westernjournal--2020-12-16--4 Tales All Conservatives Can Get Behind – And They’re Found in Video Games

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As Christmas closes in , consumable media is likely high on the last-minute shopping list in a number of American households .
With countless books , movies and video games on the market and no shortage of potential platforms on which to view them , however , finding that perfect gift for friends and family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it may be the single greatest struggle of the season — something akin to properly presenting Christianity or conservatism to those same loved ones during the uncomfortable religious and political conversations unofficially scheduled for Christmas dinner .
But worry not .
The Western Journal has you covered on both counts , working its geekiest gaggle of writers to the bone in pursuit of a list that will help you confront the video game consumer in your life with conservative principles and hours of interactive enjoyment this holiday .
TRENDING : Cal Thomas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Just About Ballots - It 's About Censorship and Suppression For full disclosure , we have included a handful of spoilers .
We have also excluded the latest big-budget shooters and annualized historical fiction titles from our list .
Everybody knows the gamer in your life probably wants the new “ Call of Duty ” or “ Assassin ’ s Creed.
” But that ’ s not the top-notch nerd counsel you came here for — just like the gamer in your life doesn ’ t go to those two titles for patriotic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ halfway cohesive story .
Anyway , without further ado , here are the top conservative video games to consider gifting this Christmas .
A high fantasy role-playing game from a far-off world that never was , “ The Elder Scrolls V : Skyrim ” probably comes as a surprise atop this list .
But deep conservative themes crop up constantly in best-sellers such as “ The Lord of the Rings ” and “ Harry Potter ” — so before you put us to the sword , hear our defense .
Set against the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” begins , as every “ Elder Scrolls ” game does , with a medieval prisoner on death row .
As usual , players are given an opportunity to customize the race , gender , appearance and background of their character before an unexpected series of events sets them loose on a vast land of possibilities .
Want to play the valiant knight ?
Have a day , focusing your efforts on heavy armor and swordplay .
Looking to master the magical arts ?
Make your way to a snow-bound school for mages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the voice.
” “ Skyrim ” is a game chock-full of secret guilds , dwarven ruins , elven armies and hulking horrors around every corner .
The gamer in your life could very well get thousands of hours out of this single title .
No , really .
Thousands of hours .
RELATED : Sciascia : US Lockdowns Are Done , So if You Want To Stay Home , Nobody Is Stopping You And with the grizzled northern nation of Skyrim in conflict with the continental Third Empire of Tamriel in light of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dominion , nearly every main quest and side story is touched by the politics of federalism .
Should Skyrim be governed by the noble lords of a faraway land or the thanes who have long called the kingdom home ?
Every character has an opinion , but only the player can turn the tide , siding with the Imperial army or the Stormcloak rebels in an hours-long side quest complete with massive clashes and siege warfare .
Oh , and did I mention there are dragons ?
Yeah .
There are dragons .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ many platforms it may as well be a meme at this point , with the original released on Playstation 3 , Xbox 360 and PC .
Remastered editions were later released on subsequent consoles , including the Playstation 4 , Xbox One and Nintendo Switch , as well as PC .
These remasters , which cost about $ 40 , are unarguably the best way to experience the game , as graphical improvements were made and the “ Dawnguard , ” “ Hearthfire ” and “ Dragonborn ” story expansions are all included @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this list was an internet-breaking two-part epic known as “ The Last of Us.
” Produced by the top-notch storytellers at Naughty Dog , “ The Last of Us ” puts interesting twists on the buddy-cop family tale , forcing it into the confines of a cross-country adventure punctuated with zombie hordes and twisted pockets of humanity .
Of course , that ’ s all been done before .
You have undoubtedly heard of “ Zombieland ” or “ The Walking Dead.
” Rest assured , however , this is not that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the emotional tale of a middle-aged man reclaiming his humanity in the apocalypse , not losing it .
The narrative kicks off as the player ’ s character , Joel , watches the beginning of the end .
His infected neighbor comes knocking ( violently ) , he leaves town with his family and loses his daughter to government gunfire in the process .
Flash forward two decades and Joel has taken up residence alone in Boston .
In the roughly 20 hours that follow , Joel learns to love again as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information that her immunity might be the key to vaccine development .
When the process of extracting a cure means losing his de facto daughter , however , Joel decides against it , making the ultimate decision between the individual and the collective in a staggering act that ultimately begets his death in “ The Last of Us Part II.
” And thus begins a revenge narrative so emotionally tolling our staff members needed some air .
Driven by the narrative talent and script-writing of Neil Druckmann , the themes of family and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience a gruesome and grandiose adventure through the eyes of several deep and controversial characters .
The conservative and Christian story elements may be at odds with several progressive decisions from the developer , but an honest and understanding audience will walk away having felt something .
Of that , there is no doubt .
The series is a Playstation exclusive , with “ The Last of Us ” released on Playstation 3 and its sequel released on Playstation 4 , though versions of both can be played on the new Playstation 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for “ The Last of Us ” remains a definitive way to play the first chapter in the two-part adventure , however , as graphical improvements have been made on the original and several irritating bugs were also squashed .
Another emotional tale of absolution and agony is Rockstar Games ’ sprawling open-world Western series , “ Red Dead Redemption.
” Produced by the company behind the controversial “ Grand Theft Auto ” games , “ Red Dead ” may come as another surprise on this list — but worry not , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christian influence , whether the developers intended it or not .
Set amid the closing of the American West , “ Red Dead Redemption ” follows outlaw John Marston as he seeks to bring his former gang members to justice on the promise of a pardon .
Though the game is graphically unimpressive as a result of its 2010 release , its narrative and characters remain captivating .
Now a family man farming on the open range , Marston is forced to reckon with his wild and wicked past , seeking a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ light of past sin .
For the faithful , it is a familiar tale — made all the more real and tragic by man ’ s struggle to remain upright and the material world ’ s unwillingness to forgive .
The struggle to remain upright is further emphasized in “ Red Dead Redemption 2.
” A prequel set 12 years earlier and released nearly nine years later than the original , “ Red Dead 2 ” follows the story of Arthur Morgan , a senior member of Marston ’ s former gang , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members quarrel over when to quit the life of crime .
To watch as sin seduces semi-decent men and crime corrupts the family dynamic is like watching a train derailment in slow motion .
It might not be a narrative that treads new ground , but it is tragedy at its finest and Rockstar ’ s masterful return to the Wild West .
Graphically , the game is one of the best ever on the last generation of consoles .
From fictional versions of the Great Plains to the Rocky Mountains , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Red Dead 2 ” provides a lived-in open-world environment populated with wildlife and wagon trains .
Each of its environments feels unique , and none feels neglected .
Fleshed out with dynamic heists , terrific horseback riding and flashy gunplay , the game makes for hours of enjoyment — as does its less-impressive predecessor .
The series is available on PC and consoles , with titles released on Playstation 3 , Playstation 4 , Xbox 360 and Xbox One .
They are also compatible with the newly released Playstation 5 and Xbox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series caps our list of “ must-gift ” games for the conservative in your life .
And which installment , you ask ?
Well , all of them .
Heck , any of them !
When Naughty Dog set out on its first excursion with Nathan Drake in 2007 , the developer might not have known its response to “ Tomb Raider ” would warrant several mainline story sequels , but the gaming community did .
In a marketplace inundated with similar third-person adventures , “ Uncharted ” carved out a die-hard following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easy to see why .
Admittedly formulaic from title to title , each story in the series is moved along by intriguing and accessible puzzle-solving punctuated by serviceable gunplay and excellent platforming .
Above all else , however , it is the narrative itself that drives “ Uncharted.
” The narrative — and the series ’ charismatic leading man .
From the heights of the Himalayas to the sands of the Arabian Peninsula , Nathan Drake is a constant .
His complete story includes a series of globe-trotting treasure hunts , but as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treasure here is Drake ’ s development as a character .
The performance of voice actor Nolan North promises to pull in players of all ages for Drake ’ s transformation from glory-seeking former orphan to conflicted family man .
His interactions with an ever-changing cast of collaborators color him as a wisecracking wild man , but the emotional third and fourth installments flesh out the character as Drake grapples with everything from legacy to family loyalty and a problematic lust for life-threatening feats .
In Drake , we see an everyman and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of traditional masculinity .
His hunt for treasure may prove him rugged , but his long-lasting love Elena Fisher proves him caring and vulnerable .
His surety in a fight may prove him firm , but his trying relationships with Victor Sullivan and Sam Drake prove him reckless and in need of guidance .
“ Uncharted ” is a series of blockbuster action-adventures wrapped up in a touching and traditional family story .
In other words , it is an absolute must for the conservative in your life .
