westernjournal--2020-08-29--With No Water Left, Man Grabs Cans of Bud Light and Helps Save Home from Wildfire

Dealing with insurance companies is one of life ’ s greatest miseries .
As a general rule of thumb , it ’ s an annoying and head-scratching process , and you ’ re as likely to find someone who enjoys paying taxes .
Chad Little from Vacaville , California , knows all about that , as he ’ s spent nearly five years wrestling with insurance after an attic fire destroyed his family ’ s home .
An agreement was reached , and the home has almost been restored .
Perhaps that ’ s why , when the flames of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dance in the distance Wednesday morning , Little decided to stay behind and fight to protect his home .
“ I had a lot of friends and family trying to fight with me to get me to leave , but I wasn ’ t gon na do it , ” he said , according to The Mercury News .
“ I spent five years getting to this point .
I ’ m not going to start over from ground one.
” To heck with catchphrases : Little was not going to let this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was only one problem as the flames got closer — the water had been turned off .
Little was clearing debris , but without a consistent supply of water , his chances didn ’ t look good .
“ I didn ’ t have any water , ” he told KCRA-TV in Sacramento .
“ I had one barrel with , like , a little bit of water in it , and I tried using that .
It didn ’ t work.
” As his cars caught fire and the blaze reached his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one last option : a 30-pack of Bud Light beer .
“ That was the only thing I had that I had a lot of , and it was wet , ” he said .
“ Luckily , I had a bunch of cases of Bud Light and I was able to get it out.
” He broke into the case and used an exposed nail on the shop ’ s siding to split the cans and douse the flames — basically shotgunning beer to protect his property .
“ When I first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down there , I was shaking them up and opening them up but it was just dispersing too quick , ” Little explained .
“ When I saw that nail , I would just puncture a hole and shake as I was going , and I could aim it and concentrate on the bad parts ” of the fire .
RELATED : Firefighters Battling Wildfires in CA Lose Their Own Homes : 'We 're All Crying Together' A firetruck soon arrived , putting Little at ease .
His house was saved .
Since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ putting out hot spots and spot fires — but with water he ’ s helped pipe in , not with beer .
Still , this is a light-hearted story during a stressful time , and it gives Little the last laugh .
“ My buddies always tease me about , uh , you know , drinking water beer , and I say , ‘ Hey , saved my shop . '
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Dealing with insurance companies is one of life’s greatest miseries. As a general rule of thumb, it’s an annoying and head-scratching process, and you’re as likely to find someone who enjoys paying taxes.
Chad Little from Vacaville, California, knows all about that, as he’s spent nearly five years wrestling with insurance after an attic fire destroyed his family’s home.
An agreement was reached, and the home has almost been restored.
Perhaps that’s why, when the flames of the LNU Lightning Complex wildfire began to dance in the distance Wednesday morning, Little decided to stay behind and fight to protect his home.
“I had a lot of friends and family trying to fight with me to get me to leave, but I wasn’t gonna do it,” he said, according to The Mercury News.
“I spent five years getting to this point. I’m not going to start over from ground one.”
To heck with catchphrases: Little was not going to let this second fire claim his home.
There was only one problem as the flames got closer — the water had been turned off. Little was clearing debris, but without a consistent supply of water, his chances didn’t look good.
“I didn’t have any water,” he told KCRA-TV in Sacramento. “I had one barrel with, like, a little bit of water in it, and I tried using that. It didn’t work.”
As his cars caught fire and the blaze reached his shop, Little realized he did have one last option: a 30-pack of Bud Light beer.
“That was the only thing I had that I had a lot of, and it was wet,” he said. “Luckily, I had a bunch of cases of Bud Light and I was able to get it out.”
He broke into the case and used an exposed nail on the shop’s siding to split the cans and douse the flames — basically shotgunning beer to protect his property.
“When I first grabbed the cans of beer and ran down there, I was shaking them up and opening them up but it was just dispersing too quick,” Little explained. “When I saw that nail, I would just puncture a hole and shake as I was going, and I could aim it and concentrate on the bad parts” of the fire.
Adding “part time firefighter” to our resume. — Bud Light (@BudLightCA) August 24, 2020
A firetruck soon arrived, putting Little at ease. His house was saved.
Since then, he has spent his time putting out hot spots and spot fires — but with water he’s helped pipe in, not with beer.
Still, this is a light-hearted story during a stressful time, and it gives Little the last laugh.
“My buddies always tease me about, uh, you know, drinking water beer, and I say, ‘Hey, saved my shop.'”
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westernjournal--2020-08-29--Survey Finds 98% of Americans Who Support Socialism Reject Bible’s Key Teachings

A new survey by the Cultural Research Center found that 98 percent of Americans who support socialism reject the biblical worldview .
Veteran researcher George Barna oversaw the survey — titled “ American Worldview Inventory 2020 ” — for the center , which is located at Arizona Christian University near Phoenix .
Barna noted in a news release that one message emerging from its results is that how people perceive life is on the ballot in November .
“ The 2020 election is not about personalities , parties , or even politics .
It is an election to determine the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
During his Republican nomination acceptance speech Thursday night , President Donald Trump accused Democratic nominee Joe Biden of being a “ Trojan horse for socialism.
” Biden and his former rival , Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont , a self-described democratic socialist , have come together to form a unity policy plan .
Sanders told NBC News that Biden , if elected , could be the most progressive president since Franklin Delano Roosevelt .
Barna explained in an interview with The Western Journal that in order to measure where Americans stand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ polled 2,000 adults , asking them 59 questions .
About half had to do with what people believe and half what people do .
“ People do what they believe , ” Barna said .
“ So if you tell me you believe something but you ’ re not willing to act on it , you don ’ t really believe it .
So we ’ re looking for consistency between belief and behavior.
” The survey probed on topics including perspectives on God , Jesus , salvation , Satan , the Bible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ value of being human .
Those answering 80 percent or more of the questions , in terms of both what they believe and do , in a way that was consistent with Scripture were deemed to have a biblical worldview .
Though approximately 70 percent of Americans identify as Christian , just 6 percent of those polled met the biblical worldview threshold in the AWVI survey .
Barna pointed out that most people incorporate multiple worldviews in their belief systems .
RELATED : 'Voters Know Better ' : AZ Republicans Expose 'Scam ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ America is the premise that “ Life is about me , ” he said .
“ And so when you look at the Democrats , for instance , I would say they ’ re leading the curve in moving toward the perspective that ‘ Life is about me , ' ” Barna said .
“ Republicans are not immune to that .
Conservatives are not immune to that .
They have elements of that in their worldview as well .
It ’ s not as pronounced .
It ’ s not as advanced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s kind of the American way of thinking about things , unfortunately , right now , ” the researcher said .
The AWVI found that 98 percent of Americans who support socialism reject the biblical worldview .
Socialism is a “ lazier approach to life , ” Barna said .
“ And so when somebody comes along and says , ‘ You know what , we ’ ll take care of you .
You just trust us , and we ’ re going to give you what you need to live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live , ’ people trust that without digging deep and finding out socialism hasn ’ t worked anywhere , ” he said .
“ We do find that younger people in America , particularly those under the age of 30 , are most prone to saying they would prefer socialism , ” Barna said .
Millennials , ages 23 to 38 , and Generation Z , ages 18 to 22 , are projected to make up 37 percent of the electorate in 2020 , Axios reported last year .
Polling conducted last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 61 percent of Generation Z had a “ positive reaction ” to the word “ socialism.
” In fact , socialism ranks higher than the free enterprise system among Gen Z respondents in the survey , with just 58 percent saying they have a positive reaction to the word “ capitalism.
” A YouGov/Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation poll conducted in September 2019 found that 70 percent of millennials said they were either “ extremely likely ” or “ somewhat likely ” to vote for a socialist candidate .
Hadley Heath Manning — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Independent Women ’ s Forum — said socialism tends to not have the same meaning to her generation as previous ones .
“ For older Americans , who remember the USSR , socialism has that context , ” she told The Western Journal earlier this year .
“ Younger Americans , on the other hand , relate socialism to a generous welfare state that provides education and health care.
” It is not surprising that Barna ’ s research revealed that in addition to having a more favorable view toward socialism , younger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Bible-based understanding of life .
“ Only 2 percent of millennials have a biblical worldview , ” he said .
“ So if you look at each succeeding generation from older to younger , that number drops from generation to generation .
“ Nine percent among the elders .
Eight percent among boomers .
Four percent among Gen X .
Two percent among millennials .
So we ’ re really losing ground.
” Jeff Meyers — president of Summit Ministries , an organization that focuses on training young people in a biblical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for socialism and rejection of Bible teachings is understandable .
Karl Marx , who was an atheist , saw socialism as a means to transition to communism , Meyers told The Western Journal .
“ He was an atheist because he was a materialist , ” he said .
“ Karl Marx believed that only the material world exists .
There ’ s no God .
There ’ s no Jesus .
There ’ s no Holy Spirit .
There ’ s no heaven .
There ’ s no hell .
Only the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s unsurprising that people who are socialists hold to that view and therefore exclude the very possibility that the spiritual world exists .
“ It ’ s not like they argue against the spiritual world , it ’ s that they assume it doesn ’ t exist , and then they make all of their decisions based on that assumption.
