thegatewaypundit--2020-02-28--MUST READ… LIVE FROM HONG KONG: Two Months After Initial Reports of Coronavirus Only 93 Cases and 2

MUST READ… LIVE FROM HONG KONG: Two Months After Initial Reports of Coronavirus Only 93 Cases and 2 Deaths in Population of 8 Million in Hong Kong

MUST READ… LIVE FROM HONG KONG : Two Months After Initial Reports of Coronavirus Only 93 Cases and 2 Deaths in Population of 8 Million in Hong Kong The Hong Kong government and corporations reacted late to the coronavirus but when they did act , the actions were borderline extreme .
More than a month later there are still questions .
The overall damage of the virus is not nearly as severe as originally feared .
News of the coronavirus reached Hong Kong and the world in early January .
Hong Kong citizens were curious at first and then almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big unknown and still is .
I happened to be in Hubei Province in China with my family as word of the virus spread .
We made it back to Shenzhen ’ s massive new and beautiful airport on the 5th and already travel was slowing down .
For the next few weeks as we all tried to understand the severity of the virus , I mingled with individuals in Hong Kong via mass transit and at various locations like stores and restaurants .
Then came the Chinese New Year in late January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unprecedented move and shut everything down in Hubei Province in China .
Road blocks were erected and people were forced to stay home in Hubei Province .
After the Monday and Tuesday holidays , all businesses were shut down in Hong Kong and throughout China at the end of January .
Schools were closed until the end of February in Hong Kong and the following week businesses opened but with the option to work from home , if possible .
Most companies followed the Hong Kong government ’ s practices with civil servants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has continued throughout the month of February and schools in Hong Kong next announced they would be closed till mid-March and then until April 20th .
The local shops are in poor shape with those that depend on walk-in traffic hurt the most .
The only industry that has done ok during the protests , which ended right before the coronavirus outbreak , are grocery stores .
To add some perspective , the massive and beautiful Hong Kong airport has seen traffic down from 200,000 passengers on a typical day down to 7,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kong and China are compliant with government recommendations wearing masks and working from home but after more than a month , most people are beginning to suffer from cabin fever .
Also , fewer people , especially Westerners are wearing masks as they can be uncomfortable .
So where are we at today ?
Companies are slowly getting back to work as the government encourages civil servants to make it back to work .
The average company has seen around 20 % of their employees in the office in February and this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next few weeks .
The economy took a hit .
China ’ s economy was already slowing and it took a very big hit from the coronavirus .
This was not what the regime needed .
President Trump ’ s tariff ’ s encouraged US manufacturers in China to move outside of the country and into SE Asia or back to the US .
This was the beginning of the economic downturn before the coronavirus .
( To get a perspective of how the economy in China is doing , imagine all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 5 % of their normal traffic . )
What does this mean for Hong Kong and China ?
Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas on earth with a population of around 8 million .
As of this morning there have been 93 coronavirus cases confirmed ( the same as Singapore ) and two deaths .
The percent of confirmed cases to total population is minuscule at 0.0012 % .
Deaths as a percent of the population are basically nil at 2 in 8 million .
China has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of coronavirus confirmed cases stands at 78,824 with around 2,700 confirmed deaths .
The percent of confirmed cases to the population is also minuscule at 0.0056 % .
Deaths as a percent of the population are basically nil .
These numbers are based on reported cases which may or may not be accurate .
It ’ s unknown if the actions taken in China and Hong Kong prevented any deaths but it is suspected that they have .
We don ’ t know if those who died would have died anyways do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The data is not available .
The economy has certainly been hurt but China ’ s economy was on the downturn anyways .
We still don ’ t know a lot about the coronavirus with opinions running wild .
The rumor being passed around in China is that the US may have started the coronavirus and has the cure that it will then sell to China .
What is the coronavirus and why so scary ?
The original scare with the coronavirus was that it was very contagious and deadly but is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flu is much more deadly as far as the number of deaths per year : So far , the new coronavirus , dubbed COVID-19 , has led to more than 75,000 illnesses and 2,000 deaths , primarily in mainland China .
But that ’ s nothing compared with the flu , also called influenza .
In the U.S. alone , the flu has already caused an estimated 26 million illnesses , 250,000 hospitalizations and 14,000 deaths this season , according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for decades .
So , despite the danger of it , we know a lot about flu viruses and what to expect each season .
In contrast , very little is known about COVID-19 because it ’ s so new .
This means COVID-19 is something of a wild card in terms of how far it will spread and how many deaths it will cause .
The death rate for the coronavirus appears to be higher than that of the flu : In the study published Feb. 18 in the China CDC Weekly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 to be around 2.3 % in mainland China .
That ’ s much higher than the death rate linked to flu , which is typically around 0.1 % in the U.S. , according to The New York Times .
Even so , the death rate for COVID-19 varied by location and an individual ’ s age , among other factors .
For instance , in Hubei Province , the epicenter of the outbreak , the death rate reached 2.9 % ; in other provinces of China , that rate was just 0.4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been hit the hardest .
The death rate soars to 14.8 % in those 80 and older ; among those ages 70 to 79 , the COVID-19 death rate in China seems to be about 8 % ; it ’ s 3.6 % for those ages 60 to 69 ; 1.3 % for 50 to 59 ; 0.4 % for the age group 40 to 49 ; and just 0.2 % for people ages 10 to 39 .
Nobody 9 and under has died of this coronavirus to date .
Clearly not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which may be due to actions by China and Hong Kong but may not as well .
It does appear that disinfectant sprays work to clean up the virus .
But overall , even a far left reporter for NBC warns not to panic : To date we really don ’ t know how this started .
There are thoughts that this might slow down over the summer as viruses usually do , but we really don ’ t know .
Actions by politicians to close schools or businesses or government offices appear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to save face rather than really impact the spread of the virus .
What does this mean for the US ?
The US has reported 60 confirmed cases to date and no fatalities .
With 350 million Americans the number of confirmed cases is also at amounts almost nil with no deaths .
Overall , the risk in the US of dying due to the coronavirus is very low .
You could get sick but you have a 99 in 100 chance of surviving even if you do get sick for most the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not as connected to the US as is being shared .
China ’ s trade with the US of $ 500 billion is only 2 % of the total US GDP of $ 21 trillion .
China can go through an economic collapse and it won ’ t stop the US and in fact it might help .
With a Chinese downturn the US will be the place to invest which will lead to more capital and more growth .
The US is bringing back manufacturing from overseas and SE Asia is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is what President Trump wanted , more trade with free nations and less with dictatorial nations .
Economically the markets took a huge hit these past four days with the DOW down more than 3,000 points from 29,000 to less than 26,000 .
This is clearly an overreaction .
Of course , the MSM will continue to parrot Democrat talking points that the sky is falling but to date , and once again , the Democrats are wrong .

