thegatewaypundit--2020-07-16--Time to Act – Part 2: Actions Christians Must Take Now to Save the Nation

This is the second article from a Gateway Pundit reader who earlier provided information for the post : Time to Act : Debunking Christian Excuses for Inaction in the Face of Evil As you read , please keep in mind the warning issued in the previous article , Time to Act : Debunking Christian Excuses for Inaction in the Face of Evil : TRENDING : California to Release 18,000 Prisoners by End of August to 'Slow the Spread of COVID-19' As can be seen from this week ’ s news , those who would destroy our nation and its founding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They will take as much ideological and physical territory as we are willing to cede .
We have already ceded too much .
The time for complaining , hand wringing , and debating is over .
It is time to act .
Christians who are currently on the sidelines need to assess the times , understand what is at stake , and join those who have already taken to the battlefield .
The previous article offered a general list of actions we should all be taking .
An updated version is provided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country , these actions appear tame .
However , when undertaken by millions of concerned citizens , they are much more effective than they appear .
The combined impact becomes exponential .
Thus , it is important not only to vote , but also to register others to vote .
It is important not only to contact your representatives , but also to encourage and organize others to contact their representatives .
It is important not only to march , but also to encourage and organize others to march .
That act of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from just one person , i.e .
yourself , to potentially millions of people , as the people you have influenced influence others .
So , rather than think , “ I ’ m just one person , ” think instead , “ I am one person , plus the people I influence , plus the people they influence , and so on.
” You are more powerful than you realize , which is why those who want to destroy our nation want to silence you .
Do not let them .
Pick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ list below , step onto the battlefield , and start defending our nation : In order to provide examples of how the above actions can be utilized , as well as to provide information on specific organizations and people that can help get results , four major issues are addressed below : Church Closings , Mandatory Masks , Voter Fraud , and Lost Freedom .
It is time to fight back against the unconstitutional closing of churches .
Churches are essential services .
Not because we say so , but because God Himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Both the saved and seeking are suffering due to forced isolation .
The love and support they would normally receive by attending church services is now missing .
New Christians are wandering away from the faith because they are unable to be discipled through the preaching and teaching of the Word .
Seekers , who would have answered an invitation to attend church by a family or friend , are unable to do so now .
Those who would have been comforted and strengthened by time in worship and prayer are turning to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suicide .
Child abuse and domestic abuse have both increased as tension runs high in homes – tension that would be alleviated by spending time with the Body of Christ in worship .
Even first century churches continued to meet when the governing authorities outlawed such meetings .
There is no excuse today for churches to close for extended periods .
For a week or two ?
Fine .
For months at a time or indefinitely ?
Unacceptable .
We have a mandate from God to continue to meet .
God has blessed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mandate .
It is time to obey God , rather than “ men.
” For help with legal options and questions , the following organizations represent individuals and churches free of charge : For examples of individual and class action lawsuits related to COVID-19 actions , see here , here , here , here and here .
Edicts on mask-wearing have also crossed a constitutional line .
Our rights and freedoms are being trampled .
The constitutional issues alone would be enough to demand push back ; however , the fact that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not equally applied and enforced ( e.g .
churches vs protestors ) , mask-wearing entails its own health risks , and many of those who are issuing these edicts do not abide by them also demands push back .
Thus , it is time to stand up and demand that these unconstitutional edicts be ended .
Things you can do : • Contact your representatives , and encourage others to do so , as well .
To contact the White House : • Organize and participate in a peaceful protest or march , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well .
Learn from organizations that already organize successful protests or marches .
Don ’ t expect others to protest or march on your behalf .
Do it yourself .
If there was ever a time to protest and march , it is now .
• File a lawsuit , and encourage others to do so , as well .
State Representative Anthony Sabatini ( Florida ) has offered to represent those who are arrested or fined for not wearing a mask free of charge .
Obviously , Mr. Sabatini can not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effective actions they can take during this time might consider offering a similar service .
As mentioned above , First Liberty , Pacific Justice Institute , ACLJ , and Alliance Defending Freedom are excellent legal resources .
One of the best ways to defeat voter fraud is to become involved in the election process .
Voting is not enough .
Conservatives need to become involved at every step : registering new voters , becoming poll workers and poll judges , and more .
See below for numerous suggestions on how you can become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stopping voter fraud in its tracks .
• Then , contact True the Vote .
Find out what you can do to help stop voter fraud .
Then , do it .
• Example action items available through True the Vote : • Get trained as an Election Observer and/or Poll Watcher , • Report election fraud ( NOTE : You can also report voter fraud directly to the Inspector General of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission ) , • Connect with concerned citizens in your community , • Help build the database @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in each county in the nation , and • Donate to True the Vote , so they can scale up their efforts quickly .
• Don ’ t stop with becoming involved with True the Vote ; also encourage others to become involved with True the Vote .
• Then , start registering new voters today .
Of the 60 million committed Christians in our nation , only half of them vote .
That is 30 million Christians who could be helping to save our Republic , who are not doing so .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ will overwhelm and override any voter fraud attempts .
So , get out there this week and start registering people to vote .
• Register every single voting-age person in your congregation .
Check out Vote Under God for helpful ideas , materials , and step-by-step guidance .
Get your pastor on board , and set up a voter registration table in your church lobby or parking lot .
Vote Under God even has a pre-written letter that you can give your pastor that explains the importance of registering every member of your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or people worried about tax implications , give them a copy of the previous Time to Act article , as well as the link to the Vote Under God legal information page , and encourage them to consider the consequences of letting our nation fall , which will undoubtedly include churches losing tax exempt status .
• Visit Scott Presler ’ s website for additional information on registering new voters .
Or , invite him to your community for a training session .
You can also donate to and volunteer for his organization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new voters yourself ; also encourage others to register new voters .
• Start a monthly reminder effort to alert people of upcoming elections , and organize transportation to the polls during elections .
• Make sure you and your new voters know where the candidates stand .
Examples of helpful sites are https : //www.christianvoterguide.com and https : //ivoterguide.com ( Example : Utah ) .
• Then , verify your voter registration .
Some voters have arrived at the polls to learn that their party affiliation was changed without them knowing it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ denied their right to vote in the primaries .
So , make sure you are registered correctly , including party affiliation and current address .
• Then , contact your local Board of Elections to sign up to be an Election Poll Worker .
Cheating is easier when no one is watching .
Be a watcher .
• Contact your Secretary of State or country clerk office to register to become an Election Poll Judge .
• Don ’ t just become an Election Poll Worker or Poll Judge yourself ; also encourage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Election Poll Workers and Poll Judges .
• Learn what it takes to become a member of your state ’ s Canvassing Board , and do it .
• Contact your state election office and learn other ways that you can get involved with the election process .
• Then , call your representatives and demand Voter ID .
Don ’ t stop calling until you get it .
• Don ’ t just call your representatives yourself ; also encourage others to call .
• Organize a call-in effort .
Divide participants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day of the work week .
Monday Group calls on Monday , Tuesday Group calls on Tuesday , etc .
• Then , call your county clerk ’ s office to make sure your town , city , or county will have enough polling stations .
Many locations are quietly reducing the number of polling stations , using COVID-19 as an excuse .
Don ’ t let that happen .
Organize an effort to ensure that your location has ample polling stations .
• Contact your local Republican Party office and enlist their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough polling stations .
• Don ’ t just call the county clerk ’ s office and Republican Party office yourself ; also encourage others to call .
• Then , start investigating now what legal actions can be taken if you suspect an election is stolen .
We citizens have a constitutional right to honest and fair elections .
Provided sufficient evidence of election fraud , courts have ordered new elections in the past .
• Then , turn that worry into action .
Use it to spur yourself to act when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or when you ’ re discouraged .
Instead of worrying , take action .
Given the amount of worrying going on across our nation right now , if it is turned into action , there will be a sea change in the direction of our country .
And , finally , provide this article to others , so that they too know what they can do and what resources are available to help them get it done .
We have forgotten who we are .
We are We the People , the ones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nation that we have been given .
We are the free and the brave of the “ land of the free and the home of the brave.
” It is way past time for us to stand up and act like it .
The governing authorities established to uphold and protect our God-given rights enshrined in the Constitution can no longer be trusted to do so .
As a result , our freedoms are being eroded at an ever-faster rate .
It is time for We the People to put an end to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Although it is likely that more drastic measures will be required , it is worth considering the possibility that this goal might be achieved by a massive , united effort in the courts against every government entity and official that is failing to fulfill their responsibility to uphold and protect our freedoms .
Such an effort would involve either millions of individual lawsuits or a handful of class action lawsuits joined by millions of citizens , or both .
However , if lawsuits are not the answer , then other massive , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be considered .
Those committed to saving America need to be exploring all options now while there is still time and means to put them into action .
In the meantime , the actions provided throughout this article can achieve significant headway in turning the tide in our nation , especially if undertaken by millions of committed patriots .
Start today .
We are fast approaching a point of no return .
No more excuses .
No more delays .
Just as the Founders of this nation were confronted with a moment of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only question that remains is “ Will we answer the call ?
”

