westernjournal--2020-06-10--Twitter Users Blast Terry Crews After He Issues Warning of ‘Black Supremacy’

Actor Terry Crews , who stars in the police television series “ Brooklyn Nine-Nine , ” has gotten himself in trouble with the thought police .
Crews has come under fire for issuing a Twitter warning about “ black supremacy ” and proclaiming what most people see as the uniquely American ideal .
Defeating White supremacy without White people creates Black supremacy , ” the actor said Sunday .
“ Equality is the truth .
Like it or not , we are all in this together.
” TRENDING : Pelosi Catches Fire for New Low in Pandering : Kneels Before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ tweet came at a time when the nation is in the midst of racial unrest as a result of the May 25 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody .
Many on the far left have embraced the call to “ defund the police.
” Activist and former MTV “ Real World ” star Kevin Powell accused Crews of being “ self-hating ” and told him to “ read books.
” Those outraged about Crews ’ tweet also included actors Orlando Jones and Tyler James Williams , who specifically took issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ black supremacy.
” “ No one is calling 4 black supremacy & the narrative that we are hurts our cause & our people , ” Williams wrote .
Crews responded by doubling down on his call for equality and racial harmony .
Rather than caving to the liberal mob , as many others who found themselves in Crews ’ situation have , he maintained that his comments came from a “ spirit of love and reconciliation , ” warned against “ groupthink ” and stressed the importance of keeping “ minds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not come at a better time .
Proponents of liberal groupthink have spent the past week descending upon anyone who dares to disagree with them or merely gives a voice to someone with a different point of view .
New York Times editorial page editor James Bennet lost his job because he published an Op-Ed from Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas urging President Donald Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act to prevent the rioting and looting from spiraling further out of control .
Bennet ’ s decision to publish the piece did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” members of the New York Times staff , who staged a revolt that led to his resignation .
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees had the audacity not to subscribe to the current groupthink regarding national anthem protests by NFL players .
Brees made it clear that he would “ never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country.
” He probably should have added “ unless the outrage becomes really intense ” to his statement .
The quarterback ended up caving to the liberal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perfectly legitimate opinion that just happens to differ from the liberal mob ’ s stance .
In some cases , caving to the mob can yield devastating consequences .
In New York City and Minneapolis , local leaders have started to embrace the left-wing demand to “ defund the police , ” which will endanger the lives of law-abiding Americans who depend on the men and women and blue to keep them safe .
Those faced with the liberal mob can take two courses of action when responding : the Drew Brees approach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , for the sake of the republic , more people will take the Terry Crews approach and stand up for what they believe in regardless of any pushback they may receive .
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Actor Terry Crews, who stars in the police television series “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” has gotten himself in trouble with the thought police.
Crews has come under fire for issuing a Twitter warning about “black supremacy” and proclaiming what most people see as the uniquely American ideal.
Defeating White supremacy without White people creates Black supremacy,” the actor said Sunday. “Equality is the truth. Like it or not, we are all in this together.”
Defeating White supremacy without White people creates Black supremacy. Equality is the truth. Like it or not, we are all in this together. — terry crews (@terrycrews) June 7, 2020
Crews’ tweet came at a time when the nation is in the midst of racial unrest as a result of the May 25 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. Many on the far left have embraced the call to “defund the police.”
The backlash was swift.
Activist and former MTV “Real World” star Kevin Powell accused Crews of being “self-hating” and told him to “read books.”
This makes absolutely no sense, makes very Black self-hating assumption that Black folks would actually try to do harm to White people in major ways, when there is no proof in history of any such behavior even remotely close to White supremacist behavior. Please read books, sir. — Kevin Powell (@kevin_powell) June 8, 2020
Those outraged about Crews’ tweet also included actors Orlando Jones and Tyler James Williams, who specifically took issue with Crews’ use of the term “black supremacy.” “No one is calling 4 black supremacy & the narrative that we are hurts our cause & our people,” Williams wrote.
Crews responded by doubling down on his call for equality and racial harmony.
I understand, Tyler. I was not saying Black supremacy exists, because it doesn’t. I am saying if both Black and Whites don’t continue to work together– bad attitudes and resentments can create a dangerous self-righteousness. That’s all. https://t.co/YLWGnpj8fl — terry crews (@terrycrews) June 8, 2020
Rather than caving to the liberal mob, as many others who found themselves in Crews’ situation have, he maintained that his comments came from a “spirit of love and reconciliation,” warned against “groupthink” and stressed the importance of keeping “minds of our own.”
I believe it is important we not suffer from groupthink, and we keep minds of our own, and be allowed to ask difficult questions to each other. I believe this dialogue is important as we get through this trauma together. I love you. — terry crews (@terrycrews) June 8, 2020
Crews’ words could not come at a better time. Proponents of liberal groupthink have spent the past week descending upon anyone who dares to disagree with them or merely gives a voice to someone with a different point of view.
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New York Times editorial page editor James Bennet lost his job because he published an Op-Ed from Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas urging President Donald Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act to prevent the rioting and looting from spiraling further out of control.
Bennet’s decision to publish the piece did not sit well with the more “woke” members of the New York Times staff, who staged a revolt that led to his resignation.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees had the audacity not to subscribe to the current groupthink regarding national anthem protests by NFL players.
Brees made it clear that he would “never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country.”
He probably should have added “unless the outrage becomes really intense” to his statement. The quarterback ended up caving to the liberal mob and apologizing several times for his perfectly legitimate opinion that just happens to differ from the liberal mob’s stance.
In some cases, caving to the mob can yield devastating consequences. In New York City and Minneapolis, local leaders have started to embrace the left-wing demand to “defund the police,” which will endanger the lives of law-abiding Americans who depend on the men and women and blue to keep them safe.
Those faced with the liberal mob can take two courses of action when responding: the Drew Brees approach or the Terry Crews approach.
Hopefully, for the sake of the republic, more people will take the Terry Crews approach and stand up for what they believe in regardless of any pushback they may receive.
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westernjournal--2020-06-10--New ‘Looney Tunes’ Episodes Will Feature ‘Cartoony Violence,’ But Not Guns

The Hollywood left has officially established a new gun-free zone : the wacky world of “ Looney Tunes.
” Fans of the Warner Bros. cartoon classic received a treat late last month , as streaming service HBO Max premiered “ Looney Toons Cartoons ” as its latest platform exclusive .
A change of pace from modernized — and at times gimmicky — recent iterations of the series , “ Looney Toons Cartoons ” is a smooth return to the roots and aesthetic of golden-age slapstick .
Of course , with the series being a 21st century homage to good , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and creative overlords of progressive California were intent on making a few changes in order not to offend a weak-stomached modern audience .
TRENDING : Pelosi Catches Fire for New Low in Pandering : Kneels Before Introducing 'Justice in Policing ' Act “ Hunting wabbits ” just got a whole lot harder for our favorite brown-clad , baby-faced misadventure Elmer Fudd .
That old double-barreled shotgun you likely can not imagine him without ?
Gone .
And Yosemite Sam ?
Well , he better get to work changing his world-renowned catchphrase — because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mantle of “ hootin ’ est , tootin ’ est , shootin ’ est bob-tail wildcat in the west ” without two well-polished revolvers to prove it .
According to The New York Times , the Warner Bros. executives and cartoonists in charge of bringing the classic energy of “ Looney Toons ” back to life in the current day were sure to include more than enough cartoon violence to be on brand .
The removal of firearms from the cartoon landscape , however , was a conscious choice , executive producer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ re not doing guns , ” Browngardt told The Times .
“ But we can do cartoony violence — TNT , the Acme stuff .
All that was kind of grandfathered in.
” Why weapons as serious as explosives , or the sickle now carried by Elmer Fudd , were not removed from the lineup remains unclear — particularly considering Browngardt and others ’ willingness to admit several shorts had “ gone a little too far ” in terms of subject matter , and would likely have to appear in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Swim ” on Cartoon Network .
RELATED : Twitter Users Blast Terry Crews After He Issues Warning of 'Black Supremacy' Such considerations did nothing to stop former Warner Bros. animator and writer Michael Ruocco from defending the decision Sunday on Twitter , attacking those with complaints and suggesting the removal of firearms was an important step given the “ context about what ’ s going on in the world ” when it comes to gun violence .
“ Do you guys SERIOUSLY care whether or not Elmer Fudd has a gun in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can do with guns ?
Fairly few .
And the best were already done by the old guys .
It ’ s limiting .
