westernjournal--2020-08-02--‘The Five’ Hosts Unleash on Disgraceful Barr Hearing: ‘I’ve Never Seen Anything More Disgusting on T

‘The Five’ Hosts Unleash on Disgraceful Barr Hearing: ‘I’ve Never Seen Anything More Disgusting on TV’

The hosts of Fox News ’ “ The Five ” rightly raked House Democrats over the coals Tuesday for their “ disgusting ” and “ infantile ” treatment of Attorney General William Barr during his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee .
Barr had appeared before the committee earlier in the day for the first time in his more than one year with the Trump administration , after months of legal and political pressure to do so .
When House Democrats finally got a chance to ask Barr questions regarding the Justice Department ’ s response to recent nationwide civil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation and its resulting prosecutions , they were anything but civil , leveling wild accusations against the attorney general and frequently speaking over him .
In an introductory monologue , co-host Jesse Watters described the proceedings better than most anyone could — that is , without the use of the odd expletive .
TRENDING : Lone NBA Player Refuses To Kneel : Does n't Wear BLM Shirt , Gives Perfect Response to Critics The hearing “ was not a hearing ” at all , he said .
Instead , it had been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s ranking legal mind .
“ They just wanted to cancel Bill Barr , ” Watters said .
“ They were not interested in hearing or listening to anything he had to say because they know he ’ s armed with facts .
He ’ s calm , cool and collected and they ’ re just angry .
They ’ re furious .
They look unserious and they look unprofessional.
” He went on to suggest the Democratic House Judiciary ’ s treatment of Barr had been the result of pent up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general for his department ’ s investigative attempts at “ turning the tables on [ the left ’ s ] Russia hoax.
” And given House Democrats ’ behavior Tuesday , it would be hard to argue any differently .
What other than bad blood could possibly motivate a 15-term legislator to deny the Attorney General of the United States the congressional courtesy of a bathroom break ?
No , that is not a joke .
As the hearing dragged on into its third hour Tuesday , an unexpectedly tense standoff was sparked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ request that House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler grant him a five-minute recess .
“ I ’ m sorry , Mr. Chairman , could I– could we take a five-minute break , ” Barr asked Nadler in a down moment while the line of questioning was transferred from one committee member to the next .
Nadler rejected the request , only to be reminded by ranking Republican Rep. Jim Jordan that unscheduled breaks are a “ common courtesy ” often extended to congressional witnesses .
Even a reminder from Barr to Nadler that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ underway that morning did not change the liberal legislator ’ s mind .
RELATED : Local Paper Blasts Leaders After Violent Protest Was Allowed To Burn Through City “ Mr .
Attorney General , we are almost finished , ” Nadler said .
“ We are going to be finished in a few minutes .
We can certainly take a break , but– “ Jordan then interrupted again , saying , “ He wants a break now , and you just mentioned rudeness .
I think we ’ re seeing it on display @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general have a break.
” Finally , the tiny tyrant relented and let the attorney general take his leave to the bathroom .
Of course , this paled in comparison to the way Democrats spoke over the attorney general during the rest of the hearing .
In fact , in an afternoon punctuated by interruptions , Barr was forced to ask on one occasion in particular that he “ be heard ” at his own hearing .
The interaction came as Barr was questioned by Democratic Rep. Lou Correa of California regarding President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and illegal immigration to be addressed on the 2020 United States census .
“ Let ’ s talk a little bit about the census , ” Correa said .
“ Every 10 years , we decide how many congressional sears each state gets , how much funding for schools , health care , other issues each region gets .
Let ’ s talk about the president ’ s memo directing the commerce secretary to exclude undocumented immigrants from the apportionment count of the 2020 census.
” “ Are undocumented people not whole individuals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather ridiculously ) to know whether the Barr Justice Department believed illegal immigrants to be people at all .
“ They are obviously people , ” Barr said .
“ The legal issue there was the terminology of the Constitution.
” “ What the department advised — this came up because Alabama claims you can not count illegal aliens in the census under the Constitution — the department looked at it and advised that Congress can determine the meaning of ‘ inhabitant ’ for this purpose , that it is not a self-defining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to squeeze in another question before his time expired , Correa spoke over the attorney general , saying , “ We ’ ve only got two minutes , sir .
Mr. Barr , if I may– “ “ Yeah , but this is a hearing , ” Barr said .
“ I thought I was the one who was supposed to be heard.
” This was not the only time Barr was interrupted by legislators looking to “ reclaim ” their time , however .
Far from it .
In fact , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into a minute-long video that would be hilarious if it were not so deeply frustrating .
It was this unwillingness to listen that seemed to grate most on the nerves of “ The Five ” co-host Greg Gutfeld .
What was the point of Democrats dragging Barr through the legal and establishment media mud for months on end for his testimony , if they only ever intended to use his appearance before the House as an attempt to grandstand and talk over him in pursuit of political points ?
Like most of us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proceedings as a complete and utter waste of time .
“ After that fiasco , we have to reclaim our time for America , ” the host joked .
“ Have you ever heard of a more infantile loser defense ?
In the hearing that you could ask a question , then cut the answer off with ‘ I ’ m reclaiming my time.
’ It creates a one-way street , in which you could actually accuse somebody of murder , you could accuse them of treason and then you deny them the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the party of compassion ?
I saw nothing but fascists .
These guys — no wonder they think the mob in Portland and Seattle is not a bad thing .
The mob is just their street team , ” he said .
“ I have never seen anything more disgusting on TV .
I thought the Kavanaugh hearing was an injustice .
This is pretty close.
” Conservative commentator and alternate “ The Five ” co-host Katie Pavlich raised similar concerns , suggesting the hearing had revealed House Democrats to be responsible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ D.C. — an allegation often leveled against Barr by the American left .
“ Their behavior of cutting him off and not allowing him to answer questions about very serious issues shows this is just an extension of the impeachment trial in terms of their behavior and they can ’ t move forward , ” Pavlich said .
“ While they accuse Bill Barr of being political , they were all very political today in trying to put the administration on trial again.
” We are committed to truth and accuracy in all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standards .

The hosts of Fox News’ “The Five” rightly raked House Democrats over the coals Tuesday for their “disgusting” and “infantile” treatment of Attorney General William Barr during his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.
Barr had appeared before the committee earlier in the day for the first time in his more than one year with the Trump administration, after months of legal and political pressure to do so.
When House Democrats finally got a chance to ask Barr questions regarding the Justice Department’s response to recent nationwide civil unrest and treatment of both the Mueller investigation and its resulting prosecutions, they were anything but civil, leveling wild accusations against the attorney general and frequently speaking over him.
“The Five” wasn’t buying it.
In an introductory monologue, co-host Jesse Watters described the proceedings better than most anyone could — that is, without the use of the odd expletive.
The hearing “was not a hearing” at all, he said. Instead, it had been a strategic “cancellation” of the nation’s ranking legal mind.
“They just wanted to cancel Bill Barr,” Watters said. “They were not interested in hearing or listening to anything he had to say because they know he’s armed with facts. He’s calm, cool and collected and they’re just angry. They’re furious. They look unserious and they look unprofessional.”
He went on to suggest the Democratic House Judiciary’s treatment of Barr had been the result of pent up “bad energy” toward the attorney general for his department’s investigative attempts at “turning the tables on [the left’s] Russia hoax.”
And given House Democrats’ behavior Tuesday, it would be hard to argue any differently.
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What other than bad blood could possibly motivate a 15-term legislator to deny the Attorney General of the United States the congressional courtesy of a bathroom break?
No, that is not a joke. As the hearing dragged on into its third hour Tuesday, an unexpectedly tense standoff was sparked over Barr having the apparent gall to request that House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler grant him a five-minute recess.
“I’m sorry, Mr. Chairman, could I– could we take a five-minute break,” Barr asked Nadler in a down moment while the line of questioning was transferred from one committee member to the next.
Nadler rejected the request, only to be reminded by ranking Republican Rep. Jim Jordan that unscheduled breaks are a “common courtesy” often extended to congressional witnesses.
Even a reminder from Barr to Nadler that the committee had been late in getting underway that morning did not change the liberal legislator’s mind.
“Mr. Attorney General, we are almost finished,” Nadler said. “We are going to be finished in a few minutes. We can certainly take a break, but–“
“You’re a real class act, Mr. Chairman,” Barr responded sarcastically, “a real class act.”
Jordan then interrupted again, saying, “He wants a break now, and you just mentioned rudeness. I think we’re seeing it on display. Let’s let the attorney general have a break.”
Finally, the tiny tyrant relented and let the attorney general take his leave to the bathroom.
Of course, this paled in comparison to the way Democrats spoke over the attorney general during the rest of the hearing.
In fact, in an afternoon punctuated by interruptions, Barr was forced to ask on one occasion in particular that he “be heard” at his own hearing.
The interaction came as Barr was questioned by Democratic Rep. Lou Correa of California regarding President Donald Trump’s push for citizenship and illegal immigration to be addressed on the 2020 United States census.
“Let’s talk a little bit about the census,” Correa said. “Every 10 years, we decide how many congressional sears each state gets, how much funding for schools, health care, other issues each region gets. Let’s talk about the president’s memo directing the commerce secretary to exclude undocumented immigrants from the apportionment count of the 2020 census.”
