thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-15--Florida Department Of Health Is Caught Majorly Over-Reporting Positive Coronavirus Cases

The Florida Department of Health was just caught massively over-reporting the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the state .
This was discovered by news station WOFL , which reported that the Florida Department of Health ( FDH ) has said that “ countless ” COVID-19 testing sites across the state have reported a near 100 % positivity rate , which would mean that every single person tested was positive .
The FDH had also claimed that other labs had extremely high positivity rates as well .
When reporters for the news affiliates contacted these testing sites , however , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accurate at all .
While the FDH claimed that Orlando Health had a 98 % COVID-19 positivity rate , officials at the hospital said that they had a positivity rate of just 9.4 % .
The state also claimed that Orlando VA Medical Center had a positivity rate of 76 % ; however , officials there said their positivity rate was only 6 % .
The FDH placed the blame for these mistakes on the laboratories themselves , accusing them of not immediately reporting testing results .
“ The Department immediately began working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results were being reported in order to provide comprehensive and transparent data , ” an FDH spokesman said .
“ As the state continues to receive results from various labs , the Department will continue educating these labs on proper protocol for reporting COVID-19 test results.
” This comes as the mainstream media has been focusing on Florida quite a bit , gleefully trying to claim that there is a spike in COVID-19 cases there .
Like much of what the rest of the media report these days , however , this has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This comes after Dr. Charles Lockwood , dean of the University of South Florida ’ s College of Medicine , downplayed the apparent spike in Florida coronavirus cases .
“ We are picking up asymptomatic cases , [ and ] picking up milder cases than we did before , ” Lockwood told Fox News .
“ When you test this number of people , thousands and thousands — really , if you think about it , we are approaching one percent of the population in Florida being tested every day.
” This piece @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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The Florida Department of Health was just caught massively over-reporting the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the state.
This was discovered by news station WOFL, which reported that the Florida Department of Health (FDH) has said that “countless” COVID-19 testing sites across the state have reported a near 100% positivity rate, which would mean that every single person tested was positive. The FDH had also claimed that other labs had extremely high positivity rates as well.
When reporters for the news affiliates contacted these testing sites, however, they learned that these figures were not accurate at all. While the FDH claimed that Orlando Health had a 98% COVID-19 positivity rate, officials at the hospital said that they had a positivity rate of just 9.4%. The state also claimed that Orlando VA Medical Center had a positivity rate of 76%; however, officials there said their positivity rate was only 6%.
The FDH placed the blame for these mistakes on the laboratories themselves, accusing them of not immediately reporting testing results.
“The Department immediately began working with those labs to ensure that all results were being reported in order to provide comprehensive and transparent data,” an FDH spokesman said. “As the state continues to receive results from various labs, the Department will continue educating these labs on proper protocol for reporting COVID-19 test results.”
This comes as the mainstream media has been focusing on Florida quite a bit, gleefully trying to claim that there is a spike in COVID-19 cases there. Like much of what the rest of the media report these days, however, this has turned out to be fake news.
This comes after Dr. Charles Lockwood, dean of the University of South Florida’s College of Medicine, downplayed the apparent spike in Florida coronavirus cases.
“We are picking up asymptomatic cases, [and] picking up milder cases than we did before,” Lockwood told Fox News. “When you test this number of people, thousands and thousands — really, if you think about it, we are approaching one percent of the population in Florida being tested every day.”
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on July 15, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-15--Even Cuomo Blasts AOC’s Crime Comments As ‘Factually Impossible’

Governor Andrew Cuomo responded to comments by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez by saying her suggestion that rising crime rates in New York are due to people being “ scared to pay their rent ” are “ factually impossible.
” During a Zoom video call , the congresswoman known as AOC offered her theories on the surge in crime .
“ Why is this uptick in crime happening ?
Well , let ’ s think about it , ” she asked prior to revealing she hadn ’ t really put much thought into it .
“ Maybe this has to do with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paying their rent and are scared to pay their rent , ” AOC added , theorizing that they also “ feel like they either need to shoplift some bread or go hungry that night.
” Cuomo was asked to comment on the socialist ’ s remarks .
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“ I don ’ t know what she said , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , but people have theories , ” he replied .
“ An incorrect theory doesn ’ t wind up being correct because there ’ s a void.
” An aide to the governor , Melissa DeRosa , interjected on the rent angle stating that evictions on commercial or residential rent had been halted by executive order “ through the end of August.
” Added Cuomo , “ Yeah , it is factually impossible that somebody committed a crime so they could pay their rent .
If you can ’ t pay your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right now.
” In AOC ’ s defense , this doesn ’ t address the soaring ‘ bread theft ’ statistics that she has thoroughly compiled in her own mind .
RELATED : AOC Says Spike In NYC Crime Might Be Because People Are Jobless And Are ‘ Scared To Pay Their Rent ’ Well , at least in this one aspect , it would seem Cuomo and the Trump administration are in agreement .
“ You have Representative Ocasio-Cortez saying this is just because people are trying to get food with their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That is preposterous.
” It ’ s one thing for McEnany to call out AOC ’ s fiction , but it has to be really bad for Cuomo , who has yet to meet a lie he doesn ’ t appreciate , call her out as well .

Governor Andrew Cuomo responded to comments by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez by saying her suggestion that rising crime rates in New York are due to people being “scared to pay their rent” are “factually impossible.”
During a Zoom video call, the congresswoman known as AOC offered her theories on the surge in crime.
“Why is this uptick in crime happening? Well, let’s think about it,” she asked prior to revealing she hadn’t really put much thought into it.
“Maybe this has to do with the fact that people aren’t paying their rent and are scared to pay their rent,” AOC added, theorizing that they also “feel like they either need to shoplift some bread or go hungry that night.”
Cuomo was asked to comment on the socialist’s remarks.
Cuomo refutes AOC: “It’s factually impossible that somebody committed a crime so they could pay their rent.” pic.twitter.com/0SKOYUe0NP — The Hill (@thehill) July 14, 2020
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Factually Impossible
Cuomo was asked to comment on Ocasio-Cortez’s by a reporter and initially feigned ignorance.
“I don’t know what she said, so I have no comment on what she said, but people have theories,” he replied. “An incorrect theory doesn’t wind up being correct because there’s a void.”
An aide to the governor, Melissa DeRosa, interjected on the rent angle stating that evictions on commercial or residential rent had been halted by executive order “through the end of August.”
Added Cuomo, “Yeah, it is factually impossible that somebody committed a crime so they could pay their rent. If you can’t pay your rent, you cannot be evicted right now.”
In AOC’s defense, this doesn’t address the soaring ‘bread theft’ statistics that she has thoroughly compiled in her own mind.
Cuomo disputed AOC’s theory that rent struggles are behind NYC’s recent crime wave. “Factually impossible … If you can’t pay your rent, you cannot be evicted right now.” On violent crime, he said: “A number of contributing factors … no one factor.”https://t.co/J9qVNlsv9r — New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) July 13, 2020
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Preposterous
Well, at least in this one aspect, it would seem Cuomo and the Trump administration are in agreement.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany earlier this week labeled Ocasio-Cortez’s crime theory as “preposterous.”
“You have Representative Ocasio-Cortez saying this is just because people are trying to get food with their families,” McEnany scoffed. “That is preposterous.”
MOMENTS AGO: Press Sec. Kayleigh McEnany slams Rep. AOC discussing uptick in NYC violence: “You have Rep. Ocasio-Cortez saying this is just because people are trying to get food with their families.” pic.twitter.com/SREtVGwZtF — The Hill (@thehill) July 13, 2020
It’s one thing for McEnany to call out AOC’s fiction, but it has to be really bad for Cuomo, who has yet to meet a lie he doesn’t appreciate, call her out as well.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-15--Roger Stone And Mike Flynn Could Hit The Campaign Trail For Trump

