westernjournal--2020-05-02--Days After AOC Pushed for ‘Rent Cancellation,’ Massive Rent Strike Swells

Days after Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez pushed for “ rent cancellation ” across the country , tens thousands of Americans prepared to take part in one of the biggest rent strikes in history .
Ocasio-Cortez said Monday that the people planning to participate in the strike had no other choice .
“ People aren ’ t striking because they don ’ t feel like paying rent .
People are striking because they can ’ t pay rent , ” the New York Democrat said in a Monday call with housing advocates and tenants organizers .
“ You can not coerce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not do .
There is no money in the bank .
People need to feed their kids.
” Activists in New York , Pennsylvania and California are encouraging tenants not to pay rent in May to bring attention to those who can not afford it .
TRENDING : CNN 's Stelter Blasted Hydroxychloroquine for Virus , But Turns Out His Wife Uses It - Just Not for COVID About 8,000 members of the Los Angeles Tenants Union are expected to withhold rent , NBC News reported , with Philadelphia activists planning a similar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the country are reported to be part of what organizers believe will be the largest coordinated rent strikes in decades .
Ocasio-Cortez called for rent cancellation for the tenants struggling to pay their bills during the coronavirus pandemic .
“ We need to make sure that rent cancellation happens on the state and federal level , ” she said .
The representative said that she has been in discussions with New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo to try to make this happen .
She also is co-sponsoring the Rent and Mortgage Cancellation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Omar , which would cancel rent and mortgage payments nationwide until a month after the national emergency is lifted .
“ The coronavirus crisis is more than just a public health crisis — it ’ s an economic crisis .
Minnesotans are losing jobs , getting their hours reduced , and struggling just to put food on the table , ” Omar said in a media release .
RELATED : Ocasio-Cortez Cheers Oil Crash Before Apparently Thinking Better of It “ We must take major action to protect the health and economic security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ millions of Americans currently at risk of housing instability and homelessness.
” In March , Cuomo suspended evictions for 90 days to prevent landlords from expelling tenants who can not pay rent , according to The Guardian .
California Gov .
Gavin Newsom took similar action by barring evictions with proof that a tenant ’ s income has been affected by the pandemic .
Housing Justice for All , a tenants rights advocacy group , says that suspending evictions just postpones the problem .
“ An eviction moratorium is an urgent first step @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rent and automatic forgiveness of any rent , mortgage , or utility payment owed or accumulated during the length of this crisis , ” the group says on its website .
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Days after Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez pushed for “rent cancellation” across the country, tens thousands of Americans prepared to take part in one of the biggest rent strikes in history.
Ocasio-Cortez said Monday that the people planning to participate in the strike had no other choice.
“People aren’t striking because they don’t feel like paying rent. People are striking because they can’t pay rent,” the New York Democrat said in a Monday call with housing advocates and tenants organizers.
“You cannot coerce someone into doing something that they cannot do. There is no money in the bank. People need to feed their kids.”
Activists in New York, Pennsylvania and California are encouraging tenants not to pay rent in May to bring attention to those who cannot afford it.
About 8,000 members of the Los Angeles Tenants Union are expected to withhold rent, NBC News reported, with Philadelphia activists planning a similar movement.
Tens of thousands of people across the country are reported to be part of what organizers believe will be the largest coordinated rent strikes in decades.
Ocasio-Cortez called for rent cancellation for the tenants struggling to pay their bills during the coronavirus pandemic.
“We need to make sure that rent cancellation happens on the state and federal level,” she said.
Rep. @AOC: “People aren’t striking because they don’t feel like paying rent. They’re striking people they CAN’T pay rent.” pic.twitter.com/BIPu93ZUlo — The Hill (@thehill) April 28, 2020
The representative said that she has been in discussions with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to try to make this happen.
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She also is co-sponsoring the Rent and Mortgage Cancellation Act proposed by Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, which would cancel rent and mortgage payments nationwide until a month after the national emergency is lifted.
“The coronavirus crisis is more than just a public health crisis — it’s an economic crisis. Minnesotans are losing jobs, getting their hours reduced, and struggling just to put food on the table,” Omar said in a media release.
“We must take major action to protect the health and economic security of the most vulnerable, including the millions of Americans currently at risk of housing instability and homelessness.”
Seems like the Federal government should do something about rent and mortgages pic.twitter.com/GhHvFJM2vx — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) May 2, 2020
In March, Cuomo suspended evictions for 90 days to prevent landlords from expelling tenants who cannot pay rent, according to The Guardian. California Gov. Gavin Newsom took similar action by barring evictions with proof that a tenant’s income has been affected by the pandemic.
Housing Justice for All, a tenants rights advocacy group, says that suspending evictions just postpones the problem.
“An eviction moratorium is an urgent first step, but we need a suspension of rent and automatic forgiveness of any rent, mortgage, or utility payment owed or accumulated during the length of this crisis,” the group says on its website.
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westernjournal--2020-05-02--Barack Enjoys Relaxing Golf Outing After Michelle Lectures the Little People on Staying Inside

Rules are apparently for the plebes .
Yes , we ’ re all supposed to stay inside now , thanks to the threat of coronavirus .
Michelle Obama informed us of just that in two public service announcements released last week .
I ’ ve always had a certain disdain for PSAs , particularly those with a celebrity involved , because of the implied insult that we ’ re too stupid to do something unless we ’ re told to do so by a public figure .
Who , pray tell , was going to do drugs until Michael Jordan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it turns out someone Michelle Obama could have directly influenced wasn ’ t quite following her instructions .
That would be her husband , who was off playing golf at a country club outside of Washington , D.C. , last weekend .
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SPOTTED : Former President Barack Obama playing golf at Robert Trent Golf Club in Gainesville , Va. , Saturday afternoon.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see him , but it ’ s like a Bigfoot sighting : Wonderful .
Meanwhile , the April 25 golf outing came after his wife told people to stay at home via the PSAs which , according to the Chicago Sun-Times , were aimed at the African-American community .
“ Our communities are among the hardest hit by the coronavirus , ” the former first lady said in one of them , posted to YouTube by the newspaper on April 24 .
“ And we ’ ve got to do everything we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ And that means staying home , because even if we are not showing any symptoms , we can still spread the virus to others , ” she added .
“ Let ’ s keep each other safe by just staying home .
Thank you so much and God bless.
” RELATED : Days After Trump Cut WHO Funding , Michelle Helped Raise $ 55 Million for Incompetent Globalist Org Here ’ s a 60-second spot she did , also posted to YouTube on April 24 , one day before her husband ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that the messages were passed on to nationally syndicated African-American radio hosts .
According to Fox News host Tucker Carlson , another of Michelle Obama ’ s PSAs was delivered via phone to residents of Washington , D.C. , on Monday .
What was Barack doing during this perilous time in our nation ’ s existence ?
At PJ Media , Matt Margolis summarized it quite nicely : “ The Robert Trent Jones Golf Club is a private , member-owned golf club and is at least a 45-minute drive from the Obamas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Washington , D.C. , ” he wrote .
“ Membership at the club is by invitation only , according to its website .
When Obama joined the club in 2017 , an anonymous source told CNN that annual membership fees and dues to the club are about $ 15,000 — though every former U.S. president reportedly has an honorary membership and those fees are waived.
” Oh , nice .
So I guess those travel restrictions don ’ t quite apply to him , right ?
Stay home , we ’ re told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that definitely doesn ’ t include golf ; as Michigan ’ s attorney general said when explaining to her constituents why golf courses were shut down , even querying her office about golf courses staying open was kind of racist .
“ I just can ’ t hear about one more black health care worker , police officer or bus driver die while getting a barrage of complaints from white folks outraged because they can ’ t go golfing , ” she tweeted .
Anyone ask Dana Nessel about Obama yet ?
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of these orders are for the rabblement .
If you ’ re lucky enough to be a former president , you don ’ t have to stay at home or listen to any of your wife ’ s nonsense .
And that ’ s what it is : nonsense .
I ’ m not saying you shouldn ’ t stay at home , I ’ m just saying Michelle Obama is someone who doesn ’ t really believe you should — at least when it comes to the blessed few who don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their power assures their compliance is anything but mandatory .
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Rules are apparently for the plebes.
Yes, we’re all supposed to stay inside now, thanks to the threat of coronavirus. Michelle Obama informed us of just that in two public service announcements released last week.
I’ve always had a certain disdain for PSAs, particularly those with a celebrity involved, because of the implied insult that we’re too stupid to do something unless we’re told to do so by a public figure.
Who, pray tell, was going to do drugs until Michael Jordan told them not to?
Well, it turns out someone Michelle Obama could have directly influenced wasn’t quite following her instructions. That would be her husband, who was off playing golf at a country club outside of Washington, D.C., last weekend.
From Politico Playbook: “Good Sunday morning. SPOTTED: Former President Barack Obama playing golf at Robert Trent Golf Club in Gainesville, Va., Saturday afternoon.”
It’s a bit difficult to see him, but it’s like a Bigfoot sighting:
Another example of Democrat leadership hypocrisy: DO AS I SAY, NOT AS I DO Obama violating stay at home orders on a golf course in Virginia that is closed to the public due to #coronavirus, while at the same time Michelle Obama criticizing citizens for doing the very same thing pic.twitter.com/srPCVabUJU — G. Kapsaski (@kapsaski) April 30, 2020
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Wonderful. Meanwhile, the April 25 golf outing came after his wife told people to stay at home via the PSAs which, according to the Chicago Sun-Times, were aimed at the African-American community.