” Meyers argued the free enterprise system better comports with the biblical worldview because people see themselves as having been made in the image of God with individual , creative talents .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ‘ If we bear God ’ s image and God is a thinking , creative God , then we could think and we can create.
’ And it turns out that the Christian is right on this , that what creates wealth is what is in our minds , ” he said .
Barna sees the “ remnant ” of those who hold a biblical worldview as the linchpin to turning the American culture around .
It involves a spiritual renewal in what have been called the Seven Mountains of cultural influence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ education , business , media , religion and government .
There is no lack of resources in training people in the biblical worldview , Barna said .
“ We ’ ve got to get people to focus on how important this is , why it ’ s important , and then the actual process may be the easiest part , ” he said .
Summit Ministry ’ s “ Understanding the Times : A Survey of Competing Worldviews , ” co-authored by Meyers , is one primer on the subject .
Meyers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better predictor of the future of the country than the predominant worldview .
“ People ’ s political reasoning is a lot more transparent than they realize , ” he said .
“ If you tell me what you believe about God , what you believe about reality and what you believe about how we decide what is right or wrong , I can predict with near certainty what your views are on the key issues and how you will vote.
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A new survey by the Cultural Research Center found that 98 percent of Americans who support socialism reject the biblical worldview.
Veteran researcher George Barna oversaw the survey — titled “American Worldview Inventory 2020” — for the center, which is located at Arizona Christian University near Phoenix.
Barna noted in a news release that one message emerging from its results is that how people perceive life is on the ballot in November.
“The 2020 election is not about personalities, parties, or even politics. It is an election to determine the dominant worldview in America,” he said.
During his Republican nomination acceptance speech Thursday night, President Donald Trump accused Democratic nominee Joe Biden of being a “Trojan horse for socialism.”
Biden and his former rival, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, a self-described democratic socialist, have come together to form a unity policy plan.
Sanders told NBC News that Biden, if elected, could be the most progressive president since Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Barna explained in an interview with The Western Journal that in order to measure where Americans stand regarding a biblical worldview, the AWVI polled 2,000 adults, asking them 59 questions.
About half had to do with what people believe and half what people do.
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“People do what they believe,” Barna said. “So if you tell me you believe something but you’re not willing to act on it, you don’t really believe it. So we’re looking for consistency between belief and behavior.”
The survey probed on topics including perspectives on God, Jesus, salvation, Satan, the Bible, truth, moral living and the value of being human.
Those answering 80 percent or more of the questions, in terms of both what they believe and do, in a way that was consistent with Scripture were deemed to have a biblical worldview.
Though approximately 70 percent of Americans identify as Christian, just 6 percent of those polled met the biblical worldview threshold in the AWVI survey.
Barna pointed out that most people incorporate multiple worldviews in their belief systems.
A predominant worldview in America is the premise that “Life is about me,” he said.
“And so when you look at the Democrats, for instance, I would say they’re leading the curve in moving toward the perspective that ‘Life is about me,'” Barna said.
“Republicans are not immune to that. Conservatives are not immune to that. They have elements of that in their worldview as well. It’s not as pronounced. It’s not as advanced, but it’s there because that’s kind of the American way of thinking about things, unfortunately, right now,” the researcher said.
AWVI News Release by The Western Journal
Socialism plays directly into the me-centric, entitlement and/or grievance-based mentality.
The AWVI found that 98 percent of Americans who support socialism reject the biblical worldview.
Socialism is a “lazier approach to life,” Barna said.
“And so when somebody comes along and says, ‘You know what, we’ll take care of you. You just trust us, and we’re going to give you what you need to live the kind of life you want to live,’ people trust that without digging deep and finding out socialism hasn’t worked anywhere,” he said.
“We do find that younger people in America, particularly those under the age of 30, are most prone to saying they would prefer socialism,” Barna said.
Millennials, ages 23 to 38, and Generation Z, ages 18 to 22, are projected to make up 37 percent of the electorate in 2020, Axios reported last year.
Polling conducted last year found that 51 percent of millennials and 61 percent of Generation Z had a “positive reaction” to the word “socialism.”
In fact, socialism ranks higher than the free enterprise system among Gen Z respondents in the survey, with just 58 percent saying they have a positive reaction to the word “capitalism.”
A YouGov/Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation poll conducted in September 2019 found that 70 percent of millennials said they were either “extremely likely” or “somewhat likely” to vote for a socialist candidate.
Hadley Heath Manning — a millennial and policy director for the Independent Women’s Forum — said socialism tends to not have the same meaning to her generation as previous ones.
“For older Americans, who remember the USSR, socialism has that context,” she told The Western Journal earlier this year. “Younger Americans, on the other hand, relate socialism to a generous welfare state that provides education and health care.”
It is not surprising that Barna’s research revealed that in addition to having a more favorable view toward socialism, younger Americans also are less likely to hold a Bible-based understanding of life.
“Only 2 percent of millennials have a biblical worldview,” he said. “So if you look at each succeeding generation from older to younger, that number drops from generation to generation.
“Nine percent among the elders. Eight percent among boomers. Four percent among Gen X. Two percent among millennials. So we’re really losing ground.”
Jeff Meyers — president of Summit Ministries, an organization that focuses on training young people in a biblical worldview — contends the correlation between support for socialism and rejection of Bible teachings is understandable.
Karl Marx, who was an atheist, saw socialism as a means to transition to communism, Meyers told The Western Journal.
“He was an atheist because he was a materialist,” he said. “Karl Marx believed that only the material world exists. There’s no God. There’s no Jesus. There’s no Holy Spirit. There’s no heaven. There’s no hell. Only the material world exists.
“So it’s unsurprising that people who are socialists hold to that view and therefore exclude the very possibility that the spiritual world exists.
“It’s not like they argue against the spiritual world, it’s that they assume it doesn’t exist, and then they make all of their decisions based on that assumption.”
Meyers argued the free enterprise system better comports with the biblical worldview because people see themselves as having been made in the image of God with individual, creative talents.
“A believer is going to say, ‘If we bear God’s image and God is a thinking, creative God, then we could think and we can create.’ And it turns out that the Christian is right on this, that what creates wealth is what is in our minds,” he said.
Barna sees the “remnant” of those who hold a biblical worldview as the linchpin to turning the American culture around.
It involves a spiritual renewal in what have been called the Seven Mountains of cultural influence: family, arts and entertainment, education, business, media, religion and government.
There is no lack of resources in training people in the biblical worldview, Barna said.
“We’ve got to get people to focus on how important this is, why it’s important, and then the actual process may be the easiest part,” he said.
Summit Ministry’s “Understanding the Times: A Survey of Competing Worldviews,” co-authored by Meyers, is one primer on the subject.
Meyers, like Barna, believes there is no better predictor of the future of the country than the predominant worldview.
“People’s political reasoning is a lot more transparent than they realize,” he said.
“If you tell me what you believe about God, what you believe about reality and what you believe about how we decide what is right or wrong, I can predict with near certainty what your views are on the key issues and how you will vote.”
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westernjournal--2020-08-29--German Police Shut Down Huge Protest Against Virus Mandates

Berlin police ordered a protest against Germany ’ s pandemic restrictions to disband Saturday after participants refused to observe social distancing rules .
Tens of thousands of people had gathered in the German capital in a show of defiance against the country ’ s virus mandates .
Uwe Bachmann , 57 , said he had come from southwestern Germany to protest for free speech and his right not to wear a mask .
Another protester had traveled with his sister from their home near the Dutch border to attend the protest and believed that the COVID-19 cases being reported in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s disease control agency recorded almost 1,500 new infections over the past day .
The country has a total death toll of some 9,300 people .
Berlin ’ s regional government had attempted to ban the protest .
Protest organizers successfully appealed the decision on Friday , though a court ordered them to ensure social distancing .
Failure to enforce that measure prompted Berlin police to dissolve the march .
In Germany , masks must be worn on public transport , in stores and some public buildings such as libraries and schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rallied Saturday in eastern Paris to protest new mask rules and other restrictions .
Police watched closely but did not intervene .
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Berlin police ordered a protest against Germany’s pandemic restrictions to disband Saturday after participants refused to observe social distancing rules.
Tens of thousands of people had gathered in the German capital in a show of defiance against the country’s virus mandates.
Uwe Bachmann, 57, said he had come from southwestern Germany to protest for free speech and his right not to wear a mask.
Another protester had traveled with his sister from their home near the Dutch border to attend the protest and believed that the COVID-19 cases being reported in Germany now were false positives.
Germany’s disease control agency recorded almost 1,500 new infections over the past day. The country has a total death toll of some 9,300 people.
Berlin’s regional government had attempted to ban the protest.
Protest organizers successfully appealed the decision on Friday, though a court ordered them to ensure social distancing. Failure to enforce that measure prompted Berlin police to dissolve the march.
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In Germany, masks must be worn on public transport, in stores and some public buildings such as libraries and schools.
Meanwhile, a few hundred people rallied Saturday in eastern Paris to protest new mask rules and other restrictions. Police watched closely but did not intervene.
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westernjournal--2020-08-29--Iconic California Resort Changing Name Due to ‘Offensive’ Word

A popular ski resort near Lake Tahoe , California , is changing its name as pressure from the Black Lives Matter movement to address “ systemic racism ” in America continues to grow .
Squaw Valley Ski Resort , which hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics , announced the change on its website on Tuesday , citing the “ racist and sexist ” implications of the word “ squaw.