The series is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the console ’ s third , fourth and fifth generations as well as the Playstation Vita .
“ Uncharted : The Nathan Drake Collection , ” however , remains the definitive way to play the series , as all three chapters of the original trilogy benefit from both graphical and quality of life improvements .
The closing chapters of the series are sold separately in “ Uncharted : The Lost Legacy ” and “ Uncharted 4 : A Thief ’ s End.
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As Christmas closes in, consumable media is likely high on the last-minute shopping list in a number of American households.
With countless books, movies and video games on the market and no shortage of potential platforms on which to view them, however, finding that perfect gift for friends and family is no small thing.
In fact, it may be the single greatest struggle of the season — something akin to properly presenting Christianity or conservatism to those same loved ones during the uncomfortable religious and political conversations unofficially scheduled for Christmas dinner.
But worry not. The Western Journal has you covered on both counts, working its geekiest gaggle of writers to the bone in pursuit of a list that will help you confront the video game consumer in your life with conservative principles and hours of interactive enjoyment this holiday.
For full disclosure, we have included a handful of spoilers.
We have also excluded the latest big-budget shooters and annualized historical fiction titles from our list. Everybody knows the gamer in your life probably wants the new “Call of Duty” or “Assassin’s Creed.” But that’s not the top-notch nerd counsel you came here for — just like the gamer in your life doesn’t go to those two titles for patriotic pump-ups, conservative historical commentary or a halfway cohesive story.
Anyway, without further ado, here are the top conservative video games to consider gifting this Christmas.
‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’
A high fantasy role-playing game from a far-off world that never was, “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim” probably comes as a surprise atop this list. But deep conservative themes crop up constantly in best-sellers such as “The Lord of the Rings” and “Harry Potter” — so before you put us to the sword, hear our defense.
Set against the backdrop of civil war, “Skyrim” begins, as every “Elder Scrolls” game does, with a medieval prisoner on death row.
As usual, players are given an opportunity to customize the race, gender, appearance and background of their character before an unexpected series of events sets them loose on a vast land of possibilities. Want to play the valiant knight? Have a day, focusing your efforts on heavy armor and swordplay. Looking to master the magical arts? Make your way to a snow-bound school for mages and unlock the mystical power of “the voice.”
“Skyrim” is a game chock-full of secret guilds, dwarven ruins, elven armies and hulking horrors around every corner. The gamer in your life could very well get thousands of hours out of this single title.
No, really. Thousands of hours.
Despite having 1000 hours into Skyrim, I decided to start a new character on PS4 Pro. I’m going back in, and I’m going in hard. @bethesda pic.twitter.com/N7JTFEyivx — Robert Bowling (@fourzerotwo) January 5, 2017
And with the grizzled northern nation of Skyrim in conflict with the continental Third Empire of Tamriel in light of a postwar treaty with the elven Aldmeri Dominion, nearly every main quest and side story is touched by the politics of federalism. Should Skyrim be governed by the noble lords of a faraway land or the thanes who have long called the kingdom home? Every character has an opinion, but only the player can turn the tide, siding with the Imperial army or the Stormcloak rebels in an hours-long side quest complete with massive clashes and siege warfare.
Oh, and did I mention there are dragons? Yeah. There are dragons.
“Skyrim” is available on so many platforms it may as well be a meme at this point, with the original released on Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.
Remastered editions were later released on subsequent consoles, including the Playstation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, as well as PC. These remasters, which cost about $40, are unarguably the best way to experience the game, as graphical improvements were made and the “Dawnguard,” “Hearthfire” and “Dragonborn” story expansions are all included.
‘The Last of Us’
A far more likely contender for this list was an internet-breaking two-part epic known as “The Last of Us.”
Produced by the top-notch storytellers at Naughty Dog, “The Last of Us” puts interesting twists on the buddy-cop family tale, forcing it into the confines of a cross-country adventure punctuated with zombie hordes and twisted pockets of humanity.
Of course, that’s all been done before. You have undoubtedly heard of “Zombieland” or “The Walking Dead.” Rest assured, however, this is not that. “The Last of Us” is the emotional tale of a middle-aged man reclaiming his humanity in the apocalypse, not losing it.
The narrative kicks off as the player’s character, Joel, watches the beginning of the end. His infected neighbor comes knocking (violently), he leaves town with his family and loses his daughter to government gunfire in the process. Flash forward two decades and Joel has taken up residence alone in Boston. In the roughly 20 hours that follow, Joel learns to love again as he traffics a loud-mouth little girl west on information that her immunity might be the key to vaccine development.
When the process of extracting a cure means losing his de facto daughter, however, Joel decides against it, making the ultimate decision between the individual and the collective in a staggering act that ultimately begets his death in “The Last of Us Part II.” And thus begins a revenge narrative so emotionally tolling our staff members needed some air.
The Last of Us Part II has been nominated for Game of the Year, Best Action-Adventure Game, and Best PlayStation Exclusive in @IGN‘s Best of 2020 Awards! Thank you for this recognition! Check out all of the nominees and vote for your personal picks here: https://t.co/skvl05z9A6 pic.twitter.com/Us8It1R4mJ — Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog) December 15, 2020
Driven by the narrative talent and script-writing of Neil Druckmann, the themes of family and forgiveness come through in spades as players experience a gruesome and grandiose adventure through the eyes of several deep and controversial characters.
The conservative and Christian story elements may be at odds with several progressive decisions from the developer, but an honest and understanding audience will walk away having felt something. Of that, there is no doubt.
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The series is a Playstation exclusive, with “The Last of Us” released on Playstation 3 and its sequel released on Playstation 4, though versions of both can be played on the new Playstation 5.
Naughty Dog’s 2014 remaster for “The Last of Us” remains a definitive way to play the first chapter in the two-part adventure, however, as graphical improvements have been made on the original and several irritating bugs were also squashed.
‘Red Dead Redemption’
Another emotional tale of absolution and agony is Rockstar Games’ sprawling open-world Western series, “Red Dead Redemption.”
Produced by the company behind the controversial “Grand Theft Auto” games, “Red Dead” may come as another surprise on this list — but worry not, this Western comes with a heaping helping of Christian influence, whether the developers intended it or not.
Set amid the closing of the American West, “Red Dead Redemption” follows outlaw John Marston as he seeks to bring his former gang members to justice on the promise of a pardon.
Though the game is graphically unimpressive as a result of its 2010 release, its narrative and characters remain captivating. Now a family man farming on the open range, Marston is forced to reckon with his wild and wicked past, seeking a new life for his wife and son in light of past sin.
For the faithful, it is a familiar tale — made all the more real and tragic by man’s struggle to remain upright and the material world’s unwillingness to forgive.
The struggle to remain upright is further emphasized in “Red Dead Redemption 2.” A prequel set 12 years earlier and released nearly nine years later than the original, “Red Dead 2” follows the story of Arthur Morgan, a senior member of Marston’s former gang, which slowly fractures as morals decay and members quarrel over when to quit the life of crime. To watch as sin seduces semi-decent men and crime corrupts the family dynamic is like watching a train derailment in slow motion.
Red Dead Redemption: 10 years on, we speak with Rockstar about how they won the Wild West. https://t.co/iD8Ttv3WZs pic.twitter.com/mmOZRDp2Mp — IGN (@IGN) May 21, 2020
It might not be a narrative that treads new ground, but it is tragedy at its finest and Rockstar’s masterful return to the Wild West.
Graphically, the game is one of the best ever on the last generation of consoles. From fictional versions of the Great Plains to the Rocky Mountains, the southern swamp to the southwestern Badlands, “Red Dead 2” provides a lived-in open-world environment populated with wildlife and wagon trains. Each of its environments feels unique, and none feels neglected.
Fleshed out with dynamic heists, terrific horseback riding and flashy gunplay, the game makes for hours of enjoyment — as does its less-impressive predecessor.
The series is available on PC and consoles, with titles released on Playstation 3, Playstation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
They are also compatible with the newly released Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X.
‘Uncharted’
The “Uncharted” series caps our list of “must-gift” games for the conservative in your life. And which installment, you ask? Well, all of them. Heck, any of them!
When Naughty Dog set out on its first excursion with Nathan Drake in 2007, the developer might not have known its response to “Tomb Raider” would warrant several mainline story sequels, but the gaming community did.
In a marketplace inundated with similar third-person adventures, “Uncharted” carved out a die-hard following almost overnight — and it is beyond easy to see why. Admittedly formulaic from title to title, each story in the series is moved along by intriguing and accessible puzzle-solving punctuated by serviceable gunplay and excellent platforming.
Above all else, however, it is the narrative itself that drives “Uncharted.” The narrative — and the series’ charismatic leading man.
