westernjournal--2020-12-06--Legal Expert Reveals Barr’s Latest Move Was ‘Devilishly Clever,’ And Will Be Tough To Undo

Firing a special counsel is exceedingly difficult , as anyone who followed the saga of President Donald Trump vs. Robert Mueller can attest .
Now , former Vice President Joe Biden may face a similar quandary if he manages to be sworn into the presidency on Jan. 20 .
That ’ s because last week , Attorney General Bill Barr announced he had provided the prosecutor he appointed to look into the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation with special counsel status .
While the move to provide John Durham with extra protection from firing had been made in October , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the election .
“ Although I had expected Mr. Durham to complete his work by the summer of 2020 , the COVID-19 pandemic , as well as additional information he uncovered , prevented him from doing so.
” Barr wrote in a letter to both the chairmen and ranking members of the House and Senate Judiciary committees .
“ In advance of the presidential election , I decided to appoint Mr. Durham as a Special Counsel to provide him and his team with the assurance that they could complete their work , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election , ” TRENDING : Candace Owens Teaches AOC What Real Work Is : 'You Spoiled Rotten Brat' According to The Associated Press , Barr appointed Durham “ under the same federal regulations that governed special counsel Robert Mueller in the original Russia probe.
” “ He said Durham ’ s investigation has been narrowing to focus more on the conduct of FBI agents who worked on the Russia investigation , known by the code name of Crossfire Hurricane , ” the AP reported .
According to Benjamin Wittes , editor in chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the liberal Brookings Institution , the move created a problematic situation for Biden and whomever he chooses for attorney general .
“ The more I study what Attorney General Bill Barr did in his secret October order naming the Connecticut U.S. attorney as a special counsel , the more devilishly clever it seems — and the bigger the pickle it creates for Barr ’ s successor , ” Wittes wrote in a Friday piece .
“ This , presumably , is Barr ’ s intention .
Untangling this knot is going to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and finesse .
And a false move in any of several directions could create a real mess.
” Wittes is hardly pro-Trump , just so we ’ re clear .
He ’ s a close friend of former FBI Director James Comey and the kind of person tone-deaf enough to turn German Pastor Martin Niemöller ’ s anti-Nazi poem “ First they came… ” into a Twitter thread that began thusly : So , no , neither poetry nor the ability to read a room ( or reality ) is this guy ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s also a distinguished legal journalist who , despite having never practiced law or even gone to law school , isn ’ t necessarily out of his depth in his field of reportage .
Perhaps malevolent toward Trump , sure — but not incompetent .
RELATED : 'Plot Against the President ' Film Reveals Key Role One Man Played in Exposing Hillary/DNC 's Misdeeds Wittes casts doubt on whether the Durham investigation is worth pursuing , given that only one individual has been prosecuted in the year-and-a-half probe : Kevin Clinesmith , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ altering an email used to secure a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court warrant against former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page , according to The Associated Press .
“ Durham has , in other words , spent 18 months rooting around in an unspecified combination of criminal and non-criminal matters , ” Wittes noted dismissively .
However , you get the impression that like the “ Jurassic Park ” game warden who can ’ t help but give the velociraptor that ’ s about to kill him credit for being a “ clever girl , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slow clap for what he did with the potentially incoming administration .
“ The move has the effect of saddling Biden with a special counsel investigation , ” Wittes wrote .
“ Because while as a U.S. attorney , Durham can — and likely will — be dismissed in the normal course of the change of administration , as a special counsel he is protected from removal by regulations that require he can be fired only for ‘ good cause ’ or for some gross impropriety .
He is also guaranteed a certain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consider the scope of Durham ’ s purview .
The Special Counsel is authorized to investigate “ whether federal official , employee , or any other person or entity violated the law in connection with the intelligence , counter-intelligence , or law enforcement activities directed at the 2016 presidential campaigns , individuals associated with those campaigns , and individuals associated with the administration of President Donald J. Trump , including but not limited to Crossfire Hurricane and the investigation of Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller , III , ” Barr ’ s order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Consider for a moment the breadth of this mandate , ” Wittes wrote .
“ Durham gets to look not merely at whether anyone broke any law in connection with the origin or conduct of the Russia investigation during the campaign but whether anyone in the Mueller investigation broke any law at any time — a matter about which there has been no public suggestion of any kind .
As [ Lawfare contributor Josh ] Blackman rightly notes , ‘ Durham can investigate anyone who potentially violated any law that is in any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 election .
And that investigation can target Mueller and his staff . '
” And then there ’ s the fact that , as Wittes noted , Barr ’ s order “ creates a mandate for a public report from Durham , something the law doesn ’ t do.
” “ In other words , Barr — having already had Durham pursue a non-criminal review of Justice Department and FBI conduct and having given him a sweeping jurisdictional mandate to investigate anything he wants — now gives him an extra-regulatory requirement to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Wittes wrote .
And if Biden wants to marginalize Durham ’ s investigation or hem it in , Barr made another “ devilishly clever ” move : He fashioned it along the exact same lines as the Mueller investigation and made sure everyone knew it .
“ This careful tracking of the Mueller appointment seems designed to make it awkward for a Democratic attorney general to come in and remove Durham or curtail his investigation , ” Wittes wrote .
“ After all , Democrats , and many Republicans too , drew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be fired and be allowed to complete his work .
They also took a hard line in insisting that the special counsel regulations on the independence of the special counsel be respected .
By setting this up as a direct legal parallel to the Mueller investigation , Barr puts those suspicious of the Durham investigation and wanting to curtail it in the position of having to argue , all of a sudden , that it ’ s actually okay to fire a special prosecutor or to figure out ways around the special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult position , to say the least , even for a political party with the mainstream media in its pocket .
Wittes questions whether or not the scope of this investigation is proper and whether Durham or his investigation meets the qualifications for a special counsel .
He puts forth a roadmap for Durham ’ s potential removal and revoking Barr ’ s order about the scope of the investigation — although he quotes Blackman again , who said , “ To the general public , after all , the rescission of Barr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firing the special counsel .
Most people will not grasp the subtle nuance of this move.
” Of course , plenty of conservative legal scholars could have made similar Jesuitical arguments regarding Robert Mueller , and yet there he was .
Wittes also tries to point out a situation where a “ new attorney general will determine that there is still a job to do here but that Durham is the wrong man to do that job , ” which is to say a Biden-appointed attorney general would be in the position of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look into the Trump-Russia 2016 investigation .
That was done under the aegis of the Obama administration , however , where Joe Biden was the vice president — and possibly personally involved .
While it ’ s not quite a new president choosing who investigates his own people , it ’ s not as far off as Wittes or Blackman might want you to believe , judging from context .
Americans will grasp “ the subtle nuances ” of those moves .
“ Barr has played a dirty trick on his successor — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general in a genuine bind , ” Wittes concluded .
“ There likely won ’ t be a good way to handle that bind .
The goal here should be to find the least bad way forward.
” I would agree .
The best way forward will be for Durham to complete his investigation , no matter who ’ s in the White House after Jan. 20 .
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Firing a special counsel is exceedingly difficult, as anyone who followed the saga of President Donald Trump vs. Robert Mueller can attest. Now, former Vice President Joe Biden may face a similar quandary if he manages to be sworn into the presidency on Jan. 20.
That’s because last week, Attorney General Bill Barr announced he had provided the prosecutor he appointed to look into the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation with special counsel status.
While the move to provide John Durham with extra protection from firing had been made in October, Barr didn’t announce it until after the election.
“Although I had expected Mr. Durham to complete his work by the summer of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as additional information he uncovered, prevented him from doing so.” Barr wrote in a letter to both the chairmen and ranking members of the House and Senate Judiciary committees.
“In advance of the presidential election, I decided to appoint Mr. Durham as a Special Counsel to provide him and his team with the assurance that they could complete their work, without regard to the outcome of the election,”
According to The Associated Press, Barr appointed Durham “under the same federal regulations that governed special counsel Robert Mueller in the original Russia probe.”
“He said Durham’s investigation has been narrowing to focus more on the conduct of FBI agents who worked on the Russia investigation, known by the code name of Crossfire Hurricane,” the AP reported.
According to Benjamin Wittes, editor in chief of Lawfare and a senior fellow at the liberal Brookings Institution, the move created a problematic situation for Biden and whomever he chooses for attorney general.
“The more I study what Attorney General Bill Barr did in his secret October order naming the Connecticut U.S. attorney as a special counsel, the more devilishly clever it seems — and the bigger the pickle it creates for Barr’s successor,” Wittes wrote in a Friday piece.
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“This, presumably, is Barr’s intention. Untangling this knot is going to take no small amount of diplomacy, lawyering and finesse. And a false move in any of several directions could create a real mess.”
Wittes is hardly pro-Trump, just so we’re clear. He’s a close friend of former FBI Director James Comey and the kind of person tone-deaf enough to turn German Pastor Martin Niemöller’s anti-Nazi poem “First they came…” into a Twitter thread that began thusly:
Then he came for Andy McCabe and I said nothing because there was this inspector general report that said McCabe lacked candor. — Benjamin Wittes (@benjaminwittes) February 9, 2020
So, no, neither poetry nor the ability to read a room (or reality) is this guy’s thing. However, he’s also a distinguished legal journalist who, despite having never practiced law or even gone to law school, isn’t necessarily out of his depth in his field of reportage. Perhaps malevolent toward Trump, sure — but not incompetent.
