westernjournal--2020-06-24--Rioters Try To Tear Down Andrew Jackson Statue, Erect New ‘Autonomous Zone’ Outside White House

Establishing an autonomous zone and toppling statues in Washington , D.C. , apparently isn ’ t quite as easy as it is in Washington state .
On Monday , a protester in the area north of Lafayette Square — close to the White House and the locus of recent protests — dubbed the area “ BHAZ , ” for “ Black House Autonomous Zone , ” by spray-painting the moniker on the columns of St. John ’ s Episcopal Church , according to The Washington Post .
The name was an obvious homage to the “ CHAZ , ” or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Seattle .
That ’ s known as “ CHOP ” now — “ Capitol Hill Organized Protest , ” one of those “ mostly peaceful ” places where protesters have taken over , police have been absent and so has the rule of law .
TRENDING : AP , NPR , Others Fan Divisive Flames with Remarkably Similar , Despicable Headlines on Police Shooting Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan called CHAZ/CHOP something “ like a block party.
” If your block party includes two shootings , sure .
Durkan has said that police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the area in the “ near future ” and pledged to dismantle the zone .
The BHAZ , meanwhile , exists alongside Black Lives Matter Plaza , another protest area designated by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser , mostly for the purposes of annoying the president .
It also exists adjacent to Lafayette Square , where a bronze statue of former President Andrew Jackson stands .
Jackson , of course , was the man who forced tens of thousands of Native Americans to walk the Trail of Tears through the Indian Removal Act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a climate where Thomas Jefferson and Winston Churchill are viewed as legitimate targets for statue-toppling , Jackson was definitely on the list of problematic politicians who had to go .
At roughly 8 p.m. on Monday , rioters decided it was time to go to town on Old Hickory : Unlike in San Francisco — where protesters were able to take down three statues over the weekend , including one of Union general and former President Ulysses S. Grant , who crushed the Confederacy — police precluded them from toppling the monument to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wants Trump Investigated Over $ 20 Bill In a tweet , President Donald Trump condemned the would-be statue-topplers in Lafayette Square .
“ Numerous people arrested in D.C. for the disgraceful vandalism , in Lafayette Park , of the magnificent Statue of Andrew Jackson , in addition to the exterior defacing of St. John ’ s Church across the street , ” Trump tweeted .
“ 10 years in prison under the Veteran ’ s Memorial Preservation Act .
Beware !
” Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt , meanwhile , warned protesters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Let me be clear : we will not bow to anarchists .
Law and order will prevail , and justice will be served , ” he tweeted .
As for Black Lives Matter Plaza , the protest area decreed by Mayor Bowser — well , Washington cops had to clear tents from protesters who had encamped there , “ leading to a tense confrontation , ” according to CNN ’ s Allie Malloy .
This didn ’ t go over so well with leftists : “ We are always concerned when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — it is not safe , ” D.C. Deputy Mayor Wayne Turnage said in a statement , expressing worries about the protesters ’ exposure to traffic on the capital ’ s H Street .
“ It is also a serious concern if they are staying in tents in the middle of the road .
Therefore , today , we deployed our interagency team to talk with the people staying on H Street and , eventually , to remove the tents.
” Pepper spray was used to move back some of the more intransigent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 100 police officers and a trash truck were used to clear the would-be autonomous zone .
One of the reasons Bowser ’ s police force is a bit more willing to get involved , despite her moment in the resistance spotlight , is the fact that the president has threatened to take matters into his own hands .
“ There will never be an “ Autonomous Zone ” in Washington , D.C. , as long as I ’ m your President , ” Trump tweeted Tuesday .
“ If they try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
” This being Twitter in 2020 , the president ’ s tweet was covered up with a warning saying it “ violated the Twitter Rules about abusive behavior.
” Whatever Twitter wants to say about the tweet ’ s abusiveness , the message is clear : There ’ s going to be no “ Black House Autonomous Zone ” or a real Black Lives Matter Plaza , at least not on the scale of CHAZ/CHOP .
The 1973 Home Rule Act gives the president “ emergency control ” of the District of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for up to 48 hours or 30 days if approved by Congress .
While that 30 days clearly isn ’ t going to happen , the 48 hours would be enough to tackle any sort of autonomous zone .
And let ’ s be clear — that ’ s a good thing .
Seattle is an object lesson in how anarchy can ’ t even be stable on a small scale .
We don ’ t need that blocks from the White House , no matter what your thoughts on the president may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purview of the commander in chief , given the exigencies of the moment .
As for the toppling of statues , the celebration of lawlessness by the left is rather telling .
It ’ s a tacit admission that a cultural conversation about the appropriateness of a statue of Andrew Jackson wouldn ’ t end with the statue ’ s removal .
The same can be said for Ulysses S. Grant or any number of the targets of the mob .
However , if they ’ re allowed free reign , why not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first place by just tearing down the statue ?
Unfortunately for them , this logic doesn ’ t pair that well with police who enforce the law .
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Establishing an autonomous zone and toppling statues in Washington, D.C., apparently isn’t quite as easy as it is in Washington state.
On Monday, a protester in the area north of Lafayette Square — close to the White House and the locus of recent protests — dubbed the area “BHAZ,” for “Black House Autonomous Zone,” by spray-painting the moniker on the columns of St. John’s Episcopal Church, according to The Washington Post.
The name was an obvious homage to the “CHAZ,” or the “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone” in Seattle. That’s known as “CHOP” now — “Capitol Hill Organized Protest,” one of those “mostly peaceful” places where protesters have taken over, police have been absent and so has the rule of law.
BHAZ — Black House Autonomous Zone — has been spray painted on the columns of the historic St. John’s church outside the White House. pic.twitter.com/or2C2myVSX — Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) June 23, 2020
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan called CHAZ/CHOP something “like a block party.” If your block party includes two shootings, sure. Durkan has said that police will be returning to an abandoned precinct in the area in the “near future” and pledged to dismantle the zone.
The BHAZ, meanwhile, exists alongside Black Lives Matter Plaza, another protest area designated by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, mostly for the purposes of annoying the president.
It also exists adjacent to Lafayette Square, where a bronze statue of former President Andrew Jackson stands. Jackson, of course, was the man who forced tens of thousands of Native Americans to walk the Trail of Tears through the Indian Removal Act. He also owned slaves.
In a climate where Thomas Jefferson and Winston Churchill are viewed as legitimate targets for statue-toppling, Jackson was definitely on the list of problematic politicians who had to go. At roughly 8 p.m. on Monday, rioters decided it was time to go to town on Old Hickory:
#NewsAlert: Soon another statue is going to be taken down in the #US, the andrew jackson statue, in front of the #whitehouse and a mile away from the Black house Autonomous zone #BHAZ, while police stands down again. pic.twitter.com/5xdNAhTg3e — Sotiri Dimpinoudis (@Sotiridi1) June 23, 2020
Unlike in San Francisco — where protesters were able to take down three statues over the weekend, including one of Union general and former President Ulysses S. Grant, who crushed the Confederacy — police precluded them from toppling the monument to Jackson.
BREAKING: Metropolitan Police and US Park Police move demonstrators back from Lafayette Square Park.
Two separate protesters tell me the groups want to tear down the Andrew Jackson statue near the White House. @NBCNews @MSNbc @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/topGgjCjJi — Shomari Stone (@shomaristone) June 23, 2020
In a tweet, President Donald Trump condemned the would-be statue-topplers in Lafayette Square.
“Numerous people arrested in D.C. for the disgraceful vandalism, in Lafayette Park, of the magnificent Statue of Andrew Jackson, in addition to the exterior defacing of St. John’s Church across the street,” Trump tweeted. “10 years in prison under the Veteran’s Memorial Preservation Act. Beware!”
Numerous people arrested in D.C. for the disgraceful vandalism, in Lafayette Park, of the magnificent Statue of Andrew Jackson, in addition to the exterior defacing of St. John’s Church across the street. 10 years in prison under the Veteran’s Memorial Preservation Act. Beware! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 23, 2020
Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, meanwhile, warned protesters that D.C. would not turn into Seattle.
“Let me be clear: we will not bow to anarchists. Law and order will prevail, and justice will be served,” he tweeted.
I just left Lafayette Square where another so called “peaceful protest” led to destruction tonight. Let me be clear: we will not bow to anarchists. Law and order will prevail, and justice will be served. — Secretary David Bernhardt (@SecBernhardt) June 23, 2020
As for Black Lives Matter Plaza, the protest area decreed by Mayor Bowser — well, Washington cops had to clear tents from protesters who had encamped there, “leading to a tense confrontation,” according to CNN’s Allie Malloy.
The tall fencing around Lafayette Square is going back up tonight, a law enforcement source tells me. Law enforcement abruptly cleared streets at the BLM Plaza today removing several tents in which protesters were encamped- leading to a tense confrontation. — Allie Malloy (@AlliemalCNN) June 23, 2020
This didn’t go over so well with leftists:
Performative politics is renaming a plaza to BLM Plaza and then using cops to keep Black people out of it pic.twitter.com/i01g3P7YCZ — Chad Loder (@chadloder) June 23, 2020
“We are always concerned when we have people staying in tents outside — it is not safe,” D.C. Deputy Mayor Wayne Turnage said in a statement, expressing worries about the protesters’ exposure to traffic on the capital’s H Street.
