westernjournal--2020-06-03--Charge for Officer in Floyd Case Upgraded, Other Officers Now Facing Charges

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison upgraded charges against the former Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd ’ s neck and added charges against the other officers who were at the scene .
Ellison elevated the charges against former officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder , according to the Star Tribune .
He still faces charges of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter .
The amended complaint filed against the former officer says , “ Police are trained that this type of restraint with a subject in a prone position is inherently dangerous .
“ Officer Chauvin ’ s restraint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a prolonged period was a substantial factor in Mr. Floyd losing consciousness , constituting substantial bodily harm , and Mr. Floyd ’ s death as well , ” the complaint read .
Tou Thao , J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane — the three other officers at the scene — were also charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder while committing a felony and with culpable negligence , both categorized as unintentional felonies .
Ellison is expected to discuss the elevated charges and provide an update on the state ’ s investigation of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fired immediately following the incident after 19 years on the police force , along with the three other officers , and was arrested last Friday .
According to the Star Tribune , Kueng was one of the first officers on the scene and helped pin Floyd to the ground , and Thao watched the events that led to Floyd ’ s death unfold .
Separate charges said Lane pointed a gun at Floyd before he was handcuffed and asked the officers if they should roll the man on his side .
Before Ellison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family attorney Benjamin Crump released a statement praising the decision .
“ This is a bittersweet moment for the family of George Floyd , ” said the joint statement by Floyd ’ s family , Crump and the legal team .
“ We are deeply gratified that Attorney General Keith Ellison took decisive action in this case , arresting and charging all the officers involved in George Floyd ’ s death and upgrading the charge against Derek Chauvin to felony second-degree murder .
“ This is a significant step forward on the road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that this important action was brought before George Floyd ’ s body was laid to rest.
” The statement added , “ That is a source of peace for George ’ s family in this painful time.
” RELATED : Companies Cut Ties with YouTube Mom After She Rehomed Adopted Child with Autism Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar also praised the decision on Twitter , saying “ This is another important step for justice.
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison upgraded charges against the former Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck and added charges against the other officers who were at the scene.
Ellison elevated the charges against former officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder, according to the Star Tribune. He still faces charges of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
The amended complaint filed against the former officer says, “Police are trained that this type of restraint with a subject in a prone position is inherently dangerous.
“Officer Chauvin’s restraint of Mr. Floyd in this manner for a prolonged period was a substantial factor in Mr. Floyd losing consciousness, constituting substantial bodily harm, and Mr. Floyd’s death as well,” the complaint read.
Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane — the three other officers at the scene — were also charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder while committing a felony and with culpable negligence, both categorized as unintentional felonies.
Ellison is expected to discuss the elevated charges and provide an update on the state’s investigation of the case Wednesday afternoon.
Chauvin was fired immediately following the incident after 19 years on the police force, along with the three other officers, and was arrested last Friday.
According to the Star Tribune, Kueng was one of the first officers on the scene and helped pin Floyd to the ground, and Thao watched the events that led to Floyd’s death unfold.
Separate charges said Lane pointed a gun at Floyd before he was handcuffed and asked the officers if they should roll the man on his side.
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Before Ellison made his announcement, Floyd’s family attorney Benjamin Crump released a statement praising the decision.
“This is a bittersweet moment for the family of George Floyd,” said the joint statement by Floyd’s family, Crump and the legal team.
“We are deeply gratified that Attorney General Keith Ellison took decisive action in this case, arresting and charging all the officers involved in George Floyd’s death and upgrading the charge against Derek Chauvin to felony second-degree murder.
“This is a significant step forward on the road to justice, and we are gratified that this important action was brought before George Floyd’s body was laid to rest.”
The statement added, “That is a source of peace for George’s family in this painful time.”
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar also praised the decision on Twitter, saying “This is another important step for justice.”
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is increasing charges against Derek Chauvin to 2nd degree in George Floyd’s murder and also charging other 3 officers. This is another important step for justice. — Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) June 3, 2020
The updated charges come days after Ellison was asked on Sunday to take over the prosecution by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
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westernjournal--2020-06-03--Chief Justice Roberts Joins Liberal Wing of SCOTUS in Destroying Religious Liberty

Last week , the U.S. Supreme Court upheld California Gov .
Gavin Newsom ’ s assault on religious liberty imposed in response to the coronavirus pandemic .
Not surprisingly , all four of the court ’ s liberal justices sided with the Democratic governor ’ s restrictions on church services .
However , Chief Justice John Roberts , who usually sides with the conservative justices , joined with his liberal colleagues in rejecting California churches ’ plea for relief from Newsom ’ s restrictions .
This is hardly the first time that Roberts , who was appointed to the court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has disappointed conservatives .
Roberts cast the deciding vote to uphold Obamacare in 2012 and sided with his liberal colleagues again three years later when another challenge to the health care law made its way to the Supreme Court .
More recently , Roberts ruffled the feathers of conservatives when , during President Donald Trump ’ s impeachment trial , he refused to read a question from Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky because it named the whistleblower that allegedly unleashed the whole impeachment farce in the first place .
Now , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in on Newsom ’ s executive order , which limits attendance at churches to “ 25 percent capacity or to 100 attendees.
” There are serious concerns about such restrictions violating the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution , which guarantees Americans the rights to assembly and worship .
But Roberts dismissed those concerns .
In justifying Newsom ’ s restrictions on places of worship , the chief justice argued , “ Similar or more severe restrictions apply to comparable secular gatherings , including … concerts , movie showings … sports , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not tell the whole story .
As Justice Brett Kavanaugh pointed out in his dissent , “ The basic constitutional problem is that comparable secular businesses are not subject to a 25 % occupancy cap , including factories , offices , supermarkets , restaurants , retail stores , pharmacies , shopping malls , pet grooming shops , bookstores , florists , hair salons , and cannabis dispensaries.
” Therefore , Kavanaugh concluded , “ California ’ s 25 % occupancy cap on religious worship services indisputably discriminates against religion , and such discrimination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a majority of his colleagues disagreed with that analysis .
Other states have issued similar restrictions on church gatherings throughout the coronavirus crisis .
New Jersey Gov .
Phil Murphy , also a Democrat , made it clear that he did not even think about the First Amendment when banning in-person church services in his states.\ When asked by Fox News host Tucker Carlson what authority he used to “ nullify the Bill of Rights in issuing this order , ” Murphy replied : “ That ’ s above my pay grade.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of his response .
Murphy admitted that he “ wasn ’ t thinking about the Bill of Rights ” when he made this decision , to which Carlson responded , “ I can tell.
” RELATED : ABC Reporter Who 'Mask Shamed ' Fox News Colleague Gets a Taste of His Own Medicine As former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy explained in a recent Op-Ed for The Hill , Roberts ’ s opinion also has implications about the safety of “ our fundamental right to property , our need to work and our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” After all , Roberts proclaimed , “ Our Constitution principally entrusts ‘ [ t ] he safety and the health of the people ’ to the politically accountable officials of the States ‘ to guard and protect . '
” In addition , he maintained that government officials deserved “ broad ” discretion to “ guard and protect ” the American people when acting in “ areas fraught with medical and scientific uncertainties.
” Supreme Court Decision in C… by The Western Journal on Scribd In other words , government officials can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect the “ safety and the health ” of the American people , regardless of any limits imposed by the Bill of Rights .
McCarthy also expressed concern that Roberts ’ opinion “ accords the right to worship no deference by virtue of its being a fundamental liberty expressly protected by the First Amendment , ” making it no different from any other activity .
As demonstrated by New York Mayor Bill de Blasio ’ s comments at a news conference Tuesday , some politicians on the left view the right to worship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : De Blasio had previously issued a threat to members of New York City ’ s Jewish community , vowing to arrest them if they dared to gather for religious services .
For now , Roberts and the Supreme Court have green-lit restrictions on religious services in the name of protecting public health .
Let ’ s hope that suspending constitutional rights in an effort to achieve the “ greater good ” does not become the “ new normal.
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Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s assault on religious liberty imposed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Not surprisingly, all four of the court’s liberal justices sided with the Democratic governor’s restrictions on church services.
However, Chief Justice John Roberts, who usually sides with the conservative justices, joined with his liberal colleagues in rejecting California churches’ plea for relief from Newsom’s restrictions.
This is hardly the first time that Roberts, who was appointed to the court in 2005 by President George W. Bush, has disappointed conservatives. Roberts cast the deciding vote to uphold Obamacare in 2012 and sided with his liberal colleagues again three years later when another challenge to the health care law made its way to the Supreme Court.
More recently, Roberts ruffled the feathers of conservatives when, during President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, he refused to read a question from Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky because it named the whistleblower that allegedly unleashed the whole impeachment farce in the first place.
Now, Roberts has had the opportunity to weigh in on Newsom’s executive order, which limits attendance at churches to “25 percent capacity or to 100 attendees.”
There are serious concerns about such restrictions violating the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees Americans the rights to assembly and worship.
But Roberts dismissed those concerns. In justifying Newsom’s restrictions on places of worship, the chief justice argued, “Similar or more severe restrictions apply to comparable secular gatherings, including … concerts, movie showings … sports, and theatrical performances.”