“Our communities are among the hardest hit by the coronavirus,” the former first lady said in one of them, posted to YouTube by the newspaper on April 24.
“And we’ve got to do everything we can to keep each other safe.
“And that means staying home, because even if we are not showing any symptoms, we can still spread the virus to others,” she added.
“Let’s keep each other safe by just staying home. Thank you so much and God bless.”
Here’s a 60-second spot she did, also posted to YouTube on April 24, one day before her husband’s golf outing.
The Obama Foundation said that the messages were passed on to nationally syndicated African-American radio hosts.
According to Fox News host Tucker Carlson, another of Michelle Obama’s PSAs was delivered via phone to residents of Washington, D.C., on Monday.
What was Barack doing during this perilous time in our nation’s existence? At PJ Media, Matt Margolis summarized it quite nicely:
“The Robert Trent Jones Golf Club is a private, member-owned golf club and is at least a 45-minute drive from the Obamas’ home in the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, D.C.,” he wrote.
“Membership at the club is by invitation only, according to its website. When Obama joined the club in 2017, an anonymous source told CNN that annual membership fees and dues to the club are about $15,000 — though every former U.S. president reportedly has an honorary membership and those fees are waived.”
Oh, nice. So I guess those travel restrictions don’t quite apply to him, right?
Stay home, we’re told! Only do essential activities! And that definitely doesn’t include golf; as Michigan’s attorney general said when explaining to her constituents why golf courses were shut down, even querying her office about golf courses staying open was kind of racist.
I just can’t hear about one more black health care worker, police officer or bus driver die while getting a barrage of complaints from white folks outraged because they can’t go golfing. https://t.co/PfpYOYdDeh — Dana Nessel (@dananessel) April 8, 2020
“I just can’t hear about one more black health care worker, police officer or bus driver die while getting a barrage of complaints from white folks outraged because they can’t go golfing,” she tweeted.
Anyone ask Dana Nessel about Obama yet?
That’s the problem here: All of these orders are for the rabblement. If you’re lucky enough to be a former president, you don’t have to stay at home or listen to any of your wife’s nonsense.
And that’s what it is: nonsense.
I’m not saying you shouldn’t stay at home, I’m just saying Michelle Obama is someone who doesn’t really believe you should — at least when it comes to the blessed few who don’t have to worry about this because their power assures their compliance is anything but mandatory.
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westernjournal--2020-05-02--Longtime Liberal Tara Reade Sees the Light, Admits Conservatives Are Right About the Media

Your level of surprise at how quickly “ Believe All Women ” became “ Believe Some Women ” as soon as Tara Reade accused presumptive Democratic Party presidential nominee Joe Biden of sexual assault likely varied based on your political persuasion .
Reade is a longtime Democrat .
She ’ s admittedly skeptical of Republican talking points .
And yet , here she is , in the midst of a conspiracy of silence by the mainstream media , which would rather pretend this whole thing didn ’ t exist .
In short , Reade is now a believer in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organs have a distinct bias .
“ I used to think that a Republican talking point was to call the mainstream media biased , ” Reade told BuzzFeed in a profile about her attempts to get her allegation against Biden heard in the media .
“ So I used to think , ‘ Oh , that ’ s just a talking point for them .
I don ’ t believe it.
’ But now I ’ m living it [ in ] real time , and I see it — like , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Because I am a Democrat , or I was .
But now I ’ m not anything , really .
I ’ m politically homeless.
” TRENDING : CNN 's Stelter Blasted Hydroxychloroquine for Virus , But Turns Out His Wife Uses It - Just Not for COVID She ’ s not just being dramatic because it ’ s her story .
Biden ’ s appeared all over TV these past few weeks and hosted barren digital events where he answered questions from a selection of the people who bothered showing up .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was never asked tough questions about Tara Reade .
When he finally was — on MSNBC ’ s “ Morning Joe ” in an interview took place after the BuzzFeed article was published — the result was painful and indicative of a man who clearly hadn ’ t actually considered what to say when he was finally asked about it .
And then there ’ s the fact that numerous prominent Democratic Party politicians quickly came to the defense of Biden because , one suspected , he was their best chance of beating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was given markedly different treatment than the women who accused Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct .
“ As Democrats came to Biden ’ s defense this month as an advocate for women — marking a turn for a party that has embraced the notion of ‘ believing women ’ as a baseline posture in the # MeToo era — Reade said she believes her story has been given short shrift compared to other accusations of sexual abuse against powerful figures , ” BuzzFeed reported .
“ She named as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman who said she was sexually assaulted by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh , then Trump ’ s nominee to the court .
After seeing her story refracted through the lens of Political Twitter , Reade said in a series of interviews this month she ’ s felt ‘ marginalized , ’ ‘ smeared , ’ and ‘ discounted ’ — betrayed by Democrats she said she once admired.
” “ It was really devastating when [ Kirsten ] Gillibrand and Stacey Abrams and Hillary Clinton , all on the same day , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t true and they believe Joe Biden .
I can ’ t describe to you what that felt like , ” Reade said .
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But the major issue has been the media coverage .
She was able to get some exposure for her story via left-wing outlets like “ Democracy Now !
” and Katie Halper ’ s podcast , but it took The New York Times almost three to report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the paper , Dean Baquet , later explained that he was “ not sure that doing this sort of straightforward news story would have helped the reader understand .
Have all the information he or she needs to think about what to make of this thing.
” The end result of The Times ’ investigation included a significant chunk of the story dedicated to sexual misconduct allegations levied against Trump , which was apparently necessary for you to “ understand ” Reade ’ s allegation .
This is your media , ladies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been saying for ages .
Until Mika Brzezinski ( of all people ) stepped up and finally asked Biden some uncomfortable questions about Reade , no one bothered to press the presumptive Democratic nominee on the credible sexual assault allegation that ’ s been levied against him .
BuzzFeed ’ s sub-headline for the story was this : “ Reade , who has alleged Joe Biden assaulted her in 1993 , believes the media is applying a double standard to her story and Democrats aren ’ t taking her seriously.
” I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our team , but they should come right out and say it : There ’ s no “ belief ” here .
This is a double standard , full stop .
Anyone who “ believes ” this is an open question isn ’ t looking at the facts .
Reade mentioned the three words that prove her case : Christine Blasey Ford .
Ford ’ s claim that Brett Kavanaugh had sexually assaulted her had less corroboration , and her story was far more protean than Reade ’ s .
Yet while Ford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Reade is getting attacked for her political beliefs ( her support of Bernie Sanders and an ill-advised piece praising Vladimir Putin which she ’ s since disavowed ) .
If Ford had done similar things and Republicans had pointed it out , we ’ d be castigated to high heaven by the same media functionaries now picking apart Reade ’ s motives — when they address Reade ’ s claims at all .
It ’ s cliché because it ’ s accurate : If there weren ’ t double standards in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no standards .
Tara Reade is finding that out in the most painful way possible .
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Your level of surprise at how quickly “Believe All Women” became “Believe Some Women” as soon as Tara Reade accused presumptive Democratic Party presidential nominee Joe Biden of sexual assault likely varied based on your political persuasion.
Reade is a longtime Democrat. She’s admittedly skeptical of Republican talking points. And yet, here she is, in the midst of a conspiracy of silence by the mainstream media, which would rather pretend this whole thing didn’t exist.
In short, Reade is now a believer in the idea that our country’s media organs have a distinct bias.
“I used to think that a Republican talking point was to call the mainstream media biased,” Reade told BuzzFeed in a profile about her attempts to get her allegation against Biden heard in the media.
“So I used to think, ‘Oh, that’s just a talking point for them. I don’t believe it.’ But now I’m living it [in] real time, and I see it — like, I see it for what it is. Because I am a Democrat, or I was. But now I’m not anything, really. I’m politically homeless.”
She’s not just being dramatic because it’s her story.
Biden’s appeared all over TV these past few weeks and hosted barren digital events where he answered questions from a selection of the people who bothered showing up.
But, as BuzzFeed noted, he was never asked tough questions about Tara Reade. When he finally was — on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” in an interview took place after the BuzzFeed article was published — the result was painful and indicative of a man who clearly hadn’t actually considered what to say when he was finally asked about it.
And then there’s the fact that numerous prominent Democratic Party politicians quickly came to the defense of Biden because, one suspected, he was their best chance of beating Donald Trump. Reade also noticed that she was given markedly different treatment than the women who accused Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct.
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“As Democrats came to Biden’s defense this month as an advocate for women — marking a turn for a party that has embraced the notion of ‘believing women’ as a baseline posture in the #MeToo era — Reade said she believes her story has been given short shrift compared to other accusations of sexual abuse against powerful figures,” BuzzFeed reported.
“She named as an example Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who said she was sexually assaulted by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, then Trump’s nominee to the court. After seeing her story refracted through the lens of Political Twitter, Reade said in a series of interviews this month she’s felt ‘marginalized,’ ‘smeared,’ and ‘discounted’ — betrayed by Democrats she said she once admired.”