” According to Fox Business , the word is derived from the Algonquin tribe ’ s language and may have originally meant “ woman , ” but eventually gained a more derogatory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near Lake Tahoe , known as Squaw Valley , is believed to have gotten its name from early settlers in the 1850s who first saw women working in a meadow .
Even though the name “ Squaw Valley ” has historical and regional ties , the ski resort did not want the term associated with its business any longer .
Local tribes have reportedly asked the resort to change its name multiple times , but the recent wave of businesses changing their marketing in the name of racial reconciliation influenced the northern California @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groups and make the change now .
“ With the momentum of recognition and accountability we are seeing around the country , we have reached the conclusion that now is the right time to acknowledge a change needs to happen , ” President and COO of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Ron Cohen said in a news release .
“ While we love our local history and the memories we all associate with this place as it has been named for so long , we are confronted with the overwhelming evidence that the term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to accept that as much as we cherish the memories we associate with our resort name , that love does not justify continuing to use a term that is widely accepted to be a racist and sexist slur.
” While a new name for Squaw Valley Ski Resort has not yet been announced , the news release projected it will be changed in early 2021 and implemented after the winter season .
Cohen said the new name will reflect the resort ’ s “ core values , storied past , and respect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ land.
” Last month , the NFL team formerly known as the Washington Redskins announced it would drop its long-debated name along with its iconic Indian head logo .
Quaker Oats also decided to pull its Aunt Jemima brand for promoting a “ racial stereotype , ” despite criticism of the decision from the family of the woman who portrayed her .
“ This is an injustice for me and my family .
This is part of my history , ” the great-grandson of Anna Short Harrington , who played Aunt Jemima for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February , Dairy brand Land O ’ Lakes changed its logo , which had no significant changes since the late 1920s , to remove the image of a Native American woman .
Beth Ford , Land O ’ Lakes President and CEO , said the change was made to further emphasize the “ farmer-owned ” aspect of the company .
Robert DesJarlait , whose father — an Ojibwe artist — redrew the image of the Native American woman in the ’ 50s , said he was “ sad to see it go , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a politically correct time , so maybe it was time to get rid of it.
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A popular ski resort near Lake Tahoe, California, is changing its name as pressure from the Black Lives Matter movement to address “systemic racism” in America continues to grow.
Squaw Valley Ski Resort, which hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics, announced the change on its website on Tuesday, citing the “racist and sexist” implications of the word “squaw.”
According to Fox Business, the word is derived from the Algonquin tribe’s language and may have originally meant “woman,” but eventually gained a more derogatory connotation over the years.
The area near Lake Tahoe, known as Squaw Valley, is believed to have gotten its name from early settlers in the 1850s who first saw women working in a meadow.
Even though the name “Squaw Valley” has historical and regional ties, the ski resort did not want the term associated with its business any longer.
Local tribes have reportedly asked the resort to change its name multiple times, but the recent wave of businesses changing their marketing in the name of racial reconciliation influenced the northern California resort to consult with local Native American groups and make the change now.
“With the momentum of recognition and accountability we are seeing around the country, we have reached the conclusion that now is the right time to acknowledge a change needs to happen,” President and COO of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Ron Cohen said in a news release.
“While we love our local history and the memories we all associate with this place as it has been named for so long, we are confronted with the overwhelming evidence that the term ‘squaw’ is offensive. We have to accept that as much as we cherish the memories we associate with our resort name, that love does not justify continuing to use a term that is widely accepted to be a racist and sexist slur.”
Today is a difficult but exciting day in the history of Squaw Valley. After extensive historical research, consultation w/ Native American groups & outreach to our community, we have decided it is time to drop the derogatory term “squaw” from our name: https://t.co/AphP6Muxk4 pic.twitter.com/3vABKBLr8Z — Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows (@squawalpine) August 25, 2020
While a new name for Squaw Valley Ski Resort has not yet been announced, the news release projected it will be changed in early 2021 and implemented after the winter season.
Cohen said the new name will reflect the resort’s “core values, storied past, and respect for all those who have enjoyed this land.”
Last month, the NFL team formerly known as the Washington Redskins announced it would drop its long-debated name along with its iconic Indian head logo.
Quaker Oats also decided to pull its Aunt Jemima brand for promoting a “racial stereotype,” despite criticism of the decision from the family of the woman who portrayed her.
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“This is an injustice for me and my family. This is part of my history,” the great-grandson of Anna Short Harrington, who played Aunt Jemima for nearly 20 years, said.
In February, Dairy brand Land O’Lakes changed its logo, which had no significant changes since the late 1920s, to remove the image of a Native American woman.
Beth Ford, Land O’Lakes President and CEO, said the change was made to further emphasize the “farmer-owned” aspect of the company.
Robert DesJarlait, whose father — an Ojibwe artist — redrew the image of the Native American woman in the ’50s, said he was “sad to see it go,” but added that we “live in a politically correct time, so maybe it was time to get rid of it.”
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westernjournal--2020-08-29--Skateboarder in Biden’s Backyard Hits Nominee’s ‘You Ain’t Black’ Comment, Explains Why He’s on the

Skateboarder in Biden’s Backyard Hits Nominee’s ‘You Ain’t Black’ Comment, Explains Why He’s on the Trump Train

The Democrats have lobbed accusations of racism and xenophobia at Donald Trump ever since he began his 2016 campaign for president .
They haven ’ t been so quick to criticize their own 2020 nominee , Joe Biden , who has been in hot water several times over racially charged comments and positions .
One resident of Biden ’ s hometown of Wilmington , Delaware , however , isn ’ t buying what Biden and the Democrats are selling .
Benny Johnson , the chief creative officer for the conservative student group Turning Point USA , flagged down a young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was skateboarding down a Wilmington street .
What happened next surprised the seasoned conservative .
Johnson began by asking if Kai had any favorite Joe Biden quotes .
“ He hasn ’ t said anything really that stood out to me , besides the recent ‘ you ain ’ t black ’ quote .
That was kind of crazy , ” the young skateboarder said .
“ Nothing he really said really stood out to me besides that.
” Kai went on to clarify that he didn ’ t identify as either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he said , he listens to reason .
“ I guess the two biggest candidates for this would be Joe Biden and President Donald Trump , and I ’ m not the biggest Trump fan — but I ’ m on the Trump Train , ” the skateboarder continued .
“ I just appreciate his honesty , ” Kai said .
“ He just doesn ’ t fit the normal criteria for a normal politician .
But I really , truly think that he has all good intentions.
” RELATED : What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Off-Camera , Struggles To Make It Through Softball Interview One point that won him over to the president ’ s side was Trump ’ s response to the riots that emerged from the nationwide protests following George Floyd ’ s death in police custody on May 25 .
“ And when there was riots and stuff going on , he said , you know , ‘ We need to shut everything down because things are getting out of control , ’ and I completely agree with him , honestly.
” “ Things are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , ” Kai said .
“ I think he ’ s doing a particularly good job .
You know , things could have been a lot worse.
” Joe Biden and the establishment media have tried their best , but even they can ’ t keep the truth from coming out .
Americans are waking up to the reality of the choice they ’ re facing in November .
That even includes young Americans in Joe Biden ’ s hometown .
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The Democrats have lobbed accusations of racism and xenophobia at Donald Trump ever since he began his 2016 campaign for president.
They haven’t been so quick to criticize their own 2020 nominee, Joe Biden, who has been in hot water several times over racially charged comments and positions.
One resident of Biden’s hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, however, isn’t buying what Biden and the Democrats are selling.
Benny Johnson, the chief creative officer for the conservative student group Turning Point USA, flagged down a young man named Kai for an interview as he was skateboarding down a Wilmington street.
What happened next surprised the seasoned conservative.
I went to Joe Biden’s hometown of Wilmington Delaware to talk to the people who live there about Joe Biden. While we were filming a young man skateboarded up to me and said – “Can we do an interview?” I never expected what happened next. Wow. Just watch: @TrumpStudents pic.twitter.com/5mjpu6KsSl — Benny (@bennyjohnson) August 22, 2020
Johnson began by asking if Kai had any favorite Joe Biden quotes.
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“He hasn’t said anything really that stood out to me, besides the recent ‘you ain’t black’ quote. That was kind of crazy,” the young skateboarder said.
“Nothing he really said really stood out to me besides that.”
Kai went on to clarify that he didn’t identify as either a Republican or a Democrat.
Instead, he said, he listens to reason.
“I guess the two biggest candidates for this would be Joe Biden and President Donald Trump, and I’m not the biggest Trump fan — but I’m on the Trump Train,” the skateboarder continued.
“I just appreciate his honesty,” Kai said. “He just doesn’t fit the normal criteria for a normal politician. But I really, truly think that he has all good intentions.”
One point that won him over to the president’s side was Trump’s response to the riots that emerged from the nationwide protests following George Floyd’s death in police custody on May 25.
“And when there was riots and stuff going on, he said, you know, ‘We need to shut everything down because things are getting out of control,’ and I completely agree with him, honestly.”
“Things are kind of easing back into normal life now,” Kai said. “I think he’s doing a particularly good job. You know, things could have been a lot worse.”
Joe Biden and the establishment media have tried their best, but even they can’t keep the truth from coming out.
Americans are waking up to the reality of the choice they’re facing in November.
