westernjournal--2020-10-21--While ‘Happy Days’ Cast Reunites for Biden, One Star Fights Back

For Scott Baio , one of the few outspoken conservatives in the entertainment world , word of a “ Happy Days ” cast reunion to back Democrat Joe Biden was nothing to be happy about .
And millions of Americans who grew up on the 1970s sitcom staple , set in Milwaukee , understood exactly how he felt .
In a Wednesday morning interview with Fox News ’ Maria Bartiromo , Baio made it clear how strange it is that the cast of a show that looked on the 1950s with a nostalgic eye ( hence the name ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign .
A television show beloved by millions , featuring a teenager Richie Cunningham ( actor/director Ron Howard ) , and his traditional American family and gang of good-hearted friends , has somehow become a vehicle for the same political party that celebrates the vicious thugs of antifa and the “ mostly peaceful ” riots of the Black Lives Matter movement .
The fact that the reunion is taking place in Wisconsin , where some of the most savage rioting has taken place , and where Trump ’ s response to it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Democratic effort .
TRENDING : While 'Happy Days ' Cast Reunites for Biden , One Star Fights Back “ You take a show like ‘ Happy Days , ’ that represented traditional American values .
Good morals .
A slice of Americana , ” Baio , who played the iconic role of Chachi , told Bartiromo before getting to the truth about the Joe Biden candidacy that ’ s ignored by the mainstream media .
“ And to use that show , and those ideals , to promote two people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that condone , encourage and foment rioting and looting is a little bizarre to me.
” “ I ’ m not on board , obviously , because I don ’ t believe in socialism and Marxists.
” Check it out here .
The “ Happy Days ” -specific conversation starts about the 4:30 mark .
This is life in the coronavirus nightmare year of 2020 , after all .
Respecting the national anthem at sporting events is actually a matter of controversy .
Men who ’ ve become obscenely rich simply for their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out loud , are somehow judged intellectually and morally qualified to lecture their countrymen about justice and morality .
It was only a matter of time before the woke mob came for childhood memories .
“ Happy Days ” star Howard , who grew up to become a successful director ( and public Trump critic ) in his own right , announced the reunion-for-Biden effort in a tweet on Monday .
RELATED : Joe Biden Has a Long History of Racially Charged Comments , Here Are 10 of the Worst A lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They love boosting themselves with celebrity endorsements .
But there were plenty of social media users disgusted by the latest pop-culture push for Democrats .
Conservative author and radio host Mark Levin was one of the angry ones .
But for Baio , it isn ’ t just a question of memories .
It ’ s about the politics of the here and now — and how dangerous the far-left Democratic Party has become .
That ’ s why he is a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump .
“ I believe in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I believe in all things America , ” he told Bartiromo .
“ I believe hard work and individualism .
I believe in God and I believe in my country .
I believe in the military .
I believe in what this country was founded on .
I don ’ t hate this country , like most liberals do .
I don ’ t think it was founded in a bad way .
I love it .
“ It ’ s given so many opportunities to so many people , and there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for anybody .
No matter what you look like , no matter what your lifestyle is .
“ And I don ’ t understand the running down of this country.
” There ’ s not a word in there that Howard Cunningham , Richie ’ s father on “ Happy Days , ” would disagree with .
For that matter , Howard ’ s first TV father , Sheriff Andy Taylor on “ The Andy Griffith Show , ” would have been on board , too .
But then , they were part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — and one becoming increasingly rare in Hollywood — American men , who were neither afraid nor ashamed of being a man , or an American .
In fact , those are probably the beliefs of an overwhelming majority of Americans — even the ones foolish enough this year to be opposing Trump because they don ’ t like his Twitter posturing .
But those are definitely not the positions of the country ’ s lunatic left , or of the leadership of the Democratic Party .
The vast majority of Democrats of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no more countenance the behavior and beliefs of today ’ s thug-in-the-street Democrats than they would have the communist Soviet Union that the country was fighting in the Cold War .
Anyone who remembers “ Happy Days ” well might recall a rare foray into outright politics in the episode where Richie bucked his family ’ s tradition of staunch Republican voting to support Adlai Stevenson in the 1956 election .
Anyone who remembers American history knows how that turned out for Stevenson and his Democrats .
( It was Eisenhower in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . )
Those were definitely not happier days for leftists .
Sane Americans need to make sure November is the same this year .
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For Scott Baio, one of the few outspoken conservatives in the entertainment world, word of a “Happy Days” cast reunion to back Democrat Joe Biden was nothing to be happy about.
And millions of Americans who grew up on the 1970s sitcom staple, set in Milwaukee, understood exactly how he felt.
In a Wednesday morning interview with Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo, Baio made it clear how strange it is that the cast of a show that looked on the 1950s with a nostalgic eye (hence the name), is turning out for the Democratic presidential campaign.
A television show beloved by millions, featuring a teenager Richie Cunningham (actor/director Ron Howard), and his traditional American family and gang of good-hearted friends, has somehow become a vehicle for the same political party that celebrates the vicious thugs of antifa and the “mostly peaceful” riots of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The fact that the reunion is taking place in Wisconsin, where some of the most savage rioting has taken place, and where Trump’s response to it has made new fans, makes a mockery of the Democratic effort.
“You take a show like ‘Happy Days,’ that represented traditional American values. Good morals. A slice of Americana,” Baio, who played the iconic role of Chachi, told Bartiromo before getting to the truth about the Joe Biden candidacy that’s ignored by the mainstream media.
“And to use that show, and those ideals, to promote two people, in Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, that condone, encourage and foment rioting and looting is a little bizarre to me.”
“I’m not on board, obviously, because I don’t believe in socialism and Marxists.”
Check it out here. The “Happy Days”-specific conversation starts about the 4:30 mark.
This is life in the coronavirus nightmare year of 2020, after all.
Respecting the national anthem at sporting events is actually a matter of controversy. Men who’ve become obscenely rich simply for their ability to play basketball, for crying out loud, are somehow judged intellectually and morally qualified to lecture their countrymen about justice and morality.
It was only a matter of time before the woke mob came for childhood memories.
“Happy Days” star Howard, who grew up to become a successful director (and public Trump critic) in his own right, announced the reunion-for-Biden effort in a tweet on Monday.
The most important election of our lifetimes is right around the corner and Wisconsin is a must-win swing state. So, I’m thrilled to announce a #HappyDaysReunion to support @WisDems on Oct 25. Chip in any amount to attend – https://t.co/otVhvvojQZ — Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) October 19, 2020
A lot of libs were thrilled, of course. They love boosting themselves with celebrity endorsements. But there were plenty of social media users disgusted by the latest pop-culture push for Democrats.
Superb director. Terrifying politics. Keep making great movies Ron ?? — volvicviking (@volvicviking) October 20, 2020
We need more Hollywood telling us how to vote! That’s what we’ve been missing — Patrick Whitman (@patrickfwhitman) October 20, 2020
Is this ever a miss use of a great American sitcom touting traditional American values. It figures the Dems would twist it. Just like they twisted What’s going on in our country today. — Susie Kelley (@susiekelley4739) October 20, 2020
Conservative author and radio host Mark Levin was one of the angry ones.
This genuinely makes me sick. — Chris Maddix (@MaddixChris) October 20, 2020
Too bad, I liked Happy Days!
Didn’t Ron Howard have a Confederate flag in his bedroom on the show? ? Oh, yeah, it did!
Surprised it hasn’t been canceled yet. pic.twitter.com/zG0ra71ST3 — Brian Walch (@mojo4play) October 20, 2020
But for Baio, it isn’t just a question of memories. It’s about the politics of the here and now — and how dangerous the far-left Democratic Party has become. That’s why he is a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump.
“I believe in the president because I believe in America. I believe in all things America,” he told Bartiromo.
