westernjournal--2020-10-29--Dan Crenshaw Nails the Real Lesson Behind Twitter CEO’s Senate Testimony

While most Americans who watched or heard about Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey getting raked by Republican senators during his testimony Wednesday saw a Big Tech titan ’ s blatant hypocrisy on display , Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw saw something deeper at work .
And it was even more disturbing .
“ Biggest takeaway from the big tech hearings , ” Crenshaw wrote on Twitter .
“ 2 ) There are no liberals left in the Democrat Party .
Not a single Democrat Senator defended free speech or freedom of the press today .
TRENDING : Biden Lets the Truth Slip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mate' Even in his first term in Congress , Crenshaw has already established a reputation for the kind of direct , tough talk the country should expect from a former Navy SEAL .
But his observation about the Democratic Party is particularly on point .
The party that traces its roots to Thomas Jefferson and the founding of the nation has abandoned even the pretense of believing in the free exchange of ideas .
Instead , Senate Democrats used their time at the hearing to assail Republicans like Sen. Ted Cruz for being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ billionaire .
Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii , an especially obnoxious Democrat who pairs well with his maliciously vicious fellow Hawaiian Sen. Mazie Hirono , didn ’ t even ask a question of Dorsey , Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg or Sundar Pichai , the CEO of Google parent company Alphabet Inc .
Instead , according to the U.K .
Independent , Schatz used his time in the Commerce , Science and Transportation Committee hearing to blast Cruz – and , by implication , the idea that Big Tech companies should even be held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season .
“ We never do this , and there is a very good reason we don ’ t call people before us and yell at them for not doing our bidding during an election , ” Schatz said .
“ It is a misuse of taxpayer dollars .
It ’ s happening here and it ’ s a scar on this committee and the U.S. Senate.
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” They do that without being told .
The whole spark for the hearing in the first place was the unconscionable decision by Twitter and Facebook to try to impose a blackout on the New York Post ’ s stunning revelation from mid-October that a laptop apparently belonging to Hunter Biden , son of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden , contained a trove of evidence showing the Biden family — Joe included — engaged in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Post and a handful of other outlets about the Biden family ’ s activities is a reminder that the idea of basic journalism is not dead — it ’ s simply been abandoned by the largest “ news ” outlets in the country , in favor of supporting Democratic efforts to oust President Donald Trump .
And in that regard , it ’ s been shamelessly abetted by the giants of social media .
The New York Post ’ s Twitter account was locked on Oct. 14 , the day it broke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday , it remained locked .
A political party that believes in a truly independent media , in free speech and the freedom of the press enshrined in the Constitution would be outraged by that kind of behavior , but it ’ s been clear for years that those are not the tenets of the modern Democratic Party .
Naturally , Crenshaw ’ s post got plenty of attackers from liberals on social media — the internet ’ s supply of leftist liars and fools is limitless — but he had plenty of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the party supported by the mainstream media , of course .
Republican Ronald Reagan ’ s presidency was plagued by hostile news coverage as he was paving his country ’ s path to victory in the Cold War .
Democrat Bill Clinton was shielded by the Praetorian Guard of the liberal media amid a scandal-ridden eight years .
Republican George W. Bush was blamed for everything from 9/11 to Hurricane Katrina , while his handling of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq was under constant attack .
Democrat Barack Obama was treated as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American taxpayers , lies about his health care reform and the Benghazi terrorist attack , and even surveillance of Washington reporters were brushed off by the mainstream media ( among a host of other misdeeds that would all have gotten a nickname ending in “ gate ” if Obama had been a Republican ) .
But the degree to which Democrats during the Trump presidency have revealed their inner fascists , and the degree to which they ’ ve been supported by the mainstream media , is unprecedented .
Crenshaw was dead right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Party today .
But his Twitter post didn ’ t go far enough .
It ’ s true the state of the Democratic Party should terrify Americans , but it should infuriate them , too .
The country deserves better , from its media and its major politicians .
Making sure Trump gets re-elected in spite of relentless , ultimately baseless attacks by the dishonest Democratic Party and its bootlicking media allies is just the first step to getting it .
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While most Americans who watched or heard about Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey getting raked by Republican senators during his testimony Wednesday saw a Big Tech titan’s blatant hypocrisy on display, Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw saw something deeper at work.
And it was even more disturbing.
“Biggest takeaway from the big tech hearings,” Crenshaw wrote on Twitter.
“1) Jack Dorsey is a partisan and a hypocrite.
“2) There are no liberals left in the Democrat Party. Not a single Democrat Senator defended free speech or freedom of the press today.
“This should terrify Americans.”
Biggest take away from the big tech hearings: 1) Jack Dorsey is a partisan and a hypocrite. 2) There are no liberals left in the Democrat Party. Not a single Democrat Senator defended free speech or freedom of the press today. This should terrify Americans. — Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) October 28, 2020
Even in his first term in Congress, Crenshaw has already established a reputation for the kind of direct, tough talk the country should expect from a former Navy SEAL.
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But his observation about the Democratic Party is particularly on point.
The party that traces its roots to Thomas Jefferson and the founding of the nation has abandoned even the pretense of believing in the free exchange of ideas. Instead, Senate Democrats used their time at the hearing to assail Republicans like Sen. Ted Cruz for being just too hard on the social media billionaire.
Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii, an especially obnoxious Democrat who pairs well with his maliciously vicious fellow Hawaiian Sen. Mazie Hirono, didn’t even ask a question of Dorsey, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg or Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google parent company Alphabet Inc.
Instead, according to the U.K. Independent, Schatz used his time in the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing to blast Cruz – and, by implication, the idea that Big Tech companies should even be held responsible for rank dishonesty during an election season.
“We never do this, and there is a very good reason we don’t call people before us and yell at them for not doing our bidding during an election,” Schatz said. “It is a misuse of taxpayer dollars. It’s happening here and it’s a scar on this committee and the U.S. Senate.”
Well, first of all, a Democrat like Schatz doesn’t have to worry about social media companies doing his party’s “bidding.”
They do that without being told.
The whole spark for the hearing in the first place was the unconscionable decision by Twitter and Facebook to try to impose a blackout on the New York Post’s stunning revelation from mid-October that a laptop apparently belonging to Hunter Biden, son of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, contained a trove of evidence showing the Biden family — Joe included — engaged in a global influence-peddling operation.
Continued reporting by the Post and a handful of other outlets about the Biden family’s activities is a reminder that the idea of basic journalism is not dead — it’s simply been abandoned by the largest “news” outlets in the country, in favor of supporting Democratic efforts to oust President Donald Trump.
And in that regard, it’s been shamelessly abetted by the giants of social media. The New York Post’s Twitter account was locked on Oct. 14, the day it broke the Hunter Biden story. As of Thursday, it remained locked.
A political party that believes in a truly independent media, in free speech and the freedom of the press enshrined in the Constitution would be outraged by that kind of behavior, but it’s been clear for years that those are not the tenets of the modern Democratic Party.
Naturally, Crenshaw’s post got plenty of attackers from liberals on social media — the internet’s supply of leftist liars and fools is limitless — but he had plenty of supporters too.
Most Democratic Leaders today are Marxists masquerading as Libs. The Party of JFK is long gone – today’s Dem Party more like the Party of Karl Marx. — John Betts (@JohnFromCranber) October 28, 2020
It’s pretty clear the Dems are willing to sell our country out to China to selfishly enrich themselves, and part of that means stripping the freedoms away that we hold dear that defy the fascism needed to implement the grey dystopian, socialist future of their miserable dreams. — Mindy Robinson ?? (@iheartmindy) October 28, 2020
As a 51 year old US Army veteran, I grew up and entered the army during the cold war, served through many periods of unrest and war, saw our country shift and change many times, and yet I’m more scared now that I’ve ever been. — Hank Reardon (@Hank_ReardonSC) October 28, 2020
Congressional Democrats don’t even bother hiding their march towards totalitarianism. Apparently, they think the concept is becoming main stream. — Jeffrey W. Ludwig (@jwludwig) October 28, 2020
Democrats have long been the party supported by the mainstream media, of course.
Republican Ronald Reagan’s presidency was plagued by hostile news coverage as he was paving his country’s path to victory in the Cold War.
Democrat Bill Clinton was shielded by the Praetorian Guard of the liberal media amid a scandal-ridden eight years.
Republican George W. Bush was blamed for everything from 9/11 to Hurricane Katrina, while his handling of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq was under constant attack.
Democrat Barack Obama was treated as a semi-divine being, whose abuses of American taxpayers, lies about his health care reform and the Benghazi terrorist attack, and even surveillance of Washington reporters were brushed off by the mainstream media (among a host of other misdeeds that would all have gotten a nickname ending in “gate” if Obama had been a Republican).
But the degree to which Democrats during the Trump presidency have revealed their inner fascists, and the degree to which they’ve been supported by the mainstream media, is unprecedented.
Crenshaw was dead right, as usual, about the Democratic Party today. But his Twitter post didn’t go far enough.
It’s true the state of the Democratic Party should terrify Americans, but it should infuriate them, too.
The country deserves better, from its media and its major politicians.
Making sure Trump gets re-elected in spite of relentless, ultimately baseless attacks by the dishonest Democratic Party and its bootlicking media allies is just the first step to getting it.
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westernjournal--2020-10-29--Former Miss America Leanza Cornett Dead at Age 49: ‘We Are Devastated’

Leanza Cornett , crowned Miss America 1993 , died Wednesday afternoon following a reported head injury a few weeks prior .
