westernjournal--2020-03-10--Twitter Users Spread Fake Trump Tweets in Attempt To Bash Him on Stock Market

As trading markets struggled Monday with uncertainty over oil prices and ongoing panic about a coronavirus pandemic , critics of President Donald Trump were busy on Twitter selling fake news .
Trading was temporarily halted at the opening bell when the Dow Jones industrial average lost more than 2,000 points and the Standard & Poor ’ s 500 index dropped by more than 7 percent , Business Insider reported .
Saudi Arabia ’ s sudden announcement of discounted oil prices , along with market uncertainty over the coronavirus , suppressed market confidence in Trump ’ s historically strong economy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the perfect opportunity for Trump ’ s most ardent critics to stretch out their fingers and share a little misinformation .
By Monday evening , a screen shot of a Twitter post supposedly from Trump began circulating with just one issue : Trump never sent the tweet .
“ If the Dow Joans ever falls more than 1000 ‘ points ’ in a Single Day the sitting president should be ‘ loaded ’ into a very big cannon and Shot into the sun at TREMENDOUS SPEED !
No excuses !
” the fake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ date and time stamp of 12:27 AM on Feb. 25 , 2015 .
Gullible NeverTrump Republican Rick Wilson , who constantly insults the intelligence of the president and his voters , fell for it .
Wilson , who spends the majority of his days demagoguing against Trump on his Twitter page , shared the fake post .
“ I agree , Mr. President , ” Wilson wrote , appearing to add in a follow-up tweet that he knew the quote was fake .
Others were quick to share the fake news .
RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Dems in Primary , Now Condemns It When It Might Help Trump Even MSNBC host and former congressman Joe Scarborough shared the sham post , although he has since deleted it .
“ There is no record of Trump having posted such a tweet , ” Snopes concluded .
“ Since it ’ s conceivable that he published it then deleted it , we can ’ t reach a definitive conclusion as to whether or not it is genuine .
However , there are good reasons to doubt its authenticity , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fake tweet Pants on Fire , ” the site wrote .
The site also identified the source of the fake tweet as Twitter user Shaun Usher , who lives in Manchester , England .
The rampant spread of the hoax tweet , and the fact that Twitter has not posted a warning that it is misleading , calls into question Twitter ’ s commitment to stopping fake news from spreading across the platform .
Just days ago , after Trump retweeted a video of former Vice President Joe Biden appearing to endorse him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posted a warning that Trump ’ s tweet contained misleading information .
While Biden ’ s bumbling on a short version of the video gave the impression he was endorsing his Republican rival , a full clip revealed more context .
Still , the video contained words actually spoken by Biden , so Twitter ’ s “ misleading ” claim is only half true .
Where is that same warning from Twitter when critics of the president attempt to weaponize outright fake news against him ?
Why aren ’ t Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
For people who constantly remind us all of the dangers of misinformation on social media , Trump ’ s critics don ’ t mind neglecting to vet information and then share it when it benefits their narrative .
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As trading markets struggled Monday with uncertainty over oil prices and ongoing panic about a coronavirus pandemic, critics of President Donald Trump were busy on Twitter selling fake news.
Trading was temporarily halted at the opening bell when the Dow Jones industrial average lost more than 2,000 points and the Standard & Poor’s 500 index dropped by more than 7 percent, Business Insider reported.
Saudi Arabia’s sudden announcement of discounted oil prices, along with market uncertainty over the coronavirus, suppressed market confidence in Trump’s historically strong economy, according to CNN.
The news was the perfect opportunity for Trump’s most ardent critics to stretch out their fingers and share a little misinformation.
By Monday evening, a screen shot of a Twitter post supposedly from Trump began circulating with just one issue: Trump never sent the tweet.
“If the Dow Joans ever falls more than 1000 ‘points’ in a Single Day the sitting president should be ‘loaded’ into a very big cannon and Shot into the sun at TREMENDOUS SPEED! No excuses!” the fake tweet reads.
The post had a date and time stamp of 12:27 AM on Feb. 25, 2015.
Gullible NeverTrump Republican Rick Wilson, who constantly insults the intelligence of the president and his voters, fell for it.
Wilson, who spends the majority of his days demagoguing against Trump on his Twitter page, shared the fake post.
“I agree, Mr. President,” Wilson wrote, appearing to add in a follow-up tweet that he knew the quote was fake.
Others were quick to share the fake news.
Luckily it’s only the Dow JONES and not “Dow Joans” that’s plummeted over 1000 Pts a couple of times on ur watch. https://t.co/FgDcQKBx5I — Chris Meloni (@Chris_Meloni) March 9, 2020
And what should we do to a President if the “Dow Joans” loses 2,000 points in a day? pic.twitter.com/PujLpNDHre — John H. Petroff (@johnhpetroff) March 9, 2020
Even MSNBC host and former congressman Joe Scarborough shared the sham post, although he has since deleted it.
Good catch. The Dow Joans was my favorite band out Athens, GA in the early 90s. — Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) March 9, 2020
Liberal fact-checking organization Snopes agreed the tweet is fake news.
“There is no record of Trump having posted such a tweet,” Snopes concluded.
“Since it’s conceivable that he published it then deleted it, we can’t reach a definitive conclusion as to whether or not it is genuine. However, there are good reasons to doubt its authenticity,” Snopes wrote.
Similarly, fact-checker PolitiFact deemed the post fraudulent.
“We rate this fake tweet Pants on Fire,” the site wrote.
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The site also identified the source of the fake tweet as Twitter user Shaun Usher, who lives in Manchester, England.
The rampant spread of the hoax tweet, and the fact that Twitter has not posted a warning that it is misleading, calls into question Twitter’s commitment to stopping fake news from spreading across the platform.
Just days ago, after Trump retweeted a video of former Vice President Joe Biden appearing to endorse him at a rally in Missouri, Twitter posted a warning that Trump’s tweet contained misleading information.
I agree with Joe! https://t.co/h84mD7jVPW — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 8, 2020
While Biden’s bumbling on a short version of the video gave the impression he was endorsing his Republican rival, a full clip revealed more context. Still, the video contained words actually spoken by Biden, so Twitter’s “misleading” claim is only half true.
Joe Biden: “We can not get reelect– um we can not win this reelection. Excuse me. We can ONLY reelect Donald Trump.”#DropOutbiden
.@BenjaminPDixon
.@TheMarieFonseca https://t.co/gq8LPy23PS pic.twitter.com/asbTu4zOYr — Biden’s Hairy Leg ?? (@BernieWon2016) March 8, 2020
Where is that same warning from Twitter when critics of the president attempt to weaponize outright fake news against him?
Why aren’t Trump’s critics apologizing for sharing the fraudulent post?
For people who constantly remind us all of the dangers of misinformation on social media, Trump’s critics don’t mind neglecting to vet information and then share it when it benefits their narrative.
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westernjournal--2020-03-10--Kindhearted Police Officer Uses Own Money To Buy 1st Birthday Cake for Little Girl

A pair of police officers from Gwinnett County , Georgia , quietly helped a young mother who was trying to get home to celebrate her 1-year-old daughter ’ s birthday on a cold January night .
Acts of kindness that reach the public eye can sometimes cast doubt or negativity over a person ’ s motive , suggesting that perhaps selfishness and a desire for recognition was the true reason for a helpful gesture .
A heartwarming interaction of pure kindness between two Gwinnett County police officers and a young family went unknown and would probably have never come to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent audit of police body camera video footage .
According to the Gwinnett County Police Department , a supervisor happened upon the sweet story months after it had taken place during a random audit .
“ During a random audit of police body cam videos , a supervisor found this interaction ( Jan. 10 ) between Sgt .
Nick Boney , Ofc .
Jimmy Wilson , and a woman whose daughter had just turned one , ” a Twitter post from the department read .
“ The woman was holding a bouquet of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family on a cold night.
” The footage began with the moment Boney and Wilson noticed a woman standing alone on a street corner with a clutch of balloons in her hand .
The night was dark , the air was cold , and the two officers approached the woman to find out if she was OK .
The officers learned that the balloons were for the woman ’ s baby girl , who was celebrating her first birthday .
The woman was trying to get home to her family , but still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughter .
Boney , ready to help , quickly handed his credit card to his partner and asked him to purchase a cake for the baby with a number 1 candle on top .
RELATED : Police Officer Goes Viral After Singing Soulful Gospel Song : 'God Sees Me for Who I Am' Wilson obliged and was soon seen carrying the cake into the woman ’ s house , where he and Boney met the adorable birthday girl .
The kindhearted officers stayed for a quick party , singing “ Happy Birthday ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and presenting her with a delicious cake .
