them. Another is the emphasis, in secondary education, on going to college over practical job skills.
How many parents have funded useless liberal arts degrees only to have their son or daughter searching for work everywhere but in their field? How many of those former gender studies or interdisciplinary diversity administration majors end up asking near the end of their workday, “Do you want fries with that?”
How many different students who took up a trade right out of high school are making a good living in just a couple of years? Lots. But the emphasis on college for all, regardless of skills and income potential, remains.
And even in a professional position, people without formal higher education but with practical job experience can bring an awful lot to the table and leave their degreed colleagues panting in the dust. But so much of the hiring focus for professional positions requires a college degree.
To combat that problem last month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that mandated the federal government replace “outdated degree-based hiring with skills-based hiring.”
The president, when he signed the order, said his “administration already valued merit but the federal government would no longer be narrowly focused on where an individual went to school, but rather the skills and talents they bring to the table.”
His daughter and close advisor Ivanka Trump agrees. She has started a White House initiative to foster a greater direction towards practical skills in the work place.
Ivanka Trump:
“As the country’s largest employer we lead by example. We care about what you know, not where you learned it. The first step is reviewing position requirements to identify what the relevant knowledge, skills, competencies, and abilities are for the job. Some of these descriptions, known as ‘occupational classifications’ haven’t been updated for more than 50 years.”
https://t.co/dRZMdZyON4 helps workers of all ages and backgrounds identify the right path for their career goals by recommending multiple edu pathways, providing aptitude testing, offering a directory of critical resources for child care, food assistance, internet access and more — Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) July 14, 2020
The First Daughter continued:
“The second step is matching these descriptions with what skills a job candidate has (or doesn’t have) when determining their likelihood of succeeding. Job candidates can demonstrate these skills through prior work experience, some other test or assessment, or their education history if it is relevant. Previously, job candidates with college degrees were presumed to be qualified regardless of their skills, and job candidates with the necessary skills were crowded out… We want to expand opportunity for the two-thirds of Americans, disproportionately lower income and minorities, without college degrees whose skills and talents were overlooked—and we want to ensure that we are hiring the most qualified people to work on behalf of the American people.”
She closed with, “The purpose is to find the most dedicated and talented Americans to work in the federal government. By modernizing the recruitment and hiring process and focusing on skills, we believe we will have a broader reach to touch more communities and provide for a more diverse and inclusive workforce.”
Let us hope this gets somewhere. If so, the badly educated spoiled young rabble on the streets could be directed toward real jobs and people with excellent skills, regardless of college degrees, could find the job they deserve.
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on July 17, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-17--Utah Parents Refuse To Wear Masks To Crowded Meeting In Protest Of State Mask Mandate For Students

Utah parents refused to follow social distancing guidelines by not wearing masks as they attended a meeting to talk about a state mandate that K-12 students wear masks when they return to school .
The parents not only did not wear masks , they also did not sit far apart from one another during the meeting , according to ABC News .
One of the mothers who attended the meeting told KTVX-TV that she sees the mask order as a “ political hoax , ” while another attendee held a sign that said “ no masks.
” When one woman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she went so far as to spit her gum into a face mask .
“ It ’ s garbage , ” she said as she wadded it up .
“ It doesn ’ t work anyway .
Not for me and not for my kids.
” Another father said that he would pull his kids out of school if the mask order is enforced , adding that he does not think masks are effective .
Utah County Commissioner Tanner Ainge was booed relentlessly as he attacked the crowd for not wearing masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exact opposite of what we need to be doing.
” As the commissioners voted to postpone the meeting , they were only met with more boos .
“ We are supposed to be physical distancing , wearing masks , ” Ainge lamented .
Though Utah Governor Gary Herbert ( R ) is determined to open schools in the fall , he has issued an order requiring students and teachers alike to wear masks .
While Utah County Commissioner Bill Lee has sent the governor a letter asking him to wave this mandate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m not saying no masks , and I ’ m not saying fully mask , ” Lee said .