“Are undocumented people not whole individuals?” Correa asked, demanding (rather ridiculously) to know whether the Barr Justice Department believed illegal immigrants to be people at all.
“They are obviously people,” Barr said. “The legal issue there was the terminology of the Constitution.”
“What the department advised — this came up because Alabama claims you cannot count illegal aliens in the census under the Constitution — the department looked at it and advised that Congress can determine the meaning of ‘inhabitant’ for this purpose, that it is not a self-defining term,” Barr said.
Attempting to squeeze in another question before his time expired, Correa spoke over the attorney general, saying, “We’ve only got two minutes, sir. Mr. Barr, if I may–“
“Yeah, but this is a hearing,” Barr said. “I thought I was the one who was supposed to be heard.”
This was not the only time Barr was interrupted by legislators looking to “reclaim” their time, however. Far from it. In fact, it got so bad conservatives compiled Democratic interruptions into a minute-long video that would be hilarious if it were not so deeply frustrating.
Democrats were too afraid of Barr’s answers to let him finish. “RECLAIMING MY TIME!” pic.twitter.com/8b4WzQWz2z — John Cardillo (@johncardillo) July 29, 2020
It was this unwillingness to listen that seemed to grate most on the nerves of “The Five” co-host Greg Gutfeld. What was the point of Democrats dragging Barr through the legal and establishment media mud for months on end for his testimony, if they only ever intended to use his appearance before the House as an attempt to grandstand and talk over him in pursuit of political points?
Like most of us, Gutfeld reflected the day’s proceedings as a complete and utter waste of time.
“After that fiasco, we have to reclaim our time for America,” the host joked. “Have you ever heard of a more infantile loser defense? In the hearing that you could ask a question, then cut the answer off with ‘I’m reclaiming my time.’ It creates a one-way street, in which you could actually accuse somebody of murder, you could accuse them of treason and then you deny them the opportunity to defend themselves.
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“This is the party of compassion? I saw nothing but fascists. These guys — no wonder they think the mob in Portland and Seattle is not a bad thing. The mob is just their street team,” he said.
“I have never seen anything more disgusting on TV. I thought the Kavanaugh hearing was an injustice. This is pretty close.”
Conservative commentator and alternate “The Five” co-host Katie Pavlich raised similar concerns, suggesting the hearing had revealed House Democrats to be responsible for the politicization of justice in Washington D.C. — an allegation often leveled against Barr by the American left.
“Their behavior of cutting him off and not allowing him to answer questions about very serious issues shows this is just an extension of the impeachment trial in terms of their behavior and they can’t move forward,” Pavlich said.
“While they accuse Bill Barr of being political, they were all very political today in trying to put the administration on trial again.”
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westernjournal--2020-08-02--Gym Owners Defy Governor, Break Into Their Own Business and Open Shop

The owners of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr , New Jersey , are finding out exactly what happens when you cross Democrat Gov .
Phil Murphy ’ s shutdown orders .
According to KYW-TV , Ian Smith , 33 , and Frank Trumbetti , 51 , were both arrested on Monday after they broke into their own gym to open in defiance of the Garden State ’ s lockdown measures when it comes to gyms .
The move was the latest in a series of escalating battles between the owners of the gym and state authorities over whether or not Smith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their business .
TRENDING : Lone NBA Player Refuses To Kneel : Does n't Wear BLM Shirt , Gives Perfect Response to Critics They “ kicked in plywood panels that had sealed the entrance to their business since Monday , drawing cheers from a group of flag-waving supporters , ” the Courier-Post reported .
It was their first return to the gym since Monday , when they were arrested for defiantly re-opening their gym on July 24 .
From July 24 to July 27 — when they were arrested — authorities said they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the gym in contravention of the governor ’ s order .
On Monday , this was the result : “ Welcome to America 2020 , where feeding your family and standing up for your Constitutional rights is illegal , ” stated a notice on the gym ’ s Facebook page , apparently written by Smith .
“ @ govmurphy flexing his little tyrant muscles finally – only took him 70 days .
Officers from the county sheriffs entered the premises without a warrant or adhering to the signage posted on the door requesting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I away and boarded up our private place of business .
This is gon na be fun in court .
If this doesn ’ t alarm you , you ’ re part of the problem.
” Both were charged with a single count of fourth-degree contempt , obstruction and violation of the Disaster Control Act .
RELATED : Doctor 's Discovery Could Have Ended the Pandemic Before It Started , But China Reportedly Left World in the Dark According to The Philadelphia Inquirer , the arrest was yet another escalation in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gym and its owners .
In May , after a series of appearances by the owers on Fox News to express their frustration with the reopening process in New Jersey , Atilis reopened .
Courts quickly ordered them shut down .
Since then , it ’ s been a back-and-forth between the state and the gym ’ s owners , who merely say they want to get back to work .
Ten days prior to this latest Atilis-related arrest , Murphy said he had no plans to work on reopening gyms , saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a holding pattern ” regarding its coronavirus reopening .
“ Believe me , I want to get to gyms , I want to get to indoor dining , I want to get to theaters , ” Murphy said , according to NJ.com .
“ But we can ’ t do it if we think we ’ re gon na have a likelihood of killing people.
” The state ’ s been dealing with an increased number of COVID-19 cases , including a rate of transmission above 1 — meaning , on average , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than one person .
But rogue gym re-openings aren ’ t quite on the list of things driving the increased number of cases .
Indoor parties are one reason New Jersey is having issues controlling the rate of transmission , but hardly the only one .
There are also more issues with long-term care facilities and those bringing the coronavirus into New Jersey from outside states .
Furthermore , New Jersey has been hard hit by the other effects of the coronavirus : namely , the economic ones .
Over 1.44 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the beginning of the pandemic .
But , no : The business was boarded up by authorities because a judge ruled Atilis Gym needed to obey the governor ’ s dictum that gyms must only open for individual training sessions .
And Saturday , Smith and Trumbetti tore down those boards and opened up again .
“ Several dozen people watched from the parking lot , many waving American flags and listening to patriotic music blasting from speakers in front of the gym .
Several attendees had traveled from other parts of New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or wore pro-Trump accessories , ” The Inquirer reported .
“ At one point , after a song expressing support for President Donald Trump , Smith asked a supporter who was managing the music to ensure that no partisan music be played .
‘ Not everybody is on the same page , ’ he said .
‘ We don ’ t talk politics in the gym.
’ ” Instead , they worked out — with each person getting a contactless temperature screening and their own bottle of hand sanitizer .
Smith and Trumbetti @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50 people in at a time , what they said was 25 percent of the gym ’ s capacity .
While the gym has logged 13,000 visits in the last few weeks , not one COVID-19 case has been been traced to its members .
“ You can do this safely , ” Smith said told The Inquirer .
“ You can ’ t say that all gyms have bad ventilation .
Some might — but to put them all in one category shows you don ’ t understand discrepancies and nuance .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ interested in helping small businesses.
” However , he said it was likely law enforcement would show up again soon to shut them down under the Murphy administration .
“ Gov .
Murphy has weaponized the police force against us over and over , ” Smith said .
“ I think he looks foolish , the way he ’ s treating us — he ’ s pulling out all the stops .
You have to ask , ‘ How far will one man go to destroy a small business ?
’ ” If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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The owners of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, New Jersey, are finding out exactly what happens when you cross Democrat Gov. Phil Murphy’s shutdown orders.
According to KYW-TV, Ian Smith, 33, and Frank Trumbetti, 51, were both arrested on Monday after they broke into their own gym to open in defiance of the Garden State’s lockdown measures when it comes to gyms. The move was the latest in a series of escalating battles between the owners of the gym and state authorities over whether or not Smith and Trumbetti have the ability to run their business.
On Saturday, they struck back.
Just happened: Owners of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, closed by the state in dispute over pandemic regulations, kick in the front door to re-open pic.twitter.com/Lqx2H4gCFB — jim walsh (@jimwalsh_cp) August 1, 2020
They “kicked in plywood panels that had sealed the entrance to their business since Monday, drawing cheers from a group of flag-waving supporters,” the Courier-Post reported.
It was their first return to the gym since Monday, when they were arrested for defiantly re-opening their gym on July 24.
From July 24 to July 27 — when they were arrested — authorities said they saw people going in and out of the gym in contravention of the governor’s order.
On Monday, this was the result:
Welcome to America 2020, where feeding your family and standing up for your Constitutional rights is illegal. @govmurphy flexing his little tyrant muscles finally – only took him 70 days. Officers from the county sheriffs entered the premises without a warrant or adhering to the signage posted on the door requesting they call first. They took Frank and I away and boarded up our private place of business. This is gonna be fun in court. If this doesn’t alarm you, you’re part of the problem. Please share and repost, let’s make these idiots answer for their power trip. Posted by Atilis Gym, Bellmawr, NJ on Monday, July 27, 2020
“Welcome to America 2020, where feeding your family and standing up for your Constitutional rights is illegal,” stated a notice on the gym’s Facebook page, apparently written by Smith.
