westernjournal--2020-06-06--DC Mayor Picks Outrageous New Name for Street in Front of White House

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser renamed a section of a street in front of the White House “ Black Lives Matter Plaza ” on Friday as protests engulf the city in response to George Floyd ’ s death .
“ The section of 16th street in front of the White House is now officially ‘ Black Lives Matter Plaza , ' ” the Democratic mayor tweeted Friday morning along with a video of the new street sign being hung .
Artists with a Department of Public Works project called MuralsDC teamed up with volunteers to paint “ Black Lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road leading up to the White House , NPR reported .
TRENDING : Dem Rep Caught on Hot Mic at Protest Saying He 'Would n't Care ' If He Were n't Campaigning “ There was a dispute this week about whose street this is , ” Bowser ’ s chief of staff , John Falcicchio , tweeted .
“ Mayor Bowser wanted to make it abundantly clear that this is DC ’ s street and to honor demonstrators who peacefully protesting on Monday evening.
” During a media conference on Friday , Bowser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ There are people who are craving to be heard and to be seen , and to have their humanity recognized , and we had the opportunity to send that message loud and clear on a very important street in our city , ” Bowser said .
“ And it is that message , and that message is to the American people , that black lives matter , black humanity matters , and we as a city raise that up as part of our values as a city.
” Despite her goals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black Lives Matter Global Network suggested in a tweet that it wasn ’ t enough .
“ This is a performative distraction from real policy changes , ” the group tweeted .
“ Bowser has consistently been on the wrong side of BLMDC history .
This is to appease white liberals while ignoring our demands.
” Bowser responded to this statement during her media conference Friday , according to NPR .
“ Black Lives Matter is a very critical of police ; they ’ re critical of me , ” she said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I don ’ t see them and support the things that will make our community safe , and that we don ’ t all have a larger responsibility in the nation ’ s capital to send that very clear message to our nation.
” President Donald Trump also criticized Bowser on Friday , calling her “ grossly incompetent.
” He tweeted : “ @ MayorBowser is grossly incompetent , and in no way qualified to be running an important city like Washington , D.C. ” “ If the great men and women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ step forward , she would have looked no better than her counterpart Mayor in Minneapolis !
” Trump and Bowser have recently clashed over the presence of the National Guard in response to the protests that have swept the nation .
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District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser renamed a section of a street in front of the White House “Black Lives Matter Plaza” on Friday as protests engulf the city in response to George Floyd’s death.
“The section of 16th street in front of the White House is now officially ‘Black Lives Matter Plaza,'” the Democratic mayor tweeted Friday morning along with a video of the new street sign being hung.
The section of 16th street in front of the White House is now officially “Black Lives Matter Plaza”. pic.twitter.com/bbJgAYE35b — Mayor Muriel Bowser (@MayorBowser) June 5, 2020
Artists with a Department of Public Works project called MuralsDC teamed up with volunteers to paint “Black Lives Matter” in yellow letters on the road leading up to the White House, NPR reported.
“There was a dispute this week about whose street this is,” Bowser’s chief of staff, John Falcicchio, tweeted.
“Mayor Bowser wanted to make it abundantly clear that this is DC’s street and to honor demonstrators who peacefully protesting on Monday evening.”
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During a media conference on Friday, Bowser explained the reasoning behind renaming the street.
“There are people who are craving to be heard and to be seen, and to have their humanity recognized, and we had the opportunity to send that message loud and clear on a very important street in our city,” Bowser said.
“And it is that message, and that message is to the American people, that black lives matter, black humanity matters, and we as a city raise that up as part of our values as a city.”
Despite her goals, the official D.C. chapter of the Black Lives Matter Global Network suggested in a tweet that it wasn’t enough.
“This is a performative distraction from real policy changes,” the group tweeted. “Bowser has consistently been on the wrong side of BLMDC history. This is to appease white liberals while ignoring our demands.”
This is a performative distraction from real policy changes. Bowser has consistently been on the wrong side of BLMDC history. This is to appease white liberals while ignoring our demands. Black Lives Matter means defund the police. @emilymbadger say it with us https://t.co/w0ekwSG1ip — BlackLivesMatter DC (@DMVBlackLives) June 5, 2020
Bowser responded to this statement during her media conference Friday, according to NPR.
“Black Lives Matter is a very critical of police; they’re critical of me,” she said.
“But that doesn’t mean that I don’t see them and support the things that will make our community safe, and that we don’t all have a larger responsibility in the nation’s capital to send that very clear message to our nation.”
President Donald Trump also criticized Bowser on Friday, calling her “grossly incompetent.”
He tweeted: “@MayorBowser is grossly incompetent, and in no way qualified to be running an important city like Washington, D.C.”
.@MayorBowser is grossly incompetent, and in no way qualified to be running an important city like Washington, D.C. If the great men and women of the National Guard didn’t step forward, she would have looked no better than her counterpart Mayor in Minneapolis! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 5, 2020
“If the great men and women of the National Guard didn’t step forward, she would have looked no better than her counterpart Mayor in Minneapolis!”
Trump and Bowser have recently clashed over the presence of the National Guard in response to the protests that have swept the nation.
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westernjournal--2020-06-06--Bill de Blasio Condemned Jewish Funeral but Attended George Floyd Memorial with Thousands

We dodged a bullet when Bill de Blasio lost the Democratic presidential primary .
I mean , the bullet was fired fairly wide of the target .
The New York City mayor , who inexplicably thought he could jump from Gracie Mansion to the White House , generally polled below Vermin Supreme in the primaries .
And why not ?
Supreme promised us free ponies , de Blasio promised us that he ’ d run America like he ’ d run New York City .
I ’ d take the pony .
Well , perhaps New Yorkers could get a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I haven ’ t priced ponies lately ) , but other than that they still have de Blasio ’ s governance to deal with .
He ’ s locked down the city , which is pretty predictable when you consider it ’ s the global locus of COVID-19 cases these days .
How locked down it is , however , depends on who you are .
Let ’ s say you ’ re an Orthodox Jew looking to hold or attend a funeral for a beloved rabbi .
Not only are you not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but you ’ re also going to get a tongue-lashing from Hizzoner .
Let ’ s say you ’ re an individual who wants to attend a memorial for George Floyd .
Not only are you totally OK , but you may also get a handshake from the mayor while you ’ re there .
TRENDING : Dem Rep Caught on Hot Mic at Protest Saying He 'Would n't Care ' If He Were n't Campaigning Proof that liberal politicians believe infections from the novel coronavirus don ’ t happen if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the memorial service in COVID-soaked New York City was massive .
That ’ s understandable , particularly if the police aren ’ t cracking down on it the way they crack down on , say , church services .
What ’ s not quite understandable is when the mayor decides to join in .
And by the way , let ’ s make clear what kind of “ gathering ” this was .
We ’ re not talking people social distancing in a park : Remember when agglomerations of humanity like this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Pepperidge Farm might have something to say about that .
De Blasio ’ s attendance was actually a really poor idea , considering the fact he was drowned out by booing attendees .
And considering all of those attendees were doubtlessly wearing masks , which muffle noise , there had to be a lot of booing .
Considering the fact that the mayor was allowing the gathering despite the fact that it was arguably the biggest coronavirus transmission risk we ’ ve seen in the Big Apple in months and the mayor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they might have at least just given him a desultory golf clap .
RELATED : De Blasio Demands Cop 's Badge After Gun-Pointing Clip Goes Viral , Full Video Proves He Was Reacting to a Threat That ’ s doubly true when you consider how the mayor acted when a high-profile rabbi died in April and the tight-knit Orthodox Jewish community in the city came out to pay their respects .
Rabbi Chaim Mertz died April 28 of COVID-19 , according to The Yeshiva World .
The idea of a large funeral was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yep , you heard that right : “ the time for warnings has passed .
I have instructed the NYPD to proceed immediately to summons or even arrest those who gather in large groups .
This is about stopping this disease and saving lives .
Period.
” Again , New York City isn ’ t much better than it was at the end of April .
Yes , the curve has flattened .
You know what won ’ t flatten it ?
A massive memorial service for George Floyd .
But you know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funeral for an Orthodox Jewish Rabbi attended by only 2,500 people .
Even after tweets accusing de Blasio of overreaction and anti-Semitism — this isn ’ t his first clash with Brooklyn ’ s large Jewish community — he still defended his actions .
“ I spoke last night out of passion .
I could not believe my eyes , ” de Blasio said at his daily briefing the day after the tweets , according to ABC News .
“ It was deeply , deeply distressing.
” “ It ’ s not like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was thousands of people .
Can we just have an honest conversation ?
” he said , strenuously denying accusations of anti-Semitism .
We never had that conversation , but de Blasio seems to have changed his mind about “ zero tolerance ” anyway .
I wonder why .
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We dodged a bullet when Bill de Blasio lost the Democratic presidential primary.
I mean, the bullet was fired fairly wide of the target. The New York City mayor, who inexplicably thought he could jump from Gracie Mansion to the White House, generally polled below Vermin Supreme in the primaries. And why not? Supreme promised us free ponies, de Blasio promised us that he’d run America like he’d run New York City. I’d take the pony.
Well, perhaps New Yorkers could get a pony with that $1,200 check (I haven’t priced ponies lately), but other than that they still have de Blasio’s governance to deal with. He’s locked down the city, which is pretty predictable when you consider it’s the global locus of COVID-19 cases these days. How locked down it is, however, depends on who you are.
Let’s say you’re an Orthodox Jew looking to hold or attend a funeral for a beloved rabbi. Not only are you not going to be able to do it, but you’re also going to get a tongue-lashing from Hizzoner.
Let’s say you’re an individual who wants to attend a memorial for George Floyd. Not only are you totally OK, but you may also get a handshake from the mayor while you’re there.
Proof that liberal politicians believe infections from the novel coronavirus don’t happen if the cause behind the event is liberal enough, the memorial service in COVID-soaked New York City was massive. That’s understandable, particularly if the police aren’t cracking down on it the way they crack down on, say, church services.
What’s not quite understandable is when the mayor decides to join in.
And by the way, let’s make clear what kind of “gathering” this was. We’re not talking people social distancing in a park:
A massive group of mourners is marching across the Brooklyn Bridge following a memorial for George Floyd in New York City. https://t.co/V9PORuTr72 pic.twitter.com/PempwzWXTp — ABC News (@ABC) June 4, 2020
Remember when agglomerations of humanity like this were killing people’s poor grandparents? Pepperidge Farm might have something to say about that.
De Blasio’s attendance was actually a really poor idea, considering the fact he was drowned out by booing attendees. And considering all of those attendees were doubtlessly wearing masks, which muffle noise, there had to be a lot of booing.
“Let us welcome, with respect, the mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio.” Crowd answers with loud boos at Brooklyn vigil for George Floyd. https://t.co/sRjzb8ejYu pic.twitter.com/nrNbNBa4Rl — Dan Linden (@DanLinden) June 4, 2020
Considering the fact that the mayor was allowing the gathering despite the fact that it was arguably the biggest coronavirus transmission risk we’ve seen in the Big Apple in months and the mayor was letting it go on, perhaps they might have at least just given him a desultory golf clap.
That’s doubly true when you consider how the mayor acted when a high-profile rabbi died in April and the tight-knit Orthodox Jewish community in the city came out to pay their respects.
Rabbi Chaim Mertz died April 28 of COVID-19, according to The Yeshiva World. The idea of a large funeral was unacceptable to the New York mayor.
Something absolutely unacceptable happened in Williamsburg tonite: a large funeral gathering in the middle of this pandemic. When I heard, I went there myself to ensure the crowd was dispersed. And what I saw WILL NOT be tolerated so long as we are fighting the Coronavirus — Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) April 29, 2020
My message to the Jewish community, and all communities, is this simple: the time for warnings has passed. I have instructed the NYPD to proceed immediately to summons or even arrest those who gather in large groups. This is about stopping this disease and saving lives. Period. — Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) April 29, 2020
We have lost so many these last two months + I understand the instinct to gather to mourn. But large gatherings will only lead to more deaths + more families in mourning. We will not allow this. I have instructed the NYPD to have one standard for this whole city: zero tolerance. — Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) April 29, 2020
Yep, you heard that right: “the time for warnings has passed. I have instructed the NYPD to proceed immediately to summons or even arrest those who gather in large groups. This is about stopping this disease and saving lives. Period.”
Again, New York City isn’t much better than it was at the end of April. Yes, the curve has flattened. You know what won’t flatten it? A massive memorial service for George Floyd. But you know what the real threat was? A funeral for an Orthodox Jewish Rabbi attended by only 2,500 people.
Even after tweets accusing de Blasio of overreaction and anti-Semitism — this isn’t his first clash with Brooklyn’s large Jewish community — he still defended his actions.
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“I spoke last night out of passion. I could not believe my eyes,” de Blasio said at his daily briefing the day after the tweets, according to ABC News. “It was deeply, deeply distressing.”
“It’s not like people gathering in the park. … It was thousands of people. Can we just have an honest conversation?” he said, strenuously denying accusations of anti-Semitism.
We never had that conversation, but de Blasio seems to have changed his mind about “zero tolerance” anyway. I wonder why.
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westernjournal--2020-06-06--Candace Owens Exposes George Floyd’s Criminal Past, Says She Does Not Support Him as a Martyr

