thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-14--Ilhan Omar Worries Biden Cabinet Leaving Progressives Behind

Representative Ilhan Omar sent mixed messages Monday about Joe Biden ’ s cabinet picks , arguing that progressives do not have a big enough seat at the table within a prospective Biden cabinet , while also expressing approval at the picks .
The far-left Minnesota representative is a member of the progressive “ squad , ” which includes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , Rashida Tlaib , and Ayanna Pressley .
Appearing on CNN with Ana Cabrera on Monday , Carbrera asked Omar whether Biden was delivering on his promise of building the “ most diverse cabinet in history.
” “ As President-elect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we continue to keep the faith , ” Omar replied , not answering the question .
Omar , the newly re-elected head of the Congressional Progressive Caucus added that they are “ currently circulating a petition asking [ Biden ’ s team ] to be bolder as they begin to think about what they will produce on behalf of the American people for those first 100 days.
” The petition from progressives asks the Biden administration to raise the federal minimum wage to $ 15 an hour , wipe out student loan debt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ climate change to be a “ national emergency , ” among other demands .
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Senators Sanders and Warren , two big progressives , were tipped to be part of Biden ’ s cabinet , but the failure of Democrats in the Congressional elections apparently dashed those hopes .
As a result , Carbrera noted that Sanders had said progressives did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the table in Biden ’ s cabinet , an assessment that Omar told Carbrera she agreed with .
“ This is , you know , what we have been saying and asking for , ” Omar said .
“ We worked diligently in trying to make sure that the people understood that it was important for us to get rid of Trump , but to have someone who was going to be partner with us in governing for progress in our country , and we continue to be hopeful in having that partnership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our country.
” Prior to the election , Omar had said that progressives were all ready to fill Biden ’ s cabinet , and would “ push him to act accordingly ” on issues like climate change and banning fracking .
“ All of the cabinet positions should be filled by progressive Democrats , ” Omar believed .
But now , the cabinet is full of “ neoliberals ” ( The enemy of progressives , according to left-wing Twitter ) and former officials from the Obama administration .
So far Biden has announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ features Big Tech executives from Google , Amazon , and Microsoft .
Cardera asked Omar if she was unhappy with any of Biden ’ s picks so far .
“ You know , holistically , I am not , ” Omar continued .
“ I think that they have been quite diligent in putting together a really well-thought-out transition team , and we continue to see what comes out of the next couple of weeks as they solidify that list , and we will continue to push and make sure that our asks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added .
To follow the ongoing feud between progressives and neoliberals , check out journalist Glenn Greenwald ’ s Twitter timeline .

Representative Ilhan Omar sent mixed messages Monday about Joe Biden’s cabinet picks, arguing that progressives do not have a big enough seat at the table within a prospective Biden cabinet, while also expressing approval at the picks.
The far-left Minnesota representative is a member of the progressive “squad,” which includes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley.
Progressive Democrats Launch Petition To Pressure Biden Cabinet
Appearing on CNN with Ana Cabrera on Monday, Carbrera asked Omar whether Biden was delivering on his promise of building the “most diverse cabinet in history.”
“As President-elect Biden says, keep the faith, we continue to keep the faith,” Omar replied, not answering the question.
Omar, the newly re-elected head of the Congressional Progressive Caucus added that they are “currently circulating a petition asking [Biden’s team] to be bolder as they begin to think about what they will produce on behalf of the American people for those first 100 days.”
The petition from progressives asks the Biden administration to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, wipe out student loan debt, protect illegal immigrants, and declare climate change to be a “national emergency,” among other demands.
The past four years have been difficult and now the Biden administration has the opportunity to not just undo the damage but to create real, substantial change. Add your name to our petition calling on Biden to bold in his first 100 days: https://t.co/AYu7JYPFUW — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) December 13, 2020
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Biden Sticking It To Progressives?
Petitions may be all the progressive wing now have as ammo under a Biden administration.
Senators Sanders and Warren, two big progressives, were tipped to be part of Biden’s cabinet, but the failure of Democrats in the Congressional elections apparently dashed those hopes.
As a result, Carbrera noted that Sanders had said progressives did not have a big enough seat at the table in Biden’s cabinet, an assessment that Omar told Carbrera she agreed with.
“This is, you know, what we have been saying and asking for,” Omar said.
“We worked diligently in trying to make sure that the people understood that it was important for us to get rid of Trump, but to have someone who was going to be partner with us in governing for progress in our country, and we continue to be hopeful in having that partnership as we have governed on behalf of our country.”
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Omar: “We Will Continue To Push”
Prior to the election, Omar had said that progressives were all ready to fill Biden’s cabinet, and would “push him to act accordingly” on issues like climate change and banning fracking.
“All of the cabinet positions should be filled by progressive Democrats,” Omar believed.
But now, the cabinet is full of “neoliberals” (The enemy of progressives, according to left-wing Twitter) and former officials from the Obama administration.
So far Biden has announced:
John Kerry as global warming czar
Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary
Neera Tanden as Budget Director
Susan Rice as domestic policy guru
Jen Psaki as Press Secretary
Biden’s transition team also features Big Tech executives from Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.
Biden's cabinet so far: * 6 women, 6 men
* 7 of 12 are people of color
* 7 are historical firsts. 💙💚💛🧡❤💜 — Amy Siskind 🏳🌈 (@Amy_Siskind) December 9, 2020
Cardera asked Omar if she was unhappy with any of Biden’s picks so far. “You know, holistically, I am not,” Omar continued.
“I think that they have been quite diligent in putting together a really well-thought-out transition team, and we continue to see what comes out of the next couple of weeks as they solidify that list, and we will continue to push and make sure that our asks are clear and concise,” she added.
To follow the ongoing feud between progressives and neoliberals, check out journalist Glenn Greenwald’s Twitter timeline.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-14--CNN Host Jake Tapper Warns That Trump And His ‘Minions” ‘Lies’ Could Lead To ‘Stochastic Terrorism’

CNN host Jake Tapper had yet another meltdown against Donald Trump and his supporters on Monday , this time warning that the president ’ s “ lies ” could lead to “ stochastic terrorism.
” This refers to when violent acts come about after a leader demonizes a person or group .
Tapper ’ s panel on the radically liberal network was discussing comments made in a radio interview by State Rep. Gary Eisen ( R ) in which it was suggested that he and other protesters plan to disrupt the Electoral College vote .
The panel was also talking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advisor Stephen Miller , who said that the battleground states that the Trump administration is disputing will have “ alternate ” electors cast in Congress .
“ It has been a challenge of this year when people like Stephen Miller go on the president ’ s favorite channel and say things that are just shamelessly false or talk about this fantasy land alternate slight of electors , ” Tapper said .
“ We don ’ t know if they ’ re cynically lying or if they are intellectually unable to understand the facts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but at the end of the day , it doesn ’ t matter because the lies are having an effect.
” RELATED : Jake Tapper Rips Trump Over Comments About The Black Community , Van Jones Fires Back ‘ He Doesn ’ t Get Enough Credit ’ Not stopping there , the CNN host proceeded to show how strong his case of Trump derangement syndrome is by issuing a warning about the president and his “ minions.
” “ There is this thing called a stochastic terrorism which is the idea of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and acts of violence happen and can ’ t be directly tied , but there is a responsibility there , ” Tapper said .
“ When President Trump and his minions put out these lies and then we see people in Michigan afraid , electors just doing their job as patriots –if the state went the other way , they would cast the electors for Donald Trump , but it didn ’ t , ” he added .
“ We see threats of violence .
On one level is silly , funny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but on another level , there are real fears here .
It is tremendously irresponsible.
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CNN host Jake Tapper had yet another meltdown against Donald Trump and his supporters on Monday, this time warning that the president’s “lies” could lead to “stochastic terrorism.” This refers to when violent acts come about after a leader demonizes a person or group.
Tapper Lets Loose On Trump
Tapper’s panel on the radically liberal network was discussing comments made in a radio interview by State Rep. Gary Eisen (R) in which it was suggested that he and other protesters plan to disrupt the Electoral College vote. The panel was also talking about comments made recently by White House advisor Stephen Miller, who said that the battleground states that the Trump administration is disputing will have “alternate” electors cast in Congress.
“It has been a challenge of this year when people like Stephen Miller go on the president’s favorite channel and say things that are just shamelessly false or talk about this fantasy land alternate slight of electors,” Tapper said. “We don’t know if they’re cynically lying or if they are intellectually unable to understand the facts or if there is some psychological issue, but at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter because the lies are having an effect.”
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Tapper Attacks Trump And His ‘Minions’
Not stopping there, the CNN host proceeded to show how strong his case of Trump derangement syndrome is by issuing a warning about the president and his “minions.”
“There is this thing called a stochastic terrorism which is the idea of leaders putting out falsehoods, demonizing people, and acts of violence happen and can’t be directly tied, but there is a responsibility there,” Tapper said.
“When President Trump and his minions put out these lies and then we see people in Michigan afraid, electors just doing their job as patriots –if the state went the other way, they would cast the electors for Donald Trump, but it didn’t,” he added. “We see threats of violence. On one level is silly, funny, to look how crazy this is but on another level, there are real fears here. It is tremendously irresponsible.”
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Liberals like Tapper love to make it look as if Trump supporters are violent and deranged, but as we all know, it’s actually radical liberals that we need to worry about when it comes to physical violence.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-14--Michael Flynn Breaks His Silence After Pardon With Comments On 2020’s ‘War Against The Forces Of Evi