Live from Hong Kong
The Hong Kong government and corporations reacted late to the coronavirus but when they did act, the actions were borderline extreme. More than a month later there are still questions. The overall damage of the virus is not nearly as severe as originally feared.
News of the coronavirus reached Hong Kong and the world in early January. Hong Kong citizens were curious at first and then almost hyper-reactive. The Wuhan coronavirus was a big unknown and still is.
A Hong Kong Perspective:
I happened to be in Hubei Province in China with my family as word of the virus spread. We made it back to Shenzhen’s massive new and beautiful airport on the 5th and already travel was slowing down. For the next few weeks as we all tried to understand the severity of the virus, I mingled with individuals in Hong Kong via mass transit and at various locations like stores and restaurants. Then came the Chinese New Year in late January and the government of China took the unprecedented move and shut everything down in Hubei Province in China. Road blocks were erected and people were forced to stay home in Hubei Province. After the Monday and Tuesday holidays, all businesses were shut down in Hong Kong and throughout China at the end of January. Schools were closed until the end of February in Hong Kong and the following week businesses opened but with the option to work from home, if possible. Most companies followed the Hong Kong government’s practices with civil servants and kept their employees home. This has continued throughout the month of February and schools in Hong Kong next announced they would be closed till mid-March and then until April 20th. The local shops are in poor shape with those that depend on walk-in traffic hurt the most. The only industry that has done ok during the protests, which ended right before the coronavirus outbreak, are grocery stores. To add some perspective, the massive and beautiful Hong Kong airport has seen traffic down from 200,000 passengers on a typical day down to 7,000. Overall, the people in Hong Kong and China are compliant with government recommendations wearing masks and working from home but after more than a month, most people are beginning to suffer from cabin fever. Also, fewer people, especially Westerners are wearing masks as they can be uncomfortable.
So where are we at today? Companies are slowly getting back to work as the government encourages civil servants to make it back to work. The average company has seen around 20% of their employees in the office in February and this is likely to increase to 50% within the next few weeks. The economy took a hit.
China’s economy was already slowing and it took a very big hit from the coronavirus. This was not what the regime needed. President Trump’s tariff’s encouraged US manufacturers in China to move outside of the country and into SE Asia or back to the US. This was the beginning of the economic downturn before the coronavirus. (To get a perspective of how the economy in China is doing, imagine all the major airports throughout China seeing less than 5% of their normal traffic.)
What does this mean for Hong Kong and China?
Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas on earth with a population of around 8 million. As of this morning there have been 93 coronavirus cases confirmed (the same as Singapore) and two deaths. The percent of confirmed cases to total population is minuscule at 0.0012%. Deaths as a percent of the population are basically nil at 2 in 8 million.
China has a population of around 1.4 billion. The number of coronavirus confirmed cases stands at 78,824 with around 2,700 confirmed deaths. The percent of confirmed cases to the population is also minuscule at 0.0056%. Deaths as a percent of the population are basically nil. These numbers are based on reported cases which may or may not be accurate.
It’s unknown if the actions taken in China and Hong Kong prevented any deaths but it is suspected that they have. We don’t know if those who died would have died anyways do to old age or other complications. The data is not available.
The economy has certainly been hurt but China’s economy was on the downturn anyways. We still don’t know a lot about the coronavirus with opinions running wild. The rumor being passed around in China is that the US may have started the coronavirus and has the cure that it will then sell to China.
What is the coronavirus and why so scary?
The original scare with the coronavirus was that it was very contagious and deadly but is that really true? We know that the flu is much more deadly as far as the number of deaths per year:
So far, the new coronavirus, dubbed COVID-19, has led to more than 75,000 illnesses and 2,000 deaths, primarily in mainland China. But that’s nothing compared with the flu, also called influenza. In the U.S. alone, the flu has already caused an estimated 26 million illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations and 14,000 deaths this season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That said, scientists have studied seasonal flu for decades. So, despite the danger of it, we know a lot about flu viruses and what to expect each season. In contrast, very little is known about COVID-19 because it’s so new. This means COVID-19 is something of a wild card in terms of how far it will spread and how many deaths it will cause.
The death rate for the coronavirus appears to be higher than that of the flu:
In the study published Feb. 18 in the China CDC Weekly, researchers found a death rate from COVID-19 to be around 2.3% in mainland China. That’s much higher than the death rate linked to flu, which is typically around 0.1% in the U.S., according to The New York Times. Even so, the death rate for COVID-19 varied by location and an individual’s age, among other factors. For instance, in Hubei Province, the epicenter of the outbreak, the death rate reached 2.9%; in other provinces of China, that rate was just 0.4%. In addition, older adults have been hit the hardest. The death rate soars to 14.8% in those 80 and older; among those ages 70 to 79, the COVID-19 death rate in China seems to be about 8%; it’s 3.6% for those ages 60 to 69; 1.3% for 50 to 59; 0.4% for the age group 40 to 49; and just 0.2% for people ages 10 to 39. Nobody 9 and under has died of this coronavirus to date.
Clearly not everyone is getting sick from the coronavirus which may be due to actions by China and Hong Kong but may not as well. It does appear that disinfectant sprays work to clean up the virus. But overall, even a far left reporter for NBC warns not to panic:
Don’t panic. Doctors/ virologists I’m speaking to say 98% of people will be fine, even if they get Covid-19. They expect it will go around the world, but that most people who get it will be a little sick, then recover. The danger is to vulnerable people. Hospitals/ old age homes. — Richard Engel (@RichardEngel) February 26, 2020
To date we really don’t know how this started. There are thoughts that this might slow down over the summer as viruses usually do, but we really don’t know.
Actions by politicians to close schools or businesses or government offices appear to be overreactions to date and actions to save face rather than really impact the spread of the virus.
What does this mean for the US?
The US has reported 60 confirmed cases to date and no fatalities. With 350 million Americans the number of confirmed cases is also at amounts almost nil with no deaths. Overall, the risk in the US of dying due to the coronavirus is very low. You could get sick but you have a 99 in 100 chance of surviving even if you do get sick for most the population.
China’s economic woes are not as connected to the US as is being shared. China’s trade with the US of $500 billion is only 2% of the total US GDP of $21 trillion. China can go through an economic collapse and it won’t stop the US and in fact it might help. With a Chinese downturn the US will be the place to invest which will lead to more capital and more growth. The US is bringing back manufacturing from overseas and SE Asia is now replacing China as a trade partner. This is what President Trump wanted, more trade with free nations and less with dictatorial nations.
Economically the markets took a huge hit these past four days with the DOW down more than 3,000 points from 29,000 to less than 26,000. This is clearly an overreaction.
Of course, the MSM will continue to parrot Democrat talking points that the sky is falling but to date, and once again, the Democrats are wrong.


thegatewaypundit--2020-02-28--Chased By A Horde Of Antifa Terrorists, Portland Police Arrest Journalist Who Was Victim of the Far

Chased By A Horde Of Antifa Terrorists, Portland Police Arrest Journalist Who Was Victim of the Far Left Mob

Chased By A Horde Of Antifa Terrorists , Portland Police Arrest Journalist Who Was Victim of the Far Left Mob As reported here on the Gateway Pundit a couple of weeks ago , the antifa terrorists once again took over the streets of Portland to cause havoc , this time focusing their rage toward independent media .
The event was originally to be a counter-protest to a KKK rally , but the KKK canceled and antifa attacked several videographers , pepper spraying them and chasing them down the streets .
All the while Portland police in riot gear stood near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it all happen .
When the police finally jumped in and made an arrest , they arrested one of the videographers , Brandon Farley , who was running away from the threatening antifa gang .
Note that the walk light is green and he ’ s in the crosswalk .
You get arrested in Portland for crossing the street the right way if you ’ re not a crazed communist .
One of the other videographers targeted that day was Nate Millsap .
Known for his YouTube channel , Stumptown Matters , Millsap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and document the day ’ s events .
As soon as he showed up , antifa chased him away , too .
He ended up on the steps of the police headquarters , where officers told him to pound sand .
In Portland , the police and city officials don ’ t see antifa as the problem , they see people who show up to film antifa as the problem .
The Gateway Pundit caught up with Millsap to ask him about what happened that day and what on earth is going on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of Portland .
The Gateway Pundit : How did you get started doing this kind of street videography ?
What inspired you to go out and start recording this stuff ?
Nate Millsap : Back in 2016 I started a taking interest in the Ammon Bundy/Malheur occupation trials .
This led me to attending the protest surrounding the trials .
Then I started to attend the bigger protests such as black lives matter .
I started filming these events and it sort of took on a life of its own so to speak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and people standing up for their rights and standing up for various causes is something that resonates with me personally .
Also seeing the confrontational side of protests and the drama that comes with it I found to be very fascinating , exciting and at times humorous .
After covering 4 or 5 protests , I was hooked .
TGP : What is it about protests that hooked you ?
NM : The excitement of it all as well as the psychology of the participants playing out before me !
Passionate rally goers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are the riot police forces interacting with both sides to contain the scene .
I would say that these three ingredients of humanity at work are what it the most fascinating for me .
Especially the way the police engage the protesters and watching the strategies they implement to influence , direct or control the crowd .
TGP : As you ’ ve risen to prominence , Portland has seen a rise in these dueling protests between Trump supporters and antifa .
What is it like being the middle of it all when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NM : Over the past few years I ’ ve seen a lot of crazy things attending these protest between Trump supporters and antifa .
In 2018 I filmed a full on riot take that place in downtown Portland .
It happened on main street in between the justice center and the federal courthouse .
There were explosives being thrown by antifa and there were police flash bangs , Crowd control gases deployed , and a fog of pepper spray that seemed to consume the entire area .
All of this was happening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members were brawling in the streets .
This was one of the more extreme examples but time and time again , if there is a heavy antifa presence there is always trouble and danger brewing .
From my experience , Trump supporters are very peaceful .
When there are no antifa agitators or provocateurs present I see no violence coming from the Trump side .
They will however fight back when provoked or attacked .
When Antifa and other masked black block protesters arrive on the scene in significant numbers , violence is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ escalate rather quickly .
Riot Police are often very present and active with Flash bangs , riot control weapons as well as police line positioning and moving their police lines strategically to clear protesters .
Situations like this can be dangerous .
I ’ m always trying to observe these situations , learn from them , and then roll them into my next experience so that I can position myself accordingly in the safest manner possible .
I always want to stay in optimal viewing range to film without putting myself in too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What happened on Saturday , Feb 7th ?
Set the scene for us , as you ’ re coming up on the area .
NM : I was arriving on the scene just before noon at the justice center .
I had heard moments before my arrival that the KKK had cancelled the event .
I didnt know anyone personally that was in the scene when I got downtown .
As I walked through the undercover area of the justice center , I could see a large congregation of about 400 to 500 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the federal courthouse .
Probably 200 masked people were there amongst the crowd that was there to counter demonstrate .
As I walked down the walkway of the justice center , 30 to 40 riot cops were congregated by the front entrance of the justice center .
They all then proceeded to go into the justice center and then I walked through the covered walkway and down the stairs to the corner of the federal courthouse .
Which is where my video begins .
TGP : Can you guide us through what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
NM : So the video begins with me standing on the corner with my camera down at my side .
I was planning on leaving and I didnt really feel comfortable recording the counter demonstration .
There were too many masked antifa on the scene and I had no support , friends or familiar faces on the scene .
Ironically I did feel safe where I was standing though .
I did want to leave but not until I gazed upon the crowd to estimate the numbers of their turnout .
Then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calling me out by name .
Luis has been associated with Antifa and other radical leftists in Portland .
He has been a figure in the protest scene for the past three years or so .
He has never really messed with me until this moment .
His introduction brought me to the attention of the antifa protesters and they wasted no time mobilizing to attack me .
TGP : And what happened next ?
NM : At least 8 masked individuals with pepper spray and melee weapons walked into the street and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay back .
When they got with 10 feet of my my gut instinct was to flee to safety .
I wasn ’ t about to stand my ground and wait for them to crowd around me so that one of them could blind me with pepper spray while the others attack me with steel batons , concrete chunks , or whatever weapons they had on them .
I also had no desire to fight or hurt any of them .
Nor did I want to be hurt myself .
So the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the way that I came .
As I ran up the steps of the justice center , I looked back and It seemed like 30 to 40 masked individuals had participated in the chase .
After reaching the top of the stairs , I could see the riot cops come outside the front door of the justice center .
At this point an officer confronted me and told me that if I went back down to the street that they would not help me or protect me from them .
TGP : What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this was playing out ?
NM : I was in a really relaxed and positive frame of mind when I arrived on the scene .
When Luiz Marquez was calling me out by name , he wasn ’ t insulting me or yelling expletives .
So right then it felt light hearted in a way .
Then when the first wave of eight or so antifa members crossed the street I went from calm , peaceful and relaxed to fight or flight .
I sprinted to safety and by the time I got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the justice center I was very agitated and unsettled for lack of better words .
It was very unpleasant .
I was planning on leaving before all of this transpired but now I really wanted to leave .
I was so caught off guard by everything that I was equally caught off guard by the response I got from the Portland police moments after I was chased .
I was really taken back by their admission that if I went back down to the corner of the federal building that they wouldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for leaving at that moment due to personal reasons but had I decided to stay and film the demonstration , I should be able to unabated .
Journalists and filmographers filming isn ’ t the problem .
Groups of masked weaponized attackers attacking them is the problem .
TGP : Did the police direct you to exit a certain way ?
Go to a certain area ?
Did they tell you want to do or not do ?
NM : The police suggested that I leave but did not suggest a route or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so riot police near the entrance of the justice center when I was talking to the one officer .
They were positioned in a way that did not give me a clear path to travel the way that I came .
I asked them if I could go past them and they agreed to let me through .
I didn ’ t want to walk around and risk getting followed .
TGP : How did you feel when the police were telling you that they weren ’ t going to protect you ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were saying that ?
NM : I was surprised and honestly a little confused .
Confused in the sense that I wasn ’ t sure what would have happened if I did not leave when they told me too .
If I decided to stay and was attacked again , would they refuse to help me ?
Would they also blame me for what happened because I didn ’ t do what they told me ?
These are serious concerns to me and it is disturbing that my right to stand on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the attack by antifa and other radical leftists but under attack of local law enforcement to some extent .
The police attitude in Portland for the past 4 years has been that if you don ’ t want to be attacked at a protest then don ’ t go down there .
This is not the correct mindset that our community officers have in regards to handling this problem .
TGP : What do you think would have happened had you fought back against antifa ?
NM : I believe that if I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ myself , then I would have gone to jail and I would be facing legal and financial problems as a result .
TGP : Have there been other events where you faced similar circumstances ?
NM : Over the past 3 years that I ’ ve been doing this , I ’ ve been caught in the wake of pepper spray and I ’ ve seen fighting and violence play out around me .
This past year however has been more intense for me .
On may 1st of 2019 I filmed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that evening alone I was pepper sprayed both directly and indirectly 3 to 5 times .
I had glass bottles and other unknown objects thrown at me .
At the end of that confrontation filmographers and patriots were vacating the scene .
I was pressed back one full city block by three Cider Riot patrons .
One of them had a weapon called a slap jack and another had brass knuckles in both hands .
Luckily I got out of there without incident .
In retrospect I am amazed that I have escaped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aggressors .
It seems to me that it is not a matter of if but when I will have to defend myself against this behavior in a form of self defense other than running away or backing down .
TGP : Will the events of February 7th affect the way you film protests in the future ?
NM : The events of that day absolutely will effect the way I film protests in the future .
But then again this is just one event .
I would go as far as to say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strategy in one way or another .
I always try and reintegrate my experience into the next protest .
Hind sight is always 20/20 and I always make a conscious effort to consider what I could have done better in a similar situation .
When I get resistance and push back out in the field it makes me realize the importance of what I do .
Not only for myself and my own rights but for anyone in this country that is a filmographer or a journalist .
I know the danger and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do what I do while addressing those risks and dangerous situations as they present themselves .
TGP : And do you think the police apply the laws differently to different people ?
NM : Yes I absolutely do .
After covering events for the past three plus years now I ’ ve seen altercations play out on the streets .
As far as the left right paradigm goes in Portland it seems blatantly obvious that the liberal left controls local law enforcement and the courts .
Time and time again people on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the system get either a pass or their crimes are downplayed .
When folks on the right get caught up in legal trouble their charges are over inflated and over dramatized .
I didnt want to believe this but I have seen it play out enough times that it can no longer be denied .
TGP : Is there anything else you ’ d like to add ?
NM : I love being a filmographer and I sincerely believe that my work is important .
For the most part I do what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not enjoy the resistance or push back that I get for filming protests but honestly it doesn ’ t stop me or deter me from my objective .
I will continue to document and archive Portland ’ s protest history in spite of the opposition .