That even includes young Americans in Joe Biden’s hometown.
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westernjournal--2020-08-29--After Canceling Wedding Reception, Bride and Groom Head to Shelter with Food

On August 15 , newlyweds Tyler and Melanie Tapajna swept around a hall in Cleveland , Ohio , chatting with attendees over the delicious reception food .
Of course , given the times , the bride and groom wore masks — but that wasn ’ t the only unique part of the wedding .
The happy couple was talking to guests they ’ d never met before .
That ’ s because their “ reception ” was being held at Laura ’ s Home Women ’ s Crisis Center , part of The City Mission , which assists the homeless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reception to respect the health of their family and friends , but instead of canceling their food order ( which they could have done ) , they donated it to the women ’ s shelter , benefiting both the shelter and the food truck they chose for catering .
“ We were able to have a 100 % refund [ on the food ] , ” Melanie told CBS .
“ We chose to donate it instead.
” “ These newlyweds are here to make your day !
” The City Mission shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When Melanie and Tyler ’ s formal wedding reception was canceled due to COVID-19 , they decided they not only wanted to donate their reception food to our guests at Laura ’ s Home , but also to serve the meal in their gown and suit !
” “ We pray this amazing couple is blessed immensely in their marriage , and thank them for inviting our guests to their wedding feast.
” “ It ’ s not unusual for us to have volunteers serving meals in our building … but certainly this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a stir , ” Rich Trickel , CEO of The City Mission , said .
“ I remember a mom and her two little daughters coming up in the line , and the two little girls standing on their tiptoes to get a better glimpse of the bride in her wedding dress.
” RELATED : 93-Year-Old Moves Into Nursing Home So He Can Visit Wife : 'She Took Care of Me for 70 Years , And Now It 's My Turn' According to a post by the bride , she and her beau @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the way they did , by serving others .
“ As Tyler Tapajna and I lay down after a long day , we are reminiscing on all of the smiling faces we met today , ” she shared .
“ We were blessed to be surrounded by such love and courtesy by The City Mission .
We were welcomed with cheers and a nice ‘ welcome to your reception ’ .
” “ Covid may have cancelled our original plans , but God gave us so much more today .
Thank you to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continuing to work with us through these uncertain times , and being so wonderful on agreeing to help us make this day special for these amazing families.
” The couple managed to serve over 100 meals to children and their mothers , and they got lots of photos to remember their very special day and the joy they brought to total strangers .
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On August 15, newlyweds Tyler and Melanie Tapajna swept around a hall in Cleveland, Ohio, chatting with attendees over the delicious reception food.
Of course, given the times, the bride and groom wore masks — but that wasn’t the only unique part of the wedding. The happy couple was talking to guests they’d never met before.
That’s because their “reception” was being held at Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center, part of The City Mission, which assists the homeless.
The couple had canceled their original reception to respect the health of their family and friends, but instead of canceling their food order (which they could have done), they donated it to the women’s shelter, benefiting both the shelter and the food truck they chose for catering.
“We were able to have a 100% refund [on the food],” Melanie told CBS. “We chose to donate it instead.”
“These newlyweds are here to make your day!” The City Mission shared on Facebook on August 15.
“When Melanie and Tyler’s formal wedding reception was canceled due to COVID-19, they decided they not only wanted to donate their reception food to our guests at Laura’s Home, but also to serve the meal in their gown and suit!”
“We pray this amazing couple is blessed immensely in their marriage, and thank them for inviting our guests to their wedding feast.”
“It’s not unusual for us to have volunteers serving meals in our building … but certainly this was not common and it caused quite a stir,” Rich Trickel, CEO of The City Mission, said.
“I remember a mom and her two little daughters coming up in the line, and the two little girls standing on their tiptoes to get a better glimpse of the bride in her wedding dress.”
According to a post by the bride, she and her beau were happy to be able to celebrate the way they did, by serving others.
“As Tyler Tapajna and I lay down after a long day, we are reminiscing on all of the smiling faces we met today,” she shared. “We were blessed to be surrounded by such love and courtesy by The City Mission. We were welcomed with cheers and a nice ‘welcome to your reception’.”
“Covid may have cancelled our original plans, but God gave us so much more today. Thank you to Betty’s Bomb A Burgers for continuing to work with us through these uncertain times, and being so wonderful on agreeing to help us make this day special for these amazing families.”
The couple managed to serve over 100 meals to children and their mothers, and they got lots of photos to remember their very special day and the joy they brought to total strangers.
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westernjournal--2020-08-29--Dad of CHOP Shooting Victim Suing Local Governments for Billions

The father of a man killed in Seattle ’ s Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone in June has filed $ 3 billion worth of claims against local and state governments in connection with the death of his son .
Lorenzo Anderson , a young man with special needs , was killed at the age of 19 on June 20 .
“ I just want to see justice for my son , ” Anderson ’ s father , Horace Anderson , told the New York Post .
“ Somebody has to be held responsible .
Something is not right and my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day.
” Anderson filed three $ 1 billion claims — one each against Seattle , King County and the state of Washington .
The occupied zone , which Mayor Jenny Durkan once praised as part of the city ’ s “ summer of love ” was eventually dismantled by authorities .
A claim-related document posted by Anderson ’ s attorneys said Seattle “ allowed , supported , aided and abetted politically charged , armed , anarchist protestors to infiltrate , takeover , and govern a part of downtown Seattle ” and that neither @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He didn ’ t have help .
He needed help , ” Anderson said .
The claim blames the various layers of government for allowing a lawless atmosphere to develop .
“ Everyone was walking around with guns .
It ’ s like the wild wild west , ” Anderson said .
“ You figure the police come in and they shut it down and clean up the area , ” he added .
“ I never knew that people could come in and take over a whole city .
That means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aren ’ t doing their job.
” Anderson said the personal loss runs far deeper than any claim .
“ Every morning I wake up and I miss him and I ’ m crying , ” he went on .
“ Just today I ’ m just driving down the street crying thinking about it going to the dentist , ” he said .
“ Such failure to protect citizens must not be allowed to happen again , ” said Evan M. Oshan , the attorney representing Anderson , according to a release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Associates .
“ It is important to hold our government leaders accountable so this will not happen again.
” “ Those in positions of power must not be allowed to hide from their duty to act responsibly and protect citizens .
With power and prestige comes responsibility , ” he added .
“ They try to sweep stuff under the rug , ” Anderson said .
“ I ’ m not here to be quiet .
That ’ s my son .
I ’ m not going to be quiet for nothing.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Lawsuit Against The NYT To Proceed The claim document said that what took place was “ inevitable.
” “ A 19-year-old boy by the name of Horace Lorenzo Anderson , Jr. ( who goes by “ Lorenzo ” ) was in the Seattle neighborhood of Capitol Hill when gun fire exploded in the streets governed by anarchist protestors .
Lorenzo was hit by multiple shots of gun fire , ” the claim-related document read .
“ Seattle first responders were called immediately .
Due to City issued blockades , Seattle Fire Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police Department waited for Seattle Fire Department .
While each Department thought the other was in different locations , Lorenzo laid bleeding to death in Seattle streets with no one to respond .
“ For twenty minutes , Seattle Police and Fire Departments miscommunicated their locations and the procedures for providing the safety and care of Lorenzo .
After twenty minutes , the Seattle Police finally entered the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Seattle that was governed by anarchists .
“ By that time , it was too late , Lorenzo had to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With no assistance or rescue from Seattle first responders , Lorenzo died in agony from his wounds .
His father was not even permitted to identify Lorenzo for approximately one week after his death , ” the document continued .
“ Despite knowledge of the violence and chaos , Seattle leaders failed Lorenzo.
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The father of a man killed in Seattle’s Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone in June has filed $3 billion worth of claims against local and state governments in connection with the death of his son.
Lorenzo Anderson, a young man with special needs, was killed at the age of 19 on June 20.
“I just want to see justice for my son,” Anderson’s father, Horace Anderson, told the New York Post. “Somebody has to be held responsible. Something is not right and my son should still be alive to this day.”
Anderson filed three $1 billion claims — one each against Seattle, King County and the state of Washington. The occupied zone, which Mayor Jenny Durkan once praised as part of the city’s “summer of love” was eventually dismantled by authorities.
A claim-related document posted by Anderson’s attorneys said Seattle “allowed, supported, aided and abetted politically charged, armed, anarchist protestors to infiltrate, takeover, and govern a part of downtown Seattle” and that neither the state nor the county intervened.
“He didn’t have help. He needed help,” Anderson said.
The claim blames the various layers of government for allowing a lawless atmosphere to develop.
“Everyone was walking around with guns. It’s like the wild wild west,” Anderson said.
“You figure the police come in and they shut it down and clean up the area,” he added. “I never knew that people could come in and take over a whole city. That means there is no safety. The police aren’t doing their job.”
Anderson said the personal loss runs far deeper than any claim.
“Every morning I wake up and I miss him and I’m crying,” he went on. “Just today I’m just driving down the street crying thinking about it going to the dentist,” he said.
“Such failure to protect citizens must not be allowed to happen again,” said Evan M. Oshan, the attorney representing Anderson, according to a release from the law firm of Oshan & Associates. “It is important to hold our government leaders accountable so this will not happen again.”
“Those in positions of power must not be allowed to hide from their duty to act responsibly and protect citizens. With power and prestige comes responsibility,” he added.
