westernjournal--2020-11-26--Just ‘a One-Off’? ‘Morning Joe’ Host Skewers Democrats, Calls Biden an Aberration

MSNBC host Joe Scarborough had some choice words for the Democratic Party in light of the 2020 general election results .
Despite the apparent success of their presidential nominee , Joe Biden , pending recounts and challenges from President Donald Trump , the Democrats struggled to gain traction in legislative races this cycle .
The party was prevented from establishing a natural Senate majority and lost several seats in the House of Representatives as well as two state legislatures .
“ I ’ ve got to put a sidebar in here because after the dust settles , if Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think a lot of people are going to turn to what happened to the Democratic Party , ” Scarborough said Nov. 6 on “ Morning Joe.
” “ There is no way to put this other than to say … Joe Biden winning looks like a one-off .
This election , for the most part , was an absolute repudiation of the Democratic Party as a brand , ” the host continued , critiquing the party ’ s increasingly progressive platform .
“ Their brand doesn ’ t work across most of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said the MSNBC host , who has harshly criticized Trump throughout his administration .
Scarborough highlighted the fact that many pundits and pollsters had projected the Democrats would reclaim the Senate and gain seats in the House as part of a blue wave .
So far , the party has failed to accomplish this .
The House results proved shocking among Democrats , with Republicans flipping at least nine seats .
The GOP also gained ground in state legislatures , giving the party an upper hand in redrawing congressional districts in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occurs every 10 years .
“ I was talking to the smartest , smartest data people alive that basically told me that the numbers were a mirage in Florida and across the upper Midwest , ” Scarborough said .
“ Those same people say that the Republicans are going to have a huge year in 2022 — just looking at this data , looking at our exit polls — if they don ’ t correct course , if the Democrats don ’ t correct course , ” he said .
Left-wing establishment media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frustration after election night , however .
Democratic Party members also joined the chorus .
RELATED : MSNBC 's Joe Scarborough Forced To Apologize After Falling for Fake Trump Tweet Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia , for example , hammered party leaders in a post-election conference call .
“ We need to be pretty clear , it was a failure , ” she said .
“ It was not a success .
We lost incredible members of Congress.
” She would go on to attack the Democrats ’ use of left-wing buzz-phrases such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police.
” The unexpected losses and party infighting will likely play a major role in determining the effectiveness of a potential Biden presidency .
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MSNBC host Joe Scarborough had some choice words for the Democratic Party in light of the 2020 general election results.
Despite the apparent success of their presidential nominee, Joe Biden, pending recounts and challenges from President Donald Trump, the Democrats struggled to gain traction in legislative races this cycle.
The party was prevented from establishing a natural Senate majority and lost several seats in the House of Representatives as well as two state legislatures.
“I’ve got to put a sidebar in here because after the dust settles, if Joe Biden ends up winning the presidency, then I think a lot of people are going to turn to what happened to the Democratic Party,” Scarborough said Nov. 6 on “Morning Joe.”
“There is no way to put this other than to say … Joe Biden winning looks like a one-off. This election, for the most part, was an absolute repudiation of the Democratic Party as a brand,” the host continued, critiquing the party’s increasingly progressive platform.
“Their brand doesn’t work across most of America. It just doesn’t,” said the MSNBC host, who has harshly criticized Trump throughout his administration.
Scarborough highlighted the fact that many pundits and pollsters had projected the Democrats would reclaim the Senate and gain seats in the House as part of a blue wave.
So far, the party has failed to accomplish this.
The House results proved shocking among Democrats, with Republicans flipping at least nine seats.
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The GOP also gained ground in state legislatures, giving the party an upper hand in redrawing congressional districts in the next term. The redistricting process occurs every 10 years.
“I was talking to the smartest, smartest data people alive that basically told me that the numbers were a mirage in Florida and across the upper Midwest,” Scarborough said.
“Those same people say that the Republicans are going to have a huge year in 2022 — just looking at this data, looking at our exit polls — if they don’t correct course, if the Democrats don’t correct course,” he said.
Left-wing establishment media figures were not alone in voicing their frustration after election night, however. Democratic Party members also joined the chorus.
Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia, for example, hammered party leaders in a post-election conference call.
“We need to be pretty clear, it was a failure,” she said. “It was not a success. We lost incredible members of Congress.”
She would go on to attack the Democrats’ use of left-wing buzz-phrases such as “socialism” and “defund the police.”
The unexpected losses and party infighting will likely play a major role in determining the effectiveness of a potential Biden presidency.
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westernjournal--2020-11-26--McDonald’s To Start Cracking Down on Its Stores To Make Sure ‘COVID Fatigue’ Not Setting In: Report

The famous Golden Arches has begun to up its internal health inspections as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase across the country .
McDonald ’ s reportedly circulated a memo on Nov. 13 saying that it will be conducting inspections at its nearly 14,000 eateries across the country .
According to the New York Post , the fast-food company hopes to ward off any potential “ COVID fatigue , ” ensuring that the prolonged pandemic has not resulted in employees becoming lazy and slacking on public health protocol .
The inspections will include a review of safety protocols @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so everyone on your team is aware of the opportunities and what is needed to improve.
” McDonald ’ s Chief Field Officer Charlie Strong also explained that the inspections will focus primarily on procedures for “ contactless ” payment systems and social distancing .
“ It is apparent we are entering what many predicted would be the most difficult period of the pandemic , ” the memo said .
“ McDonald ’ s may do safeguards follow-up visits where deemed necessary.
” “ Our actions are being watched very closely by consumers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” it continued .
“ In some cases , allegations have been made by critics with an agenda .
However , we welcome that … because we are committed to addressing any concerns that impact the safety of our people and customers.
” According to a 2020 study done by the American Customer Satisfaction Index , Chick-fil-A ranks first in the category of “ Customer Satisfaction ” for top limited-service restaurants .
According to Forbes , the MCD stock has increased from $ 197 to $ 218 since the beginning of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McDonald ’ s 10 percent rise in its price per share .
Prior to COVID-19 , McDonald ’ s had begun losing customers to rival fast-food chains and higher-end burger joints .
In response , the company set its sights on improving drive-thru-speeds , CNN reported .
The fast-food chain has also begun catering to vegetarians with the introduction of the “ McPlant plant-based burger.
” RELATED : Sweet , Sweet Money : Hershey Turns Out To Be Rare Beneficiary of COVID-19 Additionally , it branched out into software improvement this year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yield and Apprente in an attempt to drive spending at a number of locations .
Dynamic Yield has recently allowed the fast-food chain to create digital menu boards that can recommend orders to customers that are based on weather , how busy the kitchen is , and several other factors .
These specific suggestions directed toward customers ’ purchases were created to encourage customers to spend more than usual .
Apprente , on the other hand , allows McDonald ’ s to use automation to take orders in their drive-thru .
As industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Golden Arches will be forced to fight it out with rivals like Taco Bell , Burger King and Popeyes , who have pursued similar improvements in recent months .
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The famous Golden Arches has begun to up its internal health inspections as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase across the country.
McDonald’s reportedly circulated a memo on Nov. 13 saying that it will be conducting inspections at its nearly 14,000 eateries across the country.
According to the New York Post, the fast-food company hopes to ward off any potential “COVID fatigue,” ensuring that the prolonged pandemic has not resulted in employees becoming lazy and slacking on public health protocol.
The inspections will include a review of safety protocols “to assess each of your locations so everyone on your team is aware of the opportunities and what is needed to improve.”
McDonald’s Chief Field Officer Charlie Strong also explained that the inspections will focus primarily on procedures for “contactless” payment systems and social distancing.
“It is apparent we are entering what many predicted would be the most difficult period of the pandemic,” the memo said. “McDonald’s may do safeguards follow-up visits where deemed necessary.”
“Our actions are being watched very closely by consumers, crew, and other external stakeholders,” it continued.
“In some cases, allegations have been made by critics with an agenda. However, we welcome that … because we are committed to addressing any concerns that impact the safety of our people and customers.”
According to a 2020 study done by the American Customer Satisfaction Index, Chick-fil-A ranks first in the category of “Customer Satisfaction” for top limited-service restaurants.
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The Golden Arches ranks just 20th.
According to Forbes, the MCD stock has increased from $197 to $218 since the beginning of the year. Investors are quite happy with McDonald’s 10 percent rise in its price per share.
Prior to COVID-19, McDonald’s had begun losing customers to rival fast-food chains and higher-end burger joints.
In response, the company set its sights on improving drive-thru-speeds, CNN reported.
The fast-food chain has also begun catering to vegetarians with the introduction of the “McPlant plant-based burger.”
Additionally, it branched out into software improvement this year, acquiring artificial intelligence companies such as Dynamic Yield and Apprente in an attempt to drive spending at a number of locations.
Dynamic Yield has recently allowed the fast-food chain to create digital menu boards that can recommend orders to customers that are based on weather, how busy the kitchen is, and several other factors.
These specific suggestions directed toward customers’ purchases were created to encourage customers to spend more than usual.
Apprente, on the other hand, allows McDonald’s to use automation to take orders in their drive-thru.
As industry giants continue to battle for customer satisfaction, the Golden Arches will be forced to fight it out with rivals like Taco Bell, Burger King and Popeyes, who have pursued similar improvements in recent months.
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westernjournal--2020-11-26--Mom Allegedly Left Son To Die on Bathroom Floor, What Cops See Painted on Every Door in the House Se