She was 49 .
Born in Big Stone Gap , Virginia , Cornett graduated from Terry Parker High School in 1989 and went to Jacksonville University , according to WJXT-TV .
She married Mark Steines in 1995 , and the two stayed together for 17 years and had two children — Avery and Kai — together .
On Oct. 16 , a post on the “ Leanza Cornett ’ s Circle of Love ” Facebook page alerted followers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sort of accident .
“ It is with a heavy heart I need to share with you that on Monday of this week Leanza Cornett sustained a serious head injury that required emergency surgery , ” Sue Roberts shared .
TRENDING : Biden Lets the Truth Slip , Introduces Himself as 'Kamala 's Running Mate' “ Right now she is in the ICU .
They aren ’ t allowing flowers or visitors at this time .
I am asking for positivity , hope and healing.
” Cornett had a following not only from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time hosting or appearing on several television shows as well as playing “ Ariel ” in the 1991 live-action “ Little Mermaid ” show at Walt Disney World .
On Wednesday , the Cornett Facebook page was updated with sad news .
“ Dear Disney family , ” the post began .
“ I ’ m here to let you know Leanza passed this afternoon.
” “ She was so loved .
I don ’ t feel like writing a lot right now ; my heart is broken.
” Shortly after , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to its own followers .
“ It is with great sadness the Miss America Organization relays the news our beloved Miss America and friend , Leanza Cornett , has passed away , ” the page posted on Wednesday .
RELATED : Azizi , The Last Calf Born to April the Giraffe , Dies Unexpectedly : 'Absolutely Devastating' “ Leanza had a bright and beautiful spirit and her laugh was infectious , ” the post said .
“ We know she meant so much to so many , including all of you .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our Miss America family and we are deeply sorry for her family and close friends for their loss.
” “ At the moment , we do not have any further information regarding a service for Leanza and we ask that you please respect her family during this difficult time .
Hold on tight to those you love today .
Time is certainly precious.
” Steines also wrote about his late wife on Instagram .
“ It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the passing of my ex-wife , Leanza @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kai and Avery , ” he posted .
“ We will always remember the wonderful times shared during her short time here on earth .
I find comfort knowing Kai and Avery will forever have the best guardian angel watching over them as they navigate life ’ s path.
” “ I ask that you please keep them as well as Leanza ’ s parents and her family in your prayers.
” Cornett is survived by her sons Avery , 16 , and Kai , 18 .
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Leanza Cornett, crowned Miss America 1993, died Wednesday afternoon following a reported head injury a few weeks prior. She was 49.
Born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, Cornett graduated from Terry Parker High School in 1989 and went to Jacksonville University, according to WJXT-TV.
She married Mark Steines in 1995, and the two stayed together for 17 years and had two children — Avery and Kai — together.
On Oct. 16, a post on the “Leanza Cornett’s Circle of Love” Facebook page alerted followers to the fact that Cornett had experienced some sort of accident.
“It is with a heavy heart I need to share with you that on Monday of this week Leanza Cornett sustained a serious head injury that required emergency surgery,” Sue Roberts shared.
“Right now she is in the ICU. They aren’t allowing flowers or visitors at this time. I am asking for positivity, hope and healing.”
Cornett had a following not only from her pageant days but also from her time hosting or appearing on several television shows as well as playing “Ariel” in the 1991 live-action “Little Mermaid” show at Walt Disney World.
On Wednesday, the Cornett Facebook page was updated with sad news.
“Dear Disney family,” the post began. “I’m here to let you know Leanza passed this afternoon.”
“She was so loved. I don’t feel like writing a lot right now; my heart is broken.”
Shortly after, the Miss America Organization relayed the sad message to its own followers.
“It is with great sadness the Miss America Organization relays the news our beloved Miss America and friend, Leanza Cornett, has passed away,” the page posted on Wednesday.
“Leanza had a bright and beautiful spirit and her laugh was infectious,” the post said. “We know she meant so much to so many, including all of you. We are devastated by this sudden loss in our Miss America family and we are deeply sorry for her family and close friends for their loss.”
“At the moment, we do not have any further information regarding a service for Leanza and we ask that you please respect her family during this difficult time. Hold on tight to those you love today. Time is certainly precious.”
Steines also wrote about his late wife on Instagram.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the passing of my ex-wife, Leanza the mother to our two extraordinary sons Kai and Avery,” he posted. “We will always remember the wonderful times shared during her short time here on earth. I find comfort knowing Kai and Avery will forever have the best guardian angel watching over them as they navigate life’s path.”
“I ask that you please keep them as well as Leanza’s parents and her family in your prayers.”
Cornett is survived by her sons Avery, 16, and Kai, 18.
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westernjournal--2020-10-29--Bomb Squad Activated After Disturbing Discovery Is Made Amid Philadelphia Riots

One night after rioting and looting continued to turn Philadelphia into a city on edge , explosive devices were discovered in a van on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway .
Rioting in Philadelphia began Monday after police killed Walter Wallace Jr. , a black man .
Police , who had been called to an incident involving a man with a knife , called for Wallace to drop the knife , but the man did not comply and walked toward officers , leading them to shoot , authorities said .
The rioting continued on Tuesday , with police saying more than 1,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Philadelphia Bomb Squad and the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives responded after the 10 p.m. discovery of explosive devices , according to WTXF-TV .
Police recovered propane tanks , torches and what may have been sticks of dynamite , WPVI-TV reported .
TRENDING : Biden Lets the Truth Slip , Introduces Himself as 'Kamala 's Running Mate' Citing unnamed sources , WTXF reported that the devices found were “ M-Type devices , ” similar to what police believe have been used to destroy ATMs around the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police are investigating the theft of 16 U-Haul trucks and propane tanks amid fears that the stolen trucks , propane tanks and explosives could be linked .
Seven ATMs were blown up between around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and 5 a.m. Wednesday , according to KYW .
Businesses where the ATMs where located suffered damage , but there were no serious injuries reported .
Ten other ATMs had been destroyed earlier in the week , according to WPVI .
ATMs in Philadelphia have been a target in the rioting that followed the death of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the explosives in the van came as Philadelphia declared a curfew Wednesday night after more than 200 businesses were targeted by rioters this week .
Pennsylvania National Guard troops have been dispatched to prevent further rioting as the Halloween weekend approaches .
“ Their role , first and foremost , will be to safeguard property and prevent looting , ” Mayor Jim Kenney said .
Businesses were boarding up Wednesday to prevent further damage .
RELATED : Father of Armed Man Shot by Philly Police Begs : 'Stop Burning Our City Down' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit last night , ” Kevin Phang , who owns the Sun Laundromat , told KYW-TV .
“ I mean , it really sucks because you know , this is our only location .
We ’ re not a big corporation where we lost a store , it ’ s fine , the next day we ’ ll still make money .
For small businesses , it really sucks.
” Wallace ’ s shooting prompted very different reactions among political leaders .
Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont called the shooting murder and called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Donald Trump called the shooting a “ terrible event ” and also condemned the rioting that followed it , according to Fox News .
“ The mayor or whoever it is that ’ s allowing people to riot and loot and not stop them is also just a horrible thing , ” Trump told reporters Wednesday .
“ I saw the event .
Everybody did , it was on television .
It was a terrible event .
I guess that ’ s being looked at very strongly .
We have the federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rioting in Philadelphia has to stop .
They have to stop it.
” “ They should bring in the National Guard if the police need help and they should do something .
You can ’ t let that go again .
A Democrat-run state , a Democrat-run city , ” Trump said .
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One night after rioting and looting continued to turn Philadelphia into a city on edge, explosive devices were discovered in a van on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Rioting in Philadelphia began Monday after police killed Walter Wallace Jr., a black man. Police, who had been called to an incident involving a man with a knife, called for Wallace to drop the knife, but the man did not comply and walked toward officers, leading them to shoot, authorities said.
The rioting continued on Tuesday, with police saying more than 1,000 people hit businesses.
On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia Bomb Squad and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives responded after the 10 p.m. discovery of explosive devices, according to WTXF-TV.
Police recovered propane tanks, torches and what may have been sticks of dynamite, WPVI-TV reported.
Citing unnamed sources, WTXF reported that the devices found were “M-Type devices,” similar to what police believe have been used to destroy ATMs around the city recently.
The station also reported that police are investigating the theft of 16 U-Haul trucks and propane tanks amid fears that the stolen trucks, propane tanks and explosives could be linked.
Seven ATMs were blown up between around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and 5 a.m. Wednesday, according to KYW. Businesses where the ATMs where located suffered damage, but there were no serious injuries reported.
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Ten other ATMs had been destroyed earlier in the week, according to WPVI. ATMs in Philadelphia have been a target in the rioting that followed the death of George Floyd in May.
The discovery of the explosives in the van came as Philadelphia declared a curfew Wednesday night after more than 200 businesses were targeted by rioters this week.
Pennsylvania National Guard troops have been dispatched to prevent further rioting as the Halloween weekend approaches.
“Their role, first and foremost, will be to safeguard property and prevent looting,” Mayor Jim Kenney said.
Businesses were boarding up Wednesday to prevent further damage.
“Just boarding up, we got hit last night,” Kevin Phang, who owns the Sun Laundromat, told KYW-TV. “I mean, it really sucks because you know, this is our only location. We’re not a big corporation where we lost a store, it’s fine, the next day we’ll still make money. For small businesses, it really sucks.”
Wallace’s shooting prompted very different reactions among political leaders. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont called the shooting murder and called for the officers to be arrested.