It was never about the gun , it was about Elmer ’ s flawed , challenged masculinity , ” Ruocco wrote .
“ Also , think about context about what ’ s going on in the world , and how long ago our show started production .
Late 2017 , early 2018 .
Right on the heels of a record number of mass shootings , particularly the horrific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to touch guns working in media .
“ I ’ m not here to put words in other people ’ s mouths or anything , but as someone who worked for 2 years with these characters , I personally did not care or miss Elmer ’ s rifle .
We got a lot more out of his personality and his lack of wit than any implement in his hands .
Move on , ” he added .
Why should Americans simply “ move on ” as classic characters are arbitrarily altered and political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s cartoons to feature films by the Hollywood left , based solely upon the touchy political climate and social trends of the moment ?
Don ’ t get me wrong , the artist has every right to their voice but , in a capitalist society , the consumer drives demand .
The result should , in turn , be a product that meets said demand .
So why is it that the left has spent decades in Hollywood and Silicon Valley , downstream of culture , forcing their sensibilities and political feelings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes clear each and every time something like this happens that they are not interested in what the left is selling .
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The Hollywood left has officially established a new gun-free zone: the wacky world of “Looney Tunes.”
Fans of the Warner Bros. cartoon classic received a treat late last month, as streaming service HBO Max premiered “Looney Toons Cartoons” as its latest platform exclusive.
A change of pace from modernized — and at times gimmicky — recent iterations of the series, “Looney Toons Cartoons” is a smooth return to the roots and aesthetic of golden-age slapstick.
Of course, with the series being a 21st century homage to good, old-fashioned 20th century fun, the corporate and creative overlords of progressive California were intent on making a few changes in order not to offend a weak-stomached modern audience.
So, no firearms allowed.
“Hunting wabbits” just got a whole lot harder for our favorite brown-clad, baby-faced misadventure Elmer Fudd.
That old double-barreled shotgun you likely cannot imagine him without? Gone.
And Yosemite Sam? Well, he better get to work changing his world-renowned catchphrase — because an honest cowboy ought not be claiming the mantle of “hootin’est, tootin’est, shootin’est bob-tail wildcat in the west” without two well-polished revolvers to prove it.
According to The New York Times, the Warner Bros. executives and cartoonists in charge of bringing the classic energy of “Looney Toons” back to life in the current day were sure to include more than enough cartoon violence to be on brand.
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The removal of firearms from the cartoon landscape, however, was a conscious choice, executive producer and showrunner Peter Browngardt revealed.
“We’re not doing guns,” Browngardt told The Times.
“But we can do cartoony violence — TNT, the Acme stuff. All that was kind of grandfathered in.”
Why weapons as serious as explosives, or the sickle now carried by Elmer Fudd, were not removed from the lineup remains unclear — particularly considering Browngardt and others’ willingness to admit several shorts had “gone a little too far” in terms of subject matter, and would likely have to appear in an adult content viewing slight like “Adult Swim” on Cartoon Network.
Such considerations did nothing to stop former Warner Bros. animator and writer Michael Ruocco from defending the decision Sunday on Twitter, attacking those with complaints and suggesting the removal of firearms was an important step given the “context about what’s going on in the world” when it comes to gun violence.
“Do you guys SERIOUSLY care whether or not Elmer Fudd has a gun in our shorts? You know how many gags we can do with guns? Fairly few. And the best were already done by the old guys. It’s limiting. It was never about the gun, it was about Elmer’s flawed, challenged masculinity,” Ruocco wrote.
“Also, think about context about what’s going on in the world, and how long ago our show started production. Late 2017, early 2018. Right on the heels of a record number of mass shootings, particularly the horrific one in Las Vegas. NOBODY wanted to touch guns working in media.
Also, think about context about what’s going on in the world, and how long ago our show started production. Late 2017, early 2018. Right on the heels of a record number of mass shootings, particularly the horrific one in Las Vegas. NOBODY wanted to touch guns working in media. — Michael Ruocco (@AGuyWhoDraws) June 7, 2020
Correction: I worked for nearly FIVE YEARS with these characters (3 on “Wabbit/New Looney Tunes”, 2 on “Looney Tunes Cartoons”). Still, did not care or miss the guns. We got a lot more out of wordplay, dynamite and the character’s own naivety/stupidity than we ever did with guns. — Michael Ruocco (@AGuyWhoDraws) June 7, 2020
“I’m not here to put words in other people’s mouths or anything, but as someone who worked for 2 years with these characters, I personally did not care or miss Elmer’s rifle. We got a lot more out of his personality and his lack of wit than any implement in his hands. Move on,” he added.
Why should Americans simply “move on” as classic characters are arbitrarily altered and political messaging is slipped into everything from children’s cartoons to feature films by the Hollywood left, based solely upon the touchy political climate and social trends of the moment?
Don’t get me wrong, the artist has every right to their voice but, in a capitalist society, the consumer drives demand.
The result should, in turn, be a product that meets said demand.
So why is it that the left has spent decades in Hollywood and Silicon Valley, downstream of culture, forcing their sensibilities and political feelings on the consumer — a consumer that makes clear each and every time something like this happens that they are not interested in what the left is selling.
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westernjournal--2020-06-10--‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Willie Robertson Reveals New Look to Fans: ‘Surprise!’

Willie Robertson is about as recognizable as they come .
He ’ s had the same hairstyle and bandana for years , and his look is as iconic as “ Duck Dynasty ” itself .
But recently he decided to change things up , and during a visit to the barber , he traded in his scraggly locks and mountain man beard for something a little sleeker .
His new look is surprising people , especially those closest to him — and of course he got their reactions on film .
“ Hair Cut Transformation & Reactions , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a video of his transformation .
“ Everyone else is going back to the barber , I figured I should try it too , ” Robertson said in the caption .
TRENDING : Rioter Douses Police Officer , Sets Him on Fire as Unrest Spreads Across Globe “ I feel myself getting weaker , ” he says at the beginning of the video as the clippers shear through his hair .
Unlike Samson , though , he seems to be gaining more fame and power through this transformation .
As soon as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he goes on the hunt for his wife , tracking her to a local Newk ’ s Eatery .
He passes her twice while she ’ s inside at the soda fountain , but she doesn ’ t appear to notice him and leaves .
He follows her outside to her car , and she finally gets a good look at him when he approaches her as she stands , opening her door .
“ What in the world ?
” she says when she recognizes the shady fellow shadowing her .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d passed her inside , saying that she thought he ’ d looked familiar but just assumed he must be someone from church .
The rest of the video shows Robertson surprising other various family members , and all of them are shocked , with one dropping to the ground , another asking “ Is that a wig ?
” and yet another mistaking him for someone else .
“ SURPRISE !
!
@ realwilliebosshog shocked us all with a major after-quarantine haircut , ha !
” Korie Robertson shared on her Instagram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ haven ’ t seen his neck in 15 years 😂 I love this man !
He ’ s cute and he always keeps life interesting.
” RELATED : Bonnie Pointer , of 'The Pointer Sisters , ' Dead at Age 69 “ He and @ jdowen7 had a blast going all over town to surprise us , ha !
He even bought a new shirt so we wouldn ’ t recognize his clothes .
When he goes , he goes all in.
” Many fans have commented , saying that the new style @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will tell if this look will stick around , but with all the positive reviews , maybe Robertson will be persuaded to change his shaggy ways .
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Willie Robertson is about as recognizable as they come. He’s had the same hairstyle and bandana for years, and his look is as iconic as “Duck Dynasty” itself.
But recently he decided to change things up, and during a visit to the barber, he traded in his scraggly locks and mountain man beard for something a little sleeker.
His new look surprised people, especially those closest to him — and of course he got their reactions on film.
“Hair Cut Transformation & Reactions,” he posted to social media June 9, along with a video of his transformation.
“Everyone else is going back to the barber, I figured I should try it too,” Robertson said in the caption.
“I feel myself getting weaker,” he said at the beginning of the video as the clippers shear through his hair. Unlike Samson, though, he seemed to be gaining more fame and power through this transformation.
As soon as he was all tidied up, he went on the hunt for his wife, tracking her to a local Newk’s Eatery. He passed her twice while she was inside at the soda fountain, but she didn’t appear to notice him and left.
He followed her outside to her car, and she finally got a good look at him when he approached her as she stood opening her door.
“What in the world?” she said when she recognized the shady fellow shadowing her.
She laughed when she realized that he’d passed her inside, saying that she thought he’d looked familiar but just assumed he must be someone from church.
