westernjournal--2020-11-27--Social Media Giant Celebrates ‘Unthanksgiving,’ a Day of ‘Indigenous History, Activism, and Resistan

Social Media Giant Celebrates ‘Unthanksgiving,’ a Day of ‘Indigenous History, Activism, and Resistance’

YouTube marked the Thanksgiving holiday by embarking upon a Twitter rant attacking America .
YouTube stated the date as “ Unthanksgiving , ” perpetuating a tradition that took on new life in 2017 when anthem-protesting former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick marked the day on Alcatraz Island .
“ For Indigenous and Native Americans , the fourth Thursday of November is dedicated to Indigenous history , activism , and resistance .
It ’ s called Unthanksgiving , ” YouTube tweeted , followed by a series of indictments against the civilization that crested the technology and culture that spawned the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the theme .
“ Unthanksgiving is about acknowledging , educating , and honoring centuries of Indigenous resistance .
Coinciding with New England ’ s National Day of Mourning , Unthanksgiving activates Alcatraz Island , the site of a 19-month occupation by Bay Area Natives in 1969 .
For generations , Native Americans and Indigenous persons have shared their experiences , using Unthanksgiving as an opportunity for intergenerational and intercultural dialogue , ” YouTube wrote .
“ Generations before have lived on these lands .
Days like Unthanksgiving are opportunities for learning and understanding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out here → https : //native-land.ca Unthanksgiving is about honoring Native American and Indigenous heritage , to better understand this history .
How are you connected to – and connecting with – Indigenous heritage and history where you live ?
” Twitter wrote .
Many on Twitter slammed the preaching .
RELATED : Famous Faces Who Passed Away in August 2020 In a different spirit than the one shown by YouTube , President Theodore Roosevelt stated his Thanksviging Day message in 1908 , speaking about the material growth of the United States .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand when , according to the ancient custom of our people , it becomes the duty of the President to appoint a day of prayer and of thanksgiving to God , ” he wrote .
“ For the very reason that in material well-being we have thus abounded , we owe it to the Almighty to show equal progress in moral and spiritual things .
With a nation , as with the individuals who make up a nation , material well-being is an indispensable foundation .
But the foundation avails nothing by itself.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and worse than wasted , which is spent in piling , heap upon heap , those things which minister merely to the pleasure of the body and to the power that rests only on wealth .
Upon material well-being as a foundation must be raised the structure of the lofty life of the spirit , if this Nation is properly to fulfil its great mission and to accomplish all that we so ardently hope and desire , ” Roosevelt added .
“ The things of the body are good ; the things of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all are the things of the soul ; for , in the nation as in the individual , in the long run it is character that counts .
Let us , therefore , as a people set our faces resolutely against evil , and with broad charity , with kindliness and good-will toward all men , but with unflinching determination to smite down wrong , strive with all the strength that is given us for righteousness in public and in private life.
” We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

YouTube marked the Thanksgiving holiday by embarking upon a Twitter rant attacking America.
YouTube stated the date as “Unthanksgiving,” perpetuating a tradition that took on new life in 2017 when anthem-protesting former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick marked the day on Alcatraz Island.
“For Indigenous and Native Americans, the fourth Thursday of November is dedicated to Indigenous history, activism, and resistance. It’s called Unthanksgiving,” YouTube tweeted, followed by a series of indictments against the civilization that crested the technology and culture that spawned the technology giant.
For Indigenous and Native Americans, the fourth Thursday of November is dedicated to Indigenous history, activism, and resistance. It’s called Unthanksgiving. pic.twitter.com/SS9PGRiUmK — YouTube (@YouTube) November 26, 2020
Other tweets elaborated upon the theme.
“Unthanksgiving is about acknowledging, educating, and honoring centuries of Indigenous resistance. Coinciding with New England’s National Day of Mourning, Unthanksgiving activates Alcatraz Island, the site of a 19-month occupation by Bay Area Natives in 1969. For generations, Native Americans and Indigenous persons have shared their experiences, using Unthanksgiving as an opportunity for intergenerational and intercultural dialogue,” YouTube wrote.
“Generations before have lived on these lands. Days like Unthanksgiving are opportunities for learning and understanding whose land you live on. Find out here → https://native-land.ca Unthanksgiving is about honoring Native American and Indigenous heritage, to better understand this history. How are you connected to – and connecting with – Indigenous heritage and history where you live?” Twitter wrote.
Many on Twitter slammed the preaching.
Today is Thanksgiving and I’d be thankful for the corporations who don’t try to subvert American culture. God bless. — Spencer Davis (@ForeverSpencer_) November 26, 2020
I didn’t believe YouTube would stoop this low. But here it is. Big Tech hates America and all that is good and decent. Big Tech must be wiped off the face of the Earth. — Official Source Roger Wilco ?? (@RogerWilco2020) November 26, 2020
Thanksgiving was a SHARED meal between settlers AND Native Americans you divisive boobs. — Spirited Sparrow ? (@SpiritedSparr0w) November 26, 2020
YouTube is Anti-America now? I see. — Nathan Lands (@NathanLands) November 26, 2020
In a different spirit than the one shown by YouTube, President Theodore Roosevelt stated his Thanksviging Day message in 1908, speaking about the material growth of the United States.
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“Once again the season is at hand when, according to the ancient custom of our people, it becomes the duty of the President to appoint a day of prayer and of thanksgiving to God,” he wrote.
“For the very reason that in material well-being we have thus abounded, we owe it to the Almighty to show equal progress in moral and spiritual things. With a nation, as with the individuals who make up a nation, material well-being is an indispensable foundation. But the foundation avails nothing by itself.”
“That life is wasted, and worse than wasted, which is spent in piling, heap upon heap, those things which minister merely to the pleasure of the body and to the power that rests only on wealth. Upon material well-being as a foundation must be raised the structure of the lofty life of the spirit, if this Nation is properly to fulfil its great mission and to accomplish all that we so ardently hope and desire,” Roosevelt added.
“The things of the body are good; the things of the intellect better; the best of all are the things of the soul; for, in the nation as in the individual, in the long run it is character that counts. Let us, therefore, as a people set our faces resolutely against evil, and with broad charity, with kindliness and good-will toward all men, but with unflinching determination to smite down wrong, strive with all the strength that is given us for righteousness in public and in private life.”
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westernjournal--2020-11-27--CNN: Trump’s Call for Unity and Togetherness ‘Could Put Vulnerable People at Risk’