The two officers may not have been seeking recognition for their kindness , but have inadvertently shown the hearts of so many police officers around the country who desire to protect and serve their local communities .
Positive and compassionate interactions between police and civilians happen every day — this particular case just happened to get noticed .
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A pair of police officers from Gwinnett County, Georgia, quietly helped a young mother who was trying to get home to celebrate her 1-year-old daughter’s birthday on a cold January night.
Acts of kindness that reach the public eye can sometimes cast doubt or negativity over a person’s motive, suggesting that perhaps selfishness and a desire for recognition was the true reason for a helpful gesture.
A heartwarming interaction of pure kindness between two Gwinnett County police officers and a young family went unknown and would probably have never come to light had it not been for a recent audit of police body camera video footage.
According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, a supervisor happened upon the sweet story months after it had taken place during a random audit.
During a random audit of police body cam videos, a supervisor found this interaction (Jan. 10) between Sgt. Nick Boney, Ofc. Jimmy Wilson, and a woman whose daughter had just turned one. The woman was holding a bouquet of balloons trying to get home to her family on a cold night. pic.twitter.com/3pZKa2vGbB — Gwinnett County Police (@GwinnettPd) March 4, 2020
“During a random audit of police body cam videos, a supervisor found this interaction (Jan. 10) between Sgt. Nick Boney, Ofc. Jimmy Wilson, and a woman whose daughter had just turned one,” a Twitter post from the department read.
“The woman was holding a bouquet of balloons trying to get home to her family on a cold night.”
The footage began with the moment Boney and Wilson noticed a woman standing alone on a street corner with a clutch of balloons in her hand.
The night was dark, the air was cold, and the two officers approached the woman to find out if she was OK.
The officers learned that the balloons were for the woman’s baby girl, who was celebrating her first birthday.
The woman was trying to get home to her family, but still wanted to get a cake for her daughter.
Boney, ready to help, quickly handed his credit card to his partner and asked him to purchase a cake for the baby with a number 1 candle on top.
Wilson obliged and was soon seen carrying the cake into the woman’s house, where he and Boney met the adorable birthday girl.
The kindhearted officers stayed for a quick party, singing “Happy Birthday” to the child along with her family and presenting her with a delicious cake.
The two officers may not have been seeking recognition for their kindness, but have inadvertently shown the hearts of so many police officers around the country who desire to protect and serve their local communities.
Positive and compassionate interactions between police and civilians happen every day — this particular case just happened to get noticed.
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westernjournal--2020-03-10--Best Friends of 17 Years Stunned When They Discover They’re Actually Biological Sisters

Best friends Ashley Thomas and Latoya Wimberly have been friends since junior high , but only recently learned they are biological sisters .
Growing up , Ashley was raised by her biological mother and a man who was not her biological father .
Ashley ’ s mom , who died 11 years ago , never told her who may have been Ashley ’ s biological dad .
As they grew up , Ashley and Latoya were often told how much they resembled one another — same smile , same complexion , and similar facial features , but they never suspected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s father , Kenneth Wimberly , always treated his daughter ’ s best friend as though she was his own daughter , helping Ashley when she had car troubles and sharing many family dinners together .
Last month , Kenneth , 48 , found out through a DNA test that he was , in fact , Ashley ’ s biological father .
Ashley , 31 , and Latoya , 29 , first started asking questions earlier this year after a friend of Ashley ’ s late mother recognized Latoya ’ s father in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Kenneth had known Ashley ’ s mother years ago when they were much younger .
When Latoya asked her father if and how he knew Ashley ’ s mother , Kenneth recognized her from a photo , mentioning that the pair shared a brief romantic fling decades ago .
That information immediately prompted him and the two young women to split the cost of a DNA test — money that Kenneth told Good Morning America was “ the best $ 100 I ever spent.
” The news came as a shock to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of sorrow that all this time , nobody knew Ashley ’ s biological father was right before her eyes and that her best friend was also her sister .
“ The first few nights I couldn ’ t go to sleep , ” Ashley told GMA .
“ I ’ m happy that she ’ s my sister but had some emotions that this guy I ’ ve been around this whole time , I never knew he was my father.
” RELATED : Kindhearted Police Officer Uses Own Money To Buy 1st @ @ @ @ @ @ @ felt bad that he never knew the truth about Ashley ’ s identity until now .
“ As a father , I ’ ve always been there and I ’ ve always raised my children and this deprived Ashley of having me in her life to raise her , ” he told GMA .
“ I just feel so bad for her but we can ’ t undo what happened.
” As a friend and a sister , Latoya also shares the pain of the truth about her family that had been concealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ashley go through so many things growing up and now all I can think about is that her father was here and he could have been there for her just like he was for me , ” Latoya told CNN .
The women have five children between them who are close friends , and now cousins , and will grow up knowing that Kenneth is their grandfather .
“ I ’ ve always seen the little ones around and this entire time they were my grandchildren and I didn ’ t even know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is committed to being there for his grandchildren and both daughters as they walk forward on this new and delicate journey .
“ I ’ ll definitely be in their lives as a grandfather , ” Kenneth told GMA .
“ We just try to move forward.
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Best friends Ashley Thomas and Latoya Wimberly have been friends since junior high, but only recently learned they are biological sisters.
Growing up, Ashley was raised by her biological mother and a man who was not her biological father. Ashley’s mom, who died 11 years ago, never told her who may have been Ashley’s biological dad.
As they grew up, Ashley and Latoya were often told how much they resembled one another — same smile, same complexion, and similar facial features, but they never suspected they might be sisters.
Latoya’s father, Kenneth Wimberly, always treated his daughter’s best friend as though she was his own daughter, helping Ashley when she had car troubles and sharing many family dinners together.
Last month, Kenneth, 48, found out through a DNA test that he was, in fact, Ashley’s biological father.
In February, they learned they are exactly that — biological sisters. https://t.co/vREAc7XQVe — WREG News Channel 3 (@3onyourside) March 10, 2020
Ashley, 31, and Latoya, 29, first started asking questions earlier this year after a friend of Ashley’s late mother recognized Latoya’s father in a Facebook photo.
She pointed out that Kenneth had known Ashley’s mother years ago when they were much younger.
When Latoya asked her father if and how he knew Ashley’s mother, Kenneth recognized her from a photo, mentioning that the pair shared a brief romantic fling decades ago.
That information immediately prompted him and the two young women to split the cost of a DNA test — money that Kenneth told Good Morning America was “the best $100 I ever spent.”
The news came as a shock to everyone, along with some mixed feelings of sorrow that all this time, nobody knew Ashley’s biological father was right before her eyes and that her best friend was also her sister.
“The first few nights I couldn’t go to sleep,” Ashley told GMA. “I’m happy that she’s my sister but had some emotions that this guy I’ve been around this whole time, I never knew he was my father.”
Kenneth also felt bad that he never knew the truth about Ashley’s identity until now.
“As a father, I’ve always been there and I’ve always raised my children and this deprived Ashley of having me in her life to raise her,” he told GMA. “I just feel so bad for her but we can’t undo what happened.”
As a friend and a sister, Latoya also shares the pain of the truth about her family that had been concealed for so long.
“I watched Ashley go through so many things growing up and now all I can think about is that her father was here and he could have been there for her just like he was for me,” Latoya told CNN.
The women have five children between them who are close friends, and now cousins, and will grow up knowing that Kenneth is their grandfather.
“I’ve always seen the little ones around and this entire time they were my grandchildren and I didn’t even know,” he told CNN.
He is committed to being there for his grandchildren and both daughters as they walk forward on this new and delicate journey.
“I’ll definitely be in their lives as a grandfather,” Kenneth told GMA. “We just try to move forward.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-10--Border Officers Catch Smuggler Using ‘Inhumane’ Method: Hiding a Man Inside a Car Seat

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Southern California found a Mexican national hidden inside a car seat — a tactic CBP described as “ inhumane ” — crossing into the United States on Monday night .
An 18-year-old woman driving a black Mitsubishi arrived at the Calexico West port of entry at approximately 1:10 a.m. , according to a CPB media release .
The driver , a U.S. citizen , and her car were sent for further inspection by the booth officer .
When a CPB canine examined the car and alerted officers to the vehicle ’ s rear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hidden inside a non-factory compartment .
The man , a Mexican native , was taken for further processing and the woman was taken into custody and is being held at the Imperial County Jail .
“ The primary focus of our national security mission is to protect the American homeland from all threats , ” Pete Flores , CBP director of field operations for San Diego , said .
“ Although we routinely encounter individuals attempting to enter our country illegally , this incident serves as another example of the inhumane tactics human @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our laws , ” Flores said .