Mom Allegedly Left Son To Die on Bathroom Floor, What Cops See Painted on Every Door in the House Seems To Explain It

A Racine , Wisconsin , woman is facing charges of leaving her son to die after he fell from his wheelchair a few days prior , breaking several bones .
What was chilling , however , was the condition the house was found in .
According to The Journal Times of Racine , police said they found an X painted in red on every door of the house after they entered , leading to serious questions about Cheryl Christensen ’ s mental health .
Christensen , 46 , was charged Nov. 12 after her son ’ s body was found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Police came to her home Oct. 28 after relatives requested the check .
Christensen ’ s son had to use a wheelchair after suffering physical and brain injuries when he was hit by a car as a 14-year-old .
The Racine County Eye reported that when officers arrived at 3:17 p.m. , there was a sign on the door that read , “ On vacation , please respect that .
Also , 7 months and no supplies , you are fired Human services.
” Officers said they knocked but weren ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ door .
At 5:19 p.m. , police made a second visit , this time with a relative and a county Human Services Department employee .
The relative , an uncle , said he had been to the house to check on his nephew earlier in the day but Christensen had chased him away .
A police report said she beat on his car hood and told him that she ’ d “ kill [ him ] and that she was going to ram her truck into his truck.
” In addition , Christensen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said they didn ’ t think she was getting proper care due to her “ mental health issues.
” Christensen attempted to barricade her front door , police said , but officers were able to breach it .
She allegedly proceeded to throw things at them after locking herself in a room and telling them , “ You ’ re not taking me out of here alive.
” Christensen was eventually tasered to get her under control .
Inside , they found her son ’ s body under a blanket in the bathroom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ d fallen out of bed several days prior and had broken some bones .
She said she had pulled him to the bathroom and had given him medication — the anxiolytic diazepam and the antidepressant and nerve-pain medication amitriptyline — as well as water and juice for sustenance .
However , he began refusing that after about four days .
She allegedly told authorities she didn ’ t call for help because she didn ’ t want her son to die at the hospital and that he was “ on his way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ d been seen by a doctor just a month prior and was in relatively good health .
Christensen stands charged with one felony , negligently subjecting an at-risk individual to abuse causing death .
She is also charged with two misdemeanors , obstructing an officer and disorderly conduct .
RELATED : Punk 's Bloody Brawl with Trooper Ends When a Cowboy Rolls Up According to KITV-TV , she could spend up to 25 years in prison on the charges .
Evidence of Christensen ’ s mental condition could be seen in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather , how it was painted .
The first thing officers said they noticed when they entered the house was red spray paint on the walls .
A red cross was painted on the TV , a red line on the floor and red “ X ” markings on every door .
Christensen told police she ’ d painted the house because “ the home had a mad energy to it ” and there were “ demons or something going on ” inside .
She said she ’ d started painting the house @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for other evidence as to her mental state , her daughter also said that she believed her mother was “ suffering from some type of emotional distress or mental breakdown as she had been sending significant amounts of money to a preacher in Texas.
” She said Christensen had given her three letters during a prior visit , including one that was addressed to a man in San Antonio , Texas .
The role of mental health in her son ’ s death seems to loom large , particularly given COVID-19 lockdowns and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worse mental health situations for caregivers , particularly of children with special needs , than among the population at large .
After a $ 50,000 arrest warrant was issued for Christensen on Nov. 2 , she was taken into custody on Nov. 12 .
Bail in the case was set at $ 3,000 — although few , if any , answers have emerged yet .
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A Racine, Wisconsin, woman is facing charges of leaving her son to die after he fell from his wheelchair a few days prior, breaking several bones. What was chilling, however, was the condition the house was found in.
According to The Journal Times of Racine, police said they found an X painted in red on every door of the house after they entered, leading to serious questions about Cheryl Christensen’s mental health.
Christensen, 46, was charged Nov. 12 after her son’s body was found during a welfare check in late October.
Police came to her home Oct. 28 after relatives requested the check. Christensen’s son had to use a wheelchair after suffering physical and brain injuries when he was hit by a car as a 14-year-old.
The Racine County Eye reported that when officers arrived at 3:17 p.m., there was a sign on the door that read, “On vacation, please respect that. Also, 7 months and no supplies, you are fired Human services.”
Officers said they knocked but weren’t able to get anyone to answer the door.
At 5:19 p.m., police made a second visit, this time with a relative and a county Human Services Department employee. The relative, an uncle, said he had been to the house to check on his nephew earlier in the day but Christensen had chased him away. A police report said she beat on his car hood and told him that she’d “kill [him] and that she was going to ram her truck into his truck.”
In addition, Christensen’s daughter and sister arrived and said they didn’t think she was getting proper care due to her “mental health issues.”
Christensen attempted to barricade her front door, police said, but officers were able to breach it. She allegedly proceeded to throw things at them after locking herself in a room and telling them, “You’re not taking me out of here alive.” Christensen was eventually tasered to get her under control.
Inside, they found her son’s body under a blanket in the bathroom.
Christensen claimed to police that he’d fallen out of bed several days prior and had broken some bones. She said she had pulled him to the bathroom and had given him medication — the anxiolytic diazepam and the antidepressant and nerve-pain medication amitriptyline — as well as water and juice for sustenance. However, he began refusing that after about four days.
She allegedly told authorities she didn’t call for help because she didn’t want her son to die at the hospital and that he was “on his way out” anyhow, although relatives said he’d been seen by a doctor just a month prior and was in relatively good health.
Christensen stands charged with one felony, negligently subjecting an at-risk individual to abuse causing death. She is also charged with two misdemeanors, obstructing an officer and disorderly conduct.
A Racine woman is facing charges in connection to the death of her son. https://t.co/7OIPL5mXWG — CBS 58 News (@CBS58) November 13, 2020
According to KITV-TV, she could spend up to 25 years in prison on the charges.
Evidence of Christensen’s mental condition could be seen in the state of the house — or rather, how it was painted.
The first thing officers said they noticed when they entered the house was red spray paint on the walls. A red cross was painted on the TV, a red line on the floor and red “X” markings on every door.
Christensen told police she’d painted the house because “the home had a mad energy to it” and there were “demons or something going on” inside.
She said she’d started painting the house after her son fell down.
As for other evidence as to her mental state, her daughter also said that she believed her mother was “suffering from some type of emotional distress or mental breakdown as she had been sending significant amounts of money to a preacher in Texas.”
She said Christensen had given her three letters during a prior visit, including one that was addressed to a man in San Antonio, Texas.
The role of mental health in her son’s death seems to loom large, particularly given COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing. Several studies have found worse mental health situations for caregivers, particularly of children with special needs, than among the population at large.
After a $50,000 arrest warrant was issued for Christensen on Nov. 2, she was taken into custody on Nov. 12.
Bail in the case was set at $3,000 — although few, if any, answers have emerged yet.
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westernjournal--2020-11-26--Pro-Life Authors Fight Progressive Ideology Taught in Schools with New Children’s Book

