westernjournal--2020-02-19--Here’s What Happens When Freezing Man Asks Socialists for Their Jacket

The thing with socialists is that they tend not to be very social , at least not in the ways that they preach .
The whole concept behind socialism , neatly distilled for easy consumption , is that if you have stuff , that stuff should be redistributed to people who don ’ t have that kind of stuff .
The en vogue version of socialism is that if you only skim 1 to 2 percent of the stuff that people who have a whole , whole lot of stuff each year , you ’ ll be able to give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adherents probably know , is a lovely fiction which will end with their politicians throwing up their hands and admitting those rapscallions with all of that stuff found some way not to give their stuff to the people who needed it , so people with considerably less stuff than the people with all that accumulated stuff will , yes , have to give up some of their stuff after all .
This all sounds great in the abstract .
TRENDING : Even Gutfeld Groans at Epic Moment Jesse Watters Rips Up Donna Brazile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real world , however , socialists aren ’ t particularly willing to follow their own code .
That ’ s what Matt Miller of The Daily Caller News Foundation discovered when he did some socialist vox pop interviews for his “ Man on the Street ” segment .
Like many Bernie Sanders supporters , Miller had made some bad decisions in life .
Fortunately for him , they only extended to that day , where he chose to wear a white polo shirt with exceptionally short sleeves on a chilly day in Washington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t majored in anthropology or anything like that .
Miller described his condition as not having “ access to a jacket.
” Outside of the White House , he asked Bernie Sanders-style socialism supporters — none of whom looked as if they were exactly “ living in poverty , ” as Bernie might say during a stump speech — if he could borrow their jacket .
The answer was predictable , but the setup was still amusing enough .
So first , he asks the people on the street for their opinion about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There ’ s nothing particularly amusing about this except for the one guy who ’ s determined to sound intelligent while saying mostly nothing : “ There ’ s a big , um , area for socialism to work within the , um , current political um , framework that we have established in the United States.
” RELATED : Poll : Huge Majority of Voters 'Uncomfortable ' with Socialist Candidate Like Sanders All right , so they ’ re fine with it being practiced in the macro sense .
How about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up their jacket ?
The best response is from our socialism framework guy : “ That ’ s really unfortunate , but there ’ s a couple of stores nearby where you can purchase one.
” When Miller said that he didn ’ t have the money : “ Well , uh , that ’ s really unfortunate , but there are several opportunities in America , um , to provide yourself an income , and therefore , um , having one will give you access to a jacket.
” “ Some people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sound like capitalism , ” he replied .
I guess this didn ’ t fit within his framework .
All of this goes to show you can never trust the political opinions of someone wearing anything close to emo glasses .
Arguably the most illustrative response is when the guy in sunglasses who feels perfectly fine with socialism notes that if Miller borrowed his jacket , “ I would be cold then , so I don ’ t know why you ’ d want to borrow my jacket.
” Well , yes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is about those who are forced to give and those who ’ ll happily take .
The number who are forced to give , we ’ re told , will always be small .
It never is .
The windfall those who take are supposed to get is always supposed to be fantastically large .
It never is .
No , it may not be your coat on a cold winter ’ s day .
It ’ s not a bad metaphor , though , if just for one problem : The jacket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eventually gets to those who “ need ” it .
That ’ s because socialism is never a peer-to-peer transaction .
There ’ s always a middleman in government facilitating it — one who has great ideas and needs to take a little of the fabric for overhead .
Plus , that jacket might not be environmentally sustainable .
You ’ ll probably end up with a jacket that doesn ’ t fit and is made from a completely different fiber that doesn ’ t actually make you warm — but it cut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent !
And in the end , what will happen is those with the jackets will protect their right to keep their jackets .
They probably won ’ t have earned it .
Welcome to the system of real greed and envy , comrade .
This is a vast simplification of the matter , but it ’ s still not far off from what Bernie Sanders and his ilk are promising .
Well , I for one welcome our new jacket-redistributing overlords — assuming , of course , I ’ m going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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The thing with socialists is that they tend not to be very social, at least not in the ways that they preach.
The whole concept behind socialism, neatly distilled for easy consumption, is that if you have stuff, that stuff should be redistributed to people who don’t have that kind of stuff.
The en vogue version of socialism is that if you only skim 1 to 2 percent of the stuff that people who have a whole, whole lot of stuff each year, you’ll be able to give stuff to everybody.
This, its adherents probably know, is a lovely fiction which will end with their politicians throwing up their hands and admitting those rapscallions with all of that stuff found some way not to give their stuff to the people who needed it, so people with considerably less stuff than the people with all that accumulated stuff will, yes, have to give up some of their stuff after all.
This all sounds great in the abstract.
In the real world, however, socialists aren’t particularly willing to follow their own code.
That’s what Matt Miller of The Daily Caller News Foundation discovered when he did some socialist vox pop interviews for his “Man on the Street” segment.
Like many Bernie Sanders supporters, Miller had made some bad decisions in life.
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Fortunately for him, they only extended to that day, where he chose to wear a white polo shirt with exceptionally short sleeves on a chilly day in Washington, D.C. At least he hadn’t majored in anthropology or anything like that.
Miller described his condition as not having “access to a jacket.” Outside of the White House, he asked Bernie Sanders-style socialism supporters — none of whom looked as if they were exactly “living in poverty,” as Bernie might say during a stump speech — if he could borrow their jacket.
The answer was predictable, but the setup was still amusing enough.
So first, he asks the people on the street for their opinion about democratic socialism and its most famous cheerleader.
There’s nothing particularly amusing about this except for the one guy who’s determined to sound intelligent while saying mostly nothing: “There’s a big, um, area for socialism to work within the, um, current political um, framework that we have established in the United States.”
All right, so they’re fine with it being practiced in the macro sense.
How about the micro sense — namely, giving up their jacket?
The best response is from our socialism framework guy: “That’s really unfortunate, but there’s a couple of stores nearby where you can purchase one.”
When Miller said that he didn’t have the money: “Well, uh, that’s really unfortunate, but there are several opportunities in America, um, to provide yourself an income, and therefore, um, having one will give you access to a jacket.”
“That sounds like capitalism, though,” Miller responded.
“Some people could argue, yes, that does sound like capitalism,” he replied.
I guess this didn’t fit within his framework. All of this goes to show you can never trust the political opinions of someone wearing anything close to emo glasses.
Arguably the most illustrative response is when the guy in sunglasses who feels perfectly fine with socialism notes that if Miller borrowed his jacket, “I would be cold then, so I don’t know why you’d want to borrow my jacket.”
Well, yes. That’s the point.
Redistribution is about those who are forced to give and those who’ll happily take.
The number who are forced to give, we’re told, will always be small.
It never is.
The windfall those who take are supposed to get is always supposed to be fantastically large.
It never is.
No, it may not be your coat on a cold winter’s day.
It’s not a bad metaphor, though, if just for one problem: The jacket is never quite as warm when it eventually gets to those who “need” it.
That’s because socialism is never a peer-to-peer transaction.
There’s always a middleman in government facilitating it — one who has great ideas and needs to take a little of the fabric for overhead.
Plus, that jacket might not be environmentally sustainable. You’ll probably end up with a jacket that doesn’t fit and is made from a completely different fiber that doesn’t actually make you warm — but it cut waste from the jacket-making process by 32 percent!
And in the end, what will happen is those with the jackets will protect their right to keep their jackets.
They probably won’t have earned it. Welcome to the system of real greed and envy, comrade.
This is a vast simplification of the matter, but it’s still not far off from what Bernie Sanders and his ilk are promising.
Well, I for one welcome our new jacket-redistributing overlords — assuming, of course, I’m going to be getting a jacket.
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westernjournal--2020-02-19--Even Gutfeld Groans at Epic Moment Jesse Watters Rips Up Donna Brazile’s Notes on Live TV

Fox News conservative commentator and occasional resident comic Jesse Watters tore a page out of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ’ s book on Tuesday when he signaled his distaste for papers containing ideas he didn ’ t like with a gesture Pelosi has made infamous : He ripped them up — on live television .
Check it out here .
TRENDING : Even Gutfeld Groans at Epic Moment Jesse Watters Rips Up Donna Brazile 's Notes on Live TV The “ pulled a Pelosi ” reference , of course , was to the moment Pelosi made viciously vindictive history by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s Feb. 4 State of the Union address on national television — while the cameras were running and applause while still ringing in the House chamber .
Watters made the move on Tuesday ’ s episode of “ The Five ” when Donna Brazile — the former Democratic National Committee chairwoman and Barack Obama apologist — was trying to make the case that Obama deserved credit for the current economic boom the country is enjoying under President Donald Trump .
It ’ s a line Democrats have been harping for months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after Monday , when Obama used a Presidents Day Twitter post to claim outright that the mood of prosperity in 2020 was a direct result of his actions in 2009 .
“ Eleven years ago today , near the bottom of the worst recession in generations , I signed the Recovery Act , paving the way for more than a decade of economic growth and the longest streak of job creation in American history , “ Obama wrote .