The rest of the video shows Robertson surprising other various family members, and all of them were shocked, with one dropping to the ground, another asking, “Is that a wig?” and yet another mistaking him for someone else.
“SURPRISE!! @realwilliebosshog shocked us all with a major after-quarantine haircut, ha!” Korie Robertson shared on her Instagram after the big reveal. “We haven’t seen his neck in 15 years ? I love this man! He’s cute and he always keeps life interesting.”
“He and @jdowen7 had a blast going all over town to surprise us, ha! He even bought a new shirt so we wouldn’t recognize his clothes. When he goes, he goes all in.”
Many fans have commented, saying that the new style made Robertson look younger.
Only time will tell if this look will stick around, but with all the positive reviews, maybe Robertson will be persuaded to change his shaggy ways.
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westernjournal--2020-06-10--African Woman Obliterates Dems for Kente Cloth Photo Op, Says They Treat Africans Like Children

Democrats have a penchant for pandering , but rarely are they held accountable for their outlandish behavior .
They make their rounds with minority voters during election years , and are known to curiously change their speaking patterns when speaking to mostly black audiences , but when the voting is over , they quickly return to taking black voters for granted .
They ’ ve done little to help struggling black communities for decades , which is why President Donald Trump had to step in and create an environment that worked for everyone .
But for some reason , Democrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and for the first time in decades , they apparently feel the need to actually work for it .
Perhaps congressional Democrats felt they needed to make up for former Vice President Joe Biden ’ s “ You ain ’ t black ” gaffe , because they pulled out all the stops on Monday to attempt a show of solidarity with black people .
In a bizarre , transparent , and disrespectful spectacle , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats draped themselves in Ghanaian kente-cloth stoles in Washington ’ s Emancipation Hall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country ’ s law enforcement agencies .
The Democrats also knelt for a prolonged period of time to honor George Floyd , who was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis last month — leading to peaceful protests , large-scale riots and civil unrest .
You really get a sense looking at the images of the Democrats kneeling that they viewed the spectacle as a shining moment — one in which they would wrestle the narrative that they care for minorities away from a president who has actually helped minorities .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caucus is that virtually everyone saw through the mockery that Democrats were making of black Americans and Africans .
The images were so disturbing that renowned African pro-life advocate Obianuju Ekeocha chimed in via a video message on Twitter .
Ekeocha was notably peeved , and called out Democrats for their shamelessness .
“ I had to say something about the American politicians shameless and ignorantly using the Kente fabric as a prop in their virtue signaling , ” she tweeted , warning , “ I ’ m usually more mild mannered than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m upset.
” While Ekeocha said she wanted to avoid commenting on the George Floyd protests , as she is not an American , she unloaded on the virtue-signaling lawmakers for using Africans and their culture as political props .
“ Excuse me , dear Democrats , in your tokenism , you didn ’ t wait to find out that this thing that you ’ re hanging around your neck is not just some African uniform .
It ’ s actually the kente material .
The kente belongs to the Ghanaian people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she explained .
“ Excuse me , Democrats .
Don ’ t treat Africans like we ’ re children .
These fabrics and these colorful things that we have within our culture and tradition , they all mean something to us , ” a notably animated Ekeocha added .
“ I know you look at us and you say , ‘ Oh , Africans , you ’ re so cute in all of your colorful dresses.
’ Well , some of those dresses and patterns and colors and fabrics actually do mean something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ informing them that their photo op attire belonged to the Ashanti people of Ghana and scolded them for disrespectfully using the stoles to pander to black people .
“ Why are you using the kente material to signal your virtue ?
Stop it .
We are not children .
Africans are not children , ” she said .
“ Leave our tradition and our culture and to us , ” Ekeocha concluded .
“ And if you don ’ t know much about it , ask somebody .
I ’ m sure there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have done to show your solidarity with black people instead of taking the kente material and making a little show of it.
” Ekeocha ’ s video quickly piled up more than 1.3 million views .
The retort from Ekeocha has to really sting for Democrats , who must have really thought they were onto something by reducing themselves to appropriating African culture .
How did not a single staffer intervene and stop the political theatre ?
Only people who are either wholly out of touch or are surrounded by sycophants would behave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit of the backlash they received online .
Even worse , the failed publicity stunt came just a week after Democrats accused President Trump of visiting St. John ’ s Episcopal Church in Washington for a political photo-op after it was set on fire by looters .
Not only should Democrats apologize to Ghanaians for their stunning display of tone-deafness , but Pelosi should also apologize to every single American citizen for making a mockery of such a serious issue during a time of national uncertainty .
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Democrats have a penchant for pandering, but rarely are they held accountable for their outlandish behavior.
They make their rounds with minority voters during election years, and are known to curiously change their speaking patterns when speaking to mostly black audiences, but when the voting is over, they quickly return to taking black voters for granted.
They’ve done little to help struggling black communities for decades, which is why President Donald Trump had to step in and create an environment that worked for everyone.
But for some reason, Democrats feel entitled to the black vote, and for the first time in decades, they apparently feel the need to actually work for it.
Perhaps congressional Democrats felt they needed to make up for former Vice President Joe Biden’s “You ain’t black” gaffe, because they pulled out all the stops on Monday to attempt a show of solidarity with black people.
In a bizarre, transparent, and disrespectful spectacle, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats draped themselves in Ghanaian kente-cloth stoles in Washington’s Emancipation Hall as they unveiled proposed legislation to reform the country’s law enforcement agencies.
The Democrats also knelt for a prolonged period of time to honor George Floyd, who was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis last month — leading to peaceful protests, large-scale riots and civil unrest.
You really get a sense looking at the images of the Democrats kneeling that they viewed the spectacle as a shining moment — one in which they would wrestle the narrative that they care for minorities away from a president who has actually helped minorities.
The only problem for Pelosi and her kente-wearing caucus is that virtually everyone saw through the mockery that Democrats were making of black Americans and Africans.
Pelosi kneels for somber moment of silence to honor George Floyd.
Here is what happens immediately after:
– Pelosi can’t get up
– Pelosi is stuck kneeling
– Pelosi calls for an aide to help
– Pelosi cracks joke about her heels
– Pelosi giggles Real somberpic.twitter.com/kSTK05PqS0 — Benny (@bennyjohnson) June 8, 2020
The images were so disturbing that renowned African pro-life advocate Obianuju Ekeocha chimed in via a video message on Twitter.
Ekeocha was notably peeved, and called out Democrats for their shamelessness.
“I had to say something about the American politicians shameless and ignorantly using the Kente fabric as a prop in their virtue signaling,” she tweeted, warning, “I’m usually more mild mannered than this so please forgive me, I’m upset.”
I had to say something about the American politicians shameless and ignorantly using the Kente fabric as a prop in their virtue signaling. *I’m usually more mild mannered than this so please forgive me, I’m upset. pic.twitter.com/aZMjgsHujS — Obianuju Ekeocha (@obianuju) June 8, 2020
While Ekeocha said she wanted to avoid commenting on the George Floyd protests, as she is not an American, she unloaded on the virtue-signaling lawmakers for using Africans and their culture as political props.
“Excuse me, dear Democrats, in your tokenism, you didn’t wait to find out that this thing that you’re hanging around your neck is not just some African uniform. It’s actually the kente material. The kente belongs to the Ghanaian people, mainly the Ashanti tribe,” she explained.
“Excuse me, Democrats. Don’t treat Africans like we’re children. These fabrics and these colorful things that we have within our culture and tradition, they all mean something to us,” a notably animated Ekeocha added. “I know you look at us and you say, ‘Oh, Africans, you’re so cute in all of your colorful dresses.’ Well, some of those dresses and patterns and colors and fabrics actually do mean something to us.”
Ekeocha schooled Democrats by informing them that their photo op attire belonged to the Ashanti people of Ghana and scolded them for disrespectfully using the stoles to pander to black people.
“Why are you using the kente material to signal your virtue? Stop it. We are not children. Africans are not children,” she said.
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“Leave our tradition and our culture and to us,” Ekeocha concluded. “And if you don’t know much about it, ask somebody. I’m sure there would have been something else you could have done to show your solidarity with black people instead of taking the kente material and making a little show of it.”
Ekeocha’s video quickly piled up more than 1.3 million views.
The retort from Ekeocha has to really sting for Democrats, who must have really thought they were onto something by reducing themselves to appropriating African culture.
How did not a single staffer intervene and stop the political theatre?
Only people who are either wholly out of touch or are surrounded by sycophants would behave so disrespectfully, and they earned every bit of the backlash they received online.