Teaching children when life begins is not only vital to helping them understand the morality of life issues , it ’ s also fundamental in fighting the progressive ideology taught in schools , authors Brooke Stanton and Christiane West said in an interview with the Daily Caller News Foundation .
“ We can have an impact now on elementary school children and long-term impact on the culture , on the crisis of human life , ” West told the DCNF .
“ Having a book that starts them off correctly and hopefully keeps them protected against false information later is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well.
” Stanton and West co-founded Contend Projects , a “ secular , nonpartisan , science education nonprofit with the mission to spread accurate information and awareness about the biological science of human embryology and when a human being begins to exist.
” The two published “ When You Became You ” on Nov. 10 , a colorfully illustrated children ’ s book that addresses a hotly debated and emotional topic in the abortion controversy : when human life begins .
Most pro-life advocates argue that life begins at conception .
Pro-abortion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ babies should be considered human : Some argue that life begins with a viable heartbeat , while others say that life does not begin until birth .
“ When You Became You ” teaches youngsters the “ basic fact ” that life begins at fertilization , Stanton and West told the DCNF .
The authors said that they have had teachers approach them asking for a book that teaches children this concept for years .
“ There are countless children ’ s books that teach children to care about the environment , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own science stories , ” Stanton said .
“ Progressives know , they have produced countless children ’ s books because they know that elementary school children are the culture makers.
” Stanton said she and West considered the progressive ideas taught in children ’ s books and thought , “ Why aren ’ t we doing something about it ?
Let ’ s try to do something to make sure that these young people have a chance to learn their own science stories.
” “ Your humanity — the fact that your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what you have in common with all human beings , ” the first page of the book reads .
“ It does not matter what you look like , where you are from , how old you are , how young you are , if you can talk , if you can walk , if you can dance , or even if you aren ’ t born yet .
You are a human being.
” Stanton said some people assume this idea is simply “ pro-life science.
” RELATED : Woman Who Stole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reveals He Saw the Whole Thing “ No , it ’ s not , ” she said .
“ This is actually the real science.
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Teaching children when life begins is not only vital to helping them understand the morality of life issues, it’s also fundamental in fighting the progressive ideology taught in schools, authors Brooke Stanton and Christiane West said in an interview with the Daily Caller News Foundation.
“We can have an impact now on elementary school children and long-term impact on the culture, on the crisis of human life,” West told the DCNF.
“Having a book that starts them off correctly and hopefully keeps them protected against false information later is part of the goal of this book as well.”
Stanton and West co-founded Contend Projects, a “secular, nonpartisan, science education nonprofit with the mission to spread accurate information and awareness about the biological science of human embryology and when a human being begins to exist.”
The two published “When You Became You” on Nov. 10, a colorfully illustrated children’s book that addresses a hotly debated and emotional topic in the abortion controversy: when human life begins.
Most pro-life advocates argue that life begins at conception. Pro-abortion advocates have various views of when unborn babies should be considered human: Some argue that life begins with a viable heartbeat, while others say that life does not begin until birth.
“When You Became You” teaches youngsters the “basic fact” that life begins at fertilization, Stanton and West told the DCNF.
The authors said that they have had teachers approach them asking for a book that teaches children this concept for years.
“There are countless children’s books that teach children to care about the environment, but children also want to learn about their own science stories,” Stanton said.
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“Progressives know, they have produced countless children’s books because they know that elementary school children are the culture makers.”
Stanton said she and West considered the progressive ideas taught in children’s books and thought, “Why aren’t we doing something about it? Let’s try to do something to make sure that these young people have a chance to learn their own science stories.”
“Your humanity — the fact that your nature is a human nature — is what you have in common with all human beings,” the first page of the book reads.
“It does not matter what you look like, where you are from, how old you are, how young you are, if you can talk, if you can walk, if you can dance, or even if you aren’t born yet. You are a human being.”
Stanton said some people assume this idea is simply “pro-life science.”
“No, it’s not,” she said. “This is actually the real science.”
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westernjournal--2020-11-26--‘Jumping’ Worms Are Invading the United States and Their Appetites Are Leaving a Path of Destruction

Scientists are learning more about a new species of earthworm that is sure to haunt your dreams .
According to a recent study published in Soul Biology and Biochemistry , it has been discovered that there are now invasive worms destroying ecosystems across America .
The “ jumping ” earthworm is known for thrashing around and launching through the air when it feels it is being threatened .
These critters come in three different species , all of which originated in Asia before making their way to the United States around 100 years ago , according to a New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their unfortunate arrival here was the result of American plant importation .
The worms are more often seen in South and Mid-Atlantic regions , though they have since spread north and west in recent times .
These crawlers also reproduce rapidly , through asexual means .
Unfortunately for centipedes , salamanders and ground birds , members of the sizable population also have an insatiable appetite .
Chewing through an area that is equivalent to the size of 10 football fields each year , a single population can displace several other species at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Scientists are also concerned that their appetites are causing malnourished soil .
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have discovered that the creatures leave excessive amounts of nitrogen in their path , rather than carbon .
In other words , the worms are creating a toxic environment .
Healthy plants are incapable of surviving in the conditions created by the worms .
Leaving more granular dirt in their wake , the worms can leave large areas unconducive to plant rooting , which creates an increased risk for erosion and runoff .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to function as excellent fishing bait .
As many fishermen know , worms usually attract more fish .
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Here 's What It Could Be Marking According to Science News , they also serve a great purpose in composting food scraps .
The species is just one of many causing a stir within the scientific community .
According to PHYS , researchers of the Biodiversity Unit located at the University of Turku have detailed their findings on “ 17 new spider species @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and one monitor lizard this year.
” While the jumping earthworm is concerning , the invasive hammerhead flatworm is equally , if not more , scary .
Many who stumble upon this type of flatworm mistake it for a snake due , in part , to its length .
According to the Post , a scared Virginian called animal control in one such instance .
They are also extremely difficult to keep under control , with the ability to regrow major portions of its body if they are severed .
There is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ultimately slow their spread , however .
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Scientists are learning more about a new species of earthworm that is sure to haunt your dreams.
According to a recent study published in Soul Biology and Biochemistry, it has been discovered that there are now invasive worms destroying ecosystems across America.
The “jumping” earthworm is known for thrashing around and launching through the air when it feels it is being threatened.
These critters come in three different species, all of which originated in Asia before making their way to the United States around 100 years ago, according to a New York Post report.
It is believed that their unfortunate arrival here was the result of American plant importation.
The worms are more often seen in South and Mid-Atlantic regions, though they have since spread north and west in recent times.
These crawlers also reproduce rapidly, through asexual means.
Unfortunately for centipedes, salamanders and ground birds, members of the sizable population also have an insatiable appetite.
Chewing through an area that is equivalent to the size of 10 football fields each year, a single population can displace several other species at a time through the destruction of key habitats.
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Scientists are also concerned that their appetites are causing malnourished soil.
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have discovered that the creatures leave excessive amounts of nitrogen in their path, rather than carbon.
In other words, the worms are creating a toxic environment. Healthy plants are incapable of surviving in the conditions created by the worms.
Leaving more granular dirt in their wake, the worms can leave large areas unconducive to plant rooting, which creates an increased risk for erosion and runoff.
On the bright side, the worms seem to function as excellent fishing bait. As many fishermen know, worms usually attract more fish.
According to Science News, they also serve a great purpose in composting food scraps.
The species is just one of many causing a stir within the scientific community.
According to PHYS, researchers of the Biodiversity Unit located at the University of Turku have detailed their findings on “17 new spider species, 23 insects, one bristly millipede, and one monitor lizard this year.”
While the jumping earthworm is concerning, the invasive hammerhead flatworm is equally, if not more, scary.
Many who stumble upon this type of flatworm mistake it for a snake due, in part, to its length. According to the Post, a scared Virginian called animal control in one such instance.
They are also extremely difficult to keep under control, with the ability to regrow major portions of its body if they are severed.
There is a possibility that a natural predator may ultimately slow their spread, however.
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westernjournal--2020-11-26--Sweet, Sweet Money: Hershey Turns Out To Be Rare Beneficiary of COVID-19

