westernjournal--2020-12-02--Leaked Documents Reveal Disturbing Truth About China’s COVID Lies

During the early days of the coronavirus outbreak in China , Chinese officials presented lower caseload data to the world than officials knew was real , according to a new report .
Official documents show that on Feb. 10 , when China reported 2,478 new confirmed coronavirus cases , Hubei Province , the epicenter of the outbreak , actually reported 5,918 new cases , CNN reported .
The network said it was given access to 117 pages of leaked documents from the Hubei Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention that cover the period between October 2019 and April .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ mistakes — and not just mistakes that happen when you ’ re dealing with a novel virus — also bureaucratic and politically-motivated errors in how they handled it , ” said Yanzhong Huang , a senior fellow for global health at the Council on Foreign Relations .
According to CNN , the documents “ reveal what appears to be an inflexible health care system constrained by top-down bureaucracy and rigid procedures that were ill-equipped to deal with the emerging crisis .
At several critical moments in the early phase of the pandemic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and point to a pattern of institutional failings.
” The documents show that the totals the world was given did not match reality .
On Feb. 17 , the internal leaked documents said 196 people died in Hubei Province .
Officials that day reported there were 93 deaths due to the virus .
The world was told that as of March 7 , the total death toll in Hubei was 2,986 .
The number from the internal documents was 3,456 .
Dali Yang , a professor of political science at the University of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impacted how the numbers were managed .
“ They were still hoping it was like 2003 , and like Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome would be eventually contained , and everything can go back to normal , ” Yang said .
The leaked documents indicate that about 200 coronavirus cases had been diagnosed in late 2019 , but China publicly said on Jan. 3 that it only had 44 cases of the disease that would later become known as the coronavirus .
William Schaffner , professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a different way had U.S. epidemiologists been there to assist.
” Chinese officials “ seemed actually to minimize the impact of the epidemic at any moment in time .
To include patients who were suspected of having the infection obviously would have expanded the size of outbreak and would have given , I think , a truer appreciation of the nature of the infection and its size , ” he said .
Andrew Mertha , director of the China Studies Program at Johns Hopkins University , said hiding the true numbers could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regional shortcomings in the public health system .
RELATED : Media Outlet Under Fire After Claiming Everyone Has Become a 'Potential Serial Killer' Mertha said the number-juggling “ appeared to be a deception , for unsurprising reasons.
” “ China had an image to protect internationally , and lower-ranking officials had a clear incentive to under-report — or to show their superiors that they were under-reporting — to outside eyes , ” he said .
The documents also revealed a massive spike in flu cases in late 2019 in Hubei , which reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the year before .
In the first week of December , more than 10,000 cases were reported in the cities of Yichang , Xianning and Wuhan .
Wuhan later would become the hardest-city city when the coronavirus took hold in China .
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During the early days of the coronavirus outbreak in China, Chinese officials presented lower caseload data to the world than officials knew was real, according to a new report.
Official documents show that on Feb. 10, when China reported 2,478 new confirmed coronavirus cases, Hubei Province, the epicenter of the outbreak, actually reported 5,918 new cases, CNN reported. The network said it was given access to 117 pages of leaked documents from the Hubei Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention that cover the period between October 2019 and April.
“It was clear they did make mistakes — and not just mistakes that happen when you’re dealing with a novel virus — also bureaucratic and politically-motivated errors in how they handled it,” said Yanzhong Huang, a senior fellow for global health at the Council on Foreign Relations.
“These had global consequences,” he added.
According to CNN, the documents “reveal what appears to be an inflexible health care system constrained by top-down bureaucracy and rigid procedures that were ill-equipped to deal with the emerging crisis. At several critical moments in the early phase of the pandemic, the documents show evidence of clear missteps and point to a pattern of institutional failings.”
The documents show that the totals the world was given did not match reality.
On Feb. 17, the internal leaked documents said 196 people died in Hubei Province. Officials that day reported there were 93 deaths due to the virus.
The world was told that as of March 7, the total death toll in Hubei was 2,986. The number from the internal documents was 3,456.
Dali Yang, a professor of political science at the University of Chicago, said “global perceptions” impacted how the numbers were managed.
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“They were still hoping it was like 2003, and like Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome would be eventually contained, and everything can go back to normal,” Yang said.
The leaked documents indicate that about 200 coronavirus cases had been diagnosed in late 2019, but China publicly said on Jan. 3 that it only had 44 cases of the disease that would later become known as the coronavirus.
William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University, said the numbers “would have been presented in a different way had U.S. epidemiologists been there to assist.”
Chinese officials “seemed actually to minimize the impact of the epidemic at any moment in time. To include patients who were suspected of having the infection obviously would have expanded the size of outbreak and would have given, I think, a truer appreciation of the nature of the infection and its size,” he said.
Andrew Mertha, director of the China Studies Program at Johns Hopkins University, said hiding the true numbers could have been done to mask local and regional shortcomings in the public health system.
Mertha said the number-juggling “appeared to be a deception, for unsurprising reasons.”
“China had an image to protect internationally, and lower-ranking officials had a clear incentive to under-report — or to show their superiors that they were under-reporting — to outside eyes,” he said.
The documents also revealed a massive spike in flu cases in late 2019 in Hubei, which reported a 2,059 percent increase in flu cases from the year before. In the first week of December, more than 10,000 cases were reported in the cities of Yichang, Xianning and Wuhan. Wuhan later would become the hardest-city city when the coronavirus took hold in China.
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westernjournal--2020-12-02--Twitter Won’t Fact-Check Chinese Official’s Fake Photo of Australian Solider Beheading Child