Wittes casts doubt on whether the Durham investigation is worth pursuing, given that only one individual has been prosecuted in the year-and-a-half probe: Kevin Clinesmith, a former FBI lawyer, pleaded guilty to altering an email used to secure a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court warrant against former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page, according to The Associated Press.
“Durham has, in other words, spent 18 months rooting around in an unspecified combination of criminal and non-criminal matters,” Wittes noted dismissively.
However, you get the impression that like the “Jurassic Park” game warden who can’t help but give the velociraptor that’s about to kill him credit for being a “clever girl,” Wittes has to give Barr a slow clap for what he did with the potentially incoming administration.
“The move has the effect of saddling Biden with a special counsel investigation,” Wittes wrote.
“Because while as a U.S. attorney, Durham can — and likely will — be dismissed in the normal course of the change of administration, as a special counsel he is protected from removal by regulations that require he can be fired only for ‘good cause’ or for some gross impropriety. He is also guaranteed a certain amount of day-to-day independence.”
And then consider the scope of Durham’s purview. The Special Counsel is authorized to investigate “whether federal official, employee, or any other person or entity violated the law in connection with the intelligence, counter-intelligence, or law enforcement activities directed at the 2016 presidential campaigns, individuals associated with those campaigns, and individuals associated with the administration of President Donald J. Trump, including but not limited to Crossfire Hurricane and the investigation of Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller, III,” Barr’s order stated, according to Wittes.
“Consider for a moment the breadth of this mandate,” Wittes wrote.
“Durham gets to look not merely at whether anyone broke any law in connection with the origin or conduct of the Russia investigation during the campaign but whether anyone in the Mueller investigation broke any law at any time — a matter about which there has been no public suggestion of any kind. As [Lawfare contributor Josh] Blackman rightly notes, ‘Durham can investigate anyone who potentially violated any law that is in any way connected with the investigation of the 2016 election. And that investigation can target Mueller and his staff.'”
And then there’s the fact that, as Wittes noted, Barr’s order “creates a mandate for a public report from Durham, something the law doesn’t do.”
“In other words, Barr — having already had Durham pursue a non-criminal review of Justice Department and FBI conduct and having given him a sweeping jurisdictional mandate to investigate anything he wants — now gives him an extra-regulatory requirement to write about it all in public,” Wittes wrote.
And if Biden wants to marginalize Durham’s investigation or hem it in, Barr made another “devilishly clever” move: He fashioned it along the exact same lines as the Mueller investigation and made sure everyone knew it.
“This careful tracking of the Mueller appointment seems designed to make it awkward for a Democratic attorney general to come in and remove Durham or curtail his investigation,” Wittes wrote.
“After all, Democrats, and many Republicans too, drew a firm line in insisting that Mueller not be fired and be allowed to complete his work. They also took a hard line in insisting that the special counsel regulations on the independence of the special counsel be respected. By setting this up as a direct legal parallel to the Mueller investigation, Barr puts those suspicious of the Durham investigation and wanting to curtail it in the position of having to argue, all of a sudden, that it’s actually okay to fire a special prosecutor or to figure out ways around the special counsel rules.”
That could be a difficult position, to say the least, even for a political party with the mainstream media in its pocket.
Wittes questions whether or not the scope of this investigation is proper and whether Durham or his investigation meets the qualifications for a special counsel. He puts forth a roadmap for Durham’s potential removal and revoking Barr’s order about the scope of the investigation — although he quotes Blackman again, who said, “To the general public, after all, the rescission of Barr’s order would be indistinguishable from firing the special counsel. Most people will not grasp the subtle nuance of this move.”
Of course, plenty of conservative legal scholars could have made similar Jesuitical arguments regarding Robert Mueller, and yet there he was. Wittes also tries to point out a situation where a “new attorney general will determine that there is still a job to do here but that Durham is the wrong man to do that job,” which is to say a Biden-appointed attorney general would be in the position of replacing Durham with his own pick to look into the Trump-Russia 2016 investigation.
That was done under the aegis of the Obama administration, however, where Joe Biden was the vice president — and possibly personally involved. While it’s not quite a new president choosing who investigates his own people, it’s not as far off as Wittes or Blackman might want you to believe, judging from context. Americans will grasp “the subtle nuances” of those moves.
“Barr has played a dirty trick on his successor — one that will put the next attorney general in a genuine bind,” Wittes concluded. “There likely won’t be a good way to handle that bind. The goal here should be to find the least bad way forward.”
I would agree. The best way forward will be for Durham to complete his investigation, no matter who’s in the White House after Jan. 20. Next?
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westernjournal--2020-12-06--Trump Administration Blocks Plan That Would Have Taken Away Thousands of Alaskan Jobs

The Trump administration has blocked a proposal that could have put thousands out of work in Alaska .
According to the Good News Network , the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers produced a big win for commercial fisheries in the state on Nov. 25 when it blocked approval for the Pebble Mine project .
Seated beside the headwaters of Bristol Bay , Pebble Mine is a massive mineral deposit full of copper and gold reserves and has been eyed for blasting by a Canadian-British mining company for nearly two decades , according to The New York Times .
John Shively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mine ’ s developers , long has claimed the proposed project would create huge “ economic opportunities for people living in the area , ” according to The Associated Press , but local Alaskans aren ’ t so sure .
Bristol Bay is home to the largest salmon run and sockeye salmon fishery in the world .
The fishing industry in Alaska , which depends on these waters , employs 75 percent of local workers , takes in over $ 200 million annually and provides 40 percent of the nation ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Network reported .
TRENDING : Candace Owens Teaches AOC What Real Work Is : 'You Spoiled Rotten Brat' The thousands of people who could have been put out of work in Alaska comprise year-round and seasonal workers , according to the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development .
If the Pebble Mine project had been approved to move forward , the mine would have become the largest in North America , but it also would have pumped out enough waste to fill an NFL stadium nearly 3,900 times , according to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in its rejection statement that the mining company ’ s plans to dispose of the waste did “ not comply with Clean Water Act guidelines ” and that “ the proposed project is contrary to the public interest , ” according to the Anchorage Daily News .
In addition to protecting the local fishing industry , environmentalists suggested blockage of the proposal would go a long way toward keeping Alaskan waters clean .
“ The Corps ’ denial of the permit for the Pebble Mine is a victory for common sense , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said per the Good News Network .
“ The opposition to this project from all corners of the political spectrum runs strong and deep .
The process has played out , and the science is clear .
There is no way this ill-conceived project can coexist with Bristol Bay salmon.
” Several prominent Republicans have voiced agreement with Wood , including the president ’ s son , Donald Trump Jr. “ As a sportsman who has spent plenty of time in the area , I agree 100 percent , ” Trump Jr. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bay and the surrounding fishery are too unique and fragile to take any chances with.
” Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska shared similar sentiments in a statement released last month .
“ [ The decision ] will help ensure the continued protection of an irreplaceable resource — Bristol Bay ’ s world-class salmon fishery , ” Murkowski wrote .
“ I hope it also marks the start of a more collaborative effort within the state to develop a sustainable vision for the region.
” The mining company remains free to submit subsequent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its waste-disposal plan and reverse the Army Corps of Engineers ’ decision .
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The Trump administration has blocked a proposal that could have put thousands out of work in Alaska.
According to the Good News Network, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers produced a big win for commercial fisheries in the state on Nov. 25 when it blocked approval for the Pebble Mine project.
Seated beside the headwaters of Bristol Bay, Pebble Mine is a massive mineral deposit full of copper and gold reserves and has been eyed for blasting by a Canadian-British mining company for nearly two decades, according to The New York Times.
John Shively, CEO of Pebble Limited Partnership, the mine’s developers, long has claimed the proposed project would create huge “economic opportunities for people living in the area,” according to The Associated Press, but local Alaskans aren’t so sure.
Bristol Bay is home to the largest salmon run and sockeye salmon fishery in the world. The fishing industry in Alaska, which depends on these waters, employs 75 percent of local workers, takes in over $200 million annually and provides 40 percent of the nation’s total salmon catch, the Good News Network reported.
The thousands of people who could have been put out of work in Alaska comprise year-round and seasonal workers, according to the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
If the Pebble Mine project had been approved to move forward, the mine would have become the largest in North America, but it also would have pumped out enough waste to fill an NFL stadium nearly 3,900 times, according to the AP.
The Corps of Engineers revealed in its rejection statement that the mining company’s plans to dispose of the waste did “not comply with Clean Water Act guidelines” and that “the proposed project is contrary to the public interest,” according to the Anchorage Daily News.
In addition to protecting the local fishing industry, environmentalists suggested blockage of the proposal would go a long way toward keeping Alaskan waters clean.
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“The Corps’ denial of the permit for the Pebble Mine is a victory for common sense,” Chris Wood, president of Trout Unlimited, said per the Good News Network.
“The opposition to this project from all corners of the political spectrum runs strong and deep. The process has played out, and the science is clear. There is no way this ill-conceived project can coexist with Bristol Bay salmon.”