“It was really devastating when [Kirsten] Gillibrand and Stacey Abrams and Hillary Clinton, all on the same day, just basically implied my story wasn’t true and they believe Joe Biden. I can’t describe to you what that felt like,” Reade said.
But the major issue has been the media coverage. She was able to get some exposure for her story via left-wing outlets like “Democracy Now!” and Katie Halper’s podcast, but it took The New York Times almost three to report on her accusation.
The executive editor of the paper, Dean Baquet, later explained that he was “not sure that doing this sort of straightforward news story would have helped the reader understand. Have all the information he or she needs to think about what to make of this thing.”
The end result of The Times’ investigation included a significant chunk of the story dedicated to sexual misconduct allegations levied against Trump, which was apparently necessary for you to “understand” Reade’s allegation.
This is your media, ladies and gentlemen. This is what conservatives have been saying for ages.
Until Mika Brzezinski (of all people) stepped up and finally asked Biden some uncomfortable questions about Reade, no one bothered to press the presumptive Democratic nominee on the credible sexual assault allegation that’s been levied against him.
BuzzFeed’s sub-headline for the story was this: “Reade, who has alleged Joe Biden assaulted her in 1993, believes the media is applying a double standard to her story and Democrats aren’t taking her seriously.”
I know they’re not exactly on our team, but they should come right out and say it: There’s no “belief” here. This is a double standard, full stop. Anyone who “believes” this is an open question isn’t looking at the facts.
Reade mentioned the three words that prove her case: Christine Blasey Ford.
Ford’s claim that Brett Kavanaugh had sexually assaulted her had less corroboration, and her story was far more protean than Reade’s.
Yet while Ford is regularly recognized for her “bravery,” Reade is getting attacked for her political beliefs (her support of Bernie Sanders and an ill-advised piece praising Vladimir Putin which she’s since disavowed).
If Ford had done similar things and Republicans had pointed it out, we’d be castigated to high heaven by the same media functionaries now picking apart Reade’s motives — when they address Reade’s claims at all.
It’s cliché because it’s accurate: If there weren’t double standards in the media, there’d be no standards. Tara Reade is finding that out in the most painful way possible.
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westernjournal--2020-05-02--California Cities Taking Legal Action Against Gov. Newsom Over His Beach Closure Order

Two California cities are fighting back after Gov .
Gavin Newsom ordered all Orange County beaches closed .
Huntington Beach and Dana Point on Thursday both authorized legal action to battle the order issued by Newsom , which came in response to the sight of thousands of people enjoying Orange County ’ s beaches last weekend , according to Fox News .
Newsom had objected after images of the crowds showed that many had thrown social distancing guidelines to the winds .
“ The City of Dana Point intends to get an injunction that challenges Gov .
Gavin Newsom ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Orange County , ” Dana Point City Attorney Patrick Muñoz said , according to the Dana Point Times .
“ It would be a temporary restraining order on the beach closures.
” Huntington Beach Mayor Lyn Semeta said beaches in that city will close until it gets an injunction that would suspend Newsom ’ s order , according to KTLA .
“ We ’ re very concerned about if we happen to be the only Orange County beach open at that point , ” she said .
“ That would be very difficult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : CNN 's Stelter Blasted Hydroxychloroquine for Virus , But Turns Out His Wife Uses It - Just Not for COVID Semeta said the closure made no sense .
“ Our experience here locally has been that most people are being responsible and complying with social distancing , and given that Orange County has among the lowest per capita COVID-19 death rates in California , the state ’ s action today seems to prioritize politics over data , ” she said in a statement .
On Friday , Judge Nathan Scott of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ requests for a temporary restraining order .
“ In denying the TRO , the Court commented that based on the limited time it had to consider the very serious issues presented , it felt compelled to defer to the State ’ s concerns about public health , ” the city of Dana Point said in a statement .
“ The request for a further hearing on a preliminary injunction was granted by the court , and will occur on May 11 , 2020 at 2 pm.
” However , the city said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unnecessary .
“ During the court hearing , staff received a request from the State to participate in a call to develop a plan to reopen beaches in Orange County , ” the statement said .
“ As a result of that call , a plan to reopen beaches has been developed and will be submitted to the State over the weekend .
The City is hopeful the plan will satisfy the State , making further court action unnecessary.
” The Newport Beach City Council , meanwhile , was set to meet this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : Two More Rural California Counties Set To Join Defiance of Newsom Order County Supervisor Michelle Steel called the closure an “ arbitrary ” form of retribution .
“ We should be rewarding our communities for practicing safe social distancing , not punishing them by closing down only Orange County beaches and this is not acceptable , ” she said .
“ I will be looking into the right response to the governor ’ s overreaction and abuse of power.
” Steel said Newsom was misled by photos from the weekend that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The major point of contention that has lead to this situation are a few misleading pictures … taken at the particular angle which made it look as if beachgoers were crowding , ” Steel said .
Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes does not plan to spend the weekend arresting violators .
“ My intent … is to seek voluntary compliance , ” Barnes said .
“ I have no desire to enforce … through arrest.
” In a statement released on Twitter , Barnes said the closure was “ wrong and fails @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 million residents.
” “ The people of this County have complied with [ Newsom ’ s ] directives throughout this pandemic and have taken the measures necessary to ‘ flatten the curve , ’ oftentimes at the expense of their livelihood and quality of life , ” Barnes said .
“ I implore the governor to reconsider his action and work with local authorities , allowing us to address the few while not penalizing the majority.
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Two California cities are fighting back after Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered all Orange County beaches closed.
Huntington Beach and Dana Point on Thursday both authorized legal action to battle the order issued by Newsom, which came in response to the sight of thousands of people enjoying Orange County’s beaches last weekend, according to Fox News. Newsom had objected after images of the crowds showed that many had thrown social distancing guidelines to the winds.
“The City of Dana Point intends to get an injunction that challenges Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order to close all beaches in Orange County,” Dana Point City Attorney Patrick Muñoz said, according to the Dana Point Times. “It would be a temporary restraining order on the beach closures.”
Huntington Beach Mayor Lyn Semeta said beaches in that city will close until it gets an injunction that would suspend Newsom’s order, according to KTLA.
“We’re very concerned about if we happen to be the only Orange County beach open at that point,” she said. “That would be very difficult on our marine safety officers.”
Semeta said the closure made no sense.
“Our experience here locally has been that most people are being responsible and complying with social distancing, and given that Orange County has among the lowest per capita COVID-19 death rates in California, the state’s action today seems to prioritize politics over data,” she said in a statement.
On Friday, Judge Nathan Scott of the Orange County Superior Court denied both cities’ requests for a temporary restraining order.
“In denying the TRO, the Court commented that based on the limited time it had to consider the very serious issues presented, it felt compelled to defer to the State’s concerns about public health,” the city of Dana Point said in a statement.
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“The request for a further hearing on a preliminary injunction was granted by the court, and will occur on May 11, 2020 at 2 pm.”
However, the city said it hopes further legal action will be unnecessary.
“During the court hearing, staff received a request from the State to participate in a call to develop a plan to reopen beaches in Orange County,” the statement said.
“As a result of that call, a plan to reopen beaches has been developed and will be submitted to the State over the weekend. The City is hopeful the plan will satisfy the State, making further court action unnecessary.”
The Newport Beach City Council, meanwhile, was set to meet this weekend to consider its legal options.
Orange County officials have condemned Newsom’s actions.
County Supervisor Michelle Steel called the closure an “arbitrary” form of retribution.
“We should be rewarding our communities for practicing safe social distancing, not punishing them by closing down only Orange County beaches and this is not acceptable,” she said. “I will be looking into the right response to the governor’s overreaction and abuse of power.”
Steel said Newsom was misled by photos from the weekend that distorted what was actually taking place.
Seeking relief from a heat wave, thousands of people crowded beaches in Southern California this weekend amid the coronavirus pandemic, despite a statewide stay-at-home order implemented by the governor last month. https://t.co/H68PjgJoqw — CNN (@CNN) April 27, 2020
“The major point of contention that has lead to this situation are a few misleading pictures … taken at the particular angle which made it look as if beachgoers were crowding,” Steel said.
Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes does not plan to spend the weekend arresting violators.
“My intent … is to seek voluntary compliance,” Barnes said. “I have no desire to enforce … through arrest.”
Please see my statement regarding the Governor’s closure of Orange County’s beaches: pic.twitter.com/8sJHW4aWLE — OC Sheriff Don Barnes (@OCSheriffBarnes) May 1, 2020
In a statement released on Twitter, Barnes said the closure was “wrong and fails to recognize the sacrifices made by our 3 million residents.”
“The people of this County have complied with [Newsom’s] directives throughout this pandemic and have taken the measures necessary to ‘flatten the curve,’ oftentimes at the expense of their livelihood and quality of life,” Barnes said. “I implore the governor to reconsider his action and work with local authorities, allowing us to address the few while not penalizing the majority.”
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westernjournal--2020-05-02--Schiff Appears To Blame Senators Who Acquitted Trump for 50K Virus Deaths

Remember how we were all supposed to be in this coronavirus thing together ?
Don ’ t tell that to the denizens of Congress , who are still busy blaming each other for not caring enough about the novel coronavirus .
Well , at least some of us don ’ t imply that the senators who refused to convict President Donald Trump of the not-crimes he was impeached for have the blood of 50,000 people on their hands .