President Donald Trump ’ s Thanksgiving proclamation triggered those working at CNN , leading the activist organization to ramp up its coronavirus fear-mongering .
Trump , in a proclamation issued on Wednesday , bucked the official narrative being pushed by the establishment media and some elected Democrats .
Amid a reported surge in coronavirus cases , the establishment media ’ s peddling of pandemic fear has spiked .
In conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , the media and its allies in the Democratic Party worked to essentially cancel Thanksgiving .
But Trump issued a proclamation defying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as soldiers , first responders and everyday Americans who have sacrificed so much amid the pandemic .
He also asked Americans to celebrate the holiday together .
“ I encourage all Americans to gather , in homes and places of worship , to offer a prayer of thanks to God for our many blessings , ” Trump wrote .
One could argue that it also perhaps called for unity .
But the activists at CNN , who apparently loathe unity and optimism , attempted a takedown of the Trump Thanksgiving proclamation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Thanksgiving day web story that was headlined , “ White House Thanksgiving proclamation calls for Americans to ‘ gather ’ even as Covid-19 surges.
” RELATED : In Stunning Interview , Obama Re-Writes History , Blames Trump for 2 of His Own Most-Hated Policies “ Public health experts are warning that Thanksgiving could be ‘ the mother of all superspreader events.
’ And the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends against traveling for Thanksgiving as a means to preventing further spread of the coronavirus , ” Vasquez argued .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health officials warn that family gatherings like Thanksgiving , which are often indoors and multi-generational , could put vulnerable people at risk.
” The CNN reporter went on to note how many people are dead or sick , before noting , “ Trump has frequently flouted public health warnings.
” Vasquez did not criticize those who gathered after her network and others prematurely called the 2020 election for Democrat Joe Biden earlier this month .
The CNN report also did not disparage other gatherings of leftists , such as riots , which have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we have to assume , are not places where the coronavirus can spread , as the media gave them their tacit endorsement .
But Thanksgiving is a day when Americans traditionally come together to see family and to share blessings with one another .
Thanksgiving , like attending religious services , can be a unifying experience .
So CNN worked to squash it , as it did with Trump ’ s message for unity on the holiday .
Ironically , Democrats and the leftist establishment media began talking about unity shortly after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election .
We know what unity for Democrats looks like : Trump ’ s message urging Americans to come together for one special day was delivered with quite the unifying tone .
But for CNN , that kind of unity is dangerous .
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President Donald Trump’s Thanksgiving proclamation triggered those working at CNN, leading the activist organization to ramp up its coronavirus fear-mongering.
Trump, in a proclamation issued on Wednesday, bucked the official narrative being pushed by the establishment media and some elected Democrats.
Amid a reported surge in coronavirus cases, the establishment media’s peddling of pandemic fear has spiked.
In conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the media and its allies in the Democratic Party worked to essentially cancel Thanksgiving.
But Trump issued a proclamation defying them all.
Trump recognized early Americans as well as soldiers, first responders and everyday Americans who have sacrificed so much amid the pandemic.
He also asked Americans to celebrate the holiday together.
“I encourage all Americans to gather, in homes and places of worship, to offer a prayer of thanks to God for our many blessings,” Trump wrote.
The proclamation carried a tone of optimism.
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One could argue that it also perhaps called for unity.
But the activists at CNN, who apparently loathe unity and optimism, attempted a takedown of the Trump Thanksgiving proclamation.
CNN’s Maegan Vasquez authored a Thanksgiving day web story that was headlined, “White House Thanksgiving proclamation calls for Americans to ‘gather’ even as Covid-19 surges.”
US President Trump’s annual Thanksgiving proclamation calls for Americans to “gather” for the holiday, even though federal public health officials have explicitly warned against it https://t.co/O4lKpCOlxB — CNN International (@cnni) November 26, 2020
“Public health experts are warning that Thanksgiving could be ‘the mother of all superspreader events.’ And the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends against traveling for Thanksgiving as a means to preventing further spread of the coronavirus,” Vasquez argued.
“Coronavirus cases are surging, and public health officials warn that family gatherings like Thanksgiving, which are often indoors and multi-generational, could put vulnerable people at risk.”
The CNN reporter went on to note how many people are dead or sick, before noting, “Trump has frequently flouted public health warnings.”
Vasquez did not criticize those who gathered after her network and others prematurely called the 2020 election for Democrat Joe Biden earlier this month.
Crowd of people gathered near the White House is celebrating after the election was called for Biden. pic.twitter.com/CrEcD5U3uB — W.G. Dunlop (@wgdunlop) November 7, 2020
The CNN report also did not disparage other gatherings of leftists, such as riots, which have occurred throughout the year.
Those gatherings, we have to assume, are not places where the coronavirus can spread, as the media gave them their tacit endorsement.
I thought this was disinformation when I saw the screenshots; It’s not. A CNN reporter is genuinely stood in front of a burning neighbourhood telling viewers that violent riots were in fact ‘mostly peaceful protests’, after the shootings, of course! ? MSM is a parody of itself pic.twitter.com/ZNioZXf8Zi — Calvin Robinson (@calvinrobinson) August 27, 2020
But Thanksgiving is a day when Americans traditionally come together to see family and to share blessings with one another.
Thanksgiving, like attending religious services, can be a unifying experience.
So CNN worked to squash it, as it did with Trump’s message for unity on the holiday.
Ironically, Democrats and the leftist establishment media began talking about unity shortly after they crowned Biden the winner of the election.
These four years of chaos are almost behind us. Soon we’ll be led by leaders who will focus on what unites us and heal our nation. — The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) November 17, 2020
The election is over. It’s time to put aside the partisanship and the rhetoric designed to demonize one another. We have to come together. — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 24, 2020
Our trust has been broken – in our leaders, institutions and even some of our friends. Now more than ever we need to listen, to learn from one another, and to rebuild our bonds. Because when we can trust one another, we can truly achieve great things. #trustmatters pic.twitter.com/HJ5BSZyp55 — CNN Communications (@CNNPR) November 8, 2020
We know what unity for Democrats looks like:
Tonight I’m calling for the eventual prosecution of donald trump and his enablers for their many crimes against the United States. pic.twitter.com/LJGvzLqQ35 — Bill Pascrell, Jr. (@BillPascrell) November 18, 2020
PROSECUTE. THEM. ALL. I applaud Biden’s desire to heal. But if illegal acts aren’t prosecuted they CEASE TO BE ILLEGAL. Trump is still attempting a coup. He and Pence are guilty of mass negligent homicide. Barr. Miller. All. Prosecute! O vs T: https://t.co/rKpV6EkDu4
In brief: pic.twitter.com/RVlXbaUjay — Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) November 24, 2020
After Trump leaves, and he will, to repair the damage he has caused Democracy, it will be imperative that a non partisan commission be formed to investigate him for Federal Crimes. It will be the only way we can restore faith in our Constitution and the Rule of Law. — Rob Reiner (@robreiner) November 20, 2020
Trying to figure out how to permanently social distance from 74 million people for the rest of my life without selling my house. — John Pavlovitz (@johnpavlovitz) November 21, 2020
Trump’s message urging Americans to come together for one special day was delivered with quite the unifying tone.
But for CNN, that kind of unity is dangerous.
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westernjournal--2020-11-27--Did Bernie Sanders Just Confirm Our Worst Fears with This Ominous Threat?

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is warning Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden that he ’ d better include radical leftists in his Cabinet if he gets installed in the White House — or else .
The self-proclaimed democratic socialist said it would be deeply “ insulting ” to the far-left faction of the Democratic Party if Biden decided to freeze out progressives .
“ It seems to me pretty clear that progressive views need to be expressed within a Biden administration , ” Sanders recently told The Associated Press .
“ It would be , for example , enormously insulting if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rivals ’ — and there ’ s some discussion that that ’ s what he intends to do — which might include Republicans and conservative Democrats — but which ignored the progressive community , ” he said .
“ I think that would be very , very unfortunate.
” The senator fired the warning shot as the far-left faction of the Democrat Party is pushing Biden to consider Sen. Elizabeth Warren for Treasury secretary , the AP reported .
Members of the Massachusetts Democrat ’ s inner circle said she really wants the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee , said Warren would play a major role in shaping the policies of a potential Biden administration no matter what post she ’ s assigned .
“ It ’ s safe to say that Elizabeth Warren has definitely earned the trust and the ear of Joe Biden and will surely have an influential role in agenda setting going forward whether it ’ s being a very powerful senator or a more formal role in his administration , ” Green told the AP .
“ No matter what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it comes to agenda setting for the Democratic Party.
” For his part , Sanders reiterated his desire to serve as labor secretary in a Biden administration .
On Thursday , Biden told reporters he has made a decision on his choice for Treasury secretary .
While he did not name names , the former vice president insisted that the nominee would be “ someone who will be accepted by all elements of the Democratic party , moderates and progressives.
” He declined to say whether Sanders would have a role in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as the anti-Trump Lincoln Project slammed both Sanders and Warren , saying their radical-left policy positions would be disastrous for the country .
“ Choosing Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders , who represent the far left — and in Bernie ’ s case , an openly socialist view of the world — is not the leadership that the American people just voted for , ” said Jennifer Horn , a co-founder of the Lincoln Project , which spent millions supporting Biden ’ s campaign .
“ I think Joe Biden understands that.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stance on COVID in 1 Interview The radical leftists of the Democrat Party , such as Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota , are extremely outspoken and constantly in the headlines , giving the impression that the entire party shares their extremist views .
In reality , many Democrats are uncomfortable with the far-left faction of their own party , especially its open embrace of socialism .
Democratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy of Florida is the first Vietnamese-American woman in Congress .
The self-proclaimed “ proud capitalist ” is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fascination with socialism , which she experienced firsthand growing up in Vietnam .
“ I am offended by this whole conversation about socialism , ” Murphy said during a 2019 speech , according to the Washington Examiner .
“ The idea that in the greatest democracy — the greatest capitalist system in the world — we ’ re having casual conversation about socialism , offends me.
” Murphy said anyone who understands the horrors of socialism would never champion its destructive policies .
Just look at Venezuela , where starving people are literally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meal .
Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia blamed her party ’ s apparent leftward lurch for its loss of House seats in the Nov. 3 election .
“ We need to not ever use the word ‘ socialist ’ or ‘ socialism ’ ever again , ” Spanberger said during a Democratic House Caucus post-election conference call .
“ We lost good members because of that.
” She went on to say , “ If we are classifying Tuesday as a success … we will get f—ing torn apart in 2022.
” That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think about before heeding the call to add radical leftists to his Cabinet .
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Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is warning Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden that he’d better include radical leftists in his Cabinet if he gets installed in the White House — or else.
The self-proclaimed democratic socialist said it would be deeply “insulting” to the far-left faction of the Democratic Party if Biden decided to freeze out progressives.
“It seems to me pretty clear that progressive views need to be expressed within a Biden administration,” Sanders recently told The Associated Press.
“It would be, for example, enormously insulting if Biden put together a ‘team of rivals’ — and there’s some discussion that that’s what he intends to do — which might include Republicans and conservative Democrats — but which ignored the progressive community,” he said. “I think that would be very, very unfortunate.”
The senator fired the warning shot as the far-left faction of the Democrat Party is pushing Biden to consider Sen. Elizabeth Warren for Treasury secretary, the AP reported. Members of the Massachusetts Democrat’s inner circle said she really wants the job.
Adam Green, the co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, said Warren would play a major role in shaping the policies of a potential Biden administration no matter what post she’s assigned.
“It’s safe to say that Elizabeth Warren has definitely earned the trust and the ear of Joe Biden and will surely have an influential role in agenda setting going forward whether it’s being a very powerful senator or a more formal role in his administration,” Green told the AP. “No matter what, she’ll be powerful when it comes to agenda setting for the Democratic Party.”
For his part, Sanders reiterated his desire to serve as labor secretary in a Biden administration.
On Thursday, Biden told reporters he has made a decision on his choice for Treasury secretary. While he did not name names, the former vice president insisted that the nominee would be “someone who will be accepted by all elements of the Democratic party, moderates and progressives.”
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He declined to say whether Sanders would have a role in his theoretical Cabinet.
Meanwhile, Biden allies such as the anti-Trump Lincoln Project slammed both Sanders and Warren, saying their radical-left policy positions would be disastrous for the country.
“Choosing Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders, who represent the far left — and in Bernie’s case, an openly socialist view of the world — is not the leadership that the American people just voted for,” said Jennifer Horn, a co-founder of the Lincoln Project, which spent millions supporting Biden’s campaign. “I think Joe Biden understands that.”
Poll: Huge Majority of Voters ‘Uncomfortable’ with Socialist Candidate Like Sanders https://t.co/NM92ezCIqt — ConservativeLibrarian Parler ConservativeLibrarian (@conlibrarian) February 20, 2020
The radical leftists of the Democrat Party, such as Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, are extremely outspoken and constantly in the headlines, giving the impression that the entire party shares their extremist views.
In reality, many Democrats are uncomfortable with the far-left faction of their own party, especially its open embrace of socialism.
Democratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy of Florida is the first Vietnamese-American woman in Congress. The self-proclaimed “proud capitalist” is disgusted by the left’s clueless fascination with socialism, which she experienced firsthand growing up in Vietnam.
“I am offended by this whole conversation about socialism,” Murphy said during a 2019 speech, according to the Washington Examiner. “The idea that in the greatest democracy — the greatest capitalist system in the world — we’re having casual conversation about socialism, offends me.”
Murphy said anyone who understands the horrors of socialism would never champion its destructive policies.
Just look at Venezuela, where starving people are literally picking through trash to find their next meal.
Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia blamed her party’s apparent leftward lurch for its loss of House seats in the Nov. 3 election.
“We need to not ever use the word ‘socialist’ or ‘socialism’ ever again,” Spanberger said during a Democratic House Caucus post-election conference call. “We lost good members because of that.”
She went on to say, “If we are classifying Tuesday as a success … we will get f—ing torn apart in 2022.”
That’s something Biden might want to think about before heeding the call to add radical leftists to his Cabinet.
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westernjournal--2020-11-27--Dem Congressman Ousted After 1 Term as GOP Picks Up Another California House Seat

