westernjournal--2020-05-13--California County Caves After Elon Musk Threatens Move to Texas

Elon Musk may reopen his Tesla factory within a week provided the electric vehicle maker meets safety requirements , local California officials announced Wednesday .
Tesla can reopen its Fremont , California , plant as soon as May 18 if the company meets agreed-upon safety standards to limit the spread of COVID-19 , the Alameda County Public Health Department said in a media statement .
Alameda County ’ s decision comes after Musk battled health officials over whether Tesla has a right to reopen , and threatened to move the plant to Texas .
“ We will be working with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is adhering to physical distancing and that agreed upon health and safety measures are in place for the safety of their workers as they prepare for full production , ” the county health department said .
TRENDING : Rural Mayor and Sheriff Tell Michigan Governor To Take a Hike , Shut Whitmer Down with Orders of Their Own The county ’ s decision is dependent on whether Tesla adheres to additional safety precautions , and may change if the coronavirus pandemic becomes more severe .
Musk lashed out at officials Monday , saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or Nevada after Alameda County Public Health Department interim health officer Erica Pan said Friday that Tesla would not be allowed to reopen .
Tesla filed a lawsuit against the county for “ acting contrary to the Governor , the President , our Constitutional freedoms & just plain common sense !
” Musk announced Saturday on Twitter .
Musk told his Twitter followers Monday that he is reopening the plant regardless , adding that he would “ be on the line ” with his workers .
Alameda County ’ s decision came after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Musk spoke about moving Tesla out of California .
“ I ’ ve had the opportunity to talk to Elon Musk and he ’ s genuinely interested in Texas and genuinely frustrated with California , ” Abbott said during an interview with Wichita Falls CBS affiliate .
“ We ’ ve just got to wait and see how things play out.
” Tesla employs more than 10,000 California citizens , according to the San Jose Mercury News .
Some conservatives and opponents of economic lockdowns expressed support for the Silicon Valley billionaire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , backed Musk and called on California to allow Tesla to reopen the plant .
“ California should let Tesla & @ elonmusk open the plant , NOW .
It can be done Fast & Safely !
” Trump tweeted Tuesday .
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Elon Musk may reopen his Tesla factory within a week provided the electric vehicle maker meets safety requirements, local California officials announced Wednesday.
Tesla can reopen its Fremont, California, plant as soon as May 18 if the company meets agreed-upon safety standards to limit the spread of COVID-19, the Alameda County Public Health Department said in a media statement.
Alameda County’s decision comes after Musk battled health officials over whether Tesla has a right to reopen, and threatened to move the plant to Texas.
“We will be working with the Fremont Police Department to verify Tesla is adhering to physical distancing and that agreed upon health and safety measures are in place for the safety of their workers as they prepare for full production,” the county health department said.
Alameda County Update on Tesla, May 12: We received Tesla’s site-specific Fremont COVID-19 Prevention and Control Plan yesterday as anticipated. A site-specific plan is a part of the Governor’s guidance for reopening manufacturing. pic.twitter.com/KsooDIKUYG — Alameda County Public Health Department (@Dare2BWell) May 13, 2020
The county’s decision is dependent on whether Tesla adheres to additional safety precautions, and may change if the coronavirus pandemic becomes more severe.
Musk lashed out at officials Monday, saying he is preparing to relocate to Texas or Nevada after Alameda County Public Health Department interim health officer Erica Pan said Friday that Tesla would not be allowed to reopen.
Tesla filed a lawsuit against the county for “acting contrary to the Governor, the President, our Constitutional freedoms & just plain common sense!” Musk announced Saturday on Twitter.
Tesla is filing a lawsuit against Alameda County immediately. The unelected & ignorant “Interim Health Officer” of Alameda is acting contrary to the Governor, the President, our Constitutional freedoms & just plain common sense! — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 9, 2020
Musk told his Twitter followers Monday that he is reopening the plant regardless, adding that he would “be on the line” with his workers.
Alameda County’s decision came after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he and Musk spoke about moving Tesla out of California.
“I’ve had the opportunity to talk to Elon Musk and he’s genuinely interested in Texas and genuinely frustrated with California,” Abbott said during an interview with Wichita Falls CBS affiliate.
“We’ve just got to wait and see how things play out.”
Tesla employs more than 10,000 California citizens, according to the San Jose Mercury News.
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Some conservatives and opponents of economic lockdowns expressed support for the Silicon Valley billionaire.
President Donald Trump, for instance, backed Musk and called on California to allow Tesla to reopen the plant.
“California should let Tesla & @elonmusk open the plant, NOW. It can be done Fast & Safely!” Trump tweeted Tuesday.
California should let Tesla & @elonmusk open the plant, NOW. It can be done Fast & Safely! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 12, 2020
Neither Tesla nor Alameda County have responded to The Daily Caller News Foundation’s repeated requests for comment about the possibility of reopening.
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westernjournal--2020-05-13--Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Teams with Biden Campaign

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will co-chair a panel advising presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on climate change as his campaign looks to bridge the divide in the Democratic Party .
The New York Democrat will serve as one of Sen. Bernie Sanders ’ representatives on the committee , which will be co-chaired by former Secretary of State John Kerry , NBC News reported .
“ She made the decision with members of the Climate Justice community — and she will be fully accountable to them and the larger advocacy community during this process , ” spokeswoman Lauren Hitt wrote in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believes the movement will only be successful if we continue to apply pressure both inside and outside the system , ” Hitt said .
Ocasio-Cortez tweeted that she had accepted the nomination on Wednesday morning .
TRENDING : Rural Mayor and Sheriff Tell Michigan Governor To Take a Hike , Shut Whitmer Down with Orders of Their Own “ I have always believed that real change happens not with a panel or task force , but in everyday people organizing mass movements to demand change , ” she wrote .
“ Yet we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every space where there are decisions & formative conversations – w/ mvmt voices.
” The climate change panel is just one of six “ Biden-Sanders Unity Task Forces ” that have been created to try to unify the Democratic Party ahead of the general election in November .
The creation of these panels was announced when Sanders officially endorsed Biden for president , Politico reported .
The panels on climate change , education , health care , critical justice reform , the economy and immigration will all meet prior to the Democratic National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agenda .
“ A united party is key to defeating Donald Trump this November and moving our country forward through an unprecedented crisis , ” Biden said in a statement Wednesday , according to NBC News .
“ As we work toward our shared goal , it is especially critical that we not lose sight of the pressing issues facing Americans , ” he said .
RELATED : 'The Squad ' Pushes for Huge Student Loan Cancellation in Next Relief Bill Ocasio-Cortez , who endorsed and campaigned for Sanders , has not endorsed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York congresswoman has said that the sexual assault allegation against Biden creates a “ messy moment ” that is “ not clear cut.
” “ There have been investigative journalists that have corroborated certain aspects of her account — that is undeniable — [ and ] have raised questions about other aspects of her account , ” Ocasio-Cortez told NPR ‘ s “ Morning Edition ” on May 7 .
“ It certainly seems as though something has happened .
I ’ m not sure , ” she said .
“ Frankly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I think we need to acknowledge that — that it is not clear cut.
” She added that people have been too quick to judge former Senate staffer Tara Reade because it is in a “ hyper-politicized zone.
” “ Instead of focusing on her account , instead of focusing on her story as a survivor , people are fast-forwarding to the political implications , ” Ocasio-Cortez said .
“ That denies justice in this situation.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will co-chair a panel advising presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on climate change as his campaign looks to bridge the divide in the Democratic Party.
The New York Democrat will serve as one of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ representatives on the committee, which will be co-chaired by former Secretary of State John Kerry, NBC News reported.
“She made the decision with members of the Climate Justice community — and she will be fully accountable to them and the larger advocacy community during this process,” spokeswoman Lauren Hitt wrote in an email to reporters.
“She believes the movement will only be successful if we continue to apply pressure both inside and outside the system,” Hitt said.
Ocasio-Cortez tweeted that she had accepted the nomination on Wednesday morning.
“I have always believed that real change happens not with a panel or task force, but in everyday people organizing mass movements to demand change,” she wrote.
“Yet we should also commit to showing up everywhere- every space where there are decisions &formative conversations – w/ mvmt voices.”