The post drew a storm of protest , including a tweet from Trump calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Any honest American who lived through the eight years of Obama ’ s dismal president knows how empty Obama ’ s words were — but since “ honest ” leaves out Democrats of the Donna Brazile variety , the argument is still going on .
But Watters clearly was having none of it — so he “ pulled a Pelosi ” on Brazile ’ s notes .
Even conservative panelist Greg Gutfeld groaned at the demonstration , but from some social media reaction , Watters got his point across — loud and clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Taking Credit for Trump Economy : 'You Did n't Build That , Barack' No matter how nonsensical it is , Americans better get used to hearing the “ it ’ s Obama ’ s economy ” story from Democrats all the way to November .
It ’ s an odd position to be in for the left these days .
Candidates like Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Vermont socialist Bernie Sanders insist that the thriving economy is really only benefiting the wealthy , while at the same time Democrats like Obama and Brazile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to convince the American public that the thriving economy and low unemployment rate are really Obama ’ s handiwork .
Something doesn ’ t make sense there , but that ’ s a fairly chronic condition when it comes to liberal thinking .
That ’ s not to justify what Watters did when he “ pulled a Pelosi.
” Later in the broadcast , according to the Washington Examiner , Watters said his own mother had objected .
“ My mom actually just texted me , ” Watters said .
“ She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inexcusable , obnoxious and beyond wretched , as well as utterly disrespectful behavior .
Apologize.
’ So , I will apologize when Nancy apologizes.
” His mother was right .
Pelosi has made clear she feels she has nothing to apologize for — with the kind of arrogance that befits a millionaire liberal from San Francisco — a once-great American city that liberalism is driving into squalor .
But the reality is that her actions at the State of the Union were also “ inexcusable , obnoxious and beyond wretched , as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got an idea of what that looks like when it ’ s directed at them .
And now they know just what to call it .
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He called it “pulling ‘a Pelosi.’”
Fox News conservative commentator and occasional resident comic Jesse Watters tore a page out of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s book on Tuesday when he signaled his distaste for papers containing ideas he didn’t like with a gesture Pelosi has made infamous:
He ripped them up — on live television. Check it out here.
The “pulled a Pelosi” reference, of course, was to the moment Pelosi made viciously vindictive history by ripping up a copy of President Donald Trump’s Feb. 4 State of the Union address on national television — while the cameras were running and applause while still ringing in the House chamber.
Watters made the move on Tuesday’s episode of “The Five” when Donna Brazile — the former Democratic National Committee chairwoman and Barack Obama apologist — was trying to make the case that Obama deserved credit for the current economic boom the country is enjoying under President Donald Trump.
It’s a line Democrats have been harping for months, but one that got extra attention after Monday, when Obama used a Presidents Day Twitter post to claim outright that the mood of prosperity in 2020 was a direct result of his actions in 2009.
“Eleven years ago today, near the bottom of the worst recession in generations, I signed the Recovery Act, paving the way for more than a decade of economic growth and the longest streak of job creation in American history,“ Obama wrote.
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The post drew a storm of protest, including a tweet from Trump calling it the “latest con job.”
Any honest American who lived through the eight years of Obama’s dismal presidency knows how empty Obama’s words were — but since “honest” leaves out Democrats of the Donna Brazile variety, the argument is still going on.
But Watters clearly was having none of it — so he “pulled a Pelosi” on Brazile’s notes.
Even conservative panelist Greg Gutfeld groaned at the demonstration, but from some social media reaction, Watters got his point across — loud and clear.
They’re simply delusional. Trump inherited a stale and declining economy. B.O. even said it himself “there’s no magic wand”. Except Trump. He is the magic wand. It’s undeniable after 3 years — JasonGAZ (@gaz_jason) February 19, 2020
An argument leftists use to vindicate Obama’s last years when unemployment rate declined. One individual even drew a chart to “prove” that the current economy is only a “continuation”. It’s like combining a lawn mower gaining speed to a point, & adding a Ferrari thereafter. Bunk. — Acoustic Conservative (@AcousticConser1) February 19, 2020
Thank you Jessie!!! Don’t know WHY fox constantly has this ARROGANT being on their airwaves??? — peg (@peg61090818) February 19, 2020
No matter how nonsensical it is, Americans better get used to hearing the “it’s Obama’s economy” story from Democrats all the way to November.
It’s an odd position to be in for the left these days. Candidates like Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Vermont socialist Bernie Sanders insist that the thriving economy is really only benefiting the wealthy, while at the same time Democrats like Obama and Brazile and their handmaidens in the media are trying to convince the American public that the thriving economy and low unemployment rate are really Obama’s handiwork.
Something doesn’t make sense there, but that’s a fairly chronic condition when it comes to liberal thinking.
That’s not to justify what Watters did when he “pulled a Pelosi.”
Later in the broadcast, according to the Washington Examiner, Watters said his own mother had objected.
“My mom actually just texted me,” Watters said. “She says, ‘Tearing that up was inexcusable, obnoxious and beyond wretched, as well as utterly disrespectful behavior. Apologize.’ So, I will apologize when Nancy apologizes.”
His mother was right.
Pelosi has made clear she feels she has nothing to apologize for — with the kind of arrogance that befits a millionaire liberal from San Francisco — a once-great American city that liberalism is driving into squalor.
But the reality is that her actions at the State of the Union were also “inexcusable, obnoxious and beyond wretched, as well as utterly disrespectful behavior.”
Liberals just got an idea of what that looks like when it’s directed at them.
And now they know just what to call it.
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westernjournal--2020-02-19--George Zimmerman Sues Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg Over Racism Claims

George Zimmerman has filed a defamation lawsuit against Democratic presidential candidates former South Bend , Indiana , Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren .
According to the lawsuit , both candidates acted with “ actual malice or at a minimum a reckless disregard for the truth ” when they tweeted tributes to Trayvon Martin on what would have been his 25th birthday .
In February 2012 , Zimmerman shot and killed Martin in Sanford , Florida .
He was acquitted of murder in 2013 , and his lawyers said he acted in self-defense , Newsweek reported .
TRENDING @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jesse Watters Rips Up Donna Brazile 's Notes on Live TV “ Both Defendant Buttigieg and Defendant Warren individually defamed and disparaged Plaintiff Zimmerman in separate postings on their Twitter accounts on February 5 , 2020 , ” the lawsuit read .
“ Defendant Buttigieg and Defendant Warren defamed Zimmerman for political gain in misguided and malicious attempts to bolster their standings amongst African-American voters , all at Zimmerman ’ s expense.
” In two separate tweets , Warren and Buttigieg wrote about gun violence and racism in response to Martin ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to @ Sybrina Fulton and Trayvon ’ s family and friends .
He should still be with us today , ” Warren tweeted .
“ We need to end gun violence and racism .
And we need to build a world where all of our children — especially young Black boys — can grow up safe and free.
” Buttigieg tweeted , “ How many 25th birthdays have been stolen from us by white supremacy , gun violence , prejudice , and fear ?
# BlackLivesMatter.
” RELATED : CNN and Other Leftist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jury According to Zimmerman ’ s lawyer , Larry Klayman , Buttigieg ’ s tweet could be inferred to mean Zimmerman — a Hispanic minority — shot Martin in cold blood because of his “ white supremacy ” and had engaged in “ gun violence.
” Warren ’ s tweet also used the term “ gun violence , ” which could be inferred to mean that Martin died because of gun violence perpetrated by Zimmerman , Klayman argues .
“ Gun violence ” is commonly understood to “ refer to the reckless and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ causes the death of random innocent victims , ” which does not fit Zimmerman ’ s acquittal of acting in self-defense , according to the lawsuit .
Both Warren and Buttigieg have struggled to gain support from voters in the black community .
According to a Survey USA poll released Tuesday , Warren has only 7 percent support among black Americans and Buttigieg has 6 percent .
“ It ’ s high time that the cheap and harmful use of the race card by politicians of all stripes be made to cease and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Their despicable ‘ race tactics ’ are not only causing great harm to persons such as my client Zimmerman , but also damaging relations between black and white Americans who are all brothers .
“ The nation should applaud Mr. Zimmerman for taking a strong stand and pushing back against hack politicians like Buttigieg and Warren , who know no bounds of decency and frankly could obviously care less about whom they hurt in their quest to [ dishonestly ] use and manipulate black voters to win the 2020 Democrat presidential primary.
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George Zimmerman has filed a defamation lawsuit against Democratic presidential candidates former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
According to the lawsuit, both candidates acted with “actual malice or at a minimum a reckless disregard for the truth” when they tweeted tributes to Trayvon Martin on what would have been his 25th birthday.
In February 2012, Zimmerman shot and killed Martin in Sanford, Florida.
He was acquitted of murder in 2013, and his lawyers said he acted in self-defense, Newsweek reported.
The controversial verdict helped launch the Black Lives Matter movement.