Hold on to your hats because two men who are living embodiments of what Democrats could do to this country , two men who can tell first hand of the non-existent Democrat commitment to justice , could soon be opening up campaign rallies for President Trump .
Roger Stone , who is a free man now that his prison sentence was commuted by the president , and General Mike Flynn , all but completely exonerated in his case , are conservative stars in their own right .
Now , they could be back in the campaign limelight .
Stone has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years , picking up tricks and gaining publicity .
Flynn served his country in uniform and out until targeted by the Democrats for destruction .
But the men survived their legal ordeals and now have a score to settle with Democrats .
The president is sympathetic to them both .
“ Roger Stone was brought into this witch hunt , this whole political witch hunt and the Mueller scam , ” said President Trump .
“ It is a scam because it ’ s been proven false and he was treated very unfairly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unfairly.
” Stone returns the regard , “ Thank you for saving my life because I don ’ t think I at my age and in my medical condition , I would have survived in a COVID infested prison.
” On Tuesday Newt Gingrich said Flynn was “ the perfect example of Deep State victimization , ” saying that “ lots of people would come to see him.
” On Monday , the Trump campaign told the media Flynn could be back with the Trump effort soon .
This after achieving renown on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidential election .
Flynn is still awaiting a final ruling from the D.C .
Circuit Court of appeals to dismiss his case .
The judge , a hideous politician masquerading in robes , one Emmett Sullivan , has played politics with the Flynn case to embarrass the president and make Flynn pay for his loyalty to Trump and his military integrity .
It almost worked until the government case unraveled and the charges were dropped .
What could either actually do in the campaign ?
Flynn has revved up Trump crowds before , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ military man , his forceful personality , and his almost martyrdom at the hands of the Democrats are all crowd pleasers .
Stone loves an audience and is also very at home in front of a camera .
He wouldn ’ t miss the chance to ham it up for the Trump campaign and at the expense of the people who came perilously close to sending him to jail .
By the time either joins the campaign the media cycle will have moved on from their individual cases .
Both will be free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Flynn may even have a spot in a second Trump term and Stone could stand to gain as well .
But first , as both know , Trump has to get reelected .
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on July 15 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Hold on to your hats because two men who are living embodiments of what Democrats could do to this country, two men who can tell first hand of the non-existent Democrat commitment to justice, could soon be opening up campaign rallies for President Trump.
Roger Stone, who is a free man now that his prison sentence was commuted by the president, and General Mike Flynn, all but completely exonerated in his case, are conservative stars in their own right. Now, they could be back in the campaign limelight.
Lefties and RINOS crapping their pants over this….Trump allies want Michael Flynn to stage a campaign trail comeback – POLITICO https://t.co/Z3Q1lOlMl4 — Joseph J Flynn (@JosephJFlynn1) July 11, 2020
Stone has been around Republican campaigns for almost 50 years, picking up tricks and gaining publicity. Flynn served his country in uniform and out until targeted by the Democrats for destruction. But the men survived their legal ordeals and now have a score to settle with Democrats. The president is sympathetic to them both.
“Roger Stone was brought into this witch hunt, this whole political witch hunt and the Mueller scam,” said President Trump. “It is a scam because it’s been proven false and he was treated very unfairly, just like General Flynn is treated unfairly.”
Stone returns the regard, “Thank you for saving my life because I don’t think I at my age and in my medical condition, I would have survived in a COVID infested prison.”
On Tuesday Newt Gingrich said Flynn was “the perfect example of Deep State victimization,” saying that “lots of people would come to see him.”
On Monday, the Trump campaign told the media Flynn could be back with the Trump effort soon. This after achieving renown on the MAGA stage back in the last presidential election. Flynn is still awaiting a final ruling from the D.C. Circuit Court of appeals to dismiss his case.
The judge, a hideous politician masquerading in robes, one Emmett Sullivan, has played politics with the Flynn case to embarrass the president and make Flynn pay for his loyalty to Trump and his military integrity. It almost worked until the government case unraveled and the charges were dropped.
What could either actually do in the campaign? Flynn has revved up Trump crowds before, in 2016. His appeal as a military man, his forceful personality, and his almost martyrdom at the hands of the Democrats are all crowd pleasers.
Stone loves an audience and is also very at home in front of a camera. He wouldn’t miss the chance to ham it up for the Trump campaign and at the expense of the people who came perilously close to sending him to jail.
By the time either joins the campaign the media cycle will have moved on from their individual cases. Both will be free men and ready to do political battle. Flynn may even have a spot in a second Trump term and Stone could stand to gain as well. But first, as both know, Trump has to get reelected.
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on July 15, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-15--Dan Crenshaw Accuses Democrats Of Stoking Crisis And Fear In Trying To Keep Kids Out Of School

Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw accused Democrats of fear-mongering in attempts to keep our children from going back to school in the fall .
Crenshaw was responding to a comment by Senator Elizabeth Warren on social media , in which she alleged having kids in school “ endangers ” them .
“ Sending kids back to school during a pandemic and hoping for the best is not a plan — no matter how [ Education Secretary ] Betsy DeVos tries to spin it , ” Warren wrote .
“ Forcing schools to reopen without the resources for them to do so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is in line with consistent efforts by Democrats to keep the country shut down in every way possible until the election .
You know , when Biden can step in , open everything back up , and be hailed a hero .
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“ Why do most experts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Why does the American Academy of Pediatrics disagree with you ?
Democrats don ’ t ‘ listen to experts , ’ as they claim .
Far from it .
Their goal is to drive a narrative of crisis and fear.
” Indeed , the AAP issued guidance in late June saying they “ strongly advocate ( s ) that all policy considerations for the coming school year should start with a goal of having students physically present in school.
” “ The importance of in-person learning is well-documented , and there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on children because of school closures in the spring of 2020 , ” they wrote .
They have followed up by stating decisions should be made with guidance from science and experts , not politicians , but reiterated they are “ strong advocates for the goal of kids physically being present in school.
” Pediatricians seem to agree with Crenshaw that returning kids to school is not a doom and gloom scenario as the Democrats suggest .
The following video is a segment airing on MSNBC in which a group is asked if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to school .
They unanimously reply that yes , they would .
Anchor Craig Melvin ’ s face is priceless after each one failed to answer the question the way he expected them to .
Let ’ s run down those answers one more time : Contrast that with Democrat politicians trying to impress upon your children that they ’ re going to die if they go back to school and you have exactly what Crenshaw is alleging – they ’ re stoking fear , and it ’ s politically motivated .

Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw accused Democrats of fear-mongering in attempts to keep our children from going back to school in the fall.
Crenshaw was responding to a comment by Senator Elizabeth Warren on social media, in which she alleged having kids in school “endangers” them.
“Sending kids back to school during a pandemic and hoping for the best is not a plan — no matter how [Education Secretary] Betsy DeVos tries to spin it,” Warren wrote. “Forcing schools to reopen without the resources for them to do so safely endangers our kids.”
Her statement is in line with consistent efforts by Democrats to keep the country shut down in every way possible until the election. You know, when Biden can step in, open everything back up, and be hailed a hero.
Sending kids back to school during a pandemic and hoping for the best is not a plan—no matter how Betsy DeVos tries to spin it. Forcing schools to reopen without the resources for them to do so safely endangers our kids. https://t.co/DUnXWP74R2 — Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) July 13, 2020
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Crisis and Fear
Crenshaw (R-TX) responded to Warren, blasting her party for not listening to experts as they like to preach and trying to create an environment of fear.
“Why do most experts disagree with you?” he asked. “Why does the American Academy of Pediatrics disagree with you? Democrats don’t ‘listen to experts,’ as they claim. Far from it. Their goal is to drive a narrative of crisis and fear.”
Indeed, the AAP issued guidance in late June saying they “strongly advocate(s) that all policy considerations for the coming school year should start with a goal of having students physically present in school.”
“The importance of in-person learning is well-documented, and there is already evidence of the negative impacts on children because of school closures in the spring of 2020,” they wrote.
They have followed up by stating decisions should be made with guidance from science and experts, not politicians, but reiterated they are “strong advocates for the goal of kids physically being present in school.”
Why do most experts disagree with you? Why does the American Academy of Pediatrics disagree with you? Democrats don’t “listen to experts,” as they claim. Far from it. Their goal is to drive a narrative of crisis and fear. https://t.co/rjTdZyVTpJ — Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) July 14, 2020
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Pediatricians Agree
Pediatricians seem to agree with Crenshaw that returning kids to school is not a doom and gloom scenario as the Democrats suggest.
The following video is a segment airing on MSNBC in which a group is asked if they would send their own kids back to school. They unanimously reply that yes, they would.
Anchor Craig Melvin’s face is priceless after each one failed to answer the question the way he expected them to.
So here we have pediatricians unanimously saying they would “absolutely” send their kids back to school in the fall, “without hesitation.” Stick around for the befuddled anchor’s reaction, “They all said yes.” 🤣🤷🏼♂ pic.twitter.com/cVhg10sItq — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) July 13, 2020
Let’s run down those answers one more time:
“Yes.”
“Absolutely.”
“Without a hesitation.”
“I have no concerns…”
Contrast that with Democrat politicians trying to impress upon your children that they’re going to die if they go back to school and you have exactly what Crenshaw is alleging – they’re stoking fear, and it’s politically motivated.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-15--Trump Smacks Cuomo Over Nursing Home Scandal: Thousands Died Because Of NY’s Governor

President Trump , in remarks made at a Rose Garden press conference , slammed New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for “ poor management ” that led to the deaths of thousands of senior citizens .
The President remarked how New York failed to make use of the USNS Comfort , a Navy hospital ship sent in late March to aid in the coronavirus fight .
The ship , he said , could have been used for the elderly rather than forcing them into nursing homes .
“ We could have used that ( USNS Comfort ) for our senior citizens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other people , ” Trump lamented .
“ They could have used it instead of sending our seniors back into nursing homes that were infected , where you lost thousands of people.
” “ Thousands of people in New York died because of poor management by the governor , ” he reiterated .
“ And it ’ s a very sad thing to see and very sad to watch and very sad to look at those statistics.
” RELATED : Cuomo Slammed For Selling COVID Poster As New York Leads The Nation In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something about it , the media will finally be forced to address the massive scandal plaguing Cuomo ’ s administration .
Sure , they ’ ll run cover for him , but the facts are already out there , and the facts need a little sunlight so the American people can see the extent of Cuomo ’ s incompetence .
The death toll in nursing homes in New York has exceeded 6,000 at an absolute minimum , considering Cuomo ’ s administration has been caught shifting criteria to lower the numbers .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25th 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 .
He tried blaming the move on President Trump , a lie so far gone that even the left-leaning Politifact rated it “ mostly false ” , arguing that the administration didn ’ t force nursing homes ’ hands and by contrast , Cuomo left them feeling that “ they had no choice but to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : It ’ s Trump ’ s Fault That I Issued An Order Forcing Nursing Homes To Take COVID Patients Cuomo on Dead Seniors : Oh Well While Trump called the scandal a “ very sad thing to see , ” Cuomo had a decidedly different reaction .
In practically daring the federal government to initiate an investigation into his handling of nursing homes , the governor also completely shrugged off those who died and their families ’ losses .
“ Older people , vulnerable people are going to die from this virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whatever you do , ” said Cuomo .
He has since started selling posters celebrating his response to COVID-19 and made appearances on late-night television to brag about his efforts .
That ’ s the guy the media wants you to believe is a beacon of leadership during a crisis .

