westernjournal--2020-09-17--Larry Elder: Dems Are Flabbergasted as to How Trump Is Gaining Minority Support – But It’s Actually

Larry Elder: Dems Are Flabbergasted as to How Trump Is Gaining Minority Support – But It’s Actually Very Simple

According to a recent Hill-HarrisX poll of registered voters , President Donald Trump ’ s approval rating just hit its highest mark since June .
This may or may not hold after back-to-back alleged “ bombshells ” about what Trump knew about COVID-19 and how he allegedly disparaged fallen soldiers as “ losers.
” But still , for Democrats , these new poll numbers are triggering yet another round of head-shaking .
After all , the Democratic perception and characterization of Trump is that of a crass , ignorant , xenophobic , incompetent , mass-murdering racist .
How , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ d ” in deplorable not find himself universally rejected ?
Or , as Peter Strzok , the fired senior FBI agent who led the Trump-Russia collusion probe , famously texted about the 2016 election , “ Hillary should win 100,000,000-0.
” How , Dems ask , can such an overtly racist president get a 36 percent approval rating by black likely voters in a July Rasmussen poll ?
After all , Trump recently denied the existence of “ systemic racism ” in law enforcement and said that there are “ some bad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” at critical times .
Similarly , Attorney General William Barr , at a recent House Judiciary Committee hearing on police response to the street protests , also disputed the claim of police “ systemic racism.
” Barr said , “ I think it would be an oversimplification to treat the problem as rooted in some deep-seated racism generally infecting our police departments .
It seems far more likely that the problem stems from a complex mix of factors , which can be addressed with focused attention over time.
” And , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump and Biden neck-and-neck at 48 percent each among likely voters eight weeks before the election .
Even more astonishing to those who despise Trump because he “ hates ” Hispanics is that in Florida , likely Hispanic voters give him a 50 percent approval rating versus Biden ’ s 46 percent .
There are many reasons why Trump is outperforming among black and Hispanic likely voters compared with the typical Republican presidential candidate .
First , it ’ s hard to beat — pre-pandemic shutdown — historically low black and Hispanic unemployment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enabling urban parents in communities of color to decide whether to send their kids to an often-underperforming government school or take the public dollars allocated for their kids to a better school option .
Second , a lot of Hispanics do not like illegal immigration any more than do non-Hispanics .
Third , the daily and nightly street protests and the protesters ’ anti-cop rhetoric help make Trump ’ s “ law and order ” pitch look pretty appealing .
As for the demand to “ defund the police , ” a Gallup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 found that the percentage of white people who want police staffing to remain where it is or even increase is very close to the percentage of black people who want the staffing to remain where it is or increase , at 88 percent and 81 percent , respectively .
It has become increasingly clear the goal is not a more “ diverse ” police force .
RELATED : Mercedes Schlapp : President Trump Is Responsible for America 's Economic Success - Here 's How The chief of police of Rochester , New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death of a black man in police custody , is black .
The police chief of Minneapolis , where George Floyd died , is black and Hispanic .
The racial composition of the police departments of New York City and Los Angeles increasingly reflect the racial demographics of their cities .
Or , as the left likes to put it , the departments look like their cities .
Chanting protesters in Rochester made their goals clear : “ If you don ’ t give us our s— , we ’ ll shut s— @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organizer defended looting in the city ’ s Magnificent Mile commercial district as “ reparations.
” Well , buckle up .
According to Mapping Police Violence , 30 unarmed black men were killed in 2019 , a monthly average of 2.5 .
So , we could easily see 2.5 “ police brutality ” protests per month .
According to Statista , 7,407 black people were victims of homicide in 2018 — a monthly average of 617 .
And it is estimated that 90 percent of black homicide victims are killed by other black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , rapper Tupac Shakur said in 1994 : “ The same crime element that white people are scared of , black people are scared of .
The same crime element that white people fear , we fear .
So , we defend ourselves from the same crime element that they ’ re scared of .
You know what I ’ m saying ?
While they waiting for legislation to pass and everything , we next door to the killer .
We next door to ’ em , you know , because we up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s 80 n—as in the building .
All them killers they letting out , they right there in that building .
But just cause we black , we get along with the killers or something ?
We get along with the rapists cause we black and we from the same hood ?
What is that ?
We need protection , too.
” How ironic if , after the media and Democratic leaders ’ three-plus years of maligning Trump as a xenophobic racist , Hispanic and black voters help keep Trump in the White @ @ @ @ @ @ @ views expressed in this opinion article are those of their author and are not necessarily either shared or endorsed by the owners of this website .
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According to a recent Hill-HarrisX poll of registered voters, President Donald Trump’s approval rating just hit its highest mark since June.
This may or may not hold after back-to-back alleged “bombshells” about what Trump knew about COVID-19 and how he allegedly disparaged fallen soldiers as “losers.”
But still, for Democrats, these new poll numbers are triggering yet another round of head-shaking. After all, the Democratic perception and characterization of Trump is that of a crass, ignorant, xenophobic, incompetent, mass-murdering racist.
How, they ask, can someone who put the “d” in deplorable not find himself universally rejected? Or, as Peter Strzok, the fired senior FBI agent who led the Trump-Russia collusion probe, famously texted about the 2016 election, “Hillary should win 100,000,000-0.”
How, Dems ask, can such an overtly racist president get a 36 percent approval rating by black likely voters in a July Rasmussen poll?
After all, Trump recently denied the existence of “systemic racism” in law enforcement and said that there are “some bad apples” and cops who “choke” at critical times.
Similarly, Attorney General William Barr, at a recent House Judiciary Committee hearing on police response to the street protests, also disputed the claim of police “systemic racism.”
Barr said, “I think it would be an oversimplification to treat the problem as rooted in some deep-seated racism generally infecting our police departments. It seems far more likely that the problem stems from a complex mix of factors, which can be addressed with focused attention over time.”
And, in Florida, an NBC News/Marist poll shows Trump and Biden neck-and-neck at 48 percent each among likely voters eight weeks before the election. Even more astonishing to those who despise Trump because he “hates” Hispanics is that in Florida, likely Hispanic voters give him a 50 percent approval rating versus Biden’s 46 percent.
There are many reasons why Trump is outperforming among black and Hispanic likely voters compared with the typical Republican presidential candidate.
First, it’s hard to beat — pre-pandemic shutdown — historically low black and Hispanic unemployment numbers. Trump supports school choice, enabling urban parents in communities of color to decide whether to send their kids to an often-underperforming government school or take the public dollars allocated for their kids to a better school option.
Second, a lot of Hispanics do not like illegal immigration any more than do non-Hispanics.
Third, the daily and nightly street protests and the protesters’ anti-cop rhetoric help make Trump’s “law and order” pitch look pretty appealing.
As for the demand to “defund the police,” a Gallup poll conducted between June 23 and July 6 found that the percentage of white people who want police staffing to remain where it is or even increase is very close to the percentage of black people who want the staffing to remain where it is or increase, at 88 percent and 81 percent, respectively.
It has become increasingly clear the goal is not a more “diverse” police force.
The chief of police of Rochester, New York, who was fired after the death of a black man in police custody, is black. The police chief of Minneapolis, where George Floyd died, is black and Hispanic. The racial composition of the police departments of New York City and Los Angeles increasingly reflect the racial demographics of their cities. Or, as the left likes to put it, the departments look like their cities.
Chanting protesters in Rochester made their goals clear: “If you don’t give us our s—, we’ll shut s— down.” A Chicago Black Lives Matter organizer defended looting in the city’s Magnificent Mile commercial district as “reparations.”
Well, buckle up. According to Mapping Police Violence, 30 unarmed black men were killed in 2019, a monthly average of 2.5. So, we could easily see 2.5 “police brutality” protests per month.
According to Statista, 7,407 black people were victims of homicide in 2018 — a monthly average of 617. And it is estimated that 90 percent of black homicide victims are killed by other black people.
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As for defunding the police, rapper Tupac Shakur said in 1994: “The same crime element that white people are scared of, black people are scared of. The same crime element that white people fear, we fear. So, we defend ourselves from the same crime element that they’re scared of. You know what I’m saying? While they waiting for legislation to pass and everything, we next door to the killer. We next door to ’em, you know, because we up in the projects, where there’s 80 n—as in the building. All them killers they letting out, they right there in that building. But just cause we black, we get along with the killers or something? We get along with the rapists cause we black and we from the same hood? What is that? We need protection, too.”
How ironic if, after the media and Democratic leaders’ three-plus years of maligning Trump as a xenophobic racist, Hispanic and black voters help keep Trump in the White House for four more years.
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westernjournal--2020-09-17--Mike Huckabee: The Investigation Into Obama Officials Will Finally Expose What Has Happened To Under

