westernjournal--2020-09-23--Incredible Moment Caught Between Trump and His Granddaughter After ‘School Choice’ Misunderstanding

White House adviser Ivanka Trump shared a picture of daughter Arabella hugging her grandfather , President Donald Trump , after attending her first “ Make America Great Again ” rally in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night .
According to Ivanka , one topic from her father ’ s speech particularly caught the 9-year-old ’ s attention : school choice .
“ So grandpa is going to allow kids to choose if we go to school or not ?
!
Amazing !
” Arabella said to her mom .
Arabella ’ s 6-year-old brother , Joseph , also attended his first campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the president accused Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden of putting forth a “ platform that would end America as we know it.
” Trump said Biden would “ ban school choice and all charter schools , they ’ re very important.
” “ In the second term , I will provide school choice to every parent in America , ” the president said .
In his State of the Union address in February , Trump called on Congress to pass the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunities Act .
The legislation would inject up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tuition scholarship programs , according to the Department of Education .
“ The next step forward in building an inclusive society is making sure that every young American gets a great education and the opportunity to achieve the American Dream , ” Trump said .
“ Yet , for too long , countless American children have been trapped in failing government schools , ” he continued .
“ To rescue these students , 18 states have created school choice in the form of Opportunity Scholarships .
The programs are so popular that tens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waiting list.
” RELATED : Murkowski Appears To Backtrack on Decision Not To Vote for SCOTUS Nominee Trump highlighted the case of one such student — Janiyah Davis , a Philadelphia fourth-grader at the time who was watching the speech with her mother from the House Gallery , as guests of the president .
He informed them that their wait for a scholarship was over because she would be receiving one .
“ You will soon be heading to the school of your choice , ” Trump said .
“ Now I call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children the same opportunity Janiyah has just received , ” he said .
“ Pass the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunities Act — because no parent should be forced to send their child to a failing government school.
” “ When we divert public funds to private schools , we undermine the entire public education system , ” the former vice president tweeted in January .
“ We ’ ve got to prioritize investing in our public schools , so every kid in America gets a fair shot , ” he said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ vouchers.
” At a media briefing in late July , Trump voiced his support for parents receiving direct payments from the government if schools chose not to open in the fall due to COVID-19 .
“ If schools do not reopen , the funding should go to parents to send their child to public , private , charter , religious or homeschool of their choice , ” the president said .
“ The key word being ‘ choice.
’ If the school is closed , the money should follow the student so the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their own decisions.
” Republican Rep. Debbie Lesko of Arizona also strongly backs the proposal .
“ I totally support the money following the student , and for the parent to choose whatever education is best for their child , ” she told The Western Journal during a phone call with reporters last month .
Lesko pointed out that there are charter schools in her district opening for in-person learning , and parents should have the option to send their kids there .
“ Teachers are essential workers , and the schools need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ But if they ’ re not going to reopen , parents should be able to use their taxpayer dollars and choose what ’ s best for their child.
” Sorry , Arabella , kids will still have to go to school , but hopefully it will be the best one for them .
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White House adviser Ivanka Trump shared a picture of daughter Arabella hugging her grandfather, President Donald Trump, after attending her first “Make America Great Again” rally in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night.
According to Ivanka, one topic from her father’s speech particularly caught the 9-year-old’s attention: school choice.
“So grandpa is going to allow kids to choose if we go to school or not?! Amazing!” Arabella said to her mom.
Arabella + Joseph attended their 1st MAGA rally in Pittsburgh, PA last night. When their grandpa passionately spoke about the importance of school choice, Arabella excitedly turned to me & said “So grandpa is going to allow kids to choose if we go to school or not?! Amazing!” ? pic.twitter.com/kNSDQAIuRu — Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) September 23, 2020
Arabella’s 6-year-old brother, Joseph, also attended his first campaign rally Tuesday.
During the event, the president accused Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden of putting forth a “platform that would end America as we know it.”
Our GREAT RALLY tonight in Pennsylvania. Tremendous energy! #MAGA pic.twitter.com/kL29rJe6sh — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2020
Trump said Biden would “ban school choice and all charter schools, they’re very important.”
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“In the second term, I will provide school choice to every parent in America,” the president said.
In his State of the Union address in February, Trump called on Congress to pass the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunities Act.
The legislation would inject up to $5 billion yearly into state-controlled tuition scholarship programs, according to the Department of Education.
“The next step forward in building an inclusive society is making sure that every young American gets a great education and the opportunity to achieve the American Dream,” Trump said.
“Yet, for too long, countless American children have been trapped in failing government schools,” he continued. “To rescue these students, 18 states have created school choice in the form of Opportunity Scholarships. The programs are so popular that tens of thousands of students remain on a waiting list.”
Trump highlighted the case of one such student — Janiyah Davis, a Philadelphia fourth-grader at the time who was watching the speech with her mother from the House Gallery, as guests of the president.
He informed them that their wait for a scholarship was over because she would be receiving one. “You will soon be heading to the school of your choice,” Trump said.
Last night, @realDonaldTrump presented Janiyah Davis with an opportunity scholarship and called on Congress to pass the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act. President @realDonaldTrump is fighting for #SchoolChoice and standing up for children like Janiyah! pic.twitter.com/w90nS9owpS — GOP (@GOP) February 5, 2020
“Now I call on Congress to give 1 million American children the same opportunity Janiyah has just received,” he said. “Pass the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunities Act — because no parent should be forced to send their child to a failing government school.”
Biden opposes these scholarships.
“When we divert public funds to private schools, we undermine the entire public education system,” the former vice president tweeted in January.
“We’ve got to prioritize investing in our public schools, so every kid in America gets a fair shot,” he said. “That’s why I oppose vouchers.”
When we divert public funds to private schools, we undermine the entire public education system. We’ve got to prioritize investing in our public schools, so every kid in America gets a fair shot. That’s why I oppose vouchers. #Espinoza — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) January 23, 2020
At a media briefing in late July, Trump voiced his support for parents receiving direct payments from the government if schools chose not to open in the fall due to COVID-19.
“If schools do not reopen, the funding should go to parents to send their child to public, private, charter, religious or homeschool of their choice,” the president said. “The key word being ‘choice.’ If the school is closed, the money should follow the student so the parents and families are in control of their own decisions.”
Republican Rep. Debbie Lesko of Arizona also strongly backs the proposal.
“I totally support the money following the student, and for the parent to choose whatever education is best for their child,” she told The Western Journal during a phone call with reporters last month.
Lesko pointed out that there are charter schools in her district opening for in-person learning, and parents should have the option to send their kids there.
“Teachers are essential workers, and the schools need to reopen,” she said. “But if they’re not going to reopen, parents should be able to use their taxpayer dollars and choose what’s best for their child.”
Sorry, Arabella, kids will still have to go to school, but hopefully it will be the best one for them.
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westernjournal--2020-09-23--Video: Ocasio-Cortez and Chuck Schumer Are Teaming Up for Big Action Against Trump

Clinton , Biden , and Schumer All Push To Wait for Election Before SCOTUS Nom , But What Did They @ @ @ @

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westernjournal--2020-09-23--Gun-Toting Granny Stops Would-Be Burglar in His Tracks