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“It is also a serious concern if they are staying in tents in the middle of the road. Therefore, today, we deployed our interagency team to talk with the people staying on H Street and, eventually, to remove the tents.”
Pepper spray was used to move back some of the more intransigent protesters. According to The Post, more than 100 police officers and a trash truck were used to clear the would-be autonomous zone.
One of the reasons Bowser’s police force is a bit more willing to get involved, despite her moment in the resistance spotlight, is the fact that the president has threatened to take matters into his own hands.
“There will never be an “Autonomous Zone” in Washington, D.C., as long as I’m your President,” Trump tweeted Tuesday. “If they try they will be met with serious force!”
There will never be an “Autonomous Zone” in Washington, D.C., as long as I’m your President. If they try they will be met with serious force! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 23, 2020
This being Twitter in 2020, the president’s tweet was covered up with a warning saying it “violated the Twitter Rules about abusive behavior.”
Whatever Twitter wants to say about the tweet’s abusiveness, the message is clear: There’s going to be no “Black House Autonomous Zone” or a real Black Lives Matter Plaza, at least not on the scale of CHAZ/CHOP. The 1973 Home Rule Act gives the president “emergency control” of the District of Columbia police for “federal purposes” for up to 48 hours or 30 days if approved by Congress.
While that 30 days clearly isn’t going to happen, the 48 hours would be enough to tackle any sort of autonomous zone.
And let’s be clear — that’s a good thing. Seattle is an object lesson in how anarchy can’t even be stable on a small scale. We don’t need that blocks from the White House, no matter what your thoughts on the president may be. This is perfectly within the purview of the commander in chief, given the exigencies of the moment.
As for the toppling of statues, the celebration of lawlessness by the left is rather telling. It’s a tacit admission that a cultural conversation about the appropriateness of a statue of Andrew Jackson wouldn’t end with the statue’s removal. The same can be said for Ulysses S. Grant or any number of the targets of the mob. However, if they’re allowed free reign, why not preclude the discussion from happening in the first place by just tearing down the statue?
Unfortunately for them, this logic doesn’t pair that well with police who enforce the law.
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westernjournal--2020-06-26--Op-Ed: Supreme Court Justices Are Not Legislators

Last week , the Supreme Court issued arguably the most significant decision the court has given since Obergefell v. Hodges , the case granting same-sex couples the right to marry , in 2015 .
In the case Bostock v. Clayton County , the Supreme Court ruled by a 6-3 majority that discrimination on the basis of “ sex ” in federal law covers discrimination on the basis of “ sexual orientation ” or “ gender identity.
” This redefines Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , which prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race , color @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is clear that when Congress passed Title VII into law back in 1964 , they did not intend for the provisions to cover “ sexual orientation ” or “ gender identity.
” The historical context clearly explains this law related to the mistreatment of women .
To expand the law beyond this is not the role of the court .
For years Congress has tried to pass laws that would expand Title VII to include gender identity and sexual orientation as protected classes , but these efforts never received enough votes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case , the Supreme Court has made a decision that is constitutionally the role of Congress .
Justice Kavanaugh , in his dissenting opinion , wrote , “ It was Congress ’ s role , not this Court ’ s , to amend Title VII.
” It ’ s safe to say conservatives across the nation are in shock over this ruling .
Justices Alito , Kavanaugh , and Thomas all communicated with their dissenting votes that the other six justices on the bench had acted as lawmakers rather than judges .
Kavanaugh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not members of Congress.
” “ Instead of a hard-earned victory won through the democratic process , today ’ s victory is brought about by judicial dictate – judges latching on to a novel form of living literalism to rewrite ordinary meaning and remake American law.
” Justice Alito further responded , “ The question in these cases is not whether discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity should be outlawed , the question is whether Congress did that in 1964 .
It indisputably did not.
” So , what does this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and faith organizations that hold on to the traditional definition of marriage may face lawsuits if they decide not to hire individuals who disagree with this view .
Similarly , organizations , from adoption centers to private schools , could be forced to hire employees who identify with a gender different than their biological sex .
The law forces business owners and employers to walk on eggshells , fearing that any hiring decision could lead to a lawsuit .
RELATED : Op-Ed : Why You Should Worry About the Supreme Court ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Justice Gorsuch ruled in favor of expanding the meaning of Title VII , he did attempt to address religious liberty concerns , writing , “ We are also deeply concerned with preserving the promise of the free exercise of religion enshrined in our Constitution ; that guarantee lies at the heart of our pluralistic society .
But worries about how Title VII may intersect with religious liberties are nothing new ; they even predate the statute ’ s passage.
” However , Justice Alito disagreed with Justice Gorsuch , stating clearly , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will threaten freedom of religion , freedom of speech , and personal privacy and safety.
” For people of faith , this decision is a reminder that the fight for the Supreme Court is not over .
Religious freedom is still at stake , and those of us who care about it can not afford to be disengaged .
Unfortunately , statistics reviewed by My Faith Votes show that more than 25 million self-professing Christians do not participate in presidential elections , and even more do not vote in local elections .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — will determine the trajectory of the Supreme Court for decades to come .
The next president will probably nominate at least one justice .
If we want to protect our religious freedom , we can not afford to not vote this November .
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Last week, the Supreme Court issued arguably the most significant decision the court has given since Obergefell v. Hodges, the case granting same-sex couples the right to marry, in 2015.
In the case Bostock v. Clayton County, the Supreme Court ruled by a 6-3 majority that discrimination on the basis of “sex” in federal law covers discrimination on the basis of “sexual orientation” or “gender identity.”
This redefines Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
It is clear that when Congress passed Title VII into law back in 1964, they did not intend for the provisions to cover “sexual orientation” or “gender identity.” The historical context clearly explains this law related to the mistreatment of women.
To expand the law beyond this is not the role of the court.
For years Congress has tried to pass laws that would expand Title VII to include gender identity and sexual orientation as protected classes, but these efforts never received enough votes to become law. Yet in this case, the Supreme Court has made a decision that is constitutionally the role of Congress.
Justice Kavanaugh, in his dissenting opinion, wrote, “It was Congress’s role, not this Court’s, to amend Title VII.”
It’s safe to say conservatives across the nation are in shock over this ruling. Justices Alito, Kavanaugh, and Thomas all communicated with their dissenting votes that the other six justices on the bench had acted as lawmakers rather than judges.
Kavanaugh wrote, “We are judges, not members of Congress.”
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“Instead of a hard-earned victory won through the democratic process, today’s victory is brought about by judicial dictate – judges latching on to a novel form of living literalism to rewrite ordinary meaning and remake American law.”
Justice Alito further responded, “The question in these cases is not whether discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity should be outlawed, the question is whether Congress did that in 1964. It indisputably did not.”
So, what does this decision mean for religious freedom?
Churches and faith organizations that hold on to the traditional definition of marriage may face lawsuits if they decide not to hire individuals who disagree with this view.
Similarly, organizations, from adoption centers to private schools, could be forced to hire employees who identify with a gender different than their biological sex. The law forces business owners and employers to walk on eggshells, fearing that any hiring decision could lead to a lawsuit.
Although Justice Gorsuch ruled in favor of expanding the meaning of Title VII, he did attempt to address religious liberty concerns, writing, “We are also deeply concerned with preserving the promise of the free exercise of religion enshrined in our Constitution; that guarantee lies at the heart of our pluralistic society. But worries about how Title VII may intersect with religious liberties are nothing new; they even predate the statute’s passage.”
However, Justice Alito disagreed with Justice Gorsuch, stating clearly, “The position that the Court now adopts will threaten freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and personal privacy and safety.”
For people of faith, this decision is a reminder that the fight for the Supreme Court is not over.
Religious freedom is still at stake, and those of us who care about it cannot afford to be disengaged.
Unfortunately, statistics reviewed by My Faith Votes show that more than 25 million self-professing Christians do not participate in presidential elections, and even more do not vote in local elections.
The upcoming elections — both local and national — will determine the trajectory of the Supreme Court for decades to come.
The next president will probably nominate at least one justice. If we want to protect our religious freedom, we cannot afford to not vote this November.
The views expressed in this opinion article are those of their author and are not necessarily either shared or endorsed by the owners of this website. If you are interested in contributing an Op-Ed to The Western Journal, you can learn about our submission guidelines and process here.
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westernjournal--2020-06-25--Polish President Quietly Visits Vandalized DC Statue, His Next Move Puts Disrespectful Protesters to

Polish President Quietly Visits Vandalized DC Statue, His Next Move Puts Disrespectful Protesters to Shame

Weeks after destructive protesters defaced a monument dedicated to a Revolutionary War hero , a visiting foreign president shamed them with a respectful visit to the memorial .
Polish President Andrzej Duda visited the monument to Tadeusz Kosciuszko Wednesday during his trip Washington , D.C. , to meet with President Donald Trump .
The monument , located in Lafayette Park , was defaced as protests swept the city earlier this month .
