westernjournal--2020-01-11--UC Berkeley Allows Monument to Palestinian Terrorists but Discriminated Against Conservatives

The University of California , Berkeley is under fire for showcasing a shrine glorifying Palestinian women involved in terrorist attacks on Israel , according to The Algemeiner .
The controversy follows a string of free-speech-related issues involving conservatives speaking on campus in recent years .
The jihadist exhibit was put together by a student group called Bears for Palestine in a location at the student union sponsored by UC Berkeley ’ s student government .
It was brought to the media ’ s attention when senior Milton Zerman blasted the shrine on social media .
In a Facebook post Dec. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ put up a shrine in their ASUC-sponsored Eshleman Hall cubicle glorifying the actions of violent Palestinian terrorists who killed innocent Jewish people ( in one case two Jewish college students ) .
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She was involved in the 1969 and 1970 hijackings of two European flights , TWA 840 and El Al 219 .
While the university has no issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school apparently has had an issue with allowing conservatives to come and talk to students .
As The Washington Post noted in 2017 , several conservative speakers , including Ann Coulter and Ben Shapiro , ran into roadblocks when attempting to speak on campus .
Events were canceled , security fees were curiously raised and venues were constantly booked despite plenty of advanced notice .
“ Using ridiculous pretexts to keep conservatives from speaking is unsurprising but disappointing .
We ’ ll find a way to get this event done , and UC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure we do so , ” Shapiro said in a statement , per The Post .
The chain-yanking by Berkeley was enough for the president of the United States to chime in .
Following the various controversies , the Berkeley College Republicans and the Young America ’ s Foundation filed a free-speech lawsuit that ended up costing the university $ 70,000 in legal fees and resulted in UC Berkeley changing its discriminatory procedures surrounding conservatives .
While having a conservative speaker appears to be a major concern for Berkeley , celebrating women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t seem to be a problem .
According to Judicial Watch , Odeh and other women showcased in the campus display were members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine , recognized as a terrorist organization by the U.S. government .
Odeh was convicted and imprisoned after being found guilty of a 1969 terrorist attack in a Jerusalem supermarket that killed two college students , Leon Kanner and Eddie Joffe .
In 2017 , she was deported from the U.S. to Jordan for lying on her immigration papers .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carried out several suicide bombings over the years that have killed over 100 people including women and children .
The terrorist group was responsible for the 2014 synagogue massacre that killed five civilians and one police officer in Jerusalem .
Zerman took a stand against the glorification of these terrorists by leaving signs on the exhibit .
Another said , “ From New Jersey to Jerusalem , we demand justice for our Jewish brothers + sisters ” — a reference to the recent anti-Semitic shooting at a Jersey City supermarket that killed three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to The Algemeiner .
Zerman , an Associated Students of the University of California senator , also sponsored a resolution asking the ASUC to denounce and step away from the Bears for Palestine exhibit and to acknowledge that the student union space should not be used to support or magnify terrorism .
This resolution , which will be considered at an upcoming ASUC Senate hearing , is expected to face strong opposition , according to The Daily Californian .
The student newspaper reported that Sarah Abdeshahian , president of the Cal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Zerman ’ s resolution is “ absolutely unfair ” and Bears for Palestine should be allowed to “ celebrate Palestinian activists.
” Shelby Weiss , an ASUC senator , also cited concerns about violating students ’ First Amendment right to free speech , The Daily Californian reported .
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The University of California, Berkeley is under fire for showcasing a shrine glorifying Palestinian women involved in terrorist attacks on Israel, according to The Algemeiner.
The controversy follows a string of free-speech-related issues involving conservatives speaking on campus in recent years.
The jihadist exhibit was put together by a student group called Bears for Palestine in a location at the student union sponsored by UC Berkeley’s student government.
It was brought to the media’s attention when senior Milton Zerman blasted the shrine on social media.
In a Facebook post Dec. 13, Zerman wrote that the group “put up a shrine in their ASUC-sponsored Eshleman Hall cubicle glorifying the actions of violent Palestinian terrorists who killed innocent Jewish people (in one case two Jewish college students).”
The post includes a photo of Leila Khaled holding an AK-47. She was involved in the 1969 and 1970 hijackings of two European flights, TWA 840 and El Al 219.
Bears For Palestine has put up a shrine in their ASUC-sponsored Eshleman Hall cubicle glorifying the actions of violent… Posted by ASUC Senator Milton Zerman on Friday, December 13, 2019
While the university has no issue displaying jihadist affiliates and terrorism, the school apparently has had an issue with allowing conservatives to come and talk to students.
As The Washington Post noted in 2017, several conservative speakers, including Ann Coulter and Ben Shapiro, ran into roadblocks when attempting to speak on campus.
Events were canceled, security fees were curiously raised and venues were constantly booked despite plenty of advanced notice.
“Using ridiculous pretexts to keep conservatives from speaking is unsurprising but disappointing. We’ll find a way to get this event done, and UC Berkeley has a moral and legal obligation to ensure we do so,” Shapiro said in a statement, per The Post.
The chain-yanking by Berkeley was enough for the president of the United States to chime in.
If U.C. Berkeley does not allow free speech and practices violence on innocent people with a different point of view – NO FEDERAL FUNDS? — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2017
Following the various controversies, the Berkeley College Republicans and the Young America’s Foundation filed a free-speech lawsuit that ended up costing the university $70,000 in legal fees and resulted in UC Berkeley changing its discriminatory procedures surrounding conservatives.
While having a conservative speaker appears to be a major concern for Berkeley, celebrating women such as convicted terrorist Rasmea Odeh doesn’t seem to be a problem.
According to Judicial Watch, Odeh and other women showcased in the campus display were members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, recognized as a terrorist organization by the U.S. government.
Odeh was convicted and imprisoned after being found guilty of a 1969 terrorist attack in a Jerusalem supermarket that killed two college students, Leon Kanner and Eddie Joffe. In 2017, she was deported from the U.S. to Jordan for lying on her immigration papers.
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine carried out several suicide bombings over the years that have killed over 100 people including women and children. The terrorist group was responsible for the 2014 synagogue massacre that killed five civilians and one police officer in Jerusalem.
Zerman took a stand against the glorification of these terrorists by leaving signs on the exhibit.
“Your display glorifying Jew-killers makes you complicit,” read one.
Another said, “From New Jersey to Jerusalem, we demand justice for our Jewish brothers + sisters” — a reference to the recent anti-Semitic shooting at a Jersey City supermarket that killed three people as well as a police officer, according to The Algemeiner.
Zerman, an Associated Students of the University of California senator, also sponsored a resolution asking the ASUC to denounce and step away from the Bears for Palestine exhibit and to acknowledge that the student union space should not be used to support or magnify terrorism.
This resolution, which will be considered at an upcoming ASUC Senate hearing, is expected to face strong opposition, according to The Daily Californian.
The student newspaper reported that Sarah Abdeshahian, president of the Cal Berkeley Democrats, said in an email that Zerman’s resolution is “absolutely unfair” and Bears for Palestine should be allowed to “celebrate Palestinian activists.”
Shelby Weiss, an ASUC senator, also cited concerns about violating students’ First Amendment right to free speech, The Daily Californian reported.
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westernjournal--2020-01-11--Adorable Cat Named ‘Frankenkitten’ Has One Eye and Was Born with Four Ears