A 78-year-old Washington state woman stopped an apparent would-be intruder and held him at gunpoint until police arrived earlier this week , according to a report .
KIRO-TV in Seattle reported that a woman who goes by the name Sandy was at home in the city of Spanaway on Sunday evening when her dog alerted her that something wasn ’ t right .
Luckily , the grandmother was ready for whatever might have been on the other side of her front door when she opened it .
“ I opened my door , and standing right 2 , 3 feet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We looked at each other for a few seconds , and he turned and started to leave .
And I said , ‘ Oh no , you don ’ t .
You stay right there !
’ ” she told KIRO .
Sandy had bought a shotgun years before and didn ’ t hesitate when the time came time to handle it .
She told the outlet , “ I reached over and got my shotgun .
And I cocked it , and I told him to stay right there .
Told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I followed him out , and I just stood here with the shotgun waiting for the police to come.
” Sandy told KIRO that the neighborhood has experienced a recent increase in crime and that her car has been targeted .
The no-nonsense grandmother didn ’ t want to see the man get away , but she admitted she was a little frightened at first .
Those feelings of fear soon passed .
“ But then I was totally calm , really and truly .
I thought , ‘ This is amazing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know , I ’ ve got grandchildren your age ! '
” Sandy said .
She asked the man on the other end of her gun why he had been prowling around her property , and he made some bizarre statements , she said .
Deputies with the Pierce County Sheriff ’ s Office eventually showed up and arrested him .
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KIRO reported the man told the deputies that he was at Sandy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wife ” and “ God had sent him.
” The grandmother told the outlet she is glad she ’ s safe and that the man who had been prowling around her home is also safe .
Sandy said she felt empowered after neutralizing a potentially dangerous intruder by taking measures to defend herself .
“ After he was so meek and mild and sat down like I told him to do ?
It was empowering , ” she said .
“ I felt like at least I was in charge .
I wasn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ act of leniency , Sandy chose not to press charges against the man .
KIRO reported he was released by police .
Firearms are the great equalizer when one person , whether an attacker or burglar , has a physical advantage .
Had the grandmother chosen not to exercise her Second Amendment right , the story could have had a very different outcome .
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A 78-year-old Washington state woman stopped an apparent would-be intruder and held him at gunpoint until police arrived earlier this week, according to a report.
KIRO-TV in Seattle reported that a woman who goes by the name Sandy was at home in the city of Spanaway on Sunday evening when her dog alerted her that something wasn’t right.
Luckily, the grandmother was ready for whatever might have been on the other side of her front door when she opened it.
“I opened my door, and standing right 2, 3 feet in front of me was a man. We looked at each other for a few seconds, and he turned and started to leave. And I said, ‘Oh no, you don’t. You stay right there!’” she told KIRO.
Sandy had bought a shotgun years before and didn’t hesitate when the time came time to handle it.
She told the outlet, “I reached over and got my shotgun. And I cocked it, and I told him to stay right there. Told him to go sit on the steps. I followed him out, and I just stood here with the shotgun waiting for the police to come.”
’I reached over and got my shotgun, and I cocked it’: Grandma holds would-be burglar at gun point https://t.co/GPY6gOMews — KIRO 7 (@KIRO7Seattle) September 22, 2020
Sandy told KIRO that the neighborhood has experienced a recent increase in crime and that her car has been targeted.
The no-nonsense grandmother didn’t want to see the man get away, but she admitted she was a little frightened at first.
Those feelings of fear soon passed.
“But then I was totally calm, really and truly. I thought, ‘This is amazing!’ I said, ‘You know, I’ve got grandchildren your age!'” Sandy said.
She asked the man on the other end of her gun why he had been prowling around her property, and he made some bizarre statements, she said.
Deputies with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office eventually showed up and arrested him.
KIRO reported the man told the deputies that he was at Sandy’s home “looking for his wife” and “God had sent him.”
The grandmother told the outlet she is glad she’s safe and that the man who had been prowling around her home is also safe.
Sandy said she felt empowered after neutralizing a potentially dangerous intruder by taking measures to defend herself.
“After he was so meek and mild and sat down like I told him to do? It was empowering,” she said.
“I felt like at least I was in charge. I wasn’t afraid.”
In one final act of leniency, Sandy chose not to press charges against the man. KIRO reported he was released by police.
Sandy’s story had a happy ending, relatively speaking.
Firearms are the great equalizer when one person, whether an attacker or burglar, has a physical advantage.
Had the grandmother chosen not to exercise her Second Amendment right, the story could have had a very different outcome.
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westernjournal--2020-09-23--Pregnant Woman Risks Life To Save Husband from Shark Attack

There ’ s a long list of things pregnant women are cautioned against .
They ’ re told to watch their caffeine intake , not drink any alcohol and avoid flying too late in their pregnancies .
Jumping into the ocean and saving your husband during a shark attack doesn ’ t generally make the list , but that ’ s precisely what one pregnant woman did over the weekend .
According to the Miami Herald , Margot Dukes-Eddy , her husband Andrew Eddy , her parents , her sister and her sister ’ s boyfriend were all out on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go snorkeling on Sunday .
Near a lighthouse and part of the Middle Keys , the spot was well-known for its snorkeling , and there were other people in the water around them .
In fact , Andrew wasn ’ t even the first person in their group to enter the water — three others were already off the boat when the 30-year-old jumped in around 10:30 a.m. and was almost immediately attacked .
Margot jumped in , helping her husband back to the boat before the shark could attack again .
Thankfully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her husband was missing part of his shoulder due to the attack .
According to the report by the sheriff ’ s office , Margot reacted as soon as it was clear things were dire .
“ Dukes saw the shark ’ s dorsal fin and then blood filling the water , ” Monroe County Sheriff ’ s Office Deputy Christopher Aguanno wrote .
“ Dukes , without hesitation , dove into the water and pulled Eddy to the safety of the boat.
” Since they were miles from shore , Andrew had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the beach , where he was then taken by helicopter to Jackson Memorial Hospital ’ s Ryder Trauma Center in Miami .
His injuries were described as “ severe , ” but the family has asked for privacy and no new information on his current status is available .
Based on what witnesses said , the shark appeared to be a bull shark and was around nine feet long .
Other snorkelers said they ’ d seen a bull shark of similar length in the reef earlier .
While the shark seemed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t appear to be anyone actively fishing or chumming in the area .
Unprovoked shark attacks are less common in the Keys , but not entirely unheard of .
According to expert George Burgess , shark attacks are more likely to happen in rougher waters where people swim and surf rather than the calm waters that invite snorkeling .
Authorities warn that late summer and early fall are prime shark attack times , and beach-goers should keep this in mind as they try to soak up the last bit of summer .
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There’s a long list of things pregnant women are cautioned against. They’re told to watch their caffeine intake, not drink any alcohol and avoid flying too late in their pregnancies.
Jumping into the ocean and saving your husband during a shark attack doesn’t generally make the list, but that’s precisely what one pregnant woman did over the weekend.
According to the Miami Herald, Margot Dukes-Eddy, her husband Andrew Eddy, her parents, her sister and her sister’s boyfriend were all out on Sombrero Reef in the Florida Keys to go snorkeling on Sunday.
Near a lighthouse and part of the Middle Keys, the spot was well-known for its snorkeling, and there were other people in the water around them.
In fact, Andrew wasn’t even the first person in their group to enter the water — three others were already off the boat when the 30-year-old jumped in around 10:30 a.m. and was almost immediately attacked.
Margot jumped in, helping her husband back to the boat before the shark could attack again. Thankfully, she was not injured, but her husband was missing part of his shoulder due to the attack.
According to the report by the sheriff’s office, Margot reacted as soon as it was clear things were dire.
“Dukes saw the shark’s dorsal fin and then blood filling the water,” Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Christopher Aguanno wrote. “Dukes, without hesitation, dove into the water and pulled Eddy to the safety of the boat.”
Since they were miles from shore, Andrew had to be taken by boat back to the beach, where he was then taken by helicopter to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center in Miami.
His injuries were described as “severe,” but the family has asked for privacy and no new information on his current status is available.
Based on what witnesses said, the shark appeared to be a bull shark and was around nine feet long. Other snorkelers said they’d seen a bull shark of similar length in the reef earlier.
While the shark seemed to have been hanging around, there didn’t appear to be anyone actively fishing or chumming in the area.
Unprovoked shark attacks are less common in the Keys, but not entirely unheard of. According to expert George Burgess, shark attacks are more likely to happen in rougher waters where people swim and surf rather than the calm waters that invite snorkeling.
Authorities warn that late summer and early fall are prime shark attack times, and beach-goers should keep this in mind as they try to soak up the last bit of summer.
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westernjournal--2020-09-23--Pelosi Reveals Legislation Aimed at Limiting Trump’s Presidential Powers