President Trump, in remarks made at a Rose Garden press conference, slammed New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for “poor management” that led to the deaths of thousands of senior citizens.
The President remarked how New York failed to make use of the USNS Comfort, a Navy hospital ship sent in late March to aid in the coronavirus fight.
The ship, he said, could have been used for the elderly rather than forcing them into nursing homes.
“We could have used that (USNS Comfort) for our senior citizens. We could have used it for other people,” Trump lamented. “They could have used it instead of sending our seniors back into nursing homes that were infected, where you lost thousands of people.”
“Thousands of people in New York died because of poor management by the governor,” he reiterated. “And it’s a very sad thing to see and very sad to watch and very sad to look at those statistics.”
Trump blasts Cuomo in Rose Garden news conference: “Thousands of people in New York died because of poor management by the governor.” pic.twitter.com/sLelmWGrnu — The Hill (@thehill) July 14, 2020
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Cuomo Lied, Seniors Died
Perhaps now that Trump has said something about it, the media will finally be forced to address the massive scandal plaguing Cuomo’s administration.
Sure, they’ll run cover for him, but the facts are already out there, and the facts need a little sunlight so the American people can see the extent of Cuomo’s incompetence.
The death toll in nursing homes in New York has exceeded 6,000 at an absolute minimum, considering Cuomo’s administration has been caught shifting criteria to lower the numbers.
The Democrat governor issued an order on March 25th 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.
He tried blaming the move on President Trump, a lie so far gone that even the left-leaning Politifact rated it “mostly false”, arguing that the administration didn’t force nursing homes’ hands and by contrast, Cuomo left them feeling that “they had no choice but to accept these patients.”
“Sorry: Washington didn’t force New York nursing homes to admit 6,300 COVID-positive patients. @NYGovCuomo and his health commissioner, Howard Zucker, did that on their own, with their March 25 mandate.” https://t.co/bTTIlmPDHh — Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) July 15, 2020
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Cuomo on Dead Seniors: Oh Well
While Trump called the scandal a “very sad thing to see,” Cuomo had a decidedly different reaction.
In practically daring the federal government to initiate an investigation into his handling of nursing homes, the governor also completely shrugged off those who died and their families’ losses.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo rationalizing: “Older people, vulnerable people are going to die from this virus. That is going to happen despite whatever you do” pic.twitter.com/8a5HQHl35Q — James Hirsen (@thejimjams) May 18, 2020
“Older people, vulnerable people are going to die from this virus. That is going to happen despite whatever you do,” said Cuomo.
He has since started selling posters celebrating his response to COVID-19 and made appearances on late-night television to brag about his efforts.
That’s the guy the media wants you to believe is a beacon of leadership during a crisis.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-15--Democrat Pollster: Primaries Show Trump’s Reelection Chances Greater Than Polls Indicate

Former top Clinton confidante and Democrat pollster Doug Schoen believes President Trump was a big winner following the results of Tuesday ’ s primaries .
Writing in an op-ed for Fox News , Schoen lays out how candidates backed by Trump claimed victory having “ unquestionably benefited significantly from the president ’ s support.
” Delving deeper into the weeds , Schoen explains how this could bode well for his chance of reelection .
“ In many ways , the weight of Trump ’ s endorsements in Alabama and Texas signals that the president ’ s current chances for reelection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he wrote .
In other words , we ’ re seeing signs that polls aren ’ t indicative of the actual national mood when it comes to voters actually casting their ballots .
Sound familiar ?
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The media has told you the President ’ s approval numbers have declined sharply .
That the GOP has lost any hope of retaining the Senate .
That it ’ s over .
Instead , Tuberville , who had a full endorsement from the President trounced Sessions , 60-39 percent .
A whopping 21-point victory .
Did the silent majority speak out , or what ?
“ Trump ’ s endorsement clearly carried more weight with voters than Sessions ’ endorsements from prominent Republicans and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Schoen surmised .
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“ Meanwhile , in Texas former White House physician Dr. Ronny Jackson , who was endorsed by Trump , won his primary for a U.S. House seat , beating out Josh Winegarner , ” he explained .
“ Winegarner was endorsed by the outgoing Republican Rep. Mac Thornberry , who did not seek reelection.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ polls were overstating Joe Biden ’ s standing when it comes to the 2020 election .
“ Aspects of public polling that exaggerate Biden ’ s lead combined with the challenges that both he and Trump currently face will make the result of the election much closer than it currently appears it will be , ” wrote Schoen .
Stony Brook professor Helmut Norpoth , who has correctly predicted 5 of the last 6 elections including 2016 has said Trump has a “ 91 percent ” chance of winning in November .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in droves in November to make that prediction come true .
Do you plan on being a part of it ?

Former top Clinton confidante and Democrat pollster Doug Schoen believes President Trump was a big winner following the results of Tuesday’s primaries.
Writing in an op-ed for Fox News, Schoen lays out how candidates backed by Trump claimed victory having “unquestionably benefited significantly from the president’s support.”
Delving deeper into the weeds, Schoen explains how this could bode well for his chance of reelection.
“In many ways, the weight of Trump’s endorsements in Alabama and Texas signals that the president’s current chances for reelection may be stronger than national polls indicate,” he wrote.
In other words, we’re seeing signs that polls aren’t indicative of the actual national mood when it comes to voters actually casting their ballots. Sound familiar?
Wow, just called! @TTuberville – Tommy Tuberville WON big against Jeff Sessions. Will be a GREAT Senator for the incredible people of Alabama. @DougJones is a terrible Senator who is just a Super Liberal puppet for Schumer & Pelosi. Represents Alabama poorly. On to November 3rd. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 15, 2020
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Polls Are Lying
A poll commissioned by the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) last month had former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville and former senator and attorney general Jeff Sessions in a dead heat for the GOP nomination for the Senate seat in Alabama.
Sessions internal polling had suggested he held a 6-point lead.
What has happened in the month since those polls? The media has told you the President’s approval numbers have declined sharply. That the GOP has lost any hope of retaining the Senate. That it’s over.
Instead, Tuberville, who had a full endorsement from the President trounced Sessions, 60-39 percent. A whopping 21-point victory.
Did the silent majority speak out, or what?
“Trump’s endorsement clearly carried more weight with voters than Sessions’ endorsements from prominent Republicans and his former Republican Senate colleagues,” Schoen surmised.
88 and 2 (really 1) in ENDORSEMENTS this election cycle, and @FoxNews was critical. Has anyone ever done so well? I doubt it! Steve D. @foxandfriends — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 15, 2020
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More Winning
Schoen also notes that Trump-backed candidate Ronny Jackson saw a great victory in Texas as well.
“Meanwhile, in Texas former White House physician Dr. Ronny Jackson, who was endorsed by Trump, won his primary for a U.S. House seat, beating out Josh Winegarner,” he explained. “Winegarner was endorsed by the outgoing Republican Rep. Mac Thornberry, who did not seek reelection.”
The Democrat pollster warned in June that polls were overstating Joe Biden’s standing when it comes to the 2020 election.
“Aspects of public polling that exaggerate Biden’s lead combined with the challenges that both he and Trump currently face will make the result of the election much closer than it currently appears it will be,” wrote Schoen.
Stony Brook professor Helmut Norpoth, who has correctly predicted 5 of the last 6 elections including 2016 has said Trump has a “91 percent” chance of winning in November.
The silent majority will have to step forward in droves in November to make that prediction come true. Do you plan on being a part of it?


thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-15--Liberals Melt Down After Ivanka Trump Posts Picture Of Herself With Goya Product