Mike Huckabee: The Investigation Into Obama Officials Will Finally Expose What Has Happened To Undermine Trump

It was a ridiculously odd “ coincidence ” that about 30 phones used by members of Robert Mueller ’ s special counsel team were completely erased before being turned over to John Durham ’ s investigation .
But the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee , headed by Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson , voted Wednesday to authorize over two dozen subpoenas , and this destruction of government records will definitely be on the agenda .
It ’ s really kind of funny to read Politico ’ s report on this , as their methods are as transparent as Saran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paragraph , they term this effort “ part of a highly partisan , Republican-led investigation targeting former Obama administration officials ’ role in the presidential transition period.
” Why , it ’ s “ targeting President Donald Trump ’ s political foes — less than 50 days before Election Day.
” The story does quote a Republican , though .
Mitt Romney .
Democrats called the committee ’ s probes “ inappropriate fishing expeditions , ” which I have to say is something they know quite a lot about .
Ranking Democratic Sen. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Sen. Johnson on Monday formally objecting to the subpoenas , accusing Republicans of just trying to help Trump ’ s bid for re-election .
How about calling these efforts what they really are : a possibly last-ditch effort to find out the truth of what has gone on to undermine Donald Trump ever since he announced his candidacy for president ?
If Democrats ( shudder ) take the Senate in the coming election , all investigations will be shut down faster than you can say “ Chuck Schumer.
” This could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ justice to be done .
At the same time , Johnson has apparently acknowledged that his committee ’ s effort would help Trump .
According to Politico , he told a radio host that the probe “ would certainly help Donald Trump win re-election and certainly be pretty good , I would say , evidence about not voting for Vice President Biden.
” If this raises your hackles , I would point out that deliberately putting off finding the truth until after the election is , in effect , influencing the election — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concealing the truth from voters , who deserve to know .
That observation applies to John Durham ’ s findings as well .
“ Our investigation is focused on uncovering and revealing the truth , ” Johnson said , “ but Democrats seem intent at every turn to frustrate and interfere with our oversight efforts.
” This could get interesting .
RELATED : Mercedes Schlapp : President Trump Is Responsible for America 's Economic Success - Here 's How Those targeted with subpoenas include former CIA Director John Brennan , former FBI Director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andrew McCabe , former FBI counsel Lisa Page , former FBI agent Peter Strzok , former Obama chief of staff Denis McDonough , former FBI agent Joe Pientka , former FBI director of counterintelligence Bill Priestap , former UN ambassador Samantha Power , former White House National Security Advisor Susan Rice , former FBI attorney Kevin Clinesmith ( who has already pleaded guilty to making a false statement after altering a document to lie about Carter Page ) , former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper , former top lawyer for the FBI @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bruce Ohr , Cambridge University professor and FBI “ confidential human source ” Stefan Halper and former Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew .
There ’ s also James H. Baker , head of the Office of Net Assessment at the Defense Department , which had hired Stefan Halper as a contractor .
Oh , and last but not least , Sidney Blumenthal .
Fun times !
Some of the subpoenas do involve Ukraine and Joe and Hunter Biden , as Johnson wants to formally investigate claims made by Andriy Derkach , described by Politico @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was just sanctioned by the Treasury Department for election interference.
” In fact , the Treasury Department called him a Russian agent .
That must be why Jacob Lew is being subpoenaed .
In another bit of unintentional hilarity , Sen. Chuck Schumer did the ( for him ) laughably predictable thing and brought up “ Russia Russia Russia !
” Have you noticed this is always his fallback ?
He sought to pass a resolution “ calling for a cessation of any Senate investigation or activity that allows Congress to act as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Schumer : Your act is getting stale .
For a less slanted take on the story than Politico ’ s , I recommend this one .
And also this one .
In related news , the Senate Judiciary Committee has been ( finally ) busy setting up hearings as well , with chairman Lindsay Graham ( finally ) announcing that Comey has agreed to testify without a subpoena about “ Crossfire Hurricane.
” The scheduled date is Sept. 30 .
Graham told Sean Hannity on Wednesday that Comey “ will be respectfully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I assume they ’ ve figured out how to get around Comey ’ s sneaky refusal to renew his own security clearance . )
They ’ re also in negotiation with McCabe and Strzok .
( “ He ’ s selling a book , ” Graham joked about Strzok .
“ We will see if he will come without a subpoena.
” ) Mueller , however , has already declined to appear voluntarily .
He says he “ doesn ’ t have enough time.
” He might have a point ; judging by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not enough time in the world for him to familiarize himself even with his own report , which it seems someone else wrote and put his name on .
But I ’ d say go with a subpoena for him and anyone else who tries to weasel out .
It sure would be nice to get their comments on all those curiously “ wiped ” phones .
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It was a ridiculously odd “coincidence” that about 30 phones used by members of Robert Mueller’s special counsel team were completely erased before being turned over to John Durham’s investigation.
But the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, headed by Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson, voted Wednesday to authorize over two dozen subpoenas, and this destruction of government records will definitely be on the agenda.
It’s really kind of funny to read Politico’s report on this, as their methods are as transparent as Saran Wrap.
Consider that in the opening paragraph, they term this effort “part of a highly partisan, Republican-led investigation targeting former Obama administration officials’ role in the presidential transition period.”
Why, it’s “targeting President Donald Trump’s political foes — less than 50 days before Election Day.” The story does quote a Republican, though. Mitt Romney.
Democrats called the committee’s probes “inappropriate fishing expeditions,” which I have to say is something they know quite a lot about.
Ranking Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan sent a letter to Sen. Johnson on Monday formally objecting to the subpoenas, accusing Republicans of just trying to help Trump’s bid for re-election.
How about calling these efforts what they really are: a possibly last-ditch effort to find out the truth of what has gone on to undermine Donald Trump ever since he announced his candidacy for president?
Do you think it's important for these Senate hearings to be held before the election? Yes No
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If Democrats (shudder) take the Senate in the coming election, all investigations will be shut down faster than you can say “Chuck Schumer.” This could be a case of now or never for justice to be done.
At the same time, Johnson has apparently acknowledged that his committee’s effort would help Trump.
According to Politico, he told a radio host that the probe “would certainly help Donald Trump win re-election and certainly be pretty good, I would say, evidence about not voting for Vice President Biden.”
If this raises your hackles, I would point out that deliberately putting off finding the truth until after the election is, in effect, influencing the election — just in the other direction, by concealing the truth from voters, who deserve to know. That observation applies to John Durham’s findings as well.
“Our investigation is focused on uncovering and revealing the truth,” Johnson said, “but Democrats seem intent at every turn to frustrate and interfere with our oversight efforts.”
This could get interesting.
Those targeted with subpoenas include former CIA Director John Brennan, former FBI Director James Comey, former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, former FBI counsel Lisa Page, former FBI agent Peter Strzok, former Obama chief of staff Denis McDonough, former FBI agent Joe Pientka, former FBI director of counterintelligence Bill Priestap, former UN ambassador Samantha Power, former White House National Security Advisor Susan Rice, former FBI attorney Kevin Clinesmith (who has already pleaded guilty to making a false statement after altering a document to lie about Carter Page), former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, former top lawyer for the FBI James A. Baker, top DOJ official Bruce Ohr, Cambridge University professor and FBI “confidential human source” Stefan Halper and former Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew. There’s also James H. Baker, head of the Office of Net Assessment at the Defense Department, which had hired Stefan Halper as a contractor.
Oh, and last but not least, Sidney Blumenthal. Fun times!
Some of the subpoenas do involve Ukraine and Joe and Hunter Biden, as Johnson wants to formally investigate claims made by Andriy Derkach, described by Politico as “a pro-Russia Ukrainian lawmaker who was just sanctioned by the Treasury Department for election interference.” In fact, the Treasury Department called him a Russian agent. That must be why Jacob Lew is being subpoenaed.
In another bit of unintentional hilarity, Sen. Chuck Schumer did the (for him) laughably predictable thing and brought up “Russia Russia Russia!”
Have you noticed this is always his fallback? He sought to pass a resolution “calling for a cessation of any Senate investigation or activity that allows Congress to act as a conduit for Russian information.” Message to Schumer: Your act is getting stale.
For a less slanted take on the story than Politico’s, I recommend this one. And also this one.
In related news, the Senate Judiciary Committee has been (finally) busy setting up hearings as well, with chairman Lindsay Graham (finally) announcing that Comey has agreed to testify without a subpoena about “Crossfire Hurricane.”
The scheduled date is Sept. 30. Graham told Sean Hannity on Wednesday that Comey “will be respectfully treated but asked hard questions.” (I assume they’ve figured out how to get around Comey’s sneaky refusal to renew his own security clearance.) They’re also in negotiation with McCabe and Strzok. (“He’s selling a book,” Graham joked about Strzok. “We will see if he will come without a subpoena.”)
Mueller, however, has already declined to appear voluntarily. He says he “doesn’t have enough time.”
He might have a point; judging by his previous testimony, there’s not enough time in the world for him to familiarize himself even with his own report, which it seems someone else wrote and put his name on.
But I’d say go with a subpoena for him and anyone else who tries to weasel out. It sure would be nice to get their comments on all those curiously “wiped” phones.
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westernjournal--2020-09-17--Video: Remote Learning Called Into Question as Majority of Seattle Students Fail To Start Work in Fi