Not every company has made gains during the ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns .
Recently , a large number of business within the U.S. have filed for bankruptcy , including 24 Hour Fitness , California Pizza Kitchen , Centric Brands , Chesapeake Energy and DavidsTea , Forbes reported .
The Hershey Co. , however , cooked up some sweet third-quarter profit gains as many Americans turned to baking to cope with the boredom brought on by coronavirus-related lockdowns .
According to the New York Post , Hershey ’ s operating profits “ climbed 33 percent to $ 611 million from July to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bars and Reese ’ s peanut butter cups — well before the height of the Halloween season.
” “ Our core US business remains healthy , as consumers reach for small treats during the pandemic and they continue to celebrate important rituals in their lives , ” Hershey president and CEO Michele Buck said .
Hershey ’ s net sales had jumped 4 percent to approximately $ 2.2 billion .
This was fueled by jumps in sales for not only candy , but baking items such as chocolate chips and syrups as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went up 3.3 percent to $ 149.40 during Friday trading .
In light of social distancing , Americans seem to have somewhat lost interest in the company ’ s breath mints , with sales of Hershey ’ s “ refreshment ” products drastically declined by approximately 19 percent in the United States .
“ The functional need for breath freshening has lessened with social distancing , ” the company said , according to the Post .
The beloved Reese ’ s Peanut Butter Cup is The Hershey Company ’ s most popular brand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are around 80 products that Hershey ’ s produces , but Reese ’ s is responsible for the company ’ s highest profits .
According to The Patriot News , annual sales of Reese ’ s has passed an astounding $ 2 billion this year .
It is currently the nation ’ s most purchased confectionery brand , leaving little dispute with regard to whether or not it can be considered one of America ’ s favorite chocolate candies .
A poll that was conducted by Monmouth University in 2019 found that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s as their favorite candy .
According to Ranker , the original Hershey bar takes second place for Hershey ’ s most popular candy .
Unsurprisingly , the miniature version of the chocolate bar comes in third place .
RELATED : McDonald 's To Start Cracking Down on Its Stores To Make Sure 'COVID Fatigue ' Not Setting In : Report Hershey ’ s owns six of the top 10 confectionery brands that were measured by retail sales in 2018 Information Resources Inc said .
Hershey ’ s has been a leader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years under its “ Shared Goodness Promise , and goes through five million cocoa pods per day and produces 2.8 billion Hershey Bars per year .
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Not every company has made gains during the ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns.
Recently, a large number of business within the U.S. have filed for bankruptcy, including 24 Hour Fitness, California Pizza Kitchen, Centric Brands, Chesapeake Energy and DavidsTea, Forbes reported.
The Hershey Co., however, cooked up some sweet third-quarter profit gains as many Americans turned to baking to cope with the boredom brought on by coronavirus-related lockdowns.
According to the New York Post, Hershey’s operating profits “climbed 33 percent to $611 million from July to September as locked-down consumers gobbled up Hershey bars and Reese’s peanut butter cups — well before the height of the Halloween season.”
“Our core US business remains healthy, as consumers reach for small treats during the pandemic and they continue to celebrate important rituals in their lives,” Hershey president and CEO Michele Buck said.
Hershey’s net sales had jumped 4 percent to approximately $2.2 billion. This was fueled by jumps in sales for not only candy, but baking items such as chocolate chips and syrups as well.
The value of company shares value went up 3.3 percent to $149.40 during Friday trading.
In light of social distancing, Americans seem to have somewhat lost interest in the company’s breath mints, with sales of Hershey’s “refreshment” products drastically declined by approximately 19 percent in the United States.
“The functional need for breath freshening has lessened with social distancing,” the company said, according to the Post.
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The beloved Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup is The Hershey Company’s most popular brand, according to The Patriot News. There are around 80 products that Hershey’s produces, but Reese’s is responsible for the company’s highest profits.
According to The Patriot News, annual sales of Reese’s has passed an astounding $2 billion this year.
It is currently the nation’s most purchased confectionery brand, leaving little dispute with regard to whether or not it can be considered one of America’s favorite chocolate candies.
A poll that was conducted by Monmouth University in 2019 found that 36 percent of Americans have picked Reese’s as their favorite candy.
According to Ranker, the original Hershey bar takes second place for Hershey’s most popular candy. Unsurprisingly, the miniature version of the chocolate bar comes in third place.
Hershey’s owns six of the top 10 confectionery brands that were measured by retail sales in 2018 Information Resources Inc said.
Hershey’s has been a leader in the food industry for nearly 125 years under its “Shared Goodness Promise, and goes through five million cocoa pods per day and produces 2.8 billion Hershey Bars per year.
“We uphold our promise with brands consumers love; business models and people making a difference in the world; being better stewards of the planet we all share; building thriving communities in the places we call home; and, perhaps most near and dear to our hearts, by nourishing the lives of children so hey can learn, grow and thrive,” an official statement on the promise said
“We look forward to the next 100 years and do so with a promise to you: to build on our Shared Goodness. Because goodness is most felt when it’s shared with others.”
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westernjournal--2020-11-26--Shocking Freak Accident with Electric Car Causes Fire in Boy’s Bed

A freak accident involving an electric car caused a water pipe to burst in one home , and even started a fire in a boy ’ s bed in another .
According to Oregon ’ s Corvallis Police Department , a Tesla Model S caused chaos Tuesday after a loaded driver lost control while traveling at incredibly high speeds .
After leaving the roadway , it took 300 feet before the electric car rolled to a halt .
The suspected driver , Dylan Milota , fled on foot shortly after the violent crash .
After catching up with him , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cannabis .
Milota was taken to the hospital with only minor injuries .
Police cited him with DUI , hit and run , criminal mischief , reckless driving and reckless endangering .
Looking at pictures of the crash , which sheared a power pole in half and knocked over multiple trees , it ’ s hard to believe that anyone walked out of the vehicle alive .
While the crash itself was undoubtedly dangerous , what was ripped from the car nearly made the wreck even more devastating .
Traveling at over 100 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violent deceleration of the vehicle caused it to shear parts .
Internal batteries that power the car and a tire were ripped off and flew into a nearby apartment building .
The tire crashed through a wall and broke a pipe , flooding one home .
A scorching-hot battery flew into another home and landed on a boy ’ s bed , which caused a small fire according to NBC2 .
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The Corvallis PD warned residents about batteries that may have been missed by cleanup crews .
These batteries , which can remain hot for 24 hours , can also leak toxic fumes and other noxious materials if ruptured .
It ’ s unknown if all of these potentially dangerous batteries were found , but any leftover in the area could soon become a major hazard to children and pets .
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A freak accident involving an electric car caused a water pipe to burst in one home, and even started a fire in a boy’s bed in another.
According to Oregon’s Corvallis Police Department, a Tesla Model S caused chaos Tuesday after a loaded driver lost control while traveling at incredibly high speeds.
After leaving the roadway, it took 300 feet before the electric car rolled to a halt.
The suspected driver, Dylan Milota, fled on foot shortly after the violent crash. After catching up with him, authorities found him to be impaired by cannabis.
Milota was taken to the hospital with only minor injuries.
Police cited him with DUI, hit and run, criminal mischief, reckless driving and reckless endangering.
Looking at pictures of the crash, which sheared a power pole in half and knocked over multiple trees, it’s hard to believe that anyone walked out of the vehicle alive.
While the crash itself was undoubtedly dangerous, what was ripped from the car nearly made the wreck even more devastating.
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Traveling at over 100 miles per hour, the sudden and violent deceleration of the vehicle caused it to shear parts.
Internal batteries that power the car and a tire were ripped off and flew into a nearby apartment building. The tire crashed through a wall and broke a pipe, flooding one home.
A scorching-hot battery flew into another home and landed on a boy’s bed, which caused a small fire according to NBC2.
Pictures of the scalding debris flung from the car show how much worse this wreck could have been had there been people standing around.
The Corvallis PD warned residents about batteries that may have been missed by cleanup crews.
These batteries, which can remain hot for 24 hours, can also leak toxic fumes and other noxious materials if ruptured.
It’s unknown if all of these potentially dangerous batteries were found, but any leftover in the area could soon become a major hazard to children and pets.
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westernjournal--2020-11-26--Nurse Comes Forward, Reveals What Happens to Babies Born Alive in Her Hospital After Attempted Abort

Nurse Comes Forward, Reveals What Happens to Babies Born Alive in Her Hospital After Attempted Abortion