“Both Defendant Buttigieg and Defendant Warren individually defamed and disparaged Plaintiff Zimmerman in separate postings on their Twitter accounts on February 5, 2020,” the lawsuit read.
“Defendant Buttigieg and Defendant Warren defamed Zimmerman for political gain in misguided and malicious attempts to bolster their standings amongst African-American voters, all at Zimmerman’s expense.”
In two separate tweets, Warren and Buttigieg wrote about gun violence and racism in response to Martin’s death.
“My heart goes out to @Sybrina Fulton and Trayvon’s family and friends. He should still be with us today,” Warren tweeted.
“We need to end gun violence and racism. And we need to build a world where all of our children — especially young Black boys — can grow up safe and free.”
My heart goes out to @SybrinaFulton and Trayvon’s family and friends. He should still be with us today. We need to end gun violence and racism. And we need to build a world where all of our children—especially young Black boys—can grow up safe and free. https://t.co/9lXXlRnvzL — Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) February 6, 2020
Buttigieg tweeted, “How many 25th birthdays have been stolen from us by white supremacy, gun violence, prejudice, and fear? #BlackLivesMatter.”
Trayvon Martin would have been 25 today. How many 25th birthdays have been stolen from us by white supremacy, gun violence, prejudice, and fear?#BlackLivesMatter — Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) February 5, 2020
According to Zimmerman’s lawyer, Larry Klayman, Buttigieg’s tweet could be inferred to mean Zimmerman — a Hispanic minority — shot Martin in cold blood because of his “white supremacy” and had engaged in “gun violence.”
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Warren’s tweet also used the term “gun violence,” which could be inferred to mean that Martin died because of gun violence perpetrated by Zimmerman, Klayman argues.
“Gun violence” is commonly understood to “refer to the reckless and indiscriminate use of illegally owned firearms that causes the death of random innocent victims,” which does not fit Zimmerman’s acquittal of acting in self-defense, according to the lawsuit.
Both Warren and Buttigieg have struggled to gain support from voters in the black community.
According to a Survey USA poll released Tuesday, Warren has only 7 percent support among black Americans and Buttigieg has 6 percent.
“It’s high time that the cheap and harmful use of the race card by politicians of all stripes be made to cease and desist,” Klayman told Newsweek.
“Their despicable ‘race tactics’ are not only causing great harm to persons such as my client Zimmerman, but also damaging relations between black and white Americans who are all brothers.
“The nation should applaud Mr. Zimmerman for taking a strong stand and pushing back against hack politicians like Buttigieg and Warren, who know no bounds of decency and frankly could obviously care less about whom they hurt in their quest to [dishonestly] use and manipulate black voters to win the 2020 Democrat presidential primary.”
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westernjournal--2020-02-19--Ryan Newman’s Team Announces He Has Been ‘Treated and Released’ from Hospital

NASCAR driver Ryan Newman has been released from the hospital after a terrifying last-second crash Monday at the Daytona 500 .
According to a Tuesday afternoon statement from Newman ’ s Roush Fenway Racing team , the 42-year-old stock car driver was “ awake and speaking with family and doctors ” at nearby Halifax Medical Center .
“ Ryan and his family have expressed their appreciation for the concern and heartfelt messages from across the country , ” Roush Fenway said .
“ They are grateful for the unwavering support of the NASCAR community and beyond.
” TRENDING : Even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rips Up Donna Brazile 's Notes on Live TV Then on Wednesday , Roush Fenway announced via Twitter that Newman had been released from the hospital .
“ Ryan Newman has been treated and released from Halifax Medical Center , ” the team tweeted .
Newman had secured the lead in the final lap Monday and was just a few hundred feet from the finish line at the time of the devastating accident , The Associated Press reported .
Pushing the inside of the track in those closing moments , Newman worked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rear-view when the two locked bumpers , sending Newman ’ s No .
6 Ford Mustang into the wall into a high-speed tailspin .
The jarring impact flipped Newman ’ s car , sending it right back into the center of the track , where it would be struck directly on the driver ’ s side door by an oncoming Corey Lajoie , who was unable to turn and avoid the impact .
Newman ’ s No .
6 Mustang barreled airborne down the track , eventually skidding over the finish line on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire .
According to the AP , the Daytona International Speedway safety crew worked for 8 minutes under the cover of temporary black screens to roll the car back over and cut the seat belts to remove Newman .
Upon the driver ’ s admission to the hospital , a public statement was released indicating the injuries stained during the crash were not life threatening , but that Newman was in “ serious condition.
” No further details were provided .
Joe Gibbs Racing ’ s Denny Hamlin , who had fallen to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to sneak past Blaney for the victory — his second Daytona 500 win in as many years , Fox News reported .
The Daytona 500 , which serves as the NASCAR Cup Series season-opener , is notorious for a number of late-race crashes , with the tragic 2001 accident that took the life of stock car racing legend Dale Earnhardt most notable among them .
Several outlets have begun to suggest it may have been improved safety measures implemented by NASCAR in response to Earnhardt ’ s death that prevented a fatality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns in the post-Earnhardt era , NASCAR has taken numerous steps to improve racer safety in recent decades by introducing energy-absorbing walls to its race tracks and investing in a handful of additional features for both vehicles and helmets .
The survivor of more than a handful of crashes , however , it remains to be seen whether Newman will express the same confidence in the league ’ s safety management systems in light of this crash .
A longtime advocate for increased driver safety , Newman lobbied NASCAR in 2009 to add @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The effort resulted in the introduction of a metal reinforcement , known as the “ Newman Bar , ” across the front window of the league ’ s Generation 6 cars , Pop Culture reported .
According to WCNC , Newman ’ s public concerns regarding the frequency with which NASCAR ’ s Gen 6 vehicles go airborne have been addressed with only minor alterations — none of which have been able to keep cars on the track .
“ [ NASCAR ] can build safer race cars , they can build @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Talladega in 2013 .
“ But they can ’ t get their heads out of their a– far enough to keep them on the race track , and that ’ s pretty disappointing.
” “ My issue has and always has been , because I seem to be the reciprocate of whatever airborne disease that we have in NASCAR , is that either somebody lands on me or I land on somebody , ” he added .
“ We ’ ve proven it ’ s not safe for the fans , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frustrating , and I think I voiced my frustration very fairly .
I could have said a lot more and took a penalty , but I chose not to .
I think I took a pretty high road.
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NASCAR driver Ryan Newman has been released from the hospital after a terrifying last-second crash Monday at the Daytona 500.
According to a Tuesday afternoon statement from Newman’s Roush Fenway Racing team, the 42-year-old stock car driver was “awake and speaking with family and doctors” at nearby Halifax Medical Center.
“Ryan and his family have expressed their appreciation for the concern and heartfelt messages from across the country,” Roush Fenway said. “They are grateful for the unwavering support of the NASCAR community and beyond.”
Update on Ryan Newman: pic.twitter.com/TdJHDZ3O7O — Roush Fenway (@roushfenway) February 18, 2020
Then on Wednesday, Roush Fenway announced via Twitter that Newman had been released from the hospital.
“Ryan Newman has been treated and released from Halifax Medical Center,” the team tweeted.
Ryan Newman has been treated and released from Halifax Medical Center pic.twitter.com/J0twhGgQm7 — Roush Fenway (@roushfenway) February 19, 2020
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Newman had secured the lead in the final lap Monday and was just a few hundred feet from the finish line at the time of the devastating accident, The Associated Press reported.
Pushing the inside of the track in those closing moments, Newman worked to keep a closing Ryan Blaney in the rear-view when the two locked bumpers, sending Newman’s No. 6 Ford Mustang into the wall into a high-speed tailspin.
The jarring impact flipped Newman’s car, sending it right back into the center of the track, where it would be struck directly on the driver’s side door by an oncoming Corey Lajoie, who was unable to turn and avoid the impact.
Newman’s No. 6 Mustang barreled airborne down the track, eventually skidding over the finish line on its back as it began to catch fire.
According to the AP, the Daytona International Speedway safety crew worked for 8 minutes under the cover of temporary black screens to roll the car back over and cut the seat belts to remove Newman.
Upon the driver’s admission to the hospital, a public statement was released indicating the injuries stained during the crash were not life threatening, but that Newman was in “serious condition.” No further details were provided.
Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin, who had fallen to third just before the accident, went on to sneak past Blaney for the victory — his second Daytona 500 win in as many years, Fox News reported.
NASCAR is reporting that Ryan Newman is in serious condition but his injuries are considered not life threatening after this major crash at the Daytona 500. pic.twitter.com/ze3xo1x5gY — Jake Boswell (@JakeBoswellNews) February 18, 2020
Here’s the end of the Daytona 500 – Denny Hamlin wins his third but the real story is Ryan Newman, who ended up on his roof after a scary crash at the finish. pic.twitter.com/m4dSy1Jrvx — Zach Harig (@FOX17Zach) February 18, 2020
The Daytona 500, which serves as the NASCAR Cup Series season-opener, is notorious for a number of late-race crashes, with the tragic 2001 accident that took the life of stock car racing legend Dale Earnhardt most notable among them.