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westernjournal--2020-09-17--Leaked Emails Reveal Nashville Officials Hid Low COVID Numbers, Maintained Lockdown Anyway

In times of crisis , we often look to our political leaders for guidance .
But our faith in those leaders erodes when they hide information from the public for political purposes .
That ’ s what appears to have happened in Nashville , where local leaders apparently hid low coronavirus numbers related to bars and restaurants in order to support continued lockdowns .
According to WZTV , contact tracing commissioned earlier this year revealed that nursing homes and construction sites were much more responsible for the coronavirus ’ spread than bars and restaurants .
In fact , the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and restaurants in Nashville was so low — just 22 cases as of June 30 — that the office of Democratic Mayor John Cooper and the Metro Health Department allegedly decided not to release the numbers to the public .
Now , however , emails have emerged between the mayor ’ s office and the health department in which officials appear to allude to hiding the numbers from the public .
“ This isn ’ t going to be publicly released , right ?
Just info for Mayor ’ s Office ?
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in one email , according to WZTV .
“ Correct , not for public consumption , ” responded one of the mayor ’ s senior advisers , Benjamin Eagles .
The exchange certainly suggests that officials didn ’ t want the public to know just how few coronavirus cases could be traced back to bars and restaurants .
Presumably , this is because such officials wanted to keep the city locked down instead of allowing those businesses to reopen .
( Bars and restaurants in the city , it ’ s worth noting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the middle of last month , WTVF reported . )
First , Americans should be trusted to make their own assessment of their coronavirus risk level based on actual data .
Government officials shouldn ’ t hide that data for political purposes .
Second , for months now , the American public has been forced to make sacrifices in the name of slowing the spread and keeping coronavirus cases at a manageable level .
Many people — including bar owners and restaurateurs — have lost their entire livelihoods due to the continued shutdowns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facts surrounding their sacrifices .
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It ’ s one thing to keep bars and restaurants closed .
It ’ s another thing to do so despite knowing that very few coronavirus cases stem from such places .
About a month later , a reporter for the Tennessee Lookout asked the health department about a rumor that only about 80 cases could be traced back to the state capital ’ s restaurants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gave of ‘ more than 80 ’ does lead to a natural question : If there have been over 20,000 positive cases of COVID-19 in Davidson and only 80 or so are traced to restaurants and bars , doesn ’ t that mean restaurants and bars aren ’ t a very big problem ?
” Tennessee Lookout reporter Nate Rau asked .
In an internal email , according to WZTV , Brian Todd of the health department then asked five fellow health department officials : “ Please advise how you recommend I respond.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ My two cents .
We have certainly refused to give counts per bar because those numbers are low per site .
We could still release the total though , and then a response to the over 80 could be because that number is increasing all the time and we don ’ t want to say a specific number.
” The health department and the mayor ’ s office refused to confirm to WZTV that the emails were real .
But a Metro staff attorney has confirmed that they are , according to Nashville @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was able to get verification from the Mayor ’ s Office and the Department of Health that these emails are real , ” the attorney reportedly told Glover .
The politicization of the coronavirus is clear : Nashville ’ s Democratic leadership wanted to keep the city locked down , so they only released information that supported their narrative .
After the department was called out regarding the low number of cases related to bars and restaurants , one person appeared to suggest that officials attempt to spin the data .
Glover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ They are fabricating information , ” he told WTV .
“ They ’ ve blown their entire credibility.
” “ Its gone , I don ’ t trust a thing they say going forward … nothing.
” Many Americans share his lack of trust in elected officials and government bureaucrats right now .
“ We raised taxes 34 percent and put hundreds , literally thousands of people out of work that are now worried about losing their homes , their apartments … and we did it on bogus data , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illegal.
” Glover is right .
No Nashvillian — indeed , no American — should stand for this .
The data should support the lockdowns , not the other way around .
Unfortunately , Democrats have decided the lockdowns are good , so they create excuses to keep extending them .
It ’ s far past time for Americans to take their cities back .
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RETRACTION, Sept. 22, 2020: The Western Journal has retracted this article after the Thursday report from WZTV-TV was discovered to be false. The report misinterpreted and misrepresented information from its sources, and the station retracted the article Friday.
In a statement to CNN Business, the station apologized for the error. “[W]e incorrectly asserted that Mayor Cooper’s office withheld COVID-19 data from the public, which implied that there had been a coverup. We want to clarify that we do not believe there was any coverup, and we apologize for the error and oversight in our reporting.”
“We continue to have questions about the level of transparency that the government showed to the restaurant and bar industry – whose livelihood was on the line,” the statement added. “As journalists, we will continue to ask those questions and hold elected officials accountable.”
We apologize to our readers for any confusion our coverage of this report may have caused.
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westernjournal--2020-09-17--Video: Ben Shapiro Announces He’s Leaving California and Taking Jobs with Him – ‘Terrible Governance

Video: Ben Shapiro Announces He’s Leaving California and Taking Jobs with Him – ‘Terrible Governance Has Consequences’

‘ We ’ ll be taking our 75 jobs and leaving .
We ’ re not the first .
And @ @ @ @ @ be the last.
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westernjournal--2020-09-17--First Lady Tours Hospital, Touts Trump’s Tackling of Opioid Crisis

First Lady Melania Trump showcased a part of her “ Be Best ” youth well-being initiative on Thursday in a state her husband is hoping to win in November .
The First Lady toured Concord Hospital in New Hampshire ’ s capital city with James Carroll , director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy , in an effort to highlight the hospital ’ s treatment programs for babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome .
Mrs. Trump has focused many of her public efforts on health issues such as the nation ’ s opioid crisis .
The appearance came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election season .
President Donald Trump lost New Hampshire to Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton by fewer than 3,000 votes in 2016 .
It was the second narrowest margin of victory in the election .
Only Michigan was closer , and Trump won that state .
During Thursday ’ s appearance , Melania Trump said combating opioid abuse is one of the “ three pillars of my Be Best initiative.
” She also touted her husband ’ s administration ’ s release of $ 1.5 billion to states to address the crisis .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safer , healthier and more hopeful world for our children , ” Mrs. Trump said .
“ And thanks to my husband and this administration , we are doing exactly that.
” The visit included a discussion with Carroll and hospital officials and a tour of the hospital ’ s Simulation Center , which included activities designed to help provide comfort to babies born after being exposed to drugs in the womb .
Carroll said the administration ’ s goal is to “ reduce the supply of drugs on the street , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to put their hand up and say ‘ I ’ m here.
’ ” Melania Trump also delivered 20 fleece “ Be Best ” blankets to the hospital ’ s special case nursery .
The opioid crisis has hit New Hampshire hard .
The state had nearly 36 drug overdose deaths per 100,000 residents in 2018 , one of the highest rates in the country .
The First Lady also made a stop at the Manchester Fire Department Central Station , where she and the president visited in 2018 .
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First Lady Melania Trump showcased a part of her “Be Best” youth well-being initiative on Thursday in a state her husband is hoping to win in November.
The First Lady toured Concord Hospital in New Hampshire’s capital city with James Carroll, director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, in an effort to highlight the hospital’s treatment programs for babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Mrs. Trump has focused many of her public efforts on health issues such as the nation’s opioid crisis.
In honor of #RecoveryMonth, I will visit New Hampshire today with @ONDCP Director Carroll to highlight a local hospital’s treatment program for babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). #BeBest — Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) September 17, 2020
The appearance came during the home stretch of the presidential election season.
President Donald Trump lost New Hampshire to Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton by fewer than 3,000 votes in 2016. It was the second narrowest margin of victory in the election.
Only Michigan was closer, and Trump won that state.
During Thursday’s appearance, Melania Trump said combating opioid abuse is one of the “three pillars of my Be Best initiative.”
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She also touted her husband’s administration’s release of $1.5 billion to states to address the crisis.
“Be Best encourages the creation of a safer, healthier and more hopeful world for our children,” Mrs. Trump said.
“And thanks to my husband and this administration, we are doing exactly that.”
The visit included a discussion with Carroll and hospital officials and a tour of the hospital’s Simulation Center, which included activities designed to help provide comfort to babies born after being exposed to drugs in the womb.
Carroll said the administration’s goal is to “reduce the supply of drugs on the street, to try to give these people a chance to put their hand up and say ‘I’m here.’”
Melania Trump also delivered 20 fleece “Be Best” blankets to the hospital’s special case nursery.
The opioid crisis has hit New Hampshire hard. The state had nearly 36 drug overdose deaths per 100,000 residents in 2018, one of the highest rates in the country.
The First Lady also made a stop at the Manchester Fire Department Central Station, where she and the president visited in 2018.
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westernjournal--2020-09-17--Black Lives Matter Agitators Block Cop Car, Harass Restaurant Patrons in Philly