Thank goodness for Adam Schiff , a man who tells it like it isn ’ t .
Schiff was the Democrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s impeachment through Congress in the most debased sort of way , conducting an “ inquiry ” in the same way that show trials are inquiries .
He and other Democrats then insisted the Senate actually take this whole thing very seriously and , when they refused to play by those rules , pitched a fit .
Schiff was the lead impeachment manager during the trial , distinguishing himself only by how boring he was .
TRENDING : CNN 's Stelter Blasted Hydroxychloroquine for Virus , But Turns Out His Wife Uses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all have more weighty things to worry about now and I ’ m more than willing to stay away from the argument that the impeachment spectacle had any impact on coronavirus planning .
Heaven knows relitigating one of the more thoroughly useless political pageants of recent decades isn ’ t going to manufacture a single ventilator or piece of PPE , so let ’ s just pull an Elsa and let it go .
Schiff apparently isn ’ t big on “ Frozen , ” however , because he appears to be blaming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to remove the president for 50,000 virus deaths .
The House Intelligence Committee chairman was on MSNBC with Chris Hayes last week , which is so seldom a good sign of things to come .
Schiff said he was haunted by the trial because if we ’ d removed Trump in February we could have forestalled COVID-19 in … February .
Schiff talked about the point “ where we knew we had to answer the question to the senators : ‘ OK , essentially , House managers , you ’ ve proved him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be removed after all ? '
” He was apparently not involved in the same trial he thought he was involved in , or else his self-regard is so great that he still looks back on those days and says to himself , “ Boy , Adam , old chap , when you ’ re on , you ’ re on.
” I can ’ t picture either reassuring Democrats about him being one of the most powerful individuals in the party .
But he continued : After all , there was an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raised a question he thought senators were asking themselves : “ How much damage could [ Trump ] really do ?
” “ And we posed that question to the Senate and we answered it by saying that he could do an awful lot of damage — but frankly , Chris , I don ’ t think we had any idea how much damage he would go on to do in the months ahead , ” Schiff said .
All together now : How much damage could he do ?
RELATED : Don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trying To Hide ' Russia Hoax Transcripts “ There are 50,000 Americans now who are dead , in significant part because of his incompetence , because of his inability to think beyond himself and put the country first , ” Schiff said , apparently without irony or self-awareness .
“ I don ’ t think we would have ever anticipated that his brand of narcissism and his brand of incompetence , sometimes his brand of malevolence , would be so fatal to the American people.
” Oh , but wait , this gets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really get worse from there , but it ’ s still bad .
Schiff went on to talk about Trump ’ s feud with governors who were attacking him , “ that really weren ’ t saying things about him that he could then turn into campaign commercials.
” “ That was such a profound and disturbing echo of what he tried to do with Ukraine , ” Schiff said .
That ’ s accurate , if perhaps not for the reason Schiff thinks : Both of these things have been blown wildly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political points .
If you like finding dark humor in this sort of thing , check out Chris Hayes ’ look when he reappears on camera .
His head is cocked to the side , bulldog frown plastered on his face .
It ’ s the kind of face a man makes when he desperately wants to believe Schiff is being serious when he blames Trump for 50,000 deaths because Mike Pence isn ’ t president right now .
How this would have changed anything is beyond me .
Pence is leading the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not a whole lot of difference here .
Or maybe Hayes lives in that strange dreamworld where Nancy Pelosi would have been president if both Trump and Pence were impeached .
( You know , the legislator who delayed the coronavirus relief bill by offering her own riotous alternative . )
None of this would have saved any of those who died of coronavirus , and Schiff ’ s response is a massively fatuous one , even by the standards of Adam Schiff .
As Hayes tried to say something near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interrupted with the perfect coda : “ A man with no moral compass will never find his way.
” I don ’ t know , one seems to found his way onto “ All In with Chris Hayes.
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Remember how we were all supposed to be in this coronavirus thing together? Don’t tell that to the denizens of Congress, who are still busy blaming each other for not caring enough about the novel coronavirus.
Well, at least some of us don’t imply that the senators who refused to convict President Donald Trump of the not-crimes he was impeached for have the blood of 50,000 people on their hands.
Thank goodness for Adam Schiff, a man who tells it like it isn’t.
Schiff was the Democrats’ point man for fast-tracking the president’s impeachment through Congress in the most debased sort of way, conducting an “inquiry” in the same way that show trials are inquiries.
He and other Democrats then insisted the Senate actually take this whole thing very seriously and, when they refused to play by those rules, pitched a fit. Schiff was the lead impeachment manager during the trial, distinguishing himself only by how boring he was.
We all have more weighty things to worry about now and I’m more than willing to stay away from the argument that the impeachment spectacle had any impact on coronavirus planning.
Heaven knows relitigating one of the more thoroughly useless political pageants of recent decades isn’t going to manufacture a single ventilator or piece of PPE, so let’s just pull an Elsa and let it go.
Schiff apparently isn’t big on “Frozen,” however, because he appears to be blaming the senators who didn’t vote to remove the president for 50,000 virus deaths.
The House Intelligence Committee chairman was on MSNBC with Chris Hayes last week, which is so seldom a good sign of things to come. Schiff said he was haunted by the trial because if we’d removed Trump in February we could have forestalled COVID-19 in … February.
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Schiff talked about the point “where we knew we had to answer the question to the senators: ‘OK, essentially, House managers, you’ve proved him guilty, does he really need to be removed after all?'”
He was apparently not involved in the same trial he thought he was involved in, or else his self-regard is so great that he still looks back on those days and says to himself, “Boy, Adam, old chap, when you’re on, you’re on.” I can’t picture either reassuring Democrats about him being one of the most powerful individuals in the party.
But he continued: After all, there was an election in a few months, which raised a question he thought senators were asking themselves: “How much damage could [Trump] really do?”
“And we posed that question to the Senate and we answered it by saying that he could do an awful lot of damage — but frankly, Chris, I don’t think we had any idea how much damage he would go on to do in the months ahead,” Schiff said.
All together now: How much damage could he do?
“There are 50,000 Americans now who are dead, in significant part because of his incompetence, because of his inability to think beyond himself and put the country first,” Schiff said, apparently without irony or self-awareness. “I don’t think we would have ever anticipated that his brand of narcissism and his brand of incompetence, sometimes his brand of malevolence, would be so fatal to the American people.”
Oh, but wait, this gets — well, it can’t really get worse from there, but it’s still bad. Schiff went on to talk about Trump’s feud with governors who were attacking him, “that really weren’t saying things about him that he could then turn into campaign commercials.”
“That was such a profound and disturbing echo of what he tried to do with Ukraine,” Schiff said.
.@RepAdamSchiff suggests “50,000 Americans” are dead because Trump wasn’t impeached Republicans said “How much damage could he really do? … I don’t think we had any idea how much damage he would go on to do … There are 50,000 Americans now who are dead” pic.twitter.com/QGH941MSlk — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) April 25, 2020
That’s accurate, if perhaps not for the reason Schiff thinks: Both of these things have been blown wildly out of proportion by Democrats to score political points.
If you like finding dark humor in this sort of thing, check out Chris Hayes’ look when he reappears on camera. His head is cocked to the side, bulldog frown plastered on his face. It’s the kind of face a man makes when he desperately wants to believe Schiff is being serious when he blames Trump for 50,000 deaths because Mike Pence isn’t president right now.
How this would have changed anything is beyond me.
Pence is leading the coronavirus task force, so clearly there’s not a whole lot of difference here. Or maybe Hayes lives in that strange dreamworld where Nancy Pelosi would have been president if both Trump and Pence were impeached. (You know, the legislator who delayed the coronavirus relief bill by offering her own riotous alternative.)
None of this would have saved any of those who died of coronavirus, and Schiff’s response is a massively fatuous one, even by the standards of Adam Schiff.
As Hayes tried to say something near the end of the clip, Schiff interrupted with the perfect coda: “A man with no moral compass will never find his way.”
I don’t know, one seems to found his way onto “All In with Chris Hayes.”
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westernjournal--2020-05-02--Senate GOP Set To Get Back to Business, Confirm Another Trump-Appointed Judge

When the Senate returns next week , Republicans will seek to deepen the indelible stamp of President Donald Trump on the judicial branch of America ’ s government .
But they likely face a fight to confirm District Judge Justin Walker ’ s nomination to the U.S .
Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia , one of the nation ’ s most high-profile courts .
In a little over three years in office , Trump has appointed 51 circuit court judges , which amounts to 28 percent of the nation ’ s circuit judges , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of former President Barack Obama ’ s total over eight years .
The judges , who serve life terms , have a median age of 48.2 years , meaning that they can easily serve 20 years on the bench .
Ballotpedia noted that Trump has nominated 253 judges overall , of whom 192 have been confirmed , and that of the 81 vacancies in the federal judiciary as of early April , the president had nominated 42 judges .
The site said that puts Trump within shouting distance of the record for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with 262 nominations .
TRENDING : CNN 's Stelter Blasted Hydroxychloroquine for Virus , But Turns Out His Wife Uses It - Just Not for COVID Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky told GOP senators in a conference call that moving forward with judicial appointments was high on his agenda , The New York Times reported .
According to The Hill , Senate Judiciary Committee Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is planning a Wednesday hearing on Walker , which has Democrats calling for delays .