Several outlets have begun to suggest it may have been improved safety measures implemented by NASCAR in response to Earnhardt’s death that prevented a fatality Monday night.
Addressing a plethora of concerns in the post-Earnhardt era, NASCAR has taken numerous steps to improve racer safety in recent decades by introducing energy-absorbing walls to its race tracks and investing in a handful of additional features for both vehicles and helmets.
The survivor of more than a handful of crashes, however, it remains to be seen whether Newman will express the same confidence in the league’s safety management systems in light of this crash.
A longtime advocate for increased driver safety, Newman lobbied NASCAR in 2009 to add new structural stability elements to vehicle frames.
The effort resulted in the introduction of a metal reinforcement, known as the “Newman Bar,” across the front window of the league’s Generation 6 cars, Pop Culture reported.
According to WCNC, Newman’s public concerns regarding the frequency with which NASCAR’s Gen 6 vehicles go airborne have been addressed with only minor alterations — none of which have been able to keep cars on the track.
“[NASCAR] can build safer race cars, they can build safer walls,” Newman told reporters at Talladega in 2013. “But they can’t get their heads out of their a– far enough to keep them on the race track, and that’s pretty disappointing.”
“My issue has and always has been, because I seem to be the reciprocate of whatever airborne disease that we have in NASCAR, is that either somebody lands on me or I land on somebody,” he added.
“We’ve proven it’s not safe for the fans,” Newman said.
“It’s frustrating, and I think I voiced my frustration very fairly. I could have said a lot more and took a penalty, but I chose not to. I think I took a pretty high road.”
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westernjournal--2020-02-19--Dems Push Lighter Punishment for Intentional HIV Infection Over LGBT ‘Stigma’

In Washington state , if you knowingly infect someone with HIV , you could soon be receiving a much lighter punishment — and it ’ s partially because Democrats there want to reduce the “ stigma ” around LGBT individuals , the same people who arguably be most negatively affected by this change .
According to KING-TV , it ’ s currently a felony to knowingly transmit the disease to a sexual partner .
House Bill 1551 , introduced by state Rep. Laurie Jenkins — a Democrat , of course — would reduce that to a misdemeanor .
Part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because the bill hasn ’ t been updated since the 1980s , when HIV/AIDS was a death sentence that , quite rightly , led to individuals being frightened .
The bill passed the House by a 57-40 margin last week and now heads to the state Senate .
Republican Rep. Michelle Caldier provided the most visible opposition to the bill .
TRENDING : Even Gutfeld Groans at Epic Moment Jesse Watters Rips Up Donna Brazile 's Notes on Live TV “ One of our most basic and top priorities as state lawmakers should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a statement Feb. 12 .
“ Lowering the punishment for intentional transmission or exposure to HIV puts innocent people at risk and removes their ability for informed consent , ” she said .
Caldier also noted the law often has been used to get plea deals out of accused rapists .
“ This is also a slap in the face to the victims of sexual assault , ” she said .
“ What do you say to a 14-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy who were raped by men with HIV ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ County .
“ It ’ s difficult to get a rape conviction because witnesses are so traumatized and reluctant to take the stand .
However , prosecutors have been able to use this law to charge these rapists and get a felony conviction .
Under this bill , it becomes a misdemeanor — the same crime as stealing a candy bar .
Those rape victims deserve justice — and this legislation will let rapists go free and open the gates to more victimization.
” The bill also allows minors as young as 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — including HIV — without parental knowledge , saying , “ When it comes to something as serious as HIV , parents should not be excluded from their child ’ s medical decisions.
” Meanwhile , the top surrogate for the legislation was state Rep. Nicole Macri .
“ The stigma around HIV continues to intrude on the privacy of what should be known as consensual sex .
Non-consensual sex is not the issue here .
We need to stop allowing for the stigmatization of LGBTQ people , ” Macri , a Seattle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provisions in the bill before us that address disclosure concerns and allow for practical means to address prosecution , ” she said .
KTTH-AM ’ s Jason Rantz noted that Macri ’ s statements on the House floor went a bit further than that , however , with the representative saying that HIV is “ a treatable , a chronic illness , and not a moral failing or criminal justice issue.
” It may not be a moral failing to have the disease , but it ’ s definitely a moral failing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without informing that person of your status .
And , by the by , it would still be a criminal justice issue , just not one that ’ s dealt with as harshly .
House Bill 1551 would make transmission punishable by a sentence of no more than 90 days in jail or a fine of no more than $ 1,000 .
Another moral failing belongs to whoever wrote and/or signed off on the summary of the bill , which argues the punishment should be reduced because HIV isn ’ t really that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ majority of people with HIV it is treated in outpatient clinics and with once-a-day medications .
People living with HIV now have nearly normal life expectancies , ” the summary reads .
“ These advancements are amazing , but our laws have not caught up .
Not changing these laws make the job of public health that much harder and continues the stigma .
Criminalizing people with a disease state is not a banner we can support .
We will end HIV through treatment not by threatening people with prison .
Undetectable means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far enough , but this bill does many good things and will help end HIV in Washington.
” Read that last sentence to yourself again .
Reducing the penalty for passing on HIV to another partner “ will help end HIV in Washington.
” Anyone who writes that statement is morally adrift .
I don ’ t even want to consider a human being who would actually believe it .
We don ’ t know whether this will be coming to Washington state yet ; the Senate still has to weigh in , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , perhaps the jaws agape across the fruited plain will persuade them to scuttle this for another session .
However , more worrisome is the outside chance that what Washington state is now considering could be coming to Washington , D.C. , soon .
At one of those interminable single-issue town halls CNN was fond of hosting last year for Democratic presidential candidates — this one on LGBT issues — three of the attending candidates voiced their opposition to state laws punishing HIV nondisclosure .
One of those candidates — New Jersey Sen. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Two of them are still in it : Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former South Bend , Indiana , Mayor Pete Buttigieg .
After the first two contests of the primary season , Buttigieg is the delegate leader .
Buttigieg , who is gay , said such laws are “ not fair and it needs to change.
” Other states have already taken the plunge .
In 2017 , California reduced the penalty for knowingly exposing a partner to HIV without the person ’ s consent from a felony carrying a three-to-eight-year sentence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sentence , according to NBC News .
State Sen. Scott Weiner , one of the authors of the bill , gave the same rationale for the change that legislators in Washington are doing : He was just looking to “ modernize ” the state ’ s HIV transmission legislation .
“ Legislators passed a number of laws three decades ago , at the height of the HIV epidemic , that criminalized behaviors of people living with HIV or added HIV-related penalties to existing crimes , ” Wiener said .
“ These laws were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical understanding of the time .
… In the decades since , societal and medical understanding of HIV has greatly improved .
Effective treatments dramatically lengthen and improve the quality of life for people living with HIV — treatments that also nearly eliminate the possibility of transmission.
” We act as if these treatments are like a vitamin .
According to Healthline , in addition to prosaic side effects such as diarrhea , nausea , fatigue , rash and mood changes , these drugs can lead to liver damage , kidney damage , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , among other things .
Such medication requires strict adherence and also costs up to $ 20,000 a year .
And , by the way , there ’ s still a chance you may die of the disease .
Antiretroviral drugs aren ’ t a cure-all .
To make things worse , this bill is marketed as some sort of victory for the LGBT community .
Who , pray tell , do the legislators think will be most affected by this ?
Knowing what we know about HIV , this isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — and yet , we ’ re told this is a victory for the victims .
Yes , we ’ ve made tremendous strides in treating HIV .
That doesn ’ t mean uninformed exposure isn ’ t serious anymore .
This is beyond a bad idea .
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In the state of Washington, if you knowingly infect someone with HIV, you could soon be receiving a much lighter punishment — and it’s partially because Democrats there want to reduce the “stigma” around LGBT individuals, the same people who arguably be most negatively affected by this change.
According to KING-TV, it’s currently a felony to knowingly transmit the disease to a sexual partner. House Bill 1551, introduced by state Rep. Laurie Jenkins — a Democrat, of course — would reduce that to a misdemeanor.
Part of the reason, they say, is because the bill hasn’t been updated since the 1980s, when HIV/AIDS was a death sentence that, quite rightly, led to individuals being frightened.
The bill passed the House by a 57-40 margin last week and now heads to the state Senate.
Republican Rep. Michelle Caldier provided the most visible opposition to the bill.
“One of our most basic and top priorities as state lawmakers should be public safety,” Caldier said in a statement Feb. 12. “Lowering the punishment for intentional transmission or exposure to HIV puts innocent people at risk and removes their ability for informed consent.”
Caldier also noted the law often has been used to get plea deals out of accused rapists.
“This is also a slap in the face to the victims of sexual assault,” she said. “What do you say to a 14-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy who were raped by men with HIV? We have two such cases in Kitsap County.