While the park was in chaos weeks ago , Duda ’ s Wednesday visit was much less spectacular .
With no angry mob , no riot police and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walked to the memorial , placed a wreath and bowed his head in silence .
“ A few weeks ago , Tadeusz Kosciuszko ’ s monument was vandalized , ” Polish presidential staff member Marcin Czaplinski teeted .
“ President [ Duda ] begins his visit in [ Washington , D.C. ] by paying tribute to a proponent for the abolition of slavery , a distinguished son of [ Poland ] , and hero of the American Revolution .
Watch the video of Duda ’ s visit to the Kosciuszko memorial below : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seems protesters who defaced the monument had no idea who the war hero was .
According to Smithsonian Magazine , the Polish-born war hero was a central player in many of our fledgling nation ’ s military victories .
Kosciuszko , who shared the sentiments of freedom and liberty with the American rebels , was attracted like a magnet to the conflict .
He offered his services as a military engineer to Continental forces , and was welcomed with open arms .
Kosciuszko ’ s skill and wit would frustrate British assaults and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saving countless lives .
Owing to his love of freedom , the Polish engineer was also a fierce advocate for the abolition of slavery .
In his will , Kosciuszko directed that his American holdings be used to buy the freedom of some of Thomas Jefferson ’ s slaves .
Jefferson , a friend of Kosciuszko , was named the will ’ s executor , but the requests in it were never fulfilled .
It ’ s unlikely protesters knew any of this before defacing his monument .
Although the heroes of American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by some , President Duda ’ s act of respect shows that these historical figures will not be so easily cast aside by the mob .
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Weeks after destructive protesters defaced a monument dedicated to a Revolutionary War hero, a visiting foreign president shamed them with a respectful visit to the memorial.
Polish President Andrzej Duda visited the monument to Tadeusz Kosciuszko Wednesday during his trip Washington, D.C., to meet with President Donald Trump.
The monument, located in Lafayette Park, was defaced as protests swept the city earlier this month.
While the park was in chaos weeks ago, Duda’s Wednesday visit was much less spectacular.
With no angry mob, no riot police and very little media attention, Duda simply walked to the memorial, placed a wreath and bowed his head in silence.
“A few weeks ago, Tadeusz Kosciuszko’s monument was vandalized,” Polish presidential staff member Marcin Czaplinski tweeted. “President [Duda] begins his visit in [Washington, D.C.] by paying tribute to a proponent for the abolition of slavery, a distinguished son of [Poland], and hero of the American Revolution.
“We remember your sacrifice!”
Watch the video of Duda’s visit to the Kosciuszko memorial below:
A few weeks ago, Tadeusz Kościuszko’s monument was vandalized. President @AndrzejDuda begins his visit in #WashingtonDC by paying tribute to a proponent for the abolition of slavery, a distinguished son of #Poland, and hero of the American Revolution. We remember your sacrifice! pic.twitter.com/8dMqD4yX3r — Marcin Czapliński (@czaplinskiii) June 24, 2020
Considering Kosciuszko’s history, it seems protesters who defaced the monument had no idea who the war hero was.
According to Smithsonian Magazine, the Polish-born war hero was a central player in many of our fledgling nation’s military victories.
Kosciuszko, who shared the sentiments of freedom and liberty with the American rebels, was attracted like a magnet to the conflict.
He offered his services as a military engineer to Continental forces, and was welcomed with open arms. Kosciuszko’s skill and wit would frustrate British assaults and harden the defenses of American forts, saving countless lives.
Owing to his love of freedom, the Polish engineer was also a fierce advocate for the abolition of slavery.
In his will, Kosciuszko directed that his American holdings be used to buy the freedom of some of Thomas Jefferson’s slaves. Jefferson, a friend of Kosciuszko, was named the will’s executor, but the requests in it were never fulfilled.
It’s unlikely protesters knew any of this before defacing his monument.
Although the heroes of American history are being forgotten and outright vilified by some, President Duda’s act of respect shows that these historical figures will not be so easily cast aside by the mob.
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westernjournal--2020-06-25--Trump Administration Makes Shock Find: Chinese Military Owns or Controls 20 Major Companies

A slew of companies operating in the United States have been discovered by the Department of Defense to be owned or controlled by the People ’ s Liberation Army .
According to Reuters , the list names 20 firms , some of which are already under American trade restrictions .
Companies found to have ties to China ’ s PLA include several telecommunications giants , a surveillance company and even an airplane manufacturer .
While President Donald Trump ’ s administration is now seeing even more of China ’ s unfair practices , the White House did not immediately lay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold the companies accountable .
Two of the businesses listed , Huawei and Hikvision , are already under restrictions after national security concerns landed both on the U.S .
Entity List last year .
The Entity List is essentially a trade blacklist that gives the government power to hinder companies working against American security interests .
For Huawei , its placement on the list jeopardized a key component of its business model — dealings with American companies .
The telecom giant ’ s CEO , Ren Zhengfei , publicly admitted last year ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whopping $ 30 billion in lost revenue .
It ’ s unclear what the PLA ’ s role is in these companies .
A bombshell investigation from last June found that the Chinese military worked on research projects with the telecom company .
Huawei ’ s central role in the 5G network race makes these discoveries even more worrying .
The company is behind 5G networks around the globe , stretching from China to the United Kingdom .
Cell phones manufactured by Huawei were at one time a popular choice for many , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in America .
One unsettling possibility is that the PLA , and by extension the central communist government of China , could use Huawei ’ s expansive network and infrastructure to conduct espionage and control the flow of data .
CEO Zhengfei has denied that Huawei spies at the request of the Chinese government .
RELATED : US Newspapers Have Received $ 19 Million from Chinese Propaganda Outlet Despite his assurances , many remain skeptical about the company ’ s intentions .
The sheer number of companies found by the Trump administration to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Liberation Army is a reminder that China is willing to bend rules and break conventions to undermine others .
As America continues to decouple from China following the communist powerhouse ’ s role in the current pandemic , Chinese companies will likely pose a greater danger now than ever before .
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A slew of companies operating in the United States have been discovered by the Department of Defense to be owned or controlled by the People’s Liberation Army.
According to Reuters, the list names 20 firms, some of which are already under American trade restrictions.
Companies found to have ties to China’s PLA include several telecommunications giants, a surveillance company and even an airplane manufacturer.
While President Donald Trump’s administration is now seeing even more of China’s unfair practices, the White House did not immediately lay out what steps would be taken to hold the companies accountable.
Two of the businesses listed, Huawei and Hikvision, are already under restrictions after national security concerns landed both on the U.S. Entity List last year.
The Entity List is essentially a trade blacklist that gives the government power to hinder companies working against American security interests.
For Huawei, its placement on the list jeopardized a key component of its business model — dealings with American companies.
The telecom giant’s CEO, Ren Zhengfei, publicly admitted last year’s restrictions would cost his company a whopping $30 billion in lost revenue.
It’s unclear what the PLA’s role is in these companies.
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A bombshell investigation from last June found that the Chinese military worked on research projects with the telecom company.
Huawei’s central role in the 5G network race makes these discoveries even more worrying.
The company is behind 5G networks around the globe, stretching from China to the United Kingdom. Cell phones manufactured by Huawei were at one time a popular choice for many, and the devices can still be found in America.
One unsettling possibility is that the PLA, and by extension the central communist government of China, could use Huawei’s expansive network and infrastructure to conduct espionage and control the flow of data.
CEO Zhengfei has denied that Huawei spies at the request of the Chinese government.
Despite his assurances, many remain skeptical about the company’s intentions.
The sheer number of companies found by the Trump administration to be working under or with the People’s Liberation Army is a reminder that China is willing to bend rules and break conventions to undermine others.
As America continues to decouple from China following the communist powerhouse’s role in the current pandemic, Chinese companies will likely pose a greater danger now than ever before.
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westernjournal--2020-06-25--Stranger Risks His Life To Save Woman by Reportedly Jumping In Front of Gun

Going shopping is difficult enough in these times because in many places , masks are required or strongly suggested .
Wearing a mask is not that great of an inconvenience , but it does highlight the fact that life is not as carefree as it used to be for many .
But there are worse things people can experience while out shopping , and Roicia Banks ran into one of those “ worse things ” in the form of an unhinged member of society .
Banks had planned on going to Barnes & Noble at the Tempe Marketplace in Tempe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meet up with one of her clients .
Minutes after arriving , the meeting was moved to another location , according to her video account , and Banks returned to her car .
As soon as she opened the car door , Banks said things started to go very wrong .
“ I hear the car in front of me turn on and honk again , ” she told KNXV-TV .
At first , she thought maybe the commotion was being caused by an acquaintance .
“ And , I ’ m like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right here .
Maybe they recognize me .
Maybe it ’ s somebody I know . '
” But then , she said , the woman in that car , who was parked diagonally across from Banks , drove straight through the parking spot next to Banks and nearly hit her instead of backing out the other way .
“ I had my door open and at that time , I kind of lunged myself in the door to protect myself , ” Banks explained .
“ As a social worker , my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she ’ s unwell , she ’ s unstable.