Even worse, the failed publicity stunt came just a week after Democrats accused President Trump of visiting St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington for a political photo-op after it was set on fire by looters.
Not only should Democrats apologize to Ghanaians for their stunning display of tone-deafness, but Pelosi should also apologize to every single American citizen for making a mockery of such a serious issue during a time of national uncertainty.
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westernjournal--2020-06-10--Journalist Rips Dem’s Police ‘Privilege’ Claim with Her Harrowing Story of Being Gang-Raped

While Democrats and their media allies continue to demonize law enforcement officers amid escalating anti-police rhetoric , one journalist is offering a stark reminder of what lawlessness looks like .
Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender joined CNN ’ s Alisyn Camerota Monday to speak about a veto-proof majority of the council ’ s pledge to dismantle the city ’ s police department following the death of George Floyd .
Those hoping Bender , a member of Minnesota ’ s progressive Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party , would offer lucid answers to the questions posed to her were surely disappointed .
Bender was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scenario in which a person needs help when their home is being burglarized , but can ’ t call the police .
“ I mean , I hear that loud and clear from a lot of my neighbors , and myself , too ” Bender told CNN .
“ And I know that that comes from a place of privilege.
” “ Because for those of us for whom the system is working , I think we need to step back and imagine what it would feel like to already live in that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more harm is done , ” Bender added .
Former CBS News correspondent Lara Logan , who alleges she was brutally gang-raped in 2011 while attempting to report from Cairo , Egypt , was particularly incensed by the comment .
“ I remember when I was being gang-raped & beaten by a mob in Egypt , would have been great to have a police force to call then , ” Logan tweeted Monday in response to the CNN clip .
“ Would that have been my white privilege talking ?
I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t have a racist bone in my body .
My heart breaks.
” Logan recounted her harrowing ordeal to Newsweek last month in an interview during which she also took down the same liberal media that refuses to hold people like Bender completely accountable when they express deranged sentiments .
RELATED : Media Bias : Axios Allows Reporters To Protest , Will Even Cover Bail & Medical Bills “ They pretend to care about real journalism , but what they care about is squashing any journalism that doesn ’ t align @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the liberal media .
If CNN or Camerota had an ounce of journalistic integrity , Bender would have been grilled following her remarks .
Logan , who has experienced something no woman should ever have to , was apparently so stirred by the interview she felt compelled to comment .
It ’ s tragic .
The woke left is no longer championing equity in policing or societal equality .
They are pushing for lawlessness and the takedown of civility .
There seems to be a notion among woke leftists that the cancers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ created by years of institutional racism at the hands of police officers and the broader criminal justice system .
They were not .
Criminologists have varying opinions on what causes some people to engage in acts of crime , but we do know that on a general level , crime occurs because there is evil in the world , and because people of all races express that evil through their actions .
Many liberals have now convinced themselves that acts of inhumane brutality are mere political statements about injustice , and that by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , human behavior will shift .
The country ’ s law enforcement officers are quite literally the only thing standing between law and order and anarchy , and they ’ re being demonized as anti-police sentiment continues to blaze , thanks in large part to people such as Bender and even Camerota .
In a chaotic place such as Cairo in 2011 , those who allegedly brutalized Logan felt emboldened to behave like animals .
They will probably never face justice for it , either .
But heinous acts such as gang rape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occur in places where lawlessness runs rampant and civility and order are replaced by anarchy .
Criminals do not follow laws .
That is why they are criminals .
In the absence of the thin blue line in American cities , we have seen what can happen , and it isn ’ t a kumbaya of fine citizens looking after one another .
Calling the police might be a privilege , but it ’ s a privilege offered to all Americans , and it should not be taken for granted .
We certainly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that privilege from our society so we can appease an angry mob .
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While Democrats and their media allies continue to demonize law enforcement officers amid escalating anti-police rhetoric, one journalist is offering a stark reminder of what lawlessness looks like.
Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender joined CNN’s Alisyn Camerota Monday to speak about a veto-proof majority of the council’s pledge to dismantle the city’s police department following the death of George Floyd.
Those hoping Bender, a member of Minnesota’s progressive Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, would offer lucid answers to the questions posed to her were surely disappointed.
Bender was asked what would happen in a hypothetical scenario in which a person needs help when their home is being burglarized, but can’t call the police.
“I mean, I hear that loud and clear from a lot of my neighbors, and myself, too” Bender told CNN. “And I know that that comes from a place of privilege.”
“Because for those of us for whom the system is working, I think we need to step back and imagine what it would feel like to already live in that reality where calling the police may mean more harm is done,” Bender added.
Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender on the intent to defund and dismantle the city’s police department: “[We] have looked up ways we can shift the response away from our armed police officers… the groundwork is laid already”https://t.co/wpF6KVqkBv pic.twitter.com/RdYbkqEdhL — New Day (@NewDay) June 8, 2020
Former CBS News correspondent Lara Logan, who alleges she was brutally gang-raped in 2011 while attempting to report from Cairo, Egypt, was particularly incensed by the comment.
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“I remember when I was being gang-raped & beaten by a mob in Egypt, would have been great to have a police force to call then,” Logan tweeted Monday in response to the CNN clip.
“Would that have been my white privilege talking? I’ve stood against racism all my life, don’t have a racist bone in my body. My heart breaks.”
I remember when I was being gang-raped & beaten by a mob in Egypt, would have been great to have a police force to call then. Would that have been my white privilege talking? I’ve stood against racism all my life,don’t have a racist bone in my body. My heart breaks… https://t.co/U4USN1cMP6 — Lara Logan (@laralogan) June 9, 2020
Logan recounted her harrowing ordeal to Newsweek last month in an interview during which she also took down the same liberal media that refuses to hold people like Bender completely accountable when they express deranged sentiments.
“They pretend to care about real journalism, but what they care about is squashing any journalism that doesn’t align with their goals,” Logan said of the liberal media.
If CNN or Camerota had an ounce of journalistic integrity, Bender would have been grilled following her remarks.
She wasn’t.
Logan, who has experienced something no woman should ever have to, was apparently so stirred by the interview she felt compelled to comment. It’s tragic.
The woke left is no longer championing equity in policing or societal equality. They are pushing for lawlessness and the takedown of civility.
There seems to be a notion among woke leftists that the cancers of crime and criminal behavior were somehow created by years of institutional racism at the hands of police officers and the broader criminal justice system.
They were not. Criminologists have varying opinions on what causes some people to engage in acts of crime, but we do know that on a general level, crime occurs because there is evil in the world, and because people of all races express that evil through their actions.
Many liberals have now convinced themselves that acts of inhumane brutality are mere political statements about injustice, and that by defunding, disbanding or disarming police officers, human behavior will shift.
This is pure liberal fantasy.
The country’s law enforcement officers are quite literally the only thing standing between law and order and anarchy, and they’re being demonized as anti-police sentiment continues to blaze, thanks in large part to people such as Bender and even Camerota.
In a chaotic place such as Cairo in 2011, those who allegedly brutalized Logan felt emboldened to behave like animals. They will probably never face justice for it, either.
But heinous acts such as gang rape are not isolated to Egypt.
They occur in places where lawlessness runs rampant and civility and order are replaced by anarchy.
Criminals do not follow laws. That is why they are criminals.
In the absence of the thin blue line in American cities, we have seen what can happen, and it isn’t a kumbaya of fine citizens looking after one another.
Calling the police might be a privilege, but it’s a privilege offered to all Americans, and it should not be taken for granted.
We certainly shouldn’t be attempting to remove that privilege from our society so we can appease an angry mob.
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westernjournal--2020-06-10--State Legislature Votes To Override Governor on Shutdown Order

The Pennsylvania state legislature passed a resolution Tuesday to override Gov .
Tom Wolf ’ s coronavirus disaster declaration and direct the governor to “ issue an executive order or proclamation ending the state of disaster emergency.
” The Republican-controlled General Assembly voted on the resolution to end the declaration issued on March 6 and renewed on June 3 .
Republicans were joined by some Democrats in passing the measure .
“ The Senate voted on a resolution to end Governor Wolf ’ s statewide shut down , which has been hurting families and doing irreparable harm to employers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ People need to have the freedom to return to normalcy and decide for themselves the level of engagement with society that they are comfortable doing .
We have educated ourselves .
The public has guidelines .
Our employers have guidelines.
” Lawmakers say that the governor does not have the power to veto the resolution , but Wolf ’ s office says that he will veto the bill once it is presented to him , the Patriot-News reported .
