westernjournal--2020-09-07--Trump Gets Huge Polling News as Texas Refuses To Turn Blue for Biden

A poll that previously showed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden ahead in Texas now shows him trailing behind President Donald Trump .
In early July , the former vice president was ahead by 5 points in the Lone Star State , according to the survey conducted by The Dallas Morning News and the University of Texas , Tyler .
But the latest poll , released Sunday , shows that Biden ’ s lead has disappeared .
Trump now leads by 2 points , 48-46 , among likely Texas voters .
“ The poll , conducted Aug. 28 to Sept. 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those , 901 said they are ‘ extremely likely ’ to vote in November , ” the newspaper reported .
“ The margin of error is plus or minus 2.87 percentage points for the bigger group , and 3.22 points for the subset of likely voters.
” Political scientist Mark Owens , who directed the poll , told The Morning News that “ Trump is ahead.
” The paper reported the president ’ s polling is linked to that of Sen. John Cornyn , who is ahead of Democratic challenger M.J. Hegar by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the July poll .
On the correlation between the senator ’ s and Trump ’ s re-election campaigns , Owens said , “ Trump is helped by Cornyn.
” Even many Democrats concede the president is likely to win the Lone Star State on Nov. 3 “ I will be shocked if Biden carries Texas , ” poll respondent Terri Sharman of Tyler told The Morning News .
The 62-year-old retired elementary school teacher said she badly wants Trump out of power .
“ Every morning you wake up and it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
RELATED : Labor Day Weekend : Thousands of Trump Supporters Gather Coast to Coast for Special Event Trump received 28 percent of support from Hispanic likely voters , 9 percent support from black likely voters and 60 percent from white likely voters .
Biden , meanwhile , had the support of 58 percent of Hispanic likely voters , 87 percent of black likely voters and 35 percent of white likely voters .
Eight percent of Hispanic likely voters are undecided , compared with 4 percent each of black and white voters .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 , defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton 52.2 percent to 43.2 percent to take the state ’ s 38 Electoral College votes , The New York Times reported .
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A poll that previously showed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden ahead in Texas now shows him trailing behind President Donald Trump.
In early July, the former vice president was ahead by 5 points in the Lone Star State, according to the survey conducted by The Dallas Morning News and the University of Texas, Tyler.
But the latest poll, released Sunday, shows that Biden’s lead has disappeared.
Trump now leads by 2 points, 48-46, among likely Texas voters.
Aug28-Sept2 DMN-UTTyler 202… by Mede Nix
“The poll, conducted Aug. 28 to Sept. 2, surveyed 1,176 registered voters. Of those, 901 said they are ‘extremely likely’ to vote in November,” the newspaper reported. “The margin of error is plus or minus 2.87 percentage points for the bigger group, and 3.22 points for the subset of likely voters.”
Political scientist Mark Owens, who directed the poll, told The Morning News that “Trump is ahead.”
The paper reported the president’s polling is linked to that of Sen. John Cornyn, who is ahead of Democratic challenger M.J. Hegar by 11 points — down 2 points from the July poll.
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On the correlation between the senator’s and Trump’s re-election campaigns, Owens said, “Trump is helped by Cornyn.”
Even many Democrats concede the president is likely to win the Lone Star State on Nov. 3
“I will be shocked if Biden carries Texas,” poll respondent Terri Sharman of Tyler told The Morning News. The 62-year-old retired elementary school teacher said she badly wants Trump out of power.
“Every morning you wake up and it’s a fresh hell,” Sharman said.
TEXAS WILL ALWAYS BE ?‼ — ⭐W I N N E R⭐ (@2020_TRUMP_2024) September 7, 2020
Trump received 28 percent of support from Hispanic likely voters, 9 percent support from black likely voters and 60 percent from white likely voters.
Biden, meanwhile, had the support of 58 percent of Hispanic likely voters, 87 percent of black likely voters and 35 percent of white likely voters.
Eight percent of Hispanic likely voters are undecided, compared with 4 percent each of black and white voters.
Trump carried Texas by 9 points in 2016, defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton 52.2 percent to 43.2 percent to take the state’s 38 Electoral College votes, The New York Times reported.
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westernjournal--2020-09-07--Lindsey Graham Blasts Navy for Canceling Catholic Services at San Diego Bases

The U.S. Navy has reportedly ended Catholic church services on San Diego-area bases for cost purposes , The San Diego Union-Tribune reported .
The Navy declined to renew contracts with priests who were contracted to assist the Chaplain Corps , a small active-duty unit containing few Catholic clergy members , according to a Saturday Tribune report .
The new changes are from a national realignment announced in August .
“ The Navy ’ s religious ministries priority is reaching and ministering to our largest demographic — active duty Sailors and Marines in the 18-25 year-old range , ” Navy spokesman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ email , according to The Union-Tribune .
“ To meet that mission , the Navy has had to make the difficult decision to discontinue most contracted ministry services , ” O ’ Rourke continued .
Protestant services at the bases are still ongoing , according to The Union-Tribune .
“ One issue is discrimination [ and ] another is the violation of your right to practice your religion , ” Rev .
Jose Pimentel , whose contract with the Navy was not renewed , told the paper .
Pimentel was at the Naval @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Island for eight years .
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina blasted the decision with nine pithy words : “ [ W ] e need to look at canceling Admirals , not priests.
” Vice Adm. Yancey Lindsey , the commander of Naval Installations Command , wrote that the Navy has a duty to use what limited resources they already have .
“ Therefore , we will reduce redundancies and capture efficiencies by realigning resources , ” Lindsey went on .
The admiral said the services are ending on the bases where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services on ships and overseas bases will be ongoing , according to The San Diego Union-Tribune .
RELATED : Seattle Allows Leftists To Spread Chaos But Gives Christians Outrageous News What remains unclear is why the Navy couldn ’ t find cuts in other areas .
The U.S. military is , after all , notorious for poor spending habits .
The Navy Region Southwest , the Department of Defense and the Navy did not immediately respond to The Daily Caller News Foundation ’ s requests for comment .
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The U.S. Navy has reportedly ended Catholic church services on San Diego-area bases for cost purposes, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported.
The Navy declined to renew contracts with priests who were contracted to assist the Chaplain Corps, a small active-duty unit containing few Catholic clergy members, according to a Saturday Tribune report. The new changes are from a national realignment announced in August.
“The Navy’s religious ministries priority is reaching and ministering to our largest demographic — active duty Sailors and Marines in the 18-25 year-old range,” Navy spokesman Brian O’Rourke said in an email, according to The Union-Tribune.
“To meet that mission, the Navy has had to make the difficult decision to discontinue most contracted ministry services,” O’Rourke continued.
Protestant services at the bases are still ongoing, according to The Union-Tribune.
“One issue is discrimination [and] another is the violation of your right to practice your religion,” Rev. Jose Pimentel, whose contract with the Navy was not renewed, told the paper.
Pimentel was at the Naval Base Coronado and Naval Air Station North Island for eight years.
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina blasted the decision with nine pithy words: “[W]e need to look at canceling Admirals, not priests.”
Can’t believe the @USNavy is considering canceling contracts for priests as a cost-cutting measure. If true, we need to look at canceling Admirals, not priests.
https://t.co/IN36fjnb5K — Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) September 7, 2020
Vice Adm. Yancey Lindsey, the commander of Naval Installations Command, wrote that the Navy has a duty to use what limited resources they already have.
“Therefore, we will reduce redundancies and capture efficiencies by realigning resources,” Lindsey went on.
The admiral said the services are ending on the bases where they are also accessible nearby.
Catholic services on ships and overseas bases will be ongoing, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune.
What remains unclear is why the Navy couldn’t find cuts in other areas. The U.S. military is, after all, notorious for poor spending habits.
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westernjournal--2020-09-07--Outraged Leftists Close 60 Stores Over Ad Comparing Black Person’s Hair to White Person’s Hair

Protests over an advertisement viewed by some as racially offensive forced the closure Monday of at least 60 outlets of a chain of drugstores .
Leaders of the leftist opposition party Economic Freedom Fighters led the protests against the nationwide retailer Clicks , in which supporters of the party vandalized stores .
The advertisement that sparked the protests depicts two different types of hair .
One shows a black woman ’ s hair and the other shows a white woman ’ s hair .
The black woman ’ s hair is described in the ad as “ dry , damaged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s hair is described as “ fine , flat hair.
” It sparked outrage on social media , with people accusing the retailer of racism .
The Economic Freedom Fighters will not let the company return to normal operations until it takes specific measures to rid itself of what it considers racism , said the militant party ’ s deputy president Floyd Shibambu , who led the protest at the Clicks store in Johannesburg ’ s posh Sandton suburb .
The company must disclose the names of all people involved in commissioning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company which produced it and provide evidence that Clicks has taken action against them .
“ Unless they do that Clicks will not be open in all parts of South Africa , ” Shivambu told The Associated Press at the demonstration .
“ We are not going to agree to allow racist institutions to be allowed to continue existing as if nothing is wrong , ” said Shivambu .