“ I ’ m saying let ’ s find some commonality in this that makes sense .
That ’ s what I ’ m asking .
There ’ s not enough that we understand .
They ’ re sitting there going wait a second , wait a second , we should have more discussion — and I ’ d like to see it brought down to a more local level.
” This piece was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2020 .
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Utah parents refused to follow social distancing guidelines by not wearing masks as they attended a meeting to talk about a state mandate that K-12 students wear masks when they return to school.
The parents not only did not wear masks, they also did not sit far apart from one another during the meeting, according to ABC News. One of the mothers who attended the meeting told KTVX-TV that she sees the mask order as a “political hoax,” while another attendee held a sign that said “no masks.”
When one woman walked up to the podium to speak, she went so far as to spit her gum into a face mask.
“It’s garbage,” she said as she wadded it up. “It doesn’t work anyway. Not for me and not for my kids.”
Another father said that he would pull his kids out of school if the mask order is enforced, adding that he does not think masks are effective.
Utah County Commissioner Tanner Ainge was booed relentlessly as he attacked the crowd for not wearing masks, saying, “This is the exact opposite of what we need to be doing.”
As the commissioners voted to postpone the meeting, they were only met with more boos.
“We are supposed to be physical distancing, wearing masks,” Ainge lamented.
Though Utah Governor Gary Herbert (R) is determined to open schools in the fall, he has issued an order requiring students and teachers alike to wear masks. While Utah County Commissioner Bill Lee has sent the governor a letter asking him to wave this mandate, Ainge supports it.
“I’m not saying no masks, and I’m not saying fully mask,” Lee said. “I’m saying let’s find some commonality in this that makes sense. That’s what I’m asking. There’s not enough that we understand. They’re sitting there going wait a second, wait a second, we should have more discussion — and I’d like to see it brought down to a more local level.”
This piece was written by James Samson on July 17, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-17--Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Tells Kayleigh McEnany She Better Watch Her Mouth

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot called White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany a ‘ Karen ’ on social media Thursday and told her she better “ watch her mouth.
” Lightfoot made the comments on Twitter after Time Magazine White House Correspondent Brian Bennett had reported that McEnenany referred to her as “ the derelict Mayor of Chicago.
” “ Hey , Karen , ” the mayor wrote in response .
“ Watch your mouth.
” ‘ Karen ’ according to Wikipedia has become a pejorative term for white women “ perceived to be entitled or demanding beyond the scope of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Sends Brutal Message To President Trump : ‘ It Begins With F And Ends With You ’ Aside from calling Lightfoot the accurate term ‘ derelict , ’ McEnany also ripped her for inaction resulting in the city of Chicago being left in shambles .
In naming “ other things ” President Trump has to tend to , McEnany explained “ namely Democrat cities not controlling their streets , namely the mayor of Chicago — people dying on the streets of her city every weekend.
” Monthly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Chicago Police Department show shootings on the rise by 45 % and homicides up 34 % over the same period of time the year before .
But this clown has time to launch a racially-tinged threat against the White House Press Secretary .
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Aside from threatening McEnany , Lightfoot has often shown her lack of class when it comes to criticizing the White House .
Responding to President Trump ’ s comments that those vandalizing in the name of racial injustice are “ thugs , ” the mayor had this to say : People are running around the city of Chicago with no regard for human life or property and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she ’ s tough by picking fights with McEnany and the President .
The people of Chicago deserve better than her .

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot called White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany a ‘Karen’ on social media Thursday and told her she better “watch her mouth.”
Lightfoot made the comments on Twitter after Time Magazine White House Correspondent Brian Bennett had reported that McEnenany referred to her as “the derelict Mayor of Chicago.”
“Hey, Karen,” the mayor wrote in response. “Watch your mouth.”
‘Karen’ according to Wikipedia has become a pejorative term for white women “perceived to be entitled or demanding beyond the scope of what is considered appropriate or necessary.”
