thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-21--Congress To Approve Over $1 Billion For Southern Border Wall Along With Coronavirus Relief Bill

While much of the attention on Congress has focused on the $ 900 billion COVID relief package , legislators are also set to approve $ 1.35 billion in funding to continue to build President Trump ’ s wall at the southern border wall .
Congress is expected to provide the billion-plus funding for the border wall on Monday , as part of a new $ 2.3 trillion government spending package .
The full amount in the bill remains the same as Congress designated for the border wall last year , in a deal cut by Democrats and Republicans .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trillion omnibus spending plan , which includes $ 740.5 billion in defense spending , and $ 664.5 in domestic spending .
Crucially for many Americans , the $ 900 coronavirus relief bill makes up the rest of the $ 2.3 trillion .
Coming just in front of March ’ s CARES Act , which cost $ 2.2 trillion , the package , combining all the funding together , is one of the largest ever passed by Congress .
The border wall funding , which would continue even after Joe Biden takes office if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , is a lot less than what President Trump had demanded from Congress , which was around $ 2 billion .
The Hill noted that Democrats “ put no funding for the project in their appropriations bills , ” with Congressional leaders going so far as “ to claw back funds from previous years and black transfers… using emergency powers.
” A Joe Biden administration will also not necessarily use all the funding allocated for the border wall , but legislative and appropriation rules require the funds to be allocated .
Despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ furious the funding was still included .
“ Mitch McConnell said that giving you $ 1200 was too expensive but that $ 1.4 billion for the border wall was perfectly okay , ” tweeted Santiago Mayer , the director of an apparently non-partisan group designed to encourage young people to vote .
Seemingly confused about the actual amount on offer , the Martin Luther King Center insinuated that Congress was about to spend $ 11 billion on the border wall .
“ We need a radical revolution of values , ” the account @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer that he would not build “ another foot ” of the border wall .

While much of the attention on Congress has focused on the $900 billion COVID relief package, legislators are also set to approve $1.35 billion in funding to continue to build President Trump’s wall at the southern border wall.
Congress is expected to provide the billion-plus funding for the border wall on Monday, as part of a new $2.3 trillion government spending package.
$1.375 Billion To Protect The Border
The full amount in the bill remains the same as Congress designated for the border wall last year, in a deal cut by Democrats and Republicans.
The government spending package combines a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending plan, which includes $740.5 billion in defense spending, and $664.5 in domestic spending.
Crucially for many Americans, the $900 coronavirus relief bill makes up the rest of the $2.3 trillion.
Coming just in front of March’s CARES Act, which cost $2.2 trillion, the package, combining all the funding together, is one of the largest ever passed by Congress.
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Will Biden Reverse The Funding?
The border wall funding, which would continue even after Joe Biden takes office if he is inaugurated on January 20th next year, is a lot less than what President Trump had demanded from Congress, which was around $2 billion.
The Hill noted that Democrats “put no funding for the project in their appropriations bills,” with Congressional leaders going so far as “to claw back funds from previous years and black transfers… using emergency powers.”
A Joe Biden administration will also not necessarily use all the funding allocated for the border wall, but legislative and appropriation rules require the funds to be allocated.
Despite this, Democrats and leftists online remained furious the funding was still included.
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“Mitch McConnell said that giving you $1200 was too expensive but that $1.4 billion for the border wall was perfectly okay,” tweeted Santiago Mayer, the director of an apparently non-partisan group designed to encourage young people to vote.
Mitch McConnell said that giving you $1200 was too expensive but that $1.4 billion for the border wall was perfectly okay — Santiago Mayer (@santiagomayer_) December 21, 2020
Seemingly confused about the actual amount on offer, the Martin Luther King Center insinuated that Congress was about to spend $11 billion on the border wall.
“We need a radical revolution of values,” the account tweeted.
$600. $11 billion for a border wall. $15 billion for a Space Force. We need a radical revolution of values. — The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center (@TheKingCenter) December 21, 2020
Sorry, Americans. The reason Congress couldn’t give you more than $600 is because they had to give $1.4 BILLION to the border wall. https://t.co/nT1leO1r5c — Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) December 21, 2020
Biden told reporters in the summer that he would not build “another foot” of the border wall.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-21--Rachel Maddow Stuns Fans By Defending Former Colleague Tucker Carlson – ‘He’s Not Faking It’

Fox News and MSNBC are bitter rivals , so it ’ s rare that hosts with each network defend anyone who works for the other .
That ’ s why it came as a surprise this week when MSNBC host Rachel Maddow did just that as she defended her former colleague , Fox News host Tucker Carlson .
During the latest episode of Mediaite ’ s “ The Interview ” podcast , Maddow spoke out to defend Carlson , whose former MSNBC show she often appeared as a guest on between 2003 and 2008 .
“ I think the thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he doesn ’ t deserve — is this idea that he ’ s evolved and changed in some radical new direction , ” Maddow explained .
“ Tucker has always been that guy .
He is legitimately that guy .
He is not faking it .
He comes by his beliefs and his convictions and even his tone of voice quite naturally .
He is not putting it on.
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She went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had opinions that are similar to those of Donald Trump , he is just able to talk about them in a more eloquent way than the president does .
“ It ’ s a powerful thing to hear somebody with Tucker ’ s delivery and capability as a TV communicator articulating the same ideas that the president — forgive me — is sort of braying about on Twitter , all caps , misspelled , and all those things , ” she said .
“ But you put those two things together and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people and becomes in that case , I think , a very powerful political force , ” Maddow added .
Maddow went on to say that she believes that Carlson is successful because of shifts in the Republican Party .
“ The Republican Party and conservative viewing audiences are latched on to that point of view now , ” she said .
“ A president got into office who articulated many of the most controversial things that Tucker has long advocated and that were most sort of hot in terms of riling people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Read Next : Trump Trolls Rachel Maddow After She Claimed He Was Lying About USNS Comfort Being Sent to New York This piece was written by James Samson on December 21 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Fox News and MSNBC are bitter rivals, so it’s rare that hosts with each network defend anyone who works for the other. That’s why it came as a surprise this week when MSNBC host Rachel Maddow did just that as she defended her former colleague, Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
Maddow Defends Carlson
During the latest episode of Mediaite’s “The Interview” podcast, Maddow spoke out to defend Carlson, whose former MSNBC show she often appeared as a guest on between 2003 and 2008.
“I think the thing that Tucker gets a knock for — that he doesn’t deserve — is this idea that he’s evolved and changed in some radical new direction,” Maddow explained. “Tucker has always been that guy. He is legitimately that guy. He is not faking it. He comes by his beliefs and his convictions and even his tone of voice quite naturally. He is not putting it on.”
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She went on to say that Carlson has often had opinions that are similar to those of Donald Trump, he is just able to talk about them in a more eloquent way than the president does.
“It’s a powerful thing to hear somebody with Tucker’s delivery and capability as a TV communicator articulating the same ideas that the president — forgive me — is sort of braying about on Twitter, all caps, misspelled, and all those things,” she said.
“But you put those two things together and it can resonate in a way that moves people and becomes in that case, I think, a very powerful political force,” Maddow added.
Maddow Talks Carlson’s Success
Maddow went on to say that she believes that Carlson is successful because of shifts in the Republican Party.
“The Republican Party and conservative viewing audiences are latched on to that point of view now,” she said. “A president got into office who articulated many of the most controversial things that Tucker has long advocated and that were most sort of hot in terms of riling people up and attracting controversy and attracting attention.”
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-21--Gretchen Whitmer Attacks Trump As She Claims ‘Biden Won This Election And He Won It Handily’

Michigan ’ s Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke out over the weekend to launch yet another attack on President Donald Trump while also claiming that Joe Biden won this election “ handily.
” “ We have the president ramping up his campaign against election results , ” said MSNBC host Alex Witt while interviewing Whitmer .
‘ They have conducted an audit of ballots specifically cast in Antrim County .
They have reaffirmed the 2020 election results .
This is a county where a clerical error inspired some baseless conspiracies of fraud.
” “ Let me get specific in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ votes , nothing anywhere close to the hundreds of thousands that he claimed in that interview with Rudy Giuliani , ” she added .
“ 12 , he got 11 on his own accord , and one because there was a ballot that went for Joe Biden that should not have .
Okay , 12 .
So we have this audit .
Does this finally put these theories to rest ?
” Related : Gretchen Whitmer Gets Crushing News As Michigan House Votes To Repeal Law She Used For Lockdown Orders This was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I think these theories were put to rest before this audit , but hopefully , this is one more data point for people to see Joe Biden won this election .
And he won it handily , ” she said .
“ He won Michigan by 140,000 votes .
It ’ s fourteen times the size of Donald Trump ’ s victory just for years earlier that they called it an overwhelming victory four years earlier .
It was secure .
Votes have been counted .
I don ’ t know how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won the presidency.
” “ Let ’ s be clear , the rhetoric of 2020 has been driven by the White House , and it has created a very dangerous environment for people who are simply trying to do their jobs , ” Whitmer added .
“ Our secretary of state who ran an excellent election by all measures , the Georgia secretary of state , Republican , same situation .
Dr. Fauci even has gotten threats.
” Whitmer has become infamous for enacting some of the strictest lockdown measures in the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Perhaps she should focus a little more on helping Michigan residents , and a little less on going on television to bash President Trump .
This piece was written by James Samson on December 21 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Michigan’s Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke out over the weekend to launch yet another attack on President Donald Trump while also claiming that Joe Biden won this election “handily.”
MSNBC Host Interviews Whitmer
“We have the president ramping up his campaign against election results,” said MSNBC host Alex Witt while interviewing Whitmer. ‘They have conducted an audit of ballots specifically cast in Antrim County. They have reaffirmed the 2020 election results. This is a county where a clerical error inspired some baseless conspiracies of fraud.”
“Let me get specific in this audit, the president picked up 12 votes, nothing anywhere close to the hundreds of thousands that he claimed in that interview with Rudy Giuliani,” she added. “12, he got 11 on his own accord, and one because there was a ballot that went for Joe Biden that should not have. Okay, 12. So we have this audit. Does this finally put these theories to rest?”
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Whitmer Responds
This was all Whitmer needed to come unglued.
“I think these theories were put to rest before this audit, but hopefully, this is one more data point for people to see Joe Biden won this election. And he won it handily,” she said. “He won Michigan by 140,000 votes. It’s fourteen times the size of Donald Trump’s victory just for years earlier that they called it an overwhelming victory four years earlier. It was secure. Votes have been counted. I don’t know how many at the time Joe Biden has won the presidency.”
“Let’s be clear, the rhetoric of 2020 has been driven by the White House, and it has created a very dangerous environment for people who are simply trying to do their jobs,” Whitmer added. “Our secretary of state who ran an excellent election by all measures, the Georgia secretary of state, Republican, same situation. Dr. Fauci even has gotten threats.”
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Whitmer has become infamous for enacting some of the strictest lockdown measures in the country on the people of her state. Perhaps she should focus a little more on helping Michigan residents, and a little less on going on television to bash President Trump.
This piece was written by James Samson on December 21, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-21--5 Fun Facts You May Not Know About George Washington’s Famous Christmas Crossing of the Delaware