House Democrats , led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi , have unveiled legislation to significantly diminish the powers of the executive branch , and they are claiming President Donald Trump forced their hand by shattering presidential norms .
Democrats on Wednesday announced a package that , if enacted , would limit presidential pardons and force the executive branch to comply with congressional subpoenas , The Hill reported .
The so-called Protecting Our Democracy Act would also prevent the executive branch and other federal officials from accepting foreign gifts by codifying the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution .
The Hatch Act would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which would establish fines of $ 50,000 for violations .
The 158-page package also targets the traditional relationship between the White House and the Justice Department by requiring all contacts between the attorney general and the White House to be logged .
Pelosi attacked Trump when discussing the proposal with reporters .
“ During this once-in-a-generation moment , the Congress has a sacred obligation for the people to defend the rule of law and restore accountability and basic ethics to the government .
And that is exactly what we ’ re doing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is sad that the president ’ s actions have made this legislation necessary , ” she said .
“ As with other things , he gives us no choice , ” the California Democrat added .
Rep. Adam Schiff of California told ABC News , “ We owe it to the American people to put meaningful constraints on power , fix what is broken , and ensure that there is never again another Richard Nixon or Donald Trump from either party.
” “ Even in a dangerous world , the threat to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than the threat from within , ” Schiff said .
The legislation targets executive branch powers that Democrats have accused the president of breaking for years .
It includes proposals to compel presidents to comply with congressional subpoenas and to prevent presidents from profiting financially from being in office .
( Trump ’ s net worth has declined from about $ 3.7 billion to $ 2.1 billion during his time in the White House , according to Forbes reports in September 2016 and March 2020 . )
Rep. Richard Neal of Massachusetts took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the proposal .
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Neal , the head of the House Ways and Means Committee , added that congressional subpoenas “ are indispensable as a tool that this body uses to investigate potential wrongdoing … and to prevent future abuses.
” While he spoke of the Democrats ’ proposal as being a general reining in of executive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kentucky made it clear that the proposed legislation is aimed at Trump .
“ I don ’ t think there ’ s ever been a more brazen violator of the power of the purse than Donald Trump , ” Yarmuth said .
Added the Kentucky Democrat , “ What ’ s made it worse is it ’ s not in advance of … some philosophical agenda , it ’ s his own personal political agenda.
” House Democrats don ’ t expect to vote on the legislation this year , according to The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GOP-controlled Senate would take up the matter were it to pass in the House .
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House Democrats, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have unveiled legislation to significantly diminish the powers of the executive branch, and they are claiming President Donald Trump forced their hand by shattering presidential norms.
Democrats on Wednesday announced a package that, if enacted, would limit presidential pardons and force the executive branch to comply with congressional subpoenas, The Hill reported.
The so-called Protecting Our Democracy Act would also prevent the executive branch and other federal officials from accepting foreign gifts by codifying the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution.
The Hatch Act would also be bolstered under the legislation, which would establish fines of $50,000 for violations.
The 158-page package also targets the traditional relationship between the White House and the Justice Department by requiring all contacts between the attorney general and the White House to be logged.
Pelosi attacked Trump when discussing the proposal with reporters.
“During this once-in-a-generation moment, the Congress has a sacred obligation for the people to defend the rule of law and restore accountability and basic ethics to the government. And that is exactly what we’re doing,” the speaker said.
“It is sad that the president’s actions have made this legislation necessary,” she said.
“As with other things, he gives us no choice,” the California Democrat added.
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Rep. Adam Schiff of California told ABC News, “We owe it to the American people to put meaningful constraints on power, fix what is broken, and ensure that there is never again another Richard Nixon or Donald Trump from either party.”
“Even in a dangerous world, the threat to our democracy from outside the country is less than the threat from within,” Schiff said.
The legislation targets executive branch powers that Democrats have accused the president of breaking for years.
It includes proposals to compel presidents to comply with congressional subpoenas and to prevent presidents from profiting financially from being in office. (Trump’s net worth has declined from about $3.7 billion to $2.1 billion during his time in the White House, according to Forbes reports in September 2016 and March 2020.)
Rep. Richard Neal of Massachusetts took a veiled swipe at Trump when commenting on the proposal.
“Congressional subpoenas are not requests that recipients can easily brush aside,” Neal said, according to The Hill.
Neal, the head of the House Ways and Means Committee, added that congressional subpoenas “are indispensable as a tool that this body uses to investigate potential wrongdoing … and to prevent future abuses.”
After Watergate, Congress passed landmark reforms to ensure that those abuses of power would never happen again. And after three and a half years of Trump, it’s clear we need a new set of reforms — now. That’s why we’re introducing this package #ProtectingOurDemocracy: pic.twitter.com/LtdqEDkyC2 — Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) September 23, 2020
While he spoke of the Democrats’ proposal as being a general reining in of executive branch powers, Rep. John Yarmuth of Kentucky made it clear that the proposed legislation is aimed at Trump.
“I don’t think there’s ever been a more brazen violator of the power of the purse than Donald Trump,” Yarmuth said.
Added the Kentucky Democrat, “What’s made it worse is it’s not in advance of … some philosophical agenda, it’s his own personal political agenda.”
House Democrats don’t expect to vote on the legislation this year, according to The Hill, and it is unlikely the GOP-controlled Senate would take up the matter were it to pass in the House.
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westernjournal--2020-09-23--Video: Archaeologists Make ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime Discovery’ of Biblical-Era Carvings in Jerusalem

The discoverers wanted to release the find to the public so that people can connect Biblical stories to something you @ @ @ @ @ .
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westernjournal--2020-09-23--John Stossel: Stupid Government Policies, Not Climate Change, Are To Blame for Wildfires

“ Mother Earth is angry !
” says Nancy Pelosi in my newest video .
“ The debate is over around climate change !
” says California Gov .
Gavin Newsom , smirking , strangely .
They ’ re eager to blame climate change for the wildfires in their state .
I ’ m surprised they didn ’ t say it causes COVID-19 , too .
Newsom , ridiculously , says wildfires are another reason to get more electric cars on the road .
I wonder if he even knows that electricity for such cars comes from natural gas .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ just a huge distraction , ” says environmentalist Michael Shellenberger , author of the new best-seller , “ Apocalypse Never , ” Shellenberger says : “ Climate change is real , but it ’ s not the end of the world .
It ’ s not our most serious environmental problem.
” California warmed 3 degrees over the past 50 years , but that ’ s not the main cause of California ’ s fires , no matter how often politicians and the media say it is .
Why do they keep saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a hammer , everything looks like a nail , ” says Shellenberger .
“ Every weather event you blame on climate change.
” What actually is to blame , as usual , is stupid government policies .
Forests are supposed to burn .
If there aren ’ t small fires , debris from dead trees and plants accumulate .
That provides fuel for big , deadlier fires that are more likely to burn out of control .
But for years , governments and environmentalists put out every small fire they could , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been avoided if forests had just been better managed .
An example is Shaver Lake forest , managed by Southern California Edison .
The company thinned that forest , creating fire breaks with selective logging .
When the wildfires reached Shaver Lake , they diminished into low intensity “ surface fire.
” That protected the bigger , older trees .
RELATED : Victor Davis Hanson : American 'Experts ' Have Abandoned Common Sense - And We 're All Suffering for It Forests in America ’ s west were supposed to burn more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Europeans came , they reported California being very smoky and on fire during the summers .
And Native Americans burned huge amounts of land.
” “ So , for the past years , it ’ s been unnaturally un-smoky ?
” I ask .
“ It ’ s what a lot of forest ecosystems require , ” answers Shellenberger .
“ We haven ’ t had enough fires for maybe 100 years.
” But it ’ s hard to convince governments to allow small fires when politicians demand that every fire be put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire a disaster .
Recently , wildfire hit the ancient redwoods in Big Basin State Park .
Politicians and East Coast environmental reporters worried about the redwoods disappearing .
But of course , they didn ’ t .
“ Redwood trees and other old growth , the bark is very thick , it ’ s fire-resistant , ” says Shellenberger .
The politicians didn ’ t know that .
“ They ’ re still standing !
” giggled an astonished Newsom after the fire passed .
But “ it was exactly what you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Journalists go , ‘ Wow .
What a surprise !
The ancient redwoods didn ’ t burn down !
’ Nobody ’ s more alienated from the natural environment , and nobody ’ s more apocalyptic than environmental journalists.
” For years , they and environmentalists increased the risk of big fires by opposing the thinning of forests .
The town of Berry Creek , California , tried to get permits to legally clear their forest .
For two years , regulators delayed approval .
This year , fire destroyed the town @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they would “ get away from the tree-hugging mentality .
It ’ s the classic ‘ not seeing the forest for the trees . '
” This year ’ s wildfires finally persuaded politicians to allow more people to cut trees down .
“ There ’ s actually widespread agreement on this , ” says Shellenberger .
“ The governor of California and President Trump recently signed an agreement to clear much more area .
Even the Sierra Club , which opposed the thinning of forests , has now changed its tune.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money , cite climate change and blame fossil fuels for problem after problem .
While climate change is a problem , Shellenberger points out , “ the number of deaths from natural disasters declined 90 percent over the last hundred years .
A small change in temperature is not the difference between normalcy and catastrophe.
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“Mother Earth is angry!” says Nancy Pelosi in my newest video.
“The debate is over around climate change!” says California Gov. Gavin Newsom, smirking, strangely.
They’re eager to blame climate change for the wildfires in their state. I’m surprised they didn’t say it causes COVID-19, too.
Newsom, ridiculously, says wildfires are another reason to get more electric cars on the road. I wonder if he even knows that electricity for such cars comes from natural gas.
“This catastrophizing around climate change is just a huge distraction,” says environmentalist Michael Shellenberger, author of the new best-seller, “Apocalypse Never,”
Shellenberger says: “Climate change is real, but it’s not the end of the world. It’s not our most serious environmental problem.”
California warmed 3 degrees over the past 50 years, but that’s not the main cause of California’s fires, no matter how often politicians and the media say it is.
Why do they keep saying it?
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“If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail,” says Shellenberger. “Every weather event you blame on climate change.”
What actually is to blame, as usual, is stupid government policies.
Forests are supposed to burn. If there aren’t small fires, debris from dead trees and plants accumulate. That provides fuel for big, deadlier fires that are more likely to burn out of control.
But for years, governments and environmentalists put out every small fire they could, while also fighting logging.
Megafires could have been avoided if forests had just been better managed.
An example is Shaver Lake forest, managed by Southern California Edison. The company thinned that forest, creating fire breaks with selective logging. When the wildfires reached Shaver Lake, they diminished into low intensity “surface fire.” That protected the bigger, older trees.
Forests in America’s west were supposed to burn more often, says Shellenberger. “When Europeans came, they reported California being very smoky and on fire during the summers. And Native Americans burned huge amounts of land.”
“So, for the past years, it’s been unnaturally un-smoky?” I ask.
“It’s what a lot of forest ecosystems require,” answers Shellenberger. “We haven’t had enough fires for maybe 100 years.”
But it’s hard to convince governments to allow small fires when politicians demand that every fire be put out, and the media call every fire a disaster.
Recently, wildfire hit the ancient redwoods in Big Basin State Park. Politicians and East Coast environmental reporters worried about the redwoods disappearing.
But of course, they didn’t.
“Redwood trees and other old growth, the bark is very thick, it’s fire-resistant,” says Shellenberger.
The politicians didn’t know that. “They’re still standing!” giggled an astonished Newsom after the fire passed.
But “it was exactly what you would expect,” says Shellenberger. “Journalists go, ‘Wow. What a surprise! The ancient redwoods didn’t burn down!’ Nobody’s more alienated from the natural environment, and nobody’s more apocalyptic than environmental journalists.”
Well, maybe politicians.
For years, they and environmentalists increased the risk of big fires by opposing the thinning of forests.
The town of Berry Creek, California, tried to get permits to legally clear their forest. For two years, regulators delayed approval. This year, fire destroyed the town.
Forest Service ecologist Hugh Safford wishes they would “get away from the tree-hugging mentality. It’s the classic ‘not seeing the forest for the trees.'”
This year’s wildfires finally persuaded politicians to allow more people to cut trees down.
“There’s actually widespread agreement on this,” says Shellenberger. “The governor of California and President Trump recently signed an agreement to clear much more area. Even the Sierra Club, which opposed the thinning of forests, has now changed its tune.”
It’s about time.
Politicians and environmentalists, eager to raise money, cite climate change and blame fossil fuels for problem after problem.
While climate change is a problem, Shellenberger points out, “the number of deaths from natural disasters declined 90 percent over the last hundred years. A small change in temperature is not the difference between normalcy and catastrophe.”
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westernjournal--2020-09-23--Trump Gains 4-Point Lead Over Biden with FL Likely Voters in Latest ABC/WaPo Poll