“@govmurphy flexing his little tyrant muscles finally – only took him 70 days. Officers from the county sheriffs entered the premises without a warrant or adhering to the signage posted on the door requesting they call first. They took Frank and I away and boarded up our private place of business. This is gonna be fun in court. If this doesn’t alarm you, you’re part of the problem.”
Both were charged with a single count of fourth-degree contempt, obstruction and violation of the Disaster Control Act.
According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, the arrest was yet another escalation in the state’s long-running battle with Atilis Gym and its owners.
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In May, after a series of appearances by the owers on Fox News to express their frustration with the reopening process in New Jersey, Atilis reopened.
Courts quickly ordered them shut down. Since then, it’s been a back-and-forth between the state and the gym’s owners, who merely say they want to get back to work.
Ten days prior to this latest Atilis-related arrest, Murphy said he had no plans to work on reopening gyms, saying that the state was “largely in a holding pattern” regarding its coronavirus reopening.
“Believe me, I want to get to gyms, I want to get to indoor dining, I want to get to theaters,” Murphy said, according to NJ.com.
“But we can’t do it if we think we’re gonna have a likelihood of killing people.”
The state’s been dealing with an increased number of COVID-19 cases, including a rate of transmission above 1 — meaning, on average, each person is passing it on to more than one person.
But rogue gym re-openings aren’t quite on the list of things driving the increased number of cases. Indoor parties are one reason New Jersey is having issues controlling the rate of transmission, but hardly the only one. There are also more issues with long-term care facilities and those bringing the coronavirus into New Jersey from outside states.
Furthermore, New Jersey has been hard hit by the other effects of the coronavirus: namely, the economic ones. Over 1.44 million New Jerseyans have filed for unemployment since the beginning of the pandemic.
But, no: The business was boarded up by authorities because a judge ruled Atilis Gym needed to obey the governor’s dictum that gyms must only open for individual training sessions.
And Saturday, Smith and Trumbetti tore down those boards and opened up again.
“Several dozen people watched from the parking lot, many waving American flags and listening to patriotic music blasting from speakers in front of the gym. Several attendees had traveled from other parts of New Jersey, and some waved anti-Murphy signs or wore pro-Trump accessories,” The Inquirer reported.
“At one point, after a song expressing support for President Donald Trump, Smith asked a supporter who was managing the music to ensure that no partisan music be played. ‘Not everybody is on the same page,’ he said. ‘We don’t talk politics in the gym.’”
Instead, they worked out — with each person getting a contactless temperature screening and their own bottle of hand sanitizer. Smith and Trumbetti said they were only letting 40 to 50 people in at a time, what they said was 25 percent of the gym’s capacity. While the gym has logged 13,000 visits in the last few weeks, not one COVID-19 case has been been traced to its members.
“You can do this safely,” Smith said told The Inquirer. “You can’t say that all gyms have bad ventilation. Some might — but to put them all in one category shows you don’t understand discrepancies and nuance. It shows you’re not actually interested in helping small businesses.”
However, he said it was likely law enforcement would show up again soon to shut them down under the Murphy administration.
“Gov. Murphy has weaponized the police force against us over and over,” Smith said. “I think he looks foolish, the way he’s treating us — he’s pulling out all the stops. You have to ask, ‘How far will one man go to destroy a small business?’”
If history is any judge, pretty far.
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westernjournal--2020-08-02--NY Bar Claims Liquor License Suspension Is Revenge for Vulgar Anti-Cuomo Menu

A Buffalo-area bar that mocked New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo on social media for his requirement that bars must serve food if they wanted to remain on the state ’ s good side and be allowed to stay open , claims that it was shut down by the state last week because Cuomo didn ’ t like what the bar posted about him .
The governor announced the suspension of The Village Line bar in Kenmore on Thursday , saying in a news release that a State Liquor Authority investigator “ entered the tavern and observed three patrons seated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After requesting a menu from an employee , the investigator was told he could go next door for pizza and bring it back to the bar — an admission that no food was available.
” On that day , Cuomo yanked the liquor licenses of seven bars statewide .
The inspection came a week after the bar had earlier posted to its Facebook page a vulgar , if catchy , menu , apparently hoping to beat the state edict that bars needed to serve food to stay open .
The first letters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large type in a Facebook post , spelled out “ F— Cuomo.
” Every item on the list was $ 1 , from the Flour tortilla to the Carrot stick , to the Kiwi .
Chris Gardella , the owner ’ s brother , told Spectrum News that he abhors government by vendetta .
TRENDING : Lone NBA Player Refuses To Kneel : Does n't Wear BLM Shirt , Gives Perfect Response to Critics “ He [ Cuomo ] doesn ’ t have a right to selectively enforce laws or directives against certain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beef with them , ” Gardella said .
“ I can only assume that the governor ’ s thin skin has led him to purposely target The Village Line , ” he said .
Gardella said other bars in the neighborhood of The Village Line were not inspected , and violate the governor ’ s edict regularly .
“ If you go to The Village Line , we ’ re not a well-known bar outside of the neighborhood .
This isn ’ t something that a state official just stumbles upon into because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he said .
Gardella said the bar was living by the law when the inspector came .
“ We didn ’ t serve anyone alcohol without having food present , ” Gardella said .
“ As far as we can tell , it was someone who came in to order wings , which we didn ’ t have .
We recommended they go somewhere else and that was that.
” RELATED : Visitors to NY Must Provide Contact Information or Face Hefty Fine As for the patrons witnessed drinking without eating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finished their food .
“ The directive that Cuomo had put out was not that you need to have food in front of you at all times while consuming alcoholic beverages .
It was : If you are going to go to a bar to drink , you need to order food , ” he said .
Gardella said the vulgarity aimed at Cuomo was “ satirical in nature which I think anyone , any reasonable person would be able to understand .
With that said , the menu is very much available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The bar , which now has to close , said it will find a way back .
“ Took a body shot from the state today but not the haymaker it ’ ll take to knock us out… .
we ’ ll be closed until further notice….everyone stay safe and support local !
# lostthefightnotthewar , ” the bar wrote in a Facebook post on Thursday .
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A Buffalo-area bar that mocked New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on social media for his requirement that bars must serve food if they wanted to remain on the state’s good side and be allowed to stay open, claims that it was shut down by the state last week because Cuomo didn’t like what the bar posted about him.
The governor announced the suspension of The Village Line bar in Kenmore on Thursday, saying in a news release that a State Liquor Authority investigator “entered the tavern and observed three patrons seated at the bar drinking alcohol without food. After requesting a menu from an employee, the investigator was told he could go next door for pizza and bring it back to the bar — an admission that no food was available.”
On that day, Cuomo yanked the liquor licenses of seven bars statewide.
The inspection came a week after the bar had earlier posted to its Facebook page a vulgar, if catchy, menu, apparently hoping to beat the state edict that bars needed to serve food to stay open. The first letters of the offerings, presented in very large type in a Facebook post, spelled out “F— Cuomo.” Every item on the list was $1, from the Flour tortilla to the Carrot stick, to the Kiwi.
Chris Gardella, the owner’s brother, told Spectrum News that he abhors government by vendetta.
“He [Cuomo] doesn’t have a right to selectively enforce laws or directives against certain people just because he has a personal beef with them,” Gardella said.
“I can only assume that the governor’s thin skin has led him to purposely target The Village Line,” he said.
Gardella said other bars in the neighborhood of The Village Line were not inspected, and violate the governor’s edict regularly.
“If you go to The Village Line, we’re not a well-known bar outside of the neighborhood. This isn’t something that a state official just stumbles upon into because they were taking a walk through Buffalo,” he said.
I had a beer at The Village Line. Great corner bar. Shot a video critical of Cuomo. Changing food rules. Killing businesses. What happened? NYS shut them down. Coincidence? Rioters can attack police in confined spaces. Small businesses can’t serve beer https://t.co/W1rNqZMWQF — Stefan Mychajliw (@StefanMychajliw) July 30, 2020
Another bar in Erie County is being punished for violating Gov. Cuomo’s coronavirus regulations. https://t.co/GjZPqzSrrN — Spectrum News BUF (@SPECNewsBuffalo) July 31, 2020
Gardella said the bar was living by the law when the inspector came.
“We didn’t serve anyone alcohol without having food present,” Gardella said. “As far as we can tell, it was someone who came in to order wings, which we didn’t have. We recommended they go somewhere else and that was that.”
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As for the patrons witnessed drinking without eating, Gardella said they could well have finished their food.
“The directive that Cuomo had put out was not that you need to have food in front of you at all times while consuming alcoholic beverages. It was: If you are going to go to a bar to drink, you need to order food,” he said.
Gardella said the vulgarity aimed at Cuomo was “satirical in nature which I think anyone, any reasonable person would be able to understand. With that said, the menu is very much available with all the items listed on there.”
The bar, which now has to close, said it will find a way back.
“Took a body shot from the state today but not the haymaker it’ll take to knock us out…. we’ll be closed until further notice….everyone stay safe and support local! #lostthefightnotthewar,” the bar wrote in a Facebook post on Thursday.
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westernjournal--2020-08-02--Scientists Crack Major Stonehenge Mystery, Find Critical Link to Nearby West Woods

Stonehenge ’ s huge stones in Southern England came from West Woods , Wiltshire , a little over 15 miles away from the monument , according to new research .