However, that does not tell the whole story. As Justice Brett Kavanaugh pointed out in his dissent, “The basic constitutional problem is that comparable secular businesses are not subject to a 25% occupancy cap, including factories, offices, supermarkets, restaurants, retail stores, pharmacies, shopping malls, pet grooming shops, bookstores, florists, hair salons, and cannabis dispensaries.”
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Therefore, Kavanaugh concluded, “California’s 25% occupancy cap on religious worship services indisputably discriminates against religion, and such discrimination violates the First Amendment.”
Unfortunately, a majority of his colleagues disagreed with that analysis.
Other states have issued similar restrictions on church gatherings throughout the coronavirus crisis. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, also a Democrat, made it clear that he did not even think about the First Amendment when banning in-person church services in his states.\
When asked by Fox News host Tucker Carlson what authority he used to “nullify the Bill of Rights in issuing this order,” Murphy replied: “That’s above my pay grade.”
That was not even the most startling part of his response. Murphy admitted that he “wasn’t thinking about the Bill of Rights” when he made this decision, to which Carlson responded, “I can tell.”
As former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy explained in a recent Op-Ed for The Hill, Roberts’s opinion also has implications about the safety of “our fundamental right to property, our need to work and our obligation to take care of our dependents.”
After all, Roberts proclaimed, “Our Constitution principally entrusts ‘[t]he safety and the health of the people’ to the politically accountable officials of the States ‘to guard and protect.'”
In addition, he maintained that government officials deserved “broad” discretion to “guard and protect” the American people when acting in “areas fraught with medical and scientific uncertainties.”
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In other words, government officials can do whatever they want in order to protect the “safety and the health” of the American people, regardless of any limits imposed by the Bill of Rights.
McCarthy also expressed concern that Roberts’ opinion “accords the right to worship no deference by virtue of its being a fundamental liberty expressly protected by the First Amendment,” making it no different from any other activity.
As demonstrated by New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s comments at a news conference Tuesday, some politicians on the left view the right to worship as less important than other constitutional rights:
Hamodia reporter asks why protest is allowed when prayer services aren’t.@NYCMayor @BilldeBlasio: “400 years of American racism, I’m sorry, that is not the same question as the understandably aggrieved store owner or the devout religious person who wants to go back to services” — Matthew Chayes (@chayesmatthew) June 2, 2020
De Blasio had previously issued a threat to members of New York City’s Jewish community, vowing to arrest them if they dared to gather for religious services.
For now, Roberts and the Supreme Court have green-lit restrictions on religious services in the name of protecting public health.
Let’s hope that suspending constitutional rights in an effort to achieve the “greater good” does not become the “new normal.”
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westernjournal--2020-06-03--Business Owner Eviscerates Black Lives Matter Rioters in Viral Video: ‘You Wanted To Loot The Store’

Some feel as though the Black Lives Matter movement is helping the African American community .
According to one black business owner , however , it is instead “ tearing it down.
” In a video posted on Tuesday , one co-owner of The Valentine Deli Corp in the Bronx section of New York City took Black Lives Matter rioters to task for looting and destroying the local neighborhood .
“ You says black lives matter .
I worked here part-time .
Plus I ’ m a part-owner of this store .
You said black lives matter .
Why don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m black .
Look what you did to my store .
Look at the things you ’ ve done , look .
We ’ ve been here all night cleaning up , ” the unidentified woman said in the video .
“ Tell me black lives matter .
You lied .
You wanted to loot the store , you needed money .
Get a job , like I did .
Stop stealing .
This is a neighborhood .
We ’ re trying to build it up and you ’ re tearing it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by conservative comedian Terrence K. Williams and viewed over 400,000 times .
“ This woman wants to know how can they say # BlackLivesMatter while ruining her black life & business.
” After discovering the store , fellow conservative comedian Nicole Arbour set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for The Valentine Deli Corp. Over $ 61,000 has been raised so far .
The Valentine Deli Corp is far from the only black-owned business to be destroyed .
Thanks to various online fundraisers , however , many of these businesses have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Companies Cut Ties with YouTube Mom After She Rehomed Adopted Child with Autism Last week , an African American firefighter and small business owner named K.B .
Balla suffered the destruction of his business , Scores Sports Bar in Minneapolis , thanks to violent rioters .
While CBS News was interviewing Balla in the remains of his sports bar , multiple looters were caught on tape returning to the scene to try and steal his safe .
Ball then started a GoFundMe of his own and raised over $ 1,100,000 .
Additionally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CJ Pearson set up a fundraiser called “ The Left is Burning Down Black Business.
” All of the earning will be distributed to various African American owned businesses that have been destroyed in the riots .
So far Pearson has raised over $ 111,337 .
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Some feel as though the Black Lives Matter movement is helping the African American community. According to one black business owner, however, it is instead “tearing it down.”
In a video posted on Tuesday, one co-owner of The Valentine Deli Corp in the Bronx section of New York City took Black Lives Matter rioters to task for looting and destroying the local neighborhood.
“You says black lives matter. I worked here part-time. Plus I’m a part-owner of this store. You said black lives matter. Why don’t you choke me? I’m black. Look what you did to my store. Look at the things you’ve done, look. We’ve been here all night cleaning up,” the unidentified woman said in the video.
“Tell me black lives matter. You lied. You wanted to loot the store, you needed money. Get a job, like I did. Stop stealing. This is a neighborhood. We’re trying to build it up and you’re tearing it down.”
The video was then shared by conservative comedian Terrence K. Williams and viewed over 400,000 times.
THEY DONT CARE ABOUT PEOPLE This woman wants to know how can they say #BlackLivesMatter while ruining her black life & business. She said “ You told me Black Lives Matter, you lied, you wanted to loot the store, you needed money, Get a Job, stop stealing” *RT SHARE HER MESSAGE pic.twitter.com/pHKKSQmRgv — Terrence K. Williams (@w_terrence) June 2, 2020
“THEY DONT CARE ABOUT PEOPLE,” Williams wrote.
“This woman wants to know how can they say #BlackLivesMatter while ruining her black life & business.”
After discovering the store, fellow conservative comedian Nicole Arbour set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for The Valentine Deli Corp.
Hey @w_terrence we found her business! Can you help share the fundraiser to rebuild!? https://t.co/5uOxhWsoBR https://t.co/dxaTuWruRk — Nicole Arbour (@NicoleArbour) June 3, 2020
Over $61,000 has been raised so far.
The Valentine Deli Corp is far from the only black-owned business to be destroyed. Thanks to various online fundraisers, however, many of these businesses have been given a chance to rebuild.
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Last week, an African American firefighter and small business owner named K.B. Balla suffered the destruction of his business, Scores Sports Bar in Minneapolis, thanks to violent rioters.
While CBS News was interviewing Balla in the remains of his sports bar, multiple looters were caught on tape returning to the scene to try and steal his safe.
Ball then started a GoFundMe of his own and raised over $1,100,000.
Additionally, on Monday, youthful conservative commentator CJ Pearson set up a fundraiser called “The Left is Burning Down Black Business.” All of the earning will be distributed to various African American owned businesses that have been destroyed in the riots.
So far Pearson has raised over $111,337.
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westernjournal--2020-06-03--Heartwarming: Nurse Reunited with Her Two Daughters After Nine Weeks Apart

Countless medical professionals have made enormous sacrifices to help the people who have come down with the coronavirus .
For many nurses and doctors , the current crisis has meant no longer being able to stay with their families for fear of spreading the disease .
Suzanne Vaughan , 43 , from Norfolk , England is one of those people .
An operating department practitioner at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kings Lynn , she wanted to up her hours from 28 to 50 per week to help with the situation .
Vaughan has two daughters : Bella , 9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s sister Charlotte in Peterborough , Cambridgeshire , agreed to watch the girls , so they said their goodbyes on March 28 .
“ I brought them to my sister ’ s home because I wanted to keep them safe , because I work at the hospital and was exposing myself to the virus each day , ” Vaughan said , according to the U.K. Daily Mail .
“ But I also wanted to work more , and I couldn ’ t do more hours and keep the girls .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was a sacrifice that needed to be made .
Leaving them was very emotional because I didn ’ t know how long it would be until I saw them again — I never expected it to be nine weeks.
” “ But so many others have made the same sacrifices because we want to help people and fight this virus .
“ It was something I needed to do — I started doing this job over 20 years ago because I wanted to help people.
” For the next nine weeks , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the COVID-19 accidents and emergencies department , but her time to herself was lonely .
“ It was difficult the first few weeks , because I ’ d come home from work and they wouldn ’ t be there , ” she explained .
“ It was dead quiet , no one running about or screaming or laughing , it was horrible .
“ I don ’ t know what to do without them singing and dancing.
” As the end of nine weeks approached , Vaughan knew she needed to reduce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girls .
“ I put work first for nine weeks , but I think now it ’ s time I put my girls first , ” she said .
“ I was tired from work and wanted to see them , but I knew I couldn ’ t cuddle them so I stuck to it .