I have always believed that real change happens not with a panel or task force, but in everyday people organizing mass movements to demand change. Yet we should also commit to showing up everywhere- every space where there are decisions &formative conversations – w/ mvmt voices. — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) May 13, 2020
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The climate change panel is just one of six “Biden-Sanders Unity Task Forces” that have been created to try to unify the Democratic Party ahead of the general election in November.
The creation of these panels was announced when Sanders officially endorsed Biden for president, Politico reported.
The panels on climate change, education, health care, critical justice reform, the economy and immigration will all meet prior to the Democratic National Convention to shape Biden’s political agenda.
“A united party is key to defeating Donald Trump this November and moving our country forward through an unprecedented crisis,” Biden said in a statement Wednesday, according to NBC News.
“As we work toward our shared goal, it is especially critical that we not lose sight of the pressing issues facing Americans,” he said.
Ocasio-Cortez, who endorsed and campaigned for Sanders, has not endorsed Biden, Fox News reported.
The New York congresswoman has said that the sexual assault allegation against Biden creates a “messy moment” that is “not clear cut.”
“There have been investigative journalists that have corroborated certain aspects of her account — that is undeniable — [and] have raised questions about other aspects of her account,” Ocasio-Cortez told NPR‘s “Morning Edition” on May 7.
“It certainly seems as though something has happened. I’m not sure,” she said. “Frankly, this is a messy moment, and I think we need to acknowledge that — that it is not clear cut.”
She added that people have been too quick to judge former Senate staffer Tara Reade because it is in a “hyper-politicized zone.”
“Instead of focusing on her account, instead of focusing on her story as a survivor, people are fast-forwarding to the political implications,” Ocasio-Cortez said. “That denies justice in this situation.”
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westernjournal--2020-05-13--Data Shows Michigan Residents Are Defying Governor’s Stay-at-Home Order

Michigan residents went out more last week , according to cellphone data reported by The New York Times , even as Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer continues to push her stay-at-home executive orders during the coronavirus pandemic .
Approximately one million more people began to move around the state between May 1 and May 8 , The New York Times reported .
The number of people who stayed home dropped nearly 11 percentage points during the first week of May compared to the prior six weeks , when half of the state ’ s residents sheltered in place , The Times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdowns in March to slow the novel coronavirus , and stressed the stay-at-home orders again Monday .
“ These executive orders are not a suggestion , ” Whitmer , a Democrat , said Monday during a news conference addressing her May 1 decision to extend the state ’ s lockdowns until May 28 , according to the Washington Examiner .
TRENDING : Rural Mayor and Sheriff Tell Michigan Governor To Take a Hike , Shut Whitmer Down with Orders of Their Own “ They ’ re not optional .
They ’ re not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporters asked about people doubting her authority to implement the orders .
More than 4,700 people in Michigan have died from the virus as of Wednesday , according to Johns Hopkins .
Michigan is one of 27 states under lockdown .
Ten states have begun to reopen from lockdown orders so far .
A wave of protesters stormed the Michigan legislature in Lansing , some armed with rifles , demanding Whitmer ease up on the restrictions .
Location data from other sources also show people getting back to their lives in some form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stations and fast food restaurants at pre-COVID-19 levels , according to an April 30 blog post from Foursquare , a location technology platform .
Foursquare ’ s data showed people were bucking some guidelines .
Gas stations , for instance , were down only 6 percent nationally as of April 24 , compared to 8-11 percent lower in weeks prior , Foursquare noted .
Many Americans may still be worried about An NBC News poll published in April found that roughly 60 percent of voters say they are more concerned that nixing lockdowns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are that the restrictions will hurt the U.S. economy .
RELATED : CNN Hit with Widespread Criticism After Announcing Coronavirus Town Hall To Feature Greta Thunberg Whitmer ’ s office has not responded to The Daily Caller News Foundation ’ s request for comment addressing The Times ’ analysis .
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Michigan residents went out more last week, according to cellphone data reported by The New York Times, even as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continues to push her stay-at-home executive orders during the coronavirus pandemic.
Approximately one million more people began to move around the state between May 1 and May 8, The New York Times reported.
The number of people who stayed home dropped nearly 11 percentage points during the first week of May compared to the prior six weeks, when half of the state’s residents sheltered in place, The Times’ analysis showed.
Whitmer began instituting lockdowns in March to slow the novel coronavirus, and stressed the stay-at-home orders again Monday.
“These executive orders are not a suggestion,” Whitmer, a Democrat, said Monday during a news conference addressing her May 1 decision to extend the state’s lockdowns until May 28, according to the Washington Examiner.
“They’re not optional. They’re not helpful hints,” she said when reporters asked about people doubting her authority to implement the orders.
More than 4,700 people in Michigan have died from the virus as of Wednesday, according to Johns Hopkins.
Michigan is one of 27 states under lockdown. Ten states have begun to reopen from lockdown orders so far.
Critics have railed against Whitmer’s decrees.
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A wave of protesters stormed the Michigan legislature in Lansing, some armed with rifles, demanding Whitmer ease up on the restrictions.
Location data from other sources also show people getting back to their lives in some form.
People were back to visiting gas stations and fast food restaurants at pre-COVID-19 levels, according to an April 30 blog post from Foursquare, a location technology platform.
Foursquare’s data showed people were bucking some guidelines. Gas stations, for instance, were down only 6 percent nationally as of April 24, compared to 8-11 percent lower in weeks prior, Foursquare noted.
Many Americans may still be worried about An NBC News poll published in April found that roughly 60 percent of voters say they are more concerned that nixing lockdowns would lead to more deaths than they are that the restrictions will hurt the U.S. economy.
Whitmer’s office has not responded to The Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment addressing The Times’ analysis.
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westernjournal--2020-05-13--Maxine Waters Admits ‘We Don’t Want’ Businesses To Reopen

Maxine Waters has a habit of blurting out the truth Democrats try to hide .
The Los Angeles Democrat was never shy about calling for President Donald Trump to be impeached , she openly advocated public harassment of Trump cabinet officials , and now she ’ s letting the word out about how liberals really feel about the country ’ s reaction to the coronavirus .
In short , she doesn ’ t want independent businesses to get back on their feet — and she has nothing but scorn for fellow Americans protesting their states ’ decisions to keep them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Southern California cable station Spectrum News 1 ( video available at Breitbart News ) Waters urged governors like California ’ s Gavin Newsom to “ hold the line ” against citizens demanding the freedom to restart their businesses .
And she essentially outlined a government takeover of the economy while she was at it .
In a video of the interview available at Breitbart , Waters stated bluntly that governors need to ignore their constituents ’ protests to reopen economies , and that the protesters “ should be ashamed of themselves.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the unrest .
“ You know our governors are under great stress .
The protests that have been organized , the protests trying to intimidate our governors to open up everything are protests where , you know , the people participating in that should be ashamed of themselves .
They should not be encouraged in any way .
They should not be encouraged from the top leadership of this country to go out and do that , ” Waters said .
She then praised Newsom and Gov .
Andrew Cuomo of New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homes ) .
“ I know the pressure is on .
I know that you ’ re trying to hold the line .
I want you to hold the line .
I don ’ t want to see these establishments opened back up , ” she said .
“ I want the federal government to join with the cities and the states to support these families in every way that we can.
” She then described a bill she wrote that would use taxpayer money to pay landlords who would be unable to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ essentially socializing a basic element of the economy .
“ So we ’ re doing everything that we can give support to our constituents , to our citizens , to the people who work every day , who have families to take care of , ” Waters said .
“ So if we do that , this will support our states and our governors and not having to open back up .
So that you know the small businesses that are in direct contact with people — nail shops , beauty shops , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people in touch with folks every day , and they ’ re risking their lives , and we don ’ t want them opened up.
” Note that Waters didn ’ t seem to worry about whether the people themselves want their lives back — in fact , it ’ s a good chance the thought never seriously occurred to her .
RELATED : Maxine Waters Claims Gang Members Have 'More Integrity ' Than Donald Trump Her thoughts are solely for the elected officials , who , according to Waters , need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be.
” “ We are very sympathetic to the pressure that is being put on by the president of the United States and organize efforts of these protesters .
We want the governors to hold the line .
Be as tough as you can be .
Be as thoughtful as you can be .
Do everything you can to hold the line.
” Now , no one has ever accused Maxine Waters of having a brilliant mind .