Researchers analyzed the chemical composition of the sarsens , or sandstone boulders , and found that 50 of the 52 sarsens originated from West Woods .
“ Until recently we did not know it was possible to provenance a stone like sarsen , ” lead study author David Nash said Wednesday in a news release .
“ It has been really exciting to use 21st century science to understand the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ archaeologists have been debating for centuries.
” The technology to determine the origin of the stones , which can be up to 30 feet tall and weigh as much as 25 tons , did not exist until recently .
TRENDING : Lone NBA Player Refuses To Kneel : Does n't Wear BLM Shirt , Gives Perfect Response to Critics Two types of stones are present at Stonehenge , but the smaller “ bluestones ” have attracted the most geological attention .
Researchers used portable x-ray fluorescence spectrometry to characterize the chemical composition of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ data to determine their degree of chemical variability , according to the research published in the journal Science Advances .
“ Next , the researchers performed inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry ( ICP-MS ) and ICP-atomic emission spectrometry ( ICP-AES ) of samples from a core previously drilled through one sarsen stone and a range of sarsen boulders from across southern Britain , ” the news release read .
The analysis of this data was used to generate high-resolution chemical signatures to determine potential source regions , leading researchers to West Woods .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ builders selected this site remains a mystery , although the researchers suggest the size and quality of West Woods ’ stones , and the ease with which the builders could access them , may have factored into the decision , ” the release added .
English Heritage Senior Properties Historian Susan Greaney said in a news release that pinpointing the area “ is a real thrill.
” “ Now we can start to understand the route they might have travelled and add another piece to the puzzle.
” Historians have been fascinated with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year English Heritage noted that parts of the rock structure resemble an ancient “ Lego.
” Stonehenge could be the world ’ s most famous prehistoric monument and was built in several stages , according to English Heritage .
The first stone featured an early henge monument and was built about 5,000 years ago .
The famous stone circle was built during the late Neolithic period around 2,500 BC .
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Stonehenge’s huge stones in Southern England came from West Woods, Wiltshire, a little over 15 miles away from the monument, according to new research.
Researchers analyzed the chemical composition of the sarsens, or sandstone boulders, and found that 50 of the 52 sarsens originated from West Woods.
“Until recently we did not know it was possible to provenance a stone like sarsen,” lead study author David Nash said Wednesday in a news release.
“It has been really exciting to use 21st century science to understand the Neolithic past and answer a question that archaeologists have been debating for centuries.”
The technology to determine the origin of the stones, which can be up to 30 feet tall and weigh as much as 25 tons, did not exist until recently.
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Two types of stones are present at Stonehenge, but the smaller “bluestones” have attracted the most geological attention.
Researchers used portable x-ray fluorescence spectrometry to characterize the chemical composition of the larger boulders and then analyzed the data to determine their degree of chemical variability, according to the research published in the journal Science Advances.
“Next, the researchers performed inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and ICP-atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES) of samples from a core previously drilled through one sarsen stone and a range of sarsen boulders from across southern Britain,” the news release read.
The analysis of this data was used to generate high-resolution chemical signatures to determine potential source regions, leading researchers to West Woods.
? One of Stonehenge’s enduring mysteries: solved! Origins of the giant sarsens have been revealed as West Woods, 15 miles north of Stonehenge, following analysis of a sarsen core by Prof Nash of @uniofbrighton.@ForestryEngland @ScienceAdvances ? ➡: https://t.co/keyWOjbqym pic.twitter.com/4KxZ504Ynb — Stonehenge (@EH_Stonehenge) July 29, 2020
“The reason the monument’s builders selected this site remains a mystery, although the researchers suggest the size and quality of West Woods’ stones, and the ease with which the builders could access them, may have factored into the decision,” the release added.
English Heritage Senior Properties Historian Susan Greaney said in a news release that pinpointing the area “is a real thrill.”
“Now we can start to understand the route they might have travelled and add another piece to the puzzle.”
Historians have been fascinated with the structure for years, and earlier this year English Heritage noted that parts of the rock structure resemble an ancient “Lego.”
This is a rarely seen view of the top of one of the giant sarsen stones. The protruding tenons are clearing visible and the corresponding horizontal lintel stone would have had mortise holes for them to slot into. A bit like early Lego! pic.twitter.com/kPpRjIWJCp — Stonehenge (@EH_Stonehenge) April 10, 2020
Stonehenge could be the world’s most famous prehistoric monument and was built in several stages, according to English Heritage.
The first stone featured an early henge monument and was built about 5,000 years ago. The famous stone circle was built during the late Neolithic period around 2,500 BC.
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westernjournal--2020-08-02--Experts: Fatal Shark Attack Could Be Result of Decades-Old Law

A shark attack on Monday afternoon took the life of a 63-year-old woman swimming off the coast of Harpswell , Maine .
Julie Dimperio Holowach , a former fashion executive who was vacationing from New York City , was swimming in Casco Bay near Bailey Island when a great white attacked her , the New York Daily News reported .
Marine experts told the Portland Press-Herald the attack could be a direct result of the growing populations of seals and great white sharks along the coast of Maine .
Gregory Skomal of the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has greatly increased as a result of the 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act , a federal law that forbids the killing of marine mammals .
TRENDING : Lone NBA Player Refuses To Kneel : Does n't Wear BLM Shirt , Gives Perfect Response to Critics Meanwhile , Skomal said , the great white shark population has been rebounding as a result of a 20-year-old rule that bars fishermen from killing them .
He told the Press-Herald that the growing seal populations might be drawing the fearsome predators closer to the shore .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great white , ” he said .
Skomal said the shark might have mistaken Holowach for a seal because of her dark wet suit .
“ Great whites are basically ambush predators that swim below their prey and then attack with a sudden rush to the surface , ” he said .
“ Officials have said that Holowach was wearing a wet suit , and the shark might have confused her with a seal.
” NECN-TV reported Tuesday that authorities confirmed Holowach was attacked by a great white shark after examining a tooth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was swimming with her daughter about 20 yards from the shore when the attack occurred .
Her daughter was uninjured and swam to shore , while two kayakers nearby were able to get Holowach to the beach .
Unfortunately , she was dead before the first responders were able to reach her .
Maine Marine Patrol Commissioner Patrick Keliher said at a news conference Tuesday that it is not unusual to have great white sightings in the area .
There also have been various reports of seals with bite marks .
“ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Keliher said , according to NECN .
“ It ’ s the presence of seals that are really the driver here.
” A dead seal was found Sunday on a nearby shore with bite wounds reaching 19 inches long , the Sulikowski Shark and Fish Conservation Lab said in a tweet .
Local officials decided not to close down the beaches , but they emphasized the importance of taking the proper safety precautions when going out in the water , the Press-Herald reported .
Harpswell Recreation Director Gina Perow said the city is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caution and recommend that they not go further than waist-deep .
Be especially aware of your surroundings while swimming or recreating in the water and avoid going near seals or schools of fish.
” James Sulikowski , a shark researcher and professor at Arizona State University , warned swimmers to stay away from seals and areas with lots of schools of fish , NECN-TV reported .
“ Seals are going to feed on those schools of fish , so if you see a sick and injured seal that ’ s swimming oddly and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them , ” Sulikowski said .
Some other basic precautions include staying out of the water at dawn and dusk and avoiding wearing anything shiny while swimming , the TV station reported .
The Maine Marine Patrol has been searching the area for great whites , WCSH-TV reported .
If anyone spots a shark , the patrol is asking that they provide location information and GPS coordinates , if available .
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A shark attack on Monday afternoon took the life of a 63-year-old woman swimming off the coast of Harpswell, Maine. Julie Dimperio Holowach, a former fashion executive who was vacationing from New York City, was swimming in Casco Bay near Bailey Island when a great white attacked her, the New York Daily News reported.
A Manhattan woman swimming in Maine was killed in a shark attack. A witness reported watching helplessly as the shark went after Julie Dimperio Holowach, with kayakers helping the dying woman back to shore.https://t.co/Kurne2Pk73 — New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) July 28, 2020
Marine experts told the Portland Press-Herald the attack could be a direct result of the growing populations of seals and great white sharks along the coast of Maine.
Gregory Skomal of the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries said the number of seals along the Northeast coast has greatly increased as a result of the 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act, a federal law that forbids the killing of marine mammals.
Meanwhile, Skomal said, the great white shark population has been rebounding as a result of a 20-year-old rule that bars fishermen from killing them.
He told the Press-Herald that the growing seal populations might be drawing the fearsome predators closer to the shore. “Seals are a favorite food of the great white,” he said.
Skomal said the shark might have mistaken Holowach for a seal because of her dark wet suit.
“Great whites are basically ambush predators that swim below their prey and then attack with a sudden rush to the surface,” he said. “Officials have said that Holowach was wearing a wet suit, and the shark might have confused her with a seal.”
NECN-TV reported Tuesday that authorities confirmed Holowach was attacked by a great white shark after examining a tooth fragment pulled from her body. She was swimming with her daughter about 20 yards from the shore when the attack occurred.
Her daughter was uninjured and swam to shore, while two kayakers nearby were able to get Holowach to the beach. Unfortunately, she was dead before the first responders were able to reach her.