As reported here on the Gateway Pundit a couple of weeks ago, the antifa terrorists once again took over the streets of Portland to cause havoc, this time focusing their rage toward independent media. The event was originally to be a counter-protest to a KKK rally, but the KKK canceled and antifa attacked several videographers, pepper spraying them and chasing them down the streets. All the while Portland police in riot gear stood near the steps of their headquarters and watched it all happen. When the police finally jumped in and made an arrest, they arrested one of the videographers, Brandon Farley, who was running away from the threatening antifa gang.
https://twitter.com/OpticsDotMedia/status/1226518132384137216
Note that the walk light is green and he’s in the crosswalk. You get arrested in Portland for crossing the street the right way if you’re not a crazed communist.
One of the other videographers targeted that day was Nate Millsap. Known for his YouTube channel, Stumptown Matters, Millsap showed up to the protest to film and document the day’s events. As soon as he showed up, antifa chased him away, too. He ended up on the steps of the police headquarters, where officers told him to pound sand. In Portland, the police and city officials don’t see antifa as the problem, they see people who show up to film antifa as the problem.
The Gateway Pundit caught up with Millsap to ask him about what happened that day and what on earth is going on in the Communist People’s Republic Of Portland.
The Gateway Pundit: How did you get started doing this kind of street videography? What inspired you to go out and start recording this stuff?
Nate Millsap: Back in 2016 I started a taking interest in the Ammon Bundy/Malheur occupation trials. This led me to attending the protest surrounding the trials. Then I started to attend the bigger protests such as black lives matter. I started filming these events and it sort of took on a life of its own so to speak. The events were exciting to me and people standing up for their rights and standing up for various causes is something that resonates with me personally. Also seeing the confrontational side of protests and the drama that comes with it I found to be very fascinating, exciting and at times humorous. After covering 4 or 5 protests, I was hooked.
TGP: What is it about protests that hooked you?
NM: The excitement of it all as well as the psychology of the participants playing out before me! Passionate rally goers vs angry counter protesters. Then there are the riot police forces interacting with both sides to contain the scene. I would say that these three ingredients of humanity at work are what it the most fascinating for me. Especially the way the police engage the protesters and watching the strategies they implement to influence, direct or control the crowd.
TGP: As you’ve risen to prominence, Portland has seen a rise in these dueling protests between Trump supporters and antifa. What is it like being the middle of it all when things start getting out of control?
NM: Over the past few years I’ve seen a lot of crazy things attending these protest between Trump supporters and antifa. In 2018 I filmed a full on riot take that place in downtown Portland. It happened on main street in between the justice center and the federal courthouse. There were explosives being thrown by antifa and there were police flash bangs, Crowd control gases deployed, and a fog of pepper spray that seemed to consume the entire area. All of this was happening while several hundred trump supporters and antifa members were brawling in the streets. This was one of the more extreme examples but time and time again, if there is a heavy antifa presence there is always trouble and danger brewing. From my experience, Trump supporters are very peaceful. When there are no antifa agitators or provocateurs present I see no violence coming from the Trump side. They will however fight back when provoked or attacked. When Antifa and other masked black block protesters arrive on the scene in significant numbers, violence is often initiated by them and things can escalate rather quickly. Riot Police are often very present and active with Flash bangs, riot control weapons as well as police line positioning and moving their police lines strategically to clear protesters. Situations like this can be dangerous. I’m always trying to observe these situations, learn from them, and then roll them into my next experience so that I can position myself accordingly in the safest manner possible. I always want to stay in optimal viewing range to film without putting myself in too dangerous of a situation.
TGP: What happened on Saturday, Feb 7th? Set the scene for us, as you’re coming up on the area.
NM: I was arriving on the scene just before noon at the justice center. I had heard moments before my arrival that the KKK had cancelled the event. I didnt know anyone personally that was in the scene when I got downtown. As I walked through the undercover area of the justice center, I could see a large congregation of about 400 to 500 people in the park block in front of the federal courthouse. Probably 200 masked people were there amongst the crowd that was there to counter demonstrate. As I walked down the walkway of the justice center, 30 to 40 riot cops were congregated by the front entrance of the justice center. They all then proceeded to go into the justice center and then I walked through the covered walkway and down the stairs to the corner of the federal courthouse. Which is where my video begins.
TGP: Can you guide us through what was happening as the video starts playing?
NM: So the video begins with me standing on the corner with my camera down at my side. I was planning on leaving and I didnt really feel comfortable recording the counter demonstration. There were too many masked antifa on the scene and I had no support, friends or familiar faces on the scene. Ironically I did feel safe where I was standing though. I did want to leave but not until I gazed upon the crowd to estimate the numbers of their turnout. Then I hear the voice of Luis Marquez calling me out by name. Luis has been associated with Antifa and other radical leftists in Portland. He has been a figure in the protest scene for the past three years or so. He has never really messed with me until this moment. His introduction brought me to the attention of the antifa protesters and they wasted no time mobilizing to attack me.
TGP: And what happened next?
NM: At least 8 masked individuals with pepper spray and melee weapons walked into the street and towards me. I told them to stay back. When they got with 10 feet of my my gut instinct was to flee to safety. I wasn’t about to stand my ground and wait for them to crowd around me so that one of them could blind me with pepper spray while the others attack me with steel batons, concrete chunks, or whatever weapons they had on them. I also had no desire to fight or hurt any of them. Nor did I want to be hurt myself. So the only option for me was to run back the way that I came. As I ran up the steps of the justice center, I looked back and It seemed like 30 to 40 masked individuals had participated in the chase. After reaching the top of the stairs, I could see the riot cops come outside the front door of the justice center. At this point an officer confronted me and told me that if I went back down to the street that they would not help me or protect me from them.
TGP: What emotions were going through your head as this was playing out?
NM: I was in a really relaxed and positive frame of mind when I arrived on the scene. When Luiz Marquez was calling me out by name, he wasn’t insulting me or yelling expletives. So right then it felt light hearted in a way. Then when the first wave of eight or so antifa members crossed the street I went from calm, peaceful and relaxed to fight or flight. I sprinted to safety and by the time I got to the top of the steps of the justice center I was very agitated and unsettled for lack of better words. It was very unpleasant. I was planning on leaving before all of this transpired but now I really wanted to leave. I was so caught off guard by everything that I was equally caught off guard by the response I got from the Portland police moments after I was chased. I was really taken back by their admission that if I went back down to the corner of the federal building that they wouldn’t protect me. I was all for leaving at that moment due to personal reasons but had I decided to stay and film the demonstration, I should be able to unabated. Journalists and filmographers filming isn’t the problem. Groups of masked weaponized attackers attacking them is the problem.
TGP: Did the police direct you to exit a certain way? Go to a certain area? Did they tell you want to do or not do?
NM: The police suggested that I leave but did not suggest a route or direct me. There were 5 or so riot police near the entrance of the justice center when I was talking to the one officer. They were positioned in a way that did not give me a clear path to travel the way that I came. I asked them if I could go past them and they agreed to let me through. I didn’t want to walk around and risk getting followed.
TGP: How did you feel when the police were telling you that they weren’t going to protect you? What was going through your mind as they were saying that?
NM: I was surprised and honestly a little confused. Confused in the sense that I wasn’t sure what would have happened if I did not leave when they told me too. If I decided to stay and was attacked again, would they refuse to help me? Would they also blame me for what happened because I didn’t do what they told me? These are serious concerns to me and it is disturbing that my right to stand on a public sidewalk is not only under the attack by antifa and other radical leftists but under attack of local law enforcement to some extent. The police attitude in Portland for the past 4 years has been that if you don’t want to be attacked at a protest then don’t go down there. This is not the correct mindset that our community officers have in regards to handling this problem.
TGP: What do you think would have happened had you fought back against antifa?
NM: I believe that if I stood my ground and attempted to defend myself, then I would have gone to jail and I would be facing legal and financial problems as a result.
TGP: Have there been other events where you faced similar circumstances?
NM: Over the past 3 years that I’ve been doing this, I’ve been caught in the wake of pepper spray and I’ve seen fighting and violence play out around me. This past year however has been more intense for me. On may 1st of 2019 I filmed the “cider riot incident”. On that evening alone I was pepper sprayed both directly and indirectly 3 to 5 times. I had glass bottles and other unknown objects thrown at me. At the end of that confrontation filmographers and patriots were vacating the scene. I was pressed back one full city block by three Cider Riot patrons. One of them had a weapon called a slap jack and another had brass knuckles in both hands. Luckily I got out of there without incident. In retrospect I am amazed that I have escaped without having a violent confrontation with these aggressors. It seems to me that it is not a matter of if but when I will have to defend myself against this behavior in a form of self defense other than running away or backing down.
TGP: Will the events of February 7th affect the way you film protests in the future?
NM: The events of that day absolutely will effect the way I film protests in the future. But then again this is just one event. I would go as far as to say that most protests I film influence my strategy in one way or another. I always try and reintegrate my experience into the next protest. Hind sight is always 20/20 and I always make a conscious effort to consider what I could have done better in a similar situation. When I get resistance and push back out in the field it makes me realize the importance of what I do. Not only for myself and my own rights but for anyone in this country that is a filmographer or a journalist. I know the danger and the risk and I will continue to do what I do while addressing those risks and dangerous situations as they present themselves.
TGP: And do you think the police apply the laws differently to different people?
NM: Yes I absolutely do. After covering events for the past three plus years now I’ve seen altercations play out on the streets. As far as the left right paradigm goes in Portland it seems blatantly obvious that the liberal left controls local law enforcement and the courts. Time and time again people on the left that get caught in the gears of the system get either a pass or their crimes are downplayed. When folks on the right get caught up in legal trouble their charges are over inflated and over dramatized. I didnt want to believe this but I have seen it play out enough times that it can no longer be denied.
TGP: Is there anything else you’d like to add?
NM: I love being a filmographer and I sincerely believe that my work is important. For the most part I do what I do for free. I do not enjoy the resistance or push back that I get for filming protests but honestly it doesn’t stop me or deter me from my objective. I will continue to document and archive Portland’s protest history in spite of the opposition.