Conservative commentator Candace Owens lashed out at the emerging personality cult of George Floyd , whose death in Minneapolis last month first sparked protests and then riots .
“ I do not support George Floyd and the media depiction of him as a martyr for black America , ” she said in Facebook Live video on Wednesday .
Referring to the writings of African-American writer and filmmaker Shelby Steele , Owens said black Americans spend too much time defending criminals .
“ We are unique in that we are the only people that fight and scream and demand support and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that are up to no good , ” she said .
“ You would be hard-pressed to find , you know , a Jewish person that ’ s been five stints in prison that commits a crime and dies while committing a crime and that the Jewish people champion and demand justice for , ” she said , saying the same holds true for whites and Hispanics .
TRENDING : Dem Rep Caught on Hot Mic at Protest Saying He 'Would n't Care ' If He Were n't Campaigning Owens said she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knelt on Floyd ’ s neck for more than eight minutes .
“ I want to be very clear , what I am saying is not any defense for Derek Chauvin ; I hope Derek Chauvin gets the justice that he deserves to be implemented upon him and that the family of George Floyd deserves justice for the way that he died , ” she said .
However , she added , “ I am not going to accept the narrative that this is the best the black community has to offer.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become “ fashionable over the last five or six years for us to turn criminals into heroes overnight .
It is something I find despicable.
” “ George Floyd was not an amazing person , ” she said , later adding that “ George Floyd is being lifted up as an amazing human being.
” Owens noted Floyd ’ s prison record , and said that “ I am not going to play a part of the broken black culture that always wants to martyr criminals , to pretend that they were upstanding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ society.
” “ He has a rap sheet that was long and was dangerous , ” she said .
“ He was an example of a violent criminal his entire life , OK , up until the very last moment.
” The Daily Mail noted that Floyd had been sentenced to five years in prison in 2009 after being convicted on a charge of aggravated assault that came from a robbery in which a woman had a gun pointed at her while the house was robbed .
The Daily Mail also showed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five stints in jail , beginning in the 1990s .
RELATED : Activist Candace Owens Booted from Podcast for Saying Only Women Can Give Birth Owens said no one who has the kind of criminal record Floyd had should be held up as a model citizen , but black Americans are doing just that .
“ We are embarrassing in that regard .
This is why we have a cycle and a toxic culture because nobody wants to tell the truth and black America .
It is so easy to be effective it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bow down and apologize and do all these things for us .
It is crap , ” she said .
Owens said Floyd ’ s death has been packaged to fit a false narrative .
“ Racially motivated police brutality is a myth , ” she said .
You can watch her entire commentary here : The contention was upheld by Heather MacDonald of the Manhattan Institute , who tweeted , “ The officers who arrested George Floyd must be held accountable for their excessive use of force and callous indifference to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ systemic police bias was wrong during the Obama years and it remains so today.
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Conservative commentator Candace Owens lashed out at the emerging personality cult of George Floyd, whose death in Minneapolis last month first sparked protests and then riots.
“I do not support George Floyd and the media depiction of him as a martyr for black America,” she said in Facebook Live video on Wednesday.
Referring to the writings of African-American writer and filmmaker Shelby Steele, Owens said black Americans spend too much time defending criminals.
“We are unique in that we are the only people that fight and scream and demand support and justice for the people in our community that are up to no good,” she said.
“You would be hard-pressed to find, you know, a Jewish person that’s been five stints in prison that commits a crime and dies while committing a crime and that the Jewish people champion and demand justice for,” she said, saying the same holds true for whites and Hispanics.
Owens said she was not defending the Minneapolis police officer who knelt on Floyd’s neck for more than eight minutes.
“I want to be very clear, what I am saying is not any defense for Derek Chauvin; I hope Derek Chauvin gets the justice that he deserves to be implemented upon him and that the family of George Floyd deserves justice for the way that he died,” she said.
However, she added, “I am not going to accept the narrative that this is the best the black community has to offer.”
Noting that in recent years it has become “fashionable over the last five or six years for us to turn criminals into heroes overnight. It is something I find despicable.”
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“George Floyd was not an amazing person,” she said, later adding that “George Floyd is being lifted up as an amazing human being.”
Owens noted Floyd’s prison record, and said that “I am not going to play a part of the broken black culture that always wants to martyr criminals, to pretend that they were upstanding human beings that just wanted to help society.”
“He has a rap sheet that was long and was dangerous,” she said. “He was an example of a violent criminal his entire life, OK, up until the very last moment.”
The Daily Mail noted that Floyd had been sentenced to five years in prison in 2009 after being convicted on a charge of aggravated assault that came from a robbery in which a woman had a gun pointed at her while the house was robbed.
The Daily Mail also showed a court document that said Floyd had served five stints in jail, beginning in the 1990s.
Owens said no one who has the kind of criminal record Floyd had should be held up as a model citizen, but black Americans are doing just that.
“We are embarrassing in that regard. This is why we have a cycle and a toxic culture because nobody wants to tell the truth in black America. It is so easy to be effective it is so easy to ask white people to bow down and apologize and do all these things for us. It is crap,” she said.
Owens said Floyd’s death has been packaged to fit a false narrative.
“Racially motivated police brutality is a myth,” she said.
You can watch her entire commentary here:
The contention was upheld by Heather MacDonald of the Manhattan Institute, who tweeted, “The officers who arrested George Floyd must be held accountable for their excessive use of force and callous indifference to his distress. But the charge of systemic police bias was wrong during the Obama years and it remains so today.”
The officers who arrested George Floyd must be held accountable for their excessive use of force and callous indifference to his distress. But the charge of systemic police bias was wrong during the Obama years and it remains so today. My new @WSJopinion https://t.co/dnyiwdZvH2 — Heather Mac Donald (@HMDatMI) June 2, 2020
Glenn Beck had a similar take on the situation:
I don’t care WHAT George Floyd did. The officer should have never treated him like that and killed him! But we still must ask: Is he a HERO? BLEXIT founder @RealCandaceO gave her thoughts: “The fact that he has been held up as a martyr sickens me.” pic.twitter.com/0Tm47x5Cc8 — Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) June 4, 2020
President Donald Trump retweeted Beck’s tweet without comment.
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westernjournal--2020-06-06--Fauci: ‘If You Can’t’ Avoid Demonstrations, ‘Make Sure You Wear a Mask’