Guest post by Sybil Gardien
This is the second article from a Gateway Pundit reader who earlier provided information for the post:
As you read, please keep in mind the warning issued in the previous article, Time to Act: Debunking Christian Excuses for Inaction in the Face of Evil:
WARNING: God did not build this nation just for us; He built it for the world. Since its founding, our nation has been a beacon of hope and help to the lost and vulnerable around the globe. If America falls, our freedom to provide that hope and help falls with her.
As can be seen from this week’s news, those who would destroy our nation and its founding principles have no intention of backing down. They will take as much ideological and physical territory as we are willing to cede. We have already ceded too much. The time for complaining, hand wringing, and debating is over. It is time to act. Christians who are currently on the sidelines need to assess the times, understand what is at stake, and join those who have already taken to the battlefield.
The previous article offered a general list of actions we should all be taking. An updated version is provided below. Given the mood of the country, these actions appear tame. However, when undertaken by millions of concerned citizens, they are much more effective than they appear. The combined impact becomes exponential. Thus, it is important not only to vote, but also to register others to vote. It is important not only to contact your representatives, but also to encourage and organize others to contact their representatives. It is important not only to march, but also to encourage and organize others to march. That act of bringing others on board increases your impact from just one person, i.e. yourself, to potentially millions of people, as the people you have influenced influence others. So, rather than think, “I’m just one person,” think instead, “I am one person, plus the people I influence, plus the people they influence, and so on.”
You are more powerful than you realize, which is why those who want to destroy our nation want to silence you. Do not let them. Pick a minimum of three actions from the list below, step onto the battlefield, and start defending our nation:
In order to provide examples of how the above actions can be utilized, as well as to provide information on specific organizations and people that can help get results, four major issues are addressed below: Church Closings, Mandatory Masks, Voter Fraud, and Lost Freedom.
Church Closings:
It is time to fight back against the unconstitutional closing of churches. Churches are essential services. Not because we say so, but because God Himself says so (Hebrews 10:24-25). Both the saved and seeking are suffering due to forced isolation. The love and support they would normally receive by attending church services is now missing. New Christians are wandering away from the faith because they are unable to be discipled through the preaching and teaching of the Word. Seekers, who would have answered an invitation to attend church by a family or friend, are unable to do so now. Those who would have been comforted and strengthened by time in worship and prayer are turning to alcohol and drugs instead, and even suicide. Child abuse and domestic abuse have both increased as tension runs high in homes – tension that would be alleviated by spending time with the Body of Christ in worship.
Even first century churches continued to meet when the governing authorities outlawed such meetings. There is no excuse today for churches to close for extended periods. For a week or two? Fine. For months at a time or indefinitely? Unacceptable. We have a mandate from God to continue to meet. God has blessed us with a Constitution that protects that mandate. It is time to obey God, rather than “men.” For help with legal options and questions, the following organizations represent individuals and churches free of charge:
For examples of individual and class action lawsuits related to COVID-19 actions, see here, here, here, here and here.
Mandatory Masks:
Edicts on mask-wearing have also crossed a constitutional line. Our rights and freedoms are being trampled. The constitutional issues alone would be enough to demand push back; however, the fact that the science is questionable, the edicts are not equally applied and enforced (e.g. churches vs protestors), mask-wearing entails its own health risks, and many of those who are issuing these edicts do not abide by them also demands push back. Thus, it is time to stand up and demand that these unconstitutional edicts be ended. Things you can do:
Contact your representatives, and encourage others to do so, as well. To contact the White House:
Comments: 202-456-1111
Switchboard: 202-456-1414
TTY/TTD: 202-456-6213
https://whitehouse.gov/contact/
Organize and participate in a peaceful protest or march, and encourage others to do so, as well. Learn from organizations that already organize successful protests or marches. Don’t expect others to protest or march on your behalf. Do it yourself. If there was ever a time to protest and march, it is now.
Voter Fraud:
One of the best ways to defeat voter fraud is to become involved in the election process. Voting is not enough. Conservatives need to become involved at every step: registering new voters, becoming poll workers and poll judges, and more. See below for numerous suggestions on how you can become involved and have a personal impact on stopping voter fraud in its tracks.
Worried about voter fraud?
Still worried about voter fraud?
Then, start registering new voters today. Of the 60 million committed Christians in our nation, only half of them vote. That is 30 million Christians who could be helping to save our Republic, who are not doing so. Turning these inactive voters into active voters will overwhelm and override any voter fraud attempts. So, get out there this week and start registering people to vote.
Register every single voting-age person in your congregation. Check out Vote Under God for helpful ideas, materials, and step-by-step guidance. Get your pastor on board, and set up a voter registration table in your church lobby or parking lot. Vote Under God even has a pre-written letter that you can give your pastor that explains the importance of registering every member of your congregation. If there are naysayers, or people worried about tax implications, give them a copy of the previous Time to Act article, as well as the link to the Vote Under God legal information page, and encourage them to consider the consequences of letting our nation fall, which will undoubtedly include churches losing tax exempt status.
Visit Scott Presler’s website for additional information on registering new voters. Or, invite him to your community for a training session. You can also donate to and volunteer for his organization.
Don’t just register new voters yourself; also encourage others to register new voters.
Start a monthly reminder effort to alert people of upcoming elections, and organize transportation to the polls during elections.
Make sure you and your new voters know where the candidates stand. Examples of helpful sites are https://www.christianvoterguide.com and https://ivoterguide.com (Example: Utah).
Still worried about voter fraud?
Then, verify your voter registration. Some voters have arrived at the polls to learn that their party affiliation was changed without them knowing it. As a result, they were denied their right to vote in the primaries. So, make sure you are registered correctly, including party affiliation and current address.
Still worried about voter fraud?
Then, contact your local Board of Elections to sign up to be an Election Poll Worker. Cheating is easier when no one is watching. Be a watcher.
Contact your Secretary of State or country clerk office to register to become an Election Poll Judge.
Don’t just become an Election Poll Worker or Poll Judge yourself; also encourage other honest people you know to become Election Poll Workers and Poll Judges.
Learn what it takes to become a member of your state’s Canvassing Board, and do it.
Contact your state election office and learn other ways that you can get involved with the election process.
Still worried about voter fraud?
Then, call your representatives and demand Voter ID. Don’t stop calling until you get it.
Don’t just call your representatives yourself; also encourage others to call.
Organize a call-in effort. Divide participants into groups, one group for each day of the work week. Monday Group calls on Monday, Tuesday Group calls on Tuesday, etc.
Still worried about voter fraud?
Then, call your county clerk’s office to make sure your town, city, or county will have enough polling stations. Many locations are quietly reducing the number of polling stations, using COVID-19 as an excuse. Don’t let that happen. Organize an effort to ensure that your location has ample polling stations.
Contact your local Republican Party office and enlist their help in ensuring that there will be enough polling stations.
Don’t just call the county clerk’s office and Republican Party office yourself; also encourage others to call.
Still worried about voter fraud?
Then, start investigating now what legal actions can be taken if you suspect an election is stolen. We citizens have a constitutional right to honest and fair elections. Provided sufficient evidence of election fraud, courts have ordered new elections in the past.
Still worried about voter fraud?
Then, turn that worry into action. Use it to spur yourself to act when you don’t feel like it or when you’re discouraged. Instead of worrying, take action. Given the amount of worrying going on across our nation right now, if it is turned into action, there will be a sea change in the direction of our country.
And, finally, provide this article to others, so that they too know what they can do and what resources are available to help them get it done.
Lost Freedom:
We have forgotten who we are. We are We the People, the ones charged with maintaining and protecting this great nation that we have been given. We are the free and the brave of the “land of the free and the home of the brave.” It is way past time for us to stand up and act like it. The governing authorities established to uphold and protect our God-given rights enshrined in the Constitution can no longer be trusted to do so. As a result, our freedoms are being eroded at an ever-faster rate. It is time for We the People to put an end to this onslaught, and retake lost ground.
Although it is likely that more drastic measures will be required, it is worth considering the possibility that this goal might be achieved by a massive, united effort in the courts against every government entity and official that is failing to fulfill their responsibility to uphold and protect our freedoms. Such an effort would involve either millions of individual lawsuits or a handful of class action lawsuits joined by millions of citizens, or both. However, if lawsuits are not the answer, then other massive, united efforts are going to need to be considered. Those committed to saving America need to be exploring all options now while there is still time and means to put them into action.
In the meantime, the actions provided throughout this article can achieve significant headway in turning the tide in our nation, especially if undertaken by millions of committed patriots.
Start today. We are fast approaching a point of no return. No more excuses. No more delays. Just as the Founders of this nation were confronted with a moment of decision, so are we. The only question that remains is “Will we answer the call?”


thegatewaypundit--2020-07-16--EXCLUSIVE: John Weaver – Co-Founder of the Lincoln Project – Is Paid Russian Agent for Same Corporat

EXCLUSIVE: John Weaver – Co-Founder of the Lincoln Project – Is Paid Russian Agent for Same Corporation that Now Owns Hillary Connected Uranium One

A group of Never Trumpers formed the ‘ Lincoln Project ’ with the mission of ‘ protecting democracy ’ .
Their real cause is not to protect democracy and the rule of law , but rather to defeat President Trump in the 2020 Presidential election .
One of their co-founders is a paid Russian Agent – John Weaver .
As reported yesterday , this year another gaggle of individuals who claim they know better than President Trump on what ’ s best for America , formed a group by the name of the ‘ Lincoln Project ‘ in another effort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Presidential election .
The founders of the group include crazy George Conway ( made famous by the MSM because he abuses his wife Kellyanne Conway in public ) , Rick Wilson , Steve Schmidt , John Weaver and several other Trump haters .
TRENDING : California to Release 18,000 Prisoners by End of August to 'Slow the Spread of COVID-19' Author , film maker and Internet sensation Mike Cernovich tweeted last night about a co-founder of the ‘ Lincoln Project ’ : Today we have more on Russian Agent Weaver : Although Mr. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had no problem claiming the honorable General Flynn was a Russian Agent .
His comments over the past few years on Twitter were repulsive : In 2006 Weaver worked for the McCain Campaign .
He claims to also have worked for Gov .
John Kasich .
Weaver registered as a foreign agent for Russia in May 2019 : Weaver was a Russian agent for a company that was ultimately owned by TENEX which in turn is ultimately owned by Rosatom , a Russian State Owned entity .
Rosatom is the same company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bill Clinton made $ 500,000 in speaking fees in Russia after the deal was approved by Hillary and the corrupt Obama Administration .
Rosatom ended up the owner of Uranium One and a large percent of the US ’ s uranium mines , and the Clinton Foundation made off with millions in Russian ‘ donations ’ .
While working for Russia , Weaver works hard to defeat the Trump Administration .
This will never be reported in the MSM because it conflicts with the Trump-Russia collusion scam .
The truth is Russia despises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US oil industry and made it the world ’ s largest .
The US now threatens Russia ’ s only real commodity ( oil ) and they hate President Trump for it .
Russia actually pays agents to work against the Trump Administration .