As Twitter fact-checkers remain entrenched in a war with President Donald Trump ’ s account , the Silicon Valley leftists refuse to apply their standard of censorship equally .
Twitter , hoping to see the president exit the White House on Jan. 20 , intends to restrict or ban him from the platform , according to some reports .
But until that occurs , if indeed it does , they will apparently go on censoring his nearly every post , while simultaneously allowing foreign misinformation and hate to spread on the platform .
Twitter is currently facing heat over allowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ murdering an Afghan child .
A tweet from Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian , who is for the purpose of clarity an actual Chinese communist , shows a soldier preparing to apparently behead a small child .
Lijian shared the fake photo and wrote , “ Shocked by murder of Afghan civilians & prisoners by Australian soldiers .
We strongly condemn such acts , & call for holding them accountable.
” The foreign official is apparently fine to post images that could arguably incite violence .
The tweet has not been censored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ image violates any of the company ’ s standards .
Meanwhile , Trump is censored daily for sharing what appear to be mounting pieces of credible evidence showing election irregularities .
Twitter ’ s favorite way to censor the president is to slap little labels on his posts .
Labels such as “ This claim about election fraud is disputed , ” or “ Multiple sources called this election differently ” are there to undermine Trump as he and his legal team work to prove allegations the election was stolen from him by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shows Dem Senate Candidate Warnock Laugh at Churchgoers Who Defend Themselves with Guns Here are a few of the most recent attempts by Twitter to silence the president : Twitter ’ s labels don ’ t appear to be shaping public perception about what the president is saying in favor of those who contend there was no fraud .
A recent Rasmussen Reports survey found that 47 percent of likely voters believe Democrats cheated in the election .
But that goes beyond the point .
The story here is California-based Twitter has an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and not to the country or to the First Amendment .
Democrats can threaten violence and spread misinformation , while oppressive international government officials are free to incite hatred of Australians and deny the Holocaust on the platform .
There are rarely repercussions for such posts .
Arguably , there should be no censoring at all .
People should be free to post online and to read other posts while being able to decide for themselves what is true and what is fiction , and that includes posts from the president .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach to content moderation , and they have it out for Trump and his tens of millions of supporters .
The president is being reprimanded online like a child by a bunch of leftist technocrats .
The Trump tweet warning labels equate to telling roughly 150 million voters that their president is lying , and 74 million or more Trump voters that they shouldn ’ t believe their own eyes .
But Big Tech appears to have an angle , and it ’ s to assist the establishment media and Democrats in banishing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leftist groupthink .
Posts such as these are fine on Twitter : They ’ re fine , presumably because they don ’ t challenge the talking points of Democrats .
Leftist tech geeks like Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and robotic Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg hire like-minded tech dorks who sit behind computers all day and censor a portion of the American electorate as social media has taken the country ’ s public discourse digital .
The town square is now almost entirely online , and while Chinese communists and Iranian dictators have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t — including the president .
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As Twitter fact-checkers remain entrenched in a war with President Donald Trump’s account, the Silicon Valley leftists refuse to apply their standard of censorship equally.
Twitter, hoping to see the president exit the White House on Jan. 20, intends to restrict or ban him from the platform, according to some reports.
But until that occurs, if indeed it does, they will apparently go on censoring his nearly every post, while simultaneously allowing foreign misinformation and hate to spread on the platform.
Twitter is currently facing heat over allowing a doctored image of an Australian solider murdering an Afghan child.
A tweet from Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, who is for the purpose of clarity an actual Chinese communist, shows a soldier preparing to apparently behead a small child.
Lijian shared the fake photo and wrote, “Shocked by murder of Afghan civilians & prisoners by Australian soldiers. We strongly condemn such acts, &call for holding them accountable.”
Shocked by murder of Afghan civilians & prisoners by Australian soldiers. We strongly condemn such acts, &call for holding them accountable. pic.twitter.com/GYOaucoL5D — Lijian Zhao 赵立坚 (@zlj517) November 30, 2020
The foreign official is apparently fine to post images that could arguably incite violence.
The tweet has not been censored, and Twitter has not indicated the image violates any of the company’s standards.
No shock there.
Meanwhile, Trump is censored daily for sharing what appear to be mounting pieces of credible evidence showing election irregularities.
Twitter’s favorite way to censor the president is to slap little labels on his posts.
Labels such as “This claim about election fraud is disputed,” or “Multiple sources called this election differently” are there to undermine Trump as he and his legal team work to prove allegations the election was stolen from him by widespread fraud.
Here are a few of the most recent attempts by Twitter to silence the president:
Not statistically possible. Rigged Election! https://t.co/Yw8roUTJhy — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 1, 2020
Biden did poorly in big cities (Politico), except those of Detroit (more votes than people!), Philadelphia, Atlanta and Milwaukee, which he had to win. Not surprisingly, they are all located in the most important swing states, and are long known for being politically corrupt! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 27, 2020
We won Michigan by a lot! https://t.co/D6inAewQxP — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 1, 2020
Twitter’s labels don’t appear to be shaping public perception about what the president is saying in favor of those who contend there was no fraud.
A recent Rasmussen Reports survey found that 47 percent of likely voters believe Democrats cheated in the election.
Huge: “How likely is it that Democrats stole votes or destroyed pro-Trump ballots in several states to ensure that Biden would win?” Democrats – 30% – 20% say Very Likely (VL)
Unaffiliated – 39% – 29% say VL
Republicans – 75% – 61% say VL
All Voters – 47% – 36% say VL https://t.co/NMDryxyLzq pic.twitter.com/EblRuV2AXY — Rasmussen Reports (@Rasmussen_Poll) November 20, 2020
But that goes beyond the point.
The story here is California-based Twitter has an apparent allegiance to Democrats and foreign dictators, and not to the country or to the First Amendment.
Democrats can threaten violence and spread misinformation, while oppressive international government officials are free to incite hatred of Australians and deny the Holocaust on the platform.
There are rarely repercussions for such posts.
Arguably, there should be no censoring at all.
People should be free to post online and to read other posts while being able to decide for themselves what is true and what is fiction, and that includes posts from the president.
Instead, Twitter has taken an editorial approach to content moderation, and they have it out for Trump and his tens of millions of supporters.
The president is being reprimanded online like a child by a bunch of leftist technocrats.
The Trump tweet warning labels equate to telling roughly 150 million voters that their president is lying, and 74 million or more Trump voters that they shouldn’t believe their own eyes.
The large-scale gaslighting is unprecedented.
But Big Tech appears to have an angle, and it’s to assist the establishment media and Democrats in banishing those who don’t buy into leftist groupthink.
Posts such as these are fine on Twitter:
Following the insults to the #Prophet, the Islamic nation is filled with rage & objections. From the east to the west of the Islamic world, many Muslim officials & people have defended the Islamic identity & Prophet’s noble personage, which shows the Muslim communities’ vitality. — Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) November 3, 2020
Today, the main enemies of Islam are the Arrogant Powers & Zionism. The last manifestation of their enmity was the Paris incident. It is not just about one caricaturist committing a wrongdoing. Arrogant Powers & Zionism support this. That’s why they speak in defense of such acts. — Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) November 3, 2020
The next question to ask is: why is it a crime to raise doubts about the Holocaust? Why should anyone who writes about such doubts be imprisoned while insulting the Prophet (pbuh) is allowed? — Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) October 28, 2020
They’re fine, presumably because they don’t challenge the talking points of Democrats.
Leftist tech geeks like Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and robotic Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg hire like-minded tech dorks who sit behind computers all day and censor a portion of the American electorate as social media has taken the country’s public discourse digital.
The town square is now almost entirely online, and while Chinese communists and Iranian dictators have a chair at the discussion, many Americans don’t — including the president.
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westernjournal--2020-12-02--California Mayor Reportedly Declares Not Wearing a Mask in Public an ‘Act of Domestic Terrorism’

A Los Angeles County public official reportedly believes that not wearing a mask should be considered domestic terrorism , and critics are fuming at the exaggeration .
Lancaster , California , Mayor Rex Parris expressed his anger about rising coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County in recent weeks , and suggested that those who do not comply with the rules should be arrested , according to a Los Angeles Daily News report .
“ If it were up to me , anybody not wearing a mask when they are out in public would be arrested … That ’ s an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treated like one , ” Parris said .
It is understandable that Parris , who has likely been dealing with pandemic related matters for months is frustrated at those who are not wearing masks , especially being an official in Los Angeles County .
After all , mask-wearing is the latest trend , and not wearing one is now considered a fashion faux-pas and a crime against humanity .
But to equate non-compliance to domestic terrorism is unreasonable , especially when domestic terrorism charges are known for being incredibly harsh .
Although many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not take precautions and view them as inconsiderate , most would not go as far to say they are in the category of violent political extremists .
Of course , Parris ’ attitude should be no surprise to anyone who lives in the area and has noticed the increased restrictions in recent weeks .
In addition to a new “ Safer at Home ” order this week , Los Angeles also became the only county in California so far that has placed a ban on outdoor dining .
The state of California currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purple tier to have outdoor dining , as there is little evidence to show that it increases infection rates .
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger , the only Republican on county ’ s board of supervisors , slammed the ban on outdoor dining as heavily damaging to small businesses .
“ The County ’ s orders are significantly more restrictive than the State ’ s .
We asked businesses to invest substantial resources to ensure safety , only to force them to close .
Small businesses can not withstand these constant changes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last week .
RELATED : Watch : Biden Loses Track of Where He Put His Mask at Event Barger is one of the few government officials in Los Angeles that has been willing to speak out against the lack of logic behind harming businesses even further , especially when they are not responsible for the spread of the virus .
The LA Public Health Department even admitted at the end of October that gatherings were mainly what positive cases trace back to , with restaurants not even coming close , Reason reported .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ scrambling to find solutions , but threatening citizens with criminal charges fit for terrorists and putting people ’ s livelihoods in danger are far cries from the answer .
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A Los Angeles County public official reportedly believes that not wearing a mask should be considered domestic terrorism, and critics are fuming at the exaggeration.
Lancaster, California, Mayor Rex Parris expressed his anger about rising coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County in recent weeks, and suggested that those who do not comply with the rules should be arrested, according to a Los Angeles Daily News report.
“If it were up to me, anybody not wearing a mask when they are out in public would be arrested … That’s an act of domestic terrorism and should be treated like one,” Parris said.
It is understandable that Parris, who has likely been dealing with pandemic related matters for months is frustrated at those who are not wearing masks, especially being an official in Los Angeles County. After all, mask-wearing is the latest trend, and not wearing one is now considered a fashion faux-pas and a crime against humanity.
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But to equate non-compliance to domestic terrorism is unreasonable, especially when domestic terrorism charges are known for being incredibly harsh.
Although many people get annoyed at those who do not take precautions and view them as inconsiderate, most would not go as far to say they are in the category of violent political extremists.
Of course, Parris’ attitude should be no surprise to anyone who lives in the area and has noticed the increased restrictions in recent weeks.
In addition to a new “Safer at Home” order this week, Los Angeles also became the only county in California so far that has placed a ban on outdoor dining.
Public Health to Add Additional Safety Modifications to Health Officer Order – Targeted Safer at Home Order Comes After 5-Day Average of New Cases is 4,751. View https://t.co/CfWbZdkIZH pic.twitter.com/RAZRpJUcxK — LA Public Health (@lapublichealth) November 27, 2020
The state of California currently allows counties even in the most restrictive purple tier to have outdoor dining, as there is little evidence to show that it increases infection rates.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, the only Republican on county’s board of supervisors, slammed the ban on outdoor dining as heavily damaging to small businesses.
“The County’s orders are significantly more restrictive than the State’s. We asked businesses to invest substantial resources to ensure safety, only to force them to close. Small businesses cannot withstand these constant changes and deserve better,” Barger tweeted last week.
The County’s orders are significantly more restrictive than the State’s. We asked businesses to invest substantial resources to ensure safety, only to force them to close. Small businesses cannot withstand these constant changes and deserve better. (3) — Supervisor Kathryn Barger (@kathrynbarger) November 24, 2020
Barger is one of the few government officials in Los Angeles that has been willing to speak out against the lack of logic behind harming businesses even further, especially when they are not responsible for the spread of the virus.
The LA Public Health Department even admitted at the end of October that gatherings were mainly what positive cases trace back to, with restaurants not even coming close, Reason reported.
Public officials in Los Angeles are probably scrambling to find solutions, but threatening citizens with criminal charges fit for terrorists and putting people’s livelihoods in danger are far cries from the answer.
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westernjournal--2020-12-01--Couple Feeds Hundreds in Need After Canceling Wedding