On December 25th and stretching into the 26th in 1776 , General George Washington crossed the Delaware River with the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War , launching a surprise attack on Hessian forces ( hired German forces who served the British ) and capturing a surprise major military victory .
Washington staged the bold and borderline irrational effort to cross an icy river in one night , directly into a severe winter storm of sleet and snow , as a motivational tool .
His troops were in poor shape – suffering from a lack of supplies and a dwindling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surprise attack worked and was a key victory for the Americans .
Once his troops landed , their execution of the attack was nearly flawless .
5 Fast Facts You Might Not Have Known About George Washington Crossing the Delaware George Washington and his troops had to cross the icy Delaware River three times .
The Continental Army crossed on Christmas night and into the following morning , but many people forget they had to cross back over from Trenton into Pennsylvania , this time with prisoners and military stores taken as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crossed again under more treacherous conditions at the end of the year , defeating British reinforcements under Lord Cornwallis at Trenton on January 2 , 1777 , and defeating his rearguard at Princeton on January 3rd .
The Original Attack Plan Had Three Different Crossings On Christmas Night General Washington ’ s original plan of attack involved three separate crossings on Christmas night , but only one actually made it across the river .
George Washington ’ s main force was the only group to manage the crossing of the Delaware , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours .
The others were stymied by the ice-choked river .
A Spy Warned The British And Hessians Of The Surprise Attack Unbeknownst to Washington , he had a British spy amongst his ranks , who had access to early deliberations about the attack , warning British Major General James Grant .
Grant , in turn , advised the Hessian forces to be vigilant .
Col. Johann Rall according to historians replied , “ Let them come … Why defenses ?
We will go at them with the bayonet.
” It didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his forces .
Rall was mortally wounded during the Continental Army attack .
The weather that night grew ever worse as time moved on , with one soldier recording that “ it blew a perfect hurricane ” as snow and sleet lashed Washington ’ s army .
George Washington ’ s men were suffering from poor morale the crossing of the Delaware .
They were tired , hungry , and hardly clothed for the elements .
By the time Washington and his troops got to the other side of the river , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schedule .
It was another 10 mile march to Trenton .
The Crossing Inspired One Of The Most Famous Artworks In American History The famous Delaware crossing inspired one of the most enduring pieces of art in American history .
In 1851 , German artist Emanuel Leutze painted a work of art that “ became a sensation on both sides of the Atlantic.
” The morale boost that resulted from Washington ’ s surprise attack has continued to grow in stature and legend in classrooms across the country , in part because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ larger in size than the other men on the boat , Washington ’ s stature is representative of the importance he played in reigniting the American cause during the war .
Painted in the 1850s during a period of unrest and sectionalism in the United States , the painting worked to convey a sense of nationalism and served as a symbol for unity .
Many studies have been done to analyze Leutze ’ s use of the Stars and Stripes flag or his placing of an African American in Washington ’ s boat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Leutze had for his own country of Germany , while also becoming an instant American icon .
Today , the portrait hangs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York , continuing to inspire people while reminding them of the incredible challenges Washington and his men faced .
The painting has inspired generations since .
George Washington ’ s victory after crossing the Delaware River inspired American forces during the war and was pivotal in their eventual victory in the Revolution .
As we all gather with friends and family for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are under lockdown ) , take a moment to be grateful for General Washington and the brave men who fought starving and freezing on Christmas , so that we may be free .
We could all use a little reminder of their bravery and sacrifice .

On December 25th and stretching into the 26th in 1776, General George Washington crossed the Delaware River with the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, launching a surprise attack on Hessian forces (hired German forces who served the British) and capturing a surprise major military victory.
Washington staged the bold and borderline irrational effort to cross an icy river in one night, directly into a severe winter storm of sleet and snow, as a motivational tool.
His troops were in poor shape – suffering from a lack of supplies and a dwindling level of hope.
Washington’s surprise attack worked and was a key victory for the Americans. Once his troops landed, their execution of the attack was nearly flawless.
The Hessians surrendered before morning.
5 Fast Facts You Might Not Have Known About George Washington Crossing the Delaware
Washington’s Troops Crossed The River Three Times
George Washington and his troops had to cross the icy Delaware River three times.
The Continental Army crossed on Christmas night and into the following morning, but many people forget they had to cross back over from Trenton into Pennsylvania, this time with prisoners and military stores taken as a result of the battle.
They then crossed again under more treacherous conditions at the end of the year, defeating British reinforcements under Lord Cornwallis at Trenton on January 2, 1777, and defeating his rearguard at Princeton on January 3rd.
In the 1700s, war was fought with very conventional methods. One thing that was not conventional was attacking a superior force, through a life-threatening blizzard! That is exactly what General George Washington did on Christmas morning, 1776.https://t.co/VXTCMvagi8 — Rick Green (@RickGreenTX) December 11, 2020
The Original Attack Plan Had Three Different Crossings On Christmas Night
General Washington’s original plan of attack involved three separate crossings on Christmas night, but only one actually made it across the river.
From the Mount Vernon website:
Col. Cadwalader was to lead his force of 1,200 Philadelphia militia and 600 Continentals across the river near Burlington, New Jersey. His role was to harass and prevent the British and Hessian units near the town from racing north to support the Hessians at Trenton. Gen. James Ewing’s force of 800 Pennsylvania militia was to cross the river at Trenton and take up defensive positions along the Assunpink River and bridge. Ewing’s soldiers would work to prevent the Hessians from retreating from Trenton.
George Washington’s main force was the only group to manage the crossing of the Delaware, but they were still delayed by over three hours. The others were stymied by the ice-choked river.
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A Spy Warned The British And Hessians Of The Surprise Attack
Unbeknownst to Washington, he had a British spy amongst his ranks, who had access to early deliberations about the attack, warning British Major General James Grant.
Grant, in turn, advised the Hessian forces to be vigilant.
Col. Johann Rall according to historians replied, “Let them come … Why defenses? We will go at them with the bayonet.”
It didn’t work out so well for Rall and his forces. Rall was mortally wounded during the Continental Army attack.
Washington’s troops preparing to cross the Delaware. Look at the size of the oars. #Christmas #reenactment pic.twitter.com/KbT8QAGG9Q — bevson (@bevson) December 31, 2016
Washington Considered Canceling The Attack
The weather that night grew ever worse as time moved on, with one soldier recording that “it blew a perfect hurricane” as snow and sleet lashed Washington’s army.
George Washington’s men were suffering from poor morale before the crossing of the Delaware.
They were tired, hungry, and hardly clothed for the elements.
By the time Washington and his troops got to the other side of the river, they were a full three hours behind schedule. It was another 10 mile march to Trenton.
The Mount Vernon site writes:
With every delay Washington’s fears that his army would be caught in the open magnified. What to do? Contemplating his choices Washington was seen brooding on a crate near a fire. Washington later wrote, when remembering this fateful moment, “…As I was certain there was no making a retreat without being discovered and harassed on repassing the River, I determined to push on at all Events.”
The Crossing Inspired One Of The Most Famous Artworks In American History
The famous Delaware crossing inspired one of the most enduring pieces of art in American history.
In 1851, German artist Emanuel Leutze painted Washington Crossing the Delaware, a work of art that “became a sensation on both sides of the Atlantic.”
In honor of #VeteransDay.
Washington Crossing the Delaware
Painting by Emanuel Leutze (1851) pic.twitter.com/jNVfGA6yp5 — Gorgeous art (@great_artwork) November 11, 2014
From National Geographic:
The morale boost that resulted from Washington’s surprise attack has continued to grow in stature and legend in classrooms across the country, in part because of Emanuel Leutze’s painting. Depicted larger in size than the other men on the boat, Washington’s stature is representative of the importance he played in reigniting the American cause during the war. Painted in the 1850s during a period of unrest and sectionalism in the United States, the painting worked to convey a sense of nationalism and served as a symbol for unity. Many studies have been done to analyze Leutze’s use of the Stars and Stripes flag or his placing of an African American in Washington’s boat. These subtle symbols reinforced the hopes that Leutze had for his own country of Germany, while also becoming an instant American icon. Today, the portrait hangs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, continuing to inspire people while reminding them of the incredible challenges Washington and his men faced.
The painting has inspired generations since. George Washington’s victory after crossing the Delaware River inspired American forces during the war and was pivotal in their eventual victory in the Revolution.
As we all gather with friends and family for Christmas (or not, if you are under lockdown), take a moment to be grateful for General Washington and the brave men who fought starving and freezing on Christmas, so that we may be free.
We could all use a little reminder of their bravery and sacrifice.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-21--Dem ‘Squad’ Member Rashida Tlaib Hawking ‘Justice From Detroit to Gaza’ T-Shirts For The Holidays