This is not the first instance this year that federal agents have found people hiding inside vehicles crossing the border .
In February , Texas border agents arrested 36 illegal immigrants found beneath a wooden plank inside a dump truck in the South Texas corridor , Fox News reported .
The immigrants were hidden underneath a wooden plank inside the truck that appeared to be filled with gravel and dirt .
Customs and Border Protection agents also discovered 70 illegal immigrants inside a commercial tractor-trailer in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Asking Public for Help After Releasing Illegal Alien Charged with Child Sexual Assault The truck ’ s driver was a U.S. citizen and was arrested for his part in the plot to enter the United States illegally .
The acting commissioner of Customs and Border Protection , Mark Morgan , said he was disturbed by the “ marked shirts ” the migrants were wearing , which were thought to classify and identify the individuals , similar to the process of marking transported commodities and cargo .
“ Obviously , the investigation is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meant on their T-shirts , but preliminary reports suggest that alien smuggling organization ’ s moniker representing that they had responsibility for those individuals , ” Morgan said at the time .
In a Thursday news release , Customs and Border Protection reported it conducted 37,119 total enforcement actions last month , including 30,068 apprehensions and 7,051 inadmissibility decisions .
CBP said February ’ s number of apprehensions represented a 74 percent decrease from the peak of the border crisis in May 2019 .
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Southern California found a Mexican national hidden inside a car seat — a tactic CBP described as “inhumane” — crossing into the United States on Monday night.
An 18-year-old woman driving a black Mitsubishi arrived at the Calexico West port of entry at approximately 1:10 a.m., according to a CPB media release.
The driver, a U.S. citizen, and her car were sent for further inspection by the booth officer.
When a CPB canine examined the car and alerted officers to the vehicle’s rear seat, they discovered a 48-year-old man hidden inside a non-factory compartment.
The man, a Mexican native, was taken for further processing and the woman was taken into custody and is being held at the Imperial County Jail.
“The primary focus of our national security mission is to protect the American homeland from all threats,” Pete Flores, CBP director of field operations for San Diego, said.
“Although we routinely encounter individuals attempting to enter our country illegally, this incident serves as another example of the inhumane tactics human smugglers will utilize in order to circumvent our laws,” Flores said.
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This is not the first instance this year that federal agents have found people hiding inside vehicles crossing the border.
In February, Texas border agents arrested 36 illegal immigrants found beneath a wooden plank inside a dump truck in the South Texas corridor, Fox News reported.
The immigrants were hidden underneath a wooden plank inside the truck that appeared to be filled with gravel and dirt.
#USBP Laredo Sector responded to the scene of @mylaredopd case where people were hidden inside a dump trailer loaded with dirt with no means of escape. LPD requested assistance from USBP, @LaredoFireDept in the rescue of the individuals. #BorderSecurity pic.twitter.com/1Sqc1SEZeB — CBP South Texas (@CBPSouthTexas) January 31, 2020
Customs and Border Protection agents also discovered 70 illegal immigrants inside a commercial tractor-trailer in December.
The truck’s driver was a U.S. citizen and was arrested for his part in the plot to enter the United States illegally.
The acting commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, Mark Morgan, said he was disturbed by the “marked shirts” the migrants were wearing, which were thought to classify and identify the individuals, similar to the process of marking transported commodities and cargo.
“Obviously, the investigation is still ongoing to definitively determine what that letter meant on their T-shirts, but preliminary reports suggest that alien smuggling organization’s moniker representing that they had responsibility for those individuals,” Morgan said at the time.
In a Thursday news release, Customs and Border Protection reported it conducted 37,119 total enforcement actions last month, including 30,068 apprehensions and 7,051 inadmissibility decisions.
CBP said February’s number of apprehensions represented a 74 percent decrease from the peak of the border crisis in May 2019.
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westernjournal--2020-03-10--Billionaire-Hating Leftists in Nasty Bind as Billionaires Move To Stop Coronavirus

It must be very confusing to be a left-wing radical these days .
While many on the far left hate the fact that rich people even exist , some of the world ’ s wealthiest people happen to be leftists who say all the right things about climate change and gun control .
( Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg , of course , is the prime example of this . )
Now , billionaires are pledging to use their own money in the fight against coronavirus .
On Monday , Business Insider reported that Bill and Melinda Gates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Li Ka-Shing , who is the richest man in Hong Kong , have pledged a combined tens of millions of dollars to combat the deadly virus .
( The Gates alone are spending $ 100 million ) The novel coronavirus has killed more than 4,000 people worldwide , with the number of confirmed cases exceeding 118,000 .
While governments around the world are working to develop a vaccine or at least stop the spread of the disease , additional funding from generous billionaires provides a welcomed boost to the effort .
The funds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the U.S. , including a number of mainstream politicians , are pushing the idea that billionaires should never have made their fortunes in the first place .
Democratic socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York , for instance , has said she belives “ a system that allows billionaires to exist ” is immoral , CNBC reported .
However , it is that wealth that enables such donations .
If Vermont senator and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders had it his way , billionaires would not be allowed to exist .
Just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wallace confronted Sanders over his past support for this sentiment , and Sanders doubled down , saying “ enough really is enough ” in terms of wealth accumulation .
While Sanders rails against the wealth of others , he has defended himself over the fact that he owns a summer home , implying that such a luxury is actually so common to Vermonters it needn ’ t be discussed .
RELATED : Islamic Speaker at Bernie Rally Has Said Zionists Are the Ones Actually Behind ISIS Maybe he thinks a man in Burlington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is only doing that because he doesn ’ t have time to stop at Whole Foods on the way out to his lake house .
This sort of thing sums up the left ’ s hypocritical relationship with money .
The problems don ’ t stop there .
Even when the mega rich are generous , leftists are quick to complain that its just not enough .
The Twitter account for the aptly named “ Eat The Rich Podcast ” claimed Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos ’ paltry $ 98 million donation to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his overall wealth , saying , “ If you made $ 50,000 per year this is the equivalent of giving away $ 45.
” It seems as though nothing will stop leftists from complaining about billionaires , even when they willingly share their wealth to benefit humanity .
Just as there are no atheists in a foxhole , one wonders if there will be any socialists left in a pandemic .
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It must be very confusing to be a left-wing radical these days.
While many on the far left hate the fact that rich people even exist, some of the world’s wealthiest people happen to be leftists who say all the right things about climate change and gun control. (Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, of course, is the prime example of this.)
Now, billionaires are pledging to use their own money in the fight against coronavirus.
What a conundrum.
On Monday, Business Insider reported that Bill and Melinda Gates, Alibaba Group mogul Jack Ma and Li Ka-Shing, who is the richest man in Hong Kong, have pledged a combined tens of millions of dollars to combat the deadly virus. (The Gates alone are spending $100 million)
The novel coronavirus has killed more than 4,000 people worldwide, with the number of confirmed cases exceeding 118,000.
While governments around the world are working to develop a vaccine or at least stop the spread of the disease, additional funding from generous billionaires provides a welcomed boost to the effort.
The funds come at a time when many in the U.S., including a number of mainstream politicians, are pushing the idea that billionaires should never have made their fortunes in the first place.
Democratic socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, for instance, has said she belives “a system that allows billionaires to exist” is immoral, CNBC reported.
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However, it is that wealth that enables such donations.
If Vermont senator and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders had it his way, billionaires would not be allowed to exist.
Just this week, Fox News host Chris Wallace confronted Sanders over his past support for this sentiment, and Sanders doubled down, saying “enough really is enough” in terms of wealth accumulation.
While Sanders rails against the wealth of others, he has defended himself over the fact that he owns a summer home, implying that such a luxury is actually so common to Vermonters it needn’t be discussed.
Maybe he thinks a man in Burlington, Vermont, picking through the trash is only doing that because he doesn’t have time to stop at Whole Foods on the way out to his lake house.
This sort of thing sums up the left’s hypocritical relationship with money.
The problems don’t stop there. Even when the mega rich are generous, leftists are quick to complain that its just not enough.
The Twitter account for the aptly named “Eat The Rich Podcast” claimed Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ paltry $98 million donation to help the homeless was not enough in relation to his overall wealth, saying, “If you made $50,000 per year this is the equivalent of giving away $45.”
If you made $50,000 per year this is the equivalent of giving away $45. pic.twitter.com/yBAeL7ExRV — Eat The Rich Podcast (@EatTheRichPod) November 23, 2019
It seems as though nothing will stop leftists from complaining about billionaires, even when they willingly share their wealth to benefit humanity.
Just as there are no atheists in a foxhole, one wonders if there will be any socialists left in a pandemic.