The company has since issued an apology to the public and said it had suspended two junior employees who were involved in producing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the emotions that are coming through from society , from black people , from our staff … When I looked at those images it took me two seconds to realize how insensitive they were .
I don ’ t know why we posted them , ” Clicks CEO Vikesh Ramsunder told radio station CapeTalk on Monday .
The government issued a statement over the issue .
“ Whilst we are equally disturbed by the crude racist display by the advertisement in question , the acts of lawlessness of vandalizing and burning down Clicks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerning and go against the spirit of peace and respect for human rights that has shaped this country since the dawn of democracy .
Engaging in lawless behavior is not a responsible way to resolve conflict , ” said the statement issued by the Government Communication and Information System .
“ We remain committed to the values of democracy .
Any form of discrimination or violation of human rights for whatever reason can not be tolerated as it undermines the progress made in building a united democratic country , ” Minister in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
RELATED : Student Journalist Told To Resign from Management Position After Jacob Blake Tweet Mthembu noted that in March 2019 , the Cabinet approved the National Action Plan to Combat Racism , Racial Discrimination , Xenophobia and Related Intolerance , which he said empowers the government to act against such injustices .
“ Even in the face of resistance by a small minority , we continue with efforts to build a united South Africa that we can all be proud of , ” Mthembu said .
“ As we launch Heritage Month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cultures , traditions and languages that make us who we are .
In the spirit of social cohesion , let us all cherish and respect one another regardless of color , background , gender and religion.
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Protests over an advertisement viewed by some as racially offensive forced the closure Monday of at least 60 outlets of a chain of drugstores.
Leaders of the leftist opposition party Economic Freedom Fighters led the protests against the nationwide retailer Clicks, in which supporters of the party vandalized stores.
The advertisement that sparked the protests depicts two different types of hair.
One shows a black woman’s hair and the other shows a white woman’s hair. The black woman’s hair is described in the ad as “dry, damaged hair,” while the white woman’s hair is described as “fine, flat hair.”
It sparked outrage on social media, with people accusing the retailer of racism.
The Economic Freedom Fighters will not let the company return to normal operations until it takes specific measures to rid itself of what it considers racism, said the militant party’s deputy president Floyd Shibambu, who led the protest at the Clicks store in Johannesburg’s posh Sandton suburb.
The company must disclose the names of all people involved in commissioning the advertisement and the name of the company which produced it and provide evidence that Clicks has taken action against them.
“Unless they do that Clicks will not be open in all parts of South Africa,” Shivambu told The Associated Press at the demonstration.
“We are not going to agree to allow racist institutions to be allowed to continue existing as if nothing is wrong,” said Shivambu.
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The company has since issued an apology to the public and said it had suspended two junior employees who were involved in producing and publishing the advertisement.
“I understand the emotions that are coming through from society, from black people, from our staff … When I looked at those images it took me two seconds to realize how insensitive they were. I don’t know why we posted them,” Clicks CEO Vikesh Ramsunder told radio station CapeTalk on Monday.
The government issued a statement over the issue.
“Whilst we are equally disturbed by the crude racist display by the advertisement in question, the acts of lawlessness of vandalizing and burning down Clicks stores that have been reported today are concerning and go against the spirit of peace and respect for human rights that has shaped this country since the dawn of democracy. Engaging in lawless behavior is not a responsible way to resolve conflict,” said the statement issued by the Government Communication and Information System.
“We remain committed to the values of democracy. Any form of discrimination or violation of human rights for whatever reason cannot be tolerated as it undermines the progress made in building a united democratic country,” Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu said in the statement.
Mthembu noted that in March 2019, the Cabinet approved the National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, which he said empowers the government to act against such injustices.
“Even in the face of resistance by a small minority, we continue with efforts to build a united South Africa that we can all be proud of,” Mthembu said.
“As we launch Heritage Month, we are reminded of the many cultures, traditions and languages that make us who we are. In the spirit of social cohesion, let us all cherish and respect one another regardless of color, background, gender and religion.”
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westernjournal--2020-09-07--University Says False Positives Inflated COVID Numbers 600% Among Group of Athletes

A rash of false-positive coronavirus tests has led the University of Arizona to issue an apology to student-athletes who it claimed had the virus but did not .
The university reported Thursday that 13 student-athletes had tested positive for COVID-19 — a single-day record for the school .
Three days later , however , Arizona athletics said in a statement that the actual number of positive tests was just two .
That means the initial numbers inflated the total by more than 600 percent .
“ On Thursday , Arizona Athletics reported a single-day high of positive COVID-19 test results @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday .
“ After concluding an exhaustive contact-tracing protocol , the medical director for Arizona Athletics requested additional testing of the samples , stating that the contact history reports did not support the positive test results .
“ After further review , Arizona Athletics Director of Medical Services Dr. Stephen Paul said conflicting information prompted a rerun of the test samples .
The retest showed that false positive results were previously reported .
“ On Sep. 3 , the athletics department reported 13 positive test results for athletes , after a rerun of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” the university said .
After the first round of testing , several members of the women ’ s soccer team were reported to have tested positive for the virus , prompting the school to shut down the program for 14 days , the Arizona Daily Star reported .
However , the university said Sunday that the team “ will resume normal reentry activities on Wednesday.
” “ We communicated with all those impacted and apologized for the error , ” Paul said .
“ The one positive that has come out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our commitment to our contact-tracing protocols , ” he said .
“ Because of the honesty and engagement of the participants , we were able to determine there was a potential error in our process .
This also demonstrates the commitment by the student-athletes to the protocols is working.
” According to the Arizona Republic , the university reported Thursday that it had racked up 126 positive tests out of 1,520 students , faculty and staff tested .
The Daily Star reported Sunday that 12 positive tests of non-athletes were rerun , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ university said the lab that tested the student samples said an instrumentation error led to the false positives and it will review its operations .
“ As we do more comprehensive testing , both on and off campus , it is incumbent on our team to display the same determination and integrity that led to this result .
I also want to acknowledge the student-athletes impacted and apologize to them and their families for this disruption in their lives , ” University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins said in a statement .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive COVID-19 tests re-examined over concerns of false positives , and all those tests came back negative , according to WJZY-TV .
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A rash of false-positive coronavirus tests has led the University of Arizona to issue an apology to student-athletes who it claimed had the virus but did not.
The university reported Thursday that 13 student-athletes had tested positive for COVID-19 — a single-day record for the school.
Three days later, however, Arizona athletics said in a statement that the actual number of positive tests was just two. That means the initial numbers inflated the total by more than 600 percent.
“On Thursday, Arizona Athletics reported a single-day high of positive COVID-19 test results for student-athletes,” the university said Sunday. “After concluding an exhaustive contact-tracing protocol, the medical director for Arizona Athletics requested additional testing of the samples, stating that the contact history reports did not support the positive test results.
“After further review, Arizona Athletics Director of Medical Services Dr. Stephen Paul said conflicting information prompted a rerun of the test samples. The retest showed that false positive results were previously reported.
“On Sep. 3, the athletics department reported 13 positive test results for athletes, after a rerun of those tests, two came back positive,” the university said.
Better safe than… accurate or effective. “On Sep. 3, the athletics department reported 13 positive test results for athletes, after a rerun of those tests, two came back positive.“ https://t.co/GI3deiS8Wu — Aaron Ginn (@aginnt) September 7, 2020
After the first round of testing, several members of the women’s soccer team were reported to have tested positive for the virus, prompting the school to shut down the program for 14 days, the Arizona Daily Star reported.
However, the university said Sunday that the team “will resume normal reentry activities on Wednesday.”
Translation: NONE of the women’s soccer players truly tested positive for COVID-19. Thought I should make that crystal clear… https://t.co/n98dSZAOuW — hope (@hopehisey31) September 7, 2020
“We communicated with all those impacted and apologized for the error,” Paul said.
“The one positive that has come out of this process has been the reinforcement of our commitment to our contact-tracing protocols,” he said. “Because of the honesty and engagement of the participants, we were able to determine there was a potential error in our process. This also demonstrates the commitment by the student-athletes to the protocols is working.”
“I also want to acknowledge [those impacted] & apologize…for this disruption in their lives.” What sort of liability might institutions incur for disrupting lives or worse by deliberately using tests known to generate a very high rate of false positives? https://t.co/lfFgiF6tDF — Todd Lowdon (@tlowdon) September 7, 2020
According to the Arizona Republic, the university reported Thursday that it had racked up 126 positive tests out of 1,520 students, faculty and staff tested.
The Daily Star reported Sunday that 12 positive tests of non-athletes were rerun, and eight came back positive.
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The university said the lab that tested the student samples said an instrumentation error led to the false positives and it will review its operations.
“As we do more comprehensive testing, both on and off campus, it is incumbent on our team to display the same determination and integrity that led to this result. I also want to acknowledge the student-athletes impacted and apologize to them and their families for this disruption in their lives,” University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins said in a statement.