A group of Never Trumpers formed the ‘Lincoln Project’ with the mission of ‘protecting democracy’. Their real cause is not to protect democracy and the rule of law, but rather to defeat President Trump in the 2020 Presidential election. One of their co-founders is a paid Russian Agent – John Weaver.
As reported yesterday, this year another gaggle of individuals who claim they know better than President Trump on what’s best for America, formed a group by the name of the ‘Lincoln Project‘ in another effort to see Donald Trump defeated in the Presidential election.
The founders of the group include crazy George Conway (made famous by the MSM because he abuses his wife Kellyanne Conway in public), Rick Wilson, Steve Schmidt, John Weaver and several other Trump haters.
Author, film maker and Internet sensation Mike Cernovich tweeted last night about a co-founder of the ‘Lincoln Project’:
Lincoln Project co-founder was a literal foreign agent for … wait for it … are you ready … can you guess — Russia! Yes, really. pic.twitter.com/OWYsZvBlED — Cernovich (@Cernovich) July 15, 2020
Today we have more on Russian Agent Weaver:
Although Mr. Weaver was a Russian agent himself, he had no problem claiming the honorable General Flynn was a Russian Agent. His comments over the past few years on Twitter were repulsive:
In 2006 Weaver worked for the McCain Campaign. He claims to also have worked for Gov. John Kasich.
Weaver registered as a foreign agent for Russia in May 2019:
Weaver was a Russian agent for a company that was ultimately owned by TENEX which in turn is ultimately owned by Rosatom, a Russian State Owned entity.
Rosatom is the same company involved in the Uranian One deal where Bill Clinton made $500,000 in speaking fees in Russia after the deal was approved by Hillary and the corrupt Obama Administration. Rosatom ended up the owner of Uranium One and a large percent of the US’s uranium mines, and the Clinton Foundation made off with millions in Russian ‘donations’.
While working for Russia, Weaver works hard to defeat the Trump Administration. This will never be reported in the MSM because it conflicts with the Trump-Russia collusion scam.
The truth is Russia despises President Trump because he built up the US oil industry and made it the world’s largest. The US now threatens Russia’s only real commodity (oil) and they hate President Trump for it. Russia actually pays agents to work against the Trump Administration.
Hat tip Yaacov Apelbaum


thegatewaypundit--2020-07-16--“It Says Something When You Have more Minorities on the Police Side than the Violent Crowd” – MUST S

“It Says Something When You Have more Minorities on the Police Side than the Violent Crowd” – MUST SEE: Portland Police Officer Jakhary Jackson Goes off (VIDEO)

During a press conference Thursday , Portland police officer Jakhary Jackson shared his experiences during the demonstrations and far left @ @ @ @ @ know history .
Jakhary added , “ It says something when you ’ re at @ @ @ @ @ and you have more minorities on the police side than you have in a violent @ @ @ @ @ white people screaming at black officers , “ You have the biggest nose I ’ @ @ @ @ @ You see these things and you say , are these people going to say something @ @ @ @ @ .
TRENDING : California to Release 18,000 Prisoners by End of August to 'Slow the @ @ @ @

During a press conference Thursday, Portland police officer Jakhary Jackson shared his experiences during the demonstrations and far left protesters who do not even know history.
Jakhary Jackson is a graduate of Portland State University.
Jakhary added, “It says something when you’re at a black lives matter protest and you have more minorities on the police side than you have in a violent crowd. And you have white people screaming at black officers, “You have the biggest nose I’ve ever seen!” You see these things and you say, are these people going to say something to this person? No.


thegatewaypundit--2020-07-16--Liberty University Files $10 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against New York Times Over Covid Fearmonger

Liberty University Files $10 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against New York Times Over Covid Fearmongering Story

Gateway Pundit readers may recall the covfefe that ensued after Liberty University announced they would be re-opening for spring classes as normal , in spite of Covid-19 fears .
This of course sparked controversy throughout the leftist media , including an article by the New York Times which *allegedly* made several false and defamatory claims about the university and students that may or may not have gotten sick .
Liberty University and its president , Jerry Falwell Jr. , have now announced a $ 10 Million defamation suit against the formerly reputable newspaper .
The 94 page complaint includes 171 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which consists largely of the NYT ’ s own articles .
Liberty is represented by attorneys from Gentry Locke in Roanoke and Brown Rudnick in New York .
On July 15 , Liberty University filed suit against The New York Times , its reporter Elizabeth Williamson , and a photographer alleging defamation and other claims arising from their intentionally false reporting that , among other things , misrepresented that ( a ) Liberty University suffered a COVID-19 outbreak when it “ re-open [ ed ] ” its campus after spring break ; ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dozen ” students sick with COVID symptoms ; and ( c ) it had ignored government guidelines in reopening .
These intentionally false and defamatory claims were unmistakable and reflected in The New York Times ’ headlines , including “ Liberty Brings Back its Students , and Coronavirus , Too ” and “ A University Reopened , and Students Got Sick.
” TRENDING : California to Release 18,000 Prisoners by End of August to 'Slow the Spread of COVID-19' The facts , however , were just the opposite and the defendants knew this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no known cases of COVID-19 at the University and there were not “ nearly a dozen ” students with COVID-19 symptoms , and they knew Liberty University was in full compliance with all government directives , as evidenced by two publicly disclosed inspections .
Indeed , ultimately , even by the close of the school year , not a single resident student had contracted COVID-19 , and Liberty University ’ s response to the pandemic stands as a model for other institutions to follow in balancing the needs of protecting and educating their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence that the New York Times and reporter Williamson intentionally published their false and defamatory claims .
This evidence includes them misrepresenting that their only medical source had stated that nearly 12 students had COVID-19 symptoms when he said the opposite , misrepresenting this source ’ s position and knowledge , and avoiding contacting the medical personnel at the school who actually had direct knowledge of the facts despite being told to do so by the sole source they misrepresented instead .
Furthermore , the New York Times prevented Liberty University from offering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to publish the news story originally titled , “ Liberty Brings Back its Students , and Coronavirus too ” on March 29 , 2020 .
The damages caused by that story and an opinion article published on March 30 , 2020 , titled “ This Land of Death and Denial ” – which claimed Liberty University ’ s President “ creat [ ed ] his own personal viral hotspot ” – expanded exponentially as those published stories went viral online , were republished hundreds of times by other news outlets , and as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them from their social media accounts .
The complaint points out that the targeting of Liberty University matches the new business model at the New York Times of creating false and sensational stories and headlines against conservatives to go viral and enhance their revenues .
The university announced that net proceeds awarded through this lawsuit will be contributed by Liberty University to nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting people and businesses recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic lockdowns .
In announcing the lawsuit , President Jerry Falwell , Jr. said , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 in the Lynchburg area yet , the New York Times sent a reporter and photographer from actual virus hotspots to violate our campus containment zone and make up a completely false claim that we had created a hotspot on campus .
They target us because the University is a conservative and Christian institution .
While this fulfilled their ‘ clickbait ’ business model , it also violated the law in many ways .
Therefore , we are holding the New York Times accountable for their malicious and false reporting and their violation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our students .
Politically-motivated attacks by the mainstream news media that defame and libel conservatives and Christians should not be allowed in the United States of America and will not be tolerated by Liberty University .
”

Gateway Pundit readers may recall the covfefe that ensued after Liberty University announced they would be re-opening for spring classes as normal, in spite of Covid-19 fears. This of course sparked controversy throughout the leftist media, including an article by the New York Times which *allegedly* made several false and defamatory claims about the university and students that may or may not have gotten sick.
Liberty University and its president, Jerry Falwell Jr., have now announced a $10 Million defamation suit against the formerly reputable newspaper. The 94 page complaint includes 171 points of argument and 9 exhibits, which consists largely of the NYT’s own articles. Liberty is represented by attorneys from Gentry Locke in Roanoke and Brown Rudnick in New York.
The official Liberty University press release reads:
On July 15, Liberty University filed suit against The New York Times, its reporter Elizabeth Williamson, and a photographer alleging defamation and other claims arising from their intentionally false reporting that, among other things, misrepresented that (a) Liberty University suffered a COVID-19 outbreak when it “re-open[ed]” its campus after spring break; (b) it had “nearly a dozen” students sick with COVID symptoms; and (c) it had ignored government guidelines in reopening. These intentionally false and defamatory claims were unmistakable and reflected in The New York Times’ headlines, including “Liberty Brings Back its Students, and Coronavirus, Too” and “A University Reopened, and Students Got Sick.”
The facts, however, were just the opposite and the defendants knew this because they were told that there were no known cases of COVID-19 at the University and there were not “nearly a dozen” students with COVID-19 symptoms, and they knew Liberty University was in full compliance with all government directives, as evidenced by two publicly disclosed inspections. Indeed, ultimately, even by the close of the school year, not a single resident student had contracted COVID-19, and Liberty University’s response to the pandemic stands as a model for other institutions to follow in balancing the needs of protecting and educating their student bodies.
The complaint presents overwhelming evidence that the New York Times and reporter Williamson intentionally published their false and defamatory claims. This evidence includes them misrepresenting that their only medical source had stated that nearly 12 students had COVID-19 symptoms when he said the opposite, misrepresenting this source’s position and knowledge, and avoiding contacting the medical personnel at the school who actually had direct knowledge of the facts despite being told to do so by the sole source they misrepresented instead.
Furthermore, the New York Times prevented Liberty University from offering the facts about their reporting before rushing to publish the news story originally titled, “Liberty Brings Back its Students, and Coronavirus too” on March 29, 2020. The damages caused by that story and an opinion article published on March 30, 2020, titled “This Land of Death and Denial” – which claimed Liberty University’s President “creat[ed] his own personal viral hotspot” – expanded exponentially as those published stories went viral online, were republished hundreds of times by other news outlets, and as the New York Times and Williamson shared them from their social media accounts.
The complaint points out that the targeting of Liberty University matches the new business model at the New York Times of creating false and sensational stories and headlines against conservatives to go viral and enhance their revenues.
The university announced that net proceeds awarded through this lawsuit will be contributed by Liberty University to nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting people and businesses recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic lockdowns.
In announcing the lawsuit, President Jerry Falwell, Jr. said, “When there were no reported cases of COVID-19 in the Lynchburg area yet, the New York Times sent a reporter and photographer from actual virus hotspots to violate our campus containment zone and make up a completely false claim that we had created a hotspot on campus. They target us because the University is a conservative and Christian institution. While this fulfilled their ‘clickbait’ business model, it also violated the law in many ways. Therefore, we are holding the New York Times accountable for their malicious and false reporting and their violation of the measures we took to protect our students. Politically-motivated attacks by the mainstream news media that defame and libel conservatives and Christians should not be allowed in the United States of America and will not be tolerated by Liberty University.”