thegatewaypundit--2020-02-28--Democrat Superdelegates Warn They’ll Block Bernie Sanders Nomination At Convention

The Democrat establishment is signalling that they will stop Bernie Sanders from getting the Democrat nomination .
Superdelegates for the party are going so far to say that they ’ ll use their power to block him .
DNC superdelegates warn they will block Bernie Sanders at convention and spark civil war within party Senator Bernie Sanders ’ issues with the Democratic establishment may continue past the nominating races and into the Democratic National Convention , according to a new report .
If Mr Sanders arrives at the convention with any less than a majority of delegates pledged to him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wave of superdelegates voting against his nomination .
The New York Times reported Thursday that in interviews with 93 superdelegates , only nine said that Mr Sanders arriving at the convention with a plurality was reason enough to support him as nominee .
In the event that Mr Sanders does only win a plurality of pledged delegates , there could be a brokered convention and subsequent fight to choose a nominee .
The Times report was “ based on interviews with the 93 superdelegates , out of 771 total , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the thinking of party leaders.
” The Bernie people will go absolutely NUTS if this happens .
Democrats would have a civil war in their party , at their convention .
This could actually happen .

The Democrat establishment is signalling that they will stop Bernie Sanders from getting the Democrat nomination.
Superdelegates for the party are going so far to say that they’ll use their power to block him.
The Independent reports:
DNC superdelegates warn they will block Bernie Sanders at convention and spark civil war within party Senator Bernie Sanders’ issues with the Democratic establishment may continue past the nominating races and into the Democratic National Convention, according to a new report. If Mr Sanders arrives at the convention with any less than a majority of delegates pledged to him, he may find himself with a wave of superdelegates voting against his nomination. The New York Times reported Thursday that in interviews with 93 superdelegates, only nine said that Mr Sanders arriving at the convention with a plurality was reason enough to support him as nominee. In the event that Mr Sanders does only win a plurality of pledged delegates, there could be a brokered convention and subsequent fight to choose a nominee. The Times report was “based on interviews with the 93 superdelegates, out of 771 total, as well as party strategists and aides to senior Democrats about the thinking of party leaders.”
The Bernie people will go absolutely NUTS if this happens.
Dear @DNC, If superdelegates overturn the will of the people then there is a 0% chance that we beat Trump as it would cause a massive fracture in our party. How did the Democratic party become so undemocratic? The GOP doesn’t even use superdelegates. Please think this through. — Ryan Knight 🌹 (@ProudResister) February 27, 2020
Superdelegates: Willing to destroy the Party to stop Sanders Us: pic.twitter.com/Mcpr8cs4G1 — Big Chuck Beth (@BethLynch2020) February 27, 2020
Superdelegates: I swear to god, we will DESTROY this party. Me: [filing nails] Do it motherfucker.https://t.co/7lg5kA1OJK — Bill Corbett (@BillCorbett) February 27, 2020
Just imagine for a moment the utter contempt for the Democratic Party that will be unleashed by superdelegates stealing the nomination from Bernie after *years* of grassroots organizing, only to smugly admonish his strong plurality of supporters to "Vote Blue No Matter Who" — Natalie Shure (@nataliesurely) February 27, 2020
Democrats would have a civil war in their party, at their convention.
This could actually happen.
Cross posted from American Lookout.


thegatewaypundit--2020-02-28--HUGE BREAKING NEWS: Israeli Researchers on Cusp of Creating Coronavirus Vaccine — Could be Ready in

HUGE BREAKING NEWS: Israeli Researchers on Cusp of Creating Coronavirus Vaccine — Could be Ready in a Few Weeks and Available in 90 Days

MUST READ — From the Galilee Research Institute website : After 4 years of research funded by Israel ’ s Ministry of Science & Technology , MIGAL ’ s researchers have developed an effective vaccine against avian coronavirus Infectious Bronchitis Virus ( IBV ) , to be adapted soon and create a human vaccine against COVID-19 Israel ’ s Minister of Science and Technology , Mr. Ofir Akunis , commented : “ Congratulations to MIGAL on this exciting breakthrough .
I am confident that there will be further rapid progress , enabling us to provide a needed response to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has instructed the Director General of the Ministry of Science and Technology to fast-track all approval processes with the goal of bringing the human vaccine to market as quickly as possible .
After 4 years of multi-disciplinary research funded by Israel ’ s Ministry of Science and Technology in cooperation with Israel ’ s Ministry of Agriculture , MIGAL has achieved a scientific breakthrough that will lead to the rapid creation of a vaccine against Coronavirus .
This possibility was identified as a by-product of MIGAL ’ s development of a vaccine against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a disease affecting poultry , whose effectiveness has been proven in pre-clinical trials carried out at the Volcani Institute .
MIGAL has now made required genetic adjustments to adapt the vaccine to COVID-19 , the human strain of coronavirus , and is working to achieve the safety approvals that will enable in-vivo testing , enable the initiation of production of a vaccine to counter the Coronavirus epidemic currently spreading throughout the world , which so far has claimed 2,666 lives .
From research conducted at MIGAL , it has been found that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the human COVID-19 , and that it uses the same infection mechanism , a fact that increases the likelihood of achieving an effective human vaccine in a very short period of time .