Last week, the NFL had 77 positive COVID-19 tests re-examined over concerns of false positives, and all those tests came back negative, according to WJZY-TV.
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westernjournal--2020-09-07--Op-Ed: Catholic Dems Are Breaking for Trump Big Now That the Democratic Party Has been Unmasked

“ Nothing can do men of good will more harm than apparent compromises with parties that subscribe to antimoral and antidemocratic and anti-God forces .
We must have the courage to detach our support from men who are doing evil .
We must bear them no hatred , but we must break with them.
” — Fulton J. Sheen Though it is certain that the vast majority of the many thousands of Catholic Democrats who will vote for a Republican for president the first time in their lives in November have never read Archbishop ’ s Sheen ’ s words @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as those into consideration , consciously or unconsciously .
2020 could be called the year of the Great Migration : that of Catholic labor Democrats from their ancestral home , the Democratic Party , to the Republican party as led by President Donald J. Trump .
Why are we not surprised ?
This is no longer your daddy ’ s Democratic Party .
Catholic Democrats have to decide if they are leaving the party or if the party left them .
Many , like the authors , asked and answered that question @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more are doing so now .
One thing that has changed over the years is the Democrats ’ increasingly obvious embrace of the most radical expressions of things with which most Catholics , to say nothing of other people of goodwill , are uncomfortable .
The mask is off for all to see .
In truth , it has been for years , but now there seems to be an increased urgency among the Democrats to make anyone with even the slightest vestigial attachment to traditional Christian morality uncomfortable .
Whereas the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Catholic Dems as a necessary evil or a concession to a woman ’ s “ right to choose ” in difficult circumstances , today it has the status of a sacrament in the Church of the Woke Mob at which the Democratic leadership worships .
One could say that those controlling the donkey party became radicalized slowly at first , and then all of a sudden .
Witness how quickly the change in the view of normative human sexuality has occurred .
It seems like just yesterday that civil unions — not gay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were being hotly debated in places like Massachusetts and Vermont .
Fast forward to this past primary season when we were treated to Elizabeth Warren informing us that whomever she nominated to be her secretary of education would be interviewed and vetted by a 9-year-old trans student .
What ?
She further told us that the prison in which a man who thinks he is a woman is incarcerated is one of the most important issues facing us today !
So much for “ It ’ s the economy , stupid.
” Apparently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is trans convict housing .
But it is not just that they are crazy .
That would be merely humorous if their craziness did not have such tragic consequences and did not affect so many lives .
What , one wonders , caused so many old-school Catholic labor Democrats to vote for Trump in 2016 and will cause many more to do so in 2020 ?
Catholic Democrats got “ woke.
” That is what happened .
Not “ woke ” in the normal parlance of that cool new term ( look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but they woke up to the craziness of the Democrats at the national level as reflected in the truly evil nature of their views on life issues and the increasingly totalitarian nature of their views vis-à-vis religious freedom .
In short , Donald Trump will let Catholics be Catholics ; there is every reason to expect that the Democrats , once in power , will not .
RELATED : Op-Ed : I Never Thought I 'd Live To See America Look Like a George Orwell Novel In addition to the absolute hostility @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , many Catholic Democrats also woke up to the fact that Donald Trump is , in fact , closer to their beliefs on economic matters and foreign policy than anyone that either party would put forward from their “ establishments.
” The economy under which the average working-class American has suffered and seen his standard of living decline in recent decades is a construct against which Donald Trump has waged rhetorical war for thirty years or more .
In short , Donald J. Trump is for the American working class , plain and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them , setting in motion the rebalancing of the global economic system with his America First vision .
Manufacturing is on its way back .
It is to be hoped that the “ shutdown ” will be reduced to a historical footnote in short order after the election .
Be that as it may , in the Rust Belt , populated as it is by many Catholic labor Dems , Trump ’ s rhetoric and achievements in that sphere were enough to start the herd moving .
And , as we learned when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him , the Iron Range in Minnesota , long a Democratic stronghold , is now officially Trump country .
They know who is on their side and , conversely , who has betrayed them .
With regard to foreign policy , after the endless wars of the Bush/Obama/Clinton years , Catholics , like exhausted Americans of every religion and none , hearkened to Trump ’ s message of winding them down … after , of course , his administration played a key role in the destruction and rolling back of the ISIS caliphate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great progress towards that elusive goal of peace in the Middle East with the historic accord between the United Arab Emirates and Israel .
In contrast to Obama , Clinton and too many of the neocon Republicans , Donald Trump knows who the enemies are over there , and he continues to make all the right ones .
On the home front , not satisfied with alienating what remains of their Catholic working-class base with “ woke ” radicalism on social issues ; continued support for an approach to trade that has destroyed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and enthusiastic commitment to the never-ending wars that resulted in the deaths of so many young Americans , the Dems decided it would be a good idea to support Marxist movements that torch cities , target police departments for defunding , and tear down statues of saints and heroes .
What is wrong with these people ?
It is as if they decided that 2020 was the year they were no longer content to be known just as the evil party .
No , seemingly jealous of the Republicans , they want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the stupid party too .
Well , yes and no .
Stupid is as stupid does , and for the numerous useful idiots who place party loyalty above common sense and decency — both of which recoil at the violence and mayhem we have watched unfold in recent weeks — it is par for the course .
Only recently , led by their intellectual Svengali , Don Lemon of CNN , have they been given permission to admit that maybe the whole “ fiery but mostly peaceful ” riot thing does not play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ … well , not sure it plays well anywhere , which is kind of the point about stupidity .
But for the Democratic elite — that true , deep state Democratic elite who were in on the rolling coup against Donald Trump — their support for the riots and the violence makes a whole lot more sense .
Their power and , in some cases , their very freedom ( # Durham ) is at stake .
There is most certainly a method to their madness .
Tragically , it involves so much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sowing of discord among Americans .
But , hey , in for a penny , in for a pound , right ?
Meanwhile , for those Catholic Democrats who have been loyal party supporters for years , as were their parents and grandparents before them , the “ annus horribilis ” of 2020 is very likely going to be the year in which they finally realize the truth of Archbishop Sheen ’ s words and their implications both for their own lives as citizens of the United States and for their souls as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this opinion article are those of their author and are not necessarily either shared or endorsed by the owners of this website .
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“Nothing can do men of good will more harm than apparent compromises with parties that subscribe to antimoral and antidemocratic and anti-God forces. We must have the courage to detach our support from men who are doing evil. We must bear them no hatred, but we must break with them.” — Fulton J. Sheen
Though it is certain that the vast majority of the many thousands of Catholic Democrats who will vote for a Republican for president the first time in their lives in November have never read Archbishop’s Sheen’s words, their decision-making process undoubtedly takes thoughts such as those into consideration, consciously or unconsciously.
2020 could be called the year of the Great Migration: that of Catholic labor Democrats from their ancestral home, the Democratic Party, to the Republican party as led by President Donald J. Trump.
Why are we not surprised? This is no longer your daddy’s Democratic Party. Catholic Democrats have to decide if they are leaving the party or if the party left them. Many, like the authors, asked and answered that question years, even decades ago; many more are doing so now.
One thing that has changed over the years is the Democrats’ increasingly obvious embrace of the most radical expressions of things with which most Catholics, to say nothing of other people of goodwill, are uncomfortable. The mask is off for all to see.
In truth, it has been for years, but now there seems to be an increased urgency among the Democrats to make anyone with even the slightest vestigial attachment to traditional Christian morality uncomfortable.
Whereas the right to abortion used to be rationalized by Catholic Dems as a necessary evil or a concession to a woman’s “right to choose” in difficult circumstances, today it has the status of a sacrament in the Church of the Woke Mob at which the Democratic leadership worships.
One could say that those controlling the donkey party became radicalized slowly at first, and then all of a sudden.
Witness how quickly the change in the view of normative human sexuality has occurred. It seems like just yesterday that civil unions — not gay marriage mind you, civil unions — were being hotly debated in places like Massachusetts and Vermont.
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Fast forward to this past primary season when we were treated to Elizabeth Warren informing us that whomever she nominated to be her secretary of education would be interviewed and vetted by a 9-year-old trans student. What? She further told us that the prison in which a man who thinks he is a woman is incarcerated is one of the most important issues facing us today! So much for “It’s the economy, stupid.” Apparently in 2020, for Democratic royalty, it is trans convict housing.
But it is not just that they are crazy. That would be merely humorous if their craziness did not have such tragic consequences and did not affect so many lives.
What, one wonders, caused so many old-school Catholic labor Democrats to vote for Trump in 2016 and will cause many more to do so in 2020?
Catholic Democrats got “woke.” That is what happened. Not “woke” in the normal parlance of that cool new term (look it up if you have to), but they woke up to the craziness of the Democrats at the national level as reflected in the truly evil nature of their views on life issues and the increasingly totalitarian nature of their views vis-à-vis religious freedom.
In short, Donald Trump will let Catholics be Catholics; there is every reason to expect that the Democrats, once in power, will not.