” That was a disconcerting enough interaction , but the driver wasn ’ t done yet .
Banks said the woman quickly drove back around to the same spot and got out of her car .
“ I ’ m yelling ‘ You almost hit me .
What is wrong with you ?
’ I pointed at my car , and I ’ m walking toward her at this point , ” Banks said .
With that , the woman allegedly took out a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I ’ m looking dead in her eyes , and I know she was going to shoot me , ” Banks said .
“ I ’ m looking down the barrel of a gun .
At this point , kind of accepting ‘ OK God , I ’ m ready . '
” Thankfully , someone else saw the scene unfolding and raced over to protect Banks .
John Brewer from Prescott Valley had been in his car a few spaces down , and he reportedly leapt into action , calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m yelling at her , like , trying to get her attention from harassing this young woman who was doing nothing , ” Brewer said .
Banks said Brewer then stepped between the woman and the gun aimed at Banks .
“ She may have been three feet , and taunted me with this gun in my face , ” Banks said in her Facebook video , “ and the white man , who by God , by God alone , was in the right place at the right time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in front of me.
” “ If God did not put that man in that moment , in that space , in that time , I would be dead.
” “ In that moment , I can honestly say , I didn ’ t feel any fear , ” Brewer told KNXV-TV .
“ Things were crystal clear .
There was one thing I had to do , and it was step in front of and protect this woman.
” Eventually , the woman with the gun left , and many people — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe the incident may have been racially motivated .
“ I did not feel it was racially motivated until the escalation of the issue , so quickly , ” she explained .
“ But , the facts are that she had a weapon .
She pulled it out on me .
She circled back around to taunt and threaten me .
And , I know it was racially motivated because it was de-escalated by a white ally.
” “ It was a clear example of life or death .
That if you see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you have to act in that moment.
” In Banks ’ video description , she said “ the vehicle we know was a green ( maybe ) Ford Explorer maybe early 2000s with ‘ BSA- – - ‘ plates .
A white 70 plus woman with all white hair and a very short haircut .
That ’ s all we know.
” According to an update shared by Banks , the suspect has not yet been identified , but video surveillance from nearby businesses is being requested .
“ Police have yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the weapon , ” the update said .
“ Barnes and Noble and Verizon have been asked to release security footage and are waiting for a reply from the corporate entities.
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Going shopping is difficult enough in these times because in many places, masks are required or strongly suggested. Wearing a mask is not that great of an inconvenience, but it does highlight the fact that life is not as carefree as it used to be for many.
But there are worse things people can experience while out shopping, and Roicia Banks ran into one of those “worse things” in the form of an unhinged member of society.
Banks had planned on going to Barnes & Noble at the Tempe Marketplace in Tempe, Arizona, on June 19 to meet up with one of her clients. Minutes after arriving, the meeting was moved to another location, according to her video account, and Banks returned to her car.
As soon as she opened the car door, Banks said things started to go very wrong.
“I hear the car in front of me turn on and honk again,” she told KNXV-TV. At first, she thought maybe the commotion was being caused by an acquaintance.
“And, I’m like ‘OK it’s this person right here. Maybe they recognize me. Maybe it’s somebody I know.'”
But then, she said, the woman in that car, who was parked diagonally across from Banks, drove straight through the parking spot next to Banks and nearly hit her instead of backing out the other way.
“I had my door open and at that time, I kind of lunged myself in the door to protect myself,” Banks explained. “As a social worker, my first kind of initial response was maybe she’s unwell, she’s unstable.”
That was a disconcerting enough interaction, but the driver wasn’t done yet. Banks said the woman quickly drove back around to the same spot and got out of her car.
“I’m yelling ‘You almost hit me. What is wrong with you?’ I pointed at my car, and I’m walking toward her at this point,” Banks said.
With that, the woman allegedly took out a gun and aimed it straight at Banks.
“I’m looking dead in her eyes, and I know she was going to shoot me,” Banks said. “I’m looking down the barrel of a gun. At this point, kind of accepting ‘OK God, I’m ready.'”
Thankfully, someone else saw the scene unfolding and raced over to protect Banks. John Brewer from Prescott Valley had been in his car a few spaces down, and he reportedly leapt into action, calling the whole interaction”shocking.”
“I’m yelling at her, like, trying to get her attention from harassing this young woman who was doing nothing,” Brewer said.
Banks said Brewer then stepped between the woman and the gun aimed at Banks.
“She may have been three feet, and taunted me with this gun in my face,” Banks said in her Facebook video, “and the white man, who by God, by God alone, was in the right place at the right time, ran — ran and put his body in front of me.”
“If God did not put that man in that moment, in that space, in that time, I would be dead.”
“In that moment, I can honestly say, I didn’t feel any fear,” Brewer told KNXV-TV. “Things were crystal clear. There was one thing I had to do, and it was step in front of and protect this woman.”
Eventually, the woman with the gun left, and many people — including Banks, who is black-indigenous — believe the incident may have been racially motivated.
“I did not feel it was racially motivated until the escalation of the issue, so quickly,” she explained. “But, the facts are that she had a weapon. She pulled it out on me. She circled back around to taunt and threaten me. And, I know it was racially motivated because it was de-escalated by a white ally.”
“It was a clear example of life or death. That if you see something, you have to do something, you have to act in that moment.”
In Banks’ video description, she said “the vehicle we know was a green (maybe) Ford Explorer maybe early 2000s with ‘BSA- – -‘ plates. A white 70 plus woman with all white hair and a very short haircut. That’s all we know.”
According to an update shared by Banks, the suspect has not yet been identified, but video surveillance from nearby businesses is being requested.
“Police have yet to find the woman who was behind the weapon,” the update said. “Barnes and Noble and Verizon have been asked to release security footage and are waiting for a reply from the corporate entities.”
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westernjournal--2020-06-25--Leftist Advocates for ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ To Be Replaced by Lennon’s Marxist ‘Imagine’

It should come as no shock that the left hates our national anthem .
We know that they hate our nation ’ s history .
We know they hate the freedom that our flag symbolizes .
So naturally , they hate “ The Star-Spangled Banner ” as well .
That ’ s why it ’ s not surprising that Yahoo Entertainment published an opinion piece Wednesday by Lyndsey Parker , editor-in-chief of Yahoo Music , suggesting that it may be time to “ replace ‘ The Star-Spangled Banner ’ with a new national anthem.
” And Kevin Powell , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggested one of the most annoying songs ever recorded — John Lennon ’ s “ Imagine ” — be the one to take its place .
In “ Imagine , ” Lennon dreams of a Marxist , one-world government , famously singing of a world with “ no countries , ” “ no religion ” and “ no possessions.
” Parker argued that the U.S. should possibly consider replacing “ The Star-Spangled Banner ” because its author , Francis Scott Key , was a known slaveholder who called African-Americans a “ distinct and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ piece , Parker quoted Daniel E. Walker , the author of “ No More , No More : Slavery and Cultural Resistance in Havana and New Orleans ” and producer of the documentary “ How Sweet the Sound : Gospel in Los Angeles.
” “ And so , I do side with the people who say that we should rethink this as the national anthem , because this is about the deep-seated legacy of slavery and white supremacy in America , where we do things over and over and over again that are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of color and women , ” Walker said .
“ People just don ’ t know history , and everybody ’ s guilty of this , ” he added .
In reality , it ’ s Walker who sounds ignorant of history .
When iconoclastic movements attempt to erase a country ’ s history , both good and ill , it consistently forebodes the rise of dangerous totalitarianism .
What leftists want is a kind of “ Year Zero ” — the idea that an existing society ’ s culture or history can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concept was famously put into practice by the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia , and the lyrics to “ Imagine ” lyrics fit right in with the communist hell-hole Pol Pot created there .
Yet according to Powell , who suggested to Parker that “ Imagine ” become America ’ s new national anthem , the song is “ the most beautiful , unifying , all-people , all-backgrounds-together kind of song you could have.
” RELATED : Brett Favre Likens Kaepernick to Pat Tillman , Who Died Serving the Flag Kaep Kneeled For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , of course .
As Zachary Faria pointed out at the Washington Examiner , “ A song that calls for ‘ no religion too ’ should play well for the roughly 80 % of religious people in the United States.
” Perhaps Powell does not know any religious people or does not think people of faith matter in his leftist notion of “ unifying.
” The Star-Spangled Banner must stay .
Let tone-deaf leftist celebrities sing “ Imagine ” instead .
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It should come as no shock that the left hates our national anthem.
We know that they hate our nation’s history. We know they hate the freedom that our flag symbolizes.
So naturally, they hate “The Star-Spangled Banner” as well.
That’s why it’s not surprising that Yahoo Entertainment published an opinion piece Wednesday by Lyndsey Parker, editor-in-chief of Yahoo Music, suggesting that it may be time to “replace ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ with a new national anthem.”
And Kevin Powell, a liberal activist quoted in her story, suggested one of the most annoying songs ever recorded — John Lennon’s “Imagine” — be the one to take its place.
In “Imagine,” Lennon dreams of a Marxist, one-world government, famously singing of a world with “no countries,” “no religion” and “no possessions.”