Hey, Karen. Watch your mouth. pic.twitter.com/zhjRyokKD5 — Mayor Lori Lightfoot (@chicagosmayor) July 16, 2020
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Derelict
Aside from calling Lightfoot the accurate term ‘derelict,’ McEnany also ripped her for inaction resulting in the city of Chicago being left in shambles.
In naming “other things” President Trump has to tend to, McEnany explained “namely Democrat cities not controlling their streets, namely the mayor of Chicago — people dying on the streets of her city every weekend.”
Monthly crime numbers published earlier this month by the Chicago Police Department show shootings on the rise by 45% and homicides up 34% over the same period of time the year before.
But this clown has time to launch a racially-tinged threat against the White House Press Secretary.
Sounds like a threat. What a great example you are to your city. You’re only out-sucked by DeBlasio for worst Mayor. — Jimni27 (@jimni27) July 16, 2020
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Classless Mayor
Mayor Lightfoot has tried to shift blame, as Democrats often do, to unrelated factors in reasoning why her city is so prone to violence.
Former Secret Service Agent Dan Bongino hammered her as an ‘epic failure’ after Lightfoot attempted to blame the shootings on COVID-19 and of course, President Trump.
Watch: @dbongino blasts NY Mayor over violence: ‘For the Liberals it is time to seriously look in the mirror. It is not President Trump that did this, it is that guy in City Hall, Bill de Blasio, your communist Mayor, who has failed you.” pic.twitter.com/k7iaSC2oIG — TV News HQ (@TVNewsHQ) July 7, 2020
Aside from threatening McEnany, Lightfoot has often shown her lack of class when it comes to criticizing the White House.
Responding to President Trump’s comments that those vandalizing in the name of racial injustice are “thugs,” the mayor had this to say:
For those looking for the clip of @chicagosmayor Lori Lightfoot telling President @realDonaldTrump “f— you,” here ya go. pic.twitter.com/bbGCxXZ09U — Kelly Bauer (@BauerJournalism) May 29, 2020
People are running around the city of Chicago with no regard for human life or property and Lightfoot’s priority is to pretend she’s tough by picking fights with McEnany and the President.
The people of Chicago deserve better than her.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-17--Hawley Pushes AG Barr For Civil Rights Investigation Into Prosecutor Going After St. Louis Couple Th

Hawley Pushes AG Barr For Civil Rights Investigation Into Prosecutor Going After St. Louis Couple That Defended Home From BLM Protesters

Senator Josh Hawley sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr calling for a civil rights investigation into the prosecutor investigating a St. Louis couple who defended their home against Black Lives Matter protesters .
The couple , Mark and Patricia McCloskey , brandished firearms after a mob of protesters had broken onto their private property , threatening their family while chanting slogans for Black Lives Matter .
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner responded by claiming the McCloskeys committed a “ violent assault , ” issued a warrant , and had one of the weapons seized .
“ If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two attorneys who are protecting their home and their family and themselves on their own property , ” an attorney for the couple responded , “ I will tell you that it will be nothing short of the proverbial cluster f***.
” If the Attorney General of the United States steps in at the request of Hawley ( R-MO ) , that prediction may come to fruition .
The McCloskey case is quickly shaping up to be a major stand for Second Amendment rights , something Hawley points out in his letter to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abuse of power and threat to the Second Amendment , and I urge you to consider a federal civil rights investigation into the St. Louis Circuit Attorney ’ s Office to determine whether this investigation and impending prosecution violates this family ’ s constitutional rights , ” Hawley implored .
“ There is no question under Missouri law that the McCloskeys had the right to own and use their firearms to protect themselves from threatened violence , and that any criminal prosecution for these actions is legally unsound , ” the letter states @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Castle Doctrine ‘ law , which enables people to use deadly force without fleeing if an intruder attempts to enter their property .
The BLM mob broke a gate to get into the private property .