Researchers at the Galilee Research Institute
MUST READ — From the Galilee Research Institute website:
After 4 years of research funded by Israel’s Ministry of Science & Technology, MIGAL’s researchers have developed an effective vaccine against avian coronavirus Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV), to be adapted soon and create a human vaccine against COVID-19
Israel’s Minister of Science and Technology, Mr. Ofir Akunis, commented: “Congratulations to MIGAL on this exciting breakthrough. I am confident that there will be further rapid progress, enabling us to provide a needed response to the grave global COVID-19 threat.” Minister Akunis has instructed the Director General of the Ministry of Science and Technology to fast-track all approval processes with the goal of bringing the human vaccine to market as quickly as possible.
After 4 years of multi-disciplinary research funded by Israel’s Ministry of Science and Technology in cooperation with Israel’s Ministry of Agriculture, MIGAL has achieved a scientific breakthrough that will lead to the rapid creation of a vaccine against Coronavirus. This possibility was identified as a by-product of MIGAL’s development of a vaccine against IBV (Infectious Bronchitis Virus), a disease affecting poultry, whose effectiveness has been proven in pre-clinical trials carried out at the Volcani Institute. MIGAL has now made required genetic adjustments to adapt the vaccine to COVID-19, the human strain of coronavirus, and is working to achieve the safety approvals that will enable in-vivo testing, enable the initiation of production of a vaccine to counter the Coronavirus epidemic currently spreading throughout the world, which so far has claimed 2,666 lives.
From research conducted at MIGAL, it has been found that the poultry coronavirus has high genetic similarity to the human COVID-19, and that it uses the same infection mechanism, a fact that increases the likelihood of achieving an effective human vaccine in a very short period of time.


thegatewaypundit--2020-02-28--Joe Biden Asks Crowd If Anyone Benefited from Trump Tax Cuts – One Man Raises His Hand and Biden Pro

Joe Biden Asks Crowd If Anyone Benefited from Trump Tax Cuts – One Man Raises His Hand and Biden Promises to Take His Money (VIDEO)

Joe Biden Asks Crowd If Anyone Benefited from Trump Tax Cuts – One Man Raises His Hand and Biden Promises @ @ @ @ @ VIDEO ) Joe Biden delivers the goods – day in and day out .
Can @ @ @ @ @ president ?
They ’ d need a handler to point him to the door .
@ @ @ @ @ South Carolina Joe Biden asked if anyone benefited from the Trump tax cuts .
When @ @ @ @ @ , Joe Biden immediately pledged to raise his taxes .
Joe Biden : Well , @ @ @ @ @ s good .
I ’ m glad to see you ’ re doing well already @ @ @ @ @ If you elect me you ’ re not going to have it your taxes are @ @ @ @ @ cut .
And the Democrats in the audience apparently thought that was just terrific .
@ @ @ @

Joe Biden delivers the goods – day in and day out.
Can you imagine this clown as president? They’d need a handler to point him to the door.
Today at a rally in South Carolina Joe Biden asked if anyone benefited from the Trump tax cuts. When one man raised his hand, Joe Biden immediately pledged to raise his taxes.
Joe Biden: Well, you did. That’s good. I’m glad to see you’re doing well already. But guess what? If you elect me you’re not going to have it your taxes are going to be raised not cut.
And the Democrats in the audience apparently thought that was just terrific.
What stupid people.
https://twitter.com/helloitsthao/status/1233220121742589954
This was Nico Parisi.


thegatewaypundit--2020-02-28--VIDEO: Police Called After Violent Bernie Supporters Harass Democrat Officials in California and Nev

VIDEO: Police Called After Violent Bernie Supporters Harass Democrat Officials in California and Nevada Outside their Homes

VIDEO : Police Called After Violent Bernie Supporters Harass Democrat Officials in California and Nevada Outside their Homes Police were @ @ @ @ @ Sanders supporters showed up outside of the homes of Democrat officials in California and Nevada @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll do if he loses ?
Via Elizabeth MacDonald at The Evening Edit :

Marxists will be Marxists…
Police were called recently after violent Bernie Sanders supporters showed up outside of the homes of Democrat officials in California and Nevada.
Just think what they’ll do if he loses?
Via Elizabeth MacDonald at The Evening Edit:


thegatewaypundit--2020-02-28--White House Reporter Ratioed After Video of Her Rolling Her Eyes, Laughing and Facepalming as Indian

White House Reporter Ratioed After Video of Her Rolling Her Eyes, Laughing and Facepalming as Indian Reporter Asks Trump Question at Coronavirus Briefing  Goes Viral

White House Reporter Ratioed After Video of Her Rolling Her Eyes , Laughing and Facepalming as Indian Reporter Asks Trump Question at Coronavirus Briefing Goes Viral Video of New York Post White House reporter Australian native Ebony Bowden looking like she was mocking an Indian reporter at President Trump ’ s coronavirus press briefing Wednesday night went viral , with many commenters accusing her of racism for rolling her eyes and giggling as the heavily accented veteran reporter and Brady Briefing Room fixture , Raghubir Goyal , asked Trump a question about his just concluded state visit to India .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in under 24 hours since it was posted after the press briefing .
The 26-second long video clip shows Bowden in various reactions of apparent mockery as Goyal poses his question to President Trump .
Bowden makes a face and leans over to share her reaction with Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Debra Saunders who gives her a knowing look in return .
Bowden then shares a laugh with a reporter off camera as she does a facepalm and giggles while looking at Goyal .
Bowden has not commented on Twitter about the video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stood up for her about “ out of context videos ” , “ Twitter dot com can be good for breaking news sometimes but is terrible for hot takes and worse for out of context videos and reflections on people you don ’ t know .
I know this – I ’ m really proud to call @ ebonybowden a close mate and a friend.
” For her part , Saunders denied rolling her eyes , “ I was not rolling my eyes .
And I was responding to something that was said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of you have nothing better to do then troll for grievances , but find something meaningful and real.
” Bowden posted a tweet from CPAC Thursday afternoon where she was covering Vice President Mike Pence ’ s speech .
The ratio was brutal with over 2,300 comments to about 1,200 likes and retweets as of publication of this article .
In 2018 , Bowden posted a video of a road trip she took from New York City to Evansville , Indiana to cover a rally by President Trump on August 30 for Australia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outset of her trek to cover the Trump rally , Bowden expresses a fear for her life , saying , “ I hope I don ’ t die on this trip ( sighs ) , I really hope I don ’ t die.
” While it is not clear if Bowden fears for her life from an accident on the road or from meeting Trump supporters , as she arrives at the rally with time to spare and sets off to interview Trump supporters , she fearfully squeals to the camera , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After meeting and interviewing Trump supporters for several hours , Bowden says she is surprised at how “ civilized ” Trump supporters are–and reasonable , too !
Apparently this was her first time meeting Trump supporters as she says her New York friends told her that “ all Trump voters are crazy ” .
Bowden was gobsmacked to learn they are not crazy .
Her report for the New Daily is dripping with contempt for Trump and his supporters .
…The people are dancing in their seats , waving banners and posters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ electric .
Welcome to a Trump rally .
A key campaign weapon for the 45th President of the United States as he fights for critical Senate seats before the November mid-term elections .
The JumboTron screen above the crowd shows a giant image of Mr Trump in front of a billowing American flag and beneath him , his infamous slogan : “ Make America Great Again ” .
…This is a pep rally for a state which has been decimated by a downturn in manufacturing and Mr Trump sells the crowd a vision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a booming economy .
His American dream is an illusion .
The country has never been more confused or divided over where it stands on the world stage , where it ’ s headed or what its identity is .
The rally is an illusion , too .
…Mr Trump takes the stage to wild cheers and the people shout “ I love you ” , as he tells them this is an incredible time for their country , that he is putting America first and seeing an end to people ripping them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is their President , their saviour , the coach of their all-star football team and their rock god all rolled into one .
…Mr Trump is their hero , the master of ceremonies at this circus where the media and Hillary Clinton remain the enemy of the American people .
As the crowd poured out of the stadium with their Make America Great Again hats and banners purchased from one of the dozens of merchandise stands outside , they barely notice the homeless man sleeping on a bench among the dozens of disregarded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disciples jump back into their cars , high on the American Dream and the fact that , maybe just for tonight , team USA is winning like the good old days .
End excerpt .
To read the complete New Daily article and view a three minute video report from the rally by Bowden , click this link .
And from the ‘ You Can ’ t make This Up Department , Bowden wrote an article for the New Daily in 2014 that accused Australians of being “ casual racists ” .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bowden at the White House press briefing Wednesday :