But she is the chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee — hard as that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considerable power already over how the nation does business .
She also has a way of going public with the real beliefs of the Democratic Party .
She was talking about impeaching Trump in May 2017 , four months into his term .
Democrats actually did impeach Trump two years later on grounds that are laughable , and almost forgotten , a little more than three months after Trump ’ s Senate acquittal .
Her public call for harassment of Trump administration officials in June 2018 gave the Democratic Party ’ s seal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen being taunted by protesters at a restaurant in Washington and a Virginia restaurant owner ’ s decision to ask White House press secretary Sarah Sanders and her family to leave .
It also presaged a similar incident involving Texas Sen. Ted Cruz at yet another Washington restaurant and more since .
So , when Maxine Waters speaks , believe it or not , it does well to listen .
And when a wingnut like Waters is talking about a government takeover of real estate financing down to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good chance other Democrats are , or will be , pushing the same thing in short order .
And some social media users know it : Wanting to destroy the system that made the United States the greatest country the world has ever seen is bad enough , but these two Twitter posts sum up the practical problems with the socialist position : Wealth is not created by fiat in some fever dream of a socialist imagination .
It ’ s created by men and women working with an incentive — to support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their lives if possible and to improve their communities .
And while there may be elements of the American people ( Democrats ) that would like nothing better than a handout from the government , the backbone of the country is made up of men and women who want to work for their livelihood , which is what the anti-lockdown protests are all about .
It ’ s been clear for some time that Democrats view the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity , as House Majority Whip James Clyburn put it , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has admitted the country ’ s catastrophe has him “ excited ” about being able to implement the Democratic agenda .
But a full-blown government takeover of the economy isn ’ t something sane Democrats will speak openly about — because the American people would reject it out of hand .
“ Sane Democrat ” likely wouldn ’ t be most people ’ s description of Maxine Waters , but that doesn ’ t mean she isn ’ t saying out loud what Democrats are really thinking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hide .
Americans need to remember that when it comes time to vote in November .
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Maxine Waters has a habit of blurting out the truth Democrats try to hide.
The Los Angeles Democrat was never shy about calling for President Donald Trump to be impeached, she openly advocated public harassment of Trump cabinet officials, and now she’s letting the word out about how liberals really feel about the country’s reaction to the coronavirus.
In short, she doesn’t want independent businesses to get back on their feet — and she has nothing but scorn for fellow Americans protesting their states’ decisions to keep them closed.
In an interview Monday with the Southern California cable station Spectrum News 1 (video available at Breitbart News) Waters urged governors like California’s Gavin Newsom to “hold the line” against citizens demanding the freedom to restart their businesses.
And she essentially outlined a government takeover of the economy while she was at it.
Mad Max accidentally lets the mask slip… https://t.co/CSP9FIPSWp — Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) May 13, 2020
In a video of the interview available at Breitbart, Waters stated bluntly that governors need to ignore their constituents’ protests to reopen economies, and that the protesters “should be ashamed of themselves.”
And, naturally, she blamed Trump for the unrest.
“You know our governors are under great stress. The protests that have been organized, the protests trying to intimidate our governors to open up everything are protests where, you know, the people participating in that should be ashamed of themselves. They should not be encouraged in any way. They should not be encouraged from the top leadership of this country to go out and do that,” Waters said.
She then praised Newsom and Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York (land of the deadly nursing homes).
“I know the pressure is on. I know that you’re trying to hold the line. I want you to hold the line. I don’t want to see these establishments opened back up,” she said. “I want the federal government to join with the cities and the states to support these families in every way that we can.”
She then described a bill she wrote that would use taxpayer money to pay landlords who would be unable to evict renters for nonpayment of rent, essentially socializing a basic element of the economy.
“So we’re doing everything that we can give support to our constituents, to our citizens, to the people who work every day, who have families to take care of,” Waters said. “So if we do that, this will support our states and our governors and not having to open back up. So that you know the small businesses that are in direct contact with people — nail shops, beauty shops, barbershops, florist shops — these are people in touch with folks every day, and they’re risking their lives, and we don’t want them opened up.”
Note that Waters didn’t seem to worry about whether the people themselves want their lives back — in fact, it’s a good chance the thought never seriously occurred to her.
Her thoughts are solely for the elected officials, who, according to Waters, need to be “as tough as you can be.”
“We are very sympathetic to the pressure that is being put on by the president of the United States and organize efforts of these protesters. We want the governors to hold the line. Be as tough as you can be. Be as thoughtful as you can be. Do everything you can to hold the line.”
Now, no one has ever accused Maxine Waters of having a brilliant mind. But she is the chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee — hard as that is to believe — so she holds considerable power already over how the nation does business.
She also has a way of going public with the real beliefs of the Democratic Party.
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She was talking about impeaching Trump in May 2017, four months into his term. Democrats actually did impeach Trump two years later on grounds that are laughable, and almost forgotten, a little more than three months after Trump’s Senate acquittal.
Her public call for harassment of Trump administration officials in June 2018 gave the Democratic Party’s seal of approval to incidents like then-Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen being taunted by protesters at a restaurant in Washington and a Virginia restaurant owner’s decision to ask White House press secretary Sarah Sanders and her family to leave.
It also presaged a similar incident involving Texas Sen. Ted Cruz at yet another Washington restaurant and more since.
So, when Maxine Waters speaks, believe it or not, it does well to listen. And when a wingnut like Waters is talking about a government takeover of real estate financing down to the landlord-tenant level, it’s a good chance other Democrats are, or will be, pushing the same thing in short order.
And some social media users know it:
Evil Mad Max had one of Sleepy Joe’s Freudian slip moments of speaking exactly what was her true mind’s intent. — Nikkia Hornbuckle (@nik_horn) May 13, 2020
If they can only cripple this nation they think we will have to submit to their complete control — Chris O’Toole (@ChisToole) May 13, 2020
Wanting to destroy the system that made the United States the greatest country the world has ever seen is bad enough, but these two Twitter posts sum up the practical problems with the socialist position:
And where is all this money going to come from if people can’t work? No income, no income tax. No sales tax, no property tax. Get it? — Patti D. (@pattijo63) May 13, 2020
She thinks people want handouts, they don’t! They want purpose! They want freedom to choose for themselves — Filo445 (@filo445) May 13, 2020
Exactly.
Wealth is not created by fiat in some fever dream of a socialist imagination.
It’s created by men and women working with an incentive — to support themselves and their families, to better their lives if possible and to improve their communities.
And while there may be elements of the American people (Democrats) that would like nothing better than a handout from the government, the backbone of the country is made up of men and women who want to work for their livelihood, which is what the anti-lockdown protests are all about.
It’s been clear for some time that Democrats view the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity, as House Majority Whip James Clyburn put it, “to restructure things to fit our vision.”
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has admitted the country’s catastrophe has him “excited” about being able to implement the Democratic agenda.
But a full-blown government takeover of the economy isn’t something sane Democrats will speak openly about — because the American people would reject it out of hand.
“Sane Democrat” likely wouldn’t be most people’s description of Maxine Waters, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t saying out loud what Democrats are really thinking — and what they’re trying to hide.
Americans need to remember that when it comes time to vote in November.
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westernjournal--2020-05-13--Cop Has Critical Message for Fellow Law Enforcement During COVID, Now He Could Be Fired

Port of Seattle Police Officer Greg Anderson , who posted a video of himself urging fellow law enforcement professionals to uphold Americans ’ constitutional rights , is now facing termination from his job .
Anderson has been placed on administrative leave because of the video , in which he reminded his fellow officers that newly implemented rules surrounding the coronavirus pandemic do not give them unlimited power .
“ I have seen officers nationwide enforcing tyrannical orders against the people , and I ’ m hoping it ’ s the minority of officers , but I ’ m not sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beginning of the video , which he posted to his Instagram account May 5 and soon went viral .
Sitting in what appears to be his police cruiser , Anderson continued to passionately question why law enforcement across the country were willingly trampling citizens ’ rights and liberties .
“ I want to remind you that regardless of where you stand on the coronavirus , we don ’ t have the authority to do those things to people just because a mayor or a governor tells you otherwise , ” he said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s your sergeant or your chief of police , we don ’ t get to violate people ’ s constitutional rights because somebody in our chain of command tells us otherwise .