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Friday said he was “ very concerned ” that mass protests held over the police-involved death of George Floyd will spark a resurgence in coronavirus .
“ It is the perfect set up for the spread of the virus in the sense of creating some blips which might turn into some surges , ” Fauci said in an interview on WTOP , a Washington , D.C. , radio station .
Fauci , the top epidemiologist on the White House coronavirus task force , said that close congregation at the protests , along with the “ screaming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , increases the “ likelihood that you might have situations where you would force the spread of infection , and that ’ s really of concern.
” Thousands of demonstrators have gathered in cities across the U.S. to protest Floyd ’ s death .
TRENDING : Dem Rep Caught on Hot Mic at Protest Saying He 'Would n't Care ' If He Were n't Campaigning Floyd died on May 25 after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for nearly 10 minutes during an arrest .
The mass gatherings have caused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have for months warned that coronavirus transmits more easily in large groups .
The prospect of a spike in coronavirus cases has also caused a dilemma of sorts for politicians who have urged stringent restrictions on public gatherings to slow the spread of the virus , but also support mass demonstrations over Floyd ’ s death .
Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer , a Democrat , came under criticism on Thursday after she led a protest in Highland Park without observing social distancing .
Whitmer has been among the most vocal governors supporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ curtail the coronavirus pandemic .
Fauci said he wishes more was being done to caution the protesters about the risks of increased spread of the virus , which has caused nearly 110,000 deaths in the U.S. “ It ’ s a difficult situation .
We have the right to peacefully demonstrate and the demonstrators are exercising that right , ” Fauci said in the interview .
“ It ’ s a delicate balance because the reasons for demonstrating are valid and yet the demonstration itself puts one at an additional risk.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci on Friday said he was “very concerned” that mass protests held over the police-involved death of George Floyd will spark a resurgence in coronavirus.
“It is the perfect set up for the spread of the virus in the sense of creating some blips which might turn into some surges,” Fauci said in an interview on WTOP, a Washington, D.C., radio station.
“There certainly is a risk.”
Fauci, the top epidemiologist on the White House coronavirus task force, said that close congregation at the protests, along with the “screaming and demonstrating” that goes along with it, increases the “likelihood that you might have situations where you would force the spread of infection, and that’s really of concern.”
Thousands of demonstrators have gathered in cities across the U.S. to protest Floyd’s death.
Floyd died on May 25 after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for nearly 10 minutes during an arrest.
The mass gatherings have caused concerns among some public health officials who have for months warned that coronavirus transmits more easily in large groups.
The prospect of a spike in coronavirus cases has also caused a dilemma of sorts for politicians who have urged stringent restrictions on public gatherings to slow the spread of the virus, but also support mass demonstrations over Floyd’s death.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, came under criticism on Thursday after she led a protest in Highland Park without observing social distancing.
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Whitmer has been among the most vocal governors supporting social distancing policies and business closures to curtail the coronavirus pandemic.
Fauci said he wishes more was being done to caution the protesters about the risks of increased spread of the virus, which has caused nearly 110,000 deaths in the U.S.
“It’s a difficult situation. We have the right to peacefully demonstrate and the demonstrators are exercising that right,” Fauci said in the interview.
“It’s a delicate balance because the reasons for demonstrating are valid and yet the demonstration itself puts one at an additional risk.”
Fauci also suggested avoiding demonstrations “if you can.”
“If you can’t, make sure you wear a mask.”
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westernjournal--2020-06-06--Drew Brees Pens Letter to Donald Trump About Anthem Protests: This Has ‘Never Been’ About the US Fla

Drew Brees Pens Letter to Donald Trump About Anthem Protests: This Has ‘Never Been’ About the US Flag

New Orleans Saints superstar Drew Brees may want to consider changing positions to defensive back given how quickly he has been backpedaling from controversial comments he made earlier this week .
Brees , who actually plays quarterback for the Saints , became the center of controversy when he spoke out against national anthem protests possibly returning to the NFL this year .
The topic was broached in an interview with Yahoo Finance because of the ongoing protests and riots that have rocked the country following the death of George Floyd .
“ I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or our country , ” the 41-year-old Brees said .
TRENDING : Dem Rep Caught on Hot Mic at Protest Saying He 'Would n't Care ' If He Were n't Campaigning Other athletes , such as Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James , as well as the media , immediately pounced on Brees .
The backlash prompted Brees to issue not one , but two apologies on Instagram .
“ I would like to apologize to my friends , teammates , the City of New Orleans , the black community , NFL community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yesterday .
In speaking with some of you , it breaks my heart to know the pain I have caused , ” Brees wrote on Instagram .
One person who thought that Brees shouldn ’ t have apologized was President Donald Trump , who praised Brees on Twitter but noted that he shouldn ’ t have apologized for his remarks .
Trump ’ s Twitter posts led to Brees to respond yet again , this time in a direct letter to the president posted on Instagram .
RELATED : Are Anthem Protests Back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Door “ Through my ongoing conversations with friends , teammates , and leaders in the black community , I realize this is not an issue about the American flag .
It has never been .
We can no longer use the flag to turn people away or distract them from the real issues that face our black communities , ” Brees said in a post that directly tagged Trump ’ s Instagram account .
“ We did this back in 2017 , and regretfully I brought it back with my comments this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the flag and shift our attention to the real issues of systemic racial injustice , economic oppression , police brutality , and judicial & prison reform .
“ We are at a critical juncture in our nation ’ s history !
If not now , then when ?
“ We as a white community need to listen and learn from the pain and suffering of our black communities .
We must acknowledge the problems , identify the solutions , and then put this into action .
The black community can not do it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us , ” Brees said .
Brees ’ backtracking on his original anthem comments , which he buttressed by citing his two grandfathers fighting in World War II , falls in line with many NFL players ’ renewed interest in social justice in the wake of Floyd ’ s death .
Brees ’ top pass catcher has been particularly vocal about social justice on social media : While it ’ s clear how NFL players think about social justice , it will be fascinating to see what type of reaction , good or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ardent fans .
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New Orleans Saints superstar Drew Brees may want to consider changing positions to defensive back given how quickly he has been backpedaling from controversial comments he made earlier this week.
Brees, who actually plays quarterback for the Saints, became the center of controversy when he spoke out against national anthem protests possibly returning to the NFL this year.
The topic was broached in an interview with Yahoo Finance because of the ongoing protests and riots that have rocked the country following the death of George Floyd.
“I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country,” the 41-year-old Brees said.
Highlight: @readdanwrite asks @drewbrees what the star NFL quarterback thinks about “players kneeling again when the NFL season starts.”@drewbrees: “I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country.” Full exchange: pic.twitter.com/MpCkFyOMed — Yahoo Finance (@YahooFinance) June 3, 2020
Other athletes, such as Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, as well as the media, immediately pounced on Brees.
The backlash prompted Brees to issue not one, but two apologies on Instagram.
“I would like to apologize to my friends, teammates, the City of New Orleans, the black community, NFL community and anyone I hurt with my comments yesterday. In speaking with some of you, it breaks my heart to know the pain I have caused,” Brees wrote on Instagram.
One person who thought that Brees shouldn’t have apologized was President Donald Trump, who praised Brees on Twitter but noted that he shouldn’t have apologized for his remarks.
I am a big fan of Drew Brees. I think he’s truly one of the greatest quarterbacks, but he should not have taken back his original stance on honoring our magnificent American Flag. OLD GLORY is to be revered, cherished, and flown high… — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 5, 2020
…We should be standing up straight and tall, ideally with a salute, or a hand on heart. There are other things you can protest, but not our Great American Flag – NO KNEELING! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 5, 2020
Trump’s Twitter posts led to Brees to respond yet again, this time in a direct letter to the president posted on Instagram.
“We can no longer use the flag to turn people away or distract them from the real issues that face our black communities.” Drew Brees wrote a message responding to President Donald Trump’s tweets earlier today. (via @drewbrees) pic.twitter.com/b6VEz3kkyI — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 6, 2020
“Through my ongoing conversations with friends, teammates, and leaders in the black community, I realize this is not an issue about the American flag. It has never been. We can no longer use the flag to turn people away or distract them from the real issues that face our black communities,” Brees said in a post that directly tagged Trump’s Instagram account.
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“We did this back in 2017, and regretfully I brought it back with my comments this week. We must stop talking about the flag and shift our attention to the real issues of systemic racial injustice, economic oppression, police brutality, and judicial & prison reform.
“We are at a critical juncture in our nation’s history! If not now, then when?
“We as a white community need to listen and learn from the pain and suffering of our black communities. We must acknowledge the problems, identify the solutions, and then put this into action. The black community cannot do it alone. This will require all of us,” Brees said.
Brees’ backtracking on his original anthem comments, which he buttressed by citing his two grandfathers fighting in World War II, falls in line with many NFL players’ renewed interest in social justice in the wake of Floyd’s death.
Brees’ top pass catcher has been particularly vocal about social justice on social media:
“A message on behalf of the nfl” pic.twitter.com/iilDpnZfyV — Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) June 5, 2020
While it’s clear how NFL players think about social justice, it will be fascinating to see what type of reaction, good or bad, this draws from their most ardent fans.
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westernjournal--2020-06-06--Leftists Celebrate MLK ‘Riots’ Quote – But What He Actually Said Is a Nightmare for Them