Michael Flynn Breaks His Silence After Pardon With Comments On 2020’s ‘War Against The Forces Of Evil’

Gen. Michael Flynn , the former national security advisor of Donald Trump , has broken his silence after being pardoned by the president to say that he America is in a “ war against the forces of evil.
” Flynn Says America Must Band Together Flynn explained to the Western Journal that the nation must band together and refuse to “ go to the funeral of our independence.
” This comes as Trump is continuing to challenge the results of last month ’ s presidential election , claiming that massive voter fraud took place .
“ The battle we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only human weapons : It requires the intervention of God because in a war against the forces of evil , only the Lord can obtain the victory , ” Flynn said .
“ [ A ] s American citizens , we must refuse to go to the funeral of our own independence , ” he added .
“ We the people are proud to proclaim that the United States of America is ‘ One Nation under God . '
” “ In this public profession of faith in God , we recognize his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proudly stand beneath the banner of Christ and our flag , in which millions have sacrificed their very lives for , ” Flynn continued .
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He went on to point out that God himself said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against me.
” “ We do not want a world governed by tyrants whom no one has elected and who want to have power in order to destroy us , ” Flynn added .
“ We understand what their plan is : to eliminate dissent , subdue any criticism and outlaw those who do not submit unconditionally to the dictatorship of the ‘ new world order . '
” “ In this crucible moment of our time , we have to pray that truth triumphs over lies , justice triumphs over abuse and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said .
“ Our sacred honor triumphs over infamy.
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“ [ W ] e ’ re fighting with faith , and we ’ re fighting with courage , ” Flynn explained , later adding , “ The courts aren ’ t going to decide who the next president of the United States is going to be .
‘ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ W ] e ’ re only asking to show us a little transparency , ” he continued .
“ Why not recount ?
Why not look at the signatures ?
Why not look inside these [ voting ] machines ?
Why not ?
What are they afraid of ?
What are they hiding from ?
They ’ re hiding from something.
” After stating that he believes fraud did indeed happen in this election , Flynn said , “ Our protest , our denunciation of electoral fraud is not only motivated by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump as a candidate .
It is above all a battle for justice and truth , which goes far beyond membership in a party or voting for a candidate.
” “ Pray now that when the light shines in the coming days , it reveals the truth along with a new era of American patriotism , ” the former national security advisor concluded .
This piece was written by James Samson on December 14 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Gen. Michael Flynn, the former national security advisor of Donald Trump, has broken his silence after being pardoned by the president to say that he America is in a “war against the forces of evil.”
Flynn Says America Must Band Together
Flynn explained to the Western Journal that the nation must band together and refuse to “go to the funeral of our independence.” This comes as Trump is continuing to challenge the results of last month’s presidential election, claiming that massive voter fraud took place.
“The battle we are engaged in cannot be fought with only human weapons: It requires the intervention of God because in a war against the forces of evil, only the Lord can obtain the victory,” Flynn said.
“[A]s American citizens, we must refuse to go to the funeral of our own independence,” he added. “We the people are proud to proclaim that the United States of America is ‘One Nation under God.'”
“In this public profession of faith in God, we recognize his Lordship over our country, and we proudly stand beneath the banner of Christ and our flag, in which millions have sacrificed their very lives for,” Flynn continued.
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Flynn Speaks Out On Supreme Court Steps
Flynn said this on Saturday on the steps of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., as thousands of Trump supporters protested in support of an ongoing challenge of the 2020 presidential election results. He went on to point out that God himself said, “Whoever is not with me is against me.”
“We do not want a world governed by tyrants whom no one has elected and who want to have power in order to destroy us,” Flynn added. “We understand what their plan is: to eliminate dissent, subdue any criticism and outlaw those who do not submit unconditionally to the dictatorship of the ‘new world order.'”
“In this crucible moment of our time, we have to pray that truth triumphs over lies, justice triumphs over abuse and fraud, honesty triumphs over corruption,” he said. “Our sacred honor triumphs over infamy.”
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Flynn also insisted that there are “still avenues” to secure a Trump re-election.
“[W]e’re fighting with faith, and we’re fighting with courage,” Flynn explained, later adding, “The courts aren’t going to decide who the next president of the United States is going to be. ‘We the people’ decide.”
“[W]e’re only asking to show us a little transparency,” he continued. “Why not recount? Why not look at the signatures? Why not look inside these [voting] machines? Why not? What are they afraid of? What are they hiding from? They’re hiding from something.”
Flynn Believes Voter Fraud Happened
After stating that he believes fraud did indeed happen in this election, Flynn said, “Our protest, our denunciation of electoral fraud is not only motivated by the fact that we are supporting Donald J. Trump as a candidate. It is above all a battle for justice and truth, which goes far beyond membership in a party or voting for a candidate.”
“Pray now that when the light shines in the coming days, it reveals the truth along with a new era of American patriotism,” the former national security advisor concluded.
This piece was written by James Samson on December 14, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-14--Pennsylvania Sheriff Reveals Why He Left The Democratic Party And Became A Republican

A Pennsylvania sheriff spoke out on Monday to reveal that he switched from being a Democrat to being a Republican due to the “ shift in ideals of the Democratic Party at the national level , ” including a “ socialist agenda.
” Fayette County Sheriff James Custer explained to “ Fox & Friends ” that he made the decision to switch to the Republican Party after considering doing so for several months .
In the end , the left ’ s handling of the coronavirus pandemic was what made him make the switch .
“ It probably started back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming down by the Democratic governors , ” Custer said , adding that he believes that these orders “ are unconstitutional.
” Not stopping there , Custer said that as a sheriff , it is his “ duty ” to “ protect , serve and uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States ” and he believes the “ mandates being brought down on our citizens ” are “ unconstitutional.
” He added that there is an importance to “ being able to protect their rights and freedoms under the Constitution.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sent ‘ Crystal Clear Message ’ To Trump : Accept Defeat This comes one week after Pennsylvania ’ s Democratic Governor Tom Wolf put new COVID-19 restrictions on the state , banning indoor dining and closing gyms , theaters and other indoor entertainment for three weeks .
He also limited gathering sizes to 10 people inside and 50 outdoors , additionally banning spectators from attending in-person professional and collegiate sports .
Custer went on to say that the “ defund the police ” movement was “ a definite factor ” in his decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Starting back from the George Floyd incident and all the civil unrest and the calls for ‘ abolish the police , ’ ‘ defund the police ’ that was part of factoring in to my decision that , ‘ hey , this is not what I signed up for , ’ ” the sheriff said .
Custer then said that there are “ plenty of people out there that are backing us ” and that is why he was one of the many sheriffs in Pennsylvania who publicly endorsed “ President Trump as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That was part of the movement , a big part of it at the time , ” he said .
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A Pennsylvania sheriff spoke out on Monday to reveal that he switched from being a Democrat to being a Republican due to the “shift in ideals of the Democratic Party at the national level,” including a “socialist agenda.”
Pennsylvania Sheriff Switches Parties
Fayette County Sheriff James Custer explained to “Fox & Friends” that he made the decision to switch to the Republican Party after considering doing so for several months. In the end, the left’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic was what made him make the switch.
“It probably started back when the pandemic started and the mandates coming down by the Democratic governors,” Custer said, adding that he believes that these orders “are unconstitutional.”
Not stopping there, Custer said that as a sheriff, it is his “duty” to “protect, serve and uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States” and he believes the “mandates being brought down on our citizens” are “unconstitutional.” He added that there is an importance to “being able to protect their rights and freedoms under the Constitution.”
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Pennsylvania’s New COVID Restrictions
This comes one week after Pennsylvania’s Democratic Governor Tom Wolf put new COVID-19 restrictions on the state, banning indoor dining and closing gyms, theaters and other indoor entertainment for three weeks. He also limited gathering sizes to 10 people inside and 50 outdoors, additionally banning spectators from attending in-person professional and collegiate sports.
Custer went on to say that the “defund the police” movement was “a definite factor” in his decision to leave the Democratic Party.
“Starting back from the George Floyd incident and all the civil unrest and the calls for ‘abolish the police,’ ‘defund the police’ that was part of factoring in to my decision that, ‘hey, this is not what I signed up for,’” the sheriff said.
Custer then said that there are “plenty of people out there that are backing us” and that is why he was one of the many sheriffs in Pennsylvania who publicly endorsed “President Trump as our law and order president.”
“That was part of the movement, a big part of it at the time,” he said.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-14--Kevin McCarthy Eviscerates Pelosi For Inconsistencies In House Voting – ‘Her Power Is More Important