It ’ s not how this country works .
Those are de facto arrests , you know we ’ re violating people ’ s rights.
” TRENDING : Rural Mayor and Sheriff Tell Michigan Governor To Take a Hike , Shut Whitmer Down with Orders of Their Own His video , which has been viewed millions of times , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between constitutional rights and public health rules .
Anderson also talked about the dangers that stripping away the people ’ s rights could have in society .
The officer said those still pushing to violate the Constitution lead him to be “ afraid that these actions are going to wake a sleeping giant , ” meaning the American people .
Anderson declared that the spirit Americans possess is much stronger than that of the officials who violate their rights .
He referred to police officers ’ power as “ nothing more than a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people get fed up with having their liberties taken , law enforcement will have their power to enforce the law stripped “ in about 10 minutes.
” Having overseas combat experience as an Army Ranger veteran , Anderson talked about the sheer velocity of the American spirit of defiance .
“ They are going to fight 10 times harder for their freedom on their soil than anything you ’ ve ever seen before , ” he said .
Anderson said the Port of Seattle Police Department agreed with his point of view and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , in a follow-up Instagram post , he said that after the video was up for three hours and had 400,000 views , his chain of command chained its tune and demanded he take it down .
Having three young children to provide for , the easy response could have been to follow orders .
However , Anderson put his convictions above comfortability .
“ No , I can ’ t take the video down .
If you believe in something in your heart , you have to stand by that conviction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” RELATED : Video Shows Terrifying Treatment Man Got from COVID Cops Just for Refusing To Let Them Cut in Line Anderson explained that his command was often changing their reasoning and allegedly said , “ we ’ re going to take a very different approach to this if you say no again.
” He also said that the chief of police called to tell him that if he goes against his governors ’ orders , he will no longer be an officer in the state of Washington .
“ I was told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that this will result in termination due to it being an insubordination charge for refusing to take down the video , ” Anderson wrote in the post .
The Port of Seattle Police Department has received a massive backlash due to its actions .
Chief Rod Covey addressed the controversy in a post on the department ’ s website , saying Anderson “ is clearly a good police officer and an exceptional American .
That said , as a police officer wearing one of our uniforms , his right to speech has limitations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he has understood since joining the policing profession .
“ Greg has always had the ability to express his opinions on what is going on in the country like all other Americans .
However , he is not allowed to do so while on duty , wearing our uniform , wearing our badge and while driving our patrol car .
Every police officer in the country understands that .
“ I personally told this to Greg and told him that I would support his right to talk about these issues as long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any affiliation to our police department .
Greg has chosen this course of action even after he and I spoke and while also knowing that his actions were outside of well-established policy.
” It seems entirely probable at this point that Anderson will lose his job , but he has gained the support of millions of Americans across the country .
There is currently a GoFundMe account to support him in securing a lawyer , which his supporters have given over $ 325,000 so far .
As the battle of citizens ’ liberty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appears that there are still many out there willing to defy orders for the sake of freedom .
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Port of Seattle Police Officer Greg Anderson, who posted a video of himself urging fellow law enforcement professionals to uphold Americans’ constitutional rights, is now facing termination from his job.
Anderson has been placed on administrative leave because of the video, in which he reminded his fellow officers that newly implemented rules surrounding the coronavirus pandemic do not give them unlimited power.
“I have seen officers nationwide enforcing tyrannical orders against the people, and I’m hoping it’s the minority of officers, but I’m not sure anymore,” he said at the beginning of the video, which he posted to his Instagram account May 5 and soon went viral.
Sitting in what appears to be his police cruiser, Anderson continued to passionately question why law enforcement across the country were willingly trampling citizens’ rights and liberties.
“I want to remind you that regardless of where you stand on the coronavirus, we don’t have the authority to do those things to people just because a mayor or a governor tells you otherwise,” he said. “I don’t care if it’s your sergeant or your chief of police, we don’t get to violate people’s constitutional rights because somebody in our chain of command tells us otherwise. It’s not how this country works. Those are de facto arrests, you know we’re violating people’s rights.”
His video, which has been viewed millions of times, has expanded the conversation about the boundaries between constitutional rights and public health rules.
Anderson also talked about the dangers that stripping away the people’s rights could have in society.
The officer said those still pushing to violate the Constitution lead him to be “afraid that these actions are going to wake a sleeping giant,” meaning the American people.
Anderson declared that the spirit Americans possess is much stronger than that of the officials who violate their rights. He referred to police officers’ power as “nothing more than a façade,” saying that when the people get fed up with having their liberties taken, law enforcement will have their power to enforce the law stripped “in about 10 minutes.”
Having overseas combat experience as an Army Ranger veteran, Anderson talked about the sheer velocity of the American spirit of defiance. “They are going to fight 10 times harder for their freedom on their soil than anything you’ve ever seen before,” he said.
Anderson said the Port of Seattle Police Department agreed with his point of view and was initially supportive of his video.
However, in a follow-up Instagram post, he said that after the video was up for three hours and had 400,000 views, his chain of command chained its tune and demanded he take it down.
Having three young children to provide for, the easy response could have been to follow orders. However, Anderson put his convictions above comfortability.
“No, I can’t take the video down. If you believe in something in your heart, you have to stand by that conviction, even if it costs you everything.”
Anderson explained that his command was often changing their reasoning and allegedly said, “we’re going to take a very different approach to this if you say no again.”
He also said that the chief of police called to tell him that if he goes against his governors’ orders, he will no longer be an officer in the state of Washington.
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“I was told by both the agency and my union that this will result in termination due to it being an insubordination charge for refusing to take down the video,” Anderson wrote in the post.
The Port of Seattle Police Department has received a massive backlash due to its actions.
Chief Rod Covey addressed the controversy in a post on the department’s website, saying Anderson “is clearly a good police officer and an exceptional American. That said, as a police officer wearing one of our uniforms, his right to speech has limitations on which he has been well-trained and that he has understood since joining the policing profession.
“Greg has always had the ability to express his opinions on what is going on in the country like all other Americans. However, he is not allowed to do so while on duty, wearing our uniform, wearing our badge and while driving our patrol car. Every police officer in the country understands that.
“I personally told this to Greg and told him that I would support his right to talk about these issues as long as he did so while not claiming any affiliation to our police department. Greg has chosen this course of action even after he and I spoke and while also knowing that his actions were outside of well-established policy.”
It seems entirely probable at this point that Anderson will lose his job, but he has gained the support of millions of Americans across the country.
There is currently a GoFundMe account to support him in securing a lawyer, which his supporters have given over $325,000 so far.
As the battle of citizens’ liberty versus governmental tyranny rages on, it appears that there are still many out there willing to defy orders for the sake of freedom.
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westernjournal--2020-05-13--Flynn Judge Faces Ethics Complaints After Head-Scratching Move

The federal judge hearing the case of former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn made waves Tuesday by saying he would open up the process to hear “ friend of the court ” submissions from a liberal group despite the fact that the Justice Department has already said it wants to dismiss the case .
The action by D.C. District Court Judge Emmet Sullivan , who was appointed by former President George W. Bush , effectively puts the government ’ s effort to drop the charges on hold .
Sullivan said he will , “ at the appropriate time , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Justice Department ’ s plan to drop the case , according to The Washington Post .
“ No rule allows this filing , ” attorney Sidney Powell wrote in her own court filing , noting that Sullivan would not accept outside groups ’ comments in the past .
“ This Court has consistently — on twenty-four ( 24 ) previous occasions — summarily refused to permit any third party to inject themselves or their views into this case , ” she said .
Powell said courts can not “ usurp the role of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This travesty of justice has already consumed three or more years of an innocent man ’ s life — and that of his entire family , ” Powell wrote .
“ No further delay should be tolerated or any further expense caused to him and his defense.
” Flynn Filing by The Western Journal on Scribd Last week , the Justice Department announced that it would drop charges against Flynn , setting the stage for what Powell said she expected would be a formal action this week to dismiss the case .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Watergate Prosecutors ” sought to file a friend-of-the-court brief opposing the Justice Department ’ s plan to drop the charges .
The group claimed it had a “ unique perspective on the need for independent scrutiny and oversight to ensure that crucial decisions about prosecutions of high-ranking government officials are made in the public interest.