Several prominent Republicans have voiced agreement with Wood, including the president’s son, Donald Trump Jr.
“As a sportsman who has spent plenty of time in the area, I agree 100 percent,” Trump Jr. said. “The headwaters of Bristol Bay and the surrounding fishery are too unique and fragile to take any chances with.”
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska shared similar sentiments in a statement released last month.
My statement after the Army Corps formally denied the Pebble project’s permit application, ending its consideration and affirming that this is the wrong mine in the wrong place. pic.twitter.com/CuOjVjyNmx — Sen. Lisa Murkowski (@lisamurkowski) November 25, 2020
“[The decision] will help ensure the continued protection of an irreplaceable resource — Bristol Bay’s world-class salmon fishery,” Murkowski wrote. “I hope it also marks the start of a more collaborative effort within the state to develop a sustainable vision for the region.”
The mining company remains free to submit subsequent project proposals in an effort to modify its waste-disposal plan and reverse the Army Corps of Engineers’ decision.
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westernjournal--2020-12-06--Former Obama WH Doc: ‘Something Is Going on with Joe Biden’s Health,’ He Won’t Be Pres. More than 1

Former Obama WH Doc: ‘Something Is Going on with Joe Biden’s Health,’ He Won’t Be Pres. More than 1 Year

Former White House physician Dr. Ronny Jackson has issued a dire prediction about the health of presumptive potential President-elect Joe Biden and the likely installation of Biden ’ s running mate , Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris of California , as president .
Jackson joined the White House medical unit during the administration of former President George W. Bush .
He served as a White House physician throughout the administration of former President Barack Obama , and through part of the administration of President Donald Trump .
Jackson was elected to the House of Representatives last month as a Republican .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday , ” Jackson discussed the injury suffered by Biden which has been reported as a fracture of his right foot suffered when Biden tried to chase his dog after getting out of the shower , according to Breitbart .
“ Anybody can slip and fall , obviously .
I actually broke my ankle during the campaign … but here ’ s the issue : I still maintain that something is going on with Joe Biden ’ s health .
You can look back at what he previously looked like early on in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jackson voiced the thought that Biden , 78 , could be “ medicated at this point.
” TRENDING : Candace Owens Teaches AOC What Real Work Is : 'You Spoiled Rotten Brat' “ He ’ s got good days .
He ’ s got bad days , ” Jackson said .
“ I think he ’ s in a transition period right now where he ’ s developing some early cognitive issues that are just age-related , and I don ’ t think it ’ s gon na be good to be commander @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said an ailing president could be a recipe for disaster .
“ God forbid he becomes our president , ” he added .
“ I ’ m a firm believer that if he gets in , he won ’ t be there for more than a year before something comes up and they have to remove him from office and Kamala Harris is our president.
” He said that such a transition might not simply be an unplanned event , saying that putting Harris in the White House to replace Biden might well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the beginning , ” as “ soon as they realized they were stuck with him as their candidate.
” “ I have no confidence in his cognitive or physical ability to serve as our commander in chief and our head of state , ” Jackson said .
“ He doesn ’ t have the cognitive resources or the physical stamina , in my mind , to do this job.
” Prior to the election , Jackson issued warnings about Biden ’ s health , according to the New York Post .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ takes both physically and cognitively to do that job and what the demands of that job are , ” he had said in October .
“ I ’ ve watched Joe Biden on the campaign trail and I am concerned and convinced that he does not have the mental capacity , the cognitive ability , to serve as our commander-in-chief and our head of state , .
” “ I ’ m not trying to remotely diagnose him with anything , ” he said .
“ I ’ ve not accused him of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that nature.
” Jackson said Biden ’ s longtime history of inappropriate remarks was not the same as what took place during the campaign .
“ They ’ re not the typical gaffes .
He routinely gets in the middle of a thought and then loses his train of thought and then he can ’ t recalibrate where he ’ s at .
He ’ s actually having a lot of trouble recently articulating words , ” he said .
Jackson said the anger Biden showed when he lost his place is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a physician , I can tell you that ’ s a mechanism that folks that are having cognitive difficulties use to move on and to get out of a situation , ” he claimed .
“ This is a demanding job from a cognitive standpoint , you have to be locked on , you have to be articulate , you have to process lots and lots of information and multitask , ” Jackson said .
“ And right now he ’ s having a really extreme time just focusing on the one task @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stands up in front of voters and tries to explain something , ” he added .
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Former White House physician Dr. Ronny Jackson has issued a dire prediction about the health of presumptive potential President-elect Joe Biden and the likely installation of Biden’s running mate, Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris of California, as president.
Jackson joined the White House medical unit during the administration of former President George W. Bush. He served as a White House physician throughout the administration of former President Barack Obama, and through part of the administration of President Donald Trump. Jackson was elected to the House of Representatives last month as a Republican.
During SiriusXM’s “Breitbart News Saturday,” Jackson discussed the injury suffered by Biden which has been reported as a fracture of his right foot suffered when Biden tried to chase his dog after getting out of the shower, according to Breitbart.
“Anybody can slip and fall, obviously. I actually broke my ankle during the campaign … but here’s the issue: I still maintain that something is going on with Joe Biden’s health. You can look back at what he previously looked like early on in the campaign,” Jackson said.
Jackson voiced the thought that Biden, 78, could be “medicated at this point.”
“He’s got good days. He’s got bad days,” Jackson said. “I think he’s in a transition period right now where he’s developing some early cognitive issues that are just age-related, and I don’t think it’s gonna be good to be commander in chief in that situation.”
Jackson said an ailing president could be a recipe for disaster.
“God forbid he becomes our president,” he added. “I’m a firm believer that if he gets in, he won’t be there for more than a year before something comes up and they have to remove him from office and Kamala Harris is our president.”
He said that such a transition might not simply be an unplanned event, saying that putting Harris in the White House to replace Biden might well have been the “grand plan from the beginning,” as “soon as they realized they were stuck with him as their candidate.”
“I have no confidence in his cognitive or physical ability to serve as our commander in chief and our head of state,” Jackson said. “He doesn’t have the cognitive resources or the physical stamina, in my mind, to do this job.”
Prior to the election, Jackson issued warnings about Biden’s health, according to the New York Post.
“I’m pretty familiar with what it takes both physically and cognitively to do that job and what the demands of that job are,” he had said in October.
“I’ve watched Joe Biden on the campaign trail and I am concerned and convinced that he does not have the mental capacity, the cognitive ability, to serve as our commander-in-chief and our head of state,.”
“I’m not trying to remotely diagnose him with anything,” he said. “I’ve not accused him of having Alzheimer’s or anything of that nature.”
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Jackson said Biden’s longtime history of inappropriate remarks was not the same as what took place during the campaign.
“They’re not the typical gaffes. He routinely gets in the middle of a thought and then loses his train of thought and then he can’t recalibrate where he’s at. He’s actually having a lot of trouble recently articulating words,” he said.
Jackson said the anger Biden showed when he lost his place is a symptom of something deeper.
“As a physician, I can tell you that’s a mechanism that folks that are having cognitive difficulties use to move on and to get out of a situation,” he claimed.
“This is a demanding job from a cognitive standpoint, you have to be locked on, you have to be articulate, you have to process lots and lots of information and multitask,” Jackson said.
“And right now he’s having a really extreme time just focusing on the one task at hand that he has when he stands up in front of voters and tries to explain something,” he added.
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westernjournal--2020-12-06--Dad Notices Toddler Is Moving Slower Than Usual, Mom Behind Bars After Drug Test Reveals the Sick Tr

Dad Notices Toddler Is Moving Slower Than Usual, Mom Behind Bars After Drug Test Reveals the Sick Truth

Debates about the legalization of marijuana can become heated , but few people would argue that a toddler should be allowed to consume such a drug .
And yet deputies in Brevard County , Florida , say 22-year-old Kiarra Clarisse forced her 2-year-old son to smoke tetrahydrocannabinol , the main active chemical in marijuana , from a vape pen to help his sleeping and eating habits , according to WKMG-TV in Orlando .
The young mother from Merritt Island was arrested Nov. 17 on a child neglect charge .
She was released after posting a $ 5,000 bond , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ THC can lead to a litany of issues in adults , let alone children .
The obvious difference is that most adults are aware of the risks they ’ re taking when they consume it .
Clarisse ’ s young son clearly was not capable of consenting to use the drug .
TRENDING : Candace Owens Teaches AOC What Real Work Is : 'You Spoiled Rotten Brat' According to deputies , an ex-girlfriend said Clarisse only wanted to “ party , drink and work in the club ” and didn ’ t properly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While Clarisse claimed she had never smoked marijuana in her home around her son , the ex-girlfriend disputed that story .
According to WPEC , the woman told deputies that she had reached out to the boy ’ s father to tell him that on “ several occasions ” she had witnessed Clarisse forcing her son to smoke THC with a vape pen .
The report said the father had already noticed something was amiss when the 2-year-old seemed strangely tired and “ slow ” during his visit with the boy on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely confirmed after he took the boy to the Parish Medical Center in Titusville for a drug test .