You ’ ve undoubtedly seen the quote from the Rev .
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. : “ A riot is the language of the unheard.
” As violent and destructive unrest has enveloped the country , the more woke members of your Facebook friends list — the ones with the “ Black Lives Matter ” frames on their profile pictures — have posted this on their feed .
In fact , Martin Luther King Jr. ’ s son , Martin Luther King III , even put it on Twitter , where those friends who prefer their thoughts in 280 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t on Facebook likely retweeted it : TRENDING : Dem Rep Caught on Hot Mic at Protest Saying He 'Would n't Care ' If He Were n't Campaigning Martin Luther King ’ s daughter , Bernice King , also tweeted something very similar : And it got memed , too .
Check out this user , who declared that it was one of the only MLK quotes those without melanin could use : “ I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their skin , but by the content of their character ” has been replaced by four quotes that basically reinforce this guy ’ s worldview .
Thanks , @ Swordsfall1 !
The media also liked this quote .
The Philadelphia Inquirer , for instance , ran an article titled , “ King called riots ‘ the language of the unheard.
’ Black Philadelphians say it ’ s now time to listen , ” that was dedicated to how it was time to have a “ difficult conversation ” about Philadelphia ’ s racial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s been Democrat-run since time immemorial has racial issues ?
I ’ m shocked , really .
This would never happen in any other Democrat-run city like , say , Minneapolis . )
While the quote didn ’ t necessarily appear in many other headlines , it appeared in other articles , too .
One of the The Guardian ’ s many , many apologias for rioters included it .
So did an article from The Conversation which may have had the most ridiculous title and premise of the lot : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no further than the Bible and the Founding Fathers.
” Since this is apparently one of four MLK quotes I ’ m allowed to use , given that the only melanin I really have seems to be the freckles on my arms , I figured I ’ d do some research into the context behind it and how it fits into his wider philosophy .
Well , it turns out maybe I shouldn ’ t be using it .
In context , it ’ s actually completely different from the interpretation everyone keeps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit more context , because apparently that ’ s not really something anyone cares about when spreading a one-sentence quote online : King was speaking to a mostly white audience in 1967 , according to The Week .
This was two years after the Watts riots and as racial violence was beginning to ramp up in America in places like Milwaukee , Wisconsin , and Newark , New Jersey .
This was 53 years ago , back when de jure segregation had just ended and de facto segregation ( like , for instance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools in the South , which were set up specifically to circumvent the implementation of Brown v. Board of Education ) was still going strong .
Open racism was still an epidemic .
The idea of a black president was laughable at the time and the first elected black governor ( Douglas Wilder of Virginia ) was 22 years off .
In other words , it was a much different time .
And yet , King didn ’ t really say anything as incendiary as people seem to believe he did .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always said , I will always continue to say , that riots are socially destructive and self-defeating , ” King said .
“ But in the final analysis , a riot is the language of the unheard .
And what is it that America has failed to hear ?
It has failed to hear that the plight of the Negro poor has worsened over the last few years .
It has failed to hear that the promises of freedom and justice have not been met .
It has failed to hear that large @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about tranquility and the status quo than about justice , equality and humanity .
And so in a real sense our nation ’ s summers of riots are caused by our nation ’ s winters of delay .
And as long as America postpones justice , we stand in the position of having these recurrences of violence and riots over and over again.
” That first sentence always gets omitted when this is posted .
No one wants to hear King say “ riots are socially destructive and self-defeating.
” They just want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even though conditions are far different than they were 53 years ago .
This isn ’ t the only time he used this phrase — but again , it was qualified .
Here ’ s him talking to CBS News ’ Mike Wallace in 1966 , which will give you a bit of perspective on what he really meant .
Again , the quote has to be seen in context .
King was answering a question from Wallace about “ an increasingly vocal minority who disagree totally with your tactics , ” such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power advocates like Stokely Carmichael .
“ I contend that the cry of ‘ black power ’ is , at bottom , a reaction to the reluctance of white power to make the kind of changes necessary to make justice a reality for the Negro , ” King said .
“ I think that we ’ ve got to see that a riot is the language of the unheard .
And , what is it that America has failed to hear ?
It has failed to hear that the economic plight of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few years.
” Throughout the interview , however , he preached nonviolence .
At the top , CBS has a clip of him saying : “ Now what I ’ m saying is this : I would like for all of us to believe in nonviolence , but I ’ m here to say tonight that if every Negro in the United States turns against nonviolence , I ’ m going to stand up as a lone voice and say , ‘ This is the wrong way ! '
” He also said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” for African-Americans “ to turn to violence.
” “ I will never change in my basic idea that nonviolence is the most potent weapon available to the Negro in his struggle for freedom and justice .
I think for the Negro to turn to violence would be both impractical and immoral , ” he told CBS .
Where in this interview or where in the other speech do you hear King approve of riots ?
In this quote , where does Martin Luther King ’ s son see his father countenancing violence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Donald Trump ’ s claims about voter fraud with mail-in ballots .
If they want to show some fairness , fact-check this — and direct users to the actual story .
Perhaps then @ Swordsfall1 won ’ t be so eager to have white folks using it .
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You’ve undoubtedly seen the quote from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: “A riot is the language of the unheard.”
As violent and destructive unrest has enveloped the country, the more woke members of your Facebook friends list — the ones with the “Black Lives Matter” frames on their profile pictures — have posted this on their feed.
In fact, Martin Luther King Jr.’s son, Martin Luther King III, even put it on Twitter, where those friends who prefer their thoughts in 280 characters or less and thus aren’t on Facebook likely retweeted it:
As my father explained during his lifetime, a riot is the language of the unheard. — Martin Luther King III (@OfficialMLK3) May 28, 2020
Martin Luther King’s daughter, Bernice King, also tweeted something very similar:
“A riot is the language of the unheard.” My father was telling us to hear.
He was beckoning us to do justice.
He was provoking us to true peace.
A call to conscience. pic.twitter.com/sehI6CYtZB — Be A King (@BerniceKing) June 3, 2020
And it got memed, too. Check out this user, who declared that it was one of the only MLK quotes those without melanin could use:
These are the only M quotes LK white folks are alsowed to use from now on. And only if you’re posting it to other white folks to get them into action. That’s it. pic.twitter.com/4knMNkfxSQ — Swordsfall – Role Kickstarter Open NOW! (@Swordsfall1) June 4, 2020
As a white person, I’ve duly noted this.
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character” has been replaced by four quotes that basically reinforce this guy’s worldview. Thanks, @Swordsfall1!
The media also liked this quote. The Philadelphia Inquirer, for instance, ran an article titled, “King called riots ‘the language of the unheard.’ Black Philadelphians say it’s now time to listen,” that was dedicated to how it was time to have a “difficult conversation” about Philadelphia’s racial issues. (Wait, a city that’s been Democrat-run since time immemorial has racial issues? I’m shocked, really. This would never happen in any other Democrat-run city like, say, Minneapolis.)
While the quote didn’t necessarily appear in many other headlines, it appeared in other articles, too.
One of the The Guardian’s many, many apologias for rioters included it.
So did an article from The Conversation which may have had the most ridiculous title and premise of the lot: “A justification for unrest? Look no further than the Bible and the Founding Fathers.”
Since this is apparently one of four MLK quotes I’m allowed to use, given that the only melanin I really have seems to be the freckles on my arms, I figured I’d do some research into the context behind it and how it fits into his wider philosophy.
Well, it turns out maybe I shouldn’t be using it.
In context, it’s actually completely different from the interpretation everyone keeps on forcing on it.
A little bit more context, because apparently that’s not really something anyone cares about when spreading a one-sentence quote online: King was speaking to a mostly white audience in 1967, according to The Week.
This was two years after the Watts riots and as racial violence was beginning to ramp up in America in places like Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Newark, New Jersey.
This was 53 years ago, back when de jure segregation had just ended and de facto segregation (like, for instance, the semi-private “segregation academy” schools in the South, which were set up specifically to circumvent the implementation of Brown v. Board of Education) was still going strong. Open racism was still an epidemic. The idea of a black president was laughable at the time and the first elected black governor (Douglas Wilder of Virginia) was 22 years off.
In other words, it was a much different time.
And yet, King didn’t really say anything as incendiary as people seem to believe he did.
“Let me say as I’ve always said, I will always continue to say, that riots are socially destructive and self-defeating,” King said.
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“But in the final analysis, a riot is the language of the unheard. And what is it that America has failed to hear? It has failed to hear that the plight of the Negro poor has worsened over the last few years. It has failed to hear that the promises of freedom and justice have not been met. It has failed to hear that large segments of white society are more concerned about tranquility and the status quo than about justice, equality and humanity. And so in a real sense our nation’s summers of riots are caused by our nation’s winters of delay. And as long as America postpones justice, we stand in the position of having these recurrences of violence and riots over and over again.”
That first sentence always gets omitted when this is posted.
No one wants to hear King say “riots are socially destructive and self-defeating.” They just want the part that excuses the riots, even though conditions are far different than they were 53 years ago.
This isn’t the only time he used this phrase — but again, it was qualified. Here’s him talking to CBS News’ Mike Wallace in 1966, which will give you a bit of perspective on what he really meant.
Again, the quote has to be seen in context. King was answering a question from Wallace about “an increasingly vocal minority who disagree totally with your tactics,” such as the Nation of Islam and black power advocates like Stokely Carmichael.
“I contend that the cry of ‘black power’ is, at bottom, a reaction to the reluctance of white power to make the kind of changes necessary to make justice a reality for the Negro,” King said. “I think that we’ve got to see that a riot is the language of the unheard. And, what is it that America has failed to hear? It has failed to hear that the economic plight of the Negro poor has worsened over the last few years.”
Throughout the interview, however, he preached nonviolence. At the top, CBS has a clip of him saying: “Now what I’m saying is this: I would like for all of us to believe in nonviolence, but I’m here to say tonight that if every Negro in the United States turns against nonviolence, I’m going to stand up as a lone voice and say, ‘This is the wrong way!'”
He also said it would be “impractical and immoral” for African-Americans “to turn to violence.”
“I will never change in my basic idea that nonviolence is the most potent weapon available to the Negro in his struggle for freedom and justice. I think for the Negro to turn to violence would be both impractical and immoral,” he told CBS.
Where in this interview or where in the other speech do you hear King approve of riots? In this quote, where does Martin Luther King’s son see his father countenancing violence?
Twitter was happy to “fact-check” Donald Trump’s claims about voter fraud with mail-in ballots. If they want to show some fairness, fact-check this — and direct users to the actual story.
Perhaps then @Swordsfall1 won’t be so eager to have white folks using it.
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westernjournal--2020-06-06--Famous Faces Who Passed Away in May 2020