thegatewaypundit--2020-07-16--INSANITY: 2021 Rose Parade Cancelled Over Coronavirus Concerns

Pasadena , California – The 2021 Rose Parade has been cancelled due to concerns over the Coronavirus .
The 2021 @ @ @ @ @ because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on planning for the New Year ’ @ @ @ @ @ risk of spreading infections among its huge audience and participants , organizers said Wednesday .
@ @ @ @ @ Tournament of Roses Association said the decision was put off until organizers were certain that @ @ @ @ @ of the 132nd parade .
TRENDING : California to Release 18,000 Prisoners by End of @ @ @ @ @ of COVID-19' Planning for the Rose Bowl college football game that traditionally follows the parade @ @ @ @ @ said .
Since its inception in 1891 , the parade has only not occurred during @ @ @ @ @ , 1943 and 1945 , the association said .

Pasadena, California – The 2021 Rose Parade has been cancelled due to concerns over the Coronavirus.
NBC News reported:
The 2021 Rose Parade has been canceled because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on planning for the New Year’s Day tradition and the risk of spreading infections among its huge audience and participants, organizers said Wednesday. The Pasadena, California, Tournament of Roses Association said the decision was put off until organizers were certain that safety restrictions would prevent staging of the 132nd parade. Planning for the Rose Bowl college football game that traditionally follows the parade is continuing, the association said. Since its inception in 1891, the parade has only not occurred during the wartime years of 1942, 1943 and 1945, the association said.
“The health and well-being of our parade participants and guests, as well as that of our volunteer members, professional staff and partners, is our number one priority,” Bob Miller, the 2021 president of the association, said in a statement.
Tens of thousands of Black Lives Matter militants were out in full force in Los Angeles last month, but the Rose Parade, which was scheduled for January 1, 2021 has been cancelled.
BLM militants were not social distancing and not everyone was wearing a mask.
WATCH:


thegatewaypundit--2020-07-16--Appeals Court Rules ISIS Bride Shamima Begum Should be Allowed to Return to the UK — May Open Door t

Appeals Court Rules ISIS Bride Shamima Begum Should be Allowed to Return to the UK — May Open Door to 600 British ISIS Members to Return Home

ISIS bride Shamima Begum left Great Britain to join the Islamic State in Syria at age 15 .
Now she is 20 and wants to return ‘ home ’ to the UK .
She is not sorry for joining the terror cult and is only wanting to return to Great Britain because ISIS was defeated in Syria .
Shamima Begum spoke with reporters in February 2019 .
She has no sense of shame and no regret .
TRENDING : California to Release 18,000 Prisoners by End of August to 'Slow the Spread of COVID-19' Shamima Begum : I think a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ towards me for everything I ’ ve been through .
They don ’ t really have proof that I did anything that is dangerous .
Reporter : They had beheaded people .
There were executions .
Shamima Begum : Yeah , I know about those things and I was OK with it .
I did have a good time while I was there .
It was just at the end that things got harder .
On Thursday the British Court of Appeal ruled Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , now 20 , was one of three schoolgirls who left London to join the Islamic State group in Syria in 2015 .
Her citizenship was revoked by the Home Office on security grounds after she was found in a refugee camp in 2019 .
The Court of Appeal said she had been denied a fair hearing because she could not make her case from the Syrian camp .
The Home Office said the decision was “ very disappointing ” and it would “ apply for permission to appeal ” .
Shamima told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return to Great Britain following today ’ s ruling .
There are 600 British ISIS members in Syrian refugee camps .

ISIS bride Shamima Begum left Great Britain to join the Islamic State in Syria at age 15.
Now she is 20 and wants to return ‘home’ to the UK. She is not sorry for joining the terror cult and is only wanting to return to Great Britain because ISIS was defeated in Syria.
Shamima Begum spoke with reporters in February 2019.
She has no sense of shame and no regret.
Shamima Begum: I think a lot of people should have like sympathy towards me for everything I’ve been through. They don’t really have proof that I did anything that is dangerous. Reporter: They had beheaded people. There were executions. Shamima Begum: Yeah, I know about those things and I was OK with it. I did have a good time while I was there. It was just at the end that things got harder.
Via Hannity:
On Thursday the British Court of Appeal ruled Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to the UK.
The BBC reported:
Ms Begum, now 20, was one of three schoolgirls who left London to join the Islamic State group in Syria in 2015. Her citizenship was revoked by the Home Office on security grounds after she was found in a refugee camp in 2019. The Court of Appeal said she had been denied a fair hearing because she could not make her case from the Syrian camp. The Home Office said the decision was “very disappointing” and it would “apply for permission to appeal”.
Shamima told reporters other ISIS members may try to return to Great Britain following today’s ruling.
There are 600 British ISIS members in Syrian refugee camps.


thegatewaypundit--2020-07-16--Georgia’s Republican Governor Suspends All Local Mask Mandates, “Unenforceable”

Georgia ’ s Republican Governor Brian Kemp suspended all local mask mandates in an executive order on Wednesday .
Kemp overruled all local governments that issued an unconstitutional , mandatory mask ‘ law.
’ “ State , county , or municipal law , order , ordinance , rule , or regulation that requires persons to wear face coverings , masks , face shields , or any other Personal Protective Equipment while in places of public accommodation or on public property are suspended to the extent that they are more restrictive than this Executive Order.
” TRENDING : California to Release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'Slow the Spread of COVID-19' Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is a Marxist and marched with Black Lives Matter militants last month .
“ Like all of the local mask mandates , Mayor Bottoms ’ order is unenforceable .
We continue to encourage Georgians to do the right thing and wear a mask voluntarily .
If the Mayor wants to flatten the curve in Atlanta , she should start enforcing the current provisions of the Governor ’ s orders , ” the statement read .
Governor Brian Kemp is the latest Republican to come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unenforceable.
” Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry ( R ) said Wednesday in a 9-page legal opinion that the Democrat governor ’ s mask mandate is “ likely unconstitutional and unenforceable.
” Landry also said the new mandate can not be enforced with financial or criminal penalties .
“ Although the mask mandate and the 50-person limit may be good recommendations for personal safety , they may not be enforced with financial or criminal penalties , ” Landry wrote .
“ Both businesses acting under color of law as mask police and actual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ liability if individual civil rights are violated due to the proclamation.
” “ The mask mandate flatly violates due process , separation of powers , the delegation clause , state public accommodation anti-discrimination laws and it is unenforceable , ” Landry wrote .
Mask mandates are unconstitutional and more Republican lawmakers and leaders need to come out and stand up for our Constitutional rights .

Georgia’s Republican Governor Brian Kemp suspended all local mask mandates in an executive order on Wednesday.
Kemp overruled all local governments that issued an unconstitutional, mandatory mask ‘law.’
“State, county, or municipal law, order, ordinance, rule, or regulation that requires persons to wear face coverings, masks, face shields, or any other Personal Protective Equipment while in places of public accommodation or on public property are suspended to the extent that they are more restrictive than this Executive Order.”
Last week Kemp blasted Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ executive order mandating face masks in public.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is a Marxist and marched with Black Lives Matter militants last month.
“Like all of the local mask mandates, Mayor Bottoms’ order is unenforceable. We continue to encourage Georgians to do the right thing and wear a mask voluntarily. If the Mayor wants to flatten the curve in Atlanta, she should start enforcing the current provisions of the Governor’s orders,” the statement read.
Governor Brian Kemp is the latest Republican to come out and publicly call mask mandates “unenforceable.”
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry (R) said Wednesday in a 9-page legal opinion that the Democrat governor’s mask mandate is “likely unconstitutional and unenforceable.”
Landry also said the new mandate cannot be enforced with financial or criminal penalties.
“Although the mask mandate and the 50-person limit may be good recommendations for personal safety, they may not be enforced with financial or criminal penalties,” Landry wrote. “Both businesses acting under color of law as mask police and actual police acting as mask police could face liability if individual civil rights are violated due to the proclamation.”
“The mask mandate flatly violates due process, separation of powers, the delegation clause, state public accommodation anti-discrimination laws and it is unenforceable,” Landry wrote.
Mask mandates are unconstitutional and more Republican lawmakers and leaders need to come out and stand up for our Constitutional rights.