There were many times I thought to myself , ‘ I can ’ t do this anymore . '
” After getting the go-ahead to reduce her hours , she began counting down the days until she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again , calling it “ the one thing keeping me going.
” RELATED : Video of Brother Helping Sister in Wheelchair Score Basket Goes Viral Initially , she didn ’ t let her girls know she was coming because she didn ’ t want to risk a heartbreaking change of plans .
“ We kept it a secret from them because I didn ’ t want to disappoint them in case something changed , but it was all worthwhile when I saw their reactions , ” she said .
“ I just didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and when they cried I just felt it in my heart .
It was amazing.
” Video of the reunion , posted by Charlotte , shows Vaughan sneaking up behind her two daughters before she spoke and they turned to see her .
The surprise and joy on their faces has been a much-needed bright spot for many viewers .
The girls had access to weekly virtual meetings with a counselor while they were separated from their mom .
But Bella seemed to understand why her mom had to be gone so long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health Service ] are really great people trying to save the world , ” Bella said .
“ Mummy did a brilliant job .
She had to be away to save people .
She ’ s my hero.
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Countless medical professionals have made enormous sacrifices to help the people who have come down with the coronavirus. For many nurses and doctors, the current crisis has meant no longer being able to stay with their families for fear of spreading the disease.
Suzanne Vaughan, 43, from Norfolk, England is one of those people. An operating department practitioner at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kings Lynn, she wanted to up her hours from 28 to 50 per week to help with the situation.
Vaughan has two daughters: Bella, 9, and Hettie, 7. Vaughan’s sister Charlotte in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, agreed to watch the girls, so they said their goodbyes on March 28.
“I brought them to my sister’s home because I wanted to keep them safe, because I work at the hospital and was exposing myself to the virus each day,” Vaughan said, according to the U.K. Daily Mail. “But I also wanted to work more, and I couldn’t do more hours and keep the girls.
“It was a really difficult decision, but it was a sacrifice that needed to be made. Leaving them was very emotional because I didn’t know how long it would be until I saw them again — I never expected it to be nine weeks.”
“But so many others have made the same sacrifices because we want to help people and fight this virus.
“It was something I needed to do — I started doing this job over 20 years ago because I wanted to help people.”
For the next nine weeks, Vaughan spent time in the ICU and in the COVID-19 accidents and emergencies department, but her time to herself was lonely.
“It was difficult the first few weeks, because I’d come home from work and they wouldn’t be there,” she explained. “It was dead quiet, no one running about or screaming or laughing, it was horrible.
“I don’t know what to do without them singing and dancing.”
As the end of nine weeks approached, Vaughan knew she needed to reduce her hours again. She missed her girls.
“I put work first for nine weeks, but I think now it’s time I put my girls first,” she said. “I was tired from work and wanted to see them, but I knew I couldn’t cuddle them so I stuck to it. There were many times I thought to myself, ‘I can’t do this anymore.'”
After getting the go-ahead to reduce her hours, she began counting down the days until she would be able to see her girls again, calling it “the one thing keeping me going.”
Initially, she didn’t let her girls know she was coming because she didn’t want to risk a heartbreaking change of plans.
“We kept it a secret from them because I didn’t want to disappoint them in case something changed, but it was all worthwhile when I saw their reactions,” she said.
Just in case you missed it. Here’s the girls being reunited with Mummy after 9 weeks of being away so she could help save lives. Please feel free to share x pic.twitter.com/KhPGNAqwD8 — Charlotte Savage  (@Lottsoflove21) June 2, 2020
“I just didn’t want to let them go and when they cried I just felt it in my heart. It was amazing.”
Video of the reunion, posted by Charlotte, shows Vaughan sneaking up behind her two daughters before she spoke and they turned to see her. The surprise and joy on their faces has been a much-needed bright spot for many viewers.
The girls had access to weekly virtual meetings with a counselor while they were separated from their mom. But Bella seemed to understand why her mom had to be gone so long.
“I think the [National Health Service] are really great people trying to save the world,” Bella said. “Mummy did a brilliant job. She had to be away to save people. She’s my hero.”
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westernjournal--2020-06-03--Longtime GOP Congressman Steve King Defeated in Iowa Primary

Controversial Iowa Rep. Steve King was defeated in the GOP primary race Tuesday by Republican challenger Randy Feenstra .
Feenstra , a state senator , defeated King by a margin of 45.7 percent to 36 percent , according to The New York Times .
King , who has represented Iowa ’ s 4th Congressional District since 2003 , will be replaced in the House of Representatives by either Feenstra or Democratic nominee J.D .
Scholten next January after nine terms .
President Donald Trump took to Twitter to congratulate Feenstra on Wednesday .
“ Congratulations to Randy Feenstra on your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You will be a great Congressman !
” the president wrote .
Feenstra wrote on Twitter that he also received a phone call from Trump .
King ’ s defeat is being celebrated by Democrats and many Republicans after the congressman made controversial remarks last January about white supremacy during an interview with The New York Times .
“ White nationalist , white supremacist , Western civilization — how did that language become offensive ?
” King said .
“ Why did I sit in classes teaching me about the merits of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ King was widely rebuked for the comments by politicians on both sides of the aisle .
Feenstra , who had already announced he would challenge King in 2020 , responded to King ’ s comments at the time , tweeting : “ Sadly , today , the voters and conservative values of our district have lost their seat at the table because of Congressman King ’ s caustic behavior.
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Gives Passionate Pro-Life Speech After Signing Bill Banning Abortion at 6 Weeks The comment from Feenstra came after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy , who announced King was being stripped of his Committee assignments , according to The Hill .
King defended himself , saying he had been misquoted and was actually defending Western civilization , not voicing support for any racist ideology .
But he quickly became a pariah in the Republican Party , with the GOP establishment largely supporting Feenstra ’ s primary challenge , Politico reported .
GOP Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel congratulated Feenstra on Twitter and criticized King .
“ Steve King ’ s white supremacist rhetoric is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I ’ m glad Iowa Republicans rejected him at the ballot box , ” she tweeted Wednesday .
“ I am truly humbled by the outpouring of support over the past 17 months that made tonight possible and I thank Congressman King for his decades of public service , ” Feenstra said in a statement after his primary victory , according to CNN .
“ As we turn to the General Election , I will remain focused on my plans to deliver results for the families , farmers and communities of Iowa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure this seat doesn ’ t land in the hands of Nancy Pelosi and her liberal allies in Congress .
Tomorrow , we get back to work , ” he added .
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Controversial Iowa Rep. Steve King was defeated in the GOP primary race Tuesday by Republican challenger Randy Feenstra.
Feenstra, a state senator, defeated King by a margin of 45.7 percent to 36 percent, according to The New York Times.
King, who has represented Iowa’s 4th Congressional District since 2003, will be replaced in the House of Representatives by either Feenstra or Democratic nominee J.D. Scholten next January after nine terms.
President Donald Trump took to Twitter to congratulate Feenstra on Wednesday.
“Congratulations to Randy Feenstra on your big win in the Iowa Republican Primary. You will be a great Congressman!” the president wrote.
Congratulations to Randy Feenstra on your big win in the Iowa Republican Primary. You will be a great Congressman! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 3, 2020
Feenstra wrote on Twitter that he also received a phone call from Trump.
Thanks to @realDonaldTrump for the phone call! We are going to run hard, win in November, and elect a congressman who delivers.#Feenstradelivers #IA04 pic.twitter.com/WaNF4Ejk0E — Randy Feenstra (@RandyFeenstra) June 3, 2020
King’s defeat is being celebrated by Democrats and many Republicans after the congressman made controversial remarks last January about white supremacy during an interview with The New York Times.
“White nationalist, white supremacist, Western civilization — how did that language become offensive?” King said. “Why did I sit in classes teaching me about the merits of our history and our civilization?”
King was widely rebuked for the comments by politicians on both sides of the aisle.
Feenstra, who had already announced he would challenge King in 2020, responded to King’s comments at the time, tweeting: “Sadly, today, the voters and conservative values of our district have lost their seat at the table because of Congressman King’s caustic behavior.”
Sadly, today, the voters and conservative values of our district have lost their seat at the table because of Congressman King’s caustic behavior. (2/3) — Randy Feenstra (@RandyFeenstra) January 15, 2019
The comment from Feenstra came after King was condemned by Republicans, including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who announced King was being stripped of his Committee assignments, according to The Hill.
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King defended himself, saying he had been misquoted and was actually defending Western civilization, not voicing support for any racist ideology.
But he quickly became a pariah in the Republican Party, with the GOP establishment largely supporting Feenstra’s primary challenge, Politico reported.
GOP Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel congratulated Feenstra on Twitter and criticized King.
“Steve King’s white supremacist rhetoric is totally inconsistent with the Republican Party, and I’m glad Iowa Republicans rejected him at the ballot box,” she tweeted Wednesday.
Congratulations @RandyFeenstra on winning the GOP primary in #IA04! Steve King’s white supremacist rhetoric is totally inconsistent with the Republican Party, and I’m glad Iowa Republicans rejected him at the ballot box. — Ronna McDaniel (@GOPChairwoman) June 3, 2020
“I am truly humbled by the outpouring of support over the past 17 months that made tonight possible and I thank Congressman King for his decades of public service,” Feenstra said in a statement after his primary victory, according to CNN.