President Donald Trump is leading former Vice President Joe Biden in the crucial swing states of Florida and Arizona among likely voters , according to a new ABC News/Washington Post released on Wednesday .
Less than a week before the first presidential debate , Trump is in position to win both states , as he did in 2016 , according to the poll .
Despite unrelenting and escalating attacks against Trump , the president is leading in Florida by 4 points among likely voters .
The president leads 51-47 percent among those polled in Florida who said they are likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the poll ’ s 4.5-point margin of error .
This is not good news for Biden , as a tightening of the polls throughout the last month now indicates the president ’ s message and record are resonating with those most likely to be casting ballots .
Even among registered voters , a much larger group , the president is statistically tied with Biden , as Biden ’ s 1-point lead , 48-47 percent , is well within the poll ’ s 4-point margin of error .
Although Biden is leading with Hispanic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nowhere near where Hilary Clinton was with the voting bloc in 2016 .
“ A challenge for Biden is his tepid 13-point lead among Hispanics in the state ( using registered voters for an adequate sample size ) ; Hillary Clinton won Florida Hispanics by 27 percentage points in 2016 , yet narrowly lost the state , ” the news release reporting the poll stated .
“ Trump also does better than elsewhere in Florida among college-educated whites – though far better still with their non-college counterparts.
” Likewise , in Arizona , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a statistical dead heat with GOP Sen. Martha McSally , there is more good news for the president , according to the poll .
The poll reported that in Arizona , Trump leads Biden 49 percent to 48 percent among likely voters .
Among registered voters , Biden leads Trump by a margin of 49 to 47 percent .
In Arizona , the margin of error for both registered voters and likely voters was 4.5 percent , the release noted .
RELATED : The Liberal Meltdown After Romney Announced His SCOTUS Decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the closeness of the contest is a different story [ from Florida ] , given that the state has voted for a Democratic candidate for president just once since 1952 , in 1996 .
There Biden leads by 61-34 percent among Hispanic registered voters , leads among independents and is stronger than in Florida with college graduates .
“ Trump makes it back by way of an advantage in party loyalty ; among Arizona likely voters , Republicans outnumber Democrats by 7 points .
In both states , while Biden is strong among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voters compared with the 2016 exit polls .
Conservatives account for nearly four in 10 voters ; liberals , about two in 10.
” The support for Trump ultimately comes down to confidence of voters on the handling of the economy .
A majority of registered voters in both Florida and Arizona trust Trump on the economy over Biden .
The economy was the single biggest issue for voters in both states .
In Florida , Trump leads on the economy by double digits , with a margin of 52 percent to Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , registered voters also trust Trump on the economy by double digits — 56 percent to Biden ’ s 41 percent .
Trump trails Biden with regard to the issue of the coronavirus pandemic in both states among registered voters , by 5 points in Florida and 4 points in Arizona .
Additionally , among registered voters , Trump leads in both states on the issue of “ Crime and safety , ” according to the release .
Trump leads on the issue by 4 points in both states among registered voters .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ contest .
Likely voters are the key here , and Trump is ahead with them in both Arizona and Florida .
The poll should give Trump supporters cause for more enthusiasm , an area which Trump already leads in both states .
“ In a perhaps surprising result , Biden – in Florida – has shrunk his longstanding enthusiasm gap with Trump .
Seventy-two percent of Trump ’ s supporters in the state say they ’ re very enthusiastic about their choice , as do 67 percent of Biden ’ s .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 25-point enthusiasm deficit.
” Obviously , ABC News and The Washington Post are both outlets that are openly hostile toward the president , so the fact that a jointly sponsored poll contains so much good news for Trump bodes well for the president ’ s re-election .
The poll was also conducted before the three presidential debates and prior to the upcoming battle to fill the Supreme Court seat vacated Friday by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg .
The fight to replace Ginsburg on the court with a conservative justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later this week , should further mobilize Trump ’ s conservative base between now and Nov. 3 .
The ABC News/Washington Post poll was conducted by telephone from Sept. 15 to Sept. 20 using landlines and cell phones , the news release stated .
In Florida , it surveyed 765 registered voters in Florida , 613 of them considered likely voters .
In Arizona , it surveyed 701 registered voters , including 579 considered likely voters .
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President Donald Trump is leading former Vice President Joe Biden in the crucial swing states of Florida and Arizona among likely voters, according to a new ABC News/Washington Post released on Wednesday.
Less than a week before the first presidential debate, Trump is in position to win both states, as he did in 2016, according to the poll.
Despite unrelenting and escalating attacks against Trump, the president is leading in Florida by 4 points among likely voters.
The president leads 51-47 percent among those polled in Florida who said they are likely to vote in November, just below the poll’s 4.5-point margin of error.
This is not good news for Biden, as a tightening of the polls throughout the last month now indicates the president’s message and record are resonating with those most likely to be casting ballots.
Even among registered voters, a much larger group, the president is statistically tied with Biden, as Biden’s 1-point lead, 48-47 percent, is well within the poll’s 4-point margin of error.
Although Biden is leading with Hispanic voters in Florida, his support is nowhere near where Hilary Clinton was with the voting bloc in 2016.
“A challenge for Biden is his tepid 13-point lead among Hispanics in the state (using registered voters for an adequate sample size); Hillary Clinton won Florida Hispanics by 27 percentage points in 2016, yet narrowly lost the state,” the news release reporting the poll stated.
“Trump also does better than elsewhere in Florida among college-educated whites – though far better still with their non-college counterparts.”
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Likewise, in Arizona, where Democratic Senate nominee Mark Kelly is in a statistical dead heat with GOP Sen. Martha McSally, there is more good news for the president, according to the poll.
The poll reported that in Arizona, Trump leads Biden 49 percent to 48 percent among likely voters.
Among registered voters, Biden leads Trump by a margin of 49 to 47 percent.
In Arizona, the margin of error for both registered voters and likely voters was 4.5 percent, the release noted.
The poll noted:
“In Arizona, the closeness of the contest is a different story [from Florida], given that the state has voted for a Democratic candidate for president just once since 1952, in 1996. There Biden leads by 61-34 percent among Hispanic registered voters, leads among independents and is stronger than in Florida with college graduates.
“Trump makes it back by way of an advantage in party loyalty; among Arizona likely voters, Republicans outnumber Democrats by 7 points. In both states, while Biden is strong among moderates, fewer liberals appear as likely voters compared with the 2016 exit polls. Conservatives account for nearly four in 10 voters; liberals, about two in 10.”
The support for Trump ultimately comes down to confidence of voters on the handling of the economy.
A majority of registered voters in both Florida and Arizona trust Trump on the economy over Biden.
The economy was the single biggest issue for voters in both states.
In Florida, Trump leads on the economy by double digits, with a margin of 52 percent to Biden’s 41 percent.
In Arizona, registered voters also trust Trump on the economy by double digits — 56 percent to Biden’s 41 percent.
Trump trails Biden with regard to the issue of the coronavirus pandemic in both states among registered voters, by 5 points in Florida and 4 points in Arizona.
Additionally, among registered voters, Trump leads in both states on the issue of “Crime and safety,” according to the release.
Trump leads on the issue by 4 points in both states among registered voters.
But registered voters will not decide either contest.
Likely voters are the key here, and Trump is ahead with them in both Arizona and Florida.
The poll should give Trump supporters cause for more enthusiasm, an area which Trump already leads in both states.
The poll noted:
“In a perhaps surprising result, Biden – in Florida – has shrunk his longstanding enthusiasm gap with Trump. Seventy-two percent of Trump’s supporters in the state say they’re very enthusiastic about their choice, as do 67 percent of Biden’s. In Arizona, by contrast, Biden has a 25-point enthusiasm deficit.”
Obviously, ABC News and The Washington Post are both outlets that are openly hostile toward the president, so the fact that a jointly sponsored poll contains so much good news for Trump bodes well for the president’s re-election.
The poll was also conducted before the three presidential debates and prior to the upcoming battle to fill the Supreme Court seat vacated Friday by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
The fight to replace Ginsburg on the court with a conservative justice, whom Trump is expected to announce later this week, should further mobilize Trump’s conservative base between now and Nov. 3.
The ABC News/Washington Post poll was conducted by telephone from Sept. 15 to Sept. 20 using landlines and cell phones, the news release stated.
In Florida, it surveyed 765 registered voters in Florida, 613 of them considered likely voters. In Arizona, it surveyed 701 registered voters, including 579 considered likely voters.
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westernjournal--2020-09-23--School Bans Pro-Police Flag After Complaints That It Is ‘Racist’