What has four feet , four ears , one eye and an unusual name ?
Frankenkitten .
That might sound mean at first , but in reality it ’ s a fitting name for an adorably unique feline who belongs to Georgia Anderson , according to Cattitude Daily .
He also goes by the much more pedestrian moniker “ Frank.
” When Frank came into the world in Victoria , Australia , he and his sibling were strays , making their home under a house until they were caught and placed in the care of Geelong Animal Welfare Society .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grinning Bill Clinton with Sex Slave and Epstein 's Pimp on 'Lolita Express' Frank had been born with two eyes , but by the time he got veterinary care it was clear that one of his eyes was infected and needed immediate medical attention .
“ He was found to be suffering from a very painful eye infection that resulted in the almost immediate removal of his right eye , ” the Frankenkitten Facebook “ About ” page reads .
“ It was at GAWS that it was discovered that Frankie had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FOUR ears.
” “ Two ears are normal and include everything needed for hearing .
His additional two ears are pinna only ( no internal parts ) , and are located in front of his normal ears , facing inwards.
” Since the extra ear nubs weren ’ t causing any issues for the kitten , the rescue decided to leave them as they were : “ There was no medical reason to remove these ears , so they stayed and became part of Frankie ’ s unique features.
” However , not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were so benign : He also had a large overbite , and medical professionals were concerned that he wouldn ’ t be able to eat on his own .
“ Thankfully he can eat just fine , and when his adult teeth grow in , he will need the lower canines removed to prevent them from growing up into the roof of his mouth , ” his About page reveals .
Once the kitten was scheduled for his surgery , he needed a foster , which is when Anderson stepped in .
Despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been hurting , his loving little heart still shone through .
“ The first thing he did when I picked him up was purr and rub his face on mine , ” Anderson said , according to Cattitude Daily .
“ I told the girls in the vet clinic that I would foster him for recovery after his eye removal.
” “ When I got him home , he was very dopey and in pain , but still had so much love and affection for me , the kids and other animals.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ d decided that I wanted to keep him , ” she said .
“ I ’ ve probably fostered around 80 cats and kittens in the last year , and he was the first one that I knew I would regret giving back.
” Frank joined a lively household that includes three other cats , a dog and various foster critters .
“ Despite being a bit of a genetic mystery , Frankenkitten is just your regular young kitten , exploring his world , getting into mischief , and keeping his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the house , ” Frank ’ s Facebook page states .
Anderson keeps social media accounts for those interested in following along with Frankenkitten ’ s adventures .
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What has four feet, four ears, one eye and an unusual name? Frankenkitten.
That might sound mean at first, but in reality it’s a fitting name for an adorably unique feline who belongs to Georgia Anderson, according to Cattitude Daily.
He also goes by the much more pedestrian moniker “Frank.”
When Frank came into the world in Victoria, Australia, he and his sibling were strays, making their home under a house until they were caught and placed in the care of Geelong Animal Welfare Society.
Frank had been born with two eyes, but by the time he got veterinary care it was clear that one of his eyes was infected and needed immediate medical attention.
“He was found to be suffering from a very painful eye infection that resulted in the almost immediate removal of his right eye,” the Frankenkitten Facebook “About” page reads. “It was at GAWS that it was discovered that Frankie had a few other surprises – most interestingly – FOUR ears.”
“Two ears are normal and include everything needed for hearing. His additional two ears are pinna only (no internal parts), and are located in front of his normal ears, facing inwards.”
Since the extra ear nubs weren’t causing any issues for the kitten, the rescue decided to leave them as they were: “There was no medical reason to remove these ears, so they stayed and became part of Frankie’s unique features.”
However, not all the little cat’s features were so benign: He also had a large overbite, and medical professionals were concerned that he wouldn’t be able to eat on his own.
“Thankfully he can eat just fine, and when his adult teeth grow in, he will need the lower canines removed to prevent them from growing up into the roof of his mouth,” his About page reveals.
Once the kitten was scheduled for his surgery, he needed a foster, which is when Anderson stepped in. Despite how much Frank’s eye must have been hurting, his loving little heart still shone through.
“The first thing he did when I picked him up was purr and rub his face on mine,” Anderson said, according to Cattitude Daily. “I told the girls in the vet clinic that I would foster him for recovery after his eye removal.”
“When I got him home, he was very dopey and in pain, but still had so much love and affection for me, the kids and other animals.”
“By the next morning, I’d decided that I wanted to keep him,” she said. “I’ve probably fostered around 80 cats and kittens in the last year, and he was the first one that I knew I would regret giving back.”
Frank joined a lively household that includes three other cats, a dog and various foster critters.
“Despite being a bit of a genetic mystery, Frankenkitten is just your regular young kitten, exploring his world, getting into mischief, and keeping his human mum awake at night doing zoomies around the house,” Frank’s Facebook page states.
Anderson keeps social media accounts for those interested in following along with Frankenkitten’s adventures.
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westernjournal--2020-01-11--Bride Plans Wedding in Less Than 30 Minutes After Dad’s Cancer Takes Turn for the Worse

For many people , planning a wedding is mostly about “ who ” is involved .
The location is important , the order of ceremonies is important — but the people present , sharing in the couple ’ s joy , is primary .
When those important people face hardships that make traveling for the event difficult , many brides- and grooms-to-be will change all their plans just so they can still involve those pivotal guests .
For Shelby Schweikhart-Conville , that guest was her father .
She and her fiancé Jared were making their plans , but they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they waited to plan their perfect ceremony , her father wouldn ’ t get to participate because of his cancer .
So they put together a last-minute wedding , with help from friends , family and the hospital .
Schweikhart-Conville had her dress , there were witnesses around , they exchanged vows and rings , and her dad got a front-row seat to it all .
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” Schweikhart-Conville posted with a video of the event on Thursday .
“ We received the news less than a month ago , that my dads cancer had came back .
And it came back with a vengeance .
The cancer had taken over his lungs , and he is not responding to chemo.
” “ Knowing we exhausted every hope , we planned a wedding in the ICU in less than 30 min .
It was the most beautiful , bittersweet moment of my life.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girl get married , and it meant the world to me that he was able to see it.
” Once that was taken care of , and having seen his youngest married , Schweikhart-Conville ’ s father was ready to go .
“ Shortly after the wedding , my dad wanted to stop the life support , ” Schweikhart-Conville wrote .
“ He ’ s still with us , and if you could continue praying for my family , I would so greatly appreciate it.
” “ Special thanks to the nursing staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends and family for making this all possible.
” “ After finding out her father ’ s cancer had returned and was spreading quickly , Shelby and her fiance decided their wedding couldn ’ t wait , so they hosted it at Ascension St. Vincent on December 29 , 2019 , ” Ascension St. Vincent shared on Friday .
“ Congratulations to the newlyweds !
” RELATED : Mom Says Young Son Learned Valuable Lesson After Finding Envelope with $ 900 Cash Inside Many have commented on Schweikhart-Conville ’ s original post as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying that the heartfelt ceremony and the reason behind it had them in tears .
Some even posted and shared photos of their own hospital weddings that had been put together for very similar reasons .
While this newlywed couple is on the brink of loss , they can be assured that their choice to have a hospital wedding meant a lot to someone they loved very much .
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For many people, planning a wedding is mostly about “who” is involved. The location is important, the order of ceremonies is important — but the people present, sharing in the couple’s joy, is primary.
When those important people face hardships that make traveling for the event difficult, many brides- and grooms-to-be will change all their plans just so they can still involve those pivotal guests.
For Shelby Schweikhart-Conville, that guest was her father. She and her fiancé Jared were making their plans, but they were suddenly faced with the probability that if they waited to plan their perfect ceremony, her father wouldn’t get to participate because of his cancer.
So they put together a last-minute wedding, with help from friends, family and the hospital. Schweikhart-Conville had her dress, there were witnesses around, they exchanged vows and rings, and her dad got a front-row seat to it all.
“Not the idea I had in mind for a wedding, but Jared and I got married!” Schweikhart-Conville posted with a video of the event on Thursday.
“We received the news less than a month ago, that my dads cancer had came back. And it came back with a vengeance. The cancer had taken over his lungs, and he is not responding to chemo.”
“Knowing we exhausted every hope, we planned a wedding in the ICU in less than 30 min. It was the most beautiful, bittersweet moment of my life.”
“My dad got to see his baby girl get married, and it meant the world to me that he was able to see it.”
Once that was taken care of, and having seen his youngest married, Schweikhart-Conville’s father was ready to go.
“Shortly after the wedding, my dad wanted to stop the life support,” Schweikhart-Conville wrote. “He’s still with us, and if you could continue praying for my family, I would so greatly appreciate it.”
“Special thanks to the nursing staff at St. Vincent ICU, and my friends and family for making this all possible.”
“After finding out her father’s cancer had returned and was spreading quickly, Shelby and her fiance decided their wedding couldn’t wait, so they hosted it at Ascension St. Vincent on December 29, 2019,” Ascension St. Vincent shared on Friday. “Congratulations to the newlyweds!”
Many have commented on Schweikhart-Conville’s original post as well as shares by news outlets, saying that the heartfelt ceremony and the reason behind it had them in tears.
Some even posted and shared photos of their own hospital weddings that had been put together for very similar reasons.
While this newlywed couple is on the brink of loss, they can be assured that their choice to have a hospital wedding meant a lot to someone they loved very much.
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westernjournal--2020-01-11--Family Comes Home to Sliding Glass Door Completely Shattered, Finds Goat Sleeping in Bathroom