Walter Wallace should be alive today, and our thoughts are with his loved ones. The police responsible for murdering him in front of his mother instead of getting him the medical attention he needed should be arrested, investigated, and prosecuted by the Justice Department. — Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) October 28, 2020
President Donald Trump called the shooting a “terrible event” and also condemned the rioting that followed it, according to Fox News.
“The mayor or whoever it is that’s allowing people to riot and loot and not stop them is also just a horrible thing,” Trump told reporters Wednesday.
“I saw the event. Everybody did, it was on television. It was a terrible event. I guess that’s being looked at very strongly. We have the federal government looking at it also. But the rioting in Philadelphia has to stop. They have to stop it.”
“They should bring in the National Guard if the police need help and they should do something. You can’t let that go again. A Democrat-run state, a Democrat-run city,” Trump said.
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westernjournal--2020-10-31--Joe Biden Slurs His Words Again, Leaves Internet Baffled Trying To Interpret Phrase

Joe Biden , the human gaffe machine , has struck again .
This might be the worst verbal blunder yet that the 77-year-old Democratic candidate for president has blurted out .
While reading from a teleprompter on Saturday , the best Joe Biden could do was this embarrassing line of nonsensical gibberish : “ I ’ ll lead an effective strategy to mobilize truinnerashuvaduprezure , isolate and punish China.
” The Trump War Room didn ’ t even attempt to spell out the gaffe , instead tweeting out “ Joe Biden : “ I ’ ll lead an effective strategy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with the video .
A transcript later released by CNN revealed what the full statement from Biden was supposed to be .
“ I ’ ll lead an effective strategy to mobilize true international pressure , isolate and punish China , ” the transcript reads .
This latest example of Biden ’ s inability to form coherent sentences has further fueled the notion that the former vice president may not be in full command of his mental faculties .
The fact that it has been less than one week since Biden ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help the Democratic nominee ’ s case .
On Sunday , after calling a surprise lid on all campaign activities ( or maybe not much of a surprise given how consistently prevalent and embarrassing these verbal gaffes have become ) , the former vice president appeared to mistake President Donald Trump for former President George Bush .
In fairness , Biden was speaking with comedian George Lopez during the event , so he may have just accidentally referred to Trump as Lopez .
But calling Trump “ George ” is a major gaffe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country , in my view , is literally on the ballot .
What kind of country we are going to be , ” Biden said during the Sunday event .
“ Four more years of George , uh , George , uh , he , uh , we ’ re going to find ourselves in a position where if , uh , Trump gets elected , we ’ re uh , we ’ re going to be in a different world.
” It ’ s entirely possible that Biden is completely capable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the responsibilities of the White House .
Given the sheer number of verbal blunders and incoherent statements that have come from him during this campaign , however , it is also true that such assumptions about his mental faculties can not be completely ruled out either .
Over the past few years , it has become increasingly clear that the man is an absolute gaffe machine .
However , adding Biden ’ s advanced age and apparent mental decline to the equation is starting to make this attempt at a presidential run look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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Joe Biden, the human gaffe machine, has struck again.
This might be the worst verbal blunder yet that the 77-year-old Democratic candidate for president has blurted out.
While reading from a teleprompter on Saturday, the best Joe Biden could do was this embarrassing line of nonsensical gibberish:
“I’ll lead an effective strategy to mobilize truinnerashuvaduprezure, isolate and punish China.”
Joe Biden: “I’ll lead an effective strategy to mobilize [unintelligible]!” pic.twitter.com/cggH79eZB1 — Trump War Room – Text TRUMP to 88022 (@TrumpWarRoom) October 30, 2020
The Trump War Room didn’t even attempt to spell out the gaffe, instead tweeting out “Joe Biden: “I’ll lead an effective strategy to mobilize [unintelligible]!” along with the video.
A transcript later released by CNN revealed what the full statement from Biden was supposed to be.
“I’ll lead an effective strategy to mobilize true international pressure, isolate and punish China,” the transcript reads.
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This latest example of Biden’s inability to form coherent sentences has further fueled the notion that the former vice president may not be in full command of his mental faculties.
The fact that it has been less than one week since Biden’s last huge gaffe doesn’t help the Democratic nominee’s case.
On Sunday, after calling a surprise lid on all campaign activities (or maybe not much of a surprise given how consistently prevalent and embarrassing these verbal gaffes have become), the former vice president appeared to mistake President Donald Trump for former President George Bush.
In fairness, Biden was speaking with comedian George Lopez during the event, so he may have just accidentally referred to Trump as Lopez.
But calling Trump “George” is a major gaffe, regardless.
WATCH: Joe Biden confuses President Trump with George Bush. “4 more years of George, uh, George…” pic.twitter.com/Zzt2brIaYS — Trump War Room – Text TRUMP to 88022 (@TrumpWarRoom) October 26, 2020
“The character of the country, in my view, is literally on the ballot. What kind of country we are going to be,” Biden said during the Sunday event.
“Four more years of George, uh, George, uh, he, uh, we’re going to find ourselves in a position where if, uh, Trump gets elected, we’re uh, we’re going to be in a different world.”
It’s entirely possible that Biden is completely capable, mentally and physically, of assuming the responsibilities of the White House.
Given the sheer number of verbal blunders and incoherent statements that have come from him during this campaign, however, it is also true that such assumptions about his mental faculties cannot be completely ruled out either.
Over the past few years, it has become increasingly clear that the man is an absolute gaffe machine.
However, adding Biden’s advanced age and apparent mental decline to the equation is starting to make this attempt at a presidential run look incredibly sad.
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westernjournal--2020-10-31--Illegals, Smugglers Forced Into the Sea as Border Wall Proves Effective on Land

Whether it ’ s the walls of your house , the walls surrounding a business , or walls along the border of a country , it should be a common-sense conclusion that walls are an effective means of protection and defense .
Reasonable human beings have realized this for hundreds , if not thousands , of years — just look at the Great Wall of China or any number of medieval fortresses .
Even the simple fact that we live in enclosed dwellings with locks on the doors is a testament to the fact that physical barriers deter unauthorized entry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favor of walls , the American left would have you believe that border walls between the United States and Mexico are both ineffective and immoral .
That assertion is belied by reality : In southern California , the addition of miles of new border wall since 2017 has led to a striking increase in the number of smugglers and illegal immigrants arrested as they attempt to enter the country , as reported by the Washington Examiner .
TRENDING : Biden Lets the Truth Slip , Introduces Himself as 'Kamala 's Running Mate' On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ completion of 400 miles of U.S.-Mexico border wall , according to KFMB-TV .
Border Patrol ’ s San Diego region , which stretches 60 miles , has added 53 miles of border wall ( including duplicate fencing ) over the past few years , the majority of which was funded by the Trump administration .
The walls are made from steel fence posts filled with concrete and rebar , reach up to 10 feet below ground , and stand 18 to 30 feet high .
A portion of the wall in this area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ocean .
The new walls — significantly larger and sturdier than earlier versions — make it more difficult to dig shallow tunnels across the border or to enter the U.S. by water .
While individuals can still swim or boat across the border , the wall into the ocean makes it more difficult .
More importantly , the enhanced physical barriers funnel illegal immigrants and smugglers to the more vulnerable areas of the border , where border patrol agents lie in wait .
This has dramatically increased the number of arrests .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Diego region in the 2020 fiscal year ( which ran from Oct. 1 , 2019 , to Sept. 30 , 2020 ) , border patrol agents on jet skis and boats made 302 arrests — up from 195 in fiscal year 2019 , and just 88 in 2015 .
Across the country , arrests of illegal immigrants and smugglers rose to 1,271 in 2020 , up from 662 in 2019 and 219 in 2015 .
Clearly , walls work .
If they don ’ t deter border jumpers and smugglers , they at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ border patrol can intercede .
This is a win , both for President Trump and for America as a whole .
As a country , we have a right — even a duty — to know who and what is entering our borders .
RELATED : Teacher Holds Student After Class , Lectures Him After He Picks Trump as His Hero Those who excuse illegal immigration often contend that those entering the country illegally are just well-intentioned foreigners seeking a better life .
That may be true for many illegal immigrants , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Santa Barbara County authorities earlier this year arrested 33 people aboard a boat containing more than 3,000 pounds of methamphetamine , according to the Ventura County Star .
It is unquestionably good for America and Americans that authorities confiscated those drugs before they were distributed into the country .
Moreover , an immigrant ’ s intentions are largely irrelevant to the conversation about illegal immigration .
Regardless of why someone is coming to America , there is a right ( legal ) and wrong ( illegal ) way to get here .
Many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s simply not true .
Most conservatives happily welcome legal immigrants .
Additionally , legal immigration is more beneficial to the immigrants Democrats say are just seeking a shot at a better life , because it allows those immigrants to fully participate in American society .
Illegal immigration , on the other hand , often forces immigrants to live in the shadows .
Hopefully , the success seen so far from the new barriers in San Diego continues to be seen across the country .
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Walls work.
Whether it’s the walls of your house, the walls surrounding a business, or walls along the border of a country, it should be a common-sense conclusion that walls are an effective means of protection and defense.
Reasonable human beings have realized this for hundreds, if not thousands, of years — just look at the Great Wall of China or any number of medieval fortresses. Even the simple fact that we live in enclosed dwellings with locks on the doors is a testament to the fact that physical barriers deter unauthorized entry.
Despite literally centuries of evidence in favor of walls, the American left would have you believe that border walls between the United States and Mexico are both ineffective and immoral.