Video of New York Post White House reporter Australian native Ebony Bowden looking like she was mocking an Indian reporter at President Trump’s coronavirus press briefing Wednesday night went viral, with many commenters accusing her of racism for rolling her eyes and giggling as the heavily accented veteran reporter and Brady Briefing Room fixture, Raghubir Goyal, asked Trump a question about his just concluded state visit to India. The video has over 2.4 million views in under 24 hours since it was posted after the press briefing.
The 26-second long video clip shows Bowden in various reactions of apparent mockery as Goyal poses his question to President Trump. Bowden makes a face and leans over to share her reaction with Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Debra Saunders who gives her a knowing look in return. Bowden then shares a laugh with a reporter off camera as she does a facepalm and giggles while looking at Goyal.
Who is that reporter in the green mocking an Indian reporter? I bet she thinks Trump is racist. pic.twitter.com/YtGv32XOUe — Damon Imani (@damonimani) February 27, 2020
Video of Goyal’s question and President Trump’s reply:
https://twitter.com/heycheri/status/1232921740352770048
Bowden has not commented on Twitter about the video, except to thank a friend who stood up for her about “out of context videos”, “Twitter dot com can be good for breaking news sometimes but is terrible for hot takes and worse for out of context videos and reflections on people you don’t know. I know this – I’m really proud to call
@ebonybowden a close mate and a friend.”
Thank you so much, Elliot. You’re a great friend. — Ebony Bowden (@ebonybowden) February 27, 2020
For her part, Saunders denied rolling her eyes, “I was not rolling my eyes. And I was responding to something that was said to me. Really people, some of you have nothing better to do then troll for grievances, but find something meaningful and real.”
I was not rolling my eyes. And I was responding to something that was said to me.
Really people, some of you have nothing better to do then troll for grievances, but find something meaningful and real. https://t.co/z1MjpHWtd0 — Debra J. Saunders (@debrajsaunders) February 27, 2020
Bowden posted a tweet from CPAC Thursday afternoon where she was covering Vice President Mike Pence’s speech. The ratio was brutal with over 2,300 comments to about 1,200 likes and retweets as of publication of this article.
In 2018, Bowden posted a video of a road trip she took from New York City to Evansville, Indiana to cover a rally by President Trump on August 30 for Australia’s New Daily. At the outset of her trek to cover the Trump rally, Bowden expresses a fear for her life, saying, “I hope I don’t die on this trip (sighs), I really hope I don’t die.”
While it is not clear if Bowden fears for her life from an accident on the road or from meeting Trump supporters, as she arrives at the rally with time to spare and sets off to interview Trump supporters, she fearfully squeals to the camera, “I’m so nervous!”
After meeting and interviewing Trump supporters for several hours, Bowden says she is surprised at how “civilized” Trump supporters are–and reasonable, too! Apparently this was her first time meeting Trump supporters as she says her New York friends told her that “all Trump voters are crazy”. Bowden was gobsmacked to learn they are not crazy.
Her report for the New Daily is dripping with contempt for Trump and his supporters.
…The people are dancing in their seats, waving banners and posters, and the energy in the stadium is electric. Welcome to a Trump rally. A key campaign weapon for the 45th President of the United States as he fights for critical Senate seats before the November mid-term elections. The JumboTron screen above the crowd shows a giant image of Mr Trump in front of a billowing American flag and beneath him, his infamous slogan: “Make America Great Again”. …This is a pep rally for a state which has been decimated by a downturn in manufacturing and Mr Trump sells the crowd a vision of America as a revered superpower with a booming economy. His American dream is an illusion. The country has never been more confused or divided over where it stands on the world stage, where it’s headed or what its identity is. The rally is an illusion, too. …Mr Trump takes the stage to wild cheers and the people shout “I love you”, as he tells them this is an incredible time for their country, that he is putting America first and seeing an end to people ripping them off and pushing them around. He is their President, their saviour, the coach of their all-star football team and their rock god all rolled into one. Trending: JUST IN: Fulton County Clerk Releases New Statement on Leaked Trump Docs That Matched Fani Willis’s Indictments and It’s a Doozy …Mr Trump is their hero, the master of ceremonies at this circus where the media and Hillary Clinton remain the enemy of the American people. As the crowd poured out of the stadium with their Make America Great Again hats and banners purchased from one of the dozens of merchandise stands outside, they barely notice the homeless man sleeping on a bench among the dozens of disregarded deck chairs and overflowing bins. The disciples jump back into their cars, high on the American Dream and the fact that, maybe just for tonight, team USA is winning like the good old days.
End excerpt. To read the complete New Daily article and view a three minute video report from the rally by Bowden, click this link.
And from the ‘You Can’t make This Up Department, Bowden wrote an article for the New Daily in 2014 that accused Australians of being “casual racists”.
The opening paragraphs read like a description of Bowden at the White House press briefing Wednesday:
While many Australians don’t see themselves as racists, new research shows that we are still harbouring unconscious biases, behaving with subtle racism. Blatant racism, such as verbal abuse, may be less common in Australia because it is now socially unacceptable, but it appears that subtle racism is widespread. Videos taken of racist attacks on public transport manage to fill society with outrage, but it’s the subtle, everyday racism that’s much more damaging.
UPDATE: Added White House transcript of Q&A:
Q As far as your trip to India, Mr. President, where do we go from here as far as India-U.S. relations are concerned? And also, Mr. President, you are very famous in India, and Prime Minister Modi is very famous in America. What is the future? And the Indian American community is with you, Mr. President. THE PRESIDENT: Yeah, we won’t talk too much about that other than I just got back. A long flight. It’s a long flight. He’s a great gentleman, a great leader. It’s an incredible country. We were treated very, very well, and we really enjoyed it. A lot of tremendous progress was made in terms of relationship. Our relationship with India is extraordinary right now. And we’re going to be doing a lot of business with India. They’re sending billions and billions of dollars now to the United States. But we’d rather talk about this right now.
UPDATE 12:30 p.m. EST Friday: Bowden has not commented on Twitter about her behavior at the press briefing as of this update. However, last night she thanked another friend who called her an “absolute class act and an incredible journalist.”


thegatewaypundit--2020-02-28--Despite Recent Court Rulings Jimmy Carter Judge Rules Trump Can’t Use Washington State’s Military Fu

Despite Recent Court Rulings Jimmy Carter Judge Rules Trump Can’t Use Washington State’s Military Funds for Border Wall

Despite Recent Court Rulings Jimmy Carter Judge Rules Trump Can ’ t Use Washington State ’ s Military Funds for Border Wall In January a federal appeals court overturned a lower court ruling to allow the Trump administration to divert $ 3.6 billion in military construction funds to fund expanded construction on the president ’ s southern border wall .
The January ruling give Trump yet another victory on his campaign plan to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border .
The Supreme Court last July set aside a similar injunction issued by a federal judge in Oakland , California @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jacobs Rothstein , who was appointed by Jimmy Carter in 1979 , ruled on Thursday that President Trump can not use Washington state ’ s military funds for the border wall .
These Democrats will stop at nothing to keep the US borders open .
A federal judge in Seattle subtracted nearly $ 90 million from President Trump ’ s border wall plans after ruling Thursday that his emergency declaration and siphoning of money from the Pentagon was illegal .
Washington state had challenged Mr. Trump ’ s move , and pointed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state that was delayed by the shift of funding .
Judge Barbara Jacobs Rothstein sided with the state , saying Congress tried to ban Mr. Trump from moving money around to build his wall , yet he did it anyway .

In January a federal appeals court overturned a lower court ruling to allow the Trump administration to divert $3.6 billion in military construction funds to fund expanded construction on the president’s southern border wall.
The January ruling give Trump yet another victory on his campaign plan to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. The Supreme Court last July set aside a similar injunction issued by a federal judge in Oakland, California.
Despite these legal victories Judge Barbara Jacobs Rothstein, who was appointed by Jimmy Carter in 1979, ruled on Thursday that President Trump cannot use Washington state’s military funds for the border wall.
These Democrats will stop at nothing to keep the US borders open.
The Washington Times reported:


thegatewaypundit--2020-02-28--BAD ACTORS ARE CRASHING THE MARKETS: To Stop the Current Short Sale Attack on the Stock Market Presi

BAD ACTORS ARE CRASHING THE MARKETS: To Stop the Current Short Sale Attack on the Stock Market President Trump Must Reinstate the Uptick Rule

BAD ACTORS ARE CRASHING THE MARKETS : To Stop the Current Short Sale Attack on the Stock Market President Trump Must Reinstate the Uptick Rule The stock market plunged 1,190 points on Thursday after falling 2,000 points earlier this week .
Bad actors are using the Coronavirus news to try to cause a market panic .
They are making a killing by short selling , and they are going to tank the Trump economy .
To Stop the Current Short Sale Attack on the Stock Market President Trump Must Reinstate the Uptick Rule President Trump needs to reinstate the uptick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the market .
The uptick rule worked great from 1938 to 2007 .
The current modified uptick rule in place since 2010 doesn ’ t work .
Reinstate the uptick rule and stop the short seller attack .
The Uptick Rule in place from 1938 to 2007 prevented a short sale of a stock unless the previous trade caused an increase in price ( an “ uptick ” ) .
It was put in place by the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 in response to the stock market crash in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the market by short sellers .
The rule was eliminated by the SEC in 2007 , and the market crash of 2008-09 , which was in part a short seller attack , followed almost immediately .
The resulting crash absolutely helped Democrats win in a landslide in 2008 .
In response , the SEC introduced the “ Alternative Uptick Rule ” ( Rule 201 ) in 2010 , “ which imposes restrictions on short selling only when a stock has triggered a circuit breaker by experiencing a price decline of at least 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current market decline , individual stocks are falling less than 10 % each day , so they are not triggering the short selling uptick restriction .
Stocks are declining 2 % , 3 % , 4 % or 5 % each day for several days in a row , but not 10 % in one day , so the short seller attack on the market can continue .
The modified uptick rule only kicks in after a stock has fallen 10 % in a single day .
That doesn ’ t work .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ % per day for consecutive days and so are not triggering the uptick restriction .
Reinstate the old uptick rule , and the short sellers will not longer be able to attack the market and cause the dramatic declines we have been seeing .

The stock market plunged 1,190 points on Thursday after falling 2,000 points earlier this week.
Bad actors are using the Coronavirus news to try to cause a market panic.
They are making a killing by short selling, and they are going to tank the Trump economy.
To Stop the Current Short Sale Attack on the Stock Market President Trump Must Reinstate the Uptick Rule
President Trump needs to reinstate the uptick rule to stop the short seller attack on the market. The uptick rule worked great from 1938 to 2007. The current modified uptick rule in place since 2010 doesn’t work. Reinstate the uptick rule and stop the short seller attack.
The Uptick Rule in place from 1938 to 2007 prevented a short sale of a stock unless the previous trade caused an increase in price (an “uptick”). It was put in place by the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 in response to the stock market crash in the Great Depression to prevent future attacks on the market by short sellers.
The rule was eliminated by the SEC in 2007, and the market crash of 2008-09, which was in part a short seller attack, followed almost immediately. The resulting crash absolutely helped Democrats win in a landslide in 2008.
In response, the SEC introduced the “Alternative Uptick Rule” (Rule 201) in 2010, “which imposes restrictions on short selling only when a stock has triggered a circuit breaker by experiencing a price decline of at least 10 percent in one day.”
(emphasis added)
In the current market decline, individual stocks are falling less than 10% each day, so they are not triggering the short selling uptick restriction. Stocks are declining 2%, 3%, 4% or 5% each day for several days in a row, but not 10% in one day, so the short seller attack on the market can continue.
The modified uptick rule only kicks in after a stock has fallen 10% in a single day. That doesn’t work. Stocks are falling 2% to 5% per day for consecutive days and so are not triggering the uptick restriction.
Reinstate the old uptick rule, and the short sellers will not longer be able to attack the market and cause the dramatic declines we have been seeing.


thegatewaypundit--2020-02-28--GOOD NEWS! President Trump May Invoke Defense Production Act to Rapidly Expand Manufacturing of Prot

GOOD NEWS! President Trump May Invoke Defense Production Act to Rapidly Expand Manufacturing of Protective Masks and Clothing