From the heights of the Himalayas to the sands of the Arabian Peninsula, Nathan Drake is a constant. His complete story includes a series of globe-trotting treasure hunts, but as cliche as it sounds, the real treasure here is Drake’s development as a character.
The performance of voice actor Nolan North promises to pull in players of all ages for Drake’s transformation from glory-seeking former orphan to conflicted family man. His interactions with an ever-changing cast of collaborators color him as a wisecracking wild man, but the emotional third and fourth installments flesh out the character as Drake grapples with everything from legacy to family loyalty and a problematic lust for life-threatening feats.
On November 1, 2011, we launched Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception. We can’t believe it’s been 9 years already. It feels like just the other day! pic.twitter.com/dN0Hu3Y3QS — Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog) November 1, 2020
In Drake, we see an everyman and, more importantly, a perfect example of traditional masculinity. His hunt for treasure may prove him rugged, but his long-lasting love Elena Fisher proves him caring and vulnerable. His surety in a fight may prove him firm, but his trying relationships with Victor Sullivan and Sam Drake prove him reckless and in need of guidance.
“Uncharted” is a series of blockbuster action-adventures wrapped up in a touching and traditional family story. In other words, it is an absolute must for the conservative in your life.
The series is a Playstation exclusive, with titles playable on the console’s third, fourth and fifth generations as well as the Playstation Vita.
“Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection,” however, remains the definitive way to play the series, as all three chapters of the original trilogy benefit from both graphical and quality of life improvements. The closing chapters of the series are sold separately in “Uncharted: The Lost Legacy” and “Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End.”
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westernjournal--2020-12-16--Dan Calabrese: Trump Won’t Be Given the Magnificent Legacy He Deserves – But Whose Fault Is That?

On policy grounds , you have to call the Trump presidency a success on balance .
And the balance isn ’ t close either .
The 2017 tax cut reinvigorated the economy and freed up billions in capital for private businesses to invest in growth , expansion , job creation and product development .
Trump ’ s judicial appointments , with a big assist from Mitch McConnell , have completely transformed the federal judiciary and set the stage to protect constitutional rights for a generation .
His leadership on the development of the COVID vaccines has brought astonishing success , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” who told us it couldn ’ t be done but also saving millions of lives .
His promotion of domestic energy production has helped make the United States a net exporter , and ended the days when we rely on hostile foreign regimes for our oil .
TRENDING : Cal Thomas : The 'Stolen ' Election Is n't Just About Ballots - It 's About Censorship and Suppression And his policy in the Middle East , mocked by the vaunted experts , has put Israel in its strongest strategic position in decades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ preferred some spending restraint and a market-based replacement for Obamacare – and it ’ s no small problem that we didn ’ t get these things – but we probably wouldn ’ t have gotten them under any other president either .
What Trump achieved in the realm of governing should easily rank him among the top half of America ’ s presidents .
He deserves to go out by taking a bow and receiving the thanks of a grateful nation .
But he won ’ t , and it ’ s largely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and investigations into voting irregularities were perfectly reasonable in the direct aftermath of the election .
There was a lot that went on throughout the country – largely owing to the explosion of mail-in ballots and the Democrats ’ exploitation of the virus to make up rules as they went along – that stunk and deserved to be looked into .
But once these lawsuits and the accompanying investigations yielded no evidence to change the outcome of the election , Trump should have accepted reality .
Instead , he listened to grifters and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reality , but insisted on tarring anyone who told them they should as some sort of traitor .
Even now , when the Electoral College has voted , Trump is ranting about Dominion software and stolen ballots and everything else you can imagine .
And sadly , this will be his legacy .
It shouldn ’ t be .
Right now , at this moment , people are getting vaccinated because Trump was right when he said we would get a vaccine by the end of the year .
RELATED : AZ GOP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Think the Election Was Stolen from Trump , You Know Something 's Wrong This was absurdly “ fact-checked ” by media types who thought for some reason that they could “ fact-check ” the prediction of a future event .
This amounted to little more than interviewing “ experts ” who disagreed with Trump , and using that as the basis to claim Trump ’ s quick-vaccine prediction was “ false.
” Except that it came true .
And today he should be crowing about that fact while the media are forced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all along .
But they aren ’ t going to do that because he keeps making it easy for them not to .
Even today on social media he ’ s still ranting about how he not only won , but won “ in a landslide , ” and telling everyone that the entire election system in our country is corrupted and not to be trusted .
The tragedy is that , yes , there is much that needs to be reformed .
But Trump has become a messenger with no credibility on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made it all about himself and the completely absurd claim that he somehow won an election he clearly lost .
Donald Trump doesn ’ t deserve this as his legacy , not when he achieved so much on the policy front .
But he ’ s the one who ’ s hanging this legacy around his own neck .
No one is forcing him to .
I understand Trump is the kind of guy who never admits defeat , and it ’ s one of the reasons he ’ s gotten as far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I suppose he won ’ t admit this defeat either .
That ’ s his choice .
But the nation is going to move on without him , whether he does or not .
And he ’ s robbing himself of the excellent legacy he otherwise deserves .
The views expressed in this opinion article are those of their author and are not necessarily either shared or endorsed by the owners of this website .
If you are interested in contributing an Op-Ed to The Western Journal , you can learn about our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

On policy grounds, you have to call the Trump presidency a success on balance. And the balance isn’t close either.
The 2017 tax cut reinvigorated the economy and freed up billions in capital for private businesses to invest in growth, expansion, job creation and product development.
Trump’s judicial appointments, with a big assist from Mitch McConnell, have completely transformed the federal judiciary and set the stage to protect constitutional rights for a generation.
His leadership on the development of the COVID vaccines has brought astonishing success, not only embarrassing the media “fact-checkers” who told us it couldn’t be done but also saving millions of lives.
His promotion of domestic energy production has helped make the United States a net exporter, and ended the days when we rely on hostile foreign regimes for our oil.
And his policy in the Middle East, mocked by the vaunted experts, has put Israel in its strongest strategic position in decades while marginalizing Iran.
I would have preferred some spending restraint and a market-based replacement for Obamacare – and it’s no small problem that we didn’t get these things – but we probably wouldn’t have gotten them under any other president either.
What Trump achieved in the realm of governing should easily rank him among the top half of America’s presidents.
He deserves to go out by taking a bow and receiving the thanks of a grateful nation.
Do you think Trump will get the legacy he deserves? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 28% (233 Votes) No: 72% (587 Votes)
But he won’t, and it’s largely his own fault.
The initial lawsuits and investigations into voting irregularities were perfectly reasonable in the direct aftermath of the election. There was a lot that went on throughout the country – largely owing to the explosion of mail-in ballots and the Democrats’ exploitation of the virus to make up rules as they went along – that stunk and deserved to be looked into.
But once these lawsuits and the accompanying investigations yielded no evidence to change the outcome of the election, Trump should have accepted reality. Instead, he listened to grifters and bitter-enders who not only refused to accept reality, but insisted on tarring anyone who told them they should as some sort of traitor.
Even now, when the Electoral College has voted, Trump is ranting about Dominion software and stolen ballots and everything else you can imagine. And sadly, this will be his legacy.
It shouldn’t be. Right now, at this moment, people are getting vaccinated because Trump was right when he said we would get a vaccine by the end of the year.
This was absurdly “fact-checked” by media types who thought for some reason that they could “fact-check” the prediction of a future event. This amounted to little more than interviewing “experts” who disagreed with Trump, and using that as the basis to claim Trump’s quick-vaccine prediction was “false.”
Except that it came true. And today he should be crowing about that fact while the media are forced to eat crow and admit he was right all along.
But they aren’t going to do that because he keeps making it easy for them not to. Even today on social media he’s still ranting about how he not only won, but won “in a landslide,” and telling everyone that the entire election system in our country is corrupted and not to be trusted.
The tragedy is that, yes, there is much that needs to be reformed. But Trump has become a messenger with no credibility on that score, because he’s made it all about himself and the completely absurd claim that he somehow won an election he clearly lost.
Donald Trump doesn’t deserve this as his legacy, not when he achieved so much on the policy front. But he’s the one who’s hanging this legacy around his own neck. No one is forcing him to.
I understand Trump is the kind of guy who never admits defeat, and it’s one of the reasons he’s gotten as far in life as he has. So I suppose he won’t admit this defeat either. That’s his choice. But the nation is going to move on without him, whether he does or not.
And he’s robbing himself of the excellent legacy he otherwise deserves.
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westernjournal--2020-12-16--Dem Chicago Mayor Introduces Proposal Preventing Police from Assisting ICE

Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday introduced a plan to disallow police from assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement .
Chicago currently allows officers to cooperate with ICE authorities only if a suspect sought by the federal agency appears in a gang database , has a felony conviction or has a criminal warrant , according to WBBM .