“ Until then , no action will be taken , ” Wolf @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disaster proclamation has not been terminated by the House or Senate ’ s actions .
Only the governor can terminate the disaster emergency.
” The governor says that Article III , Section 9 of the state constitution says that the resolution “ shall be presented to the governor and before it shall take effect be approved by him , or being disapproved , shall be re-passed by two-thirds of both Houses according to the rules and limitations prescribed in case of a bill.
” However , House Republicans argue a different section of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authority to terminate the disaster emergency declaration .
“ That yes vote is a reflection of your constituents who have said enough is enough , ” Republican Rep. Russ Diamond said .
“ That yes vote brings an end to our long collective nightmare.
” Corman added , “ We ’ re reclaiming our rights .
It ’ s time .
The fear is over.
” RELATED : As Economy Rebounds , Dems Want To Hand Out COVID Benefits for 6 More Months In a letter to lawmakers , Wolf said that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because it will be “ disastrous for the Commonwealth.
” “ Termination of a disaster emergency in Pennsylvania signals to the federal government that COVID-19 is no longer ‘ of such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the state and the affected local governments , ' ” the letter read .
“ More importantly , if the Commonwealth acts to end its disaster emergency , it signals to the federal government that supplementary federal assistance is no longer needed.
” The issue could be solved in the courts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new emergency disaster declaration .
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The Pennsylvania state legislature passed a resolution Tuesday to override Gov. Tom Wolf’s coronavirus disaster declaration and direct the governor to “issue an executive order or proclamation ending the state of disaster emergency.”
The Republican-controlled General Assembly voted on the resolution to end the declaration issued on March 6 and renewed on June 3. Republicans were joined by some Democrats in passing the measure.
“The Senate voted on a resolution to end Governor Wolf’s statewide shut down, which has been hurting families and doing irreparable harm to employers,” Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman tweeted.
“People need to have the freedom to return to normalcy and decide for themselves the level of engagement with society that they are comfortable doing. We have educated ourselves. The public has guidelines. Our employers have guidelines.”
It is time to allow people the freedom to decide for themselves – to control their actions and decisions.#OpenPA — Senator Jake Corman (@JakeCorman) June 10, 2020
Lawmakers say that the governor does not have the power to veto the resolution, but Wolf’s office says that he will veto the bill once it is presented to him, the Patriot-News reported.
“Until then, no action will be taken,” Wolf spokeswoman Lyndsay Kensinger said.
“The disaster proclamation has not been terminated by the House or Senate’s actions. Only the governor can terminate the disaster emergency.”
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The governor says that Article III, Section 9 of the state constitution says that the resolution “shall be presented to the governor and before it shall take effect be approved by him, or being disapproved, shall be re-passed by two-thirds of both Houses according to the rules and limitations prescribed in case of a bill.”
However, House Republicans argue a different section of the constitution gives the state legislature the authority to terminate the disaster emergency declaration.
“That yes vote is a reflection of your constituents who have said enough is enough,” Republican Rep. Russ Diamond said.
“That yes vote brings an end to our long collective nightmare.”
Corman added, “We’re reclaiming our rights. It’s time. The fear is over.”
In a letter to lawmakers, Wolf said that he would not end the emergency declaration prematurely because it will be “disastrous for the Commonwealth.”
“Termination of a disaster emergency in Pennsylvania signals to the federal government that COVID-19 is no longer ‘of such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the state and the affected local governments,'” the letter read.
“More importantly, if the Commonwealth acts to end its disaster emergency, it signals to the federal government that supplementary federal assistance is no longer needed.”
The issue could be solved in the courts or the governor may decide to issue a new emergency disaster declaration.
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westernjournal--2020-06-10--‘Gone With the Wind’ Sales Are Through the Roof After HBO Yanked It from Streaming Service

One day after HBO Max announced it was pulling the classic film “ Gone With the Wind ” from its streaming platform , sales of the 80-year-old movie put it at the top of the chart for movies being sold by Amazon .
It ’ s almost like Americans get so suspicious of liberals tempted to ban something they run out and buy it in droves .
It ’ s basically a guarantee that when gun-grabbing politicians take power , or the gun-grabbing movement starts to build momentum , gun sales spike as Americans rush to ensure they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bear arms written into the Second Amendment .
( Virginia and the Democrats who took it over was just one of the latest states where the phenomenon was documented earlier this year . )
And while the ability to watch the movie of one ’ s choice doesn ’ t carry anywhere near the gravity of a right guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States , the development on Amazon is a pretty good indication that Americans don ’ t like liberals telling them how to live their lives .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gable romance , released in 1939 , was the “ number one bestselling film on Amazon early Wednesday morning , even though both DVDs and Blu-ray discs were sold out.
” It remained in the top spot a little before 3 p.m. Wednesday .
It ’ s probably no coincidence it was sold out Wednesday at Walmart online , too .
It ’ s a development that isn ’ t so much surprising as completely predictable , and another example of how little liberals really understand the country they ’ re living in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re decent people living in the greatest country the world has ever known .
And decent people living in such a country have a right to resent being constantly attacked as though they and the country are the exact opposite .
The national revulsion that greeted the death of George Floyd , the man who died after a police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes on May 25 , crossed party lines .
Whatever comes from the second-degree murder charge against the now-former police officer involved in the case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was united in agreeing the death was unacceptable .
Then came the utterly unjustified riots , the looting and the now the seemingly endless attempts by the mainstream media and Black Lives Matter activists to force contemporary white Americans to assume a collective guilt for the treatment of African-Americans over the centuries and attack President Donald Trump at the same time .
It ’ s a movement lacking both morality and logic , which , of course , makes it irresistible to Hollywood and the entertainment world .
RELATED : Twitter Users Blast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'Black Supremacy' The HBO Max decision was spurred by a column published by the Los Angeles Times Tuesday by John Ridley , screenwriter of the 2013 Best Picture Winner “ 12 Years a Slave.
” “ Let me be real clear : I don ’ t believe in censorship , ” Ridley wrote .
“ I don ’ t think ‘ Gone With the Wind ’ should be relegated to a vault in Burbank .
I would just ask , after a respectful amount of time has passed , that the film be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with other films that give a more broad-based and complete picture of what slavery and the Confederacy truly were .
Or , perhaps it could be paired with conversations about narratives and why it ’ s important to have many voices sharing stories from different perspectives rather than merely those reinforcing the views of the prevailing culture.
” Well , let ’ s all be real clear .
“ Censorship ” is exactly what Ridley is talking about , even if liberals lack the guts or intellectual honesty to use the word .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ present in a framework where it ’ s inherently shameful , a matter of disgrace , might not be to remove it from the public eye , but it is an attempt to smear it in the public mind .
It ’ s censorship by another name .
Of course , there was no way Wednesday to be sure there wasn ’ t some less obvious reason for the sudden popularity of a movie that ’ s eight decades old .
Maybe a country bored to tears after months of stay-at-home orders suddenly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ romance .
Maybe speculators decided to corner the market on the movie after learning of the HBO Max decision .
But the Occam ’ s Razor answer is Americans know censorship when they see it .
And they don ’ t like it — from liberal Democrats , from Hollywood elites , or from major entertainment corporations .
Are there parts of “ Gone With the Wind ” that are objectionable by today ’ s standards ?
Of course .
And it ’ s a virtual certainty that any modern viewer of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s really at stake here is the increasing willingness of the woke left to try to dictate what Americans can and can ’ t watch on their own time – and the willingness of major corporations to grovel abjectly on demand .
When the mainstream media , liberal politicians and the Hollywood elite team up to try to destroy something – like gun ownership or one of the most popular movies ever made – they end up making it even more popular .
That unholy trinity has long been in alignment against Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the record they ’ re compiling , that could be very good news for Trump supporters .
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Call it the gun control effect.
One day after HBO Max announced it was pulling the classic film “Gone With the Wind” from its streaming platform, sales of the 80-year-old movie put it at the top of the chart for movies being sold by Amazon.
It’s almost like Americans get so suspicious of liberals tempted to ban something they run out and buy it in droves.
Guns are a perfect example.
It’s basically a guarantee that when gun-grabbing politicians take power, or the gun-grabbing movement starts to build momentum, gun sales spike as Americans rush to ensure they’re not going to be deprived the right to bear arms written into the Second Amendment. (Virginia and the Democrats who took it over was just one of the latest states where the phenomenon was documented earlier this year.)
And while the ability to watch the movie of one’s choice doesn’t carry anywhere near the gravity of a right guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States, the development on Amazon is a pretty good indication that Americans don’t like liberals telling them how to live their lives.