In addition to the absolute hostility of the Democratic leadership to traditional Christianity, many Catholic Democrats also woke up to the fact that Donald Trump is, in fact, closer to their beliefs on economic matters and foreign policy than anyone that either party would put forward from their “establishments.”
The economy under which the average working-class American has suffered and seen his standard of living decline in recent decades is a construct against which Donald Trump has waged rhetorical war for thirty years or more. In short, Donald J. Trump is for the American working class, plain and simple.
And he has fought for them, setting in motion the rebalancing of the global economic system with his America First vision. Manufacturing is on its way back. It is to be hoped that the “shutdown” will be reduced to a historical footnote in short order after the election.
Be that as it may, in the Rust Belt, populated as it is by many Catholic labor Dems, Trump’s rhetoric and achievements in that sphere were enough to start the herd moving.
And, as we learned when six mayors recently announced their support for him, the Iron Range in Minnesota, long a Democratic stronghold, is now officially Trump country. They know who is on their side and, conversely, who has betrayed them.
With regard to foreign policy, after the endless wars of the Bush/Obama/Clinton years, Catholics, like exhausted Americans of every religion and none, hearkened to Trump’s message of winding them down … after, of course, his administration played a key role in the destruction and rolling back of the ISIS caliphate.
And he seems to be making great progress towards that elusive goal of peace in the Middle East with the historic accord between the United Arab Emirates and Israel. In contrast to Obama, Clinton and too many of the neocon Republicans, Donald Trump knows who the enemies are over there, and he continues to make all the right ones.
On the home front, not satisfied with alienating what remains of their Catholic working-class base with “woke” radicalism on social issues; continued support for an approach to trade that has destroyed the lives of that very constituency; and enthusiastic commitment to the never-ending wars that resulted in the deaths of so many young Americans, the Dems decided it would be a good idea to support Marxist movements that torch cities, target police departments for defunding, and tear down statues of saints and heroes.
What is wrong with these people? It is as if they decided that 2020 was the year they were no longer content to be known just as the evil party. No, seemingly jealous of the Republicans, they want to “have it all” and be the stupid party too.
Well, yes and no. Stupid is as stupid does, and for the numerous useful idiots who place party loyalty above common sense and decency — both of which recoil at the violence and mayhem we have watched unfold in recent weeks — it is par for the course.
Only recently, led by their intellectual Svengali, Don Lemon of CNN, have they been given permission to admit that maybe the whole “fiery but mostly peaceful” riot thing does not play as well in Peoria as it does … well, not sure it plays well anywhere, which is kind of the point about stupidity.
But for the Democratic elite — that true, deep state Democratic elite who were in on the rolling coup against Donald Trump — their support for the riots and the violence makes a whole lot more sense. Their power and, in some cases, their very freedom (#Durham) is at stake.
There is most certainly a method to their madness. Tragically, it involves so much destruction, loss of life and the sowing of discord among Americans.
But, hey, in for a penny, in for a pound, right?
Meanwhile, for those Catholic Democrats who have been loyal party supporters for years, as were their parents and grandparents before them, the “annus horribilis” of 2020 is very likely going to be the year in which they finally realize the truth of Archbishop Sheen’s words and their implications both for their own lives as citizens of the United States and for their souls as children of God.
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westernjournal--2020-09-07--In Heavily Gun-Controlled NYC, 6-Year-Old Hit in ‘Unfortunate’ Gang-Related Shooting

Five people were reportedly shot in what police say was a gang-related shooting at a J ’ Ouvert celebration in Brooklyn , New York , early Monday morning .
Approximately 300 people reportedly assembled for the pre-dawn West Indian Day celebration , before the gunfire occurred around 3 a.m. , the New York Post reported .
Among those reportedly shot was six-year-old Maxwell Cesc-Dinho , police said .
“ It looks like , it ’ s unfortunate , a gang-related shooting , ” New York Police Department Chief of Detectives Rodney Harrison told reporters Monday morning .
“ This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know , we ’ ve had problems with in the past.
” Again , “ unfortunate ” was the Chief of Detectives ’ description of the horrific , needless shooting .
Others who sustained injuries included Cesc-Dinho ’ s mother , Patricia Brathwaite , 47 , Yves St. Flavin , 40 , Bob Charlotin , 46 , and Kelly Barthold , 34 , the Post reported .
All injuries were non-life-threatening and everyone was taken to Kings County Hospital Center , police said .
Cesc-Dinho and Brathwaite were reportedly getting out of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t apparent if any of the victims were targeted purposefully .
“ It was really crazy — everyone was in shock , ” J ’ Ouvert participant Joshua Kristal said .
People barbecued and played music to celebrate despite official events being canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic , Harrison said .
“ We actually promote that , ” he said .
“ That doesn ’ t mean that people should come out and start shooting.
” Cesc-Dinho was surrounded by officers and bystanders as he was lying in blood on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The boy , his mom was carrying him .
You could see there was blood in his pants , ” Kristal said .
“ She dropped him , I didn ’ t know what to do , then I saw tons of blood.
” Two people with firearms were arrested at the scene , though it was unclear if either were involved in the incident .
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Five people were reportedly shot in what police say was a gang-related shooting at a J’Ouvert celebration in Brooklyn, New York, early Monday morning.
Approximately 300 people reportedly assembled for the pre-dawn West Indian Day celebration, before the gunfire occurred around 3 a.m., the New York Post reported.
Among those reportedly shot was six-year-old Maxwell Cesc-Dinho, police said.
“It looks like, it’s unfortunate, a gang-related shooting,” New York Police Department Chief of Detectives Rodney Harrison told reporters Monday morning. “This is a notorious gang area that, you know, we’ve had problems with in the past.”
5 shot, including 6-year-old boy near Brooklyn J’ouvert celebration https://t.co/OWvBKNchib pic.twitter.com/etDNUdDYDc — Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) September 7, 2020
Again, “unfortunate” was the Chief of Detectives’ description of the horrific, needless shooting.
Others who sustained injuries included Cesc-Dinho’s mother, Patricia Brathwaite, 47, Yves St. Flavin, 40, Bob Charlotin, 46, and Kelly Barthold, 34, the Post reported.
All injuries were non-life-threatening and everyone was taken to Kings County Hospital Center, police said.
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Cesc-Dinho and Brathwaite were reportedly getting out of a cab when they were shot. It wasn’t apparent if any of the victims were targeted purposefully.
“It was really crazy — everyone was in shock,” J’Ouvert participant Joshua Kristal said.
People barbecued and played music to celebrate despite official events being canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, Harrison said.
“We actually promote that,” he said. “That doesn’t mean that people should come out and start shooting.”
Cesc-Dinho was surrounded by officers and bystanders as he was lying in blood on the sidewalk, according to the Post.
“The boy, his mom was carrying him. You could see there was blood in his pants,” Kristal said. “She dropped him, I didn’t know what to do, then I saw tons of blood.”
Two people with firearms were arrested at the scene, though it was unclear if either were involved in the incident.
Shootings have reportedly occurred at previous J’Ouvert celebrations, and the NYPD expected people to gather along the traditional route despite the pandemic, according to the Post.
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westernjournal--2020-09-07--Star Parker: Protesters Have Adopted KKK Tactics, Setting Up ‘Landslide’ Win for Trump

Confrontational leftist demonstrators are going to help President Donald Trump win in a “ landslide ” in November , Center for Urban Renewal and Education founder Star Parker told Fox News over the weekend .
Parker , a conservative columnist and former House of Representatives candidate , was confident in the president ’ s chances when she spoke with “ Fox & Friends Weekend ” — but she also castigated the left for trying to “ destabilize our society ” by portraying America ’ s foundations as “ evil.
” “ I think they ’ re setting up Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ He may even get the only state that Ronald Reagan didn ’ t get after the last bout we had with these types of anti-American sentiments .
We ’ re talking about all of these organizations now , these peaceful protesters taking on the tactics of the KKK : threats , intimidation , what next ?
” Parker was referring to the 1984 presidential election when Reagan , the incumbent , managed to take every state but one — Minnesota , the home state of Democratic standard-bearer Walter Mondale .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carter , also managed to take Washington , D.C. ’ s three electoral votes — a feat indeed even Elmer Fudd , running as a Democrat , could manage . )
This is because the demonstrators , according to Parker , want “ chaos.
” “ They are after our founding principles , ” Parker said .
“ They think that America is inherently evil because it was rooted in Christianity and capitalism and a Constitution , a rule of law where we get to elect our officials , and they don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they don ’ t mind Donald Trump being the president because it would be much easier for them to continue this totalitarian push under a Donald Trump presidency than under a Joe Biden presidency , ” she added .
She also criticized Biden ’ s vice presidential candidate , Sen. Kamala Harris of California , for supporting a bail fund Parker said helped with “ wreaking havoc ” by releasing violent demonstrators arrested by police .
The Minnesota Freedom Fund , supported by many celebrities , has aimed to provide money to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ followed the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May .
“ They ’ re going to continue this actually as a strategic call , ” Parker said .
