thepoliticalinsider--2020-06-18--Nancy Pelosi Demands Confederate Portraits Be Removed From Capitol: They’re All Democrats

A few days ago , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) revealed that she wants to have eleven Confederate monuments removed from the U.S. Capitol .
It has since been revealed that nine of these Confederate statues that she wants removed are actually of Democrats .
Now , Pelosi is demanding that portraits of previous House Speakers who were Confederates be removed from the Capitol , and she ’ s conveniently ignoring the fact that all of these figures were Democrats .
In a Thursday letter to the Joint Committee on the Library , which manages Capitol displays and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ removal ” of four portraits .
“ Our Congressional community has the sacred opportunity and obligation to make meaningful change to ensure that the halls of Congress reflect our highest ideals as Americans .
Let us lead by example , ” Pelosi wrote in the letter , which was sent to House clerk Cheryl Johnson .
“ Very sadly , this day comes during a moment of extraordinary national anguish , as we grieve for the hundreds of Black Americans killed by racial injustice and police brutality , including George Floyd , Breonna @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many others , ” she added .
“ We didn ’ t know about this until we were taking inventory of the statues and the curator told us that there were four paintings of Speakers in the Capitol of the United States , four Speakers who had served in the Confederacy , ” Pelosi later revealed to reporters .
The four portraits that Pelosi wants removed are of Democrats Robert Hunter of Virginia , Howell Cobb of Georgia , James Orr of South Carolina , and Charles Crisp of Georgia .
The Blaze @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of these four Democrats : • Robert Hunter ( D ) : United States Representative Speaker of the House from 1839 until 1841 , and U.S .
Senator from 1847 to 1861 , Confederate States Secretary of State between 1861 and 1862 , as well as a Confederate Senator from 1862 to 1865 .
• Howell Cobb ( D ) : United States House of Representatives and Speaker of the House from 1849 to 1851 , governor of Georgia from 1851 to 1853 , Secretary of the Treasury under President James Buchanan from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Confederacy ’ s provisional Congress .
• James Orr ( D ) : Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1857 to 1859 , governor of South Carolina from 1865 to 1868 , United States Ambassador to Russia from 1872 from 1873 , and senator for the Confederacy .
• Charles Crisp ( D ) : United States Speaker of the House between 1891 and 1895 , and was a lieutenant in the Confederate Army .
Pelosi has yet to take responsibility for her party ’ s history of aligning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by PoliZette Staff on June 18 , 2020 .
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A few days ago, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) revealed that she wants to have eleven Confederate monuments removed from the U.S. Capitol. It has since been revealed that nine of these Confederate statues that she wants removed are actually of Democrats.
Now, Pelosi is demanding that portraits of previous House Speakers who were Confederates be removed from the Capitol, and she’s conveniently ignoring the fact that all of these figures were Democrats. In a Thursday letter to the Joint Committee on the Library, which manages Capitol displays and statues, Pelosi ordered the “immediate removal” of four portraits.
“Our Congressional community has the sacred opportunity and obligation to make meaningful change to ensure that the halls of Congress reflect our highest ideals as Americans. Let us lead by example,” Pelosi wrote in the letter, which was sent to House clerk Cheryl Johnson.
“Very sadly, this day comes during a moment of extraordinary national anguish, as we grieve for the hundreds of Black Americans killed by racial injustice and police brutality, including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and so many others,” she added.
“We didn’t know about this until we were taking inventory of the statues and the curator told us that there were four paintings of Speakers in the Capitol of the United States, four Speakers who had served in the Confederacy,” Pelosi later revealed to reporters.
The four portraits that Pelosi wants removed are of Democrats Robert Hunter of Virginia, Howell Cobb of Georgia, James Orr of South Carolina, and Charles Crisp of Georgia. The Blaze revealed more about the resumes of each of these four Democrats:
Robert Hunter (D): United States Representative Speaker of the House from 1839 until 1841, and U.S. Senator from 1847 to 1861, Confederate States Secretary of State between 1861 and 1862, as well as a Confederate Senator from 1862 to 1865.
Howell Cobb (D): United States House of Representatives and Speaker of the House from 1849 to 1851, governor of Georgia from 1851 to 1853, Secretary of the Treasury under President James Buchanan from 1857 to 1860, and president of the Confederacy’s provisional Congress.
James Orr (D): Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1857 to 1859, governor of South Carolina from 1865 to 1868, United States Ambassador to Russia from 1872 from 1873, and senator for the Confederacy.
Charles Crisp (D): United States Speaker of the House between 1891 and 1895, and was a lieutenant in the Confederate Army.
Pelosi has yet to take responsibility for her party’s history of aligning with confederates.
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on June 18, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-06-19--Kayleigh McEnany SLAMS Jim Acosta: ‘This Isn’t A Cable News Segment’

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany slapped down CNN ’ s Jim Acosta for repeatedly interrupting her during a press briefing on Friday .
CNN Is Mad At The President For Sharing Satirical Videos !
During Friday ’ s press briefing , McEnany first introduced Acosta by joking that she would have to limit him to 20 questions due to his nature of constantly trying to get the last word in .
Acosta started his line of questioning by asking about the President ’ s upcoming rally , and whether any White House officials would be wearing masks .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meme video that the President had tweeted out on Thursday night , which poked fun at CNN for repeatedly running fake headlines .
Acosta lablled this clearly satirical video as a “ fake video , ” noting that Twitter had labelled it as “ manipulated media .
“ Why is the President sharing fake videos on Twitter about two toddlers who are obviously showing a lot of love for one another ?
It seems as though he is exploiting children to make some sort of crass political point , ” Acosta said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ CNN specifically , ” McEnany responded , adding that “ CNN has regularly taken him out of context , and that in 2019 , CNN misleadingly aired a clip from a viewpoint repeatedly to falsely accuse the Covington boys of being , quote , ‘ students in MAGA gear harassing a Native American Elder.
’ That ’ s a harassing video , a misleading video about children that had really grave consequences for their future.
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“ You got ta let me finish , Jim , this isn ’ t a cable news segment , I am answering your question right now from the White House podium , ” McEnany responded .
This is exactly what Acosta deserved for being so rude !
If you ’ re going to ask a question , why would you repeatedly , rudely interrupt the person who ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just couldn ’ t handle the truth that CNN was fake news !

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany slapped down CNN’s Jim Acosta for repeatedly interrupting her during a press briefing on Friday.
CNN Is Mad At The President For Sharing Satirical Videos!
During Friday’s press briefing, McEnany first introduced Acosta by joking that she would have to limit him to 20 questions due to his nature of constantly trying to get the last word in. Acosta started his line of questioning by asking about the President’s upcoming rally, and whether any White House officials would be wearing masks.
The questioning from Acosta then turned to a meme video that the President had tweeted out on Thursday night, which poked fun at CNN for repeatedly running fake headlines.
Acosta lablled this clearly satirical video as a “fake video,” noting that Twitter had labelled it as “manipulated media.
“Why is the President sharing fake videos on Twitter about two toddlers who are obviously showing a lot of love for one another? It seems as though he is exploiting children to make some sort of crass political point,” Acosta said.
“He was making a point about CNN specifically,” McEnany responded, adding that “CNN has regularly taken him out of context, and that in 2019, CNN misleadingly aired a clip from a viewpoint repeatedly to falsely accuse the Covington boys of being, quote, ‘students in MAGA gear harassing a Native American Elder.’ That’s a harassing video, a misleading video about children that had really grave consequences for their future.”
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McEnany: “You Gotta Let Me Finish Jim!”
After some more back and forth questioning on this point, Acosta kept repeatedly interrupting and talking over McEnany, at which point she verbally slapped him down.
“You gotta let me finish, Jim, this isn’t a cable news segment, I am answering your question right now from the White House podium,” McEnany responded.
This is exactly what Acosta deserved for being so rude! If you’re going to ask a question, why would you repeatedly, rudely interrupt the person who’s trying to answer it? Perhaps he just couldn’t handle the truth that CNN was fake news!


thepoliticalinsider--2020-06-19--Trump To ‘Anarchists’ After Threat Was Made: Don’t Disrupt Tulsa Rally