As Breitbart reported Wednesday, the Vivien Leigh-Clark Gable romance, released in 1939, was the “number one bestselling film on Amazon early Wednesday morning, even though both DVDs and Blu-ray discs were sold out.” It remained in the top spot a little before 3 p.m. Wednesday.
It’s probably no coincidence it was sold out Wednesday at Walmart online, too.
It’s a development that isn’t so much surprising as completely predictable, and another example of how little liberals really understand the country they’re living in.
Number One.
They never learn. https://t.co/uJHrRTfNDQ — Praying Medic (@prayingmedic) June 10, 2020
In a nutshell, Americans know they’re decent people living in the greatest country the world has ever known. And decent people living in such a country have a right to resent being constantly attacked as though they and the country are the exact opposite.
The national revulsion that greeted the death of George Floyd, the man who died after a police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes on May 25, crossed party lines. Whatever comes from the second-degree murder charge against the now-former police officer involved in the case, the vast majority of the country was united in agreeing the death was unacceptable.
Then came the utterly unjustified riots, the looting and the now the seemingly endless attempts by the mainstream media and Black Lives Matter activists to force contemporary white Americans to assume a collective guilt for the treatment of African-Americans over the centuries and attack President Donald Trump at the same time.
It’s a movement lacking both morality and logic, which, of course, makes it irresistible to Hollywood and the entertainment world.
The HBO Max decision was spurred by a column published by the Los Angeles Times Tuesday by John Ridley, screenwriter of the 2013 Best Picture Winner “12 Years a Slave.”
“Let me be real clear: I don’t believe in censorship,” Ridley wrote. “I don’t think ‘Gone With the Wind’ should be relegated to a vault in Burbank. I would just ask, after a respectful amount of time has passed, that the film be re-introduced to the HBO Max platform along with other films that give a more broad-based and complete picture of what slavery and the Confederacy truly were. Or, perhaps it could be paired with conversations about narratives and why it’s important to have many voices sharing stories from different perspectives rather than merely those reinforcing the views of the prevailing culture.”
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Well, let’s all be real clear.
“Censorship” is exactly what Ridley is talking about, even if liberals lack the guts or intellectual honesty to use the word. To take any work of art and present in a framework where it’s inherently shameful, a matter of disgrace, might not be to remove it from the public eye, but it is an attempt to smear it in the public mind. It’s censorship by another name.
Of course, there was no way Wednesday to be sure there wasn’t some less obvious reason for the sudden popularity of a movie that’s eight decades old.
Maybe a country bored to tears after months of stay-at-home orders suddenly had a hankering for a Civil War romance. Maybe speculators decided to corner the market on the movie after learning of the HBO Max decision.
But the Occam’s Razor answer is Americans know censorship when they see it. And they don’t like it — from liberal Democrats, from Hollywood elites, or from major entertainment corporations.
This is getting ridiculous. Maybe we should all just erase everything in history and walk around blindfolded. What a joke. — Streaming Scoop (@StreamingScoop) June 10, 2020
Hattie McDaniel, was the first black to receive an Oscar because of that movie. Do not try to erase history bcs it offends you but use it to move forward. Otherwise, generations WILL forget. They always bloody do without the right tools. Good or bad they should exist. pic.twitter.com/aVcU0JXVyp — Sanoiro (@Sanoiro) June 10, 2020
Shades of Orwell’s 1984 – here’s an example of life imitating Art. In a bad way….. — Michael S Ellis ⭐⭐⭐ (@MSEllis51) June 10, 2020
Year of the Boomerang. ? — QathyJo⭐⭐⭐ (@CathyCValerio) June 10, 2020
When do we start burning books? — smiley_mcmuffin (@SmileyMcMuffin) June 10, 2020
Watch….owning a copy will be a future hate crime ? — Havana Harlow ?? (@JuJuB59524437) June 10, 2020
Are there parts of “Gone With the Wind” that are objectionable by today’s standards? Of course. And it’s a virtual certainty that any modern viewer of the film would know that.
(By the way, a personal opinion here: “12 Years a Slave” might have been more acceptable on by modern political mores, but as a movie it was barely watchable. It’s Oscar is a tribute to political correctness, and Hollywood’s Maoist obedience.)
What’s really at stake here is the increasing willingness of the woke left to try to dictate what Americans can and can’t watch on their own time – and the willingness of major corporations to grovel abjectly on demand.
There’s a lesson here, though.
When the mainstream media, liberal politicians and the Hollywood elite team up to try to destroy something – like gun ownership or one of the most popular movies ever made – they end up making it even more popular.
That unholy trinity has long been in alignment against Trump and his re-election in November. With the record they’re compiling, that could be very good news for Trump supporters.
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westernjournal--2020-06-10--Op-Ed: Why American Universities Must Reopen This Fall

On May 12 , the California State University system shocked the world by announcing the continued closure of its 23-campus system through the fall 2020 semester .
As the first campuses to announce such a measure , the Cal State system set a precedent sure to be followed by educational institutions nationwide .
Chancellor Tim White credited the prolonged closure of campuses to the ongoing spread of the coronavirus , but has the progression of the virus actually posed sustaining harm to California ’ s , and America ’ s , college students ?
In reality , California ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus compared to many other states , failed to meet the harrowing expectations established early on by Gov .
Gavin Newsom .
Early in the pandemic , the governor warned that over 25 million Californians could face a COVID-19 diagnosis , but there have only been about 133,000 cases in the state .
Young Americans make up very few confirmed cases , both in California and around the country .
In fact , a third of all United States COVID-19 cases are centered in nursing homes , and 80 percent of deaths caused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 65 or older .
TRENDING : Pelosi Catches Fire for New Low in Pandering : Kneels Before Introducing 'Justice in Policing ' Act So if the virus isn ’ t affecting young adults in America to a significant degree , and states like California have successfully flattened the curve to prevent exponential growth in cases of COVID-19 , why are our higher education institutions bowing to fear and announcing prolonged closures months in advance ?
Other than explaining these decisions through fear-based irrationality , the answer may never be clear .
What is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reopen America ’ s college campuses this fall for in-person instruction .
Invisible and sometimes deadly viruses are frightening , and proper precautionary measures should be taken at the discretion of individual Americans , but the most recent COVID-19 data is inconsistent with distance learning for the fall semester .
American college students maintain technology accessibility concerns , psychological challenges and financial hardship from the spring 2019 closure of their campuses , and this reality is not sustainable moving forward .
It is unclear what the majority of universities in the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operations .
The University of California system with its 10 campuses seems to be taking the lead from Cal State , with a spokesperson tentatively declaring at least a partial closure of campuses .
Other institutions , including Purdue University , Creighton University , the University of Notre Dame and the University of Colorado Boulder appear to be intent on reopening campus , even if adjustments might take place in the classroom or in residence halls to encourage social distancing .
In the United States , the college experience is more than just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; it ’ s the holistic environment of on-campus community , sporting and social events and the countless opportunities to grow as a whole person and not just as a student .
College is often the launching point for young adults to take responsibility for their lives , to discover new passions and to step into adulthood through internships , networking opportunities and eventually positions in the job market .
The lack of on-campus interaction through distance learning fails to provide these same opportunities and stagnates the potential growth of our nation ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : The Pursuit of Happiness Is Essential It ’ s time for universities to announce the reopening of their campuses for the fall 2020 semester .
The coronavirus mostly affects the elderly , and the success we ’ ve had in flattening the curve supports this decision .
Young adults in our country deserve the chance to grow as whole people in their university communities .
After all , if our nation ’ s 18-22-year-olds keep taking classes on their iPads or laptops in their childhood bedrooms with little opportunity for personal growth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failure to launch .
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On May 12, the California State University system shocked the world by announcing the continued closure of its 23-campus system through the fall 2020 semester.
As the first campuses to announce such a measure, the Cal State system set a precedent sure to be followed by educational institutions nationwide. Chancellor Tim White credited the prolonged closure of campuses to the ongoing spread of the coronavirus, but has the progression of the virus actually posed sustaining harm to California’s, and America’s, college students?
In reality, California’s population, while hit hard by the virus compared to many other states, failed to meet the harrowing expectations established early on by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Early in the pandemic, the governor warned that over 25 million Californians could face a COVID-19 diagnosis, but there have only been about 133,000 cases in the state.
Young Americans make up very few confirmed cases, both in California and around the country. In fact, a third of all United States COVID-19 cases are centered in nursing homes, and 80 percent of deaths caused by the virus occur in patients aged 65 or older.