“They try to sweep stuff under the rug,” Anderson said.
“I’m not here to be quiet. That’s my son. I’m not going to be quiet for nothing.”
The claim document said that what took place was “inevitable.”
“A 19-year-old boy by the name of Horace Lorenzo Anderson, Jr. (who goes by “Lorenzo”) was in the Seattle neighborhood of Capitol Hill when gun fire exploded in the streets governed by anarchist protestors. Lorenzo was hit by multiple shots of gun fire,” the claim-related document read.
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“Seattle first responders were called immediately. Due to City issued blockades, Seattle Fire Department waited for Seattle Police Department while Seattle Police Department waited for Seattle Fire Department. While each Department thought the other was in different locations, Lorenzo laid bleeding to death in Seattle streets with no one to respond.
“For twenty minutes, Seattle Police and Fire Departments miscommunicated their locations and the procedures for providing the safety and care of Lorenzo. After twenty minutes, the Seattle Police finally entered the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Seattle that was governed by anarchists.
“By that time, it was too late, Lorenzo had to be taken to the hospital by volunteers. With no assistance or rescue from Seattle first responders, Lorenzo died in agony from his wounds. His father was not even permitted to identify Lorenzo for approximately one week after his death,” the document continued.
“Despite knowledge of the violence and chaos, Seattle leaders failed Lorenzo.”
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westernjournal--2020-08-29--Woman Shares Photo After Asking Domino’s for a Joke, She Says They Wrote Kind Note Instead

Pizza is a food group of its own with Americans .
We have it at parties , we have it at meetings , we have it when we ’ re happy and we have it when we ’ re sad .
There are enough options and customizations that everyone can get something they like .
And if that ’ s not enough , some enterprising pizza joints have invited even more requests of a very different sort .
Jokes .
Notes .
Drawings .
In the section where you can leave comments on the order page , you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then wait until the pizza is delivered to see if your wish was granted .
Some people get surprising artwork — either surprisingly good or surprisingly bad .
Some get horribly cheesy jokes — not that there ’ s any other kind when it comes to pizza .
A photo shared by a pizza place last month displayed one of their winners : “ What do you call a fake pizza ?
Pepperphony Pizza.
” Another box , attributed to Pizza Hut , merely contained a reflective , mirror-like material with the word @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I told them to write a joke in the box and they put a mirror in it , ” the text on the photo read .
Recently , a customer who ’ d had a rough time ordered Domino ’ s and asked for a little something extra to brighten her day .
“ I had a bad day and asked Domino ’ s for a joke , ” a user posted on Reddit this week .
“ I got the most wholesome note instead.
” RELATED : After Canceling Wedding Reception @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Food Inside the top of the pizza box in wide , red marker swipes was a message for the customer — ostensibly named Ashley , since the note was addressed to her .
“ Hi Ashley , ” the note read , “ I really suck at jokes .
But , I wish you have an awesome rest of the day.
” “ Good night , Enjoy the pizza made for you , with all the love in the world.
” Of course , the comments turned to debating who makes the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get slapped onto deliveries and the “ post pizza paralysis ” comas that ensue after eating too much pizza .
According to Fox News , there was at least one commenter who responded in kind , agreeing that “ [ w ] e do need more love in this world.
” But Ashley seemed happy with the way things turned out , and the note was certainly the sort of kind gesture we could all use right now .
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Pizza is a food group of its own with Americans. We have it at parties, we have it at meetings, we have it when we’re happy and we have it when we’re sad.
There are enough options and customizations that everyone can get something they like.
And if that’s not enough, some enterprising pizza joints have invited even more requests of a very different sort.
Jokes. Notes. Drawings. In the section where you can leave comments on the order page, you’re able to make your requests known and then wait until the pizza is delivered to see if your wish was granted.
Some people get surprising artwork — either surprisingly good or surprisingly bad.
Some get horribly cheesy jokes — not that there’s any other kind when it comes to pizza.
A photo shared by a pizza place last month displayed one of their winners: “What do you call a fake pizza? Pepperphony Pizza.”
Another box, attributed to Pizza Hut, merely contained a reflective, mirror-like material with the word “smile” written on it.
“I told them to write a joke in the box and they put a mirror in it,” the text on the photo read.
Recently, a customer who’d had a rough time ordered Domino’s and asked for a little something extra to brighten her day.
“I had a bad day and asked Domino’s for a joke,” a user posted on Reddit this week.
“I got the most wholesome note instead.”
Inside the top of the pizza box in wide, red marker swipes was a message for the customer — ostensibly named Ashley, since the note was addressed to her.
“Hi Ashley,” the note read, “I really suck at jokes. But, I wish you have an awesome rest of the day.”
“Good night, Enjoy the pizza made for you, with all the love in the world.”
Of course, the comments turned to debating who makes the best pizza, the ridiculous charges that get slapped onto deliveries and the “post pizza paralysis” comas that ensue after eating too much pizza.
According to Fox News, there was at least one commenter who responded in kind, agreeing that “[w]e do need more love in this world.”
But Ashley seemed happy with the way things turned out, and the note was certainly the sort of kind gesture we could all use right now.
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westernjournal--2020-08-29--Watch: Woman Ambushed, Beaten by Complete Stranger in Seemingly Random NYC Attack

The burgeoning crime in New York City is frightening enough in theory , but it is downright sickening to watch actual footage of the descent into lawlessness happening on the streets of a once-great metropolis .
Video from a surveillance camera caught a brutal attack in Brooklyn that was so severe it left a 46-year-old woman in a medically induced coma .
It happened around 6 a.m. Tuesday on the streets of the borough ’ s Williamsburg neighborhood , according to WABC-TV .
The victim was on her way to work when the suspect ambushed her from behind , lifted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ onto the pavement , police said .
As she lay helpless on the sidewalk , the woman ’ s attacker straddled her and savagely delivered blow after blow to her head and body .
According to police , the man tried to remove her pants in a possible sexual assault attempt but then fled on foot .
The suspect is still at large .
Police are looking for the bearded , light-skinned man seen in the video wearing a bright yellow hoodie , dark pants and red sneakers .
Meanwhile , the victim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from her traumatic injuries .
“ It ’ s really horrible , horrible , ” an elderly woman whose family has lived in the neighborhood near where the attack occurred for three generations told the New York Daily News .
“ You don ’ t wake up in the morning thinking that someone ’ s going to hurt you.
” “ She woke up yesterday morning , probably going to work … and this guy grabs her , ” she said .
The elderly woman ’ s sister also commented on the uptick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The fact of the matter is that they ’ re going , ‘ Well , the budget cuts here , the budget cuts there , ' ” she said .
“ But where does it stop ?
What about the victims ?
It ’ s horrible.
” It ’ s true that Mayor Bill de Blasio has allowed his city to descend into what looks like a dystopian comic book nightmare , except that it ’ s the real world where the New York Police Department is defunded and criminals are allowed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will .
RELATED : NY Creates Special Quarantine Rules for the Rich and Famous , But You Could Go to Jail if You Do This Gone is the hard-won peace on city streets as the Democratic mayor undoes the progress against crime that his GOP predecessors , Michael Bloomberg and Rudy Giuliani , fought for in decades past .
“ It is being taken over by off the cliff , left-wing , ridiculous ideas on law enforcement that were prevalent in the city before I became mayor that led to a couple of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who is now President Donald Trump ’ s personal lawyer , told Fox News when asked about what ’ s happening to the city where he served as a two-term mayor .
“ And I got it down , and Bloomberg , together , the two of us together got it down to less than 300 , ” he said about Bloomberg , who was mayor from 2002 to 2013 .
De Blasio — whose pathetic bid to be the Democrats ’ 2020 presidential nominee ended in September 2019 , four months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , joined protesters in vandalism and ushered in a crime wave with such brilliant policies as dismantling the NYPD anti-crime unit to appease the radical Black Lives Matter movement .
The streets of New York are demonstrably more dangerous because of him , and attacks like this brutal assault will continue to happen more frequently if de Blasio and his minions get their wish of a city largely free of police .
It ’ s bad enough that victims are left without firearms for protection in cases like this .
Politicians like de @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amendment and police are handing their constituents over to the criminal element , essentially shackling innocent victims with their awful policies while freeing deviants to have their way with the city .
There ’ s no reason that New York should descend into a return to 1980s crime and filth except that de Blasio wants it that way and is all too happy to hand over the reins to the criminal element .
There can be no other explanation when faced with these hellish crimes that cry out for justice while the mayor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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The burgeoning crime in New York City is frightening enough in theory, but it is downright sickening to watch actual footage of the descent into lawlessness happening on the streets of a once-great metropolis.
Video from a surveillance camera caught a brutal attack in Brooklyn that was so severe it left a 46-year-old woman in a medically induced coma.
It happened around 6 a.m. Tuesday on the streets of the borough’s Williamsburg neighborhood, according to WABC-TV.
The victim was on her way to work when the suspect ambushed her from behind, lifted her off her feet and slammed her onto the pavement, police said.
As she lay helpless on the sidewalk, the woman’s attacker straddled her and savagely delivered blow after blow to her head and body.
According to police, the man tried to remove her pants in a possible sexual assault attempt but then fled on foot.
The suspect is still at large. Police are looking for the bearded, light-skinned man seen in the video wearing a bright yellow hoodie, dark pants and red sneakers.