“As we turn to the General Election, I will remain focused on my plans to deliver results for the families, farmers and communities of Iowa. But first, we must make sure this seat doesn’t land in the hands of Nancy Pelosi and her liberal allies in Congress. Tomorrow, we get back to work,” he added.
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westernjournal--2020-06-03--‘Virtual Walkout’: Facebook Employees Protest Zuckerberg’s Response to Trump’s Posts

Facebook employees made it clear on Monday that they want the social media giant to censor President Donald Trump .
Hundreds of employees staged a “ virtual walkout ” in protest of how CEO Mark Zuckerberg has decided to handle statements from the president , according to The New York Times .
The demonstration came in the wake of Zuckerberg ’ s interview with Fox News last week regarding social media censorship .
“ We have a different policy than , I think , Twitter on this , ” he told Fox News ’ Dana Perino in the interview , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe strongly that Facebook shouldn ’ t be the arbiter of truth of everything that people say online , ” Zuckerberg said .
“ Private companies probably shouldn ’ t be , especially these platform companies , shouldn ’ t be in the position of doing that.
” In addition to hoping to pressure Facebook executives into taking a tougher stance against Trump ’ s posts , the employees also have refused to work in order to show support for people across the country who are protesting over the May 25 death of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The group would like to see Facebook censor or add warning labels to the president ’ s posts , the same way that Twitter did to a May 28 tweet .
In the tweet , Trump referred to rioters in Minneapolis as “ THUGS ” and warned that “ when the looting starts , the shooting starts.
” Twitter marked the tweets with a warning that reads , “ This Tweet violated the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence .
However , Twitter has determined that it may be in the public ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accessible.
” After commenters said the phrase “ when the looting starts , the shooting starts ” has racially charged origins and was used by segregationists in the ’ 60s , the president clarified his statement .
“ It was spoken as a fact , not as a statement , ” Trump said in a tweet Friday .
“ It ’ s very simple , nobody should have any problem with this other than the haters , and those looking to cause trouble on social media .
Honor the memory of George Floyd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No Evidence of White Supremacist Violence at Riots Regardless , the Twitter warnings remain on the tweet .
The president posted the same message on Facebook , where it has received no such censoring .
According to audio from a Tuesday Q & A video call meeting with thousands of employees that was leaked to Vox Media ’ s Recode , Zuckerberg explained why he refused to take the post down .
“ I knew that the stakes were very high on this , and knew a lot of people would be upset @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it up , ” he said .
“ We basically concluded after the research and after everything I ’ ve read and all the different folks that I ’ ve talked to that the reference is clearly to aggressive policing — maybe excessive policing — but it has no history of being read as a dog whistle for vigilante supporters to take justice into their own hands.
” Following Twitter ’ s censorship of the president ’ s tweets and a history of bias against conservatives by Big Tech and social media platforms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday directing federal regulators to crack down on such bias and , in some cases , remove the legal protections shielding tech companies from liability for what ’ s posted on their platforms .
“ In a country that has long cherished the freedom of expression , we can not allow a limited number of online platforms to hand pick the speech that Americans may access and convey on the internet , ” the executive order says .
“ This practice is fundamentally un-American and anti-democratic .
“ When large , powerful social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disagree , they exercise a dangerous power .
They cease functioning as passive bulletin boards , and ought to be viewed and treated as content creators.
” “ The choices that Twitter makes when it chooses to suppress , edit , blacklist , shadow-ban are editorial decisions , pure and simple , ” Trump said at the signing .
“ In those moments , Twitter ceases to be a neutral public platform and they become an editor with a viewpoint , and I think we can say that about others also , whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether you ’ re looking at Facebook and perhaps others , ” he said .
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Facebook employees made it clear on Monday that they want the social media giant to censor President Donald Trump.
Hundreds of employees staged a “virtual walkout” in protest of how CEO Mark Zuckerberg has decided to handle statements from the president, according to The New York Times.
The demonstration came in the wake of Zuckerberg’s interview with Fox News last week regarding social media censorship.
“We have a different policy than, I think, Twitter on this,” he told Fox News’ Dana Perino in the interview, which aired Thursday.
“I just believe strongly that Facebook shouldn’t be the arbiter of truth of everything that people say online,” Zuckerberg said. “Private companies probably shouldn’t be, especially these platform companies, shouldn’t be in the position of doing that.”
In addition to hoping to pressure Facebook executives into taking a tougher stance against Trump’s posts, the employees also have refused to work in order to show support for people across the country who are protesting over the May 25 death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody.
The group would like to see Facebook censor or add warning labels to the president’s posts, the same way that Twitter did to a May 28 tweet.
In the tweet, Trump referred to rioters in Minneapolis as “THUGS” and warned that “when the looting starts, the shooting starts.”
….These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 29, 2020
Twitter marked the tweets with a warning that reads, “This Tweet violated the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence. However, Twitter has determined that it may be in the public’s interest for the Tweet to remain accessible.”
After commenters said the phrase “when the looting starts, the shooting starts” has racially charged origins and was used by segregationists in the ’60s, the president clarified his statement.
“It was spoken as a fact, not as a statement,” Trump said in a tweet Friday. “It’s very simple, nobody should have any problem with this other than the haters, and those looking to cause trouble on social media. Honor the memory of George Floyd!”
….It was spoken as a fact, not as a statement. It’s very simple, nobody should have any problem with this other than the haters, and those looking to cause trouble on social media. Honor the memory of George Floyd! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 29, 2020
Regardless, the Twitter warnings remain on the tweet.
The president posted the same message on Facebook, where it has received no such censoring.
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According to audio from a Tuesday Q&A video call meeting with thousands of employees that was leaked to Vox Media’s Recode, Zuckerberg explained why he refused to take the post down.
“I knew that the stakes were very high on this, and knew a lot of people would be upset if we made the decision to leave it up,” he said.
“We basically concluded after the research and after everything I’ve read and all the different folks that I’ve talked to that the reference is clearly to aggressive policing — maybe excessive policing — but it has no history of being read as a dog whistle for vigilante supporters to take justice into their own hands.”
Following Twitter’s censorship of the president’s tweets and a history of bias against conservatives by Big Tech and social media platforms, Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing federal regulators to crack down on such bias and, in some cases, remove the legal protections shielding tech companies from liability for what’s posted on their platforms.
“In a country that has long cherished the freedom of expression, we cannot allow a limited number of online platforms to hand pick the speech that Americans may access and convey on the internet,” the executive order says. “This practice is fundamentally un-American and anti-democratic.
“When large, powerful social media companies censor opinions with which they disagree, they exercise a dangerous power. They cease functioning as passive bulletin boards, and ought to be viewed and treated as content creators.”
President @realDonaldTrump just took executive action to fight online censorship by tech corporations, including social media platforms. pic.twitter.com/W4r7vLw958 — The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 28, 2020
“The choices that Twitter makes when it chooses to suppress, edit, blacklist, shadow-ban are editorial decisions, pure and simple,” Trump said at the signing.
“In those moments, Twitter ceases to be a neutral public platform and they become an editor with a viewpoint, and I think we can say that about others also, whether you’re looking at Google, whether you’re looking at Facebook and perhaps others,” he said.
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westernjournal--2020-06-03--As Thousands of Rioters Go Free, 2 Black Pro-Life Activists Arrested Outside PP

You are free to riot and destroy parts of New York City under the guise of protesting police brutality with very little fear of being apprehended , but you ’ d better not stand outside a place where unborn babies are killed and try to counsel pregnant women .
The fact that two pro-life black women were arrested outside the Margaret Sanger Center Planned Parenthood in Manhattan on Saturday because they did not adhere to social distancing guidelines just illustrates how real this message is .
Bevelyn Beatty and Edmee Chavannes , whose arrests were caught on video , were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charges of failing to disperse , according to Live Action News .
“ We ’ ve been at that clinic for a while standing for children ’ s lives and bringing the Gospel to these women because they need help just as well as the babies .
And we feel COVID has been used strategically to push a bias against abolitionists , ” Beatty told Live Action .
Meanwhile , thousands of rioters are around the country — including in NYC — are looting businesses , destroying property and injuring innocent people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The double standard , and hypocrisy from authorities in the Big Apple , is obvious .
Untold thousands of people are protesting the senseless death of George Floyd , who died May 25 in Minneapolis after a police officer knelt on his neck for roughly nine minutes during an arrest .
The former cop has been fired and charged with murder in connection with what the medical examiner has ruled a homicide .
As a result , many demonstrators have protested peacefully against police brutality .
But at the same time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nation , including in New York City .
Those individuals who protest peacefully are trying to send a message of change , while unruly rioters want to cause destruction with no motive except to cause fear and panic .
Beatty and Chavannes , meanwhile , were trying to make a positive difference in a peaceful manner , exercising the First Amendment rights afforded to them in the United States Constitution .
“ We have the right to be here , ” Beatty said in a Facebook video she took of the incident .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ they could reach out to women who enter the facility seeking to obtain an abortion .
According to Beatty , they weren ’ t even protesting — they were simply trying to counsel women .