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westernjournal--2020-03-10--Islamic Speaker at Bernie Rally Has Said Zionists Are the Ones Actually Behind ISIS

An imam who spoke at Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders ’ rally in Dearborn , Michigan , on Saturday has claimed that “ ISIS somehow is connected to Israel ” and “ playing the role of the arm of the Zionists.
” The Detroit-based religion leader , Sayed Hassan al-Qazwini , further described the Vermont senator as an “ honorable man , even though he is a Jew.
” Washington Post columnist Josh Rogin highlighted some of Qazwini ’ s views , tweeting a video from the Sanders rally , when the imam addressed the crowd in Arabic .
Rogin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the Middle East Media Research Institution , in which Qazwini linked ISIS to Israel .
Mediaite reported that the archival footage is from a sermon given on Nov. 20 , 2015 , when the so-called ISIS caliphate still spread over much of Syria and Iraq .
During those remarks , Qazwini said , “ I have no doubt ISIS is motivated by an agenda run by the enemies of Islam.
” He offered as proof that ISIS had targeted Muslim countries such as Kuwait , Saudi Arabia , Afghanistan , Yemen and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ What does this tell you ?
” Qazwini asked .
“ This speaks out .
This speaks volumes that ISIS somehow is connected to Israel , and ISIS is playing the role of the arm of the Zionists in the Muslim world to kill more Muslims , so it can define the name of Islam , so people can blame Islam for its atrocities , so people will be alienated from this religion , this peaceful religion , our religion.
” At the Sanders rally on Saturday , the imam said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ politician , I attest to that .
He is a man of honor , he is a man of principle , and he proved that.
” Qazwini also praised the Vermont senator for resisting the “ pro-Israel lobby ” in September 2016 , saying , “ I truly consider him an honorable man , even though he is a Jew , ” according to MEMRI TV .
RELATED : After Telling Pro-Gun Voter 'You 're Full of S*** , ' Biden Then Talks About Taking 'the AR-14s Away' Sanders has not shied away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making anti-Semitic remarks .
The Democratic presidential candidate accepted an endorsement in the fall from and campaigned with Rep. Ilhan Omar in his losing effort to win the Minnesota primary last week .
Omar — a supporter of the Boycott , Divestment , Sanctions movement targeting Israel — was named the “ Antisemite of the Year ” in 2019 by the anti-hate group StopAntisemitism.org .
Among her other controversial comments during her first year in office is that Israel ’ s support in Congress is “ all about the Benjamins.
” Sanders also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s endorsement over the weekend .
News surfaced during Jackson ’ s own presidential run in 1984 that he referred to New York City as “ Hymietown , ” a derisive reference to the Big Apple ’ s significant Jewish population , The New York Times reported .
Jackson apologized , but the damage to his reputation and his candidacy was already done .
Qazwini ’ s participation in the Sanders rally and Sanders ’ pattern of associating with anti-Semites is disturbing and yet another reason he should never be president .
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An imam who spoke at Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’ rally in Dearborn, Michigan, on Saturday has claimed that “ISIS somehow is connected to Israel” and “playing the role of the arm of the Zionists.”
The Detroit-based religion leader, Sayed Hassan al-Qazwini, further described the Vermont senator as an “honorable man, even though he is a Jew.”
Washington Post columnist Josh Rogin highlighted some of Qazwini’s views, tweeting a video from the Sanders rally, when the imam addressed the crowd in Arabic.
This is the Imam from the Bernie rally. He has some interesting theories about how ISIS and Israel are working together. https://t.co/A7LnGyv00R https://t.co/SNkd0sQ4vx — Josh Rogin (@joshrogin) March 10, 2020
Rogin including a link to another video posted by the Middle East Media Research Institution, in which Qazwini linked ISIS to Israel.
Mediaite reported that the archival footage is from a sermon given on Nov. 20, 2015, when the so-called ISIS caliphate still spread over much of Syria and Iraq.
During those remarks, Qazwini said, “I have no doubt ISIS is motivated by an agenda run by the enemies of Islam.”
Detroit-Based Shiite Imam Hassan Qazwini: ISIS Run by Israel, Zionists In Order to Kill Muslims, Defame Islam; Israel Benefits from ISIS More than Anyone (Archival) pic.twitter.com/3Y2d0sIJk4 — MEMRI (@MEMRIReports) May 2, 2019
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He offered as proof that ISIS had targeted Muslim countries such as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Yemen and Algeria for attacks, but never Israel.
“What does this tell you?” Qazwini asked. “This speaks out. This speaks volumes that ISIS somehow is connected to Israel, and ISIS is playing the role of the arm of the Zionists in the Muslim world to kill more Muslims, so it can define the name of Islam, so people can blame Islam for its atrocities, so people will be alienated from this religion, this peaceful religion, our religion.”
At the Sanders rally on Saturday, the imam said, “Bernie Sanders is not a politician, I attest to that. He is a man of honor, he is a man of principle, and he proved that.”
Qazwini also praised the Vermont senator for resisting the “pro-Israel lobby” in September 2016, saying, “I truly consider him an honorable man, even though he is a Jew,” according to MEMRI TV.
Sanders has not shied away from being associated with people guilty of making anti-Semitic remarks.
The Democratic presidential candidate accepted an endorsement in the fall from and campaigned with Rep. Ilhan Omar in his losing effort to win the Minnesota primary last week.
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) says at Bernie Sanders’ campaign rally that she wants a president that fights against “western imperialism” In other words, she wants nations like China to go unchecked in their growing aggression and expansion which is a massive threat to the U.S. pic.twitter.com/IPuSt9WASA — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) November 4, 2019
Omar — a supporter of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement targeting Israel — was named the “Antisemite of the Year” in 2019 by the anti-hate group StopAntisemitism.org.
Among her other controversial comments during her first year in office is that Israel’s support in Congress is “all about the Benjamins.”
Sanders also celebrated the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s endorsement over the weekend.
News surfaced during Jackson’s own presidential run in 1984 that he referred to New York City as “Hymietown,” a derisive reference to the Big Apple’s significant Jewish population, The New York Times reported.
Jackson apologized, but the damage to his reputation and his candidacy was already done.
Qazwini’s participation in the Sanders rally and Sanders’ pattern of associating with anti-Semites is disturbing and yet another reason he should never be president.
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westernjournal--2020-03-10--Ilhan Omar Claims Describing Coronavirus as ‘Chinese’ Is ‘Racist’

Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday claimed it is “ racist ” to refer to COVID-19 as the “ Chinese Coronavirus ” in response to the House GOP leader making such a distinction .
GOP House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Monday tweeted out a link to a Center for Disease Control webpage which provides detailed information about the COVID-19 virus that is spreading across the country .
“ Everything you need to know about the Chinese coronavirus can be found on one , regularly-updated website , ” McCarthy wrote in his tweet .
The CDC provides readers with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ categories such as “ What You Should Know , ” “ Situation Updates , ” and other general information .
However , Omar took offense to McCarthy ’ s message .
“ Viruses don ’ t have nationalities , ” the first-term congresswoman declared .
“ This is racist.
” Omar took issue with the fact that McCarthy was using a description that connected the virus to China — where the disease first originated .
Omar is far from the first individual to cry foul at such geographic-centered nomenclatures for COVID-19 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wuhan Virus , ” Chris Hayes , an MSNBC news anchor , tweeted on Sunday .
The liberal show host was reacting to Arizona GOP Rep. Paul Gosar calling it the “ Wuhan Virus.
” RELATED : Somali Community Leader : Yes , Ilhan Omar Married Her Brother To Keep Him in US “ Also , calling # COVIDー19 the Wuhan Virus is an example of the myopia that allowed it to spread in the US .
The virus is not constrained by country or race .
Be just as stupid to call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu said Sunday , also in response to Gosar .
However , there is a long history of naming diseases after the location in which they first originated .
For example , the West Nile virus is named after the region where it first emerged in the 1930s — the West Nile district of Northern Uganda .
MERS , a well-known condition by a virus that first emerged in 2012 , stands for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome .
Additionally , there was the Spanish Flu that swept the entire glove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ millions .
COVID-19 was first identified in late 2019 in Wuhan , a populous city located in inner China .
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Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday claimed it is “racist” to refer to COVID-19 as the “Chinese Coronavirus” in response to the House GOP leader making such a distinction.
GOP House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Monday tweeted out a link to a Center for Disease Control webpage which provides detailed information about the COVID-19 virus that is spreading across the country.
“Everything you need to know about the Chinese coronavirus can be found on one, regularly-updated website,” McCarthy wrote in his tweet.