So if the virus isn’t affecting young adults in America to a significant degree, and states like California have successfully flattened the curve to prevent exponential growth in cases of COVID-19, why are our higher education institutions bowing to fear and announcing prolonged closures months in advance?
Other than explaining these decisions through fear-based irrationality, the answer may never be clear. What is clear, however, is the need to reopen America’s college campuses this fall for in-person instruction.
Invisible and sometimes deadly viruses are frightening, and proper precautionary measures should be taken at the discretion of individual Americans, but the most recent COVID-19 data is inconsistent with distance learning for the fall semester.
American college students maintain technology accessibility concerns, psychological challenges and financial hardship from the spring 2019 closure of their campuses, and this reality is not sustainable moving forward.
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It is unclear what the majority of universities in the United States plan to announce regarding fall 2020 operations.
The University of California system with its 10 campuses seems to be taking the lead from Cal State, with a spokesperson tentatively declaring at least a partial closure of campuses.
Other institutions, including Purdue University, Creighton University, the University of Notre Dame and the University of Colorado Boulder appear to be intent on reopening campus, even if adjustments might take place in the classroom or in residence halls to encourage social distancing.
In the United States, the college experience is more than just showing up for classes and taking exams; it’s the holistic environment of on-campus community, sporting and social events and the countless opportunities to grow as a whole person and not just as a student.
College is often the launching point for young adults to take responsibility for their lives, to discover new passions and to step into adulthood through internships, networking opportunities and eventually positions in the job market. The lack of on-campus interaction through distance learning fails to provide these same opportunities and stagnates the potential growth of our nation’s next generation.
It’s time for universities to announce the reopening of their campuses for the fall 2020 semester.
The coronavirus mostly affects the elderly, and the success we’ve had in flattening the curve supports this decision. Young adults in our country deserve the chance to grow as whole people in their university communities.
After all, if our nation’s 18-22-year-olds keep taking classes on their iPads or laptops in their childhood bedrooms with little opportunity for personal growth, America is in for a serious failure to launch.
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westernjournal--2020-06-10--Dad Posts Hilarious Review After Visiting Daughter’s Pretend Restaurant

During earlier months , when people were self-quarantining , there was a push to order meals from local eateries to help support small business owners .
Lately , many are focusing their support on black-owned businesses , as well .
Along those lines , Christophe Kyle has done his part to patronize a hyper-local venue .
After trying out the restaurant “ Ava ’ s Kitchen , ” he took to social media to post reviews and photos , as many do .
There ’ s only one difference : This owner/chef is insanely cute .
“ So I tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lunch today , ” Kyle wrote May 21 .
“ It ’ s called Ava ’ s Kitchen , just opened end of April .
It ’ s a very clean establishment , but whewww let me tell you about this owner .
TRENDING : Pelosi Catches Fire for New Low in Pandering : Kneels Before Introducing 'Justice in Policing ' Act “ First off , I asked why there are balloons on my chair , and it ’ s not my birthday ?
She talm ’ bout , mind yah business ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I been waiting on my order to get done for 45 minutes , and I ’ m the only customer here .
She was making good progress at first , then she stopped for 20 minutes to go watch Paw Patrol .
“ Overall the customer service could be better , but the cook is a cutie ; so I ’ ll give her another chance .
Let ’ s not give up on Black businesses so fast after one mistake.
” Of course , Ava is Kyle ’ s adorable daughter .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , even if she needs to up her game in the service department .
The lighthearted “ review ” went viral , and soon Ava and her dad were contacted by multiple news outlets and even the maker of the kitchen , KidKraft , who offered to send her some more items .
“ Can we send Chef Ava some food and kitchen supplies for her growing customer base ?
” they wrote on Kyle ’ s Instagram post .
It wasn ’ t long before Kyle paid Ava ’ s Kitchen another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ growing fan base .
RELATED : Age 4 Boy Gets Stuck in Hollow Tree Until 'Hero ' Bystander Comes to the Rescue “ The Ava ’ s Kitchen chronicles continues , ” he shared on Sunday .
“ So I gave the restaurant another visit today .
To my surprise , she was closed for business .
“ I asked her what happened , and she said our governor ‘ Big Gretch ’ made her close because she wasn ’ t practicing social distancing .
“ Since I ’ m a loyal customer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a production company , I ’ m installing these sneeze guards to help stop the spread of germs .
The owner promised me a big hug and dramatic kisses once I finish .
I told her issa ’ DEAL !
” Ava is one blessed baby girl to have such a loving and devoted father , and many have found their story to be just the ray of sunshine they needed .
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During earlier months, when people were self-quarantining, there was a push to order meals from local eateries to help support small business owners. Lately, many are focusing their support on black-owned businesses, as well.
Along those lines, Christophe Kyle has done his part to patronize a hyper-local venue. After trying out the restaurant “Ava’s Kitchen,” he took to social media to post reviews and photos, as many do.
There’s only one difference: This owner/chef is insanely cute.
“So I tried to support another Black Owned Business for lunch today,” Kyle wrote May 21. “It’s called Ava’s Kitchen, just opened end of April. It’s a very clean establishment, but whewww let me tell you about this owner.
“First off, I asked why there are balloons on my chair, and it’s not my birthday? She talm’bout, mind yah business; those are Mommy’s.
“I been waiting on my order to get done for 45 minutes, and I’m the only customer here. She was making good progress at first, then she stopped for 20 minutes to go watch Paw Patrol.
“Overall the customer service could be better, but the cook is a cutie; so I’ll give her another chance. Let’s not give up on Black businesses so fast after one mistake.”
Of course, Ava is Kyle’s adorable daughter. She’s got style and heart, even if she needs to up her game in the service department.
The lighthearted “review” went viral, and soon Ava and her dad were contacted by multiple news outlets and even the maker of the kitchen, KidKraft, who offered to send her some more items.
“Can we send Chef Ava some food and kitchen supplies for her growing customer base?” they wrote on Kyle’s Instagram post.
It wasn’t long before Kyle paid Ava’s Kitchen another visit, to the delight of their growing fan base.
“The Ava’s Kitchen chronicles continues,” he shared on Sunday. “So I gave the restaurant another visit today. To my surprise, she was closed for business.
“I asked her what happened, and she said our governor ‘Big Gretch’ made her close because she wasn’t practicing social distancing.
“Since I’m a loyal customer, and I just happen to own a production company, I’m installing these sneeze guards to help stop the spread of germs. The owner promised me a big hug and dramatic kisses once I finish. I told her issa’ DEAL!”
Ava is one blessed baby girl to have such a loving and devoted father, and many have found their story to be just the ray of sunshine they needed.
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westernjournal--2020-06-10--Mississippi State Flag Could Be Next Confederate Symbol To Go

Lawmakers in Mississippi have begun drafting legislation to remove the Confederate emblem from their state flag , according to Mississippi Today .
Mississippi , the last state to showcase the Civil War-era symbol on its flag , began drafting the legislation behind closed doors after a crowd of about 3,000 protesters flooded the state capitol .
Protesters chanted “ change the flag , ” according to a report from Mississippi Today .
Protests and riots in Mississippi and around the country have sprung up following the death of George Floyd , who has become a figure for perceived racial inequality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police officer knelt on his neck for roughly nine minutes .
If legislators are successful , the Stennis flag , designed by Mississippi artist Laurin Stennis , could become the new Mississippi state flag .
A Twitter page exists to advocate for this change .
Lawmakers tried but failed to remove the current state flag in 2001 after a majority of people in the state voted in a referendum to keep it , according to the Mississippi Clarion Ledger .
Demonstrators across the nation have been targeting historic monuments in major cities , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Confederate statue over the weekend in Virginia , and Democratic Gov .
Ralph Northam pledged to remove a controversial statue of Robert E. Lee in Richmond .
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Lawmakers in Mississippi have begun drafting legislation to remove the Confederate emblem from their state flag, according to Mississippi Today.
Mississippi, the last state to showcase the Civil War-era symbol on its flag, began drafting the legislation behind closed doors after a crowd of about 3,000 protesters flooded the state capitol.
Protesters chanted “change the flag,” according to a report from Mississippi Today.
Protests and riots in Mississippi and around the country have sprung up following the death of George Floyd, who has become a figure for perceived racial inequality since he died in Minneapolis after a police officer knelt on his neck for roughly nine minutes.
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If legislators are successful, the Stennis flag, designed by Mississippi artist Laurin Stennis, could become the new Mississippi state flag.