Players on a Florida high school football team will no longer be able to carry a pro-police flag on the field before games after their school banned the banner because of complaints that the symbol is “ racist.
” The “ thin blue line ” flag has been flown by the Fletcher High School football team in Neptune Beach since last season , WJXT-TV in Jacksonville reported .
A junior offensive lineman named Caelen Lavender started the ritual in honor of his late father , Jacksonville Beach police Cpl .
Andy Lavender .
Lavender died unexpectedly in August 2019 after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s all about my son ’ s love for his dad and his memory , ” Lorie Lavender told WJXT .
“ He was one of a kind .
And he is very much missed and loved.
” Andy Lavender was a well-liked member of the community and coached many of the players on the football team when they were in Pop Warner programs , so many students wanted to honor his memory , WJXT reported .
After the Fletcher Senators carried the flag onto the field at Friday night ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of being racist .
“ Fletcher really out here being openly racist , ” one social media post read , according to WJXT .
Another post read , “ Thin blue flag shown at Fletcher High School game , a lot of students aren ’ t happy.
” Following the public outrage over the flag on social media , Fletcher High School Principal Dean Ledford decided to ban the flag from the football games .
“ The flag , which is known as the Thin Blue Line flag , has different meaning for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the young man ’ s personal feelings , it was being interpreted as a political statement of the team and of the school , ” he said in a statement this week , according to WJXT .
“ In consultation with the coaches , I determined that the act of using this flag in this personal way , while in the context of the football game opening ceremony , could easily be construed as representing a political position of our school and not just the personal feelings of the students and his teammates.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a discussion with the students about how they can express their personal views in other ways .
Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police President Steve Zona said Ledford made the wrong decision .
“ This is a prime example where it was as innocent as can be , there is no politics involved , no us versus them , simply to honor a great man and allow his kids in the football team to honor him , and they have taken those , hijacked it and called it racism , ” Zona told WJXT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these kids are suffering because of it.
” WJXT reported that Zona and Lorie Lavender were asking the audience at Friday ’ s game at Fletcher High to wear colors showing their support .
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Players on a Florida high school football team will no longer be able to carry a pro-police flag on the field before games after their school banned the banner because of complaints that the symbol is “racist.”
The “thin blue line” flag has been flown by the Fletcher High School football team in Neptune Beach since last season, WJXT-TV in Jacksonville reported.
A junior offensive lineman named Caelen Lavender started the ritual in honor of his late father, Jacksonville Beach police Cpl. Andy Lavender.
Lavender died unexpectedly in August 2019 after 29 years in law enforcement.
“It’s all about my son’s love for his dad and his memory,” Lorie Lavender told WJXT.
“He was one of a kind. And he is very much missed and loved.”
Andy Lavender was a well-liked member of the community and coached many of the players on the football team when they were in Pop Warner programs, so many students wanted to honor his memory, WJXT reported.
After the Fletcher Senators carried the flag onto the field at Friday night’s game, critics accused the team of being racist.
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“Fletcher really out here being openly racist,” one social media post read, according to WJXT.
Another post read, “Thin blue flag shown at Fletcher High School game, a lot of students aren’t happy.”
Following the public outrage over the flag on social media, Fletcher High School Principal Dean Ledford decided to ban the flag from the football games.
“The flag, which is known as the Thin Blue Line flag, has different meaning for different people, and rather than representing the young man’s personal feelings, it was being interpreted as a political statement of the team and of the school,” he said in a statement this week, according to WJXT.
“In consultation with the coaches, I determined that the act of using this flag in this personal way, while in the context of the football game opening ceremony, could easily be construed as representing a political position of our school and not just the personal feelings of the students and his teammates.”
Ledford added that he is having a discussion with the students about how they can express their personal views in other ways.
Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police President Steve Zona said Ledford made the wrong decision.
Share and send an email to Principal Ledford and demand he change his position. Be professional and support Andy’s son…. Posted by Steve Zona on Tuesday, September 22, 2020
“This is a prime example where it was as innocent as can be, there is no politics involved, no us versus them, simply to honor a great man and allow his kids in the football team to honor him, and they have taken those, hijacked it and called it racism,” Zona told WJXT.
“And now the son and these kids are suffering because of it.”
WJXT reported that Zona and Lorie Lavender were asking the audience at Friday’s game at Fletcher High to wear colors showing their support.
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westernjournal--2020-09-23--Video: Social Justice 101 – Everything You Need To Know About the Left’s New Religion, Critical Theo

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westernjournal--2020-09-23--Major City Council Votes To Strip Funding from Police After ‘Ferocious’ Pressure from BLM

The Seattle City Council voted Tuesday evening to override Mayor Jenny Durkan ’ s vetoes of three council budget bills that would have stopped sharp budget cuts of the Seattle Police Department .
The veto-override vote capped hours of online public debate about the three bills and many speakers urged council members to “ hold the line ” against the mayor and listen to the Black Lives Matter movement , The Seattle Times reported .
“ We need you to stand with black lives , not Jenny Durkan , ” public commenter Evelyn Chow said .
Mayor Durkan and council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rework the 2020 city budget and respond to the protests that have swept the country following George Floyd ’ s death in Minneapolis after a police officer knelt on his neck for roughly nine minutes during an arrest .
The budget bills were passed by the council and vetoed by Durkan last month before the council voted to override the Democratic mayor ’ s veto Tuesday .
Councilmember Kshama Sawant said Tuesday ’ s vote was the result of “ ferocious ” pressure from the Black Lives Matter movement .
The new spending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by roughly 100 officers , eliminate the Navigation Team that serves as an outreach to the homeless and trim the SPD ’ s command staff salaries , KOMO-TV reported .
It will also borrow $ 14 million to fund community-based public safety programs and use $ 3 million of emergency reserves to fund a community-led public safety research project .
The amended budget will strip the department of roughly $ 3 million , a less than 1 percent defunding of the department ’ s budget .
Prior to the vote , Durkan said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responding to emergency calls with a smaller police force , addressing the homeless encampments without a dedicated team and funding to pay off the loan .
Decriminalize Seattle and King County Equity Now said they were “ encouraged ” by the veto-override vote , but said the budget cuts were modest .
“ As we head into the 2021 budget cycle , we expect council members to maintain their conviction , elevate Black lives , and uphold their public commitments to divest from policing and reinvest in Black communities , ” the community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council members described the cuts as a “ down payment ” on future changes to the department .
The Downtown Seattle Association was disappointed by Tuesday ’ s vote and said it “ won ’ t result in real police reform , ” according to The Seattle Times .
“ The council needs to listen to constituents from across the city , not just those who gather outside their front doors , ” the association said .
Mayor Durkan is expected to unveil her plan for Seattle ’ s 2021 budget next week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open to working with Durkan on a deal to better meet the city ’ s public safety needs .
“ One of our shared responsibilities is to find common ground , ” Durkan said .
“ Even when we disagree , I have always believed we could work together on actual solutions that can be done and make the change we want to see.
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The Seattle City Council voted Tuesday evening to override Mayor Jenny Durkan’s vetoes of three council budget bills that would have stopped sharp budget cuts of the Seattle Police Department.
The veto-override vote capped hours of online public debate about the three bills and many speakers urged council members to “hold the line” against the mayor and listen to the Black Lives Matter movement, The Seattle Times reported.
“We need you to stand with black lives, not Jenny Durkan,” public commenter Evelyn Chow said.
Mayor Durkan and council members have been working for months to rework the 2020 city budget and respond to the protests that have swept the country following George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis after a police officer knelt on his neck for roughly nine minutes during an arrest.
The budget bills were passed by the council and vetoed by Durkan last month before the council voted to override the Democratic mayor’s veto Tuesday.
Councilmember Kshama Sawant said Tuesday’s vote was the result of “ferocious” pressure from the Black Lives Matter movement.
The new spending plan will cut the police department staff by roughly 100 officers, eliminate the Navigation Team that serves as an outreach to the homeless and trim the SPD’s command staff salaries, KOMO-TV reported.
It will also borrow $14 million to fund community-based public safety programs and use $3 million of emergency reserves to fund a community-led public safety research project.
The amended budget will strip the department of roughly $3 million, a less than 1 percent defunding of the department’s budget.
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Prior to the vote, Durkan said she was concerned about insufficient plans for responding to emergency calls with a smaller police force, addressing the homeless encampments without a dedicated team and funding to pay off the loan.
Decriminalize Seattle and King County Equity Now said they were “encouraged” by the veto-override vote, but said the budget cuts were modest.
“As we head into the 2021 budget cycle, we expect council members to maintain their conviction, elevate Black lives, and uphold their public commitments to divest from policing and reinvest in Black communities,” the community coalitions said in a statement.
The council members described the cuts as a “down payment” on future changes to the department.
The Downtown Seattle Association was disappointed by Tuesday’s vote and said it “won’t result in real police reform,” according to The Seattle Times.
“The council needs to listen to constituents from across the city, not just those who gather outside their front doors,” the association said.
Mayor Durkan is expected to unveil her plan for Seattle’s 2021 budget next week and several council members said they were open to working with Durkan on a deal to better meet the city’s public safety needs.
“One of our shared responsibilities is to find common ground,” Durkan said.
“Even when we disagree, I have always believed we could work together on actual solutions that can be done and make the change we want to see.”
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westernjournal--2020-09-23--In a Recently Resurfaced Video, RBG Calls Kaepernick’s Anthem Kneeling ‘Dumb and Disrespectful’