Rep. Rashida Tlaib is in the holiday spirit , doling out shopping tips to help you find the perfect gift for the “ activist ” in your family .
And what showcases the spirit of Hannukah or Christmas better than a t-shirt featuring an image of a fist held high and the phrase “ water is a human right ” ?
Or even better , a shirt that states : “ Justice From Detroit to Gaza.
” “ Looking for the perfect gift for the activist in your family ?
” she tweeted alongside a link to her store .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ messages for family and friends this holiday season.
” RELATED : Possible Biden Cabinet Pick Rashida Tlaib Accused Of Anti-Semitism For Sharing Tweet Calling To Eradicate Israel Rashida Tlaib Shopping Tip For Activists Includes “ Justice From Detroit to Gaza ” Shirt Twitter followers were quick to point out Tlaib ’ s past use of an anti-Semitic trope regarding “ dual loyalty.
” In a tweet last year supporting the Boycott , Divestment , and Sanctions ( BDS ) movement against Israel , Tlaib accused pro-Israel advocates of having dual loyalty .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” she wrote .
The Jerusalem Post reports that the ‘ dual loyalty ’ canard is “ long considered a dog whistle for antisemitic conspiracy theorists.
” Critics were quick to slam Tlaib , the daughter of Palestinian immigrants , by using her own argument .
RELATED : GOP Lawmaker Calls For Rashida Tlaib To Be Removed From Committee For Her ‘ Anti-Semitism ’ Tlaib ’ s Fashion Choices Leave Something To Be Desired Earlier this year , Tlaib was accused by a Republican challenger of further anti-Semitism for wearing a t-shirt with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ message .
In sharing a selfie promoting the release of a book by Linda Sarsour , Tlaib was seen wearing a shirt which features an image depicting the “ state of Palestine ” where Israel is currently located .
Just days prior to hawking her pro-Gaza shirts , Rashida Tlaib found herself in hot water after being accused of anti-Semitism for sharing a tweet with a message seeking to ‘ eradicate ’ Israel .
Tlaib retweeted an image celebrating “ International Day of Solidarity , ” but it included the caption , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Palestine will be free.
” The account for StopAntiSemitism.org noted the message and explained it is a “ code for eradicating the State of Israel and its millions of Jews.
” Tlaib was , at one point , floated as a pick for President-elect Joe Biden ’ s cabinet .

Rep. Rashida Tlaib is in the holiday spirit, doling out shopping tips to help you find the perfect gift for the “activist” in your family.
And what showcases the spirit of Hannukah or Christmas better than a t-shirt featuring an image of a fist held high and the phrase “water is a human right”?
Or even better, a shirt that states: “Justice From Detroit to Gaza.”
“Looking for the perfect gift for the activist in your family?” she tweeted alongside a link to her store. “Check out some of our powerful messages for family and friends this holiday season.”
Looking for the perfect gift for the activist in your family? Check out some of our powerful messages for family and friends this holiday season. Order here: https://t.co/eqm4R8xQjb pic.twitter.com/sqnrkFicXn — Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) December 7, 2020
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Rashida Tlaib Shopping Tip For Activists Includes “Justice From Detroit to Gaza” Shirt
Twitter followers were quick to point out Tlaib’s past use of an anti-Semitic trope regarding “dual loyalty.”
In a tweet last year supporting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, Tlaib accused pro-Israel advocates of having dual loyalty.
“They forgot what country they represent,” she wrote.
The Jerusalem Post reports that the ‘dual loyalty’ canard is “long considered a dog whistle for antisemitic conspiracy theorists.”
Critics were quick to slam Tlaib, the daughter of Palestinian immigrants, by using her own argument.
So, since I get accused of dual loyalty, can I do the same to you…? — Daniel Margolis (@Dan_Margolis) December 7, 2020
Don’t forget to tweet tomorrow that Jews have dual loyalties! — lihi cohen (@lihicohen9) December 7, 2020
Still applicable or we only question that when it’s “certain” people supporting a “certain” country? pic.twitter.com/4QYYr8YSiC — JewOC (@RUOC90177786) December 7, 2020
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Tlaib’s Fashion Choices Leave Something To Be Desired
Perhaps fashion just isn’t Tlaib’s thing.
Earlier this year, Tlaib was accused by a Republican challenger of further anti-Semitism for wearing a t-shirt with a similar ‘river to the sea’ message.
In sharing a selfie promoting the release of a book by Linda Sarsour, Tlaib was seen wearing a shirt which features an image depicting the “state of Palestine” where Israel is currently located.
The shirt that @RashidaTlaib is wearing here promoting antisemite @Lsarsour’s book totally wipes Israel off the face of the earth. A Palestinian flag painted over the entire map of what we now know as Israel. pic.twitter.com/ltBAFIWgSR — Reagan Battalion (@ReaganBattalion) March 9, 2020
Just days prior to hawking her pro-Gaza shirts, Rashida Tlaib found herself in hot water after being accused of anti-Semitism for sharing a tweet with a message seeking to ‘eradicate’ Israel.
Tlaib retweeted an image celebrating “International Day of Solidarity,” but it included the caption, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.”
The account for StopAntiSemitism.org noted the message and explained it is a “code for eradicating the State of Israel and its millions of Jews.”
Rashida Tlaib RT’s out the same message that got Marc Lamont Hill canned from CNN. From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free – code for eradicating the State of Israel and its millions of Jews. Reminder – this is a sitting U.S. Congresswoman pic.twitter.com/zEWOptrGPW — StopAntisemitism.org (@StopAntisemites) November 30, 2020
Tlaib was, at one point, floated as a pick for President-elect Joe Biden’s cabinet.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-21--Church Creates ‘Black Lives Matter’ Nativity Scene For Christmas

A California church has left passers-by stunned with a nativity scene that includes Mary , Joseph , baby Jesus , a manger , and … Black Lives Matter protesters .
Claremont United Methodist Church features your typical Christmas nativity in some sense , but they ’ ve added a mural behind the scene which features protesters carrying signs , some of which read “ I can ’ t breathe , ” “ Say their names , ” and “ Black Lives Matter.
” Mary is also joining the protesters with arms raised .
“ We couldn ’ t think of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep under the light of the Bethlehem star than the need to address racism , ” Rev .
Karen Clark Ristine told the Los Angeles Times .
How about … oh , I don ’ t know – the birth of Jesus ?
Seems like an important issue .
Perhaps even the only issue that needs a light shone upon it on December 25th .
This isn ’ t the first time that the uber-liberal Claremont United Methodist Church in California has garnered attention for their nativity scenes designed more to seek attention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christ .
One year , they placed Mary in a sleeping bag at a bus stop , sitting beside a shopping cart and holding a baby to address homelessness .
Last year , they put the Holy Family in individual cages to symbolize children being separated at the border .
Odd how they didn ’ t do that between 2009 and January of 2017 .
This year , the theme is “ white supremacy.
” “ We don ’ t want the need for continuing conversation of racism and white supremacy to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ This is a centuries-old issue that we need to keep wrestling with.
” Not Exactly An Accurate Depiction Genaro Cordova , the church ’ s facilities engineer , explained that racism is a more important issue than even the pandemic , thus the need for a Christmas Black Lives Matter nativity .
“ We thought that racism was really worse , the worst epidemic that maybe we had around the world , ” Cordova told the TImes .
“ COVID is going to pass , but the struggle [ of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans , is going to continue for a long time.
” I ’ m still trying to figure out where Jesus ’ s birth ranks with this church .

A California church has left passers-by stunned with a nativity scene that includes Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, a manger, and … Black Lives Matter protesters.
Claremont United Methodist Church features your typical Christmas nativity in some sense, but they’ve added a mural behind the scene which features protesters carrying signs, some of which read “I can’t breathe,” “Say their names,” and “Black Lives Matter.”
Mary is also joining the protesters with arms raised.
“We couldn’t think of any other issue that we wanted to keep under the light of the Bethlehem star than the need to address racism,” Rev. Karen Clark Ristine told the Los Angeles Times.
How about … oh, I don’t know – the birth of Jesus?
Seems like an important issue. Perhaps even the only issue that needs a light shone upon it on December 25th.
California church displays nativity scene that incorporates Black Lives Matter | Just The News https://t.co/gz8P89dORT — John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) December 15, 2020
RELATED: Church Nativity An ‘Abomination’ – Displays Holy Family In ‘Border’ Cages
Church Frequently Creates ‘Social Justice’ Themed Scenes
This isn’t the first time that the uber-liberal Claremont United Methodist Church in California has garnered attention for their nativity scenes designed more to seek attention for themselves than the birth of Jesus Christ.
One year, they placed Mary in a sleeping bag at a bus stop, sitting beside a shopping cart and holding a baby to address homelessness.
Last year, they put the Holy Family in individual cages to symbolize children being separated at the border.
Odd how they didn’t do that between 2009 and January of 2017.
This year, the theme is “white supremacy.”
“We don’t want the need for continuing conversation of racism and white supremacy to get lost in news cycles,” Ristine said.
“This is a centuries-old issue that we need to keep wrestling with.”
Not Exactly An Accurate Depiction
Genaro Cordova, the church’s facilities engineer, explained that racism is a more important issue than even the pandemic, thus the need for a Christmas Black Lives Matter nativity.
“We thought that racism was really worse, the worst epidemic that maybe we had around the world,” Cordova told the TImes.
“COVID is going to pass, but the struggle [of] our brothers and sisters, Black Americans, is going to continue for a long time.”
Racism one, pandemic two.
I’m still trying to figure out where Jesus’s birth ranks with this church.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-21--Watch The Sky Tonight! The ‘Christmas Star’ Will Appear As Planets Align In A Way Not Seen In Almost