” Sullivan ’ s effort to cater to the group ’ s request was attacked on Twitter by commentator Michael Cernovich , who said an ethics complaint against Sullivan will be forthcoming .
“ Judge Sullivan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he knew third parties would have spoken favorably of Flynn , now solicits briefs critical of Flynn .
This is a violation of the judicial oath and applicable ethical rules .
We will be filing a complaint against Sullivan , ” he tweeted .
Fox News reported that Cernovich might file his own amicus brief .
The “ Watergate Prosecutors ” group includes Jill Wine-Banks , who is currently marketing her book , “ The Watergate Girl.
” Wine-Banks previously has said that there was collusion between Donald Trump ’ s presidential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of former special counsel Robert Mueller , which failed to find any such collusion .
On Tuesday , Trump retweeted a post that referred to Wine-Banks as a “ Trump/Russia collusion nutter.
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The federal judge hearing the case of former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn made waves Tuesday by saying he would open up the process to hear “friend of the court” submissions from a liberal group despite the fact that the Justice Department has already said it wants to dismiss the case.
The action by D.C. U.S. District Court Judge Emmet Sullivan, who was appointed to the federal bench by former President Bill Clinton, effectively puts the government’s effort to drop the charges on hold.
Sullivan said he will, “at the appropriate time,” develop a schedule for arguments against the Justice Department’s plan to drop the case, according to The Washington Post.
Flynn’s defense objected to the stall.
“No rule allows this filing,” attorney Sidney Powell wrote in her own court filing, noting that Sullivan would not accept outside groups’ comments in the past.
“This Court has consistently — on twenty-four (24) previous occasions — summarily refused to permit any third party to inject themselves or their views into this case,” she said.
Powell said courts cannot “usurp the role of the government’s counsel.”
“This travesty of justice has already consumed three or more years of an innocent man’s life — and that of his entire family,” Powell wrote. “No further delay should be tolerated or any further expense caused to him and his defense.”
Flynn Filing by The Western Journal on Scribd
Last week, the Justice Department announced that it would drop charges against Flynn, setting the stage for what Powell said she expected would be a formal action this week to dismiss the case.
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However, on Monday, a group called “Watergate Prosecutors” sought to file a friend-of-the-court brief opposing the Justice Department’s plan to drop the charges.
The group claimed it had a “unique perspective on the need for independent scrutiny and oversight to ensure that crucial decisions about prosecutions of high-ranking government officials are made in the public interest.”
Sullivan’s effort to cater to the group’s request was attacked on Twitter by commentator Michael Cernovich, who said an ethics complaint against Sullivan will be forthcoming.
“Judge Sullivan, who denied leave to file amicus briefs when he knew third parties would have spoken favorably of Flynn, now solicits briefs critical of Flynn. This is a violation of the judicial oath and applicable ethical rules. We will be filing a complaint against Sullivan,” he tweeted.
Judge Sullivan, who denied leave to file amicus briefs when he knew third parties would have spoken favorably of Flynn, now solicits briefs critical of Flynn. This is a violation of the judicial oath and applicable ethical rules. We will be filing a complaint against Sullivan. — Cernovich (@Cernovich) May 13, 2020
Fox News reported that Cernovich might file his own amicus brief.
The “Watergate Prosecutors” group includes Jill Wine-Banks, who is currently marketing her book, “The Watergate Girl.”
Those who oppose the Flynn case dismissal – Watergate Prosecutors member Jill Wine-Banks: “Mueller can prove conspiracy with Russia beyond any doubt.” Peddlers of conspiracy theories. These are the people Judge Sullivan will listen to. pic.twitter.com/6Pv54lOPLy — Techno Fog (@Techno_Fog) May 13, 2020
Wine-Banks previously has said that there was collusion between Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Russia and supported the investigation of former special counsel Robert Mueller, which failed to find any such collusion.
More on Flynn case – Part of the “Watergate Prosecutors” group who filed a brief opposing the DOJ motion to dismiss is Jill Wine-Banks. Ms. Wine-Banks is a Trump/Russia collusion nutter who claimed General Flynn would get “immunity for kidnapping” Good job Judge Sullivan! pic.twitter.com/bgc7bA1elC — Techno Fog (@Techno_Fog) May 13, 2020
On Tuesday, Trump retweeted a post that referred to Wine-Banks as a “Trump/Russia collusion nutter.”
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westernjournal--2020-05-13--15 Days After Easing Lockdown Order, Georgia Reports Big Change in COVID Hospitalizations

Georgia was one of the first states to reopen its economy following weeks of a coronavirus-related , government-imposed shutdown .
But despite dire warnings from the establishment media and others , hospitals rates actually decreased in the 15 days after many restrictions were lifted , according to the state ’ s governor .
Georgia partially reopened on April 24 , allowing businesses like nail salons , gyms and bowling alleys to open their doors .
Dine-in restaurants and theaters were allowed to reopen on April 27 , and malls were permitted to once again welcome patrons on May 4 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Georgia in the week after the restrictions began to be lifted , increasing by 13 percent , according to a study conducted by the University of Maryland .
Republican Gov .
Brian Kemp was fiercely criticized for easing the lockdown rules , including by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms , who referred to his decision as “ irresponsible , ” as the U.K. Daily Mail reported .
TRENDING : Rural Mayor and Sheriff Tell Michigan Governor To Take a Hike , Shut Whitmer Down with Orders of Their Own “ Some are willing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy and that is unacceptable to me , ” the Democratic mayor said late last month on ABC ’ s “ Good Morning America.
” Even President Donald Trump said he thought it was “ too soon ” for Georgia to reopen .
On April 24 , The New York Times lambasted the Georgia governor ’ s decision .
“ An analysis of Georgia ’ s infection rates , testing and underlying health risks shows why it ’ s singularly unwise for the state to reopen , ” Nathaniel Lash and Gus Wezerek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spike in infections just as the virus could be peaking , ” they predicted .
CNN joined the chorus of media fear-mongers , proclaiming on April 28 that the number of coronavirus daily deaths would “ nearly double by August.
” CNN cited an epidemiological model used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that predicted there would be 63 daily coronavirus deaths in Georgia by Aug. 4 .
Yet , 15 days after restrictions started being lifted , Kemp indicated on Twitter that the emerging evidence supports his decision and proves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lowest number of COVID-19 positive patients currently hospitalized statewide ( 1,203 ) since hospitals began reporting this data on April 8th , ” he posted Saturday .
“ Today also marks the lowest total of ventilators in use ( 897 with 1,945 available ) .
We will win this fight together !
” he added .
This data reinforces the demands by protesters across the nation that other states follow suit and allow businesses to reopen in a safe manner .
The emerging data on the coronavirus in states like Georgia raises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media narrative , Georgia ’ s example shows that easing economic restrictions does not necessarily spell public health doom .
Soon , many Americans will be asking whether the method chosen to combat the pandemic — completely shutting down the economy — was really the best way to beat this virus .
Could we have achieved the same results while also preserving the prosperity we have been enjoying during the Trump presidency by allowing businesses to stay open in a safe manner ?
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Georgia was one of the first states to reopen its economy following weeks of a coronavirus-related, government-imposed shutdown.
But despite dire warnings from the establishment media and others, hospitals rates actually decreased in the 15 days after many restrictions were lifted, according to the state’s governor.
Georgia partially reopened on April 24, allowing businesses like nail salons, gyms and bowling alleys to open their doors. Dine-in restaurants and theaters were allowed to reopen on April 27, and malls were permitted to once again welcome patrons on May 4, CNN reported.
Out-of-state visitors poured into Georgia in the week after the restrictions began to be lifted, increasing by 13 percent, according to a study conducted by the University of Maryland.
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp was fiercely criticized for easing the lockdown rules, including by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms, who referred to his decision as “irresponsible,” as the U.K. Daily Mail reported.
“Some are willing to sacrifice lives for the sake of the economy and that is unacceptable to me,” the Democratic mayor said late last month on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
Even President Donald Trump said he thought it was “too soon” for Georgia to reopen.
On April 24, The New York Times lambasted the Georgia governor’s decision.
“An analysis of Georgia’s infection rates, testing and underlying health risks shows why it’s singularly unwise for the state to reopen,” Nathaniel Lash and Gus Wezerek wrote.