This year has thrown many couples for a loop .
Those who had planned to tie the knot this year had no idea what they were in for , and many have had to postpone their big day .
But now we ’ re coming to the time that many brides and grooms-to-be had selected as their postponed date , and restrictions and regulations are still alive and well , causing many to despair , put off the nuptials indefinitely or make the best of what they have and reimagine their wedding .
Emily Bugg and Billy Lewis met on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 2019 and planned to have a wedding with 150 of their closest friends and family in Chicago this year .
Then COVID hit .
They reduced their guest list to 50 , then changed the date , and then canceled it altogether when their Thanksgiving weekend wedding plans were foiled by the pandemic .
Instead , the couple used their loss to help those in need .
They got married at Chicago city hall and then fed 200 people .
“ So many people have told me this was a beautiful way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Emily told The Washington Post .
Emily had already bought her dress .
They ’ d already put a deposit down on the venue and catering and paid the DJ .
Much of that money was gone — but then she had an idea .
Emily is an outreach worker with “ Thresholds , ” which offers services like mobile medication vans and other resources for those with substance abuse disorders and mental illnesses .
The organization was suffering with low donations thanks to the havoc caused by the year , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ catering service they ’ d chosen , if she could put the $ 5,000 deposit toward a Thanksgiving meal for clients at Thresholds .
They said yes .
With Thresholds also on board , the catering company cooked up 200 dinners that included Thanksgiving staples like turkey , dressing , mashed potatoes and green beans .
“ This just seemed like a good way to make the best of a bad situation , ” Emily said .
RELATED : NASCAR 's William 'Rowdy ' Harrell and Wife Die While on Honeymoon “ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had some big decisions to make , ” Lewis added .
“ We decided to just go ahead and get on with our lives.
” “ And I ’ m lucky to have a wife who is clever and thoughtful enough to change a not-so-good situation into something positive for a lot of people , ” he said .
“ Emily & Billy , one of our couples whose wedding we were to cater in October , told Grace Hamilton , BDP ’ s Director of Weddings & Events , they wanted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they could repurpose their wedding deposit to meals for a non-profit , ” Big Delicious Planet shared on Instagram .
“ We thought it was such a nice idea , and agreed to make Thanksgiving meals for @ thresholdschicago.
” “ I ’ m happy this story was picked up , because in times like this , we can all use a feel good story .
Thanks to Emily and Billy for being so generous !
” CEO of Thresholds , Mark Ishaug , believes that others will see Emily and Billy ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get them thinking about what they can do to help .
“ Emily ’ s donation is an incredible example of the generosity and creativity that the pandemic has inspired in so many , ” he said , according to KSAZ-TV .
“ Other people start asking themselves , ‘ What can I do for others at Thanksgiving ?
’ There ’ s been so much anger and fear this past year … and then we have something like this from Emily and Billy , which is just about humanity and kindness.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with their choices , too .
“ In the grand scheme of things , canceling a big wedding isn ’ t the worst thing that could happen , ” Emily told Good Morning America .
“ We ’ re happy to be married , and we ’ re so happy that we could help Thresholds ’ clients feel the connection of a Thanksgiving meal as a result of the wedding cancellation.
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This year has thrown many couples for a loop. Those who had planned to tie the knot this year had no idea what they were in for, and many have had to postpone their big day.
But now we’re coming to the time that many brides and grooms-to-be had selected as their postponed date, and restrictions and regulations are still alive and well, causing many to despair, put off the nuptials indefinitely or make the best of what they have and reimagine their wedding.
Emily Bugg and Billy Lewis met on Bumble in 2017, were engaged in July 2019 and planned to have a wedding with 150 of their closest friends and family in Chicago this year.
Then COVID hit. They reduced their guest list to 50, then changed the date, and then canceled it altogether when their Thanksgiving weekend wedding plans were foiled by the pandemic.
Instead, the couple used their loss to help those in need. They got married at Chicago city hall and then fed 200 people.
“So many people have told me this was a beautiful way to start our married life together,” Emily told The Washington Post.
Emily had already bought her dress. They’d already put a deposit down on the venue and catering and paid the DJ. Much of that money was gone — but then she had an idea.
Emily is an outreach worker with “Thresholds,” which offers services like mobile medication vans and other resources for those with substance abuse disorders and mental illnesses.
The organization was suffering with low donations thanks to the havoc caused by the year, so Emily asked Big Delicious Planet, the catering service they’d chosen, if she could put the $5,000 deposit toward a Thanksgiving meal for clients at Thresholds.
They said yes.
With Thresholds also on board, the catering company cooked up 200 dinners that included Thanksgiving staples like turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and green beans.
“This just seemed like a good way to make the best of a bad situation,” Emily said.
“We had come to a place where we had some big decisions to make,” Lewis added.
“We decided to just go ahead and get on with our lives.”
“And I’m lucky to have a wife who is clever and thoughtful enough to change a not-so-good situation into something positive for a lot of people,” he said.
“Emily & Billy, one of our couples whose wedding we were to cater in October, told Grace Hamilton, BDP’s Director of Weddings & Events, they wanted to cancel their wedding, but asked if they could repurpose their wedding deposit to meals for a non-profit,” Big Delicious Planet shared on Instagram. “We thought it was such a nice idea, and agreed to make Thanksgiving meals for @thresholdschicago.”
“I’m happy this story was picked up, because in times like this, we can all use a feel good story. Thanks to Emily and Billy for being so generous!”
CEO of Thresholds, Mark Ishaug, believes that others will see Emily and Billy’s generous move and that it will get them thinking about what they can do to help.
“Emily’s donation is an incredible example of the generosity and creativity that the pandemic has inspired in so many,” he said, according to KSAZ-TV.
“Other people start asking themselves, ‘What can I do for others at Thanksgiving?’ There’s been so much anger and fear this past year … and then we have something like this from Emily and Billy, which is just about humanity and kindness.”
The bride and groom seem pretty happy with their choices, too.
“In the grand scheme of things, canceling a big wedding isn’t the worst thing that could happen,” Emily told Good Morning America. “We’re happy to be married, and we’re so happy that we could help Thresholds’ clients feel the connection of a Thanksgiving meal as a result of the wedding cancellation.”
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westernjournal--2020-12-01--Itxu Díaz: Marxism in Yogurt