Some Democrats claim coronavirus issues are the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We understand that you intend to hold a nominations hearing on Wednesday , May 6 .
Given the importance of focusing on the committee ’ s work on responding to the public health and economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic , we ask you to delay this hearing until the committee has had the opportunity to address COVID-related issues , ” Judiciary Committee Democrats wrote to Graham .
But McConnell said the Confirmation Express is going to start rolling the minute the Senate gets back in town .
“ As soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ll start confirming judges again , ” McConnell told radio host Hugh Hewitt recently .
“ My motto for the year is ‘ Leave No Vacancy Behind.
’ That hasn ’ t changed .
The pandemic will not prevent us from achieving that goal.
” Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer of New York slammed McConnell for that .
“ It seems what he wants to do is have us vote for , have hearings on a judge who is sort of a crony of his , someone who used to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the ABA , ” Schumer said , according to NBC News .
“ People are hurting .
People are dying .
We ought to use this time to exercise our oversight authority.
” Senate Democrats have a battle if they hope to derail Walker ’ s nomination .
It only takes a simple majority to confirm the 37-year-old ’ s appointment , and no opposition was raised when he was confirmed to his current position as a district court judge in Kentucky .
RELATED : McEnany Gets High Marks for First Briefing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pledge 'Never To Lie' Walker , who graduated from Harvard Law School , clerked for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh when Kavanaugh was a D.C. circuit judge , as well as former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy .
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights , however , opposes him on the grounds that his record is “ zealous opposition to health care access.
” “ At this perilous time in our nation ’ s history , the Senate should maintain a laser focus on efforts to save lives and mitigate the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American people , ” Vanita Gupta , the group ’ s CEO , said in a statement .
“ The Senate should not process judicial nominations – particularly those like Mr. Walker who seek to dismantle health care protections for vulnerable people – until the shock of the pandemic has been diminished.
” But despite opposition , the president has pressed forward .
“ Trump ’ s impact on the federal judiciary has been profound , ” Paul Butler , a professor at Georgetown Law , said , according to PBS .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the future of law , of judicial interpretations , Republicans have won.
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When the Senate returns next week, Republicans will seek to deepen the indelible stamp of President Donald Trump on the judicial branch of America’s government.
But they likely face a fight to confirm District Judge Justin Walker’s nomination to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, one of the nation’s most high-profile courts.
In a little over three years in office, Trump has appointed 51 circuit court judges, which amounts to 28 percent of the nation’s circuit judges, according to The Guardian. He is four shy of former President Barack Obama’s total over eight years.
The judges, who serve life terms, have a median age of 48.2 years, meaning that they can easily serve 20 years on the bench.
Ballotpedia noted that Trump has nominated 253 judges overall, of whom 192 have been confirmed, and that of the 81 vacancies in the federal judiciary as of early April, the president had nominated 42 judges. The site said that puts Trump within shouting distance of the record for a first-term president, held by Jimmy Carter with 262 nominations.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky told GOP senators in a conference call that moving forward with judicial appointments was high on his agenda, The New York Times reported.
According to The Hill, Senate Judiciary Committee Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is planning a Wednesday hearing on Walker, which has Democrats calling for delays.
Some Democrats claim coronavirus issues are the only thing lawmakers should be addressing now.
“We understand that you intend to hold a nominations hearing on Wednesday, May 6. Given the importance of focusing on the committee’s work on responding to the public health and economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, we ask you to delay this hearing until the committee has had the opportunity to address COVID-related issues,” Judiciary Committee Democrats wrote to Graham.
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But McConnell said the Confirmation Express is going to start rolling the minute the Senate gets back in town.
“As soon as we get back in session, we’ll start confirming judges again,” McConnell told radio host Hugh Hewitt recently. “My motto for the year is ‘Leave No Vacancy Behind.’ That hasn’t changed. The pandemic will not prevent us from achieving that goal.”
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer of New York slammed McConnell for that.
“It seems what he wants to do is have us vote for, have hearings on a judge who is sort of a crony of his, someone who used to work on his staff who was rated unqualified by the ABA,” Schumer said, according to NBC News. “People are hurting. People are dying. We ought to use this time to exercise our oversight authority.”
Senate Democrats have a battle if they hope to derail Walker’s nomination. It only takes a simple majority to confirm the 37-year-old’s appointment, and no opposition was raised when he was confirmed to his current position as a district court judge in Kentucky.
Walker, who graduated from Harvard Law School, clerked for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh when Kavanaugh was a D.C. circuit judge, as well as former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy.
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, however, opposes him on the grounds that his record is “zealous opposition to health care access.”
“At this perilous time in our nation’s history, the Senate should maintain a laser focus on efforts to save lives and mitigate the devastating economic impact of COVID-19 on the American people,” Vanita Gupta, the group’s CEO, said in a statement. “The Senate should not process judicial nominations – particularly those like Mr. Walker who seek to dismantle health care protections for vulnerable people – until the shock of the pandemic has been diminished.”
But despite opposition, the president has pressed forward.
“Trump’s impact on the federal judiciary has been profound,” Paul Butler, a professor at Georgetown Law, said, according to PBS. “If there’s a contest about the future of law, of judicial interpretations, Republicans have won.”
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westernjournal--2020-05-02--Light in the Darkness: 7 Inspiring Moments from the Coronavirus Pandemic

While there has certainly been no shortage of disheartening and devastating headlines during the ongoing global health crisis , there has also been an abundance of instances where people have stepped up to spread love and hope in spite of COVID-19 .
Here are seven inspiring moments from the coronavirus pandemic that have spread light in the darkness .
1 .
First Responders Show Their Appreciation for New York Hospital Staff This show of camaraderie from those who continue to go to work each day to keep America safe was truly heartwarming .
New York firefighters and first responders stood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nurses and hospital staff members who are holding strong on the front lines of the crisis .
The healthcare workers were blown away by the enthusiastic applause and thanks they received as they headed home for the day on April 7 .
TRENDING : CNN 's Stelter Blasted Hydroxychloroquine for Virus , But Turns Out His Wife Uses It - Just Not for COVID Michelle Barrass Amir was among the nurses encouraged by the show of appreciation .
She posted videos and photos of the entourage and explained how much the gesture meant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fire fighters , police , and first responders for your support of our health care workers .
Your support truly touched me , ” she wrote .
“ I ’ m speechless.
” 2 .
Husband Surprises His Wife in Nursing Home on Their Anniversary The commitment and love that elderly couples show for each other after so many years together is inspiring on any given day .
But watching these couples find ways to profess their love during stay-home orders , quarantines and lockdowns has brought inspiration and hope in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Springs , Connecticut , visited his wife Nancy , who suffers from both Alzheimer ’ s and dementia , at her nursing home every day .
In their 67 years of marriage , the two had never been apart for their anniversary .
However , when a statewide nursing home visitor ban was implemented , Bob was no longer allowed to go in and see his wife .
But that wasn ’ t enough to discourage Bob from commemorating their special day .
On March 14 , he made a sign and stood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his bride ’ s window : “ I ’ ve loved you 67 years and still do , ” it read .
“ Happy Anniversary.
” RELATED : Meal Planning : How To Get the Most Out of the Food You Have at Home Nancy waved at him from the window and told the nursing home staff that his gesture made her feel like a queen .
“ I wouldn ’ t want anybody else , ” Bob said .
“ I don ’ t think she could put up with anybody else @ @ @ @ @ @ @ events being canceled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic , parents are being forced to work from home and try their hand at homeschooling .
However , some families have become closer as a result — bringing us adorable videos such as this one : A little girl named Miela , 6 , was supposed to be in dance competition that was canceled because of the coronavirus .
To keep the dance routine fresh in her mind and give the family something to do , her teachers encouraged her to teach it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ father , Lt. Tyler Kroenke with the Nebraska State Patrol , rose to the occasion with enthusiasm , dancing with his daughter while donning a Wonder Woman cape over his work uniform .
“ I was sitting on the couch with the wife and I was like , ‘ How about you post that to Facebook and give somebody a laugh.
’ I ’ ll take it at my expense , ” Kroenke said .
4 .
7-Year-Old Boy Spends $ 600 Savings To Help Those in Need While people have donated food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who are in great need during the pandemic , the size does not determine the value , as one 7-year-old boy who donated his savings has proven .
Cavanaugh Bell from Gaithersburg , Maryland , made 65 “ COVID-19 Carepacks ” for the elderly and bought 31 meals from Buca Di Beppo for the local senior home .
Bell did it all with only $ 600 , which he saved up over the course of three Christmases and two birthdays .
More inspiring yet , this wasn ’ t an isolated act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helps run a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit called Cool and Dope , which seeks to spread positivity by helping others and to combat bullying .
The coronavirus pandemic has left many restaurants in a precarious situation .
Most have been faced with the decision to either serve take-out exclusively or shut down .
But generosity has also been on display around the world , as community members have done what they can to help many local restaurants keep their doors open , like these two folks from Texas did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serves “ Texas cuisine with Mexican spirit , ” was given another chance to survive when a couple who eats at Irma ’ s regularly decided to stop in before they closed their dine-in services — and leave a $ 9,400 tip on a $ 90.12 bill .
“ We didn ’ t expect it , to be honest with you , ” restaurant owner Louis Galvan told CNN .
“ They left a gratuity for the entire kitchen and service staff , which is unexpected.