It ’ s definitely 2020 when protesters harassing restaurant patrons and shutting down Philadelphia streets evokes little more than a few tweets and some weary shrugs because , well , at least it wasn ’ t a riot this time .
Although the city was spared arson , vandalism and looting , Black Lives Matter protesters still turned out to demonstrate in the area around the National Constitution Center where President Donald Trump appeared at a town hall hosted by ABC News on Tuesday , according to The Philadelphia Enquirer .
The protests were mostly peaceful ( for real this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did their best to make part of the city impassible and unpleasant anyway .
They didn ’ t do much for their cause , however , as they largely succeeded in making themselves look ridiculous while offering just a little bit from their greatest hits of blocking streets , harassing police officers and yelling at restaurant patrons .
WARNING : The following videos contain graphic language and disturbing images that some viewers will find offensive .
Some made spectacles of themselves , like the woman in a Trump mask who profaned an American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump mask stands in front of some pro-Trump protesters and runs the American flag through the inside of her underwear , ” is how Shelby Talcott from the Daily Caller described the horrific scene that could very well be the only justification burning the flag ( being put out of its misery rather than in protest , of course ) .
Another protester , whom BlazeTV reporter Elijah Schaffer said had earlier “ called all Trump supporters devil worshippers , ” rode a bike through the streets followed by a huge Muppet-like prop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with devil horns .
RELATED : With NFL 's Ratings Tumbling , Football Legend Says 'Fans Have a Right To Protest' They tried to block traffic , including a police car , but failed even as one entitled demonstrator walking down a highway on-ramp admonished a police officer to “ slow down.
” Protestors also shut down the intersection of Market Street and 13th Street and chanted “ Black Lives Matter.
” They stood atop a bus stop to hold their signs .
And one protester harassed restaurant patrons who were guilty of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city restaurant .
“ You tired of hearing the truth ?
Are you tired of hearing the truth ?
” the man shouted at the diners .
“ Yes , you are .
Enjoy your privilege , man , ” he said .
Thankfully , it appeared police officers were ready for them at each pass , which kept the situation under control while undermining the BLM narrative that police are dangerous and aggressive .
While it was refreshing to see a nonviolent demonstration , this latest protest did little to advance whatever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be fighting for when the tactics are absurd and still sometimes confrontational even when they don ’ t turn violent .
Many Americans who support equality and justice for people of every color will look upon these demonstrations with amusement or contempt , but it ’ s hard to imagine that what they ’ re doing will garner any widespread support .
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It’s definitely 2020 when protesters harassing restaurant patrons and shutting down Philadelphia streets evokes little more than a few tweets and some weary shrugs because, well, at least it wasn’t a riot this time.
Although the city was spared arson, vandalism and looting, Black Lives Matter protesters still turned out to demonstrate in the area around the National Constitution Center where President Donald Trump appeared at a town hall hosted by ABC News on Tuesday, according to The Philadelphia Enquirer.
The protests were mostly peaceful (for real this time), but the BLM activists did their best to make part of the city impassible and unpleasant anyway.
They didn’t do much for their cause, however, as they largely succeeded in making themselves look ridiculous while offering just a little bit from their greatest hits of blocking streets, harassing police officers and yelling at restaurant patrons.
They surrounded Trump supporters and chanted “F— Donald Trump.”
WARNING: The following videos contain graphic language and disturbing images that some viewers will find offensive.
Anti and pro-Trump protests are beginning here in Philly. The protests are not allowed into the park, one officer said. Tons of police surveying the scene pic.twitter.com/Huprnw9N06 — Shelby Talcott (@ShelbyTalcott) September 15, 2020
Some made spectacles of themselves, like the woman in a Trump mask who profaned an American flag.
“A woman in a Trump mask stands in front of some pro-Trump protesters and runs the American flag through the inside of her underwear,” is how Shelby Talcott from the Daily Caller described the horrific scene that could very well be the only justification burning the flag (being put out of its misery rather than in protest, of course).
A woman in a Trump mask stands in front of some pro-Trump protesters and runs the American flag through the inside of her underwear: pic.twitter.com/cpZo5d6uT0 — Shelby Talcott (@ShelbyTalcott) September 15, 2020
Another protester, whom BlazeTV reporter Elijah Schaffer said had earlier “called all Trump supporters devil worshippers,” rode a bike through the streets followed by a huge Muppet-like prop fashioned as a likeness of the president with devil horns.
PHILADELPHIA: A transgender BLM activist in black booty shorts rides a bike and leads the protesters while screaming expletives through a micro megaphone with a crack in it Earlier in the night this person called all Trump supporters devil worshippers pic.twitter.com/bvjs9GYDtg — ELIJAH RIOT (@ElijahSchaffer) September 16, 2020
They tried to block traffic, including a police car, but failed even as one entitled demonstrator walking down a highway on-ramp admonished a police officer to “slow down.”
Some people try to stop a police car from going down the ramp. They let him pass after he says over a speaker that he’s trying to get down to the highway to stop traffic so no one gets run over pic.twitter.com/x9LafCmGA3 — Shelby Talcott (@ShelbyTalcott) September 16, 2020
Protestors also shut down the intersection of Market Street and 13th Street and chanted “Black Lives Matter.”
PHILADELPHIA: BLM protesters have taken a knee to shut down an intersection and chant pic.twitter.com/Xt6fjF2vKH — Drew Hernandez (@livesmattershow) September 16, 2020
They stood atop a bus stop to hold their signs.
PHILADELPHIA: Protesters have climbed bus stops to protest pic.twitter.com/B4KGnhFLH5 — Drew Hernandez (@livesmattershow) September 16, 2020
And one protester harassed restaurant patrons who were guilty of being white and enjoying dinner at a city restaurant.
“You tired of hearing the truth? Are you tired of hearing the truth?” the man shouted at the diners.
“Yes, you are. Enjoy your privilege, man,” he said.
PHILADELPHIA: BLM supporters have begun harassing white people eating dinner pic.twitter.com/rdPO4IPqno — Drew Hernandez (@livesmattershow) September 16, 2020
Thankfully, it appeared police officers were ready for them at each pass, which kept the situation under control while undermining the BLM narrative that police are dangerous and aggressive.
While it was refreshing to see a nonviolent demonstration, this latest protest did little to advance whatever legitimate cause the BLM movement is supposed to be fighting for when the tactics are absurd and still sometimes confrontational even when they don’t turn violent.
Many Americans who support equality and justice for people of every color will look upon these demonstrations with amusement or contempt, but it’s hard to imagine that what they’re doing will garner any widespread support.
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westernjournal--2020-09-17--Sexualizing Children Is ‘Corporate Practice’ for Netflix, Advocacy Group Says