On Friday , President Donald Trump pointedly warned “ anarchists ” and other “ agitators ” not to spoil his upcoming campaign rally in Tulsa , Oklahoma on Saturday , after it was reported outside groups had threatened to cause “ unrest ” at the events which caused the mayor to issue an emergency order .
“ Any protesters , anarchists , agitators , looters or lowlifes who are going to Oklahoma please understand , you will not be treated like you have been in New York , Seattle , or Minneapolis , ” Trump tweeted .
“ It will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Manager Who Locked Trump Supporters Out Of Bojangles ’ Restaurant After President ’ s Rally Is Fired Trump shared his tweet after Tulsa ’ s Republican mayor , G.T .
Bynum , issued a civil emergency declaration and announced a curfew in the vicinity of the arena where Trump ’ s rally is planned for Saturday night .
Bynum declared that “ in the interest of national security , ” he would create a “ federal exclusion zone ” near the arena .
To justify his actions , Bynum pointed toward recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected “ crowds in excess of 100,000 ” in the area .
The mayor said he has “ received information from the Tulsa Police Department and other law enforcement agencies that shows that individuals from organized groups who have been involved in destructive and violent behavior in other States are planning to travel to the City of Tulsa for the purposes of causing unrest in and around the rally.
” Curfew in the area began late Thursday night and will last until 6 a.m. on Sunday , except during the time the rally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevent people from “ walking , running , loitering , standing or motoring upon any alley , street , highway , public property , sidewalk , or vacant premises ” within the curfew area .
The order also prohibits the “ manufacture , transfer , use , possession or transportation of a Molotov cocktail ” or any other device “ designed to explode ” in the city , and prohibits the use of gasoline or any flammable explosive liquids “ except in connection with the normal operations of motor vehicles.
” Brad Parscale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said this event will be “ a much different rally , ” adding that the arena will have “ an outer perimeter fence that allows a much larger amount of people to come.
” “ People on the internet are like , the arena is only 20,000 , ” Parscale said on “ Fox & Friends ” on Friday .
“ Well , this is more of a festival-like — much more looking almost like a convention.
” “ Tens of thousands of people will be able to be in attendance and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where the president can speak , ” he finished .

On Friday, President Donald Trump pointedly warned “anarchists” and other “agitators” not to spoil his upcoming campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Saturday, after it was reported outside groups had threatened to cause “unrest” at the events which caused the mayor to issue an emergency order.
Trump Gives Warning
“Any protesters, anarchists, agitators, looters or lowlifes who are going to Oklahoma please understand, you will not be treated like you have been in New York, Seattle, or Minneapolis,” Trump tweeted. “It will be a much different scene.”
Any protesters, anarchists, agitators, looters or lowlifes who are going to Oklahoma please understand, you will not be treated like you have been in New York, Seattle, or Minneapolis. It will be a much different scene! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 19, 2020
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Tulsa Mayor Taking Security Seriously
Trump shared his tweet after Tulsa’s Republican mayor, G.T. Bynum, issued a civil emergency declaration and announced a curfew in the vicinity of the arena where Trump’s rally is planned for Saturday night.
Bynum declared that “in the interest of national security,” he would create a “federal exclusion zone” near the arena.
To justify his actions, Bynum pointed toward recent “civil unrest,” and also expected “crowds in excess of 100,000” in the area.
The mayor said he has “received information from the Tulsa Police Department and other law enforcement agencies that shows that individuals from organized groups who have been involved in destructive and violent behavior in other States are planning to travel to the City of Tulsa for the purposes of causing unrest in and around the rally.”
🚨CURFEW IN EFFECT FOR DOWNTOWN🚨 As part of our preparations for President Trump’s Rally this Saturday, we are working on making the area secure for everyone’s safety. As posted earlier, the area illustrated in this map will need to be free of vehicles and pedestrian traffic. pic.twitter.com/uT76N0IWRc — Tulsa Police (@TulsaPolice) June 19, 2020
Curfew in the area began late Thursday night and will last until 6 a.m. on Sunday, except during the time the rally is taking place.
The curfew will prevent people from “walking, running, loitering, standing or motoring upon any alley, street, highway, public property, sidewalk, or vacant premises” within the curfew area.
The order also prohibits the “manufacture, transfer, use, possession or transportation of a Molotov cocktail” or any other device “designed to explode” in the city, and prohibits the use of gasoline or any flammable explosive liquids “except in connection with the normal operations of motor vehicles.”
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Big crowds and lines already forming in Tulsa. My campaign hasn’t started yet. It starts on Saturday night in Oklahoma! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 19, 2020
Team Trump Promising a Big Event: ‘A much different rally’
Brad Parscale, Trump’s campaign manager, said this event will be “a much different rally,” adding that the arena will have “an outer perimeter fence that allows a much larger amount of people to come.”
“People on the internet are like, the arena is only 20,000,” Parscale said on “Fox & Friends” on Friday. “Well, this is more of a festival-like — much more looking almost like a convention.”
“Tens of thousands of people will be able to be in attendance and we’re going to have multiple places where the president can speak,” he finished.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-06-19--Susan Rice: Trump Administration Is ‘Racist To Its Core’

Susan Rice , the former National Security Advisor to President Barack Obama , said that the Trump administration is “ racist to its core.
” Rice : Trump Administrations “ Record On Race Is Just Disgraceful ” Speaking to Andrea Mitchell on MSNBC on Friday , Rice was commenting on the resignation of Mary Elizabeth Taylor as Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs , which insinuated the President was racist .
“ The President ’ s comments and actions surrounding racial injustice and Black Americans cut sharply against my core values and convictions , ” Taylor wrote in her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , for instance , resigning , and making a lot of money , or Jim Mattis resigning and not explaining until later exactly why he was resigning , this was direct , it was personal , it names President Trump , it was specific , ” Mitchell noted .
“ Well , I guess , Andrea , I would say better late than never , ” Rice replied .
“ You know , to serve an administration which has been racist to its core for the last three-and-a-half years , from comparing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , call white supremacists very fine people , all the way through to the recent weeks where the administration has disparaged the Black Lives Matter movement , disparaged peaceful protesters , and made plain they prefer to stand by a Confederate legacy than a modern America , it ’ s been an administration whose record on race is just disgraceful.
” Rice added that she respected “ the fact that belatedly this assistant secretary , Ms. Taylor , has recognized how unconscionable that is and decided she can no longer serve , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen in recent days is not that different , frankly , than what we ’ ve seen over the course of the last three-and-a-half years.
” Rice continued to put her foot in her mouth during the interview .
Mitchell asked Rice who should serve as Biden ’ s Vice President , and she responded that “ this election , and whoever Joe Biden chooses among many talented candidates , is about getting Joe Biden in the White House , somebody who can heal and unify the nation , and remove Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him in the Senate to the trash-heap of history.
” Rice , often touted as being a potential VP pick , has , as Scott Adams pointed out , had her “ deplorable moment ” in this interview .
I really doubt that she has any chance in getting on the ticket now !

Susan Rice, the former National Security Advisor to President Barack Obama, said that the Trump administration is “racist to its core.”
Rice: Trump Administrations “Record On Race Is Just Disgraceful”
Speaking to Andrea Mitchell on MSNBC on Friday, Rice was commenting on the resignation of Mary Elizabeth Taylor as Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs, which insinuated the President was racist.
“The President’s comments and actions surrounding racial injustice and Black Americans cut sharply against my core values and convictions,” Taylor wrote in her resignation letter.
Mitchell asked Rice about Taylor’s resignation.
“Unlike John Bolton, for instance, resigning, and making a lot of money, or Jim Mattis resigning and not explaining until later exactly why he was resigning, this was direct, it was personal, it names President Trump, it was specific,” Mitchell noted.
“Well, I guess, Andrea, I would say better late than never,” Rice replied. “You know, to serve an administration which has been racist to its core for the last three-and-a-half years, from comparing the peaceful protesters at Charlottesville to white supremacists, call white supremacists very fine people, all the way through to the recent weeks where the administration has disparaged the Black Lives Matter movement, disparaged peaceful protesters, and made plain they prefer to stand by a Confederate legacy than a modern America, it’s been an administration whose record on race is just disgraceful.”
Rice added that she respected “the fact that belatedly this assistant secretary, Ms. Taylor, has recognized how unconscionable that is and decided she can no longer serve,” but that “what we’ve seen in recent days is not that different, frankly, than what we’ve seen over the course of the last three-and-a-half years.”
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Her “Deplorable Moment”!
Rice continued to put her foot in her mouth during the interview. Mitchell asked Rice who should serve as Biden’s Vice President, and she responded that “this election, and whoever Joe Biden chooses among many talented candidates, is about getting Joe Biden in the White House, somebody who can heal and unify the nation, and remove Donald Trump and consign him and those who supported him in the Senate to the trash-heap of history.”
Klobuchar is out. Rice just “deplorabled” herself out of contention. And then there was one. https://t.co/mNo7dwEm5C — Scott Adams (@ScottAdamsSays) June 19, 2020
Rice, often touted as being a potential VP pick, has, as Scott Adams pointed out, had her “deplorable moment” in this interview. I really doubt that she has any chance in getting on the ticket now!


thepoliticalinsider--2020-06-19--Hollywood Celebrates Supreme Court DACA Ruling: ‘Let’s Make It For Life’