Here ’ s a look at some of the famous faces we lost in the month of May : Country singer Cady Groves , 30 , passed away on May 2 .
Her brother said she died of natural causes , though he suspected that some medical issues she experienced last year might have resurfaced .
Her top songs included “ Oil and Water ” and “ This Little Girl.
” TRENDING : Dem Rep Caught on Hot Mic at Protest Saying He 'Would n't Care ' If He Were n't Campaigning Don Shula , the winningest coach in NFL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on May 4 .
Shula won 347 games as a head coach and two Super Bowls .
In 1972-73 , he led the Miami Dolphins to complete the only perfect season in pro sports history .
He was 90 years old .
Princess Maria Petrovna Galitzine , a descendant of the last rulers of Austria , died from a cardiac aneurysm on May 4 .
She is survived by her husband , chef Rishi Roop Singh , and their son Maxim .
The princess was 31 .
Conservative talk radio host Barry Farber @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 6 at the age of 90 .
He worked in the radio industry for six decades and was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2014 .
On May 9 , rock ‘ n ’ roll pioneer Little Richard died at the age of 87 .
He sold over 30 million records and landed a spot among the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame .
His son said that he had cancer .
Grammy-winning R & B , funk and soul singer Betty Wright passed away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 66 .
She died peacefully in her home after being diagnosed with cancer last year .
Her top songs included “ Mother Wit ” and “ Where is the Love.
” YouTuber Corey La Barrie , 25 , was killed in a car crash on May 10 .
La Barrie was in the car with Daniel Silva , who appeared on the reality TV show “ Ink Master , ” when Silva allegedly drove a McLaren into a tree and a stop sign while under the influence .
Silva was arrested on murder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tyree Boyce , 30 , was found dead alongside his girlfriend in their Las Vegas condo on May 13 .
According to Fox News , they died from the effects of cocaine and fentanyl .
Their deaths were declared accidental .
Frank Bielec , who worked as a designer on the reality TV show “ Trading Spaces ” for eight years during the show ’ s initial run and then again when it was revived in 2018 , died on May 15 .
He passed away at the age of 72 from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 86 , passed away on May 15 .
Willard was nominated for four Emmys for his work on “ Modern Family , ” “ The Bold and the Beautiful , ” “ What ’ s Hot , What ’ s Not ” and “ Everybody Loves Raymond.
” The cause of his death was reportedly cardiac arrest .
Ken Osmond , known for his role as Eddie Haskell on “ Leave It to Beaver , ” died May 18 at the age of 76 .
Osmond served with the Los Angeles Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his role as Eddie Haskell on “ The New Leave It to Beaver ” and “ Still the Beaver.
” Amber-Lee Friis , a 2018 Miss Universe New Zealand finalist , passed away on May 18 at the age of 23 .
Friis worked very hard to overcome her difficult childhood and dreamed of helping other young women do likewise .
The cause of her death has not yet been released .
Famous Christian apologist and evangelist Ravi Zacharias died on May 19 from a rare form of cancer called Sarcoma .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempt in his teens and ultimately spent 48 years defending and sharing the Gospel .
He was 74 years old .
Hagen Mills , an actor who appeared on “ Baskets ” and “ Bonnie & Clyde : Justified , ” died on May 19 after allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend and then himself .
His ex , Erica Price , survived a chest and an arm wound .
Mills was declared dead at the scene of the shooting .
He was 29 .
Shad Gaspard , a former World Wrestling Entertainment star , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gaspard went missing the weekend prior while swimming at Venice Beach .
Police said that he was caught in a rip current .
Gaspard was 39 .
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame basketball coach Eddie Sutton , 84 , passed away from natural causes on May 23 .
Sutton accumulated more than 800 wins over the course of his career as a NCAA Division I head coach and led three teams to the Final Four .
Hana Kimura , a Japanese pro-wrestler and recent star on the reality show “ Terrace House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home on May 23 .
It is suspected that she died of suicide after being cyberbullied for her role in “ Terrace House.
” Kimura was 22 .
Actor Richard Herd , best known for his appearances on “ Star Trek ” and his role as Mr. Wilhelm on “ Seinfeld , ” died at the age of 87 .
He passed away in his home on May 26 as a result of “ cancer-related causes , ” a source told The Wrap .
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Celebrity Deaths in May 2020
Here’s a look at some of the famous faces we lost in the month of May:
Cady Groves
Country singer Cady Groves, 30, passed away on May 2. Her brother said she died of natural causes, though he suspected that some medical issues she experienced last year might have resurfaced. Her top songs included “Oil and Water” and “This Little Girl.”
Don Shula
The start is what stops most people. – Don Shula #quote pic.twitter.com/N796IoCuVG — Raymond Brown (@RaymondBrown__) June 4, 2020
Don Shula, the winningest coach in NFL history, died peacefully in his home on May 4. Shula won 347 games as a head coach and two Super Bowls. In 1972-73, he led the Miami Dolphins to complete the only perfect season in pro sports history. He was 90 years old.
Princess Maria Galitzine
Princess Maria Petrovna Galitzine, a descendant of the last rulers of Austria, died from a cardiac aneurysm on May 4. She is survived by her husband, chef Rishi Roop Singh, and their son Maxim. The princess was 31.
Barry Farber
My father Barry Farber, beloved, died this evening, at 6:25 pm. He was home, in bed, and we were all with him. He turned 90 just yesterday. He told me recently that his concept of death was “going somewhere I’ve never been before, like Finland or Estonia.” May God rest his soul. pic.twitter.com/5ocWK84gva — Celia Ingrid Farber (@CeliaFarber) May 7, 2020
Conservative talk radio host Barry Farber passed away peacefully in his home on May 6 at the age of 90. He worked in the radio industry for six decades and was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2014.
Little Richard
On May 9, rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Little Richard died at the age of 87. He sold over 30 million records and landed a spot among the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His son said that he had cancer.
Betty Wright
Grammy-winning R&B, funk and soul singer Betty Wright passed away on May 10 at the age of 66. She died peacefully in her home after being diagnosed with cancer last year. Her top songs included “Mother Wit” and “Where is the Love.”
Corey La Barrie
YouTuber Corey La Barrie, 25, was killed in a car crash on May 10. La Barrie was in the car with Daniel Silva, who appeared on the reality TV show “Ink Master,” when Silva allegedly drove a McLaren into a tree and a stop sign while under the influence. Silva was arrested on murder charges.
Gregory Tyree Boyce
“Twilight” actor Gregory Tyree Boyce, 30, was found dead alongside his girlfriend in their Las Vegas condo on May 13. According to Fox News, they died from the effects of cocaine and fentanyl. Their deaths were declared accidental.
Frank Bielec
Frank Bielec, who worked as a designer on the reality TV show “Trading Spaces” for eight years during the show’s initial run and then again when it was revived in 2018, died on May 15. He passed away at the age of 72 from a heart attack.
Fred Willard
Comedic actor Fred Willard, 86, passed away on May 15. Willard was nominated for four Emmys for his work on “Modern Family,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “What’s Hot, What’s Not” and “Everybody Loves Raymond.” The cause of his death was reportedly cardiac arrest.
Ken Osmond
Ken Osmond, known for his role as Eddie Haskell on “Leave It to Beaver,” died May 18 at the age of 76. Osmond served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 18 years and later reprised his role as Eddie Haskell on “The New Leave It to Beaver” and “Still the Beaver.”
Amber-Lee Friis
Amber-Lee Friis, a 2018 Miss Universe New Zealand finalist, passed away on May 18 at the age of 23. Friis worked very hard to overcome her difficult childhood and dreamed of helping other young women do likewise. The cause of her death has not yet been released.
Ravi Zacharias
Famous Christian apologist and evangelist Ravi Zacharias died on May 19 from a rare form of cancer called Sarcoma. He became a Christian after a failed suicide attempt in his teens and ultimately spent 48 years defending and sharing the Gospel. He was 74 years old.
Hagen Mills
Hagen Mills, an actor who appeared on “Baskets” and “Bonnie & Clyde: Justified,” died on May 19 after allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend and then himself. His ex, Erica Price, survived a chest and an arm wound. Mills was declared dead at the scene of the shooting. He was 29.
Shad Gaspard
Shad Gaspard, a former World Wrestling Entertainment star, was found dead on May 17. Gaspard went missing the weekend prior while swimming at Venice Beach. Police said that he was caught in a rip current. Gaspard was 39.
Eddie Sutton
Eddie Sutton racked up 8⃣0⃣6⃣ wins and 3⃣ Final Fours, but his biggest accomplishment was restoring pride in Cowboy basketball.#LetsWork I #GoPokes pic.twitter.com/X4FIvIfEcw — OSU Cowboy Basketball (@OSUMBB) May 26, 2020
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame basketball coach Eddie Sutton, 84, passed away from natural causes on May 23. Sutton accumulated more than 800 wins over the course of his career as a NCAA Division I head coach and led three teams to the Final Four.
Hana Kimura
Hana Kimura, a Japanese pro-wrestler and recent star on the reality show “Terrace House,” was found dead in her home on May 23. It is suspected that she died of suicide after being cyberbullied for her role in “Terrace House.” Kimura was 22.
Richard Herd
Actor Richard Herd, best known for his appearances on “Star Trek” and his role as Mr. Wilhelm on “Seinfeld,” died at the age of 87. He passed away in his home on May 26 as a result of “cancer-related causes,” a source told The Wrap.
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westernjournal--2020-06-06--Heartwarming Photos: Bride’s ‘First Look’ to Class Before Groom