Everything you need to know about the Chinese coronavirus can be found on one, regularly-updated website: https://t.co/nGCCDVqcqe — Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) March 9, 2020
The CDC provides readers with a treasure trove of information, including categories such as “What You Should Know,” “Situation Updates,” and other general information.
However, Omar took offense to McCarthy’s message.
“Viruses don’t have nationalities,” the first-term congresswoman declared. “This is racist.”
Viruses don’t have nationalities. This is racist. https://t.co/edNDoe1LI9 — Rep. Ilhan Omar (@Ilhan) March 10, 2020
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Omar took issue with the fact that McCarthy was using a description that connected the virus to China — where the disease first originated.
Omar is far from the first individual to cry foul at such geographic-centered nomenclatures for COVID-19.
“Just astoundingly gross to call it the Wuhan Virus,” Chris Hayes, an MSNBC news anchor, tweeted on Sunday. The liberal show host was reacting to Arizona GOP Rep. Paul Gosar calling it the “Wuhan Virus.”
Just astoundingly gross to call it the Wuhan Virus. https://t.co/cMrsA59xTH — Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) March 9, 2020
“Also, calling #COVIDー19 the Wuhan Virus is an example of the myopia that allowed it to spread in the US. The virus is not constrained by country or race. Be just as stupid to call it the Milan Virus,” California Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu said Sunday, also in response to Gosar.
Dear @DrPaulGosar: I will pray for you, your staff & the person hospitalized. Also, calling #COVIDー19 the Wuhan Virus is an example of the myopia that allowed it to spread in the US. The virus is not constrained by country or race. Be just as stupid to call it the Milan Virus. https://t.co/of91p65mIO — Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) March 9, 2020
However, there is a long history of naming diseases after the location in which they first originated.
For example, the West Nile virus is named after the region where it first emerged in the 1930s — the West Nile district of Northern Uganda.
MERS, a well-known condition by a virus that first emerged in 2012, stands for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome.
Additionally, there was the Spanish Flu that swept the entire glove in the early 20th Century, killing millions.
COVID-19 was first identified in late 2019 in Wuhan, a populous city located in inner China. It has since spread to most areas of the globe, including the U.S.
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westernjournal--2020-03-10--Coronavirus Fatality Rate Is Minuscule 0.4% for 40-Somethings, Similarly Tiny for Vast Majority of O

Coronavirus Fatality Rate Is Minuscule 0.4% for 40-Somethings, Similarly Tiny for Vast Majority of Others

A study based on the initial onslaught of coronavirus cases in China shows that the virus infecting people around the globe appears to be selective in who it kills .
Data analyzed by the health news website STAT , based upon Chinese accounts of the demographic conditions of those infected , shows a clear pattern in who was simply infected and who suffered serious consequences .
STAT ’ s analysis was based on the 72,314 people in China who were reported infected as of Feb. 11 .
The Chinese data showed that 87 percent of those infected were between the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 0.9 percent were 9 years old or younger , 1.2 percent were in their teens and 8.1 percent were in their 20s .
The fatality rate — the number who died as a percentage of the overall number infected — also skewed toward the elderly .
“ But the fatality rate was 14.8 % in people 80 or older , likely reflecting the presence of other diseases , a weaker immune system , or simply worse overall health .
By contrast , the fatality rate was 1.3 % in 50-somethings , 0.4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in people 10 to 39 , ” STAT reported .
The report pointed out that a World Health Organization mission to China noted that as of mid-January , no children in Wuhan , the center of the outbreak , had the virus .
Across China , young people aged 10 to 19 were only 1.2 percent of those infected , the report said .
“ Poorer outcomes in older people may be due , in part , to the age-related weakening of the immune system and increased inflammation that could promote viral replication @ @ @ @ @ @ @ causing lasting damage to the heart , brain and other organs , ” said Zhibo Liu of Jinyintan Hospital in Wuhan , who reported on a study showing that the impact in China was hardest on the elderly , according to New Scientist .
Although all experts stress prevention and precaution , they also suggest that hard data , and not fears , should drive policy .
RELATED : New York Sets Up Coronavirus 'Containment Zone , ' Will Deploy National Guard To Assist “ Kids and adults have done extremely well in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dr. Jeremy Faust of Brigham and Women ’ s Hospital in Boston told ABC News .
“ It ’ s so critical that we do not waste resources among the young and healthy and that we really focus on the areas where this might really get out of control.
” Faust said when he investigated a published death rate , he found much to doubt .
“ What I was able to find by looking at a few other data sources , rather than just the big flashy numbers , was that there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be reassured that the numbers are a lot lower , ” Faust said .
“ If you get to people over 70 , we ’ re going to have much higher fatality rates , ” Dr. William Schaffner , professor of preventive medicine and infectious diseases at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine , told ABC .
“ I think [ people ] ought to take a deep breath and spend a little more time planning what to do if the coronavirus really came into their community and they had to undergo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is separating themselves from other people .
If you do this now when you ’ re more calm , it works much better when you really have to apply it rather than planning in a more anxious moment later on.
” Schaffner said the elderly “ accumulate a whole lot of underlying illnesses , which adds to their risk .
They have heart disease , diabetes , lung disease.
” “ Some of these people , particularly from China , have lived in polluted environments their whole life .
Some of the men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So they are at very increased risk of severe disease.
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A study based on the initial onslaught of coronavirus cases in China shows that the virus infecting people around the globe appears to be selective in who it kills.
Data analyzed by the health news website STAT, based upon Chinese accounts of the demographic conditions of those infected, shows a clear pattern in who was simply infected and who suffered serious consequences.
STAT’s analysis was based on the 72,314 people in China who were reported infected as of Feb. 11.
The Chinese data showed that 87 percent of those infected were between the ages of 30 and 79. Meanwhile, 0.9 percent were 9 years old or younger, 1.2 percent were in their teens and 8.1 percent were in their 20s.
The fatality rate — the number who died as a percentage of the overall number infected — also skewed toward the elderly.
“But the fatality rate was 14.8% in people 80 or older, likely reflecting the presence of other diseases, a weaker immune system, or simply worse overall health. By contrast, the fatality rate was 1.3% in 50-somethings, 0.4% in 40-somethings, and 0.2% in people 10 to 39,” STAT reported.
The report pointed out that a World Health Organization mission to China noted that as of mid-January, no children in Wuhan, the center of the outbreak, had the virus. Across China, young people aged 10 to 19 were only 1.2 percent of those infected, the report said.
“Poorer outcomes in older people may be due, in part, to the age-related weakening of the immune system and increased inflammation that could promote viral replication and more prolonged responses to inflammation, causing lasting damage to the heart, brain and other organs,” said Zhibo Liu of Jinyintan Hospital in Wuhan, who reported on a study showing that the impact in China was hardest on the elderly, according to New Scientist.
Older adults and people of all ages with severe chronic medical conditions are more likely to develop serious outcomes, including death, if infected with #COVID19. See CDC guidance for people who are at higher risk for serious illness: https://t.co/SlDrVXXfCz. pic.twitter.com/ecV4Uly1JH — CDC (@CDCgov) March 9, 2020
As the outbreak continues, many people in the United States will at some point in time, either this year or next, be exposed to #COVID19; it’s likely many will become sick but most people likely will have mild illness. https://t.co/SlDrVXXfCz — CDC (@CDCgov) March 9, 2020
I am closely monitoring the spread of Coronavirus as it continues to make its impact. It is important to remember that you can take individual precautions to prevent the spread of illness. For more updates on Coronavirus, visit the CDC website here: https://t.co/mvnsK2M8Qe pic.twitter.com/umCU2w7HTa — Rep. Elise Stefanik (@RepStefanik) March 2, 2020
Although all experts stress prevention and precaution, they also suggest that hard data, and not fears, should drive policy.
“Kids and adults have done extremely well in terms of recovery so far,” Dr. Jeremy Faust of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston told ABC News.
“It’s so critical that we do not waste resources among the young and healthy and that we really focus on the areas where this might really get out of control.”
Faust said when he investigated a published death rate, he found much to doubt.
“What I was able to find by looking at a few other data sources, rather than just the big flashy numbers, was that there’s actually a lot of reason to be reassured that the numbers are a lot lower,” Faust said.
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“If you get to people over 70, we’re going to have much higher fatality rates,” Dr. William Schaffner, professor of preventive medicine and infectious diseases at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, told ABC.
“There’s a large epidemic of coronavirus anxiety,” Schaffner said.
“I think [people] ought to take a deep breath and spend a little more time planning what to do if the coronavirus really came into their community and they had to undergo what we call social distancing, which is separating themselves from other people. If you do this now when you’re more calm, it works much better when you really have to apply it rather than planning in a more anxious moment later on.”