The true horror of abortion and the culture that embraces it was put on full national display last fall when nurse Jill Stanek told lawmakers of the grisly fate of babies born alive after an attempted abortion .
Stanek said that the Illinois hospital where she worked had a so-called “ comfort room ” where babies who had survived abortions were taken to die .
During her testimony , she referenced comments from Virginia Gov .
Ralph Northam about late-term abortions .
Northam said last year that “ the infant would be kept comfortable , ” while a discussion ensued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether to keep the child alive .
For Stanek , that was reality , not rhetoric .
“ I know because I cared for a dying baby on the other side of that decision , ” Stanek told House Republicans in September 2019 , testifying in support of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act .
“ If they were aborted alive , they were allowed to die without any medical care or intervention whatsoever.
” She explained the details in an article informing readers that before Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn , Illinois @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ babies were taken to the Soiled Utility Room to die.
” “ It was not uncommon for a live aborted baby to linger for an hour or two or even longer .
At Christ Hospital , one of these babies lived for almost an entire eight-hour shift , ” she wrote .
“ Some of the babies aborted were healthy because Christ Hospital also aborted for life or ‘ health ’ of the mother and also for rape or incest.
” During her testimony , Stanek shared her efforts to bring such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those dying babies .
“ I couldn ’ t bear the thought of this suffering child dying alone , ” Stanek said .
“ He had been aborted because he had Down Syndrome , and he was between 21 and 22 weeks old — about the size of my hand.
” She held him for about 45 minutes .
“ After he was pronounced dead , I folded his little arms across his chest , ” she said .
“ I tied them together with a little string .
I wrapped him in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the morgue , where we took all of our dead patients.
” The website Anglicans for Life posted its reaction to Stanek ’ s testimony in October .
“ What kind of barbaric person would or could do that to an innocent baby ?
Even if the baby couldn ’ t survive , shouldn ’ t some level of comfort be provided , simply from a humanitarian point of view ?
” the site wrote .
RELATED : Woman Who Stole Pro-Life Sign Sees Instant Justice as Cop Reveals He Saw the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ God-fearing , life-supporting people must acknowledge is that each of the 179 aborted babies were made in the image of God , left to die , and then discarded as biohazardous waste.
” The site linked the efforts of Stanek and others to September executive order from President Donald Trump on “ Protecting Vulnerable Newborn and Infant Children .
The order requires the Department of Health and Human Services to require compliance with federal law to provide appropriate medical treatment or transfer for infants , including those born alive through abortion .
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The true horror of abortion and the culture that embraces it was put on full national display last fall when nurse Jill Stanek told lawmakers of the grisly fate of babies born alive after an attempted abortion.
Stanek said that the Illinois hospital where she worked had a so-called “comfort room” where babies who had survived abortions were taken to die.
During her testimony, she referenced comments from Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam about late-term abortions. Northam said last year that “the infant would be kept comfortable,” while a discussion ensued between the mother and her physicians about whether to keep the child alive.
For Stanek, that was reality, not rhetoric.
“I know because I cared for a dying baby on the other side of that decision,” Stanek told House Republicans in September 2019, testifying in support of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
“If they were aborted alive, they were allowed to die without any medical care or intervention whatsoever.”
She explained the details in an article informing readers that before Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois established the “comfort room,” “babies were taken to the Soiled Utility Room to die.”
“It was not uncommon for a live aborted baby to linger for an hour or two or even longer. At Christ Hospital, one of these babies lived for almost an entire eight-hour shift,” she wrote. “Some of the babies aborted were healthy because Christ Hospital also aborted for life or ‘health’ of the mother and also for rape or incest.”
During her testimony, Stanek shared her efforts to bring such comfort as she could to one of those dying babies.
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“I couldn’t bear the thought of this suffering child dying alone,” Stanek said. “He had been aborted because he had Down Syndrome, and he was between 21 and 22 weeks old — about the size of my hand.”
She held him for about 45 minutes.
“After he was pronounced dead, I folded his little arms across his chest,” she said. “I tied them together with a little string. I wrapped him in a shroud, and I took him to the morgue, where we took all of our dead patients.”
The website Anglicans for Life posted its reaction to Stanek’s testimony in October.
“What kind of barbaric person would or could do that to an innocent baby? Even if the baby couldn’t survive, shouldn’t some level of comfort be provided, simply from a humanitarian point of view?” the site wrote.
“But what we as God-fearing, life-supporting people must acknowledge is that each of the 179 aborted babies were made in the image of God, left to die, and then discarded as biohazardous waste.”
The site linked the efforts of Stanek and others to September executive order from President Donald Trump on “Protecting Vulnerable Newborn and Infant Children.
The order requires the Department of Health and Human Services to require compliance with federal law to provide appropriate medical treatment or transfer for infants, including those born alive through abortion.
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westernjournal--2020-11-26--Spy Discovered at Heart of US Special Forces, Proudly Claims He Is a ‘Son of Russia’

A former Army Green Beret has pleaded guilty to spying for Russia .
From December 1996 to January 2011 , Peter Rafael Dzibinski Debbins , 45 , of Gainesville , Virginia , “ conspired with agents of a Russian intelligence service , ” according to a news release from the Department of Justice .
He is scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 26 and could face life in prison .
Debbins periodically visited Russia and met with Russian agents , the release said .
“ During this time , Debbins sought to help Russia , as he considered himself pro-Russian and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to an indictment handed down in August by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia , Alexandria Division .
The indictment said Debbins ’ mother was born in the Soviet Union and that he had met his future wife in Chelyabinsk , Russia , where they got married in 1997 .
“ Debbins thought that the United States was too dominant in the world and needed to be cut down to size , ” according to the indictment .
“ Debbins provided information to the Russian intelligence agents in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was angry and bitter about his time in the U.S. Army .
Debbins further provided this information because he wanted to obtain the Russian intelligence service ’ s assistance in doing business in Russia.
” Debbins wrote in a confession in 1997 that he gave Russian intelligence a signed statement that said , “ I want to serve Russia , ” according to the New York Post .
“ I had a messianic vision for myself in Russia , that I was going to free them from their oppressive government , so I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me , ” Debbins wrote .
He provided Russian agents with information about his chemical and U.S. Army Special Forces units , including classified information , the Justice Department said in its release .
Debbins was paid for the information he supplied , and in one meeting accepted a bottle of Cognac and a Russian military uniform as a gift , according to the indictment .
Debbins was on active duty with the U.S. Army from 1998 through 2005 .
The Special Forces also are known as the Green Berets , soldiers who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December 1996 , an agent of the Russian intelligence service contacted Debbins and asked to meet with him .
Debbins met with the agent , and they discussed Debbins ’ participation in the ROTC program and his plans for military service , ” the indictment said , indicating Debbins chose his career path to join the Green Berets at Russia ’ s behest .
In response to Wednesday ’ s guilty plea by Debbins , John C. Demers , assistant attorney general for National Security , said , according to the news release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violated this country ’ s highest trust by passing sensitive national security information to the Russians .
RELATED : Ex-Green Beret Admits To Handing Over American Secrets to Russian Spies “ Debbins betrayed his oath , his country , and his Special Forces team members with the intent to harm the United States and help Russia .
Debbins ’ guilty plea represents another success in the Department ’ s continuing effort to counter the national security threat posed by our nation ’ s adversaries , including Russia.
” G. Zachary Terwilliger , U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , lamented that the United States had “ entrusted Debbins with the responsibility and training to protect it from its adversaries.
” “ Debbins betrayed that trust and betrayed his fellow service members by conspiring to provide national defense information to Russian intelligence operatives , ” Terwilliger said .
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A former Army Green Beret has pleaded guilty to spying for Russia.
From December 1996 to January 2011, Peter Rafael Dzibinski Debbins, 45, of Gainesville, Virginia, “conspired with agents of a Russian intelligence service,” according to a news release from the Department of Justice. He is scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 26 and could face life in prison.
Debbins periodically visited Russia and met with Russian agents, the release said.
“During this time, Debbins sought to help Russia, as he considered himself pro-Russian and a loyal son of Russia,” according to an indictment handed down in August by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division.
The indictment said Debbins’ mother was born in the Soviet Union and that he had met his future wife in Chelyabinsk, Russia, where they got married in 1997.
“Debbins thought that the United States was too dominant in the world and needed to be cut down to size,” according to the indictment. “Debbins provided information to the Russian intelligence agents in 2008 at least in part because he was angry and bitter about his time in the U.S. Army. Debbins further provided this information because he wanted to obtain the Russian intelligence service’s assistance in doing business in Russia.”
Debbins wrote in a confession in 1997 that he gave Russian intelligence a signed statement that said, “I want to serve Russia,” according to the New York Post.
“I had a messianic vision for myself in Russia, that I was going to free them from their oppressive government, so I was flattered when they reached out to me,” Debbins wrote.
He provided Russian agents with information about his chemical and U.S. Army Special Forces units, including classified information, the Justice Department said in its release.
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Debbins was paid for the information he supplied, and in one meeting accepted a bottle of Cognac and a Russian military uniform as a gift, according to the indictment.
Debbins was on active duty with the U.S. Army from 1998 through 2005. The Special Forces also are known as the Green Berets, soldiers who specialize in unconventional warfare.
Russia groomed Debbins early, the indictment said.
“In December 1996, an agent of the Russian intelligence service contacted Debbins and asked to meet with him. Debbins met with the agent, and they discussed Debbins’ participation in the ROTC program and his plans for military service,” the indictment said, indicating Debbins chose his career path to join the Green Berets at Russia’s behest.
In response to Wednesday’s guilty plea by Debbins, John C. Demers, assistant attorney general for National Security, said, according to the news release: “Debbins today acknowledged that he violated this country’s highest trust by passing sensitive national security information to the Russians.
“Debbins betrayed his oath, his country, and his Special Forces team members with the intent to harm the United States and help Russia. Debbins’ guilty plea represents another success in the Department’s continuing effort to counter the national security threat posed by our nation’s adversaries, including Russia.”
G. Zachary Terwilliger, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, lamented that the United States had “entrusted Debbins with the responsibility and training to protect it from its adversaries.”
“Debbins betrayed that trust and betrayed his fellow service members by conspiring to provide national defense information to Russian intelligence operatives,” Terwilliger said. “I would like to commend our investigative partners for their steadfast and dogged dedication to bringing Debbins to justice and holding him accountable for his crimes.”
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westernjournal--2020-11-27--Victor Davis Hanson: If Trump Takes a Lesson from Andrew Jackson, 2024 Will Be Interesting Indeed