Parker argued that the U.S. should possibly consider replacing “The Star-Spangled Banner” because its author, Francis Scott Key, was a known slaveholder who called African-Americans a “distinct and inferior race of people.”
In her piece, Parker quoted Daniel E. Walker, the author of “No More, No More: Slavery and Cultural Resistance in Havana and New Orleans” and producer of the documentary “How Sweet the Sound: Gospel in Los Angeles.”
“And so, I do side with the people who say that we should rethink this as the national anthem, because this is about the deep-seated legacy of slavery and white supremacy in America, where we do things over and over and over again that are a slap in the face of people of color and women,” Walker said.
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“People just don’t know history, and everybody’s guilty of this,” he added.
In reality, it’s Walker who sounds ignorant of history. When iconoclastic movements attempt to erase a country’s history, both good and ill, it consistently forebodes the rise of dangerous totalitarianism.
What leftists want is a kind of “Year Zero” — the idea that an existing society’s culture or history can be completely destroyed or erased.
This concept was famously put into practice by the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia, and the lyrics to “Imagine” lyrics fit right in with the communist hell-hole Pol Pot created there.
Yet according to Powell, who suggested to Parker that “Imagine” become America’s new national anthem, the song is “the most beautiful, unifying, all-people, all-backgrounds-together kind of song you could have.”
Unless you are a person of faith, of course. As Zachary Faria pointed out at the Washington Examiner, “A song that calls for ‘no religion too’ should play well for the roughly 80% of religious people in the United States.”
Perhaps Powell does not know any religious people or does not think people of faith matter in his leftist notion of “unifying.”
The Star-Spangled Banner must stay. Let tone-deaf leftist celebrities sing “Imagine” instead.
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westernjournal--2020-06-25--Brandon Tatum Burns BLM’s Partisan Motives: ‘They Don’t Care About Black Lives’

With racial unrest triggering a resurgence in Black Lives Matter demonstrations nationwide following the officer-involved death of George Floyd , the debate surrounding the decentralized social movement ’ s messaging , agenda and at times aggressive tactics has once again been pushed to the forefront of national politics .
Conservative political commentator Brandon Tatum has long been known for his role as an unreserved voice in that debate .
Weighing in Tuesday with The Western Journal before President Donald Trump ’ s rally in Phoenix , Tatum lambasted the organization , alleging its divisive and at times dangerous outbursts in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans and betrayed patently partisan motives at the movement ’ s core .
“ This is a mob of individuals who want to erase America as we know it , ” Tatum said .
“ And I do not agree with it.
” “ It ’ s a political strong-arm of the Democrat Party , and I do not support them .
I want people who are out here trying to make a difference , who want to make a change , who are actually putting their boots on the ground and doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
An Arizona native and former Tuscon police officer , Tatum has been known as an unreserved voice of opposition to the Black Lives Matter movement since shortly after stepping onto the political stage in 2016 .
In March of that year , Tatum , still an officer , went viral after posting a social media video describing his eye-opening experience at a local Trump campaign rally .
Attending in plainclothes , Tatum described suffering verbal abuse at the hands of progressive protesters outside the rally and even witnessing physical violence erupt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Washington Post .
“ I gained a lot of respect for Donald Trump , ” he said .
“ I think that if you want to know the truth about stuff , you got to examine it , you got to physically show up .
You show up to events and you ’ ll get a perspective of what ’ s really going on and you won ’ t have to listen to what anybody else says.
” Tatum has since grown into his role as a prominent black voice in the conservative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the director of urban outreach for Turning Point USA and co-founding Blexit — a social movement aimed at giving voice to black Americans who have parted ways with the Democratic Party .
In the face of massive , weeks-long racial justice and police reform demonstrations from a reinvigorated Black Lives Matter , however , the political commentator has been anything but shy with regard to his distaste for the movement .
Extending to metropolitan centers in all 50 states by June 13 , according to The New York Times , those demonstrations have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to New York to Washington , D.C. and beyond , more than a handful of protests descended into anarchy as night fell , with widespread reports of buildings razed , businesses looted and acts of physical violence perpetrated .
According to MarketWatch , more than $ 25 million worth of physical damage was done by rioters in Minnesota alone by the second week of June .
An unofficial tally also indicates at least 17 people , the majority black , have died as a result of the riots , WITI reported .
RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Calling for US System To Be Burned Down David Dorn , 77 , was one such casualty .
A retired St. Louis police officer and local mentor , Dorn was slain while attempting to prevent looters from stealing televisions at the neighborhood pawn shop .
The disproportionate impact of that lawlessness on the black inner city , Tatum told The Western Journal , is an irony not lost on him .
“ Black Lives Matter ?
Just destroying America .
They don ’ t care about black lives , ” he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be in Chicago , Illinois , right now , where you had 104 shootings this past weekend .
They would care about black lives in the womb .
Abortion numbers wouldn ’ t be what they are , ” he said .
“ They wouldn ’ t be focused on just looking at black people who get killed by white police officers — because if you get killed by another race of police officer , it does not matter .
“ Black Lives do not care about black lives.
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With racial unrest triggering a resurgence in Black Lives Matter demonstrations nationwide following the officer-involved death of George Floyd, the debate surrounding the decentralized social movement’s messaging, agenda and at times aggressive tactics has once again been pushed to the forefront of national politics.
Conservative political commentator Brandon Tatum has long been known for his role as an unreserved voice in that debate.
Weighing in Tuesday with The Western Journal before President Donald Trump’s rally in Phoenix, Tatum lambasted the organization, alleging its divisive and at times dangerous outbursts in recent weeks signified outright carelessness for black Americans and betrayed patently partisan motives at the movement’s core.
“This is a mob of individuals who want to erase America as we know it,” Tatum said. “And I do not agree with it.”
“It’s a political strong-arm of the Democrat Party, and I do not support them. I want people who are out here trying to make a difference, who want to make a change, who are actually putting their boots on the ground and doing something about it,” he later said.
“Black Lives Matter isn’t it.”
An Arizona native and former Tuscon police officer, Tatum has been known as an unreserved voice of opposition to the Black Lives Matter movement since shortly after stepping onto the political stage in 2016.
In March of that year, Tatum, still an officer, went viral after posting a social media video describing his eye-opening experience at a local Trump campaign rally. Attending in plainclothes, Tatum described suffering verbal abuse at the hands of progressive protesters outside the rally and even witnessing physical violence erupt in the crowd, according to The Washington Post.
“I gained a lot of respect for Donald Trump,” he said. “I think that if you want to know the truth about stuff, you got to examine it, you got to physically show up. You show up to events and you’ll get a perspective of what’s really going on and you won’t have to listen to what anybody else says.”
Tatum has since grown into his role as a prominent black voice in the conservative community, serving for a stint as the director of urban outreach for Turning Point USA and co-founding Blexit — a social movement aimed at giving voice to black Americans who have parted ways with the Democratic Party.
In the face of massive, weeks-long racial justice and police reform demonstrations from a reinvigorated Black Lives Matter, however, the political commentator has been anything but shy with regard to his distaste for the movement.
Extending to metropolitan centers in all 50 states by June 13, according to The New York Times, those demonstrations have not been exclusively peaceful.
From Minnesota to New York to Washington, D.C. and beyond, more than a handful of protests descended into anarchy as night fell, with widespread reports of buildings razed, businesses looted and acts of physical violence perpetrated.
According to MarketWatch, more than $25 million worth of physical damage was done by rioters in Minnesota alone by the second week of June.
An unofficial tally also indicates at least 17 people, the majority black, have died as a result of the riots, WITI reported.
David Dorn, 77, was one such casualty. A retired St. Louis police officer and local mentor, Dorn was slain while attempting to prevent looters from stealing televisions at the neighborhood pawn shop.
The disproportionate impact of that lawlessness on the black inner city, Tatum told The Western Journal, is an irony not lost on him.
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“Black Lives Matter? Just destroying America. They don’t care about black lives,” he said.
“If they did, they would be in Chicago, Illinois, right now, where you had 104 shootings this past weekend. They would care about black lives in the womb. Abortion numbers wouldn’t be what they are,” he said.
“They wouldn’t be focused on just looking at black people who get killed by white police officers — because if you get killed by another race of police officer, it does not matter.
“Black Lives do not care about black lives.”
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westernjournal--2020-06-25--Popular TV Show Censored for Mocking Muhammad

An old controversy surrounding Comedy Central ’ s animated hit “ South Park ” has resurfaced , as HBO Max will not stream five episodes which depict the Muslim prophet Muhammad .
HBO now offers all 23 seasons of the show on its platform , but episodes prodding Muhammad are not available to stream , according to Deadline .
Citing anonymous sources , the entertainment industry outlet reported the five episodes were excluded in a package offered to streamers by Comedy Central owner Viacom and South Park Studios .
The episodes were also absent from a previous streaming deal with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
An equal opportunity offender , “ South Park ” has lampooned or otherwise targeted nearly every sector of society since the late 1990s .
But the show ’ s depiction of the Islamic prophet goes too far , according to critics who lambasted the show beginning in 2006 .