Maine Marine Patrol Commissioner Patrick Keliher said at a news conference Tuesday that it is not unusual to have great white sightings in the area. There also have been various reports of seals with bite marks.
“This is a predator-prey relationship issue,” Keliher said, according to NECN. “It’s the presence of seals that are really the driver here.”
A dead seal was found Sunday on a nearby shore with bite wounds reaching 19 inches long, the Sulikowski Shark and Fish Conservation Lab said in a tweet.
This seal was found on the beach in Phippsburg, Maine. Wound/bite radius approximately 19 inches. In collaborations with the @a_whiteshark and @gregskomal we are continuing research in southern Maine on white sharks. We will keep everyone updated! ? Remy Mcguire. pic.twitter.com/MrR1kU4sq7 — Sulikowski Lab (@SulikowskiLab) July 26, 2020
Local officials decided not to close down the beaches, but they emphasized the importance of taking the proper safety precautions when going out in the water, the Press-Herald reported.
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Harpswell Recreation Director Gina Perow said the city is “advising swimmers to use the utmost caution and recommend that they not go further than waist-deep. Be especially aware of your surroundings while swimming or recreating in the water and avoid going near seals or schools of fish.”
James Sulikowski, a shark researcher and professor at Arizona State University, warned swimmers to stay away from seals and areas with lots of schools of fish, NECN-TV reported.
“Seals are going to feed on those schools of fish, so if you see a sick and injured seal that’s swimming oddly and doing weird things, stay away from them,” Sulikowski said.
Some other basic precautions include staying out of the water at dawn and dusk and avoiding wearing anything shiny while swimming, the TV station reported.
The Maine Marine Patrol has been searching the area for great whites, WCSH-TV reported. If anyone spots a shark, the patrol is asking that they provide location information and GPS coordinates, if available.
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westernjournal--2020-08-02--Here’s the Full Jim Jordan Video That Leftist Nadler Doesn’t Want You To See

If you sat through the unexpurgated testimony by Attorney General William Barr before the House Judiciary Committee , congratulations .
At some point during Hour Four of Tuesday ’ s Democratic donor clip-fest , I decided to reclaim my time and walk my dog .
I didn ’ t come back to the hearing .
I did , however , watch the fallout and the Democrats complaining that they weren ’ t able to interrupt Barr , enough , including the fact that he — gasp !
— talked over women .
Who were , uh , talking over him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ checked out , there was some fun involved — particularly GOP Rep. Jim Jordan ’ s video preempting the inevitable line of argument from Democrats that Barr ’ s Department of Justice was cracking down too hard on “ peaceful protesters ” in the demonstrations that sprang up in the wake of George Floyd ’ s death in police custody on May 25 .
In fact , House Judiciary Chairman Rep. Jerrold Nadler , a New York Democrat , made this point repeatedly in his opening remarks .
TRENDING : Lone NBA Player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BLM Shirt , Gives Perfect Response to Critics Before he was able to make this point , however , Rep. Jordan played this video — part of which was cut off Nadler ’ s bequest : The video shows a montage of reporters talking about “ peaceful protests ” — then transitions into the aftermath of the murder of David Dorn , the retired St. Louis police officer killed by rioters as he tried to protect a pawn shop from being looted .
It goes from there to show you exactly the kind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up against .
This includes violence from antifa groups , which Nadler had previously called “ imaginary.
” In an appearance on Fox News the day after the hearing , Jordan said Nadler wouldn ’ t even allow the full video to be played .
“ They wouldn ’ t let us complete our video , they wouldn ’ t let [ Barr ] answer questions– ” Jordan said .
“ They pulled the plug on the video ?
” asked Steve Doocy , co-host of “ Fox & Friends.
” “ Yeah @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way through .
We had more to show .
They wouldn ’ t let [ Barr ] answer the questions .
And there was a point where they weren ’ t even going to let him take a restroom break , ” Jordan said .
According to a Fox News analysis , roughly two minutes of the video was cut off .
“ In that time , the video shows a woman holding a sign that says , ‘ Good Cops Quit ’ while rioters smash the windows of an Amazon store in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the individual filming to ‘ put your phone down !
’ It then shows a cardboard police officer wearing a Klan hood being burned in effigy while a person holds a ‘ Black Lives Matter ’ sign nearby and others loudly cheer the burning , ” Fox News reported .
RELATED : WaPo 's Chief 'Fact Checker ' Calls Barr a Liar for Telling the Truth About Black Murder Rate Nadler said that he was cutting the video because of its length and that it wasn ’ t submitted to the majority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I hope that Mr. Jordan will never complain about the length of my opening statement , ” Nadler said upon cutting the video off .
“ I am going to insert the committee ’ s audio-visual policy into the record of this hearing .
And note that the minority did not give the committee the 48-hour notice required by that policy.
” However , it might as well have been because it stepped on plenty of arguments the Democrats were going to be making about the federal government ’ s role in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protests , plenty of which came during Nadler ’ s prepared opening remarks .
“ We are coming to grips with a civil rights struggle long swept under the rug , if not outright ignored by our government , ” a transcript of the remarks reads .
“ We are , as a nation , witnessing the federal government turn violently on its own people.
” “ First , under your leadership , the Department has endangered Americans and violated their constitutional rights by flooding federal law enforcement into the streets of American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state and local leaders of those cities , to forcefully and unconstitutionally suppress dissent , ” Nadler continued , addressing Barr .
“ Second , at your direction , Department officials have downplayed the effects of systemic racism and abandoned the victims of police brutality ; refused to hold abusive police departments accountable for their actions ; and expressed open hostility to the Black Lives Matter movement.
” Of course , the great irony came at the end of Nadler ’ s prepared remarks : “ Our members expect sincere answers today , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It didn ’ t get them — but not because Attorney General Barr wasn ’ t prepared to be sincere .
Rather , all the Democrats were too busy reclaiming their time .
To the extent that the Justice Department ’ s decision to send federal agents into cities like Portland , Oregon , was questioned on Tuesday , the video was a 10-minute primer of why they needed to be there .
Barr himself also made the point later in the hearing .
“ Federal courts are under attack .
Since when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ federal court ?
” Barr asked lawmakers .
He continued : “ If someone went down the street to the Prettyman Court here , that beautiful courthouse we have right at the bottom of the hill and started breaking windows and firing industrial-grade fireworks in to start a fire , throw kerosene balloons in and start fires in the court , is that OK ?
Is that OK now ?
“ No , the U.S .
Marshals have a duty to stop that and defend the courthouse , and that ’ s what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are at the courthouse , defending the courthouse.
” The federal government ’ s decision to defend its own property when jurisdictions aren ’ t going to help out , apparently , now presents a problem to lawmakers .
And , as Jerrold Nadler proved , they don ’ t like to be reminded of it .
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If you sat through the unexpurgated testimony by Attorney General William Barr before the House Judiciary Committee, congratulations.
At some point during Hour Four of Tuesday’s Democratic donor clip-fest, I decided to reclaim my time and walk my dog. I didn’t come back to the hearing. I did, however, watch the fallout and the Democrats complaining that they weren’t able to interrupt Barr, enough, including the fact that he — gasp! — talked over women.
Who were, uh, talking over him.
That being said, before I checked out, there was some fun involved — particularly GOP Rep. Jim Jordan’s video preempting the inevitable line of argument from Democrats that Barr’s Department of Justice was cracking down too hard on “peaceful protesters” in the demonstrations that sprang up in the wake of George Floyd’s death in police custody on May 25.
In fact, House Judiciary Chairman Rep. Jerrold Nadler, a New York Democrat, made this point repeatedly in his opening remarks.
Before he was able to make this point, however, Rep. Jordan played this video — part of which was cut off Nadler’s bequest:
The video shows a montage of reporters talking about “peaceful protests” — then transitions into the aftermath of the murder of David Dorn, the retired St. Louis police officer killed by rioters as he tried to protect a pawn shop from being looted. It goes from there to show you exactly the kind of violence the Department of Justice is up against. This includes violence from antifa groups, which Nadler had previously called “imaginary.”
In an appearance on Fox News the day after the hearing, Jordan said Nadler wouldn’t even allow the full video to be played.
“They wouldn’t let us complete our video, they wouldn’t let [Barr] answer questions–” Jordan said.
“They pulled the plug on the video?” asked Steve Doocy, co-host of “Fox & Friends.”
“Yeah, it wasn’t all the way through. We had more to show. They wouldn’t let [Barr] answer the questions. And there was a point where they weren’t even going to let him take a restroom break,” Jordan said.
According to a Fox News analysis, roughly two minutes of the video was cut off.
“In that time, the video shows a woman holding a sign that says, ‘Good Cops Quit’ while rioters smash the windows of an Amazon store in the background, then a person yelling at the individual filming to ‘put your phone down!’ It then shows a cardboard police officer wearing a Klan hood being burned in effigy while a person holds a ‘Black Lives Matter’ sign nearby and others loudly cheer the burning,” Fox News reported.
Nadler said that he was cutting the video because of its length and that it wasn’t submitted to the majority on the committee before it ran.