When an Ohio teen arrived home from school in early October 2019 , he noticed two things that were not normal : the family dog was outside and the sliding glass door in the back of the house had been shattered .
Concerned that someone had broken in , he called his mother as he began searching through the house , despite an off-putting odor .
Soon he realized that a person hadn ’ t broken in after all — a goat had .
Logan Keathley first saw the large male goat asleep in a bathroom inside the home .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grinning Bill Clinton with Sex Slave and Epstein 's Pimp on 'Lolita Express' “ Only me , ” Logan ’ s mother , Jennifer Keathley , told the Ashland Times-Gazette .
“ Who ever expects to get a phone call from your kid that there ’ s a goat in the house ?
” After the goat rammed through the glass door , it roamed around the house — apparently urinating as it explored .
“ He said , ‘ It smells funky in here , ' ” Jennifer told The Dodo .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bathroom and ran back outside yelling , ‘ Nope , nope , nope !
’ Imagine that phone call !
” She reported the bizarre and hilarious incident to the Ashland County Sheriff ’ s Office , but once officers arrived at the house they had to reach out to animal control and the local Humane Society for advice .
The officers were able to eventually able to coax the goat out of the home , but it took some ingenuity .
“ It took them a few hours to get him out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ luring him out and talking nicely for a long time .
They were very gentle with him.
” Eventually , they were able to trap the goat inside a dog crate .
Jennifer posted about the mysterious goat on several local Facebook pages in hopes of finding the owner .
Soon a man named Andrew Wilkins came forward to claim the goat — named “ Big Boy ” — and said the animal had traveled over 3 miles before breaking and entering into the Keathleys ’ home .
“ He ’ s never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Watkins told the Ashland Times-Gazette .
“ I think he was drinking too much that night .
I ’ m really sorry it happened but there wasn ’ t much I could do .
I wasn ’ t there.
” Jennifer said her homeowners insurance wouldn ’ t cover the damage , because while it would cover damage done by bears or deer , it didn ’ t cover goat damage .
Thankfully most of the damage was confined to the back door area and Watkins said his livestock insurance should cover it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a goat farm , ” Jennifer added .
“ But there ’ s nothing you can do but laugh.
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When an Ohio teen arrived home from school in early October 2019, he noticed two things that were not normal: the family dog was outside and the sliding glass door in the back of the house had been shattered.
Concerned that someone had broken in, he called his mother as he began searching through the house, despite an off-putting odor.
Soon he realized that a person hadn’t broken in after all — a goat had.
Logan Keathley first saw the large male goat asleep in a bathroom inside the home.
“Only me,” Logan’s mother, Jennifer Keathley, told the Ashland Times-Gazette. “Who ever expects to get a phone call from your kid that there’s a goat in the house?”
After the goat rammed through the glass door, it roamed around the house — apparently urinating as it explored.
“He said, ‘It smells funky in here,'” Jennifer told The Dodo.
“He found the goat in the bathroom and ran back outside yelling, ‘Nope, nope, nope!’ Imagine that phone call!”
She reported the bizarre and hilarious incident to the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, but once officers arrived at the house they had to reach out to animal control and the local Humane Society for advice.
The officers were able to eventually able to coax the goat out of the home, but it took some ingenuity.
“It took them a few hours to get him out,” Keathley said. “Tried luring him out and talking nicely for a long time. They were very gentle with him.”
Eventually, they were able to trap the goat inside a dog crate.
Jennifer posted about the mysterious goat on several local Facebook pages in hopes of finding the owner.
Soon a man named Andrew Wilkins came forward to claim the goat — named “Big Boy” — and said the animal had traveled over 3 miles before breaking and entering into the Keathleys’ home.
“He’s never done anything like that before,” Watkins told the Ashland Times-Gazette. “I think he was drinking too much that night. I’m really sorry it happened but there wasn’t much I could do. I wasn’t there.”
Jennifer said her homeowners insurance wouldn’t cover the damage, because while it would cover damage done by bears or deer, it didn’t cover goat damage.
Thankfully most of the damage was confined to the back door area and Watkins said his livestock insurance should cover it.
“My house definitely smells like a goat farm,” Jennifer added. “But there’s nothing you can do but laugh.”
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westernjournal--2020-01-11--Woman Gives Coat Off Her Back to Dog Tied to Tree So He Can Stay Warm

Hearts were thawed on a cold day in the Boston area after passers-by witnessed a dog owner take off her winter coat and zip it securely around her shivering dog .
Kristina Hollie was waiting at a bus stop in Cambridge , Massachusetts , on what she described as a cold and windy day in December .
She noticed a woman heading toward the post office while walking her dog on a leash .
Knowing she could not bring her pup inside the post office , the woman stopped to leash her dog to a tree while she ran the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from her dog , the owner made sure he was bundled up , an act of kindness that left Hollie delighted .
TRENDING : UK Outlet Runs Pictures of Grinning Bill Clinton with Sex Slave and Epstein 's Pimp on 'Lolita Express' “ It was very cold and windy out , ” Hollie told The Dodo .
“ I noticed that he was visibly shaking.
” Hollie watched as the woman took off her coat and wrapped it around her dog ’ s shivering body .
“ She obviously noticed too because she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the dog as he sat .
Maybe she thought he would kick it off , so she bent down and zipped it up around him !
” The pooch sat adorably bundled up in the dark green puffy coat while his owner quickly ran inside the post office .
Hollie was still waiting for the bus when the dog ’ s owner dashed back outside to retrieve her pet , looking cozy as ever while he waited .
“ As soon as she got up and walked past me , I told her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and thoughtful , ” Hollie said .
“ She just replied , ‘ Thank you !
I don ’ t want him to be cold !
’ ” The dog attracted the attention and admiration of other passers-by who also thought he looked adorable .
“ I saw two or three other people walk past him and comment that he looked very cute and very warm , ” Hollie said .
One glimpse at the dog leashed to a tree was all witnesses needed to confirm that the pooch was very well-loved .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ off her back , just so he could feel comfortable on a chilly winter day .
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Hearts were thawed on a cold day in the Boston area after passers-by witnessed a dog owner take off her winter coat and zip it securely around her shivering dog.
Kristina Hollie was waiting at a bus stop in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on what she described as a cold and windy day in December.
She noticed a woman heading toward the post office while walking her dog on a leash.
Knowing she could not bring her pup inside the post office, the woman stopped to leash her dog to a tree while she ran the errand.
But before she walked away from her dog, the owner made sure he was bundled up, an act of kindness that left Hollie delighted.
“It was very cold and windy out,” Hollie told The Dodo. “I noticed that he was visibly shaking.”
Hollie watched as the woman took off her coat and wrapped it around her dog’s shivering body.
“She obviously noticed too because she immediately took off her jacket and covered the dog as he sat. Maybe she thought he would kick it off, so she bent down and zipped it up around him!”
The pooch sat adorably bundled up in the dark green puffy coat while his owner quickly ran inside the post office.
Hollie was still waiting for the bus when the dog’s owner dashed back outside to retrieve her pet, looking cozy as ever while he waited.
“As soon as she got up and walked past me, I told her that what she did was incredibly sweet and thoughtful,” Hollie said.
“She just replied, ‘Thank you! I don’t want him to be cold!’”
The dog attracted the attention and admiration of other passers-by who also thought he looked adorable.
“I saw two or three other people walk past him and comment that he looked very cute and very warm,” Hollie said.
One glimpse at the dog leashed to a tree was all witnesses needed to confirm that the pooch was very well-loved. His owner literally gave him the coat off her back, just so he could feel comfortable on a chilly winter day.
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westernjournal--2020-01-11--Iconic City Photos Turn Hellish After Edits Show How Australian Bushfires Would Impact Them

Many haunting scenes have come from the Australian bushfires , but a surprising impact of the fires showed up thousands of miles away in New Zealand .
In Australia itself , at least 26 people have died from the blazes , and hundreds of homes have been destroyed , according to News.com.au .
Ecologists from the University of Sydney also estimate that over a billion animals have perished due to the fires .
The impact of the fires doesn ’ t stop in Australia , however .
Not only can smoke from the fires be seen from space , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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“ We can actually smell the burning here in Christchurch , ” Twitter user Miss Roho wrote Jan. 1 .
When Sam Choan , founding editor of Organic Lesson , realized the impact these fires were having on those in that part of the world , he wanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The yellowing glaciers in New Zealand inspired him to take photos from iconic cities and scenes across the globe and edit them to look as if the smoke were having an impact there as well .
Choan posted the pictures on Organic Lesson , a lifestyle website that focuses on sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to everyday items and tasks .
“ I wanted to inspire action , whether through donations or through spreading awareness , from people around the world who can only observe the disaster through the lens of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Journal .
“ I thought the edited photos might give them a bit more perspective of the crisis if we ‘ re-created ’ the smoke in areas that are more familiar to them , ” Choan said .
He edited pictures of Singapore , London , New York , Paris , Hong Kong , Santorini , Greece and the Swiss Alps .
Through this project , Choan hoped others would better understand how much devastation the bushfires are causing , not only in Australia but also in neighboring areas .
“ I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis like this could happen anywhere in the world so we as a global audience should do what we can to help those in need , ” he said .
If you ’ d like to help those who have been affected by the bushfires in Australia , you can donate to Samaritan ’ s Purse .
You can also give to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service , which is sending out volunteer firefighters and other emergency workers to contain the fires .
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Many haunting scenes have come from the Australian bushfires, but a surprising impact of the fires showed up thousands of miles away in New Zealand.
In Australia itself, at least 26 people have died from the blazes, and hundreds of homes have been destroyed, according to News.com.au.
Ecologists from the University of Sydney also estimate that over a billion animals have perished due to the fires.
The impact of the fires doesn’t stop in Australia, however.
Not only can smoke from the fires be seen from space, but countries far away are feeling the impact.
Last week, there were reports of glaciers near Christchurch, New Zealand, becoming yellow-tinged as a result of smoke from Australia.
Near Franz Josef glacier. The “caramelised” snow is caused by dust from the bushfires. It was white yesterday pic.twitter.com/Ryqq685Ind — Fabulousmonster (@Rachelhatesit) December 31, 2019
“We can actually smell the burning here in Christchurch,” Twitter user Miss Roho wrote Jan. 1.
This the view from the top of the Tasman Glacier NZ today – whole South island experiencing bushfire clouds. We can actually smell the burning here in Christchurch. Thinking of you guys. ?#nswbushfire #AustralianFires #AustraliaBurning pic.twitter.com/iCzOGkou4o — Miss Roho (@MissRoho) January 1, 2020
When Sam Choan, founding editor of Organic Lesson, realized the impact these fires were having on those in that part of the world, he wanted to help others put it into perspective.
The yellowing glaciers in New Zealand inspired him to take photos from iconic cities and scenes across the globe and edit them to look as if the smoke were having an impact there as well.
Choan posted the pictures on Organic Lesson, a lifestyle website that focuses on sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to everyday items and tasks.
“I wanted to inspire action, whether through donations or through spreading awareness, from people around the world who can only observe the disaster through the lens of the media,” he told The Western Journal.
“I thought the edited photos might give them a bit more perspective of the crisis if we ‘re-created’ the smoke in areas that are more familiar to them,” Choan said.
He edited pictures of Singapore, London, New York, Paris, Hong Kong, Santorini, Greece and the Swiss Alps.
Through this project, Choan hoped others would better understand how much devastation the bushfires are causing, not only in Australia but also in neighboring areas.
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“I think the main takeaway would be that a crisis like this could happen anywhere in the world so we as a global audience should do what we can to help those in need,” he said.
If you’d like to help those who have been affected by the bushfires in Australia, you can donate to Samaritan’s Purse. You can also give to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service, which is sending out volunteer firefighters and other emergency workers to contain the fires.
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westernjournal--2020-01-11--Australia Slaughtering 10,000 Camels To Combat Global Warming