Itxu Díaz: Marxism in Yogurt

I ate strawberry yogurt and it made me feel uneasy .
Apparently , I took one small step for man but one giant leap for mankind .
Not because of the flavor — which came as close to the likes of strawberry as my prose comes to that of Cervantes — but because of the label on the package .
I thought I was just having a snack , but then again I have always been somewhat naive .
In fact , I have been promoting a kind of New World Order .
Now even yogurt is 50 percent milk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s see .
I took a good look at the yogurt label .
It started off informing me that I was contributing to a farming method that makes cows happy , which is very odd .
It doesn ’ t seem like a bad thing to me , but to be honest , I had other priorities for today .
I don ’ t know .
I imagine that on the happy ranch the veal fillets are served up dying of laughter .
That would be enough to give me a heart attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I saw that with my harmless yogurt purchase I was also collaborating with the 2030 Agenda , including investing in policies against climate change and in support of multiculturalism and feminism , which translates into supporting ruinous industries , dissolving Christian morality in a pro-Islamic magma and making girls believe that all men are abusers by the mere fact that we are born with a different anatomy .
If I had known all that earlier , I would have gone with a gin and tonic , which for now does not cooperate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of my general practitioner , which is to remove my liver at 40 regardless of whether I ’ m happy .
It ’ s no longer a secret .
When you go to a store and buy any product , you are endorsing a lot of outlandish things without knowing it .
Some are worse and some are better , but they all speak the same language : that of cultural Marxism .
Or if you prefer , that of Kamala Harris .
Which is a very peculiar language , that has the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the taxpayers ’ pocket without having to go through the ear .
Apple devotes immense resources to fighting climate change .
Microsoft embraces the language of radical feminism .
At Amazon , everything is sustainability , as if it were a shop that sells hangers .
At SC Johnson they never stop lecturing us about plastic , as if their millions of products have been sold in clay pots for over a century .
Samsung , Nestlé and others are working tirelessly to advance the UN Millennium Goals , which appear to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facebook , Twitter and other tech companies never miss an opportunity to support each of the left ’ s initiatives , blasting a special hatred toward the traditional family and capitalism that has allowed them to jump from the grungy garage to the most luxurious buildings in the world .
On the Coca-Cola website , after a long green-feminist speech , they say : “ There is a long way to go and we are not going to stop until we get there.
” And I ’ m not sure if they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Benetton , tired of their advertisements depicting black horses raping white horses , funds massive contraceptive programs with the UN .
Similarly , Netflix uses its platform to openly promote Planned Parenthood to children and adolescents .
Many large companies are also donors to the powerful multinational abortion company that has made an immense fortune massacring babies without anyone being chained to their doors with Palestinian handkerchiefs tied around their necks , or BLM posters .
Black lives matter a lot , unless they are less than a year old .
Where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conservatives in the large companies of the world ?
Undoubtedly , on the income statement , it ’ s one thing for CEOs to be very supportive and diverse and another thing for them to be imbeciles and like to pay taxes .
They are satisfied with supporting the government as being the one that crushes us with green taxes .
RELATED : Tim Graham : For Warnock , You Ca n't Serve God and the Military , But God and Planned Parenthood Are Fine How many brands promote programs to help large @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family ?
How many defend the values of the West ?
How many write speeches in favor of freedom in the market ?
How many defend private property ?
How many , at least , speak a language other than the gender language imposed by cultural Marxism ?
None .
Or at least none of the big ones .
They have assumed that we conservatives will always be there , that we are more faithful .
More conservative , as the name suggests .
And that we will swallow whatever it is before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deodorant .
And yes , I admit it .
I am one of those guys who would rather die than change .
But don ’ t force me to stop using deodorant either .
First , notice .
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I ate strawberry yogurt and it made me feel uneasy.
Apparently, I took one small step for man but one giant leap for mankind. Not because of the flavor — which came as close to the likes of strawberry as my prose comes to that of Cervantes — but because of the label on the package.
I thought I was just having a snack, but then again I have always been somewhat naive. In fact, I have been promoting a kind of New World Order. Now even yogurt is 50 percent milk and 50 percent ideology.
Let’s see. I took a good look at the yogurt label. It started off informing me that I was contributing to a farming method that makes cows happy, which is very odd. It doesn’t seem like a bad thing to me, but to be honest, I had other priorities for today. I don’t know. I imagine that on the happy ranch the veal fillets are served up dying of laughter. That would be enough to give me a heart attack.
Then, in the fine print, I saw that with my harmless yogurt purchase I was also collaborating with the 2030 Agenda, including investing in policies against climate change and in support of multiculturalism and feminism, which translates into supporting ruinous industries, dissolving Christian morality in a pro-Islamic magma and making girls believe that all men are abusers by the mere fact that we are born with a different anatomy.
If I had known all that earlier, I would have gone with a gin and tonic, which for now does not cooperate with anything other than the 2030 Agenda of my general practitioner, which is to remove my liver at 40 regardless of whether I’m happy.
It’s no longer a secret. When you go to a store and buy any product, you are endorsing a lot of outlandish things without knowing it.
Some are worse and some are better, but they all speak the same language: that of cultural Marxism. Or if you prefer, that of Kamala Harris. Which is a very peculiar language, that has the peculiarity of going from her mouth to the taxpayers’ pocket without having to go through the ear.
Apple devotes immense resources to fighting climate change. Microsoft embraces the language of radical feminism. At Amazon, everything is sustainability, as if it were a shop that sells hangers. At SC Johnson they never stop lecturing us about plastic, as if their millions of products have been sold in clay pots for over a century.
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Samsung, Nestlé and others are working tirelessly to advance the UN Millennium Goals, which appear to have been drafted by George Soros. And Facebook, Twitter and other tech companies never miss an opportunity to support each of the left’s initiatives, blasting a special hatred toward the traditional family and capitalism that has allowed them to jump from the grungy garage to the most luxurious buildings in the world.
On the Coca-Cola website, after a long green-feminist speech, they say: “There is a long way to go and we are not going to stop until we get there.” And I’m not sure if they are well wishes for Christmas or a threat.
Benetton, tired of their advertisements depicting black horses raping white horses, funds massive contraceptive programs with the UN. Similarly, Netflix uses its platform to openly promote Planned Parenthood to children and adolescents.
Many large companies are also donors to the powerful multinational abortion company that has made an immense fortune massacring babies without anyone being chained to their doors with Palestinian handkerchiefs tied around their necks, or BLM posters. Black lives matter a lot, unless they are less than a year old.
Where in heaven’s name are the conservatives in the large companies of the world? Undoubtedly, on the income statement, it’s one thing for CEOs to be very supportive and diverse and another thing for them to be imbeciles and like to pay taxes. They are satisfied with supporting the government as being the one that crushes us with green taxes.
How many brands promote programs to help large families? How many defend the traditional family? How many defend the values of the West? How many write speeches in favor of freedom in the market? How many defend private property? How many, at least, speak a language other than the gender language imposed by cultural Marxism?
None. Or at least none of the big ones. They have assumed that we conservatives will always be there, that we are more faithful. More conservative, as the name suggests. And that we will swallow whatever it is before changing brands of yogurt, clothing or deodorant.
And yes, I admit it. I am one of those guys who would rather die than change. But don’t force me to stop using deodorant either. First, notice.
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westernjournal--2020-12-01--Resurfaced Video Shows Dem Senate Candidate Warnock Laugh at Churchgoers Who Defend Themselves with

Resurfaced Video Shows Dem Senate Candidate Warnock Laugh at Churchgoers Who Defend Themselves with Guns