” The customers left a note on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use the extra money to pay the staff during the transition to take-out .
“ Hold tip to pay your guys over the next few weeks , ” it said .
The owner was able to split the tip between the 30 employees , all of whom were surprised that someone cared so much about them .
The coronavirus pandemic has made heroes out of people who are many times taken for granted , especially delivery workers .
These folks , who often thanklessly deliver the mail or drop off groceries , have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Kimberly Bays from Easton , Pennsylvania , left a heartwarming note for the drivers who were delivering essential health items for her daughter , Emma .
“ Hi !
Thank you for delivering our packages to us , ” Bays wrote .
“ We have an immunocompromised baby and online deliveries are essential to her health.
” She expressed her immense gratitude for the delivery drivers helping to keep her daughter safe and healthy .
UPS and FedEx both replied to Bays , saying that they were happy to be of service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Rent , Then Surprises Her with Groceries Countless landlords across the nation have decided to keep renters afloat at their own expense , since many Americans are struggling to pay rent while surviving the effects of the coronavirus on the economy .
One landlord from Saginaw , Michigan , decided to not only alleviate the stress of paying rent for one of his tenants , but went so far as to buy groceries for the mother of four .
“ SOOO My landlord Alan called me earlier and told me not to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will worry about it later , ” Christina wrote on Facebook .
“ [ I ] said okay !
” When Alan asked Christina if her family had enough food to get by , she told him she needed to get groceries that week .
He told her to be safe — then took matters into his own hands .
“ Than I get a text saying go to your front porch please !
!
!
” Christina wrote , with an attached photo of bags of groceries on her doorstep .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t tell you how I feel right now.
” Despite the trying times we ’ ve faced during the coronavirus pandemic , these stories and countless others of humanity banding together to be a light in the darkness inspire hope for a better future .
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While there has certainly been no shortage of disheartening and devastating headlines during the ongoing global health crisis, there has also been an abundance of instances where people have stepped up to spread love and hope in spite of COVID-19. Here are seven inspiring moments from the coronavirus pandemic that have spread light in the darkness.
1. First Responders Show Their Appreciation for New York Hospital Staff
This show of camaraderie from those who continue to go to work each day to keep America safe was truly heartwarming.
New York firefighters and first responders stood outside Northwell Health Manhasset to thank the nurses and hospital staff members who are holding strong on the front lines of the crisis.
The healthcare workers were blown away by the enthusiastic applause and thanks they received as they headed home for the day on April 7.
Michelle Barrass Amir was among the nurses encouraged by the show of appreciation. She posted videos and photos of the entourage and explained how much the gesture meant to her.
“Thank you to the fire fighters, police, and first responders for your support of our health care workers. Your support truly touched me,” she wrote. “I’m speechless.”
2. Husband Surprises His Wife in Nursing Home on Their Anniversary
The commitment and love that elderly couples show for each other after so many years together is inspiring on any given day. But watching these couples find ways to profess their love during stay-home orders, quarantines and lockdowns has brought inspiration and hope in this dark time.
Bob Shellard from Stafford Springs, Connecticut, visited his wife Nancy, who suffers from both Alzheimer’s and dementia, at her nursing home every day. In their 67 years of marriage, the two had never been apart for their anniversary.
However, when a statewide nursing home visitor ban was implemented, Bob was no longer allowed to go in and see his wife.
But that wasn’t enough to discourage Bob from commemorating their special day.
On March 14, he made a sign and stood with it outside the nursing home below his bride’s window: “I’ve loved you 67 years and still do,” it read. “Happy Anniversary.”
Nancy waved at him from the window and told the nursing home staff that his gesture made her feel like a queen.
“I wouldn’t want anybody else,” Bob said. “I don’t think she could put up with anybody else besides me.”
3. State Trooper Learns New Dance Routine from Daughter
With temporary closures and events being canceled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, parents are being forced to work from home and try their hand at homeschooling. However, some families have become closer as a result — bringing us adorable videos such as this one:
A little girl named Miela, 6, was supposed to be in dance competition that was canceled because of the coronavirus. To keep the dance routine fresh in her mind and give the family something to do, her teachers encouraged her to teach it to one of her parents.
Her father, Lt. Tyler Kroenke with the Nebraska State Patrol, rose to the occasion with enthusiasm, dancing with his daughter while donning a Wonder Woman cape over his work uniform.
After Lt. Kroenke’s daughter’s dance competition season was postponed, her dance studio challenged the dancers to teach a parent part of a dance as a way to continue practicing. Lt. Kroenke is a great sport and happily participated. GOOD WORK Sir! #QuarantineLife pic.twitter.com/F2kLKlVyWc — NSP Troop B Nights (@NSPTroopBNights) March 23, 2020
The sweet father-daughter dance quickly went viral.
“I was sitting on the couch with the wife and I was like, ‘How about you post that to Facebook and give somebody a laugh.’ I’ll take it at my expense,” Kroenke said.
4. 7-Year-Old Boy Spends $600 Savings To Help Those in Need
While people have donated food, money and other resources to support people who are in great need during the pandemic, the size does not determine the value, as one 7-year-old boy who donated his savings has proven.
Cavanaugh Bell from Gaithersburg, Maryland, made 65 “COVID-19 Carepacks” for the elderly and bought 31 meals from Buca Di Beppo for the local senior home.
Just did a carepack drop in @GburgMD for the elderly to make sure they’re taken care of during this #COVIDー19 #coronapocalypse ❤ pic.twitter.com/zszaT0Pp7A — Cool & Dope (@cooldopeliving) March 14, 2020
Bell did it all with only $600, which he saved up over the course of three Christmases and two birthdays.
More inspiring yet, this wasn’t an isolated act of generosity by the youngster. Bell helps run a 501(c)(3) nonprofit called Cool and Dope, which seeks to spread positivity by helping others and to combat bullying.
5. Customer Leaves $9,400 Tip To Help Struggling Restaurant
The coronavirus pandemic has left many restaurants in a precarious situation. Most have been faced with the decision to either serve take-out exclusively or shut down.
But generosity has also been on display around the world, as community members have done what they can to help many local restaurants keep their doors open, like these two folks from Texas did:
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Irma’s Southwest, which serves “Texas cuisine with Mexican spirit,” was given another chance to survive when a couple who eats at Irma’s regularly decided to stop in before they closed their dine-in services — and leave a $9,400 tip on a $90.12 bill.
“We didn’t expect it, to be honest with you,” restaurant owner Louis Galvan told CNN. “They left a gratuity for the entire kitchen and service staff, which is unexpected.”
Irma’s Southwest gets $9,400 tip to help wait staff https://t.co/w0HxV5tIga pic.twitter.com/sqRMZsWUYq — ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) March 17, 2020
The customers left a note on the bill, asking that the restaurant use the extra money to pay the staff during the transition to take-out. “Hold tip to pay your guys over the next few weeks,” it said.
The owner was able to split the tip between the 30 employees, all of whom were surprised that someone cared so much about them.
6. Mom Posts Heartwarming Note for Delivery Drivers
The coronavirus pandemic has made heroes out of people who are many times taken for granted, especially delivery workers. These folks, who often thanklessly deliver the mail or drop off groceries, have become superheroes to people like this mother:
Kimberly Bays from Easton, Pennsylvania, left a heartwarming note for the drivers who were delivering essential health items for her daughter, Emma.
“Hi! Thank you for delivering our packages to us,” Bays wrote. “We have an immunocompromised baby and online deliveries are essential to her health.”
She expressed her immense gratitude for the delivery drivers helping to keep her daughter safe and healthy.
UPS and FedEx both replied to Bays, saying that they were happy to be of service.
7. Landlord Covers Woman’s Rent, Then Surprises Her with Groceries
Countless landlords across the nation have decided to keep renters afloat at their own expense, since many Americans are struggling to pay rent while surviving the effects of the coronavirus on the economy. One landlord from Saginaw, Michigan, decided to not only alleviate the stress of paying rent for one of his tenants, but went so far as to buy groceries for the mother of four.
“SOOO My landlord Alan called me earlier and told me not to worry about rent this month and we will worry about it later,” Christina wrote on Facebook. “[I] said okay!”
When Alan asked Christina if her family had enough food to get by, she told him she needed to get groceries that week. He told her to be safe — then took matters into his own hands.
“Than I get a text saying go to your front porch please !!!” Christina wrote, with an attached photo of bags of groceries on her doorstep. “And I see this I couldn’t tell you how I feel right now.”
Despite the trying times we’ve faced during the coronavirus pandemic, these stories and countless others of humanity banding together to be a light in the darkness inspire hope for a better future.
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westernjournal--2020-05-02--Gun Manufacturers Step Up, Produce Medical Equipment To Help Fight COVID

Firearms makers that rely on America ’ s Second Amendment are responding to the COVID-19 outbreak by implementing America ’ s first principle — in a crisis , we all help each other .
“ SIG Sauer , Ruger , Smith & Wesson , and KelTec are among the companies in the firearm industry who have made efforts to fight Covid-19 by making and/or supplying PPE , ” Eric Poole , editor-in-chief of Guns & Ammo magazine , told Fox News .
“ The donations have been made to first responders such as police , fire and EMTs , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local hospitals , ” Poole said .
“ The response has been growing among companies as they learn how they can shift their capabilities , ” he said .