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“ The only possible motivation for the investigation , then , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family for exercising their Second Amendment rights , ” he explained .
That should frighten every American who has ever exercised their Second Amendment right in order to defend themselves or their family .

Senator Josh Hawley sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr calling for a civil rights investigation into the prosecutor investigating a St. Louis couple who defended their home against Black Lives Matter protesters.
The couple, Mark and Patricia McCloskey, brandished firearms after a mob of protesters had broken onto their private property, threatening their family while chanting slogans for Black Lives Matter.
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner responded by claiming the McCloskeys committed a “violent assault,” issued a warrant, and had one of the weapons seized.
“If Kimberly Gardner wants to press charges against two attorneys who are protecting their home and their family and themselves on their own property,” an attorney for the couple responded, “I will tell you that it will be nothing short of the proverbial cluster f***.”
If the Attorney General of the United States steps in at the request of Hawley (R-MO), that prediction may come to fruition.
This morning I have asked the Department of Justice to open a civil rights investigation into the St Louis Circuit Attorneys Office. Targeting law abiding citizens who exercise constitutionally protected rights for investigation & prosecution is an abuse of power https://t.co/lg9GbisWgd — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) July 16, 2020
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Second Amendment
The McCloskey case is quickly shaping up to be a major stand for Second Amendment rights, something Hawley points out in his letter to Barr.
“This is an unacceptable abuse of power and threat to the Second Amendment, and I urge you to consider a federal civil rights investigation into the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office to determine whether this investigation and impending prosecution violates this family’s constitutional rights,” Hawley implored.
“There is no question under Missouri law that the McCloskeys had the right to own and use their firearms to protect themselves from threatened violence, and that any criminal prosecution for these actions is legally unsound,” the letter states.
Indeed, Missouri has the ‘Castle Doctrine‘ law, which enables people to use deadly force without fleeing if an intruder attempts to enter their property.
The BLM mob broke a gate to get into the private property.
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Malicious Prosecution
Hawley proceeded to explain to Barr that there is one clear reason Gardner is going after the McCloskeys.
“The only possible motivation for the investigation, then, is a politically motivated attempt to punish this family for exercising their Second Amendment rights,” he explained.
That should frighten every American who has ever exercised their Second Amendment right in order to defend themselves or their family.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-17--Gov. Cuomo Says Mask Debate Led To Trump Letting Politics Kill 40,000 More Americans

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that President Donald Trump not implementing a nationwide mask policy was tantamount to “ allowing politics ” to also allow Americans to die .
During an interview on MSNBC , host Anchor Nicolle Wallace asked the governor , “ How much of this is on Donald Trump ?
How much of this is his failure ?
” Gov .
Cuomo : ‘ The federal government that was supposed to protect our public health and homeland security failed ’ Cuomo replied , “ Well , without getting into politics , by the federal government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they did a report today from the CDC that is damning.
” “ The CDC report today says what we believed in New York , that the virus first came to New York from Europe , ” he claimed .
“ They traced the viral strain , and the CDC says their travel ban was too late.
” “ By the time they did the China travel ban and the European travel ban that the president likes to tout , the virus was already in New York and had been circulating , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the first mistake.
” “ The federal government that was supposed to protect our public health and homeland security failed , ” he said .
“ That ’ s how the virus came the first time .
There ’ s going to be a second failure , which is now all this explosion across the rest of the country was totally predictable.
” ‘ They say 40,000 more Americans will die because we didn ’ t have a mask policy ’ Cuomo went on , “ We still don ’ t have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re going to see that infection comes back to New York and reinfect New York unless we ’ re very lucky .
It ’ s not only the first failure that allowed the virus to come.
” “ It ’ s the second failure that four months later , we ’ re still talking about eight days to get testing results , ” Cuomo said .
Wallace followed up , “ For all of the tragedy and strain on our hospitals and our city and our state , are you surprised to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about something like a mask which is the lease invasive sort of the least offensive way to slow the spread ?