Meanwhile, the victim remains comatose at Brooklyn Hospital to recover from her traumatic injuries.
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“It’s really horrible, horrible,” an elderly woman whose family has lived in the neighborhood near where the attack occurred for three generations told the New York Daily News. “You don’t wake up in the morning thinking that someone’s going to hurt you.”
“She woke up yesterday morning, probably going to work … and this guy grabs her,” she said.
The elderly woman’s sister also commented on the uptick in violence in the city.
“The fact of the matter is that they’re going, ‘Well, the budget cuts here, the budget cuts there,'” she said. “But where does it stop? What about the victims? It’s horrible.”
It’s true that Mayor Bill de Blasio has allowed his city to descend into what looks like a dystopian comic book nightmare, except that it’s the real world where the New York Police Department is defunded and criminals are allowed to prowl the streets and attack almost at will.
Gone is the hard-won peace on city streets as the Democratic mayor undoes the progress against crime that his GOP predecessors, Michael Bloomberg and Rudy Giuliani, fought for in decades past.
“It is being taken over by off the cliff, left-wing, ridiculous ideas on law enforcement that were prevalent in the city before I became mayor that led to a couple of years of 2,000-plus murders,” Giuliani, who is now President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, told Fox News when asked about what’s happening to the city where he served as a two-term mayor.
“And I got it down, and Bloomberg, together, the two of us together got it down to less than 300,” he said about Bloomberg, who was mayor from 2002 to 2013.
De Blasio — whose pathetic bid to be the Democrats’ 2020 presidential nominee ended in September 2019, four months after it started — has encouraged riots, joined protesters in vandalism and ushered in a crime wave with such brilliant policies as dismantling the NYPD anti-crime unit to appease the radical Black Lives Matter movement.
The streets of New York are demonstrably more dangerous because of him, and attacks like this brutal assault will continue to happen more frequently if de Blasio and his minions get their wish of a city largely free of police.
It’s bad enough that victims are left without firearms for protection in cases like this.
Politicians like de Blasio who are against both the Second Amendment and police are handing their constituents over to the criminal element, essentially shackling innocent victims with their awful policies while freeing deviants to have their way with the city.
There’s no reason that New York should descend into a return to 1980s crime and filth except that de Blasio wants it that way and is all too happy to hand over the reins to the criminal element.
There can be no other explanation when faced with these hellish crimes that cry out for justice while the mayor encourages the policies that allow them.
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westernjournal--2020-08-29--Detroit Firefighter Dies a Hero, Gives Life To Help Save 3 Girls from Drowning

A Detroit fire sergeant is being hailed as a hero after losing his life while saving a group of girls from drowning in the Detroit River on the evening of Aug. 21 .
Sgt .
Sivad Johnson , 48 , was near the river with his 10-year-old daughter when they heard three girls yelling for help in the water .
He , along with other bystanders , dived into the water in an attempt to save them , the Detroit Free Press reported .
Two of the distressed girls were saved by a nearby boat and another was saved by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson never returned to shore .
His daughter called 911 and a search team began looking for the off-duty fire sergeant .
Divers from Michigan State Police and the Detroit Fire Department found his body the following day , MSP reported .
“ It is believed the father may have been dragged underwater by the rip-current and no one noticed , ” the department wrote on Twitter .
He is survived by his two daughters , ages 17 and 10 , his brother , and his father , according to WDIV-TV .
Even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dave Fornell , deputy commissioner of the Detroit Fire Department , told The Detroit News that Sgt .
Johnson ’ s death will be considered a line-of-duty death .
“ From what I hear from the people who worked with him , he was a tremendous leader , a firemen ’ s fireman , he touched a lot of people , ” Fornell said , according to the Detroit Free Press .
“ The biggest thing was he jumped in the river there to rescue some kids he didn ’ t even know.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoke during a live on-stage episode of “ Moth Radio Hour ” and detailed the courage and sacrifice his job required .
He told the story of a call that almost cost him his life when he was briefly caught inside of a burning home .
Only moments after escaping , he and a team of firefighters went back into the home to save an elderly woman who was still inside .
RELATED : Firefighters Battling Wildfires in CA Lose Their Own Homes : 'We 're All Crying Together' They were able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical attention , but learned she later died from smoke inhalation .
“ I know we can ’ t save everybody , ” he said , “ but we try.
” In 2017 , the Detroit Public Safety Foundation awarded Sgt .
Johnson with the Medal of Valor at the Above & Beyond Awards Ceremony for selflessly saving a victim during an incident that same year .
After his tragic death , the foundation wrote , “ We honored Sergeant Sivad Johnson in 2017 for saving a life , while risking his own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ awe of his service , as he made the ultimate sacrifice in an attempt to save another person ’ s life .
Sergeant Johnson , you lived and died a hero.
” Sgt .
Johnson worked with the Detroit Fire Department for 26 years before his death and the community is rallying around his family as they mourn his death .
“ He was my idol , ” Jamal Johnson , Sgt .
Sivad Johnson ’ s brother , told WDIV .
“ He was always a hero to me.
” A GoFundMe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his family during this difficult time .
As of Wednesday afternoon , over $ 88k had been raised with thousands of donors leaving heartfelt messages .
“ This was my friend , my BEST childhood friend .
I pray for peace to his family and for God to keep his daughters covered , ” Andre Greenwood wrote .
“ This man was and always has been a solid and upstanding guy .
I know that God has a purpose and a plan beyond our understanding .
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A Detroit fire sergeant is being hailed as a hero after losing his life while saving a group of girls from drowning in the Detroit River on the evening of Aug. 21.
Sgt. Sivad Johnson, 48, was near the river with his 10-year-old daughter when they heard three girls yelling for help in the water.
He, along with other bystanders, dived into the water in an attempt to save them, the Detroit Free Press reported.
Two of the distressed girls were saved by a nearby boat and another was saved by a civilian bystander, but Sgt. Johnson never returned to shore.
His daughter called 911 and a search team began looking for the off-duty fire sergeant.
Divers from Michigan State Police and the Detroit Fire Department found his body the following day, MSP reported.
The victim from last nights drowning has been recovered by DPD and DFD divers. Units are clearing the scene now. This is the final update. pic.twitter.com/9g2ssk0and — MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) August 22, 2020
“It is believed the father may have been dragged underwater by the rip-current and no one noticed,” the department wrote on Twitter.
He is survived by his two daughters, ages 17 and 10, his brother, and his father, according to WDIV-TV.
Even though he died while off duty, Dave Fornell, deputy commissioner of the Detroit Fire Department, told The Detroit News that Sgt. Johnson’s death will be considered a line-of-duty death.
“From what I hear from the people who worked with him, he was a tremendous leader, a firemen’s fireman, he touched a lot of people,” Fornell said, according to the Detroit Free Press. “The biggest thing was he jumped in the river there to rescue some kids he didn’t even know.”
In 2018, Sgt. Johnson spoke during a live on-stage episode of “Moth Radio Hour” and detailed the courage and sacrifice his job required.
He told the story of a call that almost cost him his life when he was briefly caught inside of a burning home. Only moments after escaping, he and a team of firefighters went back into the home to save an elderly woman who was still inside.
They were able to successfully bring her outside to receive emergency medical attention, but learned she later died from smoke inhalation.
“I know we can’t save everybody,” he said, “but we try.”
In 2017, the Detroit Public Safety Foundation awarded Sgt. Johnson with the Medal of Valor at the Above & Beyond Awards Ceremony for selflessly saving a victim during an incident that same year.
After his tragic death, the foundation wrote, “We honored Sergeant Sivad Johnson in 2017 for saving a life, while risking his own safety.
“We again stand in awe of his service, as he made the ultimate sacrifice in an attempt to save another person’s life. Sergeant Johnson, you lived and died a hero.”
Sgt. Johnson worked with the Detroit Fire Department for 26 years before his death and the community is rallying around his family as they mourn his death.
“He was my idol,” Jamal Johnson, Sgt. Sivad Johnson’s brother, told WDIV. “He was always a hero to me.”
A GoFundMe has been set up to help support his family during this difficult time. As of Wednesday afternoon, over $88k had been raised with thousands of donors leaving heartfelt messages.
“This was my friend, my BEST childhood friend. I pray for peace to his family and for God to keep his daughters covered,” Andre Greenwood wrote. “This man was and always has been a solid and upstanding guy. I know that God has a purpose and a plan beyond our understanding. Love you Sivad, Job well done Brother.”
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westernjournal--2020-08-29--Tim Graham Goes Back and Shreds CNN’s Coverage of Pence’s RNC Speech Versus Harris’ DNC Speech

There may be no more blatant violation of the concept of truth in advertising than CNN ’ s boastful claiming of the slogan “ Facts First.
” If facts were water and opinions were whiskey , CNN would concoct a very potent cocktail .
It ’ s easy to compare CNN ’ s very hostile coverage in the minutes after Vice President Mike Pence finished a Republican convention speech in front of a small crowd at Fort McHenry to CNN ’ s reaction to Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris ’ speech the week before .
Jake Tapper thinks of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rebutting Republican speeches .
Over video that showed President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump engaging with supporters , Tapper insisted Pence was “ whitewashing ” the Trump team ’ s coronavirus testing numbers .