“I hope that Mr. Jordan will never complain about the length of my opening statement,” Nadler said upon cutting the video off. “I am going to insert the committee’s audio-visual policy into the record of this hearing. And note that the minority did not give the committee the 48-hour notice required by that policy.”
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However, it might as well have been because it stepped on plenty of arguments the Democrats were going to be making about the federal government’s role in intervening in the “mostly peaceful” protests, plenty of which came during Nadler’s prepared opening remarks.
“We are coming to grips with a civil rights struggle long swept under the rug, if not outright ignored by our government,” a transcript of the remarks reads. “We are, as a nation, witnessing the federal government turn violently on its own people.”
“First, under your leadership, the Department has endangered Americans and violated their constitutional rights by flooding federal law enforcement into the streets of American cities, against the wishes of the state and local leaders of those cities, to forcefully and unconstitutionally suppress dissent,” Nadler continued, addressing Barr.
“Second, at your direction, Department officials have downplayed the effects of systemic racism and abandoned the victims of police brutality; refused to hold abusive police departments accountable for their actions; and expressed open hostility to the Black Lives Matter movement.”
Of course, the great irony came at the end of Nadler’s prepared remarks: “Our members expect sincere answers today, and our country deserves no less.”
It didn’t get them — but not because Attorney General Barr wasn’t prepared to be sincere. Rather, all the Democrats were too busy reclaiming their time.
To the extent that the Justice Department’s decision to send federal agents into cities like Portland, Oregon, was questioned on Tuesday, the video was a 10-minute primer of why they needed to be there. Barr himself also made the point later in the hearing.
“Federal courts are under attack. Since when is it OK to burn down a federal court?” Barr asked lawmakers.
He continued: “If someone went down the street to the Prettyman Court here, that beautiful courthouse we have right at the bottom of the hill and started breaking windows and firing industrial-grade fireworks in to start a fire, throw kerosene balloons in and start fires in the court, is that OK? Is that OK now?
“No, the U.S. Marshals have a duty to stop that and defend the courthouse, and that’s what we are doing in Portland. We are at the courthouse, defending the courthouse.”
The federal government’s decision to defend its own property when jurisdictions aren’t going to help out, apparently, now presents a problem to lawmakers.
And, as Jerrold Nadler proved, they don’t like to be reminded of it.
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westernjournal--2020-08-02--Months After Slamming Trump for HCQ Regimen, Pelosi Defends Cannabis as ‘Proven’ Therapy

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , who in May mocked President Donald Trump over the use of the drug hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 , on Friday said cannabis is a “ proven ” remedy .
Perolsi was asked about the House Democratic majority ’ s inclusion of a provision in its mammoth $ 3.4 trillion coronavirus response bill that would benefit the cannabis industry .
“ I don ’ t agree with you that cannabis is not related to this .
This is a therapy that has proven successful , ” Pelosi said , according to The Hill .
House Democrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is legal in many states , by demolishing existing barriers that prevent federally backed banks and insurance companies form working with cannabis businesses .
The federal Controlled Substance Act lists marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug , which means it has no legitimate medical purpose .
Banks that support businesses dealing with such drugs can face penalties .
TRENDING : Lone NBA Player Refuses To Kneel : Does n't Wear BLM Shirt , Gives Perfect Response to Critics “ Incredibly irresponsible—Pelosi just doubled down on her $ 3 trillion dollar cannabis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a proven therapy for coronavirus .
Hey Nancy , let ’ s focus on the pandemic .
Not pot , ” he tweeted .
In May , Pelosi had jabbed Trump while downplaying hydroxychloroquine .
“ As far as the president is concerned , he ’ s our president and I would rather he not be taking something that has not been approved by the scientists , especially in his age group and in his , shall we say , weight group , morbidly obese , they say .
So , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ idea , ” she said then , according to NBC .
She was joined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer , who said at the time that hydroxychloroquine was “ an unproven treatment.
” Meanwhile , hydroxychloroquine , an anti-malarial drug that has been used for a variety of conditions for six decades , remains controversial for coronavirus treatment .
Republican Rep. Louis Gohmert of Texas has announced he will take hydroxychloroquine after testing positive for the coronavirus last week .
On Monday , meanwhile , Big Tech giants Facebook , YouTube and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conference of doctors in front of the White House praising the drug for coronavirus patients .
RELATED : Big Pharma Co. Gets Immunity from COVID Vaccine Liability : 'We as a Company Simply Can not Take the Risk' Some on Twitter noted that social media giants have said they will censor anyone offering unproven medical advice about COVID-19 , and wondered what would happen to Pelosi .
Writing for Forbes , contributor Emily Earlenbaugh , a co-founder of Mindful Cannabis Consulting , noted that there is preliminary research that shows cannabis could , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in being part of a treatment regiment for the disease .
“ While this doesn ’ t suggest cannabis should be considered a cure or treatment of COVID-19 on its own , it does suggest that it may have potential to help bring down inflammation and reduce anxiety in those suffering from the disease .
But until more studies are done , this is just a well-supported theory , ” she wrote .
In speaking with CBS , Earlenbaugh said she would “ definitely express caution ” against treating COVID-19 with cannabis .
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who in May mocked President Donald Trump over the use of the drug hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19, on Friday said cannabis is a “proven” remedy.
Perolsi was asked about the House Democratic majority’s inclusion of a provision in its mammoth $3.4 trillion coronavirus response bill that would benefit the cannabis industry.
“I don’t agree with you that cannabis is not related to this. This is a therapy that has proven successful,” Pelosi said, according to The Hill.
House Democrats are trying to help the cannabis industry, which is legal in many states, by demolishing existing barriers that prevent federally backed banks and insurance companies form working with cannabis businesses.
The federal Controlled Substance Act lists marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug, which means it has no legitimate medical purpose. Banks that support businesses dealing with such drugs can face penalties.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California rebuked Pelosi.
“Incredibly irresponsible—Pelosi just doubled down on her $3 trillion dollar cannabis legislation, falsely claiming that it’s a proven therapy for coronavirus. Hey Nancy, let’s focus on the pandemic. Not pot,” he tweeted.
Incredibly irresponsible—Pelosi just doubled down on her $3 trillion dollar cannabis legislation, falsely claiming that it’s a proven therapy for coronavirus. Hey Nancy, let’s focus on the pandemic. Not pot. pic.twitter.com/Eo8pfwwZez — Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) July 31, 2020
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In May, Pelosi had jabbed Trump while downplaying hydroxychloroquine.
“As far as the president is concerned, he’s our president and I would rather he not be taking something that has not been approved by the scientists, especially in his age group and in his, shall we say, weight group, morbidly obese, they say. So, I think it’s not a good idea,” she said then, according to NBC.
She was joined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who said at the time that hydroxychloroquine was “an unproven treatment.”
Meanwhile, hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug that has been used for a variety of conditions for six decades, remains controversial for coronavirus treatment.
Republican Rep. Louis Gohmert of Texas has announced he will take hydroxychloroquine after testing positive for the coronavirus last week. On Monday, meanwhile, Big Tech giants Facebook, YouTube and Twitter all pulled video of a news conference of doctors in front of the White House praising the drug for coronavirus patients.
Some on Twitter noted that social media giants have said they will censor anyone offering unproven medical advice about COVID-19, and wondered what would happen to Pelosi.
Will Big Tech silence and censor Nancy Pelosi for saying this? https://t.co/prOaRCTMxh — Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) August 2, 2020
Writing for Forbes, contributor Emily Earlenbaugh, a co-founder of Mindful Cannabis Consulting, noted that there is preliminary research that shows cannabis could, in theory, have a possible role in being part of a treatment regiment for the disease.
“While this doesn’t suggest cannabis should be considered a cure or treatment of COVID-19 on its own, it does suggest that it may have potential to help bring down inflammation and reduce anxiety in those suffering from the disease. But until more studies are done, this is just a well-supported theory,” she wrote.
In speaking with CBS, Earlenbaugh said she would “definitely express caution” against treating COVID-19 with cannabis.
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westernjournal--2020-08-02--American Accused of Blasphemy Shot Dead in Pakistani Courtroom

Tahir Ahmad Naseem , a U.S. citizen in Pakistan facing accusations of blasphemy against Islam , was shot and killed in a Peshawar courtroom Wednesday morning .
Naseem was originally taken into custody back in 2018 after he was accused of claiming to be a prophet , which is considered a serious crime under Pakistan ’ s strict blasphemy laws , according to The Washington Post .
The shooting took place around 11:30 a.m. local time , during Naseem ’ s court hearing at a courtroom in the city of Peshawar in northwestern Pakistan , The Guardian reported .
Lawyer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he heard the shot go off .
He then rushed to the scene .
When he arrived , he claimed that Naseem appeared to have been shot in the head once , the New York Post reported .
“ I was sitting on my seat in the office around 11:30 when I heard the firing , ” Zaher said .
“ The killer was caught by the police and the body was lying on a bench within the courtroom.
” TRENDING : Lone NBA Player Refuses To Kneel : Does n't Wear BLM @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What was unsettling to Zaher is how the gun used to kill Naseem made it past security .
“ A person entering with a pistol and murdering someone within a courtroom is very disturbing , ” he said .
This is not the first death to occur in Pakistan based on blasphemy claims .