RELATED : Joe Biden 's Campaign Is Targeting Children with New 'Animal Crossing ' Campaign Ad “ But I don ’ t think that they have their pulse on the American people .
The American people want Donald Trump ’ s leadership because it ’ s about law and order .
It ’ s about a rule of law .
So she can continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will get beat in November.
” As Parker notes , this isn ’ t a matter of persuasion .
People might be persuaded by peaceful protesting , but nobody is persuaded by rioting , looting and violent confrontations .
These are the tactics of the mob — of organizations like the Ku Klux Klan .
It ’ s not “ mostly peaceful , ” no matter how much that line is uttered .
To the extent that those at the top of the Democratic ticket have condemned it , they ’ ve done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to remain silent on the issue — something the establishment media were perfectly willing to let them do .
They ’ ve now condemned it , because of course they have .
Americans simply won ’ t countenance rioting — but for the top of the Democratic ticket , there ’ s remarkable hypocrisy .
Consider the Minnesota Freedom Fund supported by Harris — a fund that , according to the Washington Examiner , bailed out “ a gunman who shot at police during the May riots , a woman accused of killing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The fund ’ s Greg Lewin somehow managed to make things worse with his explanation for this .
“ I often don ’ t even look at a charge when I bail someone out , ” he said .
“ I will see it after I pay the bill because it is not the point .
The point is the system we are fighting.
” This is what Kamala Harris was supporting before she was the No .
2 on the Democratic presidential ticket — while she was proving her bona fides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden .
No , it ’ s not likely that Donald Trump and Mike Pence will win a landslide like Ronald Reagan did in 1984 .
If voters consider what all this means for the American people , however , it could mean an easy second term for Trump .
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Confrontational leftist demonstrators are going to help President Donald Trump win in a “landslide” in November, Center for Urban Renewal and Education founder Star Parker told Fox News over the weekend.
Parker, a conservative columnist and former House of Representatives candidate, was confident in the president’s chances when she spoke with “Fox & Friends Weekend” — but she also castigated the left for trying to “destabilize our society” by portraying America’s foundations as “evil.”
“I think they’re setting up Donald Trump for a landslide,” she said.
“He may even get the only state that Ronald Reagan didn’t get after the last bout we had with these types of anti-American sentiments. We’re talking about all of these organizations now, these peaceful protesters taking on the tactics of the KKK: threats, intimidation, what next?”
Parker was referring to the 1984 presidential election when Reagan, the incumbent, managed to take every state but one — Minnesota, the home state of Democratic standard-bearer Walter Mondale. (Mondale, the vice president under Jimmy Carter, also managed to take Washington, D.C.’s three electoral votes — a feat indeed even Elmer Fudd, running as a Democrat, could manage.)
This is because the demonstrators, according to Parker, want “chaos.”
“They are after our founding principles,” Parker said. “They think that America is inherently evil because it was rooted in Christianity and capitalism and a Constitution, a rule of law where we get to elect our officials, and they don’t like this.
“I think that they don’t mind Donald Trump being the president because it would be much easier for them to continue this totalitarian push under a Donald Trump presidency than under a Joe Biden presidency,” she added.
She also criticized Biden’s vice presidential candidate, Sen. Kamala Harris of California, for supporting a bail fund Parker said helped with “wreaking havoc” by releasing violent demonstrators arrested by police.
If you’re able to, chip in now to the @MNFreedomFund to help post bail for those protesting on the ground in Minnesota. https://t.co/t8LXowKIbw — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) June 1, 2020
The Minnesota Freedom Fund, supported by many celebrities, has aimed to provide money to get demonstrators arrested during the riots that followed the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May.
“They’re going to continue this actually as a strategic call,” Parker said.
“But I don’t think that they have their pulse on the American people. The American people want Donald Trump’s leadership because it’s about law and order. It’s about a rule of law. So she can continue to play both sides, but they will get beat in November.”
As Parker notes, this isn’t a matter of persuasion. People might be persuaded by peaceful protesting, but nobody is persuaded by rioting, looting and violent confrontations. These are the tactics of the mob — of organizations like the Ku Klux Klan.
It’s not “mostly peaceful,” no matter how much that line is uttered.
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To the extent that those at the top of the Democratic ticket have condemned it, they’ve done so at a late hour, preferring to remain silent on the issue — something the establishment media were perfectly willing to let them do.
They’ve now condemned it, because of course they have. Americans simply won’t countenance rioting — but for the top of the Democratic ticket, there’s remarkable hypocrisy.
Consider the Minnesota Freedom Fund supported by Harris — a fund that, according to the Washington Examiner, bailed out “a gunman who shot at police during the May riots, a woman accused of killing a friend, and a twice-convicted rapist.”
The fund’s Greg Lewin somehow managed to make things worse with his explanation for this.
“I often don’t even look at a charge when I bail someone out,” he said. “I will see it after I pay the bill because it is not the point. The point is the system we are fighting.”
This is what Kamala Harris was supporting before she was the No. 2 on the Democratic presidential ticket — while she was proving her bona fides, in other words, to Joe Biden.
No, it’s not likely that Donald Trump and Mike Pence will win a landslide like Ronald Reagan did in 1984. If voters consider what all this means for the American people, however, it could mean an easy second term for Trump.
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westernjournal--2020-09-07--BLM Agitators Attack and Chase #WalkAway Members at ‘Rescue America’ Rally in Texas

Some headline writers apparently have an absolute lack of self-awareness right now , because The Dallas Morning News actually had a story Saturday titled “ President Trump shares video on Twitter of scuffle at mostly peaceful Dallas WalkAway rally.
” I figured we would find a new two-word apologia for left-wing protest hijinks after CNN ’ s “ fiery but mostly peaceful protests ” debacle .
Put it away .
Come up with something more clunky but that doesn ’ t draw the reader toward that association .
“ Largely calm.
” “ Generally placid.
” “ Principally tranquil.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ceremony and a gold watch .
It ’ s done everyone well .
This latest headline came after the # WalkAway campaign held an event in Dallas .
It was , yes , mostly peaceful until a local activist got involved with security at the event .
The # WalkAway group , which is comprised of onetime Democrats who ’ ve left the party to become Republicans and was founded by conservative activist Brandon Straka , organized the “ Rescue America ” rally Saturday .
There had been confrontations between # WalkAway members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Morning News reported , but these were mostly on the fringes of the crowd , where the outlet said BLM activists were “ engaging in civil , if heated , discussions with rally attendees.
” Michelle Bullard of the Next Generation Action Network claimed that at some point , a # WalkAway participant shoved a child .
We have no footage of this or corroboration as of Monday morning .
Another narrative from The Morning News story was that the Black Lives Matter activists were addressed directly from across the street by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
At this point , the activists decided to approach the rally — something that seems like an actually documented impetus .
We do have some video of what happened next , which involved the Next Generation Action Network ’ s Dominique Alexander .
What we can tell from looking at it is that he was trying to engage with a man in an American flag shirt in a manner that , if perhaps not civil , was certainly heated .
Someone came between them , identified by Straka as his security man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ graphic language that some viewers will find offensive .
RELATED : NYPD : 1 Night of Race Rioting in Manhattan Results in $ 100,000 Worth of Damage Straka said Alexander was trying to infiltrate the stage when security stopped him .
Alexander continued off-stage .
Scuffles broke out on the fringes .
Meanwhile , Straka reported that both his security man and Alexander were picked up by the Dallas Police Department .
The Morning News seemed primarily concerned with Alexander ’ s arrest ; Straka said he was taken in for the attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to deal with outstanding traffic warrants between 2015 and 2018 .
He was also issued a Class C misdemeanor citation in connection with Saturday ’ s incident ; however , it carries no jail time and under $ 500 in fines .
A longer video shows the incident in more detail .
For the most part , tensions de-escalated after this — but they were fueled up again after Straka and some others with # WalkAway went to the Dallas Police Department headquarters , where Alexander ’ s supporters had already set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Straka arrived to check on his security man , and things soured quickly .
“ This was the most terrifying moment of my life , ” he said on Twitter .
“ My team & I went to the police to check on detained security agent .
30-40 BLM began throwing bottles at us & chasing us .
They stole my employee ’ s phone & smashed it .
We had to run for 4-5 blocks.
” # WalkAway member Karlyn Borysenko , who documented it on her phone , told Fox News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on them “ almost immediately ” after they arrived there later on Saturday .
“ We didn ’ t even say anything to them , ” she said .
“ We were minding our own business .
… They immediately started screaming at us , throwing things at us and then chased us down the street to where there was a group of cops that were at the end of the street that we were trying to get to protect us , ” Borysenko said .
“ We committed the crime of standing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ If it could happen to us , it could literally happen to anyone .
They didn ’ t know who we were from anyone else .
And they just knew that they had seen us probably at the rally earlier in the day .
And they knew that we disagreed with them .
And that was the only crime we committed.
” If # WalkAway ’ s security man was taken into custody , this wasn ’ t something that was widely reported .
Meanwhile , Alexander ’ s arrest isn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s currently facing a pending felony family violence charge in Dallas County and a pending theft case against him in Denton County .