Kevin McCarthy Eviscerates Pelosi For Inconsistencies In House Voting – ‘Her Power Is More Important’

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy ( R-CA ) just called out Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) for her inconsistencies when it comes to her decisions regarding members voting in person .
“ Pelosi is fine with House Democrats skipping work if the votes are about legislation , but in January she will demand every Democrat show up—in person—to vote for her for Speaker , ” McCarthy said , according to Fox News .
“ Her message is clear : her power is more important than anything else.
” This comes at a difficult time for Pelosi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for reelection as Speaker , given the fact that Democrats have a slimmer majority in the House of Representatives when the 117th Congress begins on January 3 .
Democrats are likely to only hold a maximum of 222 out of 435 seats , whereas Republicans would have 213 .
Pelosi will also have to contend with the COVID-19 pandemic preventing members from showing up to vote in person .
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“ Handing control of this chamber over to the Republicans would negate the will of the American people , block the Biden administration ’ s ambitious agenda , and continue President Trump ’ s disastrous policies long after he ’ s gone , ” the Democrat warned .
He went on to point out to them that “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the pandemic , ceases at the beginning of the new Congress .
“ The physical presence of Members is needed , ” McGovern said , also noting that “ you must be present on the House Floor to be sworn in.
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” “ The Speaker believes , at a time when the virus is surging , that the need for state and local funding is even more important , especially given the states ’ responsibility for distributing and administering the vaccine , ” Hamill said .
“ Health care workers and first responders are risking their lives to save lives and at the same time , are at the risk of losing their jobs without state and local support.
” Hammill added that Pelosi “ reiterated her view @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be found that does not jeopardize workers ’ safety.
” He also said that Pelosi “ raised the recent bipartisan , bicameral agreement on surprise billing and the bipartisan support for its inclusion in the omnibus agreement , ” which he claimed would yield “ significant savings to pay for critical health initiatives.
” “ The White House has already expressed support for the surprise billing agreement , ” Hamill concluded .
“ The Speaker and Secretary agreed to speak again tomorrow.
” This piece was written by James Samson on December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) just called out Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) for her inconsistencies when it comes to her decisions regarding members voting in person.
McCarthy Calls Out Pelosi
“Pelosi is fine with House Democrats skipping work if the votes are about legislation, but in January she will demand every Democrat show up—in person—to vote for her for Speaker,” McCarthy said, according to Fox News. “Her message is clear: her power is more important than anything else.”
This comes at a difficult time for Pelosi as she is facing a close battle for reelection as Speaker, given the fact that Democrats have a slimmer majority in the House of Representatives when the 117th Congress begins on January 3. Democrats are likely to only hold a maximum of 222 out of 435 seats, whereas Republicans would have 213. Pelosi will also have to contend with the COVID-19 pandemic preventing members from showing up to vote in person.
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McGovern Begs Democrats To Show Up To Vote
House Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern (D-MA) recently wrote a letter to House Democrats warning them that it is crucial that they report to the chamber to start the 117th Congress on Jan. 3.
“Handing control of this chamber over to the Republicans would negate the will of the American people, block the Biden administration’s ambitious agenda, and continue President Trump’s disastrous policies long after he’s gone,” the Democrat warned. He went on to point out to them that “remote voting,” which was implemented for the pandemic, ceases at the beginning of the new Congress.
“The physical presence of Members is needed,” McGovern said, also noting that “you must be present on the House Floor to be sworn in.”
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Pelosi Responds
On Sunday night, Pelosi’s deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill said that the Speaker and her Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin spoke over the phone at 4:30 p.m. to discuss “the latest developments on the omnibus and COVID talk.”
“The Speaker believes, at a time when the virus is surging, that the need for state and local funding is even more important, especially given the states’ responsibility for distributing and administering the vaccine,” Hamill said. “Health care workers and first responders are risking their lives to save lives and at the same time, are at the risk of losing their jobs without state and local support.”
Hammill added that Pelosi “reiterated her view that a compromise on the liability issue should be found that does not jeopardize workers’ safety.”
He also said that Pelosi “raised the recent bipartisan, bicameral agreement on surprise billing and the bipartisan support for its inclusion in the omnibus agreement,” which he claimed would yield “significant savings to pay for critical health initiatives.”
“The White House has already expressed support for the surprise billing agreement,” Hamill concluded. “The Speaker and Secretary agreed to speak again tomorrow.”
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-14--Karl Rove Warns Trump ‘America Likes Comebacks But They Don’t Like Sore Losers’

The Republican strategist Karl Rove spoke out on Sunday to warn President Donald Trump that Americans do not like “ sore losers.
” During a segment on “ Fox News Sunday , ” host Chris Wallace asked Rove , “ The Electoral College votes tomorrow , and then on January 6 , the Congress actually counts the votes and formally declares a winner .
Do you expect President Trump to continue to contest the election past tomorrow , maybe even past January 6 , and do you think he ’ s either helping or hurting both himself and the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he will .
I wouldn ’ t be surprised to see that maybe tomorrow there are attempts to disrupt the voting in the six contested states , ” Rove replied .
“ I wouldn ’ t be surprised to see expressions of public support for the president ’ s position from Trump electors in states that he carried.
” “ I wouldn ’ t be surprised on January 6 — I fully expect that one senator and one representative , at minimum , that ’ s what ’ s required , can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results , ” he added .
“ But I don ’ t see that it ’ s going to be overturned tomorrow , and I don ’ t see that it ’ s going to be overturned on January 6 .
” Rove Thinks Trump Is ‘ Not Helping Himself Or The Country ’ “ As to your second question , it depends on — the answer to that depends upon what ’ s his goal ?
If his goal is to lay the predicate to come back in 2024 and run again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least gain the nomination , ” Rove said .
“ But I think in the long run , he ’ s not helping himself or the country .
America likes comebacks , but they don ’ t like sore losers , and he is on the edge of looking like a sore loser and probably will look like it after January 6.
” Though various media outlets have called last month ’ s presidential election for Democratic candidate Joe Biden , Trump has yet to concede .
The president has instead filed various @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he claims will expose massive voter fraud in this election .
It remains to be seen how this will work out for Trump and his supporters .
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It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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The Republican strategist Karl Rove spoke out on Sunday to warn President Donald Trump that Americans do not like “sore losers.”
Rove Issues Warning To Trump
During a segment on “Fox News Sunday,” host Chris Wallace asked Rove, “The Electoral College votes tomorrow, and then on January 6, the Congress actually counts the votes and formally declares a winner. Do you expect President Trump to continue to contest the election past tomorrow, maybe even past January 6, and do you think he’s either helping or hurting both himself and the country?”
“Well, I believe that he will. I wouldn’t be surprised to see that maybe tomorrow there are attempts to disrupt the voting in the six contested states,” Rove replied. “I wouldn’t be surprised to see expressions of public support for the president’s position from Trump electors in states that he carried.”
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“I wouldn’t be surprised on January 6 — I fully expect that one senator and one representative, at minimum, that’s what’s required, can file a statement contesting the electoral college results,” he added. “But I don’t see that it’s going to be overturned tomorrow, and I don’t see that it’s going to be overturned on January 6. ”
Rove Thinks Trump Is ‘Not Helping Himself Or The Country’
“As to your second question, it depends on — the answer to that depends upon what’s his goal? If his goal is to lay the predicate to come back in 2024 and run again, he’s helping himself at least gain the nomination,” Rove said. “But I think in the long run, he’s not helping himself or the country. America likes comebacks, but they don’t like sore losers, and he is on the edge of looking like a sore loser and probably will look like it after January 6.”
Though various media outlets have called last month’s presidential election for Democratic candidate Joe Biden, Trump has yet to concede. The president has instead filed various legal challenges all over the country that he claims will expose massive voter fraud in this election.
It remains to be seen how this will work out for Trump and his supporters.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-14--Flashback: Media ‘Fact-Checked’ Trump On Vaccine Predictions – And Failed Miserably

A look at the media ’ s attempts to ‘ fact-check ’ President Trump ’ s predictions on the availability of a COVID-19 vaccine shows exactly why journalism is a dying industry .
The country ’ s first Covid-19 vaccines were administered on Monday .
President Trump predicted as much prior to the election .
The President predicted this day would come in historically record time .
“ We ’ re looking to get it by the end of the year if we can , maybe before , ” Trump said at a White House event in May .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before end of year , ” he tweeted as well .
Not wanting the President to celebrate an accomplishment he saw on the horizon , the media pounced on his prediction and declared it to be fake news .
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NBC predicted the President would “ need a miracle ” for a vaccine to be ready before the new year .
“ President Donald Trump has suggested multiple times that a coronavirus vaccine could come within months , an accelerated timeline that prominent health experts and veteran vaccine developers say is unlikely absent a miracle , ” they wrote under the guise of a ‘ fact-check.
’ They continued : “ Experts say that the development , testing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is still at least 12 to 18 months off , and that anything less would be a medical miracle.
” To paraphrase the late great Hans Gruber , “ You asked for miracles , Theo , I give you the POTUS.
” RELATED : The Media Did Everything They Could To Hide The Hunter Biden Scandal From Voters We certainly wouldn ’ t want to single out NBC News as the only media outlet who thought they could fact-check President Trump ’ s prediction on a vaccine and ended up failing miserably .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ adviser , an official at probably one of the slowest , most overly-regulated government organizations in America until Trump came along , saying the swift arrival of a COVID vaccine simply is “ not realistic.
” MSNBC managed to find an expert who said the idea of a vaccine by January is “ preposterous.
” There were others … And still others … A special shout-out does go out to NBC though , as they again ‘ fact-checked ’ President Trump on his vaccine prediction in August .
“ We are delivering lifesaving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the end of the year , or maybe even sooner !
” Trump claimed at his GOP convention speech .
Where are all the media reports fact-checking their own fake news story on the COVID-19 vaccine ?
Where is the apology to the President ?
The humble admission that any self-respecting news organization should stick to actual facts , not ones that they make up ?