Republicans have picked up their 11th seat overall in the U.S. House and the third seat in California , as Republican David Valadao reclaimed the seat he lost two years ago .
The former congressman defeated Democratic Rep. TJ Cox , who ousted Valadao in the 21st Congressional District two years ago by 862 votes .
Valadao endorsed President Donald Trump after withholding his support in 2016 — a risk in a swing district the president lost by 15 points four years ago .
But he also stressed his independence and promoted his willingness to work across party lines .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ like it should be a Democratic stronghold : The party holds a nearly 17-point registration edge .
But California ’ s agricultural centers have long been known for Republican residents who vote reliably and Democrats who often do not .
Valadao proved tough to beat after he was first elected in 2012 , fending off Democratic challengers by focusing on irrigation and other local issues .
That changed in 2018 , when Democrats captured seven GOP-held House seats in California .
The 21st was among them , though the results weren ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The president has called Valadao “ an incredible guy ” he wants back in Washington .
Valadao , from a dairy farming family , topped the primary field in March with nearly half the vote .
Cox campaigned on health care and immigration reform in a district with a large Latino population .
Valadao stressed support for more water for agriculture .
In an online video posted this week , Valadao pledged to pass a coronavirus relief package and improve the health care system “ so that everyone can get the care they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : 'On to SCOTUS ! '
Trump Legal Team Declares After Key Appeals Court Decision “ This Thanksgiving , as the coronavirus continues to spread and our community and nation struggle , we desperately need relief , ” Valadao said .
“ The only way we will get through this is by sticking together as Americans , not divided by political parties .
When I head back to Washington every resident of the Central Valley has my word that I will continue to always put this community first.
” Cox has not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a Facebook post on Thursday that he wouldn ’ t make a statement on the election results until every vote is counted .
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Republicans have picked up their 11th seat overall in the U.S. House and the third seat in California, as Republican David Valadao reclaimed the seat he lost two years ago.
The former congressman defeated Democratic Rep. TJ Cox, who ousted Valadao in the 21st Congressional District two years ago by 862 votes.
Valadao endorsed President Donald Trump after withholding his support in 2016 — a risk in a swing district the president lost by 15 points four years ago.
But he also stressed his independence and promoted his willingness to work across party lines.
BREAKING: Republican David Valadao Flips Blue House Seat In CA; Third GOP Pick-Up Of Election In State https://t.co/JzmZuf7vuE pic.twitter.com/gQomXbEelh — The Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) November 27, 2020
On paper, the 21st District looks like it should be a Democratic stronghold: The party holds a nearly 17-point registration edge.
But California’s agricultural centers have long been known for Republican residents who vote reliably and Democrats who often do not.
Valadao proved tough to beat after he was first elected in 2012, fending off Democratic challengers by focusing on irrigation and other local issues.
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That changed in 2018, when Democrats captured seven GOP-held House seats in California. The 21st was among them, though the results weren’t settled until weeks after Election Day.
The president has called Valadao “an incredible guy” he wants back in Washington.
Valadao, from a dairy farming family, topped the primary field in March with nearly half the vote.
Cox campaigned on health care and immigration reform in a district with a large Latino population. Valadao stressed support for more water for agriculture.
In an online video posted this week, Valadao pledged to pass a coronavirus relief package and improve the health care system “so that everyone can get the care they need when they need it most.”
Valadao declared victory on Wednesday.
“This Thanksgiving, as the coronavirus continues to spread and our community and nation struggle, we desperately need relief,” Valadao said.
“The only way we will get through this is by sticking together as Americans, not divided by political parties. When I head back to Washington every resident of the Central Valley has my word that I will continue to always put this community first.”
Cox has not yet conceded the election. He said in a Facebook post on Thursday that he wouldn’t make a statement on the election results until every vote is counted.
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westernjournal--2020-11-27--CNN Reporter Shredded for Self-Congratulatory Message About Trump News Conference

CNN White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins was ridiculed Thursday after congratulating herself and fellow White House reporters after President Donald Trump answered their questions for the first time since the Nov. 3 election .
“ The crew that got President Trump to answer his first questions in over three weeks .
Proud to be part of it , ” Collins tweeted as she shared a photo of herself and other reporters who were in the room .
Critics were quick to mock Collins on social media .
Others pointed to a double standard in the coverage of Trump compared with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Where is the photo of the crew that can get Joe Biden to answer one ?
” podcaster Stephen Miller asked .
RELATED : Trump Goes Off on Reporter : 'Do n't Ever Talk to the President That Way' Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer added , “ Too bad the Biden press pool hardly ever does this… ” “ Of the 12 questions Biden received Monday , there were zero follow-ups .
Zero interruptions during answers , ” opinion writer Joe Concha noted in The Hill .
“ Zero questions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which rank as among the top concerns on voters ’ minds , along with the coronavirus.
” Interruptions are expected at media briefings given by Trump and his administration .
At a news conference last week , White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany called Collins an “ activist ” after the reporter shouted questions at her , Fox News reported .
Trump answered reporters ’ questions Thursday following a Thanksgiving teleconference with members of the U.S. military , telling them he would leave the White House if the Electoral College chooses Biden as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but he was not prepared to concede .
“ Certainly I will , and you know that , ” the president said when asked if he would leave the White House if the Electoral College voted for Biden .
“ But I think that there will be a lot of things happening between now and the 20th of January.
” The Trump campaign is challenging the results in several states , including Arizona , Georgia , Michigan , Nevada , Pennsylvania and Wisconsin , because of alleged voter fraud and irregularities .
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CNN White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins was ridiculed Thursday after congratulating herself and fellow White House reporters after President Donald Trump answered their questions for the first time since the Nov. 3 election.
“The crew that got President Trump to answer his first questions in over three weeks. Proud to be part of it,” Collins tweeted as she shared a photo of herself and other reporters who were in the room.
The crew that got President Trump to answer his first questions in over three weeks. Proud to be part of it. Happy Thanksgiving! pic.twitter.com/1H1uBdxdG9 — Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) November 26, 2020
Critics were quick to mock Collins on social media.
Remember when journalists were intelligent and professional? This level of cringe is painful. pic.twitter.com/O20SU6Q2X0 — Adam Karnes (@AdamKarnes) November 27, 2020
Real journalists don’t report about themselves, let alone self-congratulate about doing their jobs. — J Michael Waller (@JMichaelWaller) November 27, 2020
A crew of activists. ?… bunch of losers. — 47™ (@fadde) November 27, 2020
I really can’t imagine what it’s like to be this delusional and narcissistic. — Matthew “Save The Turkeys” Betley?? (@MatthewBetley) November 27, 2020
Others pointed to a double standard in the coverage of Trump compared with that of presumptive President-elect Joe Biden.
“Where is the photo of the crew that can get Joe Biden to answer one?” podcaster Stephen Miller asked.
Where is the photo of the crew that can get Joe Biden to answer one? https://t.co/P9xxg8Us4c — Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) November 27, 2020
Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer added, “Too bad the Biden press pool hardly ever does this…”
Too bad the Biden press pool hardly ever does this… https://t.co/8vZfLCPae2 — Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) November 27, 2020
But you were fine with Overnight Biden not answering questions his whole “campaign” — DK13????? (@dk13_chrisdano) November 27, 2020
The real challenge will be asking Biden what his favorite color is but I’m sure you will all power through. — The ?FOO (@PolitiBunny) November 27, 2020
Be careful, there. Wouldn’t want you to tear your rotator cuff patting yourself on the back. Btw, please do let us know if/when you get @JoeBiden to answer some questions not involving ice cream. — Ken Emanuelson (@mrclean2012 on Parler) (@mrclean2012) November 27, 2020
“Of the 12 questions Biden received Monday, there were zero follow-ups. Zero interruptions during answers,” opinion writer Joe Concha noted in The Hill.
“Zero questions about any of the issues above, which rank as among the top concerns on voters’ minds, along with the coronavirus.”
Interruptions are expected at media briefings given by Trump and his administration. At a news conference last week, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany called Collins an “activist” after the reporter shouted questions at her, Fox News reported.
Trump answered reporters’ questions Thursday following a Thanksgiving teleconference with members of the U.S. military, telling them he would leave the White House if the Electoral College chooses Biden as the winner of the presidential election, but he was not prepared to concede.
“Certainly I will, and you know that,” the president said when asked if he would leave the White House if the Electoral College voted for Biden.
“But I think that there will be a lot of things happening between now and the 20th of January.”
The Trump campaign is challenging the results in several states, including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, because of alleged voter fraud and irregularities.
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westernjournal--2020-11-27--Cuomo Rails Against Supreme Court After His Church Restrictions Are Struck Down