In 2011 , he pleaded guilty to injury to a child .
None of that , of course , illustrates who was right and who was wrong in the original scuffle .
There ’ s no question , however , who was in the wrong when Black Lives Matter demonstrators were pursuing Brandon Straka and other # WalkAway individuals down the street in a threatening fashion , employing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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Some headline writers apparently have an absolute lack of self-awareness right now, because The Dallas Morning News actually had a story Saturday titled “President Trump shares video on Twitter of scuffle at mostly peaceful Dallas WalkAway rally.”
I figured we would find a new two-word apologia for left-wing protest hijinks after CNN’s “fiery but mostly peaceful protests” debacle. Put it away. Come up with something more clunky but that doesn’t draw the reader toward that association. “Largely calm.” “Generally placid.” “Principally tranquil.” Give “mostly peaceful” a decommissioning ceremony and a gold watch. It’s done everyone well.
This latest headline came after the #WalkAway campaign held an event in Dallas. It was, yes, mostly peaceful until a local activist got involved with security at the event.
The #WalkAway group, which is comprised of onetime Democrats who’ve left the party to become Republicans and was founded by conservative activist Brandon Straka, organized the “Rescue America” rally Saturday.
There had been confrontations between #WalkAway members and Black Lives Matter supporters, The Morning News reported, but these were mostly on the fringes of the crowd, where the outlet said BLM activists were “engaging in civil, if heated, discussions with rally attendees.”
Michelle Bullard of the Next Generation Action Network claimed that at some point, a #WalkAway participant shoved a child. We have no footage of this or corroboration as of Monday morning.
Another narrative from The Morning News story was that the Black Lives Matter activists were addressed directly from across the street by the speaker, black conservative author Shemeka Michelle. At this point, the activists decided to approach the rally — something that seems like an actually documented impetus.
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We do have some video of what happened next, which involved the Next Generation Action Network’s Dominique Alexander.
What we can tell from looking at it is that he was trying to engage with a man in an American flag shirt in a manner that, if perhaps not civil, was certainly heated.
Someone came between them, identified by Straka as his security man.
WARNING: The following video contains graphic language that some viewers will find offensive.
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BLM agitator infiltrated stage area of today’s rally then put his fist into security’s neck when being removed. @DallasPD ARRESTED THE SECURITY AGENT!! He’s been held for over 4 hours! Dallas PD not releasing security agent.
RT &DEMAND his release!! pic.twitter.com/ghMwZa4lFi — Brandon Straka (@BrandonStraka) September 5, 2020
Straka said Alexander was trying to infiltrate the stage when security stopped him.
Alexander continued off-stage. Scuffles broke out on the fringes. Meanwhile, Straka reported that both his security man and Alexander were picked up by the Dallas Police Department.
The Morning News seemed primarily concerned with Alexander’s arrest; Straka said he was taken in for the attack, although Dallas officials said his arrest had to deal with outstanding traffic warrants between 2015 and 2018.
He was also issued a Class C misdemeanor citation in connection with Saturday’s incident; however, it carries no jail time and under $500 in fines.
A longer video shows the incident in more detail.
Violence breaks out in Dallas between Trump supporters holding a rally and Black Lives Matter counter protestors. Next Generation Action Network provided the video to @WFAA . The man wrestled to the ground is the group’s founder Dominique Alexander. pic.twitter.com/SYZvAvwLXB — Eric Alvarez (@EricWFAA) September 5, 2020
For the most part, tensions de-escalated after this — but they were fueled up again after Straka and some others with #WalkAway went to the Dallas Police Department headquarters, where Alexander’s supporters had already set up camp and demanded his release.
Protestors demanding the release of Dominique Alexander are now blocking the intersection in front of Dallas Police Headquarters. @wfaa pic.twitter.com/QiS70b2X8c — Eric Alvarez (@EricWFAA) September 5, 2020
Straka arrived to check on his security man, and things soured quickly.
“This was the most terrifying moment of my life,” he said on Twitter. “My team &I went to the police to check on detained security agent. 30-40 BLM began throwing bottles at us & chasing us. They stole my employee’s phone &smashed it. We had to run for 4-5 blocks.”
This was the most terrifying moment of my life. My team &I went to the police to check on detained security agent. 30-40 BLM began throwing bottles at us & chasing us. They stole my employee’s phone &smashed it. We had to run for 4-5 blocks. All Dallas news stations were there. pic.twitter.com/84ZWXtPo93 — Brandon Straka (@BrandonStraka) September 6, 2020
#WalkAway member Karlyn Borysenko, who documented it on her phone, told Fox News that the Black Lives Matter protesters were on them “almost immediately” after they arrived there later on Saturday.
“We didn’t even say anything to them,” she said.
“We were minding our own business. … They immediately started screaming at us, throwing things at us and then chased us down the street to where there was a group of cops that were at the end of the street that we were trying to get to protect us,” Borysenko said.
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“We committed the crime of standing on the street,” she said. “If it could happen to us, it could literally happen to anyone. They didn’t know who we were from anyone else. And they just knew that they had seen us probably at the rally earlier in the day. And they knew that we disagreed with them. And that was the only crime we committed.”
If #WalkAway’s security man was taken into custody, this wasn’t something that was widely reported. Meanwhile, Alexander’s arrest isn’t necessarily news, either; he’s currently facing a pending felony family violence charge in Dallas County and a pending theft case against him in Denton County. In 2011, he pleaded guilty to injury to a child.
None of that, of course, illustrates who was right and who was wrong in the original scuffle.
There’s no question, however, who was in the wrong when Black Lives Matter demonstrators were pursuing Brandon Straka and other #WalkAway individuals down the street in a threatening fashion, employing the base tactics of the mob.
“Mostly peaceful” that decidedly wasn’t.
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westernjournal--2020-09-07--‘Give Us Our S***’: Demonstrators in Rochester Offer Decreased Violence for Reparations

Protesters in Rochester , New York , chanted on Saturday “ give us our s— ” as unrest and calls for reparations in the city grow .
“ If they don ’ t give us our s— , we ’ ll shut s— down !
” a group of protesters chanted , video uploaded by Twitter user ScooterCasterNY showed .
Demonstrators also chanted , “ Who shut s— down ?
We shut s— down , ” and , “ Whose streets ?
Our streets , ” according to the video .
WARNING : The following videos contain vulgar language that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday , lawyer and activist Danielle Ponder spoke to demonstrators in front of the Rochester Public Safety Building , saying that reparations could decrease property crimes , the Democrat and Chronicle reported .
“ Why do we have property crimes ?
Because people are living in poverty , ” Ponder said , according to the local outlet .
“ Because people are dealing with drug addictions .
What if we had the drug rehabilitation centers that rich people have ?
… “ What if we gave reparations to the black community ?
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ living wage so they can take care of their children ?
” Civil unrest in Rochester , New York has increased after a video recently surfaced showing the March death of Daniel Prude , a black man who died in police custody , according to the Democrat and Chronicle .
Prude ’ s autopsy ruled his death to be a homicide by asphyxiation .
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During Protest Some of the demonstrations in the city have turned violent , video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday , breaking tables and forcing diners to flee the area .
Demonstrators could be seen drinking diners ’ beverages and breaking glass .
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Protesters in Rochester, New York, chanted on Saturday “give us our s—” as unrest and calls for reparations in the city grow.
“If they don’t give us our s—, we’ll shut s— down!” a group of protesters chanted, video uploaded by Twitter user ScooterCasterNY showed.
One protester carried a burning object.
Demonstrators also chanted, “Who shut s— down? We shut s— down,” and, “Whose streets? Our streets,” according to the video.
WARNING: The following videos contain vulgar language that some viewers may find offensive.
On Sunday, lawyer and activist Danielle Ponder spoke to demonstrators in front of the Rochester Public Safety Building, saying that reparations could decrease property crimes, the Democrat and Chronicle reported.
“Why do we have property crimes? Because people are living in poverty,” Ponder said, according to the local outlet. “Because people are dealing with drug addictions. What if we had the drug rehabilitation centers that rich people have? …
“What if we gave reparations to the black community? What if we ensure everyone is making a living wage so they can take care of their children?”
Danielle Ponder is speaking now. pic.twitter.com/ig2rWsegEv — adria r. walker (@adriawalkr) September 7, 2020
Civil unrest in Rochester, New York has increased after a video recently surfaced showing the March death of Daniel Prude, a black man who died in police custody, according to the Democrat and Chronicle.
Prude’s autopsy ruled his death to be a homicide by asphyxiation.
Some of the demonstrations in the city have turned violent, video showed.
Rioters intimidated outdoor restaurant patrons on Saturday, breaking tables and forcing diners to flee the area.
#HappeningNow the protesters in Rochester NY are “shutting down restaurants”, tables are broken, people running off scared #rochesterprotests pic.twitter.com/oxmlZp526w — @SCOOTERCASTER (FNTV) (@ScooterCasterNY) September 5, 2020
Demonstrators could be seen drinking diners’ beverages and breaking glass.