Then he added : “ Speaking of whitewashing , as I believe the vice president did to a large degree about their record when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic , again , the U.S. , with less than 5 percent of the world ’ s population , has more than 20 percent of the world ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” assumption at CNN is always that Trump and Pence “ own ” the American death toll .
Meanwhile , Gov .
Andrew Cuomo was in charge of the state with the highest death toll , and on CNN , he was celebrated with jokes about large Q-tip-type testing swabs from his brother , CNN host Chris Cuomo .
Jaundiced Jake didn ’ t break in after Gov .
Cuomo “ whitewashed ” his record at the Democratic National Convention … because no one broke in at CNN .
The network ran the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a word .
Tapper then assessed Pence on rioting : “ Speaking of whitewashing , they talked about the violence in the streets , including in Kenosha , Vice President Pence did .
There was no specific mention of the fact that the 17-year-old who has been accused of murdering two — we believe they were protestors — is , according to his social media accounts , a Trump supporter.
” This network would not suggest that the Bernie Sanders fan who tried to kill Republican congressmen on a baseball diamond in 2017 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ … is CNN .
Now rewind a week to the minutes after Kamala Harris ’ speech .
Tapper offered no fact check of Harris .
He gushed : “ I don ’ t think we can overstate how significant a moment it is for the girls and women and people of color in the United States and around the world watching this event tonight .
What a historic moment for Kamala Harris .
… It really is truly historic and one of these moments that is going to change people ’ s lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nature of that.
” And the speech itself ?
“ There was a lot of very progressive messaging going on there in terms of systemic racism and ideas like that , ” he said .
RELATED : Tim Graham : Democrats Have Used the Exact Same Attack Against the RNC for Over 25 Years & They Just Did It Again Facts don ’ t come first .
“ Historic ” racial and gender quotas accomplished by Democrats come first .
Tapper then put his promotional pedal to the metal in assessing former President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the night .
“ He ’ s well aware of how historic what he ’ s doing is , ” Tapper said .
“ [ W ] here he spoke this evening , the Museum of the American Revolution , which is a part of Philadelphia that is full of all sorts of colonial history and landmarks , that says to me that he knew that he was taking a stand for what our Founding Fathers back in 1776 were taking a stand for in his mind.
” For those of you who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s presidency with founding principles , put away your airsickness bag .
This froth wasn ’ t aimed at you .
It was for Obama and the Obama voters who make up CNN ’ s audience .
Their liberal satisfaction comes first , not the facts .
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There may be no more blatant violation of the concept of truth in advertising than CNN’s boastful claiming of the slogan “Facts First.” If facts were water and opinions were whiskey, CNN would concoct a very potent cocktail.
It’s easy to compare CNN’s very hostile coverage in the minutes after Vice President Mike Pence finished a Republican convention speech in front of a small crowd at Fort McHenry to CNN’s reaction to Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ speech the week before.
Jake Tapper thinks of himself as firmly fact-based, especially when rebutting Republican speeches.
Over video that showed President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump engaging with supporters, Tapper insisted Pence was “whitewashing” the Trump team’s coronavirus testing numbers.
Then he added: “Speaking of whitewashing, as I believe the vice president did to a large degree about their record when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic, again, the U.S., with less than 5 percent of the world’s population, has more than 20 percent of the world’s deaths.”
The “facts first” assumption at CNN is always that Trump and Pence “own” the American death toll. Meanwhile, Gov. Andrew Cuomo was in charge of the state with the highest death toll, and on CNN, he was celebrated with jokes about large Q-tip-type testing swabs from his brother, CNN host Chris Cuomo.
Jaundiced Jake didn’t break in after Gov. Cuomo “whitewashed” his record at the Democratic National Convention … because no one broke in at CNN.
The network ran the DNC videotape and tried not to say a word.
Tapper then assessed Pence on rioting: “Speaking of whitewashing, they talked about the violence in the streets, including in Kenosha, Vice President Pence did. There was no specific mention of the fact that the 17-year-old who has been accused of murdering two — we believe they were protestors — is, according to his social media accounts, a Trump supporter.”
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This network would not suggest that the Bernie Sanders fan who tried to kill Republican congressmen on a baseball diamond in 2017 was somehow owned by Sanders. This … is CNN.
Now rewind a week to the minutes after Kamala Harris’ speech. Tapper offered no fact check of Harris.
He gushed: “I don’t think we can overstate how significant a moment it is for the girls and women and people of color in the United States and around the world watching this event tonight. What a historic moment for Kamala Harris. … It really is truly historic and one of these moments that is going to change people’s lives and inspire people because of the groundbreaking nature of that.”
And the speech itself?
“There was a lot of very progressive messaging going on there in terms of systemic racism and ideas like that,” he said.
Facts don’t come first. “Historic” racial and gender quotas accomplished by Democrats come first.
Tapper then put his promotional pedal to the metal in assessing former President Barack Obama’s speech earlier in the night.
“He’s well aware of how historic what he’s doing is,” Tapper said.
“[W]here he spoke this evening, the Museum of the American Revolution, which is a part of Philadelphia that is full of all sorts of colonial history and landmarks, that says to me that he knew that he was taking a stand for what our Founding Fathers back in 1776 were taking a stand for in his mind.”
For those of you who don’t freely associate Obama’s presidency with founding principles, put away your airsickness bag. This froth wasn’t aimed at you.
It was for Obama and the Obama voters who make up CNN’s audience.
Their liberal satisfaction comes first, not the facts.
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westernjournal--2020-08-29--Tale of Two Conventions: Dems Are Betting Against America and They Will Lose

The Republican National Convention certainly offered a sharp contrast from the Democratic convention the previous week .
Whereas the overriding theme of GOP convention was the greatness of America , the Democrats focused on their grievances against America and its current leader , particularly involving matters of race .
In his remarks accepting the Republican nomination on Thursday night , President Donald Trump called out Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his fellow Democrats for their pessimistic view of the country .
“ At the Democrat National Convention , Joe Biden and his party repeatedly assailed America as a land @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Trump said .
“ So tonight , I ask you a simple question : How can the Democrat Party ask to lead our country when it spends so much time tearing down our country ?
“ In the left ’ s backward view , they do not see America as the most free , just , and exceptional nation on earth .
Instead , they see a wicked nation that must be punished for its sins , ” the president said .
And of course at the top of the Democrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump .
It should be noted that Democrats have accused pretty much every Republican president going back to Ronald Reagan of being a racist .
“ The current president has cloaked America in darkness for much too long .
Too much anger .
Too much fear .
Too much division , ” Biden , the former vice president , said in his nomination acceptance speech last week .
“ Here and now , I give you my word : If you entrust me with the presidency , I will draw on the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I will be an ally of the light , not the darkness , ” he added .
Apparently , offering leadership from the “ light ” includes continuing to propagate the lie that Trump said — in response to the Charlottesville unrest in August 2017 — that there were “ very fine people on both sides , ” including “ neo-Nazis and Klansman.
” But this claim , which Biden also used in his campaign launch video in the spring of 2019 , is categorically false .
In the comments Biden referenced , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peacefully protesting both for and against the removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee .
The president explicitly said : “ I ’ m not talking about the neo-Nazis and the white nationalists , because they should be condemned totally — but you had many people in that group other than neo-Nazis and white nationalists , OK ?
And the press has treated them absolutely unfairly.
” Trump went on to note among those protesting for the statue to be removed were “ troublemakers and you see them come with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and with the baseball bats — you had a lot of bad people in the other group too.
” RELATED : Portland Mayor Abandons His Residents , Brags About It for Anti-Trump Points He was apparently referring at least in part to antifa members/supporters , who were present and engaged in violence .
During the Democratic convention , former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama , like Biden , also offered a dark assessment of Trump and Americans .
“ Donald Trump hasn ’ t grown into the job because he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ And the consequences of that failure are severe .
170,000 Americans dead , millions of jobs gone while those at the top take in more than ever .
“ Our worst impulses unleashed , our proud reputation around the world badly diminished , and our democratic institutions threatened like never before.
” Are you serious ?
Trump is responsible for all the deaths and jobs losses ?
Did a worldwide pandemic play any part ?
Further , it was the governors in the individual states who decided whether — and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economies because of the coronavirus outbreak , and how quickly they would open them back up .
Not surprisingly in an election year , the Democrat-led states , by and large , had the most severe shutdowns and have been the slowest to reopen .
“ Our worst impulses ” were also “ unleashed , ” thanks to Trump ?
I don ’ t think so , if Obama is referring to civil unrest .
A very small fraction of Americans have engaged in violence and most of us , while supporting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also want law and order in our streets .
Michelle Obama was equally gloomy in her views about Trump and Americans .
Like her husband , she placed blame on the president for the coronavirus deaths and the impact the shutdowns have had on the economy .
The former first lady then hit the requisite racist charge in an apparent reference to the false Charlottesville narrative .
“ [ Our children ] see our leaders labeling fellow citizens enemies of the state while emboldening torch-bearing white supremacists , ” she said .
Michelle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough numbers that she felt compelled to raise the issue ) will not listen to her harsh rhetoric about Trump because she ’ s not of their political persuasion , and she ’ s black .
“ Now , I understand that my message won ’ t be heard by some people .
We live in a nation that is deeply divided , and I am a black woman speaking at the Democratic convention , ” Obama said .
Does she really have such a low assessment of Americans ?