The results of the test confirmed the boy had THC in his system , which prompted the child ’ s father to contact the Brevard Sheriff ’ s Office , WPEC reported .
It only gets worse , as the deputies said they discovered Clarisse had purposefully caused the boy to fall behind on his immunizations and miss two doctor appointments over the summer .
What reason could she possibly have for doing this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Clarisse had confessed to her that she was afraid a doctor would find THC in her son ’ s system .
In another shocking accusation , the woman also informed the authorities that Clarisse had permitted other people to give her son alcohol .
Again , an adult enjoying the occasional drink after dinner is unlikely to inflict any serious harm .
However , a child whose brain is still developing is a different story .
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , underage drinking can lead to “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that may have life-long effects.
” For this reason , the image of a toddler drinking alcohol is hardly any better than the image of a child consuming THC .
No matter where anyone stands in terms of adults being able to consume potentially mind-altering substances , there should be universal agreement when it comes to keeping children as far away as possible from THC and alcohol .
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Debates about the legalization of marijuana can become heated, but few people would argue that a toddler should be allowed to consume such a drug.
And yet deputies in Brevard County, Florida, say 22-year-old Kiarra Clarisse forced her 2-year-old son to smoke tetrahydrocannabinol, the main active chemical in marijuana, from a vape pen to help his sleeping and eating habits, according to WKMG-TV in Orlando.
The young mother from Merritt Island was arrested Nov. 17 on a child neglect charge. She was released after posting a $5,000 bond, according to WPEC-TV.
According to KidsHealth, THC can lead to a litany of issues in adults, let alone children.
The obvious difference is that most adults are aware of the risks they’re taking when they consume it. Clarisse’s young son clearly was not capable of consenting to use the drug.
According to deputies, an ex-girlfriend said Clarisse only wanted to “party, drink and work in the club” and didn’t properly care for her son, WKMG reported.
While Clarisse claimed she had never smoked marijuana in her home around her son, the ex-girlfriend disputed that story.
According to WPEC, the woman told deputies that she had reached out to the boy’s father to tell him that on “several occasions” she had witnessed Clarisse forcing her son to smoke THC with a vape pen.
The report said the father had already noticed something was amiss when the 2-year-old seemed strangely tired and “slow” during his visit with the boy on Nov. 6.
His worst fears were likely confirmed after he took the boy to the Parish Medical Center in Titusville for a drug test.
The results of the test confirmed the boy had THC in his system, which prompted the child’s father to contact the Brevard Sheriff’s Office, WPEC reported.
It only gets worse, as the deputies said they discovered Clarisse had purposefully caused the boy to fall behind on his immunizations and miss two doctor appointments over the summer.
What reason could she possibly have for doing this?
According to deputies, the ex-girlfriend said Clarisse had confessed to her that she was afraid a doctor would find THC in her son’s system.
In another shocking accusation, the woman also informed the authorities that Clarisse had permitted other people to give her son alcohol.
Again, an adult enjoying the occasional drink after dinner is unlikely to inflict any serious harm.
However, a child whose brain is still developing is a different story.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, underage drinking can lead to “[c]hanges in brain development that may have life-long effects.”
For this reason, the image of a toddler drinking alcohol is hardly any better than the image of a child consuming THC.
In fact, it’s an incredibly sad picture.
No matter where anyone stands in terms of adults being able to consume potentially mind-altering substances, there should be universal agreement when it comes to keeping children as far away as possible from THC and alcohol.
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westernjournal--2020-12-06--Abortion Advocates Already Have an Extreme ‘Blueprint’ of Demands for Potential Biden Administration

Pro-choice activist groups can barely contain their excitement at the possibility of working with a presumptive presidential administration that will help them advance their radical abortion agenda .
According to Advocates for Youth , a nonprofit dedicated to reducing the “ stigma ” surrounding youth sexuality and abortion , more than 90 abortion advocacy organizations have signed on to a “ punch list ” of public policy actions that would “ advance ” abortion .
The list of organizations that have signed on to the Blueprint for Sexual and Reproductive Health , Rights , and Justice should come as no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weaponizing abortion as a political tool — NARAL Pro-Choice America , the Planned Parenthood Federation of America , and the National Abortion Federation — are just a few of the organizations that are hoping a presumptive Joe Biden administration will enact their list of extreme demands .
In the future outlined by the Blueprint , “ those in power will support , not restrict ” abortion , and “ a fully supportive Congress and Administration will work together to enact policies the Blueprint lays out.
” TRENDING : Candace Owens Teaches AOC What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brat' One of the first “ critical policy goals ” the Blueprint calls for is full , unrestricted abortion access and funding .
What this coalition of abortion advocacy groups wants is for Biden to prove his commitment to abortion on day one of his administration through an executive order .
As stated in the Blueprint , abortion groups are demanding that Biden “ [ r ] evoke the January 23 , 2017 Presidential Memorandum Regarding the Mexico City Policy and clarify what is permitted under current law to ensure access to comprehensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for abortion , to the maximum extent allowed.
” Abortion advocates even want to go so far as to repeal the Hyde Amendment , which forbids federal funds from being used to pay for abortions .
The fact that forcing money to go toward abortion is on their list of demands is not entirely shocking , considering what else is included .
Another key provision of the Blueprint is to revoke any conscience protections for health care providers who are morally opposed to abortion .
So in addition to redirecting taxpayer funding toward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ideal world , doctors and nurses will have to perform or participate in abortions against their will .
What is “ pro-choice ” about that ?
While abortion advocacy groups can try to dress up what they ’ re doing as advocating for women ’ s rights , one of the more drastic parts of the Blueprint proves their agenda is focused more on promoting a radical abortion ideology than it is on protecting women .
RELATED : In the Blink of an Eye , Hollywood Switched from Wanting To Boycott Georgia To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is calling for the Food and Drug Administration to remove the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy governing the abortion pill mifepristone .
Pro-life OB/GYN Dr. Ingrid Skop wrote in an Op-Ed for Live Action about how removing REMS restrictions would only harm women .
According to Skop , the abortion pill is reportedly four times more likely to cause complications than a surgical abortion , but repealing the REMS safety protocol means women could take the abortion pill while they ’ re alone in their home .
This means women could not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being coerced into abortion , or if there are serious health complications that would make it unsafe for them to take the abortion pill .
When abortion access becomes more important than women ’ s safety , the results are bound to be disastrous , and it ’ s possible that many of these demands may be put into place very soon .
Biden has already pledged to safeguard legalized abortion and use executive action to expand abortion , a promise that earned him the backing of NARAL Pro-Choice America during his campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way , then the next four years could be filled with policies that undermine women by pitting them against their unborn children .
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Pro-choice activist groups can barely contain their excitement at the possibility of working with a presumptive presidential administration that will help them advance their radical abortion agenda.
According to Advocates for Youth, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing the “stigma” surrounding youth sexuality and abortion, more than 90 abortion advocacy organizations have signed on to a “punch list” of public policy actions that would “advance” abortion.
The list of organizations that have signed on to the Blueprint for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice should come as no surprise.
Groups that are known for weaponizing abortion as a political tool — NARAL Pro-Choice America, the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and the National Abortion Federation — are just a few of the organizations that are hoping a presumptive Joe Biden administration will enact their list of extreme demands.
In the future outlined by the Blueprint, “those in power will support, not restrict” abortion, and “a fully supportive Congress and Administration will work together to enact policies the Blueprint lays out.”
One of the first “critical policy goals” the Blueprint calls for is full, unrestricted abortion access and funding.
What this coalition of abortion advocacy groups wants is for Biden to prove his commitment to abortion on day one of his administration through an executive order.
As stated in the Blueprint, abortion groups are demanding that Biden “[r]evoke the January 23, 2017 Presidential Memorandum Regarding the Mexico City Policy and clarify what is permitted under current law to ensure access to comprehensive reproductive health care, including foreign assistance for abortion, to the maximum extent allowed.”
Abortion advocates even want to go so far as to repeal the Hyde Amendment, which forbids federal funds from being used to pay for abortions.
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The fact that forcing money to go toward abortion is on their list of demands is not entirely shocking, considering what else is included.
Another key provision of the Blueprint is to revoke any conscience protections for health care providers who are morally opposed to abortion.
So in addition to redirecting taxpayer funding toward their agenda, in abortion advocates’ ideal world, doctors and nurses will have to perform or participate in abortions against their will.
What is “pro-choice” about that?
While abortion advocacy groups can try to dress up what they’re doing as advocating for women’s rights, one of the more drastic parts of the Blueprint proves their agenda is focused more on promoting a radical abortion ideology than it is on protecting women.
The Blueprint is calling for the Food and Drug Administration to remove the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy governing the abortion pill mifepristone.
Pro-life OB/GYN Dr. Ingrid Skop wrote in an Op-Ed for Live Action about how removing REMS restrictions would only harm women.
According to Skop, the abortion pill is reportedly four times more likely to cause complications than a surgical abortion, but repealing the REMS safety protocol means women could take the abortion pill while they’re alone in their home.
This means women could not be screened to see if they’re being coerced into abortion, or if there are serious health complications that would make it unsafe for them to take the abortion pill.