Making an invite list for a wedding can be difficult .
You want to include all your closest friends and family , but some have larger circles of acquaintances than others and tough decisions have to be made .
One decision that was not tough to make for bride-to-be Kelsey Smith Moeller was to include her students in some part of her wedding celebrations .
They even got a sneak peek that few others were offered .
“ I ’ ve photographed first looks more times than I can count…….but this one !
This one is special !
” photographer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Flying Pig Photography ’ s Facebook page .
“ Kelsey teaches kindergarten at Hugh Goodwin Elementary .
And what a lucky class they are !
They were the very first to see her in her dress….before dad , before her groom .
And let me tell you , these sweet kiddos came to school dressed for the part , with a special surprise of their own.
” TRENDING : Dem Rep Caught on Hot Mic at Protest Saying He 'Would n't Care ' If He Were n't Campaigning Smith followed in her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Jerri Beth Smith , also taught in the same school district and would even sub for her daughter when needed .
The students put together a lovely party for their beloved teacher , which included a dress they painted .
“ Miss Smith insists none of the children gave away her surprise , and I believe it , ” the photographer continued .
“ These children were the most well-behaved and sweet children – even in an exciting time for them .
These photos are even more special now .
“ Less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sweet kindergarten class , school was suspended due to Covid-19 .
“ I know it was meant to be for all of these kiddos to share in the wedding of their teacher , even if it wasn ’ t possible for everyone to come to the ceremony !
“ Kelsey and her mom created a special table at the wedding to honor her class — a banner of one of these special images , a display of the dress and coloring sheets made from a group photo of them all .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they love her .
As of yesterday evening , it ’ s … Goodbye , Miss Smith and Hello , Mrs. Moeller !
But changing her name will never dull the memory created on this day .
Memories with Miss Smith/Mrs .
Moeller will always have a special place in their heart , because she shared hers with them.
” RELATED : Bride-To-Be Saves Over $ 18,000 for Dream Wedding by Eating Her Favorite Foods The photos show an adorable lineup of kiddos oohing and ahhing over their teacher in her gown and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with butterflies , flowers and their names will no doubt be a keepsake for the new Mrs. Moeller .
“ Angi Neal Gibbons is THE BEST ever , ” Moeller posted on May 31 .
“ So thankful for her and that she came to my classroom to get these shots !
My kiddos are so special to me and I am so glad I got to share this memory with them !
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Making an invite list for a wedding can be difficult. You want to include all your closest friends and family, but some have larger circles of acquaintances than others and tough decisions have to be made.
One decision that was not tough to make for bride-to-be Kelsey Smith Moeller was to include her students in some part of her wedding celebrations. They even got a sneak peek that few others were offered.
“I’ve photographed first looks more times than I can count…….but this one! This one is special!” photographer Agni Neal Gibbons wrote in a post on Flying Pig Photography’s Facebook page.
“Kelsey teaches kindergarten at Hugh Goodwin Elementary. And what a lucky class they are! They were the very first to see her in her dress….before dad, before her groom. And let me tell you, these sweet kiddos came to school dressed for the part, with a special surprise of their own.”
Smith followed in her mother’s footsteps. Her mom, Jerri Beth Smith, also taught in the same school district and would even sub for her daughter when needed.
The students put together a lovely party for their beloved teacher, which included a dress they painted.
“Miss Smith insists none of the children gave away her surprise, and I believe it,” the photographer continued. “These children were the most well-behaved and sweet children – even in an exciting time for them. These photos are even more special now.
“Less than two weeks after I photographed this sweet kindergarten class, school was suspended due to Covid-19.
“I know it was meant to be for all of these kiddos to share in the wedding of their teacher, even if it wasn’t possible for everyone to come to the ceremony!
“Kelsey and her mom created a special table at the wedding to honor her class — a banner of one of these special images, a display of the dress and coloring sheets made from a group photo of them all.
“I know she loves them as much as they love her. As of yesterday evening, it’s … Goodbye, Miss Smith and Hello, Mrs. Moeller! But changing her name will never dull the memory created on this day. Memories with Miss Smith/Mrs. Moeller will always have a special place in their heart, because she shared hers with them.”
The photos show an adorable lineup of kiddos oohing and ahhing over their teacher in her gown and veil. The summery dress they hand-decorated with butterflies, flowers and their names will no doubt be a keepsake for the new Mrs. Moeller.
“Angi Neal Gibbons is THE BEST ever,” Moeller posted on May 31. “So thankful for her and that she came to my classroom to get these shots! My kiddos are so special to me and I am so glad I got to share this memory with them!”
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westernjournal--2020-06-06--Antarctica Researchers Watch Gorgeous Sunset for Last Time in 5 Weeks

As most of the United States prepares to broil under the June sun , researchers in Antarctica are preparing for five weeks of darkness before they see the sun again .
A video posted on the Facebook page of the Australian Antarctic Program shows the sunset on Tuesday near the Davis research station .
“ Farewell sunshine !
Yesterday evening ( at 2pm ) , the winter expeditioners at Davis research station in # Antarctica enjoyed their last sunset for the next five weeks or so , ” the post read .
“ In minus 16°C , they were also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ , the collective glints of millions of ice crystals in the atmosphere .
Hello # MidwintersDay !
” TRENDING : Dem Rep Caught on Hot Mic at Protest Saying He 'Would n't Care ' If He Were n't Campaigning The sun will not be visible again on Earth ’ s southernmost continent until July 10 , according to a news release on the project ’ s website .
“ It ’ s incredible to think we won ’ t see the sun or feel it ’ s warmth for more than five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Simon Goninon said .
He said all 19 researchers at the station waved goodbye to the sun on Tuesday .
The expedition is entering what it calls the “ twilight zone.
” “ We will have about three hours of civil twilight a day , with the sun between 0–6 degrees below the horizon , so it ’ s a bit like the dark side of the moon here right now , ” Goninon said .
Not all research sites in Antarctica will have the same situation .
Mawson research station will go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which will rise on June 13 and reappear June 29 .
Casey research station will have about two hours of sunlight a day .
On its Facebook page , the Australian researchers said they enjoy celebrating Midwinter ’ s Day .
“ 21 June in Antarctica is more than the shortest darkest day in the middle of the coldest time of year .
It is the day on which light begins to return , a pivot point in a time of extreme isolation , ” the post read .
RELATED : Rioter Douses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Unrest Spreads Across Globe “ # MidwintersDay is the main annual celebration on most national stations , and Australian research stations are no exception .
Traditions such as an icy swim , gift-giving , a special dinner and neighbourly greetings stretch back over a century or more.
” During the time when the sun is not around , researchers need to take extra steps to maintain their health , according to Dr. Jeff Ayton , the Chief Medical Officer of the Australian Antarctic Division ’ s Polar Medicine Unit .
“ Our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body clock and that is driven by light .
If we have the absence of light , then we can get in some difficulties in synchronising our sleep/wake patterns , ” Ayton said in the news release .
“ The key thing is to ensure expeditioners maintain a routine of working , eating and sleeping during these long periods of darkness , to help maintain their circadian rhythm , ” he added .
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As most of the United States prepares to broil under the June sun, researchers in Antarctica are preparing for five weeks of darkness before they see the sun again.
A video posted on the Facebook page of the Australian Antarctic Program shows the sunset on Tuesday near the Davis research station.
“Farewell sunshine! Yesterday evening (at 2pm), the winter expeditioners at Davis research station in #Antarctica enjoyed their last sunset for the next five weeks or so,” the post read.
“In minus 16°C, they were also thrilled to see a ‘sun pillar’, the collective glints of millions of ice crystals in the atmosphere. Hello #MidwintersDay!”
Last Sunset Farewell sunshine! Yesterday evening (at 2pm), the winter expeditioners at Davis research station in #Antarctica enjoyed their last sunset for the next five weeks or so. In minus 16°C, they were also thrilled to see a ‘sun pillar’, the collective glints of millions of ice crystals in the atmosphere. Hello #MidwintersDay! ? Tom Clarke, plumber Posted by antarctica.gov.au on Tuesday, June 2, 2020
The sun will not be visible again on Earth’s southernmost continent until July 10, according to a news release on the project’s website.
“It’s incredible to think we won’t see the sun or feel it’s warmth for more than five weeks,” Davis research station leader Simon Goninon said.
He said all 19 researchers at the station waved goodbye to the sun on Tuesday.
The expedition is entering what it calls the “twilight zone.”
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“We will have about three hours of civil twilight a day, with the sun between 0–6 degrees below the horizon, so it’s a bit like the dark side of the moon here right now,” Goninon said.
Not all research sites in Antarctica will have the same situation.
Mawson research station will go about two weeks without the sun, which will rise on June 13 and reappear June 29. Casey research station will have about two hours of sunlight a day.
On its Facebook page, the Australian researchers said they enjoy celebrating Midwinter’s Day.
“21 June in Antarctica is more than the shortest darkest day in the middle of the coldest time of year. It is the day on which light begins to return, a pivot point in a time of extreme isolation,” the post read.
MIDWINTERS DAY – over the last century21 June in Antarctica is more than the shortest darkest day in the middle of the… Posted by antarctica.gov.au on Sunday, May 31, 2020
“#MidwintersDay is the main annual celebration on most national stations, and Australian research stations are no exception. Traditions such as an icy swim, gift-giving, a special dinner and neighbourly greetings stretch back over a century or more.”
During the time when the sun is not around, researchers need to take extra steps to maintain their health, according to Dr. Jeff Ayton, the Chief Medical Officer of the Australian Antarctic Division’s Polar Medicine Unit.
“Our bodies are made to work on a body clock and that is driven by light. If we have the absence of light, then we can get in some difficulties in synchronising our sleep/wake patterns,” Ayton said in the news release.
“The key thing is to ensure expeditioners maintain a routine of working, eating and sleeping during these long periods of darkness, to help maintain their circadian rhythm,” he added.
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westernjournal--2020-06-06--Dad Accidentally Runs Over Age 12 Daughter in Driveway