Those who allege that he has endangered the tradition of smooth presidential transitions by not conceding immediately after the media declared him the loser suffer amnesia .
When Trump was elected in 2016 , the Washington establishment lost its collective mind .
The top echelon of the FBI and CIA were still spreading a fraudulent Christopher Steele dossier paid for by the campaign of his opponent , Hillary Clinton , and the Democratic National Committee .
Shortly before Trump ’ s inauguration , President Barack Obama called Vice President Joe Biden , national security advisor Susan Rice , Deputy Attorney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Comey into the Oval Office .
The purpose of the meeting was reportedly to collate progress reports about how best to continue government surveillance of Trump ’ s designated national security advisor , Michael Flynn , and thereby disrupt the transition .
Flynn ’ s name was soon unmasked , apparently by Obama administration officials , and then illegally leaked to the press .
The harassment during the transition became thematic for Trump ’ s next four years , which saw false evidence submitted to federal courts and other classified documents illegally leaked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hysterical opposition bent on removing him from office by a special prosecutor , concocted charges that he should be deposed under the 25th Amendment and , finally , a failed attempt at removal via impeachment .
The president ’ s private phone calls to foreign leaders were leaked .
Media darlings and anonymous opponents within the government boasted of sabotaging Trump ’ s initiatives .
Washington analysts and retired military officers hyped coup scenarios about how best to use force to remove him from office .
So it is a bit rich for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s dangers to the spirit of smooth presidential transitions .
Such protocols were deliberately rendered null and void in 2016 .
But all that is past .
What matters now are the interests of the country first and Trump ’ s constituents second .
So Trump has a number of pathways .
One is to keep addressing legitimate reports of voter irregularities .
He can continue to ask the courts to set aside any illegal votes that do not conform to state voting laws .
His supporters demand and deserve no less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serial voting impropriety .
But Trump within days will have to prove that any such crimes and lapses warped state counts enough to have wrongly elected Joe Biden president .
Trump realistically has perhaps a week or so left to make his case or concede .
Then , to maintain the Senate majority for Republicans and to save the very rules and protocols of the Senate , the Supreme Court and the Constitution , Trump will have to barnstorm Georgia .
His challenge will be to enthuse his conservative base to re-elect the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler .
RELATED : Fred Weinberg : Do n't Count Trump Out Yet - He Has 70 Million Americans Behind Him Trump ’ s “ Make America Great Again ” agenda will be codified as his party ’ s own .
He has a year or more to decide whether he wishes to play kingmaker among would-be Republican congressional and presidential candidates or run himself for a second term .
The two options are ultimately not mutually exclusive .
By then there is some chance that the country will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shift by Biden , surrogate to the Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wing of his party .
Such extremism caused Democrats to lose House seats in 2020 .
Trump can bask in a successful first term that remade the Republican Party into a multiracial coalition of the broad middle class .
His Middle East and China resets are unlikely to be altered by future presidents .
Trump finally did close the border to illegal immigration .
His initiatives to revitalize America ’ s interior ended the notion that industrial decline was inevitable rather than a silly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alternative is bleaker .
Currently , Trump-affiliated lawyers claim they can prove their bombshell allegations of historic voting fraud by leftists and foreign interests .
They further claim that Trump was robbed not of a close election but of a veritable landslide , constituting the greatest scandal in U.S. history .
But so far none of these advocates have produced the requisite whistleblowers , computer data or forensic evidence to prove their astounding charges .
If they do not produce it in a few days , and if Trump pivots to put his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pilloried Republicans may well lose the Senate races in Georgia .
And with that historic setback he would endanger his legacy , his influence and perhaps a crack at a second presidential term .
In blunter terms , Trump may be forced to choose within days whether he wishes to emulate Andrew Jackson , the aggrieved victim of the crooked bargain of 1824 that denied him victory in that year ’ s presidential election .
Jackson stormed back in 1828 to an overwhelming populist victory fueled by a righteously aggrieved following .
Otherwise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the status of sore presidential losers like Al Gore and Hillary Clinton .
For all their media accolades , Gore and Clinton never really accepted their losses in 2000 and 2016 , respectively .
Despite their supposed magnanimity , Gore and Clinton turned ever more bitter , shrill and conspiratorial — and ended up caricatured and largely irrelevant .
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Donald Trump is nearing a crossroads.
Those who allege that he has endangered the tradition of smooth presidential transitions by not conceding immediately after the media declared him the loser suffer amnesia.
When Trump was elected in 2016, the Washington establishment lost its collective mind. The top echelon of the FBI and CIA were still spreading a fraudulent Christopher Steele dossier paid for by the campaign of his opponent, Hillary Clinton, and the Democratic National Committee.
Shortly before Trump’s inauguration, President Barack Obama called Vice President Joe Biden, national security advisor Susan Rice, Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates and FBI Director James Comey into the Oval Office. The purpose of the meeting was reportedly to collate progress reports about how best to continue government surveillance of Trump’s designated national security advisor, Michael Flynn, and thereby disrupt the transition.
Flynn’s name was soon unmasked, apparently by Obama administration officials, and then illegally leaked to the press.
The harassment during the transition became thematic for Trump’s next four years, which saw false evidence submitted to federal courts and other classified documents illegally leaked.
No prior president has faced such hysterical opposition bent on removing him from office by a special prosecutor, concocted charges that he should be deposed under the 25th Amendment and, finally, a failed attempt at removal via impeachment.
The president’s private phone calls to foreign leaders were leaked. Media darlings and anonymous opponents within the government boasted of sabotaging Trump’s initiatives. Washington analysts and retired military officers hyped coup scenarios about how best to use force to remove him from office.
So it is a bit rich for the media to now warn of Trump’s dangers to the spirit of smooth presidential transitions. Such protocols were deliberately rendered null and void in 2016.
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But all that is past. What matters now are the interests of the country first and Trump’s constituents second. So Trump has a number of pathways.
One is to keep addressing legitimate reports of voter irregularities. He can continue to ask the courts to set aside any illegal votes that do not conform to state voting laws. His supporters demand and deserve no less than the investigation of all charges of serial voting impropriety.
But Trump within days will have to prove that any such crimes and lapses warped state counts enough to have wrongly elected Joe Biden president. Trump realistically has perhaps a week or so left to make his case or concede.
Then, to maintain the Senate majority for Republicans and to save the very rules and protocols of the Senate, the Supreme Court and the Constitution, Trump will have to barnstorm Georgia. His challenge will be to enthuse his conservative base to re-elect the state’s two incumbent senators, David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler.
After that?
Trump’s “Make America Great Again” agenda will be codified as his party’s own. He has a year or more to decide whether he wishes to play kingmaker among would-be Republican congressional and presidential candidates or run himself for a second term. The two options are ultimately not mutually exclusive.
By then there is some chance that the country will have been turned off by a hard-left shift by Biden, surrogate to the Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wing of his party. Such extremism caused Democrats to lose House seats in 2020.
Trump can bask in a successful first term that remade the Republican Party into a multiracial coalition of the broad middle class. His Middle East and China resets are unlikely to be altered by future presidents.
Trump finally did close the border to illegal immigration. His initiatives to revitalize America’s interior ended the notion that industrial decline was inevitable rather than a silly choice.
But Trump’s other alternative is bleaker. Currently, Trump-affiliated lawyers claim they can prove their bombshell allegations of historic voting fraud by leftists and foreign interests. They further claim that Trump was robbed not of a close election but of a veritable landslide, constituting the greatest scandal in U.S. history.
But so far none of these advocates have produced the requisite whistleblowers, computer data or forensic evidence to prove their astounding charges.
If they do not produce it in a few days, and if Trump pivots to put his fate in their hands, then the pilloried Republicans may well lose the Senate races in Georgia. And with that historic setback he would endanger his legacy, his influence and perhaps a crack at a second presidential term.
In blunter terms, Trump may be forced to choose within days whether he wishes to emulate Andrew Jackson, the aggrieved victim of the crooked bargain of 1824 that denied him victory in that year’s presidential election. Jackson stormed back in 1828 to an overwhelming populist victory fueled by a righteously aggrieved following.
Otherwise, Trump would risk being reduced to the status of sore presidential losers like Al Gore and Hillary Clinton.
For all their media accolades, Gore and Clinton never really accepted their losses in 2000 and 2016, respectively. Despite their supposed magnanimity, Gore and Clinton turned ever more bitter, shrill and conspiratorial — and ended up caricatured and largely irrelevant.
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westernjournal--2020-11-27--National Guard Pilot Honored After Pulling Off Unprecedented Emergency Landing