Sexualizing children in films like the newly released “ Cuties ” is “ corporate practice ” for Netflix , the Parents Television Council wrote in a letter obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation .
The Parents Television Council is calling for lawmakers to “ convene hearings on the entertainment media ’ s troubling trend of sexualizing children in its programming , ” according to a letter sent to Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley released Thursday .
“ We urge you to understand the depth and breadth of this truly vexing subject , ” PTC President Timothy Winter wrote to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letter to Netflix CEO Reed Hastings demanding the removal of “ Cuties.
” Winter cited what he said are examples of Netflix “ graphically and grotesquely sexualizing children through its entertainment programming , ” listing the comedy series “ Big Mouth ” and “ Sex Education ” and the movies “ Desire ” and “ Baby.
” “ Sex Education ” includes “ high school-aged characters engaged in graphic sex scenes with dialog that one would expect only to find in XXX films , ” Winter wrote , adding that “ Baby ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , one instance of a Netflix program that sexualizes children could be an anomaly ; two instances could be a coincidence ; three instances could be a random connection ; but four instances , and actually it ’ s more than four , suggest a corporate practice for such programming , ” Winter wrote to the senator .
The letter is also directed to lawmakers who have condemned “ Cuties , ” including Republican Sens .
Tom Cotton of Arkansas , Ted Cruz of Texas and Mike Lee of Utah and Republican Indiana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tulsi Gabbard .
Netflix declined to comment on the PTC letter .
“ Cuties ” sparked intense debate over its sexualized depictions of young girls .
The movie not only includes many close-up shots of girls ’ crotches and buttocks , but also shows children viewing pornography and discussing sexual acts .
It shows one girl photographing her genitalia , among other suggestive scenes .
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Sexualizing children in films like the newly released “Cuties” is “corporate practice” for Netflix, the Parents Television Council wrote in a letter obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation.
The Parents Television Council is calling for lawmakers to “convene hearings on the entertainment media’s troubling trend of sexualizing children in its programming,” according to a letter sent to Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley released Thursday.
“We urge you to understand the depth and breadth of this truly vexing subject,” PTC president Timothy Winter wrote to Hawley.
Hawley last week wrote a letter to Netflix CEO Reed Hastings demanding the removal of “Cuties.”
Winter cited what he said are examples of Netflix “graphically and grotesquely sexualizing children through its entertainment programming,” listing the comedy series “Big Mouth” and “Sex Education” and the movies “Desire” and “Baby.”
“Sex Education” includes “high school-aged characters engaged in graphic sex scenes with dialog that one would expect only to find in XXX films,” Winter wrote, adding that “Baby” glamorizes teen prostitution.
“Senator Hawley, one instance of a Netflix program that sexualizes children could be an anomaly; two instances could be a coincidence; three instances could be a random connection; but four instances, and actually it’s more than four, suggest a corporate practice for such programming,” Winter wrote to the senator.
The letter is also directed to lawmakers who have condemned “Cuties,” including Republican Sens. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, Ted Cruz of Texas and Mike Lee of Utah and Republican Indiana Rep. Jim Banks and Democratic Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard.
Netflix declined to comment on the PTC letter.
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“Cuties” sparked intense debate over its sexualized depictions of young girls.
The movie not only includes many close-up shots of girls’ crotches and buttocks, but also shows children viewing pornography and discussing sexual acts. It shows one girl photographing her genitalia, among other suggestive scenes.
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westernjournal--2020-09-19--Tim Graham: CNN’s Stelter Has a Lot To Say About Fox News, But Can’t Even Muster a Defense of His Ow

Tim Graham: CNN’s Stelter Has a Lot To Say About Fox News, But Can’t Even Muster a Defense of His Own Network

CNN host Brian Stelter has a slimy new book out called “ Hoax ” in which he attacks Fox News and President Donald Trump with a lot of anonymously sourced hit quotes .
My favorite stop on his book tour has to be an appearance during the closing minutes of ABC ’ s “ The View ” on Wednesday Stelter ’ s obsequious inquirers such as NPR ’ s Terry Gross and PBS ’ Judy Woodruff never pressed him on whether CNN manipulated politicians behind the scenes and lied about it .
What made his appearance on “ The View @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the microscope back on CNN .
Meghan McCain turned right to the ethical questions being asked about CNN lately , most prominently by Tucker Carlson on Fox .
Turnabout is fair play .
Carlson played audio in which CNN President Jeff Zucker appeared to offer debate advice to Trump in 2016 and talk about offering Trump his own program .
Jake Tapper was exposed for allegedly lying about trying to urge his Republican acquaintance Sean Parnell to run for Congress in a “ safer R district ” instead of Pennsylvania Rep. Conor Lamb @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drew blood discussing the unprofessional comedy between Chris Cuomo and his brother , New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo : “ I had serious problems with the way Chris Cuomo had a recurring prime-time , sort of comic routine with his brother instead of asking about policies that were literally sending my friend Janice Dean ’ s older relatives to die in nursing homes .
So , with the criticism of CNN , do you believe that this is acceptable ?
” Stelter didn ’ t answer the question honestly .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defense , especially when you play the Media Ethics Police on “ Reliable Sources ” every Sunday morning .
Instead , Stelter first complained these tapes “ are cherry-picked.
” Everything that airs on the news is “ cherry-picked.
” Then he turned to leaker conspiracy theories : “ You know , Michael Cohen says these audiotapes were only held by Trump , the Trump Organization and the DOJ .
So , all of a sudden , they ’ re airing on Fox News .
You have to wonder if it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exists between Trump and Fox.
” Michael Cohen is a convicted liar , so he ’ s probably not your most , ahem , reliable source .
By then , Stelter was flailing : “ I ’ m not a spokesperson for CNN .
You know , it ’ s not for me to comment on these tapes .
Here ’ s what I do think is sad , though .
I think it ’ s sad that private conversations get leaked out , get distorted and then , you know , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve turned pages of Stelter ’ s book , you know that comment is simply obscene .
The book is nastily “ cherry-picked , ” with recounts of leaked private conversations that are “ weaponized.
” The book is filled with tawdry little claims , such as that Rupert Murdoch ’ s wife Jerry Hall calls Trump a “ pig.
” Unlike Carlson ’ s revelations , most of this gossipy material isn ’ t backed by recordings .
Stelter wasn ’ t done being preposterous .
ABC ’ s Sara Haines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news and opinion , which she said contributes to “ the misinformation and extreme divisiveness ” of politics today .
He agreed but claimed , “ I talk about it with my staff at ‘ Reliable Sources , ’ and I always want to make sure that I ’ m not part of that problem.
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Anyone who has watched this show knows extreme divisiveness is routine , starting with Stelter ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anti-Trump commentaries .
One of his guests said Trump ’ s policies would kill more people than Hitler , Stalin and Mao combined .
Stelter pushback : Zero .
Beyond lamely claiming CNN is standing up for decency and democracy , Stelter can ’ t defend CNN for blurring opinion into the “ news ” product and providing an assembly line of acidulous anti-Trump segments day after day .
He can ’ t claim CNN isn ’ t trying to manipulate and coach newsmakers behind the scenes .
He ’ s not allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Cuomo Prime Time.
” He clearly wasn ’ t prepared for this test , and he flunked .
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CNN host Brian Stelter has a slimy new book out called “Hoax” in which he attacks Fox News and President Donald Trump with a lot of anonymously sourced hit quotes. My favorite stop on his book tour has to be an appearance during the closing minutes of ABC’s “The View” on Wednesday
Stelter’s obsequious inquirers such as NPR’s Terry Gross and PBS’ Judy Woodruff never pressed him on whether CNN manipulated politicians behind the scenes and lied about it. What made his appearance on “The View” great was how several co-hosts turned the microscope back on CNN.
Meghan McCain turned right to the ethical questions being asked about CNN lately, most prominently by Tucker Carlson on Fox. Turnabout is fair play.
Carlson played audio in which CNN President Jeff Zucker appeared to offer debate advice to Trump in 2016 and talk about offering Trump his own program.
Jake Tapper was exposed for allegedly lying about trying to urge his Republican acquaintance Sean Parnell to run for Congress in a “safer R district” instead of Pennsylvania Rep. Conor Lamb’s vulnerable seat.
McCain really drew blood discussing the unprofessional comedy between Chris Cuomo and his brother, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo: “I had serious problems with the way Chris Cuomo had a recurring prime-time, sort of comic routine with his brother instead of asking about policies that were literally sending my friend Janice Dean’s older relatives to die in nursing homes. So, with the criticism of CNN, do you believe that this is acceptable?”
Stelter didn’t answer the question honestly. It’s tough to be forced on the defense, especially when you play the Media Ethics Police on “Reliable Sources” every Sunday morning. Instead, Stelter first complained these tapes “are cherry-picked.” Everything that airs on the news is “cherry-picked.”
Then he turned to leaker conspiracy theories: “You know, Michael Cohen says these audiotapes were only held by Trump, the Trump Organization and the DOJ. So, all of a sudden, they’re airing on Fox News. You have to wonder if it’s another example of this feedback loop that exists between Trump and Fox.”
Michael Cohen is a convicted liar, so he’s probably not your most, ahem, reliable source.
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By then, Stelter was flailing: “I’m not a spokesperson for CNN. You know, it’s not for me to comment on these tapes. Here’s what I do think is sad, though. I think it’s sad that private conversations get leaked out, get distorted and then, you know, they become polarized and weaponized.”
If you’ve turned pages of Stelter’s book, you know that comment is simply obscene.
The book is nastily “cherry-picked,” with recounts of leaked private conversations that are “weaponized.” The book is filled with tawdry little claims, such as that Rupert Murdoch’s wife Jerry Hall calls Trump a “pig.” Unlike Carlson’s revelations, most of this gossipy material isn’t backed by recordings.
Stelter wasn’t done being preposterous. ABC’s Sara Haines asked if CNN is guilty of blurring news and opinion, which she said contributes to “the misinformation and extreme divisiveness” of politics today.
He agreed but claimed, “I talk about it with my staff at ‘Reliable Sources,’ and I always want to make sure that I’m not part of that problem.”
What? Anyone who has watched this show knows extreme divisiveness is routine, starting with Stelter’s opening, during which he snarls anti-Trump commentaries. One of his guests said Trump’s policies would kill more people than Hitler, Stalin and Mao combined. Stelter pushback: Zero.
Beyond lamely claiming CNN is standing up for decency and democracy, Stelter can’t defend CNN for blurring opinion into the “news” product and providing an assembly line of acidulous anti-Trump segments day after day. He can’t claim CNN isn’t trying to manipulate and coach newsmakers behind the scenes. He’s not allowed to scorn the brotherly softball treatment on “Cuomo Prime Time.”
He clearly wasn’t prepared for this test, and he flunked.
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westernjournal--2020-09-18--Breaking: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dead at 87