Poole said gun owners will remember who stepped up .
TRENDING : Watch Joe Biden Lapse into Utter Nonsense When Pressed on China and Son Hunter “ Gun owners generally consider themselves among the most patriotic of Americans , as do most of the companies within the firearm industry , ” he said .
“ When the COVID-19 pandemic subsides , these gun owners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to support their fellow Americans in this time of need.
” Smith & Wesson sent personal protective equipment to first responders and health care workers .
“ Ordinarily , our PPE is primarily focused on hearing and eye protection for use in our manufacturing facilities .
Because we have an inventory of eye protection – safety glasses – we were able to send 12,000 pairs to front line professionals across the nation , ” Elizabeth Sharp , vice president of investor relations at American Outdoor Brands Corp. , the parent company for Smith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addition , our unique manufacturing capability and expertise in the form of innovative engineers , 3-D printers , and special materials , provided us the opportunity to re-purpose a portion of those resources to design and build face shields , ” she said .
Sharp said American Outdoor Brands is cranking out 1,000 shields per day .
SIG Sauer ensured that as it met the needs of its workforce , it helped others as well .
“ As the events surrounding COVID-19 began to progress , it was clear to us very early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to procure a significant amount of PPE to ensure the health and safety of our employees , ” Tom Taylor , chief marketing officer and executive vice president at SIG Sauer , said , according to Fox News .
RELATED : Report : China Stops WHO from Joining Virus Investigation , Refuses To Hand Over Lab Logs “ In the process of preparing our workforce , we were also able to secure enough masks so that we could contribute PPE within the communities where our facilities operate , and our employees live , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible impact , ” Taylor said .
SIG Sauer ’ s Electro-Optics division has been making plastic face shields to donate to Medical Teams International , which serves the Portland , Oregon , area .
It is also working to donate items to health care workers and hospitals in Oregon , Arkansas and New Hampshire .
Ruger has not only donated PPE to hospitals , nursing homes and first responders , it has also made face shields to protect those on the front lines of the fight against the virus .
“ Ruger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and pivoted production to assist with the shortage of certain medical supplies .
Specifically , Ruger has built and delivered over 3,000 face shields to over 60 local hospitals and first responders in five states , ” Rob Werkmeister , vice president of marketing , said .
“ We have been mindful of the shortages in the medical community and are doing our part to support local hospitals and first responders by both making and donating supplies on hand , while also ensuring we have sufficient protective equipment for our employees , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arms offered space in its Ilion , New York , plant to help make ventilators and other needed equipment .
“ The Remington plant in Ilion now has approximately one million square feet of unused and available manufacturing space , ” CEO Ken D ’ Arcy wrote to Gov .
Andrew Cuomo .
“ We would be honored to donate our facility to the production of ventilators , surgical masks , hospital beds , or any other products mission-critical to the war on coronavirus.
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Firearms makers that rely on America’s Second Amendment are responding to the COVID-19 outbreak by implementing America’s first principle — in a crisis, we all help each other.
“SIG Sauer, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, and KelTec are among the companies in the firearm industry who have made efforts to fight Covid-19 by making and/or supplying PPE,” Eric Poole, editor-in-chief of Guns & Ammo magazine, told Fox News.
“The donations have been made to first responders such as police, fire and EMTs, but also to health care professionals in their local hospitals,” Poole said.
“The response has been growing among companies as they learn how they can shift their capabilities,” he said.
Poole said gun owners will remember who stepped up.
“Gun owners generally consider themselves among the most patriotic of Americans, as do most of the companies within the firearm industry,” he said. “When the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, these gun owners will remember what companies made an effort to support their fellow Americans in this time of need.”
Smith & Wesson sent personal protective equipment to first responders and health care workers.
“Ordinarily, our PPE is primarily focused on hearing and eye protection for use in our manufacturing facilities. Because we have an inventory of eye protection – safety glasses – we were able to send 12,000 pairs to front line professionals across the nation,” Elizabeth Sharp, vice president of investor relations at American Outdoor Brands Corp., the parent company for Smith & Wesson, said.
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“In addition, our unique manufacturing capability and expertise in the form of innovative engineers, 3-D printers, and special materials, provided us the opportunity to re-purpose a portion of those resources to design and build face shields,” she said.
Sharp said American Outdoor Brands is cranking out 1,000 shields per day.
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SIG Sauer ensured that as it met the needs of its workforce, it helped others as well.
“As the events surrounding COVID-19 began to progress, it was clear to us very early on that we were going to need to procure a significant amount of PPE to ensure the health and safety of our employees,” Tom Taylor, chief marketing officer and executive vice president at SIG Sauer, said, according to Fox News.
“In the process of preparing our workforce, we were also able to secure enough masks so that we could contribute PPE within the communities where our facilities operate, and our employees live, which allowed us to have the greatest possible impact,” Taylor said.
After prioritizing the health and safety of SIG Sauer’s employees, the company turned its efforts to support PPE to help meet the nationwide shortage. Read more here: https://t.co/UYDKWkD8PP pic.twitter.com/2rmorhZZHP — gunsandammosocial@outdoorsg.com (@GunsAndAmmoMag) April 24, 2020
SIG Sauer’s Electro-Optics division has been making plastic face shields to donate to Medical Teams International, which serves the Portland, Oregon, area. It is also working to donate items to health care workers and hospitals in Oregon, Arkansas and New Hampshire.
Ruger has not only donated PPE to hospitals, nursing homes and first responders, it has also made face shields to protect those on the front lines of the fight against the virus.
“Ruger has redeployed some of its manufacturing resources and pivoted production to assist with the shortage of certain medical supplies. Specifically, Ruger has built and delivered over 3,000 face shields to over 60 local hospitals and first responders in five states,” Rob Werkmeister, vice president of marketing, said.
“We have been mindful of the shortages in the medical community and are doing our part to support local hospitals and first responders by both making and donating supplies on hand, while also ensuring we have sufficient protective equipment for our employees,” he said.
In March, Remington Arms offered space in its Ilion, New York, plant to help make ventilators and other needed equipment.
“The Remington plant in Ilion now has approximately one million square feet of unused and available manufacturing space,” CEO Ken D’Arcy wrote to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “We would be honored to donate our facility to the production of ventilators, surgical masks, hospital beds, or any other products mission-critical to the war on coronavirus.”
Cuomo had not responded to the offer by April 1, according to TownHall.com.
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westernjournal--2020-05-02--Meal Planning: How To Get the Most Out of the Food You Have at Home

Many times , emergencies create difficult situations with little notice to prepare , making normal activities stressful .
Weather-related occurrences and other unexpected events can create homebound situations .
Identifying what kinds of food you have available and developing meal plans can help add structure to an uncertain situation .
List what foods you already have in your refrigerator and freezer and note the use-by dates .
Make another list of pantry goods , organizing with the first in , first out — or FIFO — method .
FIFO can help you minimize food waste by using older items before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TRENDING : Watch Joe Biden Lapse into Utter Nonsense When Pressed on China and Son Hunter Then , clean and organize your pantry for easy access and to prevent pests .
Create meal plans to incorporate what you have on hand .
Determine what foods need to be used first , such as fresh food like fruits and vegetables , and items close to their use-by dates .
Use the United States Department of Agriculture ’ s MyPlate to create balanced meals , which are important for your health in stressful situations .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ remember what you need , helps you to stay on budget and minimizes grocery store trips .
Additionally , you ’ ll probably spend less time at the store and impulse buys are easier to reduce .
Be flexible to take advantage of a bargain , but remember it ’ s only a bargain if it will be used before its expiration date .
If you make a paper list , consider taking a cell phone picture of it as a backup in case you leave your real list at home .
Encourage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alternate preparing meals or cleanup tasks to keep everyone involved .
If you have time , consider making recipes that might normally be saved for the weekend .
Stay connected and challenge friends on social media to post what they have made and how they are being resourceful .
Find inspiration by looking through cookbooks or use the USDA-approved Recipe Finder to use pantry basics .
You can find budget-friendly recipes from Cooking Matters ; this site also has advice and activities to involve kids in the kitchen .
RELATED : Woman Living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Feeds Homeless : 'Jesus Loves You' Review the 4 Steps to Food Safety : clean , separate , cook and chill to minimize foodborne illnesses .
For other food safety questions , call 877-643-9882 or Ask an Expert online .
Using these tips can create a peace of mind during a crisis and can make life run smoother when work , school , family and other responsibilities return to normal .
A version of this article was previously published on the Michigan State University Extension website .
For more information , visit https @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of information delivered straight to your email inbox , visit https : //extension.msu.edu/newsletters .
To contact an expert in your area , visit https : //extension.msu.edu/experts , or call 888-MSUE4MI ( 888-678-3464 ) .
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Lindsey Pung-Terry and Mary Morris-Donaldson, Michigan State University Extension

Many times, emergencies create difficult situations with little notice to prepare, making normal activities stressful.
Weather-related occurrences and other unexpected events can create homebound situations. Identifying what kinds of food you have available and developing meal plans can help add structure to an uncertain situation.
Start by taking a food inventory.
List what foods you already have in your refrigerator and freezer and note the use-by dates.
Make another list of pantry goods, organizing with the first in, first out — or FIFO — method. FIFO can help you minimize food waste by using older items before you use items bought most recently.