When abortion access becomes more important than women’s safety, the results are bound to be disastrous, and it’s possible that many of these demands may be put into place very soon.
Biden has already pledged to safeguard legalized abortion and use executive action to expand abortion, a promise that earned him the backing of NARAL Pro-Choice America during his campaign trail.
If abortion advocates get their way, then the next four years could be filled with policies that undermine women by pitting them against their unborn children.
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westernjournal--2020-12-06--Watch: Trump Sends Big Message About GA Runoff Election at First Rally Since Election Day

President Donald Trump on Saturday called for Georgia voters to turn out in drives to keep the U.S. Senate in Republicans hands by re-electing Republican Sens .
David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler in next month ’ s special elections .
During a rally in Valdosta Georgia , Trump said that his current battle over the election results should not mean that Georgia voters avoid voting next month .
“ Now , you know , a lot of people , friends of mine , say ‘ Let ’ s not vote .
We ’ re not gon na vote ’ cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election ’ and they ’ re friends of mine .
They ’ re people that are great people , they ’ re , they ’ re real friends and more than just two .
There are a numerous people .
And it ’ s almost like a protest but if you do that , the Radical Left wins , ” Trump said .
Trump said he understands the anger of his supporters , such as attorney Lin Wood who recently urged Trump supporters not to vote in January unless Georgia Republicans do more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It was sort of an instinct of mine , angry because so many votes were stolen .
It was taken away .
And you say , ‘ Well , we ’ re not gon na do it.
’ We can ’ t do that .
We have to actually do just the opposite , ” he said .
TRENDING : Candace Owens Teaches AOC What Real Work Is : 'You Spoiled Rotten Brat' “ If you don ’ t vote , the socialists and the communists win .
They win .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for these two incredible people .
And I ’ m telling you , they ’ re two of the finest people you ’ ll ever meet .
We can fight for the presidency and fight to elect our two great senators and we can do it at the same time.
” The Trump campaign on Friday filed a lawsuit saying the irregularities in Georgia were so extensive , that only a new election could provide an adequate remedy .
The Trump campaign has insisted that there has been voter fraud in states that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michigan and Wisconsin , as well as Pennsylvania .
Despite multiple anecdotal claims of voting irregularities , proof has yet to surface that there was a widespread effort to distort the voting process in such a way that would have impacted the final results of the presidential election .
Numerous affidavits testifying to various types of election fraud have been filed in courts in several swing states .
These affidavits indicate that those who witnessed conduct believe that fraud took place but those allegations have yet to be proven by those courts .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ radical policies that could be enacted if Democrats win both seats and gain control of the Senate , Trump called the special election for the two Senate seats “ the most important congressional runoff probably in American history.
” “ You have to get out , you have to vote , you have to make sure you have every vote counted .
Everyone has to count , ” Trump said .
“ And you got ta make sure they don ’ t throw away any ballots .
You got ta make sure that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start bragging about how many ballots they already have , you got ta make sure your secretary of state knows what the hell he ’ s doing .
And you got ta make sure your governor gets a lot tougher than he ’ s been .
He ’ s got ta get a lot tougher.
” “ Because at stake in this election is control of the U.S. Senate , and that really means control of this country .
The voters of Georgia will determine which party runs every committee , writes every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taxpayer dollar , ” he added .
“ Very simply , you will decide whether your children will grow up in a socialist country or whether they will grow up in a free country .
And I will tell you this , uh , socialist is just the beginning for these people .
These people wan na go further than socialism .
They wan na go into a communistic form of government.
” “ And I have no doubt about that .
Somehow that doesn ’ t suit Georgia too well .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t work too well , I think , Kelly and Georgia , does it , huh ?
” Trump said .
He added that the contrast in the special elections is very clear .
“ David and Kelly are running against radical Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock .
Ossoff and Warnock are the two most extreme far-left liberal Senate candidates in the history of our country , and you got ’ em both at one time.
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President Donald Trump on Saturday called for Georgia voters to turn out in drives to keep the U.S. Senate in Republicans hands by re-electing Republican Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler in next month’s special elections.
During a rally in Valdosta Georgia, Trump said that his current battle over the election results should not mean that Georgia voters avoid voting next month.
“Now, you know, a lot of people, friends of mine, say ‘Let’s not vote. We’re not gonna vote ’cause we’re angry about the presidential election’ and they’re friends of mine. They’re people that are great people, they’re, they’re real friends and more than just two. There are a numerous people. And it’s almost like a protest but if you do that, the Radical Left wins,” Trump said.
Trump said he understands the anger of his supporters, such as attorney Lin Wood who recently urged Trump supporters not to vote in January unless Georgia Republicans do more to address claims of widespread electoral fraud.
“It was sort of an instinct of mine, angry because so many votes were stolen. It was taken away. And you say, ‘Well, we’re not gonna do it.’ We can’t do that. We have to actually do just the opposite,” he said.
“If you don’t vote, the socialists and the communists win. They win. Georgia patriots must show up and vote for these two incredible people. And I’m telling you, they’re two of the finest people you’ll ever meet. We can fight for the presidency and fight to elect our two great senators and we can do it at the same time.”
The Trump campaign on Friday filed a lawsuit saying the irregularities in Georgia were so extensive, that only a new election could provide an adequate remedy.
The Trump campaign has insisted that there has been voter fraud in states that include Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, Michigan and Wisconsin, as well as Pennsylvania. Despite multiple anecdotal claims of voting irregularities, proof has yet to surface that there was a widespread effort to distort the voting process in such a way that would have impacted the final results of the presidential election.
Will the GOP hold onto the Senate? Yes No
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Numerous affidavits testifying to various types of election fraud have been filed in courts in several swing states. These affidavits indicate that those who witnessed conduct believe that fraud took place but those allegations have yet to be proven by those courts.
On Saturday, citing the specter of radical policies that could be enacted if Democrats win both seats and gain control of the Senate, Trump called the special election for the two Senate seats “the most important congressional runoff probably in American history.”
“You have to get out, you have to vote, you have to make sure you have every vote counted. Everyone has to count,” Trump said.
“And you gotta make sure they don’t throw away any ballots. You gotta make sure that when they collect the ballots and they start bragging about how many ballots they already have, you gotta make sure your secretary of state knows what the hell he’s doing. And you gotta make sure your governor gets a lot tougher than he’s been. He’s gotta get a lot tougher.”
“Because at stake in this election is control of the U.S. Senate, and that really means control of this country. The voters of Georgia will determine which party runs every committee, writes every piece of legislation, controls every single taxpayer dollar,” he added.
“Very simply, you will decide whether your children will grow up in a socialist country or whether they will grow up in a free country. And I will tell you this, uh, socialist is just the beginning for these people. These people wanna go further than socialism. They wanna go into a communistic form of government.”
“And I have no doubt about that. Somehow that doesn’t suit Georgia too well. That’s not, that, that doesn’t work too well, I think, Kelly and Georgia, does it, huh?” Trump said.
He added that the contrast in the special elections is very clear.
“David and Kelly are running against radical Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock. Ossoff and Warnock are the two most extreme far-left liberal Senate candidates in the history of our country, and you got ’em both at one time.”
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westernjournal--2020-12-06--For the First Time in 800 Years, the ‘Christmas Star’ Will Be Visible

There ’ s nothing like a little Christmas miracle to inspire cheer after the chaos of 2020 .
On Dec. 21 , people will have the opportunity to experience the same awe as the three wise men when they looked to the sky and saw the “ Christmas Star , ” or the “ Star of Bethlehem , ” shining brightly .
In an event that has not occurred in almost 800 years , Jupiter and Saturn will appear to almost collide in a phenomenon scientists refer to as a “ conjunction , ” making them look like an incredibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a report from Forbes Media .
Rice University astronomer Patrick Hartigan explained that lesser alignments between these planets occur about every 20 years .
But for the planets to appear this close to one another is “ exceptionally rare , ” and such an event isn ’ t likely to happen again until March 15 , 2080 .
TRENDING : Candace Owens Teaches AOC What Real Work Is : 'You Spoiled Rotten Brat' “ You ’ d have to go all the way back to just before dawn on March 4 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between these objects visible in the night sky , ” Hartigan told Forbes .
While stargazers can appreciate the spectacle before it slips away , for Christians , an experience such as this is merely a glimpse of the wonders God can perform .
That should inspire hope in this tumultuous year .
Many people are worried not only for their physical health but for their mental health as well , as various state-level restrictions keep businesses and churches shuttered and loved ones separated from one another .
With more government oversight likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suppressing vital liberties — including the freedom of religion — it can be difficult to see beyond the trials of the present .
In times such as these , it can be easy to despair , so that ’ s why the reappearance of the Christmas Star is so significant .
Searching for this wondrous sign of God should be simple , as no matter where someone is , God ’ s miracles can find those who need to witness them the most .
Stargazers merely have to look toward the southwest portion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after sunset on Dec. 21 , and the star will be visible at night for an entire week .
It ’ s a reminder of God ’ s greatest gift , where He revealed Himself in the form of His Son so His servants would know they are the recipients of the deepest love imaginable .
RELATED : Chick-fil-A 's Heartwarming Short Film Reminds Us All How 1 Person Can Make a Difference The magi dispensed by King Herod undeniably felt this when the star revealed to them the location of the infant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ After listening to the king , they went on their way .