Don ’ t run in the parking lot .
Look both ways before crossing the street .
Don ’ t play around cars .
The potential danger of vehicles has been drilled into many of us from a young age , but even the most careful people can still make mistakes .
On Sunday afternoon , one family experienced what appears to be a terrible mistake .
In Raynham , Massachusetts , first responders were called to the scene of a serious accident .
“ Police Chief James Donovan and Fire Chief Bryan LaCivita report that the Raynham Police and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a girl was struck by a motor vehicle in the driveway of her home , ” the Raynham Police Department ’ s said in a news release Sunday .
“ Rescuers were dispatched to a single family home on Hall Street at 2:52 p.m. for a report of a child struck by a vehicle .
TRENDING : Dem Rep Caught on Hot Mic at Protest Saying He 'Would n't Care ' If He Were n't Campaigning “ Upon arrival , police officers and firefighters found a 12-year-old girl had been struck by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run over by the vehicle .
She was treated by medics at the scene and transported by medical helicopter to Children ’ s Hospital Boston with serious injuries.
” “ The incident is under investigation by the Raynham Police Department Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit , ” the report concluded .
While the case is under investigation , all signs point to it being an accident : Officials say the girl ’ s 41-year-old father pulled into the driveway without realizing she was there , sunbathing , according to The Boston Globe .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but if you ’ ve ever zoned out while driving a familiar route , you can imagine how easy it would be to fall prey to the same terrible oversight .
The girl , though seriously injured , is expected to recover .
Obviously , names of the family members are not being provided .
A similar incident took place on Wednesday , when a 6-year-old girl in St. Albert , Canada , was hit by a car backing out of a driveway .
According to The Canadian Press , the girl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she paused on a driveway and lay down for some unknown reason .
The driver , not seeing her , backed out over her .
RELATED : Incredible : Strangers Work Together To Lift Van Off Woman After Crash Upon realizing what had happened , the driver immediately got out and checked on the girl .
Thankfully the girl was not injured , which was confirmed by doctors at the hospital .
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Don’t run in the parking lot. Look both ways before crossing the street. Don’t play around cars.
The potential danger of vehicles has been drilled into many of us from a young age, but even the most careful people can still make mistakes.
On Sunday afternoon, one family experienced what appears to be a terrible mistake. In Raynham, Massachusetts, first responders were called to the scene of a serious accident.
“Police Chief James Donovan and Fire Chief Bryan LaCivita report that the Raynham Police and Fire Departments responded on Sunday afternoon after a girl was struck by a motor vehicle in the driveway of her home,” the Raynham Police Department’s said in a news release Sunday.
“Rescuers were dispatched to a single family home on Hall Street at 2:52 p.m. for a report of a child struck by a vehicle.
“Upon arrival, police officers and firefighters found a 12-year-old girl had been struck by a vehicle.”
“The victim was partially run over by the vehicle. She was treated by medics at the scene and transported by medical helicopter to Children’s Hospital Boston with serious injuries.”
“The incident is under investigation by the Raynham Police Department Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit,” the report concluded.
While the case is under investigation, all signs point to it being an accident: Officials say the girl’s 41-year-old father pulled into the driveway without realizing she was there, sunbathing, according to The Boston Globe.
It’s a horrible thought to entertain, but if you’ve ever zoned out while driving a familiar route, you can imagine how easy it would be to fall prey to the same terrible oversight.
The girl, though seriously injured, is expected to recover. Obviously, names of the family members are not being provided.
A similar incident took place on Wednesday, when a 6-year-old girl in St. Albert, Canada, was hit by a car backing out of a driveway.
According to The Canadian Press, the girl had been using a scooter, but she paused on a driveway and lay down for some unknown reason. The driver, not seeing her, backed out over her.
Upon realizing what had happened, the driver immediately got out and checked on the girl.
Thankfully the girl was not injured, which was confirmed by doctors at the hospital.
Hopefully the 12-year-old girl will make a full recovery and the 6-year-old will have learned her lesson about playing in driveways.
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westernjournal--2020-06-06--City of DC Paints Protester Slogan Next to White House as Possible Biggest Crowd Yet Forms

The District of Columbia ceremoniously painted the street leading to the White House with the bright-yellow words “ Black Lives Matter ” the day before crowds of protesters were expected to gather in response to George Floyd ’ s death while in police custody .
Artists with MuralsDC , a Department of Public Works project , and some volunteers painted the words on 16th street behind the White House on Friday , NPR reported .
The words were painted down a two-block stretch across Lafayette Square .
TRENDING : Dem Rep Caught on Hot Mic at Protest Saying He 'Would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Campaigning New York Times reporter Emily Badger said that the city used the same paint used to mark road lanes .
“ When I asked them what they were doing , several city workers casually said ‘ just paintin ’ the streets , ’ as if there was nothing else to say , ” she tweeted .
The city was expecting one of its largest demonstrations ever , Reuters reported .
“ We have a lot of public , open-source information to suggest that the event on this upcoming Saturday may be one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had in the city , ” Washington D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham told reporters .
Although the chief didn ’ t give an estimate , local media predicted tens of thousands of people would attend .
Marches and protests took place across the country on Friday and crowds formed overnight outside the White House , according to Reuters .
Mayor Muriel Bowser , who has repeatedly clashed with President Donald Trump about the response to the protests since Floyd ’ s death on May 25 in Minneapolis , Minnesota , also renamed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Black Lives Matter Plaza.
” “ There was a dispute this week about whose street this is , ” Bowser ’ s chief of staff John Falcicchio tweeted .
“ Mayor Bowser wanted to make it abundantly clear that this is DC ’ s street and to honor demonstrators who peacefully protesting on Monday evening.
” RELATED : DC Mayor Picks Outrageous New Name for Street in Front of White House During a media conference on Friday , Bowser explained the reasoning behind this move .
“ There are people who are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen , and to have their humanity recognized , and we had the opportunity to send that message loud and clear on a very important street in our city , ” Bowser said .
“ And it is that message , and that message is to the American people , that Black Lives Matter , black humanity matters , and we as a city raise that up as part of our values as a city.
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The District of Columbia ceremoniously painted the street leading to the White House with the bright-yellow words “Black Lives Matter” the day before crowds of protesters were expected to gather in response to George Floyd’s death while in police custody.
Artists with MuralsDC, a Department of Public Works project, and some volunteers painted the words on 16th street behind the White House on Friday, NPR reported.
The words were painted down a two-block stretch across Lafayette Square.
Holy cow. The city of DC is out here on 16th steeet behind the White House painting BLACK LIVES MATTER onto the streets — that it owns — stretching all the way to k Street. pic.twitter.com/PU7DW7XZHu — Emily Badger (@emilymbadger) June 5, 2020
New York Times reporter Emily Badger said that the city used the same paint used to mark road lanes.
“When I asked them what they were doing, several city workers casually said ‘just paintin’ the streets,’ as if there was nothing else to say,” she tweeted.
The city was expecting one of its largest demonstrations ever, Reuters reported.
“We have a lot of public, open-source information to suggest that the event on this upcoming Saturday may be one of the largest we’ve ever had in the city,” Washington D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham told reporters.
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Although the chief didn’t give an estimate, local media predicted tens of thousands of people would attend.
Marches and protests took place across the country on Friday and crowds formed overnight outside the White House, according to Reuters.
Mayor Muriel Bowser, who has repeatedly clashed with President Donald Trump about the response to the protests since Floyd’s death on May 25 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, also renamed a street in front of the White House “Black Lives Matter Plaza.”
“There was a dispute this week about whose street this is,” Bowser’s chief of staff John Falcicchio tweeted.
“Mayor Bowser wanted to make it abundantly clear that this is DC’s street and to honor demonstrators who peacefully protesting on Monday evening.”
During a media conference on Friday, Bowser explained the reasoning behind this move.
“There are people who are craving to be heard and to be seen, and to have their humanity recognized, and we had the opportunity to send that message loud and clear on a very important street in our city,” Bowser said. “And it is that message, and that message is to the American people, that Black Lives Matter, black humanity matters, and we as a city raise that up as part of our values as a city.”
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westernjournal--2020-06-06--Man Shows Up to Protest with Contingency Plan for Riots – A Trailer Full of Bees