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westernjournal--2020-09-07--Seattle Allows Leftists To Spread Chaos But Gives Christians Outrageous News

The same city that allowed anarchists to take over its downtown for weeks and is playing host to anti-Trump protests over Labor Day weekend has slammed the door on a Christian event using a city park .
Seattle ’ s Department of Parks and Recreation on Friday issued a sudden order to close Gas Works Park , which had been picked by Sean Feucht Ministries as the site of a Labor Day worship rally .
The city department did not cite the event in a statement announcing the closure , but invoked COVID-19 in saying the park would be closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crowding that could impact the public health of residents.
” “ Out of concerns for the safety of all those who visit Gas Works Park we have opted to close the entire park for the day , ” the department said .
“ Seattle Parks and Recreation does not allow unpermitted public events to take place in Seattle parks and asks the public [ to ] continue to adhere to current public health guidelines so that we can keep our parks open.
” The official statement about the park closing said the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that parks do not become spaces where COVID-19 is transmitted .
Prolonged close contact with a large group , without the use of a mask , is the type of behavior that public health experts have determined to hold a high risk for transmission of COVID-19.
” “ This is the height of hypocrisy for the City of Seattle to turn a blind eye to riots , looting , and antifa , while refusing to let Christians gather in a public park to sing and worship , ” he said in a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government shuts down churches .
Now it ’ s shutting down parks to stop us from worshipping .
Time to stand up church !
” he wrote .
Feucht said it was religious discrimination to ban his rally but allow liberal protests .
For example , the group Refuse Fascism was allowed to hold a “ Trump/Pence Out Now ” march from Westlake Park on Saturday .
The Seattle Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression was allowed to hold a rally Sunday in Cal Anderson Park to “ protest the reprehensible treatment of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Seattle Police Department.
” Feucht is currently leading worship events on America ’ s West Coast , and posted on social media about the success of his work .
RELATED : 'Put Out This Fire ' : Top Trump Adviser Slams State-Led Attack on Churches Feucht appeared in Seattle last month at Cal Anderson Park , where his rally drew both those seeking to find or express their faith and antifa protesters who heckled rally-goers .
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The same city that allowed anarchists to take over its downtown for weeks and is playing host to anti-Trump protests over Labor Day weekend has slammed the door on a Christian event using a city park.
Seattle’s Department of Parks and Recreation on Friday issued a sudden order to close Gas Works Park, which had been picked by Sean Feucht Ministries as the site of a Labor Day worship rally.
The city department did not cite the event in a statement announcing the closure, but invoked COVID-19 in saying the park would be closed for Labor Day “due to anticipated crowding that could impact the public health of residents.”
“Out of concerns for the safety of all those who visit Gas Works Park we have opted to close the entire park for the day,” the department said. “Seattle Parks and Recreation does not allow unpermitted public events to take place in Seattle parks and asks the public [to] continue to adhere to current public health guidelines so that we can keep our parks open.”
The official statement about the park closing said the city department is “also committed to ensuring that parks do not become spaces where COVID-19 is transmitted. Prolonged close contact with a large group, without the use of a mask, is the type of behavior that public health experts have determined to hold a high risk for transmission of COVID-19.”
Shameful! Seattle closes Gas Works Park to Sean Feucht Ministries Christian rally amid left-wing protests – Washington Times https://t.co/USIFPb845f — Richard Marquez (@Bizcanes) September 7, 2020
Bunk, replied Feucht in a statement.
“This is the height of hypocrisy for the City of Seattle to turn a blind eye to riots, looting, and antifa, while refusing to let Christians gather in a public park to sing and worship,” he said in a statement posted on Facebook.
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“First the government shuts down churches. Now it’s shutting down parks to stop us from worshipping. Time to stand up church!” he wrote.
Feucht said it was religious discrimination to ban his rally but allow liberal protests.
For example, the group Refuse Fascism was allowed to hold a “Trump/Pence Out Now” march from Westlake Park on Saturday.
The Seattle Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression was allowed to hold a rally Sunday in Cal Anderson Park to “protest the reprehensible treatment of Seattle’s most marginalized communities by the Seattle Police Department.”
Feucht is currently leading worship events on America’s West Coast, and posted on social media about the success of his work.
Official Capitol Hill police estimate was 12,000 tonight in Sacramento!!! ???? GOD IS NOT DONE WITH CALIFORNIA!!!#LetUsWorship pic.twitter.com/4sRGwbQbIl — Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) September 7, 2020
The courageous church of THOUSANDS showed up last night in Vancouver, Washington. AND GOD MET US IN A PROFOUND WAY!! Whose ready for Sacramento tomorrow!!?!?!#LetUsWorship #HoldTheLine pic.twitter.com/XkSdqNI3GD — Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) September 5, 2020
May the cleansing fire of the Holy Spirit fall Sacremento & Seattle to destroy the works of the enemy & cleanse the hearts of the people. May a move of the Holy Spirit sweep over the coastal states & sweep inward th o meet in the middle of the country. In Jesus name I pray! — In AWEofGOD (@IAweofgod) September 7, 2020
Feucht appeared in Seattle last month at Cal Anderson Park, where his rally drew both those seeking to find or express their faith and antifa protesters who heckled rally-goers.
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westernjournal--2020-09-07--NYPD: 1 Night of Race Rioting in Manhattan Results in $100,000 Worth of Damage

The numbers from an anti-police “ protest ” in the New York City borough of Manhattan on Friday were pretty impressive , in a way : an estimated 150 protesters , eight arrests and about $ 100,000 in damage .
There were two busted-up Starbucks , according to the New York Post .
Five banks also had their windows broken , as did a pharmacy .
At least the demonstrators didn ’ t take their own advice on what one ought to do with one ’ s local police department : “ Every city , every town , burn your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advertisement posted on Twitter said the rally was being organized by the New Afrikan Black Panther Party and the Revolutionary Abolitionist Movement , two extremist groups whose platforms make for charming reading if you like your Maoism with a side of “ Gim me Shelter ” attached .
The groups were demanding the immediate dropping of all charges against demonstrators and rioters .
“ Whether felony or misdemeanor , property destruction or civil disobedience , we reject the divisions externally imposed upon the movement by the State and insist that all charges be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an earlier such event on the Revolutionary Abolitionist Movement ’ s website read .
Yeah , those ridiculous externally imposed divisions of what kind of crime you ’ ve committed .
At least I assume that ’ s what they ’ re talking about , although I ’ m guessing the movement ’ s copywriters aren ’ t necessarily the best and the brightest .
RELATED : BLM Agitators Attack and Chase # WalkAway Members at 'Rescue America ' Rally in Texas In any event , there are now eight more people with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the damage : Between the 6 p.m. start of the rally in Foley Square and when the New York Police Department began serious involvement , numerous businesses had their windows smashed .
Footage from WNBC-TV in New York showed “ a small group of troublemakers ” who were breaking windows .
This might have been a small group in terms of the demonstration itself , but the problem with extrapolating this to the wider rally is that it didn ’ t just curdle into property destruction but began with it .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , reports were that demonstrators were already lighting fires in trash cans , which is seldom a good sign you ’ re in for a “ mostly peaceful ” eve .
And of course you had the typical specter of outside influences .
In this riot , one of the individuals arrested reportedly was from Portland , Oregon , and another from Iowa .
In addition to the eight arrests and the six-figure tally for damage , police also discovered two stun guns , some smoke grenades and tools for burglary and graffiti @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the side of buildings , the Post reported .
The rally came one day after a car drove through a Black Lives Matter protest in Times Square .
That garnered considerably more attention even though there was only one report of an injury , according to NPR .
The Friday march went by the home of City Council Speaker Corey Johnson , who had called for an investigation of Thursday ’ s incident .
Of course , another name looms large in this whole thing , and that ’ s New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , like any Democrat in charge of a major city , has tried to walk the tightrope of dealing with leftist outrage while still keeping some semblance of law and order , and has failed generally on both counts .
De Blasio ’ s 2021 budget for the city purportedly shifts $ 1 billion from the NYPD ’ s budget in what counts as a pretty significant defunding .
( This number , City & State NY noted when the budget was announced July 1 , still relies on some pretty deft accounting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is still there . )
He had “ Black Lives Matter ” painted out on the street in front of Trump Tower in one particularly ham-fisted moment .
He ’ s granted protesters rights he refuses to give any other group , including religious congregations .
This hasn ’ t stopped people from protesting against him — the latest group being teachers upset at returning to the classrooms .
They have employed the left ’ s favorite tactic at the moment , protesting outside de Blasio ’ s home .
New York City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The mayor has been ripped by New York Democratic Gov .
Andrew Cuomo , among others , for not doing enough to stop rioting .
The media and the left have criticized him for doing too much to stop it .
Where is he on this ?
Nowhere .
New York City has perhaps been hit harder than anywhere by the virus .
With talk about residents fleeing to the suburbs , you would think that he would be the latest Democrat forced out into the spotlight to forcefully say that yes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ ll be enforcing the law .