Nearly 10 years after Australian camels ( and their methane emissions ) were identified as a factor in climate change , 10,000 of the country ’ s wild dromedaries now face a slaughter .
The cull , which was scheduled to start Wednesday , comes as part of an effort to help conditions in fire-ravaged Australia .
According to the Independent , the camels are drinking up valuable water and exacerbating the country ’ s drought .
Citing The Australian , the outlet also noted that the camels are being slaughtered over their greenhouse gas contributions .
The animals have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ search for water .
They often trample fences and wreak havoc in their pursuit of even the smallest amount of moisture .
TRENDING : UK Outlet Runs Pictures of Grinning Bill Clinton with Sex Slave and Epstein 's Pimp on 'Lolita Express' Camels in Australia have few predators , so they are able to reproduce and eat native vegetation practically unchecked .
Professional sharpshooters are expected to eliminate the 10,000 camels , which are not a species native to Australia .
Shooting camels to help slow climate change isn ’ t a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the faraway year of 2011 , a single camel can produce greenhouse gasses equivalent to over a ton of carbon dioxide .
Even then , the solution was to gun down the animals .
The welfare of the camels themselves was another reason given for the cull .
The animals are so numerous that their death by trampling or thirst is not uncommon .
Camels were first imported to Australia by explorers and pioneers .
The animal ’ s hardy constitution and adaptation to dry conditions made it an invaluable transportation and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : Media Narrative Blown Apart as Aussie Authorities Count More Than 180 Arrests Related to Brush Fires Although the 2011 report suggested that over a million camels could be killed to ease the environmental pressure , the 10,000 that will be culled represents only a fraction of that .
It remains to be seen if the slaughter will help Australia ’ s drought or have any impact on world temperature .
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Nearly 10 years after Australian camels (and their methane emissions) were identified as a factor in climate change, 10,000 of the country’s wild dromedaries now face a slaughter.
The cull, which was scheduled to start Wednesday, comes as part of an effort to help conditions in fire-ravaged Australia.
According to the Independent, the camels are drinking up valuable water and exacerbating the country’s drought.
Citing The Australian, the outlet also noted that the camels are being slaughtered over their greenhouse gas contributions.
#EXCLUSIVE: Feral camels are wreaking havoc in remote communities as drought makes them desperate for water.https://t.co/WxEnjDlkjP — The Australian (@australian) January 6, 2020
The animals have become a major nuisance in their never-ending search for water. They often trample fences and wreak havoc in their pursuit of even the smallest amount of moisture.
Camels in Australia have few predators, so they are able to reproduce and eat native vegetation practically unchecked.
Professional sharpshooters are expected to eliminate the 10,000 camels, which are not a species native to Australia.
Shooting camels to help slow climate change isn’t a new idea.
According to an NPR report from the faraway year of 2011, a single camel can produce greenhouse gasses equivalent to over a ton of carbon dioxide.
Even then, the solution was to gun down the animals.
The welfare of the camels themselves was another reason given for the cull. The animals are so numerous that their death by trampling or thirst is not uncommon.
Camels were first imported to Australia by explorers and pioneers. The animal’s hardy constitution and adaptation to dry conditions made it an invaluable transportation and pack animal in the arid outback.
Celebrating hump day with an orange or two – as you do! ? (Myrtle the camel via #thekangaroosanctuary in @ausoutbacknt) #seeaustralia #ntaustralia pic.twitter.com/gLqaVOmRJ1 — Australia (@Australia) February 13, 2019
Although the 2011 report suggested that over a million camels could be killed to ease the environmental pressure, the 10,000 that will be culled represents only a fraction of that.
It remains to be seen if the slaughter will help Australia’s drought or have any impact on world temperature.
Killing camels to save polar bears — now there’s a thought.
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westernjournal--2020-01-11--Trump Economy Blazes as Gen. Motors, Ford Surprise 1,500 Temps with Full-Time Promotions & More To C

Trump Economy Blazes as Gen. Motors, Ford Surprise 1,500 Temps with Full-Time Promotions & More To Come