As the protests that have flared throughout America came to Janesville , Wisconsin , this week , so did what one man dubbed his “ riot control bees.
” On Sunday , over 100 people gathered in Janesville to hold a demonstration protesting the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis , according to the Gazette Extra .
The march came after a Saturday night that saw cities across the nation marred by rioting that began in Minneapolis when protests over Floyd ’ s death morphed into rampages of arson and looting .
As the city readied itself for every eventuality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ idea about ensuring the safety of the community .
TRENDING : Dem Rep Caught on Hot Mic at Protest Saying He 'Would n't Care ' If He Were n't Campaigning “ The riot control bees are in their holding yard waiting to clear the streets of Janesville and keep peace to this county .
I ’ m willing to bring them in and kick them over if things get out of control , ” the Gazette Extra quoted Hoeft ’ s post as saying .
As a result , Hoeft joined those ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of bees on a trailer that he towed into a parking lot , just in case they were needed .
After police learned that Hoeft was ready to unleash bees on the protest , he was asked to leave , and did so , Janesville Police Department Sgt .
Dean Sukus told the Gazette Extra .
While there were also some civilians who came armed and ready to keep the peace if police needed help , Sukus said the department had “ things under control here.
” The protest did not devolve into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Congressman Officially Sworn Into House Hoeft ’ s concept drew the attention of Tyler O ’ Neil , writing on PJ Media .
“ Given the shameful way in which so many police have abandoned their posts in the riots , it seems quite fitting a pseudo-vigilante like Greg Hoeft would come prepared with his ‘ riot control bees , ' ” O ’ Neil wrote .
“ Who knows ?
Perhaps the National Guard should learn from Hoeft ’ s example .
Beestings tend to be far less deadly than bullets ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , but the pesky little buzzers are truly terrifying .
‘ Riot control bees ’ may prove an excellent deterrent to looting and rioting , ” he wrote .
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As the protests that have flared throughout America came to Janesville, Wisconsin, this week, so did what one man dubbed his “riot control bees.”
On Sunday, over 100 people gathered in Janesville to hold a demonstration protesting the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, according to the Gazette Extra.
The march came after a Saturday night that saw cities across the nation marred by rioting that began in Minneapolis when protests over Floyd’s death morphed into rampages of arson and looting.
As the city readied itself for every eventuality, beekeeper Greg Hoeft had his own idea about ensuring the safety of the community.
Hoeft shared his plans in a since-deleted Facebook post.
“The riot control bees are in their holding yard waiting to clear the streets of Janesville and keep peace to this county. I’m willing to bring them in and kick them over if things get out of control,” the Gazette Extra quoted Hoeft’s post as saying.
As a result, Hoeft joined those ready to support the police with 12 boxes of bees on a trailer that he towed into a parking lot, just in case they were needed.
This is still shocking to me. A Janesville man brought 12 boxes of bees to today’s protest. He had previously posted on Facebook: “I’m willing to bring them in and kick them over if things get out of control.” Story: https://t.co/WXYJeFfIXh via @CathyIdzerda for @gazettextra pic.twitter.com/jxYgdlsKhC — Jonah Beleckis (@JBeleckis) June 1, 2020
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After police learned that Hoeft was ready to unleash bees on the protest, he was asked to leave, and did so, Janesville Police Department Sgt. Dean Sukus told the Gazette Extra.
While there were also some civilians who came armed and ready to keep the peace if police needed help, Sukus said the department had “things under control here.”
The protest did not devolve into violence.
Hoeft’s concept drew the attention of Tyler O’Neil, writing on PJ Media.
“Given the shameful way in which so many police have abandoned their posts in the riots, it seems quite fitting a pseudo-vigilante like Greg Hoeft would come prepared with his ‘riot control bees,'” O’Neil wrote.
“Who knows? Perhaps the National Guard should learn from Hoeft’s example. Beestings tend to be far less deadly than bullets (for those who aren’t allergic), but the pesky little buzzers are truly terrifying. ‘Riot control bees’ may prove an excellent deterrent to looting and rioting,” he wrote.
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westernjournal--2020-06-06--Despite Tough Talk on Wall Street, Biden Accepts Millions in Donations from ‘Securities & Investment

Despite Tough Talk on Wall Street, Biden Accepts Millions in Donations from ‘Securities & Investment’ Industry

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has touted himself as the champion for the middle class , but it appears his campaign is taking in millions of dollars in donations from the “ securities & investment ” industry .
Data from the Center for Responsive Politics shows that the former vice president ’ s campaign has received $ 29.7 million in donations from “ securities & investment ” industry employees , like the stockbrokers , bond dealers and brokerage house workers who make up a lot of Wall Street .
Collectively , the industry is Biden ’ s second-largest donor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left-wing organizations .
President Donald Trump , in comparison , received about $ 6.3 million from “ securities & investment ” industry employees .
According to data compiled by Breitbart News , Biden has received more money from employees of J.P. Morgan Chase , Bank of America , Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs than Trump has .
TRENDING : Dem Rep Caught on Hot Mic at Protest Saying He 'Would n't Care ' If He Were n't Campaigning Employees from the four firms donated a total of $ 508,259 to Biden ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ data from the Center for Responsive Politics .
Trump received a total of $ 96,582 from the same firms .
During a speech in Philadelphia on Tuesday , Biden said that the country wasn ’ t built by Wall Street .
“ If it wasn ’ t clear before , it ’ s clear now .
This country wasn ’ t built by Wall Street bankers and CEOs , ” he said , according to a transcript of his remarks .
“ It was built by America ’ s great middle class — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday echoes previous comments he has made on the topic .
“ Wall Street are not bad folks , but they didn ’ t build this country , ” Biden said at a fundraiser last month hosted by Comcast Corporation executive David Cohen , according to Bloomberg .
“ The middle class built this country , ordinary women and men capable of doing extraordinary things , that ’ s who I believe in , that ’ s why I ’ m in this race.
” Wall Street insiders have begun vying for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he were to win the 2020 presidential election , according to Bloomberg ’ s report .
One top Wall Street executive anonymously told Bloomberg he is hoping for a position in the Defense Department .
In the final Democratic presidential debate , Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders called Biden out for accepting donations from Wall Street donors , the New York Post reported .
“ You need to take on Wall Street .
You need to take on the drug companies and the insurance companies and the fossil fuel industry , ” Sanders said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign contributions from them .
You take them on and create an economy that works for all.
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Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has touted himself as the champion for the middle class, but it appears his campaign is taking in millions of dollars in donations from the “securities & investment” industry.
Data from the Center for Responsive Politics shows that the former vice president’s campaign has received $29.7 million in donations from “securities & investment” industry employees, like the stockbrokers, bond dealers and brokerage house workers who make up a lot of Wall Street.
Collectively, the industry is Biden’s second-largest donor, following the Democratic Party and other left-wing organizations.
President Donald Trump, in comparison, received about $6.3 million from “securities & investment” industry employees.
According to data compiled by Breitbart News, Biden has received more money from employees of J.P. Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs than Trump has.
Employees from the four firms donated a total of $508,259 to Biden’s campaign, the outlet reported, citing data from the Center for Responsive Politics.
Trump received a total of $96,582 from the same firms.
During a speech in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Biden said that the country wasn’t built by Wall Street.
Biden: “If it weren’t clear before, it’s clear now: This country wasn’t built by Wall Street bankers and CEOs, it was built by the great American middle class.” — Eamon Javers (@EamonJavers) June 2, 2020
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“If it wasn’t clear before, it’s clear now. This country wasn’t built by Wall Street bankers and CEOs,” he said, according to a transcript of his remarks.
“It was built by America’s great middle class — by our essential workers.”
His message on Tuesday echoes previous comments he has made on the topic.
“Wall Street are not bad folks, but they didn’t build this country,” Biden said at a fundraiser last month hosted by Comcast Corporation executive David Cohen, according to Bloomberg.
“The middle class built this country, ordinary women and men capable of doing extraordinary things, that’s who I believe in, that’s why I’m in this race.”
Wall Street insiders have begun vying for spots in Biden’s cabinet if he were to win the 2020 presidential election, according to Bloomberg’s report.
One top Wall Street executive anonymously told Bloomberg he is hoping for a position in the Defense Department.
In the final Democratic presidential debate, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders called Biden out for accepting donations from Wall Street donors, the New York Post reported.
“You need to take on Wall Street. You need to take on the drug companies and the insurance companies and the fossil fuel industry,” Sanders said.
“You don’t take campaign contributions from them. You take them on and create an economy that works for all.”
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