The recent death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has totally shaken the liberal community .
Due to her work pushing for women to gain equal rights in the workplace , the left now honors Ginsburg as if she was a patron saint .
Some leftists may want to reconsider that praise , however , due to some comments RBG had made several years ago .
In a recently unearthed interview from October 2016 , Ginsburg called then-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick ’ s anthem-kneeling stun stunt “ dumb and disrespectful.
” Ginsburg made the comments during a promotional interview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yahoo News , for Ginsburg ’ s new book , “ My Own Words.
” Ginsburg ’ s now-controversial response was given after Couric asked the Supreme Court justice how she felt about players kneeling for “ The Star-Spangled Banner.
” “ I think it ’ s really dumb of them , ” Ginsburg replied , according to Yahoo News .
“ I think it ’ s dumb and disrespectful .
I would have the same answer if you asked me about flag burning .
I think it ’ s a terrible thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t lock a person up for doing it .
“ I would point out how ridiculous it seems to me to do such an act.
” She then further drilled her point home , acknowledging that while football players have the right to kneel , that doesn ’ t make their actions any less “ stupid.
” “ If they want to be stupid , there ’ s no law that should be preventive .
If they want to be arrogant , there ’ s no law that prevents them from that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would do is strongly take issue with the point of view that they are expressing when they do that.
” Only days later , Ginsburg softened her comments in a statement released by the Supreme Court , according to Fox News .
Without specifically addressing the contents of her own remarks , she said she regretted the tone she took .
Rather than implicitly criticizing Kaepernick for insulting the country , Ginsburg said in the statement , she should have “ declined to respond.
” “ Some of you have inquired about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked how I felt about Colin Kaepernick and other NFL players who refused to stand for the national anthem , ” the statement read .
“ Barely aware of the incident or its purpose , my comments were inappropriately dismissive and harsh .
I should have declined to respond.
” Although RBG has held many views over the course of her career that most conservatives would rightly scoff at , she didn ’ t always fall in line with leftist dogma .
And when it came to her opinion on the “ dumb @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the vast majority of conservatives couldn ’ t agree more .
It has been evident since Kaepernick first started the practice that kneeling for the anthem is beyond disrespectful and deeply anti-American .
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The recent death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has totally shaken the liberal community.
Due to her work pushing for women to gain equal rights in the workplace, the left now honors Ginsburg as if she was a patron saint.
Some leftists may want to reconsider that praise, however, due to some comments RBG had made several years ago.
In a recently unearthed interview from October 2016, Ginsburg called then-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s anthem-kneeling stun stunt “dumb and disrespectful.”
Ruth Bader Ginsburg called Colin Kaepernick’s NFL protest “dumb and disrespectful.” pic.twitter.com/4Oin4hbWZ1 — JT Lewis (@thejtlewis) September 20, 2020
Ginsburg made the comments during a promotional interview with journalist Katie Couric, then with Yahoo News, for Ginsburg’s new book, “My Own Words.”
Ginsburg’s now-controversial response was given after Couric asked the Supreme Court justice how she felt about players kneeling for “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
“I think it’s really dumb of them,” Ginsburg replied, according to Yahoo News.
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“I think it’s dumb and disrespectful. I would have the same answer if you asked me about flag burning. I think it’s a terrible thing to do, but I wouldn’t lock a person up for doing it.
“I would point out how ridiculous it seems to me to do such an act.”
She then further drilled her point home, acknowledging that while football players have the right to kneel, that doesn’t make their actions any less “stupid.”
“If they want to be stupid, there’s no law that should be preventive. If they want to be arrogant, there’s no law that prevents them from that,” the justice continued.
“What I would do is strongly take issue with the point of view that they are expressing when they do that.”
Only days later, Ginsburg softened her comments in a statement released by the Supreme Court, according to Fox News. Without specifically addressing the contents of her own remarks, she said she regretted the tone she took.
Rather than implicitly criticizing Kaepernick for insulting the country, Ginsburg said in the statement, she should have “declined to respond.”
“Some of you have inquired about a book interview in which I was asked how I felt about Colin Kaepernick and other NFL players who refused to stand for the national anthem,” the statement read. “Barely aware of the incident or its purpose, my comments were inappropriately dismissive and harsh. I should have declined to respond.”
Although RBG has held many views over the course of her career that most conservatives would rightly scoff at, she didn’t always fall in line with leftist dogma.
And when it came to her opinion on the “dumb and disrespectful” actions of Colin Kaepernick, the vast majority of conservatives couldn’t agree more.
It has been evident since Kaepernick first started the practice that kneeling for the anthem is beyond disrespectful and deeply anti-American.
Even Ruth Bader Ginsburg understood that fact.
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westernjournal--2020-09-23--Trump Announces He Will Sign Major Pro-Life Executive Order

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will sign an executive order requiring medical care to be given to infants who are born alive , including those who survive attempted abortions or are born prematurely .
“ Today , I am announcing that I will be signing the Born-Alive Executive Order to ensure that all precious babies born alive , no matter their circumstances , receive the medical care that they deserve .
This is our sacrosanct moral duty , ” Trump said in his address to the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast virtual event .
The Born-Alive Protection Act would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access but would require that any infant born alive after an attempted abortion be medically treated in the same way as a child born under a different circumstance , the Catholic News Agency reported .
Although several states have passed their own versions of the bill , such legislation has failed to become federal law despite being introduced in Congress several times .
The full text of the executive order has not been released , but it is expected to mirror previous attempted federal legislation .
Trump also announced that his administration would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ research , to ensure that every child has the very best chance to thrive and to grow.
” During his recorded address , the president focused on issues such as religious liberty , opposition to late-term abortions and the appointment of conservative judges , according to The Hill .
“ Our nation is strong because of Catholics and all people of faith , ” Trump said .
“ We believe in the joy of family , the blessing of freedom and the dignity of work , and the eternal truth that every child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the holy image of God.
” He added , “ I will always protect the vital role of religion and prayer in American society , and I will always defend the sacred right to life.
” An EWTN News/RealClear Opinion poll found that Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden holds a 12-point lead over Trump among likely Catholic voters , 53 percent to 41 percent .
The poll was conducted from Aug. 27 to Sept. 1 of 1,212 likely voters with a credibility interval of 3.01 percent at the 95 percent confidence level .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Catholic , for “ following the radical-left agenda ” and said the former vice president would “ hurt the Bible , hurt God , ” ABC News reported .
“ Joe Biden ’ s faith is at the core of who he is ; he ’ s lived it with dignity his entire life , and it ’ s been a source of strength and comfort in times of extreme hardship , ” Biden spokesman Andrew Bates said in response , according to The Hill .
The president has denounced Democrats ’ support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York and Virginia that would have allowed third-trimester abortions .
The Trump administration has been praised by the U.S. bishops ’ conference for its efforts to restrict abortions but has been criticized for ending the moratorium on the federal death penalty , the CNA reported .
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President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will sign an executive order requiring medical care to be given to infants who are born alive, including those who survive attempted abortions or are born prematurely.
“Today, I am announcing that I will be signing the Born-Alive Executive Order to ensure that all precious babies born alive, no matter their circumstances, receive the medical care that they deserve. This is our sacrosanct moral duty,” Trump said in his address to the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast virtual event.
The Born-Alive Protection Act would not create any new restrictions on abortion access but would require that any infant born alive after an attempted abortion be medically treated in the same way as a child born under a different circumstance, the Catholic News Agency reported.
Although several states have passed their own versions of the bill, such legislation has failed to become federal law despite being introduced in Congress several times.
The full text of the executive order has not been released, but it is expected to mirror previous attempted federal legislation.
Trump also announced that his administration would be “increasing federal funding for neonatal research, to ensure that every child has the very best chance to thrive and to grow.”
During his recorded address, the president focused on issues such as religious liberty, opposition to late-term abortions and the appointment of conservative judges, according to The Hill.
“Our nation is strong because of Catholics and all people of faith,” Trump said.
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“We believe in the joy of family, the blessing of freedom and the dignity of work, and the eternal truth that every child, born and unborn, is made the holy image of God.”
He added, “I will always protect the vital role of religion and prayer in American society, and I will always defend the sacred right to life.”
An EWTN News/RealClear Opinion poll found that Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden holds a 12-point lead over Trump among likely Catholic voters, 53 percent to 41 percent.
The poll was conducted from Aug. 27 to Sept. 1 of 1,212 likely voters with a credibility interval of 3.01 percent at the 95 percent confidence level.
Trump has criticized Biden, who is Catholic, for “following the radical-left agenda” and said the former vice president would “hurt the Bible, hurt God,” ABC News reported.
“Joe Biden’s faith is at the core of who he is; he’s lived it with dignity his entire life, and it’s been a source of strength and comfort in times of extreme hardship,” Biden spokesman Andrew Bates said in response, according to The Hill.
The president has denounced Democrats’ support of late-term abortions and proposals in New York and Virginia that would have allowed third-trimester abortions.
The Trump administration has been praised by the U.S. bishops’ conference for its efforts to restrict abortions but has been criticized for ending the moratorium on the federal death penalty, the CNA reported.
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westernjournal--2020-09-23--ESPN Host Blames ‘Right-Wing Agitators’ for Riots