That assertion is belied by reality: In southern California, the addition of miles of new border wall since 2017 has led to a striking increase in the number of smugglers and illegal immigrants arrested as they attempt to enter the country, as reported by the Washington Examiner.
On Thursday, the Trump administration celebrated the completion of 400 miles of U.S.-Mexico border wall, according to KFMB-TV. Border Patrol’s San Diego region, which stretches 60 miles, has added 53 miles of border wall (including duplicate fencing) over the past few years, the majority of which was funded by the Trump administration.
The walls are made from steel fence posts filled with concrete and rebar, reach up to 10 feet below ground, and stand 18 to 30 feet high. A portion of the wall in this area also stretches approximately 100 feet into the ocean.
The new walls — significantly larger and sturdier than earlier versions — make it more difficult to dig shallow tunnels across the border or to enter the U.S. by water. While individuals can still swim or boat across the border, the wall into the ocean makes it more difficult.
More importantly, the enhanced physical barriers funnel illegal immigrants and smugglers to the more vulnerable areas of the border, where border patrol agents lie in wait.
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This has dramatically increased the number of arrests. According to the Examiner, in the San Diego region in the 2020 fiscal year (which ran from Oct. 1, 2019, to Sept. 30, 2020), border patrol agents on jet skis and boats made 302 arrests — up from 195 in fiscal year 2019, and just 88 in 2015.
Across the country, arrests of illegal immigrants and smugglers rose to 1,271 in 2020, up from 662 in 2019 and 219 in 2015.
Clearly, walls work. If they don’t deter border jumpers and smugglers, they at least help limit their spread so that border patrol can intercede.
This is a win, both for President Trump and for America as a whole.
As a country, we have a right — even a duty — to know who and what is entering our borders.
Those who excuse illegal immigration often contend that those entering the country illegally are just well-intentioned foreigners seeking a better life.
That may be true for many illegal immigrants, but certainly not all. For instance, Santa Barbara County authorities earlier this year arrested 33 people aboard a boat containing more than 3,000 pounds of methamphetamine, according to the Ventura County Star.
It is unquestionably good for America and Americans that authorities confiscated those drugs before they were distributed into the country.
Moreover, an immigrant’s intentions are largely irrelevant to the conversation about illegal immigration. Regardless of why someone is coming to America, there is a right (legal) and wrong (illegal) way to get here.
Many Democrats claim conservatives are anti-immigrant. That’s simply not true. Most conservatives happily welcome legal immigrants.
Additionally, legal immigration is more beneficial to the immigrants Democrats say are just seeking a shot at a better life, because it allows those immigrants to fully participate in American society. Illegal immigration, on the other hand, often forces immigrants to live in the shadows.
Hopefully, the success seen so far from the new barriers in San Diego continues to be seen across the country.
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westernjournal--2020-10-31--Video: Black-Owned Boutique Ransacked in Philly Riots, Owner Left in Tears

Americans have had enough of the nationwide riots .
While many on the left have defended the violence and looting of riots as merely an overdue expression of outrage over the alleged systemic injustices perpetrated by racially biased police officers in America , as it turns out , these riots have hurt the very people leftists purport to uplift : black business owners .
Yet another example of this comes in the form of entrepreneur and Peirce College graduate Jameelah Scurry .
Scurry is the co-owner ( alongside her brother ) of La ’ vanter Boutique , a Philadelphia boutique @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Philadelphia following the shooting death of Walter Wallace Jr. Wallace was killed by police officers on Monday afternoon .
Armed with a knife , Wallace disobeyed police demands to drop the weapon , authorities said , and was moving toward the officers when they opened fire .
The Black Lives Matter-inspired protests that subsequently broke out in Philadelphia eventually led to riots that destroyed Scurry ’ s business on Tuesday , as seen in the video below : WARNING : The following video contains vulgar language that some viewers may find offensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long , long rough journey from selling our home , moving , taking everything in our savings to basically follow our dreams and inspirations , me and my brother , ” Scurry told WPVI-TV .
“ Me graduating from Peirce , that was a long journey too .
I actually was very , very proud of myself graduating in a pandemic .
It was extremely hard with all the George Floyd riots and all of that going on , the injustice of black people and it just was a major accomplishment for me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s been a long , long road , ” Scurry continued as she began to break down into tears .
Scurry set up a GoFundMe with the goal of raising $ 15,000 in hopes of saving the business .
RELATED : Sciascia : CNN 's Home Page Could Be a Major Clue That Trump Is Winning 2020 As of Friday , the GoFundMe had raised over $ 35,000 .
“ It ’ s a real blessing .
I appreciate each and everybody that reached out to even give us encouraging words , praying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The GoFundMe , it really was a blessing , a major blessing to see that the community can come together and give us some type of light with all of the things that are going on in America.
” Although the group and the decentralized movement that champions its name haven ’ t ( for the most part ) told their advocates to engage in violent riots and looting sprees , Black Lives Matter has manufactured significant outrage by furthering the myth that police officers kill African-Americans at a disproportionate due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the psyche of every white American .
Yes , you read that correctly .
The supporters of the BLM movement and the philosophies primarily motivating it ( namely anti-racism , white fragility and critical race theory ) advance this absurd , racist notion .
If the lies of BLM are to be believed — that innocent black men are hunted down every day by racially biased police officers and that the black community is perpetually held down by the unseen forces of systemic racism — then rioting , looting and violence in response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sense .
That ’ s why the left has been so hesitant to condemn the numerous riots that have followed “ mostly peaceful ” demonstrations .
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Americans have had enough of the nationwide riots.
While many on the left have defended the violence and looting of riots as merely an overdue expression of outrage over the alleged systemic injustices perpetrated by racially biased police officers in America, as it turns out, these riots have hurt the very people leftists purport to uplift: black business owners.
Yet another example of this comes in the form of entrepreneur and Peirce College graduate Jameelah Scurry.
Scurry is the co-owner (alongside her brother) of La’vanter Boutique, a Philadelphia boutique that was destroyed and looted amid unrest in Philadelphia following the shooting death of Walter Wallace Jr.
Wallace was killed by police officers on Monday afternoon. Armed with a knife, Wallace disobeyed police demands to drop the weapon, authorities said, and was moving toward the officers when they opened fire.
The Black Lives Matter-inspired protests that subsequently broke out in Philadelphia eventually led to riots that destroyed Scurry’s business on Tuesday, as seen in the video below:
WARNING: The following video contains vulgar language that some viewers may find offensive:
“It’s been a long, long rough journey from selling our home, moving, taking everything in our savings to basically follow our dreams and inspirations, me and my brother,” Scurry told WPVI-TV.
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“Me graduating from Peirce, that was a long journey too. I actually was very, very proud of myself graduating in a pandemic. It was extremely hard with all the George Floyd riots and all of that going on, the injustice of black people and it just was a major accomplishment for me and my family.
“It’s been a long, long road,” Scurry continued as she began to break down into tears.
The sad reality under Democrat leadership. A young entrepreneur in Philadelphia had her dreams vanish after looters destroyed her small business. We don’t have to accept this as a reality. Vote local. Vote for law & order. Vote Republican. pic.twitter.com/7Px3GxiVSC — Republican State Leadership Committee (@RSLC) October 30, 2020
Scurry set up a GoFundMe with the goal of raising $15,000 in hopes of saving the business.
As of Friday, the GoFundMe had raised over $35,000.
“It’s a real blessing. I appreciate each and everybody that reached out to even give us encouraging words, praying for us,” Scurry said.
“The GoFundMe, it really was a blessing, a major blessing to see that the community can come together and give us some type of light with all of the things that are going on in America.”
Although the group and the decentralized movement that champions its name haven’t (for the most part) told their advocates to engage in violent riots and looting sprees, Black Lives Matter has manufactured significant outrage by furthering the myth that police officers kill African-Americans at a disproportionate due to the innate anti-black racism that exists within the psyche of every white American.
Yes, you read that correctly.
The supporters of the BLM movement and the philosophies primarily motivating it (namely anti-racism, white fragility and critical race theory) advance this absurd, racist notion.
If the lies of BLM are to be believed — that innocent black men are hunted down every day by racially biased police officers and that the black community is perpetually held down by the unseen forces of systemic racism — then rioting, looting and violence in response to those perceived injustices only makes logical sense.
That’s why the left has been so hesitant to condemn the numerous riots that have followed “mostly peaceful” demonstrations.
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westernjournal--2020-10-31--Caught on Video: Police Officer Loses Epic Battle with Tree Limb

Edmond , Oklahoma , has seen some nasty weather this week that has dampened spirits , but one police officer has been able to inject some humor back into the community , despite his wounded pride .
Tree branches and entire trees were crashing down this week during what has been termed a “ historic ice storm , ” according to KWTV-DT .
More than a thousand people were left without power , and a woman who ’ s lived in Edmond for over two decades said she ’ s “ never seen it this bad ” before .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ updates about the storm conditions , keeping people apprised of the damage .
“ Crews continue working through the city removing tree limbs and rebuilding damaged infrastructure , ” they tweeted on Thursday .
“ This is the most tedious part of the recovery effort , so we thank those that have been out of power for an extended period for your patience & understanding.
” One officer who was helping tidy up his community got a little more than he gambled for when he tried to move a fallen tree branch out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His car ’ s camera caught the whole thing on tape , much to our amusement and his good-humored shame .
The video shows him walking up to the limb , sizing it up , and trying to drag it away from the road by one of its largest and lowest branches .