Schaffner said the elderly “accumulate a whole lot of underlying illnesses, which adds to their risk. They have heart disease, diabetes, lung disease.”
“Some of these people, particularly from China, have lived in polluted environments their whole life. Some of the men, especially, have been lifetime smokers. So they are at very increased risk of severe disease.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-10--Fred Weinberg: Schumer’s Non-Apology Doesn’t Make Up for His Threats

“ I want to tell you , Gorsuch .
I want to tell you , Kavanaugh .
You have released the whirlwind and you will pay the price !
You won ’ t know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions.
” That was Chuck Schumer on Wednesday .
“ I ’ m from Brooklyn .
We speak in strong language .
I shouldn ’ t have used the words I did , but in no way was I making a threat .
I never , never would do such a thing.
” That was Schumer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Strong language is what folks in Brooklyn use when they talk about the Dodgers moving to Chavez Ravine .
To use a word the president has used on national television , bulls— .
What part of “ You will pay the price !
You won ’ t know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions ” doesn ’ t sound like a personal threat ?
I ’ ve seen people get hit by a car on Pitkin Avenue and not use “ strong language ” like that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Schumer was shilling for .
The right to kill a baby before it is born .
Right up until the second it is born .
Somehow he and his followers frame it as an issue of a woman ’ s “ right ” to control her own body .
Here ’ s the problem with that .
The very same woman who ’ s exercising her “ right ” to control her own body , in most cases , got into that situation by exercising her right to perform an act involving that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gift from God .
Now , I ’ m not talking about the rare instance of a pregnancy resulting from rape or incest .
I ’ m talking about those women who voluntarily engaged in an act from which they knew damn well what the possibilities were and now they don ’ t want to be inconvenienced .
RELATED : Schumer 's SCOTUS Comments Were Designed To Mislead the Public As I have written in this space before , killing an innocent baby , born or unborn , with or without medical issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman ’ s “ rights.
” It is slapping God in the face .
When I hear about “ reproductive rights ” , I want to vomit .
How about “ reproductive obligations ” ?
Once you have exercised “ control ” of your own body and gotten pregnant , your obligations kick in .
You don ’ t drink , party , do drugs or otherwise live an unhealthy lifestyle .
Your rights ended when you decided to have sex .
And if that makes me a sexist , in Chuck Schumer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worlds , oh well … I can live with that .
Let ’ s not kid each other .
Schumer and the rest of the people who actually think it ’ s OK to kill babies are simply pandering to a block of voters who should be ashamed of themselves .
You know why Schumer now says he shouldn ’ t have used those words ?
His political consultants told him that .
He floated it as a trial balloon — to see what he could get away with .
Turns out that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearing a case that could impose additional restrictions on abortion is not a great idea .
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“I want to tell you, Gorsuch. I want to tell you, Kavanaugh. You have released the whirlwind and you will pay the price! You won’t know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions.”
That was Chuck Schumer on Wednesday.
“I’m from Brooklyn. We speak in strong language. I shouldn’t have used the words I did, but in no way was I making a threat. I never, never would do such a thing.”
That was Schumer the next day.
No, Chuck. Strong language is what folks in Brooklyn use when they talk about the Dodgers moving to Chavez Ravine.
To use a word the president has used on national television, bulls—.
What part of “You will pay the price! You won’t know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions” doesn’t sound like a personal threat?
I’ve seen people get hit by a car on Pitkin Avenue and not use “strong language” like that.
And let’s talk about what Schumer was shilling for.
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The right to kill a baby before it is born. Right up until the second it is born.
Somehow he and his followers frame it as an issue of a woman’s “right” to control her own body.
Here’s the problem with that. The very same woman who’s exercising her “right” to control her own body, in most cases, got into that situation by exercising her right to perform an act involving that body and someone else, creating a gift from God.
Now, I’m not talking about the rare instance of a pregnancy resulting from rape or incest.
I’m talking about those women who voluntarily engaged in an act from which they knew damn well what the possibilities were and now they don’t want to be inconvenienced.
As I have written in this space before, killing an innocent baby, born or unborn, with or without medical issues, has nothing to do with a woman’s “rights.” It is slapping God in the face.
When I hear about “reproductive rights”, I want to vomit.
How about “reproductive obligations”? Once you have exercised “control” of your own body and gotten pregnant, your obligations kick in. You don’t drink, party, do drugs or otherwise live an unhealthy lifestyle.
Your rights ended when you decided to have sex.
And if that makes me a sexist, in Chuck Schumer’s and Nancy Pelosi’s worlds, oh well … I can live with that.
Let’s not kid each other.
Schumer and the rest of the people who actually think it’s OK to kill babies are simply pandering to a block of voters who should be ashamed of themselves.
You know why Schumer now says he shouldn’t have used those words?
His political consultants told him that.
He floated it as a trial balloon — to see what he could get away with.
Turns out that threatening Supreme Court justices while they are hearing a case that could impose additional restrictions on abortion is not a great idea.
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westernjournal--2020-03-10--After Telling Pro-Gun Voter ‘You’re Full of S***,’ Biden Then Talks About Taking ‘the AR-14s Away’

Arrogance from a man supposedly seeking votes from the American people is unforgivable .
But that ’ s the combination former Vice President Joe Biden put on full display during a campaign stop Tuesday in the battleground state of Michigan .
First , he told a potential voter — a Second Amendment supporter — that the voter was “ full of s—.
” Then he got the name of one of the country ’ s most popular firearms wrong .
And for good measure , he suggested he ’ d slap the man ’ s face .
All in all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man trying to win over the part of America that liberals call “ flyover country.
” According to CBS News , the confrontation took place at a Detroit factory under construction , where Biden decided to go toe-to-toe with a man in a hardhat and a high-visibility vest .
Check it out here .
It did not go well for Uncle Joe .
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At the beginning of the video , the worker accuses Biden of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans ’ Second Amendment rights “ and take away our guns.
” As if to give an example of what being “ full of s— ” sounds like , Biden then went on to claim that he backs the right to bear arms guaranteed by the Constitution .
“ I support the Second Amendment , ” Biden said .
“ The Second Amendment — just like right now , if you yelled ‘ fire , ’ that ’ s not free speech “ And from the very beginning — I have a shotgun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12-gauge .
My sons hunt .
Guess what ?
You ’ re not allowed to own any weapon .
I ’ m not taking your gun away at all.
” RELATED : Bernie Somehow Digs Himself Even Deeper Defending China and Cuba at Town Hall - 'You 've Got To Tell the Truth' That ’ s the story Biden tells when he ’ s talking to hardhats on a construction site .
The story he told last week in Texas was different , when he announced that if he wins the presidency , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ Rourke would be his point man on gun control issues .
For most Americans , the most memorable part of O ’ Rourke ’ s otherwise forgettable , futile campaign for the Democratic nomination was his statement during the September primary debate in Houston that “ Hell , yes , we ’ re going to take away your AR-15 , your AK-47.
” Give O ’ Rourke credit for at least getting the numbers right .
Biden , demonstrating his now legendarily loose grasp of facts ( or reality ) , referred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AR-14 , ” and appeared to mention something about taking “ the AR-14s away.
” The rifle is called the AR-15 , not the AR-14 .
Millions of Americans who ’ ve used it to defend themselves know that .
And Joe Biden would know it too — if Biden really were a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment .
But Biden is a 21st century member of the Democratic Party , a political party with no use for the Constitution as it ’ s written — only as it can be imagined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state .
It ’ s tough to make out amid all the cross-talk , but at one point , according to CBS , when the worker tells Biden the gun control measures he ’ s talking about aren ’ t “ OK , ” Biden responds ( about the 48-second mark ) by saying , “ Don ’ t tell me that , pal , or I ’ m going to go out and slap you in the face.
” It might also have been , “ Don ’ t tell me that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slap you one.
” Either way , it ’ s hard to imagine a more authoritarian response from a man who ’ s supposed to be courting voters , not commanding them .
In a just world — or at least one with an honest mainstream media — Biden ’ s exchange with this construction worker would be headline news , a glimpse at the kind of man he really is .
Americans would see the combination of arrogance and ignorance that ’ s really behind the campaign of Biden and his chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If the voters of the United States decide to put it into power in November , it could be unforgivable .
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Arrogance and ignorance are rarely a good combination.
Arrogance from a man supposedly seeking votes from the American people is unforgivable.
But that’s the combination former Vice President Joe Biden put on full display during a campaign stop Tuesday in the battleground state of Michigan.
First, he told a potential voter — a Second Amendment supporter — that the voter was “full of s—.” Then he got the name of one of the country’s most popular firearms wrong. And for good measure, he suggested he’d slap the man’s face.