A look at the media’s attempts to ‘fact-check’ President Trump’s predictions on the availability of a COVID-19 vaccine shows exactly why journalism is a dying industry.
The country’s first Covid-19 vaccines were administered on Monday. President Trump predicted as much prior to the election.
Today, he celebrated.
“First Vaccine Administered,” Trump tweeted. “Congratulations USA! Congratulations WORLD!”
The President predicted this day would come in historically record time.
“We’re looking to get it by the end of the year if we can, maybe before,” Trump said at a White House event in May.
“Vaccine work is looking VERY promising, before end of year,” he tweeted as well.
Not wanting the President to celebrate an accomplishment he saw on the horizon, the media pounced on his prediction and declared it to be fake news.
First Vaccine Administered. Congratulations USA! Congratulations WORLD! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 14, 2020
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Media Fact-Checkers Were Wrong About the Vaccine, Trump Was Right
NBC News was one major media outlet all-too-happy to try and turn President Trump’s vaccine prediction into a supposed example of fake news.
As if the media’s role is to serve as the Nostradamus of the news world.
NBC predicted the President would “need a miracle” for a vaccine to be ready before the new year.
“President Donald Trump has suggested multiple times that a coronavirus vaccine could come within months, an accelerated timeline that prominent health experts and veteran vaccine developers say is unlikely absent a miracle,” they wrote under the guise of a ‘fact-check.’
They continued: “Experts say that the development, testing and production of a vaccine for the public is still at least 12 to 18 months off, and that anything less would be a medical miracle.”
To paraphrase the late great Hans Gruber, “You asked for miracles, Theo, I give you the POTUS.”
NBC Fact check: Coronavirus vaccine could come this year, Trump says. Experts say he needs a ‘miracle’ to be right.https://t.co/Pu6hDrWGgP — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 15, 2020
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More Media Failures
We certainly wouldn’t want to single out NBC News as the only media outlet who thought they could fact-check President Trump’s prediction on a vaccine and ended up failing miserably.
NPR ran a column about an FDA adviser, an official at probably one of the slowest, most overly-regulated government organizations in America until Trump came along, saying the swift arrival of a COVID vaccine simply is “not realistic.”
MSNBC managed to find an expert who said the idea of a vaccine by January is “preposterous.”
There were others …
And still others …
They still think we should take them seriously pic.twitter.com/vM5IurHB9Z — Jake Schneider (@jacobkschneider) December 12, 2020
A special shout-out does go out to NBC though, as they again ‘fact-checked’ President Trump on his vaccine prediction in August.
“We are delivering lifesaving therapies, and will produce a vaccine before the end of the year, or maybe even sooner!” Trump claimed at his GOP convention speech.
“This is largely false,” NBC wrote.
Where are all the media reports fact-checking their own fake news story on the COVID-19 vaccine? Where is the apology to the President? The humble admission that any self-respecting news organization should stick to actual facts, not ones that they make up?


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-14--Bill Gates Says Life Won’t Return to Normal Until 2022, But These People Are Done Being Locked Down

Earlier , The Political Insider reported that Microsoft founder Bill Gates expressed support for shutting down bars and restaurants for up to six months , and indicated lockdowns may continue all the way into 2022 .
The billionaire Microsoft founder made his sobering warning during an interview with CNN over the weekend .
“ Well , sadly , the next four to six months could be the worst of the epidemic , ” he told anchor Jake Tapper in discussing lockdowns and his support for extreme restrictions such as stay-at-home orders issued by California Governor Gavin Newsom .
“ Bars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be closed as we go into this wave , and I think sadly that ’ s appropriate , ” Gates continued .
“ You don ’ t want somebody you love to be the last to die of coronavirus.
” But while one of the world ’ s richest men may not have any problems shutting down , Americans across the country are rejecting shutdowns and lockdowns .
Americans Not Willing To Roll Over on Lockdowns While Gates is predicting lockdowns for years to come , many Americans aren ’ t willing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This past weekend , hundreds gathered for a “ freedom rally ” in Lewis County in Washington to support small businesses bearing the brunt of harsh lockdown orders .
Some restaurants in Pennsylvania have simply begun defying lockdown orders .
“ Some Susquehanna Valley restaurants are planning to remain open in violation of Gov .
Wolf ’ s shut down order that took effect Saturday , ” WGAL 8 reported .
“ They need this income now .
They ’ re going to need it all winter .
And there is no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one restaurant explained .
Atilis Gym in New Jersey has seen its owners arrested and over $ 1.2 million in fines levied upon their business as they continue to defy lockdown orders from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy .
And restaurants in California are also defying regional lockdown orders as a means of “ survival , ” Fox News reports .
“ Businesses throughout the county have invested thousands of dollars to ensure safety for their employees and customers only to be punished for the recent surge they have done everything in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ County Supervisor Kathryn Barger explained .
Bill Gates may want to see lockdowns continue into 2022 , but if America is to survive as a free nation more and more people like the above business owners are going to have to resist .
“ Restaurants have been linked to less than 4 % of coronavirus outbreaks in non-residential settings , according to data from L.A. County , ” ABC 7 reported .
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“ I ’ m pleased with the people and the priority that President-elect Biden and his team are bringing to bear on this problem , ” he said .
Of those people , the billionaire believes Dr. Anthony Fauci , who some argue has been wrong in dealing with the pandemic on several occasions , is a positive move .
“ Biden is doing his best to retain Francis Collins and Tony Fauci and add them to that strong group of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are people who are willing to admit when things aren ’ t going well and deliver top messages , particularly about the next four to six months.
” Remarkably , Gates took a shot at President Trump for prioritizing the vaccine for American citizens , calling it a “ selfish ” move , and downplayed the administration ’ s role in getting it approved in record time .
On Monday morning , President Trump celebrated the first administration of the COVID vaccine .