In December 2019 , a man walked into a church in Texas and fatally shot two people before he was himself shot and killed by an armed member of the congregation .
The incident occurred in White Settlement , Texas , and it happened two years after another man walked into another Texas church and killed more than two dozen people in the community of Sutherland Springs .
If it were up to Democrat Raphael Warnock , who hopes to unseat GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler in next month ’ s Georgia Senate runoff , the White Settlement shooting would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sutherland Springs .
A newly unearthed video shows Warnock , a pastor himself , balking at the idea of congregants carrying guns into church to protect themselves and others from evil .
Warnock actually mocked those who carry concealed firearms to protect themselves .
In a video dropped by the National Rifle Association on Twitter on Monday , the reverend was dismissive of self-defense .
Apparently he thinks Christians should lie down to be slaughtered in their pews .
Warnock took aim at Georgia ’ s Safe Carry Protection Act , which in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect themselves in some places .
Some of those places included churches .
“ Church leaders will now be able to decide whether to allow their congregations to bring guns into their buildings .
Right now , bringing guns into houses of worship is illegal , ” NBC News reported at the time .
“ Under the Safe Carry Protection Act , if a gun license holder brings a gun into church against the wishes of that church ’ s leaders , the gun owner will be fined $ 100 .
If a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same church , he or she will be guilty of a misdemeanor.
” Rather than expect innocent worshipers to remain vulnerable from anti-faith lunatics , Georgians were given a choice to protect themselves .
Similar liberties worked out for Christians in White Settlement .
But Warnock would apparently rather any future potential incidents at churches in Georgia , or you ’ d assume elsewhere , look more like the aftermath of the First Baptist Church massacre in Sutherland Springs .
“ Somebody decided that they had a bright idea to pass a piece @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and concealed weapons to be carried in churches , ” Warnock said dismissively in the video shared by the NRA .
Warnock laughed , as did others on the video .
The NRA spliced in footage of Jack Wilson , who killed the homicidal perp in White Settlement in 2019 .
In that clip , Wilson said he “ took the shot ” that ended a potential massacre at his church , leaving Keith Thomas Kinnunen dead .
Thank God Wilson the hero didn ’ t hesitate to take that shot .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stephen Willeford , who used his AR-15 to shoot and fatally wound Devin Patrick Kelley following the Sutherland Springs massacre .
The clip concluded with Warnock saying places such as church meetings are the “ last place ” for firearms .
The NRA added that Georgians have a “ clear choice ” on Jan. 5 .
That choice is Loeffler versus Warnock , and it couldn ’ t be more clear .
Next month , we will know whether a Second Amendment-supporting Christian businesswoman or an anti-gun radical Democrat will represent Georgians in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will know whether that choice will help the GOP retain the Senate and therefore prevent others like Warnock from forcing their radical views on the rest of the country .
If Warnock would ask his congregation to face the same fate as those nine souls who were murdered by evil while attempting to study the Bible at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston , South Carolina , in 2015 , then who else might the radical Democrat be willing to sacrifice to serve his own leftist ideology ?
A man who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a shepherd for Christians would probably have few reservations about helping Democrats surrender the entire country to the wolves of the world .
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In December 2019, a man walked into a church in Texas and fatally shot two people before he was himself shot and killed by an armed member of the congregation.
The incident occurred in White Settlement, Texas, and it happened two years after another man walked into another Texas church and killed more than two dozen people in the community of Sutherland Springs.
If it were up to Democrat Raphael Warnock, who hopes to unseat GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler in next month’s Georgia Senate runoff, the White Settlement shooting would have looked a lot like the massacre in Sutherland Springs.
A newly unearthed video shows Warnock, a pastor himself, balking at the idea of congregants carrying guns into church to protect themselves and others from evil.
Warnock actually mocked those who carry concealed firearms to protect themselves.
In a video dropped by the National Rifle Association on Twitter on Monday, the reverend was dismissive of self-defense.
Apparently he thinks Christians should lie down to be slaughtered in their pews.
Warnock took aim at Georgia’s Safe Carry Protection Act, which in 2014 gave Georgians more legal avenues to protect themselves in some places.
Some of those places included churches.
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“Church leaders will now be able to decide whether to allow their congregations to bring guns into their buildings. Right now, bringing guns into houses of worship is illegal,” NBC News reported at the time.
“Under the Safe Carry Protection Act, if a gun license holder brings a gun into church against the wishes of that church’s leaders, the gun owner will be fined $100. If a non-license holder brings a gun to that same church, he or she will be guilty of a misdemeanor.”
Rather than expect innocent worshipers to remain vulnerable from anti-faith lunatics, Georgians were given a choice to protect themselves.
Similar liberties worked out for Christians in White Settlement.
But Warnock would apparently rather any future potential incidents at churches in Georgia, or you’d assume elsewhere, look more like the aftermath of the First Baptist Church massacre in Sutherland Springs.
“Somebody decided that they had a bright idea to pass a piece of legislation that will allow for guns and concealed weapons to be carried in churches,” Warnock said dismissively in the video shared by the NRA.
BOMBSHELL: Newly found video shows Georgia Senate candidate @ReverendWarnock LAUGHING at church-goers who defend themselves with guns. First Warnock goes after our veterans, now our Second Amendment. Georgians have a clear choice Jan. 5! #gapol #gasen pic.twitter.com/YFtGdiqkOi — NRA (@NRA) November 30, 2020
Warnock laughed, as did others on the video.
The NRA spliced in footage of Jack Wilson, who killed the homicidal perp in White Settlement in 2019.
In that clip, Wilson said he “took the shot” that ended a potential massacre at his church, leaving Keith Thomas Kinnunen dead.
Thank God Wilson the hero didn’t hesitate to take that shot.
The NRA video also shared the account of Stephen Willeford, who used his AR-15 to shoot and fatally wound Devin Patrick Kelley following the Sutherland Springs massacre.
The clip concluded with Warnock saying places such as church meetings are the “last place” for firearms.
The NRA added that Georgians have a “clear choice” on Jan. 5.
That choice is Loeffler versus Warnock, and it couldn’t be more clear.
Next month, we will know whether a Second Amendment-supporting Christian businesswoman or an anti-gun radical Democrat will represent Georgians in the Senate.
More importantly, we will know whether that choice will help the GOP retain the Senate and therefore prevent others like Warnock from forcing their radical views on the rest of the country.
If Warnock would ask his congregation to face the same fate as those nine souls who were murdered by evil while attempting to study the Bible at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2015, then who else might the radical Democrat be willing to sacrifice to serve his own leftist ideology?
A man who’d be derelict in his duties as a shepherd for Christians would probably have few reservations about helping Democrats surrender the entire country to the wolves of the world.
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westernjournal--2020-12-01--Trump Topped All GOP Presidential Candidates in African-American Support Going Back to ’90s

In his re-election campaign , President Donald Trump matched the highest percentage of African-American support of any Republican presidential candidate going back to the 1990s .
According to a news release from the Republican National Committee , 12 percent of African-Americans voted for Trump this year , which is up from 8 percent in 2016 .
By way of comparison , the 2008 GOP nominee , then-Sen. John McCain of Arizona , received 4 percent of the black vote and 2012 nominee Mitt Romney , now a Utah senator , secured 6 percent in their respective races against Barack Obama @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matched the backing then-Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas enjoyed in his race against Bill Clinton in 1996 .
During the last several election cycles , Republicans have tended to garner approximately 10 percent or less of the African-American vote .
Ronald Reagan did the best of any GOP presidential candidate over the last four decades , earning 14 percent of the black vote when he faced off against Democrat Jimmy Carter in 1980 .
Dwight Eisenhower holds the title among all Republican candidates since World War II with 39 percent support among African-American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the war hero would prove black Americans ’ faith in him was well-placed when he ordered the 101st Airborne Division into Little Rock , Arkansas , to enforce the Supreme Court ’ s decision in Brown v. Board of Education desegregating the nation ’ s schools .
In 1957 , Eisenhower also signed the first Civil Rights legislation since the Reconstruction years of the 1870s .
In this year ’ s election , Trump did particularly well among African-American men , with 19 percent backing him compared with 13 percent in 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The president also more than doubled his support with black women from 4 percent to 9 percent .
NBC News reported that support for the Democratic presidential candidate from black men reached a new low in 2020 , with just 80 percent voting for Joe Biden , down from the 82 percent who cast their ballots for Hillary Clinton in 2016 .
“ In Obama ’ s first presidential campaign , 95 percent of Black male voters and 96 percent of Black women chose him .
Four years later , support from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obama ’ s 2012 re-election , while the figure for Black men slid to 87 percent , ” the report said .
Trump consistently reached out to black Americans during his first term , which won him endorsements from rappers such as Lil Wayne and prompted entertainer Ice Cube to partner with the Trump administration to build out its Platinum Plan for African-American economic empowerment .
RELATED : AG Barr Gives Update on DOJ Investigation Into Election-Altering Voter Fraud Brandon Tatum , the co-founder of the “ Blexit ” movement ( black exit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Western Journal in an interview last year that Trump had done a lot of great things for African-Americans .
“ He has advocated for the success of black folks .
You see unemployment is at an all-time low .
Black people are working more .
Black women are doing better .
All of these things are happening and occurring under President Trump , ” Tatum said .
Randy Short , an African-American preacher from the Washington , D.C. , area , said he was proud to have supported Trump in both 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Western Journal what policies the president had enacted that the minister supports , Short replied , “ Criminal justice reform , the recent executive order issued to make pharmaceutical drugs affordable to Americans so people could no longer gouge us , the First Step Act , the I-9 compliance policies that he ’ s put in so Americans aren ’ t being displaced by people who are undocumented for jobs.
” Short continued his list by pointing to Trump ’ s “ bringing home our servicemen and women from Afghanistan and Iraq ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting a record number of peace treaties from the very turbulent Middle East , the opportunity zones , ” and “ the quintupling of the money given to historically black colleges and universities.
” RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel was pleased to see the increased level of support among African-Americans for Trump , which she anticipates will translate into the Republican Party more broadly going forward .
“ It was my honor to be a part of laying the foundation for what I believe to be a Republican renaissance for Black Americans , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Under the inclusive leadership of President Donald J. Trump , we are just getting started , and the best is yet to come.
” Paris Dennard , RNC senior communications advisor for black media affairs , agreed with that assessment , as the president drew the highest support among minority voters of any Republican since 1960 .
“ The America First policies of President Trump undoubtedly drew more minorities into the Republican party , ” Dennard said in the news release .
“ Because of his leadership we have changed the political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on how to be competitive and victorious in nontraditional communities.
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In his re-election campaign, President Donald Trump matched the highest percentage of African-American support of any Republican presidential candidate going back to the 1990s.
According to a news release from the Republican National Committee, 12 percent of African-Americans voted for Trump this year, which is up from 8 percent in 2016.
By way of comparison, the 2008 GOP nominee, then-Sen. John McCain of Arizona, received 4 percent of the black vote and 2012 nominee Mitt Romney, now a Utah senator, secured 6 percent in their respective races against Barack Obama.
Trump’s 12 percent tally matched the backing then-Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas enjoyed in his race against Bill Clinton in 1996.
During the last several election cycles, Republicans have tended to garner approximately 10 percent or less of the African-American vote.
Ronald Reagan did the best of any GOP presidential candidate over the last four decades, earning 14 percent of the black vote when he faced off against Democrat Jimmy Carter in 1980.
Dwight Eisenhower holds the title among all Republican candidates since World War II with 39 percent support among African-American voters in 1956.
The following year, the war hero would prove black Americans’ faith in him was well-placed when he ordered the 101st Airborne Division into Little Rock, Arkansas, to enforce the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education desegregating the nation’s schools.
In 1957, Eisenhower also signed the first Civil Rights legislation since the Reconstruction years of the 1870s.
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In this year’s election, Trump did particularly well among African-American men, with 19 percent backing him compared with 13 percent in 2016, according to the RNC news release.
The president also more than doubled his support with black women from 4 percent to 9 percent.
NBC News reported that support for the Democratic presidential candidate from black men reached a new low in 2020, with just 80 percent voting for Joe Biden, down from the 82 percent who cast their ballots for Hillary Clinton in 2016.
“In Obama’s first presidential campaign, 95 percent of Black male voters and 96 percent of Black women chose him. Four years later, support from Black women remained at 96 percent for Obama’s 2012 re-election, while the figure for Black men slid to 87 percent,” the report said.
Trump consistently reached out to black Americans during his first term, which won him endorsements from rappers such as Lil Wayne and prompted entertainer Ice Cube to partner with the Trump administration to build out its Platinum Plan for African-American economic empowerment.
The #PlatinumPlan for Black Economic Empowerment will be life changing for so many people in the Black Community! Pres. @realDonaldTrump is an inspirational leader and it’s great to see more seemingly unlikely allies like @icecube willing to work w/ him to #MAGA for everyone! https://t.co/87jAv050wF pic.twitter.com/PaNjJXt3CI — PARIS (@PARISDENNARD) October 13, 2020
Brandon Tatum, the co-founder of the “Blexit” movement (black exit from the Democratic Party), told The Western Journal in an interview last year that Trump had done a lot of great things for African-Americans.
“He has advocated for the success of black folks. You see unemployment is at an all-time low. Black people are working more. Black women are doing better. All of these things are happening and occurring under President Trump,” Tatum said.
Randy Short, an African-American preacher from the Washington, D.C., area, said he was proud to have supported Trump in both 2016 and this year.
Asked by The Western Journal what policies the president had enacted that the minister supports, Short replied, “Criminal justice reform, the recent executive order issued to make pharmaceutical drugs affordable to Americans so people could no longer gouge us, the First Step Act, the I-9 compliance policies that he’s put in so Americans aren’t being displaced by people who are undocumented for jobs.”
Short continued his list by pointing to Trump’s “bringing home our servicemen and women from Afghanistan and Iraq” as well as “his success and getting a record number of peace treaties from the very turbulent Middle East, the opportunity zones,” and “the quintupling of the money given to historically black colleges and universities.”
RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel was pleased to see the increased level of support among African-Americans for Trump, which she anticipates will translate into the Republican Party more broadly going forward.
“It was my honor to be a part of laying the foundation for what I believe to be a Republican renaissance for Black Americans,” she said in the news release. “Under the inclusive leadership of President Donald J. Trump, we are just getting started, and the best is yet to come.”
Paris Dennard, RNC senior communications advisor for black media affairs, agreed with that assessment, as the president drew the highest support among minority voters of any Republican since 1960.
“The America First policies of President Trump undoubtedly drew more minorities into the Republican party,” Dennard said in the news release.
“Because of his leadership we have changed the political map forever and Republicans have a roadmap on how to be competitive and victorious in nontraditional communities.”
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westernjournal--2020-12-01--Retiring Police Officer Fights Back Tears as Daughter Gives Final Call