Lightfoot ’ s proposal would prohibit cops from detaining or transferring any city resident to ICE custody for immigration violations .
If the Democrat ’ s proposal becomes law , officers would also be forbidden from aiding immigration authorities with traffic blockades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supervisors would be obligated to decline any civil enforcement requests from ICE .
TRENDING : Cal Thomas : The 'Stolen ' Election Is n't Just About Ballots - It 's About Censorship and Suppression Lightfoot , who campaigned on immigration reform , initially vowed to make the changes in the 2021 budget , but pressure from Chicago ’ s Latino community convinced her to expedite the proposal , according to WBBM .
President Donald Trump in February deployed ICE agents to multiple sanctuary cities , including Chicago , in an illegal immigration crackdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city would “ not be bullied.
” “ We will not be bullied .
Period , ” she said , according to WTTW .
“ Especially by a bully like President Trump , who trades in hatred and scare tactics .
To all our neighbors and friends , I want you to know that Chicago stands with you and will always fight to keep you safe.
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Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday introduced a plan to disallow police from assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Chicago currently allows officers to cooperate with ICE authorities only if a suspect sought by the federal agency appears in a gang database, has a felony conviction or has a criminal warrant, according to WBBM.
Lightfoot’s proposal would prohibit cops from detaining or transferring any city resident to ICE custody for immigration violations.
If the Democrat’s proposal becomes law, officers would also be forbidden from aiding immigration authorities with traffic blockades and in-person apprehensions.
Additionally, police supervisors would be obligated to decline any civil enforcement requests from ICE.
Lightfoot, who campaigned on immigration reform, initially vowed to make the changes in the 2021 budget, but pressure from Chicago’s Latino community convinced her to expedite the proposal, according to WBBM.
President Donald Trump in February deployed ICE agents to multiple sanctuary cities, including Chicago, in an illegal immigration crackdown.
Lightfoot at the time said her city would “not be bullied.”
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“We will not be bullied. Period,” she said, according to WTTW.
“Especially by a bully like President Trump, who trades in hatred and scare tactics. To all our neighbors and friends, I want you to know that Chicago stands with you and will always fight to keep you safe.”
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westernjournal--2020-12-16--Health Care Worker Hospitalized with Serious Allergic Reaction to Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine

An Alaskan health care worker was hospitalized with a serious allergic reaction after receiving Pfizer ’ s COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday , three people familiar with the person ’ s condition told The New York Times .
The worker remained in the hospital on Wednesday and had no serious history of drug allergies , though it was unclear if he or she had a history of any allergies overall , according to The Times .
The worker ’ s reaction was believed to be anaphylactic , similar to two reactions witnessed in the United Kingdom last week after each person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and BioNTech .
Both people in the U.K. have since fully recovered .
Though Pfizer ’ s 40,000-person clinical trial reported no serious allergic reactions caused by its vaccine , it did report temporary side effects including aches , fevers and nausea .
Following the reactions in the U.K. , British authorities warned those with a history of severe allergic reactions to avoid Pfizer ’ s vaccine .
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The CDC said last weekend that people with a history of serious allergies can still be safely vaccinated as long as they are closely monitored for 30 minutes immediately after receiving it .
Pfizer ’ s vaccine was granted emergency use authorization from the FDA on Friday , and a second vaccine developed by Moderna is expected to be given emergency authorization later this week .
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An Alaskan health care worker was hospitalized with a serious allergic reaction after receiving Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, three people familiar with the person’s condition told The New York Times.
The worker remained in the hospital on Wednesday and had no serious history of drug allergies, though it was unclear if he or she had a history of any allergies overall, according to The Times.
The worker’s reaction was believed to be anaphylactic, similar to two reactions witnessed in the United Kingdom last week after each person received the vaccine jointly developed by Pfizer and BioNTech. Both people in the U.K. have since fully recovered.
Though Pfizer’s 40,000-person clinical trial reported no serious allergic reactions caused by its vaccine, it did report temporary side effects including aches, fevers and nausea.
Following the reactions in the U.K., British authorities warned those with a history of severe allergic reactions to avoid Pfizer’s vaccine.
In response to the British cases, the FDA said it would require Pfizer to more strictly monitor for anaphylaxis and report its findings once the vaccine comes into widespread use.
The CDC said last weekend that people with a history of serious allergies can still be safely vaccinated as long as they are closely monitored for 30 minutes immediately after receiving it.
Pfizer’s vaccine was granted emergency use authorization from the FDA on Friday, and a second vaccine developed by Moderna is expected to be given emergency authorization later this week.
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westernjournal--2020-12-16--Biden Campaign Manager Labels Republicans ‘A Bunch of F***ers’ While Calling for Unity

Joe Biden ’ s campaign manager called Republicans “ a bunch of f—ers ” while praising Biden ’ s call for unity in an interview published Tuesday .
“ The president-elect was able to connect with people over this sense of unity , ” Jen O ’ Malley Dillon told Glamour .
“ In the primary , people would mock him , like , ‘ You think you can work with Republicans ?
’ I ’ m not saying they ’ re not a bunch of f—ers .
Mitch McConnell is terrible , ” she said of the Senate majority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you couldn ’ t wish for that , you couldn ’ t wish for this bipartisan ideal ?
He rejected that.
” O ’ Malley Dillon was responding to a comment from Glamour reporter Glennon Doyle about redefining compromise as the ultimate victory .
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Her talk of “ unity ” alongside her vulgar insult of Republicans was mocked on social media .
O ’ Malley Dillon is the first woman to manage a successful Democratic presidential campaign , according to Fox News .
She replaced Greg Schultz as Biden ’ s campaign manager in April and transformed the struggling campaign to set fundraising records .
“ Not only did Jen win a campaign against an incumbent president , which has only happened a handful of times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secured the highest popular vote ever in the midst of a global pandemic , ” Stephanie Cutter , a Democratic strategist , told The New York Times .
“ That ’ s a feat that will go down in the history books.
” O ’ Malley Dillon will take part in the presumptive Biden administration as his deputy chief of staff .
In her interview with Glamour , O ’ Malley Dillon said politics is like a relationship because you can ’ t do it alone .
“ If the other person is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then that becomes really hard .
But I think more than not , people want to see an impact , ” she said .
“ They want to see us moving in a path forward .
They want to do their work , get paid a fair share , have time for themselves and their family , and see each other as neighbors.
” She added , “ And this overhang of this negative , polarized electorate that politics has created is the thing that I think we can break down.
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Joe Biden’s campaign manager called Republicans “a bunch of f—ers” while praising Biden’s call for unity in an interview published Tuesday.
“The president-elect was able to connect with people over this sense of unity,” Jen O’Malley Dillon told Glamour.
“In the primary, people would mock him, like, ‘You think you can work with Republicans?’ I’m not saying they’re not a bunch of f—ers. Mitch McConnell is terrible,” she said of the Senate majority leader.
“But this sense that you couldn’t wish for that, you couldn’t wish for this bipartisan ideal? He rejected that.”
O’Malley Dillon was responding to a comment from Glamour reporter Glennon Doyle about redefining compromise as the ultimate victory.
“From start to finish, [Biden] set out with this idea that unity was possible, that together we are stronger, that we, as a country, need healing, and our politics needs that too,” she said.
Her talk of “unity” alongside her vulgar insult of Republicans was mocked on social media.
Mmm.. I can feel the “unity and healing” in my blood. So good. — Smorgasborg (@TomatoWhiskers_) December 15, 2020
O’Malley Dillon is the first woman to manage a successful Democratic presidential campaign, according to Fox News.
She replaced Greg Schultz as Biden’s campaign manager in April and transformed the struggling campaign to set fundraising records.
“Not only did Jen win a campaign against an incumbent president, which has only happened a handful of times over the last 200-plus years, she secured the highest popular vote ever in the midst of a global pandemic,” Stephanie Cutter, a Democratic strategist, told The New York Times.
“That’s a feat that will go down in the history books.”
O’Malley Dillon will take part in the presumptive Biden administration as his deputy chief of staff.
Could not be more excited to work with these amazing women. What a team!! https://t.co/sLg8jPKJh7 — Jen O’Malley Dillon (@jomalleydillon) November 29, 2020
In her interview with Glamour, O’Malley Dillon said politics is like a relationship because you can’t do it alone.
“If the other person is not willing to do the work, then that becomes really hard. But I think more than not, people want to see an impact,” she said.
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“They want to see us moving in a path forward. They want to do their work, get paid a fair share, have time for themselves and their family, and see each other as neighbors.”
She added, “And this overhang of this negative, polarized electorate that politics has created is the thing that I think we can break down.”