And behold , the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was .
When they saw the star , they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy .
“ And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother , and they fell down and worshiped him .
Then , opening their treasures , they offered him gifts , gold and frankincense and myrrh.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenges , but the struggles tied to life on Earth are nothing new .
Still , God entered this broken world in the form of an innocent babe to lavish mankind with His grace and invite them to choose Him .
Christians know this means God will never leave His children to wallow in suffering .
Though it ’ s impossible to know what the future will bring , the reappearance of the Christmas Star is a reminder of the ways God reveals His kindness to those He shepherds .
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There’s nothing like a little Christmas miracle to inspire cheer after the chaos of 2020.
On Dec. 21, people will have the opportunity to experience the same awe as the three wise men when they looked to the sky and saw the “Christmas Star,” or the “Star of Bethlehem,” shining brightly.
In an event that has not occurred in almost 800 years, Jupiter and Saturn will appear to almost collide in a phenomenon scientists refer to as a “conjunction,” making them look like an incredibly bright “double planet,”according to a report from Forbes Media.
Rice University astronomer Patrick Hartigan explained that lesser alignments between these planets occur about every 20 years.
But for the planets to appear this close to one another is “exceptionally rare,” and such an event isn’t likely to happen again until March 15, 2080.
“You’d have to go all the way back to just before dawn on March 4, 1226, to see a closer alignment between these objects visible in the night sky,” Hartigan told Forbes.
While stargazers can appreciate the spectacle before it slips away, for Christians, an experience such as this is merely a glimpse of the wonders God can perform.
That should inspire hope in this tumultuous year.
Many people are worried not only for their physical health but for their mental health as well, as various state-level restrictions keep businesses and churches shuttered and loved ones separated from one another.
With more government oversight likely to come, devastating the economy and suppressing vital liberties — including the freedom of religion — it can be difficult to see beyond the trials of the present.
In times such as these, it can be easy to despair, so that’s why the reappearance of the Christmas Star is so significant.
Searching for this wondrous sign of God should be simple, as no matter where someone is, God’s miracles can find those who need to witness them the most.
Stargazers merely have to look toward the southwest portion of the sky starting about 45 minutes after sunset on Dec. 21, and the star will be visible at night for an entire week.
It’s a reminder of God’s greatest gift, where He revealed Himself in the form of His Son so His servants would know they are the recipients of the deepest love imaginable.
The magi dispensed by King Herod undeniably felt this when the star revealed to them the location of the infant Jesus, as Matthew 2:9-11 says:
“After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.
“And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.”
This year has been rife with challenges, but the struggles tied to life on Earth are nothing new.
Still, God entered this broken world in the form of an innocent babe to lavish mankind with His grace and invite them to choose Him.
Christians know this means God will never leave His children to wallow in suffering.
Though it’s impossible to know what the future will bring, the reappearance of the Christmas Star is a reminder of the ways God reveals His kindness to those He shepherds.
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westernjournal--2020-12-06--NYC First Lady Dances in Front of Mansion as De Blasio’s Leadership Utterly Destroys the City

In a video that spurred more than one Twitter user to liken the incident to Nero fiddling as Rome burned , New York City first lady Chirlane McCray posted a video to Twitter as part of her effort to defeat the coronavirus .
“ We must ALL come together as one big global family to beat COVID-19 .
I am proud to lend my voice ( and my dance moves ! )
to the # WeAreFamily campaign with Kim Sledge , @ The_WorldWeWant @ thewhof in benefit of @ WHO .
To learn more or sing with us , visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a video shot outside of Gracie Mansion , the home of New York City ’ s mayors .
The smiling gyrations were at odds with comments about the city over which McCray ’ s husband , Mayor Bill de Blasio , presides .
TRENDING : Candace Owens Teaches AOC What Real Work Is : 'You Spoiled Rotten Brat' “ Today , as a result of the global pandemic , the city ’ s financial position and the city itself faces perhaps its most severe crisis since 1975 , ” state budget director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to New York magazine .
“ And it may actually be worse than that.
” Gunfire has ripped holes in the city ’ s image .
November recorded a 112 percent increase in shootings over November 2019 , according to WABC-TV .
New York Police Department figures show that the 115 shootings in November raised the city ’ s total for the year to 1,412 , a 95 percent increase over the 721 recorded through the first 11 months of 2019 .
November recorded a homicide rate of almost a body a day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase of five over November 2019 , WABC reported .
Through 11 months , homicides in New York City have totaled 422 , a 38 percent increase over 2019 , according to the station .
And then there is the growing rebellion against lockdowns and other restrictions imposed by de Blasio and New York state Gov .
Andrew Cuomo .
Last week , Mac ’ s Public House , a Staten Island bar , defied city and state orders and opened in protest , calling itself an “ autonomous zone , ” according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Country Board Up Windows in Calm Before Election Storm “ We are not getting the support that we need , the funding , anything from our local , state governments , all governments , for what we need , and we need our livelihoods back , ” co-owner Danny Presti said , according to Newsweek .
“ If they ’ re not going to give it to us , we ’ re going to take it back at this point because we have no confidence in them to do what needs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter to froth and foam at McCray ’ s dance moves .
The website Investopedia has created a recovery index that measures key pieces of the city ’ s condition , such as unemployment , home sales and restaurant reservations as well as COVID-19 hospitalization .
The most recent score said the city really isn ’ t doing so well .
“ New York City ’ s recovery stands at just 48.3 out of a total score of 100 , according to the New York City Recovery Index , a joint project between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by 3 points from the prior week , marking the lowest reading since Oct. 26 , ” the site stated .
“ More than nine months into the pandemic , New York City ’ s economic recovery is less than halfway back to early March 2020 level.
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In a video that spurred more than one Twitter user to liken the incident to Nero fiddling as Rome burned, New York City first lady Chirlane McCray posted a video to Twitter as part of her effort to defeat the coronavirus.
“We must ALL come together as one big global family to beat COVID-19. I am proud to lend my voice (and my dance moves!) to the #WeAreFamily campaign with Kim Sledge, @The_WorldWeWant @thewhof in benefit of @WHO. To learn more or sing with us, visit http://unitystrong.com,” she posted in a video shot outside of Gracie Mansion, the home of New York City’s mayors.
We must ALL come together as one big global family to beat COVID-19. I am proud to lend my voice (and my dance moves!) to the #WeAreFamily campaign with Kim Sledge, @The_WorldWeWant @thewhof in benefit of @WHO. To learn more or sing with us, visit https://t.co/N4e6VDIR9I. pic.twitter.com/PKDbp3rFvZ — Chirlane McCray (@NYCFirstLady) December 1, 2020
The smiling gyrations were at odds with comments about the city over which McCray’s husband, Mayor Bill de Blasio, presides.
“Today, as a result of the global pandemic, the city’s financial position and the city itself faces perhaps its most severe crisis since 1975,” state budget director Robert Mujica said in August, according to New York magazine.
“And it may actually be worse than that.”
Gunfire has ripped holes in the city’s image.
November recorded a 112 percent increase in shootings over November 2019, according to WABC-TV.
Do you think people will leave New York City? Yes No
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New York Police Department figures show that the 115 shootings in November raised the city’s total for the year to 1,412, a 95 percent increase over the 721 recorded through the first 11 months of 2019.
November recorded a homicide rate of almost a body a day, with 28 people slain, an increase of five over November 2019, WABC reported.
Through 11 months, homicides in New York City have totaled 422, a 38 percent increase over 2019, according to the station.
And then there is the growing rebellion against lockdowns and other restrictions imposed by de Blasio and New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Last week, Mac’s Public House, a Staten Island bar, defied city and state orders and opened in protest, calling itself an “autonomous zone,” according to Newsweek.
“We are not getting the support that we need, the funding, anything from our local, state governments, all governments, for what we need, and we need our livelihoods back,” co-owner Danny Presti said, according to Newsweek.
“If they’re not going to give it to us, we’re going to take it back at this point because we have no confidence in them to do what needs to be done.”
All of which led Twitter to froth and foam at McCray’s dance moves.
Nero would approve — Saro Gumusyan (@Fred_Coupon) December 2, 2020
Fiddling while Rome burns. — Renea Feder (@FederRenea) December 2, 2020
WTF is this? A new production of “Nero fiddling while Rome burns” with a budget of $850 million? — ConcernedUWSider (@sider_uw) December 3, 2020
The website Investopedia has created a recovery index that measures key pieces of the city’s condition, such as unemployment, home sales and restaurant reservations as well as COVID-19 hospitalization. The most recent score said the city really isn’t doing so well.
“New York City’s recovery stands at just 48.3 out of a total score of 100, according to the New York City Recovery Index, a joint project between Investopedia and NY1. The index dropped by 3 points from the prior week, marking the lowest reading since Oct. 26,” the site stated. “More than nine months into the pandemic, New York City’s economic recovery is less than halfway back to early March 2020 level.”