The liberal elites of Hollywood have been in full celebration mode ever since the Supreme Court voted in a 5-4 decision to uphold the illegal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) amnesty program , which was enacted by Barack Obama ’ s administration .
The amnesty program had protected around 700,000 people who had come to the U.S. illegally as children , preventing them from being deported , according to Breitbart News .
President Donald Trump had rescinded the program in 2017 , but the Supreme Court just ruled that his administration had not met the regulatory standards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t take long for the radical leftists of Hollywood to start celebrating the ruling like it was Christmas .
Actress Mia Farrow kicked things off by saying , “ Now lets make it for life , ” adding the hashtag “ # citizenship.
” Oscar-winner Viola Davis tweeted , “ To all you dreamers , I celebrate with you today !
” “ Omg !
!
!
This is so beautiful !
We love you DACA Americans !
You make the world a more beautiful and inspiring place , ” wrote “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Halloween ” star Jamie Lee Curtis got in on the action , writing , “ Sweet dreams tonight DREAMERS !
Thank you @ Scotus.
” Actress-turned-radical leftwing activist Alyssa Milano unsurprisingly couldn ’ t resist giving her thoughts on this as well , writing , “ Today , I am celebrating a major victory for DACA recipients and their families !
Dreamers are our friends , family , and loved ones — their # HomeIsHere !
” “ DACA dreamers !
!
!
Another beautiful day in America , ” comedian Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and police reform throughout this country .
I AM HOPEFUL AND OPTIMISTIC about the future.
” Finally , “ Star Trek ” actor George Takei shamelessly used the ruling to take shots at Trump .
“ Amazing .
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote the opinion , ” Takei tweeted .
“ The ruling was a blow to one of Trump ’ s central campaign promises to ‘ immediately terminate ’ an executive order by Obama that Trump had called an illegal executive amnesty for hundreds of thousands of young immigrants.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Staff on June 19 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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The liberal elites of Hollywood have been in full celebration mode ever since the Supreme Court voted in a 5-4 decision to uphold the illegal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) amnesty program, which was enacted by Barack Obama’s administration.
The amnesty program had protected around 700,000 people who had come to the U.S. illegally as children, preventing them from being deported, according to Breitbart News. President Donald Trump had rescinded the program in 2017, but the Supreme Court just ruled that his administration had not met the regulatory standards required when cancelling DACA.
It didn’t take long for the radical leftists of Hollywood to start celebrating the ruling like it was Christmas. Actress Mia Farrow kicked things off by saying, “Now lets make it for life,” adding the hashtag “#citizenship.”
Now lets make it for life. #citizenship — Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) June 18, 2020
Oscar-winner Viola Davis tweeted, “To all you dreamers, I celebrate with you today!”
Now THIS is America living up to its promise!! To all you dreamers, I celebrate with you today! https://t.co/g3JKEE48Y5 — Viola Davis (@violadavis) June 18, 2020
“Omg!!! This is so beautiful! We love you DACA Americans! You make the world a more beautiful and inspiring place,” wrote “Avengers” star Mark Ruffalo.
Omg!!! This is so beautiful! We love you DACA Americans! You make the world a more beautiful and inspiring place. https://t.co/Qxfi7SnpnO — Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) June 18, 2020
Even “Halloween” star Jamie Lee Curtis got in on the action, writing, “Sweet dreams tonight DREAMERS! Thank you @Scotus.”
Sweet dreams tonight DREAMERS! Thank you @Scotus pic.twitter.com/LxQLkZXVLz — Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) June 18, 2020
Actress-turned-radical leftwing activist Alyssa Milano unsurprisingly couldn’t resist giving her thoughts on this as well, writing, “Today, I am celebrating a major victory for DACA recipients and their families! Dreamers are our friends, family, and loved ones — their #HomeIsHere!”
Today, I am celebrating a major victory for DACA recipients and their families! Dreamers are our friends, family, and loved ones — their #HomeIsHere! pic.twitter.com/NLzwWKw0h4 — Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) June 18, 2020
“DACA dreamers!!! Another beautiful day in America,” comedian Chelsea Handler tweeted. “LGBTQ, Dreamers, and police reform throughout this country. I AM HOPEFUL AND OPTIMISTIC about the future.”
DACA dreamers!!! Another beautiful day in America. LGBTQ, Dreamers, and police reform throughout this country. I AM HOPEFUL AND OPTIMISTIC about the future. — Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) June 18, 2020
Finally, “Star Trek” actor George Takei shamelessly used the ruling to take shots at Trump. “Amazing. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote the opinion,” Takei tweeted. “The ruling was a blow to one of Trump’s central campaign promises to ‘immediately terminate’ an executive order by Obama that Trump had called an illegal executive amnesty for hundreds of thousands of young immigrants.”
Amazing. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote the opinion. The ruling was a blow to one of Trump’s central campaign promises to “immediately terminate” an executive order by Obama that Trump had called an illegal executive amnesty for hundreds of thousands of young immigrants. https://t.co/jWElSN2q3k — George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) June 18, 2020
This piece was written by PopZette Staff on June 19, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-06-19--If The Left Has Anything To Do With The 2020 Election Polls, Expect Corruption

I read a poll of polls recently .
It disclosed that approximately 80 % of Joe Biden supporters were willing to communicate that to someone calling to ask who they would rather see elected President .
In contrast , only 29 % of Trump supporters would reveal their preference .
If that is accurate , then the Biden numbers are correct and he ’ s likely topped out in his support .
But the Trump support is likely much higher than is being reported .
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Everything else the Left touches has been .
Polls used to be taken to take a snapshot in time of the public ’ s pulse on an issue or candidate .
They are now used to shape public opinion .
In Trump Derangement Syndrome terms , they are used to deflate us into thinking there ’ s no chance he can win , so just stay home and don ’ t vote .
We learned this lesson the last time , and we remember why it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least stave off disaster for another four years .
I know it means four more years of impeachment theater , but it ’ s worth it .
WHY ARE THE POLLS FAVORING BIDEN THIS TIME ?
The reason the large polling outfits continue to show Biden with a significant lead , besides tweaking Trump ’ s nose , is to set the table for further unrest when Trump does win reelection .
Just like after Trump ’ s win in 2020 , The Left , including the DNC and the HRC campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Leftist operatives held violent street protests , riots actually , and attacked Trump supporters where they could find them .
Trump ’ s reelection will trigger these anti-American fools like never before .
Maybe Nancy Pelosi ( RIP !
! )
will have a stroke .
Pollsters have been so cynical and possessed of liberal biases since the first Clinton administration that no serious conservative voters take them seriously or even pay attention to them anymore .
There is substantial evidence that many , if not most , people who answer pollster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political stance and their intentions on election day .
The ONLY poll that matters any longer is the one which is taken on election day .
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Are .
Bunk .
Period .
Rigged sampling , statistical manipulation , biased reporting , pre-conceived conclusions , formulated results , all combine to make them meaningless except as headline generators and propaganda tools .
Voter turnout and legitimate voting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Only cattle and sheep follow the herd .
SHOULD WE BE WORRIED ?
I am a Trump supporter and hope he wins reelection , but I still have to ask the question : so what if he does ?
He is a tremendous fighter , but at best he is breaking even ?
What do we do post-Trump ?
There is no other conservative candidate that can fight the battle he has been fighting .
I keep saying this , but I don ’ t think anyone is listening .
The Democrats have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strategies to counter their strategy .
We are forced to vote Republican because the alternative is even worse , but they will not fight for us .
Sure they will vote umpteen times to repeal Obamacare when it is a certainty that it won ’ t pass , but gosh darn it , they were just one vote shy from getting it done when they held all three branches of government .
We need to revive the Tea Party or something — we got no men on the field .
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I read a poll of polls recently. It disclosed that approximately 80% of Joe Biden supporters were willing to communicate that to someone calling to ask who they would rather see elected President. In contrast, only 29% of Trump supporters would reveal their preference.
If that is accurate, then the Biden numbers are correct and he’s likely topped out in his support.
But the Trump support is likely much higher than is being reported.
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Why shouldn’t election polls be corrupt? Everything else the Left touches has been. Polls used to be taken to take a snapshot in time of the public’s pulse on an issue or candidate. They are now used to shape public opinion. In Trump Derangement Syndrome terms, they are used to deflate us into thinking there’s no chance he can win, so just stay home and don’t vote.
We learned this lesson the last time, and we remember why it’s so important to elect Trump to at least stave off disaster for another four years. I know it means four more years of impeachment theater, but it’s worth it.
WHY ARE THE POLLS FAVORING BIDEN THIS TIME?
The reason the large polling outfits continue to show Biden with a significant lead, besides tweaking Trump’s nose, is to set the table for further unrest when Trump does win reelection.
Just like after Trump’s win in 2020, The Left, including the DNC and the HRC campaign, immediately went into a street-battle mode. Leftist operatives held violent street protests, riots actually, and attacked Trump supporters where they could find them.
Trump’s reelection will trigger these anti-American fools like never before. Maybe Nancy Pelosi (RIP!!) will have a stroke.
THE POLITICAL POLLING INDUSTRY IS DEAD
Pollsters have been so cynical and possessed of liberal biases since the first Clinton administration that no serious conservative voters take them seriously or even pay attention to them anymore. There is substantial evidence that many, if not most, people who answer pollster’s questions actively lie about their political stance and their intentions on election day.
The ONLY poll that matters any longer is the one which is taken on election day.
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EARLY SUMMARY
Polls. Are. Bunk. Period. Rigged sampling, statistical manipulation, biased reporting, pre-conceived conclusions, formulated results, all combine to make them meaningless except as headline generators and propaganda tools. Voter turnout and legitimate voting practices determine elections, not polls.
Only cattle and sheep follow the herd.
SHOULD WE BE WORRIED?
I am a Trump supporter and hope he wins reelection, but I still have to ask the question: so what if he does? He is a tremendous fighter, but at best he is breaking even? What do we do post-Trump? There is no other conservative candidate that can fight the battle he has been fighting.
I keep saying this, but I don’t think anyone is listening. The Democrats have no opposition. No one is plotting strategies to counter their strategy.
We are forced to vote Republican because the alternative is even worse, but they will not fight for us. Sure they will vote umpteen times to repeal Obamacare when it is a certainty that it won’t pass, but gosh darn it, they were just one vote shy from getting it done when they held all three branches of government.
We need to revive the Tea Party or something — we got no men on the field.
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I don’t like the idea of political dynasties either but, I also don’t think Donald Trump, Jr. should be penalized for his genes if he has that “fire down below.” Maybe if he was VP for a few years, we could see whether that fire was another inferno, like his father, or only a smoldering ember. After all, he has been pretty much sheltered most of his life.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-06-19--Liberals Think They Know What’s Best For Our Children With Their Indoctrination Methods, Um, I Mean