“I believe hard work and individualism. I believe in God and I believe in my country. I believe in the military. I believe in what this country was founded on. I don’t hate this country, like most liberals do. I don’t think it was founded in a bad way. I love it.
“It’s given so many opportunities to so many people, and there’s still opportunities out there, for anybody. No matter what you look like, no matter what your lifestyle is.
“And I don’t understand the running down of this country.”
There’s not a word in there that Howard Cunningham, Richie’s father on “Happy Days,” would disagree with. For that matter, Howard’s first TV father, Sheriff Andy Taylor on “The Andy Griffith Show,” would have been on board, too.
But then, they were part of a species liberals love to hate — and one becoming increasingly rare in Hollywood — American men, who were neither afraid nor ashamed of being a man, or an American.
In fact, those are probably the beliefs of an overwhelming majority of Americans — even the ones foolish enough this year to be opposing Trump because they don’t like his Twitter posturing.
But those are definitely not the positions of the country’s lunatic left, or of the leadership of the Democratic Party.
The vast majority of Democrats of the “Happy Days” era would no more countenance the behavior and beliefs of today’s thug-in-the-street Democrats than they would have the communist Soviet Union that the country was fighting in the Cold War.
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(Does anyone think the Democratic icon, President John F. Kennedy, would be anywhere near the rabble that runs his party today?)
Anyone who remembers “Happy Days” well might recall a rare foray into outright politics in the episode where Richie bucked his family’s tradition of staunch Republican voting to support Adlai Stevenson in the 1956 election.
Anyone who remembers American history knows how that turned out for Stevenson and his Democrats. (It was Eisenhower in a landslide, including the Cunninghams’ Wisconsin.)
Those were definitely not happier days for leftists. Sane Americans need to make sure November is the same this year.
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westernjournal--2020-10-21--Pope Francis Comes Out in Support of Same-Sex Civil Unions, Departing from Catholic Doctrine

Pope Francis called for civil union laws for same-sex couples in a documentary that premiered Wednesday in Rome , departing from Catholic doctrine .
“ Homosexuals have a right to be a part of the family .
They ’ re children of God and have a right to a family , ” Pope Francis said in the documentary “ Francesco , ” according to the Catholic News Agency .
“ Nobody should be thrown out , or be made miserable because of it.
” He made the comments during a reflection on pastoral care for people who identify as LGBT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a civil union law .
That way they are legally covered , ” Pope Francis said .
“ I stood up for that.
” TRENDING : While 'Happy Days ' Cast Reunites for Biden , One Star Fights Back Traditional Catholic teachings say homosexual acts “ are contrary to the natural law.
” “ Basing itself on Sacred Scripture , which presents homosexual acts as acts of grave depravity , tradition has always declared that ‘ homosexual acts are intrinsically disordered , ' ” the Catechism of the Catholic Church reads .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the gift of life .
They do not proceed from a genuine affective and sexual complementarity .
Under no circumstances can they be approved.
” Francis became pope in 2013 and has previously expressed an interest in LGBT outreach , but has only touched on welcoming them instead of creating new policies , The Washington Post reported .
“ This is the first time as pope he ’ s making such a clear statement , ” Rev .
James Martin , a Jesuit who has advocated for welcoming LGBT members in the church @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s a big step forward .
In the past , even civil unions were frowned upon in many quarters of the church .
He is putting his weight behind legal recognition of same-sex civil unions.
” Pope Benedict XVI , Francis ’ predecessor , said homosexuality is an “ intrinsic moral evil.
” Francis in 2013 said , “ Who am I to judge ?
” “ This is huge , ” the director of Fordham University ’ s Center on Religion and Culture , David Gibson , said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s basically saying , again , we ’ re not here to be culture warriors .
We ’ re not here to pick fights .
We are out here to build up the family.
” RELATED : Rioters Cheer as Church Burns to the Ground Other people were not quite as supportive of this move .
“ Pope Francis once referred to laws that attempted to redefine marriage as no ‘ mere bill but rather a machination of the Father of Lies that seeks to confuse and deceive the children of God , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Confusing.
” Roman Catholic priest John Stone said , “ I suppose there ’ ll be further changes to the catechism of the Catholic Church and what we believe ?
I just can ’ t keep up with this .
I think I ’ ll stick with the old books & the old religion.
” “ Francesco ” is a documentary on the life and ministry of Pope Francis and is set to premiere in North America on Sunday .
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Pope Francis called for civil union laws for same-sex couples in a documentary that premiered Wednesday in Rome, departing from Catholic doctrine.
“Homosexuals have a right to be a part of the family. They’re children of God and have a right to a family,” Pope Francis said in the documentary “Francesco,” according to the Catholic News Agency.
“Nobody should be thrown out, or be made miserable because of it.”
He made the comments during a reflection on pastoral care for people who identify as LGBT.
“What we have to create is a civil union law. That way they are legally covered,” Pope Francis said. “I stood up for that.”
Traditional Catholic teachings say homosexual acts “are contrary to the natural law.”
“Basing itself on Sacred Scripture, which presents homosexual acts as acts of grave depravity, tradition has always declared that ‘homosexual acts are intrinsically disordered,'” the Catechism of the Catholic Church reads.
“They close the sexual act to the gift of life. They do not proceed from a genuine affective and sexual complementarity. Under no circumstances can they be approved.”
Francis became pope in 2013 and has previously expressed an interest in LGBT outreach, but has only touched on welcoming them instead of creating new policies, The Washington Post reported.
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“This is the first time as pope he’s making such a clear statement,” Rev. James Martin, a Jesuit who has advocated for welcoming LGBT members in the church, said Wednesday.
“I think it’s a big step forward. In the past, even civil unions were frowned upon in many quarters of the church. He is putting his weight behind legal recognition of same-sex civil unions.”
Pope Benedict XVI, Francis’ predecessor, said homosexuality is an “intrinsic moral evil.” Francis in 2013 said, “Who am I to judge?”
“This is huge,” the director of Fordham University’s Center on Religion and Culture, David Gibson, said.
“Looking behind all this, he’s basically saying, again, we’re not here to be culture warriors. We’re not here to pick fights. We are out here to build up the family.”
Other people were not quite as supportive of this move.
“Pope Francis once referred to laws that attempted to redefine marriage as no ‘mere bill but rather a machination of the Father of Lies that seeks to confuse and deceive the children of God,'” American commentator Michael Knowles tweeted. “Confusing.”
Pope Francis once referred to laws that attempted to redefine marriage as no “mere bill but rather a machination of the Father of Lies that seeks to confuse and deceive the children of God.” Confusing. — Michael Knowles (@michaeljknowles) October 21, 2020
Roman Catholic priest John Stone said, “I suppose there’ll be further changes to the catechism of the Catholic Church and what we believe? I just can’t keep up with this. I think I’ll stick with the old books & the old religion.”
“Francesco” is a documentary on the life and ministry of Pope Francis and is set to premiere in North America on Sunday.
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westernjournal--2020-10-21--Fact Check: DHS Dispels Old Leftist Lie About Parents Separated from Children at Border

Following reports that the parents of hundreds of migrant children can not be located , the Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday that many deported parents don ’ t want their children to be returned to them .
NBC News had reported Tuesday that the parents of 545 migrant children can not be found , according to American Civil Liberties Union filings .
“ This narrative has been dispelled on numerous occasions , ” DHS spokesman Chase Jennings told the Daily Caller News Foundation in a statement .
“ DHS has taken every step to facilitate the reunification of these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to occur .
“ The simple fact is this : after contact has been made with the parents to reunite them with their children , many parents have refused , ” Jennings said .
TRENDING : While 'Happy Days ' Cast Reunites for Biden , One Star Fights Back It is not clear if the parents of all 545 children have been contacted .