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westernjournal--2020-12-06--Former Philadelphia Archbishop: Biden ‘Smoothed the Way for Grave Moral Evils,’ Should Be Denied Com

Former Philadelphia Archbishop: Biden ‘Smoothed the Way for Grave Moral Evils,’ Should Be Denied Communion

A retired archbishop says that the actions of former Vice President Joe Biden are so at variance with the Catholic faith Biden claims to espouse that clergy would be right to deny Biden Holy Communion .
Although the Catholic Church opposes abortion , Biden is a staunch supporter of legalized abortion .
Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory told the Jesuit magazine America last month that he will not deny Communion to Biden , the Democratic nominee for president and apparent winner of the still-disputed Nov. 3 presidential election .
In a commentary published Friday by the religious website First Things , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ denying Communion to Biden is not to be taken lightly but that “ Public figures who identify as ‘ Catholic ’ give scandal to the faithful when receiving Communion by creating the impression that the moral laws of the Church are optional.
” Bishops , Chaput wrote , “ give similar scandal by not speaking up publicly about the issue and danger of sacrilege.
” TRENDING : Candace Owens Teaches AOC What Real Work Is : 'You Spoiled Rotten Brat' Chaput wrote that bishops are “ responsible before God for the care of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within the Church ” and that while bishops have some leeway , “ no bishop can presume to ignore basic moral and sacramental principles.
” “ When bishops publicly announce their willingness to give Communion to Mr. Biden , without clearly teaching the gravity of his facilitating the evil of abortion ( and his approval of same-sex relationships ) , they do a serious disservice to their brother bishops and their people , ” he wrote .
“ By his actions during the course of his public life , Mr. Biden has demonstrated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Catholic Church , ” Chaput wrote .
“ [ M ] any of his actions and words have also supported or smoothed the way for grave moral evils in our public life that have resulted in the destruction of millions of innocent lives .
Mr. Biden has said that he will continue to advance those same policies as president , and thus should not receive Holy Communion , ” Chaput wrote .
Chaput , who retired as archbishop of Philadelphia earlier this year , wrote that the issue at stake is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tenets of the Catholic faith .
“ Moreover , there is also the pressing matter of pastoral concern for a man ’ s salvation .
At minimum , every bishop has the duty of privately discussing these vital moral issues and the destructive effect of receiving Communion unworthily with public figures who act contrary to Church teaching , ” he wrote .
The issue of denying Biden Communion is hotly debated on Twitter .
RELATED : Planned Parenthood Expects 'Day 1 ' Executive Order from Biden After Spending Big Bucks on His Campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leads the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops , has said that Biden “ has given us reason to think he will support some good policies ” but also some that “ undermine our preeminent priority of the elimination of abortion , ” according to the New York Post .
“ These policies pose a serious threat to the common good , ” Gomez said .
“ When politicians who profess the Catholic faith support them … it creates confusion among the faithful about what the church actually teaches on these questions , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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A retired archbishop says that the actions of former Vice President Joe Biden are so at variance with the Catholic faith Biden claims to espouse that clergy would be right to deny Biden Holy Communion.
Although the Catholic Church opposes abortion, Biden is a staunch supporter of legalized abortion.
Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory told the Jesuit magazine America last month that he will not deny Communion to Biden, the Democratic nominee for president and apparent winner of the still-disputed Nov. 3 presidential election.
In a commentary published Friday by the religious website First Things, former Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput wrote that denying Communion to Biden is not to be taken lightly but that “Public figures who identify as ‘Catholic’ give scandal to the faithful when receiving Communion by creating the impression that the moral laws of the Church are optional.”
Bishops, Chaput wrote, “give similar scandal by not speaking up publicly about the issue and danger of sacrilege.”
Chaput wrote that bishops are “responsible before God for the care of souls and the integrity of the sacraments within the Church” and that while bishops have some leeway, “no bishop can presume to ignore basic moral and sacramental principles.”
“When bishops publicly announce their willingness to give Communion to Mr. Biden, without clearly teaching the gravity of his facilitating the evil of abortion (and his approval of same-sex relationships), they do a serious disservice to their brother bishops and their people,” he wrote.
“By his actions during the course of his public life, Mr. Biden has demonstrated that he is not in full communion with the Catholic Church,” Chaput wrote.
“[M]any of his actions and words have also supported or smoothed the way for grave moral evils in our public life that have resulted in the destruction of millions of innocent lives. Mr. Biden has said that he will continue to advance those same policies as president, and thus should not receive Holy Communion,” Chaput wrote.
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Chaput, who retired as archbishop of Philadelphia earlier this year, wrote that the issue at stake is not politics, but adhering to the tenets of the Catholic faith.
“Moreover, there is also the pressing matter of pastoral concern for a man’s salvation. At minimum, every bishop has the duty of privately discussing these vital moral issues and the destructive effect of receiving Communion unworthily with public figures who act contrary to Church teaching,” he wrote.
The issue of denying Biden Communion is hotly debated on Twitter.
Retired archbishop says Catholic Biden should NOT receive Holy Communion because of abortion stance- AGREE!!! He’s a fraud Catholic, his voting record is anti-Christian https://t.co/gMfmhdgcIt — EssentialPeople (@EssentialPeople) December 6, 2020
And, once again, let’s be clear: who is at all confused about the Church’s position on abortion? Denying Biden communion would be a political statement and not about communicating the grace of Christ in the Eucharist. — Jose Rodriguez (@WeirdEducator) December 6, 2020
Finally, a man of faith speaking the Truth.. ?. Biden should NOT receive Holy Communion, says retired archbishop https://t.co/TV5yv4PWR4 via @MailOnline.. — Mr. Don (@LPCDon) December 6, 2020
Los Angeles Archbishop José Gomez, who leads the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has said that Biden “has given us reason to think he will support some good policies” but also some that “undermine our preeminent priority of the elimination of abortion,” according to the New York Post.
“These policies pose a serious threat to the common good,” Gomez said.
“When politicians who profess the Catholic faith support them … it creates confusion among the faithful about what the church actually teaches on these questions,” he said.
CLARIFICATION, Dec. 7, 2020: This headline has been updated to clarify that the Rev. Chaput retired as archbishop of Philadelphia. Though he’s no longer the head of an archdiocese, he retains the title of archbishop emeritus.
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westernjournal--2020-12-06--Sheriff Slams Newsom in Message to Public, Refuses To Enforce Governor’s ‘Ridiculous’ Orders

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco did not wait until California Gov .
Gavin Newsom ’ s new round of lockdown edicts took effect to tell the governor that he will not be party to depriving citizens of their civil liberties because of the coronavirus .
On Thursday , according to The New York Times , Newsom ordered that if available intensive care capacity in a targeted county dips below 15 percent capacity , playgrounds will be closed and businesses such as hair salons shuttered for at least three weeks .
The lockdown would also limit store capacity and limit restaurants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bianco took to YouTube Friday with a defiant message that local authorities would not simply kowtow to the governor , no matter what threats were put on the table .
Bianco noted that “ We were also told that there was a potential he would be withholding federal and state funding from counties that did not enforce the orders.
” TRENDING : Candace Owens Teaches AOC What Real Work Is : 'You Spoiled Rotten Brat' “ Ironically , it wasn ’ t that long ago that our same governor loudly and publicly argued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the United States to withhold federal funding from states not complying with federal laws , ” Bianco said .
“ The dictatorial attitude toward California residents while dining in luxury , traveling , keeping his business open and sending his kids to in-person private schools is very telling about his attitude toward California residents , his feelings about the virus , and it is extremely hypocritical , ” he said , referring to a recent dinner at which Newsom broke his own rules to dine with friends at a swanky Northern California @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not basing its actions on facts and suggested the state try common sense .
“ These closures and stay-at-home orders are flat out ridiculous , ” he said .
“ The metrics used for closures are unbelievably faulty and are not representative of true numbers and are disastrous for Riverside County.
” The post of sheriff in Riverside County is nonpartisan , according to Ballotpedia , but Bianco is a Republican , according to The Desert Sun , Riverside County ’ s local newspaper .
Newsom is a Democrat .
Bianco said Newsom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own shortcomings , “ It appears part of the new goal is to shift attention away from his and others ’ personal behavior with a ‘ Do as I say , not as I do , ’ attitude by turning public opinion against California sheriffs , ” Bianco said .
“ He is expecting us to arrest anyone violating these orders , cite them and take their money , close their businesses , make them stay in their homes and take away their civil liberties or he will punish all of us , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that all jobs are essential to someone .
“ Leaders to not threaten , attempt to intimidate or cause fear .
Bullies do , ” he said .
“ As has been our position from the beginning of this pandemic , the Sheriff ’ s Department is asking and expecting Riverside County residents to act responsibly and do what they can to protect themselves and their family from contracting the virus , ” he said .
“ Wear your mask and practice social distancing.
” Biano said the state can talk all it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his mind .
“ While the governor ’ s office and the state has threatened action against violators , the Riverside County Sheriff ’ s Department will not be blackmailed , bullied or used as muscle against Riverside County residents in the enforcement of the governor ’ s orders , ” Bianco said .
According to Bianco , the sheriff ’ s department ’ s approach to the new orders would remain the same it has throughout the pandemic .
The Riverside Sheriffs ’ Association , which represents employees of Bianco ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its members as well , according to KTTV-TV .