” Cuomo said , “ Nicolle , that we ’ re still talking about masks is indefensible .
You have the IHME projection model , which is the model that the White House follows .
It ’ s funded by Gates.
” He then charged , “ They say 40,000 more Americans will die because we didn ’ t have a mask policy .
Forty thousand people will die because we didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Every health expert says it .
Every federal health expert says it .
The CDC says it .
The NIH says it .
That we ’ re allowing politics to allow Americans to die is a level of dysfunction that we haven ’ t seen in this country before.
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“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not the COVID virus .
It ’ s the virus of American division and partisanship and the virus of government incompetence.
” “ That ’ s what this nation is dealing with , ” he insisted .
“ That ’ s the pandemic.
” “ The division and government incompetence , ” Cuomo said .
“ We have to recognize it , treat it with science .
We have to unify .
Otherwise , we ’ ll never defeat this virus .
”

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that President Donald Trump not implementing a nationwide mask policy was tantamount to “allowing politics” to also allow Americans to die.
During an interview on MSNBC, host Anchor Nicolle Wallace asked the governor, “How much of this is on Donald Trump? How much of this is his failure?”
President Trump is attacking science. He is denying reality and jeopardizing public health. It is gross negligence. — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) July 13, 2020
Gov. Cuomo: ‘The federal government that was supposed to protect our public health and homeland security failed’
Cuomo replied, “Well, without getting into politics, by the federal government’s own admission, Nicolle, they did a report today from the CDC that is damning.”
“The CDC report today says what we believed in New York, that the virus first came to New York from Europe,” he claimed. “They traced the viral strain, and the CDC says their travel ban was too late.”
“By the time they did the China travel ban and the European travel ban that the president likes to tout, the virus was already in New York and had been circulating,” Cuomo continued, saying, “That was the first mistake.”
“The federal government that was supposed to protect our public health and homeland security failed,” he said. “That’s how the virus came the first time. There’s going to be a second failure, which is now all this explosion across the rest of the country was totally predictable.”
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"Trump’s COVID scandal makes what Nixon did at Watergate look innocent. Nobody died in the Watergate scandal. Thousands of people are going to die in this COVID scandal." -Gov. Cuomo https://t.co/vZK0TVZaLw pic.twitter.com/qMgicoU4KK — CBS News (@CBSNews) July 13, 2020
‘They say 40,000 more Americans will die because we didn’t have a mask policy’
Cuomo went on, “We still don’t have the operation set up. We’re going to see that infection comes back to New York and reinfect New York unless we’re very lucky. It’s not only the first failure that allowed the virus to come.”
“It’s the second failure that four months later, we’re still talking about eight days to get testing results,” Cuomo said.
Wallace followed up, “For all of the tragedy and strain on our hospitals and our city and our state, are you surprised to see governors like Governor Kemp twiddling his thumbs about something like a mask which is the lease invasive sort of the least offensive way to slow the spread?”
Cuomo said, “Nicolle, that we’re still talking about masks is indefensible. You have the IHME projection model, which is the model that the White House follows. It’s funded by Gates.”
He then charged, “They say 40,000 more Americans will die because we didn’t have a mask policy. Forty thousand people will die because we didn’t have a mask policy? Every health expert says it. Every federal health expert says it. The CDC says it. The NIH says it. That we’re allowing politics to allow Americans to die is a level of dysfunction that we haven’t seen in this country before.”
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You don’t defeat a virus with politics. You defeat a virus with science and medicine. — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) July 14, 2020
Cuomo says the true ‘pandemic’ is government incompetence
“Look, we know what the real virus is,” Cuomo added. “The virus that we are dealing with is not the COVID virus. It’s the virus of American division and partisanship and the virus of government incompetence.”
“That’s what this nation is dealing with,” he insisted. “That’s the pandemic.”
“The division and government incompetence,” Cuomo said. “We have to recognize it, treat it with science. We have to unify. Otherwise, we’ll never defeat this virus.”