Judge Dana Sabraw of the Southern District of California in July 2018 ordered the Trump administration to assist ACLU lawyers in locating the so-called “ missing parents ” after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,000 families had been separated by deportations .
Since then , the ACLU and other organizations have been able to successfully contact the deported parents of more than 550 children .
But Jennings said they haven ’ t found any deported parents who want to reclaim their children in their native countries .
“ They have yet to identify a single family that wants their child reunited with them in their country of origin , ” Jennings said .
“ The result is that the children remain in the U.S. while the parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gelernt , deputy director of the ACLU Immigrants ’ Rights Project told NBC News that “ some ” deported parents preferred their children to stay in the U.S. “ due to fear of what will happen to their child ” if returned to their home countries .
“ Vote for these children and these families , and for all the children and families we could spare this pain by voting Trump out , ” former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tweeted .
RELATED : Appeals Court Rules Migrant Child Rapist Will Not Be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweeted , “ These children may never see their parents again .
Ever .
All because of a pointless , heartless policy .
Horrific , cruel , and inhumane.
” “ More than 2 years later and 545 children are STILL left without their parents .
Horrific , ” California Gov .
Gavin Newsom tweeted .
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Following reports that the parents of hundreds of migrant children cannot be located, the Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday that many deported parents don’t want their children to be returned to them.
NBC News had reported Tuesday that the parents of 545 migrant children cannot be found, according to American Civil Liberties Union filings.
“This narrative has been dispelled on numerous occasions,” DHS spokesman Chase Jennings told the Daily Caller News Foundation in a statement.
“DHS has taken every step to facilitate the reunification of these families where the parents wanted such reunification to occur.
“The simple fact is this: after contact has been made with the parents to reunite them with their children, many parents have refused,” Jennings said.
It is not clear if the parents of all 545 children have been contacted.
Judge Dana Sabraw of the Southern District of California in July 2018 ordered the Trump administration to assist ACLU lawyers in locating the so-called “missing parents” after 2017 DHS data showed that more than 1,000 families had been separated by deportations.
Since then, the ACLU and other organizations have been able to successfully contact the deported parents of more than 550 children.
But Jennings said they haven’t found any deported parents who want to reclaim their children in their native countries.
“They have yet to identify a single family that wants their child reunited with them in their country of origin,” Jennings said.
“The result is that the children remain in the U.S. while the parents remain in their home country.”
Lee Gelernt, deputy director of the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project told NBC News that “some” deported parents preferred their children to stay in the U.S. “due to fear of what will happen to their child” if returned to their home countries.
The report Wednesday evening sparked outrage from prominent Democratic leaders.
“Vote for these children and these families, and for all the children and families we could spare this pain by voting Trump out,” former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tweeted.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo tweeted, “These children may never see their parents again. Ever. All because of a pointless, heartless policy. Horrific, cruel, and inhumane.”
These children may never see their parents again. Ever. All because of a pointless, heartless policy. Horrific, cruel, and inhumane.https://t.co/QeJxw9ZBFN — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) October 21, 2020
“More than 2 years later and 545 children are STILL left without their parents. Horrific,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom tweeted.
More than 2 years later and 545 children are STILL left without their parents. Horrific. https://t.co/3Czleg1n7v — Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) October 21, 2020
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westernjournal--2020-10-21--Exclusive from Gen. Flynn: Stand with Me, Renounce the Left and Hold the Line on Nov. 3

We are a nation founded by leaders who fought tyranny and oppression to ensure that all American citizens be treated fairly and equally across this land .
These constitutional and God-given rights should never be denied , stolen or silenced by false prosecutions or political persecutions driven by fear , hatred or animosity .
Those who scowl at the very core of our republic and act from vengeance or revenge against one of us threaten the safety and security of all of us .
Never should our nation , our president or any family or individual be so viciously targeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have all felt for the past four years and counting .
This unconscionable and seditious direct attack by ideologically driven elitists strikes at the will of the American people who ensure our very freedoms through their vote and daily selfless actions .
We can not allow the opposing leftist agenda to continue enabling the fleecing of America , peddling connected-influence for cash , exploiting American innovation for an elitist self-serving purpose , wielding official power and influence as a means to ensure personal gain while exercising mass control and selling out our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the leftists would like as “ common and normal.
” These all diminish the power and purpose inherent in “ we the people ” who constitute our republic .
TRENDING : While 'Happy Days ' Cast Reunites for Biden , One Star Fights Back I ask that you stand with me today in renouncing this betrayal of trust that has burdened our nation and breached the foundation of our American ideals .
Let us proclaim with one united voice across this land that we will hold the line and never allow the rightful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ States of America to be uprooted , undercut , usurped or held hostage by a coup against our nation , a duly elected president , or any future president of these United States .
I want you to think about this statement for one moment — it is inconceivable that America would ever experience a coup , but that is precisely what has been happening .
The events of these past four years are testing the will of our nation .
We fight not for a government , a political party , an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , an ideology or a central committee — or to protect material possessions .
As Americans , we fight for our own freedoms — for precious ideals built on a foundation of God-given rights that ensure our way of life and all around us ; these are what we must be prepared to defend with our very lives .
Our core American ideals and values codified by our Founding Fathers in the Declaration of Independence and by the framers of our Constitution have stood the test of time only with our support .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ right to vote into office accountable officials as well as our responsibility to question and hold those elected , appointed and unelected officials to account .
Together , all of America continues to overcome this enormous hurdle .
While we may falter from time to time , we will not fail .
When we do falter , we must help each other get back on our feet , dust ourselves off and face head-on whatever lies ahead .
In the breach , we continue to be relentlessly tested with false accusations , untruths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raising our voices , but we can not be deterred , and our bonds of liberty must not break .
On the strength of one link in the cable depends the might of the chain .
Let the strength of your family be the first link ; add to it your neighbors , your community and your friends .
We are all one nation under God and one people : Americans .
RELATED : Paul Kengor : Marxists Always Said if They Can Infiltrate 1 % of Society , They Can Control the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what we choose to do in this life should not be stopped by fear , an emotion manifested by illusion .
Never allow fear into your heart or allow it to trick you .
Instead , embrace uncertainty as a driving force for discovery and understanding ; accept the risk that comes with daily sacrifice ; work to overcome the sheer magnitude of life ’ s challenges , especially during this crucible of our nation ’ s history .
Our very survival as the nation we were conceived to be — a constitutional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , America , we are under attack and on trial .
The leftists question our greatness , our potential and the very rights all Americans enjoy .
And , while we face what appear to be insurmountable odds , patriots united will win because we are the keepers of that shining city on the hill , and we will not be deterred from accomplishing our mission and performing our duty .
Despite the extraordinary challenges faced , American patriots always “ rise up ” to defend our faith , our families , our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Today , perhaps more than ever before , America requires tried , true and tested patriots to lead the way and ensure the future of our children and grandchildren .
As soon as the American majority rises up in one voice to hold evil to account , that is when evil will take the easy way out and implement its escape plan .
Evil will drown in a sea of accountability .
When our rule of law is seriously threatened , when our thin blue line is under grave assault , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when socialism is pounding our gates down , we must stand firm in the breach and hold all bad actors to account .
Even framer Benjamin Franklin , departing the Constitutional Convention in 1787 , when asked if we were a monarchy or a republic , he stated , “ A republic , if you can keep it.
” Patriots , let ’ s keep it !
Send a clear , loud and strong message to the world with our votes on Nov. 3 that we choose freedom .
Vote in person , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and every Republican on the ballot .
Never has your vote been more important .
As we face Election Day in this time of trial , always remember that in the end , there is only one who is the ultimate judge of our American destiny .
America must forever remain “ one nation under God.
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We are a nation founded by leaders who fought tyranny and oppression to ensure that all American citizens be treated fairly and equally across this land.