“ On this particular day , according to Beatty and Chavannes , barricades had been obtained by Planned Parenthood and placed on either side of the entry door to the building in an attempt to disrupt the women ’ s pro-life activism , ” Live Action reported .
“ However , Beatty and Chavannes refused to let this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and notified the police , who came and told the women they were violating the social distancing orders mandated by state and city authorities , according to the outlet .
“ [ Planned Parenthood is ] not following social distancing , mind you — the person I ’ m standing with I actually live with so we don ’ t need to follow social distancing .
But the police were saying we were violating social distancing and the only ones that are supposed to be there are the ones that work there , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And we told them we ’ re not moving because it ’ s a public sidewalk and we have a right to be there .
They could be there because they work for Planned Parenthood , but we work for Jesus so as long as this is a public sidewalk , we can be here.
” But the police wouldn ’ t budge , and after the women repeatedly declined to move , per the police ’ s orders , they were arrested .
Remind me again , who are the real criminals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have an impact and save unborn black babies , or those causing real and lasting physical damage to structures and lives all over the city ?
In 2016 , nearly 60,000 abortions were conducted in New York City , according to the pro-life Charlotte Lozier Institute .
And between 2012 and 2016 , more black babies were aborted ( 136,426 ) in the city than were born ( 118,127 ) , The Wall Street Journal reported in 2018 , citing a NYC Health Department report .
Shouldn ’ t the city ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statistics ?
People are burning down the city — in most cases with no repercussions — while two black women were arrested for trying to stop the murder of black babies .
New York state Gov .
Andrew Cuomo and NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio ’ s polices lack leadership and equal enforcement , and have sent a message to all New Yorkers — go ahead and freely destroy property , but we will arrest you if you try to save lives .
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The message is clear.
You are free to riot and destroy parts of New York City under the guise of protesting police brutality with very little fear of being apprehended, but you’d better not stand outside a place where unborn babies are killed and try to counsel pregnant women.
The fact that two pro-life black women were arrested outside the Margaret Sanger Center Planned Parenthood in Manhattan on Saturday because they did not adhere to social distancing guidelines just illustrates how real this message is.
Bevelyn Beatty and Edmee Chavannes, whose arrests were caught on video, were summoned to appear in court and face charges of failing to disperse, according to Live Action News.
“We’ve been at that clinic for a while standing for children’s lives and bringing the Gospel to these women because they need help just as well as the babies. And we feel COVID has been used strategically to push a bias against abolitionists,” Beatty told Live Action.
Meanwhile, thousands of rioters are around the country — including in NYC — are looting businesses, destroying property and injuring innocent people, yet most of them answer to nobody.
The double standard, and hypocrisy from authorities in the Big Apple, is obvious.
Untold thousands of people are protesting the senseless death of George Floyd, who died May 25 in Minneapolis after a police officer knelt on his neck for roughly nine minutes during an arrest.
The former cop has been fired and charged with murder in connection with what the medical examiner has ruled a homicide.
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As a result, many demonstrators have protested peacefully against police brutality. But at the same time, lawless riots have erupted all over the nation, including in New York City.
Those individuals who protest peacefully are trying to send a message of change, while unruly rioters want to cause destruction with no motive except to cause fear and panic.
Beatty and Chavannes, meanwhile, were trying to make a positive difference in a peaceful manner, exercising the First Amendment rights afforded to them in the United States Constitution.
“We have the right to be here,” Beatty said in a Facebook video she took of the incident.
The two showed up early Saturday so they could reach out to women who enter the facility seeking to obtain an abortion. According to Beatty, they weren’t even protesting — they were simply trying to counsel women.
“On this particular day, according to Beatty and Chavannes, barricades had been obtained by Planned Parenthood and placed on either side of the entry door to the building in an attempt to disrupt the women’s pro-life activism,” Live Action reported. “However, Beatty and Chavannes refused to let this stop their outreach.”
Planned Parenthood complained and notified the police, who came and told the women they were violating the social distancing orders mandated by state and city authorities, according to the outlet.
“[Planned Parenthood is] not following social distancing, mind you — the person I’m standing with I actually live with so we don’t need to follow social distancing. But the police were saying we were violating social distancing and the only ones that are supposed to be there are the ones that work there,” Beatty told Live Action.
“And we told them we’re not moving because it’s a public sidewalk and we have a right to be there. They could be there because they work for Planned Parenthood, but we work for Jesus so as long as this is a public sidewalk, we can be here.”
But the police wouldn’t budge, and after the women repeatedly declined to move, per the police’s orders, they were arrested.
Remind me again, who are the real criminals here? Two women who are trying to have an impact and save unborn black babies, or those causing real and lasting physical damage to structures and lives all over the city?
In 2016, nearly 60,000 abortions were conducted in New York City, according to the pro-life Charlotte Lozier Institute. And between 2012 and 2016, more black babies were aborted (136,426) in the city than were born (118,127), The Wall Street Journal reported in 2018, citing a NYC Health Department report.
Shouldn’t the city’s residents be outraged by those chilling statistics?
People are burning down the city — in most cases with no repercussions — while two black women were arrested for trying to stop the murder of black babies.
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo and NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio’s polices lack leadership and equal enforcement, and have sent a message to all New Yorkers — go ahead and freely destroy property, but we will arrest you if you try to save lives.
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westernjournal--2020-06-03--Cruz Rips Ex-Deputy AG as Senate Hears Russia Probe Testimony

For Rod Rosenstein , the biggest point was a trap with no good way out .
During an intense grilling of the former deputy attorney general Wednesday during his appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee , Texas Sen. Ted Cruz presented Rosenstein with a brutal choice about his performance when it came to overseeing the “ Russian collusion ” investigation into the Trump presidential campaign and President Donald Trump ’ s administration .
Had Rosenstein allowed the probe that consumed the first years of the Trump presidency to continue as long as it did because he was complicit in its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incompetent to hold the position he had ?
Cruz ’ s peppered Rosenstein with the problems surrounding the probe revealed in a damning report by Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz in December .
The report documented 17 significant “ errors ” of commission or omission in the FBI ’ s applications to a secret court to conduct its investigation , including one in which an FBI lawyer altered a document to hide the fact that Trump campaign associate Carter Page had actually been a source for a U.S. government agency ( probably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That detail would have damaged the FBI ’ s effort to portray Page as a suspected agent working for the Russian government .
In most of his testimony on Wednesday , Rosenstein — who was the Justice Department official in charge of the “ Russian collusion ” probe and special counsel Robert Mueller ’ s investigation because then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions had recused himself — tried to put all the blame for problems on the FBI .
Cruz wasn ’ t buying it for a second .
“ You came into a profoundly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this was allowed to go forward under your leadership , ” Cruz said .
“ That , unfortunately , leads to only two possible conclusions — either that you were complicit in the wrongdoing , which I don ’ t believe was the case , or that your performance of your duties was grossly negligent.
” That wasn ’ t the only damaging point Cruz made with his questioning .
Over and over his questions suggested skepticism about Rosenstein ’ s oversight of the Mueller investigation .
Check it Cruz ’ s questioning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s worth watching .
RELATED : Ted Cruz Stops by Shelly Luther 's Salon for a Trim , 'True Authenticity ' Leaves Her Sobbing In one string of questions , Cruz really got down to business .
When Rosenstein , who has left the government to practice corporate law , was reviewing the FISA surveillance application he signed , Cruz asked , did he know that the “ primary source ” behind the now-debunked Steele dossier — a substantial part of the basis for the FBI ’ s investigation — had disavowed it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t know it at the time . )
Did he know that “ significant exculpatory information ” — like that alteration about Page ’ s previous work for the U.S. government — had been omitted from the FISA application ?
( “ Absolutely not , ” Rosenstein said . )
Did he know that an FBI lawyer had “ fraudulently altered material ” that was used as the basis for the FISA application ?
( “ I was not aware of it , ” Rosenstein said . )
Did Rosenstein know the now-debunked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the investigation had been paid for by the Hillary Clinton campaign and the Democratic National Committee ?
( Rosenstein didn ’ t “ believe so.
” ) The evasiveness , the quest for wriggle room was evident almost every time , and Cruz could apparently sense it .
He bore in like a hunting dog on a trapped rabbit .
“ Did you ask any of those questions ?
Cruz asked .
Naturally , Rosenstein wouldn ’ t , or couldn ’ t cop to either being complicit in what in hindsight was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump presidency and potentially remove him from office .
But what Cruz ’ s questioning did do — along with other that of other Republican senators — was show the American people how badly they ’ ve been served by some of the highest officials of law and justice in the country , and how deeply critical institutions like the FBI and Justice Department were pervaded by politics during the Obama years .
It ’ s a pervasion that overlapped into the Trump administration , and worked continuously against an American president duly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Constitution .
In a plot that ’ s being gradually revealed , Trump ’ s foes tried to create a trap of the presidency itself .
One of the most critical points at issue in November ’ s election is whether those revelations are going to continue .
Every American — regardless of politics — needs to support getting at the truth behind the plot against Trump .
That could start with officials like Rod Rosenstein answering every question they ’ re asked .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standards .