There are major milestones in life that beg for celebration .
Graduation , weddings , babies , promotions and retirement are some of the biggest mile markers in life , though some careers definitely have more emotional retirements than others .
When someone has given their life to serving their community , that final day of work is bittersweet .
For many cops , their final sign off is teary and tugs at people ’ s hearts — even people who have never met them before .
Mike Gross of the Fort Mitchell Police Department in Kentucky retired on Nov. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a little misty-eyed .
“ Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Mike Gross who retires today after 20 years of service to the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky , ” the Fort Mitchell Police Department shared on Monday .
“ Sgt .
Gross began his career in 2000 with the Boone County Police Department prior to their merger with the Boone County Sheriff ’ s Department.
” “ In 2013 he joined the Campbell County Sheriff ’ s Department as a Sergeant in charge of operations .
Sergeant Gross began working for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ Among his many contributions to our department and community , Sgt .
Gross helped modernize our evidence room , played an integral role in the launch and maintenance of our body worn and cruiser cameras , and has been the creative force behind our department ’ s social media accounts.
” “ He is also a regular supporter of young entrepreneurs at their lemonade stands across the city .
Congratulations and thank you Sgt .
Gross.
” Video of Gross , shared by his wife Erin , has been reshared by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showed him radioing in , logging out and then thanking his brothers and sisters on the force and wishing them the best .
His daughter was on the other side of the radio and as she read her statement , Gross appeared to fight back tears , his eyes wide as he bit his lip .
“ All units , today on Nov. 30 at 1200 hours , my father , Sgt .
Michael Gross , is retiring after 20 years of service , ” Kylie Gross read .
“ He began his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department then continuing to Kenton County Sheriff ’ s Office , ending his career at Fort Mitchell Police Department.
” “ He has served and inspired the community , and his brothers and sisters in blue are showing his passion for law enforcement in helping others through his work and through his daily life .
Thank you for your 20 years of service .
You have always been my hero and I love you to the moon and back daddy .
Forth Mitchell eight , I show you off shift.
” Pausing for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that was rough , ” sighing and laughing before adding “ Aww… that was sweet.
” RELATED : AGT Kid Magicians Handcuffed and Arrested After Refusing To Go Live with Their Mother “ Mikes final call after 20 years in law enforcement , and daughter Kylie Gross on the other side of the radio with his send off , ” his wife Erin shared on Facebook .
Other police departments and even reporters wished him well .
“ I have done several stories with Mike , ” Mike Dardis with WLWT-TV posted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guy… And he absolutely loved his job .
Wishing you the best in retirement.
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There are major milestones in life that beg for celebration. Graduation, weddings, babies, promotions and retirement are some of the biggest mile markers in life, though some careers definitely have more emotional retirements than others.
When someone has given their life to serving their community, that final day of work is bittersweet. For many cops, their final sign off is teary and tugs at people’s hearts — even people who have never met them before.
Mike Gross of the Fort Mitchell Police Department in Kentucky retired on Nov. 30, and the video has people a little misty-eyed.
“Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Mike Gross who retires today after 20 years of service to the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky,” the Fort Mitchell Police Department shared on Monday. “Sgt. Gross began his career in 2000 with the Boone County Police Department prior to their merger with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department.”
“In 2013 he joined the Campbell County Sheriff’s Department as a Sergeant in charge of operations. Sergeant Gross began working for the Fort Mitchell Police Department in 2015.”
“Among his many contributions to our department and community, Sgt. Gross helped modernize our evidence room, played an integral role in the launch and maintenance of our body worn and cruiser cameras, and has been the creative force behind our department’s social media accounts.”
“He is also a regular supporter of young entrepreneurs at their lemonade stands across the city. Congratulations and thank you Sgt. Gross.”
Video of Gross, shared by his wife Erin, has been reshared by multiple people and departments. The clip showed him radioing in, logging out and then thanking his brothers and sisters on the force and wishing them the best.
His daughter was on the other side of the radio and as she read her statement, Gross appeared to fight back tears, his eyes wide as he bit his lip.
“All units, today on Nov. 30 at 1200 hours, my father, Sgt. Michael Gross, is retiring after 20 years of service,” Kylie Gross read. “He began his career at Boone County Sheriff’s Department then continuing to Kenton County Sheriff’s Office, ending his career at Fort Mitchell Police Department.”
“He has served and inspired the community, and his brothers and sisters in blue are showing his passion for law enforcement in helping others through his work and through his daily life. Thank you for your 20 years of service. You have always been my hero and I love you to the moon and back daddy. Forth Mitchell eight, I show you off shift.”
Pausing for a moment, Gross said “Oof, that was rough,” sighing and laughing before adding “Aww… that was sweet.”
“Mikes final call after 20 years in law enforcement, and daughter Kylie Gross on the other side of the radio with his send off,” his wife Erin shared on Facebook.
Other police departments and even reporters wished him well.
“I have done several stories with Mike,” Mike Dardis with WLWT-TV posted, “he’s a great guy… And he absolutely loved his job. Wishing you the best in retirement.”
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westernjournal--2020-12-01--‘WJ Live’: Trump Phones in to Fraud Hearing, Calls Out AZ Gov for ‘Rushed’ Election Certification

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westernjournal--2020-12-01--Dan Calabrese: Here’s Why Conservatives Often Fall Short When Debating Ideas