O’Malley Dillon previously worked for former Vice President Al Gore’s 2000 campaign, President Barack Obama’s 2008 and 2012 campaigns, the Democratic National Committee in 2009 and 2016 and former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s 2020 presidential campaign.
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westernjournal--2020-12-16--Prominent Catholics Shred the Vatican for Its ‘Embarrassing’ Nativity Display

The Vatican unveiled its official 2020 Nativity scene in St. Peter ’ s Square on Friday , and it has since been criticized as ugly and embarrassing .
The set came from a town in the Abruzzi region of Italy and is said to be influenced by ancient Greek , Sumerian and Egyptian art , according to National Catholic Register correspondent Edward Pentin .
The art pieces were made between 1965 and 1975 by teachers and students of the F.A .
Grue art institute in Castelli , Italy , according to Vatican News , a news site of the church @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'Stolen ' Election Is n't Just About Ballots - It 's About Censorship and Suppression Bishop Lorenzo Leuzzi of the Italian Diocese of Teramo-Atri , which includes Castelli , praised the scene in a statement reported by Christianity Daily .
“ We believe that this year ’ s experience of a Nativity scene donated by an Artistic High School is really a powerful summons for everyone to invest more in the training of the new generations both at the level of middle and high schools and for the university world , ” the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s creche has been ridiculed for looking like a science fiction story or children ’ s toys , earning nicknames like “ Mummified Mary ” and “ Weeble Jesus , ” according to Breitbart News .
America magazine , a weekly published in the United States by the order of the Jesuits ( which Pope Francis belongs to ) , headlined an unflattering article about the exhibit with , “ Why is Darth Vader in the Vatican ’ s Nativity scene ?
” The Catholic Herald , a monthly Catholic magazine based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ The Vatican ’ s Embarrassing SciFi Creche.
” Historian Tim Stanley , a contributing editor for the Catholic Herald , called the Nativity “ absolutely terrifying ” in a Twitter post .
Elizabeth Lev , an American art historian living and teaching in Rome , told Breitbart that the choice of artwork was a poor one .
“ At the end of this extremely difficult year , people are looking for beauty , for something to elevate , inspire , and unite them , and the scene offered in Saint Peter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ altogether , ” she said .
RELATED : Islamic Extremist Charged in Plot To Hijack Plane , Carry Out Next 9/11 “ The mishappen figures in the Nativity scene lack all the grace , proportion , vulnerability , and luminosity that one looks for in the manger scene .
The entire point of this holiday is the second person of the Holy Trinity taking human form , born as a baby of flesh and blood , and there is nothing particularly human about the forms we see before us.
” Lev added , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I don ’ t think that ‘ toilet paper Jesus ’ is going to cut it.
” She said she was concerned that such a Nativity set is working against the goal of evangelization for the church , according to America magazine .
“ The problem is , there is a universal outpouring of mockery , ” she said .
“ They ’ re making fun of the Holy Family .
People are vying with each other to come up with the funnier name .
“ The Catholic Church has an incredible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after a year of difficulty , we ’ ve put up something that makes people mock Jesus.
” The Catholic News Agency covered the controversy with an article headlined : “ ‘ It doesn ’ t embarrass us ’ : Art teacher defends Vatican ’ s much-maligned nativity scene.
” Marcello Mancini , a teacher at the art institute where the set was made , told CNA that he was sorry “ that people don ’ t like it.
” “ It is a Nativity scene that must be framed in the historical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said .
The astronaut figure , he said , was added after the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969 .
The Vatican has displayed a Nativity scene since the 1980s and has highlighted Italian artists and materials since 2012 , according to America magazine .
Recent Nativity sets have included one made out of terracotta and one made out of sand , America reported .
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The Vatican unveiled its official 2020 Nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square on Friday, and it has since been criticized as ugly and embarrassing.
The set came from a town in the Abruzzi region of Italy and is said to be influenced by ancient Greek, Sumerian and Egyptian art, according to National Catholic Register correspondent Edward Pentin.
The art pieces were made between 1965 and 1975 by teachers and students of the F.A. Grue art institute in Castelli, Italy, according to Vatican News, a news site of the church.
Bishop Lorenzo Leuzzi of the Italian Diocese of Teramo-Atri, which includes Castelli, praised the scene in a statement reported by Christianity Daily.
“We believe that this year’s experience of a Nativity scene donated by an Artistic High School is really a powerful summons for everyone to invest more in the training of the new generations both at the level of middle and high schools and for the university world,” the statement said.
However, the Vatican’s creche has been ridiculed for looking like a science fiction story or children’s toys, earning nicknames like “Mummified Mary” and “Weeble Jesus,” according to Breitbart News.
America magazine, a weekly published in the United States by the order of the Jesuits (which Pope Francis belongs to), headlined an unflattering article about the exhibit with, “Why is Darth Vader in the Vatican’s Nativity scene?”
The Catholic Herald, a monthly Catholic magazine based in London, headlined its critique with, “The Vatican’s Embarrassing SciFi Creche.”
Historian Tim Stanley, a contributing editor for the Catholic Herald, called the Nativity “absolutely terrifying” in a Twitter post.
It is absolutely terrifying. — Tim Stanley (@timothy_stanley) December 11, 2020
Elizabeth Lev, an American art historian living and teaching in Rome, told Breitbart that the choice of artwork was a poor one.
“At the end of this extremely difficult year, people are looking for beauty, for something to elevate, inspire, and unite them, and the scene offered in Saint Peter’s Square gives them something else altogether,” she said.
“The mishappen figures in the Nativity scene lack all the grace, proportion, vulnerability, and luminosity that one looks for in the manger scene. The entire point of this holiday is the second person of the Holy Trinity taking human form, born as a baby of flesh and blood, and there is nothing particularly human about the forms we see before us.”
Lev added, “After a year of closed churches, I don’t think that ‘toilet paper Jesus’ is going to cut it.”
She said she was concerned that such a Nativity set is working against the goal of evangelization for the church, according to America magazine.
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“The problem is, there is a universal outpouring of mockery,” she said. “They’re making fun of the Holy Family. People are vying with each other to come up with the funnier name.
“The Catholic Church has an incredible tradition of beauty, and yet, after a year of difficulty, we’ve put up something that makes people mock Jesus.”
The Catholic News Agency covered the controversy with an article headlined: “‘It doesn’t embarrass us’: Art teacher defends Vatican’s much-maligned nativity scene.”
Marcello Mancini, a teacher at the art institute where the set was made, told CNA that he was sorry “that people don’t like it.”
“It is a Nativity scene that must be framed in the historical period in which it was produced,” he said.
The astronaut figure, he said, was added after the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969.
The Vatican has displayed a Nativity scene since the 1980s and has highlighted Italian artists and materials since 2012, according to America magazine.
Recent Nativity sets have included one made out of terracotta and one made out of sand, America reported.
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westernjournal--2020-12-16--5-Year-Old with Leukemia Gets Heartwarming Surprise from Police Officers

Kaiden Uribe is a 5-year-old from Syracuse , New York .
He and his family recently got some news — but not the kind to celebrate .
The Uribes found out their youngest member has leukemia , and their lives have been turned upside down .
Their future is now full of doctor ’ s appointments , medical bills and the unknown .
Thankfully , they have a support system that hasn ’ t been shy about showing the family how much they are loved .
On Dec. 4 , a friend created a GoFundMe for the Uribes to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meals on the go as Kaiden battles cancer at the hospital and at home , treatment specifics Kaiden requires that are not covered by insurance and small indulgences that will strengthen Kaiden ’ s determination when the campaign gets tough.
” TRENDING : Cal Thomas : The 'Stolen ' Election Is n't Just About Ballots - It 's About Censorship and Suppression “ Kaiden ’ s Corner is already crewed by his loving parents , sister and family , ” the website reads .
“ As givers , you will become active members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through all the challenges to come for Kaiden and his family with your treasured financial support .
“ Kaiden is bravely stepping into the ring to confront the difficulties ahead , please consider joining his team to show your devotion to this young , joyful warrior , it will be truly cherished.
” So far , over $ 7,000 has been raised to help the family with medical and child care expenses .
Local law enforcement has also made a big show of support by staging a parade and meet-up with the young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Onondaga County Sheriff ’ s Office orchestrated a convoy of police vehicles , lights and sirens blaring , that pulled up to the Uribes ’ home while Kaiden looked on .
When the officers got out , they approached the house bearing gifts and laid them at Kaiden ’ s feet .
Meanwhile , his dad gave a brief overview of the family ’ s situation and asked for prayers .
“ Sometimes Superheroes Reside in the hearts of Small Children Fighting Big Battles , ” the Onondaga County Sheriff ’ s Office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Teen Battling Cancer and Nurse Sing Together in Heartwarming Video “ Today , a few of our members along with a member of the Camillus Police Department had the pleasure of meeting one of those superheroes named Kaiden Uribe .