But instead of cooperating , the branch snaps off — and the police officer stumbles backward , directly into a ditch .
The officer himself grins sheepishly as he picks himself up and climbs up the embankment .
Another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grinning the whole time .
“ It ’ s been a rough few days for our state , and we thought you could use a laugh !
Don ’ t worry…Other than his pride , our officer is not seriously injured.
” Based on the comments , the clip was just what the doctor ordered .
It wasn ’ t long before the punsters showed up .
“ Thank you for ‘ taking the fall , ' ” wrote one .
“ Looks like something that would happen to you-know-who !
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for assaulting an officer , ” wrote another .
“ Arrest that tree !
!
But seriously it ’ s nice to see police officers going out on a limb .
He is a credit to his branch , ” commented a third .
A woman who appears to be the officer ’ s wife shared the video as well , writing “ As a gymnastics coach , I guess I need to teach him to tuck and roll.
” She reassured viewers that although his pride was a bit damaged , his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he wasn ’ t actually injured but has managed to give people some light and cheer during a rather dreary time .
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Edmond, Oklahoma, has seen some nasty weather this week that has dampened spirits, but one police officer has been able to inject some humor back into the community, despite his wounded pride.
Tree branches and entire trees were crashing down this week during what has been termed a “historic ice storm,” according to KWTV-DT.
More than a thousand people were left without power, and a woman who’s lived in Edmond for over two decades said she’s “never seen it this bad” before.
The City of Edmond Twitter account kept tweeting updates about the storm conditions, keeping people apprised of the damage.
“Crews continue working through the city removing tree limbs and rebuilding damaged infrastructure,” they tweeted on Thursday.
“This is the most tedious part of the recovery effort, so we thank those that have been out of power for an extended period for your patience & understanding.”
2:30 pm – Crews continue working through the city removing tree limbs and rebuilding damaged infrastructure. This is the most tedious part of the recovery effort, so we thank those that have been out of power for an extended period for your patience & understanding. — City of Edmond (@CityofEdmond) October 29, 2020
One officer who was helping tidy up his community got a little more than he gambled for when he tried to move a fallen tree branch out of the road and off a sidewalk.
His car’s camera caught the whole thing on tape, much to our amusement and his good-humored shame.
The video shows him walking up to the limb, sizing it up, and trying to drag it away from the road by one of its largest and lowest branches.
But instead of cooperating, the branch snaps off — and the police officer stumbles backward, directly into a ditch.
The officer himself grins sheepishly as he picks himself up and climbs up the embankment. Another cop even drives up to assist, grinning the whole time.
“Tree Limb: 1,” the Edmond Police Department Facebook page shared. “Edmond Officer: 0.”
“It’s been a rough few days for our state, and we thought you could use a laugh! Don’t worry…Other than his pride, our officer is not seriously injured.”
Based on the comments, the clip was just what the doctor ordered. It wasn’t long before the punsters showed up.
“Thank you for ‘taking the fall,'” wrote one. “Looks like something that would happen to you-know-who!”
“The tree limb was booked into county for assaulting an officer,” wrote another.
“Arrest that tree!! But seriously it’s nice to see police officers going out on a limb. He is a credit to his branch,” commented a third.
A woman who appears to be the officer’s wife shared the video as well, writing “As a gymnastics coach, I guess I need to teach him to tuck and roll.”
She reassured viewers that although his pride was a bit damaged, his sportsmanship was in fine form. Thankfully he wasn’t actually injured but has managed to give people some light and cheer during a rather dreary time.
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westernjournal--2020-10-30--NBC Covers Fake Hunter Biden Story To Trick Readers Into Thinking Hunter’s Clean

NBC News has decidedly reduced the Hunter Biden scandal to a failed smear campaign based on “ a viral pile-on of conspiracy theories.
” On Oct. 14 , the New York Post released documents and other information potentially damning to former Vice President Joe Biden ’ s presidential campaign .
The materials were found on a laptop allegedly belonging to Hunter Biden that was abandoned in a Delaware computer repair shop .
Some of the emails found on the laptop appear to confirm suspicions of corruption and money-laundering surrounding the Biden family ’ s dealings with foreign governments .
Though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempted to censor it , the story exploded , and it ’ s virality resulted in Twitter banning users , including White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany , from sharing the Post article on the platform .
Now , NBC News is using the debunked authorship of a document allegedly detailing Biden-China corruption — a document completely unrelated to the controversial laptop — to somehow discredit the allegations of Biden family corruption entirely .
The outlet ’ s motive is pretty clearly summarized in the headline of its article published Thursday : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a Hunter Biden conspiracy deluge.
” According to NBC News , the document , which began circulating on the internet a month prior to the New York Post laptop article , is “ the work of a fake ‘ intelligence firm ' ” called Typhoon Investigations .
“ One month before a purported leak of files from Hunter Biden ’ s laptop , a fake ‘ intelligence ’ document about him went viral on the right-wing internet , ” NBC News reported , “ asserting an elaborate conspiracy theory involving former Vice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business in China.
” The document entitled “ Project Time ” can be read here .
“ Elaborate ” might be a tad dramatic given Biden Sr. ’ s own public confession of a quid pro quo maneuver during his time as vice president to former President Barack Obama , resulting in the firing of a Ukrainian prosecutor investigating Burisma Holdings — a Ukrainian energy company of which his son Hunter was on the board at the time .
NBC News reported that the author of the document , Martin Aspen , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a “ fabricated identity.
” “ Aspen ’ s profile picture was created with an artificial intelligence face generator .
The intelligence firm that Aspen lists as his previous employer said that no one by that name had ever worked for the company and that no one by that name lives in Switzerland , according to public records and social media searches.
” The idea that either Joe or Hunter Biden would have any politically compromising dealings with a foreign entity — such as the Chinese Communist Party — is something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oppose the Chinese government ” and “ far-right influencers , ” according to NBC .
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” NBC is digging its heels deep for Biden and Co. , not allowing an ounce of credence that any of these suspicions against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Biden laptop scandal : “ An unverified leak of documents — including salacious pictures from what President Donald Trump ’ s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani and a Delaware Apple repair store owner claimed to be Hunter Biden ’ s hard drive — were published in the New York Post on Oct. 14 , ” NBC News reported .
“ Associates close to Trump , including Giuliani and former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon have promised more blockbuster leaks and secrets , which have yet to materialize.
” NBC then reminded readers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as if it were evidence that also discredited the laptop documents , yet both are from completely unrelated sources : “ The fake intelligence document , however , preceded the leak by months , and it helped lay the groundwork among right-wing media for what would become a failed October surprise : a viral pile-on of conspiracy theories about Hunter Biden.
” NBC News ’ article more resembles an act of campaigning on behalf of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden than it does journalism .
NBC News reached out to Christopher Balding , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ University Vietnam who studied the Chinese economy and financial markets , ” who claims to be a co-author of the Typhoon Investigations document who had concerns about the Bidens ’ dealings with China , although he first denied any involvement in its creation .
“ I had really not wanted to do this but roughly 2 months ago I was handed a report about Biden activities in China the press has simply refused to cover , ” Balding stated .
“ I want to strongly emphasize I did not write the report but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later confessed to NBC of his personal involvement in writing the report , but continued to press the importance of its content regarding the Bidens despite its authorship : “ I authored small parts of the report and was involved in report preparation and review , ” Balding revealed .
“ As a researcher , and due to the understandable worry about foreign disinformation , it was paramount that the report document activity from acknowledged and public sources .
Great care was taken to document , cite , and retain information so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public domain.
” Balding explained that Martin Aspen was a pseudonym used by himself and the primary author of the document — whose name he will not reveal — as a form of protection given the controversial content .
Their fear is immensely reasonable given the Big Tech and mainstream media push to cover-up and protect Biden ’ s presidential campaign .
Who knows what lengths Biden ’ s protectors will go to squash the speech of those who dare critique an establishment politician .
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NBC News has decidedly reduced the Hunter Biden scandal to a failed smear campaign based on “a viral pile-on of conspiracy theories.”
On Oct. 14, the New York Post released documents and other information potentially damning to former Vice President Joe Biden’s presidential campaign. The materials were found on a laptop allegedly belonging to Hunter Biden that was abandoned in a Delaware computer repair shop.
Some of the emails found on the laptop appear to confirm suspicions of corruption and money-laundering surrounding the Biden family’s dealings with foreign governments.
Though liberal media outlets and social media platforms attempted to censor it, the story exploded, and it’s virality resulted in Twitter banning users, including White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, from sharing the Post article on the platform.
Now, NBC News is using the debunked authorship of a document allegedly detailing Biden-China corruption — a document completely unrelated to the controversial laptop — to somehow discredit the allegations of Biden family corruption entirely.
The outlet’s motive is pretty clearly summarized in the headline of its article published Thursday: “How a fake persona laid the groundwork for a Hunter Biden conspiracy deluge.”
According to NBC News, the document, which began circulating on the internet a month prior to the New York Post laptop article, is “the work of a fake ‘intelligence firm'” called Typhoon Investigations.
A 64-page document asserting an elaborate conspiracy theory involving Joe Biden’s son and business in China, that was later disseminated by close associates of President Trump, appears to be the work of a fake “intelligence firm.” https://t.co/vTcsWHBkQr — NBC News (@NBCNews) October 30, 2020
“One month before a purported leak of files from Hunter Biden’s laptop, a fake ‘intelligence’ document about him went viral on the right-wing internet,” NBC News reported, “asserting an elaborate conspiracy theory involving former Vice President Joe Biden’s son and business in China.”