The left predictably had a collective aneurysm after Ivanka Trump , the president ’ s daughter and a senior White House adviser , posted an image of herself holding a can of Goya black beans .
“ If it ’ s Goya , it has to be good , ” she tweeted along with the Spanish translation : “ Si es Goya , tiene que ser Bueno.
” Goya Foods has been the subject of a liberal-fueled boycott after CEO Bob Unanue made supportive comments about President Trump .
“ We ’ re all truly blessed at the same time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who is a builder , ” he said at a White House event , prompting outrage from easily triggered Democrats such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Julian Castro .
Unanue refused to cave to the rage mob .
The boycott was countered by a ‘ buycott ’ that has boosted sales .
RELATED : Goya Foods Sales Take Off After Liberal Boycott The Ivanka picture was hilariously reminiscent of her father ’ s Cinco De Mayo post in 2016 which featured him eating one of the “ best taco bowls ” before declaring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leftists responded to that effort in a similar manner to Ivanka – with reasoned discourse and vigorous debate .
Just kidding , they accused her of breaking the law .
Peter Baker of the New York Times tweeted , “ Federal ethics law : ‘ An employee shall not use or permit the use of his Government position or title or any authority associated with his public office to endorse any product , service or enterprise… ' ” Of course , she ’ s not endorsing the product but rather , poking fun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obama endorsing Blackberry when he told reporters in 2012 : “ I ’ m still clinging to my BlackBerry .
They ’ re going to pry it out of my hands.
” At that time , Obama was praised for “ perhaps the greatest product endorsement in history.
” By contrast , the media wants Ivanka hauled off to prison for holding a can of beans .
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“ What a repulsive trolling of the people.
” “ Also ( in the SEA of illegal shit this family does ) is this even ethically ok or legal ?
” she asked .
Federal ethics laws state : “ An employee ’ s position or title should not be used to coerce ; to endorse any product , service or enterprise ; or to give the appearance of governmental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of former First Lady Michelle Obama telling people exactly what they should be eating .
Perhaps if Ivanka claims it ’ s simply part of a new healthy eating campaign the left will quiet down .

The left predictably had a collective aneurysm after Ivanka Trump, the president’s daughter and a senior White House adviser, posted an image of herself holding a can of Goya black beans.
“If it’s Goya, it has to be good,” she tweeted along with the Spanish translation: “Si es Goya, tiene que ser Bueno.”
Goya Foods has been the subject of a liberal-fueled boycott after CEO Bob Unanue made supportive comments about President Trump.
“We’re all truly blessed at the same time to have a leader like President Trump, who is a builder,” he said at a White House event, prompting outrage from easily triggered Democrats such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Julian Castro.
Unanue refused to cave to the rage mob.
The boycott was countered by a ‘buycott’ that has boosted sales.
If it’s Goya, it has to be good.
Si es Goya, tiene que ser bueno. pic.twitter.com/9tjVrfmo9z — Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) July 15, 2020
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Meltdown
The Ivanka picture was hilariously reminiscent of her father’s Cinco De Mayo post in 2016 which featured him eating one of the “best taco bowls” before declaring “I love Hispanics!”
Outraged leftists responded to that effort in a similar manner to Ivanka – with reasoned discourse and vigorous debate.
Just kidding, they accused her of breaking the law.
Peter Baker of the New York Times tweeted, “Federal ethics law: ‘An employee shall not use or permit the use of his Government position or title or any authority associated with his public office to endorse any product, service or enterprise…'”
Of course, she’s not endorsing the product but rather, poking fun at the controversy.
Nor was Barack Obama endorsing Blackberry when he told reporters in 2012: “I’m still clinging to my BlackBerry. They’re going to pry it out of my hands.”
At that time, Obama was praised for “perhaps the greatest product endorsement in history.”
By contrast, the media wants Ivanka hauled off to prison for holding a can of beans.
Federal ethics law: “An employee shall not use or permit the use of his Government position or title or any authority associated with his public office to endorse any product, service or enterprise … ” https://t.co/yJQKI3qFFY — Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) July 15, 2020
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It Gets Worse
Actress Chrissy Teigen blasted Ivanka for what she called “repulsive trolling.”
“Had it with anyone who EVER defends this woman or puts her as the ‘sane’ one in this family,” Teigen pouted. “What a repulsive trolling of the people.”
“Also (in the SEA of illegal shit this family does) is this even ethically ok or legal?” she asked.
Why is a senior White House official endorsing a food product? — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 15, 2020
Federal ethics laws state: “An employee’s position or title should not be used to coerce; to endorse any product, service or enterprise; or to give the appearance of governmental sanction.”
We just saw eight years of former First Lady Michelle Obama telling people exactly what they should be eating. Perhaps if Ivanka claims it’s simply part of a new healthy eating campaign the left will quiet down.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-15--Rand Paul Declares ‘Let’s Open The Economy, Open The Schools’

On Tuesday , Republican Senator Rand Paul said America should both reopen the economy and public schools at this point during the COVID-19 pandemic .
As coronavirus cases continue to rise across the country , the question of how much to rollback the loosening of restrictions in certain states and whether or not having students attend public schools has been a matter of great debate .
Paul said on Fox News ’ “ Your World with Neil Cavuto ” that the media was “ scaring people to death ” about an illness that poses very little risk to most Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0 to 18 is one in a million or less , ” Paul said .
“ The mortality between 18 years of age and 45 is about ten in 100,000 , so we need to assess those risks and make decisions.
” The Kentucky senator pointed out that said schools have opened in 22 European countries and are “ doing just fine , ” adding that children are “ not good transmitters ” of coronavirus .
“ In general , people who are asymptomatic are not good transmitters , ” said Paul , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” got infected when New York daycares stayed open for critical workers throughout the height of the COVID-19 outbreak .
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“ What we do is we listen to a lot of these people , ” Paul said .
“ Ultimately , if we are going to live in a free country , none of these people should get to make a decision for us .
For us individually , each individual should assess the risks and make their choices.
” “ Frankly , if you ’ re 18 years old , the rules should be or the advice should be much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old , ” the senator continued .
“ If you are in a nursing home and 85 years old .
And so it isn ’ t one-size-fits-all .
We can ’ t say everybody needs to stay at home because someone at the nursing home might get sick.
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“ But let ’ s open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paul said the country could be closer to some degree of herd immunity , which he also said might come about at a lower percentage than many think .
“ No one knows what the future holds , but I tend to be optimistic that we might get to 20 or 25 % immunity we may be able to overcome the disease at that point , ” Sen. Paul said .

On Tuesday, Republican Senator Rand Paul said America should both reopen the economy and public schools at this point during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As coronavirus cases continue to rise across the country, the question of how much to rollback the loosening of restrictions in certain states and whether or not having students attend public schools has been a matter of great debate.
Sen. Paul makes the case for reopening schools
Paul said on Fox News’ “Your World with Neil Cavuto” that the media was “scaring people to death” about an illness that poses very little risk to most Americans.
“The mortality for children, 0 to 18 is one in a million or less,” Paul said. “The mortality between 18 years of age and 45 is about ten in 100,000, so we need to assess those risks and make decisions.”
The Kentucky senator pointed out that said schools have opened in 22 European countries and are “doing just fine,” adding that children are “not good transmitters” of coronavirus.
“In general, people who are asymptomatic are not good transmitters,” said Paul, adding that “very few staff members” got infected when New York daycares stayed open for critical workers throughout the height of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Whether our eyes are focused on returning kids to school or stimulating renewed economic growth, such humility will be essential. If we hope to weather this storm and preserve public health, we need more diversity in approach and action, not less. https://t.co/MsPyo2frjC — Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) July 13, 2020
Paul says Fauci is ‘well-intentioned’ but he’s not the only expert we should be listening to’
Paul said of White House COVID-19 task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci, that he is “well-intentioned,” but also cited Stanford Dr. Scott Atlas, who the senator said “has a much different and a much more reasoned perspective,” that should be considered as well.
“What we do is we listen to a lot of these people,” Paul said. “Ultimately, if we are going to live in a free country, none of these people should get to make a decision for us. For us individually, each individual should assess the risks and make their choices.”
“Frankly, if you’re 18 years old, the rules should be or the advice should be much different than if you are 80 years old,” the senator continued. “If you are in a nursing home and 85 years old. And so it isn’t one-size-fits-all. We can’t say everybody needs to stay at home because someone at the nursing home might get sick.”
Today in the HELP hearing on COVID-19 with Dr. Fauci I forced him to admit that we MUST get kids back to school. pic.twitter.com/gDFWRjKz2y — Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) June 30, 2020
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“No, let’s try to be careful and protect those in the nursing home,” he added. “But let’s open the economy, open the schools.”
Paul said the country could be closer to some degree of herd immunity, which he also said might come about at a lower percentage than many think.
“No one knows what the future holds, but I tend to be optimistic that we might get to 20 or 25% immunity we may be able to overcome the disease at that point,” Sen. Paul said.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-15--Socialist Bernie Sanders Says Joe Biden’s Policy Proposals Don’t ‘Go Far Enough’

Senator Bernie Sanders said Tuesday that 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden ’ s policy ideas are “ a significant step forward ” and their implementation would make him “ the most progressive president since FDR.
” But Sanders also added that he doesn ’ t think the former vice president ’ s proposals “ go far enough.
” Bernie Sanders doesn ’ t think Joe Biden – who is already bending to his party ’ s far left – goes far enough with his socialism The failed 2016 and 2020 presidential candidate said that the solution is to elect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movement to make sure that…we have a government that represents all of us , and not just the few.
” “ I don ’ t think they go far enough , ” Sanders said forthright of Biden ’ s governing agenda .
“ And the people who are on representing the progressive community on the task forces don ’ t think these proposals go far enough.
” Far left progressives thinking Biden doesn ’ t “ go far enough ” is nothing new .
“ But the answer is to elect Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movement to make sure that , in all respects , the environment , the economy , health care , we have a government that represents all of us , and not just the few , ” Sanders continued .
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” “ It ’ s a significant step forward , but , in truth , it ’ s not all that I would like , ” Sanders finished .