“It’s difficult to get a rape conviction because witnesses are so traumatized and reluctant to take the stand. However, prosecutors have been able to use this law to charge these rapists and get a felony conviction. Under this bill, it becomes a misdemeanor — the same crime as stealing a candy bar. Those rape victims deserve justice — and this legislation will let rapists go free and open the gates to more victimization.”
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The bill also allows minors as young as 14 to receive treatment for sexually transmitted diseases — including HIV — without parental knowledge.
Meanwhile, the top surrogate for the legislation was state Rep. Nicole Macri.
“The stigma around HIV continues to intrude on the privacy of what should be known as consensual sex. Non-consensual sex is not the issue here. We need to stop allowing for the stigmatization of LGBTQ people,” Macri, a Seattle Democrat, said.
“There are provisions in the bill before us that address disclosure concerns and allow for practical means to address prosecution,” she said.
KTTH-AM’s Jason Rantz noted that Macri’s statements on the House floor went a bit further than that, however, with the representative saying that HIV is “a treatable, a chronic illness, and not a moral failing or criminal justice issue.”
It may not be a moral failing to have the disease, but it’s definitely a moral failing to knowingly pass it on to someone else without informing that person of your status.
And, by the by, it would still be a criminal justice issue, just not one that’s dealt with as harshly. House Bill 1551 would make transmission punishable by a sentence of no more than 90 days in jail or a fine of no more than $1,000.
Another moral failing belongs to whoever wrote and/or signed off on the summary of the bill, which argues the punishment should be reduced because HIV isn’t really that bad anymore.
“For the vast majority of people with HIV it is treated in outpatient clinics and with once-a-day medications. People living with HIV now have nearly normal life expectancies,” the summary reads.
“These advancements are amazing, but our laws have not caught up. Not changing these laws make the job of public health that much harder and continues the stigma. Criminalizing people with a disease state is not a banner we can support. We will end HIV through treatment not by threatening people with prison. Undetectable means untransmittable. Some provisions do not go far enough, but this bill does many good things and will help end HIV in Washington.”
Read that last sentence to yourself again. Reducing the penalty for passing on HIV to another partner “will help end HIV in Washington.” Anyone who writes that statement is morally adrift. I don’t even want to consider a human being who would actually believe it.
We don’t know whether this will be coming to Washington state yet; the Senate still has to weigh in, and although the Democrats control the Senate, perhaps the jaws agape across the fruited plain will persuade them to scuttle this for another session.
However, more worrisome is the outside chance that what Washington state is now considering could be coming to Washington, D.C., soon.
At one of those interminable single-issue town halls CNN was fond of hosting last year for Democratic presidential candidates — this one on LGBT issues — three of the attending candidates voiced their opposition to state laws punishing HIV nondisclosure.
One of those candidates — New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker — has dropped out. Two of them are still in it: Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg. After the first two contests of the primary season, Buttigieg is the delegate leader.
.@PeteButtigieg says criminal penalties for not informing a sexual partner that you are HIV-positive are “unfair and needs to change.” The argument is that if the virus is undetectable it is untransmittable. pic.twitter.com/BxWFhuwmbS — Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) October 11, 2019
Buttigieg, who is gay, said such laws are “not fair and it needs to change.”
Other states have already taken the plunge.
In 2017, California reduced the penalty for knowingly exposing a partner to HIV without the person’s consent from a felony carrying a three-to-eight-year sentence to a misdemeanor with a maximum six-month sentence, according to NBC News.
State Sen. Scott Weiner, one of the authors of the bill, gave the same rationale for the change that legislators in Washington are doing: He was just looking to “modernize” the state’s HIV transmission legislation.
“Legislators passed a number of laws three decades ago, at the height of the HIV epidemic, that criminalized behaviors of people living with HIV or added HIV-related penalties to existing crimes,” Wiener said.
“These laws were based on fear and on the limited medical understanding of the time. … In the decades since, societal and medical understanding of HIV has greatly improved. Effective treatments dramatically lengthen and improve the quality of life for people living with HIV — treatments that also nearly eliminate the possibility of transmission.”
We act as if these treatments are like a vitamin. According to Healthline, in addition to prosaic side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, rash and mood changes, these drugs can lead to liver damage, kidney damage, heart disease, bone loss and diabetes, among other things. Such medication requires strict adherence and also costs up to $20,000 a year. And, by the way, there’s still a chance you may die of the disease. Antiretroviral drugs aren’t a cure-all.
To make things worse, this bill is marketed as some sort of victory for the LGBT community. Who, pray tell, do the legislators think will be most affected by this? Knowing what we know about HIV, this isn’t even a question we need to ask — and yet, we’re told this is a victory for the victims.
Yes, we’ve made tremendous strides in treating HIV. That doesn’t mean uninformed exposure isn’t serious anymore.
This is beyond a bad idea.
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westernjournal--2020-02-19--Bernie Sanders Rolls Out Ad Featuring Disgraced Activist Shaun King

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders featured disgraced Black Lives Matter activist Shaun King in a new political ad published on Tuesday .
According to his website , King is a journalist , leader and advocate for justice , families and victims of discrimination .
King acts as an official surrogate in the new presidential campaign ad , alongside former George W. Bush aide Elise Jordan , and says millions of Americans voted “ against their own self-interest ” by voting for President Donald Trump in 2016 .
“ Bernie resonates in places where Trump won , ” he said .
King @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crushed it ” during the Democratic Party ’ s primary election in the states Trump won in 2016 .
TRENDING : Even Gutfeld Groans at Epic Moment Jesse Watters Rips Up Donna Brazile 's Notes on Live TV “ Donald Trump exploited real pain and problems in this country and began to scapegoat African-Americans , immigrants , other marginalized communities , LGBTQ folk , as demagogues always do , ” he said .
“ And Donald Trump as a con man began making promises that he never intended to keep.
” He added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republican establishment has failed people all over the country , and people feel that failure and take it personally .
Donald Trump understood that and exploited it for his own gain.
” “ When Bernie wins the nomination , Bernie is going to take this fight to Trump in all 50 states and fight to win the hearts , the minds and votes of everyday people all over the country , ” King said .
King seems to be a strange choice for the presidential campaign built around Sanders ’ purported authenticity .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matter figurehead DeRay McKesson in a Medium article accusing King of fraud and deception .
“ We never aim to replicate the power dynamic of the system we are up against — a system that embraces a devious lack of transparency , willingly sacrifices the vulnerable to protect itself , and replaces truth with convenient lies , ” McKesson wrote last September .
“ Yet Shaun King has done just that.
” McKesson added that while he appreciates that King ’ s journalism has brought attention to stories that would have otherwise gone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your house before he steals your car has still committed theft.
” RELATED : New Poll Shows South Carolina , Biden 's Last Hope , May Be Slipping from His Grasp McKesson cited a “ lack of transparency ” on King ’ s funding and said “ those who attempt to lead but consistently demonstrate that they can not effectively lead should stop .
We have reached that point with Shaun.
” Moreover , King has been accused of lying about being black .
“ A family member tells CNN that both of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” CNN ’ s Don Lemon said on the air in 2015 .
Despite those controversies — and King pointing out Sanders ’ “ white privilege ” during a rally — Sanders still chose King as the lead figure in his new campaign video .
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Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders featured disgraced Black Lives Matter activist Shaun King in a new political ad published on Tuesday.
According to his website, King is a journalist, leader and advocate for justice, families and victims of discrimination.
King acts as an official surrogate in the new presidential campaign ad, alongside former George W. Bush aide Elise Jordan, and says millions of Americans voted “against their own self-interest” by voting for President Donald Trump in 2016.
“Bernie resonates in places where Trump won,” he said.
King goes on to say that Sanders “crushed it” during the Democratic Party’s primary election in the states Trump won in 2016.
“Donald Trump exploited real pain and problems in this country and began to scapegoat African-Americans, immigrants, other marginalized communities, LGBTQ folk, as demagogues always do,” he said.
“And Donald Trump as a con man began making promises that he never intended to keep.”
He added, “Bernie said the Democratic and Republican establishment has failed people all over the country, and people feel that failure and take it personally. Donald Trump understood that and exploited it for his own gain.”
Do you think King was the wrong choice for Sanders' video? Yes No
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“When Bernie wins the nomination, Bernie is going to take this fight to Trump in all 50 states and fight to win the hearts, the minds and votes of everyday people all over the country,” King said.
King seems to be a strange choice for the presidential campaign built around Sanders’ purported authenticity.
The activist was dismissed by Black Lives Matter figurehead DeRay McKesson in a Medium article accusing King of fraud and deception.
“We never aim to replicate the power dynamic of the system we are up against — a system that embraces a devious lack of transparency, willingly sacrifices the vulnerable to protect itself, and replaces truth with convenient lies,” McKesson wrote last September. “Yet Shaun King has done just that.”
McKesson added that while he appreciates that King’s journalism has brought attention to stories that would have otherwise gone overlooked, “the person who paints your house before he steals your car has still committed theft.”
McKesson cited a “lack of transparency” on King’s funding and said “those who attempt to lead but consistently demonstrate that they cannot effectively lead should stop. We have reached that point with Shaun.”