Watch The Sky Tonight! The ‘Christmas Star’ Will Appear As Planets Align In A Way Not Seen In Almost 800 Years

If you ’ re reading this right around sunset , grab your phone , and take a quick stroll outside .
On the night of December 21st , the planets Jupiter and Saturn – the two largest stars in the solar system – will engage in a “ great conjunction , ” aligning so closely as to form what has been called the “ Christmas Star.
” Though obviously not a star , the two planets will be in such proximity as to make a bright splash of light in the night sky after sunset on Monday .
The occurrence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once every 20 years or so , but the close range of both Saturn and Jupiter – separated by just 6 arc minutes according to Space – is something that doesn ’ t happen nearly as often .
“ You ’ d have to go all the way back to just before dawn on March 4 , 1226 , to see a closer alignment between these objects visible in the night sky , ” Patrick Hartigan , a professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University , said in a statement .
Hartigan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sight ” and explains that the two planets will remain separated by less than the diameter of a full moon all the way up until Christmas .
Will You Be Able To See the ‘ Christmas Star ’ ?
As with many celestial events , certain locations will be better for observing the Christmas Star .
But there ’ s good news for everyone looking to catch a glimpse .
“ Though the best viewing conditions will be near the equator , the event will be observable anywhere on Earth , weather-permitting , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Hartigan said the planetary duo will appear low in the western sky for about an hour after sunset each evening.
” But CNN notes that waiting too long after sunset could create other observational issues .
“ If you ’ re in New York or London , or along those latitudes , try to spot the conjunction right after sunset , ” they advise .
“ Waiting an hour after the sun sets will only put the planets closer to the horizon , making them more difficult to spot.
” Is It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether the great conjunction could be an explanation for the Star of Bethlehem .
Professor David Hughes , an astronomer from the University of Sheffield , says that a triple conjunction – three occurrences in a relatively short period of time – could be behind it .
The first conjunction ( on May 29 — visible “ in the east ” before sunrise ) presumably started the Magi on their way to Bethlehem from the Far East .
The middle conjunction ( September 30 ) may have strengthened their resolve in the purpose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and final conjunction ( Dec. 5 ) occurred just as they arrived in Judea to meet with King Herod , who sent them on to Bethlehem to “ go and search diligently for the young child.
” Another theory for the Star of Bethlehem has been a very bright comet , though these celestial objects at the time were typically viewed as a bad omen .
“ More than two thousand years ago , a brilliant star shown in the east , ” he said .
“ Wise men traveled far and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where they found the Holy Family , in Bethlehem.
” “ As the Bible tells us , when the wise men had come into the house , they saw the young child with Mary His mother , and fell down and worshipped Him , ” the president continued .
“ Christians give thanks that the Son of God came into the world to save humanity .
Jesus Christ inspires us to love one another with hearts full of generosity and grace.
” The Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff , Arizona , announced they will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
ET , showcasing live views of the great conjunction through its telescopes .

If you’re reading this right around sunset, grab your phone, and take a quick stroll outside.
On the night of December 21st, the planets Jupiter and Saturn – the two largest stars in the solar system – will engage in a “great conjunction,” aligning so closely as to form what has been called the “Christmas Star.”
Though obviously not a star, the two planets will be in such proximity as to make a bright splash of light in the night sky after sunset on Monday.
The occurrence isn’t exceedingly rare, happening once every 20 years or so, but the close range of both Saturn and Jupiter – separated by just 6 arc minutes according to Space – is something that doesn’t happen nearly as often.
“You’d have to go all the way back to just before dawn on March 4, 1226, to see a closer alignment between these objects visible in the night sky,” Patrick Hartigan, a professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University, said in a statement.
Hartigan defines the event as a “spectacular sight” and explains that the two planets will remain separated by less than the diameter of a full moon all the way up until Christmas.
Skywatchers, you’re in for a once-in-a-lifetime treat! Jupiter & Saturn are doing a planetary dance that will result in the Great Conjunction on Dec 21, just after sunset. Find out: 🤩 When and where to look up
📷 How to photograph the conjunction Visit: https://t.co/SdQSLex2Ex pic.twitter.com/DkaB5XyO9B — NASA (@NASA) December 20, 2020
Will You Be Able To See the ‘Christmas Star’?
As with many celestial events, certain locations will be better for observing the Christmas Star.
But there’s good news for everyone looking to catch a glimpse.
“Though the best viewing conditions will be near the equator, the event will be observable anywhere on Earth, weather-permitting,” a Rice News report reads.
“Hartigan said the planetary duo will appear low in the western sky for about an hour after sunset each evening.”
But CNN notes that waiting too long after sunset could create other observational issues.
“If you’re in New York or London, or along those latitudes, try to spot the conjunction right after sunset,” they advise. “Waiting an hour after the sun sets will only put the planets closer to the horizon, making them more difficult to spot.”
Are you as excited as we are about the alignment of Saturn and Jupiter?!? We have your city’s cloud coverage for tonight’s #ChristmasStar 🎄⭐ pic.twitter.com/v2jASHfvCs — The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) December 21, 2020
Is It The Star Of Bethlehem?
Many wonder whether the great conjunction could be an explanation for the Star of Bethlehem.
Professor David Hughes, an astronomer from the University of Sheffield, says that a triple conjunction – three occurrences in a relatively short period of time – could be behind it.
Space also notes this possibility:
The first conjunction (on May 29 — visible “in the east” before sunrise) presumably started the Magi on their way to Bethlehem from the Far East. The middle conjunction (September 30) may have strengthened their resolve in the purpose of their journey, while the third and final conjunction (Dec. 5) occurred just as they arrived in Judea to meet with King Herod, who sent them on to Bethlehem to “go and search diligently for the young child.”
TOMORROW Jupiter and Saturn will be at their closest separation in the sky since 1623 at 0.1° apart. Here’s an animation showing exactly how close that is relative to a familiar object, the Moon! (Moon ONLY added to illustrate the scale) #GreatConjunction2020 pic.twitter.com/2mvdl6KjmI — Dr. James O’Donoghue (@physicsJ) December 20, 2020
Another theory for the Star of Bethlehem has been a very bright comet, though these celestial objects at the time were typically viewed as a bad omen.
President Trump mentioned the biblical star at a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony recently.
“More than two thousand years ago, a brilliant star shown in the east,” he said. “Wise men traveled far and they came and they stood under the star where they found the Holy Family, in Bethlehem.”
“As the Bible tells us, when the wise men had come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshipped Him,” the president continued.
“Christians give thanks that the Son of God came into the world to save humanity. Jesus Christ inspires us to love one another with hearts full of generosity and grace.”
The Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, announced they will host a program beginning at 7 p.m. ET, showcasing live views of the great conjunction through its telescopes.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-21--Dem Senator Claims Republicans Challenging Election Results Are ‘Bordering On’ Treason

Senator Jeanne Shaheen ( D-NH ) spoke out over the weekend to outrageously claim that Republican lawmakers who refuse to accept President-elect Joe Biden ’ s electoral victory “ are bordering on sedition and treason , ” a crime that is punishable by death .
While appearing on CNN , Shaheen said that Republicans who continue to challenge their election result are breaking their promise to defend the constitution .
“ Each of us who are serving as senators took an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States .
One of the most fundamental principles of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power , ” Shaheen said .
“ These senators and members of Congress who have refused to acknowledge that we had a free and fair election in which Joe Biden beat Donald Trump by over 7 million votes , are bordering on sedition and treason , ” she added .
This comment is particularly disturbing given the fact that the federal law states that those who are found guilty of treason against the U.S. “ shall suffer death.
” The U.S. criminal code on treason states : Whoever , owing allegiance to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or adheres to their enemies , giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere , is guilty of treason and shall suffer death , or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $ 10,000 ; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States .
The U.S. criminal code pertaining to seditious conspiracy reads : If two or more persons in any State or Territory , or in any place subject to the jurisdiction of the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down , or to destroy by force the Government of the United States , or to levy war against them , or to oppose by force the authority thereof , or by force to prevent , hinder , or delay the execution of any law of the United States , or by force to seize , take , or possess any property of the United States contrary to the authority thereof , they shall each be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty years , or both .
This comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) called for President Donald Trump and those who support him to be tried for “ crimes against our nation.
” “ Donald Trump and members of his administration have committed innumerable crimes against the United States , ” Pascrell said .
“ He has endangered our national security .
He ripped families apart .
He poisoned the Census .
He has personally profited from his office .
He has attacked our elections and sought to throttle democracy.
” “ Therefore , in 2021 the entire Trump administration must be fully investigated by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relevant offices , ” Pascrell added .
“ Donald Trump along with his worst enablers must be tried for their crimes against our nation and Constitution.
” Full Story : House Democrat Calls On Pelosi To Punish Republicans Who Supported Texas Supreme Court Lawsuit This piece was written by James Samson on December 21 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke out over the weekend to outrageously claim that Republican lawmakers who refuse to accept President-elect Joe Biden’s electoral victory “are bordering on sedition and treason,” a crime that is punishable by death.
Shaheen Lashes Out At Republicans
While appearing on CNN, Shaheen said that Republicans who continue to challenge their election result are breaking their promise to defend the constitution.
“Each of us who are serving as senators took an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States. One of the most fundamental principles of the Constitution is the peaceful transition of power,” Shaheen said.
“These senators and members of Congress who have refused to acknowledge that we had a free and fair election in which Joe Biden beat Donald Trump by over 7 million votes, are bordering on sedition and treason,” she added.
Related: Senator Jeanne Shaheen Blamed Russia for DACA Illegals Who Interrupted Nancy Pelosi
Sen, Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH): "These senators and members of Congress who have refused to acknowledge that we had a free and fair election in which Joe Biden beat Donald Trump by over 7 million votes, are bordering on sedition and treason … " pic.twitter.com/jQfcl5oaoS — The Recount (@therecount) December 18, 2020
Treason Is Punishable By Death
This comment is particularly disturbing given the fact that the federal law states that those who are found guilty of treason against the U.S. “shall suffer death.” The U.S. criminal code on treason states:
Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.
The U.S. criminal code pertaining to seditious conspiracy reads:
If two or more persons in any State or Territory, or in any place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, conspire to overthrow, put down, or to destroy by force the Government of the United States, or to levy war against them, or to oppose by force the authority thereof, or by force to prevent, hinder, or delay the execution of any law of the United States, or by force to seize, take, or possess any property of the United States contrary to the authority thereof, they shall each be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty years, or both.
Democrats Want Revenge Against Republicans
This comes weeks after Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.) called for President Donald Trump and those who support him to be tried for “crimes against our nation.”
“Donald Trump and members of his administration have committed innumerable crimes against the United States,” Pascrell said. “He has endangered our national security. He ripped families apart. He poisoned the Census. He has personally profited from his office. He has attacked our elections and sought to throttle democracy.”
“Therefore, in 2021 the entire Trump administration must be fully investigated by the Department of Justice and any other relevant offices,” Pascrell added. “Donald Trump along with his worst enablers must be tried for their crimes against our nation and Constitution.”
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-21--Outgoing AG Bill Barr: No Need For Special Counsel To Investigate Hunter Biden Or Election Fraud