Liberals Think They Know What’s Best For Our Children With Their Indoctrination Methods, Um, I Mean ‘Education’

Democrats are in the way of black success .
They ’ ve got a vested interest in maintaining a poor , alienated and angry minority community .
When minorities look at the facts and figures concerning inner-city public schools failing them and start looking at the common denominator for 60 years ( Democrats ) , only then will change happen .
The teachers union in DC killed the popular school voucher program that allowed the more impoverished families to move their kids out of inadequate schools , thereby keeping their monopoly on public education or the lack thereof in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improve .
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Cuomo Shames America For ‘ Racist Past ’ After ‘ Noose ’ Is Found In Harlem Park : Then The Truth Comes Out Want to make a liberals head explode .
Suggest the sensibility of a voucher system where students and their parents can shop for a school system .
That ’ s just evil to them .
The teachers ’ unions spend a lot of money advertising against charter schools .
Teachers have no accountability and are tenured ( can ’ t lose their job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they say something “ politically incorrect ” ) The people who need charter schools the most are the bright students stuck in inner-city schools .
It would be wonderful if the higher pay for public school teachers guaranteed higher education for the students .
That , however is not the case .
The teachers union makes it impossible to get rid of lousy teachers , so the kids suffer .
Charter schools facing an uphill battle just to exist , have in all cases , shining results .
I wish there were more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choice is a must if you want your kids educated .
I feel bad that charter school teachers don ’ t get paid as much .
But I applaud them for their work .
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The unions and bad teachers are the results of parents not being involved in their kid ’ s education .
In the case of black communities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is taught from generation to generation and the politicians that foster that thinking for their benefit .
It is a vicious cycle .
But for those that are willing to break that cycle , I truly believe that minorities have a much faster way to succeed in this economic environment .
A student ’ s success or failure has everything to do with the attitude of the student , always be learning to be intelligent and succeed at what is essential in life , and that is mostly inspired or failed at home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same attitude of the community values they live in and teachers that value teaching success far above annual selfish greed for more money for more failure .
Genetic determinism is a theory ( only a theory ) that what you are born within terms of your genetic makeup determines a variety of outcomes , including intelligence and success .
It is a false theory in the sense that it is inescapable .
People are indeed born with differing aptitudes .
But that does not limit success .
That is why people with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overcome those through training and work .
It is essential to understand that IQ tests test the things that are important in public school classrooms , not comprehensively those things that go into a successful life .
In the former Soviet Union , the communist regime figured out that easy access to alcohol and a very lenient approach to widespread intoxication is the best way to manipulate and control population .
Democrats figured out that they can achieve the same thing through a substandard education system .
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Democrats are in the way of black success. They’ve got a vested interest in maintaining a poor, alienated and angry minority community.
When minorities look at the facts and figures concerning inner-city public schools failing them and start looking at the common denominator for 60 years (Democrats), only then will change happen.
TEACHER UNIONS ARE THE ENEMY
The teachers union in DC killed the popular school voucher program that allowed the more impoverished families to move their kids out of inadequate schools, thereby keeping their monopoly on public education or the lack thereof in this case.
Without competition, nothing will improve.
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Want to make a liberals head explode. Suggest the sensibility of a voucher system where students and their parents can shop for a school system. That’s just evil to them.
The teachers’ unions spend a lot of money advertising against charter schools. Teachers have no accountability and are tenured (can’t lose their job no how bad they do it unless they say something “politically incorrect”) The people who need charter schools the most are the bright students stuck in inner-city schools.
Teachers don’t care (in my opinion).
It would be wonderful if the higher pay for public school teachers guaranteed higher education for the students. That, however is not the case.
The teachers union makes it impossible to get rid of lousy teachers, so the kids suffer. Charter schools facing an uphill battle just to exist, have in all cases, shining results. I wish there were more of them, not less. School choice is a must if you want your kids educated.
I feel bad that charter school teachers don’t get paid as much. But I applaud them for their work.
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IT STARTS AT HOME
Another way to look at it is that it comes down to parenting. The unions and bad teachers are the results of parents not being involved in their kid’s education. In the case of black communities, it is the victim mentality that is taught from generation to generation and the politicians that foster that thinking for their benefit.
It is a vicious cycle. But for those that are willing to break that cycle, I truly believe that minorities have a much faster way to succeed in this economic environment.
A student’s success or failure has everything to do with the attitude of the student, always be learning to be intelligent and succeed at what is essential in life, and that is mostly inspired or failed at home by the parents. Also helpful is the same attitude of the community values they live in and teachers that value teaching success far above annual selfish greed for more money for more failure.
WHAT IS GENETIC DETERMINISM?
Genetic determinism is a theory (only a theory) that what you are born within terms of your genetic makeup determines a variety of outcomes, including intelligence and success. It is a false theory in the sense that it is inescapable. People are indeed born with differing aptitudes. But that does not limit success.
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That is why people with even severe disabilities physical and intellectual can overcome those through training and work. It is essential to understand that IQ tests test the things that are important in public school classrooms, not comprehensively those things that go into a successful life.
In the former Soviet Union, the communist regime figured out that easy access to alcohol and a very lenient approach to widespread intoxication is the best way to manipulate and control population.
Democrats figured out that they can achieve the same thing through a substandard education system.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-06-19--Why Not? Reports Claim NYPD Could Protest On July 4th – I Say Do It