All in all, not a sterling moment for a man trying to win over the part of America that liberals call “flyover country.”
According to CBS News, the confrontation took place at a Detroit factory under construction, where Biden decided to go toe-to-toe with a man in a hardhat and a high-visibility vest.
Check it out here. It did not go well for Uncle Joe.
The following video contains vulgar language that some viewers may find offensive. Viewer discretion is advised.
WATCH: “You’re full of sh*t,” @JoeBiden tells a man who accused him of “actively trying to end our Second Amendment right.” “I support the Second Amendment,” Biden adds while vising under-construction auto plant in Detroit. @CBSNews pic.twitter.com/sueOSBaY9P — Bo Erickson CBS (@BoKnowsNews) March 10, 2020
At the beginning of the video, the worker accuses Biden of “actively trying” to infringe on Americans’ Second Amendment rights “and take away our guns.”
Biden’s response: “You’re full of s—.”
As if to give an example of what being “full of s—” sounds like, Biden then went on to claim that he backs the right to bear arms guaranteed by the Constitution.
“I support the Second Amendment,” Biden said. “The Second Amendment — just like right now, if you yelled ‘fire,’ that’s not free speech
“And from the very beginning — I have a shotgun, I have a 20-gauge, a 12-gauge. My sons hunt. Guess what? You’re not allowed to own any weapon. I’m not taking your gun away at all.”
That’s the story Biden tells when he’s talking to hardhats on a construction site.
The story he told last week in Texas was different, when he announced that if he wins the presidency, former Rep. Robert “Beto” O’Rourke would be his point man on gun control issues.
For most Americans, the most memorable part of O’Rourke’s otherwise forgettable, futile campaign for the Democratic nomination was his statement during the September primary debate in Houston that “Hell, yes, we’re going to take away your AR-15, your AK-47.”
Give O’Rourke credit for at least getting the numbers right.
Biden, demonstrating his now legendarily loose grasp of facts (or reality), referred during the Tuesday confrontation to the “AR-14,” and appeared to mention something about taking “the AR-14s away.”
The rifle is called the AR-15, not the AR-14. Millions of Americans who’ve used it to defend themselves know that.
And Joe Biden would know it too — if Biden really were a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment.
But Biden is a 21st century member of the Democratic Party, a political party with no use for the Constitution as it’s written — only as it can be imagined to further the agenda of an authoritarian state.
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It’s tough to make out amid all the cross-talk, but at one point, according to CBS, when the worker tells Biden the gun control measures he’s talking about aren’t “OK,” Biden responds (about the 48-second mark) by saying, “Don’t tell me that, pal, or I’m going to go out and slap you in the face.”
It might also have been, “Don’t tell me that, pal, or I’ll slap you one.”
Either way, it’s hard to imagine a more authoritarian response from a man who’s supposed to be courting voters, not commanding them.
In a just world — or at least one with an honest mainstream media — Biden’s exchange with this construction worker would be headline news, a glimpse at the kind of man he really is.
Americans would see the combination of arrogance and ignorance that’s really behind the campaign of Biden and his chief rival, the socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders.
It’s never a good combination.
If the voters of the United States decide to put it into power in November, it could be unforgivable.
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westernjournal--2020-03-10--Wendy’s Employee & Mother Left Homeless After Home Burns to Ground, Students Raise Funds To Help

Students at the University of South Carolina in Columbia , South Carolina , have rallied around a campus fast-food employee , trying to raise funds to repair his home that was destroyed in a fire .
Malcolm Coleman is a beloved overnight employee at a Wendy ’ s restaurant located on the USC campus .
He works to support himself and his mother , trying to recover financially and emotionally from a painful 2019 .
Robert Caldaroni , a business student at USC who loves a good chocolate Frosty , recently learned just how difficult Coleman ’ s personal circumstances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Last year , on January 14th , 2019 , an electrical fire nearly destroyed the Coleman family ’ s entire home .
It is currently uninhabitable .
Malcolm and his mother have been couch-surfing ever since , ” Caldaroni wrote in a Facebook post .
“ If you mention Malcolm ’ s name to a USC student , you will probably be met with a smile .
The extraordinary care he takes of students and his incredible work ethic have made him into somewhat of a local celebrity at USC , and deservedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explained that students had come together to get a quote on what it would cost to repair Coleman ’ s 875-square foot home , repairs that Coleman could not afford .
With money for the repairs , Coleman and his mother would be able to move back into their home and have stability for the first time in over a year .
“ The lowest quote our team received to repair the damages done to their small , 875 sq .
ft. home is just over $ 75,000 .
Despite working full time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Malcolm can not afford the repairs , ” Caldaroni wrote .
“ For years , Malcolm has gone above and beyond to care for students without expecting anything in return ; now we have the opportunity to help out a friend in need.
” On the GoFundMe campaign for Coleman and his mother , Caldaroni further explained that Coleman ’ s father died in 2019 and his mother has been in and out of the hospital , trying to recover on the couch or recliner at a home that is only temporary .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the future , Coleman continues to work with a joyful heart , refusing to give in to resentment or despair .
“ Malcolm never complains and takes every day as a blessing .
He clocks into work every night to continue taking care of his mother and puts a small portion of his check towards maybe one day being able to return home , ” Caldaroni wrote .
RELATED : Kindhearted Police Officer Uses Own Money To Buy 1st Birthday Cake for Little Girl “ Working in fast food isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stressful .
Anxiety filled , ” Coleman wrote on Facebook .
“ And a lot of the time you feel like your work ethic is in vain .
All of the things that you bring to the table ( are ) taken for granted .
And sometimes you feel completely disregarded as a person .
But people like you , Rob … the rest of the students at USC , and my other customers ( my peeps ) remind me that it ’ s a bigger picture and to keep being me.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign has raised just under $ 40,000 and is still climbing , slowly but surely toward the $ 75,000 goal .
Caldaroni told Today that Coleman has been “ shocked and incredibly grateful ” that community members and total strangers would donate to his cause .
“ After our fundraiser really started to take off this week , Malcolm has been in very high spirits and is still very much in a state of shock , ” Caldaroni said .
“ To see our community and country come behind him like this has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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Students at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina, have rallied around a campus fast-food employee, trying to raise funds to repair his home that was destroyed in a fire.
Malcolm Coleman is a beloved overnight employee at a Wendy’s restaurant located on the USC campus.
He works to support himself and his mother, trying to recover financially and emotionally from a painful 2019.
Robert Caldaroni, a business student at USC who loves a good chocolate Frosty, recently learned just how difficult Coleman’s personal circumstances were and decided to help.
“Last year, on January 14th, 2019, an electrical fire nearly destroyed the Coleman family’s entire home. It is currently uninhabitable. Malcolm and his mother have been couch-surfing ever since,” Caldaroni wrote in a Facebook post.
“If you mention Malcolm’s name to a USC student, you will probably be met with a smile. The extraordinary care he takes of students and his incredible work ethic have made him into somewhat of a local celebrity at USC, and deservedly so,” he continued.
Caldaroni explained that students had come together to get a quote on what it would cost to repair Coleman’s 875-square foot home, repairs that Coleman could not afford.
With money for the repairs, Coleman and his mother would be able to move back into their home and have stability for the first time in over a year.
“The lowest quote our team received to repair the damages done to their small, 875 sq. ft. home is just over $75,000. Despite working full time, due to an insurance lapse, Malcolm cannot afford the repairs,” Caldaroni wrote.
“For years, Malcolm has gone above and beyond to care for students without expecting anything in return; now we have the opportunity to help out a friend in need.”
On the GoFundMe campaign for Coleman and his mother, Caldaroni further explained that Coleman’s father died in 2019 and his mother has been in and out of the hospital, trying to recover on the couch or recliner at a home that is only temporary.
Despite the stress, fear and uncertainty over the future, Coleman continues to work with a joyful heart, refusing to give in to resentment or despair.
“Malcolm never complains and takes every day as a blessing. He clocks into work every night to continue taking care of his mother and puts a small portion of his check towards maybe one day being able to return home,” Caldaroni wrote.
“Working in fast food isn’t easy. It’s grueling. Stressful. Anxiety filled,” Coleman wrote on Facebook. “And a lot of the time you feel like your work ethic is in vain. All of the things that you bring to the table (are) taken for granted. And sometimes you feel completely disregarded as a person. But people like you, Rob … the rest of the students at USC, and my other customers (my peeps) remind me that it’s a bigger picture and to keep being me.”
Roughly one month later, the GoFundMe campaign has raised just under $40,000 and is still climbing, slowly but surely toward the $75,000 goal.