Moreover, King has been accused of lying about being black.
“A family member tells CNN that both of King’s parents are white,” CNN’s Don Lemon said on the air in 2015.
Despite those controversies — and King pointing out Sanders’ “white privilege” during a rally — Sanders still chose King as the lead figure in his new campaign video.
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westernjournal--2020-02-19--Jarring Graph Shows How Extreme Dem Support for Socialists & Nanny-Staters Looks to Be

If there ’ s anyone who knows what ’ s up , it ’ s degenerate gamblers — and those who set the odds for them .
Not only are there people who bet on how long the national anthem will be at the Super Bowl , but there are oddsmakers diligently working behind the scenes at Las Vegas casinos , plying their knowledge of previous national anthem lengths and combining it with the money coming in to ensure the casinos come out ahead .
It ’ s the visible version of Adam Smith ’ s invisible hand .
Oddsmaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what with sites such as FiveThirtyEight breaking down pretty much everything and online betting markets emerging for pretty much everything .
Did you know you can bet on matches of the video game “ Fortnite ” ?
Did you know there are odds sites for it ?
I tend toward the libertarian side of things , so I view this whole wagertopia as a positive development , although I can see the more family values-centric conservatives yearning for the days when this kind of thing was confined to jai alai frontóns in Connecticut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s here , it ’ s going to stay , and it ’ s often incredibly helpful in making predictions .
TRENDING : Even Gutfeld Groans at Epic Moment Jesse Watters Rips Up Donna Brazile 's Notes on Live TV “ Helpful , ” however , isn ’ t a synonym of “ encouraging.
” The RealClearPolitics betting average for the Democratic Party ’ s presidential nomination , for instance , is helpful in charting the undulating fortunes of the clown-car field .
A look at the graph of the odds over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Warren was originally the favorite , followed by former Vice President Joe Biden .
Warren plummeted , Biden became the favorite and South Bend , Indiana , Mayor Pete Buttigieg moved into second .
Then , slowly , inexorably , Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders moved into second place and began creeping up .
As Iowa and New Hampshire happened , Biden ’ s fortunes sank as the reality set in that he was the Willy Loman of the Democratic field : liked , but not well-liked .
The moderates in the party shifted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in many ways .
Long story short : Now that people are voting , RealClearPolitics has the odds at 77 percent that either a guy who honeymooned in the Soviet Union or a man who wants to ban your Big Gulp is going to be the presidential nominee .
That ’ s the chart as it stood Wednesday morning .
The blue line is Sanders , who has been the betting favorite for quite some time now .
The RCP odds give him a 44 percent chance of winning .
Meanwhile , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a man who wants to make sure you can ’ t buy a 16-ounce orange soda — former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg , who ’ s now at 33.2 percent .
Former Vice President Joe Biden — represented by the plummeting green line — still holds onto third , barely , at 10.9 percent .
RELATED : Poll : Huge Majority of Voters 'Uncomfortable ' with Socialist Candidate Like Sanders Yes , I know — I ’ ve been rained on by less than that , but that ’ s just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Buttigieg has absolutely no national support , no support from the party ’ s influential minority bloc and no real path to the nomination aside from hoping that no one gets enough delegates and he ’ s able to cash in the surprising number of establishment contacts he has .
( Indeed , The Daily Beast reported last August that Buttigieg was already courting superdelegates , the Democratic Party figures who would likely decide the nominee if none of the candidates arrives at the convention in Milwaukee with enough delegates from the primaries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the betting pantheon ?
Hillary Clinton , who isn ’ t even in it .
No one else is above 5 percent .
As you can see , these numbers fluctuate regularly .
This is far from a static race .
However , things get a lot less abstract and a lot more concrete once the voting starts — and what the markets think is that a lifelong apologist for communist regimes and a guy whose entire skill set is as a nanny-stater in New York City are the heavy favorites in November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be somewhat encouraging .
Bernie Sanders is , one would hope , unelectable .
Yes , he polls well against Donald Trump — for now .
As you can see in the media coverage , people are starting to question how his proposals would be affordable .
They ’ ve also started to look at the toxic behavior of some of his supporters , a topic that ’ s reared its head not infrequently these past few weeks .
Once this gets looked at in earnest — and the Trump campaign plays up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ socialist to ever be the nominee of a major political party — he should be done .
Then there ’ s Bloomberg , who ’ s the new darling of the establishment leftists .
Their entire argument for him is that the Democrats have to pick the most electable candidate because they believe Trump is , in part , a vulgar , petty , bigoted billionaire whose treatment of women is appalling and who ’ s overfond of using the power of the federal government in heavy-handed ways .
As their counter to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their lot with a man who ’ s all of these things .
And then there ’ s the discouraging thing about these numbers : I could be entirely wrong .
One of these men could be our next president .
That ’ d be a bitter drink to swallow .
The only upside I could see there is that Bloomberg might indeed ban that drink , given his tendencies .
This is your Democratic Party , folks .
It ’ s gone far enough left that Bernie Sanders is the unquestioned favorite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” in the race is a power-mad billionaire who wants your guns , your nicotine and your sodas .
For all I know , neither may be the nominee .
However , the mere mindset that would have these two men — both willing to sell out American values in the most flagrant of ways — as 77 percent favorites in the betting odds for the Democratic presidential nomination should impress upon conservatives how important 2020 will be .
This isn ’ t just “ Fortnite , ” and it ’ s not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

If there’s anyone who knows what’s up, it’s degenerate gamblers — and those who set the odds for them.
Not only are there people who bet on how long the national anthem will be at the Super Bowl, but there are oddsmakers diligently working behind the scenes at Las Vegas casinos, plying their knowledge of previous national anthem lengths and combining it with the money coming in to ensure the casinos come out ahead. It’s the visible version of Adam Smith’s invisible hand.
Oddsmaking has been democratized in recent years, what with sites such as FiveThirtyEight breaking down pretty much everything and online betting markets emerging for pretty much everything. Did you know you can bet on matches of the video game “Fortnite”? Did you know there are odds sites for it?
I tend toward the libertarian side of things, so I view this whole wagertopia as a positive development, although I can see the more family values-centric conservatives yearning for the days when this kind of thing was confined to jai alai frontóns in Connecticut.
The point is, it’s here, it’s going to stay, and it’s often incredibly helpful in making predictions.
“Helpful,” however, isn’t a synonym of “encouraging.” The RealClearPolitics betting average for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, for instance, is helpful in charting the undulating fortunes of the clown-car field.
It isn’t encouraging, however.
A look at the graph of the odds over the last six months shows Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren was originally the favorite, followed by former Vice President Joe Biden. Warren plummeted, Biden became the favorite and South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg moved into second.
Then, slowly, inexorably, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders moved into second place and began creeping up. As Iowa and New Hampshire happened, Biden’s fortunes sank as the reality set in that he was the Willy Loman of the Democratic field: liked, but not well-liked. The moderates in the party shifted toward a figure who was very immoderate in many ways.
Long story short: Now that people are voting, RealClearPolitics has the odds at 77 percent that either a guy who honeymooned in the Soviet Union or a man who wants to ban your Big Gulp is going to be the presidential nominee.
That’s the chart as it stood Wednesday morning.
The blue line is Sanders, who has been the betting favorite for quite some time now. The RCP odds give him a 44 percent chance of winning.
Meanwhile, that orange soda-colored line you see creeping up is a man who wants to make sure you can’t buy a 16-ounce orange soda — former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who’s now at 33.2 percent.
Former Vice President Joe Biden — represented by the plummeting green line — still holds onto third, barely, at 10.9 percent.
Yes, I know — I’ve been rained on by less than that, but that’s just ahead of Buttigieg at 10.2 percent.
Buttigieg has absolutely no national support, no support from the party’s influential minority bloc and no real path to the nomination aside from hoping that no one gets enough delegates and he’s able to cash in the surprising number of establishment contacts he has. (Indeed, The Daily Beast reported last August that Buttigieg was already courting superdelegates, the Democratic Party figures who would likely decide the nominee if none of the candidates arrives at the convention in Milwaukee with enough delegates from the primaries.)
The next in line in the betting pantheon? Hillary Clinton, who isn’t even in it.
No one else is above 5 percent.
As you can see, these numbers fluctuate regularly. This is far from a static race.
However, things get a lot less abstract and a lot more concrete once the voting starts — and what the markets think is that a lifelong apologist for communist regimes and a guy whose entire skill set is as a nanny-stater in New York City are the heavy favorites in November.
As a conservative, this could be somewhat encouraging.
Bernie Sanders is, one would hope, unelectable. Yes, he polls well against Donald Trump — for now.
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As you can see in the media coverage, people are starting to question how his proposals would be affordable. They’ve also started to look at the toxic behavior of some of his supporters, a topic that’s reared its head not infrequently these past few weeks.
Once this gets looked at in earnest — and the Trump campaign plays up the fact this is the first avowed socialist to ever be the nominee of a major political party — he should be done.