Rumors are circulating that New York City police officers appear to be planning a strike on July 4 in response to protesters calling for police departments across America to be defunded .
The New York Post reported that two messages have been circulating throughout the city ’ s police department , encouraging police officers to stay home on the 4th of July , Independence Day .
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The message continues , ‘ Cops that say we can ’ t strike because of the Taylor Law…The people and this city don ’ t honor us so why honor them.
’ I don ’ t usually endorse police strikes , and am not a fan of strikes in general , but in this case , I think it will be beneficial for people to understand what a life without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to grasp reality and need a spanking to get their heads straight .
They ’ re completely miss treated by politicians in the media .
And while there are some bad apples in any profession , the idea that all cops are racist is absolute garbage .
The other strike and let New York have a utopian police free day .
I think they would change their mind about not wanting to have any police around pretty quick .
THIS COUNTRY NEEDS TO WAKE UP I think this country needs a rude @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We are overreacting to recent events .
I believe police reforms are necessary .
I believe George Floyd didn ’ t have to die .
I believe the Atlanta case is the perfect case to illustrate the perils that police face on a daily basis .
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And now it is likely that a reasonable and fair jury will find that officer not guilty , which will fuel more riots .
Those two Atlanta police officers did their jobs far better than that corrupt DA who is using this case do deflect the public away from his corruption and lawlessness .
Let the mayors and city councilors take the heat for lawlessness in their streets with no police to help .
Let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ destroy themselves politically .
IF THIS IS WHAT THEY WANT , GIVE IT TO THEM If that is the world they want , they should get a taste of it .
I see leftists living some fantasy that they will be empowered when they will be rolled over by the serious criminals .
Kind of like the neckbeards who believe that they will be totally fine during a zombie apocalypse because they have a authentic katana .
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These protestors will need a literal army to get far .
On October 7 , 1969 , the Montreal police went on strike in what came to be known as the Murray-Hill riots .
It took 3 hours and 20 minutes for the first bank to be robbed .
I ’ m setting the over/under at 90 minutes for NYC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Rumors are circulating that New York City police officers appear to be planning a strike on July 4 in response to protesters calling for police departments across America to be defunded.
The New York Post reported that two messages have been circulating throughout the city’s police department, encouraging police officers to stay home on the 4th of July, Independence Day.
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One of the messages reportedly says the strike will begin at 3 pm on July 4, ‘NYPD cops will strike on July 4th to let the city have their independence without cops,’ the message reads, according to The Post.
The message continues, ‘Cops that say we can’t strike because of the Taylor Law…The people and this city don’t honor us so why honor them.’
IF NY POLICE COPS STRIKE, I SUPPORT THEM
I don’t usually endorse police strikes, and am not a fan of strikes in general, but in this case, I think it will be beneficial for people to understand what a life without police would be like. They seem not to grasp reality and need a spanking to get their heads straight.
They’re completely miss treated by politicians in the media. And while there are some bad apples in any profession, the idea that all cops are racist is absolute garbage. The other strike and let New York have a utopian police free day. I think they would change their mind about not wanting to have any police around pretty quick.
THIS COUNTRY NEEDS TO WAKE UP
I think this country needs a rude awakening about the value of the police. We are overreacting to recent events. I believe police reforms are necessary. I believe George Floyd didn’t have to die. I believe the Atlanta case is the perfect case to illustrate the perils that police face on a daily basis.
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It could have been a case used to show life and death dilemmas that police must resolve by making critical decisions under extreme stress in seconds. But no, the district attorney made things worse with those preposterous charges before a formal investigation was even completed. And now it is likely that a reasonable and fair jury will find that officer not guilty, which will fuel more riots.
Those two Atlanta police officers did their jobs far better than that corrupt DA who is using this case do deflect the public away from his corruption and lawlessness.
I think police should strike.
Let the mayors and city councilors take the heat for lawlessness in their streets with no police to help. Let these feckless virtue-signaling dirtbags in leadership positions destroy themselves politically.
IF THIS IS WHAT THEY WANT, GIVE IT TO THEM
If that is the world they want, they should get a taste of it. I see leftists living some fantasy that they will be empowered when they will be rolled over by the serious criminals.
Kind of like the neckbeards who believe that they will be totally fine during a zombie apocalypse because they have a authentic katana.
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The sane homeowners who own America’s 2.5 guns per family will be waiting for the morons to cross those private property lines when they move on the suburbs. These protestors will need a literal army to get far.
HISTORY REMINDER
On October 7, 1969, the Montreal police went on strike in what came to be known as the Murray-Hill riots. It took 3 hours and 20 minutes for the first bank to be robbed. I’m setting the over/under at 90 minutes for NYC if they all walk off the job.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-06-19--Oakland Mayor Demands Hate Crime Investigation Into ‘Nooses’ In Trees – Black Man Says It’s Just His

Oakland Mayor Demands Hate Crime Investigation Into ‘Nooses’ In Trees – Black Man Says It’s Just His Exercise Equipment

On Wednesday , Democrat Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said “ several nooses ” that were found in a park have been removed and a hate crime investigation is underway that includes the FBI .
Local Black Citizen Said the Supposed ‘ Noose ’ was Exercise Equipment He Put There However , the Associated Press is reporting that African American Victor Sengbe has said that he put the ropes there months ago with the help of some friends to build a swing system for exercising .
“ Out of the dozen and hundreds and thousands of people that walked by , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anywhere close to a noose .
Folks have used it for exercise .
It was really a fun addition to the park that we tried to create , ” Sengbe said .
“ It ’ s unfortunate that a genuine gesture of just wanting to have a good time got misinterpreted into something so heinous.
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” “ Symbols of racial violence have no place in Oakland and will not be tolerated , ” the mayor ’ s statement read .
“ Several nooses found on trees around Lake Merritt were removed and will be investigated as hate crimes , ” the statement continued .
“ Reports that these were part of exercise equipment do not remove nor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Schaaf : ‘ We have to start with the assumption that these are hate crimes ’ “ We are all responsible for knowing the history and present day reality of lynchings , hate crimes and racial violence , ” the statement declared .
“ Objects that invoke such terror will not be tolerated in Oakland ’ s public spaces.
” “ The Oakland Police Department has turned over the evidence to the FBI .
We have to start with the assumption that these are hate crimes , ” Schaaf said .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ These symbols are symbols of racial violence and it ’ s incumbent on all of us to have that sensitivity , to have that knowledge and that is why I have directed our staff to remove any such symbol of hatred , regardless of the intention of what put it there , ” she said .
“ What a privilege for those of us that don ’ t feel complete fear and terror when we see a rope in a tree , that is a privilege that so many of our African @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Schaaf continued .
She added , “ You see an overwhelming amount of , of anguish , of rage , of fatigue , of grief , and yes , the fact that we had an extremist charged with the murder of Patrick Underwood , an extremist group , the Boogaloos , that is trying to foment a race war , we have to see this moment for what it is : a reckoning.
” “ And in Oakland , we can not further terrorize or traumatize our black residents and yes , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but frankly of the last few centuries , is the backdrop upon which we have to make these decisions today , ” Schaaf said .
“ Enough is enough .
And again , the intentions do not matter , because the harm is real , ” Schaff concluded .
“ They will matter with regard to whether or not this is in fact charged as a hate crime , but they do not matter about whether or not we should tolerate symbols of hate and violence and torture in our public spaces.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here in Oakland , ” she finished .

On Wednesday, Democrat Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said “several nooses” that were found in a park have been removed and a hate crime investigation is underway that includes the FBI.
Local Black Citizen Said the Supposed ‘Noose’ was Exercise Equipment He Put There
However, the Associated Press is reporting that African American Victor Sengbe has said that he put the ropes there months ago with the help of some friends to build a swing system for exercising.
“Out of the dozen and hundreds and thousands of people that walked by, no one has thought that it looked anywhere close to a noose. Folks have used it for exercise. It was really a fun addition to the park that we tried to create,” Sengbe said. “It’s unfortunate that a genuine gesture of just wanting to have a good time got misinterpreted into something so heinous.”
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Victor Sengbe of #Oakland says the nooses found in #LakeMerritt were not a symbol of hate. He says the nooses were used to attach a makeshift swing. “It’s unfortunate that a genuine gesture of just wanting to create a good time got misinterpreted.” @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/7vutrZYDHu — Melissa Colorado (@melissacolorado) June 17, 2020
Mayor Apparently Doesn’t Care if It Wasn’t Actually a Noose
Sengbe’s statement apparently did not faze Mayor Scaaf, who released a statement that said it did not matter if the ropes were part of exercise equipment because that does “not remove nor excuse their torturous and terrorizing effects.”
“Symbols of racial violence have no place in Oakland and will not be tolerated,” the mayor’s statement read.
“Several nooses found on trees around Lake Merritt were removed and will be investigated as hate crimes,” the statement continued. “Reports that these were part of exercise equipment do not remove nor excuse their torturous and terrorizing effects.”
Earlier this morning, we removed a human effigy hung from a tree at Lake Merritt — a deliberate and vile attempt to traumatize and divide Oaklanders. We immediately engaged the FBI to investigate this heinous act for what it clearly is — a hate crime. pic.twitter.com/rsGk9zeSd9 — Libby Schaaf (@LibbySchaaf) June 18, 2020
Schaaf: ‘We have to start with the assumption that these are hate crimes’
“We are all responsible for knowing the history and present day reality of lynchings, hate crimes and racial violence,” the statement declared. “Objects that invoke such terror will not be tolerated in Oakland’s public spaces.”
Schaaf made similar statements at a later news conference.
“The Oakland Police Department has turned over the evidence to the FBI. We have to start with the assumption that these are hate crimes,” Schaaf said. “We cannot take these actions lightly.”
“These symbols are symbols of racial violence and it’s incumbent on all of us to have that sensitivity, to have that knowledge and that is why I have directed our staff to remove any such symbol of hatred, regardless of the intention of what put it there,” she said.
Intentions do not matter. We will not tolerate symbols of hate in our city. The nooses found at Lake Merritt will be investigated as hate crimes. pic.twitter.com/B1f1SwZ4tK — Libby Schaaf (@LibbySchaaf) June 18, 2020
“What a privilege for those of us that don’t feel complete fear and terror when we see a rope in a tree, that is a privilege that so many of our African American residents do not enjoy,” Schaaf continued.
She added, “You see an overwhelming amount of, of anguish, of rage, of fatigue, of grief, and yes, the fact that we had an extremist charged with the murder of Patrick Underwood, an extremist group, the Boogaloos, that is trying to foment a race war, we have to see this moment for what it is: a reckoning.”
Oakland mayor @LibbySchaaf says ropes found hanging from trees in a city park are nooses & symbols of terror. She directed a hate crime investigation. But a resident, who is black, has come forward to say the ropes were his exercise equipment. #HateHoax https://t.co/klXTLIWyuU — Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) June 19, 2020
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“And in Oakland, we cannot further terrorize or traumatize our black residents and yes, the incidents of the last few weeks, but frankly of the last few centuries, is the backdrop upon which we have to make these decisions today,” Schaaf said.
“Enough is enough. And again, the intentions do not matter, because the harm is real,” Schaff concluded. “They will matter with regard to whether or not this is in fact charged as a hate crime, but they do not matter about whether or not we should tolerate symbols of hate and violence and torture in our public spaces.”
“They do not have a place here in Oakland,” she finished.
A noose is a symbol of hate. It is also an explicit threat of violence against Black people to stop us from fighting white supremacy or advocating for equality. We will not be intimidated. https://t.co/rQIgmpSEi3 — Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) June 17, 2020


thepoliticalinsider--2020-06-19--Matt Gaetz Reveals Cuban-Born Son After Dem Accuses Republicans Of Not Understanding What It’s Like