Following years of health concerns , Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday at the age of 87 , the court said .
“ Our nation has lost a jurist of historic stature , ” Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts said in a statement , according to The New York Times .
“ We at the Supreme Court have lost a cherished colleague .
Today we mourn , but with confidence that future generations will remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg as we knew her — a tireless and resolute champion of justice.
” Ginsburg died of “ complications of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
Ginsburg ’ s death could very well set up a bitter battle over her successor in the weeks leading up to the November election .
Senate Republicans have signaled that they would attempt to fill a vacancy on the court even in the final months of President Donald Trump ’ s first term .
According to NPR , Ginsburg told her granddaughter days before she died : “ My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed.
” Born March 15 , 1933 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defied the odds as a mid-20th century college graduate and housewife , eventually attending Harvard before graduating Columbia Law School at the top of her class in 1959 .
Ginsburg would go on to enjoy a lengthy and diverse legal career , according to her Supreme Court biography , serving as a district court clerk in New York , a professor of law at her alma mater and the general counsel to the American Civil Liberties Union , as well as a founding member of the organization ’ s Women ’ s Rights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit during the Carter administration , before finally coming to rest as the second woman in history to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court — the result of a 1993 elevation at the hands of Democratic President Bill Clinton .
The oldest member of the court at the time of her death , Ginsburg had been plagued with health problems for the final two years of her career , frequently being moved in and out of the hospital .
In November 2018 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ribs would lead doctors to discover two cancerous nodules in Ginsburg ’ s lungs .
The jurist ’ s ensuing surgery and recovery would be the first time she was not present at the court during a period of oral arguments .
Less than six months after returning to the bench , Ginsburg was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July 2019 .
She would later undergo three weeks of radiation therapy before returning to work , still unwilling to retire under a conservative administration .
The jurist would once again find herself hospitalized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , struggling first with a “ benign gallbladder condition ” and then with a possible infection .
It was revealed shortly after Ginsburg ’ s July release from the hospital , however , that the jurist ’ s cancer had re-emerged and was being successfully treated with chemotherapy .
In roughly four decades on the federal bench , Ginsburg remained an immutable member of the court ’ s activist bloc , siding often in favor of a more elastic view of the U.S. Constitution and a more expansive scope of government in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discrimination in her early legal career , the jurist was also known as a progressive stalwart in cases framed as female civil rights battles .
The justice had a spotless voting record with regard to the deregulation of abortion and was known for her majority opinion and dissent , respectively , in the female civil rights cases of United States v. Virginia and Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company .
This ideology did not , however , result in bitter partisanship from Ginsburg , who was often described as being respectful and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and behind the scenes .
Ginsburg , for instance , crossed hardline ideological boundaries in 2019 to commend newly confirmed conservative Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh as “ very decent , very smart individuals.
” Following a grueling confirmations process in which Kavanaugh was tarred by partisans and political media personalities over unsubstantiated sexual assault allegations , Ginsburg even went so far as to praise the justice for elevating the voices and careers of women in the legal profession .
Following his confirmation , Kavanaugh hired only women to clerk for him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Justice Kavanaugh made history by bringing on board an all-female law clerk crew , ” Ginsburg said .
“ Thanks to his selections , the court has this term , for the first time ever , more women than men serving as law clerks.
” More notable even than these remarks — and a number of Ginsburg ’ s controversial legal opinions — was an unexpectedly deep and public friendship the progressive jurist fostered with the late conservative Justice Antonin Scalia over years together on the Supreme Court as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Scalia died in February 2016 .
Despite overwhelming ideological differences , the two were “ best buddies ” by Ginsburg ’ s own account , spending many hours together in travel and debate .
They often bonded over their shared humor and love of music , as well as an equal , if opposing , passion for the nation and its founding documents .
ABC News reported that Scalia often spoke fondly of Ginsburg , referring to her as “ an intelligent woman and a nice woman and a considerate woman — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a person.
” “ What ’ s not to like ?
” Scalia once quipped at the event hosted by the Smithsonian Associates , according to CNN .
“ Except her views on the law , of course.
” Ginsburg is survived by her 65-year-old daughter Jane , her 65-year-old son James and four grandchildren .
Her husband preceded her in death , passing away in 2010 .
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Following years of health concerns, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday at the age of 87, the court said.
“Our nation has lost a jurist of historic stature,” Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts said in a statement, according to The New York Times. “We at the Supreme Court have lost a cherished colleague. Today we mourn, but with confidence that future generations will remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg as we knew her — a tireless and resolute champion of justice.”
Ginsburg died of “complications of metastatic pancreas cancer,” the court said.
Ginsburg’s death could very well set up a bitter battle over her successor in the weeks leading up to the November election. Senate Republicans have signaled that they would attempt to fill a vacancy on the court even in the final months of President Donald Trump’s first term.
According to NPR, Ginsburg told her granddaughter days before she died: “My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed.”
Born March 15, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, Ginsburg defied the odds as a mid-20th century college graduate and housewife, eventually attending Harvard before graduating Columbia Law School at the top of her class in 1959.
Ginsburg would go on to enjoy a lengthy and diverse legal career, according to her Supreme Court biography, serving as a district court clerk in New York, a professor of law at her alma mater and the general counsel to the American Civil Liberties Union, as well as a founding member of the organization’s Women’s Rights Project.
The jurist was nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit during the Carter administration, before finally coming to rest as the second woman in history to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court — the result of a 1993 elevation at the hands of Democratic President Bill Clinton.
The oldest member of the court at the time of her death, Ginsburg had been plagued with health problems for the final two years of her career, frequently being moved in and out of the hospital.
In November 2018, a workplace fall resulting in three fractured ribs would lead doctors to discover two cancerous nodules in Ginsburg’s lungs. The jurist’s ensuing surgery and recovery would be the first time she was not present at the court during a period of oral arguments.
Less than six months after returning to the bench, Ginsburg was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July 2019. She would later undergo three weeks of radiation therapy before returning to work, still unwilling to retire under a conservative administration.
The jurist would once again find herself hospitalized in May and July of this year, struggling first with a “benign gallbladder condition” and then with a possible infection.
It was revealed shortly after Ginsburg’s July release from the hospital, however, that the jurist’s cancer had re-emerged and was being successfully treated with chemotherapy.
In roughly four decades on the federal bench, Ginsburg remained an immutable member of the court’s activist bloc, siding often in favor of a more elastic view of the U.S. Constitution and a more expansive scope of government in the federal system.
A victim of gender discrimination in her early legal career, the jurist was also known as a progressive stalwart in cases framed as female civil rights battles. The justice had a spotless voting record with regard to the deregulation of abortion and was known for her majority opinion and dissent, respectively, in the female civil rights cases of United States v. Virginia and Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
This ideology did not, however, result in bitter partisanship from Ginsburg, who was often described as being respectful and friendly with her conservative colleagues both publicly and behind the scenes.
Ginsburg, for instance, crossed hardline ideological boundaries in 2019 to commend newly confirmed conservative Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh as “very decent, very smart individuals.”
Following a grueling confirmations process in which Kavanaugh was tarred by partisans and political media personalities over unsubstantiated sexual assault allegations, Ginsburg even went so far as to praise the justice for elevating the voices and careers of women in the legal profession. Following his confirmation, Kavanaugh hired only women to clerk for him at the nation’s highest court.
“Justice Kavanaugh made history by bringing on board an all-female law clerk crew,” Ginsburg said. “Thanks to his selections, the court has this term, for the first time ever, more women than men serving as law clerks.”
More notable even than these remarks — and a number of Ginsburg’s controversial legal opinions — was an unexpectedly deep and public friendship the progressive jurist fostered with the late conservative Justice Antonin Scalia over years together on the Supreme Court as well as the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. Scalia died in February 2016.
Despite overwhelming ideological differences, the two were “best buddies” by Ginsburg’s own account, spending many hours together in travel and debate. They often bonded over their shared humor and love of music, as well as an equal, if opposing, passion for the nation and its founding documents.
ABC News reported that Scalia often spoke fondly of Ginsburg, referring to her as “an intelligent woman and a nice woman and a considerate woman — all the qualities that you like in a person.”
“What’s not to like?” Scalia once quipped at the event hosted by the Smithsonian Associates, according to CNN. “Except her views on the law, of course.”
Ginsburg is survived by her 65-year-old daughter Jane, her 55-year-old son James and four grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death, passing away in 2010.
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westernjournal--2020-09-18--David Harsanyi: Trump’s Middle East Peace Deals May Signal the Arab World’s Break from Palestine