These constitutional and God-given rights should never be denied, stolen or silenced by false prosecutions or political persecutions driven by fear, hatred or animosity. Those who scowl at the very core of our republic and act from vengeance or revenge against one of us threaten the safety and security of all of us.
Never should our nation, our president or any family or individual be so viciously targeted, maligned, smeared and threatened as we have all felt for the past four years and counting. This unconscionable and seditious direct attack by ideologically driven elitists strikes at the will of the American people who ensure our very freedoms through their vote and daily selfless actions.
We cannot allow the opposing leftist agenda to continue enabling the fleecing of America, peddling connected-influence for cash, exploiting American innovation for an elitist self-serving purpose, wielding official power and influence as a means to ensure personal gain while exercising mass control and selling out our American ideals for ideologies to pursue what the leftists would like as “common and normal.”
These all diminish the power and purpose inherent in “we the people” who constitute our republic.
I ask that you stand with me today in renouncing this betrayal of trust that has burdened our nation and breached the foundation of our American ideals.
Let us proclaim with one united voice across this land that we will hold the line and never allow the rightful power of the citizens of the United States of America to be uprooted, undercut, usurped or held hostage by a coup against our nation, a duly elected president, or any future president of these United States.
I want you to think about this statement for one moment — it is inconceivable that America would ever experience a coup, but that is precisely what has been happening.
The events of these past four years are testing the will of our nation. We fight not for a government, a political party, an oligarchy, a king or royal family, an ideology or a central committee — or to protect material possessions.
Will you be voting in person for President Trump on Nov. 3? Yes No
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As Americans, we fight for our own freedoms — for precious ideals built on a foundation of God-given rights that ensure our way of life and all around us; these are what we must be prepared to defend with our very lives.
Our core American ideals and values codified by our Founding Fathers in the Declaration of Independence and by the framers of our Constitution have stood the test of time only with our support. It requires that we judiciously exercise our right to vote into office accountable officials as well as our responsibility to question and hold those elected, appointed and unelected officials to account.
Together, all of America continues to overcome this enormous hurdle. While we may falter from time to time, we will not fail. When we do falter, we must help each other get back on our feet, dust ourselves off and face head-on whatever lies ahead.
In the breach, we continue to be relentlessly tested with false accusations, untruths and hatred for our beliefs and for raising our voices, but we cannot be deterred, and our bonds of liberty must not break.
On the strength of one link in the cable depends the might of the chain. Let the strength of your family be the first link; add to it your neighbors, your community and your friends. We are all one nation under God and one people: Americans.
To all Americans, what we choose to do in this life should not be stopped by fear, an emotion manifested by illusion. Never allow fear into your heart or allow it to trick you.
Instead, embrace uncertainty as a driving force for discovery and understanding; accept the risk that comes with daily sacrifice; work to overcome the sheer magnitude of life’s challenges, especially during this crucible of our nation’s history.
Our very survival as the nation we were conceived to be — a constitutional republic — is at stake.
Yes, America, we are under attack and on trial. The leftists question our greatness, our potential and the very rights all Americans enjoy. And, while we face what appear to be insurmountable odds, patriots united will win because we are the keepers of that shining city on the hill, and we will not be deterred from accomplishing our mission and performing our duty.
Despite the extraordinary challenges faced, American patriots always “rise up” to defend our faith, our families, our homes, our honor and our nation. Today, perhaps more than ever before, America requires tried, true and tested patriots to lead the way and ensure the future of our children and grandchildren.
As soon as the American majority rises up in one voice to hold evil to account, that is when evil will take the easy way out and implement its escape plan. Evil will drown in a sea of accountability.
When our rule of law is seriously threatened, when our thin blue line is under grave assault, when our churches and synagogues are endangered, when socialism is pounding our gates down, we must stand firm in the breach and hold all bad actors to account.
Even framer Benjamin Franklin, departing the Constitutional Convention in 1787, when asked if we were a monarchy or a republic, he stated, “A republic, if you can keep it.”
Patriots, let’s keep it! Send a clear, loud and strong message to the world with our votes on Nov. 3 that we choose freedom. Vote in person, and vote for President Donald J. Trump and every Republican on the ballot. Never has your vote been more important.
As we face Election Day in this time of trial, always remember that in the end, there is only one who is the ultimate judge of our American destiny. America must forever remain “one nation under God.”
God bless America!
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westernjournal--2020-10-21--Spencer Davis, Known for Such Hits as ‘Gimme Some Lovin’ and ‘Keep on Running,’ Dead at Age 81

Spencer Davis , talented musician and head of the “ Spencer Davis Group ” band that roared into popularity in the ’ 60s , passed away on Monday at age 81 after contracting pneumonia .
Born in Swansea , Wales , Davis showed musical shine from a young age .
In his earliest years , he was part of a boys ’ choir , and by college he was drawn to jazz and R & B .
He noticed talent when he saw it at a bar , where then-13-year-old Steve Winwood and his older brother Muff were playing country-blues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him , and once Pete York joined as well , the “ Spencer Davis Group ” was born .
The band , only together for a few years , did an impressive job and is best remembered for hits like “ Gim me Some Lovin , ' ” “ I ’ m a Man ” and “ Keep on Running.
” They made it on the Top 10 lists more than once in both the U.S. and the U.K. TRENDING : While 'Happy Days ' Cast Reunites for Biden , One Star Fights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few years , and by 1971 Davis was in California , going it alone musically .
“ I think I experienced the greatest of pleasures and the greatest of sorrows , ” Davis later told the Phonograph Record of his time with the group , according to NPR .
“ I look back on it as a necessary thing.
” “ But if anybody said , you know just for a laugh , or if the original members turned up in the same place and there were instruments present , I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to blow some of the old things.
” In more recent years , Davis did some touring as the “ Spencer Davis Group , ” but without Steve Winwood .
While the two only spent a few years together before going their separate ways , Winwood still credits Davis with fostering some of his musical formation .
“ Spencer was an early pioneer of the British folk scene , which , in his case embraced folk blues , and eventually what was then called ‘ Rhythm and Blues , ' ” Steve Winwood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He influenced my tastes in music , he owned the first 12-string guitar I ever saw , and he was taken with the music of Huddie ‘ Lead belly ’ Ledbetter , and Big Bill Broonzy .
I ’ d already got a big brother who influenced me greatly , and Spencer became like a big brother to me at the time.
” “ He was definitely a man with a vision , and one of the pioneers of the British invasion of America in the ’ 60s .
I never went to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later embraced America , and America embraced him.
” “ I feel that he was influential in setting me on the road to becoming a professional musician , and I thank him for that.
” “ Many years ago , a guitar of mine was stolen on a flight to Mexico , ” Bob Birk told NPR .
“ I told him about it when I returned .
For the next many months , every time we spoke , he asked me if it was recovered.
” “ The next time I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into his music room .
He walked into a closet [ and ] came out with a black Fender Telecaster similar to the sunburst one that was stolen .
He handed it to me [ and ] asked me to play it.
” “ I played it .
He asked me how I liked it .
I said it played beautifully .
He said ‘ Enjoy it.
’ After a few moments of silence , I looked into his eyes .
He said , ‘ It ’ s yours .
I have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this one.
’ Of course , I still have it.
” “ RIP Spencer Davis , ” Gary Kemp of English pop band “ Spandau Ballet ” tweeted .
“ He lead a magnificent band , one of the greats of the ’ 60s , along with Muff and Steve Winwood.
” “ Keep [ on ] Running and Gim me Some Lovin ’ [ were ] r & b classics .
He drove soul into the white rock sound of the time.
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Spencer Davis, talented musician and head of the “Spencer Davis Group” band that roared into popularity in the ’60s, passed away on Monday at age 81 after contracting pneumonia.
Born in Swansea, Wales, Davis showed musical shine from a young age. In his earliest years, he was part of a boys’ choir, and by college he was drawn to jazz and R&B.