Earlier, The Political Insider reported that Microsoft founder Bill Gates expressed support for shutting down bars and restaurants for up to six months, and indicated lockdowns may continue all the way into 2022.
The billionaire Microsoft founder made his sobering warning during an interview with CNN over the weekend.
“Well, sadly, the next four to six months could be the worst of the epidemic,” he told anchor Jake Tapper in discussing lockdowns and his support for extreme restrictions such as stay-at-home orders issued by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
“Bars and restaurants in most of the country will be closed as we go into this wave, and I think sadly that’s appropriate,” Gates continued. “You don’t want somebody you love to be the last to die of coronavirus.”
.@BillGates on Covid: “Even through 2022” we should be prepared for life to not return to “normal” Says “sadly” it’s “appropriate” for bars and restaurants to close over the next “four to six months” pic.twitter.com/cmDD8pv3XR — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) December 13, 2020
But while one of the world’s richest men may not have any problems shutting down, Americans across the country are rejecting shutdowns and lockdowns.
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Americans Not Willing To Roll Over on Lockdowns
While Gates is predicting lockdowns for years to come, many Americans aren’t willing to accept them as the new norm.
This past weekend, hundreds gathered for a “freedom rally” in Lewis County in Washington to support small businesses bearing the brunt of harsh lockdown orders.
Freedom rally drums up support for businesses in small Lewis County town https://t.co/hpp87GWwlz — KING 5 News (@KING5Seattle) December 13, 2020
Some restaurants in Pennsylvania have simply begun defying lockdown orders.
“Some Susquehanna Valley restaurants are planning to remain open in violation of Gov. Wolf’s shut down order that took effect Saturday,” WGAL 8 reported.
“They need this income now. They’re going to need it all winter. And there is no relief set up for them,” one restaurant explained.
Atilis Gym in New Jersey has seen its owners arrested and over $1.2 million in fines levied upon their business as they continue to defy lockdown orders from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.
Atilis Gym is continuing to defy New Jersey’s #Covid restrictions, and they’re now facing over a million dollars in fines. Co-Owner Ian Smith says he has no plans on paying those fines, and explains how he continues to keep his business afloat! #VarneyCo pic.twitter.com/Jxv4mc1ghz — Varney & Co. (@Varneyco) December 9, 2020
And restaurants in California are also defying regional lockdown orders as a means of “survival,” Fox News reports.
“Businesses throughout the county have invested thousands of dollars to ensure safety for their employees and customers only to be punished for the recent surge they have done everything in their power to prevent,” Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger explained.
Watch the latest video at foxnews.com
Bill Gates may want to see lockdowns continue into 2022, but if America is to survive as a free nation more and more people like the above business owners are going to have to resist.
“Restaurants have been linked to less than 4% of coronavirus outbreaks in non-residential settings, according to data from L.A. County,” ABC 7 reported.
How much are restaurants contributing to the spread of COVID-19 in LA County? https://t.co/jCE3aPRVNv via @abc7 — Rusty Weiss 🇺🇸 (@rustyweiss74) December 14, 2020
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Gates Expresses Hope For A Biden Administration
In the interview with Tapper, Gates expressed optimism about the prospects of a Joe Biden-Kamala Harris administration.
“I’m pleased with the people and the priority that President-elect Biden and his team are bringing to bear on this problem,” he said.
Of those people, the billionaire believes Dr. Anthony Fauci, who some argue has been wrong in dealing with the pandemic on several occasions, is a positive move.
“Biden is doing his best to retain Francis Collins and Tony Fauci and add them to that strong group of people,” Gates said.
“These are people who are willing to admit when things aren’t going well and deliver top messages, particularly about the next four to six months.”
Remarkably, Gates took a shot at President Trump for prioritizing the vaccine for American citizens, calling it a “selfish” move, and downplayed the administration’s role in getting it approved in record time.
On Monday morning, President Trump celebrated the first administration of the COVID vaccine.
First Vaccine Administered. Congratulations USA! Congratulations WORLD! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 14, 2020


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-14--After Trump Teases Pardoning Snowden, Republicans Rand Paul, Matt Gaetz, And Others Come Out In Full

After Trump Teases Pardoning Snowden, Republicans Rand Paul, Matt Gaetz, And Others Come Out In Full Support

Donald Trump hinted again at another possible pardon , when he told a reporter Sunday morning that he was still thinking about pardoning NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden .
Glenn Greenwald , the journalist responsible for breaking Snowden ’ s story in 2013 , noted how doing so would be a direct affront to the Deep State .
“ If Trump follows through on a pardon of , it ’ d be a huge victory against CIA/FBI/NSA abuses , ” Greenwald tweeted .
“ Everyone from have advocated this .
The Deep State Hates The Very Idea Of Pardoning Snowden “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Clapper , Comey & Susan Rice , ” Greenwald added .
Greenwald was referring to Obama administration officials : former CIA Director John Brennan , former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper , former FBI Director James Comey , and former Obama administration United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice .
When Trump floated the idea of pardoning Snowden in August , Rice tweeted , “ I .
Just .
Can ’ t .
Congratulations GOP .
This is who you are now.
” RELATED : Media Declares Biden-Harris Person Of The Year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honcho Rice has a point .
This might be what the GOP is now .
Just ask Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz , perhaps President Trump ’ s biggest ally in the House , who retweeted Greenwald , adding the comment , “ President Trump is listening to the many of us who are urging him to “ It ’ s the right thing to do , ” Gaetz added .
“ James Clapper brazenly lied to Congress denying that the Deep State was spying on all Americans , ” Paul tweeted .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exposed unconstitutional spying .
He deserves a pardon from !
Here is a reminder of what Paul is referring to regarding Clapper .
This exchange is also what inspired Snowden to expose the NSA ’ s illegal mass surveillance program .
The support for Snowden kept rolling in .
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie retweeted Gaetz and said “ Now is the time to Former Republican turned Libertarian , Congressman Justin Amash , added to the chorus with “ Pardon @ Snowden.
” But the Deep State wasn ’ t going to take this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take establishment neoconservative Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney very long to bash Snowden and any thought of giving him a pardon .
‘ The Cheney Ideology Supporting Forever Wars Puts More Troops At Risk Than S ver Did ’ And that is when Matt Gaetz and other conservatives fired back on the neocon leader .
Gaetz tweeted , “ The Cheney ideology supporting forever wars puts more troops at risk than ever did.
” Then other conservatives began piling on .
“ Of course…The neocon ally of US liberals speaks up , ” Greenwald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ She says Snowden ‘ handed over US secrets to Russian and Chinese intelligence ’ because she comes from a family of liars & her career rests solely on her father , one of this century ’ s worst liars , ” he added .
Many believe Snowden ’ s only chance of receiving a pardon is President Trump .
The Deep State operators and defenders who Snowden exposed and embarrassed obviously don ’ t want this to happen .
Just ask Susan Rice and Liz Cheney .
Former Vice President Joe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bully countries that might give Snowden safe haven for exposing the mass illegal surveillance that occurred during the Obama administration .
RELATED : Tucker Carlson Issues Chilling Warning On How AOC ‘ Absolutely Could ’ Be President In Four Years Snowden told MSNBC last year , “ Every time one of these governments got close to opening their doors , the phone would ring in their foreign ministries.
” “ And on the other end of the line would be a very senior American official , ” Snowden said .
“ It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ State John Kerry or then-Vice President Joe Biden.
” The Deep State and their friends in the Democratic establishment have done everything they can to harm Donald Trump ’ s presidency over the last four years .
President Trump should make their worst nightmare come true by pardoning patriotic whistleblower hero , Edward Snowden .