GOOD NEWS !
President Trump May Invoke Defense Production Act to Rapidly Expand Manufacturing of Protective Masks and Clothing In January my brother Joe in Hong Kong called to tell us the stores were out of surgical masks as fear of coronavirus spread in China and Hong Kong .
We sent Joe and his family a box of surgical masks , hand sanitizers , protective gloves and Zicam .
But today the surgical masks are out in most stores in America .
This is a serious issue now facing Americans and Democrats will absolutely use it to vilify President Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suddenly spreads , paralyzing cities in China and infecting thousands in more than a dozen other countries , medical face masks are suddenly one of the world ’ s hottest commodities .
As The Gateway Pundit reported earlier — Last month , China , Taiwan and India banned the export of face masks to reserve them for desperate residents .
India removed the ban earlier this month .
Thailand limited exports of surgical masks earlier this month .
As a result , pharmacies in the U.S. are reporting supply shortages .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Community Pharmacists Association , nearly 96 percent of U.S. pharmacists said the coronavirus has led to shortages and nearly 40 percent don ’ t have enough N95 respirators as retailers wait to restock shelves .
On Sunday Peter Navarro told Maria Bartiromo that China put export restrictions on N95 face masks and then nationalized an American factory that produces the masks .
Again– There are NO surgical masks left in the stores in America .
If President Trump does not take action this will cost him dearly .
Now this… President Trump may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of coronavirus protective gear .
President Donald Trump ’ s administration is considering invoking special powers through a law called the Defense Production Act to rapidly expand domestic manufacturing of protective masks and clothing to combat the coronavirus in the United States , two U.S. officials told Reuters .
The use of the law , passed by Congress in 1950 at the outset of the Korean War , would mark an escalation of the administration ’ s response to the outbreak .
The virus first surfaced in China and has since spread to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. health officials have told Americans to begin preparing for the spread of the virus in the United States .

In January my brother Joe in Hong Kong called to tell us the stores were out of surgical masks as fear of coronavirus spread in China and Hong Kong.
We sent Joe and his family a box of surgical masks, hand sanitizers, protective gloves and Zicam.
But today the surgical masks are out in most stores in America.
This is a serious issue now facing Americans and Democrats will absolutely use it to vilify President Trump.
–Jim Hoft
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
As the deadly coronavirus suddenly spreads, paralyzing cities in China and infecting thousands in more than a dozen other countries, medical face masks are suddenly one of the world’s hottest commodities.
As The Gateway Pundit reported earlier — Last month, China, Taiwan and India banned the export of face masks to reserve them for desperate residents. India removed the ban earlier this month. Thailand limited exports of surgical masks earlier this month. As a result, pharmacies in the U.S. are reporting supply shortages. According to a new survey conducted by the National Community Pharmacists Association, nearly 96 percent of U.S. pharmacists said the coronavirus has led to shortages and nearly 40 percent don’t have enough N95 respirators as retailers wait to restock shelves.
On Sunday Peter Navarro told Maria Bartiromo that China put export restrictions on N95 face masks and then nationalized an American factory that produces the masks.
Again– There are NO surgical masks left in the stores in America.
If President Trump does not take action this will cost him dearly.
Now this…
President Trump may use sweeping powers to ramp up production of coronavirus protective gear.
BREAKING: President Trump is considering invoking the Defense Production Act to rapidly expand domestic manufacturing of protective masks and clothing to combat the coronavirushttps://t.co/qZuR35fogn — Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) February 27, 2020
Via Reuters:


thegatewaypundit--2020-02-27--WATCH: Rep. Doug Collins Unloads On Democrats Over FISA Abuse At CPAC

WATCH : Rep. Doug Collins Unloads On Democrats Over FISA Abuse At CPAC Republican Representative Doug Collins ( R-NC ) @ @ @ @ @ CPAC 2020 conference in Washington DC .
Collins absolutely unloaded on Democrats over their corrupt @ @ @ @ @ to spy on the Trump campaign and administration during a forum at CPAC 2020 .

Republican Representative Doug Collins (R-NC) spoke this afternoon at the CPAC 2020 conference in Washington DC.
Collins absolutely unloaded on Democrats over their corrupt abuse of the FISA courts to spy on the Trump campaign and administration during a forum at CPAC 2020.
WATCH:


thegatewaypundit--2020-02-27--BRUTAL! Charlie Kirk Rips Romney at CPAC: “The Party of Mitt Romney Was a Party That Did Not Fight –

BRUTAL! Charlie Kirk Rips Romney at CPAC: “The Party of Mitt Romney Was a Party That Did Not Fight – It Was a Party to Preserve Ruling Class”

BRUTAL !
Charlie Kirk Rips Romney at CPAC : “ The Party of Mitt Romney Was a Party That Did Not Fight – It Was a Party to Preserve Ruling Class ” This was refreshing .
TPUSA founder ripped into Mitt Romney during his speech today at CPAC 2020 .
The CPAC crowd booed loudly when Charlie mentioned Mitt Romney adding that Romney “ lied to every person in this room.
” Charlie Kirk : President Donald Trump has empowered a resurgence of conservatism on college campuses across the country .
The exact opposite of what the media want you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you why .
The Republican Party of Mitt Romney ( boos ) … Correct .
Every time his name is mentioned you should respond that way .
Because he lied to every single person in this room who knocked on doors for him , that made phone calls for him , that donated to his campaign .
Because we thought that he was going to be a crusader against the Marxist president that proceeded Donald Trump .
And now he asks and he begs for the endorsement of Donald Trump for the senate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ votes for that sham unconstitutional impeachment .
He embodies the same political class that President Trump ran against .
The party of Mitt Romney was a party that did not fight .
It was a party that wanted to preserve the ruling class .
It was a party that did not give the next generation competence and courage and conviction .

This was refreshing.
TPUSA founder ripped into Mitt Romney during his speech today at CPAC 2020.
The CPAC crowd booed loudly when Charlie mentioned Mitt Romney adding that Romney “lied to every person in this room.”
Charlie tossed lying #NeverTrumper Mitt Romney to the dogs.
Charlie Kirk: President Donald Trump has empowered a resurgence of conservatism on college campuses across the country. The exact opposite of what the media want you to believe. I’ll tell you why. The Republican Party of Mitt Romney (boos)… Correct. Every time his name is mentioned you should respond that way. Because he lied to every single person in this room who knocked on doors for him, that made phone calls for him, that donated to his campaign. Because we thought that he was going to be a crusader against the Marxist president that proceeded Donald Trump. And now he asks and he begs for the endorsement of Donald Trump for the senate in Utah and then he goes and votes for that sham unconstitutional impeachment. He embodies the same political class that President Trump ran against. The party of Mitt Romney was a party that did not fight. It was a party that wanted to preserve the ruling class. It was a party that did not give the next generation competence and courage and conviction.
Nice work, Charlie.
.@charliekirk11: The party of Mitt Romney was a party that did not fight. It was a party that wanted to preserve the ruling class. It was a party that did not give the next generation confidence and courage and conviction to stand for what is correct. pic.twitter.com/xz1oDyynVY — Wojciech Pawelczyk (@Woj_Pawelczyk) February 27, 2020
Here is Charlie’s full speech.


thegatewaypundit--2020-02-27--Elizabeth Warren to Introduce Bill to Strip Border Wall Money to Pay for Virus Effort: Democrats Wea

Elizabeth Warren to Introduce Bill to Strip Border Wall Money to Pay for Virus Effort: Democrats Weaponize Coronavirus Against Trump

Elizabeth Warren to Introduce Bill to Strip Border Wall Money to Pay for Virus Effort : Democrats Weaponize Coronavirus Against Trump The media has been accusing President Trump and his supporters of falsely claiming Democrats are weaponizing the coronavirus against President Trump .
Right on cue , Democrat presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren ( MA ) announced Thursday morning she will be filing a bill to strip President Trump ’ s border wall of funding and transfer the money , estimated at $ 10 billion , to fighting the coronavirus .
Using her Senate account , Warren tweeted about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a serious health , diplomatic , & economic threat , & we must be prepared to confront it head-on .
So I ’ m introducing a bill to transfer all funding for @ realDonaldTrump ’ s racist border wall to @ HHSGov & @ USAID to combat coronavirus.
” United States Senator Elizabeth Warren ( D-Mass . )
, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Committee on Health , Education , Labor , and Pensions , today unveiled legislation , the Prioritizing Pandemic Prevention Act , requiring all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a border wall-including funds directly appropriated by Congress and funds diverted by the executive branch from other accounts-to be immediately transferred to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ( HHS ) and the United States Agency for International Development ( USAID ) for the purpose of combatting the novel coronavirus .
“ The coronavirus outbreak poses serious health , diplomatic , and economic threats to the United States , and we must be prepared to confront it head-on , ” said Senator Warren .
“ Rather than use taxpayer dollars to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ division , my bill will help ensure that the federal government has the resources it needs to adequately respond to this emergency.
” Currently , more than 81,000 people have contracted the coronavirus , which is highly communicable and has killed approximately 3,000 people .
The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern , and HHS Secretary Alex Azar has declared it a public health emergency in the United States .
In addition , officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the expectation that [ a U.S. coronavirus outbreak ] will be bad ” and stated that “ it ’ s not so much a question of if this will happen…but rather…a question of…when.
” In the midst of this potential pandemic , President Trump has failed to direct significant financial resources to his coronavirus response .
His Fiscal Year 2021 budget , released just weeks ago , proposed decimating the HHS budget , including CDC ’ s , and the President has requested that Congress reprogram funding dedicated to fighting Ebola to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mere $ 1.25 billion in emergency supplemental appropriations to combat the virus-an amount that received bipartisan opposition-and his administration is reportedly transferring $ 37 million to coronavirus efforts from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program , which funds heating for poor families .
Meanwhile , the Trump Administration has continued to request funding for a wall on the southern border .
While emergency supplemental appropriations are not typically offset , the Prioritizing Pandemic Prevention Act would provide a down payment of an estimated $ 10 billion in funding for coronavirus efforts by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) and Department of Defense ( DoD ) counterdrug and military construction funding previously diverted for wall construction , including any unobligated balances of such funding from fiscal year 2019… .
A BILL To transfer all border wall funding to the Department of Health and Human Services and USAID to combat coronavirus .
1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa2 tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled , 3 SECTION 1 .
SHORT TITLE .
4 This Act may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pandemic 5 Prevention Act ’ ’ .
6 SEC .
2 .
TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO COMBAT CORONAVIRUS 7 DISEASE .
8 Notwithstanding any other provision of law , any un9 obligated Federal funds appropriated or otherwise made 10 available to plan , develop , or construct a physical barrier 1 along the international border between the United States 2 and Mexico shall be immediately transferred to the De3 partment of Health and Human Services and the United 4 States Agency for International Development for the ex5 press purpose of combating coronavirus disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wall update from Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott as of Monday , “ 126 miles completed , 213 miles under construction and 414 miles in pre-construction > ”