thegatewaypundit--2020-07-16--Palestinian Terrorist Lawyer wants Damages for Attempted Killer

As Jihad Watch reported , the Armenian Christian refugee Kevork Almassian was attacked on the street in Berlin on July 6 , by what he called „ two Islamists with a knife.
“ Almassian had to run for his life and was chased by one of the terrorists for about 10 minutes until the assailant gave up .
Almassian works for the conservative AfD party in the German Bundestag .
Ever since his identity was doxxed last year by public broadcaster ARD , Lars Wienand of T-Online News and Palestinian lawyer Nahla Osman , he has received death threats .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ those threats .
Almassian describes the attacker as a Syrian Arab who “ obviously had experience in such situations , a criminal , terrorist or combat veteran ” , because just after the physical exertion of the attack , he saw the man very calmly heading for the subway along with his accomplice and what he took to be his translator .
( Apparently the attacker had been on his way to collect German welfare or file paperwork or the like when he spotted Almassian on the street , Almassian believes . )
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ various alternative news portals reported on the attack and published a photo of the assailant , which was taken by a local surveillance camera , seeking info on the man ’ s identity .
Now these alternative news sites have begun receiving cease-and-desist letters threatening lawsuits and demanding damages from the attacker ’ s lawyer , Palestinian activist Nadija Samour .
TRENDING : California to Release 18,000 Prisoners by End of August to 'Slow the Spread of COVID-19' At least the knife attacker ’ s identity is beginning to emerge : Samour refers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In her bullying letter , Nadija Samour claims her client “ did not attack Mr. Almassian , whose life was never in danger.
” Almassian says he has witnesses who can testify otherwise , and is pressing legal charges for attempted assault with intent to kill .
Samour also claims Mohamad al A. did not wield a knife and was alone .
Kevork Almassian says “ There definitely were two of them , but only one of them attacked me .
He took a black bladed object out of the bag on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for about 10 minutes.
“ Attorney Nadija Samour also claims her client is “ not an Islamist “ .
Samour herself is the attorney for Khaled Barakat , a leading member of the Palestinian PFLP terrorist organization , who was expelled from Germany last year as a “ security risk ” , and who supports BDS and the destruction of Israel “ from the River to the Sea ” .
On April 30 , 2020 , Samour held a webinar for “ Samidoun ” NGO , which represents “ Palestinian prisoners ” ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in which she complained about Barakat ’ s expulsion and about “ attempts to criminalize the international boycott movement ” .
Samour has her office in the “ House of Democracy and Humans Rights ” in Berlin , a hotbed of government-supported leftist NGOs .
She serves on the board of the “ Berlin Migration Council ” , which was funded by the city of Berlin with at least €80,000 in the years 2018 and 2019 , and another €60,000 for a Refugee Counseling Center .
The city of Berlin officially rejects the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resolution on May 23 , 2018 , declaring it would not fund or provide facilities to organizations or individuals who support BDS and delegitimize the state of Israel .
It was not clear how Nadija Samour could still be a member of city-funded institutions or receive city funding while supporting BDS and the destruction of Israel .

As Jihad Watch reported, the Armenian Christian refugee Kevork Almassian was attacked on the street in Berlin on July 6, by what he called „two Islamists with a knife.“ Almassian had to run for his life and was chased by one of the terrorists for about 10 minutes until the assailant gave up.
Almassian works for the conservative AfD party in the German Bundestag. Ever since his identity was doxxed last year by public broadcaster ARD, Lars Wienand of T-Online News and Palestinian lawyer Nahla Osman, he has received death threats. Now it seems someone has acted on those threats.
Almassian describes the attacker as a Syrian Arab who “obviously had experience in such situations, a criminal, terrorist or combat veteran”, because just after the physical exertion of the attack, he saw the man very calmly heading for the subway along with his accomplice and what he took to be his translator. (Apparently the attacker had been on his way to collect German welfare or file paperwork or the like when he spotted Almassian on the street, Almassian believes.)
Robert Spencer’s Jihad Watch and various alternative news portals reported on the attack and published a photo of the assailant, which was taken by a local surveillance camera, seeking info on the man’s identity. Now these alternative news sites have begun receiving cease-and-desist letters threatening lawsuits and demanding damages from the attacker’s lawyer, Palestinian activist Nadija Samour.
At least the knife attacker’s identity is beginning to emerge: Samour refers to her client as Mohamad al A.
In her bullying letter, Nadija Samour claims her client “did not attack Mr. Almassian, whose life was never in danger.” Almassian says he has witnesses who can testify otherwise, and is pressing legal charges for attempted assault with intent to kill.
Samour also claims Mohamad al A. did not wield a knife and was alone. Kevork Almassian says “There definitely were two of them, but only one of them attacked me. He took a black bladed object out of the bag on his chest and chased me on foot for about 10 minutes.“
Attorney Nadija Samour also claims her client is “not an Islamist“. Samour herself is the attorney for Khaled Barakat, a leading member of the Palestinian PFLP terrorist organization, who was expelled from Germany last year as a “security risk”, and who supports BDS and the destruction of Israel “from the River to the Sea”. On April 30, 2020, Samour held a webinar for “Samidoun” NGO, which represents “Palestinian prisoners” (i.e. murderers and terrorists), in which she complained about Barakat’s expulsion and about “attempts to criminalize the international boycott movement”.
Samour has her office in the “House of Democracy and Humans Rights” in Berlin, a hotbed of government-supported leftist NGOs. She serves on the board of the “Berlin Migration Council”, which was funded by the city of Berlin with at least €80,000 in the years 2018 and 2019, and another €60,000 for a Refugee Counseling Center.
The city of Berlin officially rejects the BDS movement, and passed an anti-semitism resolution on May 23, 2018, declaring it would not fund or provide facilities to organizations or individuals who support BDS and delegitimize the state of Israel.
It was not clear how Nadija Samour could still be a member of city-funded institutions or receive city funding while supporting BDS and the destruction of Israel.


thegatewaypundit--2020-07-16--RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel Announces Changes to RNC Convention – Limited Audience Inside Auditorium

RNC Chairwoman wrote a letter to RNC members this week saying the attendance for the first three nights of the Jacksonville RNC convention will be limited to delegates .
On the fourth night of the convention the delegates can bring one guest and alternative delegates .
This significantly changes this year ’ s convention .
And the Democrat Party will still attack Republicans anyway .
Meanwhile Joe Biden is still in hiding .
TRENDING : California to Release 18,000 Prisoners by End of August to 'Slow the Spread of COVID-19' The Republican National Committee is planning to sharply limit attendance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next month , shrinking the event celebrating President Donald Trump ’ s renomination amid concerns about coronavirus .
Party Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel , who is overseeing planning for the convention , has written a letter to RNC members saying that attendance for the first three nights of the four-night event will be limited to delegates .
When Trump delivers his nomination acceptance speech on the fourth night of the convention , August 27 , attendance will be expanded to delegates , a guest of their choosing , and alternate delegates .
Activists , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the events in other election years , and the GOP just moved its convention to Jacksonville from Charlotte last month over worries that state and local authorities in North Carolina would not permit as large a bash as Trump wanted to kick off the final stretch of the 2020 campaign .
But with coronavirus cases skyrocketing in Florida , McDaniel wrote in the letter that “ adjustments must be made to comply with state and local health guidelines.
” Activists , lawmakers and donors typically pack arenas for the events in other election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its convention to Jacksonville from Charlotte last month over worries that state and local authorities in North Carolina would not permit as large a bash as Trump wanted to kick off the final stretch of the 2020 campaign .
But with coronavirus cases skyrocketing in Florida , McDaniel wrote in the letter that “ adjustments must be made to comply with state and local health guidelines.
” “ I want to make clear that we still intend to host a fantastic convention celebration in Jacksonville , ” McDaniel wrote .

RNC Chairwoman wrote a letter to RNC members this week saying the attendance for the first three nights of the Jacksonville RNC convention will be limited to delegates.
On the fourth night of the convention the delegates can bring one guest and alternative delegates.
This significantly changes this year’s convention.
And the Democrat Party will still attack Republicans anyway.
Meanwhile Joe Biden is still in hiding.
Politico reported:


thegatewaypundit--2020-07-16--Statue of Jesus Decapitated at Catholic Church in Florida, Archbishop Requests It Be Investigated As

Statue of Jesus Decapitated at Catholic Church in Florida, Archbishop Requests It Be Investigated As Hate Crime

A statue of Jesus Christ has been decapitated at a Florida church , as a wave of vandalism and arson at churches continues across the nation .
Archbishop Thomas Wenski is requesting that the vandalism be investigated as a hate crime .
The statue at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Southwest Miami-Dade was found vandalized and knocked from its pedestal on July 15 .
“ This incident has saddened the parish community , ” Good Shepherd said in a statement .
“ It is too soon to arrive to any conclusion , but we have seen other churches vandalized around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ this action .
We invite our community to pray for peace.
” TRENDING : California to Release 18,000 Prisoners by End of August to 'Slow the Spread of COVID-19' The police are now investigating and the church has hired an overnight security guard .
“ Archbishop Thomas Wenski is requesting this investigation be considered a hate crime , ” Mary Ross Agosta , director of communications for the Archdiocese of Miami told Fox News .
“ The statue , located outside the church , was on private and sacred property.
” This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ churches , primarily Catholic , over the past week .
In Tennessee , a statue of the Virgin Mary was also decapitated .
The head remains missing .
Another statue of the Virgin Mary was vandalized in Boston .
“ We don ’ t know if this was the targeted desecration of a sacred statue and our Catholic faith , or some kind of misguided prank , but it hurts , ” Jim Wogan , director of communications for the Diocese of Knoxville , said in a statement .
“ For whatever reason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chaotic time , and anger seems to be the default setting for people.
” Three churches have also burned across the nation .
On Saturday a man drove into a church in Ocala , Florida , before lighting it on fire .
Next , a fire destroyed the roof of 249-Year-Old San Gabriel Mission Church in California .
If these attacks were happening to any other faith it would be headline news for weeks .