Matt Gaetz Reveals Cuban-Born Son After Dem Accuses Republicans Of Not Understanding What It’s Like To Raise Minority Children

Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida appeared on “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” alongside his adopted Cuban-born son Nestor following a heated exchange with Rep. Cedric Richmond ( D-LA ) .
Richmond suggested his ‘ all-white ’ colleagues on the other side of the Congressional aisle had no understanding of what it takes to raise a minority child .
“ You all are white men who have never lived in my shoes , and you do not know what it is like to be an African American male , ” the congressman accused .
“ And if you are opposed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But please do not come into this committee and make a mockery of the pain that exists in my community , ” he added .
Gaetz replied , “ I appreciate your passion , are you suggesting none of us have non-white children ?
” That ’ s when things truly got heated between the two .
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“ It is about black males , black people in the streets that are getting killed , and if one of them happens to be your kid , I am concerned about them , too , ” Richmond shouted .
“ And clearly I am more concerned about him than you are.
” “ You are claiming you have more concern for your family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Who in the hell do you think you are ?
That is outrageous.
” Gaetz replied , “ You ’ re damn right that was a nerve.
” The Republican lawmaker later posted a tweet that might help explain why it touched a nerve .
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“ It is certainly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you don ’ t know what a certain experience is like when they know nothing about you , ” Gaetz said .
“ Nestor is the light of my life .
I couldn ’ t imagine loving him any more if he was my own flesh and blood.
” As with any matter on social media , liberals took the revelation that Gaetz has a minority son and proceeded to attack him with vile tweets .
PJ Media covered them pretty extensively , but we have no intention of posting such garbage here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never take down those false , reprehensible accusations .
Nestor , meanwhile , was all class , explaining to Democrats that they are hypocrites for claiming to fight for equality while simultaneously dividing the country along racial lines .
“ I think it ’ s unfair to tell someone that they don ’ t understand because of their racial color , ” Nestor told Tucker .
But that is exactly what Democrats like Richmond do .

Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida appeared on “Tucker Carlson Tonight” alongside his adopted Cuban-born son Nestor following a heated exchange with Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-LA).
Richmond suggested his ‘all-white’ colleagues on the other side of the Congressional aisle had no understanding of what it takes to raise a minority child.
“You all are white men who have never lived in my shoes, and you do not know what it is like to be an African American male,” the congressman accused.
“And if you are opposed, let’s just have the vote. But please do not come into this committee and make a mockery of the pain that exists in my community,” he added.
Gaetz replied, “I appreciate your passion, are you suggesting none of us have non-white children?”
That’s when things truly got heated between the two.
A fiery exchange in the House police reform hearing just now. Rep. Gaetz berates Rep. Richmond: “Who in the hell do you think you are?” pic.twitter.com/4czwRkhD5D — The Recount (@therecount) June 17, 2020
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Richmond Has the Race Card Blow Up In His Face
Despite declaring that he was “not about to get side-tracked about the color of our children,” Richmond did just that, playing the race card and insinuating he was more concerned about Gaetz’ own kids than he is.
“It is about black males, black people in the streets that are getting killed, and if one of them happens to be your kid, I am concerned about them, too,” Richmond shouted. “And clearly I am more concerned about him than you are.”
“You are claiming you have more concern for your family than I do?” Gaetz replied. “Who in the hell do you think you are? That is outrageous.”
“Was that a nerve?” Richmond taunted.
Gaetz replied, “You’re damn right that was a nerve.”
The Republican lawmaker later posted a tweet that might help explain why it touched a nerve.
For all those wondering, this is my son Nestor. We share no blood but he is my life. He came from Cuba (legally, of course) six years ago and lives with me in Florida. I am so proud of him and raising him has been the best, most rewarding thing I’ve done in my life. pic.twitter.com/JB96wzOzYU — Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) June 18, 2020
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Richmond and Liberals Should Be Embarrassed
Nestor and his father appeared with Tucker Carlson to discuss the exchange with Richmond.
“It is certainly offensive to have someone tell you that you don’t know what a certain experience is like when they know nothing about you,” Gaetz said. “Nestor is the light of my life. I couldn’t imagine loving him any more if he was my own flesh and blood.”
As with any matter on social media, liberals took the revelation that Gaetz has a minority son and proceeded to attack him with vile tweets. PJ Media covered them pretty extensively, but we have no intention of posting such garbage here.
Twitter, of course, will never take down those false, reprehensible accusations.
Nestor, meanwhile, was all class, explaining to Democrats that they are hypocrites for claiming to fight for equality while simultaneously dividing the country along racial lines.
“I think it’s unfair to tell someone that they don’t understand because of their racial color,” Nestor told Tucker.
But that is exactly what Democrats like Richmond do.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-06-19--Congressman Crenshaw Humiliates Beto O’Rourke For Claiming Texas Reopened Too Soon: ‘Some People Wor

Congressman Crenshaw Humiliates Beto O’Rourke For Claiming Texas Reopened Too Soon: ‘Some People Work’

Republican Dan Crenshaw ( R-TX ) just smacked down former Texas Congressman Beto O ’ Rourke on Thursday after the Democrat went after the state ’ s Republican Governor Gregg Abbott for reopening too fast after the coronavirus shutdown .
“ Against advice of public health experts Abbott reopened too soon , put Texans in harm ’ s way ( especially African Americans , Latinos & low-wage workers ) , won ’ t let cities manage increased health risk by requiring masks & now blames young people for record level of hospitalizations , ” O ’ Rourke tweeted .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the problem making government the problem , ” he added .
“ What can we do ?
Stay home when possible , wear masks when we leave the house , follow public health guidance & register , organize , & vote to elect a new government in Texas.
” Congressman Crenshaw , however , was not having any of it .
“ Let me get this straight Beto : you think lockdowns help low wage workers ?
You mean all those who lost their jobs because of universal lockdowns that you advocate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Not everyone lives in a nice mansion .
Some people work .
And they ’ re not gon na let you keep them captive to fear.
” Ouch , that has got to hurt !
This comes after it was reported by Newsweek that the radically leftwing O ’ Rourke was one of the most wealthy members of Congress when he served in the House of Representatives .
It should be noted that he is married to the daughter of a billionaire , which indicates that Crenshaw hits the nail on the head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t need to worry about work like the rest of us do .
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on June 19 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Republican Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) just smacked down former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke on Thursday after the Democrat went after the state’s Republican Governor Gregg Abbott for reopening too fast after the coronavirus shutdown.
“Against advice of public health experts Abbott reopened too soon, put Texans in harm’s way (especially African Americans, Latinos & low-wage workers), won’t let cities manage increased health risk by requiring masks & now blames young people for record level of hospitalizations,” O’Rourke tweeted.
“A case of those who believe government is the problem making government the problem,” he added. “What can we do? Stay home when possible, wear masks when we leave the house, follow public health guidance & register, organize, & vote to elect a new government in Texas.”
A case of those who believe government is the problem making government the problem. What can we do? Stay home when possible, wear masks when we leave the house, follow public health guidance & register, organize, & vote to elect a new government in Texas. — Beto O’Rourke (@BetoORourke) June 17, 2020
Congressman Crenshaw, however, was not having any of it. “Let me get this straight Beto: you think lockdowns help low wage workers? You mean all those who lost their jobs because of universal lockdowns that you advocate for?” he tweeted. “Not everyone lives in a nice mansion. Some people work. And they’re not gonna let you keep them captive to fear.”
Let me get this straight Beto: you think lockdowns help low wage workers? You mean all those who lost their jobs because of universal lockdowns that you advocate for? Not everyone lives in a nice mansion. Some people work. And they’re not gonna let you keep them captive to fear https://t.co/E4lkcl6BC6 — Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) June 19, 2020
Ouch, that has got to hurt! This comes after it was reported by Newsweek that the radically leftwing O’Rourke was one of the most wealthy members of Congress when he served in the House of Representatives. It should be noted that he is married to the daughter of a billionaire, which indicates that Crenshaw hits the nail on the head when he says O’Rourke doesn’t need to worry about work like the rest of us do.
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on June 19, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-06-19--James Woods Slams Syracuse University Paper For Firing Conservative Writer Adrianna San Marco