A National Guard pilot was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for safely landing an aircraft after sustaining heavy damage during a training flight in 2017 , according to a Thursday Air Force news release .
Maj. Brett DeVries of the Michigan Air National Guard ’ s 107th Fighter Squadron was presented the award on Nov. 6 for landing an A-10 Thunderbolt II without a canopy or functioning landing gear .
It was believed to be the first landing without the use of landing gear or a canopy in the aircraft ’ s history , according to a 2017 Air Force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cross is America ’ s oldest military aviation decoration , ” Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett said in a news release .
“ Awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement that is , ‘ entirely distinctive , involving operations that are not routine , ’ today , Maj. DeVries , you will join the ranks of some other American heroes , ” Barrett continued .
DeVries was taking part in a routine training flight in July 2017 when his plane ’ s gun malfunctioned — damaging the landing gear — and its canopy blew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In that moment , your training kicks in .
The training — that ’ s what saves you and your wingman , ” DeVries said .
After climbing to 2,000 feet , DeVries and his wingman , Maj. Shannon Vickers , decided to attempt a landing at Michigan ’ s Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center rather than eject out of the aircraft .
“ I just thought , ‘ There is no way this is happening right now.
’ It all was sort of surreal , but at the same time , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead of us , ” Vickers said .
DeVries brought the A-10 in for a smooth landing about 25 minutes after losing his canopy .
“ Capt .
DeVries ’ skills as a pilot were put to the test in this incident , ” Brig .
Gen. John Slocum , the 127th Wing commander , said .
“ He demonstrated not only superior skill as a pilot but remained calm in an extremely challenging situation .
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A National Guard pilot was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for safely landing an aircraft after sustaining heavy damage during a training flight in 2017, according to a Thursday Air Force news release.
Maj. Brett DeVries of the Michigan Air National Guard’s 107th Fighter Squadron was presented the award on Nov. 6 for landing an A-10 Thunderbolt II without a canopy or functioning landing gear.
It was believed to be the first landing without the use of landing gear or a canopy in the aircraft’s history, according to a 2017 Air Force news release.
“The Distinguished Flying Cross is America’s oldest military aviation decoration,” Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett said in a news release.
No wheels, no canopy, no problem: A-10 pilot who pulled off daring landing receives Distinguished Flying Cross, now on @AirForceTimes https://t.co/04R6T9BvZV pic.twitter.com/LkvVHAoCQe — Stephen Losey (@StephenLosey) November 12, 2020
“Awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement that is, ‘entirely distinctive, involving operations that are not routine,’ today, Maj. DeVries, you will join the ranks of some other American heroes,” Barrett continued.
DeVries was taking part in a routine training flight in July 2017 when his plane’s gun malfunctioned — damaging the landing gear — and its canopy blew off at about 150 feet.
“In that moment, your training kicks in. The training — that’s what saves you and your wingman,” DeVries said.
After climbing to 2,000 feet, DeVries and his wingman, Maj. Shannon Vickers, decided to attempt a landing at Michigan’s Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center rather than eject out of the aircraft.
“I just thought, ‘There is no way this is happening right now.’ It all was sort of surreal, but at the same time, we were 100 percent focused on the task ahead of us,” Vickers said.
DeVries brought the A-10 in for a smooth landing about 25 minutes after losing his canopy.
“Capt. DeVries’ skills as a pilot were put to the test in this incident,” Brig. Gen. John Slocum, the 127th Wing commander, said.
“He demonstrated not only superior skill as a pilot but remained calm in an extremely challenging situation. To walk away from this scenario with no injuries is a true testament to his abilities as a world-class fighter pilot.”
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westernjournal--2020-11-27--Walmart To Suffer $1B Loss After Relationship with Socialist Argentina Goes Awry

The world ’ s largest retailer has decided to sell its operation in Argentina to the South American supermarket chain owner Grupo de Narváez .
According to The Financial , Walmart is selling all 90 of its Argentinian retail locations — the first of which opened in 1995 .
Walmart did not disclose the value of the transaction but said it will record an after-tax , non-cash loss of about $ 1 billion related to the divestiture , Bloomberg reported .
The deal comes as a socialist Argentina struggles with a financial crisis , its national currency on track for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see a phenomenon of firms divesting , and companies changing hands , reflecting a lack of confidence in the direction of the country , ” economist Guido Lorenzo said , according to the New York Post .
“ Argentina lacks clear rules of the game , ” he said .
However , the company still has large operations in Chile and Mexico .
According to the Post , Argentina is on track for a gross domestic product decline of about 12 percent this year amid the coronavirus pandemic .
But prolonged national lockdowns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One of the world ’ s wealthiest nations at the turn of the 20th century , Argentina entered the 2000s on track for economic free-fall , with the socialist state ’ s internal price control mechanisms and mass currency inflation resulting in economic stagnation , Forbes reported in September .
As a result , the country was recently forced to restructure an astronomical $ 100 billion in foreign currency debt connected to local and international creditors .
Walmart is not the only corporation facing difficulties in Argentina .
Corporations such as LATAM Airlines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the global and local scenario is complex , and despite the myth of an ‘ exodus , ’ the truth is there are firms continuing to bet on the country and announce investments every week , ” the Ministry of Productive Development said in a report released this month , according to the Post .
Walmart is divesting not only from Argentina but also from Brazil , leaving large operations in Chile and Mexico in a potentially uncertain place as well .
In 2018 , the company sold a large majority of its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Grupo de Narváez , will soon own 656 stores .
These include supermarkets , apparel shops and home appliance outlets in nine countries , including Ecuador and Uruguay .
It is set to employ more than 24,500 workers after the Walmart acquisition .
“ We are very proud and excited about this new investment .
We share the same values : a customer-centric philosophy , focus on operational excellence and commitment to the communities in which we operate , ” Grupo de Narváez CEO Fernando Minuado said in a statement .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of its incredible associates through the COVID-19 pandemic have demonstrated the fundamental strength and resilience of the business , and we are thrilled to support the team , drive long-term growth and create new opportunities for associates and suppliers across Argentina.
” Minaudo is confident that Grupo de Narváez will continue its growth .
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The world’s largest retailer has decided to sell its operation in Argentina to the South American supermarket chain owner Grupo de Narváez.
According to The Financial, Walmart is selling all 90 of its Argentinian retail locations — the first of which opened in 1995.
Walmart did not disclose the value of the transaction but said it will record an after-tax, non-cash loss of about $1 billion related to the divestiture, Bloomberg reported.
The deal comes as a socialist Argentina struggles with a financial crisis, its national currency on track for potential devaluation.
The loss of Walmart is another sign that Argentina’s retail landscape keeps on getting less competitive & is concentrated in fewer hands. This makes inflation even harder to tame, reduces choice & weakens innovation. Will online shopping be enough? https://t.co/6YXJnSC1gH — Nicolás Saldías (@NicSaldias) November 6, 2020
“In Argentina you see a phenomenon of firms divesting, and companies changing hands, reflecting a lack of confidence in the direction of the country,” economist Guido Lorenzo said, according to the New York Post.
“Argentina lacks clear rules of the game,” he said.
However, the company still has large operations in Chile and Mexico.
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According to the Post, Argentina is on track for a gross domestic product decline of about 12 percent this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. But prolonged national lockdowns are only part of the story.
One of the world’s wealthiest nations at the turn of the 20th century, Argentina entered the 2000s on track for economic free-fall, with the socialist state’s internal price control mechanisms and mass currency inflation resulting in economic stagnation, Forbes reported in September.
As a result, the country was recently forced to restructure an astronomical $100 billion in foreign currency debt connected to local and international creditors.
Walmart is not the only corporation facing difficulties in Argentina. Corporations such as LATAM Airlines Group are also struggling.
“Although the global and local scenario is complex, and despite the myth of an ‘exodus,’ the truth is there are firms continuing to bet on the country and announce investments every week,” the Ministry of Productive Development said in a report released this month, according to the Post.
Walmart is divesting not only from Argentina but also from Brazil, leaving large operations in Chile and Mexico in a potentially uncertain place as well.
In 2018, the company sold a large majority of its units in Brazil.
Its continental competitor, Grupo de Narváez, will soon own 656 stores. These include supermarkets, apparel shops and home appliance outlets in nine countries, including Ecuador and Uruguay.
It is set to employ more than 24,500 workers after the Walmart acquisition.
“We are very proud and excited about this new investment. We share the same values: a customer-centric philosophy, focus on operational excellence and commitment to the communities in which we operate,” Grupo de Narváez CEO Fernando Minuado said in a statement.
“The company’s performance and dedication of its incredible associates through the COVID-19 pandemic have demonstrated the fundamental strength and resilience of the business, and we are thrilled to support the team, drive long-term growth and create new opportunities for associates and suppliers across Argentina.”
Minaudo is confident that Grupo de Narváez will continue its growth.
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westernjournal--2020-11-27--Fred Weinberg: Don’t Count Trump Out Yet – He Has 70 Million Americans Behind Him