Kaiden , who is 5 years old , was recently diagnosed with leukemia and after spending several days in the hospital , he was able to return home where we had the opportunity to greet him with lights , sirens and gifts .
“ Stay Strong Kaiden and Keep Fighting the Fight.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and have added in their own best wishes and prayers for Kaiden .
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Kaiden Uribe is a 5-year-old from Syracuse, New York. He and his family recently got some news — but not the kind to celebrate.
The Uribes found out their youngest member has leukemia, and their lives have been turned upside down. Their future is now full of doctor’s appointments, medical bills and the unknown.
Thankfully, they have a support system that hasn’t been shy about showing the family how much they are loved.
On Dec. 4, a friend created a GoFundMe for the Uribes to help pay for “gift cards to get meals on the go as Kaiden battles cancer at the hospital and at home, treatment specifics Kaiden requires that are not covered by insurance and small indulgences that will strengthen Kaiden’s determination when the campaign gets tough.”
“Kaiden’s Corner is already crewed by his loving parents, sister and family,” the website reads.
“As givers, you will become active members of the team, manning the corner through all the challenges to come for Kaiden and his family with your treasured financial support.
“Kaiden is bravely stepping into the ring to confront the difficulties ahead, please consider joining his team to show your devotion to this young, joyful warrior, it will be truly cherished.”
So far, over $7,000 has been raised to help the family with medical and child care expenses.
Local law enforcement has also made a big show of support by staging a parade and meet-up with the young boy.
On Dec. 10, the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office orchestrated a convoy of police vehicles, lights and sirens blaring, that pulled up to the Uribes’ home while Kaiden looked on.
When the officers got out, they approached the house bearing gifts and laid them at Kaiden’s feet. Meanwhile, his dad gave a brief overview of the family’s situation and asked for prayers.
“Sometimes Superheroes Reside in the hearts of Small Children Fighting Big Battles,” the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office posted on its Facebook page.
“Today, a few of our members along with a member of the Camillus Police Department had the pleasure of meeting one of those superheroes named Kaiden Uribe. Kaiden, who is 5 years old, was recently diagnosed with leukemia and after spending several days in the hospital, he was able to return home where we had the opportunity to greet him with lights, sirens and gifts.
“Stay Strong Kaiden and Keep Fighting the Fight.”
Many have found the gesture heartwarming and have added in their own best wishes and prayers for Kaiden. As he goes forward with his treatment, the support of local law enforcement, friends and family will help remind him how much he is loved.
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westernjournal--2020-12-16--Islamic Extremist Charged in Plot To Hijack Plane, Carry Out Next 9/11

Federal authorities have unsealed an indictment charging a Kenyan man with trying to stage a 9/11-style attack on the United States on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab .
Cholo Abdi Abdullah , 30 , who was arrested in the Philippines in 2019 , was transferred to U.S. custody on Tuesday on charges that he conspired to hijack an aircraft and slam it into a building .
He pleaded not guilty during a brief court appearance on Wednesday and was ordered held without bond .
Prosecutors said Abdullah got flight training in the Philippines and obtained a pilot ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TRENDING : Cal Thomas : The 'Stolen ' Election Is n't Just About Ballots - It 's About Censorship and Suppression “ This case , which involved a plot to use an aircraft to kill innocent victims , reminds us of the deadly threat that radical Islamic terrorists continue to pose to our nation , ” Assistant Attorney General John Demers said in a statement .
Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss called it a “ chilling callback to the horrific attacks of September 11 , 2001.
” Abdullah , prosecutors said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the direction of an al-Shabab commander who was also involved in planning a deadly 2019 attack on a hotel in Nairobi , Kenya .
The State Department has designated the Somalia-based Islamic militant group al-Shabab , an al-Qaida affiliate , as a foreign terrorist organization .
Abdullah also researched potential hijacking methods and sought information on how to obtain a U.S. visa .
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Federal authorities have unsealed an indictment charging a Kenyan man with trying to stage a 9/11-style attack on the United States on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab.
Cholo Abdi Abdullah, 30, who was arrested in the Philippines in 2019, was transferred to U.S. custody on Tuesday on charges that he conspired to hijack an aircraft and slam it into a building.
He pleaded not guilty during a brief court appearance on Wednesday and was ordered held without bond.
Prosecutors said Abdullah got flight training in the Philippines and obtained a pilot’s license in preparation for an attack.
Mugshots of Kenyan national Cholo Abdi Abdullah arrested by authorities on July 1 at 3:30pm. Investigation revealed that Abdullah is an alleged member of the Al Shabaab Group affiliated with Al Queda Terror Group. | @marizumali pic.twitter.com/eFYBklTZIZ — GMA News (@gmanews) July 2, 2019
“This case, which involved a plot to use an aircraft to kill innocent victims, reminds us of the deadly threat that radical Islamic terrorists continue to pose to our nation,” Assistant Attorney General John Demers said in a statement.
Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss called it a “chilling callback to the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001.”
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Abdullah, prosecutors said, started planning the attack in 2016 under the direction of an al-Shabab commander who was also involved in planning a deadly 2019 attack on a hotel in Nairobi, Kenya.
The State Department has designated the Somalia-based Islamic militant group al-Shabab, an al-Qaida affiliate, as a foreign terrorist organization.
Abdullah also researched potential hijacking methods and sought information on how to obtain a U.S. visa.
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westernjournal--2020-12-16--Tom Cruise Flies Off the Handle at Crew Members for Standing Slightly Too Close to Each Other

Following COVID-19 protocols was apparently such an impossible assignment for the crew making the latest movie in the “ Mission Impossible ” series that actor Tom Cruise exploded on the set .
An audiotape of Cruise , who stars in the film , lashing out at the crew of a Warner Brothers studio in Britain was published by The Sun .
Both the British tabloid and Variety said the 58-year-old actor exploded on the set of “ Mission Impossible 7 ” after he saw two crew members standing too close together near a computer screen .
Cruise began his rant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protocols in place for the film were a model for others and that he did not want to lose that status .
“ We want the gold standard .
They ’ re back there in Hollywood making movies right now because of us !
Because they believe in us and what we ’ re doing !
” he said .
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We are creating thousands of jobs , you motherf—ers.
” Then came the threats , as he apparently singled out specific violators .
“ I don ’ t ever want to see it again , ever !
And if you don ’ t do it , you ’ re fired .
If I see you do it again , you ’ re f—ing gone .
And if anyone in this crew does it — that ’ s it , and you too and you too .
And you , don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he said .
The Hollywood star said the future of the film industry was at stake .
“ That ’ s it !
No apologies .
You can tell it to the people that are losing their f—ing homes because our industry is shut down .
It ’ s not going to put food on their table or pay for their college education .
That ’ s what I sleep with every night .
The future of this f—ing industry !
So I ’ m sorry , I am beyond your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear his determination that a virus outbreak will not stop production .
“ I have told you and now I want it , and if you don ’ t do it , you ’ re out .
We are not shutting this f—ing movie down !
Is it understood ?
” he said .
“ If I see it again , you ’ re f—ing gone , and so are you .
So you ’ re going to cost him his job .
If I see it on the set , you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That ’ s it .
Am I clear ?
” Cruise tried to make it clear to the workers that he was protecting their best interests .
“ Do you understand what I want ?
Do you understand the responsibility that you have ?
Because I will deal with your reason .
And if you can ’ t be reasonable and I can ’ t deal with your logic , you ’ re fired .
That ’ s it .
That is it .
I trust you guys to be here .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s it , guys .
Have a little think about it , ” he said .
“ That ’ s what I think of Universal and Paramount .
Warner Brothers .
Movies are going because of us .
If we shut down it ’ s going to cost people f—ing jobs , their home , their family .
That ’ s what ’ s happening .
All the way down the line .
And I care about you guys , but if you ’ re not going to help me , you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to The Sun .
The outlet quoted a source as giving context for the actor ’ s explosion .
“ Tom has taken it upon himself , along with the health and safety department , to try to force the safety precautions , with a view to keeping the film running , ” the person was quoted as saying .
“ He does daily rounds to make sure that everything is set up appropriately , that people are behaving and working as safely as they can .
He is very proactive when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added , “ Everyone was wearing masks .
It was purely that these people were standing under a metre away from each other .
It isn ’ t known whether he saw those guys breaking the rules before or whether this was the straw that broke the camel ’ s back.
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Following COVID-19 protocols was apparently such an impossible assignment for the crew making the latest movie in the “Mission Impossible” series that actor Tom Cruise exploded on the set.