Senator Bernie Sanders said Tuesday that 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s policy ideas are “a significant step forward” and their implementation would make him “the most progressive president since FDR.”
But Sanders also added that he doesn’t think the former vice president’s proposals “go far enough.”
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Bernie Sanders doesn’t think Joe Biden – who is already bending to his party’s far left – goes far enough with his socialism
The failed 2016 and 2020 presidential candidate said that the solution is to elect Biden and then “strengthen our grassroots movement to make sure that…we have a government that represents all of us, and not just the few.”
Sanders made his comments on Tuesday’s “PBS NewsHour.”
“I don’t think they go far enough,” Sanders said forthright of Biden’s governing agenda. “And the people who are on representing the progressive community on the task forces don’t think these proposals go far enough.”
Far left progressives thinking Biden doesn’t “go far enough” is nothing new.
MSNBC’s Katy Tur: “If you listen to U.N. scientists, we don’t have a lot of time to turn things around on the climate. We have a matter of years. Action needs to be taken now. And Bernie Sanders supporters would argue that Joe Biden’s plan doesn’t go far enough.” pic.twitter.com/sd7fLI2TXv — Ibrahim (@ibrahimpols) March 5, 2020
“But the answer is to elect Joe Biden, and then to strengthen our grassroots movement to make sure that, in all respects, the environment, the economy, health care, we have a government that represents all of us, and not just the few,” Sanders continued.
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Sen. Sanders on Joe Biden-Sanders unity task force recommendations: “I think the compromise that they came up with, if implemented, will make Biden the most progressive president since FDR.” https://t.co/HtI4wN041Y — MSNBC (@MSNBC) July 9, 2020
Sanders: ‘Joe Biden would be the most progressive president since FDR’
Sanders continued, “But I think it is very hard for anybody to seriously look at these proposals, whether it is on health care, whether it’s on the environment or climate change, whether it’s on education, whether it’s in the economy, and not to see that, if these proposals were to be implemented, Joe Biden would be the most progressive president since FDR.”
“It’s a significant step forward, but, in truth, it’s not all that I would like,” Sanders finished.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-15--President Trump And Dr. Fauci May Be On The Outs

The Trump administration is leaking negative stories to the press about Dr. Anthony Fauci , citing his conflicting statements on the virus .
Some White House officials aren ’ t covertly leaking , but are giving open interviews against Fauci .
Howard Kurtz , media reporter for Fox News , has noticed the White House anti-Fauci spin , “ To be sure , the charge that the White House has done an ‘ oppo dump ’ on Fauci is rather overblown .
To me , that signifies a stealthy handoff of documents or encoded digital communication to get dirt into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump team is just stabbing Fauci in the front .
And they ’ re doing it by pointing to his past public statements , which are obviously fair game…Behind the scenes , the president hasn ’ t spoken to Fauci in more than a month .
What the White House has done , among other things , is basically kept Fauci off television .
‘ Face the Nation ’ host Margaret Brennan told viewers she ’ s been trying to book him for three months .
The coronavirus task force briefings have become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and moved out of the White House , and Fauci ’ s schedule was such that he couldn ’ t attend the last one.
” The Washington Post has noted , “ Several White House officials are concerned about the number of times Dr. Fauci has been wrong on things.
” The Post says this “ included a lengthy list of the scientist ’ s comments from early in the outbreak .
Those included his early doubt that people with no symptoms could play a significant role in spreading the virus…They also point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February , around the time of the first U.S. case of community transmission , that ‘ at this moment , there is no need to change anything that you ’ re doing on a day-by-day basis.
’ ” Adm. Brett Giroir of the U.S. Public Health Service hit Fauci on Sunday , saying his views on the coronavirus are “ not 100 percent right.
” Giroir thinks Fauci ’ s analysis on how to handle the pandemic “ don ’ t always have the nation ’ s interest in mind.
” He even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a “ narrow public health point of view.
” But Giroir insists Fauci ’ s issues have not impacted the White House virus response , “ The vice president , I know , briefs the president on a daily basis , so nobody feels like anything is held back .
We all take this as a serious crisis , it ’ s got to be science driving the policy and that ’ s the way it is.
” The issue at hand is not only medical prognostication , but also political .
Fauci @ @ @ @ @ @ @ administration ’ s plans to open schools in the fall , to hold public campaign events , and to generally ease virus restrictions .
Democrats and the media have noticed Fauci ’ s views and have used them and him to bash the president .
The president and his team have not taken kindly to that , hence the White House pushback .
This will not end soon , as both the president and Fauci are not men who are used to backing down .
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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The Trump administration is leaking negative stories to the press about Dr. Anthony Fauci, citing his conflicting statements on the virus. Some White House officials aren’t covertly leaking, but are giving open interviews against Fauci.
The White House assault on Dr. Fauci continues. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro claims: "Anthony Fauci has been wrong about everything I have interacted with him on."https://t.co/C1VuApmjjQ — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 15, 2020
Howard Kurtz, media reporter for Fox News, has noticed the White House anti-Fauci spin, “To be sure, the charge that the White House has done an ‘oppo dump’ on Fauci is rather overblown. To me, that signifies a stealthy handoff of documents or encoded digital communication to get dirt into the hands of reporters.”
He added:
“The Trump team is just stabbing Fauci in the front. And they’re doing it by pointing to his past public statements, which are obviously fair game…Behind the scenes, the president hasn’t spoken to Fauci in more than a month. What the White House has done, among other things, is basically kept Fauci off television. ‘Face the Nation’ host Margaret Brennan told viewers she’s been trying to book him for three months. The coronavirus task force briefings have become infrequent, handed off to Mike Pence and moved out of the White House, and Fauci’s schedule was such that he couldn’t attend the last one.”
The Washington Post has noted, “Several White House officials are concerned about the number of times Dr. Fauci has been wrong on things.”
The Post says this “included a lengthy list of the scientist’s comments from early in the outbreak. Those included his early doubt that people with no symptoms could play a significant role in spreading the virus…They also point to public reassurances Fauci made in late February, around the time of the first U.S. case of community transmission, that ‘at this moment, there is no need to change anything that you’re doing on a day-by-day basis.’ ”
Adm. Brett Giroir of the U.S. Public Health Service hit Fauci on Sunday, saying his views on the coronavirus are “not 100 percent right.” Giroir thinks Fauci’s analysis on how to handle the pandemic “don’t always have the nation’s interest in mind.” He even blasted Fauci by stating that he has a “narrow public health point of view.”
But Giroir insists Fauci’s issues have not impacted the White House virus response, “The vice president, I know, briefs the president on a daily basis, so nobody feels like anything is held back. We all take this as a serious crisis, it’s got to be science driving the policy and that’s the way it is.”
The issue at hand is not only medical prognostication, but also political. Fauci has been publicly critical of the Trump administration’s plans to open schools in the fall, to hold public campaign events, and to generally ease virus restrictions.
Democrats and the media have noticed Fauci’s views and have used them and him to bash the president. The president and his team have not taken kindly to that, hence the White House pushback. This will not end soon, as both the president and Fauci are not men who are used to backing down.
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on July 15, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-14--Virgin Mary Statue Set On Fire In Boston – Suspects Sought In Disturbing Desecration