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“Doing so risks a spike in infections just as the virus could be peaking,” they predicted.
CNN joined the chorus of media fear-mongers, proclaiming on April 28 that the number of coronavirus daily deaths would “nearly double by August.” CNN cited an epidemiological model used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that predicted there would be 63 daily coronavirus deaths in Georgia by Aug. 4.
Yet, 15 days after restrictions started being lifted, Kemp indicated on Twitter that the emerging evidence supports his decision and proves his critics wrong.
“Today marks the lowest number of COVID-19 positive patients currently hospitalized statewide (1,203) since hospitals began reporting this data on April 8th,” he posted Saturday.
“Today also marks the lowest total of ventilators in use (897 with 1,945 available). We will win this fight together!” he added.
Today marks the lowest number of COVID-19 positive patients currently hospitalized statewide (1,203) since hospitals began reporting this data on April 8th. Today also marks the lowest total of ventilators in use (897 with 1,945 available). We will win this fight together! pic.twitter.com/byxACEiQCp — Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) May 9, 2020
This data reinforces the demands by protesters across the nation that other states follow suit and allow businesses to reopen in a safe manner.
The emerging data on the coronavirus in states like Georgia raises provocative new questions.
Despite the prevailing media narrative, Georgia’s example shows that easing economic restrictions does not necessarily spell public health doom.
Soon, many Americans will be asking whether the method chosen to combat the pandemic — completely shutting down the economy — was really the best way to beat this virus.
Could we have achieved the same results while also preserving the prosperity we have been enjoying during the Trump presidency by allowing businesses to stay open in a safe manner?
These questions may well haunt us for years to come.
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westernjournal--2020-05-14--Arizona GOP Hosts Successful, Groundbreaking Virtual Convention

Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures .
In response to the chaotic coronavirus pandemic , the Republican Party of Arizona was able to pull off an incredible task on Saturday by holding the first-ever virtual state convention .
With the help of Voatz , a mobile election platform , the Arizona GOP was able to hold an online convention with over 1,100 Republicans in attendance on their phones and tablets .
The convention turned out not only to be a win for Arizona Republicans hoping to uphold their democratic processes during the ongoing shutdown , but it was also a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 108 delegates and alternatives that were elected during the convention pledged to support President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence in the upcoming election .
TRENDING : Rural Mayor and Sheriff Tell Michigan Governor To Take a Hike , Shut Whitmer Down with Orders of Their Own “ Never before has a political party attempted to plan and carry out a convention of this scale and magnitude — amid a global pandemic — in a similar virtual manner , ” Republican Party of Arizona Chairwoman Kelli Ward said in a news release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yet not only did we succeed in what was previously uncharted territory ; we trailblazed the way for others to follow.
” Voatz was chosen as the platform for the convention after the party was convinced it would be successful .
“ After a careful vetting process , we were confident in Voatz ’ s ability to support secure and private voting with the added benefit of an immediate confirmation that each delegate ’ s vote counted , ” Republican Party of Arizona Executive Director Greg Safsten said , according to a Voatz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan for this convention , we knew that we needed to provide the most reliable connection to it for all participants , and we were able to do this by ensuring everyone who wanted to vote could do so easily and from the safety of their home.
” The state GOP also worked with two Arizona-based companies ; Visual Impulse , a video production company , and Compass Strategies , a political communications firm that helped operate a telephonic town hall-style component of the event .
“ Due to the COVID-19 crisis , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quickly adapt and come up with new ways to service their constituents , ” Compass Strategies Partner Sean Noble said , according to the Republican Party of Arizona news release .
“ We were glad to play a role in making sure every delegate and alternate — especially those without a computer or smartphone — had the ability to tune in and participate in this important event.
” The Arizona GOP ’ s success stands in stark contrast to previous failed attempts to integrate virtual technology into democratic processes .
RELATED : Crews @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Her 7-Year-Old Sister On Feb. 3 , before coronavirus-related lockdowns began , the Democrats attempted to use a virtual app to report caucus results .
After several malfunctions with the app kept them from reporting the results of the Iowa Caucus , the night was declared a disaster for the DNC .
“ If the Democrats can ’ t run a # caucus that they had four years to prepare for , how the hell can anyone think they could actually run the country ?
” Donald Trump Jr. tweeted at the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Compass Strategies , the Arizona GOP proved it is prepared to face the challenges ahead , both political and otherwise .
Through smart partnerships and sharp planning , the GOP was able to adapt to social-distancing guidelines and implement groundbreaking new procedures for a highly successful convention .
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Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. In response to the chaotic coronavirus pandemic, the Republican Party of Arizona was able to pull off an incredible task on Saturday by holding the first-ever virtual state convention.
With the help of Voatz, a mobile election platform, the Arizona GOP was able to hold an online convention with over 1,100 Republicans in attendance on their phones and tablets.
The convention turned out not only to be a win for Arizona Republicans hoping to uphold their democratic processes during the ongoing shutdown, but it was also a win for President Donald Trump.
All 108 delegates and alternatives that were elected during the convention pledged to support President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence in the upcoming election.
“Never before has a political party attempted to plan and carry out a convention of this scale and magnitude — amid a global pandemic — in a similar virtual manner,” Republican Party of Arizona Chairwoman Kelli Ward said in a news release provided to The Western Journal.
“Yet not only did we succeed in what was previously uncharted territory; we trailblazed the way for others to follow.”
Voatz was chosen as the platform for the convention after the party was convinced it would be successful.
“After a careful vetting process, we were confident in Voatz’s ability to support secure and private voting with the added benefit of an immediate confirmation that each delegate’s vote counted,” Republican Party of Arizona Executive Director Greg Safsten said, according to a Voatz news release.
Is the GOP better organized than the DNC? Yes No
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“In developing the plan for this convention, we knew that we needed to provide the most reliable connection to it for all participants, and we were able to do this by ensuring everyone who wanted to vote could do so easily and from the safety of their home.”
The state GOP also worked with two Arizona-based companies; Visual Impulse, a video production company, and Compass Strategies, a political communications firm that helped operate a telephonic town hall-style component of the event.
“Due to the COVID-19 crisis, political campaigns and organizations have had to quickly adapt and come up with new ways to service their constituents,” Compass Strategies Partner Sean Noble said, according to the Republican Party of Arizona news release.
“We were glad to play a role in making sure every delegate and alternate — especially those without a computer or smartphone — had the ability to tune in and participate in this important event.”
The Arizona GOP’s success stands in stark contrast to previous failed attempts to integrate virtual technology into democratic processes.
On Feb. 3, before coronavirus-related lockdowns began, the Democrats attempted to use a virtual app to report caucus results.
After several malfunctions with the app kept them from reporting the results of the Iowa Caucus, the night was declared a disaster for the DNC.
If the Democrats can’t run a #caucus that they had four years to prepare for, how the hell can anyone think they could actually run the country? #IowaCaucuses #iowa — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) February 4, 2020
“If the Democrats can’t run a #caucus that they had four years to prepare for, how the hell can anyone think they could actually run the country?” Donald Trump Jr. tweeted at the time.
Thanks to Voatz, Visual Impulse, and Compass Strategies, the Arizona GOP proved it is prepared to face the challenges ahead, both political and otherwise.
Through smart partnerships and sharp planning, the GOP was able to adapt to social-distancing guidelines and implement groundbreaking new procedures for a highly successful convention.
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westernjournal--2020-05-14--Pelosi Slips, Admits No Amount of Gov’t Spending Would Satisfy Dems

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi occasionally allows her veil to slip and show the true side of herself and her party , and it is not pretty .
Tuesday was just such an occasion when , on the heels of introducing a ridiculous $ 3 trillion stimulus bill , she appeared on CNN and spoke to Jake Tapper .
“ I know you ’ ve unveiled a $ 3 trillion relief bill that would include billions for testing .
Were you satisfied by the administration ’ s pledge this morning of 40 to 50 million tests a month , if necessary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But he had to know the answer to the question before he ever spoke it .
There is no chance that anything President Donald Trump does is going to be good enough for Pelosi and her cohorts .
TRENDING : Rural Mayor and Sheriff Tell Michigan Governor To Take a Hike , Shut Whitmer Down with Orders of Their Own “ It has to be at least double that , maybe 2.5 times that .
And the sooner we do it , the better .