At least for right now , though , he ’ s not willing to do that .
Meanwhile , more businesses get their windows busted out by destructive protests he ’ s simply not going to call out .
Will the last one out of Manhattan please turn out the riots ?
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The numbers from an anti-police “protest” in the New York City borough of Manhattan on Friday were pretty impressive, in a way: an estimated 150 protesters, eight arrests and about $100,000 in damage.
There were two busted-up Starbucks, according to the New York Post. Five banks also had their windows broken, as did a pharmacy.
Black Lives Matter protesters riot in Manhattan, cause $100,000 damage: NYPD https://t.co/ahra5WztJd pic.twitter.com/Bov6tyVQsY — New York Post (@nypost) September 5, 2020
At least the demonstrators didn’t take their own advice on what one ought to do with one’s local police department: “Every city, every town, burn your precinct to the ground!”
About 300 people are near Lafayette and Canal in Manhattan, chanting “every city, every town, burn the precinct to the ground”. pic.twitter.com/4D2uA6Z23N — NYC Protest Updates 2020 (@protest_nyc) September 4, 2020
An advertisement posted on Twitter said the rally was being organized by the New Afrikan Black Panther Party and the Revolutionary Abolitionist Movement, two extremist groups whose platforms make for charming reading if you like your Maoism with a side of “Gimme Shelter” attached.
The groups were demanding the immediate dropping of all charges against demonstrators and rioters.
TONIGHT (Friday, September 4th) – 6:00pm – Rally to #DropTheCharges and demand #AmnestyForAll. Where? 100 Centre Street. PULL UP! pic.twitter.com/aBXXtIpb5a — NYC ABC (@nycabc) September 4, 2020
Tonight is the night!
We call on everyone who stood up during the #GeorgeFloyd uprising and all supporters to come out to say #DropTheCharges for all who have fought for our liberation!
This pivotal moment is making history!#FreeThemAll #EndWhiteSupremacy pic.twitter.com/gSnePYJGaY — RAM NYC (@RevAbolitionNY) September 4, 2020
“Whether felony or misdemeanor, property destruction or civil disobedience, we reject the divisions externally imposed upon the movement by the State and insist that all charges be immediately dropped,” a statement for an earlier such event on the Revolutionary Abolitionist Movement’s website read.
Yeah, those ridiculous externally imposed divisions of what kind of crime you’ve committed. At least I assume that’s what they’re talking about, although I’m guessing the movement’s copywriters aren’t necessarily the best and the brightest.
In any event, there are now eight more people with such charges.
Here’s some of the damage:
This crowd has been moving pretty fast, leaving some broken windows in their wake. Already passed through Washington Square Park and is now near Flatiron. pic.twitter.com/gk4kSbtS27 — NYC Protest Updates 2020 (@protest_nyc) September 4, 2020
Between the 6 p.m. start of the rally in Foley Square and when the New York Police Department began serious involvement, numerous businesses had their windows smashed. Footage from WNBC-TV in New York showed “a small group of troublemakers” who were breaking windows.
EXCLUSIVE: As protestors take to the streets of New York, a small group of troublemakers are seen smashing windows. We know of at least 8 arrests tonight. One store worker says he understands the protests, but doesn’t get the destruction of property – 11p @NBCNewYork pic.twitter.com/vr4z76ZqQn — Adam Harding (@HardingReports) September 5, 2020
This might have been a small group in terms of the demonstration itself, but the problem with extrapolating this to the wider rally is that it didn’t just curdle into property destruction but began with it. In Foley Square, where the crowd coalesced, reports were that demonstrators were already lighting fires in trash cans, which is seldom a good sign you’re in for a “mostly peaceful” eve.
And of course you had the typical specter of outside influences. In this riot, one of the individuals arrested reportedly was from Portland, Oregon, and another from Iowa.
NYPD swoops in behind the crowd, making at least one arrest. Some kind of smoke bombs have been deployed. Sergeants overheard arguing about using the radio to coordinate. pic.twitter.com/0USaZ3dmxv — NYC Protest Updates 2020 (@protest_nyc) September 5, 2020
In addition to the eight arrests and the six-figure tally for damage, police also discovered two stun guns, some smoke grenades and tools for burglary and graffiti. They also scrawled “Abolition” on the side of buildings, the Post reported.
The rally came one day after a car drove through a Black Lives Matter protest in Times Square. That garnered considerably more attention even though there was only one report of an injury, according to NPR.
The Friday march went by the home of City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, who had called for an investigation of Thursday’s incident.
Of course, another name looms large in this whole thing, and that’s New York Mayor Bill de Blasio. De Blasio, like any Democrat in charge of a major city, has tried to walk the tightrope of dealing with leftist outrage while still keeping some semblance of law and order, and has failed generally on both counts.
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De Blasio’s 2021 budget for the city purportedly shifts $1 billion from the NYPD’s budget in what counts as a pretty significant defunding. (This number, City & State NY noted when the budget was announced July 1, still relies on some pretty deft accounting tricks, but the intent to defund is still there.) He had “Black Lives Matter” painted out on the street in front of Trump Tower in one particularly ham-fisted moment. He’s granted protesters rights he refuses to give any other group, including religious congregations.
This hasn’t stopped people from protesting against him — the latest group being teachers upset at returning to the classrooms. They have employed the left’s favorite tactic at the moment, protesting outside de Blasio’s home.
New York City’s crime rate is skyrocketing. The mayor has been ripped by New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, among others, for not doing enough to stop rioting. The media and the left have criticized him for doing too much to stop it.
Where is he on this? Nowhere. New York City has perhaps been hit harder than anywhere by the virus. With talk about residents fleeing to the suburbs, you would think that he would be the latest Democrat forced out into the spotlight to forcefully say that yes, rioting and looting are deeply wrong and he’ll be enforcing the law.
At least for right now, though, he’s not willing to do that. Meanwhile, more businesses get their windows busted out by destructive protests he’s simply not going to call out.
Will the last one out of Manhattan please turn out the riots?
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westernjournal--2020-09-07--NY Assistant Principal Not Fired After Screaming ‘F*** the Police!’ During Protest

A New York assistant principal has been placed on administrative leave after he recorded himself at Rochester protests screaming “ F— the police.
” Steven Lysenko , who works at Spencerport High School in Rochester , attended the protests and took a Facebook Live video of himself cursing the police while wearing a Black Lives Matter shirt , the New York Post reported .
He did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation .
Lysenko claimed that police pepper-sprayed protesters even though “ we didn ’ t do anything but chant and sing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the video , he gave his name and identified himself as president of the local chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education .
“ Our peacekeepers ended up shooting pepper spray at us for singing and chanting and telling them what a s—ty-a–ed job they were doing , ” Lysenko said in the clip .
“ They can f— right off , America !
” he said .
“ Mr .
Steven Lysenko is a tenured administrator with due process rights , ” Spencerport High School spokeswoman Lanette Cypher told the Daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation , ” she said .
The school said in a Saturday statement that “ Spencerport Central School District stands in solidarity in support of racial equality and systemic change , ” but that “ when a District employee uses language in public or on social media that does not align with our Code of Conduct or demonstrate appropriate role modeling for students , that is something that we will not condone.
” “ These statements by our administrator have caused disruption within our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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This will be addressed as a confidential , personnel matter.
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A New York assistant principal has been placed on administrative leave after he recorded himself at Rochester protests screaming “F— the police.”
Steven Lysenko, who works at Spencerport High School in Rochester, attended the protests and took a Facebook Live video of himself cursing the police while wearing a Black Lives Matter shirt, the New York Post reported.
He did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Lysenko claimed that police pepper-sprayed protesters even though “we didn’t do anything but chant and sing,” the Post reported.
In the video, he gave his name and identified himself as president of the local chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education.
“Our peacekeepers ended up shooting pepper spray at us for singing and chanting and telling them what a s—ty-a–ed job they were doing,” Lysenko said in the clip.
“They can f— right off, America!” he said.
“F— the police,” Lysenko said. “F— Rochester Police Department!”
Sure why not: Here’s a NY assistant high school principal sharing a video of himself yelling “F the police!” https://t.co/WwUGyCy1Cq pic.twitter.com/cnC9BgIqX0 — Not the Bee (@Not_the_Bee) September 7, 2020
“Mr. Steven Lysenko is a tenured administrator with due process rights,” Spencerport High School spokeswoman Lanette Cypher told the Daily Caller News Foundation on Monday.
“He has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation,” she said.
The school said in a Saturday statement that “Spencerport Central School District stands in solidarity in support of racial equality and systemic change,” but that “when a District employee uses language in public or on social media that does not align with our Code of Conduct or demonstrate appropriate role modeling for students, that is something that we will not condone.”
“These statements by our administrator have caused disruption within our school community,” the school said.
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“We apologize to our students, parents and community that you had to hear this language from one of our employees. This will be addressed as a confidential, personnel matter.”
As on Monday afternoon, more than 5,800 people had signed a Change.org petition saying that Lysenko should not be fired.
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