After Israel ’ s resounding victory over the Egyptian , Jordanian and Syrian armies in 1967 , the Jewish state again offered the Arab world peace in exchange for recognition .
And it was again rebuffed .
Instead , the Arab League convened in Khartoum to formulate a consensus response that became known as “ The 3 Noes ” — no recognition , no negotiations and no peace with Israel .
Needless to say , this posture left little room for positive dialogue .
Indeed , three years before Israel had ever attained its “ occupied ” territories in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already created and funded the Palestine Liberation Organization , a nationalist terror group that would not only operate within Israel but also develop the tactics that would subsequently be adopted by Islamists around the world .
Arab states , including those in Gulf , would support and fund this violence against Jewish civilians for decades .
Fast-forward to 2020 .
Earlier this month , the Palestinians , who had held veto power over Arab foreign policy for years , demanded nothing less than a full condemnation of the Israel-UAE normalization .
The Arab @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a couple of weeks later , Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel , Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates and Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani of Bahrain all came to Washington to sign the Abraham Accords , in which all three promised to “ to take the necessary steps to prevent any terrorist or hostile activities against each other on or from their respective territories , as well as deny any support for such activities abroad or allowing such support on or from their respective territories.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of modern Middle East history to comprehend the immense changes going on in the region — and yet this seems lost on many contemporary journalists .
There are likely a number of reasons that normalization deals between Israel and Arab nations haven ’ t received the attention and praise they deserve .
The first is the most obvious : Few in legacy media want to credit Donald Trump — certainly not during a presidential campaign .
Had Barack Obama facilitated a deal between Israel and any Arab nation , it would have dominated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , think-tankers and D.C. foreign-policy experts are part of a hive mind in which the word “ peace ” means little more than the creation of a Palestinian state and an embrace of Iran .
And Washington ’ s foreign policy consensus has taken a body blow .
In four years , Jared Kushner has done more to advance the cause of peace in the Middle East than the entire Brookings Institution foreign policy team has in a lifetime .
The John Kerrys of the world have long argued that wider peace would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Palestinians first .
They were wrong .
After the Trump administration moved the American Embassy to the Israeli capital of Jerusalem , the same people warned that an eruption of violence would envelop the Middle East .
They made the same claim after Trump assassinated Qassem Soleimani .
Wrong .
And wrong , again .
The Abraham Accords also laid to rest the myth that Israel would find itself in “ deepening international isolation ” if it failed to heed Obama ’ s efforts to create a Palestinian state .
The Abraham Accords @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
RELATED : Cal Thomas : If His Name Were n't Trump , POTUS Would Likely Get a Nobel Peace Prize for Middle East Peace Israel is already a major investment destination , and it now has economic ties to increasing numbers of prosperous Arab nations .
A Dubai-based port operator has already reportedly partnered with an Israeli firm to bid on the largest shipping hub in Israel .
The boycott , divestment and sanctions movement and other economic boycotts of Israel are now little more than anti-Semitic outlets for Western radicals .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ may just be the beginning of the thawing .
Trump says he expected Saudi Arabia — the steward of Islam ’ s holiest sites — to recognize Israel .
“ At least five or six ” other countries may as well , Trump says .
We ’ ll have to see about that .
But Saudi Arabia has announced that it will permit commercial flights from Israel to pass through its airspace .
Bahrain would never have agreed to a deal with Israel without the Saudis ’ blessing .
These deals only make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no guarantees in the Middle East , these deals make an Israeli-Palestinian deal possible .
Kushner approached Palestinian leadership to engage in these talks , and he was rebuffed .
Mahmoud Abbas is waiting out Trump for a more friendly administration .
Since the early 1990s , every attempt to create a lasting agreement in the region has been bogged down by intractable Palestinian demands to make Jerusalem their capital and force Israel to accept the suicidal “ right of return.
” These are nonstarters .
This isn ’ t merely a Likud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every major party in Israel and , increasingly , a reality accepted in wider Arab world .
The Abraham Accords , for example , pledge to deal with Palestinian issues in a manner that “ meets the legitimate needs and aspirations of both peoples , and to advance comprehensive Middle East peace , stability and prosperity.
” Nowhere does it mention anything about handing over Jerusalem , a right of return , reinstituting 1967 lines or even a Palestinian state .
The decades of Middle East policy being conducted through the grievances of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obligatory backing from the Arab world , Palestinians may be forced to embrace reality , too .
If not , they ’ ll continue to be left behind .
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After Israel’s resounding victory over the Egyptian, Jordanian and Syrian armies in 1967, the Jewish state again offered the Arab world peace in exchange for recognition. And it was again rebuffed.
Instead, the Arab League convened in Khartoum to formulate a consensus response that became known as “The 3 Noes” — no recognition, no negotiations and no peace with Israel.
Needless to say, this posture left little room for positive dialogue.
Indeed, three years before Israel had ever attained its “occupied” territories in the West Bank, the Arab League had already created and funded the Palestine Liberation Organization, a nationalist terror group that would not only operate within Israel but also develop the tactics that would subsequently be adopted by Islamists around the world.
Arab states, including those in Gulf, would support and fund this violence against Jewish civilians for decades.
Fast-forward to 2020. Earlier this month, the Palestinians, who had held veto power over Arab foreign policy for years, demanded nothing less than a full condemnation of the Israel-UAE normalization. The Arab League gave them nothing.
Instead, a couple of weeks later, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates and Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani of Bahrain all came to Washington to sign the Abraham Accords, in which all three promised to “to take the necessary steps to prevent any terrorist or hostile activities against each other on or from their respective territories, as well as deny any support for such activities abroad or allowing such support on or from their respective territories.”
It takes only a rudimentary knowledge of modern Middle East history to comprehend the immense changes going on in the region — and yet this seems lost on many contemporary journalists.
There are likely a number of reasons that normalization deals between Israel and Arab nations haven’t received the attention and praise they deserve.
The first is the most obvious: Few in legacy media want to credit Donald Trump — certainly not during a presidential campaign. Had Barack Obama facilitated a deal between Israel and any Arab nation, it would have dominated coverage. Rightly so.
Many reporters, think-tankers and D.C. foreign-policy experts are part of a hive mind in which the word “peace” means little more than the creation of a Palestinian state and an embrace of Iran.
And Washington’s foreign policy consensus has taken a body blow. In four years, Jared Kushner has done more to advance the cause of peace in the Middle East than the entire Brookings Institution foreign policy team has in a lifetime.
The John Kerrys of the world have long argued that wider peace would not be possible without acquiescing to the Palestinians first. They were wrong.
After the Trump administration moved the American Embassy to the Israeli capital of Jerusalem, the same people warned that an eruption of violence would envelop the Middle East. They made the same claim after Trump assassinated Qassem Soleimani. Wrong. And wrong, again.
The Abraham Accords also laid to rest the myth that Israel would find itself in “deepening international isolation” if it failed to heed Obama’s efforts to create a Palestinian state. The Abraham Accords offer considerable economic benefits for all sides.
Israel is already a major investment destination, and it now has economic ties to increasing numbers of prosperous Arab nations. A Dubai-based port operator has already reportedly partnered with an Israeli firm to bid on the largest shipping hub in Israel.
The boycott, divestment and sanctions movement and other economic boycotts of Israel are now little more than anti-Semitic outlets for Western radicals.
Perhaps most important, the Abraham Accords may just be the beginning of the thawing. Trump says he expected Saudi Arabia — the steward of Islam’s holiest sites — to recognize Israel.
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“At least five or six” other countries may as well, Trump says. We’ll have to see about that. But Saudi Arabia has announced that it will permit commercial flights from Israel to pass through its airspace. Bahrain would never have agreed to a deal with Israel without the Saudis’ blessing. These deals only make more normalization possible.
Though there are no guarantees in the Middle East, these deals make an Israeli-Palestinian deal possible. Kushner approached Palestinian leadership to engage in these talks, and he was rebuffed. Mahmoud Abbas is waiting out Trump for a more friendly administration.
Since the early 1990s, every attempt to create a lasting agreement in the region has been bogged down by intractable Palestinian demands to make Jerusalem their capital and force Israel to accept the suicidal “right of return.” These are nonstarters.
This isn’t merely a Likud position; it is the position of every major party in Israel and, increasingly, a reality accepted in wider Arab world.
The Abraham Accords, for example, pledge to deal with Palestinian issues in a manner that “meets the legitimate needs and aspirations of both peoples, and to advance comprehensive Middle East peace, stability and prosperity.” Nowhere does it mention anything about handing over Jerusalem, a right of return, reinstituting 1967 lines or even a Palestinian state.
The decades of Middle East policy being conducted through the grievances of the PLO are likely over. Without obligatory backing from the Arab world, Palestinians may be forced to embrace reality, too. If not, they’ll continue to be left behind.
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westernjournal--2020-09-18--‘We’re Not Gonna Take It:’ Fed-Up Crowd Marches Through Target Chanting ‘Take Your Mask Off’