Though Democrats and the predominately liberal establishment media are loath to admit it , the U.S. economy under President Donald Trump has been on fire for three years and shows little signs of a significant slowdown any time soon .
Those who tout Trump ’ s robust economy often point to the soaring stock market , the historically low unemployment rate and rising wages across the board for workers at all levels , but there is one more particularly important element that can ’ t be missed — jobs .
And not just part-time or minimum-wage entry-level jobs , either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whatever honest work an American can find — but serious full-time jobs with competitive wages and benefits packages in a wide assortment of industries across the economy .
A prime example of this was the incredible news shared by the Detroit Free Press on Wednesday that both Ford and General Motors had surprised upwards of 1,500 temporary workers with an unexpected promotion to be permanent full-time employees of the premier American auto manufacturers .
On Monday , GM converted 930 temporary workers to permanent full-time employees , spread out across 30 of its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company said additional promotions would be coming in the months ahead as well .
TRENDING : UK Outlet Runs Pictures of Grinning Bill Clinton with Sex Slave and Epstein 's Pimp on 'Lolita Express' Likewise , Ford also announced on Monday that it , too , had promoted 592 of its temporary workers to full-time status , and similarly promised more promotions would follow in the next month .
The liberal-leaning Free Press did not credit Trump ’ s economy for the excellent news , of course , but rather pointed solely to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between the United Auto Workers union and the “ Big Three ” U.S. auto companies — Ford , GM and Fiat Chrysler .
That agreement , reached in October 2019 following a 40-day strike by union workers , included a provision that would automatically convert a temporary worker to permanent full-time status following at least three years of service .
Both Ford and GM had agreed to the terms , while Fiat Chrysler was still working to implement the agreement ( and may announce its own promotions once everything is finalized ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the new UAW labor agreement with the auto companies certainly played a significant role in the promotions for these workers , that state of the U.S. economy under Trump can ’ t be ignored or dismissed for playing a role as well .
Had the economy not been firing on all cylinders for the past three years , the temporary workers may not have been able to attain their three-year service mark with the companies to become eligible for the promotions , which of course come with higher hourly wages and benefits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the economy weren ’ t running at full speed , or if prospects of a substantial slowdown loomed on the horizon , Ford and GM wouldn ’ t be taking this step either .
Indeed , these promotions by Ford and GM , as excellent as they are for the individual workers involved , can also be viewed almost equally as an expression of the high level of confidence the companies have in the economy remaining strong for the foreseeable future .
Also lost in all of this and left unmentioned by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by recent movement in Congress regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement , intended as a replacement for the outdated North America Free Trade Agreement .
RELATED : Once a Dem Economist , Navarro Praises Trump Economy : Dow at 32,000 in 2020 The USMCA has been touted as strengthening the auto manufacturing sector in the U.S. , and odds are good that the companies factored the potential pact into their decisions to promote their employees .
The left may not want to openly admit it , but the Trump economy is doing great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these 1,500 union workers — and potentially hundreds more in the coming months .
Provided the economy remains strong , news like this will only bolster Trump ’ s chances at being re-elected in November .
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Though Democrats and the predominately liberal establishment media are loath to admit it, the U.S. economy under President Donald Trump has been on fire for three years and shows little signs of a significant slowdown any time soon.
Those who tout Trump’s robust economy often point to the soaring stock market, the historically low unemployment rate and rising wages across the board for workers at all levels, but there is one more particularly important element that can’t be missed — jobs.
And not just part-time or minimum-wage entry-level jobs, either — though we’ll never knock whatever honest work an American can find — but serious full-time jobs with competitive wages and benefits packages in a wide assortment of industries across the economy.
A prime example of this was the incredible news shared by the Detroit Free Press on Wednesday that both Ford and General Motors had surprised upwards of 1,500 temporary workers with an unexpected promotion to be permanent full-time employees of the premier American auto manufacturers.
On Monday, GM converted 930 temporary workers to permanent full-time employees, spread out across 30 of its 52 plants around the country. The company said additional promotions would be coming in the months ahead as well.
Likewise, Ford also announced on Monday that it, too, had promoted 592 of its temporary workers to full-time status, and similarly promised more promotions would follow in the next month.
The liberal-leaning Free Press did not credit Trump’s economy for the excellent news, of course, but rather pointed solely to a provision in the new labor agreement between the United Auto Workers union and the “Big Three” U.S. auto companies — Ford, GM and Fiat Chrysler.
That agreement, reached in October 2019 following a 40-day strike by union workers, included a provision that would automatically convert a temporary worker to permanent full-time status following at least three years of service.
Both Ford and GM had agreed to the terms, while Fiat Chrysler was still working to implement the agreement (and may announce its own promotions once everything is finalized).
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To be sure, while the provision in the new UAW labor agreement with the auto companies certainly played a significant role in the promotions for these workers, that state of the U.S. economy under Trump can’t be ignored or dismissed for playing a role as well.
Had the economy not been firing on all cylinders for the past three years, the temporary workers may not have been able to attain their three-year service mark with the companies to become eligible for the promotions, which of course come with higher hourly wages and benefits like insurance and paid leave.
If the economy weren’t running at full speed, or if prospects of a substantial slowdown loomed on the horizon, Ford and GM wouldn’t be taking this step either.
Indeed, these promotions by Ford and GM, as excellent as they are for the individual workers involved, can also be viewed almost equally as an expression of the high level of confidence the companies have in the economy remaining strong for the foreseeable future.
Also lost in all of this and left unmentioned by the Free Press is the likely role played by recent movement in Congress regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, intended as a replacement for the outdated North America Free Trade Agreement.
The USMCA has been touted as strengthening the auto manufacturing sector in the U.S., and odds are good that the companies factored the potential pact into their decisions to promote their employees.
The left may not want to openly admit it, but the Trump economy is doing great, as evidenced by the promotion of these 1,500 union workers — and potentially hundreds more in the coming months.
Provided the economy remains strong, news like this will only bolster Trump’s chances at being re-elected in November.
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westernjournal--2020-01-11--Rock Legend Neil Peart of Rush Dead at 67

Legendary drummer and lyricist Neil Peart of the Canadian rock trio Rush died Tuesday in Santa Monica , California .
He was 67 years old .
The band announced his death Friday on Twitter .
“ It is with broken hearts and the deepest sadness that we must share the terrible news that on Tuesday our friend , soul brother and band mate of over 45 years , Neil , has lost his incredibly brave three and half year battle with brain cancer ( Glioblastoma ) , ” the band ’ s statement said .
The band also asked for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their loss .
TRENDING : UK Outlet Runs Pictures of Grinning Bill Clinton with Sex Slave and Epstein 's Pimp on 'Lolita Express' Peart joined the band in 1974 alongside Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson , according to Rolling Stone .
His imaginative lyrics and bold drum solos helped elevate the band during the classic-rock era .
Rush ’ s final tour ended in 2015 , but their impact on the genre of music has continued on .
The band was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1994 and later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Roll Hall of Fame .
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame referred to the band as “ the godfathers of progressive metal.
” Not only did he apply his writing talent to songs , but he also wrote multiple books .
While Peart saw many successes throughout his life , he also experienced tragic heartbreak .
RELATED : UC Berkeley Allows Monument to Palestinian Terrorists but Discriminated Against Conservatives In 1997 , his daughter , Selena Taylor , died in a car accident in Toronto , according to Rolling Stone .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few months later his common-law wife of 23 years , Jackie , was diagnosed with terminal cancer and soon lost her battle .
Overcome with grief , the drummer temporarily retired from the band and went on a 14-month motorcycle tour across North America , which he later wrote a memoir about .
He was remarried in 2000 to his surviving wife , Carrie , and rejoined the band in 2001 .
Peart is also survived by his daughter Olivia .
The band asked that fans who want “ to express their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or charity and make a donation in Neil ’ s name .
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Legendary drummer and lyricist Neil Peart of the Canadian rock trio Rush died Tuesday in Santa Monica, California. He was 67 years old.
The band announced his death Friday on Twitter.
“It is with broken hearts and the deepest sadness that we must share the terrible news that on Tuesday our friend, soul brother and band mate of over 45 years, Neil, has lost his incredibly brave three and half year battle with brain cancer (Glioblastoma),” the band’s statement said.
The band also asked for privacy as Neil’s family grieves their loss.
“Rest in peace brother,” the statement concluded.
Neil Peart September 12, 1952 – January 7, 2020 pic.twitter.com/NivX2RhiB8 — Rush (@rushtheband) January 10, 2020
Peart joined the band in 1974 alongside Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, according to Rolling Stone.
His imaginative lyrics and bold drum solos helped elevate the band during the classic-rock era.
Rush’s final tour ended in 2015, but their impact on the genre of music has continued on.
The band was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1994 and later, in 2013, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame referred to the band as “the godfathers of progressive metal.”
Not only did he apply his writing talent to songs, but he also wrote multiple books.
While Peart saw many successes throughout his life, he also experienced tragic heartbreak.
In 1997, his daughter, Selena Taylor, died in a car accident in Toronto, according to Rolling Stone. She was only 19 years old.
Only a few months later his common-law wife of 23 years, Jackie, was diagnosed with terminal cancer and soon lost her battle.
Overcome with grief, the drummer temporarily retired from the band and went on a 14-month motorcycle tour across North America, which he later wrote a memoir about.
He was remarried in 2000 to his surviving wife, Carrie, and rejoined the band in 2001.
Peart is also survived by his daughter Olivia.
The band asked that fans who want “to express their condolences” choose a cancer research group or charity and make a donation in Neil’s name.
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westernjournal--2020-01-11--‘Jeopardy!’ Under Fire After Accepting Answer Stating Bethlehem Is in Israel