Outgoing Attorney General Bill Barr announced he will not appoint a Special Counsel to investigate alleged fraud in the election or to take over the Hunter Biden “ tax affairs ” probe .
This , despite the concerns of tens of millions of Americans .
GOP lawmakers earlier this month demanded Barr conduct a forensic audit of the 2020 election .
Representatives Andy Biggs ( R-AZ ) accused the AG of being “ missing in action ” after suggesting a request had been made several weeks prior that he look into concerns about voter fraud .
And Hunter Biden , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he is currently the subject of a federal investigation into his “ tax affairs , ” something that began in 2018 , a year before his father announced his campaign for the presidency .
RELATED : Here ’ s A Look At The Media ’ s Coverage Of The Hunter Biden Scandal Before And After The Election Barr believes neither of these matters – of great concern to over 70 million supporters of President Trump – rises to the level of necessitating a Special Counsel .
“ I think to the extent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think that it ’ s being handled responsibly and professionally , ” he announced Monday regarding Biden .
“ To this point I have not seen a reason to appoint a special counsel and I have no plan to do so before I leave.
” He further stated that while he is “ sure ” there was voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election , he sees “ no basis ” for the federal government to seize voting machines and examine them for said fraud .
“ To date , we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could have affected a different outcome in the election , ” Barr informed the Associated Press in early December .
RELATED : President Trump Announces AG Bill Barr Has Resigned – Will Be Leaving Administration Before Christmas What Has Happened to Barr ?
Tensions have been flaring for some time between the Attorney General and the GOP .
Aside from his relative lack of curiosity in exploring voter fraud claims , it was revealed in the Wall Street Journal last week that Barr told prosecutors and colleagues not to allow word of investigations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks prior to the election .
An egregious disservice to the American people if ever there were one .
President Trump took the high road last Monday in announcing Barr had resigned , referring to the soon to be ex-Attorney General as having done an “ outstanding job.
” Barr had been outstanding in many regards .
And to successfully hide the Hunter Biden investigation from President Trump and the American people before the election , the way the left-wing media has done as well , is a travesty of justice .
Rep. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked if he had confidence in Barr responded , “ I used to.
” I imagine the American people feel the same way .
Bill Barr did , however , appoint United States Attorney John Durham as Special Counsel in the investigation into the origins of the Russia collusion probe .
“ Although I had expected Mr. Durham to complete his work by the summer of 2020 , the COVID-19 pandemic , as well as additional information he uncovered , prevented him from doing so , ” Barr said in making the announcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a special counsel because I wanted to provide him and his team with assurance that they ’ d be able to finish their work , and they ’ re making good progress now , and I expect they will be able to finish their work , ” Barr said .
“ And I am hoping that the next administration handles that matter responsibly.
” Banking on Biden , who is essentially going to be Obama ’ s third term , to responsibly handle an investigation into Obama-era officials handling of the Russia @ @ @ @ @

Outgoing Attorney General Bill Barr announced he will not appoint a Special Counsel to investigate alleged fraud in the election or to take over the Hunter Biden “tax affairs” probe.
This, despite the concerns of tens of millions of Americans.
GOP lawmakers earlier this month demanded Barr conduct a forensic audit of the 2020 election.
Representatives Andy Biggs (R-AZ) accused the AG of being “missing in action” after suggesting a request had been made several weeks prior that he look into concerns about voter fraud.
And Hunter Biden, son of President-elect Joe Biden, announced that he is currently the subject of a federal investigation into his “tax affairs,” something that began in 2018, a year before his father announced his campaign for the presidency.
Hunter Biden has been under investigation since 2018. We only found out about this now. The media didn’t dig into allegations about Hunter during the entirety of the 2020 election cycle. Many declared that stories from the @NYPost were Russian disinformation. — Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) December 10, 2020
RELATED: Here’s A Look At The Media’s Coverage Of The Hunter Biden Scandal Before And After The Election
Barr: No Special Counsel Necessary
Barr believes neither of these matters – of great concern to over 70 million supporters of President Trump – rises to the level of necessitating a Special Counsel.
“I think to the extent that there’s an investigation, I think that it’s being handled responsibly and professionally,” he announced Monday regarding Biden.
“To this point I have not seen a reason to appoint a special counsel and I have no plan to do so before I leave.”
He further stated that while he is “sure” there was voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election, he sees “no basis” for the federal government to seize voting machines and examine them for said fraud.
“To date, we have not seen fraud on a scale that could have affected a different outcome in the election,” Barr informed the Associated Press in early December.
AG Bill Barr says he will not appoint a special counsel to investigate election fraud: “If I thought a special counsel at this stage was the right tool, I would name one, but I haven’t and I’m not going to.”pic.twitter.com/zojGz5wwQ2 — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) December 21, 2020
RELATED: President Trump Announces AG Bill Barr Has Resigned – Will Be Leaving Administration Before Christmas
What Has Happened to Barr?
Tensions have been flaring for some time between the Attorney General and the GOP.
Aside from his relative lack of curiosity in exploring voter fraud claims, it was revealed in the Wall Street Journal last week that Barr told prosecutors and colleagues not to allow word of investigations into Biden to become public in the weeks prior to the election.
An egregious disservice to the American people if ever there were one.
Why didn’t Bill Barr reveal the truth to the public, before the Election, about Hunter Biden. Joe was lying on the debate stage that nothing was wrong, or going on – Press confirmed. Big disadvantage for Republicans at the polls! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2020
President Trump took the high road last Monday in announcing Barr had resigned, referring to the soon to be ex-Attorney General as having done an “outstanding job.”
#Barr AG Resignation Letter READ: paragraph #2 “The nadir of this campaign was the effort to cripple, if not oust, your Administration with frenzied + baseless accusations of collusion with Russia” #SpecialCounselDurham pic.twitter.com/muqYSO8b2u — Catherine Herridge (@CBS_Herridge) December 15, 2020
Barr had been outstanding in many regards.
And to successfully hide the Hunter Biden investigation from President Trump and the American people before the election, the way the left-wing media has done as well, is a travesty of justice.
Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) when recently asked if he had confidence in Barr responded, “I used to.”
I imagine the American people feel the same way.
Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis summed up that view:
Maybe you should sit down now, Bill. You certainly did enough sitting down on the job. https://t.co/TcwdFNw97j — Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) December 21, 2020
Bill Barr did, however, appoint United States Attorney John Durham as Special Counsel in the investigation into the origins of the Russia collusion probe.
“Although I had expected Mr. Durham to complete his work by the summer of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as additional information he uncovered, prevented him from doing so,” Barr said in making the announcement.
“I designated [Durham] as a special counsel because I wanted to provide him and his team with assurance that they’d be able to finish their work, and they’re making good progress now, and I expect they will be able to finish their work,” Barr said.
“And I am hoping that the next administration handles that matter responsibly.”
Banking on Biden, who is essentially going to be Obama’s third term, to responsibly handle an investigation into Obama-era officials handling of the Russia probe seems rather problematic.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-21--President Trump’s Message To America Puts The “Christ” Back In “Christmas”

President Donald Trump delivered a message from the White House on the true meaning of Christmas as this insane year comes to an end .
With First Lady Melania Trump by his side , President Trump explained why Christians celebrate Christmas .
Trump : ‘ For Christians , This Is A Joyous Time To Remember God ’ s Greatest Gift To The World ’ “ To every family across our nation , the First Lady and I want to wish you all a very , very Merry Christmas , ” Trump said .
“ For Christians , this is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ greatest gift to the world , ” he continued .
“ More than 2,000 years ago , the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary .
He said , ‘ Do not be afraid , you have favor with God.
” The President continued with the biblical story .
“ The angel told her that she would give birth to a baby boy , Jesus , who would be called the Son of the Most High , ” Trump continued .
“ Nine months later Christ was born in the town of Bethlehem.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world in a humble stable , ” Trump added .
Then he explained how this miraculous event changed history and everything man understood prior .
“ As Christians everywhere know , the birth of our Lord and Savior changed history forever , ” Trump declared .
Trump On The Meaning Of The Birth Of Christ Trump said , “ At Christmas , we give thanks to God , and that God sent His only Son to die for us and to offer everlasting peace to all humanity.
” President Trump observed how the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still with us in full today .
“ More than two millennia after the birth of Jesus Christ , His teachings continue to inspire and uplift billions and billions of people all over the globe , ” Trump said .
“ His divine words still fills our hearts with hope and faith , ” he added .
Trump then reminded us of Christ ’ s teaching .
“ And Christians everywhere still strive to live by Jesus ’ s timeless commandments to His disciples : love one another , ” Trump said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , our souls are full of thanks and praise for Almighty God for sending us Christ , his Son to redeem the world , ” the President said .
President Trump finished , “ Tonight we ask that God will continue to bless this nation and we pray that He will grant every American family a Christmas season full of joy , hope , and peace.
” In his first year in office , President Trump promised that we ’ d “ be saying Merry Christmas again.
” He was right .