New York ’ s Democrat Gov .
Andrew Cuomo took aim at the U.S. Supreme Court after a 5-4 decision Wednesday ruled that his restrictions on religious gatherings contradicted the First Amendment .
According to The New York Times , Cuomo blamed justices ’ “ partisanship , ” especially targeting President Donald Trump ’ s three appointees , including Justice Amy Coney Barrett .
“ You have a different court , and I think that was the statement that the court was making , ” Cuomo said .
“ We know who he appointed to the court , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ The Supreme Court made a ruling , ” the New York Post reported Cuomo also said .
“ It ’ s more illustrative of the Supreme Court than anything else.
” “ Earlier this year , when Barrett ’ s liberal predecessor , Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , was still on the court , the justices divided 5-4 to leave in place pandemic-related capacity restrictions affecting churches in California and Nevada , ” WABC-TV noted .
Cuomo had imposed restrictions beginning in October for “ certain areas of New York where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Times reported , with limits between 10 to 25 following “ a surge of cases in several Orthodox Jewish communities in Brooklyn , Queens and two suburban counties.
” Cuomo tried to claim that the decision , sparked by lawsuits from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and Agudath Israel of America , didn ’ t really matter , describing them as “ irrelevant from any practical impact because the zone they were talking about has already been moot.
” “ I think this was really just an opportunity for the court to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said during a conference call on Thanksgiving , stating the restrictions “ expired last week.
” CNN reported Cuomo said “ the decision isn ’ t final , ” although his edicts can not be enforced while appeals continue regarding other portions of his overreaching coronavirus regulations .
“ It didn ’ t affect our mass gathering rules , ” Cuomo continued .
“ It didn ’ t mention the overall limits.
” According to The Times , the court “ forcefully entered the arena , signaling that it was willing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ orders during the pandemic , at least where constitutional rights are affected , ” with restrictions typically “ enacted by Democratic officials and enforced through curfews , closures and capacity limits , have been resisted by some members of the public , but largely upheld by the courts.
” “ Members of this Court are not public health experts , and we should respect the judgment of those with special expertise and responsibility in this area , ” the majority wrote .
“ But even in a pandemic , the Constitution can not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Trump 's Supreme Court Puts an End to Cuomo 's COVID Crackdown on Religious Freedom “ The restrictions at issue here , by effectively barring many from attending religious services , strike at the very heart of the First Amendment ’ s guarantee of religious liberty , ” they wrote .
“ There can be no question that the challenged restrictions , if enforced , will cause irreparable harm .
… If only 10 people are admitted to each service , the great majority of those who wish to attend Mass on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shabbat will be barred , ” the justices asserted .
“ There is no world in which the Constitution tolerates color-coded executive edicts that reopen liquor stores and bike shops , but shutter churches , synagogues and mosques , ” Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote .
The Times reported on George W. Bush-appointed Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. ’ s dissent , noting the First Amendment conflict but calling it futile for the justices “ to rule on that serious and difficult question at this time.
” “ The Governor might reinstate the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But he also might not.
” Roberts called it “ a significant matter to override determinations made by public health officials.
” According to WABC , Cuomo plans to double down on his nanny-state restrictions with a “ Winter Plan , ” including “ zone factors , testing at school ” and a “ vaccine plan.
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New York’s Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo took aim at the U.S. Supreme Court after a 5-4 decision Wednesday ruled that his restrictions on religious gatherings contradicted the First Amendment.
According to The New York Times, Cuomo blamed justices’ “partisanship,” especially targeting President Donald Trump’s three appointees, including Justice Amy Coney Barrett.
“You have a different court, and I think that was the statement that the court was making,” Cuomo said.
“We know who he appointed to the court,” he continued. “We know their ideology.”
“The Supreme Court made a ruling,” the New York Post reported Cuomo also said. “It’s more illustrative of the Supreme Court than anything else.”
“Earlier this year, when Barrett’s liberal predecessor, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, was still on the court, the justices divided 5-4 to leave in place pandemic-related capacity restrictions affecting churches in California and Nevada,” WABC-TV noted.
Cuomo had imposed restrictions beginning in October for “certain areas of New York where infection rates were climbing,” The Times reported, with limits between 10 to 25 following “a surge of cases in several Orthodox Jewish communities in Brooklyn, Queens and two suburban counties.”
Cuomo tried to claim that the decision, sparked by lawsuits from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and Agudath Israel of America, didn’t really matter, describing them as “irrelevant from any practical impact because the zone they were talking about has already been moot.”
“I think this was really just an opportunity for the court to express its philosophy and politics,” he said during a conference call on Thanksgiving, stating the restrictions “expired last week.”
CNN reported Cuomo said “the decision isn’t final,” although his edicts cannot be enforced while appeals continue regarding other portions of his overreaching coronavirus regulations.
“It didn’t affect our mass gathering rules,” Cuomo continued. “It didn’t mention the overall limits.”
According to The Times, the court “forcefully entered the arena, signaling that it was willing to impose new constraints on executive and emergency orders during the pandemic, at least where constitutional rights are affected,” with restrictions typically “enacted by Democratic officials and enforced through curfews, closures and capacity limits, have been resisted by some members of the public, but largely upheld by the courts.”
“Members of this Court are not public health experts, and we should respect the judgment of those with special expertise and responsibility in this area,” the majority wrote. “But even in a pandemic, the Constitution cannot be put away and forgotten.”
“The restrictions at issue here, by effectively barring many from attending religious services, strike at the very heart of the First Amendment’s guarantee of religious liberty,” they wrote.
“There can be no question that the challenged restrictions, if enforced, will cause irreparable harm. … If only 10 people are admitted to each service, the great majority of those who wish to attend Mass on Sunday or services in a synagogue on Shabbat will be barred,” the justices asserted.
“There is no world in which the Constitution tolerates color-coded executive edicts that reopen liquor stores and bike shops, but shutter churches, synagogues and mosques,” Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote.
The Times reported on George W. Bush-appointed Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.’s dissent, noting the First Amendment conflict but calling it futile for the justices “to rule on that serious and difficult question at this time.”
“The Governor might reinstate the restrictions,” Roberts wrote. “But he also might not.”
Roberts called it “a significant matter to override determinations made by public health officials.”
According to WABC, Cuomo plans to double down on his nanny-state restrictions with a “Winter Plan,” including “zone factors, testing at school” and a “vaccine plan.”
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westernjournal--2020-11-27--Assassination Rocks Iran, ‘Serious Indications of Israeli Role’