An audiotape of Cruise, who stars in the film, lashing out at the crew of a Warner Brothers studio in Britain was published by The Sun.
Both the British tabloid and Variety said the 58-year-old actor exploded on the set of “Mission Impossible 7” after he saw two crew members standing too close together near a computer screen.
Cruise began his rant by telling crew members that the safety protocols in place for the film were a model for others and that he did not want to lose that status.
“We want the gold standard. They’re back there in Hollywood making movies right now because of us! Because they believe in us and what we’re doing!” he said.
Cruise said studios, insurance companies and producers are “looking at us and using us to make their movies. We are creating thousands of jobs, you motherf—ers.”
Then came the threats, as he apparently singled out specific violators.
“I don’t ever want to see it again, ever! And if you don’t do it, you’re fired. If I see you do it again, you’re f—ing gone. And if anyone in this crew does it — that’s it, and you too and you too. And you, don’t you ever f—ing do it again,” he said.
The Hollywood star said the future of the film industry was at stake.
“That’s it! No apologies. You can tell it to the people that are losing their f—ing homes because our industry is shut down. It’s not going to put food on their table or pay for their college education. That’s what I sleep with every night. The future of this f—ing industry! So I’m sorry, I am beyond your apologies,” he said, making clear his determination that a virus outbreak will not stop production.
“I have told you and now I want it, and if you don’t do it, you’re out. We are not shutting this f—ing movie down! Is it understood?” he said. “If I see it again, you’re f—ing gone, and so are you. So you’re going to cost him his job. If I see it on the set, you’re gone and you’re gone. That’s it. Am I clear?”
Cruise tried to make it clear to the workers that he was protecting their best interests.
“Do you understand what I want? Do you understand the responsibility that you have? Because I will deal with your reason. And if you can’t be reasonable and I can’t deal with your logic, you’re fired. That’s it. That is it. I trust you guys to be here. That’s it. That’s it, guys. Have a little think about it,” he said.
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“That’s what I think of Universal and Paramount. Warner Brothers. Movies are going because of us. If we shut down it’s going to cost people f—ing jobs, their home, their family. That’s what’s happening. All the way down the line. And I care about you guys, but if you’re not going to help me, you’re gone,” Cruise said, according to The Sun.
The outlet quoted a source as giving context for the actor’s explosion.
“Tom has taken it upon himself, along with the health and safety department, to try to force the safety precautions, with a view to keeping the film running,” the person was quoted as saying. “He does daily rounds to make sure that everything is set up appropriately, that people are behaving and working as safely as they can. He is very proactive when it comes to safety.”
The source added, “Everyone was wearing masks. It was purely that these people were standing under a metre away from each other. It isn’t known whether he saw those guys breaking the rules before or whether this was the straw that broke the camel’s back.”
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westernjournal--2020-12-16--Cuomo Signs Law Banning an ICE Tactic for Arresting Illegal Immigrants

New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo has made his state even safer for illegal immigrants .
Cuomo signed a law Tuesday that restricts the freedom of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to arrest illegal immigrants while they are in state courthouses .
ICE had already lost a federal court decision on the issue in June , but the state ’ s legislature followed up the decision with a law to ensure that illegal immigrants would have a safe haven at state courthouses .
ICE officials have said they detain illegal immigrants at courthouses because it can be safer than doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home or work , and that the practice was a last resort used in communities that bar police from cooperating with ICE , according to The New York Times .
“ Absent a viable address for a residence or place of employment , a courthouse may afford the most likely opportunity to locate a target and take him or her into custody , ” ICE spokeswoman Rachael Yong Yow has said .
But New York ’ s Democrat-controlled state Assembly and Democrat-controlled state Senate felt differently , and passed a law in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signed by a judge for the arrest of an illegal immigrant before carrying out the arrest in a state courthouse , according to WNBC-TV .
TRENDING : Cal Thomas : The 'Stolen ' Election Is n't Just About Ballots - It 's About Censorship and Suppression An arrest with either no warrant or what ’ s known as an administrative warrant , which is not signed by a judge , is banned .
The new law was not popular among those worried about illegal immigrants and crime .
“ Unlike this federal government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immigrant communities , ” Cuomo said in a news release .
“ This legislation will ensure every New Yorker can have their day in court without fear of being unfairly targeted by ICE or other federal immigration authorities.
” The political nature of the law was noted in a comment from Democratic state Sen. Brad Hoylman .
“ This new law is a powerful rebuke to the outgoing Trump administration and their immigration policies that have undermined our judicial system .
After today , New York ’ s courts will no longer be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ round-up and initiate deportation proceedings against immigrants , ” he said in a statement .
Likewise , Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages , who sponsored the bill , noted , “ The individual rights granted to all New Yorkers by the U.S. Constitution should not be dependent upon who holds the office of the presidency.
” In June , U.S. District Court Judge Jed Rakoff effectively issued a ban on ICE arresting illegal immigrants on state courthouse grounds .
“ Recent events confirm the need for freely and fully functioning state courts , not least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Rakoff wrote in his decision , according to The Times .
“ But it is one thing for the state courts to try to deal with the impediments brought on by a pandemic , and quite another for them to have to grapple with disruptions and intimidations artificially imposed by an agency of the federal government in violation of longstanding privileges and fundamental principles of federalism and of separation of powers , ” wrote Rakoff , who was appointed by former President Bill Clinton .
The legislation signed into law Tuesday had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ ICE ’ s malicious practice of arresting people at courthouses strikes at the heart of the due process rights our court system is built to protect , ” New York Civil Liberties Union policy counsel Zachary Ahmad , told the Brooklyn Daily Eagle in July .
“ Allowing this practice to continue would have a chilling effect that would prohibit people from seeking justice in the courts for reasonable fear of profiling and arrest.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has made his state even safer for illegal immigrants.
Cuomo signed a law Tuesday that restricts the freedom of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to arrest illegal immigrants while they are in state courthouses. ICE had already lost a federal court decision on the issue in June, but the state’s legislature followed up the decision with a law to ensure that illegal immigrants would have a safe haven at state courthouses.
ICE officials have said they detain illegal immigrants at courthouses because it can be safer than doing so at either an immigrant’s home or work, and that the practice was a last resort used in communities that bar police from cooperating with ICE, according to The New York Times.
“Absent a viable address for a residence or place of employment, a courthouse may afford the most likely opportunity to locate a target and take him or her into custody,” ICE spokeswoman Rachael Yong Yow has said.
But New York’s Democrat-controlled state Assembly and Democrat-controlled state Senate felt differently, and passed a law in the summer requiring that ICE have a warrant signed by a judge for the arrest of an illegal immigrant before carrying out the arrest in a state courthouse, according to WNBC-TV.
An arrest with either no warrant or what’s known as an administrative warrant, which is not signed by a judge, is banned.
The new law was not popular among those worried about illegal immigrants and crime.
New York Gov. Cuomo signs Protect Our Courts Act prohibiting ICE from making arrests in state courthouseshttps://t.co/tEdTJpu4h3
This guy just can’t stop making New York streets more dangerous for all of us. No wonder everyone is leaving — Maria Pollio (@ignemetaquam) December 16, 2020
Cuomo Signs Law Inhibiting ICE Arrests in State Courthouses. @NYGovCuomo
Says it’s unlawful to uphold the law #LiberalismIsAMentalDisorderhttps://t.co/6iy9o6qTAf — Brian Ostrom (Parler: RedSeaAZ) (@BajaHoncho) December 16, 2020
Cuomo Signs Law Inhibiting ICE Arrests in State Courthouseshttps://t.co/hNmvjxiBUh – The Democrats continue their love affair with illegal aliens. — Michael A. Bush (@MichaelABush1) December 16, 2020
“Unlike this federal government, New York has always protected our immigrant communities,” Cuomo said in a news release.
“This legislation will ensure every New Yorker can have their day in court without fear of being unfairly targeted by ICE or other federal immigration authorities.”
The political nature of the law was noted in a comment from Democratic state Sen. Brad Hoylman.
“This new law is a powerful rebuke to the outgoing Trump administration and their immigration policies that have undermined our judicial system. After today, New York’s courts will no longer be hunting grounds for federal agents attempting to round-up and initiate deportation proceedings against immigrants,” he said in a statement.
Likewise, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, who sponsored the bill, noted, “The individual rights granted to all New Yorkers by the U.S. Constitution should not be dependent upon who holds the office of the presidency.”
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In June, U.S. District Court Judge Jed Rakoff effectively issued a ban on ICE arresting illegal immigrants on state courthouse grounds.
“Recent events confirm the need for freely and fully functioning state courts, not least in the State of New York,” Rakoff wrote in his decision, according to The Times.