Then there’s Bloomberg, who’s the new darling of the establishment leftists. Their entire argument for him is that the Democrats have to pick the most electable candidate because they believe Trump is, in part, a vulgar, petty, bigoted billionaire whose treatment of women is appalling and who’s overfond of using the power of the federal government in heavy-handed ways.
As their counter to Trump, many of them have thrown their lot with a man who’s all of these things.
And then there’s the discouraging thing about these numbers: I could be entirely wrong. One of these men could be our next president.
That’d be a bitter drink to swallow. The only upside I could see there is that Bloomberg might indeed ban that drink, given his tendencies.
This is your Democratic Party, folks. It’s gone far enough left that Bernie Sanders is the unquestioned favorite for the nomination. The “moderate” in the race is a power-mad billionaire who wants your guns, your nicotine and your sodas.
For all I know, neither may be the nominee.
However, the mere mindset that would have these two men — both willing to sell out American values in the most flagrant of ways — as 77 percent favorites in the betting odds for the Democratic presidential nomination should impress upon conservatives how important 2020 will be.
This isn’t just “Fortnite,” and it’s not just a game.
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westernjournal--2020-02-19--Woman Held Captive, Forced To Watch ‘Roots’ To Cure Her ‘Racism,’ Police Say

Cedar Rapids police say that an Iowa man tried a novel technique to address what he perceived as America ’ s racial divide .
And now , he faces criminal charges for it .
Robert Lee Noye , 52 , was arrested by police for allegedly holding a woman captive and forcing her to watch the nine-hour miniseries “ Roots , ” according to The Gazette .
The 1977 miniseries was based upon the novel of the same name by Alex Haley .
A criminal complaint said Noye held a woman against her will at an area residence and made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could better understand her racism.
” TRENDING : Even Gutfeld Groans at Epic Moment Jesse Watters Rips Up Donna Brazile 's Notes on Live TV Noye used threats in an attempt to make sure the woman would not move while the generational saga of a black family unfolded , according to police .
He told her to “ remain seated and watch the movie with him or he would kill her and spread her body parts across Interstate 380 on the way to Chicago , ” the complaint said .
Noye is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harassment .
RELATED : Comedian Drew Carey Responds to Murder of Ex-Fiancée : ' I Am Overcome with Grief' Authorities became aware of the incident Monday when an open-line call came into the 911 operators “ with lots of screaming ” in the background , police said in a statement , according to NBC News .
Police used GPS to find the source of the call .
When police arrived at the home , a male who appeared to be intoxicated answered the door .
Police said they found a 37-year-old woman and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man had allegedly threatened the woman , police said she was able to dial 911 and leave the line open .
Police did not say how much of the 1977 miniseries starring LeVar Burton the woman was forced to watch .
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Cedar Rapids police say that an Iowa man tried a novel technique to address what he perceived as America’s racial divide.
And now, he faces criminal charges for it.
Robert Lee Noye, 52, was arrested by police for allegedly holding a woman captive and forcing her to watch the nine-hour miniseries “Roots,” according to The Gazette.
The 1977 miniseries was based upon the novel of the same name by Alex Haley.
A criminal complaint said Noye held a woman against her will at an area residence and made her view the series “so she could better understand her racism.”
Noye used threats in an attempt to make sure the woman would not move while the generational saga of a black family unfolded, according to police.
He told her to “remain seated and watch the movie with him or he would kill her and spread her body parts across Interstate 380 on the way to Chicago,” the complaint said.
Noye is now facing charges of false imprisonment and first-degree harassment.
The incident made Twitter buzz:
An Iowa man held a female acquaintance captive and forced her to watch “Roots” so that she “could better understand her racism”. Why do I think that solution didn’t help. ?https://t.co/ccDIs0fBrb — Yes, That Dale Giesige! ?? (@DGiesige) February 19, 2020
An Iowa man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a woman “acquaintance” and forcing her to watch the TV Series “ROOTS”! The man claims she needed to watch it to “Understand her racism!” She apparently needed a good 10 hours to “understand her racism” as ROOTS is LONG!! ?? pic.twitter.com/Mk2i3OkwKT — Shawnasaurus Rex (@ShawnG927) February 19, 2020
An Iowa man is accused of holding the worst #BlackHistoryMonth program ever after cops arrested him for kidnapping a white woman and forcing her to watch the “Roots” miniseries so she could “understand her racism.” https://t.co/WiMS0Q4869 pic.twitter.com/lKa0OedpsW — The Root (@TheRoot) February 18, 2020
Authorities became aware of the incident Monday when an open-line call came into the 911 operators “with lots of screaming” in the background, police said in a statement, according to NBC News.
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Police used GPS to find the source of the call.
When police arrived at the home, a male who appeared to be intoxicated answered the door.
Police said they found a 37-year-old woman and her 12-year-old daughter inside.
Although the man had allegedly threatened the woman, police said she was able to dial 911 and leave the line open.
Police did not say how much of the 1977 miniseries starring LeVar Burton the woman was forced to watch.
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westernjournal--2020-02-19--Tulsi Goes All-Out Against DNC Over Rule Change That Put Bloomberg on the Debate Stage

Before Democrats get to Donald Trump , they ’ ll have to deal with Tulsi Gabbard .
The Hawaiian congresswoman remains a longer-than-long shot to win the Democratic nomination , but the complaints she ’ s bringing up now about how the Democratic National Committee has openly tinkered with the primary contest rules are raising questions that are going to be uncomfortable for the party ’ s leaders to answer .
And that might just start Wednesday with the primary debate in Las Vegas — with the rest of America listening .
Taking the debate stage for the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michael Bloomberg , a man who , according to CNN journalist David Wright , has spent more than $ 400 million on advertising to buy his way onto the television screens of American voters .
TRENDING : Even Gutfeld Groans at Epic Moment Jesse Watters Rips Up Donna Brazile 's Notes on Live TV With Bloomberg funding his own campaign — even an astonishing $ 400 million is couch money to a man worth $ 60 billion — the DNC announced earlier this month that it was changing its debate-participation rules to eliminate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by meeting certain campaign donation levels .
That gave Bloomberg a chance to appear on the debate stage by virtue of his poll numbers .
According to the most recent RealClearPolitics polling average , he ’ s at 15.9 percent nationally , behind only Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden .
As the saying goes , money doesn ’ t just talk , it screams .
Gabbard , meanwhile , is shut out .
And she ’ s not happy about it .
“ It ’ s wrong , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ primaries and caucuses that that are unfortunately losing out because of the DNC decisions in Washington , ” she told Fox News Radio ’ s Jessica Rosenthal on Wednesday ’ s “ Fox News Rundown ” podcast .
RELATED : Gabbard Hits Clinton with Her Own Words After Lawsuit Refusal : 'No One Is Above the Law' Check out the interview here .
The Gabbard part starts about the 15:15 mark .
On paper , Gabbard should check all the boxes Democrats claim they ’ re looking for in a candidate : As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who served with a medical unit in Kuwait and Iraq dealing directly with the effects of combat , she can speak with authority on matters of national security .
And as a Samoan-American , she ’ s even a “ person of color ” — seemingly the highest virtue among modern Democrats .
But she ’ s a political enemy of Hillary Clinton — a woman at the apex of the Democratic Party establishment .
And , even more importantly , she ’ s not a billionaire with huge amounts of money to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t particularly care much if she ever makes it onto a primary debate stage again .
“ It ’ s clear that the DNC would rather hear from Michael Bloomberg , a billionaire , rather than hearing from me — the only person of color left in this race , the first female combat veteran ever to run for president , and the voice that I bring from so many Americans that really challenges the establishment of the powerful elite.
” Given the Democratic Party ’ s rigging of the 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favor of the anointment of Clinton , and given the party ’ s visceral , animalistic reaction to Donald Trump ’ s upset victory and his presidency over the past three years , it ’ s pretty clear the DNC hates anything that “ really challenges the establishment of the powerful elite.
” Bloomberg doesn ’ t challenge that establishment .
If anything , Bloomberg personifies it — wealthy , arrogant and autocratic at heart .
By changing the rules to allow Bloomberg on the debate stage Wednesday night , the DNC showed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its soul to the highest bidder — especially if it ’ s the only way to stop the disaster that would be a Sanders nomination for a showdown with Trump in November .
The Democratic establishment wants more than anything else to defeat Trump ’ s re-election bid , and if that means rigging the primary process again , so be it .
But before they can get to November , they ’ re going to have to deal with Tulsi Gabbard — because the rest of America can hear her , too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accuracy in all of our journalism .
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Before Democrats get to Donald Trump, they’ll have to deal with Tulsi Gabbard.
The Hawaiian congresswoman remains a longer-than-long shot to win the Democratic nomination, but the complaints she’s bringing up now about how the Democratic National Committee has openly tinkered with the primary contest rules are raising questions that are going to be uncomfortable for the party’s leaders to answer.
And that might just start Wednesday with the primary debate in Las Vegas — with the rest of America listening.