He noticed talent when he saw it at a bar, where then-13-year-old Steve Winwood and his older brother Muff were playing country-blues music. He invited them to join him, and once Pete York joined as well, the “Spencer Davis Group” was born.
The band, only together for a few years, did an impressive job and is best remembered for hits like “Gimme Some Lovin,'” “I’m a Man” and “Keep on Running.” They made it on the Top 10 lists more than once in both the U.S. and the U.K.
The group stuck it out a few years, and by 1971 Davis was in California, going it alone musically.
“I think I experienced the greatest of pleasures and the greatest of sorrows,” Davis later told the Phonograph Record of his time with the group, according to NPR. “I look back on it as a necessary thing.”
“But if anybody said, you know just for a laugh, or if the original members turned up in the same place and there were instruments present, I’m game. I’d really love to blow some of the old things.”
In more recent years, Davis did some touring as the “Spencer Davis Group,” but without Steve Winwood. While the two only spent a few years together before going their separate ways, Winwood still credits Davis with fostering some of his musical formation.
“Spencer was an early pioneer of the British folk scene, which, in his case embraced folk blues, and eventually what was then called ‘Rhythm and Blues,'” Steve Winwood shared on his personal website.
“He influenced my tastes in music, he owned the first 12-string guitar I ever saw, and he was taken with the music of Huddie ‘Lead belly’ Ledbetter, and Big Bill Broonzy. I’d already got a big brother who influenced me greatly, and Spencer became like a big brother to me at the time.”
“He was definitely a man with a vision, and one of the pioneers of the British invasion of America in the ’60s. I never went to the U.S. with Spencer, but he later embraced America, and America embraced him.”
“I feel that he was influential in setting me on the road to becoming a professional musician, and I thank him for that.”
Bob Birk, Davis’ tour manager, called Davis a “highly ethical, very talented, good-hearted, extremely intelligent, generous man.”
“Many years ago, a guitar of mine was stolen on a flight to Mexico,” Bob Birk told NPR. “I told him about it when I returned. For the next many months, every time we spoke, he asked me if it was recovered.”
“The next time I was at his home, he invited me into his music room. He walked into a closet [and] came out with a black Fender Telecaster similar to the sunburst one that was stolen. He handed it to me [and] asked me to play it.”
“I played it. He asked me how I liked it. I said it played beautifully. He said ‘Enjoy it.’ After a few moments of silence, I looked into his eyes. He said, ‘It’s yours. I have a few of them. I never play this one.’ Of course, I still have it.”
RIP Spencer Davis. He lead a magnificent band, one of the greats of the 60s, along with Muff and Steve Winwood. Keep in Running and Gimme Some Lovin’ we’re r&b classics. He drove soul into the white rock sound of the time. #SpencerDavis pic.twitter.com/LmAM9xXYKv — Gary Kemp (@garyjkemp) October 20, 2020
“RIP Spencer Davis,” Gary Kemp of English pop band “Spandau Ballet” tweeted. “He lead a magnificent band, one of the greats of the ’60s, along with Muff and Steve Winwood.”
“Keep [on] Running and Gimme Some Lovin’ [were] r&b classics. He drove soul into the white rock sound of the time.”
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westernjournal--2020-10-21--Months Before Illegal MS-13 Gang Member Murdered Family, Kamala Harris Failed To Prosecute Him

Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris of California failed to prosecute a known gang member and illegal immigrant who went on to murder a man and two of his sons in 2008 .
The gang member , Edwin Ramos , had been arrested three months before the killings .
Harris , who was the San Francisco district attorney at the time , had a chance to stop Ramos .
According to SFGate , police had warned her that he was a known MS-13 gang member with multiple run-ins with the law .
MS-13 , believed to have been founded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Angeles in the mid-1980s by immigrants fleeing a civil war in El Salvador , has been responsible for various gruesome “ medieval-style ” murders in the city and elsewhere .
Ramos was arrested in San Francisco on March 30 , 2008 , when police pulled him over and a passenger in his car , Erick Lopez , fled and attempted to discard a gun .
Authorities concluded the gun had been used in a double killing , according to SFGate .
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While he was in custody , sheriff ’ s deputies discovered that Ramos was deportable , but they were forced to let him go .
“ We can not hold people in custody without a documented reason to hold them , ” Eileen Hirst , chief of staff for Sheriff Michael Hennessey , said at the time , according to SFGate .
Harris had a chance to prosecute Ramos but declined , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Police sent the case to prosecutors in District Attorney Kamala Harris ’ office , who declined to file charges , ” SFGate reported .
“ They told investigators that there was no evidence that Ramos had known that Lopez had a gun , according to Harris ’ office .
“ The gang charge had to have another crime associated with it for prosecutors to bring Ramos to trial , police and prosecutors said.
” Only a few months later , on June 22 , 2008 , Ramos shot and killed Tony Bologna @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 20 , and Matthew , 16 , according to SFGate .
The attack had one survivor , Tony Bologna ’ s 19-year-old son .
Ramos mistook the Bolognas for members of a rival gang and then preceded to gun them down in a drive-by shooting .
RELATED : FBI : Nearly 3 Dozen Street Gangs in Chicago Form 'Shoot On-Sight ' Pact Against Cops He was convicted in May 2012 and sentenced to three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole .
Harris pushed for the prison term rather than seeking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump has stood strongly against MS-13 , the American left has done anything but .
Back in May 2018 , Trump referred to MS-13 members as “ animals , ” a comment that was then taken out of context by the left-wing media to make it seem as though he was referring to illegal immigrants rather than the notoriously violent gang .
Trump later doubled down on his comments .
“ I ’ m referring to the MS-13 gangs that are coming in .
I was talking about the MS-13 , ” the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually surprised you ’ re asking this question.
” “ These are animals .
They ’ re coming into our country and we ’ re getting them out.
” “ I referred to them as animals .
And guess what : I always will.
” If only Kamala Harris had been similarly tough on MS-13 , Ramos might have been prevented from claiming three innocent lives .
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Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris of California failed to prosecute a known gang member and illegal immigrant who went on to murder a man and two of his sons in 2008.
The gang member, Edwin Ramos, had been arrested three months before the killings.
Harris, who was the San Francisco district attorney at the time, had a chance to stop Ramos. According to SFGate, police had warned her that he was a known MS-13 gang member with multiple run-ins with the law.
MS-13, believed to have been founded as a neighborhood street gang in Los Angeles in the mid-1980s by immigrants fleeing a civil war in El Salvador, has been responsible for various gruesome “medieval-style” murders in the city and elsewhere.
Ramos was arrested in San Francisco on March 30, 2008, when police pulled him over and a passenger in his car, Erick Lopez, fled and attempted to discard a gun. Authorities concluded the gun had been used in a double killing, according to SFGate.
Police identified both men as active members of MS-13 and notified San Francisco prosecutors — who declined to file charges against Ramos.
While he was in custody, sheriff’s deputies discovered that Ramos was deportable, but they were forced to let him go.
“We cannot hold people in custody without a documented reason to hold them,” Eileen Hirst, chief of staff for Sheriff Michael Hennessey, said at the time, according to SFGate.
Harris had a chance to prosecute Ramos but declined, according to a 2008 report from the outlet.
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“Police sent the case to prosecutors in District Attorney Kamala Harris’ office, who declined to file charges,” SFGate reported. “They told investigators that there was no evidence that Ramos had known that Lopez had a gun, according to Harris’ office.
“The gang charge had to have another crime associated with it for prosecutors to bring Ramos to trial, police and prosecutors said.”
Only a few months later, on June 22, 2008, Ramos shot and killed Tony Bologna, 48, and his sons Michael, 20, and Matthew, 16, according to SFGate.
The attack had one survivor, Tony Bologna’s 19-year-old son.