It is a decision to open up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treatment , isolation if necessary , ” she replied .
“ We have put that forth in our bill with everything that goes with it , and with the ethic , value that it ’ s going to be there for everyone , not only the testing , the tracing and the treatment , but also whatever vaccine or therapies God sends us and science produces , that they will be accessible to everyone in our country as well , ” Pelosi went on .
Then Tapper questioned her on Minority Leader Kevin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a “ liberal wish list ” of items .
“ He knows that what he said isn ’ t so , ” she said .
“ But , putting that aside , I can ’ t be bothered about what others say.
” “ What I ’ m concerned , what I ’ m proud of is what we are doing .
And the fact is that , in all four of the bills that have passed before , they ’ ve all been bipartisan .
And we all in our caucus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also in a timely way that relates to the virus , ” she continued .
“ It ’ s too deadly to our lives , to our livelihood , to our democracy for us to use it for any other purpose .
So , the money for state and local is to allay the cost of the — defray the cost of the outlays they ’ ve made for coronavirus and the revenue lost because of the coronavirus — testing , testing .
“ The three pillars : Honor our heroes by supporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they don ’ t lose their jobs , these heroes don ’ t lose their jobs , open up government by testing , tracing , treatment , et cetera .
And the third is putting money in the pockets of the American people , all of it timed and centric to the coronavirus .
“ It would be an endless amount of money if we put our wish list for the future in there .
But that is not what the case is , ” she said .
And that , folks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If Democrats had their way and got everything they wanted , it would cost an endless stream of taxpayer money .
The United States government took in a total of approximately $ 3.3 trillion for the 2018 fiscal year ( and it is estimated that it will take in $ 3.71 trillion in FY 2020 ) and the fact that Pelosi is saying that a $ 3 trillion bill would not even scratch the surface of what they want to do is terrifying .
Never mind the fact that she has proposed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stimulus , that puts the government well above what it takes in annually .
Not $ 3 trillion , or $ 4 trillion or $ 10 trillion would ever be enough for a party that is beginning to look more communist than Democratic .
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi occasionally allows her veil to slip and show the true side of herself and her party, and it is not pretty.
Tuesday was just such an occasion when, on the heels of introducing a ridiculous $3 trillion stimulus bill, she appeared on CNN and spoke to Jake Tapper.
“I know you’ve unveiled a $3 trillion relief bill that would include billions for testing. Were you satisfied by the administration’s pledge this morning of 40 to 50 million tests a month, if necessary, by September?” Tapper asked.
But he had to know the answer to the question before he ever spoke it.
There is no chance that anything President Donald Trump does is going to be good enough for Pelosi and her cohorts.
“It has to be at least double that, maybe 2.5 times that. And the sooner we do it, the better. It is a decision to open up the economy — testing, tracing, treatment, isolation if necessary,” she replied.
“We have put that forth in our bill with everything that goes with it, and with the ethic, value that it’s going to be there for everyone, not only the testing, the tracing and the treatment, but also whatever vaccine or therapies God sends us and science produces, that they will be accessible to everyone in our country as well,” Pelosi went on.
Then Tapper questioned her on Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s statement that the bill is a “liberal wish list” of items.
“He knows that what he said isn’t so,” she said. “But, putting that aside, I can’t be bothered about what others say.”
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“What I’m concerned, what I’m proud of is what we are doing. And the fact is that, in all four of the bills that have passed before, they’ve all been bipartisan. And we all in our caucus have agreed that everything is coronavirus-centric and also in a timely way that relates to the virus,” she continued.
“It’s too deadly to our lives, to our livelihood, to our democracy for us to use it for any other purpose. So, the money for state and local is to allay the cost of the — defray the cost of the outlays they’ve made for coronavirus and the revenue lost because of the coronavirus — testing, testing.
“The three pillars: Honor our heroes by supporting our state and local entities, so that they don’t lose their jobs, these heroes don’t lose their jobs, open up government by testing, tracing, treatment, et cetera. And the third is putting money in the pockets of the American people, all of it timed and centric to the coronavirus.
“It would be an endless amount of money if we put our wish list for the future in there. But that is not what the case is,” she said.
And that, folks, is where the truth shows. If Democrats had their way and got everything they wanted, it would cost an endless stream of taxpayer money.
The United States government took in a total of approximately $3.3 trillion for the 2018 fiscal year (and it is estimated that it will take in $3.71 trillion in FY 2020) and the fact that Pelosi is saying that a $3 trillion bill would not even scratch the surface of what they want to do is terrifying.
Never mind the fact that she has proposed a bill, on top of the previous stimulus, that puts the government well above what it takes in annually.
Not $3 trillion, or $4 trillion or $10 trillion would ever be enough for a party that is beginning to look more communist than Democratic.
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westernjournal--2020-05-14--As Citizens Face Hard Times, Dems Introduce ‘HEROES Act’ To Defend Illegal Aliens’ Jobs

While many American citizens deal with the economic fallout of disastrous community lockdowns , House Democrats have moved to protect the employment of illegal immigrants with a new bill .
H.R .
6800 , also known as the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act , was introduced Tuesday by Democratic Rep. Nita Lowey of New York .
The bill has several big-name Democratic co-sponsors , including Reps. Jerrold Nadler of New York and Maxine Waters of California .
The measure seeks to remedy a number of problems that have appeared or become worse since the global outbreak ground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the American worker , however , the substantial student loan forgiveness , “ Heroes Fund ” hazard pay grant scheme and extension of direct payments to taxpayers comes with a hefty progressive addition .
TRENDING : Rural Mayor and Sheriff Tell Michigan Governor To Take a Hike , Shut Whitmer Down with Orders of Their Own Along with those alluring payouts , the bill also contains a massive stand for illegal immigrants .
Under the act , illegal aliens lucky enough to work in “ essential critical infrastructure ” are protected from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to a Department of Homeland Security memorandum referenced in the HEROES Act , the critical work can include anything from food delivery to water heater installation .
Likewise , employers get an exemption from the law when hiring aliens to work the so-called “ essential ” jobs .
Illegal aliens in detention get a major win from the bill as well , as it orders the Secretary of Homeland Security to “ prioritize for release on recognizance or alternatives to detention individuals who are not subject to mandatory detention laws , unless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety or national security.
” Another section fast-tracks green cards for certain health care workers .
For those here legally , the Democrats propose automatically extending visas under the cover of a public health emergency .
H.R .
6800 would automatically extend immigrant visas “ the first day of the public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services , ” to “ 90 days after the date on which such public health emergency terminates.
” The HEROES Act promises all of this while tens of millions of Americans are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : Even RBG Smacked Down Judicial Activism in Unanimous SCOTUS Decision The total number of jobless claims has now rocketed beyond 36 million over the last couple of months , according to The Guardian .
Largely thanks to restrictive and draconian lockdowns pushed by those on the political left , this major blow to the American worker would only be made worse by Democrats ’ pro-illegal immigrant bill .
Thankfully , a Republican-controlled Senate and White House virtually guarantee this bill is dead in the water in its current form .
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While many American citizens deal with the economic fallout of disastrous community lockdowns, House Democrats have moved to protect the employment of illegal immigrants with a new bill.
H.R. 6800, also known as the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, was introduced on May 12 by Democratic Rep. Nita Lowey of New York.
The bill has several big-name Democratic co-sponsors, including Reps. Jerrold Nadler of New York and Maxine Waters of California.
The measure seeks to remedy a number of problems that have appeared or become worse since the global outbreak ground many economies to a halt.
Unfortunately for the American worker, however, the substantial student loan forgiveness, “Heroes Fund” hazard pay grant scheme and extension of direct payments to taxpayers comes with a hefty progressive addition.
Along with those alluring payouts, the bill also contains a massive stand for illegal immigrants.
Under the act, illegal aliens lucky enough to work in “essential critical infrastructure” are protected from violating the Immigration and Nationality Act.
According to a Department of Homeland Security memorandum referenced in the HEROES Act, the critical work can include anything from food delivery to water heater installation.
Likewise, employers get an exemption from the law when hiring aliens to work the so-called “essential” jobs.
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Illegal aliens in detention get a major win from the bill as well, as it orders the Secretary of Homeland Security to “prioritize for release on recognizance or alternatives to detention individuals who are not subject to mandatory detention laws, unless the individual is a threat to public safety or national security.”