A statue of Jesus Christ has been decapitated at a Florida church, as a wave of vandalism and arson at churches continues across the nation.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski is requesting that the vandalism be investigated as a hate crime.
The statue at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Southwest Miami-Dade was found vandalized and knocked from its pedestal on July 15.
“This incident has saddened the parish community,” Good Shepherd said in a statement. “It is too soon to arrive to any conclusion, but we have seen other churches vandalized around the country. We totally ‘condemn’ this action. We invite our community to pray for peace.”
The police are now investigating and the church has hired an overnight security guard.
“Archbishop Thomas Wenski is requesting this investigation be considered a hate crime,” Mary Ross Agosta, director of communications for the Archdiocese of Miami told Fox News. “The statue, located outside the church, was on private and sacred property.”
This is just one of many attacks on churches, primarily Catholic, over the past week.
In Tennessee, a statue of the Virgin Mary was also decapitated. The head remains missing.
Another statue of the Virgin Mary was vandalized in Boston.
“We don’t know if this was the targeted desecration of a sacred statue and our Catholic faith, or some kind of misguided prank, but it hurts,” Jim Wogan, director of communications for the Diocese of Knoxville, said in a statement. “For whatever reason, we are living in a very chaotic time, and anger seems to be the default setting for people.”
Three churches have also burned across the nation.
A fire destroyed Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church in Elkmont, Alabama Friday night.
On Saturday a man drove into a church in Ocala, Florida, before lighting it on fire.
Next, a fire destroyed the roof of 249-Year-Old San Gabriel Mission Church in California.
If these attacks were happening to any other faith it would be headline news for weeks.


thegatewaypundit--2020-07-16--Providence Mayor Signs Executive Order to Pursue Reparations for Black and Native American Residents

Mayor Jorge Elorza signed an executive order on Wednesday to pursue a “ truth-telling and reparations process ” in the Rhode Island city .
Elorza ’ s efforts come on the heels of Ashville , North Carolina , approving reparations that will “ make investments in areas where Black residents face disparities.
” The Providence mayor announced his similar intentions during a press conference on Wednesday .
“ Today ’ s announcement is a commitment that we ’ re making to a process , ” Elorza said during a press conference .
TRENDING : California to Release 18,000 Prisoners by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of COVID-19' The Providence Journal reports that Elorza ’ s plan is to “ start with members of his administration and a group of African-American advisers meeting with historical societies and researchers to come up with a plan for sharing the state ’ s role throughout history in the institution of slavery , genocide of Indigenous people , forced assimilation and seizure of land .
The history could be shared through methods such as exhibitions , community conversations and guest speakers , he said.
” The final step of his process will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paid .

Mayor Jorge Elorza signed an executive order on Wednesday to pursue a “truth-telling and reparations process” in the Rhode Island city.
Elorza’s efforts come on the heels of Ashville, North Carolina, approving reparations that will “make investments in areas where Black residents face disparities.”
The Providence mayor announced his similar intentions during a press conference on Wednesday.
“Today’s announcement is a commitment that we’re making to a process,” Elorza said during a press conference.
The Providence Journal reports that Elorza’s plan is to “start with members of his administration and a group of African-American advisers meeting with historical societies and researchers to come up with a plan for sharing the state’s role throughout history in the institution of slavery, genocide of Indigenous people, forced assimilation and seizure of land. The history could be shared through methods such as exhibitions, community conversations and guest speakers, he said.”
“The city will then engage in a broad community conversation on the state’s history and the ways in which historical injustices and systemic racism continue to affect society today.”
The final step of his process will be to determine how the reparations will be paid.


thegatewaypundit--2020-07-16--Roger Stone Responds To Latest Smears By Washington Post

In an exclusive comment to The Gateway Pundit , an inaccurate account by Howard Fineman and another smear from the Washington Post , two noted proponents of the Mueller witch-hunt and part of the coup effort to overthrow President Trump , has drawn a strong rebuke from Trump advisor Roger Stone .
Fineman alleges that Stone helped Trump cover up for some imagined crime by President Trump .
The deranged leftist journalist ’ s twitter is littered with hate for both President Trump and his longtime friend Roger Stone , who ’ s sentence to nearly 4-years in prison , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrat DC jury , President Trump bravely and courageously decided to commute .
“ I have made clear repeatedly that I would never bear false witness against President Trump .
The media have disingenuously and shamelessly spun my comments regarding my refusal to do so to suit their own agenda .
Howard Fineman ’ s reporting in particular is based solely on his own twisted version of my words .
At no time did I imply that I knew of misconduct on the President ’ s part or that I remained silent regarding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clemency .
That is not true.
” Since Stone ’ s commutation , the left-wing media and Democrats have launched an aggressive attack on President Trump and Stone , insisting that both be charged with new imaginary crimes and dragged before extremely biased grand juries .
TRENDING : California to Release 18,000 Prisoners by End of August to 'Slow the Spread of COVID-19 ' “ It was not a revelation that Mueller was trying to get to the President through other people .
Dozens of witnesses have said so .
In fact , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to D.C. , A.U.S.A .
Jeannie Rhee asked to see my counsel at the U.S. Attorney ’ s office where she informed them that the prosecutors wanted me to cooperate with the Muller investigation by providing evidence that I communicated with the Russians to help the Trump campaign win the 2016 election .
In return they would have provided me with unspecified leniency .
I would not lie to fit their narrative .
Thus I refused to bear false witness against the President .
I have said this repeatedly and it has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the President is aware of it.
” Unlike many others surrounding Trump , like his former attorney Michael Cohen , Stone never bended to the demented will of the hyper-partisan Mueller hit-squad of politically motivated prosecutors and investigators .
Despite the loss of his life-savings , health insurance , home , and the safety of his family and friends… Stone courageously refused to agree to bear false witness against President Trump .
Even though Mueller ’ s team had nearly three years to prove their case , this new effort to launch another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they never had any evidence or documentation to back up their claims of Russian-collusion or wrong-doing in the 2016 election from the get .
“ Mueller with full subpoena power examined all of my emails , text messages , and phone calls , as well as all of my records and found no evidence to support this claim by Mr. Fineman .
If the case were otherwise , they would have charged me accordingly and the Mueller Report would have highlighted that .
Even when unredacted , the Mueller Report does not make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me .
”

In an exclusive comment to The Gateway Pundit, an inaccurate account by Howard Fineman and another smear from the Washington Post, two noted proponents of the Mueller witch-hunt and part of the coup effort to overthrow President Trump, has drawn a strong rebuke from Trump advisor Roger Stone.
Fineman alleges that Stone helped Trump cover up for some imagined crime by President Trump. The deranged leftist journalist’s twitter is littered with hate for both President Trump and his longtime friend Roger Stone, who’s sentence to nearly 4-years in prison, by a corrupt Obama-appointed judge and all Democrat DC jury, President Trump bravely and courageously decided to commute.
“I have made clear repeatedly that I would never bear false witness against President Trump. The media have disingenuously and shamelessly spun my comments regarding my refusal to do so to suit their own agenda. Howard Fineman’s reporting in particular is based solely on his own twisted version of my words. At no time did I imply that I knew of misconduct on the President’s part or that I remained silent regarding misconduct in return for an act of clemency. That is not true.” Since Stone’s commutation, the left-wing media and Democrats have launched an aggressive attack on President Trump and Stone, insisting that both be charged with new imaginary crimes and dragged before extremely biased grand juries. “It was not a revelation that Mueller was trying to get to the President through other people. Dozens of witnesses have said so. In fact, during a March 14th, 2019 trip to D.C., A.U.S.A. Jeannie Rhee asked to see my counsel at the U.S. Attorney’s office where she informed them that the prosecutors wanted me to cooperate with the Muller investigation by providing evidence that I communicated with the Russians to help the Trump campaign win the 2016 election. In return they would have provided me with unspecified leniency. I would not lie to fit their narrative. Thus I refused to bear false witness against the President. I have said this repeatedly and it has been widely reported which is why I said the President is aware of it.”
Unlike many others surrounding Trump, like his former attorney Michael Cohen, Stone never bended to the demented will of the hyper-partisan Mueller hit-squad of politically motivated prosecutors and investigators. Despite the loss of his life-savings, health insurance, home, and the safety of his family and friends… Stone courageously refused to agree to bear false witness against President Trump.
Even though Mueller’s team had nearly three years to prove their case, this new effort to launch another investigation into Stone and Trump confirms that they never had any evidence or documentation to back up their claims of Russian-collusion or wrong-doing in the 2016 election from the get.


thegatewaypundit--2020-07-17--Perfect! First Woman Veep! Caitlin Jenner Wants to Be Kanye West’s Vice President

Caitlyn Jenner wants to be Kanye West ’ s running mate .
She would then wear the title of first @ @ @ @ @ : California to Release 18,000 Prisoners by End of August to 'Slow the Spread of @ @ @ @ @ to her car after grabbing some Starbucks in Westlake Village , CA when she was @ @ @ @ @ be voting Kanye for Prez in the 2020 election .
It ’ s pretty funny @ @ @ @ @ s already texted Kanye about being his running mate !
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Caitlyn thinks they @ @ @ @ @ awesome combination on the Birthday Party ticket … and while it sounds like she ’ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s veep , ya can ’ t exactly rule it out , not with @ @ @ @ @ entered the race at the last minute .