I believe the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Martin Luther King , Jr. ’ s exhortation to judge people by the content of their character .
That was the spirit on display each night of the Republican convention , which was themed , “ Honoring the Great American Story.
” On Monday night , GOP Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina , the first African-American to serve in both the House and the Senate , shared his family ’ s journey from “ cotton to Congress in one lifetime.
” “ There are millions of families just like mine all across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeking to live the American dream , ” he said .
Scott further stated : “ We don ’ t give into cancel culture , or the radical — and factually baseless — belief that things are worse today than in the 1860s or the 1960s.
” Likewise , former U.S .
Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley , the child of Indian immigrants , spoke of her experience growing up in a small town in South Carolina to become the state ’ s first female and minority governor .
“ America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work in progress , ” she acknowledged .
“ Now is the time to build on that progress and make America even freer , fairer and better for everyone .
“ That ’ s why it ’ s so tragic to see so much of the Democratic Party turning a blind eye towards riots and rage .
The American people know we can do better .
And of course we value and respect every black life.
” Each night , African-American and other minority speakers offered their own life stories to dispel the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ America , as a whole , somehow is .
Former NFL star Herschel Walker said he takes it as a “ personal insult ” that people would think he ’ d have a 37 year friendship with Trump if the president were a racist .
Daniel Cameron , Kentucky ’ s first African-American attorney general , directly called out Biden for his past controversial comments , including when the former vice president said in May that African-Americans who can ’ t decide between him and Trump “ ain ’ t black.
” Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black political viewpoints are not as diverse as Hispanics .
“ Mr .
Vice President , look at me , I am black .
We are not all the same , sir , ” Cameron said .
“ I am not in chains .
My mind is my own .
And you can ’ t tell me how to vote because of the color of my skin.
” On Thursday night , Alice Marie Johnson related how Trump commuted her prison sentence in 2018 , from life to the nearly 22 years she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offense .
She noted that Trump went on to sign a landmark criminal justice reform bill later that year to help thousands of people like her — serving long sentences for nonviolent crimes — to be released .
“ When President Trump heard about me — about the injustice of my story — he saw me as a person , ” Johnson said .
“ He had compassion .
And he acted .
Free in body thanks to President Trump.
” In his nomination acceptance speech the previous night , the president reminded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ party of Abraham Lincoln , and that it stands ready “ to welcome millions of Democrats , independents and anyone who believes in the greatness of America and the righteous heart of the American people.
” Ah , what a contrast to the Democratic convention : Instead of a grievance fest , the Republicans hosted a celebration of all America .
The Democrats have bet against America , and they will lose .
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The Republican National Convention certainly offered a sharp contrast from the Democratic convention the previous week.
Whereas the overriding theme of GOP convention was the greatness of America, the Democrats focused on their grievances against America and its current leader, particularly involving matters of race.
In his remarks accepting the Republican nomination on Thursday night, President Donald Trump called out Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his fellow Democrats for their pessimistic view of the country.
“At the Democrat National Convention, Joe Biden and his party repeatedly assailed America as a land of racial, economic and social injustice,” Trump said.
“So tonight, I ask you a simple question: How can the Democrat Party ask to lead our country when it spends so much time tearing down our country?
“In the left’s backward view, they do not see America as the most free, just, and exceptional nation on earth. Instead, they see a wicked nation that must be punished for its sins,” the president said.
And of course at the top of the Democrats’ list of supposed sinful racists is Trump. It should be noted that Democrats have accused pretty much every Republican president going back to Ronald Reagan of being a racist.
“The current president has cloaked America in darkness for much too long. Too much anger. Too much fear. Too much division,” Biden, the former vice president, said in his nomination acceptance speech last week.
“Here and now, I give you my word: If you entrust me with the presidency, I will draw on the best of us, not the worst. I will be an ally of the light, not the darkness,” he added.
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Apparently, offering leadership from the “light” includes continuing to propagate the lie that Trump said — in response to the Charlottesville unrest in August 2017 — that there were “very fine people on both sides,” including “neo-Nazis and Klansman.”
But this claim, which Biden also used in his campaign launch video in the spring of 2019, is categorically false.
In the comments Biden referenced, Trump in fact stated there were people peacefully protesting both for and against the removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
The president explicitly said: “I’m not talking about the neo-Nazis and the white nationalists, because they should be condemned totally — but you had many people in that group other than neo-Nazis and white nationalists, OK? And the press has treated them absolutely unfairly.”
Trump went on to note among those protesting for the statue to be removed were “troublemakers and you see them come with the black outfits and with the helmets and with the baseball bats — you had a lot of bad people in the other group too.”
He was apparently referring at least in part to antifa members/supporters, who were present and engaged in violence.
During the Democratic convention, former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, like Biden, also offered a dark assessment of Trump and Americans.
“Donald Trump hasn’t grown into the job because he can’t,” Obama said. “And the consequences of that failure are severe. 170,000 Americans dead, millions of jobs gone while those at the top take in more than ever.
“Our worst impulses unleashed, our proud reputation around the world badly diminished, and our democratic institutions threatened like never before.”
Are you serious? Trump is responsible for all the deaths and jobs losses? Did a worldwide pandemic play any part?
Further, it was the governors in the individual states who decided whether — and to what extent — to shut down their economies because of the coronavirus outbreak, and how quickly they would open them back up.
Not surprisingly in an election year, the Democrat-led states, by and large, had the most severe shutdowns and have been the slowest to reopen.
“Our worst impulses” were also “unleashed,” thanks to Trump? I don’t think so, if Obama is referring to civil unrest. A very small fraction of Americans have engaged in violence and most of us, while supporting the cause of equality under the law, also want law and order in our streets.
Michelle Obama was equally gloomy in her views about Trump and Americans.
Like her husband, she placed blame on the president for the coronavirus deaths and the impact the shutdowns have had on the economy.
The former first lady then hit the requisite racist charge in an apparent reference to the false Charlottesville narrative.
“[Our children] see our leaders labeling fellow citizens enemies of the state while emboldening torch-bearing white supremacists,” she said.
Michelle Obama suggested Americans (apparently in large enough numbers that she felt compelled to raise the issue) will not listen to her harsh rhetoric about Trump because she’s not of their political persuasion, and she’s black.
“Now, I understand that my message won’t be heard by some people. We live in a nation that is deeply divided, and I am a black woman speaking at the Democratic convention,” Obama said.
Does she really have such a low assessment of Americans? I believe the vast majority of us hold to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s exhortation to judge people by the content of their character.
That was the spirit on display each night of the Republican convention, which was themed, “Honoring the Great American Story.”
On Monday night, GOP Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, the first African-American to serve in both the House and the Senate, shared his family’s journey from “cotton to Congress in one lifetime.”
“There are millions of families just like mine all across this nation, full of potential, seeking to live the American dream,” he said.
Scott further stated: “We don’t give into cancel culture, or the radical — and factually baseless — belief that things are worse today than in the 1860s or the 1960s.”
Likewise, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, the child of Indian immigrants, spoke of her experience growing up in a small town in South Carolina to become the state’s first female and minority governor.
“America is a story that’s a work in progress,” she acknowledged. “Now is the time to build on that progress and make America even freer, fairer and better for everyone.
“That’s why it’s so tragic to see so much of the Democratic Party turning a blind eye towards riots and rage. The American people know we can do better. And of course we value and respect every black life.”
Each night, African-American and other minority speakers offered their own life stories to dispel the notion that Trump is racist or that America, as a whole, somehow is.
Former NFL star Herschel Walker said he takes it as a “personal insult” that people would think he’d have a 37 year friendship with Trump if the president were a racist.
Daniel Cameron, Kentucky’s first African-American attorney general, directly called out Biden for his past controversial comments, including when the former vice president said in May that African-Americans who can’t decide between him and Trump “ain’t black.”
Biden also also stated earlier this month that black political viewpoints are not as diverse as Hispanics.
“Mr. Vice President, look at me, I am black. We are not all the same, sir,” Cameron said. “I am not in chains. My mind is my own. And you can’t tell me how to vote because of the color of my skin.”
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron to Joe Biden: “Mr. Vice President, look at me. I am Black. We are not all the same, sir. I am not in chains. My mind is my own and you can’t tell me how to vote because of the color of my skin.” https://t.co/HqLszE3RUb #RNC2020 pic.twitter.com/aEEsvp1p80 — ABC News (@ABC) August 26, 2020
On Thursday night, Alice Marie Johnson related how Trump commuted her prison sentence in 2018, from life to the nearly 22 years she had already served for a nonviolent drug offense.
She noted that Trump went on to sign a landmark criminal justice reform bill later that year to help thousands of people like her — serving long sentences for nonviolent crimes — to be released.
“When President Trump heard about me — about the injustice of my story — he saw me as a person,” Johnson said.
“He had compassion. And he acted. Free in body thanks to President Trump.”
On Friday, Trump fully pardoned Johnson, completely clearing her criminal record.
In his nomination acceptance speech the previous night, the president reminded Americans that the Republican Party is the party of Abraham Lincoln, and that it stands ready “to welcome millions of Democrats, independents and anyone who believes in the greatness of America and the righteous heart of the American people.”
Ah, what a contrast to the Democratic convention: Instead of a grievance fest, the Republicans hosted a celebration of all America.
The Democrats have bet against America, and they will lose.
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