The document entitled “Project Time” can be read here.
“Elaborate” might be a tad dramatic given Biden Sr.’s own public confession of a quid pro quo maneuver during his time as vice president to former President Barack Obama, resulting in the firing of a Ukrainian prosecutor investigating Burisma Holdings — a Ukrainian energy company of which his son Hunter was on the board at the time.
NBC News reported that the author of the document, Martin Aspen, has been verified by “disinformation researchers” to be a “fabricated identity.”
“Aspen’s profile picture was created with an artificial intelligence face generator. The intelligence firm that Aspen lists as his previous employer said that no one by that name had ever worked for the company and that no one by that name lives in Switzerland, according to public records and social media searches.”
The idea that either Joe or Hunter Biden would have any politically compromising dealings with a foreign entity — such as the Chinese Communist Party — is something merely peddled by people who simply “oppose the Chinese government” and “far-right influencers,” according to NBC.
It’s peculiar that NBC would connote that both those of the far-right and opponents of the Chinese government are jointly working to “baselessly accuse candidate Joe Biden of being beholden to the Chinese government.”
NBC is digging its heels deep for Biden and Co., not allowing an ounce of credence that any of these suspicions against the family could be true — including the Biden laptop scandal:
“An unverified leak of documents — including salacious pictures from what President Donald Trump’s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani and a Delaware Apple repair store owner claimed to be Hunter Biden’s hard drive — were published in the New York Post on Oct. 14,” NBC News reported.
“Associates close to Trump, including Giuliani and former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon have promised more blockbuster leaks and secrets, which have yet to materialize.”
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NBC then reminded readers of the purportedly falsified Typhoon Investigations document as if it were evidence that also discredited the laptop documents, yet both are from completely unrelated sources:
“The fake intelligence document, however, preceded the leak by months, and it helped lay the groundwork among right-wing media for what would become a failed October surprise: a viral pile-on of conspiracy theories about Hunter Biden.”
NBC News’ article more resembles an act of campaigning on behalf of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden than it does journalism.
NBC News reached out to Christopher Balding, a former “associate professor at Fulbright University Vietnam who studied the Chinese economy and financial markets,” who claims to be a co-author of the Typhoon Investigations document who had concerns about the Bidens’ dealings with China, although he first denied any involvement in its creation.
“I had really not wanted to do this but roughly 2 months ago I was handed a report about Biden activities in China the press has simply refused to cover,” Balding stated. “I want to strongly emphasize I did not write the report but I know who did.”
He then later confessed to NBC of his personal involvement in writing the report, but continued to press the importance of its content regarding the Bidens despite its authorship:
“I authored small parts of the report and was involved in report preparation and review,” Balding revealed. “As a researcher, and due to the understandable worry about foreign disinformation, it was paramount that the report document activity from acknowledged and public sources. Great care was taken to document, cite, and retain information so that acknowledged facts could be placed in the public domain.”
Balding explained that Martin Aspen was a pseudonym used by himself and the primary author of the document — whose name he will not reveal — as a form of protection given the controversial content.
Their fear is immensely reasonable given the Big Tech and mainstream media push to cover-up and protect Biden’s presidential campaign. Who knows what lengths Biden’s protectors will go to squash the speech of those who dare critique an establishment politician.
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westernjournal--2020-10-30--Trump Campaign Reveals Wild Schedule for Final Days Before Election

As media pundits grudgingly acknowledge that President Donald Trump could win re-election , an upbeat Trump , who on Friday predicted “ a victory like none other , ” is launching a high-velocity effort to close the deal with America ’ s voters .
CNN ’ s Ryan Struyk tweeted the schedule that will send Trump to Pennsylvania , Michigan , Iowa , North Caroline , Georgia , Florida and Wisconsin for 14 rallies over three days .
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Democratic candidate Joe Biden , who has maintained a much slower-paced schedule , will be in Michigan on Saturday for an appearance with former President Barack Obama , according to The Hill .
Biden will be in Pennsylvania on Sunday and Monday .
Trump noted on Friday that Election Day travel is not out of the question .
“ I ’ ll give you that answer in the next couple of days , ” he told reporters .
On Friday , during a rally in Waterford , Michigan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday .
“ Four days from now , we are going to win this state and we are going on to win four more great years in the White House .
We ’ re going to have it .
We ’ re going to have it , ” he said , adding , “ I ’ m watching these Biden rallies .
It ’ s like there ’ s nobody .
Of course , he says that they want to do it that way on purpose .
The problem is nobody shows up.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ his approach with that of Biden .
“ Joe Biden is promising a long , dark , painful winter .
Did you see him at the debate ?
Did anybody see the debate by any chance ?
No , he said , ‘ A long , dark winter.
’ Oh , that ’ s great .
That ’ s wonderful , ” Trump said .
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I didn ’ t have the privilege of going to my basement in the White House .
I didn ’ t have the privilege of going to a beautiful room on the second or third floor and staying there for a year and a half because I ’ m president of the United States .
So I didn ’ t have that .
I had to do my job.
” “ Joe Biden is going to lock down your state , wipe out your factories , ship out your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whatever they can , punish your family with a trillion — think of this — a trillion dollars times four , $ 4 trillion tax hike , ” the president said .
“ We gave you the biggest tax reduction in the history of our country .
That ’ s the good news .
The bad news is he wants to give you the biggest tax hike in the history of our country.
” Trump said Michigan can not allow a vestige of the Obama administration to return to the White House .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the back of Michigan workers and workers all over the country , ” he said .
“ In 2016 , Michigan voted to fire this corrupt political establishment and you elected an outsider as president who is finally putting America first.
” “ If I don ’ t sound like a typical Washington politician , it ’ s because I ’ m not a politician .
And if I don ’ t always play by the rules of Washington and the Washington establishment , it ’ s because I was elected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than any president has ever fought for the great people of this country , ” Trump added .
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As media pundits grudgingly acknowledge that President Donald Trump could win re-election, an upbeat Trump, who on Friday predicted “a victory like none other,” is launching a high-velocity effort to close the deal with America’s voters.
CNN’s Ryan Struyk tweeted the schedule that will send Trump to Pennsylvania, Michigan, Iowa, North Caroline, Georgia, Florida and Wisconsin for 14 rallies over three days.
“Saturday: Bucks County, PA … Reading, PA … Butler, PA … Montoursville, PA,” he tweeted.
“Sunday: Washington, MI … Dubuque, IA … Hickory, NC … Rome, GA … Miami, FL … Monday: Fayetteville, NC … Scranton, PA … Traverse City, MI … Kenosha, WI … Grand Rapids, MI.”
Trump rally schedule just out: Saturday:
Bucks County, PA
Reading, PA
Butler, PA
Montoursville, PA Sunday:
Washington, MI
Dubuque, IA
Hickory, NC
Rome, GA
Miami, FL Monday:
Fayetteville, NC
Scranton, PA
Traverse City, MI
Kenosha, WI
Grand Rapids, MI — Ryan Struyk (@ryanstruyk) October 30, 2020
First lady Melania Trump will appear in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania on Saturday, according to ABC News.
Democratic candidate Joe Biden, who has maintained a much slower-paced schedule, will be in Michigan on Saturday for an appearance with former President Barack Obama, according to The Hill. Biden will be in Pennsylvania on Sunday and Monday.
Trump noted on Friday that Election Day travel is not out of the question.
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“I’ll give you that answer in the next couple of days,” he told reporters.
On Friday, during a rally in Waterford, Michigan, Trump said he expects to win on Tuesday.
“Four days from now, we are going to win this state and we are going on to win four more great years in the White House. We’re going to have it. We’re going to have it,” he said, adding, “I’m watching these Biden rallies. It’s like there’s nobody. Of course, he says that they want to do it that way on purpose. The problem is nobody shows up.”
During the rally, Trump contrasted his approach with that of Biden.
“Joe Biden is promising a long, dark, painful winter. Did you see him at the debate? Did anybody see the debate by any chance? No, he said, ‘A long, dark winter.’ Oh, that’s great. That’s wonderful,” Trump said.
“That’s just what our country needs is a long, dark winter and a leader that talks about it. I didn’t have the privilege of going to my basement in the White House. I didn’t have the privilege of going to a beautiful room on the second or third floor and staying there for a year and a half because I’m president of the United States. So I didn’t have that. I had to do my job.”
“Joe Biden is going to lock down your state, wipe out your factories, ship out your jobs, bring things to China, whatever they can, punish your family with a trillion — think of this — a trillion dollars times four, $4 trillion tax hike,” the president said.
“We gave you the biggest tax reduction in the history of our country. That’s the good news. The bad news is he wants to give you the biggest tax hike in the history of our country.”
Trump said Michigan cannot allow a vestige of the Obama administration to return to the White House.
“At every turn Biden twisted knife into the back of Michigan workers and workers all over the country,” he said.
“In 2016, Michigan voted to fire this corrupt political establishment and you elected an outsider as president who is finally putting America first.”
“If I don’t sound like a typical Washington politician, it’s because I’m not a politician. And if I don’t always play by the rules of Washington and the Washington establishment, it’s because I was elected to fight for you and I fight harder than any president has ever fought for the great people of this country,” Trump added.
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westernjournal--2020-10-30--Joe Biden Has Touted His Endorsements from Leading Anti-Semites

No where is the left ’ s hypocrisy more obvious then when it comes to their condemnation of “ racism ” and “ bigotry.