The media has been accusing President Trump and his supporters of falsely claiming Democrats are weaponizing the coronavirus against President Trump.
Trump's new conspiracy theory is that Dems/media are weaponizing coronavirus against him. This needs to be seen as part of a broader effort to render the opposition and mediating institutions illegitimate. It's really about dodging accountability:https://t.co/9gSue5eNF9 pic.twitter.com/KzSizIAKml — Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) February 27, 2020
Right on cue, Democrat presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren (MA) announced Thursday morning she will be filing a bill to strip President Trump’s border wall of funding and transfer the money, estimated at $10 billion, to fighting the coronavirus.
Using her Senate account, Warren tweeted about the bill, saying, “Coronavirus poses a serious health, diplomatic, & economic threat, & we must be prepared to confront it head-on. So I’m introducing a bill to transfer all funding for @realDonaldTrump’s racist border wall to @HHSGov & @USAID to combat coronavirus.”
Coronavirus poses a serious health, diplomatic, & economic threat, & we must be prepared to confront it head-on. So I’m introducing a bill to transfer all funding for @realDonaldTrump's racist border wall to @HHSGov & @USAID to combat coronavirus. https://t.co/8IEhBWRjeL pic.twitter.com/9oAF0A2lGT — Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) February 27, 2020
Excerpt from Warren press release:
United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, today unveiled legislation, the Prioritizing Pandemic Prevention Act, requiring all funds that have been appropriated to build a border wall-including funds directly appropriated by Congress and funds diverted by the executive branch from other accounts-to be immediately transferred to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for the purpose of combatting the novel coronavirus. “The coronavirus outbreak poses serious health, diplomatic, and economic threats to the United States, and we must be prepared to confront it head-on,” said Senator Warren. “Rather than use taxpayer dollars to pay for a monument to hate and division, my bill will help ensure that the federal government has the resources it needs to adequately respond to this emergency.” Currently, more than 81,000 people have contracted the coronavirus, which is highly communicable and has killed approximately 3,000 people. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, and HHS Secretary Alex Azar has declared it a public health emergency in the United States. In addition, officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced that Americans should “prepare in the expectation that [a U.S. coronavirus outbreak] will be bad” and stated that “it’s not so much a question of if this will happen…but rather…a question of…when.” In the midst of this potential pandemic, President Trump has failed to direct significant financial resources to his coronavirus response. His Fiscal Year 2021 budget, released just weeks ago, proposed decimating the HHS budget, including CDC’s, and the President has requested that Congress reprogram funding dedicated to fighting Ebola to coronavirus. The president also requested a mere $1.25 billion in emergency supplemental appropriations to combat the virus-an amount that received bipartisan opposition-and his administration is reportedly transferring $37 million to coronavirus efforts from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which funds heating for poor families. Meanwhile, the Trump Administration has continued to request funding for a wall on the southern border. While emergency supplemental appropriations are not typically offset, the Prioritizing Pandemic Prevention Act would provide a down payment of an estimated $10 billion in funding for coronavirus efforts by redirecting funds from border wall funding at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Defense (DoD) counterdrug and military construction funding previously diverted for wall construction, including any unobligated balances of such funding from fiscal year 2019….
Text of the bill:
A BILL
To transfer all border wall funding to the Department of
Health and Human Services and USAID to combat
coronavirus.
1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa2 tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
3 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
4 This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Prioritizing Pandemic
5 Prevention Act’’.
6 SEC. 2. TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO COMBAT CORONAVIRUS
7 DISEASE.
8 Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any un9 obligated Federal funds appropriated or otherwise made
10 available to plan, develop, or construct a physical barrier 2 1 along the international border between the United States
2 and Mexico shall be immediately transferred to the De3 partment of Health and Human Services and the United
4 States Agency for International Development for the ex5 press purpose of combating coronavirus disease (COVID–
6 19).
Border wall update from Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott as of Monday, “126 miles completed, 213 miles under construction and 414 miles in pre-construction>”


thegatewaypundit--2020-02-27--BREAKING: Ukraine Launches CRIMINAL Proceedings Against Joe Biden Over Firing of Prosecutor Viktor S

BREAKING: Ukraine Launches CRIMINAL Proceedings Against Joe Biden Over Firing of Prosecutor Viktor Shokin

BREAKING : Ukraine Launches CRIMINAL Proceedings Against Joe Biden Over Firing of Prosecutor Viktor Shokin After leaving office in 2017 , former Vice President Joe Biden Bragged about strong-arming the government of Ukraine to fire its top prosecutor Viktor Shokin .
Joe Biden made the remarks during a meeting of foreign policy specialists .
Biden said he , “ Threatened Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in March 2016 that the Obama administration would pull $ 1 billion in U.S. loan guarantees , sending the former Soviet republic toward insolvency , if it didn ’ t immediately fire Prosecutor General Viktor Shokin.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barack Obama was in on the threat .
In April 2019 John Solomon revealed what Biden did not tell his audience .
Joe Biden had Shokin fired because he was investigating Joe Biden ’ s son Hunter .
Since then Joe Biden and Democrats have then gone out on an international smear campaign to destroy Viktor Shokin ’ s education .
In January fired Ukrainian prosecutor Viktor Shokin filed an official complaint against Joe Biden for interference in Ukraine ’ s legal proceedings .
And today Ukraine launched criminal proceedings against former US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorities into forcing the resignation of Ukrainian Prosecutor-General Viktor Shokin , Interfax-Ukraine news agency reports , quoting Shokin ’ s lawyer .

After leaving office in 2017, former Vice President Joe Biden Bragged about strong-arming the government of Ukraine to fire its top prosecutor Viktor Shokin.
Joe Biden made the remarks during a meeting of foreign policy specialists. Biden said he, “Threatened Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in March 2016 that the Obama administration would pull $1 billion in U.S. loan guarantees, sending the former Soviet republic toward insolvency, if it didn’t immediately fire Prosecutor General Viktor Shokin.” Biden suggested during his talk that Barack Obama was in on the threat.
In April 2019 John Solomon revealed what Biden did not tell his audience. Joe Biden had Shokin fired because he was investigating Joe Biden’s son Hunter.
Since then Joe Biden and Democrats have then gone out on an international smear campaign to destroy Viktor Shokin’s reputation.
In January fired Ukrainian prosecutor Viktor Shokin filed an official complaint against Joe Biden for interference in Ukraine’s legal proceedings.
And today Ukraine launched criminal proceedings against former US Vice-President Joe Biden on allegations he pressured authorities into forcing the resignation of Ukrainian Prosecutor-General Viktor Shokin, Interfax-Ukraine news agency reports, quoting Shokin’s lawyer.
Ukraine launches criminal proceedings against former US Vice-President Joe Biden on allegations he pressured authorities into forcing the resignation of Ukrainian Prosecutor-General Viktor Shokin, Interfax-Ukraine news agency reports, quoting Shokin's lawyer. — BBC Monitoring (@BBCMonitoring) February 27, 2020


thegatewaypundit--2020-02-27--DOW DROPS 1,190 POINTS — WORST DECLINE IN HISTORY — Guggenheim’s Scott Minerd Calls Coronavirus “Pos

DOW DROPS 1,190 POINTS — WORST DECLINE IN HISTORY — Guggenheim’s Scott Minerd Calls Coronavirus “Possibly The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Seen”

DOW DROPS 1,190 POINTS — WORST DECLINE IN HISTORY — Guggenheim ’ s Scott Minerd Calls Coronavirus “ Possibly The @ @ @ @ @ Ever Seen ” The Dow Jones dropped 1,190 points on Thursday as the global coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ the worst drop in Dow history .
The US market dropped 3,000 points so far @ @ @ @ @ Chief and Founder Scott Minerd told Bloomberg TV that this is “ possibly the worst @ @ @ @ @ seen.
” Scott Minerd : You know one thing Joe , I ’ ll tell @ @ @ @ @ not said to anyone else in public , this is possibly the worst thing I @ @ @ @ @ my career .
I ’ ve been through a lot .
I ’ ve been @ @ @ @ @ in ’ 87 .
I went through the financial crisis .
This has the potential @ @ @ @ @ serious .

The Dow Jones dropped 1,190 points on Thursday as the global coronavirus threat worsened.
This was the worst drop in Dow history.
https://twitter.com/4everNeverTrump/status/1233137831465246720
The US market dropped 3,000 points so far this week.
Guggenheim Global Chief and Founder Scott Minerd told Bloomberg TV that this is “possibly the worst thing I’ve ever seen.”
Scott Minerd: You know one thing Joe, I’ll tell you, that I have not said to anyone else in public, this is possibly the worst thing I’ve ever seen in my career. I’ve been through a lot. I’ve been through the stock market crash in ’87. I went through the financial crisis. This has the potential to reel into something extremely serious.
Guggenheim’s Scott Minerd: Coronavirus Crisis “Possibly Worst Thing I’ve Ever Seen”
Via Ali.