Ramos mistook the Bolognas for members of a rival gang and then preceded to gun them down in a drive-by shooting.
He was convicted in May 2012 and sentenced to three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole.
Harris pushed for the prison term rather than seeking the death penalty.
Although President Donald Trump has stood strongly against MS-13, the American left has done anything but.
Back in May 2018, Trump referred to MS-13 members as “animals,” a comment that was then taken out of context by the left-wing media to make it seem as though he was referring to illegal immigrants rather than the notoriously violent gang.
Trump was responding to a specific question about MS-13, the most ruthless, violent gang in America. By cutting out the context this makes it look like he’s calling all illegal immigrants ‘animals’, which he wasn’t.
So it becomes deliberately misleading.. or ‘fake’.. news. ? https://t.co/eECpEr9BHO — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 17, 2018
Trump later doubled down on his comments.
“I’m referring to the MS-13 gangs that are coming in. I was talking about the MS-13,” the president replied. “I’m actually surprised you’re asking this question.”
“These are animals. They’re coming into our country and we’re getting them out.”
“I referred to them as animals. And guess what: I always will.”
If only Kamala Harris had been similarly tough on MS-13, Ramos might have been prevented from claiming three innocent lives.
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westernjournal--2020-10-21--New Poll: Americans’ Economic Confidence Keeps Growing

Americans ’ economic confidence has grown by six points since it was measured in September , according to a recently released poll .
Gallup ’ s Economic Confidence Index currently is -4 , a six-point jump from -10 measured last month and its highest level since the start of the pandemic in the U.S .
The index looks at how Americans evaluate the economy and whether they think it is improving before it takes the average of the two components .
Prior to the coronavirus pandemic , the index was +41 — the highest it had been in two decades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the confidence index plummeted to -32 but has been steadily growing ever since .
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Although confidence in the economy is in an improved position right now , 53 percent of poll respondents say it is getting worse and only 42 percent say it is getting better .
There is a correlation between respondents ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ party .
“ Republicans are quite positive about the economy , while Democrats are quite negative and independents slightly more negative than positive , ” Gallup reported .
“ Republican confidence has recovered the most but is still not back to prepandemic levels , ” the polling organization added .
“ Independents are mostly responsible for the overall increase in confidence in the past month.
” The findings of Gallup ’ s Economic Confidence Index are consistent with other surveys about the state of the U.S. economy .
The Conference Board , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of consumer confidence surge in September after two months of decline , The Wall Street Journal reported .
This could be the result of improvements in the labor market and unemployment rate , as well as coronavirus trends .
RELATED : Biden Says 56 Percent of Americans 'Probably Should n't ' Vote for Him “ With the rise of Covid cases in the summer , worries about whether we ’ re headed for another period of shutdown orders may have been weighing on consumers ’ views in August , ” economist Pooja Sriram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The labor market has seen steady improvement .
There ’ s a long way to go but there ’ s been a fairly consistent contribution to payrolls each month.
” The results of the Gallup poll were based on telephone interviews conducted Sept. 30-Oct. 15 with a random sample of 1,035 adults and had a margin of sampling error of +/- 4 percentage points .
The Gallup poll also found that President Donald Trump ’ s approval rating has stayed steady at 43 percent as the 2020 election quickly approaches .
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Americans’ economic confidence has grown by six points since it was measured in September, according to a recently released poll.
Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index currently is -4, a six-point jump from -10 measured last month and its highest level since the start of the pandemic in the U.S.
The index looks at how Americans evaluate the economy and whether they think it is improving before it takes the average of the two components.
Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the index was +41 — the highest it had been in two decades, Gallup reported.
In April, the confidence index plummeted to -32 but has been steadily growing ever since.
As of October’s polling, 33 percent rate the economy as excellent or good and 29 percent say it is poor.
Although confidence in the economy is in an improved position right now, 53 percent of poll respondents say it is getting worse and only 42 percent say it is getting better.
There is a correlation between respondents’ confidence in the economy and their political party.
“Republicans are quite positive about the economy, while Democrats are quite negative and independents slightly more negative than positive,” Gallup reported.
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“Republican confidence has recovered the most but is still not back to prepandemic levels,” the polling organization added.
“Independents are mostly responsible for the overall increase in confidence in the past month.”
The findings of Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index are consistent with other surveys about the state of the U.S. economy.
The Conference Board, a private research group, saw its index of consumer confidence surge in September after two months of decline, The Wall Street Journal reported.
This could be the result of improvements in the labor market and unemployment rate, as well as coronavirus trends.
“With the rise of Covid cases in the summer, worries about whether we’re headed for another period of shutdown orders may have been weighing on consumers’ views in August,” economist Pooja Sriram told The Wall Street Journal.
“The labor market has seen steady improvement. There’s a long way to go but there’s been a fairly consistent contribution to payrolls each month.”
The results of the Gallup poll were based on telephone interviews conducted Sept. 30-Oct. 15 with a random sample of 1,035 adults and had a margin of sampling error of +/- 4 percentage points.
The Gallup poll also found that President Donald Trump’s approval rating has stayed steady at 43 percent as the 2020 election quickly approaches.
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westernjournal--2020-10-21--Breonna Taylor Officer Breaks Silence in Narrative-Crushing Interview: ‘Nothing To Do with Race’

A Louisville police officer who participated in the raid in which Breonna Taylor was shot to death said her death had nothing to do with race , but the reaction to it had everything to do with posturing and politics .
Louisville Metro Police Sgt .
Jonathan Mattingly , 44 , spoke to the Louisville Courier Journal and ABC News about the March 13 raid in which Taylor was killed , and reflected on the devastating and divisive protests that have dominated the city since then .
“ This had nothing to do with race , ” he told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TRENDING : While 'Happy Days ' Cast Reunites for Biden , One Star Fights Back “ Because this is not relatable to George Floyd .
This is nothing like that .
It ’ s not Ahmaud Arbery .
It ’ s nothing like it .
These are two totally different types of incidences , ” he said , citing high-profile cases in which black victims were killed : George Floyd on May 25 in Minneapolis ; Ahmaud Arbery on Feb. 25 in Brunswick , Georgia .
“ It ’ s not a race @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make it to be .
It ’ s not .
This is not us going , hunting somebody down .
This is not kneeling on a neck .
It ’ s nothing like that , ” Mattingly said .
Crump is also involved in the Floyd and Arbery cases .
Mattingly said Crump came to town , “ stirring up all this stuff and then leaving your city .
He didn ’ t have to pick the pieces up .
He simply comes in , causes problems , throws out all these either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and leaves people hanging , and then he disappears.
” Mattingly said that public misinformation about the case has included the idea that police were at the wrong apartment , their warrant did not include Taylor , and that she was lying in bed when she was killed .
Mattingly said Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer , a Democrat , could have ensured the truth was laid before the public and cut short “ false narratives ” that emerged , but did not .
“ A lot of ( the ) flames that have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stuff could have been diverted .
Now , would people still have a problem with it ?
Yes .
But I think with the truth coming out , then you wouldn ’ t have as much distrust , ” he said .
He said that advice to get the full story out to the public “ fell on deaf ears , and politics , in my opinion , played a big part of it.
” RELATED : ICE : Illegal Immigrant Is Suspect in Killing of Houston Police Sergeant “ There ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t put out early , that [ Fischer ] let it simmer until it got to where it was at , and then it got out of control , and I don ’ t think he knew how to reel it back in , ” Mattingly told the Courier Journal .
Mattingly , who was wounded by a bullet fired by Taylor ’ s boyfriend , Kenneth Walker , said Taylor “ didn ’ t deserve to die .
She didn ’ t do anything to deserve a death sentence.
” However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there by “ happenstance.
” “ There ’ s a reason the police were there that night , ” he said .