In 2019 , Asia Bibi , an illiterate Christian woman , was released after being imprisoned and sentenced to death for blasphemy for eight years , according to The Washington Post .
The United States Commission on International Religious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday demanding justice for Naseem and immediate action from Pakistan : Anurima Bhargava , the Commission ’ s vice chair , asked the State Department to come to an agreement with Pakistan to repeal the blasphemy provisions under the Pakistan penal code .
“ We are shocked , saddened , and outraged that American citizen Tahir Naseem was killed yesterday inside a Pakistani courtroom .
Mr. Naseem had been lured to Pakistan from his home in Illinois by individuals who then used Pakistan ’ s blasphemy laws to entrap him , ” the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been providing consular assistance to Mr. Naseem and his family since his detention in 2018 and has called the attention of senior Pakistani officials to his case to prevent the type of shameful tragedy that eventually occurred .
“ We grieve with the family of Mr. Naseem .
We urge Pakistan to immediately reform its often abused blasphemy laws and its court system , which allow such abuses to occur , and to ensure that the suspect is prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
” Ibn Abdur Rehman , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Human Rights Commission of Pakistan , was also among those outraged by the current silence from Pakistan ’ s government .
“ Religious fanaticism is becoming unbearable in Pakistan , ” Rehman said in a statement to The Guardian .
“ People are being killed in the name of religion .
There is no check and balance .
The government is clearly silent on this matter .
This silence makes the government the culprit.
” There has been no comment from the Pakistani government to date .
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Tahir Ahmad Naseem, a U.S. citizen in Pakistan facing accusations of blasphemy against Islam, was shot and killed in a Peshawar courtroom Wednesday morning.
Naseem was originally taken into custody back in 2018 after he was accused of claiming to be a prophet, which is considered a serious crime under Pakistan’s strict blasphemy laws, according to The Washington Post.
The shooting took place around 11:30 a.m. local time, during Naseem’s court hearing at a courtroom in the city of Peshawar in northwestern Pakistan, The Guardian reported.
Lawyer Saeed Zaher was in the building when he heard the shot go off. He then rushed to the scene. When he arrived, he claimed that Naseem appeared to have been shot in the head once, the New York Post reported.
“I was sitting on my seat in the office around 11:30 when I heard the firing,” Zaher said. “The killer was caught by the police and the body was lying on a bench within the courtroom.”
What was unsettling to Zaher is how the gun used to kill Naseem made it past security.
“A person entering with a pistol and murdering someone within a courtroom is very disturbing,” he said.
Naseem was shot six times, Fox News reported.
This is not the first death to occur in Pakistan based on blasphemy claims.
In 2019, Asia Bibi, an illiterate Christian woman, was released after being imprisoned and sentenced to death for blasphemy for eight years, according to The Washington Post.
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom released a series of tweets on Thursday demanding justice for Naseem and immediate action from Pakistan:
USCIRF Cmmr @JohnnieM: “#Pakistan must protect religious minorities, including individuals accused of blasphemy, in order to prevent such unimaginable tragedies. The authorities must take immediate action to bring Mr. Nassem’s killer to justice.” (2/2) https://t.co/82WBT9tSOV — USCIRF (@USCIRF) July 30, 2020
Anurima Bhargava, the Commission’s vice chair, asked the State Department to come to an agreement with Pakistan to repeal the blasphemy provisions under the Pakistan penal code.
USCIRF Vice Chair @CommrBhargava: “We urge the @StateDept to enter into a binding agreement with the Pakistani govt that includes the repeal of blasphemy provisions in the Pakistan Penal Code.” (2/2) — USCIRF (@USCIRF) July 30, 2020
The State Department issued a statement on Naseem’s death Thursday.
“We are shocked, saddened, and outraged that American citizen Tahir Naseem was killed yesterday inside a Pakistani courtroom. Mr. Naseem had been lured to Pakistan from his home in Illinois by individuals who then used Pakistan’s blasphemy laws to entrap him,” the statement read.
“The U.S. Government has been providing consular assistance to Mr. Naseem and his family since his detention in 2018 and has called the attention of senior Pakistani officials to his case to prevent the type of shameful tragedy that eventually occurred.
“We grieve with the family of Mr. Naseem. We urge Pakistan to immediately reform its often abused blasphemy laws and its court system, which allow such abuses to occur, and to ensure that the suspect is prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”
Ibn Abdur Rehman, a veteran activist and honorary spokesman for the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, was also among those outraged by the current silence from Pakistan’s government.
“Religious fanaticism is becoming unbearable in Pakistan,” Rehman said in a statement to The Guardian. “People are being killed in the name of religion. There is no check and balance. The government is clearly silent on this matter. This silence makes the government the culprit.”
There has been no comment from the Pakistani government to date.
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westernjournal--2020-08-02--Police Find Van Full of Spike Strips, Stun Guns, and Improvised Explosives at Riot

There aren ’ t a whole lot of innocent applications for bear mace — and all of them involve bears .
Spike strips , meanwhile , have a peaceful use if you ’ re a law enforcement officer and trying to stop a car .
Fireworks and nails have peaceful applications , of course .
However , when they ’ re found in combination with the first two , the tendency is to believe that their application probably doesn ’ t involve a pyrotechnic celebration after you fix up the deck .
All of which is to say that while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Pacific Northwest have gotten plenty of digital media inches , almost no attention has been paid to a van during a riot in Seattle last Saturday in which authorities found all of these things .
According to a police news release on Wednesday , a search warrant carried out on a van seen in the vicinity of a July 25 riot in Support of the Black Lives Matter movement , where trailers were torched , cars were vandalized and a Starbucks was trashed .
TRENDING : Lone NBA Player Refuses To Kneel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gives Perfect Response to Critics In the last instance , a fire was set in the coffee shop , which was below residential units .
So much for that whole argument about the more aggressive element of the protesters only damaging property , not putting innocent lives in danger .
The demonstration , as The Seattle Times reported , was organized by the Youth Liberation Front in solidarity with similarly placid rioting in Portland , Oregon .
The damage was mostly confined to the Capitol Hill district , best known as the home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where protesters occupied blocks for weeks with little interference from Seattle authorities .
The van , police said , was spotted behind some of the rioters just before some of the destruction happened .
“ At approximately 4:25 PM officers observed a van following the protestors as they marched northbound on 12th Avenue .
The van then stopped outside of the East Precinct , ” the news release stated .
“ The van was abandoned in the street , facing northbound , in the southbound lane .
At about the same time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the crowd threw explosives at officers .
One explosion occurred along the north wall of the precinct ( on Pine Street ) , which blew a hole in the wall of the building.
” Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best told reporters during a Wednesday news briefing that the same van had been spotted earlier in the day by a witness .
At that time , the van had its rear doors open and gas masks , pyrotechnic devices , baseball bats , gas masks , improvised shields and other items not typically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the witness , according to police .
The van was impounded once police determined it wasn ’ t rigged to explode .
“ Detectives applied for and obtained a search warrant and search the van , ” the news release stated .
“ Detectives located firework pyrotechnics , bear mace , improvised spike strips and nails .
In addition , detectives also located gas masks , shin guards/helmets and other body armor , homemade shields and other items .
These are just a few of the items found during the search.
” RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They 're on Their Own After City Council Tries To Tie Hands of Cops No one has been arrested in connection with the van , More of the items found during the search were displayed by police : During Wednesday ’ s press briefing , Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan — while emphasizing the usual bromide that most of the protesting had been peaceful — said that some protesters were “ well-organized with this kind of destructive power.
” “ We have been in an unprecedented time in our city , ” Durkan said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the unprecedented things we ’ re experiencing is the historic civil rights reckoning , not just in Seattle but in this country .
… Peaceful protests are good for America and good for our city .
They push us to be better .
They are a core tenet of who we are as a country.
” However , she noted that “ arson , destruction and violence have occurred and they undermine the push and need and voice for systemic change.
” Durkan also pivoted to President Donald Trump , saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sowing those divisions that the president wants ” and “ playing right into his hands.
” The kind of people who are going to bring bear mace to a protest don ’ t care about making Mayor Durkan ’ s political point , however .
Bear mace , Seattle Police Sgt .
James Lee noted , “ lasts much longer than the … type of pepper spray that police use and is much stronger .
It is not safe for use on humans.
” Seattle had recently banned its officers from using any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legislation was enjoined from being put into effect the day before the protest in the Capitol Hill neighborhood .
There ’ s a certain kind of naïveté in believing , as liberal politicians like Durkan seem to , that these protest movements are tigers they can ride atop and direct to their own political ends .
She seems to truly believe that scolding those who would fill a van with improvised implements of destruction , telling them that they ’ re “ playing right into [ Trump ’ s ] hands , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in line .
This was the exactly what she said about CHAZ/CHOP , something she called “ like a block party ” which she hoped would blossom into a “ summer of love.
” With the right rhetoric , she seemed to figure , a violence-prone element of the far left — one that doesn ’ t respect private property or the rule of law — could somehow be coerced into becoming happy warriors for the progressive cause .
Police Chief Best , as has been her wont , was again the voice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media briefing this was “ evidence that not everyone who comes to these protests are peaceful .
Peaceful protesters do not show up in a van full of … explosives.