Another section fast-tracks green cards for certain health care workers.
For those here legally, the Democrats propose automatically extending visas under the cover of a public health emergency.
H.R. 6800 would automatically extend immigrant visas “the first day of the public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services,” to “90 days after the date on which such public health emergency terminates.”
The HEROES Act promises all of this while tens of millions of Americans are left suffering under crippling economic restrictions.
The total number of jobless claims has now rocketed beyond 36 million over the last couple of months, according to The Guardian.
Largely thanks to restrictive and draconian lockdowns pushed by those on the political left, this major blow to the American worker would only be made worse by Democrats’ pro-illegal immigrant bill.
Thankfully, a Republican-controlled Senate and White House virtually guarantee this bill is dead in the water in its current form.
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westernjournal--2020-05-14--Sports Media Mogul Unleashes Against Lockdown Restrictions: ‘It’s Insane’

Dave Portnoy , the founder of the blog Barstool Sports , delivered an impassioned and very vulgar speech on social media Wednesday after growing fed up with how coronavirus lockdowns are damaging jobs and the economy .
Venting in a video Twitter post that he described as “ corona rant time , ” Portnoy laid into government officials for moving the goal posts in regard to opening back up the economy , and said he would rather die from the coronavirus than lose his business .
“ When did this become ‘ flatten the curve , ’ ‘ flatten the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ’ to ‘ we have to find a cure or everyone ’ s going to die ?
’ ” Portnoy said .
Portnoy aimed some of his ire at Dr. Anthony Fauci , director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , who he described as a “ nice enough dude.
” “ He gets in front of the Senate , he ’ s like , ‘ We reopen the country too quick , everyone ’ s dead !
’ Where ’ d that come from ?
” he added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tell Michigan Governor To Take a Hike , Shut Whitmer Down with Orders of Their Own “ And the LA mayor , ‘ We ’ re not opening the city ’ til we find a cure ’ ?
What ?
Find a cure ?
What ?
Who says we ’ re gon na find a cure ?
We haven ’ t found a cure to cancer .
It took AIDS 20 years or whatever — do we even have a cure ?
So the economy is just shut down ?
” Portnoy continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ample resources for hospitals to handle an influx of patients , Portnoy called out some state and local governments for “ changing the rules.
” The Barstool Sports founder said he ’ s concerned that if the lockdowns continue , people will not have jobs and companies to return to .
“ You ’ ve got to give these people a choice , ” Portnoy said .
“ If you told me , because of corona I lost Barstool , I had to get a 9-to-5 and start f—ing over , I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Or at least take my chances .
“ I ’ m not saying everybody would do that .
I would .
But if I ’ ve dedicated 20 years of my life I don ’ t want to start over .
I ’ ll f—ing deal with corona , ” he said .
“ You can ’ t just make everybody stay inside and basically start over .
It ’ s insane .
What the f— do they think is going to happen ?
” Portnoy asked .
“ At some level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked us to do .
If you ’ re that scared still of corona , stay inside .
The beds are open.
” “ There are no great options , but you can ’ t just decimate the entire economy !
How the f— is that gon na work ?
” he added .
“ We ’ re staying inside until there ’ s a cure ?
” “ There ’ s risk .
We ’ re Americans .
You have to take risk !
” Portnoy said .
RELATED : Elite Football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christianity “ If people want to go out , they can go out .
If they want to stay in , they stay in , ” he added .
“ We have no chance if you don ’ t let people go outside .
This country is going to be done-zo .
No one is going to have jobs , no one is going to have businesses .
It ’ s going to be done .
It ’ s over .
Let me roll the dice and play with corona or at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday , Portnoy ’ s rant had been viewed 4.7 million times on Twitter and shared more than 60,000 times .
Portnoy previously had a public feud with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York after the freshman democratic socialist congresswoman criticized Barstool Sports last year in response to a joke Portnoy made about firing employees who might attempt to start a union .
The congresswoman accused Portnoy of breaking the law .
“ If you ’ re a boss tweeting firing threats to employees trying to unionize , you are likely breaking the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your words , “ on the spot , ” she wrote .
“ ALL workers in the US have the protected freedom to organize for better conditions.
” Ocasio-Cortez attempted to use the saga to raise money for her campaign , but Portnoy ended up coming out on top after Barstool Sports was flooded with record-breaking online traffic .
Portnoy challenged the Democrat to a debate , which never happened , Portnoy also criticized AOC on Fox News : “ I don ’ t think she has any clue who we are or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the fray like an idiot and now it helped us .
But , yeah , it was a good day for Barstool .
It continues to be , ” he said .
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Dave Portnoy, the founder of the blog Barstool Sports, delivered an impassioned and very vulgar speech on social media Wednesday after growing fed up with how coronavirus lockdowns are damaging jobs and the economy.
Venting in a video Twitter post that he described as “corona rant time,” Portnoy laid into government officials for moving the goal posts in regard to opening back up the economy, and said he would rather die from the coronavirus than lose his business.
“When did this become ‘flatten the curve,’ ‘flatten the curve,’ ‘flatten the curve,’ to ‘we have to find a cure or everyone’s going to die?’” Portnoy said.
Portnoy aimed some of his ire at Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, who he described as a “nice enough dude.”
“He gets in front of the Senate, he’s like, ‘We reopen the country too quick, everyone’s dead!’ Where’d that come from?” he added.
“And the LA mayor, ‘We’re not opening the city ’til we find a cure’? What? Find a cure? What? Who says we’re gonna find a cure? We haven’t found a cure to cancer. It took AIDS 20 years or whatever — do we even have a cure? So the economy is just shut down?” Portnoy continued.
Pointing out that there are now ample resources for hospitals to handle an influx of patients, Portnoy called out some state and local governments for “changing the rules.”
The Barstool Sports founder said he’s concerned that if the lockdowns continue, people will not have jobs and companies to return to.
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“You’ve got to give these people a choice,” Portnoy said. “If you told me, because of corona I lost Barstool, I had to get a 9-to-5 and start f—ing over, I’d rather die of corona. Seriously. Or at least take my chances.
“I’m not saying everybody would do that. I would. But if I’ve dedicated 20 years of my life I don’t want to start over. I’ll f—ing deal with corona,” he said.
“You can’t just make everybody stay inside and basically start over. It’s insane. What the f— do they think is going to happen?” Portnoy asked. “At some level, we’ve done what you asked us to do. If you’re that scared still of corona, stay inside. The beds are open.”
“There are no great options, but you can’t just decimate the entire economy! How the f— is that gonna work?” he added. “We’re staying inside until there’s a cure?”
“There’s risk. We’re Americans. You have to take risk!” Portnoy said.
“If people want to go out, they can go out. If they want to stay in, they stay in,” he added. “We have no chance if you don’t let people go outside. This country is going to be done-zo. No one is going to have jobs, no one is going to have businesses. It’s going to be done. It’s over. Let me roll the dice and play with corona or at least give me the choice.”
As of Thursday, Portnoy’s rant had been viewed 4.7 million times on Twitter and shared more than 60,000 times.
Portnoy previously had a public feud with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York after the freshman democratic socialist congresswoman criticized Barstool Sports last year in response to a joke Portnoy made about firing employees who might attempt to start a union.
The congresswoman accused Portnoy of breaking the law.
“If you’re a boss tweeting firing threats to employees trying to unionize, you are likely breaking the law &can be sued,in your words, “on the spot,” she wrote. “ALL workers in the US have the protected freedom to organize for better conditions.”
If you’re a boss tweeting firing threats to employees trying to unionize, you are likely breaking the law &can be sued,in your words, “on the spot.” ALL workers in the US have the protected freedom to organize for better conditions. See @NLRB &union orgs like @AFLCIO for tips. https://t.co/bU7WlHrp1d — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) August 13, 2019
Ocasio-Cortez attempted to use the saga to raise money for her campaign, but Portnoy ended up coming out on top after Barstool Sports was flooded with record-breaking online traffic.
Portnoy challenged the Democrat to a debate, which never happened,
Portnoy also criticized AOC on Fox News:
“I don’t think she has any clue who we are or what we do. She just jumped in the fray like an idiot and now it helped us. But, yeah, it was a good day for Barstool. It continues to be,” he said.
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