” While many on the far-left ( which has seemingly overtaken the mainstream Democratic party ) are quick to claim Republicans are racist for not agreeing with the efficacy of equity policies , those same leftists often overlook bigotry that can be found within their own ranks .
The argument can be easily made that the most pervasive form of bigotry within the American left today is antisemitism and the left ’ s current figurehead , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he has received from many of the group ’ s most egregious anti-Semites .
In a July message , Joe Biden thanked the members and supports of Emgage for their endorsement .
TRENDING : Biden Lets the Truth Slip , Introduces Himself as 'Kamala 's Running Mate' Emgage is an anti-Israel Muslim PAC , largely funded by George Soros , that has been ensconced in controversy over the past several years for defending terrorist groups and collaborating with Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated organizations .
As an official co-host of the Islamic Society of North America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emgage associated itself with various anti-Semitic and Islamist extremists .
At ISNA ’ s 2018 conference , various terror apologists , homophobes and individuals calling for the eradication of the state of Israel were in attendance .
Terror apologists in attendance included : Linda Sarsour , the Women ’ s March co-founder who in 2014 called for a violent “ intifada ” in America and during 2018 ’ s ISNA conference warned against “ humanizing ” Israelis ; Hatem Bazian , the leader of American Muslims for Palestine , a group which has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Billoo , who defended the terroristic Hamas as “ freedom fighters.
” Sarsour has also advocated for the destruction of Israel , with Sarsour once claiming the state “ is built on the idea that Jews are supreme to everyone else , ” according to the Washington Examiner .
Biden ’ s embrace of a group so closely associated with anti-Semitic bigotry is not the only point of blatant hypocrisy in this instance .
In his approval of Engage , the allegedly pro-LGBT candidate is also approving of an organization that has used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ various individuals with an extremely radical anti-gay position .
As ISNA ’ s official co-host , Emagage also featured a number of extremists including Muzammil Siddiqi , who once supported laws in countries where homosexuality is punishable by death and Omar Suleiman , an imam who described homosexuality as a “ disease ” which would “ destroy your children.
” Biden ’ s thanks to Emgage isn ’ t his only seemingly tacit approval of anti-Semitic endorsers .
RELATED : Twitter CEO Says Holocaust Denial Is Not Misinformation , but NY Post Gets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all fairness , the Biden campaign has distanced itself from one of the most notorious anti-semites associated with Emgage , Linda Sarsour , in the past , with one campaign spokesperson condemning “ her views ” as well as the anti-Israel Boycott , Divestment , Sanctions ( BDS ) movement .
However , the former vice-president ’ s campaign has failed to take such action with respect to the vast majority of additional anti-Semitic and homophobic individuals associated with Emgage .
If you ’ re going to preach to the American people about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has failed to condemn white supremacists , it ’ s probably not the best look to get in bed with so many people who hate Jews and homosexuals .
Then again , it could also be argued that the anti-Semitic coalition amidst the left ’ s ranks is an important segment of Biden ’ s base .
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No where is the left’s hypocrisy more obvious then when it comes to their condemnation of “racism” and “bigotry.”
While many on the far-left (which has seemingly overtaken the mainstream Democratic party) are quick to claim Republicans are racist for not agreeing with the efficacy of equity policies, those same leftists often overlook bigotry that can be found within their own ranks.
The argument can be easily made that the most pervasive form of bigotry within the American left today is antisemitism and the left’s current figurehead, Joe Biden, has touted the endorsements he has received from many of the group’s most egregious anti-Semites.
In a July message, Joe Biden thanked the members and supports of Emgage for their endorsement.
https://youtu.be/RravqCAhby4
Emgage is an anti-Israel Muslim PAC, largely funded by George Soros, that has been ensconced in controversy over the past several years for defending terrorist groups and collaborating with Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated organizations.
As an official co-host of the Islamic Society of North America’s conferences, Emgage associated itself with various anti-Semitic and Islamist extremists.
At ISNA’s 2018 conference, various terror apologists, homophobes and individuals calling for the eradication of the state of Israel were in attendance.
Terror apologists in attendance included: Linda Sarsour, the Women’s March co-founder who in 2014 called for a violent “intifada” in America and during 2018’s ISNA conference warned against “humanizing” Israelis; Hatem Bazian, the leader of American Muslims for Palestine, a group which has defended terrorists in court; and Zahra Billoo, who defended the terroristic Hamas as “freedom fighters.”
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Sarsour has also advocated for the destruction of Israel, with Sarsour once claiming the state “is built on the idea that Jews are supreme to everyone else,” according to the Washington Examiner.
Biden’s embrace of a group so closely associated with anti-Semitic bigotry is not the only point of blatant hypocrisy in this instance.
In his approval of Emgage, the allegedly pro-LGBT candidate is also approving of an organization that has used 2018’s ISNA conference to platform various individuals with an extremely radical anti-gay position.
As ISNA’s official co-host, Emgage also featured a number of extremists including Muzammil Siddiqi, who once supported laws in countries where homosexuality is punishable by death and Omar Suleiman, an imam who described homosexuality as a “disease” which would “destroy your children.”
Biden’s thanks to Emgage isn’t his only seemingly tacit approval of anti-Semitic endorsers.
In all fairness, the Biden campaign has distanced itself from one of the most notorious anti-semites associated with Emgage, Linda Sarsour, in the past, with one campaign spokesperson condemning “her views” as well as the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.
However, the former vice-president’s campaign has failed to take such action with respect to the vast majority of additional anti-Semitic and homophobic individuals associated with Emgage.
If you’re going to preach to the American people about equality and falsely claim that Donald Trump has failed to condemn white supremacists, it’s probably not the best look to get in bed with so many people who hate Jews and homosexuals.
Then again, it could also be argued that the anti-Semitic coalition amidst the left’s ranks is an important segment of Biden’s base.
Best not offend them.
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westernjournal--2020-10-30--Journalist Mocks Marine One Maneuvers, Then USMC Joins the Conversation and Shuts Him Down

One journalist ’ s smug mockery of a Marine One flight was shut down by the United States Marine Corps itself , which issued a no-nonsense fact check in less than 24 hours .
The supposed controversy came after President Donald Trump shared a video to Twitter on Wednesday .
In the top half of the clip , taken during an October 23 rally in Florida , Marine One appears to hover over a pro-Trump crowd while Creedence Clearwater Revival ’ s “ Fortunate Son ” plays over the footage .
In contrast to the high-energy MAGA rally , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden approaching a small gathering of socially distanced people at an event of his own .
TRENDING : Biden Lets the Truth Slip , Introduces Himself as 'Kamala 's Running Mate' The epic footage soon ended up in the establishment media ’ s crosshairs .
“ Is Marine One really swooping over rally crowds to whip up supporters of the president ?
” Washington Post national security correspondent Greg Miller asked in a Twitter post .
“ ( Or is this a new way to disperse covid droplets ? )
” This assessment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the part of Marine One ’ s flight crew .
After all , even with the world ’ s most skilled pilots , mechanical failures and accidents do happen .
When these disasters do happen , hovering over a crowd of hundreds is not the best place to be .
Thankfully , it seems any question about the crew ’ s ability was quickly put to rest by the USMC .
RELATED : Bill O'Reilly Blown Away as '100 % of Corporate Media Blacked Out ' New Biden Bombshell “ The flight did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) the assembled crowd , ” the USMC wrote in a reply to Miller .
“ The entire flight was conducted in accordance with [ U.S. Navy ] and Marine Corps regulations , operating procedures and safety protocols .
Marine One landed a safe distance from the crowd.
” The crew of any Marine One flight , a designation given to any USMC aircraft carrying the president , is guaranteed to be of the highest caliber .
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One journalist’s smug mockery of a Marine One flight was shut down by the United States Marine Corps itself, which issued a no-nonsense fact check in less than 24 hours.
The supposed controversy came after President Donald Trump shared a video to Twitter on Wednesday.
In the top half of the clip, taken during an October 23 rally in Florida, Marine One appears to hover over a pro-Trump crowd while Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Fortunate Son” plays over the footage.
In contrast to the high-energy MAGA rally, the bottom half shows Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden approaching a small gathering of socially distanced people at an event of his own.
The epic footage soon ended up in the establishment media’s crosshairs.
“Is Marine One really swooping over rally crowds to whip up supporters of the president?” Washington Post national security correspondent Greg Miller asked in a Twitter post.
“(Or is this a new way to disperse covid droplets?)”
Is Marine One really swooping over rally crowds to whip up supporters of the president? (Or is this a new way to disperse covid droplets?) https://t.co/hvKbtIl1VZ — Greg Miller (@gregpmiller) October 28, 2020
This assessment carries an apparent accusation of recklessness on the part of Marine One’s flight crew.
After all, even with the world’s most skilled pilots, mechanical failures and accidents do happen. When these disasters do happen, hovering over a crowd of hundreds is not the best place to be.
Thankfully, it seems any question about the crew’s ability was quickly put to rest by the USMC.
“The flight did not fly over (or hover over) the assembled crowd,” the USMC wrote in a reply to Miller.
“The entire flight was conducted in accordance with [U.S. Navy] and Marine Corps regulations, operating procedures and safety protocols. Marine One landed a safe distance from the crowd.”
The flight did not fly over (or hover over) the assembled crowd. The entire flight was conducted in accordance with @USNavy and Marine Corps regulations, operating procedures and safety protocols. Marine One landed a safe distance from the crowd. — U.S. Marines (@USMC) October 29, 2020
The crew of any Marine One flight, a designation given to any USMC aircraft carrying the president, is guaranteed to be of the highest caliber.