Donald Trump hinted again at another possible pardon, when he told a reporter Sunday morning that he was still thinking about pardoning NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.
Glenn Greenwald, the journalist responsible for breaking Snowden’s story in 2013, noted how doing so would be a direct affront to the Deep State.
“If Trump follows through on a pardon of @Snowden, it’d be a huge victory against CIA/FBI/NSA abuses,” Greenwald tweeted. “Everyone from @RandPaul, @MattGaetz & @TulsiGabbard to @ACLU, @BernieSanders & @NYTimes have advocated this.
If Trump follows through on a pardon of @Snowden, it'd be a huge victory against CIA/FBI/NSA abuses. Everyone from @RandPaul, @MattGaetz & @TulsiGabbard to @ACLU, @BernieSanders & @NYTimes have advocated this. The only ones angry would be Brennan, Clapper, Comey & Susan Rice. pic.twitter.com/wZR68xZdCB — Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) December 13, 2020
The Deep State Hates The Very Idea Of Pardoning Snowden
“The only ones angry would be Brennan, Clapper, Comey & Susan Rice,” Greenwald added.
Greenwald was referring to Obama administration officials: former CIA Director John Brennan, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, former FBI Director James Comey, and former Obama administration United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice.
When Trump floated the idea of pardoning Snowden in August, Rice tweeted, “I. Just. Can’t. Congratulations GOP. This is who you are now.”
I. Just. Can’t. Congratulations GOP. This is who you are now. https://t.co/CAE98A7qjV — Susan Rice (@AmbassadorRice) August 16, 2020
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Deep State honcho Rice has a point. This might be what the GOP is now.
Conservatives Give Full-throated Support For Snowden Pardon
Just ask Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz, perhaps President Trump’s biggest ally in the House, who retweeted Greenwald, adding the comment, “President Trump is listening to the many of us who are urging him to #PardonSnowden”
“It’s the right thing to do,” Gaetz added.
President Trump is listening to the many of us who are urging him to #PardonSnowden It’s the right thing to do. https://t.co/5roORsl9W6 — Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) December 13, 2020
Then Trump ally Sen. Rand Paul chimed in.
“James Clapper brazenly lied to Congress denying that the Deep State was spying on all Americans,” Paul tweeted. “@Snowden simply revealed Clapper’s lies and exposed unconstitutional spying. He deserves a pardon from @realDonaldTrump!
James Clapper brazenly lied to Congress denying that the Deep State was spying on all Americans. @Snowden simply revealed Clapper’s lies and exposed unconstitutional spying. He deserves a pardon from @realDonaldTrump! — Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) December 13, 2020
Here is a reminder of what Paul is referring to regarding Clapper.
This exchange is also what inspired Snowden to expose the NSA’s illegal mass surveillance program.
Sen. Wyden: “Does NSA collect any type of data at all on millions or hundreds of millions of Americans?” James Clapper: “No sir … Not wittingly.” 9th Circuit in Sept: NSA’s Warrantless data collection (exposed by Snowden) violated FISA & Constitution.pic.twitter.com/KG5p25IKiv — Alex Salvi (@alexsalvinews) December 13, 2020
The support for Snowden kept rolling in.
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie retweeted Gaetz and said “Now is the time to #pardonsnowden“
Former Republican turned Libertarian, Congressman Justin Amash, added to the chorus with “Pardon @Snowden.”
Establishment Republican And Deep State Defender Liz Cheney Chimes In
But the Deep State wasn’t going to take this lying down.
It didn’t take establishment neoconservative Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney very long to bash Snowden and any thought of giving him a pardon.
Cheney called Snowden a “traitor.”
Edward Snowden is a traitor. He is responsible for the largest and most damaging release of classified info in US history. He handed over US secrets to Russian and Chinese intelligence putting our troops and our nation at risk. Pardoning him would be unconscionable. — Liz Cheney (@Liz_Cheney) December 13, 2020
‘The Cheney Ideology Supporting Forever Wars Puts More Troops At Risk Than S nowden E ver Did’
And that is when Matt Gaetz and other conservatives fired back on the neocon leader.
Gaetz tweeted, “The Cheney ideology supporting forever wars puts more troops at risk than @snowden ever did.”
The Cheney ideology supporting forever wars puts more troops at risk than @snowden ever did. https://t.co/BNbEVa4E6C — Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) December 14, 2020
Then other conservatives began piling on.
Liberty is when Snowden is free and you and Daddy Warbucks are in prison https://t.co/fHJ5axe4Dz — Michael Malice (@michaelmalice) December 13, 2020
Edward Snowden defended the constitution and is responsible for no one’s death. That more than I can say about the Cheney family. https://t.co/rVos6pkXhj — Doug Stafford (@dougstafford) December 13, 2020
Liz Cheney says Snowden is traitor for exposing the fact that the Govt. was spying on American citizens. No Liz, the real traitors are those in our govt. who turned the NSA surveillance grid against we the people violating our 4th Amendment rights — Melissa Tate (@TheRightMelissa) December 14, 2020
Greenwald laid waste to Liz Cheney.
“Of course…The neocon ally of US liberals speaks up,” Greenwald tweeted. “@Liz_Cheney is an abject liar.”
“She says Snowden ‘handed over US secrets to Russian and Chinese intelligence’ because she comes from a family of liars & her career rests solely on her father, one of this century’s worst liars,” he added.
Of course…The neocon ally of US liberals speaks up.@Liz_Cheney is an abject liar. She says Snowden “handed over US secrets to Russian and Chinese intelligence” because she comes from a family of liars & her career rests solely on her father, one of this century’s worst liars. pic.twitter.com/46Z53bcsAA — Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) December 13, 2020
Pardon Snowden
Many believe Snowden’s only chance of receiving a pardon is President Trump.
The Deep State operators and defenders who Snowden exposed and embarrassed obviously don’t want this to happen.
Just ask Susan Rice and Liz Cheney.
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Former Vice President Joe Biden went out of his way to bully countries that might give Snowden safe haven for exposing the mass illegal surveillance that occurred during the Obama administration.
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Snowden told MSNBC last year, “Every time one of these governments got close to opening their doors, the phone would ring in their foreign ministries.”
“And on the other end of the line would be a very senior American official,” Snowden said. “It was one of two people: then-Secretary of State John Kerry or then-Vice President Joe Biden.”
The Deep State and their friends in the Democratic establishment have done everything they can to harm Donald Trump’s presidency over the last four years.
President Trump should make their worst nightmare come true by pardoning patriotic whistleblower hero, Edward Snowden.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-14--Fox News’ Chris Wallace Hammers Scalise Over Texas Lawsuit For ‘Disenfranchising’ Biden Voters

Fox News host Chris Wallace criticized Republican House Minority Whip Steve Scalise on Sunday for the congressman ’ s support of the rejected Texas election lawsuit at the Supreme Court .
Wallace claimed that , if successful , the lawsuit would “ disenfranchise 10 million Joe Biden voters.
” The exchange took place on this week ’ s broadcast of “ Fox News Sunday.
” RELATED : House Democrat Calls On Pelosi To Punish Republicans Who Supported Texas Supreme Court Lawsuit Though the Supreme Court dismissed the case on Friday , Scalise explained why moving forward with the lawsuit against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for voter trust .
“ There ’ s going to ultimately be a conclusion to this , but for now I think if you just discount the fact that millions of people wonder why is it that in some states — Florida , Texas , large states , they had the results by 10:00 that night and then in other states , it was days and weeks , and during those days and weeks you saw massive vote swings that just seed a lot of distrust.
” Wallace responded , “ The reason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a lot of states they weren ’ t able to count the millions of mail-in ballots until election night , and everybody knew — and in fact , it happened , in Florida , it went the other way.
” Wallace : ‘ Do You Feel Comfortable Throwing Out Millions Of Votes Of Your Fellow Americans ?
’ “ They were able to count the mail-in ballots early , so it favored Biden early , and then it swung to Trump , ” Wallace said .
Wallace continued , “ In Pennsylvania @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ballots late , so it started pro-Trump , and then it swung to Biden.
” Wallace would then hit Scalise for what he sees as an attempt to ‘ disenfranchise ’ Biden voters .
“ You were talking about disenfranchising the 10 million Biden voters who supported Biden in those four states , ” Wallace said .
“ Do you feel comfortable throwing out millions of votes of your fellow Americans ?
” Wallace followed up .
“ That ’ s what the lawsuit would have done , ” Wallace insisted .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brief , was to challenge election law changes in Georgia , Pennsylvania , Wisconsin , and Michigan that were implemented by Governors or bureaucrats , rather than state legislatures – a move Texas argued was unconstitutional under Article II .
The court ultimately rejected the suit , claiming that Texas did not have standing .
Scalise defended the Texas lawsuit as upholding the constitutional process for electing the president .
“ If you look at the Texas lawsuit , what it was saying if there are some states that didn ’ t follow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Scalise said .
“ The Constitution is very clear that state legislatures set the process for having electors.
” Wallace replied , “ With all due respect , the Supreme Court threw that out .
They didn ’ t even hear it .
They didn ’ t think it even merited a hearing.
” RELATED : Media Declares Biden-Harris Person Of The Year , Trump Loser Of The Year Wallace then asked if Team Trump is going to recognize Joe Biden as president-elect after the Electoral College vote scheduled for Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to recognize [ Biden ] as the president-elect , and you ’ re not willing to stop contesting the election ?
” Wallace asked .
“ Joe Biden has been going through a transition with supporting him , ” Scalise responded .
“ Let ’ s let this legal process play itself out .
”

Fox News host Chris Wallace criticized Republican House Minority Whip Steve Scalise on Sunday for the congressman’s support of the rejected Texas election lawsuit at the Supreme Court.
Wallace claimed that, if successful, the lawsuit would “disenfranchise 10 million Joe Biden voters.”
The exchange took place on this week’s broadcast of “Fox News Sunday.”
Steve Scalise, who supported Trump's effort to disenfranchise millions of Biden voters for no good reason, won't commit to recognizing Joe Biden as President-elect even after the Electoral College votes pic.twitter.com/rlrIqw8OcS — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 13, 2020
RELATED: House Democrat Calls On Pelosi To Punish Republicans Who Supported Texas Supreme Court Lawsuit
Wallace And Scalise Lock Horns
Though the Supreme Court dismissed the case on Friday, Scalise explained why moving forward with the lawsuit against four battleground states would have been better for voter trust.
“There’s going to ultimately be a conclusion to this, but for now I think if you just discount the fact that millions of people wonder why is it that in some states — Florida, Texas, large states, they had the results by 10:00 that night and then in other states, it was days and weeks, and during those days and weeks you saw massive vote swings that just seed a lot of distrust.”
Wallace responded, “The reason that there was these vote swings was in a lot of states they weren’t able to count the millions of mail-in ballots until election night, and everybody knew — and in fact, it happened, in Florida, it went the other way.”
Watching Chris Wallace interview Rep Scalise right now and it’s unbearable. He used to be pretty good. Now? — Eddie Scarry (@eScarry) December 13, 2020
Wallace: ‘Do You Feel Comfortable Throwing Out Millions Of Votes Of Your Fellow Americans?’
“They were able to count the mail-in ballots early, so it favored Biden early, and then it swung to Trump,” Wallace said.
Wallace continued, “In Pennsylvania, they had to count the mail-in ballots late, so it started pro-Trump, and then it swung to Biden.”
Wallace would then hit Scalise for what he sees as an attempt to ‘disenfranchise’ Biden voters.
“You were talking about disenfranchising the 10 million Biden voters who supported Biden in those four states,” Wallace said.
“Do you feel comfortable throwing out millions of votes of your fellow Americans?” Wallace followed up.
Scalise responded, “Nobody wants any votes thrown out.”
“That’s what the lawsuit would have done,” Wallace insisted.
The purpose of the Texas lawsuit, in brief, was to challenge election law changes in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan that were implemented by Governors or bureaucrats, rather than state legislatures – a move Texas argued was unconstitutional under Article II.
The court ultimately rejected the suit, claiming that Texas did not have standing.
Trump lashes out at Supreme Court after Texas election lawsuit rejected https://t.co/5EvL2k2KJN — CBS News (@CBSNews) December 12, 2020
Does Team Trump Plan To Concede?
Scalise defended the Texas lawsuit as upholding the constitutional process for electing the president.
“If you look at the Texas lawsuit, what it was saying if there are some states that didn’t follow the laws that were on their books,” Scalise said. “The Constitution is very clear that state legislatures set the process for having electors.”
Wallace replied, “With all due respect, the Supreme Court threw that out. They didn’t even hear it. They didn’t think it even merited a hearing.”
RELATED: Media Declares Biden-Harris Person Of The Year, Trump Loser Of The Year
Wallace then asked if Team Trump is going to recognize Joe Biden as president-elect after the Electoral College vote scheduled for Monday.
“You’re not willing to recognize [Biden] as the president-elect, and you’re not willing to stop contesting the election?” Wallace asked.
“Joe Biden has been going through a transition with President Trump supporting him,” Scalise responded. “Let’s let this legal process play itself out.”
Watch the entire interview here:


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-14--Group Of Black Ministers Slams Georgia Democrat Raphael Warnock For Supporting Abortion

A group of over two dozen black ministers has signed a letter expressing strong criticism of Georgia Senate candidate Raphael Warnock over his support for abortion .
Warnock is headed for a January runoff election against Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler that could decide control of the august legislative body .
“ Unborn Black , Brown and White lives are so much more than clumps of cells , burdensome inconveniences , or health problems , ” the ministers wrote to the radical Democrat , who is also a reverend .
“ They are sacred human persons endowed by God with inalienable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continues .
“ We implore you to uphold the Biblical defense of life and to fight against the systemic racism of abortion.
” The ministers called Warnock ’ s views a “ grave error of judgment and a lapse in pastoral responsibility.
” Raphael Warnock ’ s Support For Abortion Does Not Go Over Well With These Black Ministers Raphael Warnock has voiced repeated support for abortion throughout his campaign for the Georgia Senate .
“ I ’ m a pro-choice pastor , ” Warnock tweeted last month , “ and I believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small for a woman , her doctor , and the United States government.
” Georgia Republican Congressman Doug Collins , himself a former pastor for over 11 years , blasted Warnock for such a ridiculous stance .
“ There is no such thing as a pro-choice pastor .
What you have is a lie from the bed of Hell , ” he said at a campaign rally for Loeffler .
“ It is time to send it back to Ebenezer Baptist Church.
” RELATED : Tulsi Gabbard Introduces Legislation That Will Further Infuriate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on abortion not squaring with his religious views , Raphael Warnock has made some other controversial comments in the past .
The Washington Free Beacon reported that in 2011 , Warnock preached that Americans can not serve God while also serving in the U.S. military .
“ America , nobody can serve God and the military , ” video shows the Georgia Democrat saying at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta .
“ You can ’ t serve God and money .
You can not serve God and mammon at the same time.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police investigation into child abuse , in which charges were later dropped , and expressed support for anti-Semite and anti-American pastor Jeremiah “ God damn America ” Wright .
Hardly the kind of actions one would expect from a pastor .
The letter from the black ministers implores Rev .
Warnock to reconsider his stance on abortion .
A statement from the spokesman for the Georgia Democrat indicates he will not do so .
“ Rev .
Warnock believes a patient ’ s room is too small a place for a woman , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that these are deeply personal health care decisions — not political ones , ” they told the New York Post .
That ’ s practically word-for-word what the candidate said himself .
Warnock ’ s campaign certainly has his pro-abortion talking points down .
Perhaps , however , they should stop pretending he is a pastor .
Or at least one who actually follows his faith .

A group of over two dozen black ministers has signed a letter expressing strong criticism of Georgia Senate candidate Raphael Warnock over his support for abortion.
Warnock is headed for a January runoff election against Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler that could decide control of the august legislative body.
“Unborn Black, Brown and White lives are so much more than clumps of cells, burdensome inconveniences, or health problems,” the ministers wrote to the radical Democrat, who is also a reverend.
“They are sacred human persons endowed by God with inalienable dignity and worth,” the letter continues. “We implore you to uphold the Biblical defense of life and to fight against the systemic racism of abortion.”
The ministers called Warnock’s views a “grave error of judgment and a lapse in pastoral responsibility.”
Black ministers send open letter to radical Democrat #GASenate candidate @ReverendWarnock asking him to change his pro abortion position. https://t.co/YN6kJWb9vl — PARIS (@PARISDENNARD) December 12, 2020
RELATED: Georgia Senate Candidate Raphael Warnock’s Radical Views Are Coming To Light
Raphael Warnock’s Support For Abortion Does Not Go Over Well With These Black Ministers
Raphael Warnock has voiced repeated support for abortion throughout his campaign for the Georgia Senate.
“I’m a pro-choice pastor,” Warnock tweeted last month, “and I believe that a hospital room is way too small for a woman, her doctor, and the United States government.”
Georgia Republican Congressman Doug Collins, himself a former pastor for over 11 years, blasted Warnock for such a ridiculous stance.
“There is no such thing as a pro-choice pastor. What you have is a lie from the bed of Hell,” he said at a campaign rally for Loeffler. “It is time to send it back to Ebenezer Baptist Church.”
I’m a pro-choice pastor, and I believe that a hospital room is way too small for a woman, her doctor, and the United States government. — Reverend Raphael Warnock (@ReverendWarnock) November 18, 2020
RELATED: Tulsi Gabbard Introduces Legislation That Will Further Infuriate Her Democrat Colleagues
Warnock’s Other Radical Views
Aside from his stance on abortion not squaring with his religious views, Raphael Warnock has made some other controversial comments in the past.
The Washington Free Beacon reported that in 2011, Warnock preached that Americans cannot serve God while also serving in the U.S. military.
“America, nobody can serve God and the military,” video shows the Georgia Democrat saying at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. “You can’t serve God and money. You cannot serve God and mammon at the same time.”
TERRIBLE‼ “Nobody can serve God and the military.” Those are the words of Radical Raphael Warnock, amazingly a candidate for U.S. Senate. Vote against this disgusting vitriol by voting for @KLoeffler in Georgia! ⬇pic.twitter.com/niCwMlqNj3 — Kayleigh McEnany (@kayleighmcenany) December 7, 2020
He was also accused of hindering a police investigation into child abuse, in which charges were later dropped, and expressed support for anti-Semite and anti-American pastor Jeremiah “God damn America” Wright.
Hardly the kind of actions one would expect from a pastor.
The letter from the black ministers implores Rev. Warnock to reconsider his stance on abortion.
A statement from the spokesman for the Georgia Democrat indicates he will not do so.
“Rev. Warnock believes a patient’s room is too small a place for a woman, her doctor, and the US government and that these are deeply personal health care decisions — not political ones,” they told the New York Post.
That’s practically word-for-word what the candidate said himself. Warnock’s campaign certainly has his pro-abortion talking points down. Perhaps, however, they should stop pretending he is a pastor. Or at least one who actually follows his faith.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-14--Andrew Cuomo Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Former Aide – ‘Many Saw It And Watched’

A former aide to Andrew Cuomo accused the New York Governor of sexual harassment , saying it took place over many years while she worked in his administration .
Lindsey Boylan , who is now running for Manhattan borough president , alleged that the Democrat governor “ harassed ” her over her looks and criticized her performance , which she says was due to her gender .
“ Yes , [ Andrew Cuomo ] sexually harassed me for years , ” Boylan wrote in a multiple tweet statement .
“ Many saw it , and watched.
” “ I could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I be grilled on my work ( which was very good ) or harassed about my looks , ” she continued .
“ Or would it be both in the same conversation ?
This was the way for years.
” Boylan , who worked in Cuomo ’ s administration between 2015 and 2018 , said people saw what was happening and did nothing to stop it .
“ Not knowing what to expect what ’ s the most upsetting part aside from knowing that no one would do a damn thing even when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ No one .
And I *know* I am not the only woman.
” Boylan added that she was “ angry ” to have been put in the position .
“ I hate that some men , like [ Cuomo ] abuse their power.
” Last week , Boylan railed against the New York governor yet again , claiming that his office was the “ most toxic team environment ” that she ’ d ever experienced .
“ I ’ ve had many jobs .
Waitressing at [ Friendlys ] as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Even when I had bad customers who tipped poorly.
” “ If people weren ’ t deathly afraid of him , they ’ d be saying the same thing and you ’ d already know the stories , ” claimed Boylan .
RELATED : Fox News Host Janice Dean , Whose In-Laws Died Of COVID , ‘ Physically Sick ’ Over Cuomo Getting Emmy The accusations of sexual harassment and a toxic work environment come as reports have surfaced that President-elect Joe Biden is considering Andrew Cuomo as his attorney general .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was on a shortlist of candidates which also includes Alabama Senator Doug Jones , U.S .
Circuit Court Judge Merrick Garland , and former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates .
Perhaps also an impediment to his being chosen for AG is the fact that Cuomo has been embroiled in a coronavirus scandal which many believe cost thousands of senior citizens their lives at the hands of the pandemic .
The Democrat governor issued an executive order in March that critics say forced nursing homes to take on patients that had tested positive for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homes was devastating , and Cuomo oversaw the state which had – by far – the most deaths from the pandemic in the United States .
A sexual harassment claim isn ’ t going to help his chances either .