ESPN ’ s Max Kellerman claimed on the sports network ’ s “ First Take ” program Tuesday that mysterious conservative “ agitators , ” and not leftist demonstrators , are behind months of nationwide riots .
Kellerman was discussing UFC fighter Colby Covington ’ s victory Saturday over Tyron Woodley when he asserted that the violence , looting , arson and even murders that have occurred during the weeks of civil unrest since May are the work of covert right-wing operatives .
Apparently triggered by Covington ’ s friendly relationship with President Donald Trump and his attack on NBA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday in Las Vegas , the ESPN host stepped in to offer his take — and it was a very bad one .
Kellerman accused Covington of seeking attention and claimed the fighter was reading from prepared remarks .
“ When he talks about Black Lives Matter , 93 percent of the protests are peaceful , ” he said .
The “ First Take ” host added , “ And , by the way , the 7 percent that are not , they have a very broad definition of what ’ s not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , if you block traffic or something like that .
Or if you respond to police provocation .
“ And even then , a big percentage of that which wasn ’ t peaceful is actually outside agitators , extremist right-wing agitators posing as protesters in order to make the protests look bad.
” After his victory over Woodley , Covington threw a few jabs at Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden .
“ Ladies and gentlemen , the silent majority is ready to make some noise , ” he said .
Covington added , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beating , wait until Nov. 3 when Donald Trump gets his hands on Sleepy Joe .
That ’ s going to be a landslide.
” RELATED : Fox Sports Host Destroys Stephen A. Smith for Claiming 2-Time NBA MVP Was Hired Because He 's White For good measure , apparently , he then body slammed high-profile leftist NBA player LeBron James .
“ [ First responders ] keep us safe , not these woke athletes , man , ” Covington said .
“ I ’ m sick of these woke athletes , these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he added .
Covington later received a call from Trump during an interview in which the fighter was wearing a red “ Keep America Great ” hat .
During the call , in which Covington had the president on speakerphone , Trump praised his opponent , Woodley , as tough , and said , “ You ’ re tough , you have the right spirits .
So now go win the next one , and keep it for a long time.
” The series of events — Covington ’ s win , his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the call from the president — were apparently more than Kellerman could bear .
It ’ s clear that “ extremist right-wing agitators ” aren ’ t the driving force behind the months of violence and rioting in the wake of George Floyd ’ s May 25 death in Minneapolis police custody .
A recent Princeton University study claimed that 93 percent of demonstrations connected to the Black Lives Matter movement have been peaceful .
That ’ s the same number cited by Kellerman .
As many on social media pointed out when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month , the study actually found that Black Lives Matter protests were not only widespread but had been shockingly violent .
In a world of horrid sports takes , Kellerman set the bar even lower when he used his “ First Take ” chair to take a swipe at conservatives .
Unlike Covington , he was unable to land a punch , so he resorted to pushing conspiracy theories .
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ESPN’s Max Kellerman claimed on the sports network’s “First Take” program Tuesday that mysterious conservative “agitators,” and not leftist demonstrators, are behind months of nationwide riots.
Kellerman was discussing UFC fighter Colby Covington’s victory Saturday over Tyron Woodley when he asserted that the violence, looting, arson and even murders that have occurred during the weeks of civil unrest since May are the work of covert right-wing operatives.
Apparently triggered by Covington’s friendly relationship with President Donald Trump and his attack on NBA star LeBron James after the TKO victory Saturday in Las Vegas, the ESPN host stepped in to offer his take — and it was a very bad one.
Kellerman accused Covington of seeking attention and claimed the fighter was reading from prepared remarks.
“When he talks about Black Lives Matter, 93 percent of the protests are peaceful,” he said.
The “First Take” host added, “And, by the way, the 7 percent that are not, they have a very broad definition of what’s not, quote-unquote, peaceful. For example, if you block traffic or something like that. Or if you respond to police provocation.
“And even then, a big percentage of that which wasn’t peaceful is actually outside agitators, extremist right-wing agitators posing as protesters in order to make the protests look bad.”
As social media commentator David Hookstead summarized Kellerman’s comments, “This is insanity.”
ESPN’s Max Kellerman says without any evidence that “extremist right-wing agitators” are responsible for the riots around America. This is insanity. pic.twitter.com/woOvFtwIvr — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) September 22, 2020
After his victory over Woodley, Covington threw a few jabs at Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
“Ladies and gentlemen, the silent majority is ready to make some noise,” he said.
Covington added, “If you thought that was a beating, wait until Nov. 3 when Donald Trump gets his hands on Sleepy Joe. That’s going to be a landslide.”
Colby Covington post fight interview. pic.twitter.com/foEUWHWPrY — Jed I. Goodman (@jedigoodman) September 20, 2020
For good measure, apparently, he then body slammed high-profile leftist NBA player LeBron James.
“[First responders] keep us safe, not these woke athletes, man,” Covington said.
“I’m sick of these woke athletes, these spineless cowards like LeBron James,” he added.
Covington later received a call from Trump during an interview in which the fighter was wearing a red “Keep America Great” hat.
During the call, in which Covington had the president on speakerphone, Trump praised his opponent, Woodley, as tough, and said, “You’re tough, you have the right spirits. So now go win the next one, and keep it for a long time.”
The series of events — Covington’s win, his comments about leftist activism in sports and the call from the president — were apparently more than Kellerman could bear.
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It’s clear that “extremist right-wing agitators” aren’t the driving force behind the months of violence and rioting in the wake of George Floyd’s May 25 death in Minneapolis police custody.
A recent Princeton University study claimed that 93 percent of demonstrations connected to the Black Lives Matter movement have been peaceful. That’s the same number cited by Kellerman.
As many on social media pointed out when the Princeton report was released earlier this month, the study actually found that Black Lives Matter protests were not only widespread but had been shockingly violent.
Study found nearly 570 violent demonstrations–riots–in nearly 220 locations spread all across the country. Is that ‘overwhelmingly peaceful’? https://t.co/veX34DYpnz pic.twitter.com/lecXulUfg2 — Byron York (@ByronYork) September 6, 2020
??? Oppsie daisy. They are trying to run cover for themselves and self-owning every step of the way. https://t.co/qlv63fwSaZ — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) September 6, 2020
This is the best part There were no riots in CHOP! Just Protest! And, of course, several dead people Factual but not truthful https://t.co/WWSWoAskqh pic.twitter.com/wX6Pytbwdq — Tim Pool (@Timcast) September 6, 2020
Looks pretty fiery https://t.co/3EjDnJS6ZC — Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) September 6, 2020
In a world of horrid sports takes, Kellerman set the bar even lower when he used his “First Take” chair to take a swipe at conservatives.
Unlike Covington, he was unable to land a punch, so he resorted to pushing conspiracy theories.
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westernjournal--2020-09-23--Leftists Link Trump to Hitler for Saying ‘Good Genes,’ but Obama Used the Same Exact Phrase