Iran ’ s top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was assassinated near Tehran on Friday , according to state media .
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is blaming Israel for the assassination , as Fakhrizadeh has been a major target by Mossad , Israel ’ s intelligence agency , for many years .
“ Terrorists murdered an eminent Iranian scientist today .
This cowardice — with serious indications of Israeli role — shows desperate warmongering of perpetrators , ” Zarif tweeted .
“ Iran calls on int ’ l community — and especially EU — to end their shameful double @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terror.
” Photos of the incident depict a severely damaged cars with blown-out windows .
Hossein Salami , the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard , also released a statement about the assassination .
“ The assassination of nuclear scientists is the most obvious violent confrontation of the domination system to prevent us from gaining access to modern science , ” Salami tweeted in Farsi .
It is unknown at this time what the United States ’ response will be to the assassination , especially due to high tensions with the nation after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , the assassination comes at a turning point in American foreign policy , considering Joe Biden ’ s desire to reboot the Iran nuclear deal when he presumably becomes president next year .
RELATED : Joe Biden Manages To Tell 3 Lies at Once with Arrogant 'America Is Back ' Claim The Iran nuclear deal was a result of negotiations between Iran , the United States and several European countries that limited Iran ’ s uranium stockpile but also relaxed sanctions .
President Donald Trump decided that the United States would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ belief that the Obama administration let Iran off the hook too easily .
After Solemani ’ s assassination , Iran said they would stop following the rules of the deal and continue to develop a nuclear weapon .
The death of Fakhrizadeh represents a major setback in the Iranian nuclear program , which has recently been making progress .
As the Western world is on the verge of a major foreign policy shift , new challenges with Iran will certainly arise in the coming years .
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Iran’s top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was assassinated near Tehran on Friday, according to state media.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is blaming Israel for the assassination, as Fakhrizadeh has been a major target by Mossad, Israel’s intelligence agency, for many years.
“Terrorists murdered an eminent Iranian scientist today. This cowardice — with serious indications of Israeli role — shows desperate warmongering of perpetrators,” Zarif tweeted. “Iran calls on int’l community — and especially EU — to end their shameful double standards & condemn this act of state terror.”
Terrorists murdered an eminent Iranian scientist today. This cowardice—with serious indications of Israeli role—shows desperate warmongering of perpetrators Iran calls on int’l community—and especially EU—to end their shameful double standards & condemn this act of state terror. — Javad Zarif (@JZarif) November 27, 2020
Photos of the incident depict a severely damaged cars with blown-out windows.
Iranian nuclear scientist seen as driving force behind weapons program is killed in attack near Tehran, Iranian media reports https://t.co/aSZo14EiiL — The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) November 27, 2020
Hossein Salami, the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, also released a statement about the assassination.
“The assassination of nuclear scientists is the most obvious violent confrontation of the domination system to prevent us from gaining access to modern science,” Salami tweeted in Farsi.
ترور دانشمندان هسته‌ای آشکارترین تقابل خشن نظام سلطه برای جلوگیری از دستیابی ما به علوم مدرن است. — حسین سلامی (@salamy_ir) November 27, 2020
It is unknown at this time what the United States’ response will be to the assassination, especially due to high tensions with the nation after General Qassem Soleimani was killed in January.
However, the assassination comes at a turning point in American foreign policy, considering Joe Biden’s desire to reboot the Iran nuclear deal when he presumably becomes president next year.
Biden may want Iran’s nuclear deal back. That’s harder and riskier now https://t.co/yrnc0bUrIC — CNBC (@CNBC) November 25, 2020
The Iran nuclear deal was a result of negotiations between Iran, the United States and several European countries that limited Iran’s uranium stockpile but also relaxed sanctions.
President Donald Trump decided that the United States would leave the deal in 2018 under the belief that the Obama administration let Iran off the hook too easily.
After Solemani’s assassination, Iran said they would stop following the rules of the deal and continue to develop a nuclear weapon.
The death of Fakhrizadeh represents a major setback in the Iranian nuclear program, which has recently been making progress.
As the Western world is on the verge of a major foreign policy shift, new challenges with Iran will certainly arise in the coming years.
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westernjournal--2020-11-27--Trump Goes Off on Reporter: ‘Don’t Ever Talk to the President That Way’

President Donald Trump laid into an establishment media reporter Thursday during a media briefing on Thanksgiving .
The president was taking questions about a number of topics , including proposed troop withdrawals from Afghanistan , coronavirus vaccines and also about the still-contested election .
Asked if he will leave the White House if Democrat Joe Biden is officially elected president , Trump affirmed he indeed would , but only if Biden is certified as the winner by the Electoral College .
“ It ’ s going to be a very hard thing to concede because we know there was massive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stated that time is not a luxury to prove allegations of massive election fraud , but “ everything else is on our side , facts are on our side , this was a massive fraud.
” The exchange with the media quickly grew tense , though .
Trump , apparently incensed by a disrespectful reporter , set him straight during a moment where members of the White House press pool were heard on video yelling over one another .
It is not clear exactly what was said , but Trump ’ s response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t talk to me that way .
You ’ re just a lightweight , ” Trump said to the reporter .
” Don ’ t talk to me that way .
I ’ m the President of the United States .
Don ’ t ever talk to the president that way , ” he added .
Newsweek identified the reporter the president was speaking to as Jeff Mason with Reuters .
Trump moved on from Mason and stated , “ alright , I ’ m gon na go with another question.
” Asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Trump affirmed he would , if necessary .
“ Certainly I will , and you know that , ” Trump said .
Trump also was not shy about questioning the election results , and Biden ’ s supposed historic margin of victory .
RELATED : 'On to SCOTUS ! '
Trump Legal Team Declares After Key Appeals Court Decision “ This election was a fraud , ” he said .
“ There ’ s no way that Biden got 80 million votes , ” Trump told the reporters , concluding that there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the finish line .
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President Donald Trump laid into an establishment media reporter Thursday during a media briefing on Thanksgiving.
The president was taking questions about a number of topics, including proposed troop withdrawals from Afghanistan, coronavirus vaccines and also about the still-contested election.
Asked if he will leave the White House if Democrat Joe Biden is officially elected president, Trump affirmed he indeed would, but only if Biden is certified as the winner by the Electoral College.
“It’s going to be a very hard thing to concede because we know there was massive fraud,” Trump said.
Trump stated that time is not a luxury to prove allegations of massive election fraud, but “everything else is on our side, facts are on our side, this was a massive fraud.”
The exchange with the media quickly grew tense, though.
Trump, apparently incensed by a disrespectful reporter, set him straight during a moment where members of the White House press pool were heard on video yelling over one another.
JUST IN: President Trump snaps at reporter objecting to the President’s false claims about the election: “You’re just a lightweight. Don’t talk to me that way. I’m the President of the United States. Don’t ever talk to the President that way.” pic.twitter.com/RbTKItjs9L — The Hill (@thehill) November 26, 2020
It is not clear exactly what was said, but Trump’s response was crystal clear.
“Don’t talk to me that way. You’re just a lightweight,” Trump said to the reporter.
”Don’t talk to me that way. I’m the President of the United States. Don’t ever talk to the president that way,” he added.
Newsweek identified the reporter the president was speaking to as Jeff Mason with Reuters.
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Trump moved on from Mason and stated, “alright, I’m gonna go with another question.”
Asked again about conceding if Biden is certified, Trump affirmed he would, if necessary.
“Certainly I will, and you know that,” Trump said.
Trump also was not shy about questioning the election results, and Biden’s supposed historic margin of victory.
“This election was a fraud,” he said.
“There’s no way that Biden got 80 million votes,” Trump told the reporters, concluding that there was widespread fraud that pushed Biden over the finish line.
“This election was a rigged election.”
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westernjournal--2020-11-27--Major Lawsuit Demands Decertification of Election Results, Seizure of Every Voting Machine in State