A flash mob of young people caused quite a stir Tuesday when they stripped in the middle of a Target , ignoring taboos and flouting government regulations in Fort Lauderdale , Florida .
Well , it was only their noses and mouths that were bare , but the stunt was daring in Broward County where face masks are mandated in businesses to stop the spread of coronavirus , WESH-TV reported .
Protester and event organizer Chris Nelson posted a video of the flash mob to YouTube Tuesday , and the video had over 130,000 views by Friday afternoon .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we decided to spread some freedom dust over the shoppers and employees of Target !
” the video was captioned .
The video showed the group removing their face masks as a speaker began blaring Twisted Sister ’ s “ We ’ re Not Gon na Take It.
” The group moved throughout the store , chanting and urging other shoppers to “ take it off.
” “ We ’ re tired of shopping with masks on and now we ’ re taking the masks off because we ’ re done with it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the music began .
“ Take off that mask , that ’ s the only way it ’ s going to work is if we all unite .
It ’ s all about choice , ” another young woman said .
“ Take it off , you don ’ t need it.
” “ Can ’ t you breathe better without it on ?
” asked a young male in the group .
They sang along with the chorus and especially emphasized the lyrics “ We ’ re right/ We ’ re free/ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see ” during the demonstration .
Some patrons joined in while others took videos or looked on as the flash mob made their way through the aisles .
Although they weren ’ t confronted by store employees , the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported that some in the group were mailed citations and the Target location was fined .
Dee Snider of Twisted Sister apparently wasn ’ t happy about it either and called their flash mob “ moronic.
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Reactions on Twitter were mixed , with some supporting the group and others panning their method or message .
As lockdowns and rules meant to stop the spread of COVID-19 have dragged on for more than six months , the accompanying mask mandates have continued to be a hot-button issue .
Individuals not wearing masks in public have been harassed and assaulted and blamed for wanting to kill others even as the World Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks in public as a way to stop the virus .
And , because the left thinks coronavirus is a winning issue against President Donald Trump , Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has publicly stated his desire to implement a nationwide mask mandate if elected .
He and running mate California Rep. Kamala Harris even cut an ad featuring them wearing masks during appearances and awkwardly conversing several feet apart from one another in a room by themselves .
No doubt the mask mandates became a partisan issue because of the way the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ racists while encouraging violent Black Lives Matter activists who flooded city streets by the thousands .
In the beginning of the pandemic , it was easy to get on board with flattening the curve as everyone was in it together .
Then , as leftist politicians decided that rioting wouldn ’ t spread COVID-19 but eating in a restaurant would , it became clear that politics — not science — was dictating the rules .
It ’ s easy to see why this group would be fed up and ready for civil disobedience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ misguided ( the flash mob group looked mostly young and healthy , but not everyone in that store is ) .
Their state ’ s Gov .
Ron DeSantis was admonished for reopening Florida in May , but he stood up to the verbal barrage the media rained down on him for that decision .
The GOP governor has since vowed to never shut the state down again , although mask mandates are clearly still in place and people are becoming worn out by it all .
Although many folks are still proceeding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is a sense that this has gone on long enough and people are eager to get back to normal life .
It remains to be seen whether unmasking will become the norm and , if it does , whether the virus will spread as predicted .
Nevertheless , Americans are clearly still willing to stand up to what they feel are tyrannical government edicts .
It ’ s encouraging to know that the innate distrust of government is still alive and well in Florida .
We are committed to truth and accuracy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our editorial standards .

A flash mob of young people caused quite a stir Tuesday when they stripped in the middle of a Target, ignoring taboos and flouting government regulations in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Well, it was only their noses and mouths that were bare, but the stunt was daring in Broward County where face masks are mandated in businesses to stop the spread of coronavirus, WESH-TV reported.
Protester and event organizer Chris Nelson posted a video of the flash mob to YouTube Tuesday, and the video had over 130,000 views by Friday afternoon.
“In celebration of Burn Your Mask Day we decided to spread some freedom dust over the shoppers and employees of Target!” the video was captioned.
The video showed the group removing their face masks as a speaker began blaring Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It.” The group moved throughout the store, chanting and urging other shoppers to “take it off.”
“We’re tired of shopping with masks on and now we’re taking the masks off because we’re done with it,” a male protestor shouted as the music began.
“Breathe. Breathe. You’re Americans. Breathe,” one female protestor said.
“Take off that mask, that’s the only way it’s going to work is if we all unite. It’s all about choice,” another young woman said. “Take it off, you don’t need it.”
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“Can’t you breathe better without it on?” asked a young male in the group.
They sang along with the chorus and especially emphasized the lyrics “We’re right/ We’re free/ We’ll fight/ You’ll see” during the demonstration.
Some patrons joined in while others took videos or looked on as the flash mob made their way through the aisles.
Although they weren’t confronted by store employees, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported that some in the group were mailed citations and the Target location was fined.
Dee Snider of Twisted Sister apparently wasn’t happy about it either and called their flash mob “moronic.”
Nelson had reportedly staged other anti-lockdown protests and was taken into custody in July for trespassing at a news conference.
Reactions on Twitter were mixed, with some supporting the group and others panning their method or message.
In Texas, you cannot buy groceries without a mask, so I have to have my groceries delivered.I have dysautonomia, and I can’t breathe with a mask, and may pass out. I would so be in line with this group! Masks literally make me sick. Besides, it’s all political. I’ve had enough! — ???? Seejay Hallerman ???? (@SeejayHallerman) September 16, 2020
I’d be giving out some epic high fives and hugs, mask less — RyMac (@theonlyrymac) September 16, 2020
I agree. Take the masks off. I have been doing it, feels good. People have been brainwashed into believing they help. — Rain text Trump to 88022 (@IdaLevings) September 17, 2020
I’m against masks & I’m happy they did it, but on the other hand there is a fine line to doing something like this. Stores are private businesses, and if they have a “put your mask on” sign, it means that’s how they want to conduct their business, and it is their right to do so. — iluvmybacon (@Iluvmybacons) September 16, 2020
Not for me. I’m against masks but this is not the way. Also, if a business requests it we should honor it. — Stan Smith (@USAEnthusiast) September 16, 2020
I know it’s your right NOT to wear a mask…but wear it anyway and save a granny. It’s a shame it’s political.
There was a time Trump could have made it cool.
Just one Independent’s view. — Patricia (@AuntieSnapple) September 16, 2020
As lockdowns and rules meant to stop the spread of COVID-19 have dragged on for more than six months, the accompanying mask mandates have continued to be a hot-button issue.
Individuals not wearing masks in public have been harassed and assaulted and blamed for wanting to kill others even as the World Health Organization still does not recommend wearing cloth masks in public as a way to stop the virus.
And, because the left thinks coronavirus is a winning issue against President Donald Trump, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has publicly stated his desire to implement a nationwide mask mandate if elected.
He and running mate California Rep. Kamala Harris even cut an ad featuring them wearing masks during appearances and awkwardly conversing several feet apart from one another in a room by themselves.
No doubt the mask mandates became a partisan issue because of the way the establishment media treated anti-lockdown protestors as reckless racists while encouraging violent Black Lives Matter activists who flooded city streets by the thousands.
In the beginning of the pandemic, it was easy to get on board with flattening the curve as everyone was in it together.
Then, as leftist politicians decided that rioting wouldn’t spread COVID-19 but eating in a restaurant would, it became clear that politics — not science — was dictating the rules.
It’s easy to see why this group would be fed up and ready for civil disobedience, even if it is a little misguided (the flash mob group looked mostly young and healthy, but not everyone in that store is).
Their state’s Gov. Ron DeSantis was admonished for reopening Florida in May, but he stood up to the verbal barrage the media rained down on him for that decision.
The GOP governor has since vowed to never shut the state down again, although mask mandates are clearly still in place and people are becoming worn out by it all.
Although many folks are still proceeding with caution while out and about, there is a sense that this has gone on long enough and people are eager to get back to normal life.
It remains to be seen whether unmasking will become the norm and, if it does, whether the virus will spread as predicted.
Nevertheless, Americans are clearly still willing to stand up to what they feel are tyrannical government edicts.
It’s encouraging to know that the innate distrust of government is still alive and well in Florida.
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