Then, clean and organize your pantry for easy access and to prevent pests.
Create meal plans to incorporate what you have on hand.
Determine what foods need to be used first, such as fresh food like fruits and vegetables, and items close to their use-by dates. Use the United States Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate to create balanced meals, which are important for your health in stressful situations.
Making a shopping list can help you remember what you need, helps you to stay on budget and minimizes grocery store trips.
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Additionally, you’ll probably spend less time at the store and impulse buys are easier to reduce.
Be flexible to take advantage of a bargain, but remember it’s only a bargain if it will be used before its expiration date. If you make a paper list, consider taking a cell phone picture of it as a backup in case you leave your real list at home.
Encourage household members to make meals together. Alternate preparing meals or cleanup tasks to keep everyone involved.
If you have time, consider making recipes that might normally be saved for the weekend. Stay connected and challenge friends on social media to post what they have made and how they are being resourceful.
Find inspiration by looking through cookbooks or use the USDA-approved Recipe Finder to use pantry basics. You can find budget-friendly recipes from Cooking Matters; this site also has advice and activities to involve kids in the kitchen.
Review the 4 Steps to Food Safety: clean, separate, cook and chill to minimize foodborne illnesses. For other food safety questions, call 877-643-9882 or Ask an Expert online.
Using these tips can create a peace of mind during a crisis and can make life run smoother when work, school, family and other responsibilities return to normal.
A version of this article was previously published on the Michigan State University Extension website. For more information, visit https://extension.msu.edu. To have a digest of information delivered straight to your email inbox, visit https://extension.msu.edu/newsletters. To contact an expert in your area, visit https://extension.msu.edu/experts, or call 888-MSUE4MI (888-678-3464).
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westernjournal--2020-05-02--Explosive Report: Flynn Investigation Was Set To Be Closed, Then Strzok Intervened

In the latest black eye for investigators in the Michael Flynn case , new documents suggest the investigation was about to be closed before the intervention of former FBI Counterintelligence Division Deputy Assistant Director Peter Strzok , who claimed at the time that higher-ups wanted it to stay open .
According to Politico , in early January of 2017 , before then-President-Elect Donald Trump took office , the FBI had decided it had no information to conclude that Flynn had acted as an agent of Russia during the 2016 campaign .
The investigation , called “ Crossfire Razor , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ determined that there was no “ derogatory ” information on Flynn to justify continuing the probe , according to a document Flynn ’ s lawyers filed in an attempt to rescind the former national security adviser ’ s guilty plea for lying to the FBI .
“ The absence of any derogatory information or lead information from these logical sources reduce the number of investigative avenues and techniques to pursue , ” the document stated .
“ Per the direction of FBI management , Crossfire Razor was not interviewed as part of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closing this investigation.
” TRENDING : CNN 's Stelter Blasted Hydroxychloroquine for Virus , But Turns Out His Wife Uses It - Just Not for COVID “ Hey , don ’ t close RAZOR , ” Strzok said in a message to an unidentified FBI agent who was the case agent for the Flynn case .
Strzok added that “ 7th floor involved , ” meaning that high-level FBI leadership had directed him to do this .
The decision came less than a week after Flynn had spoken by phone to a Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agent interviewed Flynn without Flynn ’ s counsel being present later in January , the newly installed national security adviser gave false information about contacts he had with Russia .
This would eventually end in a guilty plea on Flynn ’ s part for lying to the FBI .
However , after the plea was entered , Flynn ’ s lawyers started taking a more aggressive stance about FBI misconduct in the case .
Flynn has since argued that he didn ’ t deliberately lie to investigators and that there was “ egregious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FBI .
One handwritten note about how to approach the FBI ’ s January 2017 interview with Flynn — and whether to confront him with a lie during the interview — set off plenty of alarms with Flynn ’ s defenders : “ What is our goal ?
Truth/admission or to get him to lie , so we can prosecute him or get him fired ?
” the note said .
Republicans felt the new documents indicated the Flynn case was a setup .
“ Clear now that General Flynn was set up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our government , ” House Intelligence Committee ranking member Rep. Devin Nunes tweeted .
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Noticed the 1st Thing Flynn Did After FBI Plot Came to Light - He Honored the Flag Tucker Carlson , meanwhile , said that “ the Flynn story lays bare the architecture of control that has been present just beneath the surface of this country for a long time.
” “ For reasons we still don ’ t fully understand , Michael Flynn deeply offended permanent Washington somehow .
So they decided to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ They pretended to believe he was a secret Russian agent , and then they entrapped him on a completely bogus perjury charge.
” President Trump , meanwhile , retweeted a Fox News story about the case .
His son , Donald Trump Jr. , tweeted that Flynn “ did nothing wrong , he needs to be fully exonerated with all charges dropped immediately !
” What ’ s becoming clearer is that this was a case of gross misconduct on the part of the FBI , a case in which authorities wanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted to serve the interests of justice .
Whether or not Flynn did anything wrong or knowingly lied to the FBI is sort of irrelevant if the prosecutorial misconduct is as gross as it appears to be in this case .
To top it all off , we have the involvement of Peter Strzok , the FBI agent who had a clear political bias but , as we ’ ve been told a million times before , totally did nothing wrong .
Nothing to see here !
( Again ! )
We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There is a Department of Justice investigation into the FBI ’ s handling of the Flynn case .
There ’ s always the possibility of a presidential pardon .
Either one of those avenues , at this point , could affect a merciful end to a case too polluted with misconduct to continue .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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In the latest black eye for investigators in the Michael Flynn case, new documents suggest the investigation was about to be closed before the intervention of former FBI Counterintelligence Division Deputy Assistant Director Peter Strzok, who claimed at the time that higher-ups wanted it to stay open.
According to Politico, in early January of 2017, before then-President-Elect Donald Trump took office, the FBI had decided it had no information to conclude that Flynn had acted as an agent of Russia during the 2016 campaign.
The investigation, called “Crossfire Razor,” had come to the point where agents determined that there was no “derogatory” information on Flynn to justify continuing the probe, according to a document Flynn’s lawyers filed in an attempt to rescind the former national security adviser’s guilty plea for lying to the FBI.
“The absence of any derogatory information or lead information from these logical sources reduce the number of investigative avenues and techniques to pursue,” the document stated. “Per the direction of FBI management, Crossfire Razor was not interviewed as part of the case closing procedure. The FBI is closing this investigation.”
Later that afternoon, Strzok intervened.
“Hey, don’t close RAZOR,” Strzok said in a message to an unidentified FBI agent who was the case agent for the Flynn case. Strzok added that “7th floor involved,” meaning that high-level FBI leadership had directed him to do this.
The decision came less than a week after Flynn had spoken by phone to a Russian diplomat.
When Strzok and another FBI agent interviewed Flynn without Flynn’s counsel being present later in January, the newly installed national security adviser gave false information about contacts he had with Russia.
This would eventually end in a guilty plea on Flynn’s part for lying to the FBI. However, after the plea was entered, Flynn’s lawyers started taking a more aggressive stance about FBI misconduct in the case.
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Flynn has since argued that he didn’t deliberately lie to investigators and that there was “egregious misconduct” on the part of the FBI.
One handwritten note about how to approach the FBI’s January 2017 interview with Flynn — and whether to confront him with a lie during the interview — set off plenty of alarms with Flynn’s defenders: “What is our goal? Truth/admission or to get him to lie, so we can prosecute him or get him fired?” the note said.
Republicans felt the new documents indicated the Flynn case was a setup.
“Clear now that General Flynn was set up by dirty cops at the highest levels of our government,” House Intelligence Committee ranking member Rep. Devin Nunes tweeted.
Clear now that General Flynn was set up by dirty cops at the highest levels of our government… — Devin Nunes (@DevinNunes) April 29, 2020
Tucker Carlson, meanwhile, said that “the Flynn story lays bare the architecture of control that has been present just beneath the surface of this country for a long time.”
“For reasons we still don’t fully understand, Michael Flynn deeply offended permanent Washington somehow. So they decided to destroy him,” Carlson said. “They pretended to believe he was a secret Russian agent, and then they entrapped him on a completely bogus perjury charge.”
President Trump, meanwhile, retweeted a Fox News story about the case.
His son, Donald Trump Jr., tweeted that Flynn “did nothing wrong, he needs to be fully exonerated with all charges dropped immediately!”
So much this except for point number one. Flynn doesn’t need to be pardoned, he did nothing wrong, he needs to be fully exonerated with all charges dropped immediately! https://t.co/PBi2uHBTBZ — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) April 29, 2020
What’s becoming clearer is that this was a case of gross misconduct on the part of the FBI, a case in which authorities wanted to get someone convicted more than they wanted to serve the interests of justice.
Whether or not Flynn did anything wrong or knowingly lied to the FBI is sort of irrelevant if the prosecutorial misconduct is as gross as it appears to be in this case.
To top it all off, we have the involvement of Peter Strzok, the FBI agent who had a clear political bias but, as we’ve been told a million times before, totally did nothing wrong. Nothing to see here! (Again!)
We’ve been told this too many times. There is a Department of Justice investigation into the FBI’s handling of the Flynn case. There’s always the possibility of a presidential pardon.
Either one of those avenues, at this point, could affect a merciful end to a case too polluted with misconduct to continue.
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