For Rod Rosenstein, the biggest point was a trap with no good way out.
During an intense grilling of the former deputy attorney general Wednesday during his appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz presented Rosenstein with a brutal choice about his performance when it came to overseeing the “Russian collusion” investigation into the Trump presidential campaign and President Donald Trump’s administration.
Had Rosenstein allowed the probe that consumed the first years of the Trump presidency to continue as long as it did because he was complicit in its manifold deficiencies? Or was he simply incompetent to hold the position he had?
Cruz’s peppered Rosenstein with the problems surrounding the probe revealed in a damning report by Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz in December.
Sen. @TedCruz: “Either you were complicit in the wrongdoing… or that the performance of your duties was grossly negligent.” pic.twitter.com/lSW0mTqHf2 — Benny (@bennyjohnson) June 3, 2020
The report documented 17 significant “errors” of commission or omission in the FBI’s applications to a secret court to conduct its investigation, including one in which an FBI lawyer altered a document to hide the fact that Trump campaign associate Carter Page had actually been a source for a U.S. government agency (probably the CIA) in the past.
That detail would have damaged the FBI’s effort to portray Page as a suspected agent working for the Russian government.
In most of his testimony on Wednesday, Rosenstein — who was the Justice Department official in charge of the “Russian collusion” probe and special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation because then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions had recused himself — tried to put all the blame for problems on the FBI.
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Cruz wasn’t buying it for a second.
“You came into a profoundly politicized world and yet, all of this was allowed to go forward under your leadership,” Cruz said.
“That, unfortunately, leads to only two possible conclusions — either that you were complicit in the wrongdoing, which I don’t believe was the case, or that your performance of your duties was grossly negligent.”
That wasn’t the only damaging point Cruz made with his questioning. Over and over his questions suggested skepticism about Rosenstein’s oversight of the Mueller investigation.
Check it Cruz’s questioning here. Every minute of it’s worth watching.
In one string of questions, Cruz really got down to business.
When Rosenstein, who has left the government to practice corporate law, was reviewing the FISA surveillance application he signed, Cruz asked, did he know that the “primary source” behind the now-debunked Steele dossier — a substantial part of the basis for the FBI’s investigation — had disavowed it? (Rosenstein claimed he didn’t know it at the time.)
Did he know that “significant exculpatory information” — like that alteration about Page’s previous work for the U.S. government — had been omitted from the FISA application? (“Absolutely not,” Rosenstein said.)
Did he know that an FBI lawyer had “fraudulently altered material” that was used as the basis for the FISA application? (“I was not aware of it,” Rosenstein said.)
Did Rosenstein know the now-debunked Steele dossier that was so crucial to the investigation had been paid for by the Hillary Clinton campaign and the Democratic National Committee? (Rosenstein didn’t “believe so.”)
The evasiveness, the quest for wriggle room was evident almost every time, and Cruz could apparently sense it. He bore in like a hunting dog on a trapped rabbit.
“Did you ask any of those questions? Cruz asked.
Naturally, Rosenstein wouldn’t, or couldn’t cop to either being complicit in what in hindsight was clearly a fabricated attempt to smear the Trump presidency and potentially remove him from office.
(Trump supporters don’t need hindsight for that; it was evident all the time, no mater how much Adam Schiff lied about it.)
But what Cruz’s questioning did do — along with that of other Republican senators — was show the American people how badly they’ve been served by some of the highest officials of law and justice in the country, and how deeply critical institutions like the FBI and Justice Department were pervaded by politics during the Obama years.
It’s a pervasion that overlapped into the Trump administration, and worked continuously against an American president duly elected by the process established by the Constitution.
In a plot that’s being gradually revealed, Trump’s foes tried to create a trap of the presidency itself.
One of the most critical points at issue in November’s election is whether those revelations are going to continue.
Every American — regardless of politics — needs to support getting at the truth behind the plot against Trump.
That could start with officials like Rod Rosenstein answering every question they’re asked.
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westernjournal--2020-06-03--Rioters Who Torched St. John’s Church Were Torching Civil Rights Landmark

It ’ s not easy to understand the mental process behind busting up a Starbucks , but the whole thing can be assimilated if you try hard enough .
All right , so it ’ s a capitalist enterprise .
It ’ s there .
The coffee is mediocre and the plate-glass windows are 15-feet high .
They make a pretty impressive bang-crash-tinkle when you pitch a brick through them .
Then you get to tear down that siren logo and think you ’ ve struck a blow against capitalism .
What I won ’ t get is trying to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ church .
St. John ’ s Episcopal Church , just north of the White House off of Lafayette Square , has been visited by every president since James Madison .
Some of them have worshipped there .
It ’ s a part of our nation ’ s fabric — culturally , religiously and historically .
Maybe that ’ s what the catch was : the old , ossified , white supremacist America being torched as a symbolic gesture .
Maybe that ’ s why rioters lit the basement aflame and defaced the exterior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll pave the way for … something .
But therein lay the problem : By doing that , they were also attacking a civil rights landmark .
St. John ’ s also happened to be the church that President Trump walked to on Monday after his remarks in the Rose Garden at the White House .
He appeared there with his Bible and several members of his cabinet and staff — including White House press secretary Kaleigh McEnany .
Before the event Monday , the press secretary addressed the role that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was asked a question about how the so-called “ Church of the Presidents ” was targeted .
“ I think it ’ s important to go through a little bit of this , but Rev .
John C. Harper was the St. John ’ s rector many centuries ago — at least decades — centuries , and a few decades ago , ” McEnany said .
( Harper was rector from 1963 until 1993 . )
“ And here ’ s what he was told — he was told he needed to close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t leave it open for the March on Washington because , quote , ‘ it might be a bloodbath.
’ But he stood boldly , ” McEnany said .
“ He stood boldly , and he stood on the side of justice .
And on the day the March on Washington happened , here ’ s what was sung from that church : ‘ One family on Earth are we / Throughout its widest span / O help us everywhere to see the brotherhood of man.
” For those uninitiated in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s from “ Our Father , Thy Dear Name Doth Show.
” McEnany noted that this was the march that culminated in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ’ s “ I Have a Dream ” speech .
“ And that church , the same church that was burning last night , here is what they said — taking that bold stance to support Martin Luther King , they said this : ‘ This church building is open , as it has always been , [ so ] all who want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parish is extended to any who seek it .
Our fellowship with one another has no limitations whatsoever.
’ “ That church supported the bold civil rights moments of the March on Washington , which began at the Lincoln Memorial.
” McEnany stated what should be the blindingly obvious : “ That doesn ’ t honor the legacy of George Floyd .
It doesn ’ t further the cause.
” George Floyd ’ s death is an American tragedy .
We may disagree on how to express our disgust , our anger and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disagree over what it represents .
But we can all , hopefully , agree on the fact that torching a historic church isn ’ t the way to honor his legacy .
How are rioters to claim the mantle of civil rights when they ’ re willing to torch the sites that , in those tenuous years , served as an oasis of Christian brotherly love and understanding ?
In John C. Harper ’ s obituary in The New York Times , it was noted how he “ helped shift St. John ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ with pew rentals and a congregation composed of only the most socially prominent , to a church that played an important role in the community .
The church organized programs to feed and clothe the needy , to house the homeless in local hostels and to counsel drug and alcohol addicts.
” “ During the Vietnam War , when many downtown businesses and churches were shuttered , Dr. Harper opened the church to protesters for refuge .
From his office , he witnessed antiwar rallies and the tear-gassing of demonstrators , encampments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Park and civil rights demonstrations.
” St. John ’ s Episcopal Church survived the turbulent 1960s , and it did so in a society where the headwinds that faced a man like John C. Harper were much stronger .
On Sunday , it was almost burned down by someone or some group of people who thought , inasmuch as they were even thinking to begin with , it had something to do with the death of George Floyd .
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It’s not easy to understand the mental process behind busting up a Starbucks, but the whole thing can be assimilated if you try hard enough.
All right, so it’s a capitalist enterprise. It’s there. The coffee is mediocre and the plate-glass windows are 15-feet high. They make a pretty impressive bang-crash-tinkle when you pitch a brick through them. Then you get to tear down that siren logo and think you’ve struck a blow against capitalism.
What I won’t get is trying to torch a church.
Not just any church. St. John’s Episcopal Church, just north of the White House off of Lafayette Square, has been visited by every president since James Madison. Some of them have worshipped there. It’s a part of our nation’s fabric — culturally, religiously and historically.
Maybe that’s what the catch was: the old, ossified, white supremacist America being torched as a symbolic gesture. Maybe that’s why rioters lit the basement aflame and defaced the exterior of the church on Sunday. That’ll pave the way for … something.
But therein lay the problem: By doing that, they were also attacking a civil rights landmark.
St. John’s also happened to be the church that President Trump walked to on Monday after his remarks in the Rose Garden at the White House. He appeared there with his Bible and several members of his cabinet and staff — including White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany.
We have the greatest country in the world—and we will keep America safe. pic.twitter.com/lqHaUZ4wxW — The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 1, 2020
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Before the event Monday, the press secretary addressed the role that the church played in the movement when she was asked a question about how the so-called “Church of the Presidents” was targeted.