Caldaroni told Today that Coleman has been “shocked and incredibly grateful” that community members and total strangers would donate to his cause.
“After our fundraiser really started to take off this week, Malcolm has been in very high spirits and is still very much in a state of shock,” Caldaroni said. “To see our community and country come behind him like this has been nothing short of inspirational.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-10--Dick Morris: Biden Should Take Dementia Tests

Any objective view of his performance on the campaign trail must raise this serious concern .
We can not have a president who is cognitively impaired , especially at the start of his term .
When he would leave office , Biden would be 82 years old .
We ’ ve never had a president that old .
Reagan left office at age 77 and shortly after got Alzheimer ’ s .
Last week , I called for Biden to be required to take a test for Alzheimer ’ s .
But several neurologists and psychologists have written to me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not the only illness that involves dementia .
They urge a broader focus to the testing covering not only Alzheimer ’ s but also a broader range of such diseases .
One neurologist , Dr. Elizabeth Kamenar of Akron , Ohio , also points out that “ Biden has had craniectomies in 1988 where part of the skull was removed and the brain manipulated to treat two aneurysms , one of which had burst which was clipped plus another aneurysm clipped preventively several months later .
This could have caused some brain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ age , cognitive deficits could become more apparent .
This would be classified as a Vascular Dementia due to infarcts of the brain .
He needs recent appropriate brain imaging to show any brain damage or any additional aneurysms.
” Another expert , medical psychologist , former VA clinician and medical school professor Dr. David Pfenninger , suggests several tests Biden should be required to take to examine whether he has dementia , including : We must demand that Joe Biden take these tests before his nomination is set in stone .
Please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do so .
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Joe Biden may have dementia.
Any objective view of his performance on the campaign trail must raise this serious concern. We cannot have a president who is cognitively impaired, especially at the start of his term. When he would leave office, Biden would be 82 years old. We’ve never had a president that old. Reagan left office at age 77 and shortly after got Alzheimer’s.
Last week, I called for Biden to be required to take a test for Alzheimer’s.
But several neurologists and psychologists have written to me to point out that Alzheimer’s is not the only illness that involves dementia. They urge a broader focus to the testing covering not only Alzheimer’s but also a broader range of such diseases.
One neurologist, Dr. Elizabeth Kamenar of Akron, Ohio, also points out that “Biden has had craniectomies in 1988 where part of the skull was removed and the brain manipulated to treat two aneurysms, one of which had burst which was clipped plus another aneurysm clipped preventively several months later. This could have caused some brain damage which now, with his advancing age, cognitive deficits could become more apparent. This would be classified as a Vascular Dementia due to infarcts of the brain. He needs recent appropriate brain imaging to show any brain damage or any additional aneurysms.”
Another expert, medical psychologist, former VA clinician and medical school professor Dr. David Pfenninger, suggests several tests Biden should be required to take to examine whether he has dementia, including:
Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery
Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery
Wechsler Memory Test
Cambridge Neuropsychological Automated Battery
We must demand that Joe Biden take these tests before his nomination is set in stone.
Please sign this petition to ask that he do so.
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westernjournal--2020-03-10--Dick’s Sporting Goods Announces It Will Remove Guns and Hunting Products from Majority of Stores

Two years after banning so-called “ assault weapons , Dick ’ s Sporting Goods has announced it will now eliminate the hunting section and all firearms from a majority of its stores .
The retailer made the announcement while reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings Tuesday , according to Fox Business .
Apparently emboldened by increased sales of baseballs and outerwear , Dick ’ s will stop selling firearms in 440 of its stores and completely eliminate the hunting section in those locations by the end of this fiscal year .
The hunting section already had been eliminated from 125 Dick ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Market Watch last year the departments would be replaced with “ categories and products that can drive growth.
” Dick ’ s has not ruled out removing guns from all locations .
Stack said on an earnings call last August that the company was able to make up for a loss in gun sales and customers by adding more shoes and clothing to its inventory .
“ We feel that we ’ re enthusiastic about the three main categories of our business — apparel , footwear and hardlines — and even with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the firearms business , we ’ ve been able to make up for that in these other categories and we expect to be able to do that through the balance of the year , ” he said on the call , according to Market Watch .
With the company so entrenched in its anti-gun stance , it has little to lose by eliminating hunting merchandise at this point .
After alienating gun owners , the sporting goods chain is free to exercise its liberal politics unrestricted as it attracts a new customer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have simply chosen to take their business elsewhere .
Other major retailers still sell firearms and hunting equipment , as do local retailers .
Dick ’ s went from selling firearms to joining the gun control lobby in 2018 , after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland , Florida .
The shooter had previously bought a shotgun at a Dick ’ s location , which bothered Stack .
While the shooter did not use the shotgun during his rampage , Dick ’ s decided to raise the minimum age @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ban “ assault weapons ” and “ high capacity magazines , ” Stack told ABC ’ s George Stephanopoulos in 2018 .
RELATED : Arizona 's Maricopa County Becomes Most Populous in Nation To Approve 2A Sanctuary Status “ To think about the loss and the grief that those kids and those parents had , we said , ‘ We need to do something , ' ” Stack said .
“ And we ’ re taking these guns out of all of our stores permanently.
” Stack bragged to CBS News in October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million worth of what he called “ assault rifles ” as part of its new stance against firearms and hunters .
Rather than return the guns to the manufacturer , Stack told CBS he wanted to destroy them .
“ I said , ‘ You know what ?
If we really think these things should be off the street , we need to destroy them , ' ” he said .
Of the remaining guns on store shelves , he added : “ We ’ ve got the whole category under strategic review @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do with this category.
” Dick ’ s hired a number of anti-gun lobbyists in 2018 and has been attempting to force its liberal corporate policy on Americans who no longer shop in the company ’ s stores , according to Bloomberg .
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Two years after banning so-called “assault weapons, Dick’s Sporting Goods has announced it will now eliminate the hunting section and all firearms from a majority of its stores.
The retailer made the announcement while reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings Tuesday, according to Fox Business.
Apparently emboldened by increased sales of baseballs and outerwear, Dick’s will stop selling firearms in 440 of its stores and completely eliminate the hunting section in those locations by the end of this fiscal year.
The hunting section already had been eliminated from 125 Dick’s locations. Company CEO Edward Stack told Market Watch last year the departments would be replaced with “categories and products that can drive growth.”
Dick’s has not ruled out removing guns from all locations.
Stack said on an earnings call last August that the company was able to make up for a loss in gun sales and customers by adding more shoes and clothing to its inventory.
“We feel that we’re enthusiastic about the three main categories of our business — apparel, footwear and hardlines — and even with the continued deterioration in the hunt business and the firearms business, we’ve been able to make up for that in these other categories and we expect to be able to do that through the balance of the year,” he said on the call, according to Market Watch.
With the company so entrenched in its anti-gun stance, it has little to lose by eliminating hunting merchandise at this point.
After alienating gun owners, the sporting goods chain is free to exercise its liberal politics unrestricted as it attracts a new customer base.
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Many firearms owners and enthusiasts have simply chosen to take their business elsewhere.
Other major retailers still sell firearms and hunting equipment, as do local retailers.
Dick’s went from selling firearms to joining the gun control lobby in 2018, after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
The shooter had previously bought a shotgun at a Dick’s location, which bothered Stack.
While the shooter did not use the shotgun during his rampage, Dick’s decided to raise the minimum age of gun-buying customers to 21 and to ban “assault weapons” and “high capacity magazines,” Stack told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos in 2018.
“To think about the loss and the grief that those kids and those parents had, we said, ‘We need to do something,'” Stack said. “And we’re taking these guns out of all of our stores permanently.”
Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO Ed Stack on decision to pull assault-style rifles from their stores: “We’ve decided not to sell these assault weapons any longer in any of our stores…looking at those kids and those parents, it moved us all unimaginably.” https://t.co/JDJSPuW8hE pic.twitter.com/0o99PU9sEk — Good Morning America (@GMA) February 28, 2018
Stack bragged to CBS News in October that his company had destroyed $5 million worth of what he called “assault rifles” as part of its new stance against firearms and hunters.
Rather than return the guns to the manufacturer, Stack told CBS he wanted to destroy them.
“I said, ‘You know what? If we really think these things should be off the street, we need to destroy them,'” he said.
Of the remaining guns on store shelves, he added: “We’ve got the whole category under strategic review to see what we’re going to do with this category.”
Dick’s hired a number of anti-gun lobbyists in 2018 and has been attempting to force its liberal corporate policy on Americans who no longer shop in the company’s stores, according to Bloomberg.
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