The winner of a debate is usually the party that frames the terms of the discussion .
If you can ’ t do that successfully , you can lose a debate even though your ideas are superior .
Consider a scenario : Two debaters on stage .
One is prepared to argue that health care works better when people pay their own doctor bills .
But the other debater starts , and goes on at great length about how his ideas are better for getting people “ covered ” by insurance .
That ’ s not what the first debater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but his opponent is so persuasive with his talk about how everyone needs to be covered , the debate moderators keep coming back to that point in the questions they ask .
The first debater gets sucked into the how-to-cover-everybody discussion and never even gets a chance to make his points about why it ’ s better if people just pay their own bills .
The first debater had the superior idea .
But the second debater set the terms for the debate and won .
Too often conservatives fall short in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left to set the terms for the debate .
How many discussions of policy start with the question , “ What should the government do to help ?
” If you believe the correct answer is nothing , but everyone else has assumed the government should act and is merely discussing how and how much , you ’ re not even speaking the language of the other people involved with the discussion .
Obviously the news media play a large role in this .
They cover most issues as if it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a positive and essential thing .
They know little about how business works or about how wealth is created , but they know how elections work and how laws are passed , so they talk about everything as if these are the most important things that happen .
If conservatives are going to start persuading people that our points of view are correct , we have to start changing the terms of the debate .
That begins by challenging the premises of those we ’ re debating .
For example , when a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much he paid in taxes , the conventional instinct is to assure everyone that you paid substantial amounts in taxes .
You want to be seen as a good citizen .
But since when do conservatives believe it ’ s good to let the government take lots of your money ?
What if conservatives answered such questions by saying we paid as little in taxes as possible , and instead we invested our earnings in the more productive private sector , where jobs are created and businesses grow ?
Or what if , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mostly the rich who benefit from a policy , we stop emphasizing how little the rich benefit , and start making the case that the rich are the wisest allocators of capital , and that everyone does better when they direct the flow of money instead of politicians ?
If conservatives don ’ t start setting the terms of the debate in ways like this , we will never really win the debate because we ’ re left to try to outdo the left at its own game .
When will we ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ?
This is difficult because , in too many cases , conservative politicians aren ’ t really sure why they ’ re conservative .
They embrace conservatism because they come from a red district , or because they like the idea of lower taxes and smaller government , but they haven ’ t really thought through why it benefits people .
RELATED : Op-Ed : Since I Became a Journalist in 1970 , Reporters Have Abandoned the American People So as soon as the left and their media friends come along with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become defensive .
Someone needs to teach grassroots conservatives how to change the terms of the debate and stop conceding important premises to the left .
The left will be unprepared for this , since it ’ s been so many years since its premises were seriously challenged .
But it needs to happen , and not only conservatives but the country as a whole will benefit if it does .
The views expressed in this opinion article are those of their author and are not necessarily either shared or endorsed by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are interested in contributing an Op-Ed to The Western Journal , you can learn about our submission guidelines and process here .
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The winner of a debate is usually the party that frames the terms of the discussion. If you can’t do that successfully, you can lose a debate even though your ideas are superior.
Consider a scenario: Two debaters on stage. One is prepared to argue that health care works better when people pay their own doctor bills. But the other debater starts, and goes on at great length about how his ideas are better for getting people “covered” by insurance.
That’s not what the first debater wanted to talk about at all, but his opponent is so persuasive with his talk about how everyone needs to be covered, the debate moderators keep coming back to that point in the questions they ask.
The first debater gets sucked into the how-to-cover-everybody discussion and never even gets a chance to make his points about why it’s better if people just pay their own bills.
The first debater had the superior idea. But the second debater set the terms for the debate and won.
Too often conservatives fall short in the discussion of ideas because they allow the left to set the terms for the debate.
How many discussions of policy start with the question, “What should the government do to help?” If you believe the correct answer is nothing, but everyone else has assumed the government should act and is merely discussing how and how much, you’re not even speaking the language of the other people involved with the discussion.
Obviously the news media play a large role in this. They cover most issues as if it’s a foregone conclusion that government action is a positive and essential thing. They know little about how business works or about how wealth is created, but they know how elections work and how laws are passed, so they talk about everything as if these are the most important things that happen.
If conservatives are going to start persuading people that our points of view are correct, we have to start changing the terms of the debate. That begins by challenging the premises of those we’re debating.
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For example, when a journalist asks a candidate for office how much he paid in taxes, the conventional instinct is to assure everyone that you paid substantial amounts in taxes. You want to be seen as a good citizen.
But since when do conservatives believe it’s good to let the government take lots of your money? What if conservatives answered such questions by saying we paid as little in taxes as possible, and instead we invested our earnings in the more productive private sector, where jobs are created and businesses grow?
Or what if, when someone asks if it’s mostly the rich who benefit from a policy, we stop emphasizing how little the rich benefit, and start making the case that the rich are the wisest allocators of capital, and that everyone does better when they direct the flow of money instead of politicians?
If conservatives don’t start setting the terms of the debate in ways like this, we will never really win the debate because we’re left to try to outdo the left at its own game. When will we ever be able to win a debate like that?
This is difficult because, in too many cases, conservative politicians aren’t really sure why they’re conservative. They embrace conservatism because they come from a red district, or because they like the idea of lower taxes and smaller government, but they haven’t really thought through why it benefits people.
So as soon as the left and their media friends come along with the usual criticisms, they wilt and become defensive.
Someone needs to teach grassroots conservatives how to change the terms of the debate and stop conceding important premises to the left. The left will be unprepared for this, since it’s been so many years since its premises were seriously challenged.
But it needs to happen, and not only conservatives but the country as a whole will benefit if it does.
The views expressed in this opinion article are those of their author and are not necessarily either shared or endorsed by the owners of this website. If you are interested in contributing an Op-Ed to The Western Journal, you can learn about our submission guidelines and process here.
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westernjournal--2020-12-01--After Telling Citizens To ‘Cancel Big Gatherings this Year,’ CA Mayor Attends Thanksgiving Party

Double standards are the norm for Democrats , and that seems especially true in the Golden State .
California Democrats such as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Gov .
Gavin Newsom have asked Californians to remain un-groomed , holed up at home alone and eating their meals alone deprived of fresh air and vitamin D. But when push comes to shove , they get haircuts , enjoy lavish parties and are busted eating in style .
It ’ s the California way with regard to coronavirus pandemic hypocrisy , and nowhere was this more on display than in San Jose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mayor Sam Liccardo asked his city ’ s roughly one million residents to refrain from spending the holiday with family .
The Democrat was so concerned about Thanksgiving dinners turning into a super spreader event , he tweeted a warning about it .
“ Cases are spiking , in part because we ’ re letting our guard ( and masks ) down with family & friends , ” wrote Liccardo .
“ Let ’ s cancel the big gatherings this year and focus on keeping each other safe , ” he added .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Twitter photo .
But he let that mask slip off , so to speak , with regard to the double standard he reportedly applies to people who are not named Sam Liccardo .
“ The NBC Bay Area Investigative Unit has learned Liccardo celebrated with his elderly parents at their Saratoga home with an unknown number of other guests , ” KNTV reported .
“ While the mayor ’ s staff did confirm the dinner took place , they have not disclosed how many other people attended , how many different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of those in attendance wore masks while not eating.
” But he couldn ’ t be bothered to follow them himself .
It ’ s truly no wonder many Californians don ’ t want to follow these ridiculous , draconian health restrictions when their elected officials ignore them at seemingly every opportunity .
They say what starts in California eventually makes its way to the rest of the country .
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Double standards are the norm for Democrats, and that seems especially true in the Golden State.
California Democrats such as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Gov. Gavin Newsom have asked Californians to remain un-groomed, holed up at home alone and eating their meals alone deprived of fresh air and vitamin D.
But when push comes to shove, they get haircuts, enjoy lavish parties and are busted eating in style.
It’s the California way with regard to coronavirus pandemic hypocrisy, and nowhere was this more on display than in San Jose on Thanksgiving.
KNTV-TV reported San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo asked his city’s roughly one million residents to refrain from spending the holiday with family.
The Democrat was so concerned about Thanksgiving dinners turning into a super spreader event, he tweeted a warning about it.
“Cases are spiking, in part because we’re letting our guard (and masks) down with family & friends,” wrote Liccardo.
“Let’s cancel the big gatherings this year and focus on keeping each other safe,” he added.
Cases are spiking, in part because we’re letting our guard (and masks) down with family & friends. Let’s cancel the big gatherings this year and focus on keeping each other safe https://t.co/oHFXb6DZ82 — Sam Liccardo (@sliccardo) November 25, 2020
Notice the virtuous mask in the mayor’s Twitter photo.
But he let that mask slip off, so to speak, with regard to the double standard he reportedly applies to people who are not named Sam Liccardo.
“The NBC Bay Area Investigative Unit has learned Liccardo celebrated with his elderly parents at their Saratoga home with an unknown number of other guests,” KNTV reported.
“While the mayor’s staff did confirm the dinner took place, they have not disclosed how many other people attended, how many different households were present, and whether any of those in attendance wore masks while not eating.”
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Apparently, Liccardo wanted lowly Northern California commoners to adhere to public health guidelines.
But he couldn’t be bothered to follow them himself.
Liccardo joins some pretty unsavory company.
Nancy Pelosi gets hair done at SF salon in spite of COVID-19 rules https://t.co/chtv2Bb6tu pic.twitter.com/riulDD2hdl — New York Post (@nypost) September 1, 2020
More political fallout as a result of these exclusive photos FOX 11 obtained showing Governor Gavin Newsom attending an expensive dinner party. Tonight, we’re learning more about who else was at that party including two top California medical officials.https://t.co/VHC9lHctwr — FOX 11 Los Angeles (@FOXLA) November 20, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Just hours after L.A. County Supervisor @SheilaKuehl voted to ban all outdoor dining last Tuesday, which she described as “a most dangerous situation”, we’ve learned that she dined outdoors at Il Forno Trattoria in Santa Monica. https://t.co/8IOtAcpV50 @FOXLA — Bill Melugin (@BillFOXLA) December 1, 2020
It’s truly no wonder many Californians don’t want to follow these ridiculous, draconian health restrictions when their elected officials ignore them at seemingly every opportunity.
Pandemic politics are killing businesses and destroying lives.
They say what starts in California eventually makes its way to the rest of the country.
If that’s the case, self-serving, incompetent and hypocritical leadership might be headed to a town near you — if it’s not already there.
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westernjournal--2020-12-01--First Footage Emerges of Joe Biden Hobbling in Walking Boot After Foot Injury