A Virgin Mary statue was reportedly set on fire outside of a church in Boston , Massachusetts last weekend , and police are still looking for the perpetrators .
The incident took place at the Saint Peter Parish Church in the neighborhood of Dorchester , where the vandals set fire to the plastic flowers that were being held in the statue of the Virgin Mary ’ s hands .
The act of arson reportedly left the statue ’ s upper body and face completely scorched .
“ I was shocked , ” Father John Curran , the church ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There ’ s ] disappointment , sadness .
The image of Our Lady is so important for us and our faith .
It ’ s such a contradiction to her love .
Mary would never desecrate anyone , never hurt anyone , only offer them the peace and love of Jesus .
I think that ’ s where it really hits us in our hearts.
” “ I was shocked .
Shocked , ” he added to WBTS-TV .
“ This is obviously someone disturbed , someone who has a lot of trouble @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know our Lady in heaven is looking down on the soul , or whoever it might ’ ve been , and saying , ‘ I love you !
If you need help , come get help .
We ’ re here for you . '
” The Virgin Mary statue was put up outside the church just after World War II ended , and it had been beloved by parishioners and Boston locals alike ever since .
“ Whoever is responsible for the desecration of the Holy Mother ’ s statue is clearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donilon , secretary for Communications & Public Affairs for the Archdiocese of Boston , told the Daily Caller .
“ Mary represents all that is good and pure in our world .
We have confidence in local law enforcement to investigate this matter .
We pray for the person or persons responsible.
” The Boston Police Department said that this incident is currently being investigated , and that anyone with any information can either call detectives directly or call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line anonymously .
At a time when anti-Christian sentiment seems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States more than ever , it ’ s crucial that the sick people behind this hateful arson be caught and held responsible .
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on July 14 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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A Virgin Mary statue was reportedly set on fire outside of a church in Boston, Massachusetts last weekend, and police are still looking for the perpetrators.
The incident took place at the Saint Peter Parish Church in the neighborhood of Dorchester, where the vandals set fire to the plastic flowers that were being held in the statue of the Virgin Mary’s hands. The act of arson reportedly left the statue’s upper body and face completely scorched.
“I was shocked,” Father John Curran, the church’s pastor, told WCVB-TV. “[There’s] disappointment, sadness. The image of Our Lady is so important for us and our faith. It’s such a contradiction to her love. Mary would never desecrate anyone, never hurt anyone, only offer them the peace and love of Jesus. I think that’s where it really hits us in our hearts.”
“I was shocked. Shocked,” he added to WBTS-TV. “This is obviously someone disturbed, someone who has a lot of trouble, a troubled soul. But I know our Lady in heaven is looking down on the soul, or whoever it might’ve been, and saying, ‘I love you! If you need help, come get help. We’re here for you.'”
The Virgin Mary statue was put up outside the church just after World War II ended, and it had been beloved by parishioners and Boston locals alike ever since.
“Whoever is responsible for the desecration of the Holy Mother’s statue is clearly a troubled soul,” Terrence C. Donilon, secretary for Communications & Public Affairs for the Archdiocese of Boston, told the Daily Caller. “Mary represents all that is good and pure in our world. We have confidence in local law enforcement to investigate this matter. We pray for the person or persons responsible.”
The Boston Police Department said that this incident is currently being investigated, and that anyone with any information can either call detectives directly or call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line anonymously. At a time when anti-Christian sentiment seems to be on the rise in the United States more than ever, it’s crucial that the sick people behind this hateful arson be caught and held responsible.
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on July 14, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-14--Young Female Writer Blasts New York Times After Leaving Because Of Left-Wing Bias

In a brave and extraordinary move on Tuesday , a young female New York Times writer left the paper over the rampant left-wing bias in their newsroom .
Bari Weiss told Times management , “ It is with sadness that I write to tell you that I am resigning from The New York Times.
” Weiss had also recently signed a public letter decrying the anti-free speech effect of cancel culture .
Weiss , a centrist , began writing for the paper in 2017 .
She hoped to help correct the newsroom bias at the Times that ended up with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coverage so spectacularly wrong .
But her effort was to no avail .
Her words are illuminating and inspiring .
Here they are—they speak for themselves : “ But the lessons that ought to have followed the election—lessons about the importance of understanding other Americans , the necessity of resisting tribalism , and the centrality of the free exchange of ideas to a democratic society—have not been learned .
Instead , a new consensus has emerged in the press , but perhaps especially at this paper : that truth isn ’ t a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ orthodoxy already known to an enlightened few whose job is to inform everyone else.
” She noted the near unanimous hard-left ideology of the staff of the paper : “ As the ethics and mores of that platform have become those of the paper , the paper itself has increasingly become a kind of performance space .
Stories are chosen and told in a way to satisfy the narrowest of audiences , rather than to allow a curious public to read about the world and then draw their own conclusions .
I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ writing the first rough draft of history .
Now , history itself is one more ephemeral thing molded to fit the needs of a predetermined narrative.
” “ I have learned to brush off comments about how I ’ m ‘ writing about the Jews again.
’ Several colleagues perceived to be friendly with me were badgered by coworkers .
My work and my character are openly demeaned on company-wide Slack channels where masthead editors regularly weigh in .
I certainly can ’ t square how you and other Times leaders have stood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for my courage .
Showing up for work as a centrist at an American newspaper should not require bravery .
Part of me wishes I could say that my experience was unique .
But the truth is that intellectual curiosity—let alone risk-taking—is now a liability at The Times .
Why edit something challenging to our readers , or write something bold only to go through the numbing process of making it ideologically kosher , when we can assure ourselves of job security ( and clicks ) by publishing our 4000th op-ed arguing that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country and the world ?
And so self-censorship has become the norm… Everyone else lives in fear of the digital thunderdome .
Online venom is excused so long as it is directed at the proper targets .
Op-eds that would have easily been published just two years ago would now get an editor or a writer in serious trouble , if not fired .
“ The paper of record is , more and more , the record of those living in a distant galaxy , one whose concerns are profoundly removed from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a galaxy in which , to choose just a few recent examples , the Soviet space program is lauded for its ‘ diversity ’ ; the doxing of teenagers in the name of justice is condoned ; and the worst caste systems in human history includes the United States alongside Nazi Germany.
” The working environment at the Times ?
“ Rule One : Speak your mind at your own peril .
Rule Two : Never risk commissioning a story that goes against the narrative .
Rule Three : Never believe an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go against the grain .
Eventually , the publisher will cave to the mob , the editor will get fired or reassigned , and you ’ ll be hung out to dry .
Which is what makes the illiberal environment especially heartbreaking .
I can no longer do the work that you brought me here to do—the work that Adolph Ochs described in that famous 1896 statement : ‘ to make of the columns of The New York Times a forum for the consideration of all questions of public importance , and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all shades of opinion.
’ ” This is from the belly of the beast .
It is reminiscent of what was said about Arthur Koestler ’ s book “ Darkness at Noon , ” a novel exposing the lies and brutality of the 1930s Soviet show trials .
These were communist Kangaroo courts that , even then , The New York Times helped to cover up .
It was said of the book and its author , “ He did not come back from hell empty-handed.
” Weiss exposes the journalistic lies and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York Times .
She , like Koestler , should be lauded for her valor .
This piece was written by David Kamioner on July 14 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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In a brave and extraordinary move on Tuesday, a young female New York Times writer left the paper over the rampant left-wing bias in their newsroom.
"A new consensus has emerged in the press, but perhaps especially at [the NY Times]: that truth isn’t a process of collective discovery, but an orthodoxy already known to an enlightened few whose job is to inform everyone else."@bariweiss resigns:https://t.co/cwetH67MHq — Lahav Harkov (@LahavHarkov) July 14, 2020
Bari Weiss told Times management, “It is with sadness that I write to tell you that I am resigning from The New York Times.”
Weiss had also recently signed a public letter decrying the anti-free speech effect of cancel culture. Weiss, a centrist, began writing for the paper in 2017. She hoped to help correct the newsroom bias at the Times that ended up with the paper getting its 2016 presidential election coverage so spectacularly wrong. But her effort was to no avail. Her words are illuminating and inspiring. Here they are—they speak for themselves:
“But the lessons that ought to have followed the election—lessons about the importance of understanding other Americans, the necessity of resisting tribalism, and the centrality of the free exchange of ideas to a democratic society—have not been learned. Instead, a new consensus has emerged in the press, but perhaps especially at this paper: that truth isn’t a process of collective discovery, but an orthodoxy already known to an enlightened few whose job is to inform everyone else.”
She noted the near unanimous hard-left ideology of the staff of the paper:
“As the ethics and mores of that platform have become those of the paper, the paper itself has increasingly become a kind of performance space. Stories are chosen and told in a way to satisfy the narrowest of audiences, rather than to allow a curious public to read about the world and then draw their own conclusions. I was always taught that journalists were charged with writing the first rough draft of history. Now, history itself is one more ephemeral thing molded to fit the needs of a predetermined narrative.”
She charges anti-Semitism and personal intimidation: “
“I have learned to brush off comments about how I’m ‘writing about the Jews again.’ Several colleagues perceived to be friendly with me were badgered by coworkers. My work and my character are openly demeaned on company-wide Slack channels where masthead editors regularly weigh in. I certainly can’t square how you and other Times leaders have stood by while simultaneously praising me in private for my courage. Showing up for work as a centrist at an American newspaper should not require bravery. Part of me wishes I could say that my experience was unique. But the truth is that intellectual curiosity—let alone risk-taking—is now a liability at The Times. Why edit something challenging to our readers, or write something bold only to go through the numbing process of making it ideologically kosher, when we can assure ourselves of job security (and clicks) by publishing our 4000th op-ed arguing that Donald Trump is a unique danger to the country and the world? And so self-censorship has become the norm… Everyone else lives in fear of the digital thunderdome. Online venom is excused so long as it is directed at the proper targets. Op-eds that would have easily been published just two years ago would now get an editor or a writer in serious trouble, if not fired. “The paper of record is, more and more, the record of those living in a distant galaxy, one whose concerns are profoundly removed from the lives of most people. This is a galaxy in which, to choose just a few recent examples, the Soviet space program is lauded for its ‘diversity’; the doxing of teenagers in the name of justice is condoned; and the worst caste systems in human history includes the United States alongside Nazi Germany.”
The working environment at the Times?
“Rule One: Speak your mind at your own peril. Rule Two: Never risk commissioning a story that goes against the narrative. Rule Three: Never believe an editor or publisher who urges you to go against the grain. Eventually, the publisher will cave to the mob, the editor will get fired or reassigned, and you’ll be hung out to dry. Which is what makes the illiberal environment especially heartbreaking. I can no longer do the work that you brought me here to do—the work that Adolph Ochs described in that famous 1896 statement: ‘to make of the columns of The New York Times a forum for the consideration of all questions of public importance, and to that end to invite intelligent discussion from all shades of opinion.’”
This is from the belly of the beast. It is reminiscent of what was said about Arthur Koestler’s book “Darkness at Noon,” a novel exposing the lies and brutality of the 1930s Soviet show trials. These were communist Kangaroo courts that, even then, The New York Times helped to cover up. It was said of the book and its author, “He did not come back from hell empty-handed.”
Weiss exposes the journalistic lies and groupthink at the heart of The New York Times. She, like Koestler, should be lauded for her valor.
This piece was written by David Kamioner on July 14, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-14--Bath & Body Works Manager Fired After Screaming ‘F*** Donald Trump’ At Man In Pro-Trump Face Mask