“I think it’s important to go through a little bit of this, but Rev. John C. Harper was the St. John’s rector many centuries ago — at least decades — centuries, and a few decades ago,” McEnany said. (Harper was rector from 1963 until 1993.)
“And here’s what he was told — he was told he needed to close St. John’s because he couldn’t leave it open for the March on Washington because, quote, ‘it might be a bloodbath.’ But he stood boldly,” McEnany said.
“He stood boldly, and he stood on the side of justice. And on the day the March on Washington happened, here’s what was sung from that church: ‘One family on Earth are we / Throughout its widest span / O help us everywhere to see the brotherhood of man.”
St. John’s Church, which rioters set on fire last night, supported the peaceful March on Washington which furthered the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. President @realDonaldTrump stands firmly against the anarchists seeking to tear us apart! ⬇ pic.twitter.com/eXlAQw5I7L — Kayleigh McEnany (@PressSec) June 1, 2020
For those uninitiated in the hymns of the Church of England, that’s from “Our Father, Thy Dear Name Doth Show.”
McEnany noted that this was the march that culminated in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
“And that church, the same church that was burning last night, here is what they said — taking that bold stance to support Martin Luther King, they said this:
‘This church building is open, as it has always been, [so] all who want to worship here. The ministry of this parish is extended to any who seek it. Our fellowship with one another has no limitations whatsoever.’
“That church supported the bold civil rights moments of the March on Washington, which began at the Lincoln Memorial.”
McEnany stated what should be the blindingly obvious: “That doesn’t honor the legacy of George Floyd. It doesn’t further the cause.”
George Floyd’s death is an American tragedy. We may disagree on how to express our disgust, our anger and our frustration over it. We may disagree over what it represents. But we can all, hopefully, agree on the fact that torching a historic church isn’t the way to honor his legacy.
How are rioters to claim the mantle of civil rights when they’re willing to torch the sites that, in those tenuous years, served as an oasis of Christian brotherly love and understanding?
In John C. Harper’s obituary in The New York Times, it was noted how he “helped shift St. John’s from a ‘society church,’ with pew rentals and a congregation composed of only the most socially prominent, to a church that played an important role in the community. The church organized programs to feed and clothe the needy, to house the homeless in local hostels and to counsel drug and alcohol addicts.”
“During the Vietnam War, when many downtown businesses and churches were shuttered, Dr. Harper opened the church to protesters for refuge. From his office, he witnessed antiwar rallies and the tear-gassing of demonstrators, encampments of the poor and homeless in Lafayette Park and civil rights demonstrations.”
St. John’s Episcopal Church survived the turbulent 1960s, and it did so in a society where the headwinds that faced a man like John C. Harper were much stronger.
On Sunday, it was almost burned down by someone or some group of people who thought, inasmuch as they were even thinking to begin with, it had something to do with the death of George Floyd.
CORRECTION, May 15, 2023: An earlier version of this article misspelled the first name of Kayleigh McEnany.
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westernjournal--2020-06-03--Mail-in Voting Takes Hit in DC Primary

Mail-in Voting Takes Hit in DC Primary

Confusion over mail-in ballots caused voting in the Washington , D.C. , primary to stretch late into Tuesday night , according to DCist .
D.C. ’ s primary election comes amid debate over the security and efficiency of voting by mail .
Many D.C. voters complained they never received mail-in ballots , according to at-large member of the D.C. City Council Elissa Silverman .
Silverman tweeted Tuesday that she was “ averaging an email a minute ” from voters who never received a mail-in ballot .
More than 90 thousand absentee ballots were supposed to be sent out , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Voters who didn ’ t receive their ballots were forced to go to a physical polling place to cast their votes .
At 12:30 a.m. Wednesday , hours after polls were supposed to close , council member Silverman tweeted that there were more than 60 voters in line at one local polling place .
“ I am thankful for these voters and livid at the Board of Elections , ” Silverman wrote .
D.C. officials had encouraged voting by mail to avoid having people congregate , DCist reported .
President Donald Trump has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over nationwide mail-in ballots .
Trump tweeted last week that mail-in ballots will be “ substantially fraudulent.
” He also attacked governors who are in favor of mail-in voting .
Some Republican officials have worried that Trump ’ s crusade against mail-in voting could end up hurting the party come November , The New York Times reported Tuesday .
Democrats have requested mail-in ballots at a higher rate than Republicans in Pennsylvania , an important 2020 swing state , according to The Philadelphia Inquirer .
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Confusion over mail-in ballots caused voting in the Washington, D.C., primary to stretch late into Tuesday night, according to DCist.
D.C.’s primary election comes amid debate over the security and efficiency of voting by mail.
Many D.C. voters complained they never received mail-in ballots, according to at-large member of the D.C. City Council Elissa Silverman.
Silverman tweeted Tuesday that she was “averaging an email a minute” from voters who never received a mail-in ballot. More than 90 thousand absentee ballots were supposed to be sent out, according to the D.C. Board of Elections.
A request: I am averaging an email a minute from DC voters who requested an absentee ballot & never received one. So if you have another request for me, like for example checking on your UI or PUA status, kindly email me tomorrow because my email is a flood of ballot requests. — Elissa Silverman (@tweetelissa) June 2, 2020
Voters who didn’t receive their ballots were forced to go to a physical polling place to cast their votes.
This is the line right now at Ida Wells Middle School in Ward 4 pic.twitter.com/IQ1fXHhypa — Myles G Smith (@myles_g_smith) June 3, 2020
At 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, hours after polls were supposed to close, council member Silverman tweeted that there were more than 60 voters in line at one local polling place.
“I am thankful for these voters and livid at the Board of Elections,” Silverman wrote.
I am at Emery Rec in Ward 4, where there are more than 60 voters in line at 12:30 am during a pandemic supposedly under a curfew. I am going to ask how many voters requested absentee ballots. I am thankful for these voters and livid at the Board of Elections. pic.twitter.com/Rs8LsZugcU — Elissa Silverman (@tweetelissa) June 3, 2020
D.C. officials had encouraged voting by mail to avoid having people congregate, DCist reported.
President Donald Trump has been at the center of the debate over nationwide mail-in ballots. Trump tweeted last week that mail-in ballots will be “substantially fraudulent.” He also attacked governors who are in favor of mail-in voting.
There is NO WAY (ZERO!) that Mail-In Ballots will be anything less than substantially fraudulent. Mail boxes will be robbed, ballots will be forged & even illegally printed out & fraudulently signed. The Governor of California is sending Ballots to millions of people, anyone….. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 26, 2020
Some Republican officials have worried that Trump’s crusade against mail-in voting could end up hurting the party come November, The New York Times reported Tuesday.
Democrats have requested mail-in ballots at a higher rate than Republicans in Pennsylvania, an important 2020 swing state, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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westernjournal--2020-06-03--Matt Gaetz Asks if US Can ‘Hunt’ Antifa Like Terrorists in the Middle East

Ever since George Floyd died on Memorial Day after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for roughly nine minute during an arrest , Americans have watched leftist mobs destroy American cities in a terrifying reminder that we ’ re not all in this thing together .
Now Twitter , which has a propensity toward censoring conservative thinkers , including the president of the United States , has apparently doubled down on its decision to side with America ’ s enemies — those which are both foreign and domestic .
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida asked a valid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be censored by the far-left social media giant .
“ Now that we clearly see Antifa as terrorists , can we hunt them down like we do those in the Middle East ?
” Gaetz asked .
A “ public-interest ” notice on the post now warns : “ This Tweet violated the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence .
However , Twitter has determined that it may be in the public ’ s interest for the Tweet to remain accessible.
” The text of the tweet is not immediately visible on users ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to read it must click “ view.
” Those in Silicon Valley must feel a sense of security that is not felt by those living with the terror playing out around them on American streets .
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that antifa , which is short for “ anti-fascist ” ( though it ’ s really anything but ) is being been designated as a terrorist organization .
It ’ s hard to describe the group as anything other than domestic terror group , especially after the events of the past week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allows foreign authoritarian human rights abusers in China and Iran to spread hateful messaging on its platform , has apparently opted to side with those who are fanning the flames of violence across this country .
CNN and some Democrats are also guilty of glorifying the actual violence on social media , and they are apparently allowed to encourage the ongoing barbarism with apparent impunity .
By taking action against Trump , and now Gaetz , Twitter has shown us where it stands on the issue of domestic terror , and its position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violence nor show any semblance of patriotism or respect for the fundamental rule of law .
Big tech apparently abhors the ordinary Americans concerned about the nightly violence and will protect those promoting lawlessness under the guise that is is enforcing its policies .
Gaetz said what many are thinking : How long will hoodlums be allowed to destroy lives and beautiful American businesses and landmarks ?
The 38-year-old lawmaker represents one of the country ’ s most breathtaking congressional districts in the Florida panhandle .
He would , in all likelihood , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by vandalism and violence .
He used simple and plain language to highlight the country ’ s growing impatience with mob rule , and received a virtual slap on the wrist , likely by someone who works in an office somewhere in Northern California .