A lawsuit filed by attorney Sidney Powell on Wednesday calls on Georgia to decertify its results from the Nov. 3 presidential election because of alleged “ massive election fraud ” and “ multiple violations ” of state law .
Powell ’ s lawsuit claims the use of Dominion voting software , “ ballot stuffing ” and other actions illegally gave Democrat Joe Biden a lead in the state .
It asks the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia for an “ emergency declaratory judgment that voting machines be seized and impounded immediately for a forensic audit.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of State Brad Raffensperger last week with Biden winning 49.5 percent of the vote and President Donald Trump winning 49.3 percent of the vote , according to The Associated Press .
Republican Gov .
Brian Kemp , Raffensperger and other state officials are listed as defendants in Powell ’ s lawsuit .
“ The scheme and artifice to defraud was for the purpose of illegally and fraudulently manipulating the vote count to make certain the election of Joe Biden as President of the United States , ” the lawsuit says .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the most fundamentally troubling , insidious , and egregious is the systemic adaptation of old-fashioned ‘ ballot-stuffing.
’ It has now been amplified and rendered virtually invisible by computer software created and run by domestic and foreign actors for that very purpose.
” According to the lawsuit , “ There is incontrovertible physical evidence that the standards of physical security of the voting machines and the software were breached , and machines were connected to the internet in violation of professional standards and state and federal laws.
” “ The massive fraud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Dominion Voting Systems Corporation ( ‘ Dominion ’ ) only recently purchased and rushed into use by Defendants Governor Brian Kemp , Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger , and the Georgia Board of Elections .
Sequoia voting machines were used in 16 states and the District of Colombia in 2006 .
Smartmatic , which has revenue of about $ 100 million , focuses on Venezuela and other markets outside the U.S , ” it says .
A Dominion representative told Fox News that Powell ’ s claims are without merit .
Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Powell on Sunday , with Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani and Jenna Ellis releasing a statement .
“ Sidney Powell is practicing law on her own .
She is not a member of the Trump Legal Team .
She is also not a lawyer for the President in his personal capacity , ” they said .
Powell responded to the statement with agreement , saying she represents another group with the same goal .
“ I agree with the statement today .
I will represent # WeThePeople and seek the truth .
I intend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the chips fall where they may .
We will not allow the foundations of this great republic to be destroyed by abject fraud , ” Powell told The Wall Street Journal .
Most of the lawsuits filed in battleground states have been dismissed .
A notable exception is a lawsuit that resulted in a Pennsylvania judge stopping the certification of election results in the state Wednesday .
The Trump administration appointee for the General Services Administration , Emily Murphy , has cleared funds for the Biden transition process to take place , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legal team and others from fighting the results .
The president said on Thanksgiving that he will leave the White House if the electors formally select Biden as the president-elect on Dec. 14 , but he is not planning on conceding at this time .
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A lawsuit filed by attorney Sidney Powell on Wednesday calls on Georgia to decertify its results from the Nov. 3 presidential election because of alleged “massive election fraud” and “multiple violations” of state law.
Powell’s lawsuit claims the use of Dominion voting software, “ballot stuffing” and other actions illegally gave Democrat Joe Biden a lead in the state.
It asks the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia for an “emergency declaratory judgment that voting machines be seized and impounded immediately for a forensic audit.”
The election was certified by Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger last week with Biden winning 49.5 percent of the vote and President Donald Trump winning 49.3 percent of the vote, according to The Associated Press.
Georgia’s top elections official has certified results showing Democrat Joe Biden won the presidential race in the state. https://t.co/hZ0eR6A7rx — AP Politics (@AP_Politics) November 20, 2020
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, Raffensperger and other state officials are listed as defendants in Powell’s lawsuit.
“The scheme and artifice to defraud was for the purpose of illegally and fraudulently manipulating the vote count to make certain the election of Joe Biden as President of the United States,” the lawsuit says. “The fraud was executed by many means, but the most fundamentally troubling, insidious, and egregious is the systemic adaptation of old-fashioned ‘ballot-stuffing.’ It has now been amplified and rendered virtually invisible by computer software created and run by domestic and foreign actors for that very purpose.”
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According to the lawsuit, “There is incontrovertible physical evidence that the standards of physical security of the voting machines and the software were breached, and machines were connected to the internet in violation of professional standards and state and federal laws.”
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“The massive fraud begins with the election software and hardware from Dominion Voting Systems Corporation (‘Dominion’) only recently purchased and rushed into use by Defendants Governor Brian Kemp, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, and the Georgia Board of Elections. Sequoia voting machines were used in 16 states and the District of Colombia in 2006. Smartmatic, which has revenue of about $100 million, focuses on Venezuela and other markets outside the U.S,” it says.
A Dominion representative told Fox News that Powell’s claims are without merit.
Trump’s legal team distanced itself from Powell on Sunday, with Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani and Jenna Ellis releasing a statement.
“Sidney Powell is practicing law on her own. She is not a member of the Trump Legal Team. She is also not a lawyer for the President in his personal capacity,” they said.
Powell responded to the statement with agreement, saying she represents another group with the same goal.
“I agree with the statement today. I will represent #WeThePeople and seek the truth. I intend to expose all the fraud and let the chips fall where they may. We will not allow the foundations of this great republic to be destroyed by abject fraud,” Powell told The Wall Street Journal.
Most of the lawsuits filed in battleground states have been dismissed. A notable exception is a lawsuit that resulted in a Pennsylvania judge stopping the certification of election results in the state Wednesday.
This order does not impact yesterday’s appointment of electors. We will be filing an appeal with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court momentarily. https://t.co/wRzFwPvJIO — AG Josh Shapiro (@PAAttorneyGen) November 25, 2020
The Trump administration appointee for the General Services Administration, Emily Murphy, has cleared funds for the Biden transition process to take place, but that has certainly not stopped the Trump legal team and others from fighting the results.
The president said on Thanksgiving that he will leave the White House if the electors formally select Biden as the president-elect on Dec. 14, but he is not planning on conceding at this time.
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westernjournal--2020-11-27--Trump’s Lawyer Has 3 Defiant Words for Cowards Sending Her Threats

Jenna Ellis , one of President Donald Trump ’ s election attorneys , didn ’ t dance around the topic of intimidation when responding to threats from reporters and other keyboard activists on Twitter this week .
In three words , Ellis framed the battle for those who might attempt to discourage her from fighting for election integrity .
“ Do your worst , ” she said .
Trump attorneys who have worked to help his campaign prove allegations of voter fraud have been doxxed or otherwise threatened in the weeks since the Nov. 3 election .
Twitter surprisingly got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lincoln Project grifters doxxed two attorneys for Trump by posting their names and contact information online .
According to the Washington Examiner , the Lincoln Project ’ s account tweeted , “ Here are two attorneys attempting to help Trump overturn the will of the Pennsylvanian people.
” The tweet , which was eventually taken down by the platform , contained private contact information .
The Examiner reported the two attorneys worked for the law firm Porter Wright Morris & Arthur .
That firm has since withdrawn from representing the president .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mutual agreement that Plaintiffs will be best served if Porter Wright withdraws , and current co-counsel and such other counsel as Plaintiffs may choose to engage represent Plaintiffs in this case , ” a motion to withdraw from the case read , The Hill reported .
No explanation was given as to why the firm withdrew from the case .
But the veiled public threats were there .
One can only imagine the kind of heat Ellis is feeling .
RELATED : CNN : Trump 's Call for Unity and Togetherness 'Could Put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it clear in a Twitter post on the eve of Thanksgiving she won ’ t be threatened into quitting .
“ I keep getting a barrage of threats & false accusations from Dems and ‘ reporter ’ activists , ” Ellis wrote .
“ My only comment is this : Do your worst .
I ’ m not intimidated .
I won ’ t back down .
My mission is Truth , my God is the Lord Jesus Christ , and my client is the President of the United States , ” she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hill to climb to prove the alleged widespread election fraud and irregularities , which he and his legal team contend cost him potentially millions of votes and turned the tide against him in crucial swing states .
The outcome of the election , at this point , is in the hands of God ( and likely the federal courts ) .
But it ’ s apparent the president has surrounded himself with people of high moral fortitude who are of sound faith and mind .
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Jenna Ellis, one of President Donald Trump’s election attorneys, didn’t dance around the topic of intimidation when responding to threats from reporters and other keyboard activists on Twitter this week.
In three words, Ellis framed the battle for those who might attempt to discourage her from fighting for election integrity.
“Do your worst,” she said.
Trump attorneys who have worked to help his campaign prove allegations of voter fraud have been doxxed or otherwise threatened in the weeks since the Nov. 3 election.
Twitter surprisingly got involved earlier this month when the NeverTrump Lincoln Project grifters doxxed two attorneys for Trump by posting their names and contact information online.
According to the Washington Examiner, the Lincoln Project’s account tweeted, “Here are two attorneys attempting to help Trump overturn the will of the Pennsylvanian people.”
The tweet, which was eventually taken down by the platform, contained private contact information.
“Make them famous,” the Lincoln Project tweet added.
The Examiner reported the two attorneys worked for the law firm Porter Wright Morris & Arthur.
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That firm has since withdrawn from representing the president.
“Plaintiffs and Porter Wright have reached a mutual agreement that Plaintiffs will be best served if Porter Wright withdraws, and current co-counsel and such other counsel as Plaintiffs may choose to engage represent Plaintiffs in this case,” a motion to withdraw from the case read, The Hill reported.
No explanation was given as to why the firm withdrew from the case.
But the veiled public threats were there.
One can only imagine the kind of heat Ellis is feeling.
But she made it clear in a Twitter post on the eve of Thanksgiving she won’t be threatened into quitting.
“I keep getting a barrage of threats & false accusations from Dems and ‘reporter’ activists,” Ellis wrote.
“My only comment is this: Do your worst. I’m not intimidated. I won’t back down. My mission is Truth, my God is the Lord Jesus Christ, and my client is the President of the United States,” she added.
I keep getting a barrage of threats & false accusations from Dems and “reporter” activists. My only comment is this: Do your worst. I’m not intimidated. I won’t back down. My mission is Truth, my God is the Lord Jesus Christ, and my client is the President of the United States. — Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) November 25, 2020
The president has quite a hill to climb to prove the alleged widespread election fraud and irregularities, which he and his legal team contend cost him potentially millions of votes and turned the tide against him in crucial swing states.
The outcome of the election, at this point, is in the hands of God (and likely the federal courts).
But it’s apparent the president has surrounded himself with people of high moral fortitude who are of sound faith and mind.
That’s as good of a start as any in an apparent David versus Goliath battle against the institutions that more Americans seem to be losing faith in every day.
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westernjournal--2020-11-27--‘Father’ of Iran Nuclear Program Assassinated