Caitlyn Jenner wants to be Kanye West’s running mate.
She would then wear the title of first female Vice President.
TMZ reported:
Caitlyn was walking back to her car after grabbing some Starbucks in Westlake Village, CA when she was asked if she’d be voting Kanye for Prez in the 2020 election.
It’s pretty funny … Caitlyn says she’s already texted Kanye about being his running mate!!!
Caitlyn thinks they’d make a pretty awesome combination on the Birthday Party ticket … and while it sounds like she’s joking about being Ye’s veep, ya can’t exactly rule it out, not with the way Kanye’s entered the race at the last minute.


thegatewaypundit--2020-07-17--SUPERCUT: Watch The Liberal Media Claim That Trump Has Declared War On Everything (VIDEO)

If there ’ s one thing the liberal media loves , it ’ s a narrative .
Sometimes , they all start using the same words and phrases , yet they think no one notices .
In the video montage below , you can see hosts at CNN and MSNBC , repeatedly using the term ‘ war ’ and linking it to Trump , talking about his supposed war on this and war on that .
TRENDING : California to Release 18,000 Prisoners by End of August to 'Slow the Spread of COVID-19' Montage mocks CNN , MSNBC anchors for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ with everything The Washington Free Beacon had some fun at the expense of CNN and MSNBC , who over the course of the Trump presidency have claimed that he has been at war with virtually everything .
In a video montage shared by the Free Beacon ’ s David Rutz on Wednesday , dozens of anchors and analysts from the networks use similar language to describe various news cycles .
MSNBC anchor Nicolle Wallace told viewers that Trump has been at “ war ” with Dr. Anthony Fauci , women , children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the FBI , law enforcement , the whistleblower from the Ukraine scandal , as well as five separate instances where there was a “ war on justice.
” CNN hosts Brian Stelter and S.E .
Cupp as well as MSNBC hosts Joy Reid , Joe Scarborough , and Mika Brzezinski all agreed that Trump has a “ war ” against the media .
Do they have any idea how ridiculous they sound when they ’ re all saying the same thing ?
Can you imagine what they ’ ll sound like if @ @ @ @ @ @

If there’s one thing the liberal media loves, it’s a narrative.
Sometimes, they all start using the same words and phrases, yet they think no one notices.
In the video montage below, you can see hosts at CNN and MSNBC, repeatedly using the term ‘war’ and linking it to Trump, talking about his supposed war on this and war on that.
FOX News reports:
Montage mocks CNN, MSNBC anchors for claiming Trump’s at ‘war’ with everything The Washington Free Beacon had some fun at the expense of CNN and MSNBC, who over the course of the Trump presidency have claimed that he has been at war with virtually everything. In a video montage shared by the Free Beacon’s David Rutz on Wednesday, dozens of anchors and analysts from the networks use similar language to describe various news cycles. MSNBC anchor Nicolle Wallace told viewers that Trump has been at “war” with Dr. Anthony Fauci, women, children, science, his own executive branch, the FBI, law enforcement, the whistleblower from the Ukraine scandal, as well as five separate instances where there was a “war on justice.” CNN hosts Brian Stelter and S.E. Cupp as well as MSNBC hosts Joy Reid, Joe Scarborough, and Mika Brzezinski all agreed that Trump has a “war” against the media.
Check out the video:
Do they have any idea how ridiculous they sound when they’re all saying the same thing?
Can you imagine what they’ll sound like if Trump wins again in November?
Cross posted from American Lookout.


thegatewaypundit--2020-07-17--SICK MONSTERS: Police Still Looking for BLM Protesters in Columbus, Ohio, Who Attacked Disabled Man

SICK MONSTERS: Police Still Looking for BLM Protesters in Columbus, Ohio, Who Attacked Disabled Man with Cerebral Palsey Stuck in Traffic (VIDEO)

Columbus , Ohio , police are still looking for the violent Black Lives Matter protesters who attacked an elderly man @ @ @ @ @ May riots .
Columbus police released video this week that documents people engaging in violent @ @ @ @ @ with Cerebral Palsy and his vehicle as well as others who actively came to his @ @ @ @ @ the violence .
The video shows the violent BLM protesters jumping on his red Buick @ @ @ @ @ , and smashing out its windows .
Eldon Hawkins is 58-years-old and has cerebral palsy @ @ @ @ @ he thought they were going to kill him .
TRENDING : California to Release 18,000 @ @ @ @ @ to 'Slow the Spread of COVID-19' Columbus Police asks anyone with info or video evidence @ @ @ @ @ forward .

Columbus, Ohio, police are still looking for the violent Black Lives Matter protesters who attacked an elderly man with Cerebral Palsy during their May riots.
Columbus police released video this week that documents people engaging in violent behavior directed at a victim with Cerebral Palsy and his vehicle as well as others who actively came to his rescue and attempted to stop the violence. The video shows the violent BLM protesters jumping on his red Buick, throwing objects at it, and smashing out its windows.
Eldon Hawkins is 58-years-old and has cerebral palsy.
Eldon told 10 WBNS he thought they were going to kill him.
Columbus Police asks anyone with info or video evidence regarding this incident to come forward.


thegatewaypundit--2020-07-17--DHS Head Chad Wolf Visits Portland, Rips Officials, Day After Rioters Attempted Another Autonomous Z

DHS Head Chad Wolf Visits Portland, Rips Officials, Day After Rioters Attempted Another Autonomous Zone Takeover

On the 98321048973242th consecutive night of protests in Portland , the demonstrators attempted once again to set up an “ autonomous zone ” similar to the debacle that transpired in Seattle .
The Portland communists must be losing their touch , because they ’ ve unable to match their counterparts to the north , as the police repeatedly dismantle the zones and send the protesters running .
This time , they attempted a hostile takeover of the same parks that were taken over during Occupy Portland .
Authorities on Thursday closed a pair of downtown parks that are hubs for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Portland police announced the closure of Chapman and Lownsdale squares , which sit across Southwest Third Avenue from the Multnomah County Justice Center and federal courthouse .
Officers combed through the parks about 10 minutes later , moving people to the north .
Portland police said nine people were arrested and booked into jail .
They ’ re accused of a combination of trespassing , interfering with a police officer and disorderly conduct charges , according to police .
TRENDING : California to Release 18,000 Prisoners by End of August to 'Slow the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nightly in the area since late May , demonstrating in the wake of the Minnesota police killing of George Floyd , and an encampment cropped up this week across the street from the federal courthouse .
Authorities descended on the encampment Wednesday morning , clearing street blockades and reportedly telling people camped out in Lownsdale Square to leave .
Portland police said the parks are closed to the curb lines that surround them .
Workers were putting a fence around Lownsdale Square on Thursday morning .
The City of Portland has temporarily closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On Thursday , July 16 , 2020 , at about 5:00 a.m. , the Portland Police Bureau assisted as the City of Portland temporarily closed Chapman Square Park and Lownsdale Square Park .
Portland Police made public address announcements that the parks were closed .
People were provided ten minutes to leave the park .
At about 5:10 a.m. Portland Police walked through the parks to be sure everyone received the message the parks were closed and move people out of the parks to the north .
The parks will remain closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parks are ready to reopen for all to enjoy .
The Police Bureau will assist other City bureaus to facilitate park closure and repair to lawns , bathrooms , benches and public art .
The parks are closed to the curb lines surrounding them .
Pedestrians should use sidewalks across from these parks .
The streets around the parks remain open to traffic .
9 individuals were arrested and booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center related to the closure this morning of the parks by the Portland Bureau of Parks and Recreation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Interfering with a Police Officer , Trespass II *Kristina Narando-Rivera , 34 years old , Disorderly Conduct II *Parker Giles , 25 years old , Disorderly Conduct II , Interfering with a Police Officer *Carly Ballard , 34 years old , Disorderly Conduct II , Interfering with a Police Officer *Andrew Duran , 18 years old , Interfering with a Police Officer , Trespass II *Brandon Thomas , 36 years old , Interfering with a Police Officer , Disorderly Conduct II *Lauren Davis , 29 years old , Disorderly Conduct II *Krystin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a Police Officer *Brandon Paape , 30 years old , 7/26/89 , Interfering with a Police Officer Here are pictures of the aftermath : On the heels of this , The Oregonian reports that acting director of the Department Of Homeland Security , Chad Wolf , paid a visit to the city , after releasing a scathing critique of the local “ officials ” who have allowed this mess to get out of hand .
The head of the US Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) , the agency overseeing federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , chastised local officials Thursday for the city ’ s handling of nightly demonstrations .
In an inflammatory statement riddled with inaccuracies and spelling errors , Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf said Portland has been “ under siege ” by a “ violent mob ” of anarchists .
“ Each night , lawless anarchists destroy and desecrate property , including the federal courthouse , and attack the brave law enforcement officers protecting it , ” said Wolf .
“ Instead of addressing violent criminals in their communities , local and state leaders are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforcement and requesting fewer officers in their community.
” Wolf appears to be scolding Portland City Council for recently voting to slightly downsize the Portland Police Bureau ( PPB ) ’ s budget .
“ This failed response has only emboldened the violent mob as it escalates violence day after day , ” Wolf continued .
The statement , published on DHS ’ webpage , is followed by a chronological list of alleged incidents that have taken place in Portland since protests against police brutality began in late May .
The incomplete list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” regardless of the crowd size or their activity .
The violence cited includes people graffitiing government buildings , shooting fireworks towards buildings , pointing lasers at officers , cutting a fence , throwing rocks , and publicly exposing the identities of federal officers .
“ The city of Portland has been under siege for 47 straight days by a violent mob while local political leaders refuse to restore order to protect their city .
Each night , lawless anarchists destroy and desecrate property , including the federal courthouse , and attack the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ A federal courthouse is a symbol of justice – to attack it is to attack America .
Instead of addressing violent criminals in their communities , local and state leaders are instead focusing on placing blame on law enforcement and requesting fewer officers in their community .
This failed response has only emboldened the violent mob as it escalates violence day after day .
“ This siege can end if state and local officials decide to take appropriate action instead of refusing to enforce the law .
DHS will not abdicate its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those within them .
Again , I reiterate the Department ’ s offer to assist local and state leaders to bring an end to the violence perpetuated by anarchists , ” said Acting Secretary Chad Wolf Below is a snapshot of the lawless destruction and violence of the past several weeks that Department of Homeland Security and its subcomponents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement , Customs and Border Protection , and Federal Protective Service have faced : The statement then goes on to chronologically list every instance of terrorist-like crimes that have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instances where officers were attacked , arsonists have tried to light the federal courthouse on fire , windows were smashed , and the building was tagged with all sorts of graffiti , including messages calling for cops to be killed , one officer was attacked by a terrorist with a hammer , and several other lawless acts taking place .
Note the way that elected leaders and law enforcement heads are refusing to cooperate with the feds , claiming that it ’ s just a political ploy and that the feds are the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can just search the term “ PORTLAND ” here on Gateway Pundit to revisit all of the rioting and criminal acts , much of which has gone unpunished by the Portland police , as local elected leaders seem to excuse the violent behavior .