The popular game show “ Jeopardy !
” has come under fire on Twitter after a contestant said Bethlehem is located in Palestine and was told her response was wrong .
In an episode that aired Friday , host Alex Trebek asked contestants where the Church of the Nativity , which is said to mark the birthplace of Jesus in Bethlehem , was located .
The church is in the West Bank , which has been at the center of a decades-long dispute over whether the land rightfully belongs to Israel or to the State of Palestine .
The West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Jordan during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War , but has been occupied by Israel ever since the 1967 Six-Day War .
“ Built in the 300 ’ s A.D. , the Church of the Nativity , ” the ambiguous clue read .
Contestants had to correctly provide the location for the church .
TRENDING : Rep. Cheney : 'Speaker Pelosi Is an Embarrassment & Unfit for Office' Contestant Katie Needle quickly buzzed in and said , “ What is Palestine ?
” Trebek said her response was wrong and moved to the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ What is Israel ?
” Trebek said his response was correct .
The Arab American Institute ’ s Omar Baddar recorded the segment and expressed his disappointment in the game show .
“ Unacceptable !
!
Bethlehem is in the Palestinian territories which Israel illegally occupies ( Katie Needle got the correct answer & was robbed ) , ” he wrote .
He added : “ @ Jeopardy owes an apology for endorsing Israel ’ s universally-condemned illegal takeover of Palestinian lands.
” While many cried for the game show to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Palestine was the wrong answer .
“ Palestine should be classed the same as never Neverland and Narnia , ” one user said .
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The popular game show “Jeopardy!” has come under fire on Twitter after a contestant said Bethlehem is located in Palestine and was told her response was wrong.
In an episode that aired Friday, host Alex Trebek asked contestants where the Church of the Nativity, which is said to mark the birthplace of Jesus in Bethlehem, was located.
The church is in the West Bank, which has been at the center of a decades-long dispute over whether the land rightfully belongs to Israel or to the State of Palestine.
The West Bank was captured by the Arab nation of Jordan during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, but has been occupied by Israel ever since the 1967 Six-Day War.
“Built in the 300’s A.D., the Church of the Nativity,” the ambiguous clue read. Contestants had to correctly provide the location for the church.
Contestant Katie Needle quickly buzzed in and said, “What is Palestine?”
Trebek said her response was wrong and moved to the next contestant, Jack McGuire, who said, “What is Israel?”
Trebek said his response was correct.
The Arab American Institute’s Omar Baddar recorded the segment and expressed his disappointment in the game show.
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“Unacceptable!! Bethlehem is in the Palestinian territories which Israel illegally occupies (Katie Needle got the correct answer & was robbed),” he wrote.
He added: “@Jeopardy owes an apology for endorsing Israel’s universally-condemned illegal takeover of Palestinian lands.”
Unacceptable!! Bethlehem is in the Palestinian territories which Israel illegally occupies (Katie Needle got the correct answer & was robbed). @Jeopardy owes an apology for endorsing Israel’s universally-condemned illegal takeover of Palestinian lands.pic.twitter.com/Ym99YziM4k — Omar Baddar (@OmarBaddar) January 11, 2020
Others echoed Baddar’s outrage.
It shouldn’t even be a question on a stupid game show, how disgusting. And yes, it’s illegally occupied Palestinian territory?♀?♀?♀ — Sarah France (@SarahFr92966204) January 11, 2020
Hey @Jeopardy – the Church of Nativity is in Bethlehem, which is located in the West Bank which – under international law – is occupied by Israel. The occupied land is also known, under international law, as the Occupied Palestinian Territories. pic.twitter.com/oMZ2YDOgoQ — Sana Saeed (@SanaSaeed) January 11, 2020
While many cried for the game show to right its supposed wrong, others agreed that Palestine was the wrong answer.
Founded as the capitol of Israel, remains the the capitol.of Israel — Mark Shoffner (@mashoffner) January 11, 2020
Stupid question for a game show. A deliberate stunt. However, there is no sovereign country called Palestine so it’s technically correct. — Michael Ely (@boywearingvan) January 11, 2020
Palestine should be classed the same as never Neverland and Narnia — David Brown (@DavidBr23439778) January 11, 2020
“Palestine should be classed the same as never Neverland and Narnia,” one user said.
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westernjournal--2020-01-11--Man Allegedly Robs His Fifth Bank in 2 Weeks After NY No-Bail Law Lets Him Walk

Less than two weeks into the new year , New York ’ s latest criminal justice reform effort is reportedly already coming back to burn the state .
A serial robbery suspect released from police custody without bail this week is now wanted for yet another alleged bank robbery that took place just one day after his initial release , the New York Post reported .
According to the outlet , 42-year-old Gerod Woodberry was charged with grand larceny Thursday after a “ mini bank-robbing spree ” in which the suspect allegedly slipped robbery notes to four bank tellers from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off with more than $ 2,000 total .
“ I can ’ t believe they let me out ” were Woodberry ’ s words as authorities prepared him for his release , returning personal items taken during his arrest at the hands of Manhattan patrol officers , the Post reported , citing anonymous sources .
“ What were they thinking ?
” TRENDING : Rep. Cheney : 'Speaker Pelosi Is an Embarrassment & Unfit for Office' Well , if that question was being asked of New York City ’ s law enforcement personnel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I can only imagine they were thinking their hands were tied and they had to comply with the state ’ s brand new “ no bail ” criminal justice reform law , which took effect Jan. 1 .
If it was asked of New York ’ s legislative elites and naive criminal justice reform idealists , however , the question becomes far , far harder to answer .
What in fact was the New York state legislature thinking when its Democratic majority went for broke on the “ Bail Elimination Act of 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for those charged with one or more of the nearly 400 crimes deemed nonviolent by the state ?
The thought must have been rather convoluted , if a single lawmaker voting in favor was thinking at all .
Because that list includes not only misdemeanors , but a handful of felonies as well , meaning even those accused of criminally negligent homicide or selling drugs on or near school property will now walk free , according to WCBS .
In fact , judges are often barred from even considering the accused ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ factor that should already have members of the legislature moving forward with major amendments to the new law .
As well they should , considering Woodberry is far from the only individual released as a result of the law and wanted in connection with a subsequent offense .
New York City ’ s own “ Burberry Bandit ” Cornell Neilly , charged in connection with more than a dozen bank robberies since 2012 , was released from jail last month , according to the Post , only to be scooped up by authorities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bank robbery .
Long Island woman Maria Campione has been released without bail more than four times already this year , according to WCBS , having been held on $ 25,000 bail late last year for a sizable burglary until the bail reform law took effect on Jan. 1 .
Are we sensing a pattern here ?
Clearly , something isn ’ t working .
And I ’ m no expert , but I would have to assume it ’ s Democratic New York ’ s radical new soft-on-crime approach — especially considering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York City was seeing a big decline in all forms of major criminal activity .
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Less than two weeks into the new year, New York’s latest criminal justice reform effort is reportedly already coming back to burn the state.
A serial robbery suspect released from police custody without bail this week is now wanted for yet another alleged bank robbery that took place just one day after his initial release, the New York Post reported.
According to the outlet, 42-year-old Gerod Woodberry was charged with grand larceny Thursday after a “mini bank-robbing spree” in which the suspect allegedly slipped robbery notes to four bank tellers from Harlem to the West Village, making off with more than $2,000 total.
“I can’t believe they let me out” were Woodberry’s words as authorities prepared him for his release, returning personal items taken during his arrest at the hands of Manhattan patrol officers, the Post reported, citing anonymous sources. “What were they thinking?”
What motivation does this suspect have to return to court? None. This makes NYPD cops’ jobs harder, and makes New Yorkers less safe. https://t.co/ZNIQXocLSr — Commissioner Shea (@NYPDShea) January 11, 2020
Well, if that question was being asked of New York City’s law enforcement personnel, the answer seems fairly simple.
I can only imagine they were thinking their hands were tied and they had to comply with the state’s brand new “no bail” criminal justice reform law, which took effect Jan. 1.
If it was asked of New York’s legislative elites and naive criminal justice reform idealists, however, the question becomes far, far harder to answer.
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What in fact was the New York state legislature thinking when its Democratic majority went for broke on the “Bail Elimination Act of 2019,” all but abolishing cash bail for those charged with one or more of the nearly 400 crimes deemed nonviolent by the state?
The thought must have been rather convoluted, if a single lawmaker voting in favor was thinking at all.
Because that list includes not only misdemeanors, but a handful of felonies as well, meaning even those accused of criminally negligent homicide or selling drugs on or near school property will now walk free, according to WCBS.
In fact, judges are often barred from even considering the accused’s criminal history when determining bail — a factor that should already have members of the legislature moving forward with major amendments to the new law.
As well they should, considering Woodberry is far from the only individual released as a result of the law and wanted in connection with a subsequent offense.
New York City’s own “Burberry Bandit” Cornell Neilly, charged in connection with more than a dozen bank robberies since 2012, was released from jail last month, according to the Post, only to be scooped up by authorities once again last week after another alleged bank robbery.
Long Island woman Maria Campione has been released without bail more than four times already this year, according to WCBS, having been held on $25,000 bail late last year for a sizable burglary until the bail reform law took effect on Jan. 1.
Are we sensing a pattern here? Clearly, something isn’t working.
And I’m no expert, but I would have to assume it’s Democratic New York’s radical new soft-on-crime approach — especially considering it wasn’t long ago that New York City was seeing a big decline in all forms of major criminal activity.
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westernjournal--2020-01-11--The Most Important Trump Adviser You’ve Never Heard Of Is California Lawyer Robert O’Brien