The reported head of Iran ’ s nuclear weapons program was assassinated Friday near Tehran , according to Iran ’ s defense ministry .
The death of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh , a physics professor and officer in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard , was confirmed after it was widely reported by local news , The Times of Israel reported .
“ This Friday afternoon , armed terrorist elements attacked a car carrying Mohsen Fakhrizadeh , head of the Ministry of Defense ’ s Research and Innovation Organization , ” Iran ’ s defense ministry said .
“ During the clash between his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was seriously injured and taken to hospital .
“ Unfortunately , the medical team did not succeed in reviving him , and a few minutes ago , this manager and scientist , after years of effort and struggle , achieved a high degree of martyrdom.
” WARNING : The tweet embedded below contains images that may be disturbing to some readers .
It was not immediately clear who the attackers were or if they escaped .
The attack reportedly happened in Absard , a small city near the capital of Tehran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken to a local hospital to be treated for injuries .
Photos and video of the aftermath of the attack showed bullet holes piercing the windshield of a Nissan sedan and blood pooled on the road .
Fakhrizadeh was viewed by people outside of Iran as the leading figure in their suspected nuclear program , but Iran has consistently denied such involvement , according to Reuters .
A 2011 report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog identified Fakhizadeh as the central figure in Iran ’ s suspected work to develop atomic bombs .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enrichment ) , Fakhrizadeh would be known as the father of the Iranian bomb , ” an unidentified Western diplomat told Reuters in 2014 .
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“ Assassinating nuclear scientists is the most violent confrontation to prevent us from reaching modern science , ” Hossein Salami , chief commander of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guards tweeted , according to The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iran ’ s supreme leader issued a warning to the attackers on Twitter .
“ In the last days of their gambling ally ’ s political life , the Zionists seek to intensify and increase pressure on Iran to wage a full-blown war , ” Hossein Dehghan wrote , appearing to refer to President Donald Trump .
“ We will descend like lightning on the killers of this oppressed martyr and we will make them regret their actions !
” Iranian officials also pointed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’ s interest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the attack .
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The reported head of Iran’s nuclear weapons program was assassinated Friday near Tehran, according to Iran’s defense ministry.
The death of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a physics professor and officer in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, was confirmed after it was widely reported by local news, The Times of Israel reported.
“This Friday afternoon, armed terrorist elements attacked a car carrying Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, head of the Ministry of Defense’s Research and Innovation Organization,” Iran’s defense ministry said.
“During the clash between his security team and the terrorists, Mr. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was seriously injured and taken to hospital.
“Unfortunately, the medical team did not succeed in reviving him, and a few minutes ago, this manager and scientist, after years of effort and struggle, achieved a high degree of martyrdom.”
WARNING: The tweet embedded below contains images that may be disturbing to some readers.
It was not immediately clear who the attackers were or if they escaped.
The attack reportedly happened in Absard, a small city near the capital of Tehran, and Fakhrizadeh’s bodyguards were taken to a local hospital to be treated for injuries.
Photos and video of the aftermath of the attack showed bullet holes piercing the windshield of a Nissan sedan and blood pooled on the road.
Fakhrizadeh was viewed by people outside of Iran as the leading figure in their suspected nuclear program, but Iran has consistently denied such involvement, according to Reuters.
A 2011 report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog identified Fakhizadeh as the central figure in Iran’s suspected work to develop atomic bombs.
“If Iran ever chose to weaponize (enrichment), Fakhrizadeh would be known as the father of the Iranian bomb,” an unidentified Western diplomat told Reuters in 2014.
Iran has claimed to be refining uranium for a planned network of power plants, not nuclear weapons.
“Assassinating nuclear scientists is the most violent confrontation to prevent us from reaching modern science,” Hossein Salami, chief commander of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guards tweeted, according to The Times of Israel.
An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader issued a warning to the attackers on Twitter.
“In the last days of their gambling ally’s political life, the Zionists seek to intensify and increase pressure on Iran to wage a full-blown war,” Hossein Dehghan wrote, appearing to refer to President Donald Trump. “We will descend like lightning on the killers of this oppressed martyr and we will make them regret their actions!”
Iranian officials also pointed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s interest in Fakhrizadeh as a possible motivation behind the attack.
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westernjournal--2020-11-27--Biden Contradicts His Entire Stance on COVID in 1 Interview

Joe Biden wants to go big when it comes to COVID-19 relief .
“ Right now , Congress should come together and pass a COVID relief package like the HEROES Act that the House passed six months ago , ” the presumptive winner of the still-contested presidential election said during a news conference on Nov. 16 , according to a transcript .
“ Once we shut down the virus and deliver economic relief to workers and businesses , then we can start to build back better than before.
” The HEROES Act , passed by the Democrat-controlled lower chamber , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That ’ s on top of the trillions we ’ ve already spent .
If the Democrats end up winning both Georgia runoffs in January and gain control of the Senate — and decide the filibuster is for dupes — that price tag could get even heftier .
Just don ’ t expect any of the money to be used to reopen schools .
In Biden ’ s first extensive post-election sit-down interview , aired Tuesday on NBC , “ NBC Nightly News ” anchor Lester Holt asked the Democratic candidate about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s public school system and what he would do “ to get kids back in school.
” “ How much will you be working the phones and working with governors and mayors ?
” Holt asked .
Answer : Not a whole bloody lot , because the former vice president is all about fiscal continence .
“ Well , it takes a lot of money to get them back , ” Biden said .
“ The estimates are $ 150 to $ 200 billion for the year it would take to get — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
You need to change the ventilation systems in public schools , Biden said .
You have to change how employees conduct themselves , “ everyone from the sanitary workers right through to the bus drivers.
” Also , classes need to happen in smaller modules .
All apparently insuperable hurdles for a prospective Biden administration .
And then there ’ s this from Holt : “ You ’ ve got schools closed right now in places where restaurants are open .
Are our priorities correct ?
” “ I think we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” said Biden , who then proceeded to tell us why we couldn ’ t do both .
“ I ’ m very concerned about the schools , and I — for example , I was on a call yesterday with Mayor de Blasio , the largest school district in the country , ” Biden said , referring to New York ’ s Bill de Blasio .
“ He is in a position where it cost tens of millions of dollars to be able to safely open their schools .
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“ So , there ’ s a lot we can do , but it is the single best expenditure of our dollars we could engage in now is to provide for these kinds of protection , not only the protective gear , but the PPP , meaning the ability to allow businesses and other operations to be able to open and have the wherewithal , the financial aid to open safely.
” The first argument against doing both : We can ’ t spend the money .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best investment isn ’ t our children but our businesses .
Yes , apparently the most powerful member of the party whose voters once affixed an obscene number of “ It will be a great day when our schools get all the money they need and the Air Force has to hold a bake sale to buy a bomber ” stickers to the bumpers of their Subarus suddenly thinks your neighborhood bar is a better candidate for government spending than the education system .
Of course , the teachers unions , whose members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stickers , also have a fair bit of sway with Democrat leadership , and they don ’ t want in-person teaching , which may have something to do with Biden prioritizing business stimulus in this false dichotomy .
Whatever the case , this undercuts Biden ’ s message of going big on COVID-19 relief funding .
Few budgetary items would have the return on investment as ensuring our kids got back into the classroom .
Remote learning has proven to be wildly ineffective , particularly for students with special needs and from low-income @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also see the greatest benefit to low-income households for whom the costs of day care and technology are simply infeasible .
This should be Democrat red meat .
Also , schools haven ’ t proven to be known vectors of transmission .
Take the New York City public school system , which closed when the city hit an arbitrary 3 percent positive COVID test rate .
According to ABC News , at the time of the closure , the positive test rate in the city ’ s public school system was 0.23 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were only 28 positives — 20 staff and eight students .
There ’ s no evidence transmission happened at school , either .
De Blasio was thrown under the bus by the governor of his own state , Democrat Andrew Cuomo , who signed onto a statement by a group of Northeastern governors that “ in-person learning is safe when the appropriate protections are in place , even in communities with high transmission rates.
” But apparently , we ’ ve got a budget hawk in the White House , one who won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trillion Democrat coronavirus relief package — a bill that includes plenty of money for bailouts , including $ 25 billion for the U.S .
Postal Service .
And , in fact , there ’ s plenty of money in the HEROES Act for education : $ 175 billion of it for K-12 .
Not a single cent of it is contingent upon schools reopening for in-person learning , however , unlike in proposals introduced in the Republican-controlled Senate .
Thank heavens Joe Biden cares about our budgetary waistline , though .
American parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the foreseeable future ought to remember his grave concern for out-of-control federal spending going forward , particularly when he wants us to get behind wasteful spending .
Like , for instance , the HEROES Act .
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Joe Biden wants to go big when it comes to COVID-19 relief.
“Right now, Congress should come together and pass a COVID relief package like the HEROES Act that the House passed six months ago,” the presumptive winner of the presidential election said during a news conference Nov. 16, according to a transcript. “Once we shut down the virus and deliver economic relief to workers and businesses, then we can start to build back better than before.”
The HEROES Act, passed by the Democrat-controlled lower chamber, involves $2 trillion in aid. That’s on top of the trillions we’ve already spent.
If the Democrats end up winning both Georgia runoffs in January and gain control of the Senate — and decide the filibuster is for dupes — that price tag could get even heftier.
Just don’t expect any of the money to be used to reopen schools.
In Biden’s first extensive post-election sit-down interview, aired Tuesday on NBC, “NBC Nightly News” anchor Lester Holt asked the Democratic candidate about the recent closure of New York City’s public school system and what he would do “to get kids back in school.”
“How much will you be working the phones and working with governors and mayors?” Holt asked.
Answer: Not a whole bloody lot, because the former vice president is all about fiscal continence.
“Well, it takes a lot of money to get them back,” Biden said.
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“The estimates are $150 to $200 billion for the year it would take to get — safely open our schools,” he said.
You need to change the ventilation systems in public schools, Biden said. You have to change how employees conduct themselves, “everyone from the sanitary workers right through to the bus drivers.” Also, classes need to happen in smaller modules. All apparently insuperable hurdles for a prospective Biden administration.
And then there’s this from Holt: “You’ve got schools closed right now in places where restaurants are open. Are our priorities correct?”
“I think we should be able to do both,” said Biden, who then proceeded to tell us why we couldn’t do both.
“I’m very concerned about the schools, and I — for example, I was on a call yesterday with Mayor de Blasio, the largest school district in the country,” Biden said, referring to New York’s Bill de Blasio. “He is in a position where it cost tens of millions of dollars to be able to safely open their schools.
“So, there’s a lot we can do, but it is the single best expenditure of our dollars we could engage in now is to provide for these kinds of protection, not only the protective gear, but the PPP, meaning the ability to allow businesses and other operations to be able to open and have the wherewithal, the financial aid to open safely.”
The first argument against doing both: We can’t spend the money. The second argument against doing both: Our best investment isn’t our children but our businesses.
Yes, apparently the most powerful member of the party whose voters once affixed an obscene number of “It will be a great day when our schools get all the money they need and the Air Force has to hold a bake sale to buy a bomber” stickers to the bumpers of their Subarus suddenly thinks your neighborhood bar is a better candidate for government spending than the education system.
Of course, the teachers unions, whose members were so fond of those Pentagon bake-sale stickers, also have a fair bit of sway with Democrat leadership, and they don’t want in-person teaching, which may have something to do with Biden prioritizing business stimulus in this false dichotomy.
Whatever the case, this undercuts Biden’s message of going big on COVID-19 relief funding.
Few budgetary items would have the return on investment as ensuring our kids got back into the classroom. Remote learning has proven to be wildly ineffective, particularly for students with special needs and from low-income families.
A return to schools would also see the greatest benefit to low-income households for whom the costs of day care and technology are simply infeasible.
This should be Democrat red meat.
Also, schools haven’t proven to be known vectors of transmission. Take the New York City public school system, which closed when the city hit an arbitrary 3 percent positive COVID test rate.
According to ABC News, at the time of the closure, the positive test rate in the city’s public school system was 0.23 percent. The New York Times reported there were only 28 positives — 20 staff and eight students. There’s no evidence transmission happened at school, either.
De Blasio was thrown under the bus by the governor of his own state, Democrat Andrew Cuomo, who signed onto a statement by a group of Northeastern governors that “in-person learning is safe when the appropriate protections are in place, even in communities with high transmission rates.”
But apparently, we’ve got a budget hawk in the White House, one who won’t balk at the $2 trillion Democrat coronavirus relief package — a bill that includes plenty of money for bailouts, including $25 billion for the U.S. Postal Service.
And, in fact, there’s plenty of money in the HEROES Act for education: $175 billion of it for K-12. Not a single cent of it is contingent upon schools reopening for in-person learning, however, unlike in proposals introduced in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Thank heavens Joe Biden cares about our budgetary waistline, though.
American parents whose kids have to learn from home for the foreseeable future ought to remember his grave concern for out-of-control federal spending going forward, particularly when he wants us to get behind wasteful spending.
Like, for instance, the HEROES Act.
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westernjournal--2020-11-27--Garth Brooks Speaks Out About Internet ‘Misinformation Highway’ After Bogus Rumors