The first footage of presumptive President-elect Joe Biden in an orthopedic walking boot emerged on social media Tuesday morning .
The Recount tweeted a video of Biden stepping out of his van and pointing to his brace .
A reporter asked him how his foot was feeling .
“ Good , thank you for asking , ” Biden replied before making his way into the building .
The 78-year-old slipped Saturday while playing with his dog Major , one of his two German shepherds , The Washington Post reported .
He visited Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists in Newark , Delaware , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a nearby imaging facility for a CT scan .
Biden ’ s physician confirmed hairline fractures in his lateral and intermediate cuneiform bones in his right foot .
“ It is anticipated that he will likely require a walking boot for several weeks , ” physician Kevin O ’ Connor said .
Biden visited the doctor on Sunday to avoid disrupting any regularly scheduled appointments during the week , according to a spokesperson .
President Donald Trump retweeted a video of the presumptive president-elect leaving treatment with the caption , “ Get well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hundreds in Need After Canceling Wedding Major , along with Biden ’ s other German shepherd Champ and a cat are expected to make the move to the White House in a few weeks , The Associated Press reported .
Although the Trumps did not have one , presidential pets provide comfort , entertainment , drama and usually good PR .
“ Pets have always played an important role in the White House throughout the decades , ” said Jennifer Pickens , an author who studies White House traditions .
“ It not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their family , but I believe it also humanizes and softens their political image.
” Tom Whalen , a presidential historian at Boston University , said that having a pet will also help create a connection with animal-loving constituents .
“ When a president , the leader of the country , the leader of the free world really , is seen with a dog or a cat , you know , basically there is a bond that they have with their public , whether they ’ re Republican or Democrat , ” Whalen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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The first footage of presumptive President-elect Joe Biden in an orthopedic walking boot emerged on social media Tuesday morning.
The Recount tweeted a video of Biden stepping out of his van and pointing to his brace.
A reporter asked him how his foot was feeling.
“Good, thank you for asking,” Biden replied before making his way into the building.
Biden points to his foot brace and says he’s feeling good. pic.twitter.com/O1NHewlPF4 — The Recount (@therecount) December 1, 2020
The 78-year-old slipped Saturday while playing with his dog Major, one of his two German shepherds, The Washington Post reported.
He visited Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists in Newark, Delaware, Sunday afternoon and was later sent to a nearby imaging facility for a CT scan.
Biden’s physician confirmed hairline fractures in his lateral and intermediate cuneiform bones in his right foot.
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“It is anticipated that he will likely require a walking boot for several weeks,” physician Kevin O’Connor said.
Biden visited the doctor on Sunday to avoid disrupting any regularly scheduled appointments during the week, according to a spokesperson.
President Donald Trump retweeted a video of the presumptive president-elect leaving treatment with the caption, “Get well soon!”
Major, along with Biden’s other German shepherd Champ and a cat are expected to make the move to the White House in a few weeks, The Associated Press reported.
Although the Trumps did not have one, presidential pets provide comfort, entertainment, drama and usually good PR.
“Pets have always played an important role in the White House throughout the decades,” said Jennifer Pickens, an author who studies White House traditions.
“It not only provides companionship to the president and their family, but I believe it also humanizes and softens their political image.”
Tom Whalen, a presidential historian at Boston University, said that having a pet will also help create a connection with animal-loving constituents.
“When a president, the leader of the country, the leader of the free world really, is seen with a dog or a cat, you know, basically there is a bond that they have with their public, whether they’re Republican or Democrat,” Whalen said.
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westernjournal--2020-12-01--Dem Senator Takes the Gloves Off with AOC, Drops Spectacular Truth Bomb

Not every Democrat is on board with the radical leftists in Congress .
During an interview with The New York Times published Monday , centrist Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin let it be known he ’ s ready to do battle with progressives in his caucus .
More specifically , Manchin called out New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , the most famous member of the “ squad ” of progressive female lawmakers and likely the left ’ s most prominent figure in government .
Only a few weeks prior , on Nov. 11 , Manchin had tweeted out a refutation to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police ” movement , which prompted Ocasio-Cortez to reply with a picture of herself glaring at Sen. Manchin as he applauded President Donald Trump ’ s second State of the Union address .
“ I guess she put the dagger stare on me , ” Manchin said during his New York Times interview .
“ I don ’ t know the young lady — I really don ’ t .
I never met her .
I ’ m understanding she ’ s not that active with her bills or in committee.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than anything else.
” Manchin is exactly right .
AOC has always been much more of a Twitter SJW activist than an effective member of government .
The Democratic senator went on to affirm that he would do everything in his power to fight back against the agenda of Ocasio-Cortez and her far-left cohorts .
“ We ’ re not going to defund the police , we ’ re not for the new green deal , ” Manchin continued .
“ That ’ s not going to happen .
We ’ re not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t even pay for Medicare for some.
” RELATED : Flashback : Here 's the Scary Warning Dems Had About Voting Machines Just Last Year This is only the latest in a long line of examples showing that many in the Democratic Party are starting to break away from the far-left radicals amid their ranks .
Shortly following this year ’ s election , Democratic House members voiced their frustrations with their more radical colleagues during an incredibly contentious conference call .
Multiple congressmen noted during the call that if their party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they will likely lose the House .
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn of Georgia , for example , warned if “ we are going to run on Medicare for All , defund the police , socialized medicine , we ’ re not going to win.
” Perhaps the most vocal representative in the call , Abigail Spanberger of Virginia , demanded her colleagues never use the words “ socialist ” or “ socialism ” ever again .
Spanberger then gave her fellow House representatives a serious reality check .
“ If we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will get f—ing torn apart in 2022 , ” she said .
It ’ s good to know not everyone is on board with the radical leftists in Congress .
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Not every Democrat is on board with the radical leftists in Congress.
During an interview with The New York Times published Monday, centrist Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin let it be known he’s ready to do battle with progressives in his caucus.
More specifically, Manchin called out New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the most famous member of the “squad” of progressive female lawmakers and likely the left’s most prominent figure in government.
Only a few weeks prior, on Nov. 11, Manchin had tweeted out a refutation to the left’s “defund the police” movement, which prompted Ocasio-Cortez to reply with a picture of herself glaring at Sen. Manchin as he applauded President Donald Trump’s second State of the Union address.
“I guess she put the dagger stare on me,” Manchin said during his New York Times interview.
“I don’t know the young lady — I really don’t. I never met her. I’m understanding she’s not that active with her bills or in committee.”
“She’s more active on Twitter than anything else.”
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Manchin is exactly right.
AOC has always been much more of a Twitter SJW activist than an effective member of government.
The Democratic senator went on to affirm that he would do everything in his power to fight back against the agenda of Ocasio-Cortez and her far-left cohorts.
“We’re not going to defund the police, we’re not for the new green deal,” Manchin continued.
“That’s not going to happen. We’re not for Medicare for All — we can’t even pay for Medicare for some.”
This is only the latest in a long line of examples showing that many in the Democratic Party are starting to break away from the far-left radicals amid their ranks.
Shortly following this year’s election, Democratic House members voiced their frustrations with their more radical colleagues during an incredibly contentious conference call.
Multiple congressmen noted during the call that if their party continues to careen further to the left, they will likely lose the House.
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, for example, warned if “we are going to run on Medicare for All, defund the police, socialized medicine, we’re not going to win.”
Perhaps the most vocal representative in the call, Abigail Spanberger of Virginia, demanded her colleagues never use the words “socialist” or “socialism” ever again.
Spanberger then gave her fellow House representatives a serious reality check.
“If we are classifying Tuesday as a success … we will get f—ing torn apart in 2022,” she said.
It’s good to know not everyone is on board with the radical leftists in Congress.
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