A former aide to Andrew Cuomo accused the New York Governor of sexual harassment, saying it took place over many years while she worked in his administration.
Lindsey Boylan, who is now running for Manhattan borough president, alleged that the Democrat governor “harassed” her over her looks and criticized her performance, which she says was due to her gender.
“Yes, [Andrew Cuomo] sexually harassed me for years,” Boylan wrote in a multiple tweet statement. “Many saw it, and watched.”
“I could never anticipate what to expect: Would I be grilled on my work (which was very good) or harassed about my looks,” she continued. “Or would it be both in the same conversation? This was the way for years.”
Yes, @NYGovCuomo sexually harassed me for years. Many saw it, and watched. I could never anticipate what to expect: would I be grilled on my work (which was very good) or harassed about my looks. Or would it be both in the same conversation? This was the way for years. — Lindsey Boylan (@LindseyBoylan) December 13, 2020
RELATED: Democrat Tulsi Gabbard Praises Supreme Court Ruling Slapping Down Cuomo’s Religious Gatherings Edict
Andrew Cuomo Accused of Sexual Harassment
Boylan, who worked in Cuomo’s administration between 2015 and 2018, said people saw what was happening and did nothing to stop it.
“Not knowing what to expect what’s the most upsetting part aside from knowing that no one would do a damn thing even when they saw it,” she continued. “No one. And I *know* I am not the only woman.”
Boylan added that she was “angry” to have been put in the position.
“I hate that some men, like [Cuomo] abuse their power.”
I’m angry to be put in this situation at all. That because I am a woman, I can work hard my whole life to better myself and help others and yet still fall victim as countless women over generations have. Mostly silently. I hate that some men, like @NYGovCuomo abuse their power. — Lindsey Boylan (@LindseyBoylan) December 13, 2020
Last week, Boylan railed against the New York governor yet again, claiming that his office was the “most toxic team environment” that she’d ever experienced.
“Most toxic team environment? Working for [Andrew Cuomo],” she tweeted.
“I’ve had many jobs. Waitressing at [Friendlys] as a teenager was an infinitely more respectful environment. Even when I had bad customers who tipped poorly.”
“If people weren’t deathly afraid of him, they’d be saying the same thing and you’d already know the stories,” claimed Boylan.
RELATED: Fox News Host Janice Dean, Whose In-Laws Died Of COVID, ‘Physically Sick’ Over Cuomo Getting Emmy
Joe Biden Considering Naming Cuomo As Attorney General
The accusations of sexual harassment and a toxic work environment come as reports have surfaced that President-elect Joe Biden is considering Andrew Cuomo as his attorney general.
Bloomberg News reported last week that Cuomo was on a shortlist of candidates which also includes Alabama Senator Doug Jones, U.S. Circuit Court Judge Merrick Garland, and former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates.
This allegation may knock Cuomo out of contention for Attorney General. https://t.co/L4CPKFkehf It is hard to evaluate such claims but there may not be time to resolve it before the pick is made. It was supposed to be made last week… — Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) December 13, 2020
Perhaps also an impediment to his being chosen for AG is the fact that Cuomo has been embroiled in a coronavirus scandal which many believe cost thousands of senior citizens their lives at the hands of the pandemic.
The Democrat governor issued an executive order in March that critics say forced nursing homes to take on patients that had tested positive for coronavirus.
The spread inside those nursing homes was devastating, and Cuomo oversaw the state which had – by far – the most deaths from the pandemic in the United States.
A sexual harassment claim isn’t going to help his chances either.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-14--As Vaccine Ships Out Today, Bill Gates Claims America Won’t Get Back To Normal Until 2022

Microsoft founder Bill Gates said Sunday that it could be as long as 18 months – into 2022 – before America gets back to normal as the country continues to endure the coronavirus pandemic .
Gates made his comments on CNN ’ s “ State of the Union.
” RELATED : VA Gov .
Northam Announces New Restrictions : You Don ’ t Have To Sit In Church For God To Hear Your Prayers Gates : Normalcy Might Not Return Until 2022 Anchor Jake Tapper said to Gates , “ When do you think life will fully return to what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January , no masks , no social distancing , no other protective measures necessary ?
” Gates replied , “ Certainly , by the summer will be way closer to normal than we are now , but even through early 2022 , unless we help other countries get rid of this disease and we get high vaccinations rates in our country , the risk of reintroduction will be there and , of course , the global economy will be slowed down , which hurts America economically in a pretty dramatic way.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the summer , about nine months where a few things like big public gatherings will still be restricted , ” Gates added .
“ But we can see now that somewhere between 12 to 18 months , we have a chance , if we manage it well , to get back to normal , ” he finished .
Gates Part Of The Left-Elite That Continues To Argue For Prolonged Lockdowns As blue states continue to implement more stringent restrictions and red states try to balance public health with economic concerns and basic liberties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large are not going to put up with the same restrictions they did for most of 2020 .
Gates is part of the left or establishment elite who seem to think we can continue destroying businesses and people ’ s ability to earn a living based on arbitrary rules designed to tamp down COVID-19 cases that have not been successful enough to date .
RELATED : Biden ’ s National Policy Director Chillingly Says ‘ Big , Bold ’ Executive Orders On Guns And Healthcare Are Coming The idea of waiting until 2022 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normalcy is something millions of Americans will reject in the future and are rejecting right now .
Whether Bill Gates and his friends think it is a good idea or not .
On the other hand , President Trump ’ s Operation Warp Speed has the first COVID vaccine on the trucks and out the door , which every state slated to receive doses today .

Microsoft founder Bill Gates said Sunday that it could be as long as 18 months – into 2022 – before America gets back to normal as the country continues to endure the coronavirus pandemic.
Gates made his comments on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
.@BillGates believes we should be prepared for life not to return to normal "even through 2022." Gates also said bars and restaurants will "sadly" have to close for the next "four to six months." pic.twitter.com/Z7QxDpVPgk — Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) December 13, 2020
RELATED: VA Gov. Northam Announces New Restrictions: You Don’t Have To Sit In Church For God To Hear Your Prayers
Gates: Normalcy Might Not Return Until 2022
Anchor Jake Tapper said to Gates, “When do you think life will fully return to what we thought of as normal back in January, no masks, no social distancing, no other protective measures necessary?”
Gates replied, “Certainly, by the summer will be way closer to normal than we are now, but even through early 2022, unless we help other countries get rid of this disease and we get high vaccinations rates in our country, the risk of reintroduction will be there and, of course, the global economy will be slowed down, which hurts America economically in a pretty dramatic way.”
Bill Gates has been going around saying oh things can’t go back to normal until 2022!! Guess what Bill?? You don’t get to decide when things are going back to normal. We The People are the ones making that call. And it’s Time!! — Joshua Flippo (@JFlippo1327) December 14, 2020
“So we will have, starting in the summer, about nine months where a few things like big public gatherings will still be restricted,” Gates added.
“But we can see now that somewhere between 12 to 18 months, we have a chance, if we manage it well, to get back to normal,” he finished.
Gates Part Of The Left-Elite That Continues To Argue For Prolonged Lockdowns
As blue states continue to implement more stringent restrictions and red states try to balance public health with economic concerns and basic liberties, it is clear that Americans at large are not going to put up with the same restrictions they did for most of 2020.
Gates is part of the left or establishment elite who seem to think we can continue destroying businesses and people’s ability to earn a living based on arbitrary rules designed to tamp down COVID-19 cases that have not been successful enough to date.
Bill Gates says that you should have to wear a mask until 2022 even if there is a vaccine. Bill Gates says you should shut down your business. I hope you’re paying attention. https://t.co/o1HvjwlwCo — AoverK (@AoverK) December 13, 2020
RELATED: Biden’s National Policy Director Chillingly Says ‘Big, Bold’ Executive Orders On Guns And Healthcare Are Coming
The idea of waiting until 2022 to return to some semblance of national normalcy is something millions of Americans will reject in the future and are rejecting right now.
Whether Bill Gates and his friends think it is a good idea or not.
On the other hand, President Trump’s Operation Warp Speed has the first COVID vaccine on the trucks and out the door, which every state slated to receive doses today.
The first vaccine distribution has just arrived at the OSU Wexner Medical Center. @nbc4i pic.twitter.com/aAf5zjo75e — Kenya Ramirez (@KenyaNBC4) December 14, 2020