Country music singer-songwriter Garth Brooks is all too familiar with the unaccountable and at-times misleading nature of the internet .
According to The Washington Post , Brooks recently called the worldwide web out as a “ misinformation highway ” after a year full of false reports about him and his colleagues .
The statement came about in a discussion surrounding the singer ’ s reaction to baseless claims that country music legend Charley Pride died this past summer .
“ I slammed the laptop and Miss [ Trisha ] Yearwood said , ‘ What ’ s wrong ?
” Brooks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nov. 19 .
“ I said , ‘ Charley Pride passed away .
I blew it .
I ’ ve had a song I wanted to sing with him for 10 years and my lazy a– didn ’ t get it done .
It ’ s just one of those things where I just blew my chance.
” To the singer ’ s shock , however , he found out the following day that Pride was alive and well .
Shaken by the experience , Brooks , 58 , decided not to leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and he immediately flew to Dallas to record with Pride .
The duo can be heard performing “ Where the Cross Don ’ t Burn ” on Brooks ’ new studio album , “ Fun ” — which debuted last week .
Beyond his top-selling solo artistry and stadium tours , however , Brooks is known for stepping into the media spotlight to pursue national unity .
But with a contentious presidential election in full swing this year , Brooks ’ unofficial unity campaign hit several snags .
In February , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ users began to assume he had endorsed progressive 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders .
The uproar began in light of a Feb. 22 performance at Detroit ’ s Ford Field football stadium , where Brooks wore a hometown jersey in honor of former Lions star running back Barry Sanders .
Both Brooks and Barry Sanders have made light of the situation , with the country singer voicing second-hand embarrassment for those confused about the story during his Post interview .
Sanders had his fun more publicly , asking Brooks to join his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days that followed .
Seven months later , social media exploded around Brooks again , when Politico reported he was one of several celebrities asked to star in a Trump administration video campaign intended to “ defeat despair ” surrounding the coronavirus pandemic .
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Brooks reportedly remains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started .
“ All I know is my publicist sent us this thing that said , ‘ Hey look , I ’ m not sure what this is coming from , so I ’ m going to pass on it.
’ I never even saw it .
I said , ‘ Okay.
’ But this must be what it was — nobody ’ s asked me about it until now .
So I didn ’ t hear anything , ” the country singer told The Washington Post .
Brooks wasn ’ t without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ either , telling the newspaper he often laughs when it comes to confused political controversy surrounding celebrities .
“ I was lucky enough to be raised with a very strong foundation of , ‘ Look , as long as you know who you are , it doesn ’ t matter if the rest of the world knows who you are , or thinks they know you and they ’ re wrong , ' ” Brooks said , going on to discuss the political expectations often laid at the feet of country musicians .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hat , and immediately you ’ re put in this kind of category that might not be who you are.
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Country music singer-songwriter Garth Brooks is all too familiar with the unaccountable and at-times misleading nature of the internet.
According to The Washington Post, Brooks recently called the worldwide web out as a “misinformation highway” after a year full of false reports about him and his colleagues.
The statement came about in a discussion surrounding the singer’s reaction to baseless claims that country music legend Charley Pride died this past summer.
“I slammed the laptop and Miss [Trisha] Yearwood said, ‘What’s wrong?” Brooks told the Post in a story published Nov. 19. “I said, ‘Charley Pride passed away. I blew it. I’ve had a song I wanted to sing with him for 10 years and my lazy a– didn’t get it done. It’s just one of those things where I just blew my chance.”
To the singer’s shock, however, he found out the following day that Pride was alive and well.
Shaken by the experience, Brooks, 58, decided not to leave a long-awaited collaboration opportunity to chance again, and he immediately flew to Dallas to record with Pride. The duo can be heard performing “Where the Cross Don’t Burn” on Brooks’ new studio album, “Fun” — which debuted last week.
Beyond his top-selling solo artistry and stadium tours, however, Brooks is known for stepping into the media spotlight to pursue national unity.
But with a contentious presidential election in full swing this year, Brooks’ unofficial unity campaign hit several snags.
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In February, the artist took heat across the internet when users began to assume he had endorsed progressive 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders. The uproar began in light of a Feb. 22 performance at Detroit’s Ford Field football stadium, where Brooks wore a hometown jersey in honor of former Lions star running back Barry Sanders.
Both Brooks and Barry Sanders have made light of the situation, with the country singer voicing second-hand embarrassment for those confused about the story during his Post interview.
Sanders had his fun more publicly, asking Brooks to join his nonexistent presidential campaign on Twitter in the days that followed.
Seven months later, social media exploded around Brooks again, when Politico reported he was one of several celebrities asked to star in a Trump administration video campaign intended to “defeat despair” surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.
A loud contingent of fans were quick to voice their frustration and disappointment in this instance as well, assuming the artist to be a Trump supporter.
Brooks reportedly remains uncertain with regard to where the rumors started.
“All I know is my publicist sent us this thing that said, ‘Hey look, I’m not sure what this is coming from, so I’m going to pass on it.’ I never even saw it. I said, ‘Okay.’ But this must be what it was — nobody’s asked me about it until now. So I didn’t hear anything,” the country singer told The Washington Post.
Brooks wasn’t without a sense of humor in that case either, telling the newspaper he often laughs when it comes to confused political controversy surrounding celebrities.
“I was lucky enough to be raised with a very strong foundation of, ‘Look, as long as you know who you are, it doesn’t matter if the rest of the world knows who you are, or thinks they know you and they’re wrong,'” Brooks said, going on to discuss the political expectations often laid at the feet of country musicians.
“You walk in with a cowboy hat, and immediately you’re put in this kind of category that might not be who you are.”
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