The program ’ s creators , Trey Parker and Matt Stone , have gotten death threats due to the show ’ s depictions of Muhammad , as images of the prophet are strictly prohibited by Islam .
In 2005 , the Danish newspaper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leading to riots across the Muslim world , according to the BBC .
Parker and Stone were unbothered by the controversy , and they reportedly wrote Muhammad into the 2006 two-part episode “ Cartoon Wars ” in part as a response to it .
“ ‘ Super Best Friends ’ from the fifth season , ‘ Cartoon Wars ’ parts I and II from the 10th season , and ‘ 200′ and ‘ 201 ’ from the 14th season are all absent from the newly launched streaming service because they depicted a character @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to The Hollywood Reporter .
The decision to not include the episodes is no surprise , considering the current political climate , but it is noteworthy , as earlier this month HBO pulled the classic 1939 film “ Gone with the Wind ” after it was criticized for apparently racist depictions of film ’ s black characters .
The film also came under fire for allegedly romanticizing the Antebellum South during the Civil War .
HBO , which is rumored to have paid $ 500 million for the rights to stream “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the five episodes that are missing from its streaming service .
“ South Park ” has been renewed for a 24th season , which will premiere in the fall and be available on the HBO platform — presumably barring any appearance by Muhammad .
MTV News reported on the 2006 Muhammad controversy in 2010 after the show depicted the Islamic figure again , only to be censored by Comedy Central over fears of a backlash .
The show ’ s creators were not pleased with the censorship .
“ In the 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South Park ’ we have never done a show that we couldn ’ t stand behind .
We delivered our version of the show to Comedy Central and they made a determination to alter the episode .
It wasn ’ t some meta-joke on our part , ” they said in a statement at the time .
“ Comedy Central added the bleep , ” Parker and Stone said .
“ We ’ ll be back next week with a whole new show about something completely different and we ’ ll see what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hollywood Reporter , Parker previously said : “ What p—ed me off about episodes ‘ 200 ’ and ‘ 201 ’ was that I thought the episodes ended up being really good.
” “ We were so exhausted by it all , we were like , ‘ F— it , just get on to the next episode.
’ ” “ South Park ” has lampooned black and celebrity culture , Christianity and Buddhism , in addition to routinely mocking Jewish characters , though all of those episodes are still available for streaming on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HBO Max .
But the fact that the show is valued at such a high price , despite its many controversies , speaks to a demand for content which bucks the modern mores of political correctness .
Parker and Stone announced their political leanings after receiving a “ freedom ” award in 2018 from the People for the American Way Foundation , a liberal group .
“ We ’ re Republicans , ” the duo said , according to conservative radio host Larry Elder .
“ No , seriously .
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An old controversy surrounding Comedy Central’s animated hit “South Park” has resurfaced, as HBO Max will not stream five episodes which depict the Muslim prophet Muhammad.
HBO now offers all 23 seasons of the show on its platform, but episodes prodding Muhammad are not available to stream, according to Deadline.
Citing anonymous sources, the entertainment industry outlet reported the five episodes were excluded in a package offered to streamers by Comedy Central owner Viacom and South Park Studios.
The episodes were also absent from a previous streaming deal with Hulu, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
An equal opportunity offender, “South Park” has lampooned or otherwise targeted nearly every sector of society since the late 1990s.
But the show’s depiction of the Islamic prophet goes too far, according to critics who lambasted the show beginning in 2006.
The program’s creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, have gotten death threats due to the show’s depictions of Muhammad, as images of the prophet are strictly prohibited by Islam.
In 2005, the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten published 12 caricatures of Muhammad, leading to riots across the Muslim world, according to the BBC. Parker and Stone were unbothered by the controversy, and they reportedly wrote Muhammad into the 2006 two-part episode “Cartoon Wars” in part as a response to it.
“‘Super Best Friends’ from the fifth season, ‘Cartoon Wars’ parts I and II from the 10th season, and ‘200′ and ‘201’ from the 14th season are all absent from the newly launched streaming service because they depicted a character based on the Prophet Muhammad,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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The decision to not include the episodes is no surprise, considering the current political climate, but it is noteworthy, as earlier this month HBO pulled the classic 1939 film “Gone with the Wind” after it was criticized for apparently racist depictions of film’s black characters.
The film also came under fire for allegedly romanticizing the Antebellum South during the Civil War.
HBO, which is rumored to have paid $500 million for the rights to stream “South Park,” has not commented on the five episodes that are missing from its streaming service.
“South Park” has been renewed for a 24th season, which will premiere in the fall and be available on the HBO platform — presumably barring any appearance by Muhammad.
MTV News reported on the 2006 Muhammad controversy in 2010 after the show depicted the Islamic figure again, only to be censored by Comedy Central over fears of a backlash.
The show’s creators were not pleased with the censorship.
“In the 14 years we’ve been doing ‘South Park’ we have never done a show that we couldn’t stand behind. We delivered our version of the show to Comedy Central and they made a determination to alter the episode. It wasn’t some meta-joke on our part,” they said in a statement at the time.
“Comedy Central added the bleep,” Parker and Stone said. “We’ll be back next week with a whole new show about something completely different and we’ll see what happens to it.”
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Parker previously said: “What p—ed me off about episodes ‘200’ and ‘201’ was that I thought the episodes ended up being really good.”
“We were so exhausted by it all, we were like, ‘F— it, just get on to the next episode.’”
“South Park” has lampooned black and celebrity culture, Christianity and Buddhism, in addition to routinely mocking Jewish characters, though all of those episodes are still available for streaming on platforms which carry the show, including HBO Max.
But the fact that the show is valued at such a high price, despite its many controversies, speaks to a demand for content which bucks the modern mores of political correctness.
Parker and Stone announced their political leanings after receiving a “freedom” award in 2018 from the People for the American Way Foundation, a liberal group.
Trey Parker & Matt Stone of @SouthPark asked me to introduce them when they received a “freedom” award from Norman Lear’s organization. After they graciously accepted, they said, “We’re republicans.” Nervous laughter. They repeated, “No, seriously, we’re republicans.”#Priceless pic.twitter.com/v6ICEXR6Eh — Larry Elder (@larryelder) March 24, 2018
“We’re Republicans,” the duo said, according to conservative radio host Larry Elder. “No, seriously. We’re Republicans.”
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westernjournal--2020-06-25--House Dems Block Resolution Condemning Looting and Rioting

House Democrats made it clear on Thursday whose side they ’ re really on — and the American people need to remember it in November .
A resolution introduced by Republican Rep. Greg Steube of Florida that went down in defeat on Thursday condemned the rioting and looting that followed the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May and failed to attract a single Democratic vote in support , according to the Washington Free Beacon .
Considering this is the same House majority that was unable to find the moral strength to condemn anti-Semitism in 2019 , the development @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it shouldn ’ t be forgotten .
And the fact that Democrats were apparently motivated by a portion of the resolution that condemned efforts to “ defund ” police departments around the country — the latest fad among the radical left — only makes the point more urgent .
The resolution from Steube begins with the words “ Calling for justice for George Floyd and others , and condemning violence and rioting.
” That would seem to be something literally all Americans could get on board with — who ’ s against justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and rioting ?
That ’ s followed by a lengthy list of “ whereases , ” ranging from the facts of Floyd ’ s death to the degeneration of the protests that followed into “ looting , destruction of business and personal property , and additional loss of life , including the deliberate targeting of law enforcement officers , ” to the current liberal mania of defunding police that would increase the “ risk of violent crime to the communities of the United States , especially vulnerable communities.
” Granted , that last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic conference – no one would expect Rep. Ilhan Omar or her fellow traveler Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to sign onto the idea that defunding cops increases the risk of crime .
( It ’ s too blatantly true , for starters . )
But Americans could surely expect at least some Democratic members of Congress to sign on .
While it ’ s true that the looting and rioting that the country experienced in early June left huge swaths of the country untouched , it ’ s also true that Americans everywhere saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to wonder if their community could be next .
The drama of Seattle ’ s Capitol Hill Organized Protest — the CHOP-formerly-known-as-CHAZ commune where lawlessness ruled at night ( and resulted in one killing ) — likely wasn ’ t lost on many either .
But not one Democrat could break party ranks to take a stand for law and order .
According to Townhall , Democrats used a procedural maneuver to keep the measure from coming to the floor for a vote .
That might have kept individual House Democrats from having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ party where they stood , but it also sent the message to the American people loud and clear whose side the party itself is on .
Nestled in the document ’ s legalese , the resolution merely points out what sane people already know .
As Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio said on the House floor , peaceful protests are not what the country has been witnessing .
“ What happened in Minneapolis we all know was a tragedy .
Never should have happened .
Wrong as wrong could be and [ Floyd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Jordan said , according to Fox News .
“ There is a big difference between peaceful protest and rioting .
There is a big difference between peaceful protests and violence .
There is a big difference between peaceful protest and attacking police officers .
And there is certainly a big difference between peaceful protest and forming CHAZ or CHOP or any type of autonomous zone.
” The resolution , Jordan noted , “ strongly opposes what I think is one of the craziest public policy proposals I have ever seen : This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defund the police.