Some on the left are comparing President Donald Trump to 20th century German dictator Adolf Hitler after he told followers in Minnesota last week that they had “ good genes.
” Trump was speaking in the northern Minnesota city of Bemidji on Saturday when he complimented the state ’ s working-class history .
“ From St. Paul to St .
Cloud , from Rochester to Duluth , and from Minneapolis — thank God , we still have Minneapolis — to right here , right here with all of you great people , this state was pioneered by men and women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to build a better life for themselves and for their families , ” the president said Saturday .
“ They were tough and they were strong .
You have good genes .
You know that , right ?
You have good genes .
A lot of it ’ s about the genes , isn ’ t it ?
Don ’ t you believe ?
” he said .
“ The racehorse theory .
You think we ’ re so different ?
You have good genes in Minnesota.
” Trump continued , “ They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money .
They didn ’ t have a lot of luxury , but they had grit , they had faith and they had each other .
That ’ s what you have now .
You have each other .
“ They were miners and lumberjacks , fishermen and farmers , shipbuilders and shopkeepers .
But they all had one thing in common : They loved their families , they loved their countries , and they loved their God.
” Minnesota is known for its blue-collar workforce and its cold winters .
The president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his audience by invoking the memory of the tough , intuitive and hardworking people who settled Minnesota in the 19th century .
Telling people they have “ good genes , ” as you well know , is common colloquialism — praising them for having a good upbringing or for being naturally good-natured , reverent , beautiful or strong .
In the context Trump used it , he was calling Minnesotans tough people .
Naturally , establishment media leftists pulled out their racism meter and linked the comment to rhetoric and policy from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ murdered millions in Europe in the 1930s and 1940s .
HuffPost ran a hit piece tying the president ’ s Minnesota remarks to white nationalism and anti-LGBT sentiments .
After finding enough people willing to comment and embarrass themselves , the outlet ran a story headlined “ Critics Blast Trump ’ s ‘ Good Genes ’ Rally Call As A Chilling Echo Of Hitler ’ s Eugenics.
” RELATED : Watch : Biden , CNN Host Ditch Social Distancing Charade as Soon as They Think Camera Cuts HuffPost reporter Mary Papenfuss wrote , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump ’ s shocking praise for Minnesota ’ s ‘ good genes ’ as chillingly reminiscent of Adolf Hitler ’ s murderous eugenics policy.
” Papenfuss reported that Holocaust historian Steve Silberman described Trump ’ s compliment of North Star State residents as “ indistinguishable from the Nazi rhetoric that led to Jews , disabled people , LGBTQ , Romani and others being exterminated.
” A representative of the leftist advocacy group J Street told HuffPost , “ Again and again , President Trump and his allies publicly , gleefully embrace incredibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The J Street website newsroom reads like a DNC pamphlet , so it was unsurprising that its communications director , Logan Bayroff , used the nonstory to attack Trump .
Bayroff claimed it was “ clear the president ’ s far-right worldview poses an unprecedented threat to refugees , immigrants and vulnerable minorities in this country — one of the many reasons why he faces vehement opposition from the large majority of American Jewish voters.
” Others were critical of Trump ’ s compliment on Twitter : Of course , the manufactured media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mockery of journalism and it diminishes the pain and suffering caused by the Holocaust and other revolting works of human prejudice .
The establishment media , though , apparently has no low — nor do many Democrats .
To make the optics for Trump ’ s critics on this story worse , former President Barack Obama delivered an almost identical compliment while visiting a factory in Hatfield , Pennsylvania , eight years ago .
During a stop at the K ’ NEX toy-building facility north of Philadelphia on Nov. 30 , 2012 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who were busy churning out toys ahead of Christmas .
Complimenting employees , he said , “ These guys are Santa ’ s extra elves here , ” according to an archived transcript from the Obama White House .
Obama then turned his attention toward the founders of the toy-making company .
He told the employees that the company ’ s founder , who had recently died at 101 years old , and his family had worked hard to build a product that could also create a demand for good-paying jobs .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addition to inventive minds , ” Obama said in a statement that is now apparently retroactively linked to Nazi eugenics , per HuffPost ’ s logic .
Of course , not one establishment media outlet has made an effort to go back and correct that record so that it might reflect that terms such a “ good genes ” are now racist .
J Street is silent on the matter .
If Democrats and the establishment media can use a compliment about the “ good genes ” of the people of Minnesota to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ persecution and discrimination against disabled people and American immigrants , what else are they capable of conjuring up ?
Being a Minnesotan is not a race or an ethnicity , so one could argue that HuffPost and J Street engaged in dehumanizing an entire state of people by painting them with a broad brush .
But Trump ’ s critics would probably compare Minnesota schoolchildren to the Hitler Youth if they thought it would help them get Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden elected .
Remember Nicholas Sandmann ?
The left has proven that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its endless drive to damage the president .
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Some on the left are comparing President Donald Trump to 20th century German dictator Adolf Hitler after he told followers in Minnesota last week that they had “good genes.”
Trump was speaking in the northern Minnesota city of Bemidji on Saturday when he complimented the state’s working-class history.
“From St. Paul to St. Cloud, from Rochester to Duluth, and from Minneapolis — thank God, we still have Minneapolis — to right here, right here with all of you great people, this state was pioneered by men and women who braved the wilderness and the winters to build a better life for themselves and for their families,” the president said Saturday.
“They were tough and they were strong. You have good genes. You know that, right? You have good genes. A lot of it’s about the genes, isn’t it? Don’t you believe?” he said. “The racehorse theory. You think we’re so different? You have good genes in Minnesota.”
Trump continued, “They didn’t have a lot of money. They didn’t have a lot of luxury, but they had grit, they had faith and they had each other. That’s what you have now. You have each other.
“They were miners and lumberjacks, fishermen and farmers, shipbuilders and shopkeepers. But they all had one thing in common: They loved their families, they loved their countries, and they loved their God.”
Minnesota is known for its blue-collar workforce and its cold winters.
The president apparently saw it fit to compliment those in his audience by invoking the memory of the tough, intuitive and hardworking people who settled Minnesota in the 19th century.
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Telling people they have “good genes,” as you well know, is common colloquialism — praising them for having a good upbringing or for being naturally good-natured, reverent, beautiful or strong.
In the context Trump used it, he was calling Minnesotans tough people.
Naturally, establishment media leftists pulled out their racism meter and linked the comment to rhetoric and policy from Hitler’s Third Reich, which murdered millions in Europe in the 1930s and 1940s.
HuffPost ran a hit piece tying the president’s Minnesota remarks to white nationalism and anti-LGBT sentiments.
After finding enough people willing to comment and embarrass themselves, the outlet ran a story headlined “Critics Blast Trump’s ‘Good Genes’ Rally Call As A Chilling Echo Of Hitler’s Eugenics.”
HuffPost reporter Mary Papenfuss wrote, “Critics continue to tear into President Donald Trump’s shocking praise for Minnesota’s ‘good genes’ as chillingly reminiscent of Adolf Hitler’s murderous eugenics policy.”
Papenfuss reported that Holocaust historian Steve Silberman described Trump’s compliment of North Star State residents as “indistinguishable from the Nazi rhetoric that led to Jews, disabled people, LGBTQ, Romani and others being exterminated.”
A representative of the leftist advocacy group J Street told HuffPost, “Again and again, President Trump and his allies publicly, gleefully embrace incredibly dangerous white nationalist tropes and ideas.”
The J Street website newsroom reads like a DNC pamphlet, so it was unsurprising that its communications director, Logan Bayroff, used the nonstory to attack Trump.
Bayroff claimed it was “clear the president’s far-right worldview poses an unprecedented threat to refugees, immigrants and vulnerable minorities in this country — one of the many reasons why he faces vehement opposition from the large majority of American Jewish voters.”
Others were critical of Trump’s compliment on Twitter:
As a historian who has written about the Holocaust, I’ll say bluntly: This is indistinguishable from the Nazi rhetoric that led to Jews, disabled people, LGBTQ, Romani and others being exterminated. This is America 2020. This is where the GOP has taken us. https://t.co/CHMLg804mp — Steve Silberman (@stevesilberman) September 20, 2020
Again, Trump speaks about having “good genes.” He mentioned the “racehorse theory” and coupled it with a racist rant against refugees. This is eugenics. It was used by Nazis to justify genocide. Today, it’s used by white nationalists – & apparently the @POTUS – to justify hate. https://t.co/UpLDnGUW3x — Halie Soifer (@HalieSoifer) September 20, 2020
so are we gunna talk about trump referencing the racehorse (eugenics) theory? which is what hitler did when he spoke about the “superior race” being aryan… trump said his crowd of supporters from missouri had the “good genes” he straight up even went “yaknow, racehorse theory” — katie (@ktthehesstruck) September 21, 2020
Of course, the manufactured media controversy is completely absurd.
It makes a mockery of journalism and it diminishes the pain and suffering caused by the Holocaust and other revolting works of human prejudice.
The establishment media, though, apparently has no low — nor do many Democrats.
To make the optics for Trump’s critics on this story worse, former President Barack Obama delivered an almost identical compliment while visiting a factory in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, eight years ago.
During a stop at the K’NEX toy-building facility north of Philadelphia on Nov. 30, 2012, Obama paid a compliment to employees who were busy churning out toys ahead of Christmas.
Complimenting employees, he said, “These guys are Santa’s extra elves here,” according to an archived transcript from the Obama White House.
Obama then turned his attention toward the founders of the toy-making company.
He told the employees that the company’s founder, who had recently died at 101 years old, and his family had worked hard to build a product that could also create a demand for good-paying jobs.
“So these guys have good genes in addition to inventive minds,” Obama said in a statement that is now apparently retroactively linked to Nazi eugenics, per HuffPost’s logic.
Of course, not one establishment media outlet has made an effort to go back and correct that record so that it might reflect that terms such a “good genes” are now racist.
J Street is silent on the matter.
If Democrats and the establishment media can use a compliment about the “good genes” of the people of Minnesota to generate narratives about Nazi eugenics, LGBT persecution and discrimination against disabled people and American immigrants, what else are they capable of conjuring up?
Being a Minnesotan is not a race or an ethnicity, so one could argue that HuffPost and J Street engaged in dehumanizing an entire state of people by painting them with a broad brush.
But Trump’s critics would probably compare Minnesota schoolchildren to the Hitler Youth if they thought it would help them get Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden elected.
Remember Nicholas Sandmann? The left has proven that even kids aren’t safe in its endless drive to damage the president.
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westernjournal--2020-09-23--Video: Flight Attendant Lashes Out at Passenger Wearing American Flag Gaiter – Cops Will Be Waiting

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westernjournal--2020-09-23--Video: Top Pence Aide Schools CNN’s Tapper on the Real History of SCOTUS Appointments

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