For the Marine flight carrying Trump in Florida last week, it appears that this was still the case.
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westernjournal--2020-10-30--Hilarious Video: How To Teach Your Grandchildren To Eat Spaghetti

As a society , we have developed a variety of ways to eat things that would likely shock and offend experts .
There are also manners and cultural differences that greatly complicate the matter of eating .
And then there are ways of eating things that are just for fun — especially when children are at the table .
Putting smiley faces on pancakes , wearing olives on fingers and cutting hot dogs into octopuses are just a few of the ways parents and grandparents have entertained their young charges and coaxed them to eat .
TRENDING : Biden Lets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'Kamala 's Running Mate' Spaghetti is a staple food for many people , enjoyed by young and old alike , and the most exciting it gets is generally when it ’ s spiced up with meatballs or you accidentally dump too much Parmesan cheese on top .
But this video has a clever hack that grandparents everywhere will enjoy .
On July 26 , Roger Provost posted the short video with the caption , “ How to teach your grandkids to eat spaghetti !
” The clip opens to an older woman sitting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spaghetti before her .
She swirls some of the noodles around her fork in her right hand while poised with a spoon in her left — but it ’ s a bait and switch .
Once the spaghetti is in her mouth , she drops the silverware and begins turning her ears like cranks , slurping up the spaghetti with each twist to make the eating look nearly mechanical .
It ’ s a simple trick and one that ’ s sure to keep the little ones occupied .
It may also result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the little ones who attempt to mimic the move , which is probably why this video is aimed at the grandparents and not the parents .
The post has been reacted to over 47,000 times and has elicited over 13,000 comments from amused viewers — a large number of which identify themselves as grandparents looking to test out this method with their own grandbabies .
It ’ s also made the rounds on Reddit , where viewers have commented “ This is the kind of grandma everyone needs ” and “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I admire her , ” as well as gotten into a rather protracted discussion on the offensiveness of eating spaghetti with a spoon or cutting it with scissors .
This is a cute trick , though , and one that has no doubt seen an uptick in usage since the video was circulated .
Does this look like something you or someone you know would try ?
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As a society, we have developed a variety of ways to eat things that would likely shock and offend experts.
There are also manners and cultural differences that greatly complicate the matter of eating.
And then there are ways of eating things that are just for fun — especially when children are at the table.
Putting smiley faces on pancakes, wearing olives on fingers and cutting hot dogs into octopuses are just a few of the ways parents and grandparents have entertained their young charges and coaxed them to eat.
Spaghetti is a staple food for many people, enjoyed by young and old alike, and the most exciting it gets is generally when it’s spiced up with meatballs or you accidentally dump too much Parmesan cheese on top.
But this video has a clever hack that grandparents everywhere will enjoy.
On July 26, Roger Provost posted the short video with the caption, “How to teach your grandkids to eat spaghetti!”
The clip opens to an older woman sitting at the table, a plate of spaghetti before her.
She swirls some of the noodles around her fork in her right hand while poised with a spoon in her left — but it’s a bait and switch.
Once the spaghetti is in her mouth, she drops the silverware and begins turning her ears like cranks, slurping up the spaghetti with each twist to make the eating look nearly mechanical.
It’s a simple trick and one that’s sure to keep the little ones occupied.
It may also result in more laundry depending on the coordination of the little ones who attempt to mimic the move, which is probably why this video is aimed at the grandparents and not the parents.
The post has been reacted to over 47,000 times and has elicited over 13,000 comments from amused viewers — a large number of which identify themselves as grandparents looking to test out this method with their own grandbabies.
It’s also made the rounds on Reddit, where viewers have commented “This is the kind of grandma everyone needs” and “I dont know who this woman is, but I admire her,” as well as gotten into a rather protracted discussion on the offensiveness of eating spaghetti with a spoon or cutting it with scissors.
This is a cute trick, though, and one that has no doubt seen an uptick in usage since the video was circulated.
Does this look like something you or someone you know would try?
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westernjournal--2020-10-30--Cheerleader Returns to Field After Accident Forces Her To Have Double Leg Amputation

This year has been a weird one for most of us , but for 17-year-old Sarah Frei from Syracuse , Utah , it ’ s been life-changing .
On Aug. 1 , the car she was riding in with friends was involved in an accident — an oncoming car allegedly being driven by a drunk driver hit them head-on , according to Good Morning America .
Since then , Frei — a high school senior and cheerleader — has gone through 20 surgeries .
She has a T11 spinal injury , had to have her legs amputated , and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her life .
But she ’ s resilient and her can-do attitude has dazzled her family as well as the doctors and staff she ’ s worked with .
“ We really are just in awe of her , ” the teen ’ s mother , Amy Frei , told Good Morning America .
“ The first time she was able to sit up and she could actually see and feel her legs , there were no tears .
The first thing she said was , ‘ They did a good job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beautiful .
She has stayed positive and held us through it and , almost in a way , made it easier on us.
” “ She made our job very easy because she wanted to work very hard every day , ” Dr. Venessa Lee added .
“ We would try to give her permission to complain or to say it ’ s OK to have a bad day or be grumpy , and she never complained.
” “ Every time she chose to ask , ‘ What ’ s next ?
’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go in and break bad news … and she would look at us with a smile and say , ‘ Well what do we do about it ? '
” On Oct. 14 , Frei finally got to go home after her four-week stay at Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital .
She was surprised by a massive send-off from the hospital as well as a “ welcome home ” parade that even included a police escort .
“ I didn ’ t realize how big it could be , ” Sarah Frei @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Once we ’ d pass [ people ] , they ’ d join in behind , holding signs.
” There was something else Frei wanted : to rejoin her cheerleading squad for her school ’ s last home football game of the year .
It was something that had never been guaranteed , but now that she was home again , she was able to go to the game .
RELATED : She Grew Up Believing She 'd Been Abandoned .
44 Years Later , She Finally Learns the Truth About Her Family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one thing she was looking forward to the most , just hoping that she would be able to go to that game and have that experience her senior year , the last football game , ” Amy Frei said .
“ The timing of her coming home that Tuesday and the game being that Wednesday , it was pretty amazing that she felt good and was able to do it.
” A video shared on Sarah Frei ’ s Facebook wall shows the teen being escorted out onto the field to perform a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announcer welcomes her back and the crowd cheers and claps .
It ’ s a moment she waited a long time for , and a moment she will remember for a long time .
The journey ahead is a long one , and she has more surgery ahead of her , but with her support team and her high tolerance for ambiguity , she ’ s set up well for the challenges still to come .
“ We are still in awe at the support that Sarah has received from friends , family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post on her page from Oct. 21 reads .
“ The parade for Sarah just over a week ago is something we will never , ever forget .
“ We are grateful for your love and prayers for Sarah ’ s continued recovery .
We still have a long road ahead of us !
But these moments are so meaningful and help make everything better.
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This year has been a weird one for most of us, but for 17-year-old Sarah Frei from Syracuse, Utah, it’s been life-changing.
On Aug. 1, the car she was riding in with friends was involved in an accident — an oncoming car allegedly being driven by a drunk driver hit them head-on, according to Good Morning America.
Since then, Frei — a high school senior and cheerleader — has gone through 20 surgeries. She has a T11 spinal injury, had to have her legs amputated, and will likely use a wheelchair for the rest of her life.
But she’s resilient and her can-do attitude has dazzled her family as well as the doctors and staff she’s worked with.
“We really are just in awe of her,” the teen’s mother, Amy Frei, told Good Morning America. “The first time she was able to sit up and she could actually see and feel her legs, there were no tears. The first thing she said was, ‘They did a good job.'”
“It was just beautiful. She has stayed positive and held us through it and, almost in a way, made it easier on us.”
“She made our job very easy because she wanted to work very hard every day,” Dr. Venessa Lee added. “We would try to give her permission to complain or to say it’s OK to have a bad day or be grumpy, and she never complained.”
“Every time she chose to ask, ‘What’s next?’ There were multiple times that we had to go in and break bad news … and she would look at us with a smile and say, ‘Well what do we do about it?'”
On Oct. 14, Frei finally got to go home after her four-week stay at Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital. She was surprised by a massive send-off from the hospital as well as a “welcome home” parade that even included a police escort.
“I didn’t realize how big it could be,” Sarah Frei said of the welcome crew. “Once we’d pass [people], they’d join in behind, holding signs.”
There was something else Frei wanted: to rejoin her cheerleading squad for her school’s last home football game of the year. It was something that had never been guaranteed, but now that she was home again, she was able to go to the game.
“I think that was probably the one thing she was looking forward to the most, just hoping that she would be able to go to that game and have that experience her senior year, the last football game,” Amy Frei said.
“The timing of her coming home that Tuesday and the game being that Wednesday, it was pretty amazing that she felt good and was able to do it.”
A video shared on Sarah Frei’s Facebook wall shows the teen being escorted out onto the field to perform a routine with the other cheerleaders as an announcer welcomes her back and the crowd cheers and claps. It’s a moment she waited a long time for, and a moment she will remember for a long time.
The journey ahead is a long one, and she has more surgery ahead of her, but with her support team and her high tolerance for ambiguity, she’s set up well for the challenges still to come.
“We are still in awe at the support that Sarah has received from friends, family, neighbors and strangers!” a post on her page from Oct. 21 reads. “The parade for Sarah just over a week ago is something we will never, ever forget.
“We are grateful for your love and prayers for Sarah’s continued recovery. We still have a long road ahead of us! But these moments are so meaningful and help make everything better.”
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