LifeZette writer Adrianna San Marco has become a veritable media celebrity over the last week because an editor at Syracuse University ’ s The Daily Orange newspaper decided to fire her because she dared to have a conservative opinion backed up by data .
Since then , actor and conservative activist James Woods has taken up her cause and San Marco has received national coverage on Fox News , in the Washington Times , and on Daily Wire .
To top that off , on Thursday Woods tweeted not once , but twice , on San Marco and her steadfast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The story of how San Marco went from relatively unknown writer to young conservative paladin is an interesting one and centers on a heretofore generally obscure South Florida high school .
About two weeks ago , San Marco was suggested by Facebook as a Friend for this writer .
Seeing she was conservative , that we were from the same hometown ( the Hollywood , FL area ) , and that we went to the same high school ( McArthur High , forty years apart ) , I decided she would be an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She accepted .
Seeing that she was a writer , and a good one , I set up an introduction with our editor-in-chief at LifeZette .
He agreed she would make a valuable addition to our writing staff and we were all off to the races .
Then , on June 5 San Marco wrote the data-driven article for LifeZette that got her fired by The Daily Orange , even though the piece was not even written for Syracuse University ’ s newspaper .
After the piece ran , San Marco dealt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on social media .
The editor who fired her , Casey Darnell , of course called her a “ racist ” because it seems that is the only arrow left in the quiver of wannabe totalitarians when they want to crack down on free speech .
Seeing an opportunity for a story on liberal bias in the student press , we ran a story on her experience .
It did decently and we thought nothing more of it .
We then ran a follow up story .
Then the thing blew up .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , no doubt by monitoring LifeZette coverage since we were the only media outlet at that point to cover the story .
Following that The Daily Wire got into the act , followed closely by Fox News—then James Woods ran with it on Twitter .
“ The response I have received since The Daily Orange terminated me has been overwhelming .
There has been an incredible amount of support from people who are as angry as I am at the situation .
I can not believe that there are so many people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so grateful… Since the story came out on Fox News I have been given the opportunity to continue speaking out about the injustices conservative students face .
Just this morning I spoke with Dave Allen on the Syracuse News radio station about the overall outcome of my firing and returning to campus .
Other shows and podcasts have asked me to come on as well , which I am looking forward to .
There are so many people ready and wanting to give conservative students a voice , it is incredibly reassuring .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ help other people facing backlash by the media and their peers .
No one deserves to go through something like this alone.
” Organizations are reaching out to San Marco to praise her and enlist her support .
None of this would have happened if Mr. Darnell had seen his paper as a vehicle for the free expression of ideas , as should be the mission of a student publication .
Instead , he seems to see it as just a way to enhance extremist views that toe a hardcore leftist ideological line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr. Darnell , as he goosesteps his way into an editorial straitjacket .
But he did not count on the courage and talent of Adrianna San Marco , who refused to be browbeaten into submission and turned a firing into instant celebrity .
Given this result , perhaps Mr. Darnell will think better of his actions the next time .
But we doubt it .
This piece was written by David Kamioner on June 19 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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LifeZette writer Adrianna San Marco has become a veritable media celebrity over the last week because an editor at Syracuse University’s The Daily Orange newspaper decided to fire her because she dared to have a conservative opinion backed up by data.
Since then, actor and conservative activist James Woods has taken up her cause and San Marco has received national coverage on Fox News, in the Washington Times, and on Daily Wire. To top that off, on Thursday Woods tweeted not once, but twice, on San Marco and her steadfast refusal to surrender to left-wing orthodoxy.
Free speech protections weren’t conceived by the Founding Fathers to protect those with whom we agree. This young journalist is clearly not a frivolous person. A university should have used this editorial as an opportunity for a vibrant, open discussion. https://t.co/D5RbqXEpn5 — James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) June 18, 2020
The @WSJ had virtually the same editorial this month, backed up by the same facts. Why don’t the folks at that esteemed newspaper hire this bright young woman? She’s certainly wasting her time at Syracuse, which is clearly a leftist sink hole. https://t.co/D5RbqXEpn5 — James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) June 18, 2020
The story of how San Marco went from relatively unknown writer to young conservative paladin is an interesting one and centers on a heretofore generally obscure South Florida high school.
About two weeks ago, San Marco was suggested by Facebook as a Friend for this writer. Seeing she was conservative, that we were from the same hometown (the Hollywood, FL area), and that we went to the same high school (McArthur High, forty years apart), I decided she would be an interesting contact. So I friended her. She accepted.
Seeing that she was a writer, and a good one, I set up an introduction with our editor-in-chief at LifeZette. He agreed she would make a valuable addition to our writing staff and we were all off to the races.
Then, on June 5 San Marco wrote the data-driven article for LifeZette that got her fired by The Daily Orange, even though the piece was not even written for Syracuse University’s newspaper. After the piece ran, San Marco dealt with crude insults and threats of violence on social media.
The editor who fired her, Casey Darnell, of course called her a “racist” because it seems that is the only arrow left in the quiver of wannabe totalitarians when they want to crack down on free speech. Seeing an opportunity for a story on liberal bias in the student press, we ran a story on her experience. It did decently and we thought nothing more of it. We then ran a follow up story. Then the thing blew up.
The Washington Times first got ahold of it, no doubt by monitoring LifeZette coverage since we were the only media outlet at that point to cover the story. Following that The Daily Wire got into the act, followed closely by Fox News—then James Woods ran with it on Twitter.
Says San Marco:
“The response I have received since The Daily Orange terminated me has been overwhelming. There has been an incredible amount of support from people who are as angry as I am at the situation. I cannot believe that there are so many people who support me, I’m so grateful… Since the story came out on Fox News I have been given the opportunity to continue speaking out about the injustices conservative students face. Just this morning I spoke with Dave Allen on the Syracuse News radio station about the overall outcome of my firing and returning to campus. Other shows and podcasts have asked me to come on as well, which I am looking forward to. There are so many people ready and wanting to give conservative students a voice, it is incredibly reassuring. I also want to start working to help other people facing backlash by the media and their peers. No one deserves to go through something like this alone.”
Organizations are reaching out to San Marco to praise her and enlist her support.
@adriannasanmarc is a hero. Very similar to this case of one of our authors- https://t.co/Zy1FYCdZlq – hopefully she can join this movement. — Law Officer (@LawOfficer) June 19, 2020
None of this would have happened if Mr. Darnell had seen his paper as a vehicle for the free expression of ideas, as should be the mission of a student publication. Instead, he seems to see it as just a way to enhance extremist views that toe a hardcore leftist ideological line. No opposition will be tolerated by Mr. Darnell, as he goosesteps his way into an editorial straitjacket.
But he did not count on the courage and talent of Adrianna San Marco, who refused to be browbeaten into submission and turned a firing into instant celebrity. Given this result, perhaps Mr. Darnell will think better of his actions the next time. But we doubt it.
This piece was written by David Kamioner on June 19, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-06-19--Cuomo Blames Republicans For Promoting Nursing Home Scandal, Dismisses Deaths As ‘Shiny Object’