In a defining week for President Donald Trump on the world stage , national security adviser Robert O ’ Brien was a constant presence at the president ’ s side as the U.S. edged to the brink of war with Iran and back again .
The contrasts with O ’ Brien ’ s predecessor along the way — in secret consultations at Trump ’ s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida , in the Oval Office and in basement deliberations in the White House Situation Room — could not have been more stark .
While former national security adviser John Bolton spent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public arena , O ’ Brien is far from a household name .
While Bolton had strong opinions he shared loudly in the Oval Office , O ’ Brien has worked to establish an amiable relationship with Trump .
And while Bolton ’ s trademark mustache was a target of Trump ’ s mockery , the president is drawn to O ’ Brien ’ s low-key California vibe and style .
“ Right out of central casting , ” Trump says of O ’ Brien .
For all the differences between the two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ended up signing off on the same course of action that Bolton had long endorsed : a strike to take out Iran ’ s top general , Qassem Soleimani .
The decision drew retaliatory missile strikes from Tehran .
TRENDING : Rep. Cheney : 'Speaker Pelosi Is an Embarrassment & Unfit for Office' The way that O ’ Brien steered the Trump White House through the process endeared himself to the president and widened his rapidly growing influence in the West Wing .
“ He ’ s a deal guy and the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Jared Kushner , a senior White House adviser .
“ A lot of people inside the foreign policy establishment are good at explaining why things are wrong but are petrified to put things in play and take calculated risks.
” The Iran drama was set in motion when Trump summoned O ’ Brien from Los Angeles to the president ’ s lush Palm Beach spread , where Trump was spending a two-week winter holiday .
While other top aides , including Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and acting chief of staff Mick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afar , Trump wanted O ’ Brien at his side .
“ Robert was calm , cool and collected , constantly keeping the president updated , ” Kushner recalled .
More than a half-dozen current and former administration officials and Republicans close to the White House contributed to this account .
Many spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations .
Trump has long been known for tuning out old voices in favor of new ones , but O ’ Brien ’ s rise in the president ’ s inner circle has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brien , who has handled scores of complex international litigation , has a corner office on the first floor of the White House , a few steps from the Oval Office .
A sharp-dressing Republican lawyer who worked in the administrations of Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama , O ’ Brien was appointed by Trump in May 2018 to be the nation ’ s top hostage negotiator .
He successfully worked for the release of several Americans , including pastor Andrew Brunson , who spent two years in a Turkish prison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sweden to lobby for the release of rapper A $ AP Rocky , imprisoned on an assault charge .
Bolton , Trump ’ s third national security adviser , fell out of favor with the president after a series of sharp disagreements , including over North Korea and Iran policies .
He was forced out in September .
Trump ’ s previous national security adviser , H.R .
McMaster , never developed a personal rapport with the president , who tuned out on McMaster ’ s long-winded briefing style .
Bolton had frequently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and , at times , frustrated the president with his sharp clashes and bureaucratic knife-fighting .
O ’ Brien , in contrast , makes it a point to collaborate with the State Department and the Pentagon .
People familiar with his work style describe an honest broker who is diplomatic but direct .
He is known to present the views of Pompeo and top defense and intelligence officials to the president as he would brief a legal client .
Colleagues say he doesn ’ t try to push his own foreign policy ideas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the views from other agencies than was Bolton .
He has a plaque on his desk that says , “ There is no limit to what a man can do or where he can go if he doesn ’ t mind who gets the credit.
” ’ It ’ s a replica of the one President Ronald Reagan kept on his desk in the Oval Office .
Administration officials , at least for now , point to a new camaraderie in the latest incarnation of Trump ’ s national security team : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Point classmates ; Army Gen. Mark Milley , chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff , has grown close to Trump ; and O ’ Brien , unlike Bolton , has not tried pull an end run around others in the decision-making process .
“ I think he ’ s very comfortable with the idea of the job as a staff job , which I think is the model , ” said former Sen. Jim Talent , a Missouri Republican who met O ’ Brien more than a decade ago when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidential campaign .
“ Obviously when the president asks for his advice , he gives his personal opinion.
” Unsurprisingly , where Republicans see a collegial team , some Democratic critics claim that Trump is surrounding himself with advisers too eager to accede to his views .
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez , the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee , said the administration ’ s national security team seems to lack “ discerning voices , ” for example .
O ’ Brien ’ s style has been to offer pros @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commander in chief ’ s decisions , including the moves to abruptly withdraw U.S. troops from Kurdish-held territory in Syria and the military raid that killed Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi .
After the drone strike on Soleimani , there was a deliberate effort to give the Iranians some , but not too much , space , to react without committing the U.S. to a military response .
Even as Trump delivered fire and brimstone warnings , the rest of his national security team gave indications that not every Iranian response would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s rockets left no casualties in attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq , the “ crisis ” abated .
O ’ Brien has established good relationships at the White House and on Capitol Hill , Republican Sen. Mike Lee said .
“ Every time I talk to the president about him — and his name comes up a fair amount when the president and I are talking — the president just always speaks glowingly about him , ” the Utah senator said .
He added that O ’ Brien “ has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his own agenda that he ’ s pursuing.
” The Associated Press contributed to this report .
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In a defining week for President Donald Trump on the world stage, national security adviser Robert O’Brien was a constant presence at the president’s side as the U.S. edged to the brink of war with Iran and back again.
The contrasts with O’Brien’s predecessor along the way — in secret consultations at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, in the Oval Office and in basement deliberations in the White House Situation Room — could not have been more stark.
While former national security adviser John Bolton spent decades as a conservative iconoclast in the public arena, O’Brien is far from a household name. While Bolton had strong opinions he shared loudly in the Oval Office, O’Brien has worked to establish an amiable relationship with Trump. And while Bolton’s trademark mustache was a target of Trump’s mockery, the president is drawn to O’Brien’s low-key California vibe and style.
“Right out of central casting,” Trump says of O’Brien.
For all the differences between the two men, though, O’Brien ended up signing off on the same course of action that Bolton had long endorsed: a strike to take out Iran’s top general, Qassem Soleimani. The decision drew retaliatory missile strikes from Tehran.
The way that O’Brien steered the Trump White House through the process endeared himself to the president and widened his rapidly growing influence in the West Wing.
“He’s a deal guy and the president’s a deal guy,” said Jared Kushner, a senior White House adviser. “A lot of people inside the foreign policy establishment are good at explaining why things are wrong but are petrified to put things in play and take calculated risks.”
The Iran drama was set in motion when Trump summoned O’Brien from Los Angeles to the president’s lush Palm Beach spread, where Trump was spending a two-week winter holiday. While other top aides, including Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, consulted with the president from afar, Trump wanted O’Brien at his side.
“Robert was calm, cool and collected, constantly keeping the president updated,” Kushner recalled.
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More than a half-dozen current and former administration officials and Republicans close to the White House contributed to this account. Many spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations.
Trump has long been known for tuning out old voices in favor of new ones, but O’Brien’s rise in the president’s inner circle has been rapid. The 53-year-old O’Brien, who has handled scores of complex international litigation, has a corner office on the first floor of the White House, a few steps from the Oval Office.
A sharp-dressing Republican lawyer who worked in the administrations of Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, O’Brien was appointed by Trump in May 2018 to be the nation’s top hostage negotiator. He successfully worked for the release of several Americans, including pastor Andrew Brunson, who spent two years in a Turkish prison. O’Brien also traveled to Sweden to lobby for the release of rapper A$AP Rocky, imprisoned on an assault charge.
Bolton, Trump’s third national security adviser, fell out of favor with the president after a series of sharp disagreements, including over North Korea and Iran policies. He was forced out in September. Trump’s previous national security adviser, H.R. McMaster, never developed a personal rapport with the president, who tuned out on McMaster’s long-winded briefing style.
Bolton had frequently tussled with Pompeo and Defense Department officials and, at times, frustrated the president with his sharp clashes and bureaucratic knife-fighting.
O’Brien, in contrast, makes it a point to collaborate with the State Department and the Pentagon. People familiar with his work style describe an honest broker who is diplomatic but direct. He is known to present the views of Pompeo and top defense and intelligence officials to the president as he would brief a legal client.
Colleagues say he doesn’t try to push his own foreign policy ideas on the president and is more deferential to the views from other agencies than was Bolton. He has a plaque on his desk that says, “There is no limit to what a man can do or where he can go if he doesn’t mind who gets the credit.”’ It’s a replica of the one President Ronald Reagan kept on his desk in the Oval Office.
Administration officials, at least for now, point to a new camaraderie in the latest incarnation of Trump’s national security team: Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark Esper were West Point classmates; Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has grown close to Trump; and O’Brien, unlike Bolton, has not tried pull an end run around others in the decision-making process.
“I think he’s very comfortable with the idea of the job as a staff job, which I think is the model,” said former Sen. Jim Talent, a Missouri Republican who met O’Brien more than a decade ago when they were advising Mitt Romney’s 2008 presidential campaign. “Obviously when the president asks for his advice, he gives his personal opinion.”
Unsurprisingly, where Republicans see a collegial team, some Democratic critics claim that Trump is surrounding himself with advisers too eager to accede to his views.
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said the administration’s national security team seems to lack “discerning voices,” for example.
O’Brien’s style has been to offer pros and cons before ultimately agreeing with the commander in chief’s decisions, including the moves to abruptly withdraw U.S. troops from Kurdish-held territory in Syria and the military raid that killed Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
After the drone strike on Soleimani, there was a deliberate effort to give the Iranians some, but not too much, space, to react without committing the U.S. to a military response.
Even as Trump delivered fire and brimstone warnings, the rest of his national security team gave indications that not every Iranian response would send American missiles flying.
When Tehran’s rockets left no casualties in attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq, the “crisis” abated.
O’Brien has established good relationships at the White House and on Capitol Hill, Republican Sen. Mike Lee said.
“Every time I talk to the president about him — and his name comes up a fair amount when the president and I are talking — the president just always speaks glowingly about him,” the Utah senator said. He added that O’Brien “has a client. He doesn’t have his own agenda that he’s pursuing.”
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westernjournal--2020-01-11--Trump Administration Wants Supreme Court To Stay Away from Obamacare for Now