Taking the debate stage for the first time will be former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a man who, according to CNN journalist David Wright, has spent more than $400 million on advertising to buy his way onto the television screens of American voters.
Here’s a look at ad spending through today (including future reservations: Bloomberg: $417.7 million
Steyer: $193.6 million
Sanders: $41.8 million
Buttigieg: $40 millon
Warren: $21.4 million
Biden: $12.3 million
Klobuchar: $10.6 million
Gabbard $5.4 million — David Wright (@DavidWright_7) February 16, 2020
With Bloomberg funding his own campaign — even an astonishing $400 million is couch money to a man worth $60 billion — the DNC announced earlier this month that it was changing its debate-participation rules to eliminate a requirement that contenders show public support by meeting certain campaign donation levels.
That gave Bloomberg a chance to appear on the debate stage by virtue of his poll numbers.
According to the most recent RealClearPolitics polling average, he’s at 15.9 percent nationally, behind only Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden.
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As the saying goes, money doesn’t just talk, it screams.
And $400 million screams pretty loud in a clueless Democratic primary field.
Gabbard, meanwhile, is shut out.
And she’s not happy about it.
“It’s wrong, and it’s voters in these primaries and caucuses that that are unfortunately losing out because of the DNC decisions in Washington,” she told Fox News Radio’s Jessica Rosenthal on Wednesday’s “Fox News Rundown” podcast.
Check out the interview here. The Gabbard part starts about the 15:15 mark.
On paper, Gabbard should check all the boxes Democrats claim they’re looking for in a candidate:
She’s a woman (obviously).
As a major in the Army National Guard who served with a medical unit in Kuwait and Iraq dealing directly with the effects of combat, she can speak with authority on matters of national security.
And as a Samoan-American, she’s even a “person of color” — seemingly the highest virtue among modern Democrats.
But she’s a political enemy of Hillary Clinton — a woman at the apex of the Democratic Party establishment.
And, even more importantly, she’s not a billionaire with huge amounts of money to blow — which apparently means the DNC doesn’t particularly care much if she ever makes it onto a primary debate stage again.
As Gabbard told Rosenthal:
“It’s clear that the DNC would rather hear from Michael Bloomberg, a billionaire, rather than hearing from me — the only person of color left in this race, the first female combat veteran ever to run for president, and the voice that I bring from so many Americans that really challenges the establishment of the powerful elite.”
“It’s clear that the DNC would rather hear from Michael Bloomberg, a billionaire, rather than hearing from me — the only person of color…the first female combat veteran…and the voice that I bring from so many Americans…”-#Tulsi https://t.co/niduBhqhNH — confusedprog????? (@confusedprog) February 19, 2020
Given the Democratic Party’s rigging of the 2016 nomination contest to shut out Sanders in favor of the anointment of Clinton, and given the party’s visceral, animalistic reaction to Donald Trump’s upset victory and his presidency over the past three years, it’s pretty clear the DNC hates anything that “really challenges the establishment of the powerful elite.”
Bloomberg doesn’t challenge that establishment. If anything, Bloomberg personifies it — wealthy, arrogant and autocratic at heart.
By changing the rules to allow Bloomberg on the debate stage Wednesday night, the DNC showed just how ready it is to sell its soul to the highest bidder — especially if it’s the only way to stop the disaster that would be a Sanders nomination for a showdown with Trump in November.
The Democratic establishment wants more than anything else to defeat Trump’s re-election bid, and if that means rigging the primary process again, so be it.
But before they can get to November, they’re going to have to deal with Tulsi Gabbard — because the rest of America can hear her, too.
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westernjournal--2020-02-19--Dem Candidate Releases Campaign Design Seemingly Advocating Murder

Bre Kidman is one of several Democratic candidates challenging Sen. Susan Collins of Maine , a moderate Republican up for re-election in November .
Kidman is running on a radical left-wing agenda , which , according to her Twitter profile , includes support for the Green New Deal and “ Medicare for All.
” “ Kidman , who prefers the pronouns they , them and their , has made history as the first openly non-binary person to run for Senate and , if elected , they would be the first openly transgender person to serve in Congress , ” HuffPost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s tweet in particular should be drawing attention , especially in the wake of violent attacks on Republicans and supporters of President Donald Trump in recent weeks .
“ I was gon na wait until tomorrow to show off these beauties , but Trump got acquitted and I feel like folks could use something to look forward to , ” Kidman said Feb. 5 .
TRENDING : Even Gutfeld Groans at Epic Moment Jesse Watters Rips Up Donna Brazile 's Notes on Live TV “ These beauties ” were T-shirts , tank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ image of the guillotine .
Kidman was not selling the merchandise , though .
They were a giveaway to people who campaigned for the self-proclaimed democratic socialist .
“ More details on how to get your GuilloTee tomorrow !
” Kidman tweeted .
“ In the meantime , remember : there is not going to be a more convenient revolution.
” The guillotine was best known for its use during the French Revolution ’ s “ Reign of Terror , ” during which over 16,000 people were executed by the Committee for Public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the left-wing candidate comes at a time when there have been a string of attacks targeting Republicans and Trump supporters .
One incident involved a person allegedly driving a van into a tent where Republicans were registering voters .
That person is now facing charges that include assault .
In New Hampshire , a man allegedly slapped a teenager wearing a “ Make America Great Again ” hat and was arrested .
The teenager reportedly has been traumatized by the incident .
Arizona State University Police are investigating after a protester was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republicans ’ throats !
” A College Republicans information tent at the University of California Santa Cruz was attacked by two students .
That assault was also caught on video .
The latter two incidents are under investigation at the time of this writing .
Earlier this month , Breitbart News tallied nearly 400 incidents of politically motivated violence allegedly targeted at Trump supporters .
Will the media call out this apparent promotion of violence ?
They ignored it when California Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters called for mobs to harass officials with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you see anybody from that Cabinet in a restaurant , in a department store , at a gasoline station , you get out and you create a crowd and you push back on them !
And you tell them that they are not welcome , anymore , anywhere , ” Waters said .
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Bre Kidman is one of several Democratic candidates challenging Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, a moderate Republican up for re-election in November.
Kidman is running on a radical left-wing agenda, which, according to her Twitter profile, includes support for the Green New Deal and “Medicare for All.”
“Kidman, who prefers the pronouns they, them and their, has made history as the first openly non-binary person to run for Senate and, if elected, they would be the first openly transgender person to serve in Congress,” HuffPost reported last year.
One of Kidman’s tweet in particular should be drawing attention, especially in the wake of violent attacks on Republicans and supporters of President Donald Trump in recent weeks.
“I was gonna wait until tomorrow to show off these beauties, but Trump got acquitted and I feel like folks could use something to look forward to,” Kidman said Feb. 5.
“These beauties” were T-shirts, tank tops, patches and buttons featuring an image of the guillotine.
I was gonna wait until tomorrow to show off these beauties, but Trump got acquitted and I feel like folks could use something to look forward to. So. Get ready for Merch-You-Can’t-Buy! You shouldn’t buy elections, so you can’t buy our locally silk screened, upcycled merch. pic.twitter.com/B0A4HSvDIw — bre??kidman??for?Maine?(D) (@BeeKay4ME) February 5, 2020
Kidman was not selling the merchandise, though. They were a giveaway to people who campaigned for the self-proclaimed democratic socialist.
“More details on how to get your GuilloTee tomorrow!” Kidman tweeted. “In the meantime, remember: there is not going to be a more convenient revolution.”
We’ll be giving these shirts (& patches & buttons) to folks who talk with Mainers about our campaign to #StopElectingTheRich and #ShowUpForME. More details on how to get your GuilloTee tomorrow! In the meantime, remember: there is not going to be a more convenient revolution. — bre??kidman??for?Maine?(D) (@BeeKay4ME) February 5, 2020
The guillotine was best known for its use during the French Revolution’s “Reign of Terror,” during which over 16,000 people were executed by the Committee for Public Safety.
The disturbing imagery being promoted by the left-wing candidate comes at a time when there have been a string of attacks targeting Republicans and Trump supporters.
One incident involved a person allegedly driving a van into a tent where Republicans were registering voters. That person is now facing charges that include assault.
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In New Hampshire, a man allegedly slapped a teenager wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat and was arrested. The teenager reportedly has been traumatized by the incident.
Arizona State University Police are investigating after a protester was caught on video shouting, “Slash Republicans’ throats!”
A College Republicans information tent at the University of California Santa Cruz was attacked by two students. That assault was also caught on video.
The latter two incidents are under investigation at the time of this writing.
Earlier this month, Breitbart News tallied nearly 400 incidents of politically motivated violence allegedly targeted at Trump supporters.
Will the media call out this apparent promotion of violence?
They ignored it when California Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters called for mobs to harass officials with the Trump administration in 2018.
“If you see anybody from that Cabinet in a restaurant, in a department store, at a gasoline station, you get out and you create a crowd and you push back on them! And you tell them that they are not welcome, anymore, anywhere,” Waters said.
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