“But it is one thing for the state courts to try to deal with the impediments brought on by a pandemic, and quite another for them to have to grapple with disruptions and intimidations artificially imposed by an agency of the federal government in violation of longstanding privileges and fundamental principles of federalism and of separation of powers,” wrote Rakoff, who was appointed by former President Bill Clinton.
The legislation signed into law Tuesday had the backing of New York liberals.
“ICE’s malicious practice of arresting people at courthouses strikes at the heart of the due process rights our court system is built to protect,” New York Civil Liberties Union policy counsel Zachary Ahmad, told the Brooklyn Daily Eagle in July.
“Allowing this practice to continue would have a chilling effect that would prohibit people from seeking justice in the courts for reasonable fear of profiling and arrest.”
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westernjournal--2020-12-16--Flashback: ‘Science Guy’ Bill Nye Claimed It Would Take 2 Years To Develop Vaccine

Leftist celebrity “ Science Guy ” Bill Nye has found himself a target for criticism after a clip from May resurfaced in which he claimed a coronavirus vaccine would take two years to develop started .
Albert Einstein is renowned for theorizing that time is relative .
Perhaps what is two years to a once-popular TV kids show host is only roughly seven months for the rest of us .
In any event , Nye , like a great deal of the national establishment media , excoriated President Donald Trump in May after Trump predicted a COVID-19 vaccine could become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
NBC News went as far as to claim that a “ miracle ” would be needed for a vaccine to become available in such a short period of time .
That miracle has occurred .
A critical care nurse in New York named Sandra Lindsay received the first vaccine injection in the U.S. Lindsay was the first of many expected to receive Pfizer ’ s vaccine after it received emergency-use authorization last week from the Food and Drug Administration .
TRENDING : Cal Thomas : The 'Stolen ' Election Is n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Censorship and Suppression The FDA could give emergency-use authorization to a similar vaccine from Moderna as early as next week , CNBC reported .
Trump ’ s prediction that vaccines could be available this year has been proven correct , thanks to the unprecedented success of Operation Warp Speed , a public-private partnership the president announced May 15 .
So , you can ’ t help but look back at all the bad takes from this past spring , when Trump first shared his optimism with the world .
Bill Nye , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s program “ Bill Nye the Science Guy ” from 1993 to 1998 , was among those who were quick to spread pessimism about a vaccine becoming quickly available .
Nye was so certain that such a vaccine was years away that he took to CNN to assist the media in dismissing what is now the reality of a vaccine before Christmas .
“ It ’ s two years , everybody , ” Nye said on the network in May .
“ You can ’ t address a virus that can cross @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wind without having a national or , indeed , an international program , ” the entertainer also said .
“ I think two years to get something that people trust , ” Nye concluded .
RELATED : BLM Leaders Come Out Against Prominent Biden Cabinet Pick The take , like Nye and his brand of “ science , ” hasn ’ t aged well .
Lt. Gen. Paul Ostrowski , the director of supply , production and distribution for Operation Warp Speed , told CNN at the end of November that every American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have one available by June 2021 .
“ A hundred percent of Americans that want the vaccine will have had the vaccine by that point in time , ” Ostrowski said .
The stunning work that went into developing the vaccines is good news for those who are ready for the beginning of the end to the coronavirus pandemic .
But it ’ s perhaps bad news for people such as Nye , who bet against American innovation , and put their credibility on the line while doing so .
And Nye @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes to vaccinations .
Despite the snazzy “ Science Guy ” moniker , the TV personality is a former engineer who worked for Boeing before his show became a part of the mid-1990s Saturday morning lineup for kids .
“ After attending the private Sidwell Friends School , Nye enrolled at Cornell University , where he studied mechanical engineering .
Upon earning his Bachelor of Science degree , Nye went on to begin his career at The Boeing Company in Seattle , where he would live for many years .
Nye developed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used in the Boeing 747 , ” Nye ’ s Biography page reads .
While developing a hydraulic pressure resonance suppressor sounds awfully impressive , it certainly doesn ’ t qualify the leftist as an expert in infectious diseases or vaccinations .
Perhaps Nye ’ s lack of qualifications is why CNN asked him for his opinion about a COVID vaccine in the first place .
Nye entertained millions of millennial children on weekends back when Michael Jordan was still leading the Chicago Bulls to NBA championships .
But the 65-year-old engineer has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ideologue at this late stage in his career .
In an apparent attempt at retaining some semblance of his former relevance , Nye sometimes parades himself around with radical leftists talk about the spooky dangers of climate change .
CNN , rather than let knowledgeable scientists come on the network to make really bad vaccine predictions , gave this guy a platform to spread his cynicism .
CNN obviously has a knack for picking up people who have no idea what they ’ re talking about .
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Leftist celebrity “Science Guy” Bill Nye has found himself a target for criticism after a clip from May resurfaced in which he claimed a coronavirus vaccine would take two years to develop started.
Albert Einstein is renowned for theorizing that time is relative. Perhaps what is two years to a once-popular TV kids show host is only roughly seven months for the rest of us.
In any event, Nye, like a great deal of the national establishment media, excoriated President Donald Trump in May after Trump predicted a COVID-19 vaccine could become widely available before the end of the year. NBC News went as far as to claim that a “miracle” would be needed for a vaccine to become available in such a short period of time.
That miracle has occurred. A critical care nurse in New York named Sandra Lindsay received the first vaccine injection in the U.S. Lindsay was the first of many expected to receive Pfizer’s vaccine after it received emergency-use authorization last week from the Food and Drug Administration.
First COVID vaccination in New York State. Sandra Lindsay is a critical care nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. pic.twitter.com/7B0ySfeLuf — Contessa Brewer (@contessabrewer) December 14, 2020
The FDA could give emergency-use authorization to a similar vaccine from Moderna as early as next week, CNBC reported.
Trump’s prediction that vaccines could be available this year has been proven correct, thanks to the unprecedented success of Operation Warp Speed, a public-private partnership the president announced May 15. So, you can’t help but look back at all the bad takes from this past spring, when Trump first shared his optimism with the world.
Bill Nye, the former TV star who hosted the children’s program “Bill Nye the Science Guy” from 1993 to 1998, was among those who were quick to spread pessimism about a vaccine becoming quickly available. Nye was so certain that such a vaccine was years away that he took to CNN to assist the media in dismissing what is now the reality of a vaccine before Christmas.
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“It’s two years, everybody,” Nye said on the network in May.
“You can’t address a virus that can cross state borders at the speed of the wind without having a national or, indeed, an international program,” the entertainer also said.
“I think two years to get something that people trust,” Nye concluded.
Flashback: In May, “The science guy” @BillNye confidently predicts it will take “two years” for a Covid vaccine to become available pic.twitter.com/ChWWIM3IhD — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) December 14, 2020
The take, like Nye and his brand of “science,” hasn’t aged well. Lt. Gen. Paul Ostrowski, the director of supply, production and distribution for Operation Warp Speed, told CNN at the end of November that every American who wishes to receive a coronavirus vaccine will have one available by June 2021.
“A hundred percent of Americans that want the vaccine will have had the vaccine by that point in time,” Ostrowski said.
The stunning work that went into developing the vaccines is good news for those who are ready for the beginning of the end to the coronavirus pandemic. But it’s perhaps bad news for people such as Nye, who bet against American innovation, and put their credibility on the line while doing so.
And Nye’s credibility is questionable when it comes to vaccinations.
Despite the snazzy “Science Guy” moniker, the TV personality is a former engineer who worked for Boeing before his show became a part of the mid-1990s Saturday morning lineup for kids.
“After attending the private Sidwell Friends School, Nye enrolled at Cornell University, where he studied mechanical engineering. Upon earning his Bachelor of Science degree, Nye went on to begin his career at The Boeing Company in Seattle, where he would live for many years. Nye developed a hydraulic pressure resonance suppressor that is still used in the Boeing 747,” Nye’s Biography page reads.
While developing a hydraulic pressure resonance suppressor sounds awfully impressive, it certainly doesn’t qualify the leftist as an expert in infectious diseases or vaccinations. Perhaps Nye’s lack of qualifications is why CNN asked him for his opinion about a COVID vaccine in the first place.
Nye entertained millions of millennial children on weekends back when Michael Jordan was still leading the Chicago Bulls to NBA championships. But the 65-year-old engineer has unmasked himself as a cynical, leftist ideologue at this late stage in his career.
In an apparent attempt at retaining some semblance of his former relevance, Nye sometimes parades himself around with radical leftists talk about the spooky dangers of climate change. CNN, rather than let knowledgeable scientists come on the network to make really bad vaccine predictions, gave this guy a platform to spread his cynicism.
CNN obviously has a knack for picking up people who have no idea what they’re talking about.
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