A Bath & Body Works just got hit with a brutal dose of karma after she screamed “ f*** Donald Trump ” at a customer , afterward finding herself unemployed .
It all started when Jeremiah Cota , director of strategic initiatives for AZ Trump Victory , took to Twitter last Friday to post a video of him being “ accosted ” by the manager of a store in Scottsdale , Arizona .
In the video , Cota confronts the woman about saying “ f*** Donald Trump ” to him , and she stands by her comments .
“ Yeah @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel , ” she can be heard saying when Cota asks her to confirm her comments .
Ironically , the manager ’ s nametag says that her name is “ Karren , ” which should make her eligible for the “ Karen ” memes that are currently sweeping the Internet !
Trump Victory Committee spokesperson Keith Schipper told Arizona Central that this incident is just one of many cases of “ intolerance ” that supporters of the president are hit with every day .
“ All of our hopes is that there can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the president don ’ t have to have their head on a swivel , looking over their shoulder , wondering who ’ s going to accost them , ” he added .
Bath & Body Works later contacted Cota directly to say “ how very sorry they were ” that this happened , adding that they “ respect all beliefs.
” “ We absolutely do not condone these actions as all customers should be treated with respect , ” Bath & Body Works said in a statement to the press .
The company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caught on camera in the video no longer works for the brand .
Despite the fact that the leftwing media tries to depict conservatives as the “ intolerant ” ones , anyone on the Right knows just how intolerant liberals really are these days .
Wearing pro-Trump gear out in public means putting oneself at risk from all kinds of attacks from crazed leftists who have been indoctrinated with the belief that conservative Trump supporters are the root of all evil .
We ’ re glad that in this case at least , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side ended up on the losing end when trying to shame a supporter of President Donald Trump .
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on July 14 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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A Bath & Body Works just got hit with a brutal dose of karma after she screamed “f*** Donald Trump” at a customer, afterward finding herself unemployed.
It all started when Jeremiah Cota, director of strategic initiatives for AZ Trump Victory, took to Twitter last Friday to post a video of him being “accosted” by the manager of a store in Scottsdale, Arizona. In the video, Cota confronts the woman about saying “f*** Donald Trump” to him, and she stands by her comments.
“Yeah, because that’s how I feel,” she can be heard saying when Cota asks her to confirm her comments.
Ironically, the manager’s nametag says that her name is “Karren,” which should make her eligible for the “Karen” memes that are currently sweeping the Internet!
I was accosted by @bathbodyworks manager simply for wearing a Trump face mask. She yelled at me "F—- Donald Trump" while I was simply walking by the store. I went to ask if I misheard her and she said no. Poor customer service at @bathbodyworks pic.twitter.com/RFvKk9FoW9 — Jeremiah Cota ~ Text TRUMP to 88022 (@jeremiahcota) July 10, 2020
Trump Victory Committee spokesperson Keith Schipper told Arizona Central that this incident is just one of many cases of “intolerance” that supporters of the president are hit with every day.
“All of our hopes is that there can just be more tolerance so supporters of the president don’t have to have their head on a swivel, looking over their shoulder, wondering who’s going to accost them,” he added.
Bath & Body Works later contacted Cota directly to say “how very sorry they were” that this happened, adding that they “respect all beliefs.”
“We absolutely do not condone these actions as all customers should be treated with respect,” Bath & Body Works said in a statement to the press. The company also confirmed that the employee who was caught on camera in the video no longer works for the brand.
Despite the fact that the leftwing media tries to depict conservatives as the “intolerant” ones, anyone on the Right knows just how intolerant liberals really are these days. Wearing pro-Trump gear out in public means putting oneself at risk from all kinds of attacks from crazed leftists who have been indoctrinated with the belief that conservative Trump supporters are the root of all evil.
We’re glad that in this case at least, someone on the intolerant Left’s side ended up on the losing end when trying to shame a supporter of President Donald Trump.
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on July 14, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-14--Biden Narrows Veep Choices To Four

Biden Narrows Veep Choices To Four

Within the last two weeks , about a month before the Democratic Convention , presumptive Democrat nominee Joe Biden has narrowed down his veep choices to four , DC Democrats informed LifeZette .
Given the sexist and racist nature of the party , only minority women are being considered .
The likely top contenders are Senator Kamala Harris of California , Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois , Rep. Val Demings of Florida , and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico .
Two blacks , an Asian , and a Latin .
No tokenism there at all .
The jockeying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pros favor Duckworth and ideologues favor Harris .
Here ’ s how they stack up .
Harris : Meets the demographic criteria , attractive , and ran for president so has some experience with the national spotlight .
However , she ’ s long on emotion and short on facts , has a problematic record for Democrats as San Francisco D.A.
, the party will already take her state , and she is thought a lightweight in DC .
But importantly , she would help with black voters , and Biden has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her in debate .
Her chance at the veep slot ?
40-60 against .
Duckworth : As this publication said weeks ago , the smart money .
True , she doesn ’ t help with black voters and Illinois is deep blue .
But she ’ s a double-amputee combat vet .
So , you hit her too hard and the backlash would be vicious .
Her military service contrasts well with the GOP ticket .
For all those reasons , Republicans would have to pull their punches when attacking her .
GOP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her hard , but with discretion .
That could be a sign that the Republicans see her as a likely choice .
She could hold her own with Pence , as long as she didn ’ t get shrill .
Odds ?
60-40 in her favor .
Demings : The Democrats know that Florida is likely out of their reach .
Too many Cubans , Panhandle conservatives , and Orlando-area Republicans to make that happen .
But Demings could pose a credible threat and make the GOP redeploy resources to counter it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pence would eat her lunch in debate .
Odds 35-65 against .
Grisham : Would be a good choice , as New Mexico is in play , as are Latin voters more than black voters .
But she comes across adult and responsible in presentation , not something Democrats are looking for this year .
Her look is more Talbots than the barrio , also an issue .
She could do well against Pence .
Odds 30-70 against .
There is a small rumor that Michelle Obama is in the running .
Unlikely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ swing voters as dodgy .
More likely Duckworth as veep nominee and then Michelle Obama takes her Illinois Senate seat if she wins .
In debate against the vice-president ?
Oh , dear God .
Pence would crush Michelle Obama .
It would be like watching Patton ’ s Third Army take on the French Boy Scouts , if there are French Boy Scouts .
This piece was written by David Kamioner on July 14 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Within the last two weeks, about a month before the Democratic Convention, presumptive Democrat nominee Joe Biden has narrowed down his veep choices to four, DC Democrats informed LifeZette. Given the sexist and racist nature of the party, only minority women are being considered.
The likely top contenders are Senator Kamala Harris of California, Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, Rep. Val Demings of Florida, and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico. Two blacks, an Asian, and a Latin. No tokenism there at all. The jockeying for position has been considerable, as pros favor Duckworth and ideologues favor Harris. Here’s how they stack up.
Harris: Meets the demographic criteria, attractive, and ran for president so has some experience with the national spotlight. However, she’s long on emotion and short on facts, has a problematic record for Democrats as San Francisco D.A., the party will already take her state, and she is thought a lightweight in DC. But importantly, she would help with black voters, and Biden has a big problem there.
Biden has a 100 times more racist track record than Trump. https://t.co/wm16dxvufQ — Docendo Discimus (@DocendoDiscimu3) July 6, 2020
Pence would mangle her in debate. Her chance at the veep slot? 40-60 against.
Duckworth: As this publication said weeks ago, the smart money. True, she doesn’t help with black voters and Illinois is deep blue. But she’s a double-amputee combat vet. So, you hit her too hard and the backlash would be vicious. Her military service contrasts well with the GOP ticket.
For all those reasons, Republicans would have to pull their punches when attacking her. GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas recently hit her hard, but with discretion. That could be a sign that the Republicans see her as a likely choice. She could hold her own with Pence, as long as she didn’t get shrill. Odds? 60-40 in her favor.
Demings: The Democrats know that Florida is likely out of their reach. Too many Cubans, Panhandle conservatives, and Orlando-area Republicans to make that happen. But Demings could pose a credible threat and make the GOP redeploy resources to counter it. And she helps with black voters. Pence would eat her lunch in debate. Odds 35-65 against.
Grisham: Would be a good choice, as New Mexico is in play, as are Latin voters more than black voters. But she comes across adult and responsible in presentation, not something Democrats are looking for this year. Her look is more Talbots than the barrio, also an issue. She could do well against Pence. Odds 30-70 against.
There is a small rumor that Michelle Obama is in the running. Unlikely, as the set up would strike swing voters as dodgy. More likely Duckworth as veep nominee and then Michelle Obama takes her Illinois Senate seat if she wins. In debate against the vice-president? Oh, dear God. Pence would crush Michelle Obama. It would be like watching Patton’s Third Army take on the French Boy Scouts, if there are French Boy Scouts.
This piece was written by David Kamioner on July 14, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-16--House Republican Resolution Condemns Ilhan Omar For Advocating A ‘Marxist Form Of Government’