Whenever I hear some talking head intone the term “ the American people , ” I start worrying about the future of the republic .
There is a whole class of people in this nation who seem never to be afraid of telling us what “ the American people ” think .
As if they would actually know .
Unfortunately , there ’ s a high correlation between people who use that phrase with people who text things like , “ Just went to a Southern Virginia Walmart .
I could SMELL the Trump support.
” Which is what former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FBI lover , Lisa Page .
Or people who say , “ You know , to just be grossly generalistic , you could put half of Trump ’ s supporters into what I call the basket of deplorables .
Right ?
They ’ re racist , sexist , homophobic , xenophobic , Islamophobic , you name it .
And unfortunately , there are people like that .
And he has lifted them up.
” Yeah , that was Hillary Clinton .
People who make statements like that have no idea what “ the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in places like Washington or New York where they have only a passing relationship with “ the American people.
” And they think “ the American people ” are all of what Strzok and Hillary enunciated in their disgraceful quotes .
The truth is that you and I are “ the American people.
” We live in all sorts of places west of the Hudson River , east of the Los Angeles County line and south of the Cook County line .
We work hard , revel in our successes and learn from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a nation that allows us to be what we want to be and very wary of people who think we are somehow less worthy than they are .
The truth is also that you do not need an advanced degree from an overpriced institution of higher learning to be wildly successful .
Many incredibly successful people in this nation got there with only the tools God gave them .
I like to consider them fellow deplorables .
The most dangerous class of people who use the phrase “ the American people ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anchors who somehow think that their personal opinions are facts and that they know the facts because they have a degree in something ending with the word “ studies.
” And they now think they won the 2020 presidential election .
If you think that I and maybe 70 million or more of my fellow Americans think that the Democrats didn ’ t cheat their way to a win in the presidential election , you are truly smoking crack .
The problem is that President Trump helped them screw him .
Once certain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harvesting , signature matching and the like , there was no way to unring the bell .
The president should have stormed the election Bastille early in the game .
There should never , ever be an election like this again , no matter how much support there is from the very same people ( see above ) who think they know what “ the American people ” will put up with .
It ’ s time for Republicans everywhere in this country to put up a united front — it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million people — and stop this from ever happening again .
RELATED : Victor Davis Hanson : If Trump Takes a Lesson from Andrew Jackson , 2024 Will Be Interesting Indeed COVID is a totally unacceptable reason for mailing out ballots to everybody on an imaginary list so that dead people can vote .
If you want to vote by mail , you should have to request an absentee ballot as we have done for years in most states and if you mail it in , your signature should be an actual match @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
For some reason — perhaps because fraud is more common among the left — these sorts of tactics seem to benefit Democrats .
But there are battles and there are wars .
As much as some people want to see Donald Trump dead , cold with a stake through his heart , that did not happen .
He is alive and well and exhibit A for the defense of this nation .
Four years of Joe Biden could well be the catalyst for Trump ’ s return in 2024 .
Seriously ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
That alone may make people wish for the return of Trump .
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Whenever I hear some talking head intone the term “the American people,” I start worrying about the future of the republic.
There is a whole class of people in this nation who seem never to be afraid of telling us what “the American people” think. As if they would actually know.
Unfortunately, there’s a high correlation between people who use that phrase with people who text things like, “Just went to a Southern Virginia Walmart. I could SMELL the Trump support.” Which is what former FBI agent Peter Strzok texted his illicit FBI lover, Lisa Page.
Or people who say, “You know, to just be grossly generalistic, you could put half of Trump’s supporters into what I call the basket of deplorables. Right? They’re racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamophobic, you name it. And unfortunately, there are people like that. And he has lifted them up.” Yeah, that was Hillary Clinton.
People who make statements like that have no idea what “the American people” think. They live in places like Washington or New York where they have only a passing relationship with “the American people.” And they think “the American people” are all of what Strzok and Hillary enunciated in their disgraceful quotes.
The truth is that you and I are “the American people.” We live in all sorts of places west of the Hudson River, east of the Los Angeles County line and south of the Cook County line. We work hard, revel in our successes and learn from our failures. We are deeply appreciative of a nation that allows us to be what we want to be and very wary of people who think we are somehow less worthy than they are.
The truth is also that you do not need an advanced degree from an overpriced institution of higher learning to be wildly successful. Many incredibly successful people in this nation got there with only the tools God gave them. I like to consider them fellow deplorables.
The most dangerous class of people who use the phrase “the American people” on television are so-called “news” anchors who somehow think that their personal opinions are facts and that they know the facts because they have a degree in something ending with the word “studies.”
And they now think they won the 2020 presidential election.
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If you think that I and maybe 70 million or more of my fellow Americans think that the Democrats didn’t cheat their way to a win in the presidential election, you are truly smoking crack.
The problem is that President Trump helped them screw him.
Once certain states went soft on mail ballots, harvesting, signature matching and the like, there was no way to unring the bell. The president should have stormed the election Bastille early in the game.
There should never, ever be an election like this again, no matter how much support there is from the very same people (see above) who think they know what “the American people” will put up with.
It’s time for Republicans everywhere in this country to put up a united front — it’s really difficult to ignore more than 70 million people — and stop this from ever happening again.
COVID is a totally unacceptable reason for mailing out ballots to everybody on an imaginary list so that dead people can vote.
If you want to vote by mail, you should have to request an absentee ballot as we have done for years in most states and if you mail it in, your signature should be an actual match as seen by observers from all parties.
For some reason — perhaps because fraud is more common among the left — these sorts of tactics seem to benefit Democrats.
But there are battles and there are wars.
As much as some people want to see Donald Trump dead, cold with a stake through his heart, that did not happen. He is alive and well and exhibit A for the defense of this nation.
Four years of Joe Biden could well be the catalyst for Trump’s return in 2024.
Seriously? John Kerry as “climate czar”? That alone may make people wish for the return of Trump.
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