“ The Riverside Sheriffs ’ Association ( RSA ) wholeheartedly agrees with and backs the sentiments expressed by Sheriff Chad Bianco in his December 4 , 2020 video , ” it said in a statement .
“ The RSA repeats what we previously said in May regarding calls for the Sheriff ’ s Department to use criminal laws to enforce health orders : We do not believe that to suppress the virus we should replace inmates in jail with business owners , single moms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constitutional rights , ” the statement read .
“ To do so would not only unnecessarily waste precious law enforcement resources , but it would also contribute to a breakdown of trust between law enforcement and the residents we serve , ” the statement said .
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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco did not wait until California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new round of lockdown edicts took effect to tell the governor that he will not be party to depriving citizens of their civil liberties because of the coronavirus.
On Thursday, according to The New York Times, Newsom ordered that if available intensive care capacity in a targeted county dips below 15 percent capacity, playgrounds will be closed and businesses such as hair salons shuttered for at least three weeks. The lockdown would also limit store capacity and limit restaurants to only takeout and delivery service.
Bianco took to YouTube Friday with a defiant message that local authorities would not simply kowtow to the governor, no matter what threats were put on the table.
Bianco noted that “We were also told that there was a potential he would be withholding federal and state funding from counties that did not enforce the orders.”
Bianco said Newsom lives by a double standard.
“Ironically, it wasn’t that long ago that our same governor loudly and publicly argued how wrong it was for the president of the United States to withhold federal funding from states not complying with federal laws,” Bianco said.
“The dictatorial attitude toward California residents while dining in luxury, traveling, keeping his business open and sending his kids to in-person private schools is very telling about his attitude toward California residents, his feelings about the virus, and it is extremely hypocritical,” he said, referring to a recent dinner at which Newsom broke his own rules to dine with friends at a swanky Northern California restaurant.
Bianco said the state is not basing its actions on facts and suggested the state try common sense.
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“These closures and stay-at-home orders are flat out ridiculous,” he said. “The metrics used for closures are unbelievably faulty and are not representative of true numbers and are disastrous for Riverside County.”
The post of sheriff in Riverside County is nonpartisan, according to Ballotpedia, but Bianco is a Republican, according to The Desert Sun, Riverside County’s local newspaper. Newsom is a Democrat.
Bianco said Newsom is playing politics to distract from his own shortcomings,
“It appears part of the new goal is to shift attention away from his and others’ personal behavior with a ‘Do as I say, not as I do,’ attitude by turning public opinion against California sheriffs,” Bianco said.
“He is expecting us to arrest anyone violating these orders, cite them and take their money, close their businesses, make them stay in their homes and take away their civil liberties or he will punish all of us,” he said. “I believe that all jobs are essential to someone.
“Leaders to not threaten, attempt to intimidate or cause fear. Bullies do,” he said.
“As has been our position from the beginning of this pandemic, the Sheriff’s Department is asking and expecting Riverside County residents to act responsibly and do what they can to protect themselves and their family from contracting the virus,” he said. “Wear your mask and practice social distancing.”
Biano said the state can talk all it wants, but it will not change his mind.
“While the governor’s office and the state has threatened action against violators, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department will not be blackmailed, bullied or used as muscle against Riverside County residents in the enforcement of the governor’s orders,” Bianco said.
According to Bianco, the sheriff’s department’s approach to the new orders would remain the same it has throughout the pandemic.
The Riverside Sheriffs’ Association, which represents employees of Bianco’s department, said the sheriff spoke for its members as well, according to KTTV-TV.
“The Riverside Sheriffs’ Association (RSA) wholeheartedly agrees with and backs the sentiments expressed by Sheriff Chad Bianco in his December 4, 2020 video,” it said in a statement.
“The RSA repeats what we previously said in May regarding calls for the Sheriff’s Department to use criminal laws to enforce health orders: We do not believe that to suppress the virus we should replace inmates in jail with business owners, single moms and healthy individuals who are expressing their constitutional rights,” the statement read.
“To do so would not only unnecessarily waste precious law enforcement resources, but it would also contribute to a breakdown of trust between law enforcement and the residents we serve,” the statement said.
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westernjournal--2020-12-08--Ex-Cuomo Adviser Blows the Whistle on What Really Happens in His Office

“ Toxic ” is the word that describes New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo , according to a former aide who lambasted the governor on Twitter on Saturday .
Lindsey Boylan , an adviser to Cuomo from March 2015 to October 2018 , is currently a candidate for Manhattan borough president , according to the New York Post .
TRENDING : Soros ' Open Society Foundation President Steps Down , Paving the Way for Potential Biden Admin Job “ I ’ ve had many jobs .
Waitressing at @ Friendlys as a teenager was an infinitely more respectful environment .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tipped poorly , ” she wrote .
“ If people weren ’ t deathly afraid of him , they ’ d be saying the same thing and you ’ d already know the stories.
” Boylan was appointed to the position of deputy secretary for economic development in March 2018 after working as chief of staff and executive vice president at Empire State Development Corp. , New York state ’ s economic development agency .
She said she ’ s not alone .
“ Seriously , the messages and texts I receive when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a whole book of people who have been harmed , ” she tweeted .
“ Don ’ t be surprised that it ’ s the same small group of white people sitting alongside him at every presser .
The same group that he has had by him the whole time , doing his dirty work .
If you ’ re not one of those handful , your life working for him is endlessly dispiriting .
“ That environment is beyond toxic .
I ’ m still unwrapping it years later in therapy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : 'We 're Like the Modern Day De Niro and Pacino ’ Boylan said Monday that she would not retract her Twitter eruption .
“ I stand by what I said , and what I said speaks to not only my story , but countless others , predominately women I ’ ve interacted with or heard from over the years , ” she told the Post .
Cuomo has been criticized for his behavior before .
“ The Andrew Cuomo New Yorkers know and mostly tolerate , the snarling attack dog who gaslights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his female critics ‘ f—ing idiots , ’ dropped down to Earth last week .
It was a hard landing after a long-distance love affair with a fanbase in a galaxy far , far away , ” political consultant Alexis Grenell wrote in a November column in The Nation after Cuomo erupted at the media during a news conference .
Grenell was Cuomo ’ s deputy director of intergovernmental affairs when he served as New York ’ s attorney general .
In the column , she attempted to explain the perspective of “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Any dissent is a partisan attack on our very lives , and Andrew Cuomo is our only hope , ” Grenell wrote .
The Western Journal reached out to Cuomo ’ s office for comment but did not immediately receive a response .
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“Toxic” is the word that describes New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, according to a former aide who lambasted the governor on Twitter on Saturday.
Lindsey Boylan, an adviser to Cuomo from March 2015 to October 2018, is currently a candidate for Manhattan borough president, according to the New York Post.
“Most toxic team environment? Working for @NYGovCuomo,” she tweeted.
“I’ve had many jobs. Waitressing at @Friendlys as a teenager was an infinitely more respectful environment. Even when I had bad customers who tipped poorly,” she wrote.
“If people weren’t deathly afraid of him, they’d be saying the same thing and you’d already know the stories.”
If people weren’t deathly afraid of him, they’d be saying the same thing and you’d already know the stories. — Lindsey Boylan (@LindseyBoylan) December 5, 2020
Boylan was appointed to the position of deputy secretary for economic development in March 2018 after working as chief of staff and executive vice president at Empire State Development Corp., New York state’s economic development agency.
She said she’s not alone.
“Seriously, the messages and texts I receive when I speak the truth about this…it’s a whole book of people who have been harmed,” she tweeted.
“Don’t be surprised that it’s the same small group of white people sitting alongside him at every presser. The same group that he has had by him the whole time, doing his dirty work. If you’re not one of those handful, your life working for him is endlessly dispiriting.
“That environment is beyond toxic. I’m still unwrapping it years later in therapy!”
Don’t be surprised that it’s the same small group of white people sitting alongside him at every presser. The same group that he has had by him the whole time, doing his dirty work. If you’re not one of those handful, your life working for him is endlessly dispiriting. — Lindsey Boylan (@LindseyBoylan) December 5, 2020
And I’m a privileged person. I could opt out and eventually did. I shudder to think what happens to others. It pisses me off so much. — Lindsey Boylan (@LindseyBoylan) December 5, 2020
Boylan said Monday that she would not retract her Twitter eruption.
“I stand by what I said, and what I said speaks to not only my story, but countless others, predominately women I’ve interacted with or heard from over the years,” she told the Post.
Cuomo has been criticized for his behavior before.
“The Andrew Cuomo New Yorkers know and mostly tolerate, the snarling attack dog who gaslights fellow Democrats and deploys staff to call his female critics ‘f—ing idiots,’ dropped down to Earth last week. It was a hard landing after a long-distance love affair with a fanbase in a galaxy far, far away,” political consultant Alexis Grenell wrote in a November column in The Nation after Cuomo erupted at the media during a news conference.
Grenell was Cuomo’s deputy director of intergovernmental affairs when he served as New York’s attorney general.
In the column, she attempted to explain the perspective of “St. Andrew of Covid.”
“Any dissent is a partisan attack on our very lives, and Andrew Cuomo is our only hope,” Grenell wrote.
The Western Journal reached out to Cuomo’s office for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
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