“ And if you ’ re law-abiding citizen , the only contact you ’ ll probably ever have with the police is running into them in Thorntons [ gas station/convenience store ] or if you get a speeding ticket .
Other than that , unless you know them , you ’ re not really dealing with the police .
“ And I think that ’ s part of the problem , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s all this injustice and all that are the people who deal with the police in negative connotations .
So naturally , their view of the police is going to be skewed and not good.
” Mattingly said Walker , who has claimed he did not know the raid was being conducted by police when he opened fire on the officers , knew differently that night .
“ Everybody knows the police knock , ” Mattingly said .
“ When that took place for that long — and they had that much time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan — I don ’ t know he didn ’ t hear us .
We were talking 20 feet away through a thin metal door .
So , my opinion , yes , he heard .
But I ’ m not the end-all , be-all.
” Police fired 32 shots during the exchange , killing Taylor and wounding Walker .
Despite mobs chanting for the officers involved to be charged with murder in connection with Taylor ’ s death , the only charges filed in the case were against former Detective Brett Hankison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a wall into a neighboring apartment .
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A Louisville police officer who participated in the raid in which Breonna Taylor was shot to death said her death had nothing to do with race, but the reaction to it had everything to do with posturing and politics.
Louisville Metro Police Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly, 44, spoke to the Louisville Courier Journal and ABC News about the March 13 raid in which Taylor was killed, and reflected on the devastating and divisive protests that have dominated the city since then.
“This had nothing to do with race,” he told the newspaper. “Nothing at all.”
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Breonna Taylor is now attached to me for the rest of my life,’ Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly says in exclusive interview with @ABC News and Louisville’s @courierjournal. https://t.co/5qUDzHVL8i — ABC News (@ABC) October 21, 2020
“Because this is not relatable to George Floyd. This is nothing like that. It’s not Ahmaud Arbery. It’s nothing like it. These are two totally different types of incidences,” he said, citing high-profile cases in which black victims were killed: George Floyd on May 25 in Minneapolis; Ahmaud Arbery on Feb. 25 in Brunswick, Georgia.
“It’s not a race thing like people wanna try to make it to be. It’s not. This is not us going, hunting somebody down. This is not kneeling on a neck. It’s nothing like that,” Mattingly said.
Mattingly called Benjamin Crump, the attorney representing Taylor’s family “an agitator.”
Crump is also involved in the Floyd and Arbery cases.
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Mattingly said Crump came to town, “stirring up all this stuff and then leaving your city. He didn’t have to pick the pieces up. He simply comes in, causes problems, throws out all these either direct lies, or these innuendos, and leaves people hanging, and then he disappears.”
Mattingly said that public misinformation about the case has included the idea that police were at the wrong apartment, their warrant did not include Taylor, and that she was lying in bed when she was killed.
Mattingly said Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, a Democrat, could have ensured the truth was laid before the public and cut short “false narratives” that emerged, but did not.
“A lot of (the) flames that have come up, a lot of this stuff could have been diverted. Now, would people still have a problem with it? Yes. But I think with the truth coming out, then you wouldn’t have as much distrust,” he said.
He said that advice to get the full story out to the public “fell on deaf ears, and politics, in my opinion, played a big part of it.”
“There’s a reason that the fire wasn’t put out early, that [Fischer] let it simmer until it got to where it was at, and then it got out of control, and I don’t think he knew how to reel it back in,” Mattingly told the Courier Journal.
Mattingly, who was wounded by a bullet fired by Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, said Taylor “didn’t deserve to die. She didn’t do anything to deserve a death sentence.”
However, Mattingly said, police weren’t there by “happenstance.”
“There’s a reason the police were there that night,” he said. “And if you’re law-abiding citizen, the only contact you’ll probably ever have with the police is running into them in Thorntons [gas station/convenience store] or if you get a speeding ticket. Other than that, unless you know them, you’re not really dealing with the police.
“And I think that’s part of the problem, because the people who say there’s all this injustice and all that are the people who deal with the police in negative connotations. So naturally, their view of the police is going to be skewed and not good.”
Mattingly said Walker, who has claimed he did not know the raid was being conducted by police when he opened fire on the officers, knew differently that night.
“Everybody knows the police knock,” Mattingly said. “When that took place for that long — and they had that much time to think and react and formulate a plan — I don’t know he didn’t hear us. We were talking 20 feet away through a thin metal door. So, my opinion, yes, he heard. But I’m not the end-all, be-all.”
Police fired 32 shots during the exchange, killing Taylor and wounding Walker. Despite mobs chanting for the officers involved to be charged with murder in connection with Taylor’s death, the only charges filed in the case were against former Detective Brett Hankison for firing three shots that passed through a wall into a neighboring apartment.
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westernjournal--2020-10-21--Chuck Schumer Lectured Dianne Feinstein After Her Barrett Hearing Tactics Enraged Leftists

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California is feeling the wrath of progressive Democrats for rejecting scorched-earth tactics during the confirmation hearing of Judge Amy Coney Barrett .
Feinstein , 87 , is the ranking Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee .
Even prior to the hearing , there were whispers among Democrats that Feinstein might not sufficiently hammer Barrett in the same fashion as Democrats attacked now-Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his 2018 confirmation hearing .
With Barrett facing her committee vote Thursday and a full Senate vote Monday , Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York gave Feinstein a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve had a long and serious talk with Senator Feinstein .
That ’ s all I ’ m going to say about it right now , ” Schumer said , according to The Washington Post .
When asked about Schumer ’ s comments , Feinstein “ lifted her hand to signal she wouldn ’ t answer , ” the Post reported .
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Thank you , ” she said and declined to speak .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s hearing , and last Thursday enraged some progressives by hugging longtime colleague Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina , who chairs the committee .
Feinstein also praised Graham ’ s actions in conducting the hearing , according to Fox News .
“ Mr .
Chairman , I just want to thank you , ” Feinstein said .
“ This has been one of the best Senate hearings that I ’ ve participated in , and I want to thank you for your fairness and the opportunity of going back and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of hopes , a lot of questions , and even some ideas of good bipartisan legislation we could put together to make this great country even better , ” she said .
Graham was equally gracious when he replied .
“ I know we have very different views about the judge and whether we should be doing this or not .
But having said all that , to my Democratic colleagues , you have challenged the judge , you have challenged us , and I accept those challenges as being sincere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The bipartisanship appeared to be too much for NARAL Pro-Choice America ’ s president , Ilyse Hogue , and NARAL tweeted a statement that excoriated Feinstein .
“ This is not normal , these hearings are not legitimate .
Dianne Feinstein gave credibility to the process when the majority of Americans have been clear that they want to choose the next president — and the next president should fill the vacancy .
The committee needs new leadership , ” the tweet said .
RELATED : Amy Coney Barrett Tells Dem Senator : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That I Do n't Have My Own Mind' Hogue ’ s statement said the Judiciary Committee needs leadership that “ underscores how unprecedented , shameful and wrong this process is.
” Feinstein , Hogue said , “ failed to make this clear and in fact offered an appearance of credibility to the proceedings that is wildly out of step with the American people .
As such , we believe the committee needs new leadership.
” “ The Senate is structured so the majority had absolute control over this process .
When Republicans signaled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face of all objections , the only thing we could do was show this nominee would radically alter the court , and we accomplished that , ” the statement said , adding that Feinstein will oppose Barrett ’ s nomination .
Graham on Tuesday defended his colleague and said the far-left feeding frenzy over Feinstein is a sign of the polarization and extremism shaping politics .
“ Some people , it ’ s not whether you agree with them .
You have to hate the people that they hate , and that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And Dianne — I feel terrible , I really do , she ’ s a good person , ” Graham said .
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Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California is feeling the wrath of progressive Democrats for rejecting scorched-earth tactics during the confirmation hearing of Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Feinstein, 87, is the ranking Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Even prior to the hearing, there were whispers among Democrats that Feinstein might not sufficiently hammer Barrett in the same fashion as Democrats attacked now-Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his 2018 confirmation hearing.