Gaetz was reprimanded by a company which has demonstrated , time and again , that it will cater to those who do not value life and who promote anarchy .
There are terrorists walking among us who feel entitled to storm into buildings and attack people , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media posts encouraging them to set fires and pillage businesses .
The violence that is actually occurring is being downplayed , encouraged or excused on Twitter by the media , and Twitter allows it to go completely unchecked : Look at how MSNBC downplayed the arson of a police precinct in Minneapolis last week , by reporting the fire as if it had simply “ broken out ” rather than being set on purpose by rioters .
Gaetz simply asked how long America will allow this behavior from domestic terrorists to continue .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ however trivial it might appear to some , sends a roaring message that big tech ’ s political bias favors not only liberals over conservatives , but mob rule over the rule of law .
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Ever since George Floyd died on Memorial Day after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for roughly nine minute during an arrest, Americans have watched leftist mobs destroy American cities in a terrifying reminder that we’re not all in this thing together.
Now Twitter, which has a propensity toward censoring conservative thinkers, including the president of the United States, has apparently doubled down on its decision to side with America’s enemies — those which are both foreign and domestic.
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida asked a valid question Monday on Twitter, only to be censored by the far-left social media giant.
“Now that we clearly see Antifa as terrorists, can we hunt them down like we do those in the Middle East?” Gaetz asked.
Now that we clearly see Antifa as terrorists, can we hunt them down like we do those in the Middle East? — Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) June 1, 2020
A “public-interest” notice on the post now warns: “This Tweet violated the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence. However, Twitter has determined that it may be in the public’s interest for the Tweet to remain accessible.” The text of the tweet is not immediately visible on users’ timelines; instead, those who want to read it must click “view.”
Those in Silicon Valley must feel a sense of security that is not felt by those living with the terror playing out around them on American streets.
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that antifa, which is short for “anti-fascist” (though it’s really anything but) is being been designated as a terrorist organization.
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It’s hard to describe the group as anything other than domestic terror group, especially after the events of the past week or so.
But Twitter, which allows foreign authoritarian human rights abusers in China and Iran to spread hateful messaging on its platform, has apparently opted to side with those who are fanning the flames of violence across this country.
CNN and some Democrats are also guilty of glorifying the actual violence on social media, and they are apparently allowed to encourage the ongoing barbarism with apparent impunity.
By taking action against Trump, and now Gaetz, Twitter has shown us where it stands on the issue of domestic terror, and its position is to neither protect its users from violence nor show any semblance of patriotism or respect for the fundamental rule of law.
Big tech apparently abhors the ordinary Americans concerned about the nightly violence and will protect those promoting lawlessness under the guise that is is enforcing its policies.
Gaetz said what many are thinking: How long will hoodlums be allowed to destroy lives and beautiful American businesses and landmarks?
The 38-year-old lawmaker represents one of the country’s most breathtaking congressional districts in the Florida panhandle. He would, in all likelihood, prefer to see that district remain untarnished by vandalism and violence.
He used simple and plain language to highlight the country’s growing impatience with mob rule, and received a virtual slap on the wrist, likely by someone who works in an office somewhere in Northern California.
Gaetz was reprimanded by a company which has demonstrated, time and again, that it will cater to those who do not value life and who promote anarchy.
There are terrorists walking among us who feel entitled to storm into buildings and attack people, and they are further emboldened by rampant social media posts encouraging them to set fires and pillage businesses.
The violence that is actually occurring is being downplayed, encouraged or excused on Twitter by the media, and Twitter allows it to go completely unchecked:
If you’re participating in a demonstration for the first time, you should be prepared for tear gas. If it reaches your eyes, tear gas can cause excessive tearing, burning or blurred vision, according to the CDC. https://t.co/hSgmSXgaB0 — CNN (@CNN) June 3, 2020
“Violence is when an agent of the state kneels on a man’s neck until all of the life is leached out of his body. Destroying property, which can be replaced, is not violence. To use the same language to describe those two things is not moral” –@nhannahjones on CBSN pic.twitter.com/GGteXRFwAr — CBS News (@CBSNews) June 2, 2020
Look at how MSNBC downplayed the arson of a police precinct in Minneapolis last week, by reporting the fire as if it had simply “broken out” rather than being set on purpose by rioters.
BREAKING: During a protest in the wake of the fatal arrest of George Floyd, a fire has broken out at a Minneapolis police station. Coverage now live on @MSNBC. pic.twitter.com/WDVNMSUwza — 11th Hour (@11thHour) May 29, 2020
Gaetz simply asked how long America will allow this behavior from domestic terrorists to continue.
Twitter’s affront on Gaetz, however trivial it might appear to some, sends a roaring message that big tech’s political bias favors not only liberals over conservatives, but mob rule over the rule of law.
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westernjournal--2020-06-03--Watch Antifa Kid Turn Himself In to Police, Doesn’t Look So Tough Now

If he ’ s guilty , let ’ s hope he receives the brunt of the punishment that he deserves and is taught a tough lesson .
Two adults , thought to be the parents of 20-year-old Brian Bartels , did the right thing when they escorted him into a police station Monday for his alleged involvement in inciting riots in Pittsburgh over the weekend .
The young white man did not appear as tough as he portrayed himself when he dressed in antifa attire and encouraged violence during a peaceful protest in the Steel City .
A video shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a police cruiser while other demonstrators condemned his actions .
WARNING : The following video contains vulgar language that some viewers may find offensive .
People with attitudes like this have fueled the violence that has erupted out of protests over the May 25 death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis .
Antifa members and radical leftists want to portray power and fear when in reality they are cowards .
Bartels now faces multiple charges that include rioting , reckless endangerment and vandalism , according to a KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us , ” one person yelled at the young man thought to be Bartels in the video .
The young man returned the remarks with an obscene gesture .
RELATED : As Looting Spreads Across America , Sheriff Issues Chilling Warning to Would-Be Looters It ’ s clear from his actions that the antifa kid didn ’ t care about participating in a peaceful protest of Floyd ’ s death , but rather was there to cause mayhem and destroy police property .
Bartels did not appear so defiant and tough as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The actions of violent leftists only affirm President Donald Trump ’ s declaration of antifa as a domestic terrorist organization .
Somewhere along the way , Brian Bartels apparently became involved with the wrong crowd and made the wrong choices .
From viewing his actions , he seems to have the persona of a privileged kid who thought he could do anything without fear of justice catching up to him .
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If he’s guilty, let’s hope he receives the brunt of the punishment that he deserves and is taught a tough lesson.
Two adults, thought to be the parents of 20-year-old Brian Bartels, did the right thing when they escorted him into a police station Monday for his alleged involvement in inciting riots in Pittsburgh over the weekend.
The young white man did not appear as tough as he portrayed himself when he dressed in antifa attire and encouraged violence during a peaceful protest in the Steel City.
A video shows a man thought to be Bartels destroying a police cruiser while other demonstrators condemned his actions.
WARNING: The following video contains vulgar language that some viewers may find offensive.
#BREAKING NEWS: Pittsburgh Police say 20 year old Brian Bartels is the man who incited riots in downtown #Pittsburgh yesterday. This is video taken of him destroying a police cruiser. An arrest warrant has been issued. https://t.co/AFYsrV2vsD *WARNING* Explicit Language pic.twitter.com/CNmoVHx7Fn — Tim Williams (@realtimwilliams) June 1, 2020
#BREAKING NEWS: Pittsburgh Police issue arrest warrant for 20 year old Brian Bartels. Bartels is accused of inciting riots during #GeorgeFloyd protests in #Pittsburgh Saturday. Police raided his home, found guns, spray paint, say Bartels works for Amazon. https://t.co/pUPE9USfYm pic.twitter.com/9YKrC6RrsN — Tim Williams (@realtimwilliams) June 1, 2020
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People with attitudes like this have fueled the violence that has erupted out of protests over the May 25 death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis.
Antifa members and radical leftists want to portray power and fear when in reality they are cowards.
Bartels now faces multiple charges that include rioting, reckless endangerment and vandalism, according to a KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh.
“You’re not helping us,” one person yelled at the young man thought to be Bartels in the video.
The young man returned the remarks with an obscene gesture.
It’s clear from his actions that the antifa kid didn’t care about participating in a peaceful protest of Floyd’s death, but rather was there to cause mayhem and destroy police property.
Bartels did not appear so defiant and tough as he walked into the police station Monday.
#BREAKING 20 year Brian Bartels just turned himself in at police headquarters. He is facing numerous charges in relation to Saturday’s protests. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/zCBiaZwCtd — Nicole Ford (@NicoleFordTV) June 1, 2020
JUST IN— mugshot of Brian Bartels. He’s the 20-year-old police say instigated Saturday’s riot downtown Pittsburgh. He turned himself in and is free on bond. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/vb6u55sBgI — Lindsay Ward (@LindsayWardTV) June 3, 2020
The actions of violent leftists only affirm President Donald Trump’s declaration of antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.
Somewhere along the way, Brian Bartels apparently became involved with the wrong crowd and made the wrong choices. From viewing his actions, he seems to have the persona of a privileged kid who thought he could do anything without fear of justice catching up to him.
He thought wrong.
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