A resolution from House Republicans has condemned Rep Ilhan Omar for advocating America adopts “ a Marxist form of government.
” Omar : “ We Must Begin Dismantling The Whole System Of Oppression ” At an event in Minneapolis at the start of the month , Ilhan Omar said that “ as long as [ the American ] economy and political systems prioritize profit without considering who is profiting , who is being shut out , we will perpetuate this inequality.
” She added that while the “ criminal justice system ” was already being targeted ( by the recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leftists must not stop there .
“ We must begin the work of dismantling the whole system of oppression wherever we find it , ” Omar explained .
These comments from Ilhan Omar went down like a cup of cold soup with anyone who cares about this great country , and that clearly includes many Republicans in the House .
A resolution was introduced by Rep Andy Biggs of Arizona , and co-sponsored by eight other Republicans including Scott Perry , Chip Roy , and Debbie Lesko .
In it , they argue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expressing anti-American sentiments , ” and that her and other members “ continue to advocate for a Marxist form of government that is incompatible with the principles laid out in the founding documents of the United States.
” Given this incompatibility , the resolution notes that this would put her in conflict with her oath of office where she swoar to defend the constitution of this country .
It concludes that the House should therefore condemn her and anyone else who “ advocates for Marxist policies.
” You know , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we want them to from time to time !
Cracking down on communist thought , and condemning it whereever it arises , is exactly what is needed today .
We can ’ t allow these subversive elements to run rampant in society , and especially not within Congress itself .

A resolution from House Republicans has condemned Rep Ilhan Omar for advocating America adopts “a Marxist form of government.”
Omar: “We Must Begin Dismantling The Whole System Of Oppression”
At an event in Minneapolis at the start of the month, Ilhan Omar said that “as long as [the American] economy and political systems prioritize profit without considering who is profiting, who is being shut out, we will perpetuate this inequality.”
She added that while the “criminal justice system” was already being targeted (by the recent movement to Defund the Police), leftists must not stop there.
“We must begin the work of dismantling the whole system of oppression wherever we find it,” Omar explained.
Ilhan Omar calls for "dismantling" of the U.S. "economy and political systems." In case it wasn't clear. pic.twitter.com/B8DJdQvSxB — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) July 7, 2020
“A History Of Expressing Anti-American Sentiments”
These comments from Ilhan Omar went down like a cup of cold soup with anyone who cares about this great country, and that clearly includes many Republicans in the House. A resolution was introduced by Rep Andy Biggs of Arizona, and co-sponsored by eight other Republicans including Scott Perry, Chip Roy, and Debbie Lesko.
In it, they argue that Omar has a “history of expressing anti-American sentiments,” and that her and other members “continue to advocate for a Marxist form of government that is incompatible with the principles laid out in the founding documents of the United States.”
Given this incompatibility, the resolution notes that this would put her in conflict with her oath of office where she swoar to defend the constitution of this country. It concludes that the House should therefore condemn her and anyone else who “advocates for Marxist policies.”
You know, it’s nice to see politicians act the way we want them to from time to time! Cracking down on communist thought, and condemning it whereever it arises, is exactly what is needed today. We can’t allow these subversive elements to run rampant in society, and especially not within Congress itself.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-07-16--Bari Weiss Helped Create The Cancel Culture Monster She Is Now Claiming To Be A Victim Of

Bari Weiss has been “ cancelled ” by the woke mob for her opinions , and conservatives are rushing to her defense .
But she is not innocent .
New York Times Is Full Of Leftists Who Hate Differing Opinions Weiss recently left the New York Times after claiming she could not handle the “ illiberal environment ” at the publication .
“ As the ethics and mores of [ Twitter ] have become those of the paper , the paper itself has increasingly become a kind of performance space .
Stories are chosen and told in a way to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than to allow a curious public to read about the world and then draw their own conclusions , ” Weiss wrote in her resignation letter , noting that she was called a “ Nazi ” and a “ racist ” for her opinions .
Conservatives then leaped on to defend her from the supposed backlash she was getting for being so “ brave ” for having different opinions to the hegemonic leftist consensus .
However , this defence of Bari Weiss from “ cancel culture ” is ridiculous , as she is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to begin with .
Back when Weiss was a student at New York ’ s Columbia University , she was involved in a campaign that spun off a film “ Columbia Unbecoming , ” that went after professors who were critical of Israel .
One of the professors targeted , Joseph Massad , said it was “ the latest salvo in a campaign of intimidation of Jewish and non-Jewish professors ” who shared a different opinion to hers .
The New York Civil Liberties Union also condemned the campaign , saying that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interfere with academic freedom , ” and ensure Columbia University “ not descend into an inquisition into the political views of professors.
” RELATED : Never Give The Mob An Inch : Nothing You Do Will Ever Be Enough , So Stop Trying To Appease Them Weiss in her journalistic career has also attacked President Trump for apparently being “ bad for American Jews ” by whipping up anti-semitic arguments , when nothing could be further from the truth .
After the terrorist attack at the Pittsburgh Synagogue in 2018 , she claimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ white nationalists , and demanded he start denouncing people .
She also slandered Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as being an “ Assad toadie ” for daring to be critical of foreign wars , but when questioned by podcast host Joe Rogan , struggled to defend her arguments at all .
A Menshevik To The Bolsheviks Of The Mainstream Left Bari Weiss is not this victim of cancel culture that she wants to portray herself as .
She partook in the same BS labelling of anyone who disagrees with her as racist , bigoted , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be wasting their time defending her , especially when these exact same conservatives don ’ t stand up for genuine America First supporters of the President .
Weiss is a Menshevik to the Bolsheviks of the rest of the liberal establishment .
While they ’ re targeting her now , she still helped the revolution to begin with .

Bari Weiss has been “cancelled” by the woke mob for her opinions, and conservatives are rushing to her defense. But she is not innocent.
New York Times Is Full Of Leftists Who Hate Differing Opinions
Weiss recently left the New York Times after claiming she could not handle the “illiberal environment” at the publication.
“As the ethics and mores of [Twitter] have become those of the paper, the paper itself has increasingly become a kind of performance space. Stories are chosen and told in a way to satisfy the narrowest of audiences, rather than to allow a curious public to read about the world and then draw their own conclusions,” Weiss wrote in her resignation letter, noting that she was called a “Nazi” and a “racist” for her opinions.
Conservatives then leaped on to defend her from the supposed backlash she was getting for being so “brave” for having different opinions to the hegemonic leftist consensus. However, this defence of Bari Weiss from “cancel culture” is ridiculous, as she is the exact type of person who participated in it to begin with.
Weiss Is Not Innocent
Back when Weiss was a student at New York’s Columbia University, she was involved in a campaign that spun off a film “Columbia Unbecoming,” that went after professors who were critical of Israel. One of the professors targeted, Joseph Massad, said it was “the latest salvo in a campaign of intimidation of Jewish and non-Jewish professors” who shared a different opinion to hers.
The New York Civil Liberties Union also condemned the campaign, saying that critics outside the university should not “interfere with academic freedom,” and ensure Columbia University “not descend into an inquisition into the political views of professors.”
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Weiss in her journalistic career has also attacked President Trump for apparently being “bad for American Jews” by whipping up anti-semitic arguments, when nothing could be further from the truth. After the terrorist attack at the Pittsburgh Synagogue in 2018, she claimed the President “plays footsie” with white nationalists, and demanded he start denouncing people.
"a lot of people are saying the whole Jewish community doesn’t want [Trump] to come. The truth is the Jewish community is torn…It’s a painful thing but it’s tells you everything. The fact that the POTUS coming to a community is so divisive…"- @bariweiss w/ @NicolleDWallace pic.twitter.com/xkDeFtiqYc — Deadline White House (@DeadlineWH) October 30, 2018
She also slandered Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as being an “Assad toadie” for daring to be critical of foreign wars, but when questioned by podcast host Joe Rogan, struggled to defend her arguments at all.
This hilarious video exemplifies how stupid and infantile discourse on Syria is: If you oppose regime change and arming of fascist contra "rebels," a braindead neocon with a sinecure in the corporate media smears you as an Assad apologist using insults they can't spell or define pic.twitter.com/m0MLaHFPiX — Ben Norton (@BenjaminNorton) January 22, 2019
A Menshevik To The Bolsheviks Of The Mainstream Left
Bari Weiss is not this victim of cancel culture that she wants to portray herself as. She partook in the same BS labelling of anyone who disagrees with her as racist, bigoted, or supporting of dictators. Conservatives should not be wasting their time defending her, especially when these exact same conservatives don’t stand up for genuine America First supporters of the President.
Weiss is a Menshevik to the Bolsheviks of the rest of the liberal establishment. While they’re targeting her now, she still helped the revolution to begin with.