President Donald Trump delivered a message from the White House on the true meaning of Christmas as this insane year comes to an end.
With First Lady Melania Trump by his side, President Trump explained why Christians celebrate Christmas.
Watch the full video below.
Trump: ‘For Christians, This Is A Joyous Time To Remember God’s Greatest Gift To The World’
“To every family across our nation, the First Lady and I want to wish you all a very, very Merry Christmas,” Trump said.
“For Christians, this is a joyous time to remember God’s greatest gift to the world,” he continued.
“More than 2,000 years ago, the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary. He said, ‘Do not be afraid, you have favor with God.”
The President continued with the biblical story.
It’s so refreshing and encouraging to have a president who’s not ashamed or afraid to say the name “Jesus Christ.” #Christmas https://t.co/UINB65rTJq — Randy DeSoto (@RandyDeSoto) December 17, 2020
“The angel told her that she would give birth to a baby boy, Jesus, who would be called the Son of the Most High,” Trump continued. “Nine months later Christ was born in the town of Bethlehem.”
“The Son of God came into the world in a humble stable,” Trump added.
Then he explained how this miraculous event changed history and everything man understood prior.
“As Christians everywhere know, the birth of our Lord and Savior changed history forever,” Trump declared.
Trump On The Meaning Of The Birth Of Christ
Trump said, “At Christmas, we give thanks to God, and that God sent His only Son to die for us and to offer everlasting peace to all humanity.”
President Trump observed how the birth of Christ and its meaning are still with us in full today.
“More than two millennia after the birth of Jesus Christ, His teachings continue to inspire and uplift billions and billions of people all over the globe,” Trump said.
“His divine words still fills our hearts with hope and faith,” he added.
ARTICLE:”Trump Christmas Address: We Thank & Praise ‘Almighty God For Sending Us Christ, His Son To Redeem The World’”
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Trump: “At Christmas, we give thanks to God, & that God sent His only Son to die for us & to offer everlasting peace to all humanity”
–https://t.co/nu1LtSTZeb — Harbingers Daily (@HarbingersDaily) December 16, 2020
Redeem The World
Trump then reminded us of Christ’s teaching.
“And Christians everywhere still strive to live by Jesus’s timeless commandments to His disciples: love one another,” Trump said.
“Above all during this sacred season, our souls are full of thanks and praise for Almighty God for sending us Christ, his Son to redeem the world,” the President said.
President Trump finished, “Tonight we ask that God will continue to bless this nation and we pray that He will grant every American family a Christmas season full of joy, hope, and peace.”
Watch President Trump’s full Christmas message here:
In his first year in office, President Trump promised that we’d “be saying Merry Christmas again.”
He was right.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-21--Flashback: President Reagan’s Heartfelt Christmas Message To America Is Even More Relevant Today

President Ronald Reagan had a way of connecting with the American people that was unlike most presidents in our nation ’ s history .
“ The Great Communicator ” had a way putting things that even kept his enemies at bay .
In his first Christmas address as president in 1981 , his love of country was on full display .
RELATED : Trump Makes Announcement About His Plans for the Word “ Christmas ” President Reagan Said We Experience Christmas ‘ In Our Hearts ’ “ The Nativity story of nearly twenty centuries ago is known by all faiths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man , ” Reagan said .
The president added , “ For Christians , it is the fulfillment of age-old prophecies and the reaffirmation of God ’ s great love for all of us .
Through a generous Heavenly Father ’ s gift of His Son , hope and compassion entered a world weary with fear and despair and changed it for all time.
” “ On Christmas , we celebrate the birth of Christ with prayer , feasting , and great merriment , ” Reagan continued .
“ But , most of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearts , ” the president emphasized .
For Reagan , Christmas was more than just another holiday .
“ For , more than just a day , Christmas is a state of mind , ” he said .
Reagan went on , “ It is present when men of any creed bring love and understanding to the hearts of their fellow man .
The feeling is seen in the wondrous faces of children and in the hopeful eyes of the aged.
” “ It overflows the hearts of cheerful givers and the souls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reflected in the brilliant colors , joyful sounds , and beauty of the winter season , ” he said .
RELATED : 5 Times Liberals Have Tried to Ruin Christmas Ronald and First Lady Nancy Reagan then asked Americans to join them in prayer on this holy day .
“ Let us resolve to honor this spirit of Christmas and strive to keep it throughout the year , ” Reagan said .
“ Nancy and I ask you to join us in a prayer that prudence , wisdom , and understanding might descend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so that during the year ahead we may realize an ancient and wondrous dream : peace on earth , goodwill toward men .
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President Ronald Reagan had a way of connecting with the American people that was unlike most presidents in our nation’s history.
“The Great Communicator” had a way putting things that even kept his enemies at bay.
In his first Christmas address as president in 1981, his love of country was on full display.
Watch the full address below.
RELATED: Trump Makes Announcement About His Plans for the Word “Christmas”
President Reagan Said We Experience Christmas ‘In Our Hearts’
“The Nativity story of nearly twenty centuries ago is known by all faiths as a hymn to the brotherhood of man,” Reagan said.
The president added, “For Christians, it is the fulfillment of age-old prophecies and the reaffirmation of God’s great love for all of us. Through a generous Heavenly Father’s gift of His Son, hope and compassion entered a world weary with fear and despair and changed it for all time.”
“On Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Christ with prayer, feasting, and great merriment,” Reagan continued.
“But, most of all, we experience it in our hearts,” the president emphasized.
“We all know that this Christmas is not as happy for some Americans as it could be …But we shall live with the hope and the promise of the man of Galilee that Christmases will be better and that we will have peace and good will among men.” – Ronald Reagan pic.twitter.com/L2KHiO0XU0 — The Reagan Foundation and Institute (@RonaldReagan) December 17, 2020
‘Christmas Is A State Of Mind’
For Reagan, Christmas was more than just another holiday.
“For, more than just a day, Christmas is a state of mind,” he said.
Reagan went on, “It is present when men of any creed bring love and understanding to the hearts of their fellow man. The feeling is seen in the wondrous faces of children and in the hopeful eyes of the aged.”
“It overflows the hearts of cheerful givers and the souls of the caring. And it is reflected in the brilliant colors, joyful sounds, and beauty of the winter season,” he said.
“Like the National Christmas Tree, our country is a living, growing thing planted in rich American soil. Only our devoted care can bring it to full flower. So, let this holiday season be for us a time of rededication.” – Ronald Reagan pic.twitter.com/sGuJQztJE9 — The Reagan Foundation and Institute (@RonaldReagan) December 25, 2019
RELATED: 5 Times Liberals Have Tried to Ruin Christmas
Merry Christmas From Ronald And Nancy Reagan
Ronald and First Lady Nancy Reagan then asked Americans to join them in prayer on this holy day.
“Let us resolve to honor this spirit of Christmas and strive to keep it throughout the year,” Reagan said.
“Nancy and I ask you to join us in a prayer that prudence, wisdom, and understanding might descend on the people of all nations — so that during the year ahead we may realize an ancient and wondrous dream: peace on earth, goodwill toward men.”
Merry Christmas!
Watch the address here:


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-21--Virginia School Board Votes To Rename Thomas Jefferson Elementary School And George Mason High Schoo

Virginia School Board Votes To Rename Thomas Jefferson Elementary School And George Mason High School

A Virginia school board has voted to rename an elementary school and a high school named after Thomas Jefferson and George Mason , respectively .
The change comes at the tail end of a year in which statues of Civil War heroes – even Union ones – and the Founding Fathers have been torn down .
Jefferson And Mason To Be Struck Down Due To Slavery Links Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and George Mason High School , both in Falls Church , Virginia , will be renamed after the school board decided that their legacies as people who “ inflicted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their role as Founding Fathers .
“ I ’ m in support of changing the names of our elementary and high schools , because if one student feels uncomfortable walking into a building named for a person who did not respect the dignity of another human being , that ’ s one too many , ” School Board Member Lawrence Webb said .
The decision was taken following the George Floyd and Black Lives Matter riots and protests earlier this year , with board members claiming now was the time to push forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Against The Name Changes However , the move is not a popular one .
Parents , pupils , teachers , and community members were all polled separately , and all oppose the move .
56 % of all respondents in total disapproving of the proposed changes .
No group had a majority approving the changes .
Respondents noted that the two men are Founding Fathers and that owning slaves was a fact of life at the time , so Jefferson and Mason should not be remembered primarily as slave owners .
The cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Jefferson and Mason are also exorbitant , and were named as another factor against the change , with a total cost for both changes amounting to $ 110,260 , which survey respondents said should be spent somewhere more productive .
Greg Anderson , the chair of the school board , however , downplayed the results .
“ The survey wasn ’ t a referendum or a generalizable , statistical , random sample of public opinion , ” he said .
“ The survey was informative , but not decisive on its own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elizabeth Snyder , a student representative , fought back tears when discussing the results of the survey in November .
“ We should not force minority students and staff to accept the judgement on renaming of a majority unacquainted with the personal toll of racism , ” Snyder said .
RELATED : Teacher Placed On Leave After Flipping Off Anti-Lockdown Protesters The school in Virginia is not the only one to have its name stripped of Jefferson .
Jefferson Elementary School in Berkeley , California , is being renamed after Ruth Acty , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Abraham Lincoln may also have his name removed from a school in California , due to his actions against Native Americans , with the committee chair who is deciding the name change claiming that Lincoln and others never showed that “ black lives mattered.
” A similar effort is underway at the University of Wisconsin in Madison .
Earlier this year , as Black Lives Matter riots raged in Madison for weeks , rioters tore down the statue of an abolitionist , immigrant Union soldier on the Capitol Square .
Hans Christian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 33 , from wounds taken in the Battle of Chickamauga .