With Barrett facing her committee vote Thursday and a full Senate vote Monday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York gave Feinstein a talking-to, he revealed Tuesday.
“I’ve had a long and serious talk with Senator Feinstein. That’s all I’m going to say about it right now,” Schumer said, according to The Washington Post.
When asked about Schumer’s comments, Feinstein “lifted her hand to signal she wouldn’t answer,” the Post reported.
“Please. Thank you,” she said and declined to speak.
Feinstein had rejected a boycott of Barrett’s hearing, and last Thursday enraged some progressives by hugging longtime colleague Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who chairs the committee.
Feinstein also praised Graham’s actions in conducting the hearing, according to Fox News.
“Mr. Chairman, I just want to thank you,” Feinstein said. “This has been one of the best Senate hearings that I’ve participated in, and I want to thank you for your fairness and the opportunity of going back and forth.”
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“It leaves one with a lot of hopes, a lot of questions, and even some ideas of good bipartisan legislation we could put together to make this great country even better,” she said.
Graham was equally gracious when he replied.
“I know we have very different views about the judge and whether we should be doing this or not. But having said all that, to my Democratic colleagues, you have challenged the judge, you have challenged us, and I accept those challenges as being sincere and not personal,” he said.
The bipartisanship appeared to be too much for NARAL Pro-Choice America’s president, Ilyse Hogue, and NARAL tweeted a statement that excoriated Feinstein.
“This is not normal, these hearings are not legitimate. Dianne Feinstein gave credibility to the process when the majority of Americans have been clear that they want to choose the next president — and the next president should fill the vacancy. The committee needs new leadership,” the tweet said.
This is not normal, these hearings are not legitimate. Dianne Feinstein gave credibility to the process when the majority of Americans have been clear that they want to choose the next president—and the next president should fill the vacancy. The committee needs new leadership. pic.twitter.com/Szaxb2S6Wh — NARAL (@NARAL) October 16, 2020
Hogue’s statement said the Judiciary Committee needs leadership that “underscores how unprecedented, shameful and wrong this process is.”
Feinstein, Hogue said, “failed to make this clear and in fact offered an appearance of credibility to the proceedings that is wildly out of step with the American people. As such, we believe the committee needs new leadership.”
Feinstein’s office issued a statement in response.
“The Senate is structured so the majority had absolute control over this process. When Republicans signaled they’d move ahead in the face of all objections, the only thing we could do was show this nominee would radically alter the court, and we accomplished that,” the statement said, adding that Feinstein will oppose Barrett’s nomination.
Graham on Tuesday defended his colleague and said the far-left feeding frenzy over Feinstein is a sign of the polarization and extremism shaping politics.
“Some people, it’s not whether you agree with them. You have to hate the people that they hate, and that’s a race to the bottom. And Dianne — I feel terrible, I really do, she’s a good person,” Graham said.
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westernjournal--2020-10-21--Hollywood Superstar Hit with Avalanche of Attacks for Refusing To Attend Biden Fundraiser

Hollywood star Chris Pratt came under heavy criticism this past week , in part because he did not attend a virtual campaign event for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden with his Marvel co-stars .
Pratt was absent from Tuesday ’ s “ Voters Assemble !
” fundraiser that was attended by “ Avengers ” stars Mark Ruffalo , Chris Evans , Don Cheadle , Scarlett Johansson and Zoe Saldana , the Washington Examiner reported .
His absence from the fundraiser came three days after filmmaker Amy Berg posted a tweet showing four different actors named “ Chris ” and captioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of the four actors , the most people voted to remove Pratt , who was dubbed the “ worst Hollywood Chris , ” Us Weekly reported .
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After news of his absence from the fundraiser spread , people pointed to other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One factor is Pratt ’ s Christian faith and his connection to Hillsong Church , which has been accused of being anti-LGBT .
Pratt has also shared Bible verses on his Instagram page .
The Marvel star was criticized in 2019 for wearing a “ Don ’ t Tread on Me ” shirt and is said to have a “ 30 or 40 gun arsenal.
” While Pratt hasn ’ t come out in support of either major party presidential candidate , people were quick to label him a Republican and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political things Pratt has done on social media was share an article written by his father-in-law , Arnold Schwarzenegger , titled “ The America I Love Needs to Do Better.
” Pratt ’ s “ Avengers ” co-stars were quick to come to his defense .
“ You all , @ prattprattpratt is as solid a man there is .
I know him personally , and instead of casting aspersions , look at how he lives his life , ” Mark Ruffalo tweeted .
“ He is just not overly political as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Let ’ s keep our eyes on the prize , friends .
We are so close now.
” Robert Downey Jr. also came to Pratt ’ s defense on Instagram and commended him as “ a real # Christian who lives by # principle , has never demonstrated anything but # positivity and # gratitude.
” “ If you take issue with Chris , ” he said , “ I ’ ve got a novel idea .
Delete your social media accounts , sit with your OWN defects of # character , work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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Hollywood star Chris Pratt came under heavy criticism this past week, in part because he did not attend a virtual campaign event for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden with his Marvel co-stars.
Pratt was absent from Tuesday’s “Voters Assemble!” fundraiser that was attended by “Avengers” stars Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson and Zoe Saldana, the Washington Examiner reported.
His absence from the fundraiser came three days after filmmaker Amy Berg posted a tweet showing four different actors named “Chris” and captioned: “One has to go.”
Of the four actors, the most people voted to remove Pratt, who was dubbed the “worst Hollywood Chris,” Us Weekly reported.
One has to go. pic.twitter.com/HUWnbQOA43 — Amy Berg (@bergopolis) October 17, 2020
“Some commenters claimed the Parks and Recreation alum supports President Donald Trump because he was not set to take part in an Avengers fundraiser for presidential candidate Joe Biden,” according to the outlet.
After news of his absence from the fundraiser spread, people pointed to other reasons why the actor is considered divisive.
One factor is Pratt’s Christian faith and his connection to Hillsong Church, which has been accused of being anti-LGBT.
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Pratt has also shared Bible verses on his Instagram page.
The Marvel star was criticized in 2019 for wearing a “Don’t Tread on Me” shirt and is said to have a “30 or 40 gun arsenal.”
While Pratt hasn’t come out in support of either major party presidential candidate, people were quick to label him a Republican and a Trump supporter.
Chris Pratt being canceled cuz he didn’t attend a Joe Biden fundraiser with the rest of the Avengers cast – and being labeled a white supremacist Trump supporter in the process – perfectly sums up the absolute mind rotting shitshow of current American politics. We live in hell — Sophia Narwitz (@SophNar0747) October 19, 2020
One of the only political things Pratt has done on social media was share an article written by his father-in-law, Arnold Schwarzenegger, titled “The America I Love Needs to Do Better.”
Pratt’s “Avengers” co-stars were quick to come to his defense.
“You all, @prattprattpratt is as solid a man there is. I know him personally, and instead of casting aspersions, look at how he lives his life,” Mark Ruffalo tweeted. “He is just not overly political as a rule. This is a distraction. Let’s keep our eyes on the prize, friends. We are so close now.”
You all, @prattprattpratt is as solid a man there is. I know him personally, and instead of casting aspersions, look at how he lives his life. He is just not overtly political as a rule. This is a distraction. Let’s keep our eyes on the prize, friends. We are so close now. — Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) October 20, 2020
Robert Downey Jr. also came to Pratt’s defense on Instagram and commended him as “a real #Christian who lives by #principle, has never demonstrated anything but #positivity and #gratitude.”
“If you take issue with Chris,” he said, “I’ve got a novel idea. Delete your social media accounts, sit with your OWN defects of #character, work on THEM, then celebrate your humanness.”
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