” Nor do they take over entire neighborhoods and turn them into lawless “ autonomous zones ” or “ occupied protests.
” Mayor Durkan didn ’ t learn her lesson with CHAZ/CHOP , though , and she certainly doesn ’ t seem to have internalized it here , either .
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There aren’t a whole lot of innocent applications for bear mace — and all of them involve bears.
Spike strips, meanwhile, have a peaceful use if you’re a law enforcement officer and trying to stop a car.
Fireworks and nails have peaceful applications, of course. However, when they’re found in combination with the first two, the tendency is to believe that their application probably doesn’t involve a pyrotechnic celebration after you fix up the deck.
All of which is to say that while the “mostly peaceful” protests in the Pacific Northwest have gotten plenty of digital media inches, almost no attention has been paid to a van during a riot in Seattle last Saturday in which authorities found all of these things.
According to a police news release on Wednesday, a search warrant carried out on a van seen in the vicinity of a July 25 riot in Support of the Black Lives Matter movement, where trailers were torched, cars were vandalized and a Starbucks was trashed.
In the last instance, a fire was set in the coffee shop, which was below residential units. So much for that whole argument about the more aggressive element of the protesters only damaging property, not putting innocent lives in danger.
The demonstration, as The Seattle Times reported, was organized by the Youth Liberation Front in solidarity with similarly placid rioting in Portland, Oregon. The damage was mostly confined to the Capitol Hill district, best known as the home of the so-called CHAZ/CHOP lawless autonomous zone, where protesters occupied blocks for weeks with little interference from Seattle authorities.
The van, police said, was spotted behind some of the rioters just before some of the destruction happened.
“At approximately 4:25 PM officers observed a van following the protestors as they marched northbound on 12th Avenue. The van then stopped outside of the East Precinct,” the news release stated.
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“The van was abandoned in the street, facing northbound, in the southbound lane. At about the same time explosions occurred outside the precinct. Individuals in the crowd threw explosives at officers. One explosion occurred along the north wall of the precinct (on Pine Street), which blew a hole in the wall of the building.”
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best told reporters during a Wednesday news briefing that the same van had been spotted earlier in the day by a witness.
At that time, the van had its rear doors open and gas masks, pyrotechnic devices, baseball bats, gas masks, improvised shields and other items not typically seen at peaceful protests were visible to the witness, according to police.
The van was impounded once police determined it wasn’t rigged to explode.
“Detectives applied for and obtained a search warrant and search the van,” the news release stated. “Detectives located firework pyrotechnics, bear mace, improvised spike strips and nails. In addition, detectives also located gas masks, shin guards/helmets and other body armor, homemade shields and other items. These are just a few of the items found during the search.”
No one has been arrested in connection with the van,
More of the items found during the search were displayed by police:
During Wednesday’s press briefing, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan — while emphasizing the usual bromide that most of the protesting had been peaceful — said that some protesters were “well-organized with this kind of destructive power.”
“We have been in an unprecedented time in our city,” Durkan said at the news conference. “And one of the unprecedented things we’re experiencing is the historic civil rights reckoning, not just in Seattle but in this country. … Peaceful protests are good for America and good for our city. They push us to be better. They are a core tenet of who we are as a country.”
However, she noted that “arson, destruction and violence have occurred and they undermine the push and need and voice for systemic change.”
Durkan also pivoted to President Donald Trump, saying that through violence, protesters were “sowing those divisions that the president wants” and “playing right into his hands.”
The kind of people who are going to bring bear mace to a protest don’t care about making Mayor Durkan’s political point, however.
Bear mace, Seattle Police Sgt. James Lee noted, “lasts much longer than the … type of pepper spray that police use and is much stronger. It is not safe for use on humans.”
Seattle had recently banned its officers from using any kind of pepper spray, although that legislation was enjoined from being put into effect the day before the protest in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
There’s a certain kind of naïveté in believing, as liberal politicians like Durkan seem to, that these protest movements are tigers they can ride atop and direct to their own political ends. She seems to truly believe that scolding those who would fill a van with improvised implements of destruction, telling them that they’re “playing right into [Trump’s] hands,” is going to get them to fall in line.
This was the exactly what she said about CHAZ/CHOP, something she called “like a block party” which she hoped would blossom into a “summer of love.” With the right rhetoric, she seemed to figure, a violence-prone element of the far left — one that doesn’t respect private property or the rule of law — could somehow be coerced into becoming happy warriors for the progressive cause.
Police Chief Best, as has been her wont, was again the voice of reason, telling reporters at the media briefing this was “evidence that not everyone who comes to these protests are peaceful. Peaceful protesters do not show up in a van full of … explosives.”
Nor do they take over entire neighborhoods and turn them into lawless “autonomous zones” or “occupied protests.” Mayor Durkan didn’t learn her lesson with CHAZ/CHOP, though, and she certainly doesn’t seem to have internalized it here, either.
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westernjournal--2020-08-02--Supreme Court Denies Request To Stop Construction of the Southern Border Wall

The Supreme Court last week scuttled an attempt by environmentalists to stop construction of a section of President Donald Trump ’ s border wall with Mexico .
The court ’ s 5-4 ruling Friday allows construction of a section of wall in Arizona , New Mexico and California to continue even as lawsuits continue to make their way through the court system , according to CNN .
Acting Solicitor General Jeffrey B .
Wall had argued against stopping construction , according to The Washington Post .
“ A single decision from a divided panel of the Ninth Circuit , adopting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is hardly the sort of intervening development that would warrant reconsidering a prior order of this court , ” Wall wrote in a brief to the justices .
TRENDING : Lone NBA Player Refuses To Kneel : Does n't Wear BLM Shirt , Gives Perfect Response to Critics Justice Stephen Breyer was joined by Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg , Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor in a dissent that implied the ruling was tantamount to a victory for Trump in the overall case .
“ The Court ’ s decision to let construction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operate in effect , as a final judgment , ” Breyer wrote .
The American Civil Liberties Union vowed to keep battling Trump ’ s wall .
“ The fight continues , ” said Dror Ladin , a staff attorney with the ACLU ’ s National Security Project , according to Fox News .
“ Every lower court to consider the question has ruled President Trump ’ s border wall illegal , and the Supreme Court ’ s temporary order does not decide the case , ” he said .
“ We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soon to put a stop to Trump ’ s xenophobic border wall once and for all.
” However , in its reporting on the case , The New York Times said the groups may be disappointed .
“ The Supreme Court ’ s earlier order was unsigned and only one paragraph long , but it indicated that the groups challenging the administration may not have a legal right to do so .
That suggested that the court ’ s conservative majority was likely to side with the administration in the end , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was upbeat after the ruling , according to the New York Post .
“ The Supreme Court reaffirmed today that it meant what it said a year ago : special interest groups likely lack any cause of action to sue the Department of Defense from transferring funds , and the Trump Administration should be allowed to build the wall and protect our country while litigation proceeds , ” the White House said in a statement .
“ Borders are a non-controversial reality of every sovereign nation , and we plan to defend ours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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The Supreme Court last week scuttled an attempt by environmentalists to stop construction of a section of President Donald Trump’s border wall with Mexico.
The court’s 5-4 ruling Friday allows construction of a section of wall in Arizona, New Mexico and California to continue even as lawsuits continue to make their way through the court system, according to CNN.
Acting Solicitor General Jeffrey B. Wall had argued against stopping construction, according to The Washington Post.
“A single decision from a divided panel of the Ninth Circuit, adopting reasoning that this court previously found wanting, is hardly the sort of intervening development that would warrant reconsidering a prior order of this court,” Wall wrote in a brief to the justices.
As the Wall goes up, illegal crossings go down. This past week we built over 10 miles of Wall at our Southern Border. We now have 256 miles of NEW Wall and we are on track to have 300 miles completed by the end of August! pic.twitter.com/AWl0dYfY1w — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 30, 2020
Justice Stephen Breyer was joined by Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor in a dissent that implied the ruling was tantamount to a victory for Trump in the overall case.
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“The Court’s decision to let construction continue nevertheless, I fear, may operate in effect, as a final judgment,” Breyer wrote.
The American Civil Liberties Union vowed to keep battling Trump’s wall.
“The fight continues,” said Dror Ladin, a staff attorney with the ACLU’s National Security Project, according to Fox News.
“Every lower court to consider the question has ruled President Trump’s border wall illegal, and the Supreme Court’s temporary order does not decide the case,” he said.
“We’ll be back before the Supreme Court soon to put a stop to Trump’s xenophobic border wall once and for all.”
However, in its reporting on the case, The New York Times said the groups may be disappointed.
“The Supreme Court’s earlier order was unsigned and only one paragraph long, but it indicated that the groups challenging the administration may not have a legal right to do so. That suggested that the court’s conservative majority was likely to side with the administration in the end,” The Times reported.
The White House was upbeat after the ruling, according to the New York Post.
“The Supreme Court reaffirmed today that it meant what it said a year ago: special interest groups likely lack any cause of action to sue the Department of Defense from transferring funds, and the Trump Administration should be allowed to build the wall and protect our country while litigation proceeds,” the White House said in a statement.
“Borders are a non-controversial reality of every sovereign nation, and we plan to defend ours,” the statement said.
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