” That may have been the deal-breaker for Speaker Nancy Pelosi ’ s party — one that has set itself firmly on the side of lawlessness in what ’ s supposed to be a nation of laws .
As is routinely the case these days , the social media reaction to the House Democrats ’ embarrassing decision was swamped by liberals attacking the very idea of attacking the “ mostly peaceful protesters ” who wreaked such havoc on American streets .
Again , this is the party that last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of anti-Semitism a richly deserved condemnation to be watered down to a weak statement that condemned hatred generally .
It ’ s the party that , with less than a handul of exceptions , voted in the House to impeach President Donald Trump on the most spurious of charges .
But every one of those Democrats is going to be up for re-election this fall .
And the ones who won election in 2018 by presenting themselves as some kind of responsible alternative to the # Resistance-crazed progressives who flooded the streets in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 are going to have to face their own voters as representatives of a party that can ’ t bring itself to condemn riots .
Every voter who has been awake for the past month , watching rampant looting in the country ’ s great cities , watching mobs tear down statues of national heroes , and listening to an endless drumbeat of liberal politicians and the mainstream media paint American police officers as some sort of hostile occupation force needs to keep this in mind .
Democrats showed whose side they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remember that in November .
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House Democrats made it clear on Thursday whose side they’re really on — and the American people need to remember it in November.
A resolution introduced by Republican Rep. Greg Steube of Florida that went down in defeat on Thursday condemned the rioting and looting that followed the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May and failed to attract a single Democratic vote in support, according to the Washington Free Beacon.
FLOOR ALERT: @HouseDemocrats just refused to allow a vote on a resolution calling for justice for George Floyd, condemning violence & rioting & urging peace. @RepGregSteube’s resolution also denounces the misguided & dangerous demands to defund the police. pic.twitter.com/2prPzi2Awd — House Rules Republicans (@RulesReps) June 25, 2020
Considering this is the same House majority that was unable to find the moral strength to condemn anti-Semitism in 2019, the development might not be too surprising. But it shouldn’t be forgotten.
And the fact that Democrats were apparently motivated by a portion of the resolution that condemned efforts to “defund” police departments around the country — the latest fad among the radical left — only makes the point more urgent.
The resolution from Steube begins with the words “Calling for justice for George Floyd and others, and condemning violence and rioting.”
That would seem to be something literally all Americans could get on board with — who’s against justice for victims and in favor of violence and rioting?
That’s followed by a lengthy list of “whereases,” ranging from the facts of Floyd’s death to the degeneration of the protests that followed into “looting, destruction of business and personal property, and additional loss of life, including the deliberate targeting of law enforcement officers,” to the current liberal mania of defunding police that would increase the “risk of violent crime to the communities of the United States, especially vulnerable communities.”
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Granted, that last part might alienate the leftiest among the Democratic conference – no one would expect Rep. Ilhan Omar or her fellow traveler Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to sign onto the idea that defunding cops increases the risk of crime. (It’s too blatantly true, for starters.)
But Americans could surely expect at least some Democratic members of Congress to sign on.
While it’s true that the looting and rioting that the country experienced in early June left huge swaths of the country untouched, it’s also true that Americans everywhere saw the destruction on television, and had to wonder if their community could be next.
The drama of Seattle’s Capitol Hill Organized Protest — the CHOP-formerly-known-as-CHAZ commune where lawlessness ruled at night (and resulted in one killing) — likely wasn’t lost on many either.
But not one Democrat could break party ranks to take a stand for law and order.
According to Townhall, Democrats used a procedural maneuver to keep the measure from coming to the floor for a vote. That might have kept individual House Democrats from having to declare openly to voters and their party where they stood, but it also sent the message to the American people loud and clear whose side the party itself is on.
Nestled in the document’s legalese, the resolution merely points out what sane people already know. As Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio said on the House floor, peaceful protests are not what the country has been witnessing.
“What happened in Minneapolis we all know was a tragedy. Never should have happened. Wrong as wrong could be and [Floyd’s] family deserves justice,” Jordan said, according to Fox News.
“There is a big difference between peaceful protest and rioting. There is a big difference between peaceful protests and violence. There is a big difference between peaceful protest and attacking police officers. And there is certainly a big difference between peaceful protest and forming CHAZ or CHOP or any type of autonomous zone.”
The resolution, Jordan noted, “strongly opposes what I think is one of the craziest public policy proposals I have ever seen: This idea that we’re going to defund the police.”
That may have been the deal-breaker for Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s party — one that has set itself firmly on the side of lawlessness in what’s supposed to be a nation of laws.
As is routinely the case these days, the social media reaction to the House Democrats’ embarrassing decision was swamped by liberals attacking the very idea of attacking the “mostly peaceful protesters” who wreaked such havoc on American streets.
Fortunately, many Americans have clearer vision.
This is your Democratic Party. Embarrassing, and I am being as nice as possible. House Dems Unanimously Block Resolution Condemning Violence and Rioting https://t.co/KIDLuLWoMf — catgal (@ladycatgal) June 25, 2020
Well @TheDemocrats: Can you explain what is so wrong with this? “The resolution called for justice for George Floyd; condemned violence, rioting & looting; and called for Congress to unequivocally oppose autonomous zones & efforts to defund the police.”https://t.co/910teAIZ3z — America First (@AmericaFirstPAC) June 25, 2020
This is damning evidence that congressional demorroids WANT violence & destruction in America to continue. Demorroids only vote to pad their own pockets. #FDems House Dems Unanimously Block Resolution Condemning Violence and Rioting https://t.co/0sOWDdl0OU — kroncker (@kroncker2) June 25, 2020
Again, this is the party that last year allowed a resolution giving the ancient evil of anti-Semitism a richly deserved condemnation to be watered down to a weak statement that condemned hatred generally.
It’s the party that, with less than a handul of exceptions, voted in the House to impeach President Donald Trump on the most spurious of charges.
But every one of those Democrats is going to be up for re-election this fall.
And the ones who won election in 2018 by presenting themselves as some kind of responsible alternative to the #Resistance-crazed progressives who flooded the streets in response to Trump’s election in 2016 are going to have to face their own voters as representatives of a party that can’t bring itself to condemn riots.
Every voter who has been awake for the past month, watching rampant looting in the country’s great cities, watching mobs tear down statues of national heroes, and listening to an endless drumbeat of liberal politicians and the mainstream media paint American police officers as some sort of hostile occupation force needs to keep this in mind.
Democrats showed whose side they’re on Thursday. Voters need to remember that in November.
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westernjournal--2020-06-25--‘Today’ Host Savannah Guthrie Forced To Defend Her ‘Distracting’ and ‘Unkempt’ Work-from-Home Look

When some of the coronavirus-related restrictions lifted , people flocked back to their favorite salons .
People had missed their manicures , pedicures , hair styling and other professional beauty services .
But that doesn ’ t mean it was necessarily safe to go and do those things , and many people are still wary of going out for nonessential reasons and are stuck at home , managing as best they can on their own .
With all the how-to videos online , there is plenty of information available to people as they develop their skills — but there ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some celebrities have been just as out of their depth as normal people , though they ’ re much more public and so their flubs are much more noticeable .
There are graceful ways for viewers to respond to these at-home jobs — one of which is by not mentioning them .
But one woman couldn ’ t help but voice her opinion about “ Today ” show host Savannah Guthrie ’ s “ unkempt ” locks .
Guthrie has openly shared her attempts to manage her own hair and makeup .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a celebrity colorist , in order to dye her own hair at home , according to People .
“ Let ’ s do this .
Coloring hair at home is easy with Charley on my arm and @ ritahazan giving expert advice on FaceTime !
!
!
” she posted on Instagram on April 29 .
“ Tryin ’ to nail the home manicure , ” she shared on June 17 alongside a photo of her freshly painted nails , five different colors of polish on display .
Guthrie said she used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makeup all the time in the early years of her career — but that was back in the ’ 80s and ’ 90s .
“ I just pour it on and hope for the best and I ’ m not that good at doing my hair and makeup , ” she said , according to People .
“ But I ’ m just trying to do the best I can.
” However , it was a comment resulting from a recent broadcast that had fans rushing to her rescue .
“ Cmon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ With what they pay you , can ’ t you afford a hair stylist ?
I love the natural unkempt look but its distracting on @ NBCNews national news.
” RELATED : 73-Year-Old Female Bodybuilder Gives Host Terry Crews Run for His Money on AGT “ We are all doing our own hair and makeup during the pandemic , ” Guthrie replied , good-naturedly .
“ And yes it shows !
” But fans weren ’ t quite so good-natured and snapped back at the commenter .
“ What a ridiculous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Maybe if we focused a little less on women ’ s appearance and more on what they had to say , the world would be a better place.
” “ What in the world !
?
” another commented .
“ People can be so unbelievably rude .
I watched you this evening and wasn ’ t the least bit distracted by your appearance … because I ’ m not shallow.
” The original commenter quickly responded with an explanation .
“ I didn ’ t mean to be mean .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was just surprised that the makeup artists would let the hair slide on national tv for two days .
You do look great .
Its the hair that needs a little love .
We love you in Puerto Rico !