On the 98321048973242th consecutive night of protests in Portland, the demonstrators attempted once again to set up an “autonomous zone” similar to the debacle that transpired in Seattle. The Portland communists must be losing their touch, because they’ve unable to match their counterparts to the north, as the police repeatedly dismantle the zones and send the protesters running. This time, they attempted a hostile takeover of the same parks that were taken over during Occupy Portland.
The Oregonian reports:
Authorities on Thursday closed a pair of downtown parks that are hubs for Portland protesters. About 5 a.m., Portland police announced the closure of Chapman and Lownsdale squares, which sit across Southwest Third Avenue from the Multnomah County Justice Center and federal courthouse. Officers combed through the parks about 10 minutes later, moving people to the north. Portland police said nine people were arrested and booked into jail. They’re accused of a combination of trespassing, interfering with a police officer and disorderly conduct charges, according to police. Protesters have gathered nightly in the area since late May, demonstrating in the wake of the Minnesota police killing of George Floyd, and an encampment cropped up this week across the street from the federal courthouse. Authorities descended on the encampment Wednesday morning, clearing street blockades and reportedly telling people camped out in Lownsdale Square to leave. Portland police said the parks are closed to the curb lines that surround them. Workers were putting a fence around Lownsdale Square on Thursday morning.
The official police press release reads:
The City of Portland has temporarily closed Chapman Square Park and Lownsdale Square Park. On Thursday, July 16, 2020, at about 5:00 a.m., the Portland Police Bureau assisted as the City of Portland temporarily closed Chapman Square Park and Lownsdale Square Park. Portland Police made public address announcements that the parks were closed. People were provided ten minutes to leave the park. At about 5:10 a.m. Portland Police walked through the parks to be sure everyone received the message the parks were closed and move people out of the parks to the north. The parks will remain closed until needed repairs are made and the parks are ready to reopen for all to enjoy. The Police Bureau will assist other City bureaus to facilitate park closure and repair to lawns, bathrooms, benches and public art. The parks are closed to the curb lines surrounding them. Pedestrians should use sidewalks across from these parks. The streets around the parks remain open to traffic. 9 individuals were arrested and booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center related to the closure this morning of the parks by the Portland Bureau of Parks and Recreation: *Megan Smith, 36 years old, Interfering with a Police Officer, Trespass II
*Kristina Narando-Rivera, 34 years old, Disorderly Conduct II
*Parker Giles, 25 years old, Disorderly Conduct II, Interfering with a Police Officer
*Carly Ballard, 34 years old, Disorderly Conduct II, Interfering with a Police Officer
*Andrew Duran, 18 years old, Interfering with a Police Officer, Trespass II
*Brandon Thomas, 36 years old, Interfering with a Police Officer, Disorderly Conduct II
*Lauren Davis, 29 years old, Disorderly Conduct II
*Krystin Brunson, 33 years old, Interfering with a Police Officer
*Brandon Paape, 30 years old, 7/26/89, Interfering with a Police Officer
Here are pictures of the aftermath:
On the heels of this, The Oregonian reports that acting director of the Department Of Homeland Security, Chad Wolf, paid a visit to the city, after releasing a scathing critique of the local “officials” who have allowed this mess to get out of hand.
The Portland Mercury reports:
The head of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the agency overseeing federal officers’ response to protests in Portland, chastised local officials Thursday for the city’s handling of nightly demonstrations. In an inflammatory statement riddled with inaccuracies and spelling errors, Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf said Portland has been “under siege” by a “violent mob” of anarchists. Trending: Newt Gingrich Issues Stark Warning on Trump Georgia Indictment (Video) “Each night, lawless anarchists destroy and desecrate property, including the federal courthouse, and attack the brave law enforcement officers protecting it,” said Wolf. “Instead of addressing violent criminals in their communities, local and state leaders are instead focusing on placing blame on law enforcement and requesting fewer officers in their community.” Wolf appears to be scolding Portland City Council for recently voting to slightly downsize the Portland Police Bureau (PPB)’s budget. “This failed response has only emboldened the violent mob as it escalates violence day after day,” Wolf continued. The statement, published on DHS’ webpage, is followed by a chronological list of alleged incidents that have taken place in Portland since protests against police brutality began in late May. The incomplete list dubs all protesters “violent anarchists,” regardless of the crowd size or their activity. The violence cited includes people graffitiing government buildings, shooting fireworks towards buildings, pointing lasers at officers, cutting a fence, throwing rocks, and publicly exposing the identities of federal officers.
Wolf’s statement starts with:
“The city of Portland has been under siege for 47 straight days by a violent mob while local political leaders refuse to restore order to protect their city. Each night, lawless anarchists destroy and desecrate property, including the federal courthouse, and attack the brave law enforcement officers protecting it. “A federal courthouse is a symbol of justice – to attack it is to attack America. Instead of addressing violent criminals in their communities, local and state leaders are instead focusing on placing blame on law enforcement and requesting fewer officers in their community. This failed response has only emboldened the violent mob as it escalates violence day after day. “This siege can end if state and local officials decide to take appropriate action instead of refusing to enforce the law. DHS will not abdicate its solemn duty to protect federal facilities and those within them. Again, I reiterate the Department’s offer to assist local and state leaders to bring an end to the violence perpetuated by anarchists,” said Acting Secretary Chad Wolf Below is a snapshot of the lawless destruction and violence of the past several weeks that Department of Homeland Security and its subcomponents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, and Federal Protective Service have faced:
The statement then goes on to chronologically list every instance of terrorist-like crimes that have been committed during the protests, including many instances where officers were attacked, arsonists have tried to light the federal courthouse on fire, windows were smashed, and the building was tagged with all sorts of graffiti, including messages calling for cops to be killed, one officer was attacked by a terrorist with a hammer, and several other lawless acts taking place.
Video story by KOIN 6 news:
Note the way that elected leaders and law enforcement heads are refusing to cooperate with the feds, claiming that it’s just a political ploy and that the feds are the ones causing trouble.
Heck, you can just search the term “PORTLAND” here on Gateway Pundit to revisit all of the rioting and criminal acts, much of which has gone unpunished by the Portland police, as local elected leaders seem to excuse the violent behavior.


thegatewaypundit--2020-07-17--DEVELOPING: Ilhan Omar’s Primary Opponent Raises a Staggering $3.2 Million to Omar’s $471,000 — Is U

DEVELOPING: Ilhan Omar’s Primary Opponent Raises a Staggering $3.2 Million to Omar’s $471,000 — Is Upset Brewing?

Is there an upset brewing in Minnesota ?
Ilhan Omar ’ s primary opponent Antone Melton-Meaux raised seven times as @ @ @ @ @ scoring $ 3.2 million against Omar ’ s $ 471K .
Melton-Meaux , a mediation @ @ @ @ @ DFL scene late last year to challenge Omar , told the Star Tribune he raised @ @ @ @ @ between April and the end of June , with $ 2 million cash left in @ @ @ @ @ 11 primary .
He dramatically outraised Omar , who took in $ 471,624 during the @ @ @ @ @ ’ s campaign said she has $ 1,111,861 left on hand ahead of the primary @ @ @ @ @ would be striking for any newcomer challenging an incumbent , but it ’ s especially @ @ @ @ @ Omar , a freshman Democrat and member of “ The Squad ” who has risen @ @ @ @ @ the first Muslim women elected to Congress .
Omar herself is a prolific fundraiser , @ @ @ @ @ national profile and her unabashed criticism of President Donald Trump .

Is there an upset brewing in Minnesota?
Ilhan Omar’s primary opponent Antone Melton-Meaux raised seven times as much money as Omar, scoring $3.2 million against Omar’s $471K.
The Star Tribune reported:
Melton-Meaux, a mediation lawyer who emerged on the DFL scene late last year to challenge Omar, told the Star Tribune he raised a staggering $3.2 million between April and the end of June, with $2 million cash left in the bank before the Aug. 11 primary. He dramatically outraised Omar, who took in $471,624 during the same time period. Omar’s campaign said she has $1,111,861 left on hand ahead of the primary election.
The fundraising gap would be striking for any newcomer challenging an incumbent, but it’s especially notable in a race against Omar, a freshman Democrat and member of “The Squad” who has risen to prominence as one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress. Omar herself is a prolific fundraiser, fueled in part by her national profile and her unabashed criticism of President Donald Trump.