The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to hold off on any rulings regarding the Affordable Care Act while lower court challenges continue .
Though it continues to believe that Obamacare should be dismantled , the administration is wary of attempting to replace the unpopular health care law during an election cycle .
Republican officials argued in Texas v. Azar that Obamacare needs to be struck down because of the 2017 GOP tax overhaul , which directly impacted Obamacare by eliminating the “ healthcare law ’ s fine on the uninsured , ” according to the Washington Examiner .
Without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law is unsustainable .
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals found the law mandating individual health insurance unconstitutional but said the remainder of the law should remain in force pending further lower court review .
TRENDING : Rep. Cheney : 'Speaker Pelosi Is an Embarrassment & Unfit for Office' In the decision , Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod wrote that the mandate on Obamacare was unconstitutional because “ it can no longer be read as a tax , and there is no other constitutional provision that justifies this exercise of congressional power.
” If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s wishes , then the Republicans will be relieved of the responsibility to find a replacement healthcare option while balancing campaign responsibilities between now and November .
“ As the case comes to this court , no lower-court ruling exists on severability or the appropriate remedy .
Far from being urgently needed , this court ’ s review thus would be premature , ” Solicitor General Noel Francisco wrote in a digital filing with the Supreme court .
Francisco added , “ absent any operative ruling invalidating the ACA ’ s other provisions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ petitioners see is unnecessary.
” The Examiner reported that the administration argued that there is “ no present , real world emergency , ” so a decision should not be made by the Supreme Court until the lower courts have rendered their decisions .
In addition , a coalition of Republican attorneys wrote in a filing that , “ there may come a day when this Court ’ s review is appropriate , but it is after the issue of severability is decided .
There is no emergency justifying that departure from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stayed its judgement , and that stay remains in place today .
If this were really an emergency , petitioners would not have waited 16 days to bring it to this Court ’ s attention , ” The Hill reported .
Democrats want SCOTUS to rule before the 2020 election , in hopes of moving the health care discussion away from unpopular socialist proposals like “ Medicare for All ” and toward the future of some of the more popular aspects of Obamacare , such as coverage for pre-existing conditions , the Examiner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law remains too much in limbo for patients and healthcare providers , ” they have claimed .
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Under Fire After Accepting Answer Stating Bethlehem Is in Israel A decision by the Supreme Court would like drop just prior the 2020 election .
Legal experts expect the Supreme Court to wait until after the election to review the case , The Hill reported .
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The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to hold off on any rulings regarding the Affordable Care Act while lower court challenges continue.
Though it continues to believe that Obamacare should be dismantled, the administration is wary of attempting to replace the unpopular health care law during an election cycle.
Republican officials argued in Texas v. Azar that Obamacare needs to be struck down because of the 2017 GOP tax overhaul, which directly impacted Obamacare by eliminating the “healthcare law’s fine on the uninsured,” according to the Washington Examiner.
Without that fine, they argued, the law is unsustainable.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals found the law mandating individual health insurance unconstitutional but said the remainder of the law should remain in force pending further lower court review.
In the decision, Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod wrote that the mandate on Obamacare was unconstitutional because “it can no longer be read as a tax, and there is no other constitutional provision that justifies this exercise of congressional power.”
If the court complies with the administration’s wishes, then the Republicans will be relieved of the responsibility to find a replacement healthcare option while balancing campaign responsibilities between now and November.
“As the case comes to this court, no lower-court ruling exists on severability or the appropriate remedy. Far from being urgently needed, this court’s review thus would be premature,” Solicitor General Noel Francisco wrote in a digital filing with the Supreme court.
Francisco added, “absent any operative ruling invalidating the ACA’s other provisions in the interim, the accelerated review petitioners see is unnecessary.”
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The Examiner reported that the administration argued that there is “no present, real world emergency,” so a decision should not be made by the Supreme Court until the lower courts have rendered their decisions.
In addition, a coalition of Republican attorneys wrote in a filing that, “there may come a day when this Court’s review is appropriate, but it is after the issue of severability is decided. There is no emergency justifying that departure from the ordinary course. The district court has stayed its judgement, and that stay remains in place today. If this were really an emergency, petitioners would not have waited 16 days to bring it to this Court’s attention,” The Hill reported.
Unsurprisingly, Democrats disagree.
Democrats want SCOTUS to rule before the 2020 election, in hopes of moving the health care discussion away from unpopular socialist proposals like “Medicare for All” and toward the future of some of the more popular aspects of Obamacare, such as coverage for pre-existing conditions, the Examiner reported.
“[T]he law remains too much in limbo for patients and healthcare providers,” they have claimed.
A decision by the Supreme Court would like drop just prior the 2020 election.
Legal experts expect the Supreme Court to wait until after the election to review the case, The Hill reported.
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westernjournal--2020-01-11--The Queen Gives 72-Hour Deadline To Solve Harry and Meghan’s Exit Dispute: Report

As rumors surrounding the sudden announcement made by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle earlier this week continue to swirl , a new report says the Queen is calling for a swift resolution .
According to royal sources who spoke to The Telegraph , a British newspaper , Queen Elizabeth has asked that the controversy be resolved within 72 hours .
Earlier this week , Prince Harry and Meghan announced that they have decided to “ step back ” from the royal family and will be splitting their time between North America and the United Kingdom .
The Duke and Duchess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday on Instagram that they plan to “ balance our time ” between North America and England while continuing to honor their duty to the Queen , the Commonwealth and their patronages .
“ This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born , while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter , including the launch of our new charitable entity , ” they wrote .
TRENDING : Rep. Cheney : 'Speaker Pelosi Is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many details regarding the “ new charitable entity ” were given , but they did add that they planned to become financially independent .
The couple said their decision to step back would also give them an opportunity “ to carve out a progressive new role within this institution.
” The decision , which has sparked controversy online , was reportedly a surprise to many of the royals , including the Queen , Prince Williams and Prince Charles .
“ There is a lot of hurt about this , ” a royal source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been handled differently and that the disappointment felt by the family “ was so avoidable.
” Meghan has reportedly already traveled back to Vancouver Island , Canada , while Prince Harry stays in England until a plan for his family ’ s role going forward is solidified .
Prince Harry is expected to appear at an official engagement on Thursday at Buckingham Palace .
But the Queen reportedly wants the dispute to be solved by Tuesday , according to The Telegraph .
A source close to the Duke told the outlet that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any rush to find a resolution , but instead are more concerned about building a future for their family .
The Queen reportedly intends for the dispute to last no longer than six days , but wants to “ turn a crisis into an opportunity ” by setting up a blueprint for future royals who may seek a similar path to Prince Harry and Meghan .
RELATED : Trump Defends the Queen : 'It 's Sad ' How Harry and Meghan Treated Her “ Let no one be under any illusions , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” a separate source told The Telegraph .
“ The talks are progressing well but there ’ s a lot to be worked through .
The bigger the issue gets , the calmer it gets .
There ’ s a good degree of pragmatism .
By this time next week , this will all be resolved .
“ But in getting this right , you are not only solving a conundrum for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex but others further down the line of succession for years to come , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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As rumors surrounding the sudden announcement made by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle earlier this week continue to swirl, a new report says the Queen is calling for a swift resolution.
According to royal sources who spoke to The Telegraph, a British newspaper, Queen Elizabeth has asked that the controversy be resolved within 72 hours.
Earlier this week, Prince Harry and Meghan announced that they have decided to “step back” from the royal family and will be splitting their time between North America and the United Kingdom.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said in a statement released Wednesday on Instagram that they plan to “balance our time” between North America and England while continuing to honor their duty to the Queen, the Commonwealth and their patronages.
“This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity,” they wrote.
Not many details regarding the “new charitable entity” were given, but they did add that they planned to become financially independent.
The couple said their decision to step back would also give them an opportunity “to carve out a progressive new role within this institution.”
The decision, which has sparked controversy online, was reportedly a surprise to many of the royals, including the Queen, Prince Williams and Prince Charles.
“There is a lot of hurt about this,” a royal source told People, adding that things could have been handled differently and that the disappointment felt by the family “was so avoidable.”
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Meghan has reportedly already traveled back to Vancouver Island, Canada, while Prince Harry stays in England until a plan for his family’s role going forward is solidified.
Prince Harry is expected to appear at an official engagement on Thursday at Buckingham Palace.
But the Queen reportedly wants the dispute to be solved by Tuesday, according to The Telegraph.
A source close to the Duke told the outlet that neither he nor his wife are in any rush to find a resolution, but instead are more concerned about building a future for their family.
The Queen reportedly intends for the dispute to last no longer than six days, but wants to “turn a crisis into an opportunity” by setting up a blueprint for future royals who may seek a similar path to Prince Harry and Meghan.
“Let no one be under any illusions, the Queen is calling the shots on this,” a separate source told The Telegraph.
“The talks are progressing well but there’s a lot to be worked through. The bigger the issue gets, the calmer it gets. There’s a good degree of pragmatism. By this time next week, this will all be resolved.
“But in getting this right, you are not only solving a conundrum for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex but others further down the line of succession for years to come, including Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.”
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