” It seems that the insensitive comment caused more of a distraction than Guthrie ’ s hair , but hopefully , we can all have a little more grace and understanding for one another when we ’ re doing our best .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

When some of the coronavirus-related restrictions lifted, people flocked back to their favorite salons. People had missed their manicures, pedicures, hair styling and other professional beauty services.
But that doesn’t mean it was necessarily safe to go and do those things, and many people are still wary of going out for nonessential reasons and are stuck at home, managing as best they can on their own.
With all the how-to videos online, there is plenty of information available to people as they develop their skills — but there’s often a rough learning curve.
Some celebrities have been just as out of their depth as normal people, though they’re much more public and so their flubs are much more noticeable.
There are graceful ways for viewers to respond to these at-home jobs — one of which is by not mentioning them. But one woman couldn’t help but voice her opinion about “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s “unkempt” locks.
Guthrie has openly shared her attempts to manage her own hair and makeup. In April, she FaceTimed with Rita Hazan, a celebrity colorist, in order to dye her own hair at home, according to People.
“Let’s do this. Coloring hair at home is easy with Charley on my arm and @ritahazan giving expert advice on FaceTime!!!” she posted on Instagram on April 29.
“Tryin’ to nail the home manicure,” she shared on June 17 alongside a photo of her freshly painted nails, five different colors of polish on display.
Guthrie said she used to have to do her hair and makeup all the time in the early years of her career — but that was back in the ’80s and ’90s.
“I just pour it on and hope for the best and I’m not that good at doing my hair and makeup,” she said, according to People. “But I’m just trying to do the best I can.”
However, it was a comment resulting from a recent broadcast that had fans rushing to her rescue.
“Cmon,” a woman tweeted on June 23. “With what they pay you, can’t you afford a hair stylist? I love the natural unkempt look but its distracting on @NBCNews national news.”
@SavannahGuthrie Cmon. With what they pay you, can’t you afford a hair stylist? I love the natural unkempt look but its distracting on @NBCNews national news. — Susan Soltero (@SusanSoltero) June 23, 2020
“We are all doing our own hair and makeup during the pandemic,” Guthrie replied, good-naturedly. “And yes it shows!”
But fans weren’t quite so good-natured and snapped back at the commenter.
“What a ridiculous comment,” one person wrote. “Maybe if we focused a little less on women’s appearance and more on what they had to say, the world would be a better place.”
“What in the world!?” another commented. “People can be so unbelievably rude. I watched you this evening and wasn’t the least bit distracted by your appearance … because I’m not shallow.”
We are all doing our own hair and makeup during the pandemic. And yes it shows! https://t.co/w6QVY0Zhyt — Savannah Guthrie (@SavannahGuthrie) June 23, 2020
The original commenter quickly responded with an explanation.
“I didn’t mean to be mean. I worked in television for 32 years. I was just surprised that the makeup artists would let the hair slide on national tv for two days. You do look great. Its the hair that needs a little love. We love you in Puerto Rico!”
It seems that the insensitive comment caused more of a distraction than Guthrie’s hair, but hopefully, we can all have a little more grace and understanding for one another when we’re doing our best.
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westernjournal--2020-06-25--Watch Man Tear Apart CHOP Barricade, Implore People To Go Home: ‘I’m Sick of This S***’

A mob of anarchists instituted a hostile takeover and have been occupying six city blocks in a neighborhood in Seattle for weeks .
Police , apparently ordered to stand down and allow the lawlessness by Democratic Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan , have stood by idly as their department ’ s east precinct has remained in the hands of the leftist activists .
We ’ ve had a month of lawlessness around the country — ever since the death of George Floyd on May 25 after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes during an arrest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ zone , or the CHOP , was partially dismantled this week by a man who had apparently grown fed up with the anarchy .
In the vacuum created by the absence of leadership , acts of gun and other violence are becoming a regular occurrence in the area .
In this case , it took a bit of old-fashioned street justice to take on the protest zone and its inhabitants .
This should not , of course , be read as a statement of support for vigilantism .
Due process , the rule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But what are people to do when the fundamental principles on which the country was founded are looked upon with indifference by those in government ?
Apparently in Seattle , the answer is to take a cue from the anarchists and use their methods against them .
The jaded man was captured on video challenging the CHOP ’ s collective nihilism — taking down the leftists ’ barriers and berating them for the mess they ’ ve made of the area .
It is unclear who the man is or if he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s occupation , but he wasn ’ t swayed when a CHOP resident appeared to pull out a knife and challenged him .
RELATED : Polish President Quietly Visits Vandalized DC Statue , His Next Move Puts Disrespectful Protesters to Shame It ’ s hard to tell exactly what happened next , but as TheBlaze reported , it looks as though the man produced a handgun , and threat of superior firepower was apparently enough to deter the potential attacker .
WARNING : The following video contains vulgar language that some viewers may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to put his gun away after other people in the vicinity helped to cool down the tense situation .
The man proceeded to tear down the CHOP ’ s barriers , which he had already begun doing before being confronted by the man with the knife .
One by one , he threw the barriers aside and laid waste to the area .
The occupiers attempted to reason with him , but to no avail .
“ I ’ m sick of this s— !
F— all you guys !
Go home !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s— to the hood , ” he also said .
Ironically , one apparent resident of the CHOP accused him of destroying property .
That ’ s rich .
But the man , who is black , would go on to chastise those in the CHOP for apparently following the lead of white leftists .
The man is now being praised online for having the courage to challenge a mob , which is something Democratic officials refused to do , even after multiple shootings in the area and other acts of criminal violence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order in the so-called autonomous zone , one thing has remained true since the introduction of firearms into society : Don ’ t bring a knife to a gunfight .
Mayor Durkan ’ s “ summer of love ” is over , that ’ s for sure .
But Democrats had nothing to do with taking on the mob of anarchists and socialists .
In the absence of leadership , it took the impatience of one man to put the so-called demonstrators in their place .
What else are you supposed to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
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A mob of anarchists instituted a hostile takeover and have been occupying six city blocks in a neighborhood in Seattle for weeks.
Police, apparently ordered to stand down and allow the lawlessness by Democratic Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, have stood by idly as their department’s east precinct has remained in the hands of the leftist activists.
We’ve had a month of lawlessness around the country — ever since the death of George Floyd on May 25 after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes during an arrest.
But the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone, or the CHOP, was partially dismantled this week by a man who had apparently grown fed up with the anarchy.
In the vacuum created by the absence of leadership, acts of gun and other violence are becoming a regular occurrence in the area.
Updated information on overnight homicide inside protest zone. https://t.co/AcmOeR06ZW — Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) June 20, 2020
In this case, it took a bit of old-fashioned street justice to take on the protest zone and its inhabitants.
This should not, of course, be read as a statement of support for vigilantism.
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Due process, the rule of law and civility must always prevail.
But what are people to do when the fundamental principles on which the country was founded are looked upon with indifference by those in government?
Apparently in Seattle, the answer is to take a cue from the anarchists and use their methods against them.
The jaded man was captured on video challenging the CHOP’s collective nihilism — taking down the leftists’ barriers and berating them for the mess they’ve made of the area.
It is unclear who the man is or if he was once part of the neighborhood’s occupation, but he wasn’t swayed when a CHOP resident appeared to pull out a knife and challenged him.
It’s hard to tell exactly what happened next, but as TheBlaze reported, it looks as though the man produced a handgun, and threat of superior firepower was apparently enough to deter the potential attacker.
WARNING: The following video contains vulgar language that some viewers may find offensive:
The one-man posse appeared to put his gun away after other people in the vicinity helped to cool down the tense situation.
The man proceeded to tear down the CHOP’s barriers, which he had already begun doing before being confronted by the man with the knife.
One by one, he threw the barriers aside and laid waste to the area.
The occupiers attempted to reason with him, but to no avail.
“I’m sick of this s—! F— all you guys! Go home!” he declared.
“Take this s— to the hood,” he also said.
Ironically, one apparent resident of the CHOP accused him of destroying property. That’s rich.
But the man, who is black, would go on to chastise those in the CHOP for apparently following the lead of white leftists.
The man is now being praised online for having the courage to challenge a mob, which is something Democratic officials refused to do, even after multiple shootings in the area and other acts of criminal violence.
Seattle man has had enough of the CHAZ/CHOP. pic.twitter.com/wOf1nG9xyo — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) June 25, 2020
I think this man has had ENOUGH. He looks ready to chop up the CHOP. ???pic.twitter.com/n07jtUilhZ — Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) June 25, 2020
Give this man a medal. F your autonomous zone. Citizens of Seattle stand up! #CHOP pic.twitter.com/Oc1fSadRau — David Basulto The Hispanic Conservative (@thc1776) June 25, 2020
Despite the fundamental breakdown of social order in the so-called autonomous zone, one thing has remained true since the introduction of firearms into society: Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight.
Mayor Durkan’s “summer of love” is over, that’s for sure.
But Democrats had nothing to do with taking on the mob of anarchists and socialists.
In the absence of leadership, it took the impatience of one man to put the so-called demonstrators in their place.
What else are you supposed to do when your leaders refuse to restore order?
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