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo dismissed the nursing home scandal plaguing his administration as a Republican-fueled controversy and dismissed thousands of deaths as nothing more than a “ shiny object.
” Cuomo , in March , issued an executive order which forced nursing homes to take on patients that had tested positive for coronavirus .
In an interview with New York ’ s WAMC-AM on Thursday , the Democrat governor whom the media heralded as a leader on the coronavirus response despite the scandal , apparently believed his own press and refused to acknowledge his decision cost thousands of lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acknowledge his deadly policy was “ on the wrong track , ” to which he replied flat-out , “ No.
” RELATED : Cuomo : It ’ s Trump ’ s Fault That I Issued An Order Forcing Nursing Homes To Take COVID Patients Cuomo proceeded to blame Republicans for fanning the flames of the scandal .
“ The nursing home is an unfortunate situation on two levels .
Number 1 , people in nursing homes died , ” he stated .
“ The nursing home [ scandal ] is pure politics , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there ’ s a vulnerability.
” He reiterated that “ The nursing home thing it ’ s just all politics.
” Cuomo then downplayed the thousands and thousands of nursing home deaths at his directive .
“ They don ’ t want to talk about what the federal government did on COVID .
So they want to attack the Democrats for nursing home deaths , ” he claimed .
“ It ’ s the same M.O … just distract , you know , create a shiny object to take the attention off what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focus on.
” He believes the real scandal is in the federal response .
But even beyond that , Cuomo has previously passed the buck on the issue , blatantly blaming President Trump early on .
“ I ’ m not going to get into the political back-and-forth , but anyone who wants to ask why did the state do that with COVID patients in nursing homes , it ’ s because the state followed President Trump ’ s CDC guidance , ” he falsely accused in late May .
“ They should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will stop the conversation , ” he added .
Earlier this week , Cuomo tweeted out a message about the need to “ take responsibility ” during the crisis .
And yet , he still refuses to do so .
RELATED : Report : ‘ Nearly 40 % ’ Of All Coronavirus Deaths Nationwide Occurred In Nursing Homes Of course , the nursing home scandal is not about politics at all .
It ’ s about the disproportionate number of deaths during the coronavirus pandemic at the hands of incompetent leaders who refused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A Wall Street Journal report indicates that 40 % of all COVID-19-related deaths in the United States happened in nursing homes .
And Cuomo ’ s New York was the epicenter of the crisis .
On March 25th , Cuomo issued an order stating , “ No resident shall be denied readmission or admission to NH solely based on a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of COVID-19 , ” then failed to reverse the directive for six weeks as deaths mounted .
As whispers started circulating about Cuomo ’ s edict , the New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ undercounting the already staggering numbers of deaths .
This , after they quietly changed the rules on reporting nursing home deaths so that they would be lower .
Additionally , two typically left-leaning sources have blasted Cuomo ’ s handling of the nursing home scandal , showing it is anything but an exercise in politics .
ProPublica issued a report stating “ New York was the only state in the nation that barred testing of those being placed or returning to nursing homes ” with his March 25th order .
What happened next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tore through New York state ’ s nursing facilities , killing more than 6,000 people.
” Why would New York be the only one to do so if every state simply followed CDC guidelines ?
Answer – because Cuomo ’ s order was different .
Oh , and the effort to blame Trump for what has happened in New York ?
Politifact – again , typically left-leaning in their material – rated that claim “ mostly false ” just a week ago , arguing that the CDC didn ’ t force nursing homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left them feeling that “ they had no choice but to accept these patients.
” The Democrat leader of the Empire State shockingly dismissed the nursing home problem by saying “ nobody ” can be prosecuted for those coronavirus deaths because “ older people … are going to die from this crisis.
” He would later welcome an investigation into his handling of the crisis stating , “ If the federal government wants to start a probe , then they can start a probe.
” The New York Post though , indicates Cuomo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as willing to cooperate as he may have indicated .
“ Gov .
Andrew Cuomo has refused a request by Congressional Republicans to provide documents and a staff briefing regarding the state ’ s handling of the COVID-19 crisis in New York State nursing homes , ” the Post reports .
Republican Rep. Tom Reed ( R-NY ) explained the bottom line of what Cuomo ’ s actions did to his state ’ s most vulnerable residents .
“ We know black and white at least 6,200 grandparents were killed by that deadly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear many more , thousands , ” he said .
It ’ s remarkable how the New York media fawned all over Cuomo as the true leader of the coronavirus pandemic response for months , but when an actual scandal and major story comes out involving his administration , they fall silent .
They too are the enemy of the people , the enemy of those who want to know why their senior citizen family members needlessly succumbed to the pandemic .

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo dismissed the nursing home scandal plaguing his administration as a Republican-fueled controversy and dismissed thousands of deaths as nothing more than a “shiny object.”
Cuomo, in March, issued an executive order which forced nursing homes to take on patients that had tested positive for coronavirus.
In an interview with New York’s WAMC-AM on Thursday, the Democrat governor whom the media heralded as a leader on the coronavirus response despite the scandal, apparently believed his own press and refused to acknowledge his decision cost thousands of lives.
Cuomo was asked whether he could acknowledge his deadly policy was “on the wrong track,” to which he replied flat-out, “No.”
Will Dems cover for Governor Cuomo at today’s hearing on COVID-19 in nursing homes? He ignored protocols & forced COVID-19 positive patients back into nursing homes. The result? 500% more nursing home deaths per capita in New York than Florida. This was avoidable. No excuses. pic.twitter.com/eszC4bPVUq — Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) June 11, 2020
RELATED: Cuomo: It’s Trump’s Fault That I Issued An Order Forcing Nursing Homes To Take COVID Patients
Refuses to Take Responsibility
Cuomo proceeded to blame Republicans for fanning the flames of the scandal.
“The nursing home is an unfortunate situation on two levels. Number 1, people in nursing homes died,” he stated. “The nursing home [scandal] is pure politics, the Republicans in Congress, they think there’s a vulnerability.”
He reiterated that “The nursing home thing it’s just all politics.”
Cuomo then downplayed the thousands and thousands of nursing home deaths at his directive.
“They don’t want to talk about what the federal government did on COVID. So they want to attack the Democrats for nursing home deaths,” he claimed. “It’s the same M.O … just distract, you know, create a shiny object to take the attention off what they don’t want you to focus on.”
He believes the real scandal is in the federal response. But even beyond that, Cuomo has previously passed the buck on the issue, blatantly blaming President Trump early on.
“I’m not going to get into the political back-and-forth, but anyone who wants to ask why did the state do that with COVID patients in nursing homes, it’s because the state followed President Trump’s CDC guidance,” he falsely accused in late May.
“They should ask President Trump. I think that will stop the conversation,” he added.
Earlier this week, Cuomo tweeted out a message about the need to “take responsibility” during the crisis. And yet, he still refuses to do so.
RELATED: Report: ‘Nearly 40%’ Of All Coronavirus Deaths Nationwide Occurred In Nursing Homes
Not About Politics
Of course, the nursing home scandal is not about politics at all. It’s about the disproportionate number of deaths during the coronavirus pandemic at the hands of incompetent leaders who refused to protect their most vulnerable populations.
A Wall Street Journal report indicates that 40% of all COVID-19-related deaths in the United States happened in nursing homes.
And Cuomo’s New York was the epicenter of the crisis.
I’ve had MANY people tell me that if I hadn’t spoken out about my husband’s parents’ Covid deaths and tweeted about @NYGovCuomo’s failings they would’ve never known because the mainstream media will never cover it. And that’s why I won’t stop talking/tweeting/yelling about it. — Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) June 15, 2020
On March 25th, Cuomo issued an order stating, “No resident shall be denied readmission or admission to NH solely based on a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of COVID-19,” then failed to reverse the directive for six weeks as deaths mounted.
As whispers started circulating about Cuomo’s edict, the New York State Department of Health admitted to undercounting the already staggering numbers of deaths.
This, after they quietly changed the rules on reporting nursing home deaths so that they would be lower.
Additionally, two typically left-leaning sources have blasted Cuomo’s handling of the nursing home scandal, showing it is anything but an exercise in politics.
ProPublica issued a report stating “New York was the only state in the nation that barred testing of those being placed or returning to nursing homes” with his March 25th order.
What happened next, they wrote, was “COVID-19 tore through New York state’s nursing facilities, killing more than 6,000 people.”
Why would New York be the only one to do so if every state simply followed CDC guidelines? Answer – because Cuomo’s order was different.
Not surprising @NYGovCuomo ignores House call for docs, briefings on nursing home deaths. He called the tragedy “political” and a “shiny object.” We want answers and accountability from this leader who forced our seniors in harms way. https://t.co/JNgtiUul3k — Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) June 19, 2020
Oh, and the effort to blame Trump for what has happened in New York?
Politifact – again, typically left-leaning in their material – rated that claim “mostly false” just a week ago, arguing that the CDC didn’t force nursing homes’ hands and by contrast, Cuomo left them feeling that “they had no choice but to accept these patients.”
The Democrat leader of the Empire State shockingly dismissed the nursing home problem by saying “nobody” can be prosecuted for those coronavirus deaths because “older people … are going to die from this crisis.”
Shoulders shrugged.
He would later welcome an investigation into his handling of the crisis stating, “If the federal government wants to start a probe, then they can start a probe.”
The New York Post though, indicates Cuomo and his staff have not been quite as willing to cooperate as he may have indicated.
“Gov. Andrew Cuomo has refused a request by Congressional Republicans to provide documents and a staff briefing regarding the state’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis in New York State nursing homes,” the Post reports.
Republican Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) explained the bottom line of what Cuomo’s actions did to his state’s most vulnerable residents.
“We know black and white at least 6,200 grandparents were killed by that deadly order … since that time it is clear many more, thousands,” he said.
It’s remarkable how the New York media fawned all over Cuomo as the true leader of the coronavirus pandemic response for months, but when an actual scandal and major story comes out involving his administration, they fall silent.
They too are the enemy of the people, the enemy of those who want to know why their senior citizen family members needlessly succumbed to the pandemic.