A Virginia school board has voted to rename an elementary school and a high school named after Thomas Jefferson and George Mason, respectively.
The change comes at the tail end of a year in which statues of Civil War heroes – even Union ones – and the Founding Fathers have been torn down.
Jefferson And Mason To Be Struck Down Due To Slavery Links
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and George Mason High School, both in Falls Church, Virginia, will be renamed after the school board decided that their legacies as people who “inflicted [pain] as slaveholders” outweighed their role as Founding Fathers.
“I’m in support of changing the names of our elementary and high schools, because if one student feels uncomfortable walking into a building named for a person who did not respect the dignity of another human being, that’s one too many,” School Board Member Lawrence Webb said.
The decision was taken following the George Floyd and Black Lives Matter riots and protests earlier this year, with board members claiming now was the time to push forward with the erasure of history.
They have concluded that Thomas Jefferson, the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, our nation’s first Secretary of State, and the third President of the United States, is no longer worthy of having an elementary school named after him. — Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) December 14, 2020
RELATED: Post-George Floyd, a Wave of ‘Anti-Racist’ Teaching Sweeps K-12 Schools Targeting ‘Whiteness’
Majority Against The Name Changes
However, the move is not a popular one. Parents, pupils, teachers, and community members were all polled separately, and all oppose the move. 56% of all respondents in total disapproving of the proposed changes.
No group had a majority approving the changes.
Respondents noted that the two men are Founding Fathers and that owning slaves was a fact of life at the time, so Jefferson and Mason should not be remembered primarily as slave owners.
The cost for changing the Virginia school names away from Jefferson and Mason are also exorbitant, and were named as another factor against the change, with a total cost for both changes amounting to $110,260, which survey respondents said should be spent somewhere more productive.
That this is made in the name of “safety” is the ugliest aspect of it. Self-serving hypocrites placing their students in the middle of a media circus — Ruben_NYC (@RubenAvxhiu) December 9, 2020
Greg Anderson, the chair of the school board, however, downplayed the results.
“The survey wasn’t a referendum or a generalizable, statistical, random sample of public opinion,” he said. “The survey was informative, but not decisive on its own and should be viewed as information.”
Elizabeth Snyder, a student representative, fought back tears when discussing the results of the survey in November. “We should not force minority students and staff to accept the judgement on renaming of a majority unacquainted with the personal toll of racism,” Snyder said.
RELATED: Teacher Placed On Leave After Flipping Off Anti-Lockdown Protesters
California Schools Also Targeting Great Figures Of History
The school in Virginia is not the only one to have its name stripped of Jefferson.
Jefferson Elementary School in Berkeley, California, is being renamed after Ruth Acty, the first black teacher in the district.
Abraham Lincoln may also have his name removed from a school in California, due to his actions against Native Americans, with the committee chair who is deciding the name change claiming that Lincoln and others never showed that “black lives mattered.”
A similar effort is underway at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
Earlier this year, as Black Lives Matter riots raged in Madison for weeks, rioters tore down the statue of an abolitionist, immigrant Union soldier on the Capitol Square.
Hans Christian Heg died for the Union at age 33, from wounds taken in the Battle of Chickamauga.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-21--Former Democrat Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang: There ‘Ought To Be’ A ‘Barcode’ To Prove COVID V

Former Democrat Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang: There ‘Ought To Be’ A ‘Barcode’ To Prove COVID Vaccination

On Friday , failed 2020 Democrat presidential candidate Andrew Yang called for a “ barcode ” for Americans to prove they have received a COVID-19 vaccination .
Yang tweeted , “ Is there a way for someone to easily show that they have been vaccinated – like a barcode they can download on their phone ?
There ought to be.
” The comments come as national debate stirs over how to re-open the country , which Yang also hinted at in his comments .
“ Tough to have mass gatherings like concerts or ballgames without either mass adoption of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Yang added .
RELATED : Fox News ’ Chris Wallace Defends Jill Biden From ‘ Silly , Sexist And Absurd ’ Questions About Her ‘ Doctor ’ Status Yang Says He Might Run For Office Again Yang has already signaled that he would like to serve in Joe Biden ’ s White House .
He also has said he will run for office again .
The fringe candidate became popular in some circles for his main campaign theme : a “ universal basic income , ” or UBI .
Yang ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , more people will be thrown out of work .
Thus , the government should provide everyone with $ 1,000 per month .
“ We all know if I ran again , it would be a lot more fun than the first time , ” Yang told Yahoo Finance in early November .
“ Because the first time , you know , I was kind of climbing out of anonymity , ” Yang said .
“ The second time , you know , we ’ d have a blast from day one.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ office again , ” Yang said .
But would he run for president again ?
Yang said , “ You know , not sure which office , but the problems again are getting bigger now , not smaller .
And I ’ m happy to say I feel like my ability to help has also gotten bigger.
” “ I ’ m just going to keep on helping until some of these problems actually get better , ” Yang said .
CNN reported earlier this month that Americans will receive vaccine verifications cards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first images of a Covid-19 vaccination record card and vaccination kits Wednesday , ” CNN reported on December 3rd .
CNN continued , “ Vaccination cards will be used as the ‘ simplest ’ way to keep track of Covid-19 shots , said Dr. Kelly Moore , associate director of the Immunization Action Coalition , which is supporting frontline workers who will administer Covid-19 vaccinations.
” The cards were described as a reminder to stay on the vaccine schedule , not as a “ pass ” that enables the holder to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is convinced .
Some see such verification cards as the beginning of something more sinister .
Others see it as a necessary public health measure – which Yang hinted at .
But instead of a card , would something closer to Yang ’ s “ barcode ” idea actually happen ?
According to Wisconsin ’ s WISN , Anit Mukherjee of the Center for Global Development said “ some sort of technology is needed to verify whether [ people ] have had the vaccine ” and is “ almost a certainty for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be gatekeepers , as I call them , at different places , be it at your workplace or your office when you go in , or a stadium to watch the ( Milwaukee ) Bucks play , ” Mukherjee said .
“ They would require some form of assurance that you have been vaccinated , ” Mukherjee added .
RELATED : Jim Acosta Accuses Trump Of Chasing After ‘ Fever Dream ’ That He Can Overturn Election Results While it makes sense to have some sort of proof of vaccination , barcodes sound @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Orwell ’ s 1984 .
What else would such a barcode be used for in post-COVID times ?
Would we want Big Brother constantly watching and tracking citizens ?
Are these concerns that even crossed Andrew Yang ’ s mind ?
This debate is sure to intensify as the first doses of the vaccine roll out .

On Friday, failed 2020 Democrat presidential candidate Andrew Yang called for a “barcode” for Americans to prove they have received a COVID-19 vaccination.
Yang tweeted, “Is there a way for someone to easily show that they have been vaccinated – like a barcode they can download on their phone? There ought to be.”
The comments come as national debate stirs over how to re-open the country, which Yang also hinted at in his comments.
“Tough to have mass gatherings like concerts or ballgames without either mass adoption of the vaccine or a means of signaling,” Yang added.
Tough to have mass gatherings like concerts or ballgames without either mass adoption of the vaccine or a means of signaling. — Andrew Yang🧢🇺🇸 (@AndrewYang) December 18, 2020
RELATED: Fox News’ Chris Wallace Defends Jill Biden From ‘Silly, Sexist And Absurd’ Questions About Her ‘Doctor’ Status
Yang Says He Might Run For Office Again
Yang has already signaled that he would like to serve in Joe Biden’s White House.
He also has said he will run for office again.
The fringe candidate became popular in some circles for his main campaign theme: a “universal basic income,” or UBI.
Yang’s contention is that, as automation increases, more people will be thrown out of work. Thus, the government should provide everyone with $1,000 per month.
“We all know if I ran again, it would be a lot more fun than the first time,” Yang told Yahoo Finance in early November.
“Because the first time, you know, I was kind of climbing out of anonymity,” Yang said. “The second time, you know, we’d have a blast from day one.”
“I would 100% run for office again,” Yang said.
But would he run for president again?
Yang said, “You know, not sure which office, but the problems again are getting bigger now, not smaller. And I’m happy to say I feel like my ability to help has also gotten bigger.”
“I’m just going to keep on helping until some of these problems actually get better,” Yang said.
And so it begins. Next stop a vaccine card to get or keep a job, to fly, to eat at a restaurant…
> Ticketmaster plans mandatory COVID vaccine verification policy for concert-goers https://t.co/LFzez8mWXj — David • C’mon Man (@genuinedavid) November 13, 2020
COVID Vaccine Verification Cards Are Coming
CNN reported earlier this month that Americans will receive vaccine verifications cards.
“The Department of Defense released the first images of a Covid-19 vaccination record card and vaccination kits Wednesday,” CNN reported on December 3rd.
CNN continued, “Vaccination cards will be used as the ‘simplest’ way to keep track of Covid-19 shots, said Dr. Kelly Moore, associate director of the Immunization Action Coalition, which is supporting frontline workers who will administer Covid-19 vaccinations.”
The cards were described as a reminder to stay on the vaccine schedule, not as a “pass” that enables the holder to take part in society again.
Not everyone is convinced.
Some see such verification cards as the beginning of something more sinister.
Others see it as a necessary public health measure – which Yang hinted at.
But instead of a card, would something closer to Yang’s “barcode” idea actually happen?
According to Wisconsin’s WISN, Anit Mukherjee of the Center for Global Development said “some sort of technology is needed to verify whether [people] have had the vaccine” and is “almost a certainty for a return to normal.”
“There would be gatekeepers, as I call them, at different places, be it at your workplace or your office when you go in, or a stadium to watch the (Milwaukee) Bucks play,” Mukherjee said.
“They would require some form of assurance that you have been vaccinated,” Mukherjee added.
RELATED: Jim Acosta Accuses Trump Of Chasing After ‘Fever Dream’ That He Can Overturn Election Results
While it makes sense to have some sort of proof of vaccination, barcodes sound like something lifted right out of George Orwell’s 1984.
What else would such a barcode be used for in post-COVID times? Would we want Big Brother constantly watching and tracking citizens?
Are these concerns that even crossed Andrew Yang’s mind?
This debate is sure to intensify as the first doses of the vaccine roll out.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-21--Statue Of Confederate General Robert E. Lee Removed From US Capitol

A statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee was removed from the U.S. Capitol overnight , according to Virginia Governor Ralph Northam .
Northam , a Democrat , has been pushing for the removal of Lee ’ s statue for some time .
In January , his office called for legislation to have the statue replaced .
Come July , the Commission for Historical Statues in the United States Capitol voted unanimously to remove Lee .
“ We should all be proud of this important step forward for our Commonwealth and our country , ” Northam said Monday .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s racist and divisive history , and it is past time we tell our story with images of perseverance , diversity , and inclusion.
” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi added that the removal of Lee ’ s statue was “ welcome news.
” RELATED : Trump Authorizes Law Enforcement To Arrest And Prosecute Anyone Attempting To Destroy Statues On Federal Property Robert E Lee Statue Removed From the US Capitol Pelosi , if you ’ re wondering , has suggested a review of all historical statues is due , including those of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m all for it .
Let ’ s review this , ” Pelosi said during a discussion with the Washington Post Live .
“ Why are we glorifying the sins of the past ?
That doesn ’ t mean because Thomas Jefferson or George Washington or others were slaveowners that we should undermine what they did for our country , ” she continued .
“ That ’ s a different story , ” said Pelosi .
“ But you know what , subject everything to scrutiny and make a decision.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s at the Capitol and remains there .
Where Does This All End ?
Robert E Lee ’ s statue will be replaced with one of the civil rights icon , Barbara Johns .
Johns , as a 16-year-old high school student in 1951 , staged a protest over inferior school conditions for blacks and became one of five cases decided by the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education , ending school segregation .
“ I look forward to seeing a trailblazing young woman of color represent Virginia in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about Barbara Johns ’ contributions to America and be empowered to create positive change in their communities just like she did , ” Northam said .
The statue of Lee will be moved to the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond .
And while Robert E Lee is a Confederate general and his likeness belongs more in a museum than built as a monument to revere , the question becomes – where will this all end ?
Statue removal over the summer saw mind-numbing levels of ignorance on the part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Madison , Wisconsin , tore down a statue of Hans Christian Heg , a Norwegian-American immigrant who died fighting to end slavery during the Civil War .
Vandals also targeted statues of Ulysses S. Grant — the Union general responsible for the defeat of the Confederacy , while liberal lawmakers have also gone after those of Teddy Roosevelt , who invited Booker T. Washington to dine with him in the White House .
President Trump half-joked that it would never stop , and that statues of Washington would be coming down .
Aside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ review , the President has proven rather prescient , with vandals targeting Washington ’ s statues over the summer , and one high school in California removing a mural of the nation ’ s first president because critics said it “ traumatizes students and community members.
” While Northam is behind the push to have Robert E. Lee ’ s statue removed , it ’ s important to remember that his actions are simply a deflection from his own “ racist and divisive history.
” Northam faced calls for his resignation after a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ page surfaced showing two individuals – one wearing blackface and another dressed in a Ku Klux Klan outfit .
Although Northam initially apologized for appearing in the photo , he later insisted he wasn ’ t in it , despite it clearly being labeled as his page .
Lee ’ s statue stood in the U.S. Capitol for 111 years .

A statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee was removed from the U.S. Capitol overnight, according to Virginia Governor Ralph Northam.
Northam, a Democrat, has been pushing for the removal of Lee’s statue for some time.
In January, his office called for legislation to have the statue replaced. Come July, the Commission for Historical Statues in the United States Capitol voted unanimously to remove Lee.
“We should all be proud of this important step forward for our Commonwealth and our country,” Northam said Monday. “The Confederacy is a symbol of Virginia’s racist and divisive history, and it is past time we tell our story with images of perseverance, diversity, and inclusion.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi added that the removal of Lee’s statue was “welcome news.”
NEW: Speaker Nancy Pelosi on removal of statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from the U.S. Capitol: “The Congress will continue our work to rid the Capitol of homages to hate, as we fight to end the scourge of racism in our country.” https://t.co/jfVn0pqFhv pic.twitter.com/AgHcEHDmKI — ABC News (@ABC) December 21, 2020
RELATED: Trump Authorizes Law Enforcement To Arrest And Prosecute Anyone Attempting To Destroy Statues On Federal Property
Robert E Lee Statue Removed From the US Capitol
Pelosi, if you’re wondering, has suggested a review of all historical statues is due, including those of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
“I’m all for it. Let’s review this,” Pelosi said during a discussion with the Washington Post Live.
“Why are we glorifying the sins of the past? That doesn’t mean because Thomas Jefferson or George Washington or others were slaveowners that we should undermine what they did for our country,” she continued.
“That’s a different story,” said Pelosi. “But you know what, subject everything to scrutiny and make a decision.”
Washington’s statue stood beside Lee’s at the Capitol and remains there.
Nancy Pelosi to those tearing down the Founding Fathers’ statues: “all for” review, “subject everything to scrutiny”https://t.co/xaZCOZF42H pic.twitter.com/VO3rJRlJRB — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) June 25, 2020
RELATED: BLM Vandals Destroy Statue Of Anti-Slavery Activist And Immigrant
Where Does This All End?
Robert E Lee’s statue will be replaced with one of the civil rights icon, Barbara Johns.
Johns, as a 16-year-old high school student in 1951, staged a protest over inferior school conditions for blacks and became one of five cases decided by the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education, ending school segregation.
“I look forward to seeing a trailblazing young woman of color represent Virginia in the U.S. Capitol, where visitors will learn about Barbara Johns’ contributions to America and be empowered to create positive change in their communities just like she did,” Northam said.
The statue of Lee will be moved to the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond.
Fortunately for America, U.S. Grant defeated Robert E. Lee, won the Civil War, and preserved the Union. But that doesn’t mean we should erase Lee from the history of West Point. pic.twitter.com/jHoQ5MoN5g — Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) November 11, 2020
And while Robert E Lee is a Confederate general and his likeness belongs more in a museum than built as a monument to revere, the question becomes – where will this all end?
Statue removal over the summer saw mind-numbing levels of ignorance on the part of those doing the removal.
Protesters in Madison, Wisconsin, tore down a statue of Hans Christian Heg, a Norwegian-American immigrant who died fighting to end slavery during the Civil War.
Vandals also targeted statues of Ulysses S. Grant — the Union general responsible for the defeat of the Confederacy, while liberal lawmakers have also gone after those of Teddy Roosevelt, who invited Booker T. Washington to dine with him in the White House.
President Trump half-joked that it would never stop, and that statues of Washington would be coming down.
President Trump: “George Washington was a slave owner… Are we gonna take down statues to George Washington? How about Thomas Jefferson?” pic.twitter.com/bUJnbaniwL — NBC News (@NBCNews) August 15, 2017
Aside from Pelosi’s call for a review, the President has proven rather prescient, with vandals targeting Washington’s statues over the summer, and one high school in California removing a mural of the nation’s first president because critics said it “traumatizes students and community members.”
A San Francisco mural has become the latest high-profile target of progressive history censors, writes Fergus M. Bordewich. https://t.co/0kLlMFe0U7 — WSJ Editorial Page (@WSJopinion) April 27, 2019
While Northam is behind the push to have Robert E. Lee’s statue removed, it’s important to remember that his actions are simply a deflection from his own “racist and divisive history.”
Northam faced calls for his resignation after a picture from his 1984 medical school yearbook page surfaced showing two individuals – one wearing blackface and another dressed in a Ku Klux Klan outfit.
The Democrat Party defended slavery & to this day supports and depends on racism to maintain political power. A photograph of Ralph Northam in blackface & another wearing a Ku Klux Klan robe was made public, Ralph Northam is still Governor of Virginia! What do you call that? pic.twitter.com/SSFkFSJZwp — Jevon O.A. Williams (@JevonWilliamsVI) July 26, 2020
Although Northam initially apologized for appearing in the photo, he later insisted he wasn’t in it, despite it clearly being labeled as his page.
Lee’s statue stood in the U.S. Capitol for 111 years.