A Twitter page exists to advocate for this change.
Lawmakers tried but failed to remove the current state flag in 2001 after a majority of people in the state voted in a referendum to keep it, according to the Mississippi Clarion Ledger.
Demonstrators across the nation have been targeting historic monuments in major cities, particularly Confederate monuments.
Rioters tore down a Confederate statue over the weekend in Virginia, and Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam pledged to remove a controversial statue of Robert E. Lee in Richmond.
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westernjournal--2020-06-10--A Member of the Bush Family Just Threw His Support Behind Trump

The son of former Florida Gov .
Jeb Bush and nephew of former President George W. Bush informed The Dallas Morning News of his intention to vote for Trump in November .
“ President Trump is the only thing standing between American and socialism , ” Bush said .
He added that “ it ’ s clear ” the policies implemented by the Trump administration are working for the country .
“ Even in a global pandemic where we have had to take unprecedented measures to protect public health , the economy is already returning , ” Bush said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Low in Pandering : Kneels Before Introducing 'Justice in Policing ' Act “ It ’ s clear , America and Texas will continue to be stronger than ever.
” Trump thanked Bush for his endorsement on Twitter , saying that it was a “ great honor.
” The younger Bush ’ s endorsement comes on the heels of a New York Times report saying many top Republican leaders will not be voting for Trump .
The Times cited people familiar with the family ’ s thinking who said George W. Bush won ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Jeb Bush is still unsure how he will vote in November .
Former President Bush ’ s spokesman , Freddy Ford , told The Texas Tribune that The Times ’ report was wrong .
“ This is completely made up , ” Ford said .
“ He is retired from presidential politics and has not indicated how he will vote.
” Trump tweeted an article reporting Ford ’ s statement but did not make any other comment on it .
The president took shots at George P. Bush ’ s father during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Low Energy Jeb.
” However , the younger Bush and Trump have supported each other in their political endeavors , and the president has called him the “ Bush that got it right.
” “ I like him , ” Trump said , adding that he is a “ friend of my son and he ’ s a great guy.
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Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush endorsed President Donald Trump’s re-election on Tuesday.
The son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and nephew of former President George W. Bush informed The Dallas Morning News of his intention to vote for Trump in November.
“President Trump is the only thing standing between America and socialism,” Bush said.
He added that “it’s clear” the policies implemented by the Trump administration are working for the country.
“Even in a global pandemic where we have had to take unprecedented measures to protect public health, the economy is already returning,” Bush said.
“It’s clear, America and Texas will continue to be stronger than ever.”
Trump thanked Bush for his endorsement on Twitter, saying that it was a “great honor.”
Thank you George, great honor! https://t.co/1WzkcvLpnR — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 10, 2020
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The younger Bush’s endorsement comes on the heels of a New York Times report saying many top Republican leaders will not be voting for Trump.
The Times cited people familiar with the family’s thinking who said George W. Bush won’t support the president’s re-election and Jeb Bush is still unsure how he will vote in November.
Former President Bush’s spokesman, Freddy Ford, told The Texas Tribune that The Times’ report was wrong.
“This is completely made up,” Ford said. “He is retired from presidential politics and has not indicated how he will vote.”
Trump tweeted an article reporting Ford’s statement but did not make any other comment on it.
The president took shots at George P. Bush’s father during the 2016 election, calling him “Low Energy Jeb.”
Low energy Jeb Bush just endorsed a man he truly hates, Lyin’ Ted Cruz. Honestly, I can’t blame Jeb in that I drove him into oblivion! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 23, 2016
However, the younger Bush and Trump have supported each other in their political endeavors, and the president has called him the “Bush that got it right.”
“I like him,” Trump said, adding that he is a “friend of my son and he’s a great guy.”
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westernjournal--2020-06-10--Gunman Opens Fire at Police Station

Gunman Opens Fire at Police Station

Local authorities were looking for a gunman who opened fire at a police station in southern California on Wednesday morning and wounded at least one deputy .
A man was reported to be firings shots at a police station in downtown Paso Robles at around 3:45 a.m. , according to the Los Angeles Times .
The gunfire reportedly lasted over a span of several minutes .
An unidentified deputy was shot in the face , according to Sgt .
Steve Odom , and his partner returned fire .
The deputy was airlifted to the hospital and was in serious but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fire for New Low in Pandering : Kneels Before Introducing 'Justice in Policing ' Act The San Luis Obispo Sheriff ’ s Department issued a shelter-in-place order for the downtown part of the city while authorities searched for the suspect : An automated emergency phone call to citizens in the area said , “ This is the sheriff ’ s office .
Please continue to shelter in place .
If you must leave your residence , please do not come back until the shelter-in-place has been lifted , ” the Paso Robles Daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also closed and barricaded as a SWAT team and other law enforcement personnel searched the area .
Authorities found a dead body near the Paso Robles train station on the west side of the railroad tracks , and authorities said they believed that death to be related to the manhunt for the suspect who shot the deputy .
The suspect was reported to be a man in his 20s or 30s , and The Paso Robles Press reported he has dark curly hair and is wearing a white hoodie .
RELATED : Deadly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Criticism of police officers has increased recently as protesters respond to the death of George Floyd , who died on May 25 in Minneapolis after a police officer knelt on his neck for roughly nine minutes during an arrest .
Protests reached a horrifying apex of violence Thursday in Mexico when , during a protest in Guadalajara , a police officer who took his eyes off demonstrators was set on fire in an incident caught on video .
Mike O ’ Meara , president of the New York State Association of Police Benevolent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former Minneapolis police officer accused of second-degree murder in the death of Floyd , and stressed that no police officers should be judged by Chauvin ’ s actions .
“ Everybody ’ s trying to shame us .
The legislators , the press .
Everybody ’ s trying to shame us into being embarrassed about our profession , ” he said at a news conference Tuesday .
“ Stop treating us like animals and thugs , ” he said .
“ And start treating us with some respect .
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Local authorities were looking for a gunman who opened fire at a police station in California on Wednesday morning and wounded at least one deputy.
A man was reported to be firings shots at a police station in downtown Paso Robles at around 3:45 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Times.
The gunfire reportedly lasted over a span of several minutes.
An unidentified deputy was shot in the face, according to Sgt. Steve Odom, and his partner returned fire.
The deputy was airlifted to the hospital and was in serious but stable condition.
The San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Department issued a shelter-in-place order for the downtown part of the city while authorities searched for the suspect:
Update: Active Shooter situation.
Shelter in place order still in effect for the downtown Paso Robles
Law enforcement searching for armed gunman.
The suspect described as male in 20’s or 30’s
The wounded Deputy listed in serious but stable condition. Airlifted to a trauma center pic.twitter.com/YR5pez99Bx — SLO County Sheriff (@SLOSheriff) June 10, 2020
An automated emergency phone call to citizens in the area said, “This is the sheriff’s office. Please continue to shelter in place. If you must leave your residence, please do not come back until the shelter-in-place has been lifted,” the Paso Robles Daily News reported.
Roads around downtown were also closed and barricaded as a SWAT team and other law enforcement personnel searched the area.
The entire downtown area of Paso Robles is under a stay-at-home order as law enforcement searches for the shooter. CHP officers armed with rifles are blocking off roads to form a perimeter around the search area pic.twitter.com/Nfc8k20nff — Marie Edinger KMPH (@MarieEdinger) June 10, 2020
Authorities found a dead body near the Paso Robles train station on the west side of the railroad tracks, and authorities said they believed that death to be related to the manhunt for the suspect who shot the deputy.
The suspect was reported to be a man in his 20s or 30s, and The Paso Robles Press reported he has dark curly hair and is wearing a white hoodie.
Criticism of police officers has increased recently as protesters respond to the death of George Floyd, who died on May 25 in Minneapolis after a police officer knelt on his neck for roughly nine minutes during an arrest.
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Protests reached a horrifying apex of violence Thursday in Mexico when, during a protest in Guadalajara, a police officer who took his eyes off demonstrators was set on fire in an incident caught on video.
Mike O’Meara, president of the New York State Association of Police Benevolent Associations, blasted Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused of second-degree murder in the death of Floyd, and stressed that no police officers should be judged by Chauvin’s actions.
“Everybody’s trying to shame us. The legislators, the press. Everybody’s trying to shame us into being embarrassed about our profession,” he said at a news conference Tuesday.
“Stop treating us like animals and thugs,” he said